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

Lancashire awarded largest share of transport fund from scrapped HS2 money

County Hall in Preston. Pic: Blog Preston Lancashire has been awarded the largest share of a government transport fund established with the money saved by scrapping the northern leg of the HS2 high speed rail line to […]

2 months ago
Lancashire County Council tax bill increased by maximum amount ‘with great reluctance’

County Hall in Preston. Pic: Blog Preston Lancashire County Council will increase council tax bills by the maximum permitted amount this year. The authority’s members voted by a majority to approve the 4.99 percent rise, which will […]

2 months ago
New 24-hour Milk Shed opens near Longridge

Ann Forshaw and her granddaughter Emma Baker. Pic: Alston Dairy A new vending machine has opened near Longridge, offering fresh dairy and milkshakes. The Milk Shed was launched by Ann Forshaw’s Alston Dairy, on Preston Road and will be open […]

2 months ago
Preston Road in Grimsargh re-opens after a fire

A stretch of Preston Road had been shut due to emergency services Pic: Google A major route between Longridge and Preston had been closed due to a fire. Preston Road in Grimsargh was shut due to a fire between Lindale Avenue, just beyond Grimsargh […]

2 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Costs of air filters in every Lancashire classroom would be eclipsed by health benefits

County Hall in Preston. Pic: Blog Preston The cost of installing air filters in every classroom in the UK would be “eclipsed” by the health, educational and financial benefits of reduced absence and illness amongst pupils and […]

2 months ago
Festivals of all sizes for people in Preston to have in the calendar this summer

Festival season is almost upon us and many are well underway with announcing their line-up. From the thousands of Prestonians who head to the Lowther Deer Park for Kendal Calling, […]

2 months ago
Police release CCTV image as search for man last seen in Longridge continues

A new picture has been released as the search for a man last seen in Longridge continues. Update: Police said Ayanda was found safe and well on Wednesday (28 February) […]

2 months ago
Dental clinic being offered to Preston by UCLan dentists in training

A patient being seen at UCLan's Dentistry school on the city campus Pic: UCLan Preston’s university is offering free dental treatment by dentists in training. The University of Central Lancashire is running a Community Dental Clinic in the city. Patients needing difficult surgical procedures, […]

2 months ago
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