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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.
Sandra will fight to reopen tip
The Mayor of Garstang, Sandra Perkins, is savouring the taste of electroal success after she seized the town seat in the county council elections.
Marathon trio’s care causes will receive £2k plus
Final fundraising amounts for London Marathon runners from Longridge Chris and Justine Forrest plus Crossroads Care entry Karen Bozier are still to be tallied as they await their last sponsorship pledges.
Poll joy in Valley for the Tories
The Tories made headway in Ribble Valley and South Ribble in the Lancashire County Council elections, gaining Clitheroe from the Liberals and South Ribble Rural East from the Independents.
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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Nest fits the bill nicely! video
There was not an ugly duckling in sight when these new arrivals appeared at a Preston nursery.
Lifestyle
A new wave in puppetry
This beautiful folk tale is said to bring good luck – and it certainly brings entertainment to deaf and hearing impaired children.
Maypole fair comes to Preston
A ‘Maypole fair’ is coming to the New Continental in Preston this Sunday.
Local talent for showcase gig
In addition to her stint at the New Continental’s Snug Music Showcase tonight, Karima Francis is back in our city on Sunday.
For the love of P.G. Wodehouse
The city’s Playhouse goes Wodehouse next week as Preston Drama Club take on hilarious comedy, Oh Clarence.
All aboard the Zion Train
DUB pioneer Neil Perch, the man behind Zion Train, was on his way to a PhD in biochemistry and a career in the pharmaceutical industry, when he saw the legendary Jah Shaka Sound System play.
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.
That’s what happens when you invite Deadbeats to your wedding
Laura-Jane Catterall and Oliver Smith were married at St Joseph’s RC Church, Ansdell, on December 29.
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Weather for Longridge
Saturday 18 May 2013
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