WATER SCARE: What is Cryptosporidium?
Cryptosporidium is a protozoan parasite. There are two species associated with human infection; Cryptosporidium parvum and C. hominis.Cryptosporidium affects the epithelial cells of the human...
View ArticleThird of drivers ‘do not know correct speed limit’
More than a third of drivers do not know what the speed limit is on roads, a new study has revealed.OnePoll questioned 2,000 people on behalf of Co-operative Insurance, with 36 per cent of them unaware...
View ArticleBooths ‘Fair Milk’ sales on the increase
Regional retailer Booths released milk sales figures today that it says shows their customers are committed to paying a fair price to farmers.The move comes as protests continue into the price dairy...
View ArticleSainsbury’s recalling Thai takeaway products
Retails giant Sainsbury’s is today recalling its prawn crackers and Thai Takeaway for 2 as they may contain traces of eggThe recall is for “by Sainsbury’s Prawn Crackers” and “by Sainsbury’s Thai...
View ArticleBREAKING: Water warning to last into next week
A health warning issued after a parasite was found in the water supply in parts of Lancashire will remain in place until next week, United Utilities have said.Residents were urged to boil their...
View ArticleWATER UPDATE: Ongoing investigations into water contamination
Investigations are under way into how water became contaminated, after a parasite was found in the supply in parts of Lancashire.A health warning is to remain in place over the weekend and into next...
View ArticleMagistrates Round-up 07-08-15
A building society mortgage advisor stole thousands of pounds from his workplace.Andrew McNaughton, who worked for the Blackpool branch of the Nationwide Building Society, took £5,000 customers had...
View ArticleOvernight repairs will mean smoother journeys on M55
Work starts next week to create smoother journeys on the M55 motorway for drivers heading towards Blackpool.Highways England is spending £166,000 on wear and tear repairs between junction three at...
View ArticleWATER LATEST: Warning to remain in force for at least two days
The drinking water scare affecting around 300,000 homes in Lancashire may remain in force for at least two more days.United Utilities say they are making significant progress in eliminating traces of...
View Article£1,000 reward to catch pair who attacked alpacas
An animal rights campaign group is offering a £1,000 reward for the arrest and conviction of two people who attacked a pair of alpacas in Lancashire.PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)...
View ArticleIt’s A-Level results day
Teenagers across the country will wake up to find out if their hard work has paid off as they collect their A-level results.Around 300,000 students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will be...
View ArticleGive the lady a stiff drink (no ice)
As I write this #Watergate is reaching the end of the sixth day and the prospect of a fresh, unboiled, clean glass of finest tap water still seems uncertain (though tests are ongoing as I speak) But if...
View ArticleWATER UPDATE: Boil water advice stays in place
The “boil water” alert remained in force today for 300,000 Lancashire homes as United Utilities bosses waited for scientists to give the all-clear.Experts from Public Health England will later have...
View ArticlePolice appeal after cross theft
Police have launched an appeal for information after a theft from a hospital chapel.Officers are appealing for help to trace a woman in connection with theft of a wooden cross from Blackpool Victoria...
View ArticleTipping: French overtake British as world’s worst tippers
A global report has revealed that the French, not the British, are taking the top spot as the world’s worst tippers in holiday hotspots.The new Global Tipping Index from Direct Line Travel Insurance1...
View ArticleFleetwood man made repeated threats to kill to police
A man who made repeated threats to kill one of his neighbours has been sent for sentence at Preston Crown Court.Colin Silvers, 54, of Windsor Terrace, Fleetwood, admitted making threats to kill to a...
View ArticleFind a loving home for friendly Derek
Can you provide a loving home for this energetic dog?Derek, a lurcher cross, is on the hunt for new owners.The four-year-old, who has been in kennels for over a year, was recently transferred back to...
View ArticleBoil water advice remains in place
Residents across parts of Lancashire are being asked to continue to boil their water – close to two weeks on from a parasite being found at a treatment plant near Garstang.The advice for hundreds of...
View ArticleCouncil criticised for housing ‘vulnerable’ teen in B&B
A vulnerable teenager with significant behavioural problems was housed in a B&B by Lancashire County Council when his home life broke down.The council’s decision has been criticised by the Local...
View ArticleHow to apply for a school place
Online applications for Lancashire school places go live on Tuesday September 1.Last year 97 per cent of parents applied online for primary and secondary school places. County Councillor Matthew...
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