Say “the boat” on Tyneside and people think of the Tuxedo Princess. But what about the other floating nightclub? Today's Substack looks at the Tuxedo Royale to settle the great revolving dancefloor debate, plus a look into her past as a ferry including unusual detours to Beirut and the River Ribble
Before the neon: the former life of Tyneside’s second most famous party boat
A Lebanese rescue, an unusual detour up the River Ribble and settling the great revolving dancefloor debate once and for all.
open.substack.com
September 29, 2026 at 12:12 PM
Say “the boat” on Tyneside and people think of the Tuxedo Princess. But what about the other floating nightclub? Today's Substack looks at the Tuxedo Royale to settle the great revolving dancefloor debate, plus a look into her past as a ferry including unusual detours to Beirut and the River Ribble
Roadworks report for #Southport, Tue 29 Sep, 2026:
CLOSED: Chapel Street, Beresford Drive, Church Street, Duke Street, Ribble Avenue Icw North Drive
LANE CLOSED: Southport New Road, Coronation Walk
TEMPORARY LIGHTS: Botanic Road
+75 more: CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/southport/
CLOSED: Chapel Street, Beresford Drive, Church Street, Duke Street, Ribble Avenue Icw North Drive
LANE CLOSED: Southport New Road, Coronation Walk
TEMPORARY LIGHTS: Botanic Road
+75 more: CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/southport/
September 29, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Roadworks report for #Southport, Tue 29 Sep, 2026:
CLOSED: Chapel Street, Beresford Drive, Church Street, Duke Street, Ribble Avenue Icw North Drive
LANE CLOSED: Southport New Road, Coronation Walk
TEMPORARY LIGHTS: Botanic Road
+75 more: CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/southport/
CLOSED: Chapel Street, Beresford Drive, Church Street, Duke Street, Ribble Avenue Icw North Drive
LANE CLOSED: Southport New Road, Coronation Walk
TEMPORARY LIGHTS: Botanic Road
+75 more: CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/southport/
Green light for new office building on former Whalley Motor Services site
Green light for new office building on former Whalley Motor Services site
A former garage site in Whalley is set to be redeveloped after plans for a new office building were approved by Ribble Valley Council
dlvr.it
September 29, 2026 at 5:16 AM
Green light for new office building on former Whalley Motor Services site
Ribble Valley Scooter Rally 2026
With Pete + Tracy + Rob.
With Pete + Tracy + Rob.
September 28, 2026 at 7:02 AM
Ribble Valley Scooter Rally 2026
With Pete + Tracy + Rob.
With Pete + Tracy + Rob.
Roadworks report for #Southport, Mon 28 Sep, 2026:
CLOSED: Beresford Drive, Ribble Avenue Icw North Drive
LANE CLOSED: Southport New Road
TEMPORARY LIGHTS: Liverpool Road, Coe Lane, Commonside, Folkestone Road, Jubilee Road, Kenilworth Road
+56 more: CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/southport/
CLOSED: Beresford Drive, Ribble Avenue Icw North Drive
LANE CLOSED: Southport New Road
TEMPORARY LIGHTS: Liverpool Road, Coe Lane, Commonside, Folkestone Road, Jubilee Road, Kenilworth Road
+56 more: CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/southport/
September 28, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Roadworks report for #Southport, Mon 28 Sep, 2026:
CLOSED: Beresford Drive, Ribble Avenue Icw North Drive
LANE CLOSED: Southport New Road
TEMPORARY LIGHTS: Liverpool Road, Coe Lane, Commonside, Folkestone Road, Jubilee Road, Kenilworth Road
+56 more: CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/southport/
CLOSED: Beresford Drive, Ribble Avenue Icw North Drive
LANE CLOSED: Southport New Road
TEMPORARY LIGHTS: Liverpool Road, Coe Lane, Commonside, Folkestone Road, Jubilee Road, Kenilworth Road
+56 more: CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/southport/
‘What a magnificent sight’ – Thousands turn out to welcome scooter convoy
‘What a magnificent sight’ – Thousands turn out to welcome scooter convoy
Scooter enthusiasts from across the country descended on to the Ribble Valley for the annual Scooter Rally and Music Festival
dlvr.it
September 28, 2026 at 5:33 AM
‘What a magnificent sight’ – Thousands turn out to welcome scooter convoy
Fresh bid for house on field behind Ribble Valley homes
Fresh bid for house on field behind Ribble Valley homes
A fresh bid has been launched to build a home on a field behind houses in Barrow after councillors rejected similar plans last year
dlvr.it
September 28, 2026 at 5:32 AM
Fresh bid for house on field behind Ribble Valley homes
September 27, 2026 at 4:36 PM
More than 150 people attended the first ever jobs fair for South Ribble, organised by Paul Foster MP, with dozens of job applications made and interviews secured
South Ribble jobs fair helps people in search for employment – Blog Preston
<p>The event took place at the Civic Centre in Leyland with more than 150 people attending</p>
www.blogpreston.co.uk
September 27, 2026 at 2:48 PM
More than 150 people attended the first ever jobs fair for South Ribble, organised by Paul Foster MP, with dozens of job applications made and interviews secured
Roadworks report for #Southport, Sun 27 Sep, 2026:
CLOSED: Beresford Drive, Ribble Avenue Icw North Drive
LANE CLOSED: Southport New Road
TEMPORARY LIGHTS: Liverpool Road, Coe Lane, Commonside, Folkestone Road, Jubilee Road, Kenilworth Road
+54 more: CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/southport/
CLOSED: Beresford Drive, Ribble Avenue Icw North Drive
LANE CLOSED: Southport New Road
TEMPORARY LIGHTS: Liverpool Road, Coe Lane, Commonside, Folkestone Road, Jubilee Road, Kenilworth Road
+54 more: CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/southport/
September 27, 2026 at 6:01 AM
Roadworks report for #Southport, Sun 27 Sep, 2026:
CLOSED: Beresford Drive, Ribble Avenue Icw North Drive
LANE CLOSED: Southport New Road
TEMPORARY LIGHTS: Liverpool Road, Coe Lane, Commonside, Folkestone Road, Jubilee Road, Kenilworth Road
+54 more: CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/southport/
CLOSED: Beresford Drive, Ribble Avenue Icw North Drive
LANE CLOSED: Southport New Road
TEMPORARY LIGHTS: Liverpool Road, Coe Lane, Commonside, Folkestone Road, Jubilee Road, Kenilworth Road
+54 more: CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/southport/
Roadworks report for #Southport, Sat 26 Sep, 2026:
CLOSED: Beresford Drive, Moss Lane, Ribble Avenue Icw North Drive
LANE CLOSED: Southport New Road
TEMPORARY LIGHTS: Liverpool Road, Town Lane Kew, Coe Lane, Commonside, Folkestone Road
+57 more: CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/southport/
CLOSED: Beresford Drive, Moss Lane, Ribble Avenue Icw North Drive
LANE CLOSED: Southport New Road
TEMPORARY LIGHTS: Liverpool Road, Town Lane Kew, Coe Lane, Commonside, Folkestone Road
+57 more: CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/southport/
September 26, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Roadworks report for #Southport, Sat 26 Sep, 2026:
CLOSED: Beresford Drive, Moss Lane, Ribble Avenue Icw North Drive
LANE CLOSED: Southport New Road
TEMPORARY LIGHTS: Liverpool Road, Town Lane Kew, Coe Lane, Commonside, Folkestone Road
+57 more: CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/southport/
CLOSED: Beresford Drive, Moss Lane, Ribble Avenue Icw North Drive
LANE CLOSED: Southport New Road
TEMPORARY LIGHTS: Liverpool Road, Town Lane Kew, Coe Lane, Commonside, Folkestone Road
+57 more: CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/southport/
Churchill-inspired cocktail bar opens just a day after being given great light
Churchill-inspired cocktail bar opens just a day after being given great light
A quirky new cocktail bar inspired by Sir Winston Churchill has officially been given the go-ahead by Ribble Valley Council.
dlvr.it
September 26, 2026 at 5:09 AM
Churchill-inspired cocktail bar opens just a day after being given great light
How to spend 24 hours in scenic East Lancs market town according to a local
How to spend 24 hours in scenic East Lancs market town according to a local
Beth Bailey, owner of The Bloom Room on Berry Lane shares her recommendations for making the most of a day in her Ribble Valley hometown
dlvr.it
September 26, 2026 at 5:09 AM
How to spend 24 hours in scenic East Lancs market town according to a local
Self-build home rejected over dangerous access and sprawl into Whalley countryside • Ribble Valley Borough Council (Written representations) • 25 Sep 2026
https://needles.cloud/case.php?id=6009990
https://needles.cloud/case.php?id=6009990
September 25, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Self-build home rejected over dangerous access and sprawl into Whalley countryside • Ribble Valley Borough Council (Written representations) • 25 Sep 2026
https://needles.cloud/case.php?id=6009990
https://needles.cloud/case.php?id=6009990
A group of fundraisers have taken on the Ribble Valley Born Survivor obstacle course to raise £6,000 for the Rosemere Cancer Foundation.
C&W Berry staff tackle muddy obstacle course to raise funds for Rosemere Cancer Foundation – Blog Preston
<p>The course took place in Gisburn in the Ribble Valley.</p>
www.blogpreston.co.uk
September 25, 2026 at 11:18 AM
A group of fundraisers have taken on the Ribble Valley Born Survivor obstacle course to raise £6,000 for the Rosemere Cancer Foundation.
Fears of one long traffic jam between Preston and Longridge during October has seen Ribble Valley MP Maya Ellis call on Lancashire County Council to think again over three major roadwork schemes
Lancashire County Council urged to re-think Preston to Longridge roadwork schemes – Blog Preston
<p>Ribble Valley MP Maya Ellis has called on highways chiefs to look at the three overlapping sets of roadworks from Bluebell Way to Longridge</p>
www.blogpreston.co.uk
September 25, 2026 at 11:05 AM
Fears of one long traffic jam between Preston and Longridge during October has seen Ribble Valley MP Maya Ellis call on Lancashire County Council to think again over three major roadwork schemes
A59 between Ribble Valley and Skipton shut after lorry overturns and casualty rescued
A59 between Ribble Valley and Skipton shut after lorry overturns and casualty rescued
An overturned lorry has shut a key route between the Ribble Valley and Skipton.
dlvr.it
September 25, 2026 at 8:17 AM
A59 between Ribble Valley and Skipton shut after lorry overturns and casualty rescued
listing to radio merseyside i discovered ribble valley/salford muso issy sutcliffe one part mudhoney to one part babes in toyland (well to me ) - quite refreshing music.apple.com/gb/album/say...
say it to my face by Issy Sutcliffe on Apple Music
Song · 2026 · Duration 3:24
music.apple.com
September 25, 2026 at 7:28 AM
listing to radio merseyside i discovered ribble valley/salford muso issy sutcliffe one part mudhoney to one part babes in toyland (well to me ) - quite refreshing music.apple.com/gb/album/say...
North West's most peaceful place revealed – not the Lake District or Ribble Valley
North West's most peaceful place revealed – not the Lake District or Ribble Valley
A place in Lancashire has been named the most peaceful place to live in the North West, according to a new study
dlvr.it
September 25, 2026 at 7:23 AM
North West's most peaceful place revealed – not the Lake District or Ribble Valley
Pointing the way to other worlds within the northern Shire. The Tolkien Trail near Clitheroe, Lancashire offers a relaxed (if somewhat popular) amble by the Hodder and Ribble in the shadow of Pendle Hill - and there’s not an Orc to be seen to spoil the walk! #FingerpostFriday
September 25, 2026 at 7:21 AM
Pointing the way to other worlds within the northern Shire. The Tolkien Trail near Clitheroe, Lancashire offers a relaxed (if somewhat popular) amble by the Hodder and Ribble in the shadow of Pendle Hill - and there’s not an Orc to be seen to spoil the walk! #FingerpostFriday
The Diocese of Lancaster must urgently answer questions in ‘a prompt and detailed’ manner over plans to academise a rated Outstanding school in Preston, according to the area's local MP Maya Ellis.
Diocese of Lancaster refuses to answer questions over alleged removal of governors who oppose Corpus Christi academisation – Blog Preston
<p>The Ribble Valley MP has asked for transparency – the Diocese of Lancaster has said no. </p>
www.blogpreston.co.uk
September 25, 2026 at 7:06 AM
The Diocese of Lancaster must urgently answer questions in ‘a prompt and detailed’ manner over plans to academise a rated Outstanding school in Preston, according to the area's local MP Maya Ellis.
Roadworks report for #Clitheroe, Fri 25 Sep, 2026:
CLOSED: Whalley Clitheroe Bypass, Stopper Lane
TEMPORARY LIGHTS: Waddington Road, Whalley Road, Ribble Lane
STOP/GO BOARDS: Bolton By Bowland Road, Station Road
SINGLE-FILE TRAFFIC: Bridge Road
+5 more: CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/clitheroe/
CLOSED: Whalley Clitheroe Bypass, Stopper Lane
TEMPORARY LIGHTS: Waddington Road, Whalley Road, Ribble Lane
STOP/GO BOARDS: Bolton By Bowland Road, Station Road
SINGLE-FILE TRAFFIC: Bridge Road
+5 more: CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/clitheroe/
September 25, 2026 at 6:07 AM
Roadworks report for #Clitheroe, Fri 25 Sep, 2026:
CLOSED: Whalley Clitheroe Bypass, Stopper Lane
TEMPORARY LIGHTS: Waddington Road, Whalley Road, Ribble Lane
STOP/GO BOARDS: Bolton By Bowland Road, Station Road
SINGLE-FILE TRAFFIC: Bridge Road
+5 more: CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/clitheroe/
CLOSED: Whalley Clitheroe Bypass, Stopper Lane
TEMPORARY LIGHTS: Waddington Road, Whalley Road, Ribble Lane
STOP/GO BOARDS: Bolton By Bowland Road, Station Road
SINGLE-FILE TRAFFIC: Bridge Road
+5 more: CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/clitheroe/
Roadworks report for #Southport, Fri 25 Sep, 2026:
CLOSED: Beresford Drive, Duke Street, Moss Lane, Ribble Avenue Icw North Drive
LANE CLOSED: Southport New Road
TEMPORARY LIGHTS: Liverpool Road, Town Lane Kew, Coe Lane, Promenade
+54 more: CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/southport/
CLOSED: Beresford Drive, Duke Street, Moss Lane, Ribble Avenue Icw North Drive
LANE CLOSED: Southport New Road
TEMPORARY LIGHTS: Liverpool Road, Town Lane Kew, Coe Lane, Promenade
+54 more: CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/southport/
September 25, 2026 at 6:01 AM
Roadworks report for #Southport, Fri 25 Sep, 2026:
CLOSED: Beresford Drive, Duke Street, Moss Lane, Ribble Avenue Icw North Drive
LANE CLOSED: Southport New Road
TEMPORARY LIGHTS: Liverpool Road, Town Lane Kew, Coe Lane, Promenade
+54 more: CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/southport/
CLOSED: Beresford Drive, Duke Street, Moss Lane, Ribble Avenue Icw North Drive
LANE CLOSED: Southport New Road
TEMPORARY LIGHTS: Liverpool Road, Town Lane Kew, Coe Lane, Promenade
+54 more: CheapFuelNearMe.uk/street-manager/southport/
Three-dwelling scheme in Hurst Green sunk by National Landscape harm • Ribble Valley Borough Council (Written representations) • 24 Sep 2026
https://needles.cloud/case.php?id=6009691
https://needles.cloud/case.php?id=6009691
September 24, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Three-dwelling scheme in Hurst Green sunk by National Landscape harm • Ribble Valley Borough Council (Written representations) • 24 Sep 2026
https://needles.cloud/case.php?id=6009691
https://needles.cloud/case.php?id=6009691