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The town of Kirkham has come under heavy criticism - through a schoolboy's investigation. For Simon Phillipson's survey shows that most people are less than happy with the Lancashire market town. Simon, aged 15 (above), produced the survey for a geography field-study at Kirkham Grammar School
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Following previous Hawaiin and French 'nights out' the members of Preston Widows Association donned the tartan for a night out with a Scottish flavour at the Derby School social centre in Preston. Picture shows accordionist Geoff Stuart having a fling with the ladies (left to right) Stella Guest, Yvonne Howarth, Georgette Hodgett, Dolly Boucher, Peggy Gillibrand, Brenda Lucas and Joan Fearns
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The oriental art of self defence has fought its way into Hutton village, near Preston. Over 40 people of all ages thronged a Hutton Grammar School classroom to watch a display of the ancient martial art, karate. Pictured above Colin Listel and Michael Johnstone, of Leyland Karate Club, giving a demonstration at the opening of Hutton club
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The catering contingent at Kirkham Open Prison were unimpressed when new boys from Wymott Prison pipped them to a prestigious award at a Home Office cookery contest. Dereck Waters (above), who took the Northern division award for his bread, claimed he would have won the National Trophy but for the poor quality of flour
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Newman College netball team have qualified to represent the North West in the National Schools' Netball finals to be held in Manchester in March. They won their way through to this honour when representing Lancashire recently in the North West round at Litherland, Merseyside. The team is Maria Henry, Elaine Bell, Astrid Hilliard, Louise Roden, Nicola Bashall, Shirley Bamber, Elaine Woods and Heather Singleton
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Damage to a snack bar after floods in Blackpool