News and information about the village of Walton-le-Dale. Although not officially part of Preston, Walton-le-Dale is the gateway to the south-eastern side of the city and also contains the Capitol Retail Park.
Walton-le-Dale tulip weekend raises £525 for Rosemere Cancer FoundationRosemere Cancer Foundation has received a donation of £525 from a spring-themed fundraising event. Matthew Smith who owns Walton-le-Dale based Brighter Blooms, raised the money for the charity through his […]
2 years ago New Penwortham footbridge by River Ribble is openA new Penwortham footbridge that crosses a stream on the south bank of the River Ribble is open. Work began on the new timber footbridge in February this year. The old […]
2 years ago ‘Act now’ flood warning for River Ribble at SamlesburyPeople are being urged to ‘act now’ as land near Samlesbury is set for flooding. Levels are forecast to rise on the River Ribble due to heavy rainfall. Read more: […]
2 years ago Work to replace Penwortham footbridge by River Ribble beginsWork to replace a Penwortham footbridge by the River Ribble has started. In 2020, Lancashire County Council set aside £201,250 after receiving an extra £15.9m from the Department for Transport […]
2 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Latest South Ribble planning applications week beginning January 31Below are the planning applications validated by South Ribble Borough Council in the week beginning January 31. Application to Vary Condition 2 (Approved Plans) and Condition 14 (FRA) of planning […]
2 years ago Walton-le-Dale SPAR named north’s top Marie Curie fundraising storeA Walton-le-Dale SPAR has raised £5,302 for Marie Curie since March 2017, making it the firm’s most successful fundraising store in the north. The celebrations at the Sandringham Road store […]
2 years ago Police appeal after catalytic converter thefts at Capitol CentreSouth Ribble Police have had multiple reports of catalytic converter thefts from vehicles. The thefts have occurred while vehicles have been parked on the Capitol Centre in Preston. Read more: […]
2 years ago Witness appeal as man dies after being pulled from the river at Higher WaltonOfficers investigating an incident where a man sadly died after being pulled from the river at Higher Walton want to hear from a witness who saw him enter the water. […]
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