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

Macmillan Cancer Support searching for volunteer buddies in Preston

Senior citizens holding hands Picture:Sabine van Erp via Pixabay Macmillan Cancer Support is looking for people across Preston and Lancashire to join its volunteer ‘Buddy’ scheme. The cancer charity is looking for volunteers to provide face-to-face and telephone support […]

1 year ago
Preston residents have one week left to request a COVID-19 vaccine at home

The NHS Vaccine At Home service will stop taking bookings from Friday 9 December. Over 4,000 people in Lancashire and South Cumbria have benefited from getting a COVID-19 vaccine in […]

1 year ago
Day-by-day weather forecast as Preston prepares for ‘severe cold’

A bitterly cold morning in Preston on Thursday 11 February Pic: Tony Worrall Preston residents are preparing for below freezing temperatures after The Met Office issued a level three ‘cold weather alert’. There is a high chance for severe and icy weather conditions […]

1 year ago
Two men wanted as Booths stores targeted in Preston, Longridge and Garstang

Do you recognise these two men? Preston Police are asking for help to trace the men pictured above, following the theft of thousands of pounds of drinks from Booths stores in Lancashire. Large quantities of champagne […]

1 year ago
Advertisement Advertisement Lea Community Primary School and Longridge High School expansion plans

A consultation is now live on proposed expansions at Lea Community Primary School and Longridge High School. The school expansion at Lea Community Primary School would see the school admitting […]

1 year ago
Cost of living: Preston, Wyre and South Ribble residents to receive £324 payments from today

Nearly 34,000 residents eligible for means-tested benefits across Preston, Wyre and South Ribble will receive a £324 cost of living payment from today. From 8 November, the payments will start […]

1 year ago
The Bond scooter, made in Preston and Longridge

Ad for the Bond Scooter range from 1961 Pic: Preston Digital Archive The Bond car company of Preston was known for its quirky vehicles. We have already looked at the Bond Minicar in an earlier article. Here, the Bond motorcycle and scooter […]

1 year ago
Hoghton Tower’s Halloween ghost tours return

The ‘UK’s third most haunted property’ Hoghton Tower has invited brave visitors to experience one of its annual Halloween ghost tours. Hoghton Tower, a 16th-century house near Preston, has offered visitors […]

1 year ago
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