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Lostock Hall

To the south of Preston, Lostock Hall is an area between Penwortham and Walton-le-Dale. It has a railway station is within South Ribble. Its name comes from James de Lostock who in 1212 built Lostock’s Hall.

A man has been charged as police investigate reports of a rape in Lostock Hall. South Ribble Police were called just after midnight on Thursday 17 April to the Sephton […]

1 day ago Broken down highways vehicle causing Lostock Hall delays

Delays are backing up at a busy roundabout in Lostock Hall due to a broken down truck. A highways maintenance vehicle is parked up on the A582 roundabout where it […]

4 days ago Cancer victim’s Mini for sale with every penny going to the hospice which cared for her

A Penwortham car firm is hoping to deliver a woman’s final wish by giving £15,000 to St Catherine’s Hospice. The garage has been tasked with selling an electric Mini which […]

6 days ago Review: This Lostock Hall-based Japanese takeaway delivers a katsuper curry, but the iso is so-so

Last week I treated my mother Yvonne to a takeaway and a film night for a belated Mother’s Day celebration. I know that some would say that isn’t much of […]

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Advertisement Stanifield Lane closure looms as Lancashire Cricket ground work continues

A section of a busy road in Lostock Hall is set to be closed for up to two months this summer. Work continues on the new Lancashire Cricket ground which […]

1 week ago Police issue speeding tickets to more than 70 motorists caught breaking limits in Longton, Lostock Hall and Much Hoole

More than 70 drivers have been clocked breaking the speed limit in three roads across South Ribble. Lancashire Police had spot check speeding teams out in Much Hoole, Longton and […]

2 weeks ago Risk posed by child sexual exploitation in South Ribble to be assessed by councillors

The risk posed by organised child sexual exploitation (CSE) in South Ribble is to be assessed by a group of councillors. It comes after a political clash over whether South […]

3 weeks ago Scrapped services, timetable changes and new routes – all the Preston, South Ribble and Chorley bus changes planned

Bus services in and around Preston are seeing timetable and route changes from the end of March – as well as the ending of some services and new operators taking […]

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