South Ribble Borough Council planning committee have approved a logistics and industrial hub in Farington. The scheme is expected to bring a significant economic boost to the region through the […]

Preston and South Ribble’s confirmed coronavirus cases over the weekend have been updated and you can see how the infection rates have been changing. Preston recorded 93 new Covid cases […]

A Longton couple have taken an ‘extreme staycation’ in their VW campervan to raise funds for Rosemere Cancer Foundation. Julie Kline and Dave Hird were not in breach of any […]

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice across the North West and other areas of the country. The warning is in place from midnight tonight (00:00 […]

Below are the planning applications validated by South Ribble Borough Council in the week beginning 18 January. For more planning applications in South Ribble, or where you live, click this link. Outline application […]

Pictures show the aftermath of recovery work on the M6 after a major crash has shut the motorway. Three cars and a lorry were involved in the smash on the […]

A Walton-le-Dale man has appeared in court charged with causing death by careless driving. John Bowers, 33, of Sefton Road, Walton-le-Dale, appeared before Manchester Magistrates’ Court during Saturday (23 January). […]

Police are warning motorists of dangerous driving conditions if undertaking essential journeys this weekend. The M6 to the south of Preston has been shut in both directions after a lorry […]