Dad and son get to break in paddleboard Christmas present early on flooded Miller Park

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.

A boy from Penwortham was unexpectedly given the chance to break in his Christmas present early due to the heavy rain earlier this week. Lawrence Chamley, 11, was excited when […]

3 months ago Wreath making workshop in Penwortham raises Rosemere cash

This Christmas, Rosemere Cancer Foundation raised £1,800 in Penwortham, South Ribble through a wreath-making workshop. The Rosemere Cancer Foundation is known for bringing cancer treatments and services to patients throughout […]

3 months ago Preston flooding: Parkrun cancelled and roads flooded across city

Preston is awaking to 2025 and a series of flood warnings and flooded roads around the city. The Environment Agency has flood warnings in force – meaning that flooding is […]

3 months ago Three flood warnings issued on River Ribble at Preston

Three sections of the River Ribble at Preston are now covered by a flood warning as the heavy rain continues. Persistent rain throughout New Year’s Eve has swollen the river […]

3 months ago

Advertisement Primary pupils and business network tidy up Penwortham cemetery

Primary school pupils and members of Penwortham’s Community Business Network took part in the annual tradition of tidying up the town’s cemetery. This year, nine members of St Teresa’s Primary […]

3 months ago Crowdfunded project for women’s sporting facilities in Penwortham hits £30k target

A crowdfunded project aiming to raise money to deliver free and inclusive gym classes to women in the community has hit its target. A group from Preston were spurred on […]

3 months ago Penwortham ‘loud bang and flash’ came from National Grid substation

A loud bang and flash which startled Penwortham during Monday night came from the substation at Howick. The National Grid confirmed a fault on the transmission network caused lights to […]

3 months ago Penwortham ‘loud bang’ sees fire crews scrambled and lights dim

Firefighters were scrambled to reports of an explosion in Penwortham during Monday (23 December) evening. Reports of the loud bang were made across Penwortham with people reporting their lights dimming […]

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