Leyland Guardian - News Feed

Kelly Webster and Lauren Thornton poison verdict

Fri, 24 May 2013 08:47:13 GMT

An investigation into the deaths of a mother and daughter from Leyland has confirmed that they were killed by carbon monoxide fumes.

Teenage yobs on wrecking spree through town estate

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:34:34 GMT

‘Extremely dangerous’ missiles have been thrown at homes and passing traffic by teenage boys blighting a Leyland housing estate.

‘Why did it take so long for the police to find my son?’

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:23:28 GMT

The grieving mother of a Leyland teenager found hanged in woodland near Worden Park, seven weeks after he went missing, is now asking why the search to find him took so long.

Staff rebellion sees troubled call centre close

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:21:47 GMT

A Leyland firm has now temporarily closed after staff staged a mass walk-out in protest over pay.

Turbine plan is off the radar due to complication

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:12:57 GMT

Plans for a 50ft-high wind turbine on Dunkirk Lane, Moss Side, have been withdrawn – despite gaining some support from the community.

Skate park to close temporarily

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:09:44 GMT

The owner of a Leyland skate park is having to close the popular facility next week after a number of noise complaints.

Leyland Festival plans taking shape - and they’re looking tasty!

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:04:13 GMT

Preparations are well underway for the Leyland Festival next month, with people now being encouraged to sign up for a number of competitions including the bake-off, Festival Queen and a new Man vs Food event.

Housing for Roadferry site is back on agenda

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:58:50 GMT

A controversial planning application for a new housing development in Leyland is set to go back before South Ribble Council’s planning committee.

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.

South Ribble is out of step on walking to work front

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:55:32 GMT

SouthRibble has the lowest proportion of people who walk to work in the North West, according to a new report.

Iconic mill could be flattened within days

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:44:48 GMT

Wesley Street Mill in Bamber Bridge could start to be demolished next Tuesday, according to developers.

Workers’ walkout as wages go unpaid

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:11:28 GMT

More than 100 Leyland workers have staged a mass walk-out in protest over claims they have not been paid for up to six weeks.

Struggling school could finish early to train staff

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:01:22 GMT

The headteacher of a high school placed into special measures by Ofsted is proposing the school closes at lunchtime once a week to allow more time for staff training.

Crash could finally bring traffic calming measures

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:41:23 GMT

Leyland residents living on a ‘dangerous’ stretch of road are delighted highways officials are finally listening to their calls for change.

Jane takes over Leyland Neighbourhood Forum role

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:34:48 GMT

A new chairman for the Leyland My Neighbourhood Forum has been appointed – as the previous one has reluctantly been forced to step down.

50m test wind turbine plan submitted

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:27:15 GMT

A full planning application for a ‘test’ wind turbine to be built in Leyland has now been submitted.

Nursery safety is slammed

Tue, 14 May 2013 08:23:59 GMT

A children’s nursery in Leyland has been condemned by Ofsted for breaching legal health and safety requirements.

My year as Guild Mayor

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:26:28 GMT

Carl Crompton will go down in the history books as one of a select few lucky enough to become a Guild Mayor.

School in special measures getting back on track

Fri, 10 May 2013 08:35:53 GMT

A Leyland headteacher whose primary school has been placed into special measures by Ofsted says things are finally getting back on track.

Animated Oscar winners are tourism ambassadors

Fri, 10 May 2013 07:31:52 GMT

Cracking ride, Gromit!