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Victoria Road business continues to count cost of Walton-le-Dale flooding

Flood water inside the Specialised Conservatory Systems warehouse in Victoria Road Pic: Specialised Conservatory Systems A business in Walton-le-Dale is calling for more flood defences and support for businesses after damage caused to their unit. Specialised Conservatory Systems, located off Victoria Road, found 10-inches of […]

3 months ago
Ribchester councillor calls for action in wake of New Year’s Eve floods

A borough councillor who represents Ribchester is calling for action after the village was cut off by flood water after heavy rain on New Year’s Eve. Councillor Karl Barnsley, the […]

3 months ago
Walton-le-Dale flood defence scheme update given in wake of London Road flooding

An aerial view showing how close the River Ribble came to bursting at London Road Pic: Sonia Bashir Progress on new flood defences for Walton-le-Dale is due to be made this summer after the London Road area came dangerously close to major flooding. Emergency services were deployed on […]

4 months ago
In pictures: Preston flooding sees New Year begin with a soggy start

Large sections of the Guild Wheel are under water across Preston Pic: Roxanne Carter River levels remain high along the River Ribble at Preston after a deluge of rain in the past 36-hours. The Environment Agency is continuing to closely monitor river levels along […]

4 months ago
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Footbridge linking Higher Walton Road to Holland House estate taken by River Darwen

Footbridge over the River Darwen off Higher Walton Road. Credit: Lou Kate A popular bridge used by walkers has been claimed by a high-flowing river. The footbridge connects Higher Walton Road to the Holland House estate and Forty Steps and is very […]

4 months ago
Flooded Lea Road should be avoided, says police warning

Police are advising people avoid Lea Road A key road in Preston should be avoided due to ongoing flooding, police have warned. Lea Road is flooded underneath the railway bridge in Lea between Summer Trees Avenue and […]

4 months ago
Croston Road at Lostock Hall flooded with car submerged

Flooding at Croston Road this morning. Credit: @earloflostock A road in Lostock Hall has flooded as a result of heavy rain overnight. Croston Road, close to the Anchor pub, is the regular site of flooding whenever heavy rain […]

4 months ago
Car parks, restaurant and London Road flooded as Walton-le-Dale suffers from overnight rain

Flooding in Walton-le-Dale. Credit: Dan B A key road is closed, car parks submerged and a restaurant hit in Walton-le-Dale after heavy rain overnight. Victoria Road and London Road in Walton-le-Dale have been closed by police […]

4 months ago
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