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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

Police hunt for pair in connection with car theft in Leyland

Robert Stothert and David Kerr Police have arrested one man and continue to search for another in connection with a car theft. Robert Stothert, 23 (left) and David Kerr, 34 (right), have links with both […]

1 week ago
Bamber Bridge man banned from Gee Tees, Home Bargains and Tesco

John Molyneux A man from Bamber Bridge has been banned from entering stores after shoplifting offences. John Molyneux, 42, of Greenwood in Bamber Bridge, was hit with the Criminal Behaviour Order at […]

1 week ago
Man, 82, to appear in court over alleged 1970s indecent assaults in Croston

Preston Magistrates' Court A pensioner will go before court accused of historic sexual offences. John Priestley, of Glamis Road, Leyland, has been charged with seven counts of indecent assault in relation to allegations […]

1 week ago
Moorland blaze warning following incidents across Preston and Chorley

Lancashire’s upland and moorland areas are facing an increased fire risk this Spring after one of the driest starts to the year on record. Caroline Harrison, of Lancashire Fire and […]

2 weeks ago
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Government under pressure from Maya Ellis to build new Royal Preston in stages so key services can open quicker

Proposed new Royal Preston site The government is being lobbied to build the new Royal Preston Hospital “in stages” – so that some of its key services can open sooner than they would on the […]

2 weeks ago
Victorious Reform UK candidates up in South Ribble up for ‘steep learning curve’ of being a county councillor

Simon Gummer (Reform UK, Lostock Hall and Bamber Bridge) and Ellie Close (Reform UK, Leyland South) Two of Reform UK’s victorious candidates in the Lancashire County Council elections have admitted to being shocked to find themselves as part of the group that will now take charge […]

2 weeks ago
Search underway for missing Chloe Gavin from Preston

Police released image of Chloe Gavin A search is underway for a female from Preston who has gone missing. Chloe Gavin was last seen at her home in Preston at 10.17pm yesterday evening (3 May). Police […]

2 weeks ago
West Lancs looks set to pair with Chorley and South Ribble but scope of reorganisation questioned

The centre of Ormskirk West Lancashire councillors would prefer the borough to align with Chorley and South Ribble in any future shake-up of local councils by the government, based on current options on offer. […]

2 weeks ago
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