Man spat in face of partner

12:39pm Monday 12th May 2008

A 29-year-old man who spat in his partner's face told police she was suffering from post natal depression and nothing had happened.

Teenager cleared of Longridge death crash charge

3:04pm Friday 9th May 2008

A TEENAGER has been cleared of causing the death of a close friend by dangerous driving.

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Jury out in Longridge death crash trial

8:45am Friday 9th May 2008

A JURY was due to consider its verdict today in the trial of a teenager accused of causing the death of a close friend in a road crash.

Student faces court in Longridge death crash trial

2:02pm Tuesday 6th May 2008

A JURY has heard how a student lost control of his car and collided with an oncoming taxi, killing his friend.

	Longridge man admits unnecessary suffering to dog
	2:56pm Thu 17 Apr 08
	A LONGRIDGE man has admitted causing unnecessary suffering to a 12-year-old collie dog by failing to provide veterinary care and an adequate diet.
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	Police inquiry over handling of Longridge death crash
	2:59pm Thu 17 Apr 08
	AN inquiry has been launched by Lancashire Constabulary in to the way it dealt with the aftermath of a fatal road accident.

	Judge slams police in Longridge death crash trial
	5:05pm Wed 16 Apr 08
	A MAN has been cleared of causing a friend's death by dangerous driving after a judge ruled that nobody could decide who was behind the wheel.
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	Defendant not giving evidence at Longridge death-crash trial
	3:37pm Mon 14 Apr 08
	A MAN accused of causing a friend's death by driving his car dangerously is not giving evidence at his trial.

Longridge to host dance championships

7:45am Sunday 13th April 2008

People from Argentina, South Africa and America are expected to flock to Longridge later this month - for a prestigious dance competition.

Man 'cannot remember' Longridge death crash

5:29pm Tuesday 8th April 2008

A LONGRIDGE man who was seriously injured in a car crash that killed his friend told police he could not remember the accident.

	Former warehouse man wins top astrophysics prize
	1:17pm Tue 8 Apr 08
	A former warehouseman from Longridge has beaten off competition from hundreds of academic researchers from across the United Kingdom and beyond to win a top prize at the 2008 National Astronomy Meeting.
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Community cash up for grabs

10:25am Monday 7th April 2008

COMMUNITY schemes are missing out on vital funds because they are failing to apply for cash donations.

Man charged with sex attack

8:56pm Friday 4th April 2008

A MAN has appeared before Black-burn magistrates charged with sexual offences against another boy at a Longridge child-ren's home more than 20 years ago.

Cheque stolen as 'act of revenge'

3:52pm Friday 4th April 2008

A MAN who stole his girlfriend's housing benefit cheque begged her not to tell the police.

	Four more named on 'most wanted' list
	1:31pm Tue 18 Mar 08
	LANCASHIRE Police have named four people they are hunting after naming them on their "most wanted" list.
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Man jailed for possessing £1500 of cocaine

3:23pm Tuesday 11th March 2008

A COCAINE addict who planned to fund his habit by selling the Class A drug to friends has been jailed for three years and four months.

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Alleged assault on girl, 13

1:36pm Saturday 1st March 2008

A 13-YEAR-OLD girl was allegedly indecently assaulted by a half naked man.

	Heathcote plans champagne new venue
	11:32am Thu 28 Feb 08
	A Lancashire chef and restaurateur has announced plans to spend more than £1million on a flagship venue in Manchester.
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Cooking up success

4:21pm Monday 18th February 2008

CELEBRITY chef Paul Heathcote's restaurant portfolio has been named as one of the country's best.

Man is given curfew for pub attack

6:02pm Thursday 14th February 2008

A STUDENT was left with a broken nose after an unprovoked attack as he was acting as peace-maker outside a Longridge pub.

	Rural text messaging scheme to tackle crooks
	4:43pm Thu 7 Feb 08
	RURAL residents have become the first in the country to take part in a pioneering text messaging scheme to track criminals.

Pair ‘fought’ with rail and a drainpipe

12:29pm Wednesday 6th February 2008

TWO men ripped down drain pipes and railings to arm themselves for a mock sword fight after getting into a dispute with locals.

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Hop picker murderer's jail order

8:46am Friday 1st February 2008

A hop picker who beat his workmate to death has been told he must spend more than 13 years behind bars before he can be considered for release.

Man must serve 13 years for killing friend

5:29pm Thursday 31st January 2008

A HOP picker who beat his workmate to death has been told he must spend more than 13 years behind bars before he can be considered for release.

Drink-driver ‘will lose job’

1:08pm Wednesday 30th January 2008

A MAN who fell out with his girlfriend because of her admitted infidelity was breathalysed as he drove to his parents' house after getting locked out of his own.

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Child support centres to open

11:29am Wednesday 23rd January 2008

CHILD support in East Lancashire will be boosted this spring as a number of new children's centres open their doors.

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Thief was on CCTV

5:40pm Friday 11th January 2008

A Longridge garage owner who noticed fuel going missing from a tank checked CCTV footage and saw a neighbour carrying two 25-litre cans in the early hours.

Police probe arson business link

11:58am Friday 4th January 2008

A £100,000 arson attack on the property of a local businessman could be linked to his company going into administration, according to the police.

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The naked neighbour

9:43am Friday 4th January 2008

A MAN who indecently exposed himself in a window of his home will not be put on the Sex Offenders' Register after magistrates gave him a conditional discharge.

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Rescue service to get cash from new butter

10:09am Tuesday 1st January 2008

TWO dairies have joined forces with a leading supermarket chain to produce a new butter — which will also help charity.

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