A flood alert has been issued for Ribble Estuary, for the section running from Preston Docks westwards, due to strong winds. Strong north-westerly winds will coincide with the high spring […]
2 weeks ago Flood alert in place for River Ribble and Darwen as heavy rain forecastA flood alert is in place for two rivers with heavy rain forecast overnight this evening. The River Ribble and River Darwen are included in the areas most at risk […]
2 weeks ago Broadgate flood defences scheme sees new Ribble viewing platform taking shapeA restored viewing platform has been built as part of the Preston and South Ribble Flood Scheme. The update comes as tarmac is down at the viewing platform at Broadgate […]
2 months ago Stolen motorbike used for anti-social behaviour found poorly stashed on Guild WheelA stolen bike that was then taken on to be involved in anti-social behaviour has been found poorly stashed, police have said. The bike was found on Tuesday (February 27) […]
2 months ago Advertisement Advertisement Flood alert at River Ribble and weather warning for rain set for PrestonFurther heavy rain is likely to bring some flooding and disruption this evening, according to a new warning from the Met Office. A yellow weather warning for rain is in […]
4 months ago Preston flood warnings withdrawn as mini heatwave arrivesFriday saw flood alerts and warnings issued for the River Ribble across Preston but the river levels have dropped considerably as the Environment Agency withdraw the warnings.
7 months ago Preston flood warnings remain in force as city endures deluge of rain and flooded roadsThe River Ribble burst its banks at Ribchester, Samlesbury and Walton-le-Dale as nearly 50mm of rain recorded in the last 24-hours. Lancashire County Council has numerous road closures in place due to roads becoming impassable. But a heatwave is still on the way from Saturday!
7 months ago Heavy rain warning issued as River Ribble bursts banks at RibchesterA weather warning has been issued for further heavy rainfall in and around Preston. The Met Office has issued the yellow weather warning which focuses on intense rainfall expected between […]
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