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Residents and businesses invited to share their views on the Flood Risk Management Scheme

The Ribble in flood down at the Bullnose on Boxing Day Pic: Roger Goodwin Residents and businesses are invited to attend a number of events hosted by the Environment Agency to share their views on the Preston and South Ribble Flood Risk Management Scheme. […]

4 years ago
City of Preston 10k cancelled due to ‘ankle deep’ floodwater

Runners at a previous City of Preston 10k Pic: Paul Melling Today’s City of Preston 10k has been cancelled. In an official announcement from the @PrestonCity10K Twitter account, organisers said the cancellation was due to adverse weather conditions: “The City of […]

5 years ago
Drop-in event to show mock-up of new Preston and South Ribble flood defences

River Ribble in flood at Avenham Park Pic: Lisa Brown A community drop-in event is taking place to allow members of the public to find out more about the Preston and South Ribble Flood Risk Management Scheme. The event, run […]

5 years ago
Flooding alert issued for the River Ribble at Preston

The River Ribble near Avenham Park on Sunday Pic: Paul Melling The River Ribble near Avenham Park during a previous storm surge Pic: Paul Melling A flooding alert has been issued for the River Ribble in Preston and Penwortham. Storm Callum […]

5 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement How to get a rail ticket refund if you were caught in Preston station chaos

The scene at Preston Railway Station. Credit: @infindesltd Passengers were left stranded and awaiting coach travel this evening (November 22) due to flooding on the line between Preston and Lancaster. […]

6 years ago
Preston Railway Station flood chaos – everything we know so far

Queues for replacement coaches at Preston Railway Station There are currently hectic scenes at Preston Railway Station as passengers await replacement coaches due to flooding on the line. Trains are […]

6 years ago
Preston flooding: How homes and business can apply to become ‘flood proof’

Flooded offices in Walton-le-Dale Any homes affected by flooding in and around Preston during December can apply for funding to make their homes ‘flood proof’. Grants of up to £5,000 are on offer for […]

8 years ago
Preston flooding: Everything you need to know to help deal with floods

Torrential rain from Christmas Day evening onwards led to houses being evacuated and images like the one seen above. Parks in Preston have become unrecognisable and homes in Walton-le-Dale had […]

8 years ago
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