Today's Stories

Bogus workmen warning in Chorley

LANCASHIRE Constabulary is warning people in Chorley and Coppull to be on their guard against bogus workmen.

Police appeal to trace wanted Preston man

POLICE in Lancashire are appealing for information about a man who is wanted on prison recall and are asking people to come forward if they have any information..

CCTV released in connection with burglary

POLICE in Bamber Bridge have released CCTV images of people they wish to speak to in connection with a burglary in December.

Think B4 U post! - Lancashire Police support Safer Internet Day

POLICE in Lancashire will be holding talks with children and parents as part of Safer Internet Day (SID) which takes place today, Tuesday 9 February

Snooker Champ Right on Cue

SNOOKER legend Steve Davis will personally present the prizes at a snooker competition aimed at encouraging Chorley youngsters off the streets this winter.

Snooker Champ Right on Cue

SNOOKER legend Steve Davis will personally present the prizes at a snooker competition aimed at encouraging Chorley youngsters off the streets this winter.

KIDS KICK-OFF CHINESE NEW YEAR

Preston’s Chinese New Year celebrations have got off to a flying start this month, with a workshop programme working with young people from Holme Slack Junior School, INTACT, Preston’s Childplay and the Chinese Sunday School.

Not in My Name returns to Lancashire

The highly acclaimed theatre production play “Not In My Name”, has embarked on a 60+ performance tour throughout Lancashire in early 2010.

Don’t end up losing thousands – ignore scam letters and emails

LANCASHIRE Constabulary is warning people not to become victims of scam letters, emails and phone calls and end up losing potentially thousands of pounds.

body found in Scorton identified

The body found in a ditch in Six Arches Lane, Scorton, yesterday afternoon has now been identified as that of 26-year-old David Thomson, who had been missing from his home in Poulton since January 16.

Two more schools share cash boost

TWO extra schools are set to benefit from the next phases of Lancashire County Council's exciting Building Schools for the Future programme.

More affordable homes for Chorley

RESIDENTS from a new development of affordable homes got the chance to meet Chorley's housing chiefs to celebrate the completion of the Gillibrand development.

New Dental Education Centre opens in Blackpool

Students from UCLan's School of Dentistry will continue their learning at the Blackpool base

THANK YOU FROM THE MAYOR

The Mayor of Preston, Councillor Keith Sedgewick, has issued a thank you on behalf of the people of Preston to the fire officers who travelled to Haiti to help with the recovery programme:

PRESTON IS MY PARIS VISITS THE GUILDHALL

A collection of artwork called ‘Preston is my Paris’ is paying a 3 week visit to the Guild Hall this month.