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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

Four Preston teenagers head for World Scout Jamboree

William, Abbey, Emily and Lydia will represent Preston in South Korea Pic: Preston & District Scouts Four young people from Preston are heading off to South Korea for the World Scout Jamboree. Setting off from Deepdale Stadium at 6am on Saturday (29 July) they are part […]

9 months ago
Sam’s Legacy tournament raises money in memory of Penwortham aid worker

Dozens of people turned out in memory of aid worker Sam Pegram who died in a plane crash in Ethopia. The annual football tournament held at Sam’s old school in […]

9 months ago
Where kids eat free or cheap in and around Preston this summer

As the summer holidays get going we’ve rounded-up where you can get free or discounted meals for children. Planning out what kids eat and when can put a strain on […]

9 months ago
Pickering’s Farm scheme in Penwortham decision delayed

The Lanes designs A government decision over whether to give the go-ahead to controversial plans to build 1,100 homes in rural Penwortham has been delayed until the autumn. The hold-up is the latest […]

9 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Call for Preston city centre health hub as part of Royal Preston Hospital plans

Preston skyline Pic: Mick Gardner A senior Preston councillor has called for the NHS to make good on talk of improving community services as part of the plans to build a new Royal Preston Hospital. […]

9 months ago
Preston and South Ribble flood warnings and alerts issued

Flood warnings and alerts are in force for Preston after nearly two days of persistent and heavy rain. The Environment Agency has a flood warning in force for the River […]

9 months ago
Royal Preston Hospital boss opens up on decision to leave

Patients should be admitted to the new Royal Preston Hospital only as “a last resort”, according to the outgoing boss of the trust that runs the existing facility. Kevin McGee, […]

9 months ago
Worden Park car park and footpath changes as work continues

A car park directly outside of a popular park in Leyland has been closed off while landscaping work continues. South Ribble Borough Council say the ban on cars using the […]

9 months ago
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