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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.

Ribby Hall police presence due to missing persons search

Entrance to Ribby Hall holiday village near Kirkham Pic: Google A large police presence at a holiday and leisure village on the outskirts of Preston was reported during Tuesday morning. Lancashire Police confirmed they were called to Ribby Hall at […]

2 days ago
Fashion, language and matcha tea: Popular Japan Day Festival returns to Preston this week

Students dress up as cosplay characters. Pic: UCLan The University of Central Lancashire’s annual Japan Day Festival will return on Friday (7 February). This popular free public event allows visitors of all ages to experience Japanese culture, traditions […]

2 days ago
Third of complaints at Lancashire County Council representatives made by other elected members

County Hall in Preston. Pic: Blog Preston A third of the complaints made about Lancashire county councillors last year were from fellow elected members. A total of 18 allegations were lodged against the authority’s representatives – with […]

4 days ago
A journey through innovation: Lessons from Geminus Group as the Preston firm trades with the world

Richard Harrison (second from right) and Nick Roach (far right) are the co-directors of Geminus Group “Innovation is a hard sell. It’s not a tangible thing you can feel.” reflects Richard Harrison as he approaches his ninth year of trading in his business. Geminus Innovation Limited […]

1 week ago
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Child safeguarding practice review after Southport murders to begin in Lancashire

County Hall in Preston. Pic: Blog Preston A Lancashire-led probe into the contact between local agencies and Southport attacker Axel Rudakubana will begin next month. Within hours of the now 18-year-old pleading guilty on Monday to the […]

2 weeks ago
The volunteers who act as a safety net when walking and hiking goes wrong

Bowland Pennine Mountain Rescue Team Mountain rescue teams have been busy saving walkers across Lancashire terrain after an unsettled start to the year that has included snow and storms.   When Blog Preston spoke to Bowland […]

2 weeks ago
Hour-by-hour Preston weather forecast for Friday with Storm Éowyn due to hit

Uprooted tree in Avenham Park after Storm Eunice Pic: @sallyartyfarty Preston can expect wind speeds to peak just before midday after a wet start on Friday, according to the latest forecast from the Met Office. Storm Éowyn is due to […]

2 weeks ago
Avanti West Coast and Northern Rail urge public not to travel when Storm Éowyn lands on Friday

Preston Railway Station. Pic: Blog Preston A number of train services will not run on Friday as Storm Éowyn lands in the North West. Both Avanti West Coast and Northern Rail are advising customers to avoid […]

2 weeks ago
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