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Latest news and information for Kirkham in Fylde, Lancashire, on the A583 from Preston.

Ribby Hall police presence due to missing persons search

Entrance to Ribby Hall holiday village near Kirkham Pic: Google A large police presence at a holiday and leisure village on the outskirts of Preston was reported during Tuesday morning. Lancashire Police confirmed they were called to Ribby Hall at […]

1 week ago
Cannabis use and underused £10m gym highlighted in HMP Kirkham report

A prison near Preston was found to have one of the highest cannabis use rates in the country in a damning inspection. Inspectors said they regularly encountered strong smells of […]

2 months ago
Bill Hodgson set to take on biggest Santa’s Slog in Ireland

Bill and the team have arrived in Ireland. This year local hero Bill Hodgson is set to take on his biggest Santa’s Slog yet to raise money for charity. Bill from Kirkham, who has completed many charity challenges […]

3 months ago
Wrea Green and Chipping nature groups triumph at North West in Bloom Awards

Blackburns Farm and its volunteers were recognised for their hard work at the awards. Dedication to nature was rewarded at the North West in Bloom (NWIB) Awards, with organisations from Wrea Green and Chipping flying the flag for Lancashire. Blackburns Farm Nurseries and Wildlife […]

3 months ago
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Man jailed for raping woman in her own home with bravery of victim praised by judge

James Critchley A man has been jailed after raping a woman in her own home.  James Critchley was sentenced on Monday (28 October) to seven years and eight months in prison, after […]

4 months ago
Storm Ashley weather warning extended to cover more of central Lancashire

Wind blows through plants in the foreground with the Preston Marina lighthouse and a stormy sky in the background Pic: Tony Worrall The weather warning in place for Storm Ashley has been extended to cover a wider geography in Lancashire. The warning – a yellow weather warning for wind issued by the […]

4 months ago
Tom Clarke Foundation raises £7,500 for Rosemere in tribute to young life lost to cancer

Tom with parents Scott and Gill and sister Emily. A charity, set up after a young man from Treales died of stomach cancer, has donated £7,500 to Rosemere Cancer Foundation. The Tom Clarke Foundation was founded after Tom lost […]

4 months ago
Seven-mile tailbacks with M55 congestion at Preston until early hours

There were major delays on the M55 between Kirkham and Preston from late on Saturday evening Pic: Angela Morrison/Preston Lancashire traffic and travel Motorists reported being caught up in long tailbacks on the M55 and M6 at Preston which lasted until the early hours of Sunday (6 October) morning. There were seven miles […]

4 months ago
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