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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

Strong winds warning as Preston and Lancashire experience stormy start to the week

Surface water in Preston after heavy rain Pic: Tony Worrall Preston is experiencing a wild start to the week weather wise. The Met Office has issued a warning for strong winds throughout Monday (15 April). The yellow weather warning is […]

5 days ago
Hoghton’s new community centre opens its doors

Phyl Barnes and Pauline Thompson cut the ribbon. A new community centre in Hoghton opened its doors last month. Gregson Lane Community Centre, located off Gregson Lane was opened by two residents, Phyl Barnes and Pauline Thompson who […]

6 days ago
‘Another Buckshaw Village’ not viable for Chorley housebuilding headache

Chorley town hall The leader of Chorley Council has appealed to the government to recognise that the borough does not have the space to build “another Buckshaw Village” – and remove the authority […]

6 days ago
Carrwood Road won’t see new safety measures despite campaign

Lancashire County Council has said it is going to ‘prioritise’ road safety issues but has confirmed Carrwood Road will not see any extra measures. This comes as three local residents […]

6 days ago
Advertisement Advertisement The Blue Anchor at Bretherton reopens its doors after closure

Outside of The Blue Anchor at Bretherton Pic: Blue Anchor The Blue Anchor at Bretherton has reopened its doors after closing six months ago. The venue, which is well known for its carveries, is back up and running under new owners. […]

7 days ago
Lancashire Police celebrate new Special Constables from Preston, Leyland and Chorley

Group of Special Constables. Pic: Lancashire Police Lancashire Police celebrated their new Special Constables with an event in Hutton last month. New Constables stationed at Preston, Leyland and Chorley celebrated the successful completion of a new training […]

1 week ago
Kindness of strangers saves pensioner from Walton-le-Dale sinkhole nobody wanted to fix

The sinkhole in Walton-le-Dale A pensioner from Walton-le-Dale says the kindness of strangers has spared her having to move house after a giant sinkhole opened up in her back garden. As the Local Democracy […]

1 week ago
Bot like giant vending machine added to pharmacy at Royal Preston Hospital

Royal Preston Hospital car park Two new robots have joined the workforce in the pharmacies of the Royal Preston and Chorley and South Ribble Hospital – boasting the ability to gather more medication in an […]

1 week ago
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