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.

Shopping for a sofa – how you could end up with a cat!

A Preston furniture store is urging its customers to adopt a cat while shopping for their lounges. Life-size images of cats from the Lancashire Cat Rescue are to adorn the […]

7 years ago Penwortham Bypass plan to be submitted ‘by end of the year’

Work is continuing on submitting the final proposals for a major new road in Preston. The Penwortham Bypass is due to ease congestion on the A59 Liverpool Road through the […]

7 years ago Penwortham flyover reopens after motorbike crash

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

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 Advertisement Advertisement Sale of libraries in Preston and South Ribble should be ‘put on hold’

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

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 Penwortham family home left fire-ravaged as neighbours tell of explosions

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

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 […]

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