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Severe delays on M6 after crash closes lanes near Preston

Traffic on the M6 southbound this afternoon There are severe delays on the M6 after a crash which closed two lanes of traffic. Two lanes were closed on the southbound carriageway close to junction 31 with traffic […]

4 months ago
Rubbish mountain marks the spot where fracking stopped at Preston New Road

Preston New Road, Little Plumpton (image: Keith Martin) A rubbish mountain has appeared outside the former fracking site in Fylde after the spot became a magnet for fly-tipping. Beds, broken cupboards and building material are amongst the items […]

7 months ago
A59 fire at farm close to Preston New Road sends smoke across M6

Smoke coming from a farm building close to Preston New Road Pic: Martin Majchrzak A major fire at a farm building just off Preston New Road (A59) is sending smoke billowing across the road and the M6 on Wednesday morning. Emergency services are on […]

10 months ago
Lancashire farmers to hold first Preston rally

Tickled Trout Hotel Pic: Google A group of Lancashire farmers and supporters are set to hold a rally in Preston. Lancashire Farmers Movement is organising the protest, which is being held at the Tickled Trout […]

1 year ago
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Deadline set for Cuadrilla to plug Preston New Road fracking site

Anti-fracking campaigner Pic: Tony Worrall The company behind the controversial Preston New Road fracking site in Fylde has been told that it must plug its two wells there by the end of next year. The […]

2 years ago
Police seek witnesses after ‘distressed woman’ seen walking on A677 near Samlesbury Hall

Police are appealing for witnesses in connection with an assault and sexual assault. A 41-year-old man from Blackburn has been arrested as part of the police investigation. He was arrested […]

2 years ago
Cuadrilla given another two years to return Little Plumpton fracking site

Fracking firm Cuadrilla has been given another two years to fully restore its controversial exploration site in Fylde to its former use as an unremarkable field. The plot, off Preston […]

2 years ago
A59 near BAE at Samlesbury closed after crash

A59 Whalley Road from the junction with Preston New Road Pic: Google The A59 Whalley Road near BAE Systems at Samlesbury is closed after a crash. The closure is in place from the junction with Preston New Road to Mellor Brook. At […]

2 years ago
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