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.
Booths to remove self-checkout tills in Fulwood, Longridge, Penwortham and Longton storesAll the Booths stores in and around Preston are set to remove their self-checkout tills. In an announcement that multiple Booths stores would have fully staffed checkouts, it has been […]
5 months ago Preston 10 mile race back in Hutton for 41st timeA road race around Hutton is returning for the 41st time. The Preston 10 Mile Road Race is hosted by Preston Harriers and begins at 10am on Sunday 19 November. […]
5 months ago Fireworks displays for Bonfire Night 2023 in and around PrestonSee details for firework displays at Fulwood, Hoppers, Lancashire Fire and Rescue's Quiet fireworks, Penwortham Pear Tree Park and Leyland amongst others.
6 months ago Concern growing for man missing from Chorley HospitalChristian Wilding has links to Leyland, Lostock Hall, Penwortham and Preston.
6 months ago Advertisement Advertisement 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 […]
6 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.
6 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.
6 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 […]
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