Proposals for major new flood defences along the River Ribble have been showcased. Broadgate and Penwortham residents were given the opportunity to see the £40million plans from the Environment Agency. […]

Flood warnings remain in force for the River Ribble at Preston as the river begins to burst its banks. Two sections of the river are rising rapidly following heavy rain […]

A motorist tries to avoid the floodwater in Black Bull Lane Pic: Blog Preston Heavy rainfall throughout Friday (12 October) night and Saturday (13 October) morning has seen lots of […]

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 […]

View of the River Ribble. Pic: @rijayparmar A bid is being made for funding to help improve flood defences along the River Ribble. Lancashire County Council (LCC) is bidding for […]

Surface water in Eastway on Friday evening Pic: Colin Sinnott A music event on the balcony of the Harris Museum has been cut short due to torrential downpours in the […]

The Ribble at Broadgate shortly after midnight on Wednesday Pic: Neetal Parekh A flood warning for the River Ribble has been withdrawn. Water levels on the Ribble at Lower Penwortham […]

The River Ribble near Avenham Park Pic: Paul Melling Periods of heavy rain has put parts of South Ribble on flood alert. The Environment Agency has three flood alerts in […]