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 RibbleJanet 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 2017This 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 closedPenwortham’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 RibbleSeema 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 RibbleConfirmation 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 crashTraffic 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 crashPope 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 crashPope 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 […]
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