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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

South Ribble taxi drivers ‘switch to electric’ branded unfeasible

There would not be enough electric charging points in South Ribble if all of the district’s taxi drivers were forced to switch to electric vehicles, councillors have been told. The […]

6 months ago
River Ribble and River Darwen flood alerts issued for Preston and Walton-le-Dale

River Ribble at Walton-le-Dale Pic: Laura Ousby A flood alert has been issued for the lower River Ribble area at Preston and River Darwen at Walton-le-Dale. Update: The flood alert was removed at 7am on Wednesday (20 […]

6 months ago
Bars and restaurants with pavement licences in South Ribble to continue for another year

Liverpool Road is one of the areas to have benefited from the temporary licences Pic: No16 On The Hill Bars and eateries in South Ribble that were granted temporary licences allowing them to put chairs and tables on the pavement outside their premises in order to comply with social […]

6 months ago
Peace in football plaque unveiled in Bamber Bridge park

The peace field plaque at Withy Grove Pic: South Ribble Borough Council A call to promote peace in football has been unveiled at Withy Grove Park in Bamber Bridge. Funded by South Ribble Borough Council and the Armed Forces Covenant the plaque […]

6 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston and South Ribble roundabouts at Docks and London Way set for repairs

The roundabout at Chain Caul Way is listed for road repairs Pic: Google Three roundabouts across Preston and South Ribble look set for a revamp as part of two dozen roundabouts across the county being repainted and repaired. In Preston the roundabout at […]

6 months ago
Major Preston junction between Docks, Penwortham and city centre re-opens after crash

A second crash in four days means the Guild Way is affected between Preston and Penwortham

6 months ago
‘Hedgehog highways’ call for all new South Ribble developments

A hedgehog All new housing estates should come complete with “hedgehog highways” to reduce the number of the creatures being killed on the road. That is the call from a South Ribble […]

6 months ago
Review: A natter, pint and platter at this welcoming Penwortham micro-pub

Platter from Tap and Vine This week GZ and I took a trip to the Tap and Vine for lunch on a sunny Tuesday afternoon. Situated in Liverpool Road in Higher Penwortham, they describe themselves […]

6 months ago
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