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.
South Ribble primary school students take part in public speaking competitionSix primary schools across South Ribble took part in a public speaking competition. The event, organised by Chris Upton, Tarleton Community Primary School Head was held at Hutton Church of […]
4 days ago Blog Preston’s arts, culture and city events coverage plan secures major backingMultiple projects aimed at helping boost arts, culture and sport in Preston and the surrounding area are set to receive a funding lift. Blog Preston’s plan to increase its coverage […]
1 week ago Delays on A59 between Preston and Southport due to Tarleton signals stuck on redPreston Police are advising people to avoid the area of Windgate at the junction with the A59 and Southport New Road in Tarleton. The four-way traffic lights are currently stuck […]
1 week ago A582 dual-carriageway plans dropped – at least for nowA decade-long vision to turn one of the busiest routes between South Ribble and Preston into a dual carriageway appears to have run out of road – at least for […]
1 week ago Advertisement Advertisement Man who taught thousands of people in Preston and Penwortham to drive has diedTributes are to be paid following the death of a popular driving instructor from Penwortham. William Henry Carroll, known as Bill, passed away on February 29 aged 85. He ran […]
2 weeks ago Vets in Penwortham and Fulwood play host to UCLan’s first vet studentsFirst-year veterinary students from the University of Central Lancashire have completed work placements across the North West. A total of 53 practices welcomed over 70 students studying Veterinary Medicine and […]
2 weeks ago Man seriously injured in hit-and-run tractor crash in PenworthamPolice are appealing for information after a man was seriously injured in a tractor collision in Penwortham. South Ribble Police are asking for witnesses and dashcam footage after they were […]
3 weeks ago Jordan North who started radio career in Preston quits BBC Radio 1A radio DJ who started his broadcasting career in Preston has abruptly quit Radio 1 after a decade. Jordan North, who lived and went to high school in Penwortham and […]
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