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Motorway reopened after fatal crash on M6
9:10am Friday 4th July 2008
One woman has died and another is critically ill in hospital after a four-vehicle smash on the M6 just north of Preston in the early hours of this morning.
Sex case dropped against Penwortham man from Spain
4:48pm Friday 4th July 2008
A former deep sea diving supervisor from Penwortham, cleared of a number of sex offences dating back to the 1970s, will not face a re-trial on four other charges.
Leyland residents invited to new-style council meeting
10:50pm Friday 4th July 2008
South Ribble Borough Council has revitalised its area committees – and residents in West Leyland will be the first to try their new committee out for size when it meets next week.
Open day at new Leyland art studio
4:16pm Friday 4th July 2008
South Ribble Arts Forum hold its official Open Day tomorrow, at the new Courtyard Studio, Worden Park, Leyland, from 11am-4pm.
Vintage locomotives to steam into Preston
10:00am Saturday 5th July 2008
Holiday makers and rail enthusiasts in Lancashire are set to enjoy a steaming hot summer regardless of the weather as a three-strong team of historic locomotives take to the rails for the holiday season.
South Ribble council shortlisted for top award
7:50am Saturday 5th July 2008
South Ribble Borough Council are finalists in a prestigious award for the way it is working with South Ribble Partnership to keep local people healthy and well.
New Preston hotel named
7:50am Saturday 5th July 2008
A new £4.5 million hotel in Preston has been named as the Preston International Hotel.
Preston court for Polish man brought to UK over drugs
12:16pm Friday 4th July 2008
A 24-year-old man from Poland is to appear at Preston Magistrates Court today after being charged in connection with a major investigation into the importation of firearms and drugs offences.
Trial set for Penwortham care worker stabbing in Fulwood
11:32am Friday 4th July 2008
The man accused of murdering a Preston care worker has had his case adjourned again until September.
Preston paper firm wins internet award
7:40am Friday 4th July 2008
A Preston paper company held off competition from across the world to take first prize at an international industry awards ceremony in Thailand.
Penwortham pupils enjoy day on farm
2:30pm Friday 4th July 2008
More than 150 Penwortham schoolchildren pulled on their wellies to learn about how their food is produced at a local dairy farm.
Lancashire speed camera technician sacked
4:16pm Thursday 3rd July 2008
A Lancashire police speed camera technician has been sacked after drivers were wrongly hit with speeding fines totalling £35,000.
Preston police 'seriously concerned' for accident victim, 87
3:38pm Thursday 3rd July 2008
An elderly woman remains in a “serious condition” in hospital after an accident involving a lorry in New Hall Lane, Preston, yesterday morning.
Preston crematorium to open doors to public
9:40pm Thursday 3rd July 2008
Preston’s crematorium is to open its doors to the public for a special open day on Sunday.
Give a Preston dog a home
7:10pm Thursday 3rd July 2008
If Tyson could talk, he’d probably say: “Hi my name is Tyson, and I'm a black-brindle coloured cross breed, about 18 months old.
‘Bring Arkwright home' to Preston
3:10pm Thursday 3rd July 2008
A women’s organisation has joined the bid to bring a portrait of one of Preston's greatest son’s back to his birthplace.
Faith takes Leyland man round the world
9:20pm Thursday 3rd July 2008
Young Leylander Ben Ward is heading to Australia later this month to represent the area at World Youth Day.
Crisis talks at Leyland drama club over member shortage
12:41pm Thursday 3rd July 2008
A Leyland amateur dramatic society, which has entertained audiences for more than half a century, is holding crisis talks to save it from folding.
Revenge-driven Preston bakery salesman escapes jail
10:42am Thursday 3rd July 2008
A revenge-driven bakery salesman from Preston has narrowly escaped jail after inventing a bread price-fixing row to teach a Tesco buyer a lesson.
Hunt for Preston job centre faeces attacker
9:50am Thursday 3rd July 2008
Police in Preston are hunting a man who, it is alleged, threw faeces over members of staff at the city's job centre.
Pensioner, 87, remains 'serious' following Preston road smash
11:42am Wednesday 2nd July 2008
An 87-year-old pensioner has suffered serious injuries following an accident involving a lorry in New Hall Lane, in Preston, this morning.
Man remanded following Preston burglaries
4:26pm Wednesday 2nd July 2008
A 33-year-old man has appeared in court charged with 12 counts of burglary after being picked up by police in the Midlands.
Preston university unveils sex degree
7:40am Thursday 3rd July 2008
A Preston university has opened its books to a new sex degree.
Penwortham man from Spain cleared of rape charges
9:20am Wednesday 2nd July 2008
A Penwortham man charged with a series of sex offences dating back to the 1970's has been cleared of nine of the charges he faced.
Leyland legal eagles take on Lancashire lawyers in Preston
4:08pm Wednesday 2nd July 2008
A team of teenage legal eagles from a Leyland college showed off their debating skills to one of Lancashire’s most distinguished attorneys today.
Missing Fulwood woman found
9:00am Wednesday 2nd July 2008
A 52-year-old Preston woman, who had been missing since Monday lunchtime, has been found safe and well.
Two people injured following Fulwood police van crash
3:39pm Tuesday 1st July 2008
Two people have been injured after a police van collided with a car whilst on a 999 call in Preston this morning.
CCTV shows alleged Preston bus station sex pest
11:17am Tuesday 1st July 2008
Police have released CCTV footage of a man they want to speak to following a ‘highly unusual’ sexual assault on a 15-year-old at Preston bus station.
National News
Gay refugee protest at Pride parade
Updated 9:36am Saturday 5th July 2008
Gay and lesbian revellers plan to protest against the treatment of gay people from other countries by governments including Britain's at a colourful Pride parade.
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