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Lancashire Evening Post
7 Oct, 2018
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A round up of the most popular news stories this week.

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Petition launched over Brockholes Brow killer driver

The families of two girls killed in a crash on Preston's Brockholes Brow are backing an petition against their killer's appeal.

Hundreds protest at prison over jailing of anti-frackers

Protestors have gathered outside Preston Prison in support of jailed anti-fracking activists.

Banksy’s Girl With Balloon artwork shreds itself moments after being sold at auction

An auction house was forced to admit it got "Banksy-ed" after a piece by the mysterious artist shredded itself as it went under the hammer.

Slimmers shed their clothes for Cancer Research

Preston Slimming World members are helping to highlight the links between obesity and cancer, while raising cash for the charity

Promoted by Slimmer's World

One hundred years since his great sacrifice for his pals, Preston hero James Towers VC is remembered

Last year they named a £32m road after him . . . now war hero James Towers has a second monument set in stone.

‘Make a huge difference to a child’s life’

Today the Post is supporting children’s charity Newlife in its campaign to raise £15,500 to help give 16 disabled Lancashire children a better quality of life. TOM EARNSHAW reveals why.

Prankster artist Banksy shreds his work at auction

An auction house was forced to admit it got "Banksy-ed" after a piece by the mysterious artist shredded itself as it went under the hammer.

Plaque to remember Preston’s VC hero

Work is now complete on the plaque to remember Preston's VC hero James Towers.

Roadworks extended due to delays in United Utilities works

Drivers face another week of delays with the extension of roadworks in Preston.

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