Preston, England News

Zachary Sullivan, 19, of Gill Nook, Walmer Bridge, near Preston, admitted possessing the Class B drug on May 25 this year in a hearing at Preston Magistrates' Court.

Women can undergo scans to assess the risk of osteoporosis on Thursday June 20 at Leyland Leisure Centre from 9am to 1pm and at Chorley All Seasons Leisure Centre from 2pm to 6pm.

There are currently three times as many men on two wheels as there are women so British Cycling are looking to do something about with a nationwide event.

Preston and District Dyslexia Association will hold an open day on June 24 at Galloways, Howick House, Howick Park Avenue, Penwortham, Preston.

Mosaic Care Group, which is based on Cottam Business Centre, Cottam Lane, Ashton, has been accused of failing to care properly for an 83-year-old in her home.

Police received a call at around 9.40am on Wednesday from a terrified customer who fled the shop when he saw the three masked men burst in, following two Securicor guards.

Whitestake Golf Driving Range in Long Moss Lane, Whitestake, near Preston, wants to install new lighting so it can open until 8pm during winter, instead of its present 4pm closing time.

Preston's record-breaking "King of the Road," who held at least six world endurance titles in the 1970s and 80s, passed away at home in Devon after what relatives described as "his toughest battle".

Community groups across Lancashire are being encouraged to apply for a share of A 178,000 from the Community First Neighbourhood Matched Fund.

A mum who has spent the last 11 years caring for her husband as he fights a host of incurable medical conditions today made an emotional thank you to St Catherine's Hospice for allowing her to spend precious time with him.

HATS OFF: Sainsbury s customer service manager Beth Haworth, who joined in the fun by wearing the pith helmet worn by Don Estelle is pictured with Malcolm Vickers A photographic history of The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment has been on display at the Garstang branch of Sainsbury's - the first time the exhibit has visited the town.

THE number of sexually transmitted infections diagnosed across Lancashire and Cumbria has decreased by 4.2 per cent, new figures reveal.

This May 14, 2013 file photo shows actor William Roache arriving at Preston Magistrates court to face charges of raping a 15-year-old girl, Preston, England.

This May 14, 2013 file photo shows actor William Roache arriving at Preston Magistrates court to face charges of raping a 15-year-old girl, Preston, England.

Lancashire County Council has applied for permission to "dispose" of the land at the former Tulketh High in Ingol, Preston.

A family faces a bill of up to 10,000 to dig up a new driveway after councillors ruled it was unsuitable in a conservation area.

Work will begin this Friday on a scheme to add capacity to the Broughton roundabout in Preston, at the junction of the A6 and M55, to help it to cope with more traffic.

Preston's Connolly Centre hosts an anxiety peer support group tomorrow in Ashton.

A woman has been fined for dumping a settee. Andrea Godsell, 41, of St Cuthbert's Road, Preston, was found to have dropped bin bags and the settee in an alley at the rear of her home in March this year.

Thirty six men have been sentenced to a total of 167 years for their part in supplying 1.5m of drugs onto Lancashire's streets.