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Chance to meet Leyland councillors
9:50pm Saturday 19th July 2008
Members of the public will have a chance to meet their county councillors face-to-face during a forthcoming visit to Leyland.
Comments (0)Preston motorists urged to join car repairs campaign
3:20pm Saturday 19th July 2008
Motorists in Preston and South Ribble, already facing rising fuel prices and the threat of increased vehicle excise duty, could be forced to pay twice as much to have their car serviced and repaired if they don’t join the fight to stop European legislation changing, campaigners warn.
History graduate plans Preston Pals book
12:30pm Saturday 19th July 2008
A university student from Preston who celebrated his graduation this week plans to write a book detailing the efforts of the Preston Pals during the First World War.
Plastic surgery boost for the Royal Preston Hospital
7:50am Saturday 19th July 2008
The appointment of a new ‘world class’ surgeon has boosted the plastic surgery and burns service at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust which runs both the Royal Preston Hospital and the Chorley and South Ribble Hospital.
Royal Lancs Show faces 'uncertain future'
7:50pm Friday 18th July 2008
THE Royal Lancashire Show faces an uncertain future after the event was cancelled for the second year in a row.
Motorists in South Ribble warned over vehicle thefts
9:40pm Friday 18th July 2008
Police in South Ribble are warning motorists to be extra vigilant when it comes to car crime.
Preston high street store opens cash change kiosk
8:39pm Friday 18th July 2008
A city centre shop in Preston has unveiled a new Post Office bureau de change kiosk.
Man, 21, admits broken nose injury outside Preston nightclub
2:24pm Friday 18th July 2008
A man responsible for an attack in Preston city centre in which the victim's nose was broken has been given a suspended jail sentence.
Business tour for Preston MP
10:48am Friday 18th July 2008
The MP for Preston is planning a tour of an electronic data systems business in Preston today to meet staff and chat about the new Post Office card accounts.
Gas fire blaze at Leyland property
9:53am Friday 18th July 2008
Firefighters were called to a property in Leyland last night after reports of a blaze involving a gas fire.
Crime falls in Lancashire
10:53am Thursday 17th July 2008
CRIME in Lancashire has fallen by nine per cent over the last year - with 12,156 fewer residents falling victim to criminals.
New health centres plan for Preston and South Ribble
9:40pm Thursday 17th July 2008
Central Lancashire Primary Care Trust (PCT), which plans and pays for local GP services across Preston, Chorley and South Ribble, has launched an advertising campaign to seek the public’s views on its proposed new primary care access centres.
Missing girl, 16, could be in Penwortham
4:31pm Thursday 17th July 2008
A 16-year-old girl missing from her home in Wigan could be in Penwortham.
Royal treat for veteran Preston fundraiser
2:39pm Thursday 17th July 2008
A Preston man who has helped to raise money for ex-servicemen for more than three decades was recognised for his efforts by being invited to the Queen's garden party on Tuesday.
Teenager quizzed following Preston park knife rampage
11:33am Thursday 17th July 2008
A teenager reported to be wielding a knife was arrested in a Preston park last night.
Crime writer to visit Preston
7:20am Thursday 17th July 2008
A world-famous crime writer whose books have sold millions across the globe is heading to Preston to mark the launch of his new book.
Ashton park to get new tree in Virgin Trains deal
7:40pm Thursday 17th July 2008
The first tree to be donated by Virgin Trains to the community in Preston will be planted at Haslam Park, in Ashton, tomorrow.
Race hate accused Preston man flees to America
2:45pm Thursday 17th July 2008
A Preston man who was convicted of distributing racist material, has skipped bail and fled to the United States to claim political asylum.
Newsquest employee killed in M6 crash
1:28pm Thursday 17th July 2008
A Newsquest employee has died in hospital following a serious collision on the M6 last week.
Preston parks win green flag status
9:40pm Wednesday 16th July 2008
Five preston parks have been awarded a prestigious accolade today.
Formula One car races into Preston garage
4:52pm Wednesday 16th July 2008
Pulses were quickened at a Preston garage this week when a famously fast Formula One car stopped on the forecourt.
Funds to help Lancashire community groups
2:46pm Wednesday 16th July 2008
COMMUNITY groups in Lancashire have the chance to bid for more than £200,000 in grant funding.
Police get cash to fight Preston knife crime
1:12pm Wednesday 16th July 2008
Preston has been named as a ‘priority area' in the fight against knife crime.
Police in Preston launch assault on car crime
11:47am Wednesday 16th July 2008
Police in Preston have this week launched an assault on car crime - with a message for both criminals and motorists.
Lancashire soldiers will ride high for charity
11:13am Wednesday 16th July 2008
SOLDIERS will swap tanks for cycles as they take part in a sponsored bike ride.
Missing Fulwood woman, 36, found
10:00am Wednesday 16th July 2008
A woman who went missing from her Preston home has been found.
Three Preston schools close as strike begins
9:40am Wednesday 16th July 2008
Three Preston schools will be closed today as members of the union Unison start a two days of strike action over pay.
Caravan destroyed in Garstang blaze
9:46am Wednesday 16th July 2008
A caravan has been destroyed by fire following a blaze in Garstang in the early hours of this morning.
National News
Regulator considering Sats options
Updated 3:38am Sunday 20th July 2008
England's exams regulator is in discussions with the company behind this year's Sats fiasco to ensure that there is no repeat of the problems which delayed the delivery of millions of schoolchildren's test results.
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