School to close for funeral of much-loved teacher

Jan 17, 2024

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A man has been jailed for a minimum of 20-years after being found guilty of the murder of his partner during a “violent and sustained assault”.
Meanwhile Gillibrand Primary School is to close for the funeral of long-standing headteacher Ashley Clayton, who passed away on December 29.
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for this weekend, with winds of up to 70mph predicted, and the potential for damage to buildings and power lines.

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	School community to pay a special tribute to headteacher after her sudden death

	Mrs Clayton, 55, passed away peacefully on Friday December 29, in St. Catherine's Hospice.

School community to pay a special tribute to headteacher after her sudden death

Man who launched 'violent and sustained' assault against partner jailed for murder

Jason Gowen, from Chorley, was given a life sentence at Preston Crown Court today (Wednesday) with Judge Robert Altham ordering he must stay behind bars until at least 2043 before being considered for parole.

Casualty pulled from wreck which shut road for 90 minutes in rush hour

The road was closed for 90 minutes in rush hour while police, fire and ambulance crews rushed to the scene.

BBC documentary to air about woman who made false rape claims after ‘sex parties’ in Lancaster and Morecambe

13 throwback retro pics of teachers & students at Preston College in the '80s & '90s

For many, their time at college is the best time in their lives.

Tallest office block could be turned into 115 flats with running track on the roof

The building has been around since 1979.

Ex-Preston North End man bravely opens up on motor neurone disease battle

The former PNE, Ipswich Town, Sunderland, Huddersfield Town and Bristol Rovers man is battling the cruel illness

Winds of up to 70mph set to batter Lancashire as yellow weather warning issued

Winds of up to 70mph are set to batter Lancashire this weekend, prompting the Met Office to issue a yellow weather warning.

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