Oct 18, 2020

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A round up of the most popular news stories this week.


	Person dies after being struck by train at Leyland station

	A person has died after being struck by a train at Leyland station today (Saturday, October 17).

Bamber Bridge girl, 16, found safe after going missing for 4 days

A 16-year-old girl has been found safe after disappearing from her home in Bamber Bridge on Wednesday (October 14).

Emergency services respond to crash near Rivington

Emergency services have rushed to the scene of a crash in Rivington, where a car has overturned on a country road.

Loophole over mobile phone use by drivers set to be closed

A loophole which can allow drivers to escape punishment for hand-held phone use if they are taking a photo or playing a game will be closed under plans announced by the Government.

Who’s the Daddy: Waking up to world of scammers

That’s the thing with criminals, they’re fundamentally dishonest.

Readers’ letters: Coronavirus – the solution is to close up nation for two weeks

I, and probably everyone else in the world, have had this Covid-19 pandemic and all that goes with it up to my ears.

Readers’ letters: Concern over possible loss of Lancaster hospital

Like many Lancaster residents, I have been treated at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary and have an affectionate regard for our hospital and the care I received.



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