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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

Free shuttle bus that ferries staff between Royal Preston and Chorley and South Ribble hospitals to be scrapped

Royal Preston Hospital Pic: Blog Preston A free shuttle bus that ferries staff between the Royal Preston and Chorley and South Ribble hospitals is to be scrapped as part of a cost-cutting drive. The service has […]

3 days ago
Delight for Penwortham Priory after positive Ofsted report but further improvements planned

Leaders at Penwortham Priory Academy say they are already planning improvements after another glowing Ofsted report. While single-word ratings are no longer given by Ofsted, the school received a rating […]

4 days ago
Review: For chargrilled perfection, bin the barbecue and head to this Penwortham restaurant

Meal at The Turkish Grill Pic: Blog Preston This weekend The Scouser and I visited The Turkish Grill in Penwortham, situated on what’s become known as The Penny Strip. Despite sounding like a bargain peep show, The Penny […]

5 days ago
Men’s football team who aid mental health are seeking a training field

A photo from OKFC's Christmas game this year at Hoppers Pic: OKFC A Preston Men’s Mental Health Charity Football Team are looking for somewhere to train through summer. Old Knackers Football Club have previously raised thousands for charities such as epilepsy, and […]

6 days ago
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Prolonged dry weather in Preston leads to ‘use water wisely’ warning from United Utilities

Sunrise at Preston Docks Pic Ian Bolton People in the North West have been urged to use water wisely as Preston’s prolonged period of dry weather continues. Reservoir levels are at 69% – compared to 90% at […]

6 days ago
Labour has done good things but the messaging has failed, says new local leader

County Cllr Mark Clifford The new Labour group leader on Lancashire County Council says the party needs to rethink how it gets its message across to residents after it was decimated at the local […]

6 days ago
Screen spotlight: What’s on in Preston cinemas 9 to 14 May

Montage of movie posters for Final Destination, The Life Aquatic, Cruella and Ocean with David Attenborough With Thunderbolts* coming out last week, other studios have avoided releasing a film so close to the Marvel Studios project and so there are no major new releases this week. […]

6 days ago
Preston’s young metal band Covert into semi-finals of Bloodstock competition

Covert on stage Pic: Rich Price Photography Preston-based band Covert are through to the final stages of a competition run by Bloodstock, the UK’s largest independent metal festival. Despite being together for less than a year, the […]

6 days ago
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