All news by author: Amy Fenton

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Mum thought she had 'sickness bug' after doctors failed to say it was cancer
Janet Power, 65, died just months after doctors spotted a tumour in her colon
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Beloved dad, 30, died in horror fall out of attic window while smoking cigarette
Liam Anyon had been staying at his friend's house when the tragic accident happened from his friend's attic window on Galloway Road, Fleetwood on October 24 last year
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Boy, 10, electrocuted to death at seaside hotel during holiday with mum and nan
Jack Piper-Sheach suffered an electric shock while staying at Tiffany's Hotel on Blackpool Promenade and was rushed to hospital in Liverpool before tragically dying four days later
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Mum forced to eat son's leftovers as she can't afford enough food on maternity
The 33-year-old mum, who works at an East Lancashire warehouse, is currently on maternity leave after giving birth to her second child last year
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Pregnant woman took own life after struggling with 'extreme morning sickness'
Jess Cronshaw and her partner Eddie, from Blackburn, were delighted when she fell pregnant - but she suffered the same extreme morning sickness as the Princess of Wales, an inquest heard
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'Selfish' drink driver killed teen as he rushed to meet woman from dating site
David Harwood, who knocked down and killed 15-year-old Dylan Crossey in a hit and run after drinking lager and wine, was "selfish beyond comprehension", said a coroner
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XL Bully owner says 'cuddly' pup left covered in blood after cat attack
Casey Wilson, from Blackburn, has told how her ten-month old XL Bully puppy Nova, who is "cuddly and bouncy", was left covered in blood after being attacked by a cat
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Benefits cheat caught out on Aldi booze run after claiming £32,000 from DWP
Michael Johnson, from Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, stole £32,368.70 in Personal Independence Payments - but was filmed carrying a case of beer in Aldi and walking away unaided
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Man left bleeding to death on cold porch at home during six-hour ambulance wait
Bill Latham fell at his home in Broughton, Lancashire, suffering an uncommon trochanteric hip fracture which caused him to bleed internally - though due to ambulance shortages was left waiting over six hours
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Woman died after hospital spent six hours trying to call her GP requesting help
Barbara Osbladeston, 64, was discovered dead at her home, despite having recently undertaken blood tests at the Royal Preston Hospital, which showed she had critically low potassium levels
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Tragic mum found dead in caravan park 'loved her family more than anything'
An inquest has been held into the death of Carol Brierley, who was found dead at a caravan park in Lancashire. Her family has paid tribute to the 61-year-old, described as a strong and loving woman
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Moment 'family of mice' seen scurrying at bins outside Pizza Hut restaurant
A mum from Darwen, told how she had eaten at the restaurant in Mayson Street, close to the Vue cinema, with her children and then saw the rodents by bins as they were leaving on Wednesday
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Mum-to-be, 31, dies despite being 'reassured' pregnancy 'was in safe hands'
Sarah Read, 31, and her partner Andy MacDonald, felt "reassured" over becoming pregnant with her heart condition but she went on to die after suffering a stroke and seizures
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Man choked to death on cake slice when he should've been given bite-size pieces
Anthony Cotterell, an 81-year-old retired haulage contractor, moved in Stocks Hall Care Home in December 2020 and as his health deteriorated since staff decided he had to have his food cut up into bite-sized chunks
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'Daylight robbery' cost of airport breakfast spurs others to pay for VIP lounge
Ben Jones paid more than £20 for a breakfast at Manchester Airport - but you could get two glasses of wine for that price in the Escape Lounge instead
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Heartbreaking final act of man who died after being neglected by NHS nurses
Bren McFarlane, who it was believed took his own life, waited three weeks for a bed at a secure mental health unit in Blackpool, Lancashire, despite a psychiatrist assessing him
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Jaw-dropping moment NHS nurses braid each other's hair as patient took own life
WARNING MENTIONS SUICIDE: Bren McFarlane, who should have been under constant observation, died days after being admitted to a psychiatric hospital in Blackpool last year
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Manchester Airport 'chaos' as holidaymakers vent frustration at Ryanair check-in
One traveller described the scene at Manchester Airport as 'utter chaos' as holidaymakers waited hours to check in with budget airline Ryanair - and said easyJet was better
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Nurses seen doing each other's hair while patient took his own life in bathroom
WARNING MENTIONS SUICIDE: Bren McFarlane, 20, died less than 24 hours after being admitted to a psychiatric hospital as CCTV showed nurses paying no attention to him just before he took his life
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'I was floored by school bug and am horrified mums want their kids to get it'
Amy Fenton was struck down by a sickness that left her both sweaty and shivering and initially thought she caught it from a meal she'd treated her daughter and friend to
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Heartache as 'amazing' woman found drowned after row with housemate
Shannon Canning had a furious row with her housemate before she left her flat in the middle of the night - she was found drowned four days later
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'One in a million' dad died 40 years after working deadly job as a teenager
John Lenehan died after being diagnosed with metastatic mesothelioma, an incurable condition caused by exposure to asbestos - having worked in various roles in his youth involving the banned mineral
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Uni graduate, 24, collapses and dies after running up the stairs at home
Michael Lees-Maddock had visited his GP in September 2019 after noticing his heart occasionally skipped a beat and at times became fast
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Thousands spent on court security for Nicola Bulley's inquest over TikTok fears
Lancashire County Council spent thousands planning security for Nicola Bulley's inquest in June to ensure social media sleuths wouldn't try to interrupt proceedings
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'Shining star' mum dies after tripping 'a few steps' up stairs in her own home
Lisa Price banged her head, which caused a bleed to her brain and a catastrophic spinal cord injury, in the tragic accident at home in Goodshaw, near Burnley, Lancashire
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