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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.

Eggciting things to do in and around Preston for Easter 2024

Preston has been basking in mid-20 degree heat throughout the Easter weekend Pic: Tony Worrall With the blossom coming out across Preston, it can mean only one thing yolks – Easter is just around the corner. There’s plenty of eggciting activities going on across the […]

4 weeks ago
Speed limits on A583 and A6 set to be reduced as part of safety overhaul

A6, Bilsborrow The speed limits on two major Lancashire roads are to be cut in a bid to reduce the number of accidents occurring on them. The maximum speeds on parts of […]

4 weeks ago
A gruelling 27 hours as Bill Hodgson flips giant tyre 10,000 times

Bill in action Pic: Blog Preston A man from Kirkham has flipped a 226kg tyre 10,000 times on Preston’s Flag Market. It was all to raise money for Jordan Jones, 26, from Kirkham who has a […]

4 weeks ago
Co-ordination and care needed as Preston Long Covid sufferers fight daily battle

Preston's coronavirus vaccination centre in Tithebarn Street Pic: Blog Preston Long Covid sufferers in Lancashire have called for better co-ordination of their care and more compassion from society as they fight a daily battle against a condition that has blighted […]

4 weeks ago
Advertisement Advertisement Investigation into why two patients waited more than 150 hours at A&E

An investigation is under way into why two patients endured waits of more than 150 hours in Lancashire’s accident and emergency system. The cases were reported to a meeting of […]

1 month ago
Police raid in Warton uncovers cannabis stuffed in furniture

Police have found cannabis hidden in furniture in Warton. Last week the Fylde Rural Task Force conducted a drugs warrant with the assistance of Border Force when they found a […]

1 month ago
Lancashire’s long-awaited and under fire devolution deal inches closer

County Hall in Preston. Pic: Blog Preston Lancashire’s long-awaited devolution deal has inched closer to becoming a reality after county councillors backed the final draft of an agreement with the government. However, longstanding divisions over the subject […]

1 month ago
Search for missing man Richard Parker enters third week

Richard Parker was last seen in Wrea Green on Monday 4 March Pic: Fylde Police A search for 14 days to trace a man missing from Wrea Green has covered land and water. Lancashire Police have renewed their appeal to find missing Richard Parker. The […]

1 month ago
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