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

Amber ‘extreme heat’ warning issued for Preston and Lancashire

Sitting out in the sun in Avenham Park - friends meet up in the city Pic: Tony Worrall The Met Office has issued an amber extreme heat warning for Sunday, 17 July, as temperatures soar throughout the week. The Met Office has predicted ‘exceptionally high temperatures’ on Sunday, […]

2 years ago
Longridge and North Preston Rotary brings back 100-mile cycle challenge

The Longridge and North Preston Rotary are holding their sixth charity cycling sportive for local causes. Last year the rotary raised £3,000 for Prostate Cancer Research and hope to hold […]

2 years ago
Census shows Preston population grew 5 per cent in a decade

Preston's skyline from the Docks Pic: Tony Worrall The population of Preston has risen to 147,900, the first results from the 2021 census have shown. It grew by 5 per cent since the previous census in 2011. Nearby […]

2 years ago
Longridge Golf Club captain presents £1,000 donation to Rosemere

A retiring Longridge golf captain has marked two years in office by donating £1,000 to Rosemere. Retiring captain of Longridge Golf Club, Michael Dennison, chose to support Rosemere Cancer Foundation […]

2 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement RSPCA Preston’s summer fair to raise much-needed funds for animals

Skye at RSPCA Preston and District Branch RSPCA Preston and District Branch is holding a summer fair to raise funds to care for animals at its Ribbleton centre. The fair at Longridge Civic Hall will be the […]

2 years ago
Plans approved for bus stop improvements in Longridge

Bus stop in Berry Lane Longridge Pic: Google Lancashire County Council has approved plans to improve bus stops between Longridge and Preston. The proposals include raised kerbs, marked bus stop boxes to prevent other vehicles parking, and timetable […]

2 years ago
Ukrainian nationals settling into life in Preston and Lancashire

Ukrainian nationals are starting to settle into life in Preston and Lancashire following a massive collective effort from the county. Lancashire County Council has been working with district councils, the […]

2 years ago
Longridge engineer raises over £1,000 for Rosemere after boss throws down weekend cycle challenge

A Longridge engineer has raised over £1,000 for Rosemere Cancer Foundation by taking on a huge challenge. 36-year-old Lee Sanderson was given the challenge by his boss Daniel Hall at […]

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