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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.

It’s 21 years since Janet Murgatroyd was found dead in the River Ribble

Janet Murgatroyd's murder remains unsolved Janet Murgatroyd’s murder remains unsolved Her body was found 21-years-ago floating in the River Ribble and her killer is still at large. Marking the 21st anniversary of the death of […]

7 years ago
Drizzly procession opens Penwortham Gala 2017

This lad's expression summed up the weather on the procession Pic: Lancashire Journal This lad’s expression summed up the weather on the procession Pic: Lancashire Journal Penwortham’s annual community celebration returned and woudn’t be beaten by the weather. Saturday’s procession through the town’s […]

7 years ago
Penwortham Gala 2017 – what is on and when roads are closed

Penwortham’s Gala returns on Saturday and Sunday with parades, fun fairs and a Rod Stewart tribute act. Road closures have been announced ahead of the annual event which sees the […]

7 years ago
General election 2017 results in South Ribble

Seema Kennedy congratulates supporters Pic: South Ribble Borough Council Seema Kennedy congratulates supporters Pic: South Ribble Borough Council South Ribble has elected its new MP and it is Seema Kennedy returning. ConservativesĀ hold the seat and have a majority of […]

7 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement General Election 2017 candidates for South Ribble

Ballot Box Confirmation has been given of who will be standing for South Ribble in the general election. Thursday 8 June sees the United Kingdom go to the polls in a snap […]

7 years ago
Biker in hospital after Penwortham crash

Traffic was biked up near the Brown Hare roundabout following the crash Pic: Google Traffic was backedĀ up near the Brown Hare roundabout following the crash Pic: Google A motorcyclist is being treated in hospital following a crash on a busy rush-hour route to the […]

7 years ago
Motorcyclist treated for broken bones after Penwortham crash

Pope Lane was shut from the Woodville Road junction to the junction with Highfield Drive Pic: Google Pope Lane was shut from the Woodville Road junction to the junction with Highfield Drive Pic: Google A motorcyclist is recovering after a crash in Penwortham which closed a major […]

7 years ago
Penwortham road back open after serious crash

Pope Lane has been closed by police Pic: Google Pope Lane has been closed by police Pic: Google Police had closed a main road in Penwortham following a crash. It is understood a motorcyclist is involved as emergency services […]

7 years ago
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