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Council set to vote on new town Aldi store
A new Aldi store in Bacup has moved a step closer after a report by planning officers.
Stuart Pike
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Hospice launches campaign to tackle £650,000 pandemic deficit
It costs £3.9 million a year to run the East Lancashire Hospice, which equates to over £10,000 a day
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American soccer fan Stanley reveals why 'passion' saw him ditch Arsenal FC for Accrington
Stan Sulkowski, from Charleston, South Carolina, lives nearly 4,000 miles from the Wham Stadium, and despite having no roots or historic affinity to the town's club, recently resolved to take out a lifetime membership of the League One side
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Grab a spoon as Big Soup Social homeless fundraiser heads online
A homeless charity’s fourth ‘souper’ fundraiser will be held again this year, but participants will be asked to raise funds at home or via online meetings.
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Wildlife Trust's 'Dancing on Ice' safety warning
The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside issued a warning earlier in the week following reports of members of the public walking on the frozen lake at Foxhill Bank, in Oswaldtwistle
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Girl's imaginary dragon friends inspire magical children's book
Since about the age of three, Imogen Ridgway, from Helmshore, has had imaginary dragon friends
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Twin threats to council nursery sector 'heartbreaking' - head
The head of a maintained nursery school in Accrington has warned of the twin impacts of lockdown and funding uncertainty on youngsters' future development.
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100km walking challenge to raise funds for Alzheimer's Society
Friends Olivia Brown and Keegan Eastham, together with Olivia's uncle Peter Myerscough, will have loved ones in their thoughts during the Lake District Ultra Challenge
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Appearance by cult hero Kee was treat for Accrington Stanley fans
Peter Leatham - chairman of the Official Accrington Stanley Supporters Trust Accrington Observer column
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Kitman George is stem cell donor champion
Accrington Stanley’s assistant kitman has been nominated for Donor Champion of the Year at the 2020 Anthony Nolan Supporters Awards.
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Online book retailer announces relocation to former cotton mill
WeBuyBooks - the online purchaser and retailer of used books - have purchased the 120,000 sq ft Lambert Mill, Rawtenstall
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Cricket club bowled over by England star's fundraising helping hand
Church CC's appeal has been backed by more than 130 supporters, including £1,500 from law firm Farleys Solicitors