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Doreen Lofthouse spread the lozenge's appeal around the world but never forgot her Lancashire roots.
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Doreen Lofthouse spread the lozenge's appeal around the world but never forgot her Lancashire roots.
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The black Labradors were taken from the street outside a Marks & Spencer store on Beam Street, Nantwich, Cheshire, on Saturday.
Police said, external the dogs were found in Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, and reunited with their owners.
A 37-year-old man, a 28-year-old woman and the 15-year-old, all from Stoke-on-Trent, have been charged with theft.
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The two black Labradors were secured by their owner outside the Marks & Spencer store in Beam Street, Nantwich, on Saturday evening, Cheshire Police said., external
Officers said they wanted to speak to the two men in the CCTV footage about the theft.
Det Sgt Vicki Shelton said: "The dogs’ owner is understandably deeply upset. Pets are part of the family and having them stolen is a harrowing and distressing experience."
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