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Penwortham policeman Sgt Malcolm Watson's long arm of the law has embraced a scout group for six years - and now they have rewarded him with a special 'medal'. Members of the 2nd Longton St Andrew's Air Scouts (Hunter Group) presented Sgt Watson with a 'thanks' badge for his dedicated work. He is pictured here surrounded by grateful troop members
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Three girls organised their own Christmas card postal service at St Albans High School, Chorley to help raise cash for the local mayor's charity, Children in Need... and it got the civic stamp of approval at a reception in Chorley town hall. Picture shows the mayor receiving the money from the girls (from left) Amanda Darbyshire, Amanda Daley and Lynne Derbyshire. Looking on is the school headmaster Mr Keith Banks
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The normally quiet Harris Children's Library, Preston, relaxed its 'quiet' rules for three afternoons during the Christmas period as children aged from five to 10 gathered to hear stories and music, and to join in games
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One of the Fylde's most popular "mens pubs" is losing its landlord. Norman Pankhurst is leaving the Victoria Hotel, St Annes, after 14 years of pulling pints. He is taking over a smaller pub in Bury. He is pictured here with his wife Mollie
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Jeff Nelson presents the under 19 trophy to Andy Gill of Oldham, watched by under 16 winner Stephen Longworth of Park Hall , under 14 winner David Poole of South Ribble, runners up, and officials, after the finals at Preston Squash Club