The flood warning - the second-highest alert level - covers three sections of the River Ribble close to and at Preston as the Environment Agency monitor river levels very closely and expect flooding.

Environment Agency North West has issued the warning around the high tide expected on the River Ribble around 1am on Sunday.

Flood warnings and alerts are in force for Preston after nearly two days of persistent and heavy rain. The Environment Agency has a flood warning in force for the River […]

A new bridge to connect Preston Docks to Penwortham remains just an idea at this stage. The government would need to stump up most of the cash for the long-dreamt-of […]

Preston was late to develop a Georgian quarter. In the early 19th century, it was not know for manufacture, but was the administrative centre for the County Palatine of Lancaster. […]

A Preston car firm has held an event to support conservation and environmental work on the River Ribble and its associated tributaries. At the event, staff at Bowker MINI on […]

Old Tram Bridge has secured a spot in Preston and South Ribble’s £50m ‘Levelling Up’ bid that may see the building of a replacement foot and cycle bridge if successful. […]

A dog has been rescued from the banks of the River Ribble. Two fire engines from Preston and Penwortham were called to the incident shortly after 1pm today (Tuesday 21 […]