Tardy Gate play area and skate park plans consultation launched

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

South Ribble Borough Council is preparing to pump £500,000 into new play equipment and skate park at Tardy Gate.

7 months ago ‘Super prison’ between Leyland and Chorley sees public inquiry delayed

The prison would be built on land close to the existing HMP Garth and HMP Wymott close to Ulnes Walton but has faced fierce objections from those nearby.

7 months ago Police hunt on the run child rapist Stephen Pennington

Pennington, 35, was jailed in 2009 for the rape of a child and police say he presents a real risk to children and women.

7 months ago River Ribble flood alert issued covering Penwortham, Hutton, Preston Docks and Freckleton

Environment Agency North West has issued the warning around the high tide expected on the River Ribble around 1am on Sunday.

7 months ago Advertisement Advertisement Family Hubs open and operating in Preston and South Ribble

The city's Family Hub is based in Ribbleton and brings together lots of services and activities under one roof.

7 months ago New play about pioneering women of police force coming to Leyland

A play about pioneering women of the police force is coming to Leyland. To celebrate their 51st year of touring, Mikron Theatre is performing playwright Amanda Whittington’s new play A Force To […]

7 months ago Pictures as Taste of Leyland returned for annual food and drink festival

Hough Lane in Leyland was bustling with thousands of people as the town hosted its annual food and drink festival. A Taste of Leyland returned and saw traders and stalls […]

7 months ago Pensioner dies after crash on rural road in Mere Brow

A pensioner has died after a crash on a rural road in South Ribble. Police were called to The Marshes Lane between Mere Brow and Rufford. A Skoda Kodiaq had […]

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