http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/villages/ Preston and Leyland Citizen /news/preston/villages/ en-gb Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:41:10 +0000 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:41:10 +0000 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/villages/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/resources/images/1001251/?type=rsslogo http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/villages/ http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/villages/4566074.Lancashire_999_centre____risk_to_patients____fear/?ref=rss AN AMBULANCE union has slammed a 999 control centre in Lancashire for ‘not being up to standard’. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:17:30 +0100 9c5852015bb4841b05e9df996e01d56c http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/villages/4086910.__4_78m_drive_to_improve_M6/?ref=rss A £4.78 MILLION scheme to relieve congestion for drivers around junction 32 of the M6 will begin this week. Thu, 29 Jan 2009 16:22:06 +0000 69e12557d6c378a86f6943a8a3a5241a http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/villages/3953350.Grimsargh_tots_boost_Tins_and_Toys_appeal/?ref=rss Children from a pre-school centre have shown their caring side by contributing to the Citizen Tins and Toys appeal. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 11:03:51 +0000 efb2fc4b3f6d0131c2aa4440341af04d http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/villages/3951346.Lancashire_s____doomed____fire_HQ_given_year_reprieve/?ref=rss PLANS to axe Lancashire’s emergency fire control room and replace it with a regional call-handling centre have been delayed. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:07:11 +0000 110a452ebc48b60781a48c2de7ce1bd4 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/villages/3945927.Torch_trophy_for_Preston_Swimming_Club_stalwart/?ref=rss A former local swimming club secretary has received a national award for more than three decades of service to sport. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:40:00 +0000 b23b744667f12cfbd7dd8181d736f12f http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/villages/3932368.Engineer_s_golden_moment_as_landmark_M6_reaches_50th_anniversary/?ref=rss THE UK’s first stretch of motorway opened 50 years ago next week, changing the face of Britain forever. We spoke to an engineer who played a key role in the construction of the M6 Preston bypass. Thu, 27 Nov 2008 17:19:12 +0000 42bde5278ee8277dce8bd0a85a3a96b0 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/villages/3833260.Dinner_planned_in_memory_of_Preston_sports_champ_/?ref=rss Broughton Amateurs FC are holding a Sportsmans Dinner later this month in memory of local sports champion David Wilson. Mon, 10 Nov 2008 09:53:49 +0000 6d1a74b7b88cf39097f3bdf3f9be22d9 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/villages/3832168.Pensioner_airlifted_to_hospital_after_Goosnargh_crash/?ref=rss A woman in her 60s was airlifted to hospital after her car turned on its side in Goosnargh yesterday. Sun, 09 Nov 2008 15:29:19 +0000 cf9e22fc840c4ec616fa2099924a03b8 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/villages/3808013.Forensics_probe_blaze_in_motor_home/?ref=rss A motor home parked outside a farm in Preston has been completely gutted following a fire. Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:29:58 +0000 36ec5291f00bf6dc9ad9da05cac4f03c http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/villages/3763616.Fury_at_plans_to_axe_Lancashire_fire_control_room/?ref=rss CONTROVERSIAL plans to axe Lancashire’s emergency fire control room and replace it with a regional call-handling centre have been condemned by firefighters. Mon, 20 Oct 2008 14:00:00 +0100 45bb7d5df62a5bb89d0c2ab569b31e26 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/villages/3704503.Thousands_spent_on_former_Whittingham_Hospital_site/?ref=rss Hundreds of man hours and thousands of pounds have been spent on a longstanding planning dispute over the development of the former Whittingham Hospital site, according to the city council. Thu, 25 Sep 2008 21:40:00 +0100 b1456e55a36fb83da25b5aa48a9ef6f4 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/villages/3703003.Hanged_Grimsargh_girl__15__had__everything_to_live_for_/?ref=rss A 15-year-old Preston girl who hanged herself was nearly three times over the drink-drive limit, an inquest has heard. Thu, 25 Sep 2008 11:42:11 +0100 a9eafd5dd27a700287583635042ee2cf http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/villages/3696960.Hanged_Preston_girl__three_times_over_drink_drive_limit_/?ref=rss A 15-year-old Preston girl who hanged herself was nearly three times over the drink-drive limit, an inquest has heard. Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:43:46 +0100 d809590de6c404521ba570bc13c5fcd8 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/villages/3685793.Motorist_arrested_after_50_mile_pursuit_across_Lancashire/?ref=rss A MOTORIST led police on a 50-mile high-speed pursuit in a stolen van after refusing to stop when spotted driving “suspiciously”, officers said. Thu, 18 Sep 2008 20:27:53 +0100 85a8ccf508ed15f52ae7a7242339df62 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/villages/3665968.Two_men_admit_aggravated_burglary_at_Preston_hotel/?ref=rss Two men have been jailed after they pleaded guilty to aggravated burglary at the Ibis hotel in Preston last year. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:41:01 +0100 11a4843b14306019c94e2a7dabde3d09 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/villages/3641103.Preston_youngsters_win_police_recognition/?ref=rss A 15-year-old Preston schoolboy has won a computer to help with his studies after being crowned the overall winner at an awards ceremony organised by Lancashire Constabulary. Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:46:08 +0100 fa72ff3d3b8903cd8d2a58c2ed45c06e http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/villages/3641126.Lancashire_bosses_say_survey_proves_speed_cameras_work/?ref=rss ROAD safety bosses have completed a survey which they said proved speed cameras were the most effective way of ensuring drivers stick to the limit. Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:52:07 +0100 de02239e09eaa9741a1d9cec890f89b9 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/villages/3612112.M6_lane_closed_after_lorry_crash/?ref=rss One lane of the M6 northbound will be closed until tomorrow afternoon after a lorry crashed into the central reservation. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 12:33:48 +0100 fc457a15cd14c384deb8543d75755f2d http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/villages/3554357.Man_injured_following_M6_smash/?ref=rss A man has been taken to hospital following a smash on the M6 this morning. Tue, 29 Jul 2008 09:03:10 +0100 81aa1f38b315288ae6598c2979af2101 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/villages/3223917.M55_crash_delays_traffic/?ref=rss A person has been taken to hospital following a two-vehicle collision on the M55, near Fulwood, Preston, about an hour ago. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:00:45 +0100 d117dbb519721d083bbaf2f164c13d84 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/villages/3208499.Three_Preston_schools_close_as_strike_begins/?ref=rss Three Preston schools will be closed today as members of the union Unison start a two days of strike action over pay. Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:40:00 +0100 316df18496fc810764d08ce334437ec9 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/villages/3207464.Rain_failed_to_spoil_Grimsargh_garden_party/?ref=rss Grimsargh's St Michael’s Church garden party was held in St Michael’s CE Primary School due to heavy rain. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:18:49 +0100 dff24313476da2a851efb931e8fcfb8e http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/villages/3205880.Preston_businessman_gets_on_his_bike_for_new_venture/?ref=rss A PRESTON entrepreneur is hoping to make the most of tourism opportunities in the Ribble Valley after launching a cycle hire company that has a personal touch. Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:14:13 +0100 f8ccc6345cc01f5be353a1efb8923ee4 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/villages/3198394.Judge_jails_killer_who_threatened_him/?ref=rss A judge whose own father was murdered by a defendant he locked up in 1968 has jailed a killer who threatened to escape and kill him. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:49:29 +0100 fa67ecf126f88084f4fff2b0e56e2e02 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/villages/3195374.Second_woman_dies_after_fatal_crash_on_M6/?ref=rss A man remains in a serious condition in hospital following a horrific motorway pile-up north of Preston that has claimed the lives of two women. Sun, 06 Jul 2008 11:11:59 +0100 75c2366e155ae367f4c51a45b3d4c592 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/villages/3193324.Motorway_reopened_after_fatal_crash_on_M6/?ref=rss 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. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:10:49 +0100 1d505f65908da9f1e98ffb32bc483890 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/villages/3156619.Five_car_accident_on_the_M6_southbound/?ref=rss Two lanes are closed on the M6 southbound between Broughton and Fulwood after an accident involving five vehicles. Sun, 08 Jun 2008 18:32:49 +0100 09ac45b0c5a5634f43760e333a36086f http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/villages/2194416.An_air_of_caution_at_Gisburn_auction/?ref=rss AN increase in animal feed costs and uncertainty in the milk price made for a more cautious approach from dairy cattle buyers at Gisburn Auction Mart's April show and sale. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:49:00 +0100 ef10205bface28a74d027670175d23cb http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/villages/2179468.PM_leads_tributes_to_former_teacher/?ref=rss Prime Minister Gordon Brown has led the tributes to a former Preston teacher and teachers' union chief who died on Saturday. Tue, 08 Apr 2008 10:38:00 +0100 873d142f8e248c6143ab47eeb606f3a9 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/preston/villages/2178250.Drivers_warned_not_to_fly_tip_on_motorway/?ref=rss Lancashire police are warning drivers not to fly tip on the motorway. Mon, 07 Apr 2008 19:44:00 +0100 bc9d4896050bf2cc2e3dcdc82f147327