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Investigation underway after body of a man found in the river near Avenham Park

Looking towards the River Ribble and Avenham Park from The Boulevard An investigation is underway after a body was found in the River Ribble at the weekend. Police were called to The Boulevard at around 1.26pm on Sunday (9 February) and […]

3 days 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 […]

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 […]

1 month 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 […]

1 month ago
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Three flood warnings issued on River Ribble at Preston

Three sections of the River Ribble at Preston are now covered by a flood warning as the heavy rain continues. Persistent rain throughout New Year’s Eve has swollen the river […]

1 month ago
Rural Preston road shut due to flooding as New Year’s Eve heavy rain continues

Bilsborrow Lane is closed at the junction with Scotch Green Lane Pic: Google A rural Preston road has been closed due to flooding with police diverting traffic. Heavy and persistent rain is causing difficult driving conditions in and around Preston with no sign […]

1 month ago
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, […]

1 month ago
Penwortham road closures lifted as flood defence scheme finishes

Riverside Road in Penwortham is accessible again Pic: Environment Agency Road closures in place for more than a year have been lifted as flood defence works are completed in Penwortham. The Environment Agency has finished part of its £54.7million scheme […]

2 months ago
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