Lancashire Evening Post (Preston, England) back issues from October 2006:
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Endangered hotel looking for buyer.
Oct 02, 2006 ... A 78-bedroom hotel outside Preston has escaped closure for the time being after its parent company went into administration. The Swallow Hotel has been taken over by administrators Ernst & Young, who are looking for a buyer for the Preston New Road site. It was ...
Business round-up.
Oct 02, 2006 ... A round-up of business stories in the news today. Tough anti-bullying drive gets backing The Government today backed a union campaign urging companies to take a zero tolerance approach to bullying at work. Manufacturing union Amicus said the problem could ...
Residents team up to lock alleygates.
Oct 02, 2006 ... Fed-up neighbours have taken action to lock three controversial alleygates near their homes. People living on New Hall Lane in Fishwick, Preston, have contributed [pounds sterling]5 each to ensure gates on an L-shaped ginnel between Cairnsmore Avenue and Tudor Avenue are locked ...
Hundreds clash in street battle.
Oct 02, 2006 ... A teenager was stabbed when hundreds of people became involved in a battle on the streets of Preston. Trouble centred on the Jamea Masjid mosque in Clarendon Street, Avenham, for more than four hours last night (Sunday) and led to a massive policing operation. ...
County round-up.
Oct 02, 2006 ... A round-up of stories from around Lancashire. PRESTON: A teenager was critically ill in hospital today after a two-car smash in Preston. The 19-year-old from Penwortham, is thought to have been at the wheel of a Renault Clio which was in collision with a BMW on ...
Cancer battle boy is 'best man'.
Oct 02, 2006 ... A Lancashire boy made an emotional return to a Leyland church to be at his sister's wedding. Gemma Brown, 21, was given away by the brother she never thought would be there when she tied the knot with 22-year-old Scott McDonald in a lavish ceremony at St Ambrose Church, Moss ...
News at a glance.
Oct 02, 2006 ... News in brief from around the county. Plan put in for funeral directors A funeral directors could open in Preston. The council is considering an application for a change of use at part of number 52-54 Aqueduct Street, Ashton. A single storey ...
Reward to catch mail 'thief'.
Oct 02, 2006 ... A mail order company boss today offered a [pounds sterling]1,000 reward in a bid to stop parcels to his customers going missing. Nigel Cook said packages containing a [pounds sterling]30 motorcycle alarm regularly did not reach his customers in September - and he claims they are ...
Street booze ban could be extended.
Oct 02, 2006 ... A city centre street-drinking ban would be extended into residential areas if one Preston councillor gets his way. Coun Martyn Rawlinson, executive member for resources, wants a public debate on the idea of banning public alcohol drinking from the city's estates. In ...
LEP TV news bulletin - 02/10/06.
Oct 02, 2006 ... Watch the top stories being broadcast straight from the Lancashire Evening Post's newsroom. LEP TV is available from around ...
Birthday boy defies rare illness.
Oct 02, 2006 ... A plucky Preston youngster has just celebrated his fourth birthday despite suffering a rare illness which needs constant medical attention. Neil Lockhart Halsall, of Waterloo Road, Ashton, is battling the condition, called severe right main bronchus bronchomalacia, which ...
Bins protester is down in the dumps.
Oct 02, 2006 ... When Preston Council failed to empty Stephen Grice's overflowing wheelie bins, he went straight to the Town Hall and dumped three bags of rotting food on the floor in protest. But the angry gesture could now land him in piles of trouble after council officials kicked up a stink ...
Babies targeted by health drive.
Oct 02, 2006 ... Tots as young as six-months-old are being encouraged to adopt a healthy lifestyle. An activity programme, called Physi-Kids, has been launched in Preston, aiming to keep the under fives fit and healthy. Preston Council has joined forces with Stoneygate Children's ...
Burglars' chilling note in toddler's book.
Oct 02, 2006 ... A young couple whose home was burgled have been left terrified by a chilling note warning: 'We could have robbed you more'. Justine Hodnett, 28, and his wife, Sarah, 25, of Threefields, Tanterton, were asleep when the thieves struck in the early hours of Tuesday, September 19. ...
New law to prevent cockling disaster.
Oct 02, 2006 ... A senior union official hailed the introduction of new laws to root out rogue gangmasters, saying 'never again Morecambe Bay'. Jack Dromey, deputy general secretary of the T&G union, said the new licensing system, under the Gangmaster Licensing Act, will help protect thousands ...
Researchers warn of nation of binge drinkers.
Oct 02, 2006 ... A 'culture of intoxication' has taken hold across the UK, Lancashire university researchers have warned. Members of Lancaster University's criminology team found people under the age of 25 are going to pubs and clubs fully intending to end up very drunk. A survey of ...
Campaign to launch TV switch.
Oct 02, 2006 ... The campaign to inform the public about the switchover to digital TV in the North West begins today. Households in Preston are being urged to look out for special information leaflets about the switchover, which will be sent to every home during October. Trails ...
Council creates Christmas event calendar.(Calendar)
Oct 02, 2006 ... With less than three months to go, the countdown to Christmas has begun in Wyre. And Wyre Council's Leisure and Tourism Team wants to hear from local residents who are planning a Christmas celebration between December 1 2006 to Friday, January 5 2007. They are ...
Residents get say on key issues.
Oct 02, 2006 ... Residents of West Leyland will have a chance to find out the latest on issues that affect their neighbourhood when their local Area Committee meets on Thursday, October 5. The West Leyland Area Committee wants to encourage people to come along and find out what South Ribble ...
Paris at the end of the pier.
Oct 02, 2006 ... Paris Maddock is set to become a star after sharing the screen alongside entertainer Lionel Blair and comedian Alan Carr. The 11-year-old Hutton schoolgirl was chosen from a list of hopefuls to star in Alan Carr's new End Of The Pier Show and recording took place on Blackpool's ...
Tributes paid to crash driver.
Oct 02, 2006 ... Tributes have been paid to the father-of-three killed when his prized Land Rover crashed and burst into flames. The family of John Brady, 36, has been inundated with cards, flowers and messages of sympathy since he was involved in the accident on Thursday night. Skip ...
Simpson satisfied with a draw.
Oct 02, 2006 ... Paul Simpson emerged from the Britannia Stadium happy with a point after his Preston side staged a second-half fightback against Stoke. Patrick Agyemang's fourth goal in five matches cancelled out a first-half strike from Deepdale old boy Ricardo Fuller. And the boss ...
Dichio hoping for some of Paddy's luck.
Oct 02, 2006 ... Danny Dichio would kill for the incredible goal rush Patrick Agyemang is enjoying right now. But the big frontman was still one of the first to pat Pat on the back after his impudent equaliser against Stoke - his fourth strike in five matches. Agyemang calmly chipped ...
Nugent hoping to avoid another ban.
Oct 02, 2006 ... Preston have asked referee Andy Woolmer to reconsider a yellow card which could land striker Dave Nugent with his second ban of the season. The England Under-21 international was booked for encroachment at a free-kick during the first half of North End's 1-1 draw at Stoke on ...
Fans' panel - 'Future looks bright'.
Oct 02, 2006 ... Our fans' panel give their thoughts on Preston North End's draw at Stoke on Saturday. David Shaw It hurts to write it - but this point was hardly deserved in a performance that was laboured and sluggish between the first and last 15 minutes. North End ...
More misery for Orrell.
Oct 02, 2006 ... If Orrell had taken half the chances they created, they would have been celebrating their first National Three North victory. Instead, they went down to a fifth successive defeat, and are now firmly rooted at the bottom - seven points adrift of Ionians. Defensive ...
McNiven on song for win at New Rec.
Oct 02, 2006 ... David McNiven's second goal of the season gave Morecambe a confidence-boosting victory at the New Rec on Saturday. McNiven struck just before the hour with the faintest of touches from an excellent Adam Yates right wing cross to give the Shrimps a clear lift after some poor ...
Town sucker-punch sees Brig heartbreak.
Oct 02, 2006 ... North Lincolnshire side Brigg Town extended their unbeaten run to three games after overcoming their Lancashire hosts 3-2. Bamber Bridge continued their recent trend of outplaying their opponents only to squander the points due to dreadful finishing. Bamber Bridge ...
PNE women record fine away victory.
Oct 02, 2006 ... Preston's Women travelled to Wolves this week hoping to turn round the form that has seen them only collect one point in the league so far this season. Wolves started the game at a pace harassing the Preston players every time they had the ball, Keeper Karen Browne had to pull ...
Reserves go top after win.
Oct 02, 2006 ... Preston North End WFC's reserve side went clear top of the league following a superb 3-0 victory against Wolves. This fixture was an early season top of the table clash, both teams began the game unbeaten and both were eager to continue their runs and make top spot in the league ...
Johnson pulls out of England squad.
Oct 02, 2006 ... Everton striker Andrew Johnson has pulled out of the England squad for the forthcoming Euro 2008 qualifying matches against Macedonia and Croatia. The 25-year-old has made a stunning start to the season with Everton and was the subject of glowing praise from England head coach ...
Computer experts: county has IT taped.
Oct 03, 2006 ... Lancashire will be the breeding ground for computer specialists from one of the world's largest IT services firms. Electronic Data Systems (EDS), which opened a purpose-built office complex on Fulwood Park, Preston last week, is looking to recruit from across the county as it ...
Pair take on roles at accountancy firm.
Oct 03, 2006 ... A tax expert has networks after leaving a mobile phone giant for a Lancashire firm of accountants. Parvez Panwaskar, 27, has joined the personal taxation department at Pierce, having joined the company from Sony Ericsson Mobile ...
Free expert advice for budding entrepreneurs.
Oct 03, 2006 ... Businesses looking to expand or anyone thinking of starting a business can visit a free event at Wellington Park Conference Centre in Leyland on Thursday, October 5. It will have an entrepreneurial focus and cover subjects such as VAT for small business, procurement and business ...
It's a winner, to be sure.
Oct 03, 2006 ... Being prepared has landed a Preston marketing firm a top industry award. Workhouse Creative Marketing picked up the honour in the miscellaneous category of the Chip Awards, the industry awards for outstanding creative marketing, for its campaign promoting Durex condoms on St ...
Estate agent moves closer to UK profile.
Oct 03, 2006 ... An estate agency from Lancashire is upping its bid to go nationwide by attending a major franchise event this week. Officials from Moving Works, which already has 13 offices across Lancashire, are at the National Franchise Week exhibition at the NEC in Birmingham looking to ...
Looking for Lancashire businesses with... The X Factor.
Oct 03, 2006 ... After the launch of the Be Inspired Business Awards last week, we now turn the spotlight on two of the 13 categories in the competition. The BIBAs are organised by Business Link Lancashire and the North and Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the success of local ...
Thumbs down for BAE jets?
Oct 03, 2006 ... Power shift in Austria prompts fears. A shock election victory in Austria could send shockwaves through Lancashire defence giant BAE Systems. The Social Democrat Party scored a surprise victory in Sunday's poll having led a campaign on the promise of cancelling the ...
Crash victim dad was 'loveable lad'.
Oct 03, 2006 ... A father-of-three killed when his prized Land Rover crashed and burst into flames has been described as having a "heart of gold". The family of John Brady, 36, have been inundated with cards, flowers and messages of sympathy since he was involved in the accident on Thursday ...
Thugs told: You will be defeated.
Oct 03, 2006 ... Community leaders and police have issued a defiant message to troublemakers on a Preston estate. The pledge to defeat the thugs comes after a 16-year-old was stabbed in the arm on Sunday night following a street skirmish near the Jamea Masjid mosque in Clarendon Street involving ...
Arrests follow animal house raid.
Oct 03, 2006 ... Two people have been arrested and 40 animals removed from a house after a raid by the RSPCA and police. A 57-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of breaching a lifetime ban on keeping animals following a tip-off from neighbours. A 62-year-old man was arrested on ...
Schoolgirl blasts firework yobs.
Oct 03, 2006 ... A teenager from Preston has launched a new drive to increase firework safety. Sarah Laraway, 14, suffered burns to her leg when a powerful rocket crashed through the roof of the conservatory at her family's home in Turner Avenue, Lostock Hall, in 2002. The firework, which was ...
Trips compensation bill hits [pounds sterling]1m.
Oct 03, 2006 ... More than [pounds sterling]1m worth of compensation claims have been filed following accidents on Chorley and South Ribble's roads and pavements. In the two-year period to April 2006, a massive 463 claims were filed against Lancashire County Council. The claims ...
Girls' night out will be moonwalk.
Oct 03, 2006 ... Hundreds of women are planning a night out in Preston dressed in nothing but shorts, T-shirts and sweat bands. They will be pounding the city centre streets as they take part in a sponsored half marathon with a difference in aid of St Catherine's Hospice. It is ...
'Lionel who?' says shining light Paris.
Oct 03, 2006 ... She's too young to remember the tap-dancing prowess of one of her co-stars or to appreciate the adult jokes told by the other. But 11-year-old Paris Maddock became a star in her own right when she took to the stage alongside entertainer Lionel Blair and comedian Alan Carr. ...
Army recruit admits punching schoolboy.
Oct 03, 2006 ... A teenager who is to join the Army punched a schoolboy in the face on two separate occasions and caused a disturbance on school premises. Craig Wall, of Clitheroes Lane, Freckleton, pleaded guilty to two offences of assault and a charge of causing a nuisance at Carr Hill High ...
Mother's desperate bid to save daughter's life.
Oct 03, 2006 ... A teenage girl was found dying by her mother after suffering from an epileptic fit, an inquest heard. Claire O'Neill, 18, was lying face down on her bed on April 25 when her mother Catherine went to check on her. Her frantic mother dialled 999 and paramedics and ...
New retirement village is super, smashing, great.
Oct 03, 2006 ... A Lancashire funnyman cut the ribbon at the grand opening of a new retirement village. The show home for the Middleton Village retirement complex was officially opened by Bullseye star and North Lancashire resident Jim Bowen. The retirement village is being built on ...
'Do ASBOs work?' asks judge.
Oct 03, 2006 ... Preston's leading judge has questioned the effectiveness of anti-social behaviour orders. Judge Anthony Russell QC said that a 17-year-old who knifed a fellow teenager "has one of the worst records I have ever seen" after being told he had breached ASBO conditions "numerous ...
County round-up - 03/10/06.
Oct 03, 2006 ... A round-up of stories from around Lancashire. PRESTON: Police in Lea have warned they are on the look-out for firework-throwing youths in the build-up to Bonfire Night. Sgt Ian Mills, of Lea Police, issued the warning after a 15-year-old was fined [pounds sterling]40 ...
Morse the merrier at monument.
Oct 03, 2006 ... A flashing beacon has been placed inside the dome of Lancaster's Ashton Memorial as part of a month-long digital arts festival. Declarations of love, big announcements or the coldest way yet to dump a partner are other things the device could come in handy for - but only if you ...
News at a glance - 03/10/06.
Oct 03, 2006 ... News in brief from around the county. Work order after assault A Fulwood man has been ordered to carry out more than seven days of unpaid work having been convicted of assault. Peter Whitesmith, 36, of Rose Lane, Preston, must carry out 170 hours of unpaid ...
LEP TV news bulletin - 03/10/06.
Oct 03, 2006 ... Watch the top stories being broadcast straight from the Lancashire Evening Post's newsroom. LEP TV is available from around ...
Benefits cheat had [pounds sterling]15,000 in bank.
Oct 03, 2006 ... A benefits cheat was caught red-handed when council staff ran checks on him. Arthur Green, 57, of Alder Close, Leyland, failed to notify South Ribble Council he had [pounds sterling]15,000 in the bank and illegally claimed more than [pounds sterling]4,500 in housing and council ...
Surgeries 'not fit for purpose'.
Oct 03, 2006 ... Four Morecambe Bay Primary Care Trust surgeries are "not fit for purpose", a study has found. The Trust told GP newspaper Pulse four out of its 42 GP premises were below required standards. The Pulse survey enquired into issues such as access for the disabled and ...
Polar adventure show is great success (with video).
Oct 03, 2006 ... An exhibition of photographs taken during Shackleton's ill-fated attempt to reach the South Pole has been one of the most successful the South Ribble Museum and Exhibition Centre has ever seen. Thousands of people have flocked to Leyland over the past three months to learn about ...
Unsung heroes honoured by awards.
Oct 03, 2006 ... The "unsung heroes" of local health care have been honoured at a special awards ceremony. Chorley & South Ribble Primary Care Trust (PCT) hosted an Achievements Awards evening to celebrate the past five years. Hosted by Look North West's newsreader Martin Henfield, ...
Firm gets green light for city's biggest building.
Oct 03, 2006 ... The [pounds sterling]30m relocation of a major Lancashire employer into what will become Preston's largest building has been given the go-ahead. Preston Council's planning committee approved plans by James Hall & Co, which distributes goods to Spar stores across the north of ...
'Bonnie and Clyde' burglars preyed on elderly.
Oct 03, 2006 ... A couple who attacked a 99-year-old woman in her own home have been jailed. The terrified victim in Ribbleton was grabbed around the neck in her own home as just [pounds sterling]15 was stolen. She pleaded: "Let me breath," as muscular Russell Kelly gripped her, Preston Crown ...
Tuesday's paper round-up.
Oct 03, 2006 ... Lord Stevens last night put eight Premiership clubs on a heightened state of alert after he was given the go-ahead to continue his investigation into irregular payments in transfer deals. THE SUN: Lord Stevens has been handed an extra two months to clean up football - but he ...
O'Neil in plea to the missing fans.
Oct 03, 2006 ... Deepdale's falling attendances are having an effect on the players, according to midfield general Brian O'Neil. Home crowds have dropped by almost 2,000 so far this season, despite the side making its best start for eight years. And O'Neil admits the lack ...
Time to get behind Simmo's Prem push.
Oct 03, 2006 ... You give us your thought's on Preston North End's start to the season, and believe that Paul Simpson is the man to take the club to the Premier League. Many fans bemoan the fact that crowds at Deepdale are not what they should be, but the reason is really quite simple - Preston ...
North End boss nominated for award.
Oct 03, 2006 ... Paul Simpson is in line for the Championship Manager of the Month award for September. The PNE boss has been nominated after his side harvested 11 points from 15 during the month with three wins and two draws - as have Colchester. Simpson and U's ...
Soaring debt among young is raising fears.
Oct 04, 2006 ... Debt problems have soared among people aged under 30, according to a Lancashire debt specialist. Research by W3 Debt Solutions has shown the number of people between 20 and 30 years old getting Individual Voluntary Arrangements (IVAs) to try to cut their levels of debt has risen ...
Business round-up.
Oct 04, 2006 ... A round-up of business stories making the news today. Electrical goods costing billions Parents are wasting billions of pounds on electrical goods for their children which often lie unused in their bedrooms, a new study revealed today. The average child's ...
