Lancashire Evening Post (Preston, England) back issues from July 2007:
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Youth robbed by gun gang.
Jul 01, 2007 ... A youth has been threatened with a gun in a terrifying early morning robbery in Lancashire. The incident happened at around 1.40am on Sunday when a youth, thought to be local, was walking along Blackpool Road, Preston, near its junction with Ribbleton Avenue. He was ...
Heavy rain affects weekend events.
Jul 01, 2007 ... Lancashire has so far escaped serious flooding problems after a deluge of rain hit the county on Sunday. Weather experts at the Met Office predicted a barrage of brutal weather this weekend following on from the floods which have already claimed at least five lives across the ...
Eerie calm after the fire storm.
Jul 02, 2007 ... It could be a scene from Armageddon. The main picture on the right is, in fact, the aftermath of a gas explosion which brought Preston and surrounding areas to a complete standstill for hours. Firefighters battled to douse a blaze after hundreds of chemical drums caught fire at ...
Bring on the traffic wardens!
Jul 02, 2007 ... Most people dread the sight of a Parkwise warden. But residents in Leyland town centre actually want them to patrol their streets which, they say, are overrun with shoppers and workers pinching the spaces outside their homes. Residents' parking was introduced to Broad ...
Gun gang rob man.
Jul 02, 2007 ... A man was threatened with a gun in a terrifying early morning robbery in Preston. The incident happened at around 1.40am on Sunday when a man, said to be a local, was walking along Blackpool Road, near its junction with Ribbleton Avenue. He was approached by a gang ...
Huge mushroom cloud over Red Scar.
Jul 02, 2007 ... "There was a massive boom, I looked outside and there was thick, black smoke billowing up." People living close to the Red Scar industrial estate in Preston today told how they awoke to the sounds of chemical drums going up in flames in the early hours of this morning. ...
Bus war hots up.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Preston Bus has hit back in the city's bitter bus war. The company has announced it will run a 10-minute service from the city's bus station into Penwortham, previously territory dominated by rival operator Stagecoach. It is also running a day tripper route from the ...
Calls to block mental health clinic.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Fears over patients escaping from a proposed new mental health clinic have led to calls for it to be blocked. Planning bosses at Preston Council have recommended the authority's planning committee to reject plans to turn the former luxury home at Ashfield House in Lea into a ...
Festival colours shine through.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Preston's popular Mela festival has always been known for its vibrancy. But sadly for organisers of this weekend's event it was umbrellas and wellies providing much of the colour. A mid-afternoon deluge at Moor Park dampened what was one of the most eagerly awaited ...
Schools closures - full list.
Jul 02, 2007 ... A number of Lancashire schools were closed on Monday as a precaution following the chemical fire near the M6. >>Motorway reopens after chemical fire Gridlocked traffic meant thousands of youngsters and parents were struggling to get to school. Closed ...
Blast chaos hits thousands.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Preston was on emergency alert today after a huge chemical fire and blast plunged the city and motorway network into chaos. Forty firefighters were today tackling the blaze after a massive amount of chemicals went up in flames at the Veolia Cleanaway site on the Red Scar ...
Crematorium closes - funerals cancelled.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Preston Crematorium has been closed following the chaos caused by the chemical fire near the M6 motorway. >>Motorway reopens after chemical fire Four funerals had been due to take place at the crematorium in Longridge Road, Ribbleton, Preston, although one had already ...
Free parking extended in village.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Traders have won their battle to extend free parking to one hour. Business owners had complained that the 20-minute free parking bays were driving customers away from the parade of shops at Hope Terrace, Lostock Hall, near Preston. A petition was submitted to South ...
Petrol station bid submitted.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Plans to build a new petrol station at one of Preston's gateways have been submitted by a development group. The Brookfield Group, a Yorkshire-based company, wants to demolish the existing BP Garage on New Hall Lane, close to Junction 31 of the M6 motorway, and ...
Save rural post offices campaign launched.
Jul 02, 2007 ... A campaign to save post offices in rural Lancashire from the Government chopping block has been launched by Conservative Party chairman Francis Maude. He was at Scorton Post ...
Alcohol awareness campaign launched.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Alcohol awareness is being taught to primary school children throughout Fylde. Year six youngsters are being given lessons about alcohol to help them understand the dangers before they have a chance to get involved in under-age drinking. North Lancashire PCT and ...
Inmates allowed early release.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Preston Prison released "half a dozen" inmates early on Friday as part of a nationwide plan to ease overcrowding. The prisoners released made up part of the 1,000 across the country and around 200 in the North West to be given early release. As well as ...
Irish musical festival held in city.
Jul 02, 2007 ... It was a musical touch of the Emerald Isle at the weekend as the University of Central Lancashire in Preston hosted some of Ireland's top musicians for the Fleadh na Breataine competition, which returned to the city for the first time since 1973. The Festival, which has returned ...
In the dock 02/07/07.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Court news from across Lancashire. Jail threat for having baton A man found in possession of a baton has been given a suspended prison sentence. Darren Taylor, of Callon Street, Fishwick, appeared before Preston magistrates. He was sentenced to ...
Smoking ban hits Preston.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Fed-up drinkers across Preston today branded 'smokefree England' a breach of their civil liberties. Boozers braving a cigarette in the elements slammed the ban on smoking in pubs, workplaces, work vehicles and enclosed public spaces, which came into effect at 6am on Sunday. ...
News at a glance 02/07/07.
Jul 02, 2007 ... News in brief from across Lancashire. Help summer blood appeal THE National Blood Service is appealing to people in the North West to boost blood stocks during the summer. Cathy Davies, NBS communications officer, said: "We rely totally on the support of ...
Pupils on track for sporting challenge.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Pupils from 18 Lancashire schools for children with special education needs took part in a sports day in Preston. The Disabilities Sports Day at Preston Sports Arena in Cottam involved 150 children aged 12 to 16. They competed in athletics and a 'quick cricket' ...
Clubber raped in Preston.
Jul 02, 2007 ... A woman has been raped in Lancashire. The incident happened after the 26-year-old woman had spent an evening out with friends in the city centre. After visiting a number of bars and clubs the group went into Manyanas on Church Street. While they were ...
Grants bid in war on crime.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Lancashire Police have submitted two bids for additional funding to help it work alongside other forces to catch travelling criminals. The force has expressed interest in being a "demonstrator site," joining two separate anti-crime ventures in the North West to target ...
Slideshows: Weekend of music.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Music was on the bill in Lancashire this weekend. Musicians from all over the country came to the Guild Hall in Preston on Saturday afternoon for the Brass Band Championships. >> Brass Band ...
University's performing arts centre to open in summer.
Jul 02, 2007 ... A futuristic, multi-million pound new media centre is on target to open for its first viewings in September. The Media Factory at the University of Central Lancashire will integrate all aspects of the performing arts under one roof and also serve as an additional venue for ...
Boss's plea to bust the [pounds sterling]17m traffic jam.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Traffic congestion is the biggest challenge facing new Prime Minister Gordon Brown, according to a local economic chief. Deputy chief executive Hugh Evans, of the North and Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce, said that jams on the nation's highways was costing businesses ...
Lovers cheat death in apartment plunge.
Jul 02, 2007 ... An amorous couple from Lancashire had an amazing escape when their 50-foot fall from a wall was broken by a tree. Nicholas Maxwell, 21, from Preston, had climbed to the top of a view point near their apartment block in the popular Spanish resort of Magaluf with Leanne Hanley ...
Explosion site looked like 'warzone'.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Lancashire's fire boss has said the scenes of devastation at Preston's Red Scar estate resembled a warzone. Chief fire officer Peter Holland praised the 70 firefighters who braved fire-propelled chemical barrels, thick smoke and potentially dangerous emissions to battle the ...
Bosses blast council over link road.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Business leaders have blasted council leaders as "narrow-minded and blinkered" for opposing plans for a controversial new road in Lancashire. The Lancaster District Chamber of Commerce has claimed that Lancaster Council is trying to drive businesses in the north of the county ...
Business round-up - 02/07/07.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Business news in brief from around the country. UK's biggest property deal The Citigroup tower in London's Canary Wharf was reportedly sold today for [pounds sterling]1bn in a deal that would mark the second largest single property transaction ever seen in the UK. ...
Big decision looming for Nugent.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Dave Nugent returned to England on Monday ready for the biggest decision of his life. The Preston North End striker left the sunshine behind and flew back into a transfer whirlwind with a list of Premier League clubs still chasing his signature. Favourites Sunderland ...
Torres demands bumper Liverpool deal.
Jul 02, 2007 ... We take a look around Monday's national newspapers. THE SUN: Fernando Torres is demanding a six-year deal worth [pounds sterling]31.2million to join Liverpool. Also: Lewis Hamilton extended his world championship lead to 14 points -then set his sights on a Silverstone ...
Weather causes cricket chaos.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Rain and heavy showers caused the abandonment of all but one of the 14 scheduled first team Liverpool league cricket games. Some Liverpool Competition sides did not even travel to their opponents' grounds on Saturday as overnight rain and heavy showers caused the abandonment of ...
Boating accident scuppers deal.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Preston could have lost out on a striker target thanks to a boating accident in the Mediterranean. Cardiff City frontman Steven Thompson, who was rumoured to be a target of Preston North End, tore a groin muscle when he fell from a boat during a family holiday in Cyprus and had ...
Garcia to leave Liverpool.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Liverpool forward Luis Garcia is set to complete a permanent move to Atletico Madrid in the next 24 hours, according to the player's agent. The Spanish international has been linked with a return to his former club, who are believed to be close to agreeing a separate [pounds ...
Beckham in Diana tribute.
Jul 02, 2007 ... David Beckham paid an emotional tribute to Princes Diana during her memorial concert at Wembley on Sunday. The former Manchester United and Real Madrid star was there to introduce Take That and took the stage to huge cheers. More than 60,000 people attended the event ...
Black Cats withdraw Nugent offer.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Premiership newcomers Sunderland say they have withdrawn their offer for Preston North End striker Dave Nugent. The Black Cats agreed an undisclosed fee, believed to be around [pounds sterling]6million, for the 22-year-old several weeks ago and were given permission to talk to ...
Homes flooded in Lancashire.
Jul 03, 2007 ... Twenty homes have been under two feet of water following heavy rain in Lancashire. Firefighters were called to Ribblesdale Road in Ribchester at around 3.30 on Tuesday morning after calls that ...
Hogwarts train vandal youths warned.
Jul 03, 2007 ... Vandals in Lancashire who caused [pounds sterling]75,000 of damage to the famous Hogwarts Express train used in the Harry Potter films have been given official warnings. The 13 youths, who smashed 375 windows in the trains at a depot in Carnforth, near Morecambe in March, were ...
'Knife pulled' on hospital worker.
Jul 03, 2007 ... A Preston schoolboy who allegedly pulled a knife on a hospital worker has been released on bail after being quizzed by police. Staff at Ribbleton Hospital in Miller Lane were horrified when a boy, aged just 13, pulled the weapon on a male member of staff who had challenged two ...
[pounds sterling]4m bill for chemical chaos.
Jul 03, 2007 ... Preston is counting the [pounds sterling]4m cost of the huge chemical explosion which brought the city to a standstill on Monday. Businesses on the Red Scar Industrial Estate are counting the cost of more than 100,000 lost man hours with workers trapped on gridlocked roads after ...
Council's Hub put out of action.
Jul 03, 2007 ... Questions have been asked after Lancashire County Council's [pounds sterling]20m Hub call centre was put out of action by the fire on Red Scar industrial estate. County Hall bosses apologised to the public and told them not to call the Hub, on Bluebell Way, which normally ...
Just how does city spend [pounds sterling]12.9m?
Jul 03, 2007 ... A multi million pound windfall is to be used to give Preston city centre a major facelift. The city council will get [pounds sterling]12.9m over the next three years. The North West Development Agency (NWDA) will grant the council [pounds sterling]3m between ...
History repeats itself at Red Scar.
Jul 03, 2007 ... More than 60 people - including two pregnant women - needed hospital treatment after a chemical explosion on the same site in August 1995. In that incident a cloud of gas covered a housing estate and residents struggled to breathe, suffering streaming eyes and sore throats. ...
Schools hit by Red Scar mayhem.
Jul 03, 2007 ... Education was thrown into turmoil as the knock-on effects of the Red Scar chemical blaze were felt across Central Lancashire. Thousands of pupils and hundreds of staff, from teachers to clerical workers, had an enforced day off. Twenty schools closed either because ...
Lancs homes under water.
Jul 03, 2007 ... Twenty homes were under two feet of water following heavy rain in Ribchester. Firefighters were called to Ribblesdale Road in the village at around 3.30 on Tuesday morning after calls that homes were flooded. Crews from Longridge spent two hours pumping away water ...
Delay over Tithebarn site pub.
Jul 03, 2007 ... Councillors are to take more time to consider a planning application for a new pub which could jeopardise the future of the [pounds sterling]500m Tithebarn redevelopment scheme. Preston Council has received an application from pub chain JD Wetherspoon to open a new branch in ...
Red Scar explosion: your stories.
Jul 03, 2007 ... Tens of thousands of people were affected by the chemical blaze that left two motorways outside Preston shut throughout rush hour on Monday. Some of those affected tell their stories. Council worker Teresa Parkinson, 51, said the traffic was "absolute murder" on ...
Lancashire cities on terror alert.
Jul 03, 2007 ... High visibility patrols of police officers were on the streets of Preston and Lancaster following the raising of the country's terror threat level to "critical". Police in the county were on the highest state of alert today to counter the `imminent' threat of further terror ...
Father warned murdered Lisa.
Jul 03, 2007 ... The father of a pregnant woman murdered by her boyfriend has told how he begged his daughter to leave the violent relationship. Gerry Collings told how he gave his daughter Lisa a chilling warning - that the next time he would see her was on a mortuary slab unless she ditched ...
Drink spike probe in 'rape' case.
Jul 03, 2007 ... Detectives are investigating whether a woman who was allegedly raped following a night out in Preston had her drink spiked. The 26-year-old has told police she woke up with no memory of getting home after accepting a lift from a man who had been buying drinks for her group of ...
'Cynical, dishonest' man jailed.
Jul 03, 2007 ... A man who carried out what a judge called a "cynical piece of dishonesty" against a loan company has received a suspended jail term. One of the side-effects of John Pollitt's offending is that an innocent woman motorist could have lost the ownership of a car she had just paid ...
Arson suspected at school.
Jul 03, 2007 ... Arsonists are suspected to have struck near a Kirkham school. Firefighters were called to Carr Hill High School, Church Road, at 8.48pm on Saturday ...
Lancashire nurse dies in road crash.
Jul 03, 2007 ... A nurse from Preston who worked with seriously ill children has been killed in a minibus smash while on a mercy mission for a charity in Africa. Helen Golder, 33, who is originally from Friths Court, Hoghton, was working in Maputo, Mozambique, for the Chain of Hope Charity, ...
Flying pupils get museum preview.
Jul 03, 2007 ... Pupils from two Lancashire schools were flying high when they were given an exclusive preview of a new museum. Children from Moor Park Business and Enterprise School, Preston, and Carr Hill High School, Kirkham, were among 900 lucky pupils to visit AirSpace at the Imperial War ...
Bar Wizards put on an arresting show.
Jul 03, 2007 ... Britain's Got Talent finalists, the Bar Wizards, breezed into Preston and wowed the crowds with a stunning display of cocktail 'flaring'. The Manchester barmen and stars of the ITV show were at Lancashire Police's Hutton headquarters to launch the annual Operation Summer Nights ...
Story shorts - 03/07/07.
Jul 03, 2007 ... News in brief from around Lancashire. Arson probe into bin fire Arsonists are suspected to have struck near a Kirkham school. Firefighters were called to Carr Hill High School, Church Road, at 8.48pm on Saturday after reports two industrial waste bins had ...
Lancashire terrorism arrests.
Jul 03, 2007 ... Police have arrested two men on suspicion of committing terrorism offences. The men were detained after police from the Lancashire Constabulary went to an industrial estate in Blackburn at around noon on Tuesday. Officers detained the men following the delivery of ...
Movers & Shakers.
Jul 03, 2007 ... Tom turns head-hunter The former boss of a leading Lancashire animal feed firm has been appointed head of a head-hunting firm in the county. Tom Bathgate, who spent 13 years growing Pye Bibby Agriculture in Lancaster from a [pounds sterling]7m to a [pounds ...
Skills Council the first into Citygate.
Jul 03, 2007 ... A leading public sector body has become the first occupant at a new high-spec office development in Preston. The Learning Skills Council (LSC), which is reponsible for ensuring access to high-quality education and training, has taken a 3,875 sq ft space on the first floor of the ...
Pub price bidding set to exceed [pounds sterling]250,000.
Jul 03, 2007 ... A Preston pub is expected to sell for more than [pounds sterling]250,000 when it goes up for auction later this month. The New Fleece Inn, on Meadow Street, Deepdale, is among [pounds sterling]22m of property from across the country due to go under the hammer at London auction ...
Shops reap benefit of farmers' market.
Jul 03, 2007 ... Shopkeepers are benefiting from the arrival of a farmers' market in Preston city centre, according to the event's organisers. The Preston Chamber of Trade said retailers had seen increased footfall from the 6,500 people who visited the third monthly event last month. ...
Two vet surgeries in 'landmark' merger.
Jul 03, 2007 ... Two long-standing Garstang veterinary practices merged this week to create a new state-of-the-art centre in the town. Pearson, Thompson and Callery, and Dimples Lane Veterinary Practice have joined forces to become Lanes Vet Group. Staff will work out of a newly built ...
Apprentice Adam ... you're hired.
Jul 03, 2007 ... A former car salesman will be the guest of honour at a new business networking event this week. Adam Hosker, star of hit television show The Apprentice, will join members of the Preston business community at the latest Sexy Networking event hosted by Downtown Preston In ...
