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Walton-le-Dale flood defence scheme update given in wake of London Road flooding

An aerial view showing how close the River Ribble came to bursting at London Road Pic: Sonia Bashir 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 start

Large sections of the Guild Wheel are under water across Preston Pic: Roxanne Carter River 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 city

The River Ribble has burst its banks at Avenham Park Pic: Preston Parkrun Preston 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 Preston

Three 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 ago
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Penwortham road closures lifted as flood defence scheme finishes

Riverside Road in Penwortham is accessible again Pic: Environment Agency Road 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 lifted

Riverside is now open to motorists after more than a year of closures Pic: Environment Agency North West A 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 delay

The Continental has seen constant road closures and diversions on the road outside during the works Pic: Blog Preston The 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 year

Road closures by Miller Park remain in force and work has paused there on new flood gates until Spring next year Pic: Blog Preston A 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 […]

1 month ago
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