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Broadgate’s £54.7million flood defence project wins ‘considerate constructor’ award

The Preston and South Ribble Flood Risk Management Scheme (P&SR FRMS) has won a Considerate Constructors Scheme 2024 National Site Award, in recognition of the scheme’s positive delivery. The P&SR […]

10 months ago
River Ribble flood alert issued as torrential rain continues for Preston

River Ribble at Walton-le-Dale Pic: Paul Melling A flood alert has been issued for a section of the River Ribble as torrential rain continues in and around Preston. The Environment Agency has said flooding is possible on […]

10 months ago
Ribble Estuary flood alert issued as strong winds and high tide combine

Looking out at the Bullnose near Preston Docks Pic: Blog Preston A flood alert has been issued for Ribble Estuary, for the section running from Preston Docks westwards, due to strong winds. Strong north-westerly winds will coincide with the high spring […]

12 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 […]

12 months ago
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Broadgate flood defences scheme sees new Ribble viewing platform taking shape

A restored viewing platform has been built as part of the Preston and South Ribble Flood Scheme. The update comes as tarmac is down at the viewing platform at Broadgate […]

1 year ago
Stolen motorbike used for anti-social behaviour found poorly stashed on Guild Wheel

The bike found along the Guild Wheel. A stolen bike that was then taken on to be involved in anti-social behaviour has been found poorly stashed, police have said. The bike was found on Tuesday (February 27) […]

1 year ago
Flood alert at River Ribble and weather warning for rain set for Preston

A rainbow over Preston city centre Pic: Tony Worrall Further heavy rain is likely to bring some flooding and disruption this evening, according to a new warning from the Met Office. A yellow weather warning for rain is in […]

1 year ago
Preston flood warnings withdrawn as mini heatwave arrives

The River Ribble in flood last year. Pic: Angie Worrall Friday saw flood alerts and warnings issued for the River Ribble across Preston but the river levels have dropped considerably as the Environment Agency withdraw the warnings.

1 year ago
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