Key locations covered in the Fylde borough on the western side of Preston, Lancashire including Kirkham, Warton, Freckleton and surrounding villages.
What was life like in Roman Preston?The Romans had forts at Ribchester and Kirkham, with an East-West main road passing through Fulwood. Another road from Wigan to Lancaster passed along the edge of the modern city. There […]
2 years ago Kirkham entrepreneur on being shortlisted for multiple awards for gender-inclusive brandThree years ago Kirkham based entrepreneur Joshua Griffin launched ‘Joshua Lloyd’ – a clothing company that promotes gender inclusivity and gives back to the LGBTQ+ community. Now the brand is […]
2 years ago Freckleton brass band appoints new musical directorA Fylde brass band has appointed a new musical director who spent five years with Liverpool-based band Allerton Brass. Freckleton Band has welcomed Adam D. J. Taylor, who has as […]
2 years ago Preston firm’s success as Wesham mental health unit lands design awardA Wesham mental health rehabilitation unit delivered by a local firm has secured a prestigious national design award. The £9.4 million Wesham Rehabilitation Centre, delivered by Preston’s Frank Whittle Partnership […]
2 years ago Advertisement Advertisement BAE Samlesbury and Warton seek engineers for Tempest fighterBAE Systems has launched a recruitment drive to find 1,000 engineers to develop a new fighter jet, with positions available in Lancashire. Over 12 months, BAE Systems’ ‘once-in-a-generation opportunity’ will […]
2 years ago Preston military children join charity workshop to boost well-beingOver 100 local military children joined a free mindfulness workshop this week to discuss the unique challenges posed by having parents in the Armed Forces. Military children from Weeton Primary […]
2 years ago Man with links to Preston amongst three wanted on recall to prisonPolice have appealed for any information or sightings leading to the location of three men wanted on recall to prison. Paul Ellerker, 34, who is in breach of his licence […]
2 years ago Warton man jailed for teen’s deathA man has been jailed for causing the death of a teenager by dangerous driving. Andrew Smalley, of Station Road, Warton, appeared before Preston Crown Court after Ashley Donald was […]
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