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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.

Support network for solo parents across Preston and Lancashire expands

Ste Walker, founder of Solo Parents United Northwest. A support network for solo parents across the North West are planning to hold more events in Preston. Solo Parents United Northwest Group has over 1,800 members and aims to […]

6 days ago
Plans for 15 new children’s homes triggered by ‘broken’ care market

County Hall in Preston. Pic: Blog Preston Plans by Lancashire County Council to create 15 new childrenā€™s homes were prompted by the emergence of a ā€œvoraciousā€ market for private placements that does not best serve the interests […]

7 days ago
Strong winds warning as Preston and Lancashire experience stormy start to the week

Surface water in Preston after heavy rain Pic: Tony Worrall Preston is experiencing a wild start to the week weather wise. The Met Office has issued a warning for strong winds throughout Monday (15 April). The yellow weather warning is […]

1 week ago
Police working to trace missing Blackpool woman with Preston links

A CCTV picture of Gail provided by Lancashire Police Police are asking for help to trace a 57-year-old woman who has gone missing from Blackpool. Gail Hatton was last seen at 8.30am on 30 March and Lancashire Police are […]

2 weeks ago
Advertisement Advertisement Ribble Estuary flood alert issued as strong winds and high tide combine

Looking out at the Bullnose near Preston Docks Pic: Blog Preston A flood alert has been issued for Ribble Estuary, for the section running from Preston Docks westwards, due to strong winds. Strong north-westerly winds will coincide with the high spring […]

2 weeks ago
Number of children’s homes running by Lancashire County Council to double

County Hall in Preston. Pic: Blog Preston Lancashire County Council looks set to double the number of childrenā€™s homes it runs in a move the authority claims will improve the lives of young people in its care […]

2 weeks ago
Man’s terror after car unexpectedly burst into flames on commute home

The damage to the car after the fire. Pic: Kevin Brockbank A car burst into flames on a busy road near Preston yesterday afternoon. Sean Pilling, 56, who lives near Cleveleys, was the owner of the Honda Accord that was significantly […]

2 weeks ago
Person rushed to hospital after serious crash outside Kirkham school

Kirkham Grammar School on Ribby Road A person was rushed to hospital after a crash outside a school in Kirkham. Police were called to the scene of a crash on Ribby Road, outside Kirkham Grammar School […]

3 weeks ago
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