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4:20pm Thursday 27th November 2008
THE rain failed to dampen Red Rose spirits as folk across the historic county of Lancashire celebrated Lancashire Day today.
Runners call for Garstang 10K race
1:10pm Saturday 22nd November 2008
The Muscular Dystrophy Campaign is appealing to local readers to register now to run on its behalf in the 2009 Garstang 10K race.
Wyre firms urged to capitalise on £1billion investment
8:10am Saturday 15th November 2008
Businesses across Wyre are being urged to 'Get Wyred Up' and take advantage of the £1billion investment heading the borough's way.
Dinner planned in memory of Preston sports champ
9:53am Monday 10th November 2008
Broughton Amateurs FC are holding a Sportsmans Dinner later this month in memory of local sports champion David Wilson.
Wyre councillors to mark Remembrance Day
10:30am Sunday 9th November 2008
Wyre councillors have made plans to mark Remembrance Day in the borough.
Lorry smash delays Garstang and Blackpool traffic
9:47am Wednesday 5th November 2008
A road smash involving a lorry has caused delays on the A586 Garstang Road (St Michael's Bridge), St Michael's On Wyre, this morning.
Festive Wyre card picture sought
7:40pm Wednesday 5th November 2008
Wyre Borough Council leader Councillor Russell Forsyth is on the look out for a distinctive picture to grace the front of his corporate Christmas card, a shot that perfectly captures the essence of Wyre in winter.
Garstang pub joins award-winning fleet
9:40pm Monday 3rd November 2008
The Horns Inn at Churchtown, near Garstang, has become the second dining pub in an award-winning fleet, by becoming the sister establishment to the much acclaimed Ship at Elswick.
Poet to read from new collection
3:00pm Monday 27th October 2008
Garstang poet Norman Hadley will read from his new collection, Perspectives and Other Poems, at the Corner Bookshop, St Thomas' Weind, Garstang at 7.30pm on Tuesday November 4.
Members call for Wyre councillors' payments panel
9:40pm Sunday 5th October 2008
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£1/2m investment for Garstang retreat
4:50pm Sunday 5th October 2008
New proprietors at a Garstang retreat, Paul and Tracy Metcalfe, have doled out £500,000 to transform a traditional health farm into a beautifully understated luxury health spa.
Garstang scores a gold in Europe
2:16pm Monday 22nd September 2008
The Lancashire market town of Garstang has scooped the top award in the prestigious entente Florale competion which judges towns and villages across Europe on their flora and vegetation, local environment and tourism impact.
Preston crane firm fined £10,000 following Warrington accident
3:35pm Wednesday 10th September 2008
A Preston crane firm has been fined £10,000 following an incident in Warrington which endangered the lives of three workers.
Garstang to make European floral glory bid
7:50am Saturday 2nd August 2008
Garstang will be making a bid for European floral glory next Wednesday when it plays host to the international judging panel in the pretigious Entente Florale competition.
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.
Wyre PCT members wanted
10:15am Wednesday 23rd July 2008
People living in Wyre are being invited to contribute to local health by becoming a member of the primary care trust.
Residents 'satisfied' living in Wyre
9:40pm Monday 21st July 2008
Local residents have are happier and safer living in Wyre, according to the results of a new report.
Caravan destroyed in Garstang blaze
9:46am Wednesday 16th July 2008
A caravan has been destroyed by fire following a blaze in Garstang in the early hours of this morning.
Man dead after being hit by train near Garstang
11:08am Tuesday 15th July 2008
Train journeys between Preston and Lancaster have been disrupted after a man was hit by a high speed train near Garstang.
Youngsters praised for Garstang clean-up
9:08pm Monday 14th July 2008
YOUNGSTERS in Garstang gave up their Sunday afternoon to help clean the area around the town’s Discovery Centre.
Canvass Garstang for cash
4:30pm Sunday 13th July 2008
Wyre Borough Council is looking for people to earn extra money by carrying out a door-to-door canvass of some local households.
Free home compost bins for Wyre residents
12:00pm Saturday 12th July 2008
Wyre residents can to go greener as free home compost bins are made available.
Garstang’s recycling bank on the move
4:02pm Monday 30th June 2008
Recycling facilities in Garstang town centre are being temporarily relocated due to building work.
Artist plans Garstang exhibition
2:49pm Sunday 22nd June 2008
An artist who has exhibited in the USA is planning to display her works at a Garstang venue, near Preston.
Person injured following Garstang road accident
9:23am Wednesday 28th May 2008
A person has been injured following a road traffic accident near Garstang in the early hours of this morning.
Wyre Borough Council voted 'good' by Audit Commission
12:59pm Sunday 25th May 2008
Wyre Borough Council is officially a 'good' council according to the latest Comprehensive Performance Assessment (CPA) report by the Audit Commission published this week.
Blackburn teen critical after Garstang fork lift truck accident
1:13pm Wednesday 14th May 2008
A TEENAGER was today in a critical condition in the Royal Preston Hospital after being injured in a fork lift truck accident.
Meeting planned for Wyre Lancashire Local
7:36am Thursday 8th May 2008
Highways maintenance, recycling rates, the arts and a number of applications for cash support will be discussed at the next meeting of Wyre Lancashire Local.
Wyre wins award for mobility buggy
9:35pm Saturday 26th April 2008
An initiative giving disabled people freedom to roam Wyre's countryside has received an award for equality.
Blackpool folk dancers to help Garstang children dance
7:55pm Friday 25th April 2008
Children from two Garstang schools, with the help of two Blackpool folk dancers, are joining forces to preserve tradition and raise money for the continuing educational link between Garstang and its twin town of New Koforidua in Ghana.
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