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.
Deadline set for Cuadrilla to plug Preston New Road fracking site
The company behind the controversial Preston New Road fracking site in Fylde has been told that it must plug its two wells there by the end of next year. The […]
A swimming pool at Kirkham is to close permanently. The YMCA Kirkham Rural Splash has been shut since damage in December 2021 caused by Storm Arwen. Due to the cost […]
The Red Arrows are heading to Blackpool Air Show and there’s a chance to see them on their way. They’ll be dipping their wings to the east and west of […]
Firefighters are being recruited at apprentice-level by Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service. The force has announced there’s a recruitment window open until Wednesday 16 August. Read more: Preston retains best […]
A man is in hospital with serious injuries after the car he was driving hit a bridge on the M61. Emergency services closed the northbound section of the motorway between […]
It’s not even two weeks in and the patience, and inspiration, are already running short. Whatever your budget, whatever your situation then the school holidays can stretch on for what […]
A software change has caused a two-month delay to the publication of Lancashire County Council’s draft accounts. The hold-up has been blamed on the introduction of a new internal system, […]
As the summer holidays get going we’ve rounded-up where you can get free or discounted meals for children. Planning out what kids eat and when can put a strain on […]