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East Lancashire death crash driver’s ban is cut
A TEENAGE driver who caused the death of a hairdresser when he crashed his car while speeding has had his driving ban reduced on appeal. Emma Louise Gorman, 21, died from severe head injuries after 19-year-old VJ Brand lost control of his car
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Lancashire canoeist drowns in Lake District
POLICE have named the teenager Lancashire canoeist whose body was found in the Lake District today. Chad Salisbury, 18, of Leyland, failed to resurface after going under the water while canoeing on Ullswater yesterday afternoon. A major
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Lancashire County Council plans to axe free school bus travel
PARENTS could be forced to pay £40 a month in school bus fares after plans were unveiled to axe free passes to save £2million a year. Lancashire County Council has launched a consultation on its proposals, saying it has to make savings. At present
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MP makes Rawtenstall to Manchester rail link a priority
A RAIL link from Rawtenstall to Manchester is the key to unlocking the borough’s business potential, according to a newly-elected MP. Rossendale and Darwen MP Jake Berry has announced that a commuter rail service is one of his top priorities during
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Mum of injured Colne soldier: Be aware of army sacrifices
A MOTHER-of-four whose son was blasted at close range by an insurgent’s explosives said people had to be aware of soldiers’ sacrifices in Afghanistan. The parents of injured Kingsman Shaun Aspin have spoken out for the first time of their ordeal after
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FULL-TIME: England 1 Germany 4
ENGLAND have been dumped out of the World Cup after being thrashed by bitter rivals Germany in a match hit by controversy. England's defence simply could not cope with the Germans who raced into an early 2-0 lead through Miroslav Klose and
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England player ratings against Germany
OUR ratings for England's flops who lost 4-1 against Germany today. DAVID JAMES: Largely blameless but should be disappointed with third Germany goal. 6 GLEN JOHNSON: Caught out every which way for second goal and generally unimpressive
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Accrington actor to star on Broadway
AN EAST Lancashire actor is swapping Accrington Broadway for its New York namesake with a starring role in Brief Encounter. From September, Joe Alessi, 46, stars as both Fred and Albert in the Noel Coward tale, made famous by the 1945 film starring
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Three East Lancashire tips 'will close'
A last-ditch attempt to save three East Lancashire waste recycling centres has failed. Community leaders have reacted angrily over plans to close the centres in cost-cutting measures by Lancashire County Council. Following a consultation the council
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England captain has confidence in Rooney
© Press Association 2010. England skipper Steven Gerrard warned Germany that Wayne Rooney's World Cup is ready to spark into life in Bloemfontein. The Manchester United forward has never scored for England in two World Cup tournaments and has failed
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Accrington market hall's £2m revamp unveiled
ACCRINGTON’S revamped market hall was officially unveiled yesterday following a £2million makeover. The refurbished market, complete with a new ground floor, stalls and balcony units was formally ‘handed back’ to Hyndburn Borough Council by
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Deal leads to 25 new jobs at Burnley engineering firm
AN ENGINEERING firm is creating 25 new jobs after signing a deal with a world-leading US giant. BCW Engineering will take on new staff and aim to almost double its turnover after agreeing to supply components for turbo-chargers to BorgWarner in a £1.2million-a-year