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Why Prestwich is so special

There's a lot more to Prestwich than meets the eye, as Mike Smith discovered NEVER judge a place on first appearances.

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Pretty in Poulton

Emma Mayoh speaks to some of the locals, including children’s entertainer Keith Harris, about the ancient market town they call home

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Why you should move to Standish

  STANDISH has undergone a transformation over recent years with more and more people warming to the charms of the old colliery village. Lying on the route of an old Roman road, it has grown into a town, or township as locals call it, that has retained its quaint feel and friendliness.

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Why live in Horwich?

Factfile ? The Horwich loco works were built in the mid-1880s and became a major employer in the town and was largely responsible for a trebling of the population in just 10 years. The works built and later just repairing engines and wagons. Despite local protests, the works closed after 97 years in December 1983.

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Dalton's Dream Home

Dalton Grange is a beautiful Victorian mansion with views of Parbold Hill and the Douglas Valley

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Why you should Live in Barrowford

  THIS pretty East Lancashire village has all the ingredients for a perfect place to set up home. Near to the M65, Barrowford has the benefits of village life as well as being near to the busier centres of Burnley and Blackburn. Pendle Water streams

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Birkdale

  BIRKDALE is most famous for its golf club. Every few years all eyes turn towards the Southport district for The Open Championship. However, there is far more to the wealthy suburb than meets the eye. As well as being home to well-known footballers playing with Lancashire teams, Birkdale was also the birthplace of controversial English historian, AJP Taylor.

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Lancaster's in Pink

Photographer John Cocks spends a fine spring day in Lancaster and discovers a natural glow covering the city
Words: Amanda Griffiths

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They’re flocking to the farm

People poked fun at David Slinger when he decided to diversify but he's having the last laugh.
Roger Borrell reports
Pictures: John Cocks



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Why Prestwich is so special

There's a lot more to Prestwich than meets the eye, as Mike Smith discovered NEVER judge a place on first appearances.
READ MORE »