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M6 near Preston closed due to flooding

M6 near Junction 32 Pic: Google Part of the M6 near Preston is closed due to flooding. Two lanes have been shut on the southbound carriageway between J33 and J32. Traffic officers are at the scene. […]

2 years ago
Fulwood school to receive new sports facilities as flood defence work gets underway

Archbishop Temple School in St Vincent's Road, Fulwood Work has begun on new sports facilities at Archbishop Temple School in Fulwood. The Environment Agency will create three new football pitches and an artificial cricket wicket under the £54 […]

2 years ago
Met Office ‘flood risk’ thunderstorm warning for Preston and Lancashire updated

Hartington Road was affected by flooding Pic: Mark Wilson The Met Office says flash-floods could occur across Preston and Lancashire today and Thursday. Showers, often heavy with isolated thunderstorms, may become more frequent across northwest England during Wednesday evening […]

3 years ago
Preston council says new development ‘won’t overwhelm infrastructure’, despite residents’ concerns after homes flooded with sewage

Knee-high water in one cottage cellar Preston City Council says a new city centre development won’t “overwhelm local sewage infrastructure”, despite further recent flooding at nearby properties. The Council made the statement after residents in Garden […]

3 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Heavy rain causes flooding across Preston and South Ribble

Ronaldsway flooding Pic: Ryan Gillett Heavy rainfall on Monday (12 July) has caused flooding across Preston. After it rained solidly during the afternoon, locals took to social media to share their images. Floodwater gathered in […]

3 years ago
Flood scheme to construct new River Ribble flood defences at Broadgate to be debated

The view along Broadgate from the bridge over the Ribble Pic: Tony Worrall A planning application concerning new flood works for the River Ribble is due to be discussed Thursday 1 April. This is part of Preston and South Ribble’s ‘Flood Risk Management […]

3 years ago
Rural roads north of Preston closed due to ‘waist-high’ floodwater

Rural roads flooding Pic: Preston Police Road closures are in place in the Catforth and Bartle areas of Preston due to flooding from Storm Christoph. Many roads are affected by surface water flooding, while Catforth Road […]

3 years ago
Flood warnings upgraded on River Ribble at Walton-le-Dale and Samlesbury as Storm Christoph continues

River Ribble at Walton-le-Dale Pic: Louise Hogg Two flood warnings have been put in place along the River Ribble in Preston due to Storm Christoph. ‘Immediate action is required’ at two of the locations on the river: […]

3 years ago
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