His Majesty's Inspectorate of Prisons visited HMP Kirkham in October last year. The facility is an open prison, holding up to 699 inmates, which offers opportunities to spend time in the community.

During an unannounced inspection of HMP Kirkham in September inspectors said they "frequently smelt cannabis as they walked around". Chief Inspector of Prisons, Charlie Taylor said they found ...

Fylde Rural Task Force and HMP Kirkham have been working to disrupt criminality in and around the prison, following an increase in organised drug drops in the Category D prison's grounds.

Lancashire Police said plain-clothed officers were on patrol outside HMP Kirkham, near Preston, on Tuesday evening, looking out for any suspicious activity. The force said that of the vehicles ...

Lancashire Police said there has been "an increase in organised drug drops" at HMP Kirkham Police and prison staff are working together after noticing "an increase in organised drug drops on ...