Crompton

American

[kromp-tuhn] / ˈkrɒmp tən /

noun

Samuel, 1753–1827, English inventor of the spinning mule.

Crompton British

/ ˈkrɒmptən /

noun

Richmal , full name Richmal Crompton Lamburn . 1890–1969, British children's author, best known for her Just William stories
Samuel. 1753–1827, British inventor of the spinning mule (1779)

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Salford may now be in existence for 2026 but the hard work starts now for Mason Caton-Brown, Malcolm Crompton and Paul Hancock in putting the meat on the bones.

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Police, ambulance crews and firefighters were called to the Groundwell Industrial Estate on Crompton Road in Swindon at about 19:30 BST following an explosion in a warehouse.

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The two politicians welcomed Audit Wales' approach and said they looked forward to hearing from Auditor General Adrian Crompton "in due course once he has decided the next course of action".

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"I was following a path along the valley when I suddenly felt something hit the back of my head accompanied by a swooshing sound," Nigel Crompton said.

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Mr Crompton described looking up and seeing the buzzard fly away from him after swooping down.

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