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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.

Lancashire Growth Plan sets out £20bn of development projects – if the right support is in place

County Hall in Preston. Pic: Blog Preston More than £20bn of development and infrastructure projects could be delivered in Lancashire over the next decade – if the county gets the right support at both a national and […]

2 months ago
People in Lancashire are paying more for so many councils, says minister overseeing much-debated revamp

Convention of the North. Credit: The Lancashire Lead There is less money available for local services in Lancashire because of the complex way its councils are currently structured. That was the message from the government minister overseeing a […]

2 months ago
Dealer who set up lab at home earning £9,000 per month has funeral paid for by taxpayer

A drug dealer who set up his own lab at home to rake in £9,000 a month had his funeral at least partly paid for by the taxpayer, it can […]

2 months ago
Investigation underway after five-dog grave discovered by member of the public

The site of the grave near Greenhalgh An investigation has been launched after the remains of five dogs in various states of decomposition were discovered on a country lane close to Kirkham. A member of the public […]

2 months ago
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New River Ribble bridge to ease Preston’s M6 congestion remains an ambition

Looking out at the Bullnose onto the stretch of the River Ribble which would need to be crossed by any new bridge Pic: Sonia Bashir A new river crossing over the River Ribble to ease Preston’s M6 gridlock nightmares remains firmly on the horizon – despite the government’s talk of renewed focused on big infrastructure […]

2 months ago
Roads in Lancashire get £45m boost in new Lancashire County Council budget

County Hall in Preston. Pic: Blog Preston Lancashire’s roads are to get a £45m boost after the county council set its annual budget. The extra cash – which comes on top of grants received from the government […]

2 months ago
A mayor for Lancashire will stop region ‘being second place to Liverpool and Greater Manchester’

Convention of the North After almost a decade of political wrangling, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner appears to have confirmed Lancashire will be getting an elected mayor – within the next 18 months. The […]

3 months ago
Angela Rayner to promise shift in power at Convention of the North in Preston today

Angela Rayner. Credit: Simon Dawson / No 10 Downing Street Angela Rayner will aim to reaffirm her vision for a Northern rebirth at a keynote Convention of the North speech in Preston today (28 February). She will aim to set […]

3 months ago
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