If it’s on your to-visit list, you’ll probably be thinking about what you can do there and where you can grab a bite to eat.

A restaurant in the village (Stydd Restaurant) was described as the “cutest little lunch spot in the world” by a customer, making it a great spot to try out if you fancy it.

From its history to the must-visit spots, here’s what the village has to offer.

History of Ribchester

Ribchester Village Hall’s website explains: “The Village of Ribchester with the outlying hamlet of Stydd is situated in the picturesque Ribble Valley in the heart of rural Lancashire.

“Ribchester grew out of the ruins of the Roman fort of Bremetennacum Veteranorum, which comprised a fort and civilian settlement.

“The earliest Roman fort in Ribchester was established in the early 70s AD as part of a network of defensive forts across northern Britannia.

“The Parish Church of Saint Wilfrid, and the Village Hall itself, stand where the principal buildings of the fort would have been.

“The church, for the most part, dates from the 13th Century.

“Always a farming community the Village grew significantly in the 17th and 18th Centuries through the expansion of the Lancashire cotton industry.

“Around the village can still be found many of the cottages used by the handloom weavers in the early part of the 17th Century – particularly in Church Street – but the weaving industry has all but gone.

“Ribchester is still a busy place although most of its population work in the nearby city of Preston or the town of Blackburn.”

Amenities in Ribchester

Ribchester, located alongside the River Ribble, is home to eateries, including a cafe and a pub.

You can also visit Roman Baths Ribchester or Ribchester Roman Museum to learn more about the village’s history.

Food and drink in Ribchester

There are a few places you can stop for food and drink in Ribchester, including Potters Barn Cafe and the Ribchester Arms.

Potters Barn has a 4.5-star rating on Tripadvisor from 203 reviews, with one customer saying: “Glad I booked a table as it was getting pretty busy even at 10am.

“Delicious brunch and wished that I could have stayed for lunch as specials menu looked delicious.”

This customer enjoyed breakfast at the cafe: “Treated myself to breakfast and this cafe was well worth the visit great value and delicious.

“Dog friendly as well. Going back again for lunch as menu looked appetising.

“Staff extremely friendly and great customer service.

“Open at 9.30am and it was getting busy with customers coming in for hot drinks and cake”.

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Another shared that you can combine a stop at the cafe with pottery painting: “We enjoyed a lovely homemade lunch here, sat out in the garden.

“Great service, tasty food and good coffee.

“The pot painting area looked great and fancy booking when we are in the area again. Lovely gift shop.

“The cakes looked delicious too but we were full!! Next time.”

Have you been to Ribchester? Share your favourite spots with us in the comments below.

By HARRY BAMFORTH, LIVE SPORTS COVERAGE REPORTER

Updated: 19:53 BST, 28 August 2026

The company is planning to use more than 200,000 tonnes of waste products a year to produce energy

A new energy plant could be built right next to an already existing site. Pretoria Energy has submitted plans to build a large anaerobic digestion plant in Chatteris.

The plant would be located west of the existing Mepal AD plant, also run by Pretoria, and south of Grey’s Farm in Chatteris. If approved, Pretoria proposes to use around 220,000 tonnes of feedstock every year, consisting of chicken and poultry litter, straw and blended liquid food waste to produce energy.

The applicant said: “The primary use is to generate energy in the form of biogas which would be exported to the gas network via an existing connection point currently used within the applicant’s existing AD plant.

“The planning agent has advised the thermal output will be more than 50 megawatts, whilst there will be an estimated 100 HGV movements per day during the week.”

The land is currently an agricultural site. Pretoria’s current AD plant produces 120 HGV movements a day, including 60 vehicles in and 60 vehicles out. There could be an overlap in HGV movements between the existing plant and new one. However, the applicant said this would be for a “temporary period”.

If approved, the construction of the site could have the “potential to create noise and light”. Construction is expected to take around 24 months, with work taking place between 7am and 6pm on Mondays to Fridays and 8am to 1pm on Saturdays.

Pretoria has produced a noise assessment for the applicant. This doesn’t provide an assessment on the effects of the construction stage, but it believes there “would not be a significant effect”.

The site is around 2.2km from the Ouse Washes, which is a special protection area and special area of conservation. An ecological air quality assessment submitted with the plans identifies that the site has the “potential to cause changes in pollution levels at sensitive ecological locations”.

However, the screening distance doesn’t include the washes and it’s “not likely to have any significant effects”. A new 530m access road between Blockmoor Drove and Short North Drove Byways has also been proposed.

Pretoria has submitted a similar planning application to East Cambridgeshire District Council for another AD plant in Stretham.

Not even a fortune cookie could have predicted this arrest.

A California man who twice escaped police by running onto a freeway was finally taken into custody after he happened to walk into the same Panda Express where officers were eating lunch.

The unlikely encounter happened July 17 at a Panda Express on the 600 block of West Huntington Drive in Monrovia. Body camera footage released by the Monrovia Police Department Thursday shows two officers sitting down to eat when the suspect they had been searching for walked through the door.

The man, who has not been publicly identified, was wanted on a no-bail felony probation warrant. Officers said they had been trying to arrest him for about a month.

In the footage, the officers are seen eating bowls of beef and broccoli when they spot the wanted man. After giving each other a nod, they quickly move in, tackling him and placing him in handcuffs.

“What did I do?” the man can be heard asking.

One officer responds, “You’ve been wanted. You’ve been running from me for like a month.”

Officers had previously tried to arrest the man while he was walking, but he fled both times, eventually running onto a freeway and getting away, according to ABC7 Los Angeles.

This time, the man did not make it to a freeway. Police took him into custody at the restaurant without another chase.

The Monrovia Police Department poked fun at the bizarre timing of the encounter in its Instagram post.

“At this point, we’re not sure if it was good police work, bad timing, or the irresistible smell of chow mein. Either way, an arrest was made,” the department said.

After taking the man into custody, the officers were able to return to the restaurant and finish their meal.

“Priorities,” the department added.

If you’ve ever had a mouth ulcer, you’ll know how much a tiny sore can take over your day. These small, painful patches that suddenly appear inside your mouth make eating, drinking and even talking surprisingly uncomfortable.

The good news is that most heal on their own within a week or two. But understanding why they appear and what you can do to prevent them can make a big difference.

Mouth ulcers are incredibly common. Up to a quarter of the population will experience them at some point in their lives, and they’re especially frequent in teenagers and young adults. Some people get one or two a year; others find they pop up every month. They’re not contagious and they’re usually harmless, but they can still be miserable.

So why do they happen? In many cases, it’s something simple. Trauma to the area – from accidentally biting your cheek, scraping your gums with a toothbrush, or irritation from braces or dentures – can trigger an ulcer. Certain foods, especially spicy, salty or acidic ones, can also irritate the lining of your mouth. Stress, tiredness and hormonal changes play a role too, and some people notice ulcers appear around their monthly period or during times of pressure at work or home.

Sometimes the cause is less obvious. Ulcers may be linked to low levels of iron, zinc, folate, B vitamins or vitamin D, or to underlying conditions such as coeliac disease, Crohn’s disease or a suppressed immune system. If a deficiency seems likely, it’s worth asking your GP for a blood test so that you can get the correct supplements.

Medications, including some anti-inflammatories, heart medicines like beta blockers, and lung medicines like bronchodilators, can also trigger them. And for a few people, recurrent ulcers are simply part of their genetic makeup as they tend to run in families.

People who stop smoking often notice mouth ulcers appearing in the first couple of weeks. They are a withdrawal effect, and around two in five quitters develop them. They’re usually mild and settle within a month.

If you’re unlucky enough to get ulcers regularly, you might be dealing with recurrent aphthous stomatitis, a pattern of repeated ulcers. These ulcers can be tiny and short lived, or larger and more severe, lasting several weeks. They’re thought to involve an overactive immune response in the mouth, which makes the lining more vulnerable to everyday triggers.

How to get rid of them

While there’s no instant cure and most ulcers clear up on their own within a week or two, there are several ways to ease the pain and help them heal faster. Rinsing with warm saltwater can soothe discomfort and reduce inflammation.

Over-the-counter topical treatments can help ease the pain of mouth ulcers and sometimes shorten how long they last. Local anaesthetic gels and sprays, such as lidocaine and benzocaine, numb the area for a short period, making eating and drinking more comfortable.

Antiseptic and anti-inflammatory mouthwashes, including chlorhexidine and benzydamine, can also help reduce discomfort and may slightly shorten healing time. For more stubborn or painful ulcers, you can buy steroid tablets that dissolve in the mouth. Doctors or dentists can prescribe steroid sprays or stronger mouthwashes to reduce pain, swelling and speed up healing.

If you keep getting ulcers, it’s worth looking at your toothpaste. Sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS), a foaming agent found in many brands, has been linked to mouth ulcers in some people. Switching to an SLS-free toothpaste may help reduce the pain and healing period of ulcers.

Eating softer foods, drinking cool liquids through a straw and avoiding spicy or acidic meals, or rough, crunchy foods like crisps can also make life more comfortable while an ulcer heals.

Prevention is often easier than treatment. Using a soft-bristled toothbrush, keeping up with regular dental check ups and eating a balanced diet can all help protect the lining of your mouth. Managing stress and getting enough sleep may reduce how often ulcers appear. And if you suspect certain foods trigger your ulcers – chocolate, coffee, nuts and tomatoes are common culprits – keeping a diary can help you spot patterns.

If your mouth ulcer lasts longer than three weeks, keeps coming back, or looks unusual, it’s important to get it checked. A persistent ulcer can occasionally be a sign of an underlying condition, including mouth cancer, so don’t ignore anything that feels out of the ordinary.

Mouth ulcers may be small, but they can have a big impact. The reassuring news is that simple changes, from switching toothpaste to managing stress, can make them far less frequent. And next time one appears, you’ll know exactly what’s going on and how to help it heal.

Serious disorder at a balloon release for one of the young men who died in the A66 car crash is “unacceptable”, an MP has said.

Durham Police said a large crowd gathered on a privately owned field near Haswell, County Durham, on Thursday evening where five vehicles were set on fire and balloons, flares, and fireworks were released.

Redcar MP Anna Turley said it put lives at risk, while Assistant Chief Constable Jon McAdam said the force condemned “anyone who would use that tragedy as an excuse for disorder”.

In an update on Friday afternoon, Cleveland Police ACC Dave Sutherland said the force was not currently linking the A66 crash to a house fire which killed a woman and a seven-year-old girl.

It had previously said it could not rule out a link to organised crime in relation to the house fire and the crash.

Turley said the police force had been “at pains to say we shouldn’t think that these are all connected, and we shouldn’t be jumping to conclusions”.

The BBC understands the King has written to the families of two officers killed in the crash to express his deepest sympathies for their loss.

Meanwhile Middlesbrough FC said it would ask supporters to pay their respects to the officers before Saturday’s fixture against West Bromwich Albion.

“We are also showing our appreciation for the dedication and hard work of both men, and to Cleveland police force in protecting and supporting our local community,” the club said in a statement.

Seven people, including PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough, died in the crash near Middlesbrough on Saturday. Two people were arrested on suspicion of murder following the house fire in Grangetown on Wednesday.

With regards to Thursday night’s disorder, Labour Home Office minister Turley said it “put lives at risk” and left residents “frightened and angry in their own communities”.

She added: “People have a right to grieve and to pay their respects – but people also have a right to feel safe in their own homes and neighbourhoods.”

They will be carrying out a special flypast at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital at 5.15pm, subject to weather and other factors.

The elite flying team will be travelling through the area on the way back to their base at RAF Waddington in Lincolnshire.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust announced the flyby on Facebook, describing the event as a “real treat”.

The trust said: “We’re delighted that they’ve chosen to support us and help create a memorable moment for all the children receiving care with us in hospital, their families, and the dedicated staff who support them every day.

“Come and join us at the Children’s Hospital Garden on the Boulevard to see this spectacular sight.”

An exact flight path and timings have not been confirmed, but plane enthusiasts online have speculated that the route will take them through other parts of Greater Manchester, including Westhoughton, Altrincham, and Greenfield in Saddleworth.

The Red Arrows will be travelling from the annual Southport Air Show, which they are taking part in on Saturday and Sunday.

Described as one of the “world’s premier aerobatic display teams”, the Red Arrows act as “ambassadors for the Royal Air Force, helping to promote the force at home and abroad.

Flying Hawk fast-jets, the team is made up of pilots and engineers with frontline and operational experience in the RAF.

The Red Arrows have been contacted for comment.

Officers said four men, aged 35, 25, 40 and 21, were being held on suspicion of criminal damage with intent to endanger life after a vehicle crashed into a house in Steele Crescent, in South Bank in the early hours of Thursday (August 27).

They were also being questioned over alleged arson after a caravan was set alight in Atlee Road on Wednesday morning, and a drugs offence.

A wall stands demolished at a property on Steele Crescent, in South Bank, Middlesbrough, this morning following an overnight garden wall ramming just a stone’s throw from the devastating blaze in which killed two (Image: SUPPLIED)

The force said the men were in a vehicle when they were stopped by police on Kingsley Road in Grangetown on Thursday night.

A quantity of class A drugs has been seized, officers confirmed.

Police officers at the scene of a fatal crash involving a police car and a Volkswagen Passat on the A66 in South Bank, near Middlesbrough (Owen Humphreys/PA) (Image: SUPPLIED)

The three other men arrested were a 23-year-old man, on suspicion of threats to kill, a 42-year-old on suspicion of threats to kill and possession of criminal property, and a 30-year-old on suspicion of possession of criminal property.

All three have been released on conditional bail.

Pc Matthew Blades, 37, and Pc Tom Clough, 38, (Image: CLEVELAND POLICE)

It brings the total number of people arrested since the crash to 24.

Earlier on Friday, detectives confirmed they are not linking a house fire which killed a seven-year-old girl and her aunt to the A66 crash which killed seven people, including two police officers.

Hundreds of extra police officers have been drafted in to support officers after a series of recent incidents in the Middlesbrough and County Durham area – starting with the head-on crash that killed PCs Matthew Blades, 37, and Tom Clough, 38, and five young men.

It is the second home linked to one of the men killed in the crash to have been hit shortly before.

According to The Sun, a silver Audi was shunted into the front of a three-storey home belonging to Theo Rae’s mum.

Pictures show the badly damaged convertible still parked outside the home almost a week later, with a blue tarpaulin covering damage to the front of the building.

The home of the mum of A66 crash victim Theo Rae was reportedly rammed in the early hours of Saturday in the lead up to the fatal crash, The Sun has reported. (Image: STUART BOULTON)

Rae, 17, was killed in the crash which claimed the lives of seven people, including two Cleveland Police officers, PC Matthew Blades and Tom Clough.

A property belonging to the dad of fellow crash victim Cole Worthy, 17, was also targeted on Ruskin Avenue in Acklam in the moments leading up to the deadly crash.

A house in Ruskin Avenue, Middlesbrough, after being rammed by a car, which deliberately reversed into the front window, causing extensive damage. (Image: OWEN HUMPHRIES/ PA WIRE)

A source told The Sun: “Cole’s dad’s home was rammed first, but it was empty at the time. No one gave a s*** about it.

“There was a large police presence at the property but by then Theo and the others were already in the Passat looking for the gang responsible.

“This is the reason it all exploded.”

Andy McDonald, MP for Middlesbrough, previously said a gangs and the drug trade were “clearly featuring” in a spate of violence on Teesside in recent days.

From left to right: Makai Saddington, 18, Theo Rae, 17, Cole Robert Worthy, 17, Jakub Matusiak, 23, Michael Robert Cahill, 23. (Image: SOCIAL MEDIA)

Rae was travelling in a VW Passat with Cole Worthy, Michael Cahill, 23, Jakub Matusiak, 23, and Makai Saddington, 18, when they were spotted by marked police cars.

Police pursued the vehicle for seven minutes before the Passat went the wrong way up the A66.

Scene of the crash on the A66 (Image: NORTH NEWS)

The pursuit was abandoned before the Passat collided head-on with an armed response vehicle not previously involved in the chase.

PC Matthew Blades, 37, and PC Tom Clough, 38, died at the scene.

Pc Matthew Blades, 37, and Pc Tom Clough, 38, (Image: CLEVELAND POLICE)

More than 200 specialist officers have been drafted in to help restore order.

The home of the mum of A66 crash victim Theo Rae was reportedly rammed in the early hours of Saturday in the lead up to the fatal crash, The Sun has reported. (Image: STUART BOULTON)

Valentina Foster, seven, and Natalie McDonald, 34, have been named locally as the two victims who died following a house fire in Grangetown. (Image: Provided)

The community remains shaken after a house fire claimed the two lives of seven-year-old Valentina Foster and 34-year-old Natalie McDonald on Birchington Avenue in Grangetown.

Police previously said they could not rule out a link between the blaze, being treated as murder, and incidents surrounding the crash. On Friday (August 28) police said they were not believed to be linked.

Other incidents include an attack with a bladed weapon in Eston, another in Thornaby – both of which saw armed police attend, as well as another wall smashed into on Steele Crescent in Grangetown.