Kirkham12 Dec 2024Inmates at open jail with highest drug use 'bored'Inspectors say they "frequently smelt cannabis as they walked around the jail" in September.12 Dec 2024Lancashire2 Oct 2024Speed cameras plan for two dangerous roadsThe council said the scheme will target excessive speeds and anti-social driving behaviour2 Oct 2024Lancashire19 Aug 2024Parking ban trialled for town's market squareLancashire County Council is introducing the ban after the recent £9.5m revamp of Kirkham’s centre.19 Aug 2024Lancashire19 Sep 2023Trains cancelled after tree falls on to power linesRail services between Preston and Blackpool have been suspended due to damage to overhead wires.19 Sep 2023Lancashire24 Aug 2023Train operator re-records mispronounced stationsLocals have helped Northern after the firm received complaints about stations pronounced incorrectly.24 Aug 2023England14 Jun 2023Family 'lost everything' in sudden heavy rainstormA young family say they were forced to flee their home after this week's stormy deluge.14 Jun 2023Lancashire27 May 2023Sails taken off storm damaged listed windmillThree sails are removed from Blackpool's Little Marton Windmill where one blew off last month.27 May 2023Lancashire7 Mar 2023Everest boy cuts ribbon to open new holiday lodgesOscar Burrow is climbing 12 separate peaks in a bid to summit the equivalent height of Everest.7 Mar 2023Lancashire18 Jan 2023Murderer who escaped jail found on the runPaul Gerrard, 40, who killed a man in Runcorn, is found in Irvine after absconding from HMP Kirkham.18 Jan 2023Lancashire