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One in court and five quizzed after Chorley and Leyland drug raids
11:42am Monday 13th October 2008
Police raided addresses in Chorley and Leyland at the weekend as part of a major anti-drugs operation.
Lancashire's district councils may lose some powers under Tories
12:20pm Monday 13th October 2008
DISTRICT councils across Lancashire could be told to give up some of their powers if the Conservatives take over at County Hall.
Comments (0)Date for Lancashire elections set to move
12:16pm Monday 13th October 2008
The date of next year’s county council election is set to be moved.
Danger lorries ordered off roads in Lancashire crackdown
12:00pm Monday 13th October 2008
DANGEROUS lorries have been targeted by police in a motorway crackdown.
Purr-fect end to Bamber Bridge cat show
12:25pm Monday 13th October 2008
A Cheshire cat was the purr-fect choice for judges at a Bamber Bridge cat show at the weekend.
National Autistic Society to unveil new Preston branch
7:50am Monday 13th October 2008
The National Autistic Society (NAS), the UK’s leading charity for people affected by autism, is launching a new branch in Preston next week.
Firefighters attend Bamber Bridge bathroom blaze
10:57am Monday 13th October 2008
Firefighters attended a fire in a third floor bathroom at a property in Gough Lane, Walton Summit, Bamber Bridge, at 8.11am.
Lancashire police authority call for help over Icelandic bank crisis
1:30pm Sunday 12th October 2008
LANCASHIRE'S Police Authority is seeking assurance from the government that the Icelandic bank crisis will not affect local policing.
Lancashire sexual health pioneer's final meeting
9:00pm Sunday 12th October 2008
ONE of Lancashire’s first members of the Family Planning Nurse Association has ended her career this week.
Lancashire police officers win charity boat race
8:10pm Sunday 12th October 2008
TOP cops were involved in a high speed pursuit in the English Channel - but it was all for a good cause.
Flu jab for new NHS Central Lancashire boss
9:40pm Sunday 12th October 2008
NHS Central Lancashire’s new chief executive will start his new job having protected himself against flu.
Higher Walton pub plans hospice race night
6:50pm Sunday 12th October 2008
A night at the races is planned in aid of a Preston hospice.
Lancashire choirs to sing for disadvantaged students
4:20pm Sunday 12th October 2008
Local choirs are aiming to hit high notes for disadvantaged students.
Myerscough College hosts open day for Lancashire WI members
12:20pm Sunday 12th October 2008
Myerscough College’s Short Course Unit recently hosted an Open Day for 48 members of the Lancashire Women’s Institute (WI).
Garden centre toasts Christmas season
10:10am Sunday 12th October 2008
With less than 100 shopping days left to Christmas, a garden centre midway between Leyland and Chorley has cracked open a festive treat for customers.
Will service launched at Preston law firm
8:00am Sunday 12th October 2008
A Preston law firm is launching a campaign to highlight the importance of making a will after a poll on its website found 92 per cent of respondents do not have one.
Lancashire council leaders defend foreign investments
3:48pm Saturday 11th October 2008
COUNTY council bosses have defended the decision to put money in a failing Icelandic bank, claiming taxpayers would be £18million worse off without similar investments this year.
Direct election proposal for council leaders in Lancashire
3:40pm Saturday 11th October 2008
COUNCILS in Lancashire could take on presidential-style directly elected leaders under changes put forward by the government.
Man charged over Bamber Bridge Spar raid
2:49pm Saturday 11th October 2008
An 18-year-old man was due to appear in court this morning after being charged in relation to an armed robbery at the Spar store in Bamber Bridge on Wednesday night.
Tributes paid to Preston cycle death student
2:46pm Saturday 11th October 2008
Tributes have been paid to a University of Central Lancashire student who was killed after being hit by a bus in Preston on Thursday.
Preston nursing home given green light to extend
9:50pm Saturday 11th October 2008
A Preston nursing home has been granted permission to extend.
Awards for Leyland air cadets
4:30pm Saturday 11th October 2008
The ranks of 2050 (Leyland) Air Training Corps were joined by parents and guests, including the Mayor and Mayoress of South Ribble, for their Annual Presentation Evening.
Preston opticians help raise cash for Zambian eye clinic
10:10am Saturday 11th October 2008
Opticians across Lancashire raised £1,700 last weekend towards the construction of an eye care clinic in Zambia.
Penwortham church hosts Brindle Brass Band concert
7:50am Saturday 11th October 2008
A church in Penwortham is holding a concert to celebrate its golden jubilee year.
Business space offered for small Lancashire firms
2:30pm Saturday 11th October 2008
A networking group which has sites in Chorley and Poulton-le-Fylde is launching serviced offices in Leyland to help small business owners who don’t have their own premises.
Leyland pizza firm celebrates training success
12:30pm Saturday 11th October 2008
Leyland-based Schwan’s Consumer Brands is celebrating the success of a training service that has just signed up its 100,000th company as it helps to provide businesses with the skills they need to deliver results.
Relief for Lancashire commuters as rail strike suspended
3:50pm Friday 10th October 2008
UPDATE A 24-hour strike by around 100 Northern Rail drivers scheduled for Monday has been suspended following talks.
National News
New penalties for cannabis users
Updated 5:31pm Monday 13th October 2008
Cannabis users will face new penalties when the drug is upgraded to class B from January next year, the Home Secretary said.
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