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Kelly Webster and Lauren Thornton poison verdict
An investigation into the deaths of a mother and daughter from Leyland has confirmed that they were killed by carbon monoxide fumes.
Teenage yobs on wrecking spree through town estate
‘Extremely dangerous’ missiles have been thrown at homes and passing traffic by teenage boys blighting a Leyland housing estate.
Vibrant colours line the streets of Preston video
The sun shone on months of hard work when organisers picked Preston’s Caribbean Carnival’s king and queen.
‘Why did it take so long for the police to find my son?’
The grieving mother of a Leyland teenager found hanged in woodland near Worden Park, seven weeks after he went missing, is now asking why the search to find him took so long.
Staff rebellion sees troubled call centre close
A Leyland firm has now temporarily closed after staff staged a mass walk-out in protest over pay.
Turbine plan is off the radar due to complication
Plans for a 50ft-high wind turbine on Dunkirk Lane, Moss Side, have been withdrawn – despite gaining some support from the community.
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Sport
Makinson predicts cup derby will be a cracker
Delighted Dave Makinson saluted his Leyland players after a cup triumph which sets up a derby clash against rivals Chorley.
Brig hope for windall from big crowds
Bamber Bridge could have a bonanza of big crowds in next season’s Evo-Stik Division One North.
Lifestyle
Lemonheads Evan to play solo show in city
Lemonheads star Evan Dando has announced a solo show at Preston’s 53 Degrees – his first ever visit to the venue.
Les Mis screenings for Chorley
Two showings of smash hit musical film, Les Miserables, go ahead at Chorley Little Theatre this Sunday.
Auction house redraws map of sales in north
The success of the UK’s leading residential property auctioneer Auction House is revolutionising the pattern of property sales in the north of England.
Book review: Coronation Wives by Lizzie Lane
The war may be over but peacetime brings new challenges for three women from Bristol... not least their buried secrets.
Community
Artist Bill makes sure his memories always live on
Bill Southworth is preserving the fond memories he has of his hometown the way he knows best – painting.
Jane takes over Leyland Neighbourhood Forum role
A new chairman for the Leyland My Neighbourhood Forum has been appointed – as the previous one has reluctantly been forced to step down.
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Nest fits the bill nicely! video
There was not an ugly duckling in sight when these new arrivals appeared at a Preston nursery.
Riders support St Catherine’s Hospice in first ever Big Bike Ride video
Over 400 riders got in the saddle to support the first ever St Catherine’s Hospice Big Bike Ride on Sunday which was a huge success.
My year as Guild Mayor video
Carl Crompton will go down in the history books as one of a select few lucky enough to become a Guild Mayor.
Ducking and diving for a fantastic cause
Families had a ‘quacking’ good time at the Leyland Rotary Club’s annual duck race on Monday.
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Weather for Leyland
Saturday 25 May 2013
Today
Sunny
Temperature: 7 C to 14 C
Wind Speed: 15 mph
Wind direction: North west
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Sunny spells
Temperature: 8 C to 15 C
Wind Speed: 15 mph
Wind direction: West
