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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.

Preston and South Ribble coronavirus infection rates tumble as Christmas restrictions rumours surface

Dawn breaking over Preston on Thursday 18 November Pic: Tony Worrall Preston has tumbled out of the top 50 places for high coronavirus infection rates for the first time in months. The city saw 76 new cases confirmed for Wednesday (18 […]

4 years ago
Kirkham entrepreneur’s gender-neutral brand gives back to LGBTQ+ causes

Joshua Lloyd models Pic: Joshua Lloyd A Kirkham-based entrepreneur is using his gender-neutral inclusive fashion brand to raise funds for LGBTQ+ charities. Joshua Griffin started the company, Joshua Lloyd, in 2019. Since its launch, the brand […]

4 years ago
M55 fully reopens after police incident at Kirkham junction

Queuing traffic on the M55 during Wednesday morning Pic: Owen Houghton Motorists travelling between Preston and Blackpool experienced long delays during Wednesday (7 October) morning. Lancashire Police closed the motorway between Junction 3 (Kirkham/Wesham) and Junction 4 (Peel Hill) in both […]

4 years ago
Organiser of Kirkham party with 45 people and live band hit with £10,000 fine

Dowbridge area of Kirkham Pic: Google The organiser of a party in Kirham has been issued with a £10,000 fixed penalty notice by police after breaching Covid-19 regulations. Officers received reports of the breach at around […]

4 years ago
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Deal for ‘game-changing’ radar secures 120 BAE Systems jobs at Warton

Eurofighter Typhoon alongside the Tempest concept model at Warton Pic: BAE Systems A £317m contract to develop a “game-changing” radar for the Royal Air Force’s Eurofighter Typhoons will sustain 120 jobs at BAE Systems in Warton. BAE Systems and Leonardo have been […]

4 years ago
Kirkham Grammar pupil gives up school holiday for Rosemere Cancer Foundation

Lewis is sticking to a strict schedule to meet his target. School may be out for the summer, but for 12-year-old Kirkham Grammar Pupil, Lewis Simpson, there’s still a timetable to follow as he takes on a 1,000km challenge for Rosemere […]

4 years ago
Emotional pictures show two key workers in Kirkham who have not been able to see their son

Charlotte reaches up to greet her son who is behind the window of her parent's house Pic: Peter Austin Two key workers who have made a huge sacrifice by not seeing their son have been captured in poignant photographs. Charlotte and Daniel were snapped by their neighbour, with full […]

4 years ago
Temporary morgue at BAE Systems in Warton begins operation

A temporary morgue built at the BAE Systems site at Warton begins operating from today. The Lancashire Resilience Forum has been working to build the temporary facility in an aircraft […]

5 years ago
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