News and information about the Larches area of Preston, Lancashire. Part of Ashton-on-Ribble the Larches estate is one of the largest in the city.
Preston Bus plan major evening cutbacks to four servicesA raft of evening bus services are due to be withdrawn by Preston Bus. Four routes in the city are to see their last bus become much earlier as the […]
3 days ago Preston local elections 2024 digest: Labour release campaign video, Trade union candidates and Ashton Park battleAll the candidates standing for election to Preston City Council were confirmed this week, but that’s not the only local elections news out there. Here’s a digest of some stories […]
5 days ago Neighbours celebrate Violet in Larches turning 101The Community Hub at Larches held a milestone birthday celebration. Around 20 local residents got together to celebrate Violet Fortt’s 101st birthday, with balloons, cake and party food. Violet is […]
3 weeks ago Eggciting things to do in and around Preston for Easter 2024With the blossom coming out across Preston, it can mean only one thing yolks – Easter is just around the corner. There’s plenty of eggciting activities going on across the […]
4 weeks ago Advertisement Advertisement Police given additional powers across Larches, Lea and Ashton-on-Ribble on Halloween nightThe Section 60 order, granted by an Inspector, runs until 2am on Wednesday and gives police the ability to stop and search anyone without needing reasonable grounds.
6 months ago Local housing plan deadline must be hit to avoid building free-for-allThe race is on for Preston, South Ribble and Chorley councils to complete years of work that will determine where and how many new houses are built in each area […]
6 months ago St Bernard’s Hub in Larches brought back into useThe former community space in Elswick Road had become a hot spot for anti-social behaviour and criminal damage.
7 months ago Ashton Park sports hub plans receive backing from junior football coachA 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 […]
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