Weeton16 Jan 2026The troops on high alert to fight alongside NatoThe 1st Battalion of the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment is ready to deploy to Nato countries if needed.16 Jan 202626 Apr 2025Video shows 1975 military jet landing on motorwayThe M55 opened to motorists just a few weeks after a military jet landed on it and took off again.26 Apr 202525 Feb 2025Japanese-style micro woods planted across countyThe Miyawaki method means woodland grows to its full scale in about 30 years instead of 200 years.25 Feb 20259 Feb 2025Hundreds of solar panels to be fitted at barracksThe panels will generate 35% of the site's energy needs and further reduce reliance on fossil fuels.9 Feb 202521 Nov 2024Afghan refugees use sewing skills to help babiesAround a dozen women meet weekly in Lancashire to sew, which they describe as "therapy".21 Nov 20249 Nov 2023Afghans who helped Army given homes at barracksUp to 55 families will be temporarily housed at Weeton Barracks in Lancashire from Friday.9 Nov 202324 Jul 2023Warning in place after homes floodedThe alert in west Lancashire is in place as more spells of rainy weather are expected this week.24 Jul 202320 Oct 2022Caribbean WW2 veterans receive medals for serviceA plaque is also unveiled for one of the most decorated West Indian servicemen of the conflict.20 Oct 2022
