A TEENAGER from Garstang is hoping to strike out against some of Europe’s top young talents after being picked for the England 10-pin bowling squad.

BARTON Grange Garden Centre has been named the best garden centre in the country.

A GARSTANG-based group for blind and partially sighted people has vowed to carry on - despite a big rent hike at its meeting room.

LANCASHIRE County Council will bring superfast broadband to 97% of the county by 2014 at speeds in excess of 30 Mbps, it has been announced.

A RETURN to weekly rubbish collections in Wyre has been ruled out by council bosses.

TWO men from Garstang will appear in court next week charged with drugs offences.

This specifically follows an incident on Monday at a Woodplumpton farm when two dogs got out and worried sheep. One of the sheep was injured so badly it had to be destroyed.

MOTORISTS are being warned to keep their cars secure after a spate of car break ins along the A6.

PLANS to demolish a riverside pub which was ravaged by fire last year and build a house, cottage and cafe on the site are being challenged.

A COLLEGE student is planning a dream wedding after scooping a £100,000 National Lottery scratchcard jackpot.

PARENTS in the Garstang area whose children are taken by taxi to special schools each day are in shock after being told they may be asked to contribute up to £1,200 towards their youngsters’ transport costs.

GARSTANG’S two troublesome traffic islands have finally been removed after a long campaign by residents.

Residents now have until the end of Wednesday, February 1, to take part in the survey and give their views on leisure services in the town.

OBJECTIONS are mounting to plans for a £4million renewable energy plant near Garstang.

PLANS for the start of quarrying for sand and gravel on land between Churchtown and St Michael’s-on-Wyre which have been ‘on hold’ for several years may soon be starting up.

AN historic riverside pub which was ravaged by fire last year may be demolished to make way for a large house, cottage and cafe.

GARSTANG residents have the chance to quiz a Member of the European Parliament next month when the United Kingdom Independence Party’s North West MEP Paul Nuttall visits the town.

PLANS for the change of use of parts of a former Bowland pub are to be considered by Wyre Council.

CALLS for the number of councillors on Wyre council to be cut from 55 to 44 are to be made.

THE hunt is on for Garstang’s dirtiest dog.