http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/ Lancashire Telegraph /news/issues/ en-gb Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:51:51 +0100 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:51:51 +0100 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/resources/images/585971/?type=rsslogo http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/ http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/4351452.Award_for_Wasted_Lives_driver_training_scheme/?ref=rss A TRAINING scheme aimed at changing the attitudes of young drivers has won a top award. Thu, 07 May 2009 18:25:43 +0100 2436c174c0e2d05e90541993ffb59b04 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/4309457.Wasted_Lives_campaign__Missed_opportunity_on_driver_reform/?ref=rss CAMPAIGNERS accused the Government of ‘missing an opportunity’ over their ‘gutless’ crackdown on young drivers. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:18:17 +0100 9a016a07be6619957ef4bd061f917961 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/4309491.Wasted_Lives_campaign__Our_efforts_to_cut_young_driver_deaths/?ref=rss THE Wasted Lives campaign was launched in April 2007 in response to the high numbers of young people killed or seriously injured in road accidents. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:25:27 +0100 7d5c5da2845e2408c82879058b2bee80 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/4309517.Wasted_Lives_campaign__Minister_defends_driving_proposals/?ref=rss TRANSPORT minister Jim Fitzpatrick thanked the Lancashire Telegraph for the Wasted Lives campaign — but defended the Government’s proposals. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:28:42 +0100 a1b329bb8dd8bec9fdbf452a6bd1c1c1 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/4272974.Injuries_on_Rossendale_s_roads_cut/?ref=rss ROAD casualties in Rossendale halved over the space of 12 months, with the help of safety drives like the Lancashire Telegraph Wasted Lives campaign. Tue, 07 Apr 2009 11:51:46 +0100 80ffbc18d1b69a15289b1c98fb4fbea1 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/4204113.Campaign_helps_180_East_Lancashire_sex_victims/?ref=rss A CRACKDOWN on the sexual exploitation of children is celebrating a ‘momentous’ first year after helping 180 potential victims. Sun, 15 Mar 2009 20:30:00 +0000 2fe98c4ffdb753d76f3b9a673b2d0c53 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/4204038.Lancashire_firefighters_to_focus_more_on_road_casualties/?ref=rss ROAD safety among 17 to 25 year-old drivers is to become a key priority for firefighters – after it was revealed Lancashire crews now deal with more car crashes fatalities than blaze deaths. Sun, 15 Mar 2009 11:01:37 +0000 d691c3470127b27c0a0d68cf0bb56e49 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/4138758.VIDEO__Blackburn_students_given_safe_driving_lessons/?ref=rss YOUNG people were given the chance to get behind the wheel off road – even though many are not old enough to legally drive. Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:00:00 +0000 5bffed3d9566257e1ebc0d5ddcc719c9 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/4117471.Crackdown_on_sexual_grooming_is_widened_across_Lancashire/?ref=rss THE success of Operation Engage, a crackdown on sexual grooming of young girls in East Lancashire, has led to the scheme being rolled out elsewhere in the county. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:20:00 +0000 a9a966c71aea44afead91a2d5babb098 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/4063913.Driving_training_for_Blackburn_Rovers_academy_starlets/?ref=rss YOUNGSTERS at the Blackburn Rovers academy have been warned over the dangers of reckless driving. Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:40:00 +0000 ab0c130bfe81f26de7df4e096cfa08aa http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/3993438.New_campaign_launched_to_stop_young_drivers__taking_extreme_risks_/?ref=rss A NEW campaign has been launched in a bid to stop young drivers taking “extreme risks” behind the wheel. Sun, 21 Dec 2008 11:20:00 +0000 94733c59b25392cfb7442bef504ec165 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/3961960.Parents_put_under_scrutiny_in_road_safety_scheme/?ref=rss A NEW road safety scheme encouraging youngsters to be responsible behind the wheel has put the driving of their parents under scrutiny. Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:00:00 +0000 c3827ef1d13bc074a3cf33e556a1c7cd http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/3935679.Accrington_sex_predator_admits_raping_girl__12/?ref=rss A ‘DANGEROUS sexual predator’ has admitted raping a 12-year-old girl he met outside a Blackburn cinema at midnight. Sat, 29 Nov 2008 08:50:00 +0000 75284995a00fbd14034b2fcd1479c338 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/3934394.Zero_limit_drink_bid_for_drivers_under_21/?ref=rss DRIVERS aged under 21 should be banned from drinking any alcohol before they get behind the wheel, an influential Government advisory group has warned. Fri, 28 Nov 2008 11:55:54 +0000 108767372920d3d7c6b9f5477138028d http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/3865208.Blackburn_men_jailed_for_sex_offences_with_girls__14/?ref=rss TWO men have been jailed for a total of five years and three months for sexual activity with 14-year-old girls. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:10:00 +0000 b98593ad002f03303c6c2f18b86bd25c http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/3865017.Backing_in_East_Lancashire_for_tougher_penalties_for_speeding_drivers/?ref=rss THE families of young motorists killed in speeding cars have backed plans to give tougher penalties to those who break the limit. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:27:53 +0000 c3b57bda39ba348ee85ea5341f3d1e8b http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/3848205.East_Lancashire_postmasters__relief_as_major_contract_is_retained/?ref=rss POSTMASTERS across East Lancashire are breathing a sigh of relief after the Government announced the Post Office had retained a major contract. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:44:55 +0000 03c64d2c89654d999a37fd7ebd674de0 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/3834908.East_Lancashire_parents_urged_to_pass_on_safe_driving_message/?ref=rss PARENTS are being urged to get more involved in teaching their children about driving responsibly. Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:52:03 +0000 bd91141e27bcbf89991586835034d3d9 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/3827507.Pendle_MP__Make_Jack_Straw_Transport_Secretary/?ref=rss AN EAST Lancashire MP has called for Jack Straw to be made Transport Secretary so the Blackburn MP can kickstart a government crackdown on young drivers. Fri, 07 Nov 2008 10:05:06 +0000 829c75c82069b749d7b8ec1102f94d8f http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/3805648.Report_presses_for_greater_restrictions_to_cut_young_driver_carnage/?ref=rss CALLS have been renewed for greater restrictions on new drivers – as it is claimed road fatalities are “the major public health problem of our age”. Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:52:22 +0000 8a0500e793d3a8125bd0a0a61a474d10 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/3748015.One_referral_a_day_to_Blackburn_with_Darwen_child_sex_grooming_team/?ref=rss ALMOST one girl a day is being referred to a special team set up to tackle sexual exploitation of young people, it has been revealed. Sat, 11 Oct 2008 07:40:00 +0100 7c314bec8a9f242dfc0fb78638c20c5d http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/3735547.MP_calls_on_new_transport_minister_to_back_Wasted_Lives/?ref=rss AN MP has called on the Government’s new transport minister to back the Lancashire Telegraph’s Wasted Lives campaign. Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:00:03 +0100 cf7cc22e0726f8f76e9d39c66677c4a1 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/3730986.Driving_boss_adamant_on_graduated_licences_despite_Wasted_Lives_campaign/?ref=rss THE Lancashire Telegraph Wasted Lives campaign has been praised for putting pressure on the Government to make changes to the way people learn to drive. Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:47:19 +0100 d54cc16851c23fe063603b4a6025c999 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/3726152.UK_set_to_reject_graduated_approach_to_licences/?ref=rss THE Government is expected to reject graduated driving licences when it introduces an overhaul of the way people learn to drive after their consultation ends on Monday. We take a look at how graduated licences have proved a success in USA, New Zealand, Australia and Canada. Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:30:35 +0100 5792e308fd57a507aa2c67cf84ce3aff http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/3711487.Group_makes_young_drivers_extra_training_call/?ref=rss NEW figures show that 90 per cent of road deaths are caused by driver error. Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:40:03 +0100 d8c004a40ec7b0990da1b26a22adc150 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/3666825.New_police_unit_to_cut_Lancashire_s_road_death_toll/?ref=rss A NEW police unit could be set up in a bid to slash the number of fatal road accidents on Lancashire’s roads. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 19:00:00 +0100 2a0a38e3d64eb925980c9f9064f6feb9 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/3654813.Motoring_group_s_call_echoes_Wasted_Lives_aims/?ref=rss THE influential Institute of Advanced Motorists has demanded that the Government introduce more steps to cut the number of young drivers killed on the roads. Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:50:00 +0100 58fc902d695b7dc3a873ed668338d7d4 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/3623250.Drive_to_save_young_motorists__lives/?ref=rss A NEW road safety programme for young drivers could be rolled out to every high school within the next year. We attended the pilot for the project which is designed to teach the drivers of tomorrow how to stay safe on East Lancashire’s roads. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:47:19 +0100 a5dc6dbe045522b7c6183ce5368f47cf http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/3609249.Audit_office_probe_into_Post_Office_closures/?ref=rss AN INQUIRY is being launched into the Post Office closures which saw 24 shut in East Lancashire. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:11:06 +0100 38a67d87d8aa2ca51dd822f43eaa8956 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/issues/3547579._Funding_threat__for_Ribble_Valley_outreach_post_offices/?ref=rss TWO part-time Ribble Valley post offices may be under threat due to a lack of funding. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:28:36 +0100 8effeee432ee0e4d96f6f1cf18b1fa32