Macbook Pro not saving local time machine snapshots

Hi,
First time using the Apple forums here but I can't seem to find a definate answer for my question.
I purchased a new Macbook Pro last week that came with Lion preinstalled. I noticed it was taking local time machine snapshots. In Time Machine it said Local snapshots, then backups each day etc etc....
Now it does not say local snapshots and they are not in my time machine timeline.
The only thing I have changed is my backup drive for Time Machine (3TB drive 600GB used now) so I do not know why my local snapshot function has vanished.
I know Lion is very new but has anybody seen this or has some advice for getting it back on again?
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