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Album review: Broken Social Scene - Broken Social Scene (City Slang)
With 17 members, it's not surprising to find that Broken Social Scene's sound is diverse. There's a lot going on on this dreamy mix of chilled out symphony and indie rock. You can hear bits of Go Team, Blue Nile and early U2 in some of the epic
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Single review: The Fallout Trust – Washout (At Large)
The intro to Washout is so similar to Razorlight's Golden Touch, you half expect Johnny Borrell to chip in any second. But while their sound isn't all that original, there's something inescapably effective about The Fallout Trust. Rather than blandly
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Album review: Pete Dale And The Beta Males - Betrayed By Folk (Fortuna Pop)
Judge this album on its lyrical content rather than its sound, because as a collection of acoustic folk tunes Betrayed By Folk is never going to trouble the charts. With song titles such as Why I Am A Terrorist, Saint Bob and Ballad Of The New Orleans
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Album review: Sway - This Is My Demo (Dcypha/Alliance)
Union Jack-clad hip hop MC and producer Sway - Derek Safo to his mum - seems keen on keeping it British on his feverishly anticipated debut album. There's no praise for guns, blunts or hos as MOBO-winning North Londoner Sway raps about politics, illegal
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Getting back to work is the goal
A DRIVE to get potential criminals and unemployed youngsters in Burnley back to work started today. Strike for Life is a sports project aimed at helping young people in the borough get qualifications through football. It is hoped they will then be
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Protests do not counter bigotry
IT'S rather unnerving when events come together as they did last week. First Parliament passed the new law on religious hatred. It will be illegal to stir up hatred of religious groups if that is what you intend to do. Next day, in a distinctly unholy
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Museum events
Rossendale Museum is staging a series of activities for children in the February half-term holidays. The museum in Whitaker Park is holding a Victorian craft workshop for youngsters aged between six and 10 on February 21. The following day four to 10
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Council pulls out of project
PLANS for regenerating a former Barnoldswick school may not go ahead because the town council is no longer backing the scheme. Barnoldswick Town Council has pulled out of the Rainhall Road School Community and Enterprise Centre scheme following an offer
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Vandal attacks on phonebox
DRUNKEN youths have vandalised a Pendle town with human excrement. Barnoldswick town councillor Jenny Purcell said in one of the latest episodes of youth nuisance blighting the town a gang of youths smeared human faeces on a phone box in Gisburn Road
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Safety work bonus boost
ESSENTIAL work was due to start today on a function room at a community centre in Rossendale. The room at the A, B and D Centre, Burnley Road, Bacup, will be closed for two weeks from today as £150,000 worth of health and safety work is carried out.
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Graffiti yobs last warning
YOUNG vandals in Burnley were today warned to stop their yobbish behaviour or face landing themselves with criminal records. The move comes after 34 separate incidents of graffiti in the Harle Syke and Lanehead areas. Police said 26 youths would be
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Brave couple see off armed raider
THE owners of an off-licence today told how they beat off a robber who threatened them with a knife. Keith and Jane Crossley, both 50, declared it was "business as usual" following the attempted raid on Booze Box, Hill Street, Padiham, on Saturday night
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Cancer death: 'doctor' probe
A MAN who treated his ex-wife's cancer using alternative therapy is being investigated by police following her death. Detectives began inquiries into Alain-Denis Lemaistre after it emerged he had no formal qualifications, despite referring to himself
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FC United 0 Nelson 1
NELSON booked their place in the semi-finals with a stunning last-gasp win over the mighty FC United. In front of over 3,000 fans at Bury's Gigg Lane, Robbie Smith controlled Jason Jones' cross to the back post in the last minute of extra time before
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Thomas improving after surgery
Steve Cotterill has revealed that Burnley defender Wayne Thomas recently underwent knee surgery to remove a piece of troublesome cartilage. The former Stoke stopper recently made a miraculous recovery from a knee cruciate injury to return to action six
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Jensen improving after surgery
Steve Cotterill has revealed that Burnley defender Wayne Thomas recently underwent knee surgery to remove a piece of troublesome cartilage. The former Stoke stopper recently made a miraculous recovery from a knee cruciate injury to return to action six
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Ricketts: Three points most important
Michael Ricketts is convinced Steve Cotterill can help him rediscover the form that earned him a £3.5million move to the Premiership three years ago. The former Middlesbrough striker, on loan from Leeds United, scored on his home debut to seal Burnley's
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Steve salute for support
STEVE Cotterill has revealed that "overwhelming" support from fans persuaded him to commit his future to Burnley. The Clarets manager was given a rousing reception at Turf Moor on Saturday, 24 hours after quashing all speculation that he might take over
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Hughes insists Rovers will bounce back
BLACKBURN boss Mark Hughes insists his players will learn from their mistakes after Rovers' six-game Premiership unbeaten run came shuddering to a halt at West Bromwich Albion on Saturday. First half goals from Kevin Campbell and Jonathan Greening condemned
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Complaints to go unheard?
MORE than 60 patients with complaints against East Lancashire NHS bodies could be left without any support, the Citizen's Advice Bureau warned today. The charity said it would no longer be able to help people with complaints against NHS services from
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West Ham United 2 Blackburn Rovers 0
BLACKBURN Rovers came crashing down to earth with a boing' as Mark Hughes had sand kicked in his face by a former colleague for the second time in a matter of days. After the euphoria of Wednesday night's intoxicating victory over Manchester United,
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I’m on a mission to get Rick fit!
STEVE Cotterill has vowed to try and turn Michael Ricketts into a lean, mean goal machine during his loan spell at Turf Moor. The Leeds United striker capped a memorable home debut with the only goal against Plymouth Argyle to hand Burnley their first
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We can’t blame Fergie for that!
BLACKBURN boss Mark Hughes hit back at claims that the recent cutting comments of Sir Alex Ferguson had something to do with his side's toothless display at West Brom. Ferguson accused Rovers of making 'foul after foul after foul' after his Manchester
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Burnley 1 Plymouth Argyle 0
A SWEET victory rounded off a sour week to leave Steve Cotterill with a Chinese meal to savour. The Clarets boss could have been forgiven for cracking open the champagne after the Clarets ground out their first win since Boxing Day. Instead, he settled
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Accrington Stanley 1 Worksop Town 1
IF Accrington Stanley are to win the Nationwide Conference this season, manager John Coleman believes the perfect way to do it would be to lift the FA Trophy as well. But he and his side had their work cut out to make sure they kept that dream alive
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Single review: Cut Copy – Going Nowhere (Modular)
Continuing Modular's trend of releasing ear-grabbing original music, Cut Copy's Going Nowhere is the sound of an indie band stranded in a dirty electro club. Hidden among the multiple synthesisers and deep, deep bass rolls are the frazzled Aussie vocals
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TV review: Rock School, Channel 4
THE world's most unlikely teacher is back in the classroom! Kiss frontman Gene Simmons has been persuaded to try to turn another bunch of teenagers into a genuine rock band in Channel Four's Rock School. Unlike the well-mannered, public school lot he
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Blackburn goes movie mad
THE magic of the movies is casting its spell over Blackburn with cinemagoers flocking to the town's newest cinema complex. And there are plans to screen World Cup football matches and the Oscars at the 10-screen Vue multiplex which opened in November
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Toddler’s ‘wrong injection’ scare
A HEALTH boss has apologised to a mother whose 15-month-old son was given the wrong injection on a visit to Darwen Health Centre. Toddler Harry Chippendale was taken to the new centre for his MMR injection last week. But 48 hours later, his mum Lisa
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Lend support to make the castle king
PEOPLE are invited to a meeting to discuss the biggest-ever heritage project in Clitheroe. The Heritage Lottery Fund approved a £2million bid to revamp Clitheroe Castle in December and now the race is on to find the £700,000 shortfall. A community
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Town’s ‘survival plan’ in jeopardy over cash
A masterplan for the future of Accrington is in serious doubt as council bosses struggle to find the £150,000 needed for the project. The plan, which has been described as the "blueprint for the survival of the town", would be drawn up by consultants
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No students... and while you’re at it...
No Students. Those words are music soft, melodic and at a reasonable volume to my ears. In what is being hailed as a landmark decision that will have implications across Britain, a new housing estate has been built which bans students. Developers
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Watch it. Or it’ll be proper scrap!
IN view of the recent thefts of metal modern art, allegedly stolen for their scrap metal value, said to be worth many thousands of pounds, is it possible that the thieves have got their eye on Church Street, Blackburn? (One can but hope!) Is the Town
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New abortion law is wrong
Another outlandish law has been passed where young girls under 16 do not need their parents' permission to have an abortion. Some of these children are immature. Not only that, after such a procedure, even though they don't realise it at the time, they
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Crack down on gum spitters
FOR once I agree with the council who are to hand out fines of £50 for chewing gum spitters (LET, January 17). I think the fine should be £100. It is a disgusting habit and it looks a mess on our pavements. I have even fetched it into my home on the
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Why can’t council make its mind up
RE the article (LET, January 26) by Lauren Cumming, I really think I must put pen to paper as I am absolutely flabbergasted. What is Hyndburn Council thinking of in wanting to demolish Peel Court care home in Oswaldtwistle to make way for 17 terrace
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Rats plague action call
HORRIFIED neighbours have called for urgent action to tackle a rat infestation after one householder caught ten rats. Jack Maher, of Peronne Crescent, Blackburn, said he has been forced to buy rat traps to catch the rodents which are plaguing householders
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25-yard bike ride earns road ban
A 30-year-old man who drove a mini motorbike on the pavement for just 25 yards has been banned from driving. Blackburn magistrates heard that Andrew Carl Jones and friends had been drinking before taking the miniature motorbike on to private land in
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Town’s clone war
SHOPKEEPERS in Clitheroe have claimed the market town will become a clone' of other places if a new DIY superstore was built. The claim came from the town's Chamber of Trade after town planners recommended approval for a Homebase store on the former
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Jail for the ‘roofers’ who conned elderly
TWO conmen who preyed on the elderly, taking cash for roofing work they did not do, are both behind bars. Robert Collinge and his accomplice Robert Simpson took more than £600 from a 72-year-old Great Harwood pensioner, leaving her upset, anxious and
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£10,000 search for top business brains
A POSSIBLE £10,000 prize is up for grabs for East Lancashire's top young business brain. Burgeoning talents from across the region are being urged to enter Shell LiveWIRE's search for the Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2006. The competition showcases
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Fred the barking cat goes missing
THE famous barking cat of Blackburn has gone missing. One-year-old Fred hit the headlines last year when council bosses amazingly confused him for a dog and said his barking was disturbing neighbours. The black and white cat has not been seen since
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Industrial past ‘risk to homes’
THOUSANDS of East Lancashire homes could be at risk from costly environmental hazards which lower house prices, it was claimed today. The area's historic manufacturing past could end up costing home owners thousands of pounds, according to a controversial
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The loneliness of a long-distance rider
A BIKER helped raise more than £200,000 for charity with a marathon trip through deserts, and war-ravaged countries on a 40mph Honda! Steve Chippendale, from Church Lane, Clayton-le-Moors, took up the African challenge with nine enthusiasts in a bid
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‘No memory of vicious assault’
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was found with a broken jaw and severe head injuries in the Mill Hill area of Blackburn. The man, who was found unconscious in Moorgate Street by a passer-by, cannot remember anything about the incident.
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Poppy field farmers told of drug woe
FARMERS who grow the crops that produce heroin were told of the devastation it causes in East Lancashire during a visit to the area. The two ends of the opium trail came together as residents whose communities are affected by heroin abuse met the Afghanistan
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Gunman walks free
A MAN who brandished an imitation gun at youths after being plagued by trouble-makers walked free from court after a judge said he had suffered intolerable provocation. Bryan Jones, 54, of Arran Avenue, Shadsworth, Blackburn, admitted possessing an imitation
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Borough recycles twice as much waste
RECYCLING rates in Burnley have more than doubled since the introduction of alternate week collections, according to new figures. Figures just released by the Government show that in 2004/05 before the borough's new alternate week recycling and refuse
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Man’s ‘You’ll go first’ warning
AN angry man pinned his partner to the bed, put his hand over her mouth and restricted her breathing after they fell out. Burnley magistrates heard how Christopher Howard Nutter, 41, told his victim: "You will go first and it will be me next," after
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Bid for better pay for lecturers
Gordon Prentice has backed a big pay increase for university and college lecturers. The Labour MP wants a third of extra future income from top-up and tuition fees and other sources used to increase staff salaries. He is one of 19 MPs to sign a Commons
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Business park D-day delayed
CONTROVERSIAL plans for a business park at Barrowford may not be decided for another three months. Residents turned out in force at a Barrowford and Western Parishes Committee meeting to voice their objection to the scheme which has been in the pipeline
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Teenager racially abused cabbie
A TEENAGER racially abused a cabbie, kicked his taxi and then later assaulted him, magistrates heard. Kimberley June Dewhurst, a former bar worker, had never been in trouble before but certain doors in life were now closed to her after getting a criminal
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Threats man hit with baton
A CAR valeter was found armed with a wheelbrace after police were called to trouble at a nightclub, a court was told. Burnley magistrates heard how Harry Nugent, 24, who was standing in the middle of the road, raised the jack handle in an aggressive
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Why can't council make its mind up
RE the article (LET, January 26) by Lauren Cumming, I really think I must put pen to paper as I am absolutely flabbergasted. What is Hyndburn Council thinking of in wanting to demolish Peel Court care home in Oswaldtwistle to make way for 17 terrace homes
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£10,000 search for top business brains
A POSSIBLE £10,000 prize is up for grabs for East Lancashire's top young business brain. Burgeoning talents from across the region are being urged to enter Shell LiveWIRE's search for the Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2006. The competition showcases
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Cancer death: 'doctor' probe
A MAN who treated his ex-wife's cancer using alternative therapy is being investigated by police following her death. Detectives began inquiries into Alain-Denis Lemaistre after it emerged he had no formal qualifications, despite referring to himself
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Gunman walks free
A MAN who brandished an imitation gun at youths after being plagued by trouble-makers walked free from court after a judge said he had suffered intolerable provocation. Bryan Jones, 54, of Arran Avenue, Shadsworth, Blackburn, admitted possessing an imitation
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Graffiti yobs last warning
YOUNG vandals in Burnley were today warned to stop their yobbish behaviour or face landing themselves with criminal records. The move comes after 34 separate incidents of graffiti in the Harle Syke and Lanehead areas. Police said 26 youths would be signed
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Jail for the 'roofers' who conned elderly
TWO conmen who preyed on the elderly, taking cash for roofing work they did not do, are both behind bars. Robert Collinge and his accomplice Robert Simpson took more than £600 from a 72-year-old Great Harwood pensioner, leaving her upset, anxious and
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Town's clone war
SHOPKEEPERS in Clitheroe have claimed the market town will become a clone' of other places if a new DIY superstore was built. The claim came from the town's Chamber of Trade after town planners recommended approval for a Homebase store on the former Rectella
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Thomas improving after surgery
Steve Cotterill has revealed that Burnley defender Wayne Thomas recently underwent knee surgery to remove a piece of troublesome cartilage. The former Stoke stopper recently made a miraculous recovery from a knee cruciate injury to return to action six
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I'm on a mission to get Rick fit!
STEVE Cotterill has vowed to try and turn Michael Ricketts into a lean, mean goal machine during his loan spell at Turf Moor. The Leeds United striker capped a memorable home debut with the only goal against Plymouth Argyle to hand Burnley their first
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Match report: Burnley 1 Plymouth Argyle 0
A SWEET victory rounded off a sour week to leave Steve Cotterill with a Chinese meal to savour. The Clarets boss could have been forgiven for cracking open the champagne after the Clarets ground out their first win since Boxing Day. Instead, he settled
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FC United 0 Nelson 1
NELSON booked their place in the semi-finals with a stunning last-gasp win over the mighty FC United. In front of over 3,000 fans at Bury's Gigg Lane, Robbie Smith controlled Jason Jones' cross to the back post in the last minute of extra time before
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Lancashire gig guide
Your diary of the big gigs coming to Lancashire soon, including the likes of Morrissey, G4, The Strokes, Australian Pink Floyd, The Magic Numbers, The Levellers and Fun Lovin' Criminals. FEBRUARY 8 Richard Thompson, Grand, Blackpool, £15 - £22.50 FEBRUARY
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Gig review: Bauhaus @ Academy, Manchester
After a slow one-and-a-half-hours spent listening to a dub reggae loop in the dark, we were subjected to blinding white searchlights. Bauhaus were here. The disorientating lighting only served to enhance the effect of the hypnotic music as the show began
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Safety work bonus boost
ESSENTIAL work was due to start today on a function room at a community centre in Rossendale. The room at the A, B and D Centre, Burnley Road, Bacup, will be closed for two weeks from today as £150,000 worth of health and safety work is carried out. There
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Cancer death: 'doctor' probe
A MAN who treated his ex-wife's cancer using alternative therapy is being investigated by police following her death. Detectives began inquiries into Alain-Denis Lemaistre after it emerged he had no formal qualifications, despite referring to himself
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No memory of vicious assault'
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was found with a broken jaw and severe head injuries in the Mill Hill area of Blackburn. The man, who was found unconscious in Moorgate Street by a passer-by, cannot remember anything about the incident.
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Rats plague action call
HORRIFIED neighbours have called for urgent action to tackle a rat infestation after one householder caught ten rats. Jack Maher, of Peronne Crescent, Blackburn, said he has been forced to buy rat traps to catch the rodents which are plaguing householders
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Poppy field farmers told of drug woe
FARMERS who grow the crops that produce heroin were told of the devastation it causes in East Lancashire during a visit to the area. The two ends of the opium trail came together as residents whose communities are affected by heroin abuse met the Afghanistan
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Industrial past 'risk to homes'
THOUSANDS of East Lancashire homes could be at risk from costly environmental hazards which lower house prices, it was claimed today. The area's historic manufacturing past could end up costing home owners thousands of pounds, according to a controversial
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Crack down on gum spitters
FOR once I agree with the council who are to hand out fines of £50 for chewing gum spitters (LET, January 17). I think the fine should be £100. It is a disgusting habit and it looks a mess on our pavements. I have even fetched it into my home on the bottom
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New abortion law is wrong
Another outlandish law has been passed where young girls under 16 do not need their parents' permission to have an abortion. Some of these children are immature. Not only that, after such a procedure, even though they don't realise it at the time, they
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We can't blame Fergie for that!
BLACKBURN boss Mark Hughes hit back at claims that the recent cutting comments of Sir Alex Ferguson had something to do with his side's toothless display at West Brom. Ferguson accused Rovers of making 'foul after foul after foul' after his Manchester
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Match report: West Ham United 2 Blackburn Rovers 0
BLACKBURN Rovers came crashing down to earth with a boing' as Mark Hughes had sand kicked in his face by a former colleague for the second time in a matter of days. After the euphoria of Wednesday night's intoxicating victory over Manchester United, this
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Brave couple see off armed raider
THE owners of an off-licence today told how they beat off a robber who threatened them with a knife. Keith and Jane Crossley, both 50, declared it was "business as usual" following the attempted raid on Booze Box, Hill Street, Padiham, on Saturday night
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Town's 'survival plan' in jeopardy over cash
A masterplan for the future of Accrington is in serious doubt as council bosses struggle to find the £150,000 needed for the project. The plan, which has been described as the "blueprint for the survival of the town", would be drawn up by consultants.
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The loneliness of a long-distance rider
A BIKER helped raise more than £200,000 for charity with a marathon trip through deserts, and war-ravaged countries on a 40mph Honda! Steve Chippendale, from Church Lane, Clayton-le-Moors, took up the African challenge with nine enthusiasts in a bid to
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25-yard bike ride earns road ban
A 30-year-old man who drove a mini motorbike on the pavement for just 25 yards has been banned from driving. Blackburn magistrates heard that Andrew Carl Jones and friends had been drinking before taking the miniature motorbike on to private land in Clitheroe
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Lend support to make the castle king
PEOPLE are invited to a meeting to discuss the biggest-ever heritage project in Clitheroe. The Heritage Lottery Fund approved a £2million bid to revamp Clitheroe Castle in December and now the race is on to find the £700,000 shortfall. A community group
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Ricketts: Three points most important
Michael Ricketts is convinced Steve Cotterill can help him rediscover the form that earned him a £3.5million move to the Premiership three years ago. The former Middlesbrough striker, on loan from Leeds United, scored on his home debut to seal Burnley's
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Steve salute for support
STEVE Cotterill has revealed that "overwhelming" support from fans persuaded him to commit his future to Burnley. The Clarets manager was given a rousing reception at Turf Moor on Saturday, 24 hours after quashing all speculation that he might take over
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Steve salute for support
STEVE Cotterill has revealed that "overwhelming" support from fans persuaded him to commit his future to Burnley. The Clarets manager was given a rousing reception at Turf Moor on Saturday, 24 hours after quashing all speculation that he might take over
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Hughes insists Rovers will bounce back
BLACKBURN boss Mark Hughes insists his players will learn from their mistakes after Rovers' six-game Premiership unbeaten run came shuddering to a halt at West Bromwich Albion on Saturday. First half goals from Kevin Campbell and Jonathan Greening condemned
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Album review: Sway - This Is My Demo (Dcypha/Alliance)
Union Jack-clad hip hop MC and producer Sway - Derek Safo to his mum - seems keen on keeping the British end up in his feverishly anticipated debut album. There's no praise for guns, blunts or hos as MOBO-winning North Londoner Sway raps about politics
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Helen Mead column: No students... and while you're at it...
No Students. Those words are music soft, melodic and at a reasonable volume to my ears. In what is being hailed as a landmark decision that will have implications across Britain, a new housing estate has been built which bans students. Developers have
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Toddler's 'wrong injection' scare
A HEALTH boss has apologised to a mother whose 15-month-old son was given the wrong injection on a visit to Darwen Health Centre. Toddler Harry Chippendale was taken to the new centre for his MMR injection last week. But 48 hours later, his mum Lisa Beech
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Getting back to work is the goal
A DRIVE to get potential criminals and unemployed youngsters in Burnley back to work started today. Strike for Life is a sports project aimed at helping young people in the borough get qualifications through football. It is hoped they will then be able
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Fred the barking cat goes missing
THE famous barking cat of Blackburn has gone missing. One-year-old Fred hit the headlines last year when council bosses amazingly confused him for a dog and said his barking was disturbing neighbours. The black and white cat has not been seen since the
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Blackburn goes movie mad
THE magic of the movies is casting its spell over Blackburn with cinemagoers flocking to the town's newest cinema complex. And there are plans to screen World Cup football matches and the Oscars at the 10-screen Vue multiplex which opened in November.
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Gunman walks free
A MAN who brandished an imitation gun at youths after being plagued by trouble-makers walked free from court after a judge said he had suffered intolerable provocation. Bryan Jones, 54, of Arran Avenue, Shadsworth, Blackburn, admitted possessing an imitation
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Match report: Stoke City 0 Preston North End 0
BILLY DAVIES refused to be downbeat after watching midfield magician Paul McKenna miss an 88th minute penalty which would have ensured victory at the Britannia Stadium. "We certainly don't blame Paul," said Davies. "These things happen, they certainly
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‘Criminals have no hiding place’
YOU'RE next' is the message to Burnley's criminal underworld after police raided more than 30 homes of suspected criminals over the last month. The crackdown is part of Operation Frustrate, the police's offensive against suspected drug dealers, burglars
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Mum to appeal son’s sentence
THE mother of a father-to-be jailed for his part in a series of random street attacks in Burnley today said she would appeal against his sentence. Susan McGovern, 40, of Rendel Street, said she was unhappy with the eight-month jail term Cameron McGovern
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Residents charged £525 in row over front gardens
RESIDENTS in a Nelson street are being charged more than £500 after their local council said they didn't own the paths to their own front doors. Shocked homeowners have been sent letters telling them they owe 16 years of back-rent on a council-owned
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Cotterill: Why I’m staying at Turf
STEVE Cotterill's contract talks will take on an extra significance next week after the Burnley manager finally told Leicester: I'm staying at Burnley. Cotterill has finally put a stop to a week of intense speculation by committing himself to the Clarets
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Zurab talks open
BLACKBURN boss Mark Hughes has opened talks with Glasgow Rangers about signing Zurab Khizanishvili on a permanent basis. Hughes is keen to offer the versatile Georgian defender a full-time contract after he has impressed while on loan with Rovers. And
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‘Biggest game in Hawks history’
EXCITEMENT is at fever pitch for Blackburn Hawks. The ice hockey aces go into tomorrow's English National League clash at Nottingham knowing that victory would put the title within touching distance. And assistant manager Graham Lomax is calling the
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Semple signs in for Darwen
DARWEN will be getting two professionals for the price of one when the new cricket season gets under way. Keith Semple, who has been the paid man at Birch Hall since 1999, no longer has a work permit and will continue as an amateur at the club. This
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Mum overdosed after sons’ brawl
AN evening which started with a family settling down in front of the TV ended with two brothers being arrested and their mother being rushed to hospital. Blackburn magistrates heard that Luke Rothwell and Maxwell Toole ended up "beating the living daylights
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New hope for park’s animals
A REFURBISHMENT of the pets' corner in an Oswaldtwistle park is to be completed after a new group agreed to take over its running. The Friends of Rhyddings Park are hoping to introduce a variety of birds and animals and open up the corner with a new
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Ban on lorries ‘can’t come soon enough’
CAMPAIGNERS waiting for a weight restriction on the notorious Grane Road today said it was just a matter of time before the next accident happened. On Wednesday just two weeks before a ban on heavy vehicles comes into effect the road was closed for
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TV review: Will And Grace, Channel Four
I LOVE Will and Grace, I do, I do, but the thing is we're in series seven already. Series seven! All the great UK comedy series knew when to bow out gracefully, and on a high Fawlty Towers, The Office but the Americans go on and on and on, churning
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Don’t base new college at school
AS a retired teacher with direct experience of three local schools I am alarmed at the "bandwagon" effect being created. The general public may not realise the significance of such a development so I add my voice to the protest of the cavalier attitude
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Who stole my nationality?
WHEN I received my electoral roll form it stated my nationality as British. I am a British citizen but my nationality is English. I wrote that on the form but when I went to the town hall to check I found they had put me down as British again under
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No one to stand up for justice
JUST when is this country going to wake up to the fact that we are being ill-served by our politicians, judges and psychiatrists, in the matter of our escalating number of sex offences, particularly against children. The punishment, deterrent and future
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Busman head butted by furious driver
A BUS driver was head butted by a 32-year-old motorist who thought the bus had pulled out on him without warning, putting his and his seven-year-old daughter's lives in danger. Blackburn magistrates heard that Michael Baron drove over the kerb and a
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Face of pervert in terror attack
A SEX attacker who indecently assaulted a woman on her way to work in Accrington could strike again, police warned today. Officers urged women to be on their guard as they released an artist's impression of the man they are trying to catch,. Detective
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Kallum’s top flight darts date
THE dreams of a darts-mad disabled boy have come true thanks to staff at King George's Hall, Blackburn. Kallum Holland, nine, of Whalley Road, Clitheroe, who was born without any lining on the brain, leaving him severely brain damaged, likes nothing
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‘Debt trap’ worker stole hamper money
A WORKER at a Blackburn care home started using Christmas club money she had collected from workmates to fend off creditors after finding herself caught in a debt trap, a court was told. Blackburn magistrates heard that single parent Judith Nicola Craven
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Jesus forgave. He requires His followers to do likewise
A BLACK Liverpool mum gently smiled out of my telly last week and forgave her son's killer. Remember Gordon Wilson's incredible forgiveness line after the IRA blew up his daughter in Enniskillen. "I bear no ill will. I bear no grudge." How could they
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Threat to kill after ‘a bad year’
A DISABLED man attacked his partner when he exploded' after a bad year, magistrates heard. David Taylor, 64, threatened to kill Dawn Bradley and hit her several times, causing her to fall to the floor. She told him to pack his bags and get out but the
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Traffic fears to kill burial plan?
THE THREAT of traffic chaos on the A59 could ring the death knell for controversial plans to build Lancashire's biggest woodland burial site. Ribble Valley town planners have recommended councillors turn down proposals for a 1,000-plot cemetery on fields
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MP Nigel has wizard fun in stage spoof
NIGEL Evans MP swapped the greasy pole of politics for the yellow brick road of stage performance. The Ribble Valley Tory, dressed all in blue, took part in a comedy sketch about politicians looking for a leader during the Parliamentary Palace of Varieties
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‘Problem site’ to become a park
PLANS to create a public park and playing field in Church have been submitted to Lancashire County Council. The proposal is part of a seven-year programme, run by the county council and the North West Development Agency, to turn derelict land into community
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East Lancs road in world’s worst 10
A RURAL road has been rated among the world's top 10 most dangerous along with highways in Baghdad, Brazil and Bolivia. Figures produced by the AA show that the A682, between junction 13 of the M65 at Barrowford and Long Preston in North Yorkshire,
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Cannabis plants raid
TEN cannabis plants were discovered by police who launched a drugs raid on a industrial unit near Feniscowles. Officers also found half of a car they believe had been stolen last year as well as high-tech equipment at the building in Finnington Lane,
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Kidnap terror at knifepoint
A KIDNAPPER armed with a knife jumped into woman's car and took her on a terrifying hour-long 33-mile journey. The man got into the Seat Ibiza and directed the driver to junction four of the M65 at Darwen, where he fled. Detective investigating the
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Street seller probe
TRADING standards and police are on alert after a team of street sellers led by a convicted trader began operating in Blackburn town centre. Patrick Jarrett and his colleagues were seen by the Evening Telegraph yesterday selling postcard-sized booklets
