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Longton & New Longton

The villages of Longton and New Longton, which are to the south of Preston on the A59 and in the borough of South Ribble

City of Preston Road Race 2023: Pictures from 5 and 10-miler

Setting off on the City of Preston Road Race Nearly 250 runners completed the 5-mile and 10-mile City of Preston road race. The route starting and finishing at Walmer Bridge village hall takes the runners on a road race […]

8 months ago
Walmer Bridge burglary spree sees increased police patrols

South Ribble Police want to trace the man pictured in connection with the burglaries Pic: South Ribble Police A spate of burglaries in Walmer Bridge has triggered a police appeal. South Ribble Police released the CCTV image of a balaclava-wearing man who was caught on camera at properties […]

9 months ago
Fell Bistro in Longridge up for two Lancashire Tourism Awards

Fell Bistro Pic: Nick Elsby A Longridge restaurant has scooped two nominations in this year’s Lancashire Tourism Awards. Fell Bistro in Berry Lane has been winning fans not just in the town but also further […]

9 months ago
Current South Ribble Borough Council leader to stand for Labour at general election

Paul Foster The leader of South Ribble Borough Council says he hopes that the trust he believes he has earned in the role will persuade residents to make him the areaā€™s next […]

9 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Longton bar ownerā€™s bay walk to ‘give back’ for cancer treatment

The owner of Longtonā€™s The Lemon Tree cafĆ© bar, Tony Brocklebank, is to take on Rosemere Cancer Foundationā€™s Cross Bay Walk later this month to ā€œgive backā€ for treatment heā€™s […]

9 months ago
Appeal for help to find missing Eleanor who was last seen in New Longton

Eleanor Sumner Police are appealing for help to find missing Eleanor who was last seen in New Longton. Update: Police said Eleanor was found safe and well during the early hours of […]

11 months ago
South Ribble Borough Council local elections 2023: Mini manifestos for Labour, Conservatives, Lib Dems, Greens and Independents

As residents across South Ribble prepare to head to the polls in next monthā€™s local elections, politicians are busy making their pitch to voters. For those filled with dread at […]

1 year ago
South Ribble local elections 2023: Full candidates list

South Ribble Borough Council Pic: Ian Greig South Ribble Borough Council Local Elections are taking place on Thursday 4 May. The council will run Borough, Town and Parish Elections, and a poll will be held between 7am […]

1 year ago
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