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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Plans for a 50ft-high wind turbine on Dunkirk Lane, Moss Side, have been withdrawn – despite gaining some support from the community.
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Skate park to close temporarily
The owner of a Leyland skate park is having to close the popular facility next week after a number of noise complaints.
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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
Foot’s Words do come easy
Anarchic comedian Paul Foot has announced a return to 53 Degrees after playing there last year.
Made of Stone...but on film
Fans of The Stone Roses should head to Lancaster’s Dukes cinema next Thursday for a unique insight into the band.
Waving Cat comes to the Dukes
An Eastern adventure story told by puppets returns to the region to delight young audiences - and particularly deaf and hearing impaired children - at Lancaster’s Dukes on Saturday.
Mugenko Taiko Drummers on
The amazing Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers come to Lytham to stun the audiences at the Lowther Pavilion tomorrow night.
Book review: Wainwright’s Lost Tour by Ed Geldard
In May 1931, 24-year-old Alfred Wainwright set out with three friends on a walk which would prove to be a gruelling test of man’s endurance against nature.
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
Thursday 23 May 2013
Today
Light showers
Temperature: 7 C to 11 C
Wind Speed: 35 mph
Wind direction: North west
Tomorrow
Sunny spells
Temperature: 6 C to 13 C
Wind Speed: 28 mph
Wind direction: North
