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Latest news for the borough of the Fylde, which borders the western side of Preston in Lancashire. Including news for Kirkham, Freckleton, Warton and surrounding villages on the A583 and M55 towards Preston.

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
Storm Debi strong winds warning upgraded for Preston

A choppy Preston Docks during a storm Pic: Tony Worrall A weather warning covering Preston and the surrounding areas has been upgraded as strong winds are expected to be more severe than first thought. Storm Debi is about to roll […]

2 weeks ago
Storm Debi sees National Highways issue severe weather alert for M6, M55 and M61

An overhead view of Junction 31 of the M6 Pic: fragglehunter A rare weather alert has been issued for the motorway network in the North West of England including Preston. Storm Debi is expected to sweep in from the early hours […]

3 weeks ago
Storm Debi triggers strong winds warning for Preston and Lancashire

Storm clouds over Preston Pic: Stephen Melling Preston and Lancashire are bracing for the arrival of Storm Debi. The Met Office has declared a yellow weather warning – their lowest warning level – for strong winds during […]

3 weeks ago
Advertisement Advertisement Ribby Hall development plans given the green light

Artist impression of the new look Ribby Hall development Pic: David Cox Architect Further development plans at Ribby Hall have been given the go ahead. A unanimous decision to grant planning approval of the next phase of the development at Ribby Hall Village […]

3 weeks ago
Campaign reveals extent of raw sewage dumped into Preston’s waterways

Preston's skyline as viewed from the River Ribble Pic: Tony Worrall A campaign is revealing the extent to which raw sewage has been dumped into Preston’s waterways. The 38 Degrees Where’s My Poo website allows people to enter their postcode to […]

3 weeks ago
Plans for green energy plant in rural Preston paused for site to be scrutinised

Back Lane, Weeton Plans to build a green energy plant alongside a potato processing factory in Fylde have been left to simmer by councillors who want to see the site for themselves before […]

4 weeks ago
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service recruiting on-call firefighters

Firefighters on site at Red Scar Pic: Bamber Bridge/Chorley fire stations There's a chance to become an on-call firefighter with the service - but you'll need to pass physical and practical tests as well as a medical.

1 month ago
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