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Moving forward in Unity
THOUSANDS of school children across Burnley and Pendle started at new schools yesterday, as the £250million revolution of education in East Lancashire became a reality. We witnessed the historic occasion. EXCITEMENT, optimism and community spirit filled
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Plenty of positives despite disappoinment
LOSING 3-1 away against a team flying up at the top should be less painful than a 1-1 draw with lowly Rochdale, but it's not, In both games Stanley have shown flashes of the team of champions from last season. The Lincoln fans I chatted to on the way
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Protester withdraws wind-farm challenge
PROTESTERS have withdrawn their legal challenge over the £52million wind farm plan at Scout Moor after branding it a David and Goliath' battle. Changes to the law and the risk of massive costs being awarded against the objectors have forced a change
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Thugs bite teen’s ear off
A TEENAGER is recovering in hospital after a vicious assault which left him with part of his ear bitten off. The 19-year-old was walking through the subway between Gala Bingo and the Bus Station, Centenary Way, Burnley at about midnight on Friday when
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Find out more about Burnley heritage
PEOPLE are being given the chance to find out eveything they ever wanted to know about Burnley - in a weekend. They can enjoy a guided walk linking three of the town's parks, learn about twin town Vitry-Sur-Seine at an exhibition in the town centre,
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Fatal car smash: Man charged
A MAN has been charged in connection with a crash which left one person dead and a pregnant Colne teenager fighting for her life. Benjamin David Bird, 29 of Hargeaves Street, Colne, is charged with driving a stolen vehicle, making off without payment
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Teen charged with fire death
A Nelson teenager will appear in court again tomorrow charged with killing a man in a house fire in the town. The 14-year-old was remanded in custody by magistrates last week when he appeared on a charge of manslaughter. The boy, who cannot be named
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‘Fantastic’ opening for pub
A NEW Darwen pub has launched to a "fantastic" reception after a £800,000 investment. The Bridgewater, located at the site of the former cinema in Church Street, opened to a full house last week. Manager Adam Hulme said: "The atmosphere was fantastic
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TV review: Dalziel and Pascoe, BBC1
FORGET Batman and Robin - when it comes to cracking down on criminals it's Fatman and Sobbin' you want on your side. Yes, Dalziel and Pascoe are back on our screens, and it's good to report that the dynamic duo appear to be back on form. Warren Clarke
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‘Give us the facts on new leisure centre’
RESIDENTS are set to tell council officers to stop "being secretive" about the new Darwen Leisure Centre. Concerns grew after it was revealed £400,000 was to be taken from the £9million leisure centre funds for a new sports hall at Darwen Vale High School
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Always check your change
I've read somewhere the Co-op is to bring back divi.' My mum's number was 18028. Funny how it's stuck in my mind. Once I did a short spell at Thomas Bolton's. Their shops were very much akin to the Co-op and I think there were about 30 of them at the
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Stop cash for the ‘career’ single mothers
THE number of teenage mothers is on the increase - and they are getting even younger. We cannot seem to stop this trend. Why? Are they not getting enough information? That's unlikely, considering the amount they get on TV, in school and magazines.
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East Lancs research could lead the world
WAITING times for a common hospital procedure could plummet around the world thanks to pioneering research carried out in East Lancashire. A study involving more than 600 patients has shown that nurses can perform an important examination of the bowel
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Solution to MRSA is cleanliness
WHAT? MRSA? In the neo-natal unit? Surely not! Four babies "removed" from unit - perish the thought. Where to? Another unclean unit? Shameful. The "super" hospital - like the former BRI and Queens Park - will not be getting cleaned properly, there's
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Villagers fear being forgotten in merger
VILLAGERS fear that a proposed council merger could lead to the needs of rural constituents being forgotten by urban policy makers. The concern among residents of Samlesbury and Cuerdale surrounds the proposed merger of Preston City and South Ribble
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Doctor altered patient records
A DOCTOR has admitted altering a child's records to justify giving him an MMR jab. Dr Farhoud Wadih Moujaes, who was based at The Surgery, Manchester Road, Haslingden, has also admitted a second allegation of changing a patient's computerised records
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Boco back after Togo tie
Accrington Stanley striker Rommy Boco will return to the squad to face Notts County on Saturday after missing Friday's defeat because of international commitments. Boco teamed up with the Benin squad for their 2008 Nations Cup qualifier against Togo
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Leah clear of rivals
Candice Leah of Clayton-le-Moors Harriers was the winning woman at the Pendleton Fell Race, coming home over seven minutes clear of unattached runner Ellen Jeanes. Candice clocked 41:08 for the five miles with 1500 feet of climb while Jackie Shaw of
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Nonda deal was Spark of genius
It didn't make as many headlines as West Ham's capture of two Argentineans or Chelski finally persuading Arsenal to let Ashley Cole go. It may even have escaped the attention of some Rovers fans. However, a few days before the transfer deadline
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Dale up for cup replay
ROSSENDALE United manager Derek Egan isn't taking home comforts for granted. Dale forced a replay at Dark Lane tonight (kick-off 7.45pm) after earning a 1-1 draw, despite being reduced to nine men. Egan is considering appealing on the dismissals of
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Kuqi ‘shocked’ at Rovers’ exit
FORMER Blackburn Rovers striker Shefki Kuqi admitted he was shocked to be shown the door at Ewood Park. The Finnish forward signed a three-year deal with Championship side Crystal Palace on transfer deadline day. The Londoners paid a £2.5m fee. But
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Rovers prepare new Neill deal
As we revealed on Saturday, Blackburn Rovers are to make Australian defender Lucas Neill an improved contract offer in an attempt to keep him at the club. Neill's current deal expires at the end of the season and he has already turned down one contract
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Rovers could go for Gomaa
Egyptian defender Wael Gomaa could be on his way to Blackburn Rovers after spending time on trial with the club last week. The six-foot plus 30-year-old, who plays with Egyptian champions Al-Ahil, was linked with a move to Blackburn as well as Newcastle
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Matteo a loan target
BLACKBURN Rovers defender Dominic Matteo could be heading to the Championship. The 32-year-old former Leeds and Liverpool player is being tracked by several Football League clubs, who are still allowed to make loan signings outside the main transfer
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It’s ‘Bully’ for Jackie on TV game show
AN East Lancashire landlady missed out on the top prize of a speedboat but still did "super, smashing, great" when she appeared on TV's darting game show Bullseye. Jackie Jackson, 35, who runs the Plough Inn, Oswaldtwistle, took part in the programme
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Tesco’s Chris knows every little helps
A TESCO worker dashed between stores in two towns to raise money for charity. Chris Newton, 29, of Oswaldtwistle, ran 23 miles from Blackburn Tesco to Burnley Tesco and back again for Whizz-kids. His sponsor money will go to Tesco's chosen charity for
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Court told of rape fear of girl, 16
A PERVERT who exposed himself and made sexual gestures towards a terrified teenager in a ginnel has been given a community service order. Hyndburn magistrates were told how lorry driver Shaun Ashton's 16-year-old victim, who was on her way to school
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How Pleasing
By Bill Austin, Bute Road, Blackburn. He's like any other little lad, the games he likes to play. Those sparkling eyes, that pretty face, they please me very day. He takes to rolling on his back, his legs up in the air, for exhibiting his agility
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Where have the oatcakes gone?
FOR some time now I have been searching in vain or Lancashire oatcakes, but without success. I used to buy them on Blackburn market, but I've not seen any for a number of years. Do any of readers know if they are still sold? Failing this, does anyone
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Complainer has his facts wrong
THE correspondent who complained about parking at Blackburn railway station was labouring under a misconception. The four-hour limit is not on the railway site but on the retail park. The whole situation regarding parking in the area is a shambles.
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Join fight to stop animal experiments
TO mark International Primate Day (Sept 1), I sponsored a European Parliament Declaration, calling for an EU-wide ban on the use of non-human primates in animal experimentation. With the EU's regulations on animal research under review, there is the
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Brothers jailed for attack on uncle
TWO brothers who attacked their uncle, leaving him injured in his own home, are both starting jail terms. Sudaqat Ali, of Nelson Street, Accrington, became embroiled in a drunken row with his uncle, and armed with a baton and knife, enlisted his 25-year-old
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Former police chief arrested
A FORMER Lancashire chief inspector has been arrested for an alleged breach of the peace following an incident at his home. Police were called to the home of Shaun Sumner, 52, of Mitton Road, Whalley, to reports of a disturbance at 11.12pm on Thursday
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Motorhome crimes linked
Police in Accrington are investigating two thefts relating to motorhomes, which they believe may be connected. An £11,000 white Fiat Ducato motorhome, registration K289 LNG, was then stolen from outside Moorview Garage in York Street between 6.30pm on
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Bus driver played on PlayStation
A 38-year-old bus driver was caught on film playing on a mobile PlayStation and texting his girlfriend while driving his vehicle, a court was told. Blackburn magistrates heard that Stephen Alcock also had a radio and an earpiece in his ear during the
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Waging war on junk food
TOUGH new rules aimed at improving school dinners have come into force at the start of the new term. We went to one East Lancashire primary school to see how it was waging war on junk food. HEAD teacher David Price is adamant. The crackdown on chips
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Celebration of a great composer
NOBODY could accuse Pendle Opera of shying away from the heavyweight productions - their next performance, on October 12 and 13, will be Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro. The group is staging Mozart's most popular opera at Burnley Mechanics to commemorate
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Wishing you weren’t here
OSWALDTWISTLE Players are thrilled to announce their autumn production is Road To Nowhere, written by member William Highton, running from Road To Nowhere. The comedy tells the tale of married couple Mike and Susan, who have very different ideas about
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Hordens hit bullseye with trio
A DART-loving pub in Blackburn has landed a very special treble. As part of its first Monday of every month' popular live project, the Hordens will host three of the sport's biggest names over the forthcoming months. World number five Wayne Mardle,
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Felix flexes his muscles
MARK Felix will compete in his third World's Strongest Man competition when he jets out to China next week. The Great Harwood-based strongman reached his latest finals after qualifying through the Poland Super Series last month. The 40-year-old finished
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Home comforts for Clarets
Burnley aim to take full advantage of home comforts over the next eight days as they host Colchester and Barnsley, both promoted from League One last season, in back-to-back Championship fixtures. The U's make the trip this Saturday, before rivals Barnsley
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Kilby: Loans a possibility
Burnley chairman Barry Kilby insists new faces could still be on the way to Turf Moor despite the transfer window closing. Although no deals were nailed before the transfer deadline, Clarets boss Steve Cotterill can still rely on emergency' loan signings
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Harriers take third in Cup Final
Blackburn Harriers were third in the final of the Northern League Cup Final at Cudworth, Barnsley to replicate their performance of 12 months ago. It was another superb performance as they finished the top Lancashire team ahead of Blackpool and Fylde
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Chapman: Don’t look Bac now
BACUP captain John Chapman believes the SponsorBank Lancashire League is theirs to lose. But he admitted his side must overcome their end-of-season nerves if they are to get their hands on the silverware. Out in front Bacup beat Colne by two wickets
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Clarets beat England every time
IT'S just not the same is it? International football, I mean. Between the months of August and May, Saturday afternoons are for one thing and one thing alone - club football (unless you are a supporter of a Premiership team, in which case 3 O'clock
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Stanners sets target
CLITHEROE caretaker boss Chris Stanners has set his side a target of six points from their next two games. After booking their place in the next round of the FA Cup it's back to league business and home matches against two of the promotion favourites
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Reds need to start firing
Accrington Stanley manager John Coleman has not given up hope of improving his side's firepower, despite the transfer window closing last week. Coleman revealed his attempts to sign Grays Athletic front man Aaron McLean failed before the Thursday night
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Are you in favour of the proposed sale of Blackburn post office?
We asked you: "Are you in favour of the proposed sale of Blackburn post office?" Here are the results. Yes 25.3%. No 61.1%. Don't know 13.6%. So the majority of our users are against the sale of Blackburn post office. Take part in our current
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Another attack by speed camera vigilantes
A VIGILANTE anti-speed camera group has destroyed a second device in East Lancashire in the space of a week. Motorists Against Detection (MAD), led by campaigns director Captain Gatso, has pledged to target cameras in the area and today claimed one of
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Mindless attack after blues festival
A GOOD Samaritan has re-lived the moment he was savagely beaten by two men after he stopped in the street to roll them some cigarettes. Raymond Bolland, 39, of Colne, spent a week in hospital and has been left too scared to go out alone after the attack
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'6pm strippers' anger
A PUB has come under fire for putting on raunchy tea-time strip shows just yards from Blackburn town cen-tre's pedetrianised shopping area. The Baroque pub, close to a toy shop in Northgate, launched its new 6pm shows after being given a licence by Blackburn
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Tribute to wild man of TV
A MUSEUM worker often mistaken for crocodile hunter Steve Irwin has paid tribute to his Australian namesake who died making a documentary. The naturalist and television personality, best known for his hands-on tussles with wild creatures, was stabbed