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Ribble Valley News

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

Preston and South Ribble bus fares dropped to £1 after 7pm

Bus passengers can now benefit from reduced bus fares including single ticket bus journeys for just £1 after 7pm. From 30 January, great value bus fares will be available on […]

1 year ago
Ann Forshaw’s Alston Dairy has new owners

Alston Dairy Lancashire brand Ann Forshaw’s and its associated Alston Dairy has been acquired by the James Hall Group of Companies. The acquisition sees the Group expand its portfolio of food manufacturing […]

1 year ago
Lorry driver arrested on M6 at J31 Samlesbury on suspicion of drug driving

The collision happened at the at the Junction 31 slip road at Samlesbury Pic: Motorway Cameras A man was arrested in the early hours of the morning on Tuesday 14 February for drug offences. Close to J31 of the M6, a HGV vehicle was stopped by […]

1 year ago
Preston’s unsung heroes wanted as local BBC Radio to celebrate everyday acts of kindness

Heart sign with hands Pic: YeeLey from Pixabay BBC Local Radio is once again honouring great neighbours, super carers, and awesome volunteers for everyday acts of kindness where they live. For this year’s Make A Difference Awards, every […]

1 year ago
Advertisement Advertisement Longridge-based Singleton’s Dairy sold to Inglewhite firm

Singleton’s Dairy Limited, Longridge Pic: Google Longridge-based Singleton’s Dairy has been sold to an Inglewhite firm. The sale of the cheesemaker and cheesemonger to family run producer Carron Lodge was completed on 22 December. The deal […]

1 year ago
Preston and Ribble Valley Christmas tree collection to raise funds for charity

What's your plan for when the festive fun ends and you need to ditch the Christmas Tree? Pic: Serge The Rotary Club of Longridge and North Preston is organising a charity Christmas tree collection. Trees will be collected from across parts of Preston and the Ribble Valley on Saturday […]

1 year ago
Lancashire warm spaces continue to grow thanks to incredible community effort

Judith Gratton, library assistant at Leyland Library, with the Lancashire Warm Spaces Charter The number of warm spaces in Preston and Lancashire is rapidly growing, as communities across the county step up to support and protect residents this winter. Lancashire County Council (LCC) […]

1 year ago
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
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