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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

Community Gateway Association to develop 50 homes in Lostock Hall

Spade ceremony Preston’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 […]

12 months ago
Date set for St Catherine’s Hospice Moonlight and Memories walk

A previous Moonlight and Memories Walk St Catherine’s Hospice is inviting people to pay tribute to someone special and show your support for the charity’s biggest annual fundraiser this summer. The Moonlight and Memories Walk provides […]

12 months ago
Leyland store fined for selling e-cigarette to 13-year-old

J&C Bargain Stores A thirteen-year-old was illegally sold an e-cigarette by staff at a Leyland store during a sting operation by Lancashire County Council’s Trading Standards Team. E-cigarettes, commonly known as vapes, contain […]

12 months ago
Penwortham Business Network’s community clean-up is a success

The hardy litter pickers braved the weather to collect 15 bags of rubbish during the Penwortham Community Clean Up, pictured are the St Teresa’s RC Primary school council, local residents and members of the town’s business community. Pic: Martin Bostock, copyright Vincents Solicitors Despite the downpour, local people came together this April for the first Penwortham Business Network (PBN) Community Clean Up. The St Teresa’s RC Primary School council joined local residents and […]

12 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Leyland Road closed as firefighters battled HGV blaze

Leyland Road re-opened after serious car collision Pic: Google Maps Preston firefighters have battled a blaze involving a heavy goods vehicle. Two fire engines attended the scene at around 2pm today (Thursday 27 April) in Leyland Road. Crews used one […]

12 months ago
Preston cancer charity doubles access to anti-hair loss technology for patients

Hospital worker using Paxman Scalp Cooling Systems Cancer patients in Preston and Chorley undergoing chemotherapy that has potential hair loss as a side-effect now have double the access to technology aimed at preserving their hair. Cancer charity […]

12 months ago
16-year-old charged with attempted murder after Leyland stabbing

Leyland Lane Pic: Google A teenager has been charged with attempted murder following a stabbing in Leyland. Police were called to Leyland Lane at 7.38pm on Friday (21 April) to reports a man had […]

12 months ago
Broadgate pub suggests alternative routes during Riverside road closures

The Continental in South Meadow Lane Pic: Paul Melling The Environment Agency are delivering a Flood Risk Management Scheme to protect homes and businesses from flooding in Preston and South Ribble. This has resulted in a series of road […]

1 year ago
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