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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.

What was life like in Roman Preston?

Reconstruction of a Roman smithy Pic: John Marshall 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 […]

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Kirkham entrepreneur on being shortlisted for multiple awards for gender-inclusive brand

gender-neutral clothing and accessories have become more accessible Pic: Joshua Lloyd Three 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 […]

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Freckleton brass band appoints new musical director

A 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 […]

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Preston firm’s success as Wesham mental health unit lands design award

A 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 […]

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Advertisement Advertisement BAE Samlesbury and Warton seek engineers for Tempest fighter

BAE 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 […]

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Preston military children join charity workshop to boost well-being

Over 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 […]

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Man with links to Preston amongst three wanted on recall to prison

Police 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 […]

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Warton man jailed for teen’s death

Andrew Smalley jailed for Warton teen's death A 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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