No burning in the open
18th of August, 2026IMPORTANT SAFETY UPDATE With warm and dry weather continuing, we’re asking everyone to stop all controlled burning in the open. Following the Government’s emergency alert yesterday, this includes garden waste, bo...
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Road Closure: Old Roman Road, 1st - 2nd October 2026
18th of August, 2026LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL (OLD ROMAN ROAD, READ, RIBBLE VALLEY) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Lancashire County Council have made an Order under Section 14(1) (a) of the Road Traffic Regul...
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Know Someone Starting University? Stay Scam Smart: A Guide to Helping Students Stay Safe
14th of August, 2026As two dads who have prepared loved ones for the university transition, we realised we'd spent plenty of time discussing accommodation, finances, travel and what to pack, what not to pack and how many...
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Drug Driving – Know the Risks!
13th of August, 2026Drug driving means operating a vehicle while under the influence of drugs, whether they are: • Illegal drugs such as cannabis, cocaine, heroin, ketamine or MDMA. • Le...
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Consumer Alerts August 2026
13th of August, 2026Beware cold callers offering insulation products. The Service has received a spate of reports about cold callers in the South Ribble area knocking on doors offering to replace boilers on a government scheme. In one instance the seller wa...
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Road Closure Whin's Lane from 28th September to 16th October 2026
12th of August, 2026LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL (WHINS LANE, READ, RIBBLE VALLEY) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC) ORDER 2026 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Lancashire County Council have made an Order under Section 14(1) (a) of the Road Traffic Regulatio...
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Tour of Britain Race route through Ribble Valley revealed
7th of August, 2026The 2026 Lloyd’s Tour of Britain women’s race route through Ribble Valley has been revealed – and it’s not for the faint-hearted. The second stage of the race will be held on Thursday 20th August and set off from ...
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