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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

Preston, Leyland and Chorley to get new local radio station

Nathan Hill holding Central Radio sign in Preston Local radio is returning to Preston, Leyland and Chorley this month, with the launch of a new commercial radio station on DAB. Central Radio North West will begin transmitting from […]

9 months ago
Penwortham ‘theatre legends’ being honoured with 24-hour performance

Ron and Angela Blenkinship Pic: Double R Arts A 24-hour performance will take place in Penwortham in memory of two champions of the arts in South Ribble. Double R Arts and Friends are joining together to remember Ron […]

9 months ago
Bamber Bridge shop has alcohol licence suspended after test purchases

The shop in School Lane was visited during the underage operation by police and trading standards Pic: Google A Bamber Bridge shop has seen its licence suspended after selling knives to children. Following a joint operation by South Ribble Police and Lancashire Trading Standards a number of premises […]

9 months ago
Walmer Bridge burglary spree sees increased police patrols

South Ribble Police want to trace the man pictured in connection with the burglaries Pic: South Ribble Police A spate of burglaries in Walmer Bridge has triggered a police appeal. South Ribble Police released the CCTV image of a balaclava-wearing man who was caught on camera at properties […]

9 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Smoke warning after vehicle fire at Walton Summit

Banksfield Place in Walton Summit Pic: Google Motorists are being advised to avoid part of Walton Summit industrial estate due to a vehicle on fire. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service has six crews at Banksfield Place within […]

9 months ago
New energy efficient affordable rent homes launch in Walton-le-Dale

Clementine Close Community Gateway Association (CGA), Preston’s largest social housing landlord, has taken handover of a new development. Clementine Close, off Duddle Lane in Walton-le-Dale, comprises six two-bed and two three-bed homes […]

9 months ago
South Ribble organisations urged to respond to new £1m defibrillator fund

Katherine Fletcher with a defibrillator South Ribble organisations and community groups are being urged to express an interest in a government initiative to expand the installation of defibrillators. The Department of Health and Social Care […]

9 months ago
Conlon Construction lands contract for sustainable primary school in Leyland

A digital image of Seven Stars Primary School construction Conlon Construction will begin work this summer on the construction of a primary school in Leyland which is set to lead the way in sustainable school building. Seven Stars Primary […]

9 months ago
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