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French market support pitiable
IS it not only laughable, but pitiable to read the letters in support of the cockeyed idea by Blackburn with Darwen Council to import a French market? Blackburn probably already has one of the most varied selections of foods and produce from around the
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No confidence in the police
REGARDING the comments by Paul Dixon (Letters, June 21) about zero tolerance for speeding, I was gutted to read that our Chief Constable Pauline Clare, introduced it to Lancashire after a fact-finding tour in Australia. What has an underpopulated continent
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Pool plea!
AN appeal has gone out for kiddies paddling pools to help create a splash at the Bury Beach Party in the Park! The colourful fun event for all the family is being staged at Chesham Fields on July 6 and 7 and will feature a fun fair, donkey rides, a giant
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Knife raid at store
A MASKED knifeman stole cash from a till at a supermarket after threatening a cashier. Following the raid at the Tesco store, off Bury New Road in Prestwich, the thug escaped in a stolen white Metro, driven by an accomplice. The robber, who wore a black
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SOS call to keep heritage on display
VOLUNTEERS are desperately needed to safeguard the future of one of Ramsbottom's historic attractions, its heritage centre. A shortage has meant the Carr Street centre has had to remain closed to the public on a number of occasions. Mrs Linda de Ruijter
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Lewis is not shirty about missing out
DISAPPOINTMENT has turned to delight for a Bury schoolboy who can certainly put his shirt on being the envy of his chums. For Lewis Morrison (13), is now in possession of an England World Cup soccer shirt, autographed by the squad. The gift was a consolation
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Caught in the act
A HEAD teacher today blasted cold-hearted young arsonists after they were caught on camera setting fire to a climbing frame used by children at a special school. Tullyallan School, in Salisbury Road, Darwen, installed CCTV last July after a previous deliberate
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Beware: thieves go fishing for car keys
MOTORISTS are being urged to make sure their car keys are in a secure place even when at home. The warning from police in Ramsbottom follows a spate of car thefts in which thieves have gone "fishing" for car keys left in hallways. The thieves use a pole
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Thompson could be Ewood bound
GRAEME Souness could swoop for Coventry City midfielder David Thompson before Rovers return for pre-season training next Wednesday. As revealed earlier in the summer, Souness has targeted the former Liverpool star as the man to provide competition for
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Night in cells followed celebration
A BIRTHDAY night out ended in the cells after for a 22-year-old man had too much to drink, a court was told. Burnley Magistrates heard how mechanic Lee Davis pushed a young man so hard he almost fell into a shop window. Davis, of Carter Avenue, Hapton
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Cliviger Bulletin
ON Sunday June 30 the gardens at Dyneley were open to the public, between noon and 5pm, for an admission fee of £3. Teas were also on sale. All proceeds from the day are to support the National Gardens Scheme, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary
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Police hail drugs swoop 'success'
POLICE today hailed the latest raid on a suspected drug dealer a huge success, despite the fact they said no class A drugs were found on the property. Officers used a battering ram to open the door of a home in Padiham in an operation which formed part
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Ten years ago
BERTIE the budgie had an amazing escape from his blazing home - because he is too old to fly. The bird was rescued firefighter Steve Horrocks after he failed to take off and fell to the floor where the air was clearer.
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Youngsters enjoy the learning stage
A SERIES of workshops aims to turn bored youngsters into actors and actresses this summer. Hyndburn Youth Theatre aims to teach young people new skills, put current drama skills into practice and provide a fun way to make new friends. This year's activities
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Thumped thief flees with cash
POLICE have issued a description of a thief who was hit over the head by a shop assistant as he stole £11.09 from the till. The man entered Booze Busters, in Blackburn Road, Accrington at 7.20pm on June 25 and jumped over the counter. He put his hand
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Ada, 87, goes to great lengths for charity
GRITTY great-grandma Ada Gibson has two reasons to feel proud of herself this week. The plucky pensioner will feature on BBC1 television each Friday during July -- on the new series of It's Only TV...But I Like It, featuring Jonathan Ross, Phill Jupitus
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All my other dates can go to blazes!
A FIREMAN went on national TV and flew to the Bahamas in search of his ideal woman -- before realising he already knew her! Mick Patton, 21, was given every man's dream of picking from a bevy of bikini-clad babes performing tasks to impress him in the
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Injuries 'serious' in crash
FOUR people were taken to hospital after a crash on the A59 at the junction with Pendle Way, near Clitheroe, at 5pm yesterday. Two of the casualties were trapped inside their cars for up to an hour as fire crews cut them free. Tea-time traffic tail-backs
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OAP outraged at 'DIY policing'
A PENSIONER who called police after hearing a burglar alarm claims she was told to investigate the matter herself. Molly Barnes says she was advised to check out the cause of the ringing after she called Whalley police station to complain. Mrs Barnes,
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Jeppo faces Terriers
CLARETS reserve team boss Ronnie Jepson will find himself in the company of Huddersfield Town in the near future - but not as the McAlpine Stadium boss. Jepson had been linked with the vacant managerial position with his former club as they sought to
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Summer special is hot stuff
CUSTOMERS at a Pendle pub will be watching the thermometer to gauge when they can get a summer tipple. For temperature, not the clock, will decide when a new drink can be sold at Ye Old Sparrowhawk, Wheatley Lane. Customers will only be able to buy the
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Animals rule the roost at Moorcock
DRINKERS are not the only ones who have been settling themselves in at the Moorcock Inn, Blacko, recently. The country pub has become home to a variety of creatures great and small, including a female dove nesting on a window ledge. Landlady Janet Patterson
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Village's new faces
IT'S all change behind the bars of three Cliviger pubs. The Gordon Lennox, the Fighting Cocks and the Kettledrum will soon all have new licensees in charge. Tom Boyle, landlord of the Gordon Lennox, on Burnley Road, is due to leave the Jennings owned
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Thompson could be Ewood bound
GRAEME Souness could swoop for Coventry City midfielder David Thompson before Rovers return for pre-season training next Wednesday. As revealed earlier in the summer, Souness has targeted the former Liverpool star as the man to provide competition for
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Jeppo faces Terriers
CLARETS reserve team boss Ronnie Jepson will find himself in the company of Huddersfield Town in the near future - but not as the McAlpine Stadium boss. Jepson had been linked with the vacant managerial position with his former club as they sought to
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Dig this! Growing pains reap rewards
WE had our first crop this week. About a dozen radishes, fresh from the soil we had dug and prepared a couple of months previously. They were delicious - and the best thing about them was that they were completely free. The radishes were quickly followed
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Shakers loss as United move out
SHAKERS will lose around £35,000 in revenue after Manchester United's reserves decided to switch their home fixtures from Bury to Altrincham, citing the poor state of the playing surface. With Swinton Lions rugby league team also finding a new home, Bury
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Aiming for fast track to cycle centre
YOUNGSTERS in Crawshawbooth are more than a third of the way to getting a cycle track in a former playground after a grant from the Foundation for Sport and the Arts. The foundation, which is funded by pools promoters Littlewoods and Vernons, has awarded
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'Miracle' recovery of fall boy Daniel
THE boy who plunged 35 feet down a ravine while walking on a public path has returned home after doctors hailed his "miracle" recovery. And today Rossendale Council pledged to put up a fence at the spot where he fell to prevent further accidents. Daniel
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Fears allayed over measles
PARENTS in East Lancashire are being reassured that a rise in the number of cases of measles is down compared to outbreaks elsewhere in the country. There were concerns that the increase, from 32 nationwide during the last quarter of 2001 to 126 from
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Traffic curbs on the way
A SERIES of new traffic orders have been proposed by Blackburn with Darwen Council to keep vehicles off the newly pedestrianised Church Street, Blackburn. Weight restrictions and prohibition of driving orders for all vehicles except those making deliveries
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Free phones help in fight against arson
FIRE and rescue services in Lancashire are to benefit from new mobile phones to help in their fight against arson. Blackburn firm Neil Howard Telecoms is donating three mobiles as part of a state-of-the-art communications service which will help fire
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'It's a chance to save lives'
MORE than 20 years' experience in local issues has stood Magic Eye Appeal co-ordinator Sheila Shaw in good stead for her latest role. Sheila, who has taken on the task of co-ordinating the Lancashire Evening Telegraph appeal, which is for the benefit
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Plea over car park prices falls on deaf ears
ANGRY traders are demanding a meeting with council bosses after claiming their plea for a U-turn on pay-and-display charges fell on deaf ears. Traders across Blackburn town centre fear the increases will lead to more people travelling to out-of-town shopping
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Cabbies get go-ahead to back appeal
TAXI drivers have been given the green light to put Magic Eye stickers on their cabs. Blackburn with Darwen Council has ruled private taxi firms and black cabs can sport the Lancashire Evening Telegraph scanner appeal stickers to promote the appeal. Now
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Save our school demo
PLACARD-waving pupils marched on Bury Town Hall to protest against plans to close their school. About 20 youngsters from Affetside Primary School staged a demonstration outside the entrance to the civic building on Friday afternoon (June 28) before handing
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Sharks fans snap up Shakers prize
BURY FC's highly sought after 'Live The Dream' auction has ironically been won by a Sale Sharks fan! As talks continue with Sharks owner Brian Kennedy to bring his money-spinning rugby union outfit to Gigg Lane, Shakers have awarded a place in their first
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EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Wednesday, July 3
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. Burnley and Pendle Ramblers meet Pendle Heritage Centre, Barrowford, 7.15pm. Soul Station, Rose 'N' Bowl, 264 Newchurch Road, Bacup. Cheese and Wine Evening, Eaves Hall
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Green gain is a bright idea
NO doubt many motorists driving late at night or in the early hours along almost-deserted motorways have been struck by the vast amount of energy being spent to keep the carriageways lit when so few vehicles are using them. Mile after mile of overhead
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Why not treat local traders
I HAVE stood on the market for 35 years and when Mr L Lawes (Letters, June 25) says the goods on sale at the French market may be cheaper than on our own local market, they should be, because they won't be having to pay £25-plus a day rent. Why don't
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Consultations a mere diversion
IT should be quite obvious that this is no longer government of, by and for the people: which nearer home is demonstrated by the attitude of County Councillor Chris Cheetham and colleagues towards the closure of care homes. In my opinion, the so-called
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Let councils deal with pub licensing laws
I WAS rather surprised to read the 'Battle on reforms' article (LET, June 25). At present, there is no alternative to the Government's licensing plans and I think that it is a step in the right direction. Surely, it will be easier to receive access to
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'Illegals' not a local problem
ANYONE from Lancashire travelling to Spain or any other popular European destination this summer is likely to encounter something very familiar -- a great public outcry about illegal immigration. That's because this issue is not just a British, but a
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All aboard as dinner is served!
FOOD lovers enjoyed a movable feast aboard the East Lancashire Railway's Irwell Express Diner Train and all in a good cause. A meal organised by the Rotary Club of Bury packed the train with diners and raised an estimated £1,300 for the Hope and Homes
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Toy story for everyone to share
THERE'S a new toy story with a difference for youngsters living in Bury. The Chesham Children and Family Centre, in Chesham Road, has officially opened its toy library. While the service Bury will particularly benefit families in Moorside and East wards
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"Chip and snip" service for pets
DOG owners are urged to take their pets for a "chip and snip"! A series of canine roadshows is being held across the borough over the next two weeks to microchip dogs and have them neutered. It's the latest move by the National Canine Defence League (
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Plea over car park prices falls on deaf ears
ANGRY traders are demanding a meeting with council bosses after claiming their plea for a U-turn on pay-and-display charges fell on deaf ears. Traders across Blackburn town centre fear the increases will lead to more people travelling to out-of-town shopping
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RMI snap up Whitehead
LEIGH RMI manager Steve Waywell has won the race for the signature of centre forward Damien Whitehead, formerly with Macclesfield. Several clubs have shown a keen interest in the exciting, young prospect, but the goalscoring forward will be leading the
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Berg decides on final fling
VETERAN defender Henning Berg is ready to make Blackburn his last ever club after revealing he will quit English football at the end of next season. The 32-year-old centre-back, who signed a new one-year extension to his contract at the weekend, wants
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Craft skills on display
FURNITURE fans enjoyed a sneak preview of the designs of craftspeople of the future at the latest exhiition at Burnley's Towneley Hall. Students from Burnley College unveiled their favourite pieces produced during their courses. The annual exhibition
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Single mum jailed for shop thefts
A SINGLE mum who went out stealing to raise cash was today starting a three month jail term. Burnley magistrates heard how Geraldine Breithaupt, 35, had previously had a heroin addiction and stole to feed it -- but this time was trying to get money to
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Traders plead for shopping upgrade
TRADERS who line a main route into Burnley today backed plans for investment and said: "Something needs doing to help us." Businesses in the Duke Bar area of Colne Road, Burnley, are to be tackled as part of Burnley Borough Council's local plan because
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Modest hero of fire rescue
A QUICK-thinking neighbour who helped rescue a couple from a blazing house today said: "I would do the same for anyone." Darren Boyer, 27, was praised by firefighters after fire broke out in the front bedroom of a terraced house in Parkinson Street, Burnley
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Sheila plans a walk across the Bay
A NELSON woman is hoping to raise money for Hospice Care for Burnley and Pendle by organising a walk across Morecambe Bay. Sheila Riley, of Kelswick Drive, has long wanted to walk across Morecambe Bay but, like many others, was not sure about the safest
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Drink-driver's car headed for police
AN ex-binman, over the limit, drove on the wrong side of a central reservation -- towards a police car. Burnley Magistrates heard how Daniel Nelson, 19, told officers he had had one drink, but he had had three. Nelson, of Bracewell Street, Nelson, admitted
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Slashing victim's mother's appeal
A TEENAGER from Barnoldswick underwent nine-and-a-half hours of surgery to repair nerves and tendons in his wrist and slash wounds to his face, chest and leg. Lee Myers' mother Julia today renewed her appeal for information. Lee, 18, of Blakeley Crescent
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Schools make a meal of greater fitness
PENDLE Leisure Trust in conjunction with the Lancashire school meals service is been running a four-week promotion aimed at getting local primary school children 'active' and encouraging them to take up sports such as swimming. The promotion has been
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Five years ago
ROY HODGSON stepped up to the top job at Ewood Park with the message - I'm raring to go. The new Rovers boss echoed owner Jack Walker's ambitions for the club, who were Premiership champions only two years ago.
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Three sought in house blaze inquiry
AN arson attack on a house could have killed the woman who lived there, police said today. The 29-year-old occupant of the house in Beech Grove, Accrington, fled her home in the early hours of Saturday after a plastic plant in her kitchen was set alight
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Boy was 'pinned down for sex act'
A MIDDLE-aged man allegedly performed a sex act over a schoolboy after taking him to his flat, a jury heard. Burnley Crown Court was told how Michael Ward, 47, had told the child he loved him and then pinned him down. When he was later interviewed by
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'Lark in the Park' will have carnival theme
PLANS for a music festival in Clayton-le-Moors have been given a boost with the allocation of a £1,300 Area Council grant for carnival materials. A second grant for £1,500 to contribute towards the cost of a stage for this year's 'Lark in the Park' was
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Sales winner
A BLACKBURN brewery sales manager is raising a glass to his own success as he looks forward to a Caribbean cruise. Roger Elliott beat off stiff competition to win the Thwaites tenanted trade salesman of the year award for 2002. He was presented with the
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Long-serving Avril opens new visitor centre
A NEW Thwaites Brewery Visitor Centre has been opened at the former Daniels outlet on Penny Street in Blackburn. The centre was opened by Avril Haworth - personal assistant to the sales and marketing director - who first joined Thwaites 33 years ago and
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Pupils have the last word
PUPILS left adults lost for words when they took part in a Primary School Youth Speaks Festival. Four schools took part in the public speaking event organised by the Rotary Club of Ramsbottom. Adults and teachers packed the library of Woodhey High School
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Appeal over theft of gala banner
THE Tockholes Gala committee has hit out after a costly banner advertising the event was stolen. Colin Bury, a spokesman for the gala, said the theft meant that less money was now available to the good causes. He also appealed for it to be returned. The
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Caught in the act
A HEAD teacher today blasted cold-hearted young arsonists after they were caught on camera setting fire to a climbing frame used by children at a special school. Tullyallan School, in Salisbury Road, Darwen, installed CCTV last July after a previous deliberate
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School's awards nights
ALL Saints RC High School, Haslingden Road, Rawtenstall, will hold a years nine and 10 awards evening at 7pm on Tuesday, July 9. A similar evening in respect of years seven and eight takes place on Wednesday, July 17. More information on 01706 213693.
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Coconutters can blaze new trail
TRADITIONAL dances marked the launch of the new Bacup town trail and the renaming of a garden off Burnley Road. Britannia Coconutters now have a garden named after them on the corner of Rosebank Street and railings depicting the dancers are set to be
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A dance for joy by cancer girl
TWO sisters enjoyed an extra-special performance when they took to the stage to perform for the Mayor and Mayoress of Rossendale. Deanna and Danielle Radcliffe, of Regent Street, Bacup, were among the cast in Rossendale Dance and Drama Studio's production
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Boyfriend slashed his neck after row
A WOMAN was bound over for 12 months after a row which ended with her boyfriend slashing his own neck. Trina Kellet, 29, of Stonyhurst Close, Blackburn, appeared before Blackburn magistrates charged with a breach of the peace. Kellet was arrested on Friday
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'Challenge' in role of county's top crime fighter
DETECTIVE Superintendent Bob Helm is taking over as the new leader of Lancashire's Major Crime Unit. He will be in charge of the unit based at Constabulary Headquarters in Hutton and will continue the work already begun by Detective Superintendent Colin
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The love boat sails on and on
PENSIONERS Eric and Maureen Nuttall have been riding the waves of happiness after they found love in their autumn years. Eric, 76, and Blackburn-born Maureen, 63, have been on dozens of cruises and have now clocked up 100,000 miles sailing around the
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Motorway power play is a first
FORGET seeing the light -- late night motorists are being treated to subtle beams on an East Lancashire motorway. Lancashire County Council has become the first Highways Authority in the country to install equipment which reduces the brightness of road
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Three family tickets to the Royal Lancashire Show are up for grabs! Click HERE to enter.
