NatWest to close Garstang and Leyland branches

Wyre Locations

Covering the towns and villages of Wyre, we mainly cover the villages and towns on the A6 corridor as well as Inskip, Great Eccleston and Barton.

Two banks near Preston are to close in the months ahead. NatWest has confirmed dozens of branch closures are to take place in the first half of 2025. Garstang and […]

3 months ago Search for missing man, 49, last seen drinking in pub near Catterall

Police say they are growing concerned for the welfare of a 49-year-old man last seen leaving a pub near Catterall. Update: Police say Robert was found safe and well during […]

3 months ago Cyclist in critical condition after collision with van on A6 at Catterall

A man is fighting for his life in hospital after a crash in Catterall. Emergency services were called to the A6 at Catterall between The Avenue and Old Lancaster Road […]

3 months ago A6 in Catterall to be closed for some time after crash

A road to the north of Preston is closed due to a crash with emergency services in attendance. The A6 at Catterall is closed at the junction for Cock Robin […]

3 months ago

Advertisement Screen spotlight: What’s on in Preston cinemas 24 to 30 January

Preston is home to a wide variety of entertainment, including a growing number of cinemas. With Vue located at the Capitol Centre, Odeon down by the Docks, and The Flower […]

3 months ago Trees down in Preston as Storm Éowyn brings high winds

A number of fallen and damaged trees are causing problems around Preston as high winds associated with Storm Éowyn hit the area. The M6 was closed northbound while emergency services […]

3 months ago Storm Éowyn gusts shut M6 northbound near Preston as police warn of unsafe tree

Two lanes of the M6 are shut to the north of Preston due to an ‘unsafe tree’. Emergency services are on the scene between Junction 33 (Garstang) and Junction 34 […]

3 months ago Myerscough College making progress after Ofsted report said improvement was needed

Ofsted has judged that Myerscough College is making both ‘reasonable’ and ‘significant’ progress against a range of areas flagged as needing improvement in a November 2023 inspection. At that time, […]

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