Wyre and Garstang

Wyre & Garstang

Bowland duo gain coveted Landscapes For Life awards

Two of Lancashire’s most dedicated countryside experts have been formally thanked for their contribution to the Bowland countryside.

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Les Taylor  at Garstang FC

THE BIG INTERVIEW

Craig Salmon talks to football scout and former Garstang FC commercial manager Les Taylor

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Christmas Market

Where are this year's Christmas Markets?

Cold winter nights and late night shopping can be made so much better with a mulled wine and festive carols. Check out our list of Christmas Markets.
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Gift shop

Where are the best gift shops?

With Christmas around the corner, we all need a little inspiration.

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Graham Liver with Pudsey Bear at the Children in Need bed pull launch

Broadcaster Graham gears up for Pudsey bed pull

BBC Radio Lancashire presenter Graham Liver has unveiled the bed he’ll be pulling during a fundraising effort for BBC Children in Need.

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Garstang Community Academy Year 11 football team are district champions

Double sports success for academy students

Wannabe sports stars are celebrating a double run of success after both the Garstang Community Academy rugby and football teams were crowned school champions in competitions.

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A DRIVER of a Mercedes ran away after crashing into the rear of a Golf carrying five people in Garstang Road.

Mercedes driver runs away after crashing into a Golf carrying five people

A DRIVER of a Mercedes-Benz ran away after crashing into the rear of a Golf carrying five people in Garstang Road.

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Dan Lowton, Myerscough College Farriery student and semi-pro goalkeeper for SpennyMoor Town

Horse shoe maker and semi-pro footballer hoping to be part of an FA Cup giant-killing

A horse shoe maker and semi-professional footballer is hoping he can help his side to an FA Cup giant-killing this weekend as he prepares to take on League One side MK Dons.

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Police are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist was seriously injured in a crash with a milk tanker.

Cyclist severely injured after crash with milk tanker in Scorton

Police are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist was left with severe injuries following a crash in Scorton on Halloween.

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Chief Inspector Mark Baines

Force knife surrender is hailed a massive success

A total of 140 knives were handed in during a fortnight-long surrender that took place last month across Lancashire.

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Paul Doughty who died on October 6 and his wife Joan from Garstang

Tributes to the dentist with a smile

A loving supportive father, a dedicated husband and a friend to all his patients. Just some of the tributes paid to Peter Doughty.

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Luke Carter, 8, from Cabus

Luke’s triathlon challenge to help reach £50k goal

An eight-year-old boy with cerebral palsy is set to take on the mammoth challenge of a triathlon to help him and his friend raise £50,000.

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Grimsargh Players rehearsing for thier forthcoming production  Lilies On The Land.

Grimsargh Players set to portray reality of Land Army

Grimsargh Players are currently putting the finishing touches to their next production, Lilies On The Land.

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Cyclist ‘serious’ after milk tanker collision

Cyclist ‘serious’ after milk tanker collision

A Lancashire cyclist has been left with severe injuries following a collision with a milk tanker.

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South Ribble Council Civic Centre, Leyland

Council budgets feel the squeeze - but their top executives still take home healthy pay packets, including one who earns more than Theresa May

THE troubleshooter called in to sort out the “Taxigate” mess at South Ribble Council is picking up a bigger salary than Prime Minister Theresa May, it has been revealed.

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Sarah Pegg, Susan McBain, Guy Parker and Michael Conlon at the charity event at Guy's Thatched Hamlet

An emerald evening for all the workers at Conlon Construction

Fifty five years in business is worth celebrating and what better way than to hold a 
fund-raiser for a homeless service.

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Proposed fracking site at Preston New Road, Little Plumpton

Fracking support at all-time low level

Public support for fracking has fallen to new lows, a Government survey has revealed.

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Dunsop Bridge BT phone box

End of the line for 306 Lancashire phone boxes

ALMOST a third of public phone boxes across Lancashire could be axed after telecommunications provider BT said they were under used.

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PHONE BOX CULL: Kiosks in Wyre under threat of closure

PHONE BOX CULL: Kiosks in Wyre under threat of closure

BT has earmarked 38 phone boxes in Wyre for removal

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Man who died in M6 horror smash is named

Man who died in M6 horror smash is named

A man who died following a serious collision on the M6 has been named.

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