Ofcom probe into Britain’s Got Talent ‘stunt dog’
An investigation into whether Britain’s Got Talent viewers were “misled” by the stunt dog double has been launched by broadcasting watchdog Ofcom.The ITV final will be examined after 1,150 complaints...
View ArticleHow a cuppa can keep workforce going
Workers in the North West are potentially damaging their productivity levels and wellbeing, as only four in 10 workers manage to take a proper tea break, according to new research out today.A study of...
View ArticleHealth alert: ‘Very high’ pollen levels forecast
The Met Office has issued an alert over ‘very high’ pollen levels expected across the North West of England today.Experts are warning hay fever sufferers they may see an increase in their symptoms,...
View ArticleEating chocolate ‘could lower stroke risk’
A new report has found that eating up to 100g (4oz) of chocolate a day has been linked to a lowered risk of heart disease and stroke.Research led by the University of Aberdeen found that compared to...
View ArticleUPDATE: Banks’ computer glitch could last until weekend
Today’s RBS, NatWest and Ulster Bank payment failure, casued by a technical glitch, could last until weekend.Around 600,000 bank account payments have gone missing after a technical glitch at...
View ArticleMissionary drowned after allegations made
A missionary drowned himself after accusations were made against him, an inquest heard.Percy Watkins, 58, a member of the Church with No Name, died in a bath at a house in Freckleton.The nature of the...
View Article‘I can’t imagine doing anything else’
When Kyran Tankard left school, he never dreamed just three years later he would be running two successful market stalls.In fact, the 19-year-old, who is Fleetwood Market’s youngest trader, went to...
View ArticleBullied Lancashire teen found dead
A teenager who was bullied over her weight killed herself after feeling “second best”, an inquest heard.Animal care student Harriet Walsh, 17, was found dead at home on April 17 after her boyfriend...
View ArticlePopcorn ‘not such a healthy snack’
Popcorn is not the healthy snack many people believe it to be and some brands contain very high levels of salt and sugar, researchers said today.Consensus Action on Salt & Health (CASH) found some...
View ArticleWyre carer convicted of stealing £80k from victims
A Wyre woman who was trusted to care for vulnerable people stole more than £80,000 from them.Preston Magistrates’ Court heard how Zoe Coates, 41, of Lancaster Road, Garstang, helped herself to clients’...
View ArticleThree queens prepare for Freckleton Club Day
The South Fylde Club Day spotlight switches to Freckleton this Saturday.The traditional religious procession of witness around the village signals the start of the proceedings, beginning at 9.30am and...
View ArticleFleetwood’s carnival
Saturday is a big day for Fleetwood – but an even bigger one for Hannah Praed.For Hannah , 12, of Larkholme Lane, will be crowned Carnival Queen 2015 as part of the day’s celebrations.The Cardinal...
View ArticleKeyboard bug leaves Samsung Galaxy phones vulnerable to hackers
More than 600 million Samsung mobile devices are vulnerable to a bug within the built-in keyboard, according to a security firm. The SwiftKey keyboard built into some of Samsung’s recent mobile phones...
View ArticlePetrol prices reach six-month high
Petrol prices have reached a six-month high with many motorists cutting back on car use, according to the AA.And the extension of the districts in which drivers get a special rural area fuel rebate has...
View Article‘This is my town, I was born here and I will always support it’
Hundreds of people are today expected to attend the funeral of Chris Hull at St John’s Church in Poulton. He was well known to thousands of football fans throughout the town as the larger-than-life PA...
View ArticleFleetwood teenager nominated as volunteer of year
A charity shop volunteer from Fleetwood is nominated for Young Volunteer of the Year Award at the Charity Retail Awards.Heather Barnes, 17, of Fleetwood, will be acknowledged on June 29 at the...
View ArticleMore North West drivers are now ‘belting up’
Motorists in the north west are heeding police advice about “belting up” when on the roads, a new survey claims.According to new Freedom Of Information data obtained by Confused.com, police warnings...
View ArticleTrial defendant: ‘Paige got what she deserved’
The man accused of helping to dispose of Blackpool teenager Paige Chivers’ body was secretly recorded saying she “deserved what she got.”But, speaking from the witness box at Preston Crown Court,...
View ArticleLancashire fracking debate gets under way
A hearing into whether to allow fracking for shale gas in Lancashire finally got under way todayGas exploration company Cuadrilla is applying to drill at two sites - a move fiercely opposed by many...
View Article‘Fracking would destroy our way of life’ say objectors
A Lancashire man told a packed meeting that his business, home and way of life would be “destroyed” if fracking was allowed to go ahead in the county.John Tootil was one of scores of people addressing...
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