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Looking at our town through Dennis’ lens
A small gathering of friends and relatives of the late Dennis Prince were able to join Frances Prince at Longridge Heritage Centre last Saturday evening, to officially launch a photographic exhibition of Longridge and the surrounding area back in the 1980s.
Probation worker directs play close to home
When Ribcaged - a Lancashire theatre company with a social conscience - decided to run a series of plays on the theme of criminal justice - even it could not have realised how relevant its offerings would be.
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.
Gala brings out the best in local acts
A traditional festival will bring a nostalgic feel to a Wyre town when businesses get into the vintage spirit.
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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.
Supermart aims to be bee friendly
Booths is launching a new range of bee friendly plants with the aim of raising awareness of the serious decline in bumblebees and encouraging shoppers to contribute to their conservation.
Sport
More than 200 entrants in 4th cheese race
Whitechapel Primary School and the local community pulled out all the stops for the 4th Blacksticks Blue 10K Race on Sunday.
Simpson helps smash Longridge to victory
After heavy morning showers and a large mopping up operation, Longridge 1st XI’s game was reduced to 33 overs per side.
Life-saving equipment at golf club
In public places, the provision of life-saving equipment and trained personnel can be vital when every second counts and, on the wide expanses of a golf course, it’s especially important.
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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.
Lifestyle
Book review: Harmattan by Gavin Weston
There’s an ill-wind blowing through the troubled Republic of Niger... and it’s not just the dry, dusty, damaging Harmattan breeze that sweeps in from the Sahara across West Africa.
Jamming into the summer
Preston College music students get to show off their talents and celebrate the fact that summer will soon be here today.
Gypsy jazz band at Platform lunchtime concert
Enjoy a little gypsy jazz on Morecambe seafront this lunchtime - and all for free!
Book review: The Fast Diet Recipe Book by Mimi Spencer and Sarah Schenker
It has been described as the biggest diet revolution since the Atkins, and the Fast Diet is fast becoming THE way to lose weight and keep healthy.
Midas Fall play Ferret show
Manchester band Midas Fall make the trip over to Preston on Thursday this week to headline a show at the city’s Mad Ferret.
Community
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.
Park event a runaway success for all video
Runners set the pace in a Preston park at an athletic event inspired by the Guild.
Longridge PO’s red letter day following a big refurb
Longridge Post Office became one of six thousand branches to benefit from a three year investment programme after its offical re-opening.
Town lines up entries for best kept awards
Longridge town is getting geared up to enter the county’s Best Kept Village competition with entries in several categories.
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Weather for Longridge
Wednesday 22 May 2013
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 6 C to 13 C
Wind Speed: 29 mph
Wind direction: West
Tomorrow
Sunny spells
Temperature: 6 C to 12 C
Wind Speed: 28 mph
Wind direction: North west
