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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

Royal Mint releases 50 years of UK Pride coin into circulation from New Longton Post Office

Postmaster Daniel Cooper, The Royal Mint's Managing Director, Currency, Andrew Mills and postmaster Nathan Jones The Royal Mint has confirmed that a 50p coin celebrating the 50th anniversary of Pride UK will be released into circulation via Post Offices across the UK from Tuesday 25 October. […]

1 year ago
Hoghton Tower’s Halloween ghost tours return

The ‘UK’s third most haunted property’ Hoghton Tower has invited brave visitors to experience one of its annual Halloween ghost tours. Hoghton Tower, a 16th-century house near Preston, has offered visitors […]

2 years ago
Preston residents urged to access Cost of Living information hub

The city centre holds the key to Preston's economic future according to the council report A new council hub will offer residents financial, benefits and energy support as part of an ongoing initiative that targets the cost of living crisis. Lancashire County Council’s information hub […]

2 years ago
Leyland Town Deal’s ‘ambitious’ plans secure full £25 million

Leyland town centre is to see ‘radical’ changes, thanks to a successful Town Deal bid to Central Government, with the board securing the full £25 million available. The project has […]

2 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Two Preston people named as Unsung Hero finalists in Lancashire Tourism Awards

Lancashire Tourism Awards 2021 Pic: Marketing Lancashire Two Preston people have been named as finalists in the Unsung Hero category at the Lancashire Tourism Awards. Hall Director at Samlesbury Hall Sharon Jones and PLAU owner Jeremy Rowlands […]

2 years ago
Refurbished playground opens in Bamber Bridge

Holme Playing Field Playground in Bamber Bridge has officially opened following a £225,000 refurbishment. The playground, off Bridge Street, now features state of the art toddler (ages 2-6) and junior […]

2 years ago
Lancashire County Council calls for clarity on local fracking consent

Anti Fracking Protest in Preston Pic: Tony Worrall Lancashire County Council this month has urged the government to clarify how residents will give consent for local fracking sites. The council has asked the government to ensure that local […]

2 years ago
Appeal to find missing Chorley teen last seen in Leyland

Adam Khalifa Update: South Ribble Police has announced that Adam has been found safe and well. Police thanked everyone who shared the appeal. South Ribble police are becoming increasingly concerned for the […]

2 years ago
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