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Penwortham

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.

Sally Bennett is confident she can get her product into major retailers A Preston candle-maker is setting her sights on becoming a household name. Sally Bennett, 27, launched Beanmade Candles […]

7 years ago Driver caught going over double the speed limit just hours after serious crash

Driver caught travelling at 77mph along Blackpool Road. Credit: LancsRoadPolice A driver was caught travelling over double the speed limit just hours after a serious incident on the same road. The car was […]

7 years ago Men in ski masks attempt to rob petrol station in Penwortham

Images from Preston Police after attempted robbery Police have released CCTV images following an attempt robbery in Penwortham. Men in ski masks, armed with a large knife, tried to rob […]

7 years ago Where the fight to save Preston and South Ribble libraries is up to

Fulwood library, built in 1939, closed in September last year The future of libraries closed in Preston and South Ribble could still involve re-opening and re-stocking the shelves with books. Fulwood, […]

7 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Police shut the A59 near Bank Hall Bridge after crash

Bank Bridge at Tarleton A crash on the A59 has closed the road as emergency services work to clear the wreckage. Two cars are understood to have been involved and […]

7 years ago Penwortham’s former police station becomes new vets

Ribble Vets is the veterinary practice that has recently opened on the site of the former police station. The vets has opened the new branch on Liverpool Road since gaining funding […]

7 years ago Here’s who wants your vote in South Ribble for Lancashire County Council elections

County Hall in Preston Pic: thepracticalsurveyor Elections to Lancashire County Council are due to take place in May and here’s who wants your vote in South Ribble. Eight councillors are elected […]

7 years ago Forensic academy planned as police and university unveil plans

The next generation of forensic experts will be trained alongside serving officers Pic: National Science and Media Museum Families Preston’s university and the city’s police force has entered into a […]

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