VIDEOS: Samlesbury's BAE Systems unveils forgotten aircraft designs from its archives

Some of the designs that never made it past the drawing board

4:00pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

A HYPERSONIC space-plane, a jeep which could leap over enemy blockades and an aircraft able to take off and land vertically are some of the 1960s inventions unearthed from the archives of BAE Systems.

Lancashire blood bikers to appear on National Lottery show

8:00am Saturday 15th June 2013

A GROUP of bikers who spend their nights saving lives will star on national television tonight.

Trial of killer Dale Cregan cost Lancashire Police £2.3m

CHARGED: Dale Cregan

9:10am Friday 14th June 2013

THE high security trial of evil Dale Cregan and his gang cost Lancashire more than £2.3m, police said.

Lancashire mental health shake-up defended

1:24pm Thursday 13th June 2013

BOSSES have defended a mental health shake-up which resulted in four senior nurses being made redundant and new managerial roles being created instead.

St Cecilia’s in Longridge partners-up with South African school

2:34pm Wednesday 12th June 2013

A LONGRIDGE school has joined up with a new partner school in South Africa.

Two police officers punched in face at Longridge Field Day

10:43am Wednesday 12th June 2013

TWO police officers were assaulted at Longridge Field Day.

Lancashire museum wins top visitor award for third year

The Lancashire Infantry Museum

4:23pm Thursday 6th June 2013

A MUSEUM dedicated to the memories of generations of Lancashire front-line soldiers has been given a top visitor award for the third year in a row.

Bid to turn Longridge pub into houses

4:16pm Thursday 6th June 2013

THE Duke William Hotel, Longridge, could be converted into three houses after a planning application was submitted to Ribble Valley Council.

Samlesbury hotel revamp gets planning go-ahead

Planners have approved redevelopment of the Tickled Trout Hotel

5:15pm Wednesday 5th June 2013

A BID to redevelop a landmark hotel has been given the go-ahead.

North West MEP backs William Hague's proposal for veto on EU legislation

1:29pm Tuesday 4th June 2013

A NORTH West MEP said he strongly supports foreign secretary William Hague’s proposal to give national parliaments a veto on proposed EU legislation.

Blackpool beach cleanliness warnings for Lancashire visitors

10:07am Saturday 1st June 2013

Lancashire residents planning a day out to Blackpool will in future be warned about the quality of the bathing water.

Extended GP hours on the agenda for Lancashire

4:08pm Friday 31st May 2013

NHS chiefs for Lancashire said they are looking at the issue of extended opening hours for GP surgeries, following calls for more evening and weekend appointments.

Police issue warning after conman targets Samlesbury pensioner

3:07pm Friday 31st May 2013

A WARNING has been issued by police after an attempt was made to con a 92-year-old man out of more than £3,000.

Lancashire Police aims to recruit volunteers

1:07pm Friday 31st May 2013

VOLUNTEERS are being recruited to take up cadet and special constable roles within Lancashire Police.

Court privatisation plan 'misguided' says Lancashire police commissioner

Police and crime commissioner Clive Grunshaw

5:09pm Thursday 30th May 2013

LANCASHIRE’S police and crime commissioner has labelled the government’s plan to privatise the court system as ‘misguided’.

Conman tricked 'confused' Samlesbury pensioner into bank to steal savings

The suspect in the bank

9:00am Wednesday 29th May 2013

A CONMAN who led a 92-year-old war veteran to a bank in an attempt to steal his life savings had his plan foiled by quick-thinking cashiers.

Scarfest music festival at Goosnargh and Longridge Showfield

2:20pm Wednesday 29th May 2013

THE first Scarfest Music Festival will be held at Goosnargh and Longridge Showfield, Lower Lane, Longridge, on Saturday, September 21 from 12pm until 10.30pm. The event is being run by a sub-committee of St Cecilia's RC High School PTFA and all proceeds will go to local charities. For tickets and more information, visit scarfest.co.uk

£200m to be reinvested across the North West by United Utilities

3:33pm Tuesday 28th May 2013

AROUND £200m will be reinvested across the North West by water supplier United Utilities to benefit customers and the environment.

Lancashire church worshippers celebrate 25th anniversary of prayer group

3:29pm Tuesday 28th May 2013

CHURCH worshippers from across Lancashire have celebrated the 25th anniversary of a prayer group.

Lancashire childcare warning: Risk of sharing bed with newborn increases risk of sudden infant death syndrome

3:11pm Tuesday 28th May 2013

A CHILDCARE boss has highlighted research which showed sharing a bed with a newborn child increases the risk of sudden infant death syndrome fivefold.







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