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Accrington rapist jailed indefinitely

7:00pm Sunday 21st March 2010

A RAPIST who met his teenage victim on Facebook has been jailed indefinitely.

Former cop dedicates his book to Sophie Lancaster

3:13pm Friday 19th March 2010

A FORMER policeman turned author has dedicated his new controversial book to a murdered Rossendale woman.

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East Lancs colleges’ grants rise despite UK cuts

12:36pm Friday 19th March 2010

UNIVERSITIES in East Lancashire have been given extra funds — despite £500million cuts across the country.

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Tell us about your Sport Relief events

11:30am Friday 19th March 2010

Are you doing something for Sport Relief? We want to hear from you.

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Recession has 'ripped out Accrington's heart'

6:30pm Thursday 18th March 2010

THE recession has ‘ripped the heart out of Accrington town centre’, according to council bosses.

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Man jailed for torching Accrington home

2:50pm Thursday 18th March 2010

A MAN who torched a mid terrace house in the early hours after smashing his way in with an accomplice has been jailed for three years four months.

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East Lancashire retail blow as chain closes five stores

2:47pm Thursday 18th March 2010

FIVE Ethel Austin stores in East Lancashire are set to close, it has been announced.

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Support pledge over Lancashire's lost tax jobs

11:03am Thursday 18th March 2010

MORE than 150 workers at three doomed tax offices continue to be supported by the Government, a minister has said.

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