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Jailed: Darren Cook

Jailed: Oswaldtwistle man who admitted 43 counts of child sex abuse

Darren Cook, 26, of Saxon Close, Oswaldtwistle, was sentenced yesterday at Preston Crown Court after pleading guilty to 43 counts of sexual assault of a child, inciting a child to engage in sexual activity and making and possessing indecent images of children.

He was arrested after an investigation by Blackburn with Darwen’s Engage team – a specialist unit which was set up to tackle the sexual exploitation of children.

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Victory in fight for new disabled centre for Hyndburn

Supporters are claiming victory for an Observer campaign to protect respite services for disabled people. It comes after council bosses confirmed that a new state-of-the-art centre will be built in East Lancashire.
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Magistrate who fraudulently applied for mortgage is spared jail

A magistrate who fraudulently applied for a £360,000 mortgage has walked free from court.
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A night to remember as the Accrington Observer celebrates 125 years

More than 100 people attended a party thrown to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Accrington Observer. Members of Hyndburn’s many different communities were invited to join the event held at the Accrington Market hall.
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Artist’s war horse for film legend Steven Spielberg

An artist is working on a drawing destined to hang from a wall in the home of Steven Spielberg. Jo Taylor has been commissioned to create a charcoal for the award-winning director to mark the release of his new blockbuster Warhorse.
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Stanley legend John Coleman bids farewell

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Personable, top singer, fans’ favourite, dedicated, a laugh – and a winner

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‘We’ll struggle to get another manager like Coley’

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Thugs put lives at risk after throwing brick from footbridge at train

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Golf club uses solar panels to slash bills

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Allotment protesters may begin legal fight

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GCSE league tables: ‘Good but still room for more’

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Hunt for women suspected of stealing £1,000 from pensioner at Accrington bookmakers

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Elderly couple flee kitchen fire

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Oswaldtwistle chemical factory hit by arson attack

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Taxi driver faces jail over Accrington sex attack

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Flat fire in Clayton-le-Moors 'caused by lamp'

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Man awarded £175k over horror injuries at Burnley skip firm

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Owner’s blow as fire wrecks Church caravan site

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Vandals force temporary closure of doctor's surgery with triple attack

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Stanley players: Give the job to Leam Richardson

Stanley players: Give the job to Leam Richardson
The Accrington players are backing Leam Richardson as permanent Stanley manager.
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2011 Primary school league tables for Lancashire

The Department of Education has published league tables for primary schools in Lancashire based on Key State Two Test results (also known as SATs) for 2011.
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