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Man dies after plunging from Accrington Viaduct

A man has died after falling from a railway bridge in Accrington this morning.

Police said he was discovered shortly before 7am on the King Street car park under Accrington viaduct. Officers said the man is a 30-year-old man and local.

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Prison for ‘born again’ knife attacker

A violent criminal, who became a ‘born again’ Christian, has been jailed for putting a knife to his girlfriend’s throat and telling her she was going to die.

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Former railway line brings nature alive

Volunteers are transforming an historic former railway line in Accrington into a nature reserve – and more are being urged to join in.

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Pensioner, 84, celebrates his 21st birthday

Pensioner Ernest Armstrong has had plenty of life experience to prepare him for his 21st birthday – 84 years in fact.

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Bride-to-be’s leap of faith with proposal

A bride-to-be turned the tables by taking advantage of the leap year to propose to her boyfriend. And to complete the role reversal sixth form teaching assistant Tracy Ormerod even bought fiance Scott Eccles a ring.

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Thief ‘welcome’ at Maundy Relief charity

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Campaigners hit out at plans to make Huncoat rail station a request stop

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Allotment holders in fees victory

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Help solve mystery of 1911 'Great Harwood' coin

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Plaques will mark rich heritage of Rishton

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

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Converted barn damaged by fire

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Victory in fight for new disabled centre for Hyndburn

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Magistrate who fraudulently applied for mortgage is spared jail

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Leam insists he’s the perfect man for Stanley

Leam Richardson is not fazed by the names getting linked with the Stanley job as he believes he is the man to take them forward.

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