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The PlayFootball Soccer School

Preston North End's charitable Trust delivers £16.6m in social value

The new EV chargers would be in this location of the Capitol Centre car park

6 of the most interesting planning applications this week near you

A cyber attack on critical infrastructure could put the safety of the nation at risk (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

The global security concern that forced South Ribble's website offline

Church Road, Bamber Bridge

Have your say on recommendations for these historic areas near you

Youth Room launch at New Day Church, Lostock Hall

New Youth Room opens in Lostock Hall - with exciting future plans

Venue 462, Lostock Hall

Popular Lostock Hall restaurant seeks opening hours extension

Aerial view of the property from the rear

I tour a stunning Penwortham 4-bed home currently on the market

All the major roadworks starting in South Ribble between Monday, October 19 and Sunday, October 25

5 lane closures & other major roadworks starting in South Ribble

My 3 best things to do in Preston, Chorley & South Ribble next week featuring a free Glow Ride

My 3 best things to do in Preston, Chorley and South Ribble next week

The topping out ceremony for major Leyland town centre regeneration work, led by Eric Wright Construction

'Ambition becoming reality": Major milestone for Leyland regeneration

A new ANPR parking system is being introduced at Heysham health centre.

ANPR cameras planned for Tesco car park and 8 other new applications

Brook Lane and inset, the planned development site for up to 220 homes

220 more homes planned for these fields in South Ribble

Police presented the South Ribble Runners with the camera on Tuesday

'Women should enjoy running without fear', South Ribble Police say

Land off Church Lane, Farington, where 200 new homes are planned

200-home plan revealed for these fields in South Ribble

Artist's impression of how the entrance to the Old School Lane development could look in Cuerden/Lostock Hall

Decision day for 76-homes plan off one of South Ribble's busiest roads

Bank Bridge in Tarleton awaiting the installation of emergency safety barriers following one of three accidents over the summer

'Do something before someone ends up in the river': safety plea over bridge
There are fears it’s only a matter of time before a vehicle goes over the edge.
Paul Faulkner

Jason, 42, was reported missing after last being seen leaving the Ye Old Hobb Inn pub in Station Road, Bamber Bridge, at around 2.15pm yesterday (Monday, October 13)

Concern for man reported missing after leaving pub in Bamber Bridge

All the major roadworks starting in South Ribble between Monday, October 12 and Sunday, October 18

2 road closures & other major roadworks starting in South Ribble

Check out the events near you this Bonfire Night

8 bonfire night events happening in Preston, Chorley & South Ribble

The Manor House at Stanley House Hotel & Spa

'Why did they let me book?' Weddings cancelled at Stanley House

Access is proposed off an existing lane off Highfield Road, leading to the restaurant car park

Housing plan for Green Belt near Croston pub & 8 other applications

Pickering Farm site, Penwortham (inset - the phasing plan for up to 920 homes)

18-year plan for Penwortham's 920-home site revealed

Pupils attendance and achievement at Northbrook Primary have improved since the last inspection

Leyland primary celebrates major improvement in new Ofsted report

The junction of the A6 and A582 will undergo preparatory work in advance of the main revamp getting under way

Work to start 'early' on major revamp of route between South Ribble and Preston

All the major roadworks starting in South Ribble between Monday, October 5 and Sunday, October 11

3 lane closures & other major roadworks starting in South Ribble

My three best things to do in Preston, Chorley & South Ribble next week including an early Christmas event

My 3 best things to do in Preston, Chorley & South Ribble next week

How the front and rear of the new building could look

Take a look at the new NWAS ambulance station planned for Lostock Hall
The plan involves the closure of two other local sites.
Catherine Musgrove

In 2025, the most effective way to approach eating healthier is through "addition, not subtraction"—focusing on adding nutrient-dense foods to your diet rather than strictly banning your favorites. The "One-Veggie" Rule: Add one serving of vegetables to at least one meal every day. Upgrade Your Snacks: Swap processed items for whole foods like nuts, seeds, or fruit. Home-Cooked Milestone: Commit to cooking just one new healthy recipe per week to build your skills gradually. Smart Hydration: Drink a full glass of water immediately upon waking or before your morning coffee. Mindful Eating: Practice eating at least one meal a day without screens (TV, phone, or laptop) to better recognize your body's fullness cues.

South Ribble residents now get free access to weekly meal planner

Bargain Booze, Leyland Lane, Leyland

Bar plan for shop above Leyland's Bargain Booze & 6 other proposals

15 schools & nurseries across Preston, Chorley & South Ribble with new Ofsteds in September

15 Preston, Chorley & South Ribble schools/nurseries with new Ofsteds

The Best Western Hotel in Leyland has been used as asylum accommodation since April 2022

Leyland asylum hotel 'to close by Christmas' with residents moved on

Members of Bamber Bridge Women's Shed

Chippy lunch to celebrate one year of Bamber Bridge Women's Shed

Volunteers pick up four tonnes if litter over 18 months in Bamber Bridge

'It blows my mind!' 4 tonnes of litter picked up in Bamber Bridge

South Ribble primary school at the WRIST Careers Fayre at Hutton Grammar School

Over 300 South Ribble youngsters get first look at the world of work

All the major roadworks starting in South Ribble between Monday, September 28 and Sunday, October 4

All the major roadworks starting in South Ribble next week

Farmaggedon is one of the UK's longest-running and most awarded Halloween scare events. Five scare mazes, live bands, street food and a bar - all on one farm in Ormskirk, Lancashire. Open selected nights, September to October 2026. Strictly 16+.
See website for details.

10 spooky things to do this Halloween in and around Preston

My three best things to do in Preston, Chorley and South Ribble next week including Chorley Live

My 3 best things to do in Preston, Chorley and South Ribble next week

Penwortham Primary School pupils celebrate after the school was named national winner of the Most Inclusive Practice award at The National SEND Awards 2026.

South Ribble primary school celebrates national award for inclusion

Carole Kimberley from Bamber Bridge

"I was just getting confident" -car crash derails singing gran

Withy Grove Park, Bamber Bridge

This is what's happening with the duck pond at Withy Grove Park

The Leyland Family Hearing Centre has been closed since mid-July - but some people due to attend seem to have been left unaware

'How many people missed hearings?' Ex-magistrate blasts court closure confusion

All the major roadworks starting in South Ribble between Monday, September 21 and Sunday, September 27

Lane closures& other major roadworks starting across South Ribble

A short, tree-lined walk can be had at The Grove, Longton. This can be found at the junction of Liverpool Road and Bentley Park Drive.

These 6 areas of South Ribble are set for major wildlife improvements

The former scrapyard in Town Lane, Charnock Richard

Scrapyard redevelopment plan & 6 other new applications near you

Padel, a cross between tennis and squash, is rapidly growing in popularity (generic photo: Adobe Stock)

Plan launched for two padel courts in this South Ribble village

Map showing route of onshore cabling for Morgan and Morecambe windfarms

Here's exactly where a huge trench will be dug to lay new Lancs windfarm cables

Pictured are the four South Ribble primary schools that were the hardest to get into this year (‘26/27)

The 12 hardest South Ribble primary schools to get into this year

Land over this hedge is earmarked for up to 4 houses.

Housing plan for Green Belt is dividing dozens in South Ribble village

The car park off Liverpool Road in Penwortham is one of those where charges have been applied

All the new car parking charges and rules now in force South Ribble

All the major roadworks starting in South Ribble between Monday, September 14 and Sunday, September 20

2 day A road closure & other major roadworks starting in South Ribble

My 3 best things to do in Preston, Chorley & South Ribble next week including free festivals

My 3 best things to do in Preston, Chorley & South Ribble next week

The Garner Hotel in Samlesbury

Samlesbury hotel near M6 and BAe hits the market- here's how much for

The leader of South Ribble Borough Council, Matthew Tomlinson, was shocked that his authority's long-planned demise had been delayed

‘We need to know': South Ribble leader calls for certainty amid shake-up pause

Cameras will soon be monitoring the comings and goings at Lancashire's tips

Number plate cameras to be installed at Lancashire's tips to prevent 'misuse'

The Village Fish Bar in Poplar Avenue, Bamber Bridge, was broken into in the early hours of Monday, August 31

Dad and daughter owned chippy latest victim in business burglary spree

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