Latest news for the borough of South Ribble, which is to the south of Preston and includes areas such as Bamber Bridge, Penwortham and Lostock Hall
New Longton community turns out to support Post Office couple who received homophobic abuseNew Longton residents turned out in force to support a couple who run the local Post Office, after they were subjected to homophobic abuse. The couple, Nathan Jones and Daniel […]
2 years ago Former pupil and head girl visit Penwortham Priory Academy82-year-old Sonia Ward, the first Head Girl at Penwortham Priory Academy returned to her former school to look around and see the changes since she left. Sonia was among the […]
2 years ago Fire-ravaged former pub in Hoghton to be redeveloped as officesA pub destroyed by a fire will be transformed into the new headquarters of Lancashire business Kingswood Homes. The plans to demolish the derelict former Grill and Grain at the […]
2 years ago Hoghton Tower, a place of rebellion, gambling and royaltyHoghton Tower has a long history stretching back to the 12th century. The building has seen attacks by Parliamentarian troops and visits from the King. Sir Henry Philip De Hoghton gambled […]
2 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Penwortham swimming teacher heads to Bali to teach lifesaving water skillsA swimming instructor is heading to Bali in August to teach children drowning prevention skills and clean water stewardship. Amy Holden will be working with the charity Swim Tayka which […]
2 years ago Latest South Ribble planning applications week beginning June 20Below are the planning applications validated by South Ribble Borough Council in the week beginning June 20. Validated applications Single storey rear extension at 41 Grange Drive, Hoghton, Preston. Validated: Thursday 16 […]
2 years ago Review: It’s all about the sprouts at this Bretherton buffet restaurantThe next eatery with outside seating in Blog Preston’s series of summer reviews is The Blue Anchor in Bretherton, Leyland. Known for its buffet-style dining, it also has a huge garden […]
2 years ago Concern for missing teen with links to PrestonPolice are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of 16-year-old Kaya Wilson, who is missing from her home address in Morecambe. Kaya was last seen at around 12.30am on Thursday […]
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