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South Ribble News

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

Screen spotlight: What’s on in Preston cinemas 16 to 22 May

It’s a big week for new releases with multiple new films out Friday, and several more arriving throughout the week ahead. Final Destination Bloodlines joined the listings in the last […]

5 days ago
Police issue update in investigation into attack on dog walker in Penwortham

Police have appealed again to trace a man they want to speak to after an attack on a dog walker in Penwortham. On Tuesday 8 April around 5pm a man […]

5 days ago
Independents on Lancashire County Council vow to challenge from the left

County Hall in Preston. Pic: Blog Preston The seven independents who now sit on Lancashire County Council will work together on a “common agenda”, one of their number has said. Azhar Ali stressed that free-thinking defines each […]

5 days ago
New living museum to open with nature trail and family-friendly activities

Families can step into Lancashire’s past this week at the launch of a new living museum between Preston and Southport. Becconsall Living Museum & Heritage Park, in Hesketh Bank near […]

6 days ago
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M65 near Preston was closed overnight after crash

The M65 is closed after a crash overnight between Junction 3 and Junction 2 Pic: Google Motorists heading to Preston on the M65 were warned of a motorway closure. The M65 had been closed between Junction 3 (Hoghton) and Junction 2 (for the M61 at Walton […]

6 days ago
Preston shops warned over incoming ban to single-use vapes

Stock image of vapes provided by Lancashire County Council Shops in Preston and the wider Lancashire area will not be able to sell single-use vapes from June 1, trading standards officers have warned. It will be against the law […]

1 week ago
Two men charged after spree of thefts reported across South Ribble and Preston

Preston Magistrates' Court Two men have been charged after a run of offences were reported across the South Ribble and Preston areas. Police issued an appeal in April for the public’s help in […]

1 week ago
Rum Jack’s in Leyland given retrospective permission to open but future of bar unclear

Mystery surrounds the future of a bar in Leyland after it was formally given the go-ahead to open – having seemingly already closed. Rum Jack’s – at the junction of […]

1 week ago
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