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 bypass work to begin ‘within months’An artist impression showing the route of the Penwortham Bypass Work on a decades-old plan for a bypass to the south of Preston could begin within months. Penwortham Bypass, costing […]
7 years ago This South Ribble radio station is expandingLeyland Festival Radio is the online community radio station broadcasting in the South Ribble and Preston area, and is planning to expand its schedule. The online radio station is available […]
7 years ago Woman escapes serious injury after car flips in PenworthamEmergency services were called to the scene in Penwortham Way Pic: LancsRoadPolice A motorist had a lucky escape after their car overturned in Penwortham. The 55-year-old female driver was treated […]
7 years ago This Preston music teacher is a finalist for an Enterprise Vision AwardA budding musician, who teaches music in Preston, has been selected as a finalist for the prestigious Enterprise Vision Awards, after being nominated for Young Entrepreneur of the Year. Katy […]
7 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Pensioner’s body found in the River RibbleView of the River Ribble Pic: Paul Melling A man’s body has been found in the River Ribble. Preston Police closed off footpaths near the river on Wednesday (6 September) […]
7 years ago Travellers leave Penwortham HolmeThe recreation ground has seen a number of items fly-tipped This is the current state of Penwortham holme after a group of travellers moved onto the site last week. The […]
7 years ago Proposals for Penwortham retirement flats going on displayHow the retirement flats would look facing into Cop Lane More details of a retirement home planned for Penwortham have been announced. The St Mary’s Church Hall has proposals to […]
7 years ago Sports fixtures on Penwortham Holme to be cancelled due to travellersTravellers on the Penwortham Recreation Ground in 2015 All sports fixtures set to be played on Penwortham Holme this weekend are expected to be cancelled due to the traveller encampment. […]
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