http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/ Preston and Leyland Citizen /news/southribble/ en-gb Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:43:31 +0000 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:43:31 +0000 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/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/southribble/ http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/5051339.Woman_s__lucky_escape__in_Samlesbury_crash/?ref=rss UPDATE: A woman from East Lancashire had a lucky escape after the car she was travelling in flipped over on the motorway near Samlesbury this morning. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:10:00 +0000 4e0ae2302d76ea7a136f8e23f3e25d39 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/5032093.Lancashire_thugs_set_dog_on_pregnant_deer/?ref=rss Thugs in Lancashire set a dog on a pregnant deer and filmed the defenceless animal being savaged and killed on mobile phones, police have said. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:19:27 +0000 06ed460a0307bc9eacfc031a1e2ca026 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/5018918.Profits_take_a_nosedrive_at_aerospace_giant_BAE_Systems/?ref=rss DEFENCE firm BAE Systems, one of Lancashire’s biggest employers, has announced a dip in profits. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:34:05 +0000 f7a494f4ef2b6bc23e7c20ce6428d197 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/4994913.Top_award_for_Samlesbury_wine_merchant/?ref=rss A wine merchant is toasting success after scooping a prestigious award. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:43:21 +0000 18254b6d52fd2f064f1b037c2b74244f http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/4875753.Recession_hangover_lingers_on_for_East_Lancashire/?ref=rss TRADERS in East Lancashire are pessimistic about 2010 despite Britain pulling out of recession. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:19:11 +0000 3195785ed6af66756089dd9a31367d98 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/4842514.BAE_Samlesbury_job_losses_but_100_more_still_need_to_be_found/?ref=rss ALMOST 100 BAE Systems workers have left the firm’s Samlesbury plant as part of massive job cuts — but another 100 redundancies still need to be found. Fri, 08 Jan 2010 21:00:00 +0000 1852121af2b3df787aa81a8a84348f9b http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/4801582.Jet_on_display_at_Samlesbury_BAE_site_damaged_by_starlings/?ref=rss A BAE Systems fighter jet, on display at the firm's sprawling Samlesbury site, is under threat - from nesting birds. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:22:49 +0000 a7ba6998ba22c52836cca0a9eb1fa617 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/4788319.Arrests_as_part_of__major_investigation__into_organised_crime_in_Lancashire/?ref=rss SIX men have been arrested as part of a “major investigation” into an alleged organised crime group in Lancashire. Thu, 10 Dec 2009 15:13:44 +0000 2de73af9a6c63eac02f59860c1981794 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/4703443.Royal_Lancashire_Show__axed_indefinitely__over_row/?ref=rss THE Royal Lancashire Show has been axed indefinitely, bosses have announced. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:54:04 +0000 e2c2bfb143f049fd058f944b01fd9d5c http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/4687521.Lancashire_man__37__in_court_on_terror_charges/?ref=rss A Lancashire man is to appear in court charged with terror offences. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:35:22 +0100 46781e3a36996b75b63ff55fdcb841e2 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/4678798.Anti_terror_police_arrest_man__37__in_Lancashire/?ref=rss A 37-year-old man has been arrested in Lancashire under the Terrorism Act. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:55:07 +0100 1f230f3e755495f62c5fa0f56cdb3c88 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/4672084.Samlesbury_schoolgirl_finds_mini_Quran_in_bag_of_grapes/?ref=rss A SCHOOLGIRL got more than she bargained for when she opened a bag of supermarket grapes - and found a mini copy of the Quran. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:23:52 +0100 84b4c9345851f8b8336371e8e5498970 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/4667080.Heavy_rain_and_flooding_hits_East_Lancashire/?ref=rss UPDATE: Flash flooding saw cars abandoned and warnings issued yesterday as East Lancashire was hit will torrential down pours. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:00:00 +0100 0efb92acd9d85b7a8df47c77196bca14 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/4668280.Henry_VIII_abdicates_Samlesbury_Hall_role/?ref=rss HENRY VIII lookalike Ray Irving has abdicated from Samlesbury Hall after a row with bosses. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:38:40 +0100 8c4cf8024eb368b26961386aac81358a http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/4658187.Lancashire_firms_back_BAE_in_corruption_probe/?ref=rss UPDATE: Lancashire business leaders have told of the difficulties in dealing with overseas firms after it was announced that BAE Systems could face corruption charges. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:50:00 +0100 5ee6bde8ed283ed3f4bcc1ccbd49779a http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/4645200.Ribble_Valley_MP_moves_to_reassure_aero_workers_over_jobs/?ref=rss AN MP has reassured BAE Systems workers about their jobs after suggestions that thousands could be axed under a Tory govern-ment. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:50:32 +0100 26f63afe38e209d3b84f436128d5af64 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/4640790.Samlesbury_farm_shop_unveils_plans_for_hotel/?ref=rss A SAMLESBURY farmer-turned entrepreneur is defying the recession with plans for a new £3million hotel and conference centre. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:20:00 +0100 b58a02bbdf64ce78690b9467e3a36d3e http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/4632814.Shadow_Chancellor_sparks_fears_over_BAE_Samlesbury_jobs/?ref=rss UNIONS fear for more than 1,000 jobs after the Shadow Chancellor said a major defence contract could be axed if the Conservatives were elected. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:55:30 +0100 8eae45e9c2aa675867fbf2a239335360 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/4629377.205_jobs_at_risk_at_BAE_Samlesbury/?ref=rss BAE Systems plans to axe more than 200 jobs at its Samlesbury site, it has announced. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:58:23 +0100 3bd92493e8f979d4a3c0dbac47adb66a http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/4593426.Ex_pros_at_Accrington_Stanley_fundraiser_in_Leyland/?ref=rss ACCRINGTON Stanley have organised a question and answer session with ex-Manchester City player and Scotland international Asa Hartford and ex-Liverpool and Villa star Tony Hateley in Leyland to raise extra funds. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:30:10 +0100 dd04b62d4bfbd1dc76a07f0faf0635f9 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/4591614.Samlesbury_BAE_site_will_be____busy_for_years___/?ref=rss A HUGE aerospace plant that employs thousands of Lancashire people will be busy “for years to come”, a BAE Systems boss has declared. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:41:33 +0100 abe7bb785cc91368517b5a7905430360 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/4590679.Leyland_Conservative_councillor_defects_to_UKIP/?ref=rss A SOUTH Ribble councillor has defected from the Tories to the UK Independence Party. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:46:32 +0100 d8fcb762a3093861145f6219c15e4bbf http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/4571316.Family_pays_tribute_to_Leyland_boy_who_drowned_in_swimming_pool/?ref=rss THE family of a five-year-old boy who drowned in a swimming pool at a family party today paid tribute to their "loving, comical child". Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:45:03 +0100 82d6e615ec2f486ec0aa4c4373c1e56f http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/4546693.Plans_for___8_8m_Samlesbury_nature_reserve_approved/?ref=rss A WILDLIFE reserve is to be transformed in an £8.8 million scheme to create a new wetland and woodland visitor attraction. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 12:29:00 +0100 407da3f8126d662e3e282dd04a2d5a65 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/4529456.Failure_to_pay_up_ends_in_jail_term_for_Samlesbury_man/?ref=rss A SAMLESBURY man has been sent to prison for three years after failing to pay up a £250,000 confiscation order made by the court back in 2003. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 09:27:41 +0100 1087ea780865939601c9d181516df8e7 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/4523898.BAE_Typhoon_deal__will_boost_all_East_Lancashire_/?ref=rss THE Typhoon contract is excellent news for the whole aerospace industry in East Lancashire, according to experts. Sat, 01 Aug 2009 08:00:00 +0100 330c74f9537fa554e5490024b7164751 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/4522961.Huge_jobs_boost_for_BAE_Samlesbury/?ref=rss OVER a thousand Lancashire aerospace jobs have been secured for at least five years after a £2bn defence contract was signed. Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:25:16 +0100 c65ff3d052cb726db49434c17093bb77 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/4512995.Huge___2_6_million_plan_for_M6_junction_in_Lancashire/?ref=rss A NOTORIOUS motorway junction is in line for a £2.6million revamp. Mon, 27 Jul 2009 08:20:00 +0100 b5e5bb27ba215ed5f729c77834cc19af http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/4491405.Thieves_steal_trailer_of_Stella_Artois_in_Ribble_Valley/?ref=rss A GANG of five thieves stole a Land Rover and then a trailer containing a large amount of Stella Artois lager. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:26:27 +0100 b363fcbbf63d044d28c540dfe600750d http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/4430106.Time_called_on_Samlesbury_brewed_beer_brand_after_25_years/?ref=rss LAST orders have been called on a beer brewed in Samlesbury. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:12:52 +0100 80214301b4b2e8cc1780bfbfebf2f333