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Latest news and information for Garstang in the Wyre, a market town and surrounding villages to the north of Preston in Lancashire

Garstang toilet block partially destroyed in crash

The scene of the crash just off the High Street in Garstang during Saturday evening Pic: Moscowasadog A toilet block in the centre of Garstang was driven into during Saturday evening. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service sent crews from Fulwood and its urban search and rescue team […]

6 days ago
Tributes paid to ‘loving, funny and hardworking’ teenager who died after Catterall crash

Ellis Gibbs, 17, who died in a crash at Garstang Road A family have paid tribute to a teenager who died in hospital after a crash between Garstang and Preston. Ellis Gibbs has been named as the 17-year-old biker who died. […]

1 week ago
Broughton teenager Ava Jolliffe nominated for National Diversity Award

Ava at Avenham Park this weekend with daffodils in the background. A teenager from Broughton has been nominated for a National Diversity Award. Ava Jolliffe, 17, is deafblind and a wheelchair user and she has been nominated for the Positive Role […]

2 weeks ago
Royal Preston Hospital’s life-saving work inspires Garstang footballer’s charity challenge

Isobel Miller. Pic: LTHTR Charity A team of former Garstang football players are raising money for the children’s fund at Lancashire Teaching Hospital. Joe Miller, 34, ex-centre half and former reserve team co-manager planned the […]

1 month ago
Advertisement Advertisement McDonalds, Starbucks and Screwfix plans for Claughton-on-Brock lodged

Plans include a Starbucks Plans for the Claughton-on-Brock mini retail park have now been submitted. The proposed plans are set to include a McDonald’s drive-thru, Starbucks and a Screwfix store. The employment park, which […]

3 months ago
Scorton Steam Fair organisers say ‘spiralling costs’ mean 2023 was final event

Spiralling costs have called time on a popular steam fair near Preston. Scorton Steam Fair has been running for 17 years but organisers Paul and Craig Whittingham say 2023 was […]

4 months ago
Preston man with links to Longridge and Garstang wanted by police

Liam O'Connor Pic: Preston Police A Preston man is wanted in connection with criminal damage, malicious communications and making threats to damage property. Preston Police are seeking to trace Liam O’Connor. The 27-year-old is medium […]

4 months ago
Man assaulted on his own driveway by complete stranger in Garstang

Blue light from a police car Pic: South Ribble Police A man was assaulted on his own driveway by what is believed to be a complete stranger just before Christmas in Garstang. The assault took place on December 23 at […]

4 months ago
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