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Twins closer to Eurovision glory

DRONFIELD twins Francine and Nicola Gleadall have reached the semi-final of a TV talent competition to find an act to represent the UK in the next Eurovision Song Contest.

The 20-year-old identical twins, who both study English at Sheffield Hallam University, were voted through by the public in BBC's Eurovision: Your Country Needs You'.

Andrew Lloyd Webber decided not to save 17-year-old Charlotte Finlay-Tribe on Saturday's show after she was one of the two acts with the fewest votes from the public in the

Now the twins, The Emperors of Soul, soul singer Jade Ewen from east London and Prince Charming pantomime actor Mark Evans from North Wales will battle it out in next week's live semi-final.

Road smash

A ROTHERHAM road was closed for four hours following a serious road accident.

Two cars collided on Braithwell Road, Ravenfield, forcing police to close the area from Lidget Lane to Hellaby Lane at 9.50pm on Friday.

Swinging show

PAUL Pashley and his band will perform a concert of swing music at the Memorial Hall in Sheffield on Sunday March 1 to raise money for charity Sincere Support. Tickets priced 12.50 are available from Bevy Lister. Call 07855 770 782.

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