In 1861, civil war erupted in America. The war was complex but one of the main issues was the abolition of slavery. Slave grown cotton from the south of the […]

South Ribble Borough Council planning committee have approved a logistics and industrial hub in Farington. The scheme is expected to bring a significant economic boost to the region through the […]

Property developer Caddick Developments has submitted plans to deliver a new logistics and industrial hub in Farington. The proposed scheme is expected to bring an economic boost to the region, […]

A couple of gardening enthusiasts from Farington have been crowned double winners following the council’s South Ribble in Bloom horticulture competition. Barbara Gardner and May Spiby, a pair of neighbouring […]

Construction of eight units which will provide new facilities for businesses on Lancashire Business Park, near Leyland, is now well underway and set to open early in 2021. The project […]

A charity that supports babies and mothers in maternity units at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals has launched a new competition to help raise much-needed funds. Baby Beat are encouraging members of […]

Police are appealing for information after a man suffered serious injuries during a road rage attack in Farington. The incident happened at around 11.35am on Sunday (January 12), when a […]

Town planning found itself in the unusual position of making the headlines over the summer. Especially, if you were a Daily Telegraph reader and following their Hands off our Land […]