A biker was taken to hospital after a crash in Ribbleton during Easter Sunday. Preston Police closed the junction of Blackpool Road and Ribbleton Avenue for two hours while medical […]
1 year ago Preston Western Distributor work to see major M55 and Riversway road closuresA road closure will take place on Blackpool Road, from next week for the Preston Western Distributor road works. Blackpool Road eastbound from the junction with Riversway, to its junction […]
1 year ago Preston Western Distributor to be named after Edith RigbyThe new Preston Western Distributor Road, linking parts of Preston and the Fylde to the M55 motorway, is to receive an official new name. The road will be known as […]
1 year ago Preston 100 years ago, cotton in decline, new industries riseOne hundred years ago Preston was beginning to diversify away from textile production. New industries were already well established. Moreover, Preston was more advanced than the typical Lancashire mill town. […]
1 year ago Advertisement Advertisement Scooter store break-in on Tulketh Brow triggers police appealPreston Police are asking for help with an investigation of burglary in Ashton-on-Ribble and are appealing for any information. On Thursday 29 December, within the early hours of the morning, […]
1 year ago M55, Blackpool Road and Riversway overnight closures for Preston Western Distributor worksMore overnight road closures have been announced as part of the Preston Western Distributor works this January. In order for roadworks to progress, the M55 is closed in both directions […]
1 year ago Two people in hospital after Lea Gate crashThree vehicles were involved in a road traffic collision on Blackpool Road A5085 at the junction with Riversway, which resulted in a man and a woman being taken to hospital. […]
1 year ago Preston Fire Station to hold free drive-thru Santa’s GrottoPreston Fire Station is bringing back the free drive through Santa’s Grotto this Christmas on Blackpool Road. Taking place on Saturday 10 December, between 10am and 4pm, Lancashire Fire and […]
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