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  • Paragliders injured in double crash drama in Ribble Valley

    TWO paragliders crashed in the Forest of Bowland hills just 200 yards apart in the space of two days. The casualties, both men, were airlifted to the Royal Preston Hospital with leg and back injuries. An air ambulance crew was called to Parlick

  • Spectacular 'light night' planned for Darwen

    DARWEN will be illuminated in a ‘dazzling spectacular’ set to take place later in the year. The event, called Darwen Light Night, will see the skies and buildings lit up in an event involving music, entertainment, late night shopping, food and

  • Burnley business leaders back charity crusade

    TWO business leaders from Burnley have stepped in to provide a timely boost to a TV presenter’s culinary crusade for a sick youngster. Bid TV star Sally Jacks recently appeared on the East Lancashire edition of the Channel 4 favourite Come Dine

  • Gang of four assault teenager in Blackburn

    A TEENAGER was left with a fractured jaw after he was attacked by four men while he walked home in Blackburn. The victim was followed by the men who subjected him to an unprovoked assault, fracturing his jaw in two places. Police said he needed