Nine children from 1st New Longton Scouts, aged 4-6, achieved their Chief Scout Acorn last week – the highest award for the Squirrel Section. The children only had a few […]

Initial groundworks have started at a new development in Longton. Story Homes announced the news following the purchase of land at Reynard Close, and after receiving planning consent from South […]

All the Booths stores in and around Preston are set to remove their self-checkout tills. In an announcement that multiple Booths stores would have fully staffed checkouts, it has been […]

A road race around Hutton is returning for the 41st time. The Preston 10 Mile Road Race is hosted by Preston Harriers and begins at 10am on Sunday 19 November. […]

A new tap house and cocktail bar has opened its doors in Longton. Hopton’s is an industrial-themed bar located in Chapel Lane. It hosts a menu consisting of 12 beers […]

A dog show is coming to Walmer Bridge in October. Jasper Dog Show Jamboree is put on to benefit the International Aid for the Protection and Welfare of Animals (IAPWA). […]

A number of South Ribble pubs have been name-checked in parliament. The Wheatsheaf in Croston, The Black Bull Inn and the Fleece Inn in Penwortham, and The Golden Ball in […]

As the August Bank Holiday approaches here’s a number of events happening in and around Preston. Thanks to everyone who got in touch to let us know about events they […]