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Tots get set for a move to new site
A pre-school in search of a new home says it has found “treasure at the end of the rainbow”.
Town’s mayor set to lose locks for charity
The outgoing Mayor of Garstang Coun Sandra Perkins is expecting a very close shave at her last public engagement on Saturday.
Countdown to a very special day
You need to be up with the lark when you’re preparing for the premier attraction that is the ever-popular Garstang Children’s Festival.
Police house is set to go ‘under the hammer’
A rural police house will go under the hammer next month and is set to sell for up to £225,000.
Open gardens’ success, despite Saturday’s rain
Despite the weekend’s wet start, the sun shone through, making up for lost time for Bleasdale Tower’s annual open gardens’ event.
Village church gets youth pastor
Inglewhite Church has recently appointed a youth pastor as part of their ministry.
Sport
More than 200 entrants in 4th cheese race
Whitechapel Primary School and the local community pulled out all the stops for the 4th Blacksticks Blue 10K Race on Sunday.
Simpson helps smash Longridge to victory
After heavy morning showers and a large mopping up operation, Longridge 1st XI’s game was reduced to 33 overs per side.
Life-saving equipment at golf club
In public places, the provision of life-saving equipment and trained personnel can be vital when every second counts and, on the wide expanses of a golf course, it’s especially important.
Video
Vibrant colours line the streets of Preston video
The sun shone on months of hard work when organisers picked Preston’s Caribbean Carnival’s king and queen.
Lifestyle
Railway farm on track as superb home
Our Property of the Week is a detached stone built farmhouse, together with a range of agricultural buildings, set in 3.6 acres that would be of interest to equestrian or hobby/farmer type purchasers.
Save money with sustainable homes
Bellway Homes is well aware of how expensive moving house can be and to ease the expense, ensures its properties are built to the latest building regulations, saving homebuyers up to £500 per annum* at Grove Farm in Adlington.
Foot’s Words do come easy
Anarchic comedian Paul Foot has announced a return to 53 Degrees after playing there last year.
Made of Stone...but on film
Fans of The Stone Roses should head to Lancaster’s Dukes cinema next Thursday for a unique insight into the band.
Waving Cat comes to the Dukes
An Eastern adventure story told by puppets returns to the region to delight young audiences - and particularly deaf and hearing impaired children - at Lancaster’s Dukes on Saturday.
Community
Alan is my hero says OAP Marlene Alan has saved my life and my home
Marlene Hutchings has a new hero in her life – fireman Alan Cole.
Nest fits the bill nicely! video
There was not an ugly duckling in sight when these new arrivals appeared at a Preston nursery.
Riders support St Catherine’s Hospice in first ever Big Bike Ride video
Over 400 riders got in the saddle to support the first ever St Catherine’s Hospice Big Bike Ride on Sunday which was a huge success.
My year as Guild Mayor video
Carl Crompton will go down in the history books as one of a select few lucky enough to become a Guild Mayor.
Park event a runaway success for all video
Runners set the pace in a Preston park at an athletic event inspired by the Guild.
Market venue changes for election day
Garstang Country Market is being held on Thursday, May 2, at the Garstang Sports and Social Club, off Lancaster Road, as the usual hall will be a polling station for the elections.
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Weather for Garstang
Friday 24 May 2013
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 6 C to 14 C
Wind Speed: 29 mph
Wind direction: North east
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Temperature: 7 C to 14 C
Wind Speed: 12 mph
Wind direction: West
