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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

Mark Radcliffe returning to perform at Bamber Bridge

Mark Radcliffe brings his band to the Bamber Bridge stadium Pic: Mark Radcliffe BBC DJ Mark Radcliffe is bringing his show back to Bamber Bridge after a sell-out success in 2019. Mark, who was diagnosed with cancer in 2018 but now has the […]

7 months ago
Guild Way crash causes Penwortham to Preston delays

There are delays back to Penwortham Way following the crash on the slip road for the Docks Pic: Google There is major disruption between Preston and Penwortham on Thursday morning. Preston Police have shut one lane of the Guild Way (A582) towards Preston city centre due to a crash. […]

7 months ago
South Ribble’s Ann Coles and Dilawar Hussain win BBC Radio Lancashire Make A Difference Awards

Ann Coles was given the Fundraisers Award Pic: BBC Radio Lancashire Two South Ribble residents who make a big difference in their communities have been recognised for their selfless actions. Ann Coles won the Fundraisers Award at this year’s BBC Radio […]

7 months ago
South Ribble pubs get shout out in parliament

A number of South Ribble pubs have been name-checked in parliament. The Wheatsheaf in Croston, The Black Bull Inn and the Fleece Inn in Penwortham, and The Golden Ball in […]

8 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Ghost tours and wizard school coming to Hoghton Tower this Autumn

Hoghton Tower at night Hoghton Tower has confirmed details of some spooky events during Halloween and into the Autumn. From witchcraft and wizard schools to ghost tours there’s plenty happening at the 16th century […]

8 months ago
Preston and Lancashire thunderstorm warning from Sunday afternoon

Lightning Strike in Penwortham during last nights (June 16) storm Heavy rain is expected during Sunday afternoon as the heatwave begins to break. The Met Office has issued a thunderstorm warning for Preston and Lancashire. Running from 2pm on Sunday […]

8 months ago
Multi-million pound Preston and Chorley drugs gang sentenced to 132 years in prison

L-R: Haq Nawaz, Dil Nawaz and Asim Nawaz Prison sentences totalling 132 years have been handed down to a drugs supply gang that operated in Preston and Chorley. It is believed that between £2.15m and £3.1m worth of […]

8 months ago
Emergency cost of living action plan delivered for South Ribble families

Paul Foster Support with the cost of living crisis is available for South Ribble families following the local elections in May. Cllr Paul Foster, the leader of the now Labour majority South […]

8 months ago
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