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Latest news and information for the Ribble Valley, which borders the eastern side of the city of Preston, Lancashire.

Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses thanks community and crews after serious fire in Longridge

Crews at the fire in Longridge The business affected by a serious and significant fire in Longridge last night has thanked the community for its support. Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses’ office building and packing site on Shay […]

3 weeks ago
Three cars and property damaged in Longridge car explosion

Hollin Hall Drive in Longridge Pic: Google A car explosion in Longridge saw additional fire crews in the town during Monday evening. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service sent two crews to Hollin Hall Drive off Blackburn Road, […]

3 weeks ago
Longridge high schools shut due to Butlers Cheese fire

The scene down Shay Lane during Monday evening as the fire took hold Pic: Jamie Baptiste A high school in Longridge has been forced to close due to a fire at a nearby industrial estate. Longridge High School in Preston Road said it was staying shut […]

3 weeks ago
Butlers Cheese fire in Longridge sends smoke and flames into sky seen for miles around

Crews at the scene of the fire in Longridge overnight . Pic: Lancashire FRS Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service are expected to be in attendance today (November 7) continuing to deal with the aftermath of a fire that could be seen for many miles […]

3 weeks ago
Advertisement Advertisement Firefighters tackling major fire at Longridge industrial estate

The fire at Shay Lane Pic: Blog Preston Emergency services are tackling a major fire at an industrial unit in Longridge. Firefighters were called to to what’s understood to be the Butlers Cheese premises in Shay Lane. Flames […]

3 weeks ago
Campaign reveals extent of raw sewage dumped into Preston’s waterways

Preston's skyline as viewed from the River Ribble Pic: Tony Worrall A campaign is revealing the extent to which raw sewage has been dumped into Preston’s waterways. The 38 Degrees Where’s My Poo website allows people to enter their postcode to […]

3 weeks ago
Railway ticket offices closure plan scrapped after fierce opposition with Preston highlighted

The front of Preston Station Pic: Donna Clifford Railway ticket offices across Lancashire will remain open after passengers – and the organisation representing them – objected in their droves to plans to pull the shutters down on the […]

4 weeks ago
Longridge pickleball player honoured with British Empire Medal 

Elaine Shallcross Elaine Shallcross has been an advocate for the sport and was recognised for her unwavering commitment to getting more people playing pickleball.

4 weeks ago
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