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Latest news and information for Warton in Fylde, home to the BAE Systems site and on Preston New Road. Next door to Freckleton.

Disability-aware Warton chippy wins new national fish and chip award

Oliver's Chippy staff with inspiration, son Oliver A Warton chippy has won a new national fish and chip award. Oliver’s Chippy secured The Peter Hill Award, which was launched by food manufacturer Middleton Foods in memory of […]

5 days ago
BAE Systems gives nearly £500k to encourage more girls doing science and tech

BAE System has given a £480,000 donation to help boost digital and cyber skills 8,000 of Lancashire’s young people. The grant over four years to Liverpool-based InnovateHer aims to support […]

7 months ago
BAE Systems to hire 500 apprentices and graduates at Warton and Samlesbury in 2023

Two BAE Systems apprentices working in Samlesbury BAE Systems is set to hire 500 new apprentices and graduates at Warton and Samlesbury next year. A total of 2,600 roles are available nationwide, which represents a 43 per […]

11 months ago
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 […]

1 year ago
Advertisement Advertisement 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 […]

1 year ago
BAE Systems announces 2021 full-year results

The Lightnings at BAE Samlesbury The full-year results have been released for BAE Systems which employ a large number of people in Preston. Employees across the UK Air business are involved in helping to develop […]

2 years ago
The Freckleton air disaster, 61 killed as Bomber crashes on the village

Funeral for victims of the Freckleton air disaster Pic: Warfare History Network World War II in Preston One of the worst air disasters of World War II occurred near Warton Aerodrome in 1944. The Fylde coast and Preston were spared most of […]

2 years ago
‘Don’t wait’ – BAE boss’ plea to anyone with bowel cancer symptoms

A view of the Samlesbury enterprise zone which the road will link up to A boss at one of Lancashire’s biggest employers has shared his story of bowel cancer in an effort to encourage people to be more open about their health. Chris Boardman, […]

2 years ago
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