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'Doomsday' terror attack simulation in Lancashire
A TERROR attack on an aeroplane was the "doomsday scenario" created in Lancashire this weekend in one of the biggest emergency simulations ever staged in the region. More than 150 fire officers and dozens of personnel from other emergency services
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Landmark Burnley office building goes on sale for £4million
A LANDMARK office block which closed with the loss of 420 jobs is up for sale with a £4million price tag, it can be revealed. Property agents have begun marketing Kingsway House in Burnley town centre, seven months after home shopping firm Shop Direct
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Pills death of Blackburn mum, 23, suffering from post-natal depression
A MOTHER of two young children died after taking pills she had been prescribed for postnatal depression, an inquest has heard. A hearing in Blackburn was told 23-year-old Afsheen Khan was admitted to Royal Blackburn Hospital on December 19
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Lancashire squash ace Massaro crowned British Champion
Squash star Laura Massaro claimed the biggest success of her career yesterday when she beat Yorkshire favourite Jenny Duncalf to become Women’s British National Squash Champion in Manchester. The delighted 27-year-old, who is expected to return to
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East Lancashire digital service boost with transmitter plan
NEW techology has been pledged to ensure East Lancashire benefits from the digital broadcasting revolution. One of two new digital radio transmitters, to boost digital audio broadcasting signals, commonly known as DAB radio, will be based in
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What's on: Brother
BRITPOP revival rockers Brother play in Lancaster on February 13 and Manchester on February 18. The four-man band, who are NME favourites, are on an avowed mission to be the best band in the world. Brother have recently signed to huge
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'Use it or lose it' plea over Nelson community centre
RESIDENTS in an area of Nelson are being urged to start using their community centre, or face the possibility of losing it. Concerns have been raised over the future of Hodge House Community Centre, in Regent Street, and now a local councillor is looking
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'Expand overseas' call from Rawtenstall business
A TEXTILE manufacturer that has grown export sales by £2million is urging companies to expand overseas. Rossendale-based Andrew Webron rode out the recession by selling its high-tech filtration products to countries like United Arab Emirates
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Former Lancashire Telegraph reporter dies, aged 72
WELL-known East Lancashire journalist, Gordon Chapman, has died aged 72. Gordon, known by many in the Rossendale and Burnley areas as 'scoop Chapman', died in Blackburn Royal Hospital in the early hours of yesterday after a lengthy illness.
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Eyesore Hyndburn regeneration site up for sale
PRIVATE cash is needed to transform an eyesore Hyndburn gateway into an up-market canalside development according to the council’s leader. The Hargreaves Warehouse site remains a blot on the Accrington, Church and Oswaldtwistle border despite
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Surge in popularity of 'royal' engagement rings in Blackburn
VALENTINES couples planning to tie the knot are taking inspiration from the royal couple when shopping for engagement rings. Blackburn Mall jewellers say the most popular style now being sold in the shopping centre are Kate Middleton-inspired
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Win the perfect fillip for away run - Burnley boss
Burnley boss Eddie Howe believes his side are now well set for a run of games on the road after the 3-1 npower Championship win at Watford. The Clarets were helped on their way by a comical Dale Bennett own goal and, although Danny Graham
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What's on: Sunday, February 13
EVENTS in East Lancashire and further afield for Sunday, February 13. Pick of the day FORMER Pop Idol Gareth Gates has returned as a highly credible leading man in musical theatre, winning rave reviews for his role of Marius in the Les
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Blackburn Rovers get royal seal of approval from Prince Albert
PRINCE Albert of Monaco has declared himself a Blackburn Rovers fan after making a surprise visit to Ewood Park on Saturday. Rovers fans were stunned to see the prince in the directors box donning a blue and white scarf during their side's