Lancashire Police are holding a rural crime roadshow in Whitestake and Longton this October. From 29 September to 7 October, the South Rural Taskforce will visit villages and rural areas, […]

Below are the planning applications validated by South Ribble Borough Council in the week beginning September 20. Application for permission in principle for the erection of up to two detached dwellings at land […]

A Penwortham man who awarded points to underage girls as they performed sexual acts online is now in prison. Stefan Bull, 27, of Gaskell Road, Penwortham, was sentenced at Preston […]

South Ribble Council has this week approved an 18-acre land transfer for the development of the Penwortham sports hub. The council will also receive up to £650,000 for the upkeep […]

South Ribble Police have arrested three people after an attempted home invasion in Bamber Bridge. On Sunday 19 September, police arrested a 19-year-old man from Wesham on suspicion of a […]

Below are the planning applications validated by South Ribble Borough Council in the week beginning September 13. Single-storey rear extension at 134 Bristol Avenue, Farington, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 4GD. Validated 9 September. Application […]

Students from Penwortham Girls’ High School raised £2,505 for St Catherine’s Hospice during a charity walk this summer. During the summer term, students and staff raised funds for the Lostock […]

Samlesbury nature reserve Brockholes has today closed its visitor village after a power cut. A Brockholes representative said that the village will remain closed until further notice. They apologised for […]