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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

Police launch domestic abuse operation across Preston and South Ribble

Superintendent Steve Rides Lancashire Police have launched Op Reckoning, a month of action to tackle domestic abuse across Preston, Chorley, South Ribble and West Lancashire. Domestic abuse isn’t just physical – it can […]

1 year ago
Six month lifeline for Longton and New Longton bus service

The Number 12 service is to continue under the new deal Pic: Mike Rhodes Lancashire County Council has extended funding of a vital bus service linking the villages of Longton and New Longton with Preston. The number 12 service has been supported financially by […]

1 year ago
Top Scran Awards: The best chips and gravy in Preston

L-R gravy lineup: Bill and Bens, Godwin's, Noblett's Why not just chips? Because we’re in Preston, Cha, and if our blood isn’t at least 25 per cent gravy at all times we can’t repel the likes of food […]

1 year ago
Preston’s unsung heroes wanted as local BBC Radio to celebrate everyday acts of kindness

Heart sign with hands Pic: YeeLey from Pixabay BBC Local Radio is once again honouring great neighbours, super carers, and awesome volunteers for everyday acts of kindness where they live. For this year’s Make A Difference Awards, every […]

1 year ago
Advertisement Advertisement Police claim reduction in crime in Preston and South Ribble hotspot areas

Led by the Lancashire Violence Reduction Network (VRN), Operation Grip delivers a combination of knife crime education, community engagement and enforcement activity to reduce and prevent knife and violent crime […]

1 year ago
More than 100 cannabis plants uncovered in Leyland property

South Ribble Police tackling crime as part of Neighbourhood Policing Week of Actio Officers from South Ribble’s Neighbourhood Policing Team have executed a Misuse of Drugs Act warrant at an address in Leyland, uncovering a substantial cannabis grow. As a result of information […]

1 year ago
Minister for Employment visits South Ribble to see local innovation in action

Katherine Fletcher and Guy Opperman being shown the tools of the trade Guy Opperman, Minister of State for Employment, has visited South Ribble to see local innovation in action. The Minister joined local MP Katherine Fletcher at EnergyAce, an award-winning energy management […]

1 year ago
Preston couple who helped each other through cancer use ruby anniversary to raise £4k for Rosemere

Phil and Elaine on their wedding day in 1982 A Preston couple have donated £4,000 to Rosemere Cancer Foundation after turning their ruby wedding anniversary party into a fundraiser for the charity. Phil and Elaine Etienne held their celebration […]

1 year ago
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