Progress on new flood defences for Walton-le-Dale is due to be made this summer after the London Road area came dangerously close to major flooding. Emergency services were deployed on […]
6 days ago In pictures: Preston flooding sees New Year begin with a soggy startRiver levels remain high along the River Ribble at Preston after a deluge of rain in the past 36-hours. The Environment Agency is continuing to closely monitor river levels along […]
2 weeks ago Preston flooding: Parkrun cancelled and roads flooded across cityPreston is awaking to 2025 and a series of flood warnings and flooded roads around the city. The Environment Agency has flood warnings in force – meaning that flooding is […]
2 weeks ago Three flood warnings issued on River Ribble at PrestonThree sections of the River Ribble at Preston are now covered by a flood warning as the heavy rain continues. Persistent rain throughout New Year’s Eve has swollen the river […]
2 weeks agoRoad closures in place for more than a year have been lifted as flood defence works are completed in Penwortham. The Environment Agency has finished part of its £54.7million scheme […]
3 weeks ago Broadgate flood defence scheme road closures partially liftedA number of road closures in Broadgate have been lifted after more than a year of work. Environment Agency North West has completed a section of the now delayed flood […]
4 weeks ago ‘Treading water’ The Continental react to Preston flood scheme delayThe operator of a city pub which has faced more than two years of flood defence works has spoken out as they face being cut-off for a further year. As […]
1 month ago Preston flood defence scheme delayed by a yearA multi-million pound flood defence scheme for Broadgate is delayed by a year, Blog Preston can reveal. The Environment Agency was due to complete all work on the Broadgate side […]
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