A PIONEERING drop-in skills centre in Stanworth Road, Pendle, received national acclaim from The Royal Society of Arts when it scooped the prestigious award for industry. Staff collected the honour from Labour leader Neil Kinnock.

Sporting samaritans at Blackburn Sports Council donated £200 to Griffin Park Football Club, Blackburn, after the ground was hit by vandals driving a JBC digger.

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