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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.

Tributes paid to Bamber Bridge ‘devoted father’ who died after Chorley Road crash

Michael Jackson with one of his prize pigeons A grandfather and man with a passion for pigeon flying has been paid tribute to following his death in a car crash. Michael Jackson died in Royal Preston Hospital on […]

5 years ago
Bamber Bridge beer and gin festival returns over Easter weekend

Ale time in Brig The fourth Bamber Bridge beer festival takes place over Easter weekend with more than 20 real ales and 50 gins to sample. From Friday 19 to Sunday 21 April, the […]

5 years ago
Driver dies following Bamber Bridge crash

Chorley Road in Bamber Bridge was closed by police Pic: Google The driver of a Mercedes involved in a crash in Bamber Bridge has died. The 45-year-old man from Bamber Bridge suffered serious head injuries and died during Sunday (31 March). […]

5 years ago
Police give update on driver’s condition after Bamber Bridge crash

Police closed Chorley Road while the scene was dealt with Pic: Google A driver is in a ‘critical condition’ following a crash in Bamber Bridge. South Ribble Police closed Chorley Road where it meets Renshaw Drive around 2.20am on Sunday (31 March). […]

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Advertisement Advertisement Man cut free from overturned car in Bamber Bridge crash

Chorley Road in Bamber Bridge was closed by police Pic: Google Firefighters had to cut a driver free from an overturned car in Bamber Bridge during the early hours of Sunday morning. Crews from Bamber Bridge were called to Pearwood Close […]

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Two River Ribble flood warnings as Storm Hannah lashes the city

River Ribble in flood at Avenham Park Pic: Lisa Brown Two flood warnings are in force saying ‘flooding is expected’ from the River Ribble. The Environment Agency has two sections of the river at Preston under floodwatch. Heavy rainfall from […]

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Tribunal rules Bamber Bridge agency discriminated against pregnant employee

A mum-of-one has spoken out about discrimination she faced after telling her employer she was pregnant. Aimee Sanderson says she suffered extreme stress and unfair treatment before she was dismissed […]

5 years ago
Photos show repairs ongoing after fire at Ye Olde Hob Inn

Repair work at Ye Olde Hob Inn Repair work is continuing at Ye Olde Hob Inn after fire ripped through the thatched pub last September. When Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service arrived at the historic Bamber Bridge […]

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