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3:35pm Friday 16th October 2009
A Lancashire man is to appear in court charged with terror offences.
Anti-terror police arrest man, 37, in Lancashire
10:55am Tuesday 13th October 2009
A 37-year-old man has been arrested in Lancashire under the Terrorism Act.
Explosives found in Chorley theft investigation
4:19pm Thursday 9th April 2009
A MAN has been arrested after explosives components were found as part of an investigation into an alleged theft in Chorley.
Festive fun in Penwortham
4:25pm Friday 19th December 2008
Penwortham was filled with the sights, sounds and smells of Christmas at a festive family fun day.
Evofit released of Penwortham conman
4:28pm Friday 28th November 2008
Police have released an evofit of a bogus official who conned an elderly woman in Penwortham.
New Preston-Penwortham cycleway plans to be revealed
2:54pm Friday 28th November 2008
Preston and South Ribble people are being asked to help shape the design of a new cycleway and footpath into the city.
Story of Penwortham park to be discussed
7:40am Saturday 22nd November 2008
The Story of Hurst Grange Park will be told at Penwortham Library, Liverpool Road, Penwortham on Wednesday, November 26 at 2pm.
New trial date for man accused of killing Preston care worker
11:47am Friday 21st November 2008
A new trial date has been fixed for a man charged with the murder of a Lancashire care worker.
Alleged knife attackers threatened Penwortham cab driver
10:32am Monday 17th November 2008
Three people quizzed by cops in Leyland over an alleged assault on a taxi driver in Penwortham in the early hours of Friday morning have been released without charge.
Firework posted through door at Penwortham home
10:17am Saturday 8th November 2008
A firework has been posted through the letter box of a home in Penwortham.
Cats Protection to hold sale for needy moggies
7:20pm Tuesday 4th November 2008
The Preston branch of Cats Protection is holding a jumble sale on Saturday, November 8, at 11am, at the scout hut, St Mary's Church Hall, Cope Lane, Penwortham, with proceeds going to needy local cats and kittens.
Chorley VIPs unveil Penwortham blind charity's bookshop
2:10pm Monday 3rd November 2008
Chorley’s MP Lindsay Hoyle joined forces with Mayor of Chorley Terry Brown to open Galloways book shop on Eaves Lane, Chorley.
Hallowe'en party at Penwortham Environmental Education Centre
3:50pm Thursday 30th October 2008
There were shivers and scares galore at Penwortham Environmental Education Centre yesterday when it hosted the creepiest Hallowe’en party around.
Town Council raises £1,000 for Royal Preston Hospital’s Baby Beat
7:30am Saturday 25th October 2008
Penwortham Town Council has raised £1,000 for the Royal Preston Hospital’s Baby Beat appeal.
Wildlife Trust hosts half-term eco days
11:29am Friday 24th October 2008
The V education team at the Lancashire Wildlife Trust are calling all children aged 8-14 to join in a series of October half-term Eco Days.
Preston cats charity hosts festive Penwortham sale
3:43pm Tuesday 14th October 2008
Christmas cards, calendars and 2009 diaries will be among the many goods on sale at a table top sale in Penwortham this weekend in aid of a needy animal charity.
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.
Penwortham mum-of-three told to behave or face jail
10:38am Tuesday 7th October 2008
A 25-year-old Penwortham woman with a history of intimidating and threatening behaviour has been told by a judge she must not be violent or threaten abuse or she risks facing jail.
Penwortham blind charity to hold Preston sight loss event
9:50pm Saturday 4th October 2008
Penwortham-based Galloway’s Society for the Blind has organised a special Sight Saving day for people living with sight loss.
Parents of killed Penwortham bike boy, 9, pay tribute
3:32pm Wednesday 24th September 2008
The parents of a nine-year-old boy who was killed after being knocked off his bike in Penwortham on Tuesday night have said they will ‘miss him more than words can say’.
UPDATE: Leyland eye shot teenager, 19, moved to specialist unit
9:01am Monday 22nd September 2008
A teenager has been transferred to a specialist unit after being shot in the eye in Leyland.
Nine-year-old Preston boy dies after road accident
8:43am Wednesday 24th September 2008
A nine-year-old boy has died after being knocked off his bike in Penwortham.
Local charities to benefit from David Beckham book
2:09pm Monday 22nd September 2008
St Catherine's Hospice in Lostock Hall and the Preston mayor's charities are to benefit from sales of the book David Beckham-In at The Deep End, by Preston author, Andrew Atkinson.
Children evacuated following Penwortham school fire scare
2:34pm Tuesday 16th September 2008
Children at a Penwortham primary school had to be evacuated from the building this morning following a fire in a junior classroom.
Galloway’s Society for the Blind collection nets £1,000
8:40am Tuesday 16th September 2008
A series of collections held in Preston city centre last weekend raised more tha £1,000 for Galloway’s Society for the Blind.
Donate blood in Preston and Penwortham
9:40pm Sunday 14th September 2008
People can donate blood on Thursday, September 25, at The Guild Hall, Avenham Suite, Lancaster Road, Preston, between 2pm-4pm and 5.30pm-7.30pm.
Penwortham charity to hold casino night
1:30pm Saturday 13th September 2008
A charity casino night will take place in Penwortham on Friday 19 September at St Theresa’s Hall in Queensway, with all proceeds will go to Galloway’s Society for the Blind.
Kingsfold centre for 50-plus info day
1:10pm Sunday 7th September 2008
An information open day for people aged 50-plus will be held at Kingsfold Community Centre, Penwortham, on Tuesday, September 16, from 10am to 2.30pm.
Preston Bridge Club success for partially sighted man
11:53am Thursday 4th September 2008
A partially sighted man has been named the most improved student at Preston Bridge Club – just a year after taking up the game.
Labrador pup snatched from Preston park
4:39pm Friday 29th August 2008
Police are appealing for witnesses after a six-week-old Labrador was stolen by two men in a Preston park.
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