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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

Urgent appeal to trace missing 84-year-old man from Wheelton

James Bennett Pic: Chorley Police An urgent appeal to trace a pensioner who has not been seen since Saturday lunchtime has been issued. Chorley Police are asking people to look out for James Bennett. Update: […]

3 weeks ago
14-year-old pooch lover planning Bark Life event in Penwortham to help dog charity

Annie Pickup and Bolt A 14-year-old girl who loves dogs is organising an event in Penwortham to raise funds for charity. Annie Pickup is planning Bark Life, Beer and Bangers, which will take place […]

3 weeks ago
Lane re-opens on M6 between Preston and Lancaster as 75-minute delays remain

A view of traffic on the M6 north between J32-J33 Pic: Traffic England There are delays of nearly an hour-and-a-half being reported on the M6 as Good Friday traffic builds. One lane was shut between Junction 32 (Broughton) and Junction 33 (Lancaster) due […]

3 weeks ago
Food served in Lancashire too often isn’t what it’s advertised as

A generic image of food from a takeaway Almost one in five food products tested by Lancashire trading standards officers last year failed – because they were not of the quality consumers should have been able to expect. […]

3 weeks ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston and Leyland woman, teenagers and men charged after drugs raids

An officer preparing before drugs raids Seven people have been charged after police raided six properties in Chorley and Leyland connected with a suspected drugs gang. A woman, four men and two teenagers were arrested and […]

3 weeks ago
Cyclist rushed to hospital after 1am crash at Golden Way

A general view of Golden Way over Liverpool Road A man was rushed to hospital after a serious collision this morning in Penwortham. Police were called at 12.52am today (28 March) to Golden Way, Penwortham – near to Liverpool Road […]

3 weeks ago
Man arrested for dangerous driving after Leyland police chase

Pic: South Ribble police A man has been arrested for dangerous driving, and other offences, after fleeing from police in Leyland. Officers attempted to engage with the driver of a purple Ford Fiesta while […]

3 weeks ago
Three incidents where vulnerable children were found on school buses back at depot

Lancashire County Council minibuses used for some home-to-school transport for SEND pupils An investigation is under way after several vulnerable Lancashire children were found on board specialist school buses once the vehicles had returned to their depots. The Local Democracy Reporting Service […]

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