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Accrington biker organises coastal relay-ride for young boy with incurable disease

Darren Haslam, from Church, has organised ‘Jeffrey’s Biker Journey’ to raise money for Jeffrey Charlesworth, 5, who has been diagnosed with Batten Disease

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Inspirational Rossendale mum welcomes 'miracle' second child after cancer diagnosis

Joanna Jonathan, from Haslingden, was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer two years ago - six months after giving birth to first daughter Freya and has now welcomed a second child

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Hyndburn council could exclude dogs from borough’s play areas and bowling greens

The order would also require dogs to be kept on leads in the borough’s main town centres and cemeteries as well as on Council owned sports pitches

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Charity co-workers complete Three Peaks challenge to fund life-saving defibrillator

Alan Tabern, Becky Baldwin and Emily Dunleavy from Maundy Relief, a charity which tackles poverty, social exclusion and homelessness completed the gruelling 24-hour challenge last weekend

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Beer set to flow as Oktoberfest comes to Rochdale

As well as German beer there will also be the award winning Jäger Mäestros Oompah band providing live music while traditional Bratwursts will be supplied by the Lancashire Catering Cooperative and pretzels

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Heywood Charities Committee stages annual fete in Queens Park

The park welcomed numerous fairground rides and entertainment including a Punch and Judy show, petting farm, dog show, bowling competition, owls and large birds and grass racing cars

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Bride and grooms-to-be descend on Rochdale Wedding Show

More than 400 soon-to-be married couples attended the Wedding Show which was held at the Mercure Norton Grange Hotel and Spa and featured 30 businesses

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Accrington drama students receive certificates from Trinity College London

The Arts Award, run by Trinity College London, is a nationally recognised qualification available at five levels, and aims to inspire young people to grow their arts and leadership talents

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Rossendale Paralympian Tom Hamer sets sights on Paris after injury forced him out of Tokyo

Swimmer Tom Hamer, who hails from Rawtenstall, has won a Commonwealth gold medal and Paralympic silver medal in Rio but was forced to fly home from Tokyo early due to a back injury

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Accrington woman to complete nursing degree alongside running her own business

Amandan Cockett, who lives in Oswaldtwistle, runs Pretty Little Flame, a business which sells scented products such as wax melts, bubble bath and shower gel, from her home

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Rochdale residents committee hold green belt protest walk

The Littleborough and Smithy Bridge Save The Greenbelt Committee organised a ‘green’ walk around Hollingworth Lake

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Rochdale Council awarded pandemic commendation by Greater Manchester Police

The council were awarded the certificate to show recognition for their contribution to the Greater Manchester Tactical Coordination Group