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 underwayWork 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 updatedThe 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 sewagePreston 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 RibbleHeavy 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 debatedA 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’ floodwaterRoad 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 continuesTwo 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: […]
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