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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.

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 […]

8 years ago
Dylan Crossey’s school pay tribute to teenager who died in crash

Dylan Crossley was in Year 11 at All Hallows The school attended by a teenager who died following a crash near Penwortham on Friday night has been paying tribute. All Hallows Catholic High School was attended by Dylan Crossey, […]

8 years ago
Penwortham library could re-open as a museum

Penwortham Library stamped its final book on Friday 30 September Pic: Google Penwortham library may be keeping its doors open and be turned into a museum. Lancashire County Council has revealed which libraries and community buildings across the county are to be […]

8 years ago
BMW driver released on bail as investigation in death of Dylan Crossey continues

Dylan Crossey who died after the collision in Chainhouse Lane Pic: Google The driver of a BMW involved in a crash which led to the death of a 15-year-old boy near Preston has been released on bail. Dylan Crossey was cycling along […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Tank roundabout roadworks completed on the A582

The tank is moved to its new position by crews at Flensburg Way Commuters coming into Preston from the south have been given some good news as a major step in the roadworks at a busy roundabout have been completed. Lancashire County Council […]

8 years ago
These libraries in Preston and South Ribble close on Friday

Bamber Bridge and Fulwood libraries are threatened with closure These buildings which have provided learning and information for people for decades are to close their doors on Friday for a final time. Lancashire County Council has pushed ahead with […]

8 years ago
Pedestrian dies following Whitestake crash

Where Pope Lane and Green Lane meet Pic: Google A man has been arrested after a a pedestrian died following a collision in Whitestake. Pope Lane was closed for six hours on Bank Holiday Monday morning. The incident at […]

8 years ago
Penwortham beer festival returns with chance to enjoy a pint and some cricket

Penwortham cricket club in action, and howzat for an afternoon's entertainment Pic: Chris Gatskill Andrew Flintoff’s former cricket club is set to say cheers as it hosts its second beer festival. Penwortham Beer Festival is taking place during the August Bank Holiday weekend. You […]

8 years ago
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