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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 […]

1 month 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 […]

2 months ago
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 […]

2 months ago
Preston flooding: Parkrun cancelled and roads flooded across city

The River Ribble has burst its banks at Avenham Park Pic: Preston Parkrun Preston is awaking to 2025 and a series of flood warnings and flooded roads around the city. The Environment Agency has flood warnings in force – meaning that flooding is […]

2 months ago
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Flood alert issued for River Ribble and River Darwen as heavy rain persists

The River Ribble running high at Ribchester during Thursday Pic: Blog Preston A flood alert has been issued for around Preston after heavy rainfall throughout the afternoon. Preston has been under a yellow weather warning for rain, issued by the Met Office, […]

2 months ago
River Ribble flood alert at Preston as Environment Agency issues four flood warnings

River Ribble at Walton-le-Dale Pic: Paul Melling Rapidly rising river levels on the River Ribble have triggered a flood alert for the section from Samlesbury through to Walton-le-Dale. The flood alert area also includes the stretch of […]

4 months ago
Flood alert issued as River Ribble and River Darwen at Preston ‘closely monitored’

The River Ribble in flood last year. Pic: Angie Worrall Continuous rain throughout Monday has triggered a flood alert for part of the River Ribble and River Darwen at Preston. A flood alert – the lowest level issued by the […]

5 months ago
Flood alert in place for River Ribble and Darwen as heavy rain forecast

The flood alert map A flood alert is in place for two rivers with heavy rain forecast overnight this evening. The River Ribble and River Darwen are included in the areas most at risk […]

11 months ago
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