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
Bamber Bridge’s Station Road to see two more bus stopsOne of the busiest roads in Bamber Bridge is set to get two more bus stops – even though residents say there is no need for them. The new facilities […]
12 months ago Jail for rapist who assaulted woman as she slept after night out in PrestonA rapist who attacked a woman following a night out in Preston has been jailed. In the early hours of New Year’s Day, the victim awoke to find Matthew Grant […]
12 months ago Vinro in Penwortham closes its doors after a yearPenwortham’s Vinro has closed its doors for good. A post on the fine dining restaurant’s Facebook page on Monday 8 May said: “Sadly Vinro has closed its doors. We would […]
12 months ago South Ribble Borough Council local elections 2023 sees Labour take controlThe Labour leader of South Ribble Borough Council says his party’s local election victory was more due to the “good job” that it had done in running the authority over […]
12 months ago Advertisement Advertisement South Ribble local elections 2023: Concern as postal ballot papers not receivedSome South Ribble residents who opted to vote by post in this year’s local elections had still not received their ballot papers as polling day dawned on Thursday, the Local […]
12 months ago New housing plans for long-stalled Sumners site in Deepdale approvedPlans to include shops and a community centre as part of the redevelopment of a former Preston pub site have been abandoned. Permission was granted exactly three years ago to […]
12 months ago Full list of South Ribble Coronation Bank Holiday weekend street parties and road closuresA number of road closures have been announced in the South Ribble area for the Coronation Weekend taking place between Saturday 6 May to Sunday 7 May. Below is the […]
12 months ago Community Gateway Association to develop 50 homes in Lostock HallPreston’s largest social housing landlord, have put the spade in the ground at their new development ‘The Weavers’ at Avondale Drive in Lostock Hall. Community Gateway Association (CGA) are working […]
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