Leyland2 days agoDrug-smuggling prison officer jailedJulia Watson stashed four types of drugs near area where food was stored.2 days ago29 Jan 2026'We save hundreds on term-time holidays despite fines'"They're only young once, let them live the experiences," a mum defending term-time holidays says.29 Jan 202619 Jan 2026Prison worker jailed over relationship with inmateJane Littler also smuggled spice, painkiller tablets and other prohibited items into the prison.19 Jan 202616 Jan 2026Grandmother killed in crash was 'guiding light'The family of Sylvia McKearnan, 89, say "her memory will forever be treasured".16 Jan 202612 Dec 2025New mums say mental health service 'amazing' Inspectors rate the perinatal service at Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Trust "outstanding".12 Dec 20252 Dec 2025Prison staff mental health sick days on the riseMore staff at the prison near Leyland took at least one day off for mental health reasons last year.2 Dec 20251 Dec 2025Man who admitted killing friend after row jailed Liam Slack is jailed for killing Paul Ainscough after a row over chicken wings in a pub garden in Chorley.1 Dec 20256 Nov 2025Man jailed after church daubed in obscene graffitiJoseph Williams is jailed for eight months after admitting attacks on two churches in Leyland.6 Nov 202527 Oct 2025Man dies after driving car wrong way on M6The man in his 50s was killed near Charnock Richard services on the southbound carriageway.27 Oct 2025...
