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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

NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria delivers 100,000 COVID-19 autumn boosters

More than 100,000 residents in Lancashire and South Cumbria have already come forward for their COVID-19 Autumn booster jab.  The campaign is off to a quick start – but with […]

2 years ago
Preston’s power stations, power to the people from 1891

The English Electric lamp factory in the 1920s Pic: Preston Digital Archive Electric light began to be used in the 1880s. As a result, the first power station opened in Preston in 1891 and by 1897 it had 450 customers. The central […]

2 years ago
Henpicked to host Walton-le-Dale menopause workshop

Lisa Snowdon Menopause experts Henpicked are set to host a workshop in Walton-le-Dale. The MenopauZzz event will seek to help customers and colleagues improve their sleep after recent research showed that menopause […]

2 years ago
Investigation after fire at commercial building in Walton-le-Dale

Chorley Road Pic: Google An investigation has been launched after a fire at a commercial building in Walton-le-Dale. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service were called to the blaze in Chorley Road in the early […]

2 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Armed police respond after people carrying weapons intercepted in Leyland street

Haig Avenue Pic: Google A woman has been arrested after police were called to a report of people carrying weapons in a Leyland street. Armed officers, the police helicopter and police dogs attended Haig […]

2 years ago
Jubilee Gardens extra care development in heart of Leyland approved

A CGI image of the Extra Care facility - Jubilee Gardens A new extra care facility is set to be delivered for South Ribble following approval at Planning Committee. Jubilee Gardens will include over 70 apartments and will help support independent living […]

2 years ago
Lancashire Cricket submit plans for first-class Farington sports centre

Farington view toward the pavilion - Artist's impression Pic: Lancashire County Council A planning application has been submitted to create a new high-quality sports facility in the heart of the county. Led by Lancashire County Council, the proposed development for Lancashire Cricket […]

2 years ago
Chorley Live returns with 280 acts performing

Chorley Live will be returning on Friday 7 and Saturday 8 October. Over the weekend 280 acts will be performing at 35 venues, showcasing Chorley’s best night-time venues and artists. […]

2 years ago
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