Storm Franklin LIVE: Latest updates as very strong winds hit Preston, Blackpool, Burnley, Lancaster and across Lancashire on Monday

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The third storm in less than a week continues to batter Lancashire with strong winds on Monday (February 21).

The yellow warning for strong wind, which came into force on Sunday at 12pm and covers the entire county, is in place until 1pm on Monday.

We'll be keeping you up-to-date with all the latest from across Lancashire:

Storm Franklin - live updates as string winds batter Lancashire

Fleetwood High School to remain closed on Tuesday (February 22) after roof damaged by strong winds

Fleetwood High School in Broadway, Fleetwood will remain closed on Tuesday (February 21) after a section of roof was damaged by the strong winds.

In a text sent out to parents, a spokesman for Fleetwood High School: “Due to continued high winds and building damage, school will be closed tomorrow.

“We will keep you informed as updates are available.”

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Fleetwood High School

Blackpool Transports confirms all tram services have resumed after damaged overhead lines fixed

The decision to suspend the services on Friday (February 18) was made after transport chiefs agreed that it was “too dangerous to operate a safe service”.

The operator said it hoped to resume the service by 2pm on Friday, but Storm Eunice later brought strong gales and high tides to the Fylde coast.

But at around 2.30pm on Monday (February 21), Blackpool Transport confirmed all services were running again after damaged overhead had been fixed.

All tram services between Fleetwood and Starr Gate have resumed.All tram services between Fleetwood and Starr Gate have resumed.
All tram services between Fleetwood and Starr Gate have resumed.

Roof blown off house in Cleveleys as Storm Franklin batters Fylde Coast

A roof was blown off a home in Cleveleys after Storm Franklin battered the Fylde Coast yesterday (Sunday, February 20).

The huge section of what appears to be tar paper and wooden boards came crashing down after it was whipped off a three-storey home in Nutter Road.

One neighbour was alarmed to discover the roofing crumpled on the street below, just yards from where he had parked his car.

Pictures from the scene show the stricken roof, along with its chimneys and vents, after it crash landed in neighbouring St Andrew’s Court.

Fire crews attended to make the scene safe, but fortunately, no one was injured.

Police issue statement after lorry crash and fire on M6 near Chorley

A police spokesman said: “We were called at 4.51am today (February 21) to reports of a single-vehicle RTC involving a HGV on the northbound carriageway of the M6 at junction 27.

“Emergency services attended and found the vehicle had caught fire.

“The driver of the HGV was already out of the vehicle when emergency services arrived.

“He has been taken to hospital with head injuries and we wish him a speedy recovery.

“A full motorway closure was initially put in place.

“The southbound carriageway has since re-opened.