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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.

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service seeks apprentice firefighters

Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service is searching for apprentice firefighters for a potential start on 9 January 2023. The fire service wishes to recruit apprentice operational whole-time firefighters, with the […]

2 years ago
Free breastfeeding app Latchaid to be offered in Preston and Lancashire

A breastfeeding app that will soon celebrate its first birthday has secured approval from local NHS services. Lancashire NHS and HCRG Care Group have approved the leading breastfeeding and parenting app […]

2 years 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 […]

2 years ago
Police close A6 in both directions after two Garstang crashes

The A6 near the Bellflower pub where the collision took place Pic: Google Police closed the A6 this morning following two traffic collisions near the Bellflower pub. They received a report of a collision between two cars on the A6 at Garstang at […]

2 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Affordable Warmth Lancashire fund: Energy bills funding help launched

Smart meter A new scheme to help residents impacted by the cost of living crisis live in warmer homes is being launched. The £1m scheme, the Affordable Warmth Lancashire fund, will be […]

2 years ago
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 […]

2 years ago
In Case You Missed It: Five stories from Preston this week July 9 to 15

Preston's skyline over the Docks Pic: Tony Worrall With The Met Office issuing an amber ‘extreme heat’ warning for next week and with most schools breaking up for the holidays yesterday, it’s safe to say that summer is […]

2 years ago
Hour-by-hour weather forecast as Preston prepares for amber ‘extreme heat’

Sunshine and shadows in Preston city centre Pic: Tony Worrall Preston residents are preparing themselves for a hot spell after The Met Office issued an amber ‘extreme heat’ warning for later this weekend and the beginning of next week. The […]

2 years ago
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