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Farmers’ market closure shock
Longridge Farmers’ Market has ceased trading and there are no plans at present to revive the initiative.
Chairman hails ‘brilliant season’ for Longridge
A full house of players plus family and committee members applauded a successful season at Longridge Town FC’s presentation night last Friday.
Annual sports event will honour a ‘driving force’
The memorial sports day remembering two young Longridge people who died tragically is to also mark the loss of a man who helped to organise the event every year.
Countdown to a very special day
You need to be up with the lark when you’re preparing for the premier attraction that is the ever-popular Garstang Children’s Festival.
Police house is set to go ‘under the hammer’
A rural police house will go under the hammer next month and is set to sell for up to £225,000.
Open gardens’ success, despite Saturday’s rain
Despite the weekend’s wet start, the sun shone through, making up for lost time for Bleasdale Tower’s annual open gardens’ event.
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
Railway farm on track as superb home
Our Property of the Week is a detached stone built farmhouse, together with a range of agricultural buildings, set in 3.6 acres that would be of interest to equestrian or hobby/farmer type purchasers.
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.
Community
Village church gets youth pastor
Inglewhite Church has recently appointed a youth pastor as part of their ministry.
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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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.
Park event a runaway success for all video
Runners set the pace in a Preston park at an athletic event inspired by the Guild.
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Weather for Longridge
Friday 24 May 2013
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 6 C to 14 C
Wind Speed: 29 mph
Wind direction: North east
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Temperature: 7 C to 14 C
Wind Speed: 12 mph
Wind direction: West
