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Dad jailed for breach
A FATHER-OF-TWO police claimed was a very high risk to his former partner has been jailed for 42 days for flouting an injunction taken out by her. Shane Corps, 36, of Schofield Road, Rawtenstall, was back behind bars just two weeks after winning his
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Woman’s attic bondage agony
A MAN has admitted assault after a court heard how he hanged his partner by her breasts in a bondage session. Edward Toolan, of Kime Street, Burnley, was spared jail, but given a 12-month community order which may include probation work on his attitude
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Next of kin appeal
A MAN with a history of alcoholism died after falling at his Burnley home, an inquest heard. Coroner's officer PC Bob Wilson appealed for the family of Andrew Bell, 43, to come forward because his next of kin had not been told of his death. He died
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Heroin addict ‘burgled to sleep’
A WOMAN caught raiding a family home in the early hours broke down in front of her victims, a court heard. Drug addict Sally Balderstone, 32, of Whalley Street, Burnley, was jailed for 24 months nine from a previous term which had been suspended for
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Snowball ‘crime’ a joke, says mum
A BURNLEY mother has slammed a decision to use 159-year-old laws to prosecute her son for throwing a snowball. The 14-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared at Reedley Youth Court yesterday charged with throwing the missile at a car
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Don’t listen to doubters
ANOTHER weekend, another win. Getting boring now isn't it? Oh, why can we not go back to the old days of going to games when we knew we'd lose but we weren't sure by how many? Okay, nobody wants that, but I'm sure I'm not the only one who has heard
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Midfielder eager for Stanley return
ANDY Procter is ready to make a long-awaited comeback from injury. The Accrington Stanley midfielder has spent all season on the sidelines after suffering cruciate knee ligament damage in the summer. But after surgery, intensive treatment and rehabilitation
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Chaplow to turn friends into foes
RICHARD Chaplow is turning tonight's Turf Moor return into a family affair. But the former Burnley midfielder is keeping old friends at arms length as he concentrates on easing Southampton's relegation fears. The loan man, who makes his first appearance
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Blues clash moved
Blackburn Rovers will now face Chelsea at Ewood in the final week of the season after the fixture was moved because of the Blues' involvement in the FA Cup semi-finals. Originally, Jose Mourinho's side were due to visit on Saturday April 22, but the
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Neill deal
BLACKBURN Rovers have opened talks with Lucas Neill about a lucrative new contract. Manager Mark Hughes is hoping to ward off potential suitors by securing the services of the Australian international on a new long-term deal before he disappears for
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A date to remember
FOR anyone who's experienced the weird and wonderful pleasures of using a dating agency, the Rossendale Players' latest production, starting on April 1, will strike a chord. Mr Wonderful tells the story of Norma Green, a 40-something desperate to find
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Husband hit wife with mop handle
A HUSBAND who beat his wife with a mop handle has been warned that he faces jail if he repeats the behaviour. Waqas Ahmed, 24, of Hozier Street, Blackburn, admitted assault causing actual bodily harm and was sentenced to eight months imprisonment, suspended
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Friend ‘glassed’ after insults
A HASLINGDEN man who "glassed" his close friend after he made offensive comments about his wife has kept his freedom. Burnley Crown Court heard how Stephen Bowden, 52, lost his temper and smashed a glass into the side of Andrew Bleazard's face in blind
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For better or hearse
BUSINESS partners who met over a pierced belly button have opened their own shop for Goths complete with a hearse! Jason Wright, 34, and Claire Edwards, 25, both from Blackburn, have opened Hex Piercing Ltd at The Mall, Blackburn. Claire said the idea
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TV review: Me and My Mum, Channel Four
ONE of the saddest, most moving hours of TV I've seen in a long time was on Channel Four last night and it was all thanks to Baldrick. Tony Robinson's Me and My Mum was a throught-provoking documentary looking at the way we care for the elderly in
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Thieves make off with dough
Thieves have stolen a dough mixing machine worth £1,000 from Dino's Italian restaurant in Whalley Road in Clitheroe. Police believe it would have taken two men to lift the machine on to a truck during the theft. They broke into a garage at the back
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This man can’t be a witch
MAY I be pedantic for a moment and correct you on the story (LET, March 19). A male witch is known as a warlock. I thought I should bring this up as it may have caused offence to witches and warlocks alike. I know if a man was called an actress he would
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Dangling CDs are just inquest discs
IN addition to in car' windscreen mounted rear view mirror dolly danglers' we now have a proliferation of two inch diameter (perfumed) smiley face discs and sundry other shapes. I call them inquest discs' because of the all too often coroner's inquest
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We can’t turn a blind eye to child abuse
I AM a single mum of three who has experienced quite a bit of life the good, the bad and the ugly but one thing never changes! When kids grow into adults they seem to forget ever being kids. I've lived in the suburbs and on the council estates and
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Injured player sees red over treatment
A non-league footballer who broke his ankle and was left without pay for 10 weeks has called for improved medical facilities at non-league grounds. Neil Almond, 28, of Lightbown Street, Darwen, was injured in a tackle on January 2 while playing for his
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PC sold pirate CDs at police stations
A LANCASHIRE policeman's career lay in ruins today after he admitted selling pirate CDs and DVDs to fellow officers. PC James Moodie, from Burnley, had been due to face trial accused of making the counterfeit discs but he instead admitted alternative
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Owzat for a great photo?
SNAP-happy East Lancashire MP Nigel Evans is delighted that two of his pictures have appeared in the House of Commons annual photographic exhibition. The Ribble Valley Tory has had his photograph of young Indians playing cricket in a dustbowl canyon
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Health centres ‘built at same time’
HEALTH chiefs have revealed that two new health centres planned for Accrington could be built at the same time. The east Accrington centre, on the Broughton Crangrove Mill site, in Paradise Street, was due to be built first, with work starting in April
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Striking out into jungle...
BLACKBURN Rovers legend Simon Garner is set to take on the Borneo jungle and the Lancashire Evening Telegraph will be there with him every step of the way. Reporter Gavin Gibbon will join Ewood Park's all-time leading goalscorer and his team, who will
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New service gives free family advice
FAMILIES in East Lancashire can access essential advice and support thanks to a new service launched in Nelson. The Surestart Bradley and Whitefield Children's Centre provides a service for early education, childcare, health and family support. And
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‘Despicable’ thief hunted by police
A 49-YEAR_OLD man with learning difficulties was pickpocketed by a "despicable" thief on a canal towpath in Burnley. The victim was watching workmen demolish a factory by the fire station in Ormerod Road when a man started a conversion with him. The
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Have your say at NAG
RESIDENTS in Colne can have their say on the issues affecting the town at the next neighbourhood action group (NAG) on Monday. Items for discussion include proposed new youth facilities in the Waterside area of the town, anti-social behaviour, litter
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Pupils putting plants in park
CHILDREN from a Nelson primary school have been helping to brighten up Walverden Park. For the Walverden Primary School pupils, along with park rangers and the Friends of Walverden Park have planted a variety of shrubs to help make it more attractive
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£10m canal plans are unveiled
A PROPOSED £10million redevelopment of two Victorian canalside mills has been unveiled. The project on a seven-acre site off Finsley Gate, Burnley, will transform the buildings into houses, flats, businesses and for leisure use, if it is given the go
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‘Review is a step towards justice’
THE sister of a former paratrooper who died in police custody has welcomed a report which accuses officers of 'serious neglect of duty.' But Janet Alder, of Manchester Road, Burnley, also pledged to continue her long-running battle for a public inquiry
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Kevan’s morale mission accomplished
BURNLEY boss Steve Cotterill has revealed that a brainstorming session led by assistant boss Dave Kevan helped get Burnley back to winning ways ahead of tonight's Turf Moor clash with Southampton. The Clarets are looking for their first back-to-back
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Davis backs Duff for bright future
CLARETS legend Steve Davis knows a thing or two about defending. With close to 400 appearances for the club under his belt, who better to judge a centre half? So when Davis insists that Michael Duff has a big future ahead of him at Turf Moor, it's time
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Goals gave us our confidence back
DURING his brief but torrid Turf Moor tenure, Chris Waddle was often moved to comment that "goals change games." As Friday night vividly illustrated, his statement is as true now as it was then. An already half empty stadium could have had its numbers
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Calamity Jane @ QEGS, Blackburn
THERE was nothing at all calamitous about this production. Regina Arkwright's adroit direction of a very young cast ensured a lively and entertaining evening for all present. Adele Honeyman again showed a real stage presence in her portrayal of Jane
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Shops centre set for facelift
BOSSES of Accrington's Arndale Centre are planning to spend more than £300,000 on improvements. New signs have gone up at the mall and further work to improve the toilets and the multi-storey car park is also in the pipeline. David Jones, centre manager
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Prints fingered restaurant thief
A MAN who broke into a Clitheroe restaurant and stole money from the till was traced by fingerprints left at the scene, a court was told. Blackburn magistrates heard that Mohammed Shazan claimed a friend worked at the Taste of India, Whalley Road, and
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Is town ready for VIP’s visit?
SHE'S been labelled the most powerful woman in the world and she's coming to Blackburn. But are the people ready for US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and the world's media? BLACKBURN market was bustling with gossip and stories yesterday but
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Condoleezza? It’ll suit her to a T
BLACKBURN'S got things that suit me to a T' Tommy Ball's, Thwaites Brewery, the Telegraph and T'Rovers, so Jack Straw has got a great deal to show his guest Condoleezza Rice. I read that a good curry will be offered as a local dish. I would have thought
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Cancelled operations down to 6-year low
CANCELLED operations at East Lancashire's hospitals have fallen to their lowest figure for six years, new figures have revealed. Between April and December last year 312 operations were cancelled compared to 459, 491, 495, 542 and 434 during the same
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Join our marathon fund-rasing effort
THE London Marathon takes place next month and I am appealing to runners who are taking part but have not decided on a charity to run for. Please run for us! Leukaemia CARE is a charity that provides care and support for people with leukaemia. We also
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Appeal for help to trace family tree
I AM trying to trace my ancestors. I have managed to trace my great, great, great grandfather Thomas Rushton who lived and worked as a farm bailiff at Dunmow Hall, Newton, in the Ribble Valley. His wife was Ester Rushton, formerly Daines. I want to know
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Fireman is hurt in search at empty building
CHILDREN have been warned to stay away from empty buildings as they are putting firefighters at risk. Firefighters went to a blaze at a former doctor's surgery in Blackburn Road, Accrington, following a report that there may be people inside the boarded-up
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£7m mental health unit set for closure
A £7MILLION mental health unit is to be replaced after being branded unsuitable just five years after it opened. The Pendle View building at Blackburn's Queen's Park Hospital was opened in 2001 but is facing the axe, managers said today. Critics reacted
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Sordid phone shame of dad
A FATHER-of-four who led a secret life as a "sexual predator" targeting teenage girls has been jailed for three years. Salim Mulla, 42, of Ripon Street, Audley, Blackburn, told a 12-year-old and her cousin that they could win a computer or cash if they
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Firewall (12A)
AS WE stumble from one CCTV frame to the next, tagged like convicts by our own mobile phones, our daily lives are scrutinised by faceless Orwellian authorities. Every time we shop on credit card or clock up a few loyalty points, we add to vast databases
