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Ashton-on-Ribble

News and information for the area of Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston. Includes the Tulketh, Larches and Ashton areas of the city, plus a big swathe of what’s known as Riversway down by the docks.

Dunelm Preston shoppers help 50 in-need families beat summer holiday boredom

One of the donations made on behalf of Dunelm Shoppers at Dunelm in Preston have donate more than 50 gift packs to children during the summer holidays. Staff at the Preston Dunelm branch at the Capitol Centre partnered with […]

9 months ago
Police concerned for 42-year-old woman missing from Preston

Emma Fare Police are concerned about a woman who is missing from Preston. Emma Fare was last seen at about 10.28pm on Friday 25 August in Croft Street. The 42-year-old is white, […]

9 months ago
Preston motorway junction reopens as loose horse caught

Edith Rigby Way was closed earlier due to a loose horse. The closure was put in place today (Friday 25 August) at the M55 junction. The horse has since been […]

9 months ago
Umberto’s Fish Bar has closed after just nine months under new management

Clouds over Umberto's chippy in Preston Pic: Tony Worrall Umberto’s Fish Bar in Ashton-on-Ribble has closed with immediate effect. The Preston institution, which originally began serving in 1973, had reopened under new management last November. In a Facebook post, […]

9 months ago
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Heritage Open Days in Preston 2023: What’s happening and when

The Old Tram Bridge spans the River Ribble at Avenham Park Pic: Stephen Melling The history and heritage of Preston is being explored this September as Heritage Open Days return. From exploring the city’s suburbs to going behind the scenes at the waste-collection service […]

9 months ago
Man wanted in connection with Ashton-on-Ribble criminal damage

Regan Toms Pic: Preston Police Police are appealing to trace a man from Ashton-on-Ribble in connection with criminal damage and other offences. Preston Police are investigating theft, fraud and criminal damage when a woman’s car […]

9 months ago
Phoenix Park leisure complex at Preston Docks approved

The proposed pioneer building Pic: mck commercial design Preston is set to get its own water sports lake and dry ski slope after councillors gave the go-ahead to a leisure facility that one of them described as like […]

9 months ago
Ashton Park sports hub plans receive backing from junior football coach

A junior football team coach says that multi-million pound plans for new playing facilities in a Preston park are desperately needed – because children are regularly missing out on matches […]

10 months ago
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