M55 traffic begins to ease after crash involving up to 10 vehicles between Kirkham and Broughton

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Fylde Locations

Key locations covered in the Fylde borough on the western side of Preston, Lancashire including Kirkham, Warton, Freckleton and surrounding villages.

The M55 was blocked due to a multiple vehicle crash. Traffic has been held within the M55 eastbound junction one, Garstang to Broughton interchange. It is thought that the crash […]

3 hours ago Warton BAE Systems engineer named as one of the region’s top apprentices

A BAE Systems engineer working in Warton, Lancashire has won a prestigious award following her outstanding performance throughout her apprenticeship with the company. Anna Singleton has won the Made in […]

1 week ago Kirkham entrepreneur’s gender-neutral brand gives back to LGBTQ+ causes

A Kirkham-based entrepreneur is using his gender-neutral inclusive fashion brand to raise funds for LGBTQ+ charities. Joshua Griffin started the company, Joshua Lloyd, in 2019. Since its launch, the brand […]

4 weeks ago M55 fully reopens after police incident at Kirkham junction

Motorists travelling between Preston and Blackpool experienced long delays during Wednesday (7 October) morning. Lancashire Police closed the motorway between Junction 3 (Kirkham/Wesham) and Junction 4 (Peel Hill) in both […]

2 months ago Advertisement Advertisement Organiser of Kirkham party with 45 people and live band hit with £10,000 fine

The organiser of a party in Kirham has been issued with a £10,000 fixed penalty notice by police after breaching Covid-19 regulations. Officers received reports of the breach at around […]

3 months ago Deal for ‘game-changing’ radar secures 120 BAE Systems jobs at Warton

A £317m contract to develop a “game-changing” radar for the Royal Air Force’s Eurofighter Typhoons will sustain 120 jobs at BAE Systems in Warton. BAE Systems and Leonardo have been […]

3 months ago Kirkham Grammar pupil gives up school holiday for Rosemere Cancer Foundation

School may be out for the summer, but for 12-year-old Kirkham Grammar Pupil, Lewis Simpson, there’s still a timetable to follow as he takes on a 1,000km challenge for Rosemere […]

5 months ago Emotional pictures show two key workers in Kirkham who have not been able to see their son

Two key workers who have made a huge sacrifice by not seeing their son have been captured in poignant photographs. Charlotte and Daniel were snapped by their neighbour, with full […]

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