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.
Penwortham man who ‘tortured’ 11-week-old puppy to death is jailedA Penwortham man who tortured a puppy causing horrific injuries has been given the longest prison sentence ever handed down under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 after he was prosecuted […]
5 months ago Mum who lost baby at 18 weeks running Penwortham family fun day this half-termKathryn herself was one of the first babies ever to be cared for at Royal Preston Hospital's neo neonatal unit and says she and her partner want to give back for the support they received.
5 months ago Penwortham Girls’ High School receive arts teaching quality awardThe high school was inspected by Arts Council England who were impressed by the commitment that runs deep at the school to the arts and culture.
5 months ago Much-delayed plans for A582 could be revived but questions lingerLong-stalled plans to turn one of the busiest routes between South Ribble and Preston into a dual carriageway appear to have had new life breathed into them by the cancellation […]
6 months ago Advertisement Advertisement Preston roads flooded after heavy rainfall as River Ribble flood alert triggeredThe flood alert covers the river from Samlesbury through to Penwortham and also includes the River Darwen at Walton-le-Dale. As there are reports of surface water flooding on numerous roads in the city.
6 months ago Penwortham distillery launches pink gin designed by Preston graphic designerPenwortham businesses Fairham Distillery and Preston’s Secret Industries have teamed up to create a special gin release. Fairham Distillery’s Ellis McKeown, 28, and Liam Stemson, 27, the owners and distillers […]
6 months ago River Ribble flood alert issued covering Penwortham, Hutton, Preston Docks and FreckletonEnvironment Agency North West has issued the warning around the high tide expected on the River Ribble around 1am on Sunday.
6 months ago Cop Lane in Penwortham shut due to crashPolice closed off the road where it meets Rydal Avenue following a crash on Tuesday afternoon.
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