Statement on Library Closures 26th April 2017 I have been working hard to challenge Lancashire County Council's decision to close a number of Libraries across the County. Last year I asked the Government to... Local News
Statement and update on Thornton East Post Office 24th April 2017 Thornton East Post Office has been closed since last September when the Postmaster resigned and withdrew their premises for Post Office use. I am informed that... Local News
Over Wyre Focus Article - April 2017 3rd April 2017 It continues to be a very interesting time in the world of politics nationally and many of you are contacting me with your views and comments on recent events... Reports
WW2 veteran receives France’s highest distinction 8th March 2017 Mr Henry Townsley who took part in the D-Day landings as a Flight Engineer on a Lancaster Bomber was presented with the Legion d’honneur recently by Wyre MP Ben... Local News
Local MP updated on Railway upgrade 6th March 2017 Ben Wallace, MP for Wyre and Preston North, saw first-hand last Friday (3 March) how Network Rail’s Great North Rail Project aims to provide a better railway... Local News
Over Wyre Focus Article - March 2017 1st March 2017 I am delighted to say I have started the year traveling around the constituency holding surgeries and visiting businesses and service providers. I have said... Reports
Over Wyre Focus Article - February 2017 1st February 2017 It seems like yesterday that we were preparing for Christmas and now here we are well into 2017. It won’t be long before people start booking their holidays... Reports
Over Wyre Focus Article - January 2016 2nd January 2017 2016 will be a year that our grandchildren will be taught about in history. The decision by the people of the United Kingdom to leave the European Union will... Local News
Sad Passing of local character-Tom Davies 23rd November 2016 It is with great sadness I write about the sudden passing of a true character, Tom Davies. Tom was a local Preston Councillor who represented Preston Rural East... Local News