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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

New BBQ food festival bringing live fire cooking to Walmer Bridge

The newest food and barbeque festival in the North West is coming to Preston Pic: Flame and Food Festival A barbeque food festival focused around live fire cooking is coming to Walmer Bridge Village Hall this spring. Flame and Food Festival is a two day event taking place on […]

1 year ago
South Ribble residents warned of loft insulation scammers

Local residents are told to be aware and not to give any personal information to these scammers Pic: South Ribble Borough Council South Ribble residents have received scam calls from individuals claiming to work with the borough council. The individuals are claiming they will replace unsafe loft insulations with new ones in […]

1 year ago
Six month lifeline for Longton and New Longton bus service

The Number 12 service is to continue under the new deal Pic: Mike Rhodes Lancashire County Council has extended funding of a vital bus service linking the villages of Longton and New Longton with Preston. The number 12 service has been supported financially by […]

1 year ago
Lancashire Police welcomes 33 new officers with attestation ceremony

The 33 officers have been through a rigorous selection and training programme Pic: Lancashire Constabulary Lancashire Police recently welcomed 33 new officers to the front line of the Constabulary. The new recruits will now be heading out across the county to begin their careers serving […]

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Advertisement Advertisement South Ribble Together supporting residents through the rising cost of living this winter

South Ribble Borough Council Pic: Ian Greig South Ribble Borough Council has a raft of measures and support in place to help support residents this winter. Residents are being encouraged to visit the South Ribble Together webpage for […]

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Free activities for South Ribble kids during Christmas school holidays

Children taking part in tennis Free sessions and activities will be provided for children during the Christmas school holidays at venues across South Ribble. Activities include forest school with fun games, activities and toasted marshmallows […]

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Community project turns New Longton into giant advent calendar

New Longton advent windows Number 8 A community project has turned New Longton into a giant advent calendar. Local businesses, residents and churches have come together to create an advent trail around the village. Running from […]

1 year ago
Plans for 34 new homes in Longton

Plan for 34 new homes in Longton Pic: Story Homes Plans have been submitted for 34 new homes in Longton. Following a consultation with the local community, Story Homes has submitted a planning application to South Ribble Borough Council. The housebuilder exchanged […]

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