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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 ranks second-highest in UK for building material thefts

Preston's skyline along the River Ribble Pic: Tony Worrall Research has revealed that Preston had the highest number of building material thefts in Lancashire over the last five years and is the city with the second-highest figures in the […]

2 years ago
NHS urges Preston and Lancashire residents to stay safe during heatwave

A sunny day along the Lancaster Canal with Tulketh Mill behind Pic: Tony Worrall A local NHS service has urged residents to stay safe and take precautions against the ongoing heatwave, set to peak between Sunday, 17, and Tuesday, 19 July. Lancashire and South […]

2 years ago
Preston choir raises £591 to help people fleeing war and violence

Three local choirs have united for a community concert that saw members perform hits to raise £591 for people fleeing war and violence. Last weekend, the ‘Singspiration Community Choir’, comprised […]

2 years ago
Amber ‘extreme heat’ warning for Preston and Lancashire extended to Monday

Looking down Fishergate on a sunny Preston day Pic: Tony Worrall The Met Office has updated its amber heat warning to Monday, 18 July, with temperatures rising to 28 degrees. The news follows an update issued by The Met Office yesterday, […]

2 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Rosemere’s ‘Walk in the Dark’ charity trek raises £23,600

A Rosemere charity scheme that saw 250 walkers trek 11 miles between two local hospitals in April has raised £23,600. Rosemere Cancer Foundation’s ‘Walk in the Dark’ saw walkers across […]

2 years ago
Amber ‘extreme heat’ warning issued for Preston and Lancashire

Sitting out in the sun in Avenham Park - friends meet up in the city Pic: Tony Worrall The Met Office has issued an amber extreme heat warning for Sunday, 17 July, as temperatures soar throughout the week. The Met Office has predicted ‘exceptionally high temperatures’ on Sunday, […]

2 years ago
Census shows Preston population grew 5 per cent in a decade

Preston's skyline from the Docks Pic: Tony Worrall The population of Preston has risen to 147,900, the first results from the 2021 census have shown. It grew by 5 per cent since the previous census in 2011. Nearby […]

2 years ago
Preston’s Dobbies garden centre hosting kids summer holidays activities

Dobbie’s garden centre is hosting a series of workshops during the summer break for children in Preston. The workshops are part of the children’s gardening club for children aged 4 […]

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