Lancashire to get over £10m of government cash to pour into potholes
Lancashire is to receive the North West’s second-largest share of the road repair money announced in the budget last month.The county council area will be given £10.2m, with the standalone authorities...
View ArticleHow debt advice from Christians Against Poverty has changed this Preston...
Where do you turn when you are loaded with debt? Fiona Finch discovers how Christians Against Poverty offers hope and guidance to those at the end of their tether - and to those who want to avoid...
View ArticleThis is the "stupid act" that cost one motorist six points
A careless driver was caught out after his antics were caught on camera by traffic officers.Video footage recorded by Highways England traffic officers led to a BMW driver admitting a charge of...
View ArticleOut-of-hours doctors, NHS 111, A&E, emergency dentists, pharmacies, and the...
If you're looking for medical help on the Fylde coast this winter, but are unsure which service would be best, then this guide is for you. Bookmark it on your computer, tablet, or phone for easy...
View ArticleHundreds injured and six killed by fires in Lancashire over past year
Fires claimed six lives and led to nearly 430 casualties in Lancashire over the past year, new figures show.The Fire Brigades Union said that an increase in fire deaths across the country showed that...
View ArticleFormer NatWest Bank could open as new ‘high end’ pub in Poulton
A new “high end” pub looks set to open in Poulton after clearing the last major hurdle.The Stocks and Shillings, in Market Place, had already been approved by Wyre’s licensing committee back in June...
View ArticleMore rail strikes: Northern releases train timetables for RMT strike on 17...
Northern has released details of its amended timetables for the latest RMT strike action on Saturday, 17 November.The strike action, together with some cancellations on Sunday 18 November, will see...
View ArticleUPDATE: Police appeal after man died in car crash
Police are appealing for information after a man died in a road collision in Fleetwood last night.The crash, involving a Ford Focus car and another vehicle, took place on Broadway at around 5.30pm...
View ArticleMan dies in rush hour crash after suffering 'medical episode' at the wheel
A man who suffered a 'medical episode' whilst driving has died after crashing into traffic in Fleetwood.The 76-year-old, from Fleetwood, lost control of his vehicle after suffering what is believed to...
View ArticleMissing Fleetwood man found dead in Morecambe
Police looking for a missing Fleetwood man have found a body.Anthony Penny, 44, was last seen on Monday November 5 in the Pharos Street area of Fleetwood.Following extensive searches, a man’s body was...
View ArticleTwo Prestonians reveal how disturbing hallucinations lead to surprise...
This Friday marks the first Charles Bonnet Syndrome awareness day launched by charity Esme’s Umbrella. Daria Neklesa from local sight loss charity Galloway’s discovers how sufferers can be helped by a...
View ArticleArchdeacon Michael: Shock discovery in my sock drawer
"Dad, have you got any of my socks?" was the cry from my 20-year-old son as he was packing to go to Germany for the year. Life was easier when he was younger and smaller.My socks were dark and sombre,...
View Article'Hero Next Door' and when to call 999 campaigns win gold awards for ambulance...
Ambulance service staff have been honoured with two gold awards for their campaigns aimed at recruiting ‘neighbourhood heroes’ and spreading the message on when to call 999.The North West Ambulance...
View ArticleAir ambulance team flying high after winning innovation award
Air ambulance staff are celebrating scooping a top award for innovation.North West Air Ambulance won the Innovation of the Year Award at the national Air Ambulance Awards of Excellence 2018. The award,...
View ArticleFirst it was Benedictine, then Buckfast now Lancashire's clergymen are...
One Lancashire’s most senior clergymen is turning to drink to help raise much needed funds.Blackburn Cathedral will this week launch the first ever cathedral branded gin. Called Cathedra, the tipple is...
View ArticleMan wanted by police after British Legion burglary
Police are appealing for the public's help to identify a man suspected of breaking into the Royal British Legion in Cleveleys.Fleetwood Police has released an image of the hooded suspect taken from...
View ArticleTrinity Hospice supporters scoop hero awards
Trinity Hospice scored a triple-whammy at an awards ceremony to honour the heroes living in our community.Three of the hospice’s supporters were crowned winners at the Radio Wave Local Hero Awards,...
View ArticleMcDonald's reveals its new Christmas flavoured McFlurry
McDonald's are just days away from serving their new Christmas menu and we have taken a sneak peak at what's on offer.The festive season is nearly upon us and that means Christmas flavoured food and...
View ArticleLancashire's Police and Crime Commissioner reflects on his his first six...
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw has been reflecting on the successes he has had during his six years in the role.He was elected into the newly created role on November 15,...
View ArticleLabour cries foul over Wyre plan to reduce number of meetings
A politician has criticised a plan to reduce the number of full council meetings over the year.Wyre Council’s Labour group said the proposal would effectively reduce the chance of councillors have to...
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