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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 returns for Rosemere Cancer Foundation

This year’s City of Preston Road Race saw 149 runners take part, helping to raise money for the Rosemere Cancer Foundation. Many runners who had signed up for the 10 […]

2 years ago
Galloway’s to host second Beer and Banger Festival in Walmer Bridge

Local sight loss charity Galloway’s is hosting its second Beer and Banger Festival in Walmer Bridge this summer. The family-friendly three-day event will take place from Friday 5 August to Sunday […]

2 years ago
New Longton community turns out to support Post Office couple who received homophobic abuse

Pride Rally at New Longton Post Office New Longton residents turned out in force to support a couple who run the local Post Office, after they were subjected to homophobic abuse. The couple, Nathan Jones and Daniel […]

2 years ago
Solidarity event for New Longton Post Office which flew Pride flag to be held

In a show of solidarity for the village post office receiving homophobic mail for flying a Pride flag outside their shop, a group photo has been organised with flags and […]

2 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement South Ribble residents invited to have their say on plans to improve Biodiversity

Residents of South Ribble are being given the opportunity to have their say on ambitious plans to conserve and enhance biodiversity in the Borough. South Ribble Borough Council has published […]

2 years ago
Meera Puppins teaching Preston’s puppies how to be pub perfect

Meera Puppins with attendees at a Socialisation Sunday Penwortham puppy trainer Meera Puppins has launched Socialisation Sundays to teach young dogs how to behave. Meera has been working with The Golden Ball of Longton, two-time winners of the […]

2 years ago
Latest South Ribble planning applications week beginning May 9

South Ribble Borough Council Pic: Ian Greig Below are the planning applications registered with South Ribble Borough Council in the week beginning 9 May. Ref. No: 07/2022/00390/TCA  Notification of works to a tree in a Conservation Area: Silver Birch […]

2 years ago
Latest South Ribble planning applications week beginning May 2

South Ribble Borough Council Pic: Ian Greig Below are the planning applications registered with South Ribble Borough Council in the week beginning 2 May. Ref. No: 07/2022/00323/HOH Single storey side extension at 32 Moorhey Drive, Penwortham, PR1 0SS Ref. […]

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