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Nanny not guilty of killing Lancashire police officers' baby
12:23pm Friday 25th July 2008
UPDATE A nanny accused of causing the death of a 13-month-old baby in her care has walked free from court after being found not guilty of manslaughter.
Cab owner had no MOT or licence for school run
3:17pm Friday 25th July 2008
A Chorley taxi firm owner taking disabled children to and from school in Bamber Bridge has been fined more than £2,000 after it was found he had no licence and no MOT for the vehicle involved.
Comments (0)Preston woman in car crash insurance claim 'con'
11:22am Friday 25th July 2008
A Preston woman who insurers claim "deliberately exaggerated" the injuries she suffered in a road crash in a bid to scoop £800,000 in damages is facing a unique High Court bid to put her behind bars.
Motorist, 82, 'poorly' after Penwortham telegraph pole smash
9:08am Friday 25th July 2008
An 82-year-old woman is in a “poorly” condition in hospital after smashing her car into a telegraph pole.
Vandals smash car windows
2:34pm Friday 25th July 2008
Vandals smashed the windows of a car parked at the Tickled Trout services in Preston.
Show refunds decision soon
12:30pm Friday 25th July 2008
A DECISION on whether exhibitors at the Royal Lancashire Show will be refunded their entry fees will be made in the next week, according the show chairman.
Lancashire council leader against elected police representatives
9:28am Friday 25th July 2008
THE LEADER of Lancashire County Council has clashed with the Government over plans for directly-elected police and crime representatives.
Man, 35, injured following alleged mobile phone attack
9:50am Friday 25th July 2008
Police are appealing for information after a 35-year-old man was allegedly attacked by two robbers in Leyland who stole his mobile phone.
Vicious thug in Leyland attacks cyclist
10:06am Thursday 24th July 2008
A cyclist was viciously attacked, knocked off his bike and kicked unconscious by a thug who stole his bike.
Party planned for heart problem Preston boy
9:40pm Thursday 24th July 2008
Brave Joshua Mason from Fulwood is hosting a party to remember in September.
Fall for average Preston salary advertised
8:30pm Thursday 24th July 2008
The average salary for a job advertised in Preston has gone down £726 over the last six months, and currently stands at £23,874.
Tatton gold for Preston design
5:33pm Thursday 24th July 2008
Preston City Council has scooped a gold medal for the fourth consecutive year at the Royal Horticultural Society Flower Show at Tatton Park, it has been revealed.
£4m luxury home for Preston cricket star Freddie
12:30pm Thursday 24th July 2008
Preston-born cricket star Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff has finally been granted permission to build a £4million home in Cheshire.
Preston leads way in eco targets
10:59am Thursday 24th July 2008
Preston is leading the way when it comes to energy efficiency in local homes, according to latest Government figures.
Lakes death Preston climber had ‘heart of gold'
11:54am Thursday 24th July 2008
This picture was taken moments before a Preston climber tragically fell to his death in the Lake District at the weekend.
Lancashire police chief misses out on Manchester job
9:00pm Wednesday 23rd July 2008
LANCASHIRE'S Chief Constable insists he is still committed to the job after missing out on the top position at Greater Manchester police.
Lancashire's mental health service 'weak'
6:42pm Tuesday 22nd July 2008
LANCASHIRE'S major mental health service provider has been rated as “weak” by an independent watchdog.
The Streets coming to Preston
9:42pm Wednesday 23rd July 2008
The Streets - aka solo artist Mike Skinner - has announced an October UK tour which includes a date in Preston.
Deadline looms for Preston fountain entries
9:40pm Wednesday 23rd July 2008
Time is running out for primary school children from Preston to get the chance to switch on the newly restored fountain at Miller Park as part of a competition being run by the city council.
Local issues on agenda at Wyre meeting
12:33pm Wednesday 23rd July 2008
A programme of new and refurbished primary schools, plans to ensure adequate childcare provision, public transport and climate-change grants will be discussed when Wyre Lancashire Local meets on Wednesday 30 July.
Actress presents award to top Preston graduate
2:43pm Wednesday 23rd July 2008
Actress Maureen Lipman was in Preston to present a prize named after her late husband, the screenwriter Jack Rosenthal.
New reward scheme for hill farmers
1:50pm Wednesday 23rd July 2008
HILL farmers across Lancashire are facing a change to the way their farm subsidy is handed out from 2010.
Preston laminate flooring store saved from closure
1:55pm Wednesday 23rd July 2008
The Preston branch of laminate flooring chain Floors-2-Go has been saved from closure after administrators of the laminate flooring chain revealed today it is looking for a buyer for the firm.
Million pound stroke unit to open at Preston hospital
12:40pm Wednesday 23rd July 2008
A new state-of-the-art £1.2 million stroke unit will open at the Royal Preston Hospital today to coincide with the launch of a new emergency service for stroke patients.
Muslim man, 37, 'distressed' after alleged racial attack
12:46pm Wednesday 23rd July 2008
Police in Preston are appealing for the help of the public in identifying a man in connection with an alleged religiously and racially motivated attack.
National News
Consent key to healing divisions
Updated 5:10pm Friday 25th July 2008
The Archbishop of Canterbury said he aimed to heal divisions among the 77 million-strong Anglican Communion through "consent, not coercion" as he sought to gain unity.
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