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.
Deal for ‘game-changing’ radar secures 120 BAE Systems jobs at WartonA £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 FoundationSchool 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 […]
5 years ago Emotional pictures show two key workers in Kirkham who have not been able to see their sonTwo 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 […]
5 years ago Temporary morgue at BAE Systems in Warton begins operationA 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 agoThe family of a man found dead in Kirkham have paid tribute to him. Lee Walker, 47, was found at an address on Chestnut Close in the town last Wednesday […]
5 years ago Family behind Tarleton micro pub to open new venue in FreckletonThe husband and wife team behind a Tarleton micro pub are expanding with a new venue in Freckleton. Mark and Toni Lawson are opening The Vestry Freckleton just nine months […]
5 years ago Fire engine involved in crash on the A584 at FreckletonA major road between Preston and Lytham St Annes has been closed due to a crash involving a fire engine. The A584 at Freckleton has been shut after a Skoda […]
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