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A new book tracks the rise of Reebok, a sportswear firm from Bolton that became a global phenomenon

Yesterday, 13:22 Paul Mackenzie

Joe Foster, the founder of Reebok on the firm’s humble beginnings in Bolton

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The Lancashire occupation that requires a head for heights, but the views are fantastic

Wednesday, September 16, 2020 Angela Kelly

Sunset over Radio City and the St John�s Beacon in Liverpool provides a fabulous vista as the team works on the �flying saucer�

A former marine from Wigan went up in the world after he learned the ropes of a new career

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Ad Feature How a boarding school can encourage children’s social, spiritual and academic development

Tuesday, September 15, 2020 Abigail Brown

'Rather than just gaining academically, pupils who board get a fuller, incredibly holistic education.' Picture: Stonyhurst

Mr Ian Murphy, Headmaster at Stonyhurst St Mary’s Hall – a leading co-educational Catholic boarding and day school in Lancashire - discusses the advantages of boarding for both the pupils and their parents.

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Lindsay McCrae - the cameraman whose work takes him to the extremes

Monday, September 14, 2020 Suzanne Elsworth

Lindsay McCrae started watching birds in the Lake District as a young boy and he is now one of the most well-travelled wildlife cameramen in the business.

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How a Wrea Green florist is saying it with home grown flowers

Monday, September 14, 2020 Words: Roger Borrell - Photographs: Donna Clifford

Joanna Whittaker on her flower farm at Wrea Green

Joanna Whittaker decided ‘grow your own’ was the best policy for her blossoming new business

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Artist profile - Chris Rivers

Thursday, September 10, 2020 Roger Borrell

Former drummer Chris Rivers in his studio at Bolton

A former rock musician who toured with Bon Jovi and Black Sabbath is marching to a new beat as one of Lancashire’s up-and-coming young artists.

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How the pandemic could transform funerals for ever

Wednesday, September 9, 2020 Words: Paul Mackenzie - Photographs: Kirsty Thompson

Coronavirus has made fundamental changes to all our lives – and deaths. A Hyndburn undertaker who has seen many changes since she started as a teenager says the pandemic could change the way we approach funerals.

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Lancashire Women - The charity helping others keep going through hard times

Tuesday, September 8, 2020 Words: Lauren Allen - Photographs: Chalkie Bolton Photography

Lancashire Women is all about lifting each other up

Growth, development and empowerment... Here’s how Lancashire Women is transforming the lives of women in the comfort of a safe space.

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Weddings

Win Win a dream Lancashire wedding

Mon, 10:26

Age Concern Central Lancashire are offering one lucky couple a fantastic opportunity

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Social Events

Legend Joe Longthorne’s Rosemere legacy

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Family and friends of showbusiness legend Joe Longthorne MBE are gifting more than £880 to Rosemere Cancer Foundation for the charity to spend on making patient areas at Rosemere Cancer Centre, Lancashire and South Cumbria’s specialist cancer treatment centre at the Royal Preston Hospital, more comfortable and relaxing.

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2020 West Lancashire Scout Founder’s Feast

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

The annual West Lancashire Scout Founder’s Feast marks the birthday of the founder of Scouting, Robert Baden Powell, to celebrate all that is great about Scouting in the region.

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East Lancs Hospice and The Christie Manchester fundraiser

Monday, May 11, 2020 photographs: sara cuff

Local businessman and father-of-three set a target to raise £50,000.

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Brain Tumour Charity fundraiser, Dunkenhalgh Hotel

Friday, May 8, 2020 photographs: Donna Clifford

Siobhan Halstead, Gareth Wilson, Bernie Wilson, Neil Wilson, Francesca Wilson and Amelia Halstead

An emotional evening at the Dunkenhalgh Hotel at Clayton-le-Moors raised more then £4000 for the Brain Tumour Charity.

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Blackburn Incorporated Law Association’s annual dinner, Ewood Park

Monday, March 30, 2020 photographs: sara Cuff

Nicola Murray, Holly Nelson, Poppy Sparrow, Lucy Hurst and Kirsty Mayle

£1,120 was raised for the East Lancashire Hospice,

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Bollywood theme at Chorley Mayor’s Ball

Friday, March 27, 2020 photographs: Donna Clifford

from left, Sara Patel, Halima Hussain, Fazila Patel, Zohra Patel and Rashida Mogra

The charity ball was a huge success, with more than 200 people turning out to enjoy the first ever Bollywood theme at the Mayor’s Ball.

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Celebrity Interviews

Alison Steadman on BBC’s forthcoming drama Life and the 23 walks film

Yesterday, 12:30 Susan Griffin

Alison Steadman and Dave Johns in a scene from the film 23 Walks which is released on September 25th

The Gavin & Stacey star reflects on art imitating life in her latest role which will be on our screens this month

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Bumble’s new book - David Lloyd discusses some of his favourite cricketers

Monday, September 14, 2020 Paul Mackenzie

One of David's proudest moments was presenting the Rolling Stones with commemorative cricket bats backstage at a gig at Old Trafford

Lancashire cricket legend David Lloyd celebrates some of the greatest players he’s encountered.

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TV star Diane Morgan on her rescue dog Bobby and what she misses about Lancashire

Monday, June 22, 2020

Bolton-born actor Diane Morgan explains how her rescue dog helped after her dad’s death

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Actor Christopher Eccleston on his latest role and the lockdown

Monday, June 15, 2020 Susan Griffiths

Salford-born Christopher takes a break from filming - (C) Fifty Fathoms - Photographer: Rachel Joseph

The pandemic might have closed theatres and film sets but actor Christopher Eccleston from Salford still won applause for his performance in praise of the NHS.

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Stephen Bailey - Celebs on The Farm host plans his return the the north

Monday, March 9, 2020 Holly Louise Eells

Stephen Bailey appearing on Live at the Apollo

Comedian and presenter Stephen Bailey is back with a new show and he told us he really can be bothered about Denton.

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