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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.

In pictures: Final look at The Sumpter Horse Inn as demolition starts

Demolition work taking place at the former Sumpter Horse Inn in Leyland Road, Penwortham Pic: Neil Cross/National World A former pub in Penwortham has begun to tumble as demolition work begins. The Sumpter Horse Inn, which for many years saw locals campaign to save it, has seen the […]

2 months ago
£5 per year increase for garden waste bin in South Ribble

South Ribble Borough Council building. Pic: South Ribble Council The charge for South Ribble residents to have their garden waste collected is set to increase by £5 per year. Locals who opt in to the brown bin scheme will […]

2 months ago
‘If people don’t go to pubs, they will disappear’: The problem with Dry January

Alcohol free options at UCLan's SU bar. Credit: Blog Preston Pub owners are calling for drinkers to engage sensibly with Dry January and support their local at the most challenging time of year for hospitality.  Lancashire’s Campaign for Real Ale […]

2 months ago
Sumpter Horse Inn demolition begins to clear way for new housing estate

The Sumpter was previously saved after a campaign - but fresh plans were approved to demolish as part of a wider housing and redevelopment plan off Leyland Road Pic: Dee Mack/Penwortham News and Views A demolition threatened pub in Penwortham is to see the wrecking ball swing. For more than a decade the fate of the former Sumpter Horse Inn has been unclear – […]

2 months ago
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Double roundabout on the A582 closer to being replaced but no guarantee of funding

One of the A582 junctions set for an upgrade - the pair of roundabouts where Farington Road, Flensburg Way and Croston Road all meet A notorious double roundabout in South Ribble has come a step closer to being ripped up and replaced with high-tech traffic lights designed to improve journeys on one of busiest […]

2 months ago
£6m to be spent on plan to revamp A582 despite doubt over government funding

Croston Road roundabouts Highways bosses are poised to spend up to £6m on plans for a radical revamp of one of the most congested roads in Central Lancashire – in spite of there […]

2 months ago
Review: Perfect pancakes at No15 Café House in Penwortham

After the Christmas rush, my husband Simon and I decided to have a relaxing breakfast out, although by the time I got ready it was more like brunch, and I […]

2 months ago
Hot food and drink pod opens at Penwortham school to serve pupils, staff and the community

Emma (left) and Shelley (right) opening the pod at Penwortham Priory Academy. Pic: Andy Ford A food service pod at a school in Penwortham has officially opened for pupils and the community to use. The pod, located in Penwortham Priory Academy‘s grounds, is open to […]

3 months ago
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