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Burnley/Leighton Buzzard
Joined January 2017
I spend much of my week in Lancashire's courts covering cases that might otherwise go unreported. I've written a short piece explaining why some court stories are subscriber-only and how subscriptions help support local journalism. 👇 lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/ne…
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It’s the best goal we’ve ever scored. No debate.
Alex Gilbey with a SENSATIONAL strike for MK Dons against rivals Luton! 💥
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What a tap in by me 😍
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You Dons ⚪️
Three HUGE points at Stadium MK! 🤩 COYD! 🤍
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"DRIVER GUILTY OF MURDERING MAN IN HIT-AND-RUN" @NatGoodlad for @LancsTelegraph Muhammad Haarith was convicted of murder after deliberately running over and dragging 44-year-old Matthew Weller in the Town Centre of Accrington. #LancashireTelegraph #TomorrowsPapersToday
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The mugshot of convicted murderer Muhammad Haarith has been released following the jury's guilty verdict today. Haarith will return to Preston Crown Court on Monday for sentencing
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BREAKING: Brent Clayton has been sentenced to 4 years in prison for manslaughter. Clayton killed his brother Simon Clayton, 58, with a single punch at Waterfoot Social Club in November 2024. lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/ne…
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Live updates from Preston Crown Court on day 3 of the trial into the alleged murder of Matthew Weller. Muhammad Haarith, 23, of Exchange Street, Accrington, is in the dock and denies murder lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/ne…
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Front page of Saturday's Lancashire Telegraph🗞️ #TomorrowsPapersToday
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Front page of Friday's Lancashire Telegraph🗞️ #TomorrowsPapersToday
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The number of times I’ve seen my work ripped off by people like this (never knowingly by this person, though) and crime Facebook pages is ridiculous. And promoting it like this as though they’re an actual alternative to local reporters stinks.
As local news budgets shrink and misinformation spreads, independent creators are stepping up to keep communities informed. With more than half a million followers, TikToker Andrew Barton is passionate about local journalism. Channel 4 News asked him to investigate what the future of local news looks like and whether new government funding can help keep it alive.
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𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐊 𝐘𝐎𝐔, 𝐑𝐄𝐄𝐃𝐘 ❤️ It is with sincere regret that Leighton Town FC announces the resignation of our First Team Manager Paul Reed, effective from after Saturday's home game against Peterborough Sports FC. This decision has not been an easy one for Paul to make and despite our attempts to persuade him to stay and continue with the outstanding work he has led over the past two years, Paul is adamant that this decision is the right one for him, his family, and the club. During his time at Leighton Town FC Paul has brought so much joy to us all, particularly last season, where against all the odds he masterminded an unexpected and hugely impressive title win, guiding the club to Step 3 football for the first time in its long history. In the process the team amassed over 100 points and scored over 100 goals, playing some entertaining football and building a strong bond with the town and our fantastic support base. Chairman of Leighton Town FC, Sean Downey, said: "Saturday is going to be a very emotional day for me and everyone connected with Leighton Town FC. Paul's achievements speak for themselves and we will be forever grateful for the immense contribution he has made to the success of the club in recent years. I urge everyone who loves our club to be at the Freed Veneers Community Football Stadium on Saturday to cheer on Reedy, his staff and the players, and to give him the send off his work and achievements truly deserve. We will miss him hugely!  Paul and his lovely family will always be welcome at Leighton Town FC and we wish him and them every success and happiness in the future." The club has already begun to make plans to address football matters in the short, medium and longer term and a statement will be made early next week in preparation for our Bedfordshire Senior Cup game at home to our old friends and rivals from Barton Rovers FC.  #YourTownYourTeam
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