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News and information for the area of Penwortham. Although not politically in Preston it is perhaps spiritually. Penwortham is just across the River Ribble from Preston but many Penworthiams class themselves as Prestonians, although they are part of South Ribble Borough Council.

Police appeal for sightings of Leyland man after Penwortham house burglary

Ian Rowling. Pic: South Ribble Police South Ribble Police are appealing for information on a man as part of their enquiries into a burglary in Penwortham. A pedal cycle, watch and laptop were stolen in the […]

6 days ago
New Lidl store at The Cawsey in Penwortham confirmed to open in two weeks

The site of the new Lidl at The Cawsey in October 2024. Credit: Blog Preston A new Lidl store will open in Penwortham in two weeks, it has been confirmed. Lidl will open at The Cawsey, a key recently-constructed road linking Walton-le-Dale to Penwortham, on […]

2 weeks ago
Part of Portway park and ride site remains out of use amid uncertainty over future

Part of the Portway park and ride site at Hartington Road Pic: Blog Preston Part of a park and ride site on the edge of Preston city centre remains uncertain. The Hartington Road section of the Portway park and ride is currently unused. It […]

2 weeks ago
Penwortham schoolboy joins Mensa aged just four

Maxwell with his Mensa certificate. A young boy from Penwortham has become one of Mensa’s newest members with his IQ being in the top 0.5 per cent. Maxwell Peake, joined the world’s leading high IQ […]

2 weeks ago
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Penwortham man aims to run seven marathons in seven days for charity

Bob Milton training for his seven marathons. Pic: Bob Milton A man from Penwortham is planning to run seven marathons in seven days for charity. Father of two, Bob Milton, is aiming to raise as much money as he can […]

3 weeks ago
Best of Preston compilation album to launch at city taproom

Best of Preston artists, L-R: Lee Richards, Charlotte Day, Glyn Shipman An album of songs from Preston singer-songwriters is set to launch at a city taproom next month. Chain House Brewing Co and Tap Room will host the party for the […]

3 weeks ago
South Ribble residents asked for budget ideas as maximum council tax rise planned

South Ribble Borough Council Pic: Ian Greig South Ribble Borough Council is inviting residents to contribute to its budget plans as it proposes to increase its council tax share by the maximum amount. The authority plans to […]

3 weeks ago
Penwortham Community Centre to see free women’s health event

Kingsfold Fitness Champions Initiative. Pic: Tribe Fitness Next month will see a free women’s health event in Penwortham thanks to a crowdfunded project. The event will take place at Penwortham Community Centre on Saturday 1 February, from 9am until 1pm. […]

3 weeks ago
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