http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/ Preston and Leyland Citizen /news/southribble/ en-gb Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:25:13 +0000 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:25:13 +0000 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/resources/images/469562/?type=rsslogo http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/ http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/4021517.Samlesbury_workers_cutting_it_for___9_5m/ A team from BAE Systems, Samlesbury, has invented a new cutting tool with the potential to save the company’s F-35 Lightning II aircraft production programme £9.5 million. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:21:06 +0000 2aad8fbe5df202391630dbe10bac9938 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/3991901.The_last_time_you___ll_hear_the_FREE_voice_of_Preston_and_Leyland/ TODAY sees the final edition of the Preston and Leyland Citizen being delivered to homes across the area. Thu, 25 Dec 2008 09:10:00 +0000 365ff1e3215c9edd5ef1e5d04cc658d5 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/3991628.Developer_pulls_out_of_Leyland_mill_site_project/ The economic downturn has claimed its latest casualty. Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:14:37 +0000 4b3d64ad75a64de912446fef927c7cb0 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/3990020.Honour_for_teacher_who_saved_Leyland_girl__10/ A HEADTEACHER who helped save the life of a young Leyland girl suffering a heart attack will be honoured by the Royal Humane Society. Fri, 19 Dec 2008 09:26:06 +0000 18cfbc765bde49ea72b11df65a93d311 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/3991673.Leyland_pub_pool_challenge_leads_to_stabbing/ Detectives in Leyland are appealing for information after a 20-year-old man was assaulted and stabbed after a game of pool. Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:22:56 +0000 eb8273ca5d3344da2b3495cd8c5a4b26 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/3991670.Leyland_subway_attack_plea/ Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was assaulted and robbed as she walked through a subway. Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:22:29 +0000 6bb3ff43677a52b1a1bcdee6965d15a1 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/3991686.Festive_fun_in_Penwortham/ Penwortham was filled with the sights, sounds and smells of Christmas at a festive family fun day. Fri, 19 Dec 2008 16:25:24 +0000 7eb7ee159d2eb23822e42b8e15f1e422 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/3981914.__60k_to_boost_alcohol_education_in_Chorley_and_South_Ribble/ Young people in Chorley and South Ribble people will be educated about the consequences of excessive drinking after the boroughs were awarded £60,000 to tackle alcohol-related crime. Tue, 16 Dec 2008 15:56:41 +0000 7eb5a191386283a9b754a049bdf5f317 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/3977153.Icy_conditions_bringing_road_chaos_to_Lancashire/ ICY conditions brought chaos to East Lancashire’s roads this morning — and left a motorist seriously ill after a head-on crash. Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:00:00 +0000 e0e7cf1b70eac09ab0479c904e24acc5 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/3970558.Call_for_clean_up_at_Leyland_army_cadet_base/ Used needles and broken glass are just some of the things being dumped at an army cadet hut used by local youngsters. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 09:20:00 +0000 599bdd42d2cbf6f2fa1f15636a22a390 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/3970551.Bamber_Bridge_whippet_Stan_is_top_dog/ Stan, the whippet, was the winner of South Ribble Council’s doggie-themed charity calendar competition. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 07:20:00 +0000 f0b2d4aa15333ace6590bfe439dee69c http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/3973543.Leyland_police_hunt_homeless_man_over_burglary/ Police in Leyland are appealing for the public to help them locate a Czech man, believed to be homeless, in connection with a home burglary that took place in the town last month. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:21:55 +0000 8e2e933b48c37fef52715041898d3ec1 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/3965591.Leyland_winter_wonderland/ Leyland was transformed into a winter wonderland at the weekend, with a parade along Hough Lane with local groups and an old Leyland bus from the British Commercial Vehicle Museum. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 13:40:00 +0000 68b1d5beec6af7b4d52ad47592bc690a http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/3966274.Escorts_for_Lancashire_s_special_needs_pupils_under_threat/ PROPOSALS to slim down the number of escorts for pupils with special educational needs are being considered as part of a £3.5million spending purge by Lancashire County Council. Wed, 10 Dec 2008 18:30:00 +0000 7ad75ac777f2a65a814ac72f51a7f500 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/3965592.New_jobs_for_axed_Leyland_workers/ A NUMBER of workers threatened by redundancy at a Leyland truck maufacturer have found work at a Blackburn bus company, it has been revealed. Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:41:37 +0000 cc374294216db668371d6968460e6761 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/3959486.Rebirth_continues_for_Lancashire_built_Bluebird/ WORK to rebuild the Bluebird boat in which speed ace Donald Campbell was killed was given official blessing by his daughter today. Mon, 08 Dec 2008 14:38:41 +0000 080bb232a774ab90227eb3c3c9d4ca4e http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/3954691.Samlesbury_nature_reserve_approved_after_traffic_fears_addressed/ AN £8MILLION nature reserve is set to get the go ahead after county planning chiefs gave it the seal of approval. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 18:00:00 +0000 801210ada0aa50e43ad80a3a865f67bb http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/3951833.Bamber_Bridge_cabbie_banned_for_smoking_/ A Bamber Bridge cabbie who escaped prosecution for smoking has been banned from driving. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:39:43 +0000 7bc3f3365dd3bba29cde350c0737d6df http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/3951806.Bamber_Bridge_pupils_feed_hungry_reindeer/ These lucky youngsters had the chance to feed Frosty the reindeer when it turned up at their nursery this week. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:34:21 +0000 2150d6dd4151b1f6bc33e157ad226d73 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/3947329.Chorley_and_South_Ribble_Hospital_joins_Pubwatch_scheme_to_curb_drunks/ A HOSPITAL A&E department in Lancashire has become the first in England and Wales to be part of a Pubwatch scheme to stop drunks abusing staff. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:36:15 +0000 21d10f073cef5c7ff25b9be18d4b2199 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/3943090.Cavalry_regiment_parades_through_Leyland/ Leyland welcomed the Cavalry regiment of The King's Royal Hussars this morning. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:23:40 +0000 ebf9bd567536b6aa34452ac4610ce5c5 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/3940110.Support_for_new_businesses/ Help is at hand for people looking to start their own business with a brand new pilot scheme in central Lancashire. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:20:00 +0000 d72bf67f04902ececcac578ed1dda892 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/3935545.Evofit_released_of_Penwortham_conman/ Police have released an evofit of a bogus official who conned an elderly woman in Penwortham. Fri, 28 Nov 2008 16:28:26 +0000 159daeb181e7f62525b7a7c48301e9d9 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/3935029.New_Preston_Penwortham_cycleway_plans_to_be_revealed/ Preston and South Ribble people are being asked to help shape the design of a new cycleway and footpath into the city. Fri, 28 Nov 2008 14:54:40 +0000 8372c6ff0c1cad7c18c421c4e5b435ba http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/3932368.Engineer_s_golden_moment_as_landmark_M6_reaches_50th_anniversary/ 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/southribble/3879606.South_Ribble_MP_backs__Smokefree__campaign/ David Borrow MP for South Ribbe has added his support to the 3,158 people in central Lancashire who have pressed the Government to make smoking history for children and young people. Thu, 27 Nov 2008 07:40:00 +0000 6318e682adf5442772d25a6a0f1c999b http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/3884250.Hanged_Preston_prison_inmate__took_his_own_life_/ A Leyland man found hanged in his cell in a Preston jail took his own life, an inquest has found. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:18:40 +0000 d4bd007a2374b9e4b81e6c9e7a4146af http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/3878261.Preston__Chorley_and_South_Ribble_come_under_spotlight/ The future development of Preston, Chorley and South Ribble comes under the microscope tomorrow. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 22:40:00 +0000 5ac091d45b289848bd4a4365f4332cea http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/3875149.Cyclist__16___critical__following_Leyland_car_collision/ A budding 16-year-old basketball star is still fighting for his life after being knocked off his bike in Leyland. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:50:00 +0000 d74347e4bfb1698a7c2db1892e42b183 http://www.prestoncitizen.co.uk/news/southribble/3878466.Festive_window_dressing_call_to_Leyland_businesses/ Visitors to Leyland town centre will be forgiven for thinking they have stepped into a scene from ‘A Christmas Carol’ over the next few weeks. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 18:30:00 +0000 5cd5e5c1f986b4ed4cc6d63ea78fa212