Longridge News - Local Feed

Vibrant colours line the streets of Preston

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:04:51 GMT

The sun shone on months of hard work when organisers picked Preston’s Caribbean Carnival’s king and queen.

Gala brings out the best in local acts

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:56:18 GMT

A traditional festival will bring a nostalgic feel to a Wyre town when businesses get into the vintage spirit.

Animated Oscar winners are tourism ambassadors

Fri, 10 May 2013 07:31:52 GMT

Cracking ride, Gromit!

Ready for new homes battle

Thu, 09 May 2013 13:38:41 GMT

Campaigners who fought controversial plans for a housing estate in the countryside say they are “girding their loins” for another battle.

Poll joy in Valley for the Tories

Thu, 09 May 2013 13:32:05 GMT

The Tories made headway in Ribble Valley and South Ribble in the Lancashire County Council elections, gaining Clitheroe from the Liberals and South Ribble Rural East from the Independents.

Marathon trio’s care causes will receive £2k plus

Thu, 09 May 2013 13:22:27 GMT

Final fundraising amounts for London Marathon runners from Longridge Chris and Justine Forrest plus Crossroads Care entry Karen Bozier are still to be tallied as they await their last sponsorship pledges.

MP Nigel vows to clear his name and thanks his supporters

Thu, 09 May 2013 13:15:31 GMT

Ribble Valley MP Nigel Evans has spoken of the “wonderful support” he has received after being arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault.

Garstang FC bounces back!

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:35:21 GMT

Garstang Football Club is celebrating after bouncing back into the Premier Division of the West Lancashire Football League after just a  season away.

Sandra will fight to reopen tip

Wed, 08 May 2013 13:49:34 GMT

The Mayor of Garstang, Sandra Perkins, is savouring the taste of electroal success after she seized the town seat in the county council elections.

Supermart aims to be bee friendly

Wed, 08 May 2013 13:33:15 GMT

Booths is launching a new range of bee friendly plants with the aim of raising awareness of the serious decline in bumblebees and encouraging shoppers to contribute to their conservation.

Joanne is now a Queen’s Nurse

Wed, 08 May 2013 13:24:19 GMT

Garstang nurse Joanne Braithwaite is among six dedicated community nurses celebrating after receiving one of the profession’s highest honours.

Garden star Christine back for two VIP dates

Wed, 08 May 2013 13:19:22 GMT

Celebrity horticulturalist, writer and broadcaster, Christine Walkden is back on her north west home ground this week.

Pupils to pedal for the air ambulance

Wed, 08 May 2013 13:08:47 GMT

Year 10 pupils at Garstang Community Academy have received T-shirts from Jo Fowler, of the North West Air Ambulance, to wear for a summer charity bike ride.

Step out for 10th walking festival

Wed, 08 May 2013 12:54:28 GMT

One of the biggest events in Garstang’s calendar kicks off on Friday.

Chief Scout is to drop in for visit

Wed, 08 May 2013 12:47:08 GMT

Local Scouts will be in for a treat when survival expert Bear Grylls, the Chief Scout, drops in to visit them this Saturday, May 11.

Running in memory of Philip as 10k is a village festival highlight

Wed, 08 May 2013 12:40:37 GMT

What a winner... the newly named Sherriff 10K run saw 158 runners race past the finishing post, boosting funds for village organisations and the Bottle Stop campaign.

Chance to name a police horse

Wed, 08 May 2013 12:27:37 GMT

Lancashire Police’s Mounted Branch has welcomed two new police horses and to celebrate, members of the public are being given the chance to choose the name of one of them on Facebook.

MP unveils new construction centre at college

Wed, 01 May 2013 12:35:12 GMT

A new building especially for construction students has been opened at Myerscough College.

Good friends all her life - that’s Alice’s recipe

Wed, 01 May 2013 12:16:40 GMT

A room full of flowers and cards said just one thing about Alice Brown - she was celebrating something very special!

Loving homes wanted

Wed, 01 May 2013 11:57:07 GMT

Could you consider offering a permanent home and family to a child who is not able to live with their birth family?