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Bamber Bridge

An area to the south of Preston, it is within South Ribble and is commonly referred to as ‘Brig’. Bamber Bridge has a railway station and a main high street with local shops. It is close to the A6.

Latest coronavirus data shows that St Matthew’s has seen a 127 per cent rise in Covid cases in the last week (4-11 November). Other areas in Preston and South Ribble […]

1 week ago Latest South Ribble planning applications for week beginning 9 November

Below are the planning applications validated by South Ribble Borough Council in the week beginning 9 November. For more planning applications in South Ribble, or where you live, click this link. Single storey […]

1 week ago Crash on M6 close to Junction 31 northbound cleared but delays remain

This morning (Friday, 13 November) traffic was built up from the Blacow Bridge Interchange (M61) to Junction 31 (M60, Preston, Blackburn and Clitheroe) for the A59, after a collision occurred. […]

2 weeks ago Some areas of Preston and South Ribble seeing decrease in coronavirus cases

Multiple areas of Preston and South Ribble have reported a decrease in coronavirus cases in their latest figures. Bamber Bridge West, Moor Park and Preston City Centre amongst others have […]

2 weeks ago Advertisement Advertisement South Ribble Borough Council will not empty blue wheelie bins if they contain plastic bags

South Ribble Borough Council will begin a new policy on Monday, 2 November of only emptying residents’ blue wheelie bins if they are completely free of plastic bags, including wheelie […]

4 weeks ago All but four areas of Preston and South Ribble see coronavirus cases increase in latest local figures

The week from 14 October to 21 October has seen all but four areas of Preston record an increase in their coronavirus cases. Penwortham North has seen a 163.6 per […]

4 weeks ago South Ribble Borough Council wants opinions on potential new logo

South Ribble Borough Council are looking for feedback on a new logo. Designers have put a modern twist on the crest, which was a favourite amongst residents when posted on […]

4 weeks ago South Ribble Council reveal plan for a virtual Remembrance Sunday

South Ribble Borough Council has revealed a plan to ensure Remembrance Sunday can still be marked despite coronavirus, with a pre-recorded online remembrance service on November 8. Remembrance Sunday in […]

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