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.
Upcoming Fylde dance event pays tribute to Kirkham’s rich cotton historyA Kirkham dance event will this weekend celebrate the town’s history as a hub for Lancashire-spun textiles. Kirkham’s history as one of the county’s most important cotton towns will be […]
3 years ago World Mental Health Day book launch and Wellbeing Fair to be held at Ribby Hall VillageOn Sunday, 10 October, in the Garden Room at Ribby Hall Village, there is set to be a World Mental Health Day Book Launch and Wellbeing Fair with free entry […]
3 years ago Kirkham man jailed for historic sex offences while a scout leaderA sex offender who abused three boys when he was a club scout leader in the 1980’s has been jailed. Aaron Blake, now 69, was arrested in December 2018 after […]
3 years ago 15 places in Preston and South Ribble have seen a decrease in Covid cases in the seven days leading up to 8 September15 areas of Preston and South Ribble have seen a fall in coronavirus cases in the week leading up to 8 September. Areas that have seen a decrease include St […]
3 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Electronic signs to make Preston and Lancashire’s roads saferNew electronic signs are being deployed on Lancashire’s highest-casualty roads to make drivers think twice before doing anything to put themselves or others at risk. The ‘Variable Messaging Signs’ can […]
3 years ago Police concerned for missing Kirkham man with possible links to PrestonPreston Police say they are growing increasingly concerned about Robert Yates, who has been missing since 3pm on Tuesday 7 September. Robert was last seen at an address in Carr […]
3 years ago 18 areas of Preston and South Ribble have seen a rise in Covid cases in the seven days leading up to 1 September18 places in Preston and South Ribble have seen an increase in coronavirus cases in the week leading up to 1 September. These areas include Ingol, St George’s and Walton-le-Dale. […]
3 years ago Clifton postmaster who falsely reported a robbery has been jailedA postmaster who falsely reported a robbery has been jailed. Jitendra Karia, 49, of Stanagate, Clifton, was sentenced to 15 months in prison at Preston Crown Court on Wednesday (25 […]
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