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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

South Ribble Borough Council given decarbonisation grant

South Ribble Borough Council Pic: Ian Greig South Ribble Borough Council had been approved for a government decarbonisation grant. The grant of £4,968,854.00 will allow more carbon reduction measures to be installed in council owned buildings. The […]

2 years ago
Penwortham neighbours Norma and Margaret raise funds for Rosemere with drive sale

Norma and Margaret's drive sale for Rosemere Penwortham friends and neighbours Norma Blackburn and Margaret Dunn are a ‘driving’ force when it comes to helping charity Rosemere Cancer Foundation. They have just raised £838.72 hosting a drive […]

2 years ago
Bretherton’s historic Bank Hall in object call

Bank Hall, Bretherton, 400 year old Lancashire House People are urged to share any objects they have which relate to the life and workings of a 400-year-old Lancashire house. Bank Hall in Bretherton – one of the most beautiful […]

2 years ago
More than 20 Preston and South Ribble properties raided in drugs busts

An officer cuts through a roller shutter to get into the unit Fifteen people have been charged by police following a series of raids aimed at tackling the supply of Class A drugs across Preston and Chorley. Earlier this week, officers from […]

2 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Charity’s Children’s Appeal puts a twist on National Superhero day

Children ward staff at RPH power up in Superhero costume This month adults, children and little toddlers across Preston all found the superhero inside of themselves to raise money for Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Charity’s Children’s Appeal. They harnessed the power […]

2 years ago
The day Preston ground to a halt

Delays were experienced across all Preston and South Ribble routes due to the M6 closure Pic: Rob Randall/BlogPreston Friday became a day of road chaos and traffic on the M6 and Preston’s roads. The M6 between junction J32-33 had been shut around 3am on Friday 17 June, 2022 […]

2 years ago
Leyland community group to mark Windrush Day with local diversity event

South Ribble Council will this June mark Windrush Day by raising a flag outside their offices, with a Leyland community group holding a diversity event three days later. On 22 […]

2 years ago
Latest South Ribble planning applications week beginning June 6

South Ribble Borough Council Pic: Ian Greig Below are the planning applications validated by South Ribble Borough Council in the week beginning June 6. Erection of 50 affordable dwellings with access, parking, open space and landscaping infrastructure […]

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