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Fylde News

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.

When will the snow stop and what next for Preston’s weather?

A brisk morning swim for these swans. Credit: Blog Preston Preston woke to its first snow of 2025 this morning as the Met Office amber weather warning delivered what it had promised. The snow has created plenty of gorgeous photo […]

1 month ago
Snow leads to power cuts in Broughton, Goosnargh, Woodplumpton, Hoghton and Elswick

Electricity North West engineers More than 600 properties experienced a major power cut due to the snowy conditions. Residents in Broughton and Goosnargh awoke to no power. Electricity North West has engineers on the […]

1 month ago
Preston awakes to first snow of winter as travel warnings in place

Fishergate Hill early on Sunday morning Pic: John Wildman Preston is awaking to a blanket of snow as weather warnings remain in force. Disruption is expected across the road network and more snow has begun to fall during Sunday […]

1 month ago
Preston hour-by-hour weekend weather forecast as ice and snow warnings in force

A snowy Preston view in 2024 - will we see the first snow of 2025 this weekend? Pic: Mark Newman Preston is braced for an icy weekend ahead as temperatures continue to remain barely above freezing. The Met Office has a raft of weather warnings in place running from Friday […]

1 month ago
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Heavy snow and freezing rain feature as amber weather warning issued for Preston

Snow on Fishergate Hill in Preston city centre on Tuesday morning Pic: John Wildman Heavy snow, freezing rain and icy surfaces are likely to cause disruption over the next three days in Preston, according to warnings from the Met Office. Preston is subject to […]

1 month ago
In pictures: After the flooding, the ice came to Preston

A frosty Victoria Road this morning. Pic: Junaid via Facebook It has been an unsettled start to 2025 – from a weather perspective at least. New Year’s Day brought the rain, and floods, that caused disruption across Preston. The Guild […]

1 month ago
Tax, scrapping your local council and investment – what a mayor for Lancashire would mean for you

County Hall in Preston. Pic: Blog Preston After a decade of political rows and wrangling, 2025 could be the year that determines whether Lancashire is to get an elected mayor – but what difference would the role […]

1 month ago
New ice weather warning issued for Preston as cold snap continues

Icy Avenham Park this week. Pic: Blog Preston Preston’s cold snap will continue with difficult travel conditions set to remain, according to the latest warning from the Met Office. Temperatures fell below zero overnight on Wednesday (1 January) […]

1 month ago
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