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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.

Penwortham man who ‘tortured’ 11-week-old puppy to death is jailed

Rocko A 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-term

Kathryn 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 award

Pupils at Penwortham Girls' High School in a music lesson Pic: Penwortham Girls' High School The 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 linger

Penwortham Way (A582) Long-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 triggered

The scene in Black Bull Lane during Friday morning Pic: Fonte1969 The 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 designer

Ellis, Liam and Tim with the Fairham pink gin Penwortham 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 Freckleton

Looking out at the Bullnose near Preston Docks Pic: Blog Preston Environment 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 crash

Cop Lane is shut where the turn for Rydal Avenue is Pic: Google Police closed off the road where it meets Rydal Avenue following a crash on Tuesday afternoon.

6 months ago
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