Blaze at Aerodrome
Firefighters were called to Samlesbury Aerodrome after a blaze broke out in the roof. It happened just before 10am yesterday and was caused by an electrical heating unit overheating.

Homes plan for car parts factory
Plans for 98 homes on the site of a former car parts factory look set to be given the green light.
Developer Bellway has applied to build two and three-storey properties on the former Prestolite site in Cleveland Road, Leyland. One-fifth will be built as affordable homes.
Seven people objected to the scheme in writing to South Ribble Council, which will have the final say at a meeting on Wednesday.

Cyclist injured
A cyclist was injured following an accident with a car on a busy Preston road.The rider was knocked from the bike following the collision with a Vauxhall Signum car, which happened just before 5pm last night on Eastway, at its junction with Anderton's Way in Fulwood.
Police say it is believed neither the cyclist nor the driver of the Vauxhall received serious injuries. The road remained open.

Fireplace showroom damaged by blaze
A fireplace showroom in Preston has been badly damaged by a blaze.
The fire broke out in Petticoat Lane Fireplaces in Brook Street at 6.45pm yesterday.
Firecrews used an aerial ladder platform to tackle the blaze, which spread from the ground floor to the roof.

Blackout in Skerton
Houses in Lancashire were plunged into darkness after a electricity substation caught fire.
Firefighters were called to the station on Owen Road, Skerton, Lancaster, at 7.30pm on Wednesday to deal with the blaze.
A Lancashire fire service spokesman said: "A large section of the Skerton area was in darkness because they had to switch the substation off. The main transformer had overheated and there was a large quantity of smoke."

Man admits police assault
A Ribbleton man who assaulted a police officer has been fined £50.
Mark McCarthy, 39, of Dawnay Road, admitted assault and breaching the peace. Preston magistrates ordered him to pay £25 costs, a £15 victim surcharge and a £100 bond to keep the peace for a year.

Phone driver handed fine
Driving while using a handheld mobile has cost a Walton-le-Dale man £115.
Paul Phillipson, 53, of Orchard Close, was also convicted of having no MoT certificate. Preston magistrates imposed a £50 fine, £50 costs and a £15 victim surcharge, plus three penalty points.

Teen curfew
A teenager who assaulted a police officer has been placed on a curfew.
Charlotte Iddon, 18, of Starrgate Drive, Larches, also admitted being drunk and disorderly. Preston magistrates placed her on a two-month curfew and told her to pay £85 costs.

Banging the county drum
A night celebrating Lancashire's finest traditions will take place in Preston at the end of November.
Folk group Trouble at Mill will play at the Ashlar Suite at Preston Masonic Hall, in Saul Street, at 7pm on Friday, November 27, to mark Lancashire Day.
Tickets are £20 available on 01772 252170, 9am to 1pm, Monday to Friday, or on 07961 924728.

DJ to open festive fair
A Christmas fair in Ingol will be held at St Margaret's Church on Tag Lane tomorrow from 2pm until 4pm.
Radio Lancashire DJ John 'Gilly' Gillmore will welcome Father Christmas.

Tree blocks
A motorist had to swerve to avoid a tree after it was uprooted in stormy weather.
The tree came down on Lodge Lane, Singleton, just after 7am on Wednesday.The road was blocked in both directions.

Farming future on agenda
Upland farmers are invited to a free workshop.
The event will focus on how climate change will affect upland farming and takes place between 10am and 4pm on November 23 at Scarthwaite Hotel, Caton, and includes lunch. Call 020 7324 3682.

Boxing clever for the birds
Get handy and build a home for a bird.
A bird box workshop will take place tomorrow at the Longton Brickcroft Visitor Centre, in Liverpool Road, Longton. The event will run from 10am to noon and it will cost £3 per box. For more information call 01772 625625.

Cemetery to get bigger
A cemetery could be expanded.
Council chiefs in the Ribble Valley have opened discussions on buying more land to increase the size of Clitheroe Cemetery. A council committee says the cemetery only has around five years of grave space left. Council bosses said they were looking to purchase enough land for another 40 years of burials.

Get ready for a free walk
The free Middleforth Green walk will start from the car park off Marshalls Brow, in Penwortham, at 1pm on Tuesday. For more information call 01772 422316.

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