Children at three local primary schools have new educational and playground equipment, thanks to a nearby £54m flood scheme.

The River Ribble is one of the UK’s longest rivers and flows for a journey of 72 miles (116 kilometres) from its source at Gayle Beck, near Ribblehead, to its estuary near Lytham.

Emergency services were called to The Boulevard in Preston shortly before 1.30pm on Sunday (February 9) to reports of a body being found in the River Ribble. The body of a 69-year-old man was ...

New bedsits could effectively be banned from a large part of Preston under proposed changes to local planning policy.

Police are appealing for information after the body of 69-year-old man was found in the River Ribble. On Sunday, February 9, Preston Police were called at 1.26pm to The Boulevard, Frenchwood, Preston.

Volunteers from United Utilities carried out woodland management at Belisama Retreat for veterans in Lancashire.

Along the way, walkers can explore Clitheroe Castle, enjoy a gentle ramble beside the River Ribble, find Roman remains in Ribchester, follow in the footsteps of Hobbits on the Tolkien Trail ...

The River Ribble at Ribchester is the starting point for the opening walk of the book. Pic: Blog Preston. A new book which ...