Kirkham22 Jan 2026£9.3m swimming pools investment planned by councilKirkham Baths is set to reopen and St Annes swimming pool will be completely modernised under the plans.22 Jan 202621 Jan 2026Care homes will not shut, Reform UK says Protests had been held over the future of the five care homes that were under review in Lancashire. 21 Jan 202612 Dec 2025Manhunt under way after man absconds from prisonPolice have warned anyone who sees Barry Lynn not to approach him.12 Dec 202520 Nov 2025'I want government to intervene to save care homes'Cat Smith says Lancaster's Vale View Day Centre - one of 10 sites at risk - is a much needed facility.20 Nov 202513 Nov 2025Families' anger over care home's uncertain futureFamilies and residents worry about the future of 10 county council-run care homes and day centres.13 Nov 202525 Oct 2025Van crash victim was doting dad, family sayA father who died in a crash in Kirkham, Lancashire, was a "ball of energy", his family say.25 Oct 202520 Oct 2025Care home resident fears becoming homeless at 92Dorothy Devereux, 92, has lived in her Clayton-le-Moors care home since 2014 but fears it may close.20 Oct 202512 Oct 2025Woman arrested after man dies in crashA 45-year-old woman was arrested after a single-vehicle crash in which a man in his 40s was killed. 12 Oct 202524 Sep 2025Jailed paedophile messaged 12-year-old from cellKevin Hardwick, who also exchanged messages with an undercover officer, is handed more prison time.24 Sep 2025...