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Walking Day tradition cut
A family tradition dating back 150 years has come to an abrupt end in Farington – because of funding cuts to the police.
Thousands flock to Leyland Festival video
This weekend saw the biggest ever turnout for the annual Leyland Festival.
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Inmate made 1,300 calls on smuggled phone
A prisoner used a banned mobile phone to make more than 1,300 calls to his girlfriend while serving time at HMP Garth in Leyland.
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Brave Sofia becomes meningitis ambassador
A Leyland youngster who had part of her leg amputated after beating meningitis has been named as the first junior ambassador to raise awareness about the disease.
Tanks solve Chorley river issues
Two river clean up projects in Chorley - part of a wider £13m waterways scheme in the town - are set to be completed soon.
‘Drivers ignore zebra crossing’
Selfish drivers are ignoring a zebra crossing located close to a Leyland primary school and putting children’s safety at risk, it has been claimed.
Sport
South African ace Inspires win
The arrival of new overseas amateur Ulricht van Duyker has sparked a dramatic upturn on Euxton’s fortunes.
Punch Perfect Catterall wins again
A brilliant body shot earned rising Chorley boxing ace Jack Catterall his fifth professional win out of five on Friday.
Leyland denied full 15 points
Frustrated Leyland fell just short of victory after a tremendous game of cricket at Fox Lane on Saturday.
Monks Masterclass can’t save Hoghton
A brave fight by Hoghton proved in vain on Saturday as they slipped to defeat in their Palace Shield Premier Division clash at Penwortham.
Makinson plays straight bat after derby cup loss
A philosophical David Makinson admitted cricket was the winner as his Leyland side lost in the Kingfisher Cup national knockout at Chorley.
Pro-active Brig act fast to bring in fresh faces
Bamber Bridge assistant manager Neil Reynolds has revealed that the club has signed two new players ahead of the new season.
Lifestyle
Four-bed home in secluded location
A stunning four-bedroom family detached property with a large sun room to the rear, located in a secluded area.
Book review: Step into summer with Scholastic Children’s Books
Forget super heroes and meet sewer hero Stan Stinky, the grime-fighting star of a sparkling summer line-up from Scholastic Children’s Books.
Bohemia Victorian Dad duo
Two stars of indie blues rockers Victorian Dad top the bill at the 15th Bohemia Music Night tomorrow.
Stone-built five-bedroom family home
This is a wonderful five-bedroom family home, located in the sought after area of Riley Green in Hoghton.
Can we have some more of a Dickens’ classic?
Lionel Bart’s musical classic, Oliver!, comes to Preston’s Charter Theatre from tonight.
Generously proportioned detached home
Situated in one of Chorley’s most sought after residential neighbourhoods, this is an opportunity to purchase a unique generously proportioned detached family house with accommodation arranged over three floors.
Community
All systems go for church hall project
A £155,000 project to transform a Leyland church hall into a new community facility is now underway – after a 20-year wait.
Girls bowled over by cricket bonanza video
England may not be doing too well in the one day internationals, but Preston’s youngsters are set to give the cricketing world a run for its money.
Shiver me timbers! These pirates are on course for world stardom video
Youngsters as young as four years old are learning BMX tricks at a national standard track in Fishwick.
Sun shines on civic procession video
Warm sunshine greeted South Ribble’s new mayor as the traditional civic procession made its way through Penwortham.
Countdown to Leyland Live music festival
With the return of the Leyland Live music festival just one month away, businesses are starting to sign up and support the popular event.
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Weather for Leyland
Thursday 20 June 2013
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 13 C to 18 C
Wind Speed: 12 mph
Wind direction: South east
Tomorrow
Sunny spells
Temperature: 13 C to 17 C
Wind Speed: 15 mph
Wind direction: West
