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Gang-of-six attack two teenage girls
A PREGNANT teenager feared she would lose her baby after a hooded gang-of-six set upon her and a friend in a motiveless attack. Michaela Venn, 16, and her pal Leanne Sinclair, 18, were attacked by the group of teenagers while waiting to be picked up
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Mum's hair dye horror
A TEENAGE mum is taking legal action against hair-care giant L'Oreal after claiming one of its products left her in agony with chemical burns. Crystal Atkinson, 19, said the pain caused by the Garnier Nutrisse chestnut brown dye was so severe that she
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Residents' concern over road closure
MORE than 200 people turned out at Chipping Village Hall for a meeting to hear how the main road from the village to Longridge will be closed. Tonight's emergency meeting, called by Chipping Parish Council, was intended to inform local people of the
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Boothroyd: Preston deserved the win
WATFORD boss Aidy Boothroyd had no complaints about their shock 1-0 defeat at Preston North End. "We are very disappointed but we have had a great run and that is only our third defeat away from home," Boothroyd told the Watford Observer. "If we
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USS New York
USS New York It was built with 24 tons of scrap steel from the World Trade Center It is the fifth in a new class of warship -- designed for missions that include special operations against terrorists. It will carry a crew of 360 sailors and 700
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Defender envious of Rovers firepower
BOLTON Wanderers defender Andy O'Brien cast an envious eye over to the Blackburn Rovers bench yesterday but insisted his own side can bounce back from their derby disappointment. Rovers were able to introduce the likes of Jason Roberts and Matt Derbyshire
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Cold comfort at £113m hospital
THE reception at Blackurn's new hospital has been closed because it is too cold to use. The temperature in the foyer, which includes a reception, cafe, shops and a waiting area, drop-ped so low last week, when the large revolving entrance doors broke
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Newts hold up work on business park
AN aerospace giant embarked on a multi million pound development and found itself facing a somewhat smaller problem - the safety of great crested newts! Bosses at BAE Systems, Samlesbury, had to carry out a 40-day search for the animals before work could
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Neighbour's campaign following row over conservatory
A FALL-out over the building of a conservatory led to a man launching an eight-month campaign of intimidation against a neighbour and his family, a court was told. After the case, victims Colin Allum and his partner Jacqueline Wilkinson said the actions
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The New addition to our family
As many residents of Eccleshill Gardens know all too well, over the past 12 or 13 years, I have shared my home with numerous pets. Many used to say it was a menagerie. The kids off the street used to love visiting. Cheaper than going to the zoo.
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College chief takes new job
THE former principal of Nelson and Colne College has praised staff and students after leaving the college for a bigger' challenge. Alison Birkinshaw said goodbye to the college at the end of term in December and has started her new job as principal of
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Historic chapter for town's library
HISTORIC treasures are being put on show to mark the 100th anniversary of a town's library. They include a souvenir brochure, published on the day that Accrington Library, in Cannon Street, opened in 1908, as well as a number of books that are as old
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VIDEO: Hannon's launch Missing Matthew DVD
Terry and Ann Hannon said they hoped their horrific experience would move young drivers to consider the risks they take on the road. Speaking about their involvement in the creation of the Missing Matthew DVD, Ann said: "Every second of every day there
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Blackburn: No approach for Hughes
Blackburn Rovers have not been contacted by Newcastle for permission to approach Mark Hughes, chairman John Williams stressed today. Hughes became the bookies' favourite to take over at St James' Park, after Harry Redknapp turned the manager's job
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Bridge road to be slid into place
PREPARATIONS are under way for the main section of Blackburn's Freckleton Street bridge to be dropped into place. Contractors have targeted the end of January to slide and lower the road section into position. Blackburn with Darwen lead member for regeneration
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Demolition of Darwen leisure facility begins
THE demolition of Darwen Leisure Centre began today when the first bricks were removed from the building. Contractors moved on to the site after asbestos found in parts of the building was removed and the area was made safe. The new £12million centre
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£5k haul in pub armed robbery
ARMED robbers brandishing knives and a baseball bat tied up a pub landlord and his partner before stealing more than £5,000 in cash. Police said three masked men made off with the cash from the safe at the Old Cobblers Inn, New Hall Hey Road, Rawtenstall
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Demolition work halted
DEMOLITION of homes at the bottom of a steep hill has been halted because knocking them down could make properties further up unsafe. Blackburn with Darwen Council has stopped work in Queen Street, Darwen, for an investigation into the effect it would
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Win a New Look for the New Year
Are you part of a company, club or charity who could do with a uniform makeover? Are you and your colleagues bored of your uniforms? Are your employees ready for a new look? We have a great competition for you. Enter our competition and one lucky workplace
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VIDEO: Key speakers at Wasted Lives conference
KEY speakers at the Wasted Lives conference told of their hopes for changes to end the 'epidemic' of fatal young driver crashes. Linda Sanderson, from the Lancashire Partnership for Road Safety, said everyone gathered at the event had a role to play
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BAE contract boost
Aerospace company BAE Systems has secured a new Ministry of Defence contract worth in the region of £300 million. Under the terms of the deal, BAE. which has a bse at Samlesbury, will be responsible for the upgrade of the Tornado GR4 fleet which will
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Bogus police rob couple in own home
A COUPLE in Bacup were robbed by three men who called at their home posing as plain-clothes police officers. Within seconds it became apparent that the trio were not genuine officers when they attacked a 42-year-old man, at the Fairview Crescent property
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Apartments to be built on former garage
PLANS to turn a garage into 26 apartments have been approved. Councillors said they gave permission, going against officers' recommendations to refuse, in a bid to help first time buyers. Crownway Homes Ltd will now transform the former Simpsons
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Freecycle Milestone Acheived
On 25 October, 2007, The Freecycle Network has just topped a membership of 4 million in the 4,140 local groups and over 75 countries! This now means that we are enabling over 400 tons a day to be kept out of landfills (was 300 tons a day) and over
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Freecycle Milestone Acheived
On 25 October, 2007, The Freecycle Network has just topped a membership of 4 million in the 4,140 local groups and over 75 countries! This now means that we are enabling over 400 tons a day to be kept out of landfills (was 300 tons a day) and over
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Freecycle Milestone Acheived
On 25 October, 2007, The Freecycle Network has just topped a membership of 4 million in the 4,140 local groups and over 75 countries! This now means that we are enabling over 400 tons a day to be kept out of landfills (was 300 tons a day) and over
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Freecycle Milestone Acheived
On 25 October, 2007, The Freecycle Network has just topped a membership of 4 million in the 4,140 local groups and over 75 countries! This now means that we are enabling over 400 tons a day to be kept out of landfills (was 300 tons a day) and over
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Freecycle Milestone Acheived
On 25 October, 2007, The Freecycle Network has just topped a membership of 4 million in the 4,140 local groups and over 75 countries! This now means that we are enabling over 400 tons a day to be kept out of landfills (was 300 tons a day) and over
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Freecycle Milestone Acheived
On 25 October, 2007, The Freecycle Network has just topped a membership of 4 million in the 4,140 local groups and over 75 countries! This now means that we are enabling over 400 tons a day to be kept out of landfills (was 300 tons a day) and over
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Special school pupils go outward bound
ABSEILING and rock climbing have become part of a school's innovative approach to improving the lives and education of youngsters with learning difficulties. Crosshill Special School, Shadsworth Road, Blackburn, is introducing a series of extra-curricular
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Freecycle
Freecycle is a movement of people interested in keeping stuff out of landfills while building a sense of community. Whether it's a chair, a fax machine, board game or an old door, feel free to post it. Or maybe you're looking to acquire something yourself
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Freecycle
Freecycle is a movement of people interested in keeping stuff out of landfills while building a sense of community. Whether it's a chair, a fax machine, board game or an old door, feel free to post it. Or maybe you're looking to acquire something yourself
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Freecycle
Freecycle is a movement of people interested in keeping stuff out of landfills while building a sense of community. Whether it's a chair, a fax machine, board game or an old door, feel free to post it. Or maybe you're looking to acquire something yourself
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Polish man admits wounding
A POLISH man who has admitted a wounding charge has been warned he may be jailed. Emilian Wowra, 29, of Benson Street, Blackburn, pleaded guilty to an offence of causing grievous bodily harm with intent to Matthew Webb on April 22 last year. The plea
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Freecycle
Freecycle is a movement of people interested in keeping stuff out of landfills while building a sense of community. Whether it's a chair, a fax machine, board game or an old door, feel free to post it. Or maybe you're looking to acquire something yourself
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Freecycle
Freecycle is a movement of people interested in keeping stuff out of landfills while building a sense of community. Whether it's a chair, a fax machine, board game or an old door, feel free to post it. Or maybe you're looking to acquire something yourself
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Freecycle
Freecycle is a movement of people interested in keeping stuff out of landfills while building a sense of community. Whether it's a chair, a fax machine, board game or an old door, feel free to post it. Or maybe you're looking to acquire something yourself
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Bereaved couple honoured for road safety work
A COUPLE who lost their son in a horrific car crash have won an annual European award for their road safety campaign work. Ann and Terry Hannon - who helped launch the Lancashire Telegraph's Wasted Lives campaign - will now jet off to Barcelona after
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Freecycle
Freecycle is a movement of people interested in keeping stuff out of landfills while building a sense of community. Whether it's a chair, a fax machine, board game or an old door, feel free to post it. Or maybe you're looking to acquire something yourself
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Moor the merrier as Coyle celebrates home win
OWEN Coyle described Burnley's first home win since November as 'a monkey off the players' back'. Robbie Blake came off the bench to inspire an inaugural Turf Moor success for boss Coyle and close the gap on the play-offs to four points. It was the
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Terror accused: ‘I typed the labels’
A MAN accused of sending poison-filled vodka bottles to public figures has admitted typing the address labels and purchasing the alcohol for a friend. Wayne Cook, 45, said he had "no idea" what the parcels, one of which was sent to Blackburn councillor
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Stumbling block for Padiham river walk bid
COUNCILLORS in Padiham are taking legal advice after hitting a stumbling block over a TV-backed river walk along the banks of the Calder. Detailed examination of the river walk route - which scooped £50,000 of Big Lottery Fund money on a People's Millions
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Match analysis: Burnley 1 Plymouth Argyle 0
IT was perhaps fitting that Robbie Blake and Wade Elliott were the men who halted the Turf Moor slide. Aside from the fact that Burnley have failed to lose when Blake has scored in his second spell with the Clarets, there has been an intriguing contest
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Match analysis: Bolton Wanderers 1 Blackburn Rovers 2
MARK Hughes' comeback kings succeeded once again in returning from the dead at the Reebok Stadium. The question now is can Jason Roberts do the same, after his career with Blackburn Rovers appeared to be dead in the water barely 24 hours ago? Given
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Residents plead - don't cut us off!
A MEETING is being held tonight to discuss a proposed road closure that village residents claim will leave them cut-off from the nearest town. The special meeting at Chipping Village Hall, Garstang Road, starts at 8pm and has been prompted by United
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Child sex offender arrested for failing to register address
A HIGH-risk sex offender has been arrested after failing to register his address with the police. Blackburn magistrates heard that Darren Ernest Roberts was placed on the Sex Offender Register for life in 1999 when he was jailed for four years.
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Coleman's anger at ref
Manager John Coleman was left to reflect on the turning point in the game after seeing his Accrington Stanley side lose 2-0 at Stockport County. Stanley conceded a goal from a corner taken after the first-half stoppage time had elapsed, and Coleman said
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Tests continue on strangled pair
Police are continuing forensic tests after the bodies of 60-year-old Alan Murphy and Sobia Hussain, 25, were found at a home in Nelson on Wednesday. Ms Hussain's family hope to hold her funeral at the Ghoufia Mosque, Clayton Street, early this week
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Rodriquez makes debut at Celtic
Burnley's 18-year-old striker Jay Rodriguez made his Stirling Albion debut against Celtic at Parkhead in the Scottish FA Cup fourth round. The match came just a day after he joined the Scottish First Division club on loan until the end of the season
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Eco-message at school
An eco-warror and his sidekick have been spellbinding children at Edisford Primary School, Clitheroe. They are the stars of musical comedy by Quantum Theatre, which is being sponsored by technology company 3m to bring the show to schools near its
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Formby 3 Bacup Borough 1
THE visitors dominated this game with no reward. A free kick, a penalty, and a freak deflection from the Bacup keeper in the final minutes of the game handed Formby the points in a game where Bacup had 95 per cent possession from start to finish. Just
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Rossendale United 2 Skelmersdale 0
ROSSENDALE kept up their recent run of good results with a deserved win against Skelmersdale. Matt Edgington netted after just seven minutes. And Dene Whittal-Williams doubled their lead after 53 minutes.
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Chadderton 1 Darwen 0
Chadderton kept up their push for promotion with this comfortable victory over Darwen. The home side's first chance appeared after seven minutes when Neville intercepted a ball on the halfway line and raced towards the box. Richmond Botchey did well
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Castleton Gabriels 0 Padiham 3
PADIHAM made it three wins in a row with a 3-0 away win over Castleton Gabriels. However, they failed to add significantly to their goal difference against opponents who had three players sent off and for long periods conceded possession to the Storks
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Abbey Hey 2 Nelson 2
NELSON had to settle for a point after leading twice and then missing a penalty. Mark Banyard put the Blues in front after only six minutes when he fired in Dennis Hill's low ball across the area. But the Nelson defence was caught square after 20 minutes
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Ossett Albion 5 Clitheroe 1
THE Blues were up against it from the off when keeper Paul Horridge was sent off after 10 minutes. But Joel Pilkington gave them the lead before Albion hit back against the 10 men. Kelsey netted two penalties, Ryan Fisher put through his own net and
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Colne 1 Maine Road 2
Colne fell behind in this match after four minutes. Ross Baxter came to collect a cross from a free kick, collided with a defender and dropped the ball at the feet of Chris Smith who gratefully tapped the ball into an empty net. Ten minutes later Colne
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Silsden 1 Ramsbottom United 1
HOW the side failed to return over the border with all three points is a mystery, for the Rams dominated against a team that had scored five goals only a week before. Chances galore were created with both Anthony Johnson and Andy Sensale going close
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Charlton set for £1m Gray bid
BURNLEY striker Andy Gray is expected to be the subject of a £1million-plus bid from a rival Championship club early this week. As I understand it, Charlton Athletic are set to offer at least £1m for the Clarets' leading scorer this week. Sources close
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Combat Climate Change - Save 20% of Your Energy
The Energy Saving Trust is challenging people to save 20% of their energy costs. The Trust suggests 10 Ways to do this: * Only boil as much water as you need * Turn your thermostat down by 1% * Turn appliances off standby * Install cavity wall installation
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Survivor’s thanks to life-savers
A CRASH victim handed over a cheque for nearly £5,000 to the emergency service that saved his life. Sam Litherland, of Copster Green, handed over the cheque to North West Air Ambulance at The Bay Horse, Longsight Road, Osbaldeston. Sam, 22, suffered
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Souey: I’d love to be Toon boss
Former Blackburn Rovers boss Graeme Souness admits he would return to St James' Park "in a heartbeat". Harry Redknapp turned down the role following Sam Allardyce's exit - and Newcastle have been told by Portsmouth they will be wasting their time making
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Hughes: We're in the mix for Europe
The speculation surrounding Mark Hughes' position did not appear to effect Blackburn Rovers' performance at Bolton Wanderers yesterday. "It didn't unsettle us and I was pleased with that," said Hughes. "There was a lot of speculation surrounding the
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Assault after text message
A COUPLE who got together to try and resolve their differences ended up in a violent confrontation after she read a text message on his phone while he was asleep. Hyndburn magistrates heard the message was sent to Joseph Montgomery by someone called
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EU accolade for equality group
AN East Lancashire organisation has won EU praise for promoting and helping to create fairer workplaces. Enterprise4All, Blakewater Road, Blackburn, has been highlighted as a UK example of what is being carried out to create a fairer and more equal society
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Accrington sign new pro
Accrington Cricket Club supporters have received a double boost with news that the club has signed a new professional and also been awarded a grant from the Community Foundation for Merseyside. The club have signed all-rounder Roy Silva as their professional
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Gawhorpe School?
AT Padiham Town Council on Monday, councillors expressed concern at proposed amendments to planning permission for the new school that is to replace Gawthorpe. Interested parties are invited to inspect the plans that are available at Mark Jinkinson's
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Elevate folk living on knife edge
I AM writing regarding the performance of Elevate in Burnley, which has been in operation for several years. Many houses in the Elevate areas have been demolished but no new build has taken place. The heart has been ripped out of Burnley Wood and several
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Council a dictator over graves
RE the proposed demolition of St Peter's graveyard in Blackburn. In this world where our politicians are trying to democratise other countries, based on the so-called democracy in the UK, the statement on the front page of the Telegraph stated, and I
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Forced marriages are not Islamic
WE welcome plans to allow third parties to take legal steps to protect young people from being forced to marry a person. But the Government should ensure that cultural norms are safeguarded. Muslims and other minority groups in Britain have a tradition
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The Mark Hughes interview
This is the exact transcript of the press conference when Blackburn Rovers boss Mark Hughes was asked about the Newcastle United job. Is the Newcastle speculation flattering or unsettling? "It didn't unsettle us and I was pleased with that. "
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Hughes still in the frame for Newcastle job
MARK Hughes' future at Blackburn Rovers remains the subject of intense speculation after the Welshman stopped short of ruling himself out of the running for the vacant manager's job at Newcastle United last night. The Rovers chief did insist he was happy
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The academy will be built on rubble of family homes
GRANNIE Mary Drew hasn't been back to look at her old home since she moved out three years ago. She walked past it once; when she took a short cut to the hairdresser's. But she didn't look up. "I couldn't. The house holds too many memories for me,"
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Bigger heating bills bring cold comfort
Where are all those irritating cold callers when you need them? There was a time barely a day went by when our home was not plagued by people trying to persuade us to switch to a different gas and electricity supplier. Yet now, when the company we are
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10-metre high artwork shaped like pasta
A 10-metre high piece of art is to be put up in Whalley Range in a bid to create a "focal point" for the area. The red clay sculpture is reminiscent of a piece of 'fusilli' pasta - but has been backed by local councillors, residents and traders. It
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Single: Trashcan Jack vs Billy Idol – Club Wedding
A lamentable example of just how the whole mashup thing can go badly wrong. Trashcan Jack seems to have taken it upon himself to combine White Wedding with an oldskool Bassheads track, and the result is embarrassing. You can forgive Jack for not
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Road closed after accident
TWO men were taken to hospital after their car flipped into a field on the A59 at Samlesbury. The incident occurred at approximately 3am on Monday close to the Tickled Trout hotel, just off junction 31 of the M6. Police said one man suffered suspected
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Speedy justice for young offenders
Young offenders in Lancashire are now being dealt with quicker than ever, according to latest figures. A new report from Lancashire police shows that after being arrested it took an average of 51 days to bring young offenders to justice. Comparing the
