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Clitheroe firm fined after worker loses fingers - Lancashire Telegraph
The 47-year-old from the town, who has asked not to be named, was employed by an animal feed firm when his left hand got stuck in machinery. And this week his employer, Dugdale Nutrition Limited, was fined £7000 and ordered to pay £3614 in court costs ...
Ribble Valley elderly couple targeted by criminals twice in six months - Lancashire Telegraph
The husband and wife, aged 84 and 72, who have asked not to be identified, said they were left “extremely shaken” and unable to sleep for days, after both sets of workmen returned with angry threats after work was done. They have spoken out as part of ...
Campaign against Blackburn community centre - Lancashire Telegraph
One resident, who asked to remain anonymous, said they would rather see a community centre on the site that was open to all. A statement released by the Muslim association stated: “In recent years, the Beardwood area has attracted residents from ...
Fletcher 'sorry' to Burnley fans who have to move seats - Lancashire Telegraph
Another supporter, who asked not to be named, said: “Why didn't they tell us about this when we bought the tickets before the end of last season?” “All of the decent seats will have gone now – we've been offered free passes to the Premier Club but it's ...
Hyndburn Council secures court order to move travellers on - Lancashire Telegraph
One resident, who asked not to be named, said: “The travellers are causing a lot of problems, particularly with noise, rubbish, and waste. “This is a nice area that is being spoiled by people who should not be here.” Arden Hall is popular with walkers ...
'Pool rage' at Colne leisure centre - Lancashire Telegraph
The witness, who asked to remain anonymous, said the man appeared to throw the other swimmer over a rope separating the lanes from the rest of the pool. He said: “He grabbed the other guy by the neck and started shouting 'I'm going to kill you' - it ...
Teachers threat to strike at Darwen school over pupil behaviour - Lancashire Telegraph
A father who asked to remain anonymous said: “My son has had a few problems and they haven't been resolved. But I don't think this is any different to any other school in the area.” A grandmother, who also declined to give their name, ...
Teachers threat to strike at Darwen school over pupil behaviour - Lancashire Telegraph
A father who asked to remain anonymous said: “My son has had a few problems and they haven't been resolved. But I don't think this is any different to any other school in the area.” A grandmother, who also declined to give their name, ...
The dark secret of bent Lancashire cop - Lancashire Telegraph
One officer, who declined to give his name, said he was 'shocked and disappointed' to learn a fellow officer was under investigation. ...
Police defend arrest of Colne photographer taking pictures in Accrington - Lancashire Telegraph
He was told he was free to go after he declined to give his name. Mr Patefield was then stopped a second time by an officer who said she was concerned he ...
Police defend arrest of photographer taking pictures in Accrington - Lancashire Telegraph
He was told he was free to go after he declined to give his name. Mr Patefield was then stopped a second time by an officer who said she was concerned Mr ...