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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

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 […]

2 years ago
Review: It’s a golden medal for this dog friendly dining pub in Longton

The Golden Ball of Longton burger The next restaurant to be reviewed in Blog Preston’s series of dog-friendly establishments is The Golden Ball of Longton. I took my Chihuahua Archie, my mother Yvonne and my father […]

2 years ago
Penwortham pupils celebrate after scoring a hat-trick of county call-ups

The Lancashire Under 16 and 14 football teams have welcomed three Penwortham Priory Academy pupils. Jake Bolton and Mason McKay have been called up to Lancashire for the first time, […]

2 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement 1,000 free lunches to be handed out this half-term from Penwortham Scout Hut

A Preston firm is providing free packed lunches to children in Penwortham over half-term. On 28 October, from 10 to 1pm, Sale Gurus UK Ltd volunteers will hand out and deliver […]

2 years ago
Bonfire Night 2021: Firework displays in and around Preston and South Ribble

The fireworks on the Saturday evening of the Riversway Festival are always a highlight, lighting up the Docks Bonfire Night is just around the corner, and with it comes a fantastic host of fireworks displays. Here are the displays occurring in Preston, South Ribble, and nearby this year. […]

2 years ago
Tornado steam train spotted at Preston and Bamber Bridge Railway Stations

The Tornado steam train today visited Preston and Bamber Bridge Railway Stations to the delight of residents. The LNER Peppercorn Class A1 60163 Tornado is a steam locomotive completed in […]

2 years ago
Northern offers reward after thrown bricks smash trains in Leyland

Northern Rail has offered a £500 reward after thrown bricks smashed into trains in Leyland. Two of the incidents occurred on Saturday evenings as Northern services travelled through Leyland. The […]

2 years ago
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