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Polish supermarket is banned from selling booze

The Europa is in Ribbleton Lane Pic: Google The licence of Europa Delikatesy, the Polish supermarket on Ribbleton Lane, has been suspended with extra conditions added, following a licensing hearing with Preston City Council’s licensing committee. The off-licence was […]

9 years ago
Preston flood alert: Wintry showers bring warning for River Ribble and River Darwen

River Ribble at Walton-le-Dale Pic: Louise Hogg A flood alert has been issued covering part of the River Ribble near Preston. Heavy rain and sleet is forecast throughout Monday night, with the Met Office warning there could […]

9 years ago
Preston flood warnings: Savick Brook bursting its banks

Savick Brook off Black Bull Lane in Fulwood on Boxing Day morning Pic: Chris Burscough Savick Brook is bursting its banks along its route in Fulwood, Ashton and Lea. Blog Preston readers have been contacting us about the brook which is normally a peaceful trickle. […]

9 years ago
Preston flood warnings: River Ribble placed on alert from Samlesbury to Walton le Dale

The Ribble has burst its banks along parts of the Guild Wheel The River Ribble has been placed on flood alert as heavy rain continues to lash Preston and Lancashire. An amber warning, the second-highest level, has been issued by the Met […]

9 years ago
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Preston flood warning: River Ribble at Samlesbury and Walton le Dale no longer on alert

The Ribble at Walton le Dale The River Ribble had a flood warning in force once more covering the stretch from Samlesbury to Walton-le-Dale. Environment Agency teams had been monitoring the water levels due to heavy […]

9 years ago
Preston flood warnings: Floodwater recedes meaning Preston to Carlisle trains back on and Ribble flood alerts withdrawn

Damage caused to the West Coast Mainline Pic: Network Rail Trains between Preston and Carlisle have been restored during Monday. Engineers were able to access the tracks, which had been submerged in eight feet on water to the North of […]

9 years ago
Preston flooding alerts: West Coast Mainline shut to the North and Ribble in flood

West Coast Mainline under water to the north of Carlisle Preston is currently the furthest North you can go by train in the West after devastating floods in Cumbria and North Lancashire. Network Rail says all trains are suspended until […]

9 years ago
Watch rising River Ribble water levels near Tickled Trout

The Ribble is rising steadily near the Tickled Trout hotel Pic: Iain Moore Water levels on the River Ribble continue to rise steadily as Storm Desmond continues to lash Preston and Lancashire. A flood warning is in place for the Ribble at Samlesbury […]

9 years ago
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