Carnforth

The local roots of iconic Brief Encounter clock

The famous Brief Encounter clock was made by a Shropshire firm which claims to be the world's oldest.

The famous clock is set to officially go back on display at Carnforth railway station later.

Locals had raised concerns about traffic congestion and the potential loss of canal boat moorings.

One of the deaths may have been caused by a contaminated batch of heroin, police have said.

Thousands will line the streets when the free event passes from Carnforth down to West Lancashire.

Lancashire residents say the 3.3-magnitude tremor felt like "an underground explosion", but there are no reports of damage.

It may be 80 years old, but many still regard Brief Encounter as one of the greatest films ever made.

Lancashire Police say six people were detained on suspicion of racially aggravated criminal damage.

The motorway is shut northbound, between junction 34 and junction 35, because of a fuel spill.

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