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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

The ‘Sheriff of Leyland’ still plodding the streets at the age of 73

PCSO Tony Wojnarowski A Police Community Support Officer known as the Sheriff of Leyland has completed 20 years’ service for Lancashire Police. Tony Wojnarowski joined the force following a 30-year career at Leyland […]

1 year ago
South Ribble District Scouts see biggest membership growth since pandemic

A group of Beavers from the South Ribble District Scouts give the thumbs up Like many, the South Ribble District Scouts struggled during the pandemic. Despite everyone’s efforts in very challenging circumstances, several young people decided to step back from Scouts and their youth […]

1 year ago
Bamber Bridge ‘Fat Dads’ raise funds for young homeless people

The Fat Dads group in their Christmas jumpers A group of former footballers from Bamber Bridge who call themselves the ‘Fat Dads’ have raised £700 for charity. The group, who get together every year to celebrate Christmas and […]

1 year ago
Project helps South Ribble teenagers reconnect post-pandemic

Pupils at Lostock Hall Academy leapt at all the activities on their Restore Challenge Day Teenage students at schools in South Ribble have taken part in a new project aiming to improve their self-esteem and confidence post-pandemic. The RESTORE programme of activities, funded by South […]

1 year ago
Advertisement Advertisement South Ribble Together supporting residents through the rising cost of living this winter

South Ribble Borough Council Pic: Ian Greig South Ribble Borough Council has a raft of measures and support in place to help support residents this winter. Residents are being encouraged to visit the South Ribble Together webpage for […]

1 year ago
Police appeal after Leyland Boxing Day crash leaves two injured

Flensburg Way Pic: Google Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a serious collision in Leyland on Boxing Day. Officers were called to Flensburg Way at 9.55pm to reports of a collision […]

1 year ago
Christmas crafters in Penwortham raise £1,250 in battle against cancer

Some of those who attended the workshop with their beautiful festive door wreaths A Christmas wreath-making workshop in Penwortham’s St Leonard’s Church Hall helped to raise £1,250 for Rosemere Cancer Foundation. Longstanding Penwortham neighbours and Rosemere Cancer Foundation fundraisers Norma Blackburn and Margaret […]

1 year ago
Preston darts fan and entrepreneur hosting pop up event in Bamber Bridge

Steve Eaves of Red Rose Darts A Preston darts fan has launched a new business based on his passion for the sport. Steve Eaves started up specialist darts store Red Rose Darts online just over a […]

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