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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.

New book marks anniversary of ukulele star George Formby’s fiancee Pat Howson

A new book published by Lancashire Media, ‘Formby’s Lost Love – The untold story’, written by Andrew Atkinson is released to commemorate the anniversary of Pat Howson’s death. Ukulele legend George […]

8 years ago
Young adults on National Citizen Service to clean up Hurst Grange Park in Penwortham

Hurst Grange Park in Penwortham will be cleaned up by young adults as part of the National Citizen Service (NCS) programme. The NCS is a voluntary development programme to help […]

8 years ago
River Ribble flood warnings in force for Preston

A car passes through standing water in Lea Pic: Paul Melling Parts of Preston have been placed on flood alert after days of heavy rain. The River Ribble is currently flowing very high and the Environment Agency has issued two flood […]

8 years ago
Penwortham stops to pay respects on Remembrance Sunday

On Sunday morning many hundreds marched in the parade at Penwortham for Remembrance Sunday. This was despite the heavy rain, which luckily held off during the service at Penwortham War […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement A59 Tartleton Bank Hall Bridge lane closures to fix crash damage

The A59 bridge has often been subjected to repairs Roadworks on a key bridge carrying commuter traffic to Preston have begun. The A59 near Tarleton will see one lane closed on the Tarleton Bank Hall Bridge. Another crash on […]

8 years ago
Preston Santa Dash confirmed for St Catherine’s Hospice

Doctors and nurses at St Catherine's get ready for santa run Red suits and white beards will take over the grounds of a Preston hospice once more this December. The annual Santa Dash in aid of St Catherine’s Hospice is to […]

8 years ago
Longton vicar urges support for St Catherine’s Hospice Wills Week

Reverend Peter Taylor at the hospice A Longton man has been speaking of how his wife’s death was the trigger for him setting up a will. Reverend Peter Taylor, who is a trustee at St Catherine’s […]

8 years ago
Fishwick and Sons bus firm issue statement as they cease trading

The 111 service making one of its last trips through Preston on Saturday Pic: Heather Crook A Preston bus firm has issued a statement following its final bus ride in the 107 years serving the city. John Fishwick and Sons ceased trading on Saturday 24 October […]

8 years ago
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