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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.

Preston and South Ribble bus fares dropped to £1 after 7pm

Bus passengers can now benefit from reduced bus fares including single ticket bus journeys for just £1 after 7pm. From 30 January, great value bus fares will be available on […]

1 year ago
Preston Western Distributor to be named after Edith Rigby

MBP PWD photocall Edith Rigby Way The new Preston Western Distributor Road, linking parts of Preston and the Fylde to the M55 motorway, is to receive an official new name. The road will be known as […]

1 year ago
Preston’s unsung heroes wanted as local BBC Radio to celebrate everyday acts of kindness

Heart sign with hands Pic: YeeLey from Pixabay BBC Local Radio is once again honouring great neighbours, super carers, and awesome volunteers for everyday acts of kindness where they live. For this year’s Make A Difference Awards, every […]

1 year ago
Lancashire warm spaces continue to grow thanks to incredible community effort

Judith Gratton, library assistant at Leyland Library, with the Lancashire Warm Spaces Charter The number of warm spaces in Preston and Lancashire is rapidly growing, as communities across the county step up to support and protect residents this winter. Lancashire County Council (LCC) […]

1 year ago
Advertisement Advertisement 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 […]

1 year ago
The origins of Preston from Anglo Saxon village to the Domesday Book

Extract from Buck’s map of Preston 1728 Pic: Preston Digital Archive After the Romans pulled out of Britain in the fifth century AD, the area around Preston lost its strategic importance. Once on a major Roman road intersection, the area was […]

1 year ago
Macmillan Cancer Support searching for volunteer buddies in Preston

Senior citizens holding hands Picture:Sabine van Erp via Pixabay Macmillan Cancer Support is looking for people across Preston and Lancashire to join its volunteer ‘Buddy’ scheme. The cancer charity is looking for volunteers to provide face-to-face and telephone support […]

1 year ago
Kirkham store’s Christmas Giving Tree initiative for local food bank

The local community giving tree is allocated at the front of the store Pic: Rad Tingle Morrisons is helping food banks and community groups this festive period with the Christmas Giving Tree. Customers can donate £1, £2 or £5 to their local store’s nominated food bank, […]

1 year ago
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