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Walking Day tradition cut
A family tradition dating back 150 years has come to an abrupt end in Farington – because of funding cuts to the police.
Thousands flock to Leyland Festival video
This weekend saw the biggest ever turnout for the annual Leyland Festival.
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Inmate made 1,300 calls on smuggled phone
A prisoner used a banned mobile phone to make more than 1,300 calls to his girlfriend while serving time at HMP Garth in Leyland.
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Brave Sofia becomes meningitis ambassador
A Leyland youngster who had part of her leg amputated after beating meningitis has been named as the first junior ambassador to raise awareness about the disease.
Tanks solve Chorley river issues
Two river clean up projects in Chorley - part of a wider £13m waterways scheme in the town - are set to be completed soon.
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Family appeals to keep dream alive
The family of a terminally-ill seven-year-old from Greater Manchester is urging people to support a charity that took her on the trip of a lifetime.
Helen Flanagan 'shaken' by break-in
Former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan is recovering after a break-in at her Cheshire home which left her "very shaken" but unharmed.
Town among worst for identity fraud
Altrincham in Cheshire is the UK's worst location for identity fraud outside London, with 13 fraud attempts for every 10,000 adults, more than three times the national average.
'Austerity' bus in anti-cuts drive
Evidence against austerity will be collected when a campaign bus arrives at one of the biggest union conferences in the country, in Liverpool.
Family delight at Iraq court ruling
Families of British soldiers killed and injured fighting in Iraq have been given the go-ahead to bring compensation claims against the Government, after a group of families, including one from Manchester, started legal action.
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Online retailer offers £3.68 dress
A £3.68 MWD - Minimum Wage Dress - has gone on sale aimed at women who "want to look good on a budget".
£80m redevelopment for Stansted
A busy holiday airport is to get an £80 million terminal redevelopment.
Study: Public pay cut by thousands
The pay of public sector workers will have been cut by thousands of pounds over the lifetime of the coalition Government because of wage freezes, VAT hikes and changes to benefits and tax credit, according to a new study.
Baby antibiotics 'link to eczema'
The use of antibiotics in the first 12 months of life may increase the chance of developing eczema by up to 40%, according to a new study.
'National Service Teachers' call
An army of top teachers should be deployed in schools that are failing their poorest pupils, according to Sir Michael Wilshaw.
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Weather for Leyland
Thursday 20 June 2013
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Heavy rain
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