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Man killed in aircraft horror
A Lancashire man has died and two members of his family are fighting for their lives following a light aircraft crash.
Couple dip into coffers to help save lives at school
A kind-hearted couple have been using their retirement fund to help save lives.
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Lancashire teen’s discrimination battle
A disabled teen has hit out at taxi drivers he claims persistently ignore him because he uses a wheelchair.
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‘King of Marbella’ behind bars
The man once dubbed the ‘King of Marbella’ has swapped his millionaire crib for a prison cell as he starts a four and a half year year stretch behind bars.
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Be part of the art and take your workplace to gallery
Preston centre workers who fancy a change of scenery will be able to set up office in a popular museum and art gallery as part of a new exhibition.
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Regional
Man held in school abuse probe
A 61-year-old man has been arrested by detectives investigating historic sexual abuse at a school in the North West.
Tackling child sex abuse 'priority'
Tackling child sexual exploitation is now a bigger priority than gun crime for Greater Manchester Police, a conference has heard.
New laws urged on dangerous dogs
The death of a 14-year-old schoolgirl near Wigan will be repeated elsewhere in the UK if tougher measures to curb dangerous dog attacks are not introduced, a North West Labour MP warned.
Eight charged after meow meow raids
A businesswoman has been charged with drug dealing after the biggest ever police raids, which took place across Greater Manchester, on suppliers of party drug meow meow.
Man jailed for Cyprus soldier death
A man has been jailed for eight years for the manslaughter of a soldier, who was from Manchester, in Cyprus, the Ministry of Defence said.
National
Rod Stewart tops UK album chart
Rod Stewart's first album of self-penned songs in 20 years has gone straight to the top of the UK album charts.
Philpott wife plans sentence appeal
A mother jailed for 17 years for killing her six children in a house fire is to appeal against the length of her sentence, her lawyer has said.
Cameron hints at going it alone
David Cameron has hinted that he could attempt to govern without the Liberal Democrats if disputes within the coalition made it impossible to continue.
Call to stop demonising bankers
Sir Mervyn King has called for an end to bankers being "demonised" for their role in the financial crash, insisting the problem was with the system rather than individuals.
Toddler taken to morgue in body bag
A toddler pulled from the wreckage of a car crash that killed five family members was sent to a morgue in a body bag in the belief he was dead.
Business
Growth plan must focus on small business
Growth guru Lord Young’s ambition to target small firms in the pursuit of a growing economy must be driven through, a Lancashire business leader has said.
Town Hall leadership unchanged
Peter Rankin will remain as the leader of Preston Council for the next 12 months.
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Business community asked to spend regeneration cash
Fylde MP Mark Menzies has welcomed news that businesses will be at the heart of Fylde’s £100,000 programme to revitalise town centres.
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Recycling firm reshuffles Lancashire-wide facilities
A Lancashire recycling firm has moved its scrap metal yard.
Store dream is still alive
Hopes are still high for a new supermarket in Penwortham, despite a major chain pulling out of a deal.
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Education
Student tees of a winner
Laura Fairclough and her golf contemporaries have a new threat...
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College savours a taste of Czech food
Catering students from the Czech Republic have been showcasing their talents.... in Preston.
UCLan students put on style show
Young fashionistas from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) have been showcasing their styling skills to the head of an award-winning production company.
School set to close early as teachers go back to class
A school is planning to cut short it’s week so teachers can brush up on their skills.
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UCLan Students offer a helping hand to children in need
Enterprising students have dipped into their free time to raise thousands of pounds for a children’s charity.
Environment
Concerns over slurry ‘lagoon’ in Chorley village
Time is running out for a campaign group battling plans to set up a slurry lagoon in a Chorley village.
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Boosting chances of success
Residents are being urged to muck in together to spruce up their village.
Recycling firm reshuffles Lancashire-wide facilities
A Lancashire recycling firm has moved its scrap metal yard.
Good Life is a good lesson
Green fingered pupils at a Lancashire primary school are starring in their own version of The Good Life thanks to a local initiative.
Shop raises awareness of laboratory dog breeding
Staff at a cosmetics store are supporting a national campaign to close a beagle farm.
Health
Inspection highlights issues at Priory Park Care home
A care home has been told it needs to improve in a number of areas following an inspection by the health watchdog.
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Put the spring back in step
A 12-week exercise programme is aiming to help people with health problems.
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Risk of UV rays session
An event to raise awareness about the risks of skin cancer caused by over exposure to harmful UV rays will be held in St George’s Shopping Centre tomorrow.
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Lancashire trust celebrates International day to mark nurses
Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust celebrated the work of it’s 2,000 nurses as part of International Nurses Day.
Nurse gave wrong vaccine to patient
A nurse who botched the results of a smear test and injected a patient with the wrong vaccination has been suspended.
Politics
Appointments to Chorley Council cabinet made
The new executive cabinet at Chorley Council has been announced.
Small Revelations to rock the Commons
PRESTON band Small Revelations are to compete in Rock the House, a parliamentary music competition in London.
Business community asked to spend regeneration cash
Fylde MP Mark Menzies has welcomed news that businesses will be at the heart of Fylde’s £100,000 programme to revitalise town centres.
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Store dream is still alive
Hopes are still high for a new supermarket in Penwortham, despite a major chain pulling out of a deal.
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Greens to support Lab-Lib council coalition
Lancashire County Council’s only Green Party councillor says she will support a coalition between Labour and the Liberal Democrats.
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Traffic and transport
Rail strike threat over ‘degrading’ uniforms
Virgin Trains staff in Lancashire are threatening to strike over plans to introduce ‘skimpy’ new uniforms.
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£1.1m roads deal for firm
A Bamber Bridge building firm has won a £1.1m deal to carry out road improvements.
‘People over 66 should take test again to drive’
Three in five Britons believe older motorists should be forced to retake their driving test at the age of 66.
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Tragedy as Clitheroe road accident victim dies in hospital
Police are appealing for witnesses following the death of a woman in a road traffic collision.
Diversion for work on historic bridge
Drivers will be diverted away from a country route while work takes place to strengthen an old stone bridge.
Preston Guild
Award for the Preston’s Guild Wheel
Preston’s Guild Wheel has scooped a top engineering award.
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Sunday 19 May 2013
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