Lancashire Telegraph | Samlesbury

Time called on Samlesbury-brewed beer brand after 25 years

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:12:52 +0100

LAST orders have been called on a beer brewed in Samlesbury.

Iraqi marshland design for Samlesbury nature reserve

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:22:36 +0100

A VISITOR attraction designed to look like a southern Iraqi marshland village is set to be built by the side of the M6.

A59 safety measures set to be discussed

Sun, 24 May 2009 19:30:00 +0100

ROAD safety measures relating to a notorious junction on the A59 are due to be discussed next month.

BAE celebrates 70 years at Samlesbury

Fri, 22 May 2009 09:23:57 +0100

AN aerospace company is celebrating 70 years of flying high at its factory in Samlesbury.

BAE opens new offices

Thu, 21 May 2009 14:20:00 +0100

REGENERATION and business chiefs came together to mark the first phase of a multi-million pound development at BAE Systems, Samlesbury.

Brockholes nature reserve lake work complete

Tue, 19 May 2009 11:53:23 +0100

THE foundations for a better habitat for animals at a Samlesbury nature reserve have been completed.

New ‘sci-fi’ reception at BAE's Samlesbury site

Thu, 14 May 2009 14:20:00 +0100

THE new reception at BAE Systems, Samlesbury, was lit up in all its glory ahead of its official opening next week.

Lancashire BAE jobs fears dispelled

Wed, 13 May 2009 13:10:54 +0100

AN aerospace giant has moved to dispel fears over potential job losses after doubts were raised over a multi-billion pound defence contract.

Ceremony to mark BAE Samlesbury development

Wed, 06 May 2009 09:30:00 +0100

A SOD-cutting ceremony has heralded the latest stage of development at the BAE Systems site in East Lancashire.

M6 reopens after lorry overturns

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 09:30:00 +0100

THE M6 motorway has fully reopened after an overturned lorry caused traffic chaos for commuters.

‘Sci-fi’ future is taking off for BAE's Samlesbury site

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 10:10:00 +0100

IT IS four years since BAE Systems started out expanding its Samlesbury site to support its growing order book. As the development nears completion, we spoke to the company’s construction chief.

Ribble Valley wine firm toasting success

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:34:52 +0000

THE past 12 months has seen a steady rise in the number of people shunning nights out for nights in, a wine expert has claimed.

£8m boost for Samlesbury nature reserve

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 09:31:49 +0000

A NEW nature reserve which is planned for wetland near Samlesbury has secured £8million funding.

800 jobs to be created at BAE's Samlesbury site

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 08:40:00 +0000

AN £800million investment into the BAE Systems’ site in East Lancashire will create 800 jobs, it has been announced.

Samlesbury's striking new steel structure takes shape

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 11:44:39 +0000

A STRIKING new building at BAE Systems, Samlesbury, is nearing completion.

BAE’s Typhoon deal boost for Samlesbury jobs

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:49:31 +0000

AEROSPACE firm BAE Systems has been awarded a £450million contract by the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), it was announced yesterday.

Samlesbury restaurant boss’s life ‘is intolerable’

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:16:25 +0000

A RESTAURANT owner has called for parking restrictions on the A59 after claiming HGVs and fly-tipping are making life “intolerable”.

BAE announces £1.9billion profits

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 09:09:46 +0000

AEROSPACE giant BAE Systems has seen its profit swell by almost a third in the past year, new figures have revealed.

Long delays at A59 roadworks

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:30:00 +0000

UPDATE Highway chiefs have apologised to drivers after roadworks left them in regular rush-hour tailbacks on a main route.

BAE predicts future plans will safeguard Samlesbury jobs

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:10:00 +0000

AN aerospace giant that employs more than 4,000 people in Samlesbury is bullish about its prospects during the next 12 months in spite of the recession.

Samlesbury workers cutting it for £9.5m

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:21:06 +0000

A team from BAE Systems, Samlesbury, has invented a new cutting tool with the potential to save the company’s F-35 Lightning II aircraft production programme £9.5 million.

Icy conditions bringing road chaos to Lancashire

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:00:00 +0000

ICY conditions brought chaos to East Lancashire’s roads this morning — and left a motorist seriously ill after a head-on crash.

Rebirth continues for Lancashire-built Bluebird

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 14:38:41 +0000

WORK to rebuild the Bluebird boat in which speed ace Donald Campbell was killed was given official blessing by his daughter today.

Samlesbury nature reserve approved after traffic fears addressed

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 18:00:00 +0000

AN £8MILLION nature reserve is set to get the go ahead after county planning chiefs gave it the seal of approval.

Safety call over A59 after death crash

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 09:20:00 +0000

UPDATE Campaigners have renewed calls for safety measures on the A59 after a driver died in a horror smash.

BAE fears over new US president

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 09:50:00 +0000

THE next US president will usher in an era of reduced military spending that could impact on Lancashire’s aerospace industry, a leading manufacturer has warned.

Ribble Valley farm shops hit by credit crunch

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:45:40 +0000

FARM shops across Ribble Valley are the latest businesses to be hit by concerns over the state of the economy and changing consumer spending.

Samlesbury archers on target in display of skills

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 11:00:52 +0100

BOWMEN of Pendle and Samlesbury organised a demonstration at their base, in Nabs Head Lane, Samlesbury, on Saturday.

Air Training Corps moving from Samlesbury home

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:27:18 +0100

THEIR gliders have been a familar sight above our skies for 25 years - but that may be a thing of the past as the Air Training Corps leaves its home at Samlesbury.

Samlesbury dancer runs rule over Strictly Come Dancing professionals

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:11:45 +0100

A DANCE teacher has revealed his friendships with the stars of Strictly Come Dancing, which swings back onto our screens tonight.