Lancashire Evening Post (Preston, England) back issues from June 2007:
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Post farce means late deliveries.
Jun 01, 2007 ... Mail may not be delivered until late afternoon after postmen were ordered not to start their rounds until 10.30am - at the very earliest. Hundreds of thousands of people in Preston and across Lancashire will now receive their post from mid-morning following radical changes at ...
Police seek van crash driver.
Jun 01, 2007 ... Police are investigating a road accident in which a vehicle overturned and hit a telegraph pole and the driver then fled the scene. Emergency crews were called to Brownedge Road in Bamber Bridge at 9.40pm yesterday (Thursday) after reports that a van had overturned. ...
Women on the march.
Jun 01, 2007 ... A moonlight walk through Preston next month is going to be far from a gentle stroll under the stars - and clubbers better watch out. Saturday night revelry could be brought to a temporary halt as 1,650 women and their Army escort power walk through the city on a 13.1 mile ...
Super-hospitals plan for mental health patients.
Jun 01, 2007 ... Plans for four super-hospitals for mental health patients in Lancashire have moved one step closer to reality as health chiefs revealed they have a list of potential sites. They are now seeking the views of mental health service users, the public and health workers to ensure ...
Teenager beat-up innocent man.
Jun 01, 2007 ... A court was shown horrific video footage of an innocent man being beaten up by a foreign teenager in Preston. Operators of the city centre security cameras alerted police when they saw the victim being kicked and hit with a bottle on the Flag Market. Police were ...
Cleared colonel quits army.
Jun 01, 2007 ... A Lancashire colonel cleared of abusing Iraqi prisoners has sensationally quit the Army. Colonel Jorge Mondonca, former commander of the Queen's Lancashire Regiment, was the highest-ranking British soldier in recent history to face a court martial. He was one of ...
Bin that fag say drag queens.
Jun 01, 2007 ... Don't be a drag, bin that fag - that was the message from Preston Council as the Flag Market was transformed into a catwalk stage with professional drag queens modelling the latest portable ashtrays. The [pounds sterling]1,600 campaign is the council's latest grime busting ...
Motorists facing six months of misery.
Jun 01, 2007 ... Drivers and residents are set for six months of traffic disruption at an accident blackspot in Preston. Work to install seven road humps and 13 bus cushions in the Adelphi Street area starts on Monday June 11. The traffic calming scheme will also affect Moorbrook ...
Sam is casting a TV spell.
Jun 01, 2007 ... A Lancashire magician is hoping to conjure up a starry future for himself when he appears on a popular TV talent show. Sam Hurst is taking part in Let Me Entertain You which started this week on BBC2. The 23-year-old from Water Street, Chorley, hopes his sleight of ...
Heart check technology could save NHS millions.
Jun 01, 2007 ... A Lancashire GP has praised a new device which lets heart checks be sent over a telephone line. A six-month pilot scheme found that a handheld monitor, which can be used in GP surgeries to detect heart problems at an early stage, could reduce unnecessary hospital admissions. ...
Road plan divides community.
Jun 01, 2007 ... Plans to build a link road through a new housing estate have split a community. South Ribble Council says a new road linking Penwortham with Walton-le-Dale is necessary as part of the redevelopment of the Lostock Hall gasworks site. The stretch of road will run from ...
Councillor banned after racial abuse.
Jun 01, 2007 ... A Labour councillor has been handed a three-year football banning order after racially abusing former Latics defender Pascal Chimbonda. David Phythian hurled the insults during Latics' epic 3-3 draw with Spurs in April. The French international was making his first ...
When home is an art gallery.
Jun 01, 2007 ... The television was one of the household items that had to go when a group of artists staged their latest exhibition - in their own home. The living room and hallway of the house in Broadgate, Preston, were transformed into a gallery as members of New Arts North-West displayed ...
Rapper raps Simon Cowell.
Jun 01, 2007 ... A Preston rapper claims he was "set up" to look foolish by producers on Mr Nasty Simon Cowell's latest TV show. Matthew Cummins, who grew up in Deepdale, says producers at 'Britain's Got Talent' went out of their way to make him look foolish as he auditioned on the show. ...
Rugby star in Oz cop hearing.
Jun 01, 2007 ... A Wigan Warriors star is caught up in a police disciplinary case in Australia. A senior policeman allegedly tipped Bryan Fletcher off about a rape investigation involving a young tourist, the Police Integrity Commission has been told. The young Finnish woman told ...
Olive gets in the swim for charity.
Jun 01, 2007 ... Supergran Olive Law's plans to celebrate her 80th birthday are going swimmingly. The energetic mum-of-two, who has three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, has been blighted by health problems in recent years, but despite undergoing a triple heart bypass operation and ...
Witnesses sought after gun crime.
Jun 01, 2007 ... Police want to speak to witnesses who saw a gunman running away from the scene of an attack in Preston. A man was hit on the head with the butt of an automatic handgun after the attacker forced him to lie on the floor at his home in Maritime Way, Ashton. The wanted ...
Store braced for school uniform rush.
Jun 01, 2007 ... A superstore is bracing itself for a customer rush after announcing plans to stock a complete school uniform for less than [pounds sterling]10. Asda stores in the county expect shoppers to pour in for the [pounds sterling]1.75 trousers and skirts and [pounds sterling]4.50 shoes ...
American singer backs Hope campaign.
Jun 01, 2007 ... Pop star Suzanne Vega is backing the Evening Post's Live in Hope campaign. The American folk star, who penned Luka, one of the most famous chart hits about domestic violence, said it was important services like Preston's Hope Centre exist to help victims in abusive situations. ...
Lancashire round-up 01/06/07.
Jun 01, 2007 ... News in brief from around the county RIBBLETON: A 20-year-old charged with attempted murder has appeared in court. Karl Brown, of Thompson Street, Ribbleton, Preston, is alleged to have committed the offence on May 10. He was remanded in custody by the ...
Expedition man visits Preston.
Jun 01, 2007 ... Famous mountaineer Sir Chris Bonington visited Preston to give a lecture and officially open the new Cotswold Outdoor shop in Crystal House, ...
Big Brother star was in Preston.
Jun 01, 2007 ... Big Brother contestant Carole Vincent paid a visit to Preston shortly before entering the all-girl house, it has emerged. The youth health worker, 53, from East London, helped colleagues from the Respect Party deliver leaflets during the local election campaign. Coun ...
New test gear has a long weigh to go.
Jun 01, 2007 ... A new piece of equipment is to help trading standards officers get to grips with one of Lancashire's weightiest issues. Lancashire County Council's consumer champions are responsible for checking that weighbridges are accurate and up to scratch. And to help ensure ...
'Scared' inmate went on the run.
Jun 01, 2007 ... A convicted robber who failed to return to prison after being given day release has received another jail term. Jim Johnstone was on the run from Kirkham Prison for three months until arrested after police checks of his vehicle. Preston Crown Court prosecutor Francis ...
Get off the tracks warning.
Jun 01, 2007 ... British Transport Police have issued a warning after children were seen playing on train tracks in Lancashire. Paul Longstaff from the BTP said it received reports of trespassers on the line around 10.45pm on Tuesday at Cherry Tree, near ...
Jobs created as farm has tourist plan.
Jun 01, 2007 ... Ten new jobs have been created at a Lancashire farm complex as it opens the latest phase of its [pounds sterling]1.5m redevelopment. Huntley's Farm Shop, in Samlesbury, near Preston, is taking on the new workers in customer service and waitressing roles, having opened a two-tier ...
Deepdale Duck joins Preston Pirates.
Jun 01, 2007 ... Preston North End mascot Deepdale Duck is the new president of a youth football team. The six-foot fowl was the top choice of kids from the Preston Pirates, who have teams in the Central Lancashire Youth League and Mid-Colts League, when asked who they wanted to lead their club ....
In the dock - 01/06/07.
Jun 01, 2007 ... Court news from across the county Curfew for city shoplifter A man who breached his community order imposed for shoplifting has appeared in court. Robert Jones, of Chatsworth Street, Fishwick, Preston, was convicted at Preston Magistrates Court. ...
Story shorts - 01/06/07.
Jun 01, 2007 ... Round-up of news in brief from around Lancashire Depot helps feed the world Staff at a Leyland delivery depot have helped raise money to feed 1,200 African children. Employees at TNT, on the Moss Side Industrial Estate, raised funds for the United Nations' ...
Councillor defends anti-academy group.
Jun 01, 2007 ... Respect councillor Michael Lavalette has defended his plans to set up a group opposed to city academies. The move comes after announcements were made to introduce three new academies in Lancashire. Lancashire's Education Authority is to push through plans to set up ...
Estate is bound to bloom.
Jun 01, 2007 ... A huge party will mark the launch of a Preston estate's bid to achieve another Britain in Bloom award. Brookfield organisers plan events at The Green in Langcliffe Road, and Brookfield Park to mark the start of the campaign and World Environment Day on Sunday June 3. ...
Youths attack remembrance garden.
Jun 01, 2007 ... Vandals have wrecked a remembrance garden. The consecrated ground, part of St Oswald's with St Jude's CE Church in Harewood Road, Deepdale, Preston, is constantly used as youth hangout. Yobs have repeatedly smashed the garden wall and even played football ...
Crunch time for biscuit factory.
Jun 01, 2007 ... The struggling parent company of a Lancashire biscuit factory is facing further challenges as it bids to revive its fortunes. Chief executive Stefan Barden, of Northern Foods, which runs the Fox's Biscuit site in Kirkham, has warned the company will need to continue to plough ...
Business round-up - 01/06/07.
Jun 01, 2007 ... Business news in brief from around the country. 'Austerity drive' at chocolate giant Confectionery giant Cadbury Schweppes was today reported to be considering a fresh round of factory closures and job cuts. The Financial Times said chief executive Todd ...
Friday's paper round-up.
Jun 01, 2007 ... John Terry has promised to give David Beckham the captain's armband back if he reaches his 100th England cap. THE SUN: Also: Spurs want Alan Smith - after learning that the Manchester United striker has not been offered a promised new contract. DAILY STAR: John Terry ...
Anderson backed to shine for United.
Jun 01, 2007 ... Porto president Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa has backed Brazil midfielder Anderson to overcome the physical tribulations of the Premiership and enjoy "a great career'' in England. The English champions have agreed deals "in principle'' to sign Anderson and winger Nani from Porto ...
Simpson blames agent for Carlo row.
Jun 01, 2007 ... Paul Simpson has blamed a rogue football agent for sparking his highly-publicised bust-up with Carlo Nash. The Preston North End boss has accused the unnamed go-between - not the keeper's official representative - of unsettling the 33-year-old over a move to Fulham in January. ...
Fitness of Khan is vital for Leyland.
Jun 01, 2007 ... Leyland are hoping to have their professional Ameer Khan fit for Saturday's 3D Sports Northern Premier League clash with Netherfield. Khan was struggling with a strained muscle in his side in last week's visit to Fleetwood, although still managed to return ...
McIlroy starts league preparation.
Jun 01, 2007 ... Morecambe boss Sammy McIlroy has released three players as he prepares for life in the Football League. The Shrimps manager has let defender Danny Meadowcroft, midfielder Jonathan Smith and forward Thomas Pickersgill to leave Christie Park as he looks to open the way for some ...
Rough way to raise cash.
Jun 02, 2007 ... NINE staff from a Preston homeless hostel raised [pounds sterling]900 when they slept rough in the city last week. The staff all work at the Merriweather hostel on Fishergate Hill, Preston, and took the step of sleeping outside the Central Methodist Church on Lune Street to ...
Ship set to come home.
Jun 02, 2007 ... The crew of HMS Lancaster are heading to the ship's adopted home town. But at 133m long, the Type 23 Frigate is too big to sail up the River Lune and will instead be berthed across Morecambe Bay in Barrow-in-Furness from June 7-12. The highlight of the visit will be ...
Your chance to have a say on expenses for councillors.
Jun 02, 2007 ... Local people in one Lancashire borough are being given the chance to have their say on how much their local councillors are worth. South Ribble Council is hunting for volunteers to form an independent panel to discuss the levels of expenses councillors should receive. ...
Actors called to the bar.
Jun 02, 2007 ... ACTORS will play a landlord and landlady at a Preston pub as it hosts a production of Two. Preston group Screaming Theatre is preparing to perform Bolton author Jim Cartwright's play Two upstairs at the city's Adelphi pub this week. Actors Tarquin Scott and Allison ...
Law experts on award shortlist.
Jun 02, 2007 ... LEGAL eagles at West Lancashire Council are celebrating after being shortlisted for a prestigious award. The team is one of just three to make it to the final of the Liverpool Law Society ...
Care trust in volunteer plea.
Jun 02, 2007 ... LANCASHIRE Care Trust is trying to recruit potential volunteers to drive forward its mission to become a foundation trust. It is inviting people who care about mental health and substance misuse services in Lancashire to ...
Outstanding area celebrated in words, paint ... bricks and tiles!
Jun 02, 2007 ... A FESTIVAL celebrating one of Lancashire's most beautiful areas takes place from today June 2 to June 17. The Bowland Festival celebrates the birds, wildlife, landscape, heritage and rural life of the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Events on offer over the week include ...
Employers urged to cut cost of 'sickies'.
Jun 02, 2007 ... A Preston employment expert has urged businesses to take action to cut the [pounds sterling]12.2bn cost of "sickies." Partner Jon Keeble, of DWF in Winckley Square, has warned that workers taking time off for minor injuries can be damaging to company morale and leave firms with ...
Tale of tragic teenager hits the big screen.
Jun 02, 2007 ... A short film shot in Morecambe and Lancaster had its premiere screening last night. Monkey See? Monkey Do tells the story of a tragic teenager coping with drug abuse, and features North West actors and original music from international artistes. The low-budget film, ...
Radio asks for help in crisis appeal.
Jun 02, 2007 ... DJs from the city's community radio station, Preston FM, are asking people to help them raise money for the Darfur and Chad crisis appeal. Volunteers from the community radio project will be in the city's Mall St George's shopping centre on Monday, June 4, taking donations from ...
Teen 'sex predator' is convicted of two assaults.
Jun 02, 2007 ... A teenager has been warned by a judge he "almost inevitably" faces jail after being convicted of separate sex assaults on a youth and a woman. Martin Mayers will be assessed as to whether he represents a danger to the public and has been ordered to register with the authorities ...
Help senior citizens get taste for life.
Jun 02, 2007 ... ORGANISATIONS providing food to pensioners are being urged to get a new Taste for Life. An initiative to promote health and well being by improving nutrition, diet and food hygiene standards has been launched by Fylde Council and organisations are now being urged to register an ...
On the run for Sue Ryder Care.
Jun 02, 2007 ... Hundreds of runners are set to raise charity cash tomorrow. Sue Ryder Care, which helps people with life-threatening neurological conditions, is staging a fun run at its Cuerden Hall base in Bamber ...
Story shorts - 02/06/07.
Jun 02, 2007 ... News in briefs from around Lancashire Alert over meter tokens British Gas customers in Lancashire with pre-pay token electricity meters are at risk of being left in the dark. Householders should get in touch with the supplier, or they may no longer be able ...
Lancashire round-up - 02/06/07.
Jun 02, 2007 ... Stories from across Lancashire LOSTOCK HALL: Two people were hospitalised after a lorry overturned in Lostock Hall. Firefighters from Bamber Bridge were called to the incident at 11.22am yesterday. Watch manager Tony Ashworth said: "When we got there, ...
Young 'blades' brought to book.
Jun 02, 2007 ... CHILDREN'S author Stuart Hill dropped in to meet Preston fans of his new book Blade of Fire. A meet-the-author session was held at the County Library and Information Service in the city ...
Mafia boss extradited.
Jun 02, 2007 ... A suspected Mafia Godfather living in Lancashire has been extradited to Italy to stand trial in connection with a bloody mob war. Italian citizen Gennaro Panzuto, 32, was arrested by officers from the Serious Organised Crime Agency last month at his home in Catterall, near ...
Mum remanded over son's death.
Jun 02, 2007 ... A woman accused of stabbing her son to death has been remanded in custody by Lancashire magistrates. Helen Cole, 48, appeared before Wyre Magistrates' court charged with murder. The body of Andrew Cole, 19, was found at the ...
Flasher caught by his dog.
Jun 02, 2007 ... A serial sex pest was caught out after the Evening Post printed a picture of his pet dog. Steven Ball is locked away today after exposing himself to 25 women in Preston and South Ribble He was given an "indefinite" sentence at Preston Crown Court on Friday, after ...
Rocket attack soldier recovering at home.
Jun 02, 2007 ... Soldier Adam Martin is making speedy progress from the horrific burns he suffered during an attack in Iraq. The 19-year-old, from Fishwick, Preston, was injured during a rocket propelled grenade attack on his Warrior armoured vehicle in Basra. He was manning the ...
Under-age drinker banned from boozing.
Jun 02, 2007 ... A teenage robber who waged a long-running campaign of alcohol-fuelled juvenile nuisance and thieving has been banned from drinking or being drunk in any public place. Jake Derrick Allen, 17, from Robin Hey in Leyland, was slapped with a three-year anti-social behaviour order at ...
Antique dealer's relief at acquittal.
Jun 02, 2007 ... A businessman shed tears of relief after being acquitted of playing a part in an international money laundering plot. Preston-based antique dealer Brian Beck, 61, was accused of being involved in transporting cash from the sale of smuggled cigarettes. At the end of a ...
Sacred ground desecrated.
Jun 02, 2007 ... A remembrance garden where people scatter their loved ones' ashes has become a target for vandals. The consecrated ground, part of St Oswald's with St Jude's CE Church in Harewood Road, Deepdale, Preston, is constantly used as youth hangout. Yobs have repeatedly ...
Snooker star's call for city investment.
Jun 02, 2007 ... Preston snooker star Ian McCulloch today told the city's leisure bosses they will need to put their money where their mouth is to bring back top-class snooker to the Guild Hall. The venue has missed out on hosting the Royal London Watches Grand Prix, the first major tournament ...
'New trend for home-grown cannabis'.
Jun 02, 2007 ... A police chief today revealed that a trend exposed by a high profile cannabis haul in a plush Preston mansion may be the tip of a much bigger iceberg. DCI Mark Vincent, heading the investigation into the county's second biggest cannabis haul on Durton Lane, Broughton, said ...
New role for former council leader.
Jun 02, 2007 ... The former leader of South Ribble Council has taken up a new role spearheading plans to build a [pounds sterling]1.6m homeless shelter. Howard Gore, who stood down after last month's local elections, has taken up a management role within the businesses owned by Preston ...
