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Woman in her 80s in critical condition after Kirkham crash

The junction of Blackpool Road with Ribby Road A woman in her 80s is in hospital in a critical condition after a crash in Kirkham. Police were called to the scene of a crash on the A583 Blackpool […]

2 weeks ago
Man’s terror after car unexpectedly burst into flames on commute home

The damage to the car after the fire. Pic: Kevin Brockbank A car burst into flames on a busy road near Preston yesterday afternoon. Sean Pilling, 56, who lives near Cleveleys, was the owner of the Honda Accord that was significantly […]

2 weeks ago
Person rushed to hospital after serious crash outside Kirkham school

Kirkham Grammar School on Ribby Road A person was rushed to hospital after a crash outside a school in Kirkham. Police were called to the scene of a crash on Ribby Road, outside Kirkham Grammar School […]

2 weeks ago
Proposed Barton retirement estate could have age limit removed

Bungalow site, Barton New bungalows that were due to be reserved for the over-55s when they are built on the outskirts of Preston could be made available to people of all ages – […]

2 weeks ago
Advertisement Advertisement Flood alert in place for River Ribble and Darwen as heavy rain forecast

The flood alert map A flood alert is in place for two rivers with heavy rain forecast overnight this evening. The River Ribble and River Darwen are included in the areas most at risk […]

2 weeks ago
Robbery on one of Preston’s most-used bus routes triggers police appeal

Preston bus station A mobile phone was stolen on one of Preston’s most well-used bus routes, police have said. The phone was stolen at around 3.15pm on January 11. Police are now appealing […]

2 weeks ago
Third prison in Ulnes Walton will only add to ‘frightening’ near misses

Proposed prison in Ulnes Walton A Chorley resident who used to work for the government department that wants to build a third prison in the village where she lives has told a reopened public inquiry […]

2 weeks ago
Protected species takes up residence on busy Preston road

A pothole in Blackbull Lane, Fulwood Pic: FixMyStreet Edit: It is of course April Fools Day Preston’s crumbling roads have long been a source of frustration, with the large potholes on South Meadow Lane in Broadgate causing particular […]

3 weeks ago
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