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Armed Forces
16:58, 26 NOV 2013
Girl, 6, is face of Royal British Legion
Accrington
Emily-Rose Hughes, from West Crescent, Accrington, joined with members of the Accrington branch and the Mayor of Hyndburn Judith Addison to plant poppy seeds at Peel Park Primary School.
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Tributes paid to chorister pals described as a ‘true gentleman’
Oswaldtwistle
Joseph Ernest Nield, known as Ernie, was a well known local tenor singer with Accrington Male Voice Choir for 70 years.
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Emotional goodbye to an ‘extraordinary’ man
Accrington Stanley FC
Family, friends, fans and players paid an emotional goodbye to ‘extraordinary’ Accrington Stanley saviour Jack Barrett.
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Band is on recruitment drive for war celebration
Oswaldtwistle
The East Lancashire Concert Band is in search of musicians to join in weekly rehearsals at the Civic Arts Centre in Oswaldtwistle
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Police search for body of Accrington dad David Guilfoyle after killer Shane Fitzpatrick finally admits murder
Local News
A major search is underway for an Accrington dad murdered seven years ago after his killer told police where he hid the body.
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Bibby’s farewell to Rishton
Armed Forces
Rishton skipper Jimmy Bibby is giving up cricket after this season – but says he hasn’t done bad for a ‘journeyman’ cricketer!
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Double winner Cav still treasures Stanley medal
Armed Forces
Stanley's most successful captain Peter Cavanagh now has two Conference-winning medals after helping Fleetwood clinch their place in the Football League.
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Title within reach for 6ft-tall Great Harwood boxer, aged 12
Local News
The St Augustine’s School pupil, who is described by his coach as ‘the biggest 12-year-old he has ever seen’, will this week fight in the final of the Royal Navy Amateur Boxing Association schoolboy championship.
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Boxer James Kimberley reaches national final
Armed Forces
Great Harwood battler James Kimberley stormed his way into the Royal Navy ABA National Schoolboy final after a one-sided affair in the ABA semi-finals in Manchester on Sunday.
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Pensioner, 84, celebrates his 21st birthday
Armed Forces
Pensioner Ernest Armstrong has had plenty of life experience to prepare him for his 21st birthday – 84 years in fact.
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Death of 'The Black Panther': Donald Neilson, killer of Baxenden sub-postmaster, dies
Local News
Neilson gunned down popular sub-postmaster Derek Astin at Baxenden Post Office on Manchester Road on 6 September 1974.
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EasyJet pilot realises dream of flying a Spitfire
Armed Forces
Matthew Atherton, of Rising Bridge, was delighted to part with a princely £5,000 for just half an hour in a restored two-seater RAF Mark 9 fighter.
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Goodbye to ‘beautiful and devoted son’ killed in Afghanistan
Local News
Royal Marine David Fairbrother, of 42 Commando Royal Marines, was gunned down in a fight in the village of Old Khorgajat.
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Man wrongly jailed for murder: 'Don't bring back death penalty'
Local News
A man who spent 18 years behind bars for two murders he didn't commit has revealed his horror at calls for the death penalty to be reintroduced, claiming such a law could have cost him his life.
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Soldier’s dad to help servicemen
Local News
A councillor whose son was wounded while serving in Afghanistan is chairing a committee to help servicemen.
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Rishton skipper looks for his side to find form
Armed Forces
Rishton captain James Bibby is hoping that his young, inexperienced team, still pointless after five league matches, can kick-start their season against a couple of similarly developing sides this weekend.
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Globetrotting meat pie is a crust above the rest
Local News
A four-decade-old burnt Holland’s pie has become a family treasure in one home.
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New names join elite in borough’s top honour
Armed Forces
The final four heroes who have been bestowed the Freedom of the Borough have been named.
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Christmas greetings from the war zone
Armed Forces
As Christmas approaches, most people's thoughts immediately turn to meeting up with friends and loved ones. But some families will not be so lucky, especially those with soldiers serving in conflicts across the globe. Paul Harvey finds out how one Accrington serviceman is planning to celebrate Christmas Day ...
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Shortlist of top citizens is unveiled
Local News
The nominations are in and we can now reveal our shortlist of outstanding Hyndburn citizens for the new Freedom of the Borough award.
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Fight night
Other Sport
More than 500 fans flocked to the New Era Complex on Friday night for a sell-out show organised by Burnley’s Sandygate Amateur Boxing Club.
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Councillor’s soldier son wounded in Afghanistan
Local News
An Oswaldtwistle councillor’s son has been seriously wounded while serving as a soldier in Afghanistan.
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Newcastle jewels at the Crown
Football News
More than £50 million of talent could take the field when Newcastle United travel to Accrington Stanley for their Carling Cup second round clash.
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Diamond days for couple
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A surprise limousine ride greeted diamond duo Irene and Graham Evans on their wedding anniversary.
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