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News and information about Leyland, a town in the borough of South Ribble and has the headquarters of South Ribble Borough Council within it as well as Worden Park

M6 cannabis bust as police uncover stash in boot at Leyland

The M6 near Junction 28 for Leyland Pic: Google Two people have been charged following a substantial cannabis seizure on the M6. Police stopped a car on the M6 at Leyland in the early hours of Tuesday 5 March and […]

1 month ago
Leyland Trucks’ apprentices visit Westminster

MP for South Ribble, Katherine Fletcher talking to the apprentices. Pic: Leyland Trucks Apprentices from Leyland Trucks showcased their skills to Members of Parliament this month in London. Jasmine Sandwell, a first-year supply chain apprentice, Ethan Sauce, a second-year maintenance apprentice, and Alfie […]

2 months ago
Leyland student receives fully funded medical scholarship at UCLan

UCLan student Sumayyah Atcha, who has received the Livesey Scholarship. Pic: UCLan A student from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has received a fully funded medical scholarship. Sumayyah Atcha, 18, was awarded the Livesey Scholarship, which aims to get more people […]

2 months ago
Two men set to walk 70 miles to Leyland for a Preston mental health club

Councillor Paul Foster and Martin Carlin who will be taking on the challenge. Pic: South Ribble Borough Council Paul Foster, leader of South Ribble Borough Council and Martin Carlin, chair of Leyland Town Team are walking over 70 miles to raise money for Andy’s Man Club in Preston. […]

2 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Leyland Railway Station platform extension delayed after contractor goes bust

Leyland Station's platforms have always been too short for many trains Pic: calflier001 Leyland Railway Station’s platform extension work has been pushed back due to the contractor going into administration. It was reported last week that the project was nearing completion by Network […]

2 months ago
Leyland Trucks to take on 28 new apprentices

Apprentices at Leyland Trucks. Pic: Leyland Trucks Leyland Trucks, one of the UK’s leading engineering and manufacturing companies, is searching for 28 new apprentices. They are offering a development programme, with access to “state-of-the-art” technology and qualifications […]

2 months ago
Man rushed to hospital with serious injuries after Wigan Road crash

Blue light from a police car Pic: South Ribble Police A man was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after a crash involving a car and a cyclist on a key road connecting Lostock Hall and Bamber Bridge with Leyland. […]

2 months ago
Plans for industrial units in Leyland thrown out as firm didn’t answer concerns

Bison Way proposed development Plans for almost two dozen new industrial, storage and office units in Leyland have been thrown out by councillors who said the firm behind them had left concerns about road […]

2 months ago
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