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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.

Penwortham flyover reopens after motorbike crash

The Guild Way is closed heading into Preston Pic: LancsRoadPolice A major road into Preston has been closed in both directions after an incident involving a motorbike. Preston Police have closed part of the Penwortham flyover, the Guild Way, after […]

7 years ago
Picture released as spate of car break-ins in Lostock Hall continue

CCTV picture released by South Ribble Police of man in driveway after trying a car door A CCTV image has been released following a warning of car break-ins across the south of Preston. Roads in Bamber Bridge, Lostock Hall and Walton-le-Dale have all been targeted according […]

7 years ago
Sale of libraries in Preston and South Ribble should be ‘put on hold’

Fulwood library, built in 1939, could soon be closed A Preston MP has called on Lancashire County Council to slow down its sale of library buildings in the city and across the county. Wyre and Preston North MP Ben […]

7 years ago
Pictures show what firefighters faced tackling Penwortham house fire

Another view of the house on fire Pic: Gavin Seed Pictures show the fireball that emerged from a Penwortham home that has been left gutted by fire. The property in Bramble Court, off Kingswood Drive, faces demolition after a fire […]

7 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Penwortham family home left fire-ravaged as neighbours tell of explosions

The family home in Bramble Court may need to be demolished Pic: Amanda Leadley A Penwortham family had a lucky escape when their smoke alarm got them out of bed while they conservatory was ablaze. Neighbours have told of how they were awoken by […]

7 years ago
Penwortham teenager has bike taken in robbery

Factory Lane in Penwortham Pic: Google A teenager has been robbed while cycling on his bike in Penwortham. The 12-year-old boy was making his way on his bike along Factory Lane around 7pm on Wednesday 26 […]

7 years ago
Fire crews remain on scene as Penwortham home destroyed

Bramble Court Pic: Google Fire crews remain on the scene after a house fire in Penwortham. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service scrambled crews from Bamber Bridge and Penwortham to the property in Bramble Court, […]

7 years ago
Best friends from Preston use maternity leave to start new business

Two best friends, Amy Cheadle and Helen Kerray, from Preston have started a new enterprise for fellow parents of young children up to the age of four. The new business, called Baby […]

7 years ago
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