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Last supper for Paul’s ‘flagship’
A flagship restaurant that put both its chef and Longridge on the county map has closed its doors.
Hundreds support Ollie and Jade day
Hundreds of people went down to Longridge Recreation Ground to take part in and support the Ollie and Jade annual sports day.
Forrest spares trees the axe
ONLY the quick thinking of a local resident saved a line of mature trees in Longridge from being axed without permission on Monday.
Where are all our queens?
VILLAGERS are gearing up for another historic milestone as Churchtown Festival this year celebrates its 175th anniversary.
Farmers market revival in village at weekend
THE success of the Farmers Markets in Longridge has led organisers to revive a village’s own popular market after it collasped last December.
Dangers on the ‘Triangle’ site
DANGERS from heavy plant vehicles using a construction site from two busy roads in Longridge have been highlighted.
Core Strategy is in its final stages
THE future of Longridge and the Ribble Valley is being mapped out for the next 20 years as the borough council reaches the final stages of producing its Core Strategy 2008-28.
Whittingham housing appeal setback
THE appeal against a huge housing and office development on the outskirts of Longridge has been postponed.
Queens hope to make festival one to remember...
IT promises to be the festival of all festivals, including a line-up of queens from years gone by.
‘No’ to Vodafone mast in St Paul’s tower
The installation of a Vodafone mobile phone transmitter in St Paul’s Church tower in Longridge is not to go ahead despite approval for the application by Ribble Valley’s planning committee at its April meeting.
Stories from our Marathon marvels!
Our local London Marathon runners completed the 26-plus miles in varied times – but they all finished despite two being given necessary treatment in the St John Ambulance tent! All have vowed to enter next year’s run and now tell The News their different experiences of this major national event.
Town needs more zebra crosssings
THE need for more zebra crossings in Longridge is once again under discussion following a report to the town council.
Let’s do it for our Lara
THE family of a 26-year-old woman who died suddenly while travelling in Cuba have vowed to make sure her name lives on.
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Weather for Longridge
Wednesday 30 May 2012
Today
Cloudy
Temperature: 12 C to 18 C
Wind Speed: 9 mph
Wind direction: South west
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: 12 C to 15 C
Wind Speed: 17 mph
Wind direction: West
