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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.

A583 at Kirkham to see new average speed cameras put in

The new speed cameras which will be installed Pic: Lancashire County Council A busy stretch of road at Kirkham is to see average speed cameras put in. Lancashire County Council has announced it is putting in the new cameras along a stretch […]

7 months ago
Fun Palaces to pop up in unusual spaces across Preston as part of national celebration of culture

Visitors take part in a community playread at Lancaster Library for Lancaster Fun Palace 2023 Pic: Jamie-Lee Buttershaw Fun Palaces are set to pop up in unusual spaces across Preston and beyond. The annual celebration of culture sees local communities across the country come together to create free cultural […]

7 months ago
Wharles steam and vintage festival promises to return next year after success of first event

Daredevils on wheels, Stannage Stunt Team perform A steam and vintage festival has raised over ÂŁ1,000 for Rosemere Cancer Charity, promising to return next year. Wharles’ Lancashire Steam and Vintage Festival took place from 31 August to […]

7 months ago
Kirkham guitarist who played first gig at The Ferret wins Mercury Prize with English Teacher

English Teacher Pic: Instagram @englishteacherband A musician from Kirkham is a Mercury Prize winner. Lewis Whiting is the guitarist in English Teacher, who won the prestigious award on Thursday (5 September) for their debut album, […]

7 months ago
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Preston businesses announced as finalists in Lancashire Tourism Awards 2024

A summery day in the grounds of Samlesbury Hall A number of businesses from Preston and the surrounding area have been announced as finalists in the annual Lancashire Tourism Awards. Samlesbury Hall leads the way with nominations in six […]

8 months ago
Penwortham sight loss charity to host charity ball at Ribby Hall

The charity ball will be hosted at Ribby Hall. Pic: Galloway's A sight loss charity based in Penwortham is hosting its first-ever charity ball this November. Galloway’s, based at Howick House, supports people with sight loss across the North West. Their […]

8 months ago
Parking banned at Kirkham’s Market Square so it can be used for events

Market Square, Kirkham Parking has been banned on Kirkham’s Market Square. Lancashire County Council has introduced the restriction following the recent multi-million pound revamp of the town centre. The square has long operated […]

8 months ago
River Ribble flood alert issued covering Penwortham, Hutton and Longton

The River Ribble in flood last year. Pic: Angie Worrall A flood alert has been issued for the west section of the River Ribble estuary. The Environment Agency put the warnings in place, suggesting that high tides, strong winds and […]

8 months ago
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