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Winds of change welcomed by MP Eric Ollerenshaw
Lancaster and Fleetwood MP Eric Ollerenshaw says it is a pity the Government’s new “more balanced” approach to windfarms cannot be back-dated.
Robert takes a plunge for lifelong pal Neil
A caring dad will be taking part in a tough challenge to help his childhood pal’s bid to adopt.
16,000 flocked to Myerscough event video
More than 16,000 people – a record attendance – visited Myerscough College for an action-packed family fun day on Sunday.
Scorton’s charity cycle visitor – from Scorton, Yorkshire
Ben Scotting who lives in Scorton, North Yorkshire, decided to call in at Scorton, Lancashire, during a solo bike ride from John O’Groats to Lands End in aid of a prostrate cancer charity.
Celebrating St Eadmar’s day
Brock Valley Churches Together celebrated St Eadmar’s day in fine style at Bleasdale on Sunday.
Regional
Jewellery shop robbers sent to jail
Two men from the North West who admitted their part in a £730,000 jewellery store raid have been jailed.
Amphibious bus sinking investigated
The company in charge of a fleet of amphibious tour buses said it was working "closely" with investigators after one of its vessels sank in Liverpool with 33 people on board having to swim to safety or be rescued.
Projects receive lottery funding
Film clubs will be set up for disadvantaged school pupils in Greater Manchester thanks to a Big Lottery Fund grant.
'Lenient' Hall sentence challenged
Disgraced veteran broadcaster Stuart Hall, from Cheshire, abused his celebrity status to indecently assault 13 young girls, according to a judge who has jailed him for 15 months.
Hall abused others, says victim
One of the victims of Stuart Hall, from Cheshire, has said she knows of more young people who were abused by the veteran broadcaster.
National
Guides drop God vow from Promise
It has been a part of the Promise for over a century, but from now on girls will no longer pledge their devotion to God when they join the Guides.
Assange expects to stay in embassy
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will not leave the Ecuadorian Embassy in London even if sex charges against him are dropped, because he fears moves are already under way to extradite him to the United States, he has revealed.
Many roads 'could become unusable'
Much of the local road network could become unusable should there be more flooding or another severe winter, highways bosses are warning.
Iraq claims legal ruling expected
The Supreme Court is due to rule on whether families of soldiers killed fighting in Iraq can bring damages claims against the Government.
Patient restraint data revealed
Nearly 40,000 incidents of physical restraint on mental health patients in England were recorded in one year - with more than 3,000 in the "dangerous" face-down position - according to figures released by a charity.
School News
Iron Man creation is one for the books
Visitors to Alston Lane Catholic Primary School, Longridge, will be greeted in the foyer by an unusual character.
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.
Taking pride in Humble visit to Myerscough College event
Myerscough College will welcome a special visitor next month when TV wildlife presenter Kate Humble arrives to launches her latest book, Humble By Nature.
Environment
Nine planning requests before town council
Nine planning applications were before Longridge Town Council’s mid-May meeting, including three major proposed developments affecting the local area.
£9m ‘Centre Parcs’ holiday village to be built on Duchy land
Wyre Council leader Coun Peter Gibson has predicted work could begin soon on a £9m tourism project in Bilsborrow.
Flower focus for Festival Bowland to enjoy nature
Festival Bowland is hosting a whole range of events designed to help people discover one of the UK’s rarest habitats – upland hay meadows.
Local company scoops top award
A Longridge-based property developer has won a top accolade at a regional ceremony.
Halite to seek judicial review
US-financed Halite Energy, which last month lost its fight to be allowed to create gas store caverns under the Wyre estuary has decided to battle on – by challenging the decision via a judicial review.
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Weather for Longridge
Wednesday 19 June 2013
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 10 C to 17 C
Wind Speed: 16 mph
Wind direction: North west
Tomorrow
Light rain
Temperature: 12 C to 18 C
Wind Speed: 12 mph
Wind direction: South
