A bank holiday bonanza of events are lined up for Whitehaven this weekend The town will host Leyland 53 – a heritage and preserved bus extravaganza Eat Street market and a host of local artisans from TEGretail tomorrow Organised by Workington Transport Heritage Trust it will include heritage buses on display and offering trips family attractions and exhibitions at the Beacon All bus trips are free and up to two children get free admission into the Beacon museum It will also feature vintage cars and trade stands there will also be a photo line-up at the former Leyland bus plant at Lillyhall The Eat Street Cumbria market also returns and will be bigger and better than before The pop-up food festival – which aims to champion Cumbrian food vendors – will feature over 15 local businesses and shop owners serving food from across the world will attend this year’s event which will also feature live music from eight local musicians and spaces for people to socialise throughout the day Vendors already confirmed for the event will be serving everything from bubble tea to Thai and authentic Indian food It comes after its inaugural event in November saw major success last year with over 4,000 people attending and over 80 per cent of its 15 vendors selling out of food in less than six hours said in the wake of the market’s initial success he was planning to go all out with this year’s event which will take place opposite Wetherspoon a Cumbria-based non-profit community interest company will be on the harbourside with over 15 local independent producers said: “Our mission is to build thriving communities and support artisan retailers “The Leyland 53 event is a fantastic platform for us to connect with local businesses and opportunities they need to flourish.” Subscribe to our mailing list to receive daily updates direct to your inbox *We hate spam as much as you do. 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Leyland made his try-scoring debut for the Robins during the side's 40-0 Betfred Challenge Cup win over Oldham with the Kent-born hooker making an immediate impact off the interchange bench The 22-year-old will now link up with Huddersfield ahead of their Round 7 clash against Catalans Dragons The club wishes Bill the best of luck during his loan spell with the Giants Privacy Policy Data Protection Policy ©2021 Copyright Warrington Wolves The 23-year-old half-back is a product of London’s Academy and was one of the key figures in their 2023 promotion campaign and plucky 2024 Super League season The Kent-born playmaker contributed 16 try assists this year in the Broncos’ challenging season and is a handy goalkicker too with 40 goals Leyland will join up with his new teammates when pre-season training begins in November He will be sponsored by 4T’s Brewery Oli Leyland said: “It’s massive for me and it means a lot to be joining Warrington “Playing with and learning off the likes of George Williams will really bring my game on and help push the team forward “I love what they’ve built already under Sam and I can’t wait now to rip in and be a part of it.” Warrington Wolves Head Coach Sam Burgess added: “Oli is a great young player who we were keen to bring to Warrington “He’s been in consistent form all year for London setting up tries and causing problems for the opposition I’m excited to see him develop with us next year.” London Broncos can confirm that Oli Leyland will depart the club and be joining the Warrington Wolves The move ends a nine year association with the club for Oli after joining from Invicta Panthers as a 14 year old After progressing through the scholarship and academy Oli made his London Broncos first-team debut in 2021 in the Championship against York Knights In 2023 London Broncos would win promotion from the Championship and Leyland was once again a key figure as he scored 192 points with 9 tries Oli would make his Super League debut in Round 1 of the 2024 Super League season and would go on to play in every single game and was once again named the Young Player of the Year and ranks 10th all-time on points scored for London Broncos “I would like to say a massive thank you to all of my teammates over the years I've made some great friends and learnt a lot from them To all the staff a massive thank you for everything you’ve done in particular Danny Ward (Wardy) for giving me the opportunity in the first place and Mike Eccles for believing in me and supporting me through this journey we’ve been on Over the last 9 years I’ve grown up at this club and have come to love it and will always be watching and supporting.  “Last but not least I just want to say I have a massive appreciation for the fans always a Bronco and I’m so grateful to have played my small part in this club's big history.” A 14-year old Oli Leyland with his scholarship teammates A 2019 academy game against Warrington Wolves Playing for the academy in 2019 against St Helens Lelyand scores a try against Toulouse in Ebbsfleet Lifting the Championship trophy in 2023 in Toulouse With London Broncos fans following victory over Hull FC A trademark carry in the Super League at Plough Lane Lelyand celebrates before he crosses the line as he scores against Hull FC With Mikey Lewis at Craven Park in the Super League Hugs Mike Eccles following the final home game of the 2024 season The club would like to thank Oli for his services and wish him and his family all the very best in the future Privacy Policy  A message from Bill Leyland ahead of his move to Hull KR; “My decision to leave was an extremely difficult one it’s the club I have been at since I was 14 and it provided me the opportunity to develop and progress in the game playing at all levels of scholarship Firstly I would just like to say a massive thank you to all involved at the club and especially Mike who gave me my debut at the club at 19 years old and the following season he trusted me enough to put me in the 17.  It was such a great season and the Broncos have provided me with my favourite rugby league memories that I’ll never forget I’d like to say a massive thank you to the fans that have always supported me throughout the highs and the lows it’s been a pleasure to play in front of you and to always give my all for the shirt.  It has been a true honour to be part of such a great club and I will miss everything about Broncos but the opportunity to sign for one of the most exciting teams in Super league and develop my skills further was too good of a chance to turn down and is a challenge I am eagerly awaiting.” Choose your reason below and click on the Report button This will alert our moderators to take action Your Reason has been Reported to the admin Two crews from Leyland and Chorley were sent to Fox Lane at just after 10:30am The blaze had broken out in an outbuilding and a ground monitor to bring the incident under control.  They were at the scene for one hour and twenty-five minutes London Broncos are aware that Bill Leyland has agreed a contract with Hull KR for next season and beyond We are bitterly disappointed at the prospect of losing a player of Bill’s calibre Bill signed a two-year deal with the club in June last season but following promotion to Super League and the subsequent upgrade to full time contracts the existing two-year part-time deal that Bill had signed was effectively null and void one-year full-time deal was then negotiated after declining the opportunity to transfer the two-year part-time deal to a two-year full-time deal.  Bill suffered a cruel season ending injury in January We remain committed to supporting Bill through this difficult period and rehabilitating him back to full health and fitness wherever he plays his rugby next season Privacy Policy Data Protection Policy ©2021 Copyright Warrington Wolves. 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Credit: Paul Wharton-HardmanA community has rallied around a Grade II listed church and its parishioners after the building and gravestones were vandalised in a suspected hate crime on Good Friday Lewd images and offensive phrases were daubed on the walls of St James Church in Leyland, near Preston forcing the church to hide the graffiti with plants before a wedding on Saturday Lancashire Police said the “disgraceful act of vandalism” was “being treated as a hate crime” Vicar Marc Wolverson says those in the local community have come together to help remove some of the offensive messages allowing the church to celebrate the Easter weekend The word 'die' has been sprayed onto a headstone at the church Credit: Paul Wharton-Hardman“My first reaction was heartbreak at the actions of these individuals who perpetrated this crime; I feel very sorry for them," he said “It’s the worst thing I’ve had to deal with as a vicar the way we have seen the people of Leyland rally round to help has been so uplifting “The wedding we had planned on Saturday was able to go ahead and we have continued with all our services across the Easter weekend… one of the holiest periods in the Christian calendar.” currently the most senior Church of England leader sent a message of support to Mr Wolverson and the people of the Church of England parish the archbishop said: “For this precious holy ground to be so appallingly desecrated is deeply shocking “Easter should be a time of celebration and joy “It saddens me greatly that this Easter your own celebrations may feel a little muted.” the story of Easter is the story of God’s triumph over sin and darkness we know that no power on earth can undermine his mercy and love “I hope it is a small comfort to know that I am holding you and your church in my prayers this Easter “I am praying that despite the horrors of Good Friday your faith in the resurrection might be strengthened and that you will all experience anew the power of the Lord at work in your lives.” saying: “It is good news that the police are taking this disgraceful and shocking incident with a great deal of seriousness and are treating it as a hate crime.” Local councillor Paul Wharton-Hardman said members of the local community gathered to start cleaning the graffiti off the walls and over 40 gravestones from 6am on Saturday morning the Labour deputy mayor for South Ribble Borough Council added: “The community got together through fumes and tears they helped restore dignity to every stone they touched It's after vandalism at St James's Church last weekend Graffiti had to be hidden with plants before a wedding on Saturday The Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell says he is ‘holding them in his prayers’ at this difficult time the Archbishop says: “For this precious holy ground to be so appallingly desecrated is deeply shocking.  “Easter should be a time of celebration and joy It saddens me greatly that this Easter your own celebrations may feel a little muted. Yet the story of Easter is the story of God’s triumph over sin and darkness “I hope it is a small comfort to know that I am praying that despite the horrors of Good Friday your faith in the resurrection might be strengthened and that you will all experience anew the power of the Lord at work in your lives.” Police are calling it a 'disgraceful act' and are yet to make any arrests We use cookies to make sure we give you the best experience possible. 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the year’ at the Lancashire Tourism Awards is brought to you by South Ribble Council and has been winding back the years for festival-goers since 2022.  The classic faces from the previous three editions have included Tony Hadley a litany of stars from the 80s and 90s are taking to the stage to relive the very best from the eras.  The 2025 line-up is still under wraps but news on this will be coming soon music in the park is a local Lancastrian favourite so make sure you get down to Worden Park this May bank holiday to experience the best of the glory years.  For more information: search @mitp_leyland on Twitter - @leylandsmitp on Facebook - @leylandsmitp on Instagram South Ribble Borough Council is committed to offering a fun Please make sure you read the following terms and conditions carefully; we want everyone to enjoy themselves and have a great time in a safe and secure environment 1.1 All tickets purchased online via skiddle.com can be downloaded and printed or saved on a mobile phone for scanning Both ticket types offer entry to the event and access to food stalls access to a bar with a wide range of drinks 1.3 Please look after your tickets and keep them in a safe place Tickets cannot be refunded and lost or stolen tickets cannot be replaced Damaged tickets will not be accepted at the entry gate 1.4 Tickets will be exchanged on-site for wristbands by event staff Wristbands are non-interchangeable and should not be removed during the event Lost or broken wristbands cannot be replaced Anyone seen without a wristband by event staff may be removed from the site 1.5 It is prohibited to re-sell tickets for the event except where using the official www.skiddle.com re:sell function 1.6 Tickets purchased from unauthorised sources may lead to admission being refused We do not sell wristbands; these are only supplied by event staff once tickets have been scanned and security has been cleared 1.8 No re-admittance is permitted – if you leave the event you will not be able to get back in 1.9 Tickets and wristbands remain the property of South Ribble Borough Council until 5pm on Sunday 25 th May 2025 1.10 Carers tickets are available free of charge for more details please email music@southribble.gov.uk All under 18s must be accompanied by an adult 2.2 Bar staff will operate a Challenge 25 approach – those who look under 25 and are unable to show ID will not be served alcohol Approved forms of ID are – photo driving licence / provisional driving licence 2.3 Only 500ml sealed bottles of water are permitted (one per person) No other food or drink can be brought on to the event site – bins will be provided at the gates for disposal 2.4 Lighters and matches are only to be used in permitted smoking areas 2.5 The following are all prohibited items and may not be brought into the event We are unable to guarantee the safe return of items to their owners so please do not bring any of the following to the event with you – they will be removed and disposed of: Any item that event staff deem as a weapon or a potential risk 2.6 All attendees will be required to clear security before entering the event This will include bag searches and metal detection 2.7 Security staff will be patrolling in and around the site before during and after the event for your safety and reassurance Spot checks and searches may be carried out 2.8 Worden Park will be closed to visitors apart from Music in the Park attendees Any persons found on the park outside of event barriers will be removed from the site 2.9 No commercial filming or photography is permitted 2.10 South Ribble Borough Council reserves the right to record video / drone footage and take photographs These images and recordings may be used by the Council and its partners for promotional use Ticket holders consent to inclusion in official photographic visual and audio promotion of the festival 2.11 South Ribble Borough Council reserves the right to record CCTV footage for the purposes of safety and security 3.2 Disabled toilets are available for both general admission and premium ticketholders If you or a member of your party has additional needs that you wish to discuss 3.3 Assistance dogs and guide dogs are the only animals permitted on site 3.4 Please ensure you come prepared for British weather with sunscreen / waterproofs as appropriate 3.5 Exposure to loud music may cause damage to hearing please bring ear defenders / plugs if you require them 3.6 There may be flashing lights and special effects during performances 3.7 Blue badge parking is done on a first come first serve basis if the car park is full when you arrive then you will need to use alternative parking 4.1 No seating is provided at the event; however you are welcome to bring picnic blankets and/ or folding chairs if weather conditions are fair All blankets and chairs are to be taken home at the end of the event 4.2 A range of food and drinks will be available to purchase at the event vegan and gluten free options will be accessible to all ticket holders The standard bar selling alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks will be accessible to all ticket holders as well as non-alcoholic drinks is accessible to premium ticket holders only 4.3 South Ribble Borough Council reserves the right to refuse admission or to remove a ticket holder for unreasonable This event operates a zero tolerance policy towards abuse of our staff and volunteers 4.4 Climbing on any event equipment or the existing landscape (including trees) is not permitted offensive or dangerous behaviour will not be tolerated; perpetrators will be removed from the event and reported to the police 4.6 Smoking and vaping will be restricted to designated areas at the perimeters of the event space Bins will be provided for cigarette butts; anyone seen discarding them will be subject to a fixed penalty notice and removal from the event Anyone seen to be smoking or vaping in public areas will be removed from the event 4.7 South Ribble Borough Council is committed to eradicating single use plastics from its events This means that all food stalls will be using recycled or responsibly sourced materials 4.8 We are very proud of Worden Park and work hard to maintain it all year round We will have bins on site for waste and recycling – everyone at the event is expected to use them Anyone seen dropping litter of any kind will be issued immediately with a fixed penalty notice (this includes leaving blankets / chairs behind.) 5.1 South Ribble Borough Council reserves the right to add and to vary the advertised programme and timings with no liability to refund tickets 5.2 South Ribble Borough Council will not be held liable for any loss injuries or damages sustained at the event including damage if the cause is due to the negligence of the ticket holder or the unforeseeable actions of other patrons or third parties 5.3 In case of the event being officially cancelled by South Ribble Borough Council ticket holders via skiddle.com will be automatically refunded Those with paper tickets bought from the Civic Centre should contact music@southribble.gov.uk to arrange a refund 6.1 No stalls / market-sellers / traders / peddlers other than those approved for this event by South Ribble Borough Council 6.2 Maps showing car parking and drop off / pick up points will be displayed on www.leylandfestival.co.uk 6.3 First Aid cover will be provided and clearly signposted 6.4 South Ribble Borough Council is committed to the security of any personal data held Please see our privacy policy for more details – www.southribble.gov.uk/privacypolicy 7.4 Customer Services contact – If you have an enquiry please contact music@southribble.gov.uk You can request a call back from them through this email address View details.css-hyj3t1{-webkit-user-select:none;-moz-user-select:none;-ms-user-select:none;user-select:none;width:1em;height:1em;display:inline-block;fill:currentColor;-webkit-flex-shrink:0;-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0;-webkit-transition:fill 200ms cubic-bezier(0.4 1) 0ms;transition:fill 200ms cubic-bezier(0.4 1) 0ms;font-size:1.7142857142857142rem;font-size:14px;font-weight:800;} .css-a0y2e3{height:0;overflow:hidden;-webkit-transition:height 300ms cubic-bezier(0.4 1) 0ms;transition:height 300ms cubic-bezier(0.4 1) 0ms;visibility:hidden;}.css-hboir5{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;width:100%;}.css-u7qq7e{padding:8px 16px 16px;}.css-1r09ga4{margin:0;font-family:BuenosAires;font-weight:400;font-size:1.1428571428571428rem;line-height:1.5;font-size:16px;}.css-1r09ga4 a{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;}Music in the Park 2025 takes place on Sunday 25th May 2025 General admission tickets - Entry is via the entrance from the Worden Park car park gates off Worden Lane opposite Vicarsfields Road VIP tickets - Entry is via the archway at the lodge entrance to the park off Worden Lane Disabled access - There will be disabled access at both of the entry points with the relevant type of ticket The minimum age for entry into Music in the Park is 14 and all under 18s must be accompanied by an adult What time does Music in the Park start and finish The gates open at 2pm and we recommend you get there early as entertainment starts at 3pm Can I leave the Music in the Park arena and then come back in Once your ticket has been scanned at the gate If you leave the event you will not be able to get back in You are welcome to bring chairs (these must be taken home with you at the end of the event) Can I bring my own food/drink/alcohol to Music in the Park No food or drink is permitted with the exception of sealed water bottles or empty reusable bottle and a large variety of food vendors that can provide for all dietary requirements Security checks will be taking place upon entry.  you are not permitted to bring alcohol into the arena There are fully licensed bars available for you Music in the Park will be operating and enforcing a strict Challenge 25 policy so if you are lucky enough to look 25 or younger please make sure that you bring an acceptable form of identification - An in date photographic driver’s license or provisional licence Out of date passports will NOT be accepted - A Proof of Age Standards Scheme Card (showing the PASS hologram) No pets or other animals are allowed on site at Music in the Park except for registered assistance dogs and guide dogs What items are prohibited from Music in the Park Only 500ml sealed bottles of water are permitted (one per person) How do I buy tickets for Music in the Park Tickets for Music In The Park should only be purchased from authorised sellers They can be obtained from the website www.musicinthepark.live and also from links posted on official social media pages Paper tickets can be purchased locally from South Ribble Borough Council NEVER PURCHASE TICKETS FROM RESELLER WEBSITES AS THESE DO NOT GUARANTEE ENTRY.  Is there a payment plan available for Music in the Park Yes there are various options available for spreading the cost of your ticket Will there be tickets on sale at the gate for Music in the Park we cannot guarantee that Music in the Park will not sell out ahead of the day.  What’s included in Music in the Park VIP tickets VIP tickets also include upgraded toilet facilities a designated VIP area with some picnic bench seating Please note that VIP does not guarantee the best view of the stage.  can I obtain a refund or give my ticket to someone else but you may give your ticket to someone else.  Will there be any COVID-19 entry requirements in place at the Music in the Park There are currently no Covid-19 entry requirements but we will continue to follow government guidance in this regard.  There will be free parking at the following public car parks: King Street Can I apply for a personal assistance ticket and blue badge parking for Music in the Park Music in the Park is an inclusive festival and they offer disabled ticket holders a free ticket for one personal assistant/carer (subject to availability) This offer is open to those who hold a current higher rate of DLA or other UK Government approved benefit Carer tickets can only be issued against general entry tickets Email music@southribble.gov.uk with proof of ticket purchase along with a copy of your awarding letter for DLA (or other disability benefit) and reserve your parking space if required Music in the Park will do their best to accommodate any other specific requirements you may have Will I be able to camp at Music in the Park No – unfortunately Music in the Park cannot offer camping facilities or accommodate motorhomes overnight because we believe true fans deserve a fairer and smarter way to discover events they love.” 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