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A freezing spell was forecast to tighten its grip on the country as temperatures plunge towards -10C across more of the UK.

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Passengers angered by price hike on the buses

Widow's pride at policeman's medal

'Dangerous' rapist jailed for 12 years

Arson attack on garage forecourt

Masked men in hammer raid at garage

Kidnap man forced to withdraw cash from bank

Man dies in Burnley house fire

A MAN died in a house fire in Burnley tonight.
Explosion at Darwen church

UPDATE A gas explosion wrecked the chimney of a Darwen church after two faulty boilers were lit.
Water bill price shock for Clitheroe sports club

MEMBERS of a Clitheroe sports club could miss out on new facilities after the club was hit with a 1,500 per cent increase in its water bills.

Rise in drink and drug-drive arrests

THE number of drink and drug drivers caught on the roads of Bolton over the festive period has increased.
On song to help counsellors

A MUSIC and karaoke night will be held to raise money for a volunteer-run counselling service.
Young people have their say on free tickets to shows

Bolton Community College student Beth Naylor, aged 18, of Tonge Moor Road, Tonge Moor, Bolton: “I prefer spending my money on going out but I would be encouraged by free tickets.”

MP sets out vision for 2009

HELPING firms and their staff through the credit crunch, tackling violent crime and picking up the pieces from the failed congestion charge plan.
Network your way through the credit crunch

THE CREDIT crunch might be biting hard, but companies locally and nationally are being offered a chance to fight their way through it by attending a networking event.
Weekly bus fares up by £1.50p

Bus passengers travelling into work this morning discovered the price of a weekly ticket on First Bus has risen from £14 to £15.50p.

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