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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

Appeal to find missing man with links to South Ribble

Gary Mayren Update: Police have found Gary and he is now safe. Police are appealing for help in finding a missing man with links to South Ribble. 53-year-old Gary Mayren was last […]

2 years ago
Police seize knives from teenagers at Bamber Bridge Leisure Centre

Police last night seized three knives from a group of teenagers in Bamber Bridge. When out patrolling on Monday 25 October, neighbourhood officers from South Ribble Police were called to […]

2 years ago
Police continue search for wanted man with links to Bamber Bridge

Simon Long Police are continuing their search for a wanted man with links to Bamber Bridge. Simon Long is wanted in connection with an assault. The 41-year-old is wanted following an incident […]

2 years ago
Preston and South Ribble’s rural crime roadshow ‘a success’ say police

A crime roadshow that visited rural areas across Preston and South Ribble was a success, according to Lancashire Police. The South Rural Taskforce’s rural crime roadshow visited villages, key towns […]

2 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement New life-saving defibrillators for South Ribble parks and sports facilities

Councillor Mick Titherington with one of the new defibrillators Pic: South Ribble Borough Council Life-saving defibrillators are being installed across South Ribble. Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) will initially be located at 14 different sites – including parks, leisure centres, sports pavilions and playing fields. […]

2 years ago
Leyland Festival announces ‘Great British’ theme for 2022 event

Leyland Festival is returning in 2022 with a new Great British theme following a two-year hiatus. Scheduled for Thursday 2 June, the Great British Festival aims to capture national and […]

2 years ago
Black Romans, the first Africans in Lancashire

Historical images of Black people Pic: History Extra Who were the earliest Black settlers in Lancashire? An ancient skeleton of African descent was discovered in East Kent in 1953. The body dated from around 250 AD. The Roman […]

2 years ago
Latest South Ribble planning applications week beginning October 18

South Ribble Borough Council Pic: Ian Greig Below are the planning applications validated by South Ribble Borough Council in the week beginning October 18. Non material amendment to planning approval 07/2020/01078/HOH at 6 Brennand Close Bamber Bridge […]

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