Preston sex attacker jailed

4:14pm Wednesday 20th August 2008

A security guard who launched a sex attack on a woman leaving work near Preston city centre has been jailed for eighteen months.

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Preston burglar left DNA at St Annes shop

11:10am Tuesday 19th August 2008

A desperate Preston burglar who smashed his way into Woolworths at St Annes left behind a major clue following the raid.

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'Accounting blunder' as Lancashire's parking scheme breaks even

5:31pm Monday 18th August 2008

COUNTY Hall chiefs say their gloomy forecasts about the controversial Parkwise scheme were wrong all along - because of an accounting blunder.

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Chorley library is best for disabled people

12:10pm Sunday 17th August 2008

CHORLEY Library has been named ‘the most disability friendly local public service’ in the town.

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Volunteer ranger service plan for Preston parks

5:00pm Sunday 17th August 2008

Volunteers could be drafted in to patrol Preston parks in a bid to stop vandalism.

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Building society customers pass on interest to local charities

3:30pm Sunday 17th August 2008

A host of local charities were among the good causes who shared more than £54,000 in donations as part of Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation’s birthday celebration - Together We Make a Difference Week.

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'No voice no vote' warning

11:40am Sunday 17th August 2008

No Vote, No Voice - that is the message Preston City Council hopes will encourage people to sign up to the electoral register and secure their right to vote.

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Preston's Tithebarn scheme gets thumbs-up

7:30am Sunday 17th August 2008

More than 80 per cent of Prestonians believe that the £700m Tithebarn regeneration will attract more people to the city, according to the results of an extensive public consultation.

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Leyland caravan park helps mother's 'SADS' campaign

4:10pm Saturday 16th August 2008

A Preston mother whose son died suddenly of an undetected heart condition has thanked a Leyland caravan park for raising money in his memory.

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TV presenters pass on tips to Preston youngsters

11:10am Saturday 16th August 2008

Budding newreaders will be given the chance to read the headlines in an exclusive Junior Newsreader Challenge in Preston next week.

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Olympian Helen bows out despite British record-breaking performance

2:26pm Friday 15th August 2008

Penwortham’s Helen Clitheroe failed to qualify for the Olympic final of the 3000 metres this afternoon despite a heroic performance in Beijing.

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Lancashire police to use 'mystery shopper' teenagers to tackle knife sales

3:30pm Friday 15th August 2008

UNDERCOVER teenage volunteers will help police in Lancashire flush out shopkeepers who illegally sell knives to children.

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Pool champ challenges Preston shoppers to a game

4:00pm Friday 15th August 2008

Shoppers will have the opportunity to pit their pool skills against a former world champion in The Mall shopping centre this weekend.

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Preston health centre named after Greek goddess

1:50pm Friday 15th August 2008

Central Lancashire Primary Care Trust have named a major new Preston health centre after suggestions from members of the public.

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Preston council chief rules out buying landmark building

7:00am Friday 15th August 2008

Preston City Council chiefs have ruled out buying a landmark building in the city.

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