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Boy saves stabbed mother's life
An 11-year-old is given a bravery award after helping save his mother's life when she was stabbed at home.

Blast soldier's body flown home
The body of Pte Christopher Whiteside, from Blackpool, who was killed in Afghanistan is flown into RAF Lyneham.

Victim in burning car identified
Police officers in Blackpool believe a body discovered in a burning car is that of a 55-year-old local man.

Woman takes ride in ex-train home
A 71-year-old woman takes a trip in the newly restored train carriage which was once her family home.

Hostages killed by gunshots
Two British security guards who died in captivity in Iraq were killed by gunshot wounds, an inquest hears.

Man charged over tent attack
A 22-year-old is charged with rape and sexual assault after a homeless woman was attacked in Lancashire.

Attempt to steal 1,000 game birds
Farmers are warned to be vigilant after a failed attempt to steal 1,000 game birds from a farm in Lancashire.

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