Scandal of the SATS: How exam paper littered with grammatical errors scored H...

" A headmistress is demanding her pupils' SATs papers be remarked after an exam paper littered with grammatical mistakes scored higher than a literate, fluently written one. Janis Burdin, head of Moss Side Primary School in Chorley, Lancashire released two examples - by...

Flintoff fails as Yorkshire win

Yorkshire triumphant over the old rivals."Flintoff fails as Yorkshire win Twenty20 Cup, Old Trafford:Yorkshire 135-8 (20 overs) beat Lancashire 131-6 (20 overs) Match scorecard ...

Ince set to become Blackburn boss

"Ince set to become Blackburn boss Ince led MK Dons to the League Two title last season ...

Firefighters tackle blaze on moor

A huge fire has been blazing in West Yorkshire on a moor, and firefighters have been unable to put it out because conditions are so dangerous. They are still battling the fire today."Fire crews are tackling a blaze on moorland, West Yorkshire Fire service has said.About 65...

Teenagers Get Life For Brutal Murder

What kind of society have we become?The only motive was they simply looked different. Reading this and listening to the audio on the site made me cry. Where have values and respect gone to??? "TWO teenagers were...

The two-year-old girl branded a thief by Woolworths' staff after eating a pic...

"Isra Khan was with her mother Aishah, 23, when she grabbed the 20p false tooth-shaped sweet from a shelf and popped it into her mouth.But within moments a member of staff at the store in Blackburn, Lancashire had stormed over to Mrs Khan and, in front of stunned customers,...

Hundreds of Britons hit by flood risk

"Britain was yesterday gripped by more floods as heavy rain and winds sparked chaos on roads and railways and left householders washed out again. "

WWII army bag is found in desert

"A bag belonging to a World War II soldier from Lancashire has been discovered in the Egyptian desert after lying there for more than 60 years. Alec Ross, from Burnley, lost the bag containing personal letters and photos, while serving with the 8th Army. Egyptian tour guide...

Police urged to drop photofits for caricatures

"Police forces should issue comical caricatures of the criminals they are hunting instead of standard photofits, according to a team of scientists who found that cartoon-like faces are better at jolting people's memories. A study at the University of Central Lancashire found...

Halo Lights Up the Night

" LIGHTING experts in Peterborough have helped bring to life a huge landmark that is part of an ambitious regeneration venture. Consultants CC-Vision has provided the advice which has lit up the Halo Panoptical in Rossendale, East Lancashire.It is the fourth in a series of...

Holes Warning - Not Blackburn Lancashire but Bolton

"I read the news today oh boy 4000 holes in Blackburn Lancashire"  - The Beatles " MOTORISTS are being warned to look out for dangerous holes in the road after a spate of thefts of manhole covers and...

“Millionaire” Shoplifter Wanted

He has described himself as an electrical engineer, alarm fitter and property developer, or a director of a business called ‘1st Global Enterprises’. The Police say he has a taste for the finer things in life,...

Althorp opens for free on Diana anniversary

EARL Spencer's Althorp House and grounds will open its doors for free on the tenth anniversary of the death of Princess Diana. Earl's estate confirmed that it will mark the anniversary with a special free opening,...

Fire service could axe rescues of pets, overweight people and more!

As the grip tightens on the purse of public services in the UK, it seems the Lancashire Fire Service is leading the way, with a review of which services they should be providing and which they shouldn't.Under review...

House Wind Turbine is Turned Down

"A man from Fylde in Lancashire who wants to install a wind turbine on land behind his house has had his plans turned down by the local council. Dave Sumner, from Newton near Kirkham, wanted to build the 15m (49ft)...

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