Band's new single inspired by tragedy of Sophie Lancaster's murder

1:12pm Tuesday 6th January 2009

AN up and coming band has used the tragic story of Sophie Lancaster to inspire a new single which targets Britain’s ‘unsafe streets’.

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Diana Vickers reveals hopes for New Year

9:07am Monday 5th January 2009

WHAT a year 2008 was for X Factor singing sensation Diana Vickers. She told us of her ‘quiet family Christmas’ and of her New Year wish for a recording deal.

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Classical way to calm Burnley kids

9:42am Friday 19th December 2008

MINI Mozarts gathered together at Ightenhill Children’s Centre in Burnley to listen to the beautiful sounds of classical music.

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Diana Vickers' best friend has X Factor after signing record deal

7:00pm Thursday 18th December 2008

DIANA Vickers may be in the spotlight at the moment - but one of her best friends has beaten her to a recording deal.

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Diana Vickers denies dating Eoghan at Preston gig

9:30am Tuesday 16th December 2008

X FACTOR sensation Diana Vickers has not ruled out starting a relationship with fellow contestant Eoghan Quigg.

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Chorley musician Roo rocks to stardom

5:54pm Tuesday 16th December 2008

BLACKBURN College music student Roo Walker hit the top note when he was hand-picked to perform at a prestigious music awards ceremony in London.

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Track of the week: Dead Clowns - See You In Your Nightmares

3:39pm Friday 12th December 2008

Listen to Burnley band Dead Clowns' track, See You In Your Nightmares.

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Diana Vickers: No record deal yet

11:20am Thursday 11th December 2008

DIANA Vickers has not yet been approached for a record deal since being voted off the X Factor.

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Chorley musician plays out pipe dream with Coronation Street appearance

5:00pm Wednesday 10th December 2008

A musician from Chorley fulfilled a pipe dream when he performed in the nation’s best loved TV soap.

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VIDEO: Diana Vickers being interviewed after X Factor exit

3:49pm Wednesday 10th December 2008

EAST Lancashire's Diana Vickers gave this video interview to Century Radio after being voted off the X Factor at the semi-final.

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Diana Vickers 'cools off' relationship with boyfriend

4:49pm Tuesday 9th December 2008

DIANA Vickers has revealed she plans to move out of home - and has broken up with her boyfriend.

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Diana Vickers invited to homecoming gig despite X Factor exit

8:00pm Monday 8th December 2008

COUNCIL chiefs are hoping to bring X Factor finalist Diana Vickers back to Blackburn despite her exit from the show.

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Diana Vickers: 'It was my time to leave X Factor'

7:20am Monday 8th December 2008

DIANA Vickers made an emotional exit from the X Factor on Saturday night - but told the Lancashire Telegraph: “It was my time to go.”

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Cole consolation dinner for Diana Vickers

12:46pm Sunday 7th December 2008

EAST Lancashire's Diana Vickers has been invited to Sunday dinner at Cheryl Cole's house as consolation for missing out on a place in The X Factor final.

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Diana Vickers voted off the X Factor

11:25pm Saturday 6th December 2008

DIANA Vickers' X Factor dream is over after she was voted off in the semi final tonight.

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X Factor's Diana Vickers 'had to overcome her shyness and nerves'

6:50pm Friday 5th December 2008

East Lancashire schoolgirl Diana Vickers stands on the brink of the finals of Britain’s biggest singing contest with a £1million recording contract at stake. Diana and her mum, Ann, told us how her early life shaped her passion for music.

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Interview: Jason Donovan

3:44pm Friday 5th December 2008

A technicolor dreamcoat, marriage and two children later, Jason Donovan is back with a new album and tour, calling at Preston tomorrow night. We caught up with everyone’s favourite Neighbour.

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Pete Doherty’s 'blood art' in new Crawshawbooth exhibition

1:13pm Friday 5th December 2008

BLOOD will line the walls of an art gallery in Rossendale as part of a new exhibition.

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Festival joy for Blackburn band The Snowbyrds

3:48pm Friday 5th December 2008

BLACKBURN band The Snowbyrds have won a national battle of the bands competition after performing in a major festival headlined by The Enemy.

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Chorley singer releases Christmas CD

3:46pm Friday 5th December 2008

CHORLEY singing sensation James Loynes is releasing a CD of Christmas hits.

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Darwen band to play Twisted Wheel's after-party

3:49pm Friday 5th December 2008

DARWEN band Scar are to headline the after-show party for Twisted Wheel at Manchester's Night and Day Cafe on Thursday.

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Schoolgirls booking top bands for Chorley gigs

1:50pm Friday 5th December 2008

A popular London rock band are playing a gig in Chorley after being booked by two music-mad girls.

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VIDEO: Blackburn schoolgirl tipped for stardom by X Factor stars

7:10pm Thursday 4th December 2008

A SINGING schoolgirl is set for the big time after winning a top talent competition and scooping a £1,000 prize.

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Diana Vickers gets Blackburn with Darwen Mayor's vote

4:11pm Thursday 4th December 2008

BLACKBURN with Darwen Mayor Coun Mohammed Khan has backed Diana Vickers to make it through to the X Factor finals and has called on local people to support her bid for victory.

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Schoolpals back Diana Vickers for the X Factor final

12:12pm Wednesday 3rd December 2008

DIANA Vickers’ schoolfriends are backing the singer to make the X Factor final.

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