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Householders can share revamp cash
Hyndburn Council is appealing for more householders in Clayton-le-Moors to apply for a facelift for their homes as part of a £300,000 revamp scheme. Properties on Barnes Street, Queen Street, Victor Street and Arthur Street can benefit from re-roofing
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Village protests save bus route
Bus chiefs have performed a U-turn on the route of the Witch Way service to Manchester. Bosses tried to axe the service from running through Edenfield, as they said that it was not generating enough business. But now pressure from villagers forced
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Hit squad cleans up
A NEW team of hit squads' have been tackling some of Rossendale's main grot spots in a bid to clean up the borough. The sqauds of between four and 12 Streetscene staff are being assembled each week to undertake high profile, mass clear ups. They were
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Fear as crash victim’s condition worsens
A TEENAGE girl left fighting for her life after a car crash which left one man dead has taken a turn for the worst. Pregnant 17-year-old Jade Hopson of Hargreaves Street, Colne, was back in a critical condition just hours after eating her first meal
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Drivers walk away from head-on crash
Drivers escaped without serious injury when they were involved in a head-on crash on the A56 Skipton to Colne road on yesterday morning. A black Mercedes convertible and a silver VW Golf collided on the notorious Wysick Hill, near the Punch Bowl Inn,
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Caught in booze trap
A SHOPkeeper has been fined for selling booze to teenagers after a police crackdown on anti-social behaviour and under-age drinking. Burnley Magistrates found Zia Aslam, 32, of Abel Street, Burnley, guilty of selling alcohol to a 14-year-old during a
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Robinson aims for second
With all-conquering Clitheroe having sewn up the Senior Division championship, Padiham are leading the race for second place. Padiham defeated Baxenden to strengthen their grip on the runners up spot with Whalley and Blackburn Northern winning in the
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Hospitals are not to provide Muslim gown
HOSPITALS in East Lancashire will not be stocking a specially designed full-body gown for female Muslims who want to protect their modesty - for the time being at least. The £12 inter-faith gowns cover a patient's entire head, neck and body, leaving
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Suicide ‘over debt’
A SERVING police officer killed himself because of worries over debt, an inquest heard. Blackburn policeman Michael Raymond Hodges was found hanging from the loft space in his home on his 48th birthday in June. Mr Hodges had a history of depression
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TV review: The Lost Cities of the Ancients, BBC2
DO you think that history programmes on TV are being sponsored by the Job Centre to take out of work actors off the dole? No matter what the subject, it seems that TV cannot resist dressing up actors in dubious costumes and filming them in soft focus
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We can all help in tree planting scheme
ENVIRONMENTALLY friendly Blackburn and Darwen residents have just a few weeks left to help a tree planting scheme in Africa. The project is based on recycling drinks cans and aluminium foil to finance woodland growth in desert regions. Blackburn with
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MPs staying patient
East Lancashire Labour MPs have refused to wade into the argument over whether Prime Minister Tony Blair should name the date of his departure. It follows stories claiming secret letters to be signed by Labour MPs and calling for Mr Blair to announce
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They’re the Nutters and proud of it!
THE FOLK of East Lancashire generally accept they may not as cool as their city counterparts in Manchester and Leeds. But they more than make up for it with a fierce pride of their roots, an ability to graft and the tendency to find humour in any situation
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Rovers breeze past Tykes
BLACKBURN Rovers' Under 18s defied monsoon conditions to record a fine 3-0 win over Barnsley at Brockhall. A howling gale and driving rain were hardly conducive for free-flowing football, but Rovers' extra class still shone through as they cruised to
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The night Hamilton reigned in Spain
BILLY Hamilton never tires of watching re-runs of that' goal which stunned the football world. Showing sheer guts and determination, the former Turf Moor favourite's whipped cross led to Gerry Armstrong's famous winning strike for Northern Ireland against
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Jones looks to reign against Spain
STEVE Jones is desperate to win over Lawrie Sanchez and reclaim his spot for Northern Ireland's crunch Euro 2008 clash against Spain tonight. The Burnley striker was an unused substitute on Saturday as Sanchez's side were crushed 3-0 at home to Iceland
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Police probe new Thatcher attack
LANCASHIRE police are investigating an incident involving controversial footballer Ben Thatcher which left a Blackburn Rovers player with a broken jaw. The incident occurred during a reserve team game between Rovers and Manchester City at Morecambe's
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Pink Ladies turn tragedy to triumph
IT would be fair to say it's been a difficult year for Darwen woman Sheila Rainford. Diagnosed with breast cancer in February, she underwent a mastectomy a fortnight later and in the months following separated from her husband, lost her home and was
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A Scot
Ben Berhin, Scotland Bank Terrace, Blackburn. The wind that blows o'er the tor, Brings back memories of days of yore, The highlands abound in purple heather, All the trout in the streams and the bracing weather. The highlanders in all their glory
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Darwen students want an academy
I AM a student at Darwen Moorland High School and on the School Council. Because of this, I have been involved with some of the discussion over the proposed academy. Although I feel sorry for the residents of the Redearth Triangle, I wish they could
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Caroline’s column a weekly treat
I WISH to praise Caroline Dutton for consistency in producing such fresh, engaging copy. Ms Dutton's weekly features are thought-provoking and sincere and I look forward to reading them each week. Having moved home to Ireland, after several years
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Poor should beware of Tony Blair
SO, Herr Blair has finally gone where most of us knew he would eventually - the control of society to identify potential troublemakers from poor families before they are even born! Is no one else even the slightest bit worried over this? Because you
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Nephew broke uncle's window
A man smashed a window at his uncle's house in Darwen after drinking heavily. Blackburn magistrates heard John Paul Whittingham committed the offence just months after being given a conditional discharge for an identical offence. Whittingham, 24
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Bosses go back to floor
COUNCIL chiefs in Rossendale are going back to the floor' to get a better understanding of the jobs performed by their staff. And George Graham, the council's executive director of resources, swapped pen pushing to dig up the facts about working in the
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House fires cause rush-hour delays
RUSH-hour traffic had to be diverted away from one of Accrington's busiest roads after a fire tore through a row of derelict houses. Blackburn Road in the town centre was closed at about 6pm after the fire broke out in five houses in the street. The
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Van man ‘haunted’ attack victim
THE victim of a road-rage attack claimed the incident had left him with a fear of white van drivers, a court was told. Colin Hunter said he kept waking up seeing the face of the other driver, who punched him once. Neil Stephen Williams, 43, of Livesey
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Terrified refugee had knife
A YOUNG woman who fled the troubles in Angola after her father and her boyfriend were killed was found walking the streets of Blackburn with a knife up her sleeve. Magistrates heard Patricia Almeida Santos, 20, was terrified of her ex-partner, who
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More tests needed
An inquest into the death of a Huncoat caretaker who died from suspected CJD has been adjourned. Michael Walter Crossley, 61, died in Mapleford nursing home, Huncoat, on July 6. Coroner Michael Singleton said that further tests were needed to establish
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Olivia’s inquest must wait
An inquest into the death of Olivia Whiteside, seven, who died after a hit-and-run accident has been adjourned. Coroner Michael Singleton said the inquest could not take place until a police investigation was completed. Olivia, of Gold Hey Street, Blackburn
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Walker airline £100m target
THE airline owned by the family of the late Jack Walker is expected to raise as much as £100million when it is listed on the Stock Exchange next year. The low-cost airline Flybe, bought by the steel magnate in 1984 when it was known as Jersey European
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Millie’s table topper
MILLIE Clarkson and her fellow members of Mellor Garden Club Show brought a flood of floral colour to the village hall. The winners included 11-year-old Rhiannon Clements, from Mellor for her picture of a rabbit made from lentils and peas. Best flowers
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Clitheroe 2 Cammell Laird 4
IN the UniBond First Division, Clitheroe were beaten 4-2 by new leaders Cammell Laird. The Blues took an early lead through Owen Roberts (4) from the penalty spot but the scores were level at 2-2 going into the half-time break. But two Clitheroe
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Colchester bring back goal-den moments
COLCHESTER bring back good memories for me because I always scored against them. During my career, there were certain clubs I seemed to enjoy playing against. Oldham were my favourite - their fans must have hated me because I put about 20 goals past
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Hungry Mangan showing good appetite
ACCRINGTON Stanley striker Andy Mangan is making a claim for a first team start, according to manager John Coleman. The pacy front man has come off the bench in five of the Reds' six league games so far, playing the full second halves in the last two
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Nelsen set for op
BLACKBURN Rovers defender Ryan Nelsen will fly to Europe next week for an operation on his troublesome hamstring injury. The New Zealand international has not kicked a ball in anger for the first team since he first picked up the problem at the start
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We’re governed by dictators
WE went to war in 1914, a war to end all wars, but we went to war again in 1945 to get rid of dictators, free people in prison camps and give people a chance of forming a democracy. But what have we ended up with? Several dictators. The Prime Minister
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Three-year order for sex assaults
An elderly man who sexually abused a 15-year-old girl has been made the subject of a three-year community order. A court heard how James Proctor, 70, of Hacking Drive, Longridge, kissed the youngster and took hold of her chest. The offence arose when
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‘Help improve the canal’ call
Environmental charity the Prospects Foundation is calling on local people to help them continue to improve the Leeds and Liverpool Canal in Rishton. Mike Stapleford, development officer for the group, said that although there are no concrete plans
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Teenage student fighting for life
A 17-year-old student is fighting for her life after she was struck by a car as she crossed a road in Blackburn. Sajida Esmail suffered serious head injuries in the accident and she is being treated in the Royal Preston Hospital. Yesterday was due to
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Drinker beaten with cue in pub attack
A TEENAGER was left with half of his ear hanging off after being hit over the head with a pool cue in a vicious pub attack. Police said the attack on the 17-year-old happened at 11.40pm on Sunday in the Toll Bar, Accrington Road, Intack, Blackburn.
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Burglar made off in stolen car
A burglar loaded up a stolen car and made off with goods worth more than £1,200 which had been taken from the vehicle owner's home in Accrington. The thief broke a window to get into the property in Washington Street. A red Volkswagen Polo, registration
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Revamp plan for rundown homes
TWO streets of rundown houses could undergo a £815,000 rejuvenation using council cash, despite the majority of the properties being privately owned. Many of the terrace houses in South Shore Street and Blackpool Street, Oswaldtwistle, have become dilapidated
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Violent thief escapes jail
A TEENAGER whose father was murdered when he was a child has escaped a jail sentence after an unprovoked assault on a student. Christian Carl Wheadon, 18, was told he was a menace and a risk to the public by Burnley Magistrates, who said he had come
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Proud towns are flying park flags
BURNLEY and Padiham are flying a special flag from their town halls to mark scooping four top awards for the quality of local parks. The towns were recently handed the prestigious Green Flag awards for Thompson, Queen's and Scotts parks in Burnley, and
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Addict wants to quit heroin habit
A THIEF from Nelson, who told a court he wants to quit drugs, had his sentence deferred so he can go into residential rehabilitation. Burnley magistrates heard how long-time heroin addict Stuart Robert Leeming, 26, had tried to address his problem many
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Bowling club defiant after pavilion torched
A LEADING member of a Burnley bowling club has hit out at firebugs who torched a sports pavilion, causing thousands of pounds worth of damage. But Derek Gill, treasurer of Ightenhill Park Bowling Club, said the wanton vandalism' of the arsonists would
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Conman struck twice in minutes
A conman who struck twice in 20 minutes and three times at Colne Asda has walked free. Burnley Magistrates heard how Donald Andrew Stewart, 50, used false cheques to get plant hire equipment worth almost £3,000 and 19 minutes later lied his way to a
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Coates slams defence
COLNE manager Nigel Coates has ordered his side to tighten up at the back ahead of their home match against Squires Gate tonight. Coates has been forced into a number of changes for the game, with Chris Ingham (hamstring), Ben Howarth (thigh) and James
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Major wins for troupe
WITTON Sovereign Majorettes are celebrating after winning first prize in all three sections of a dancing competition. The Blackburn club received first prize for the under 11s, the 13-16-year-olds and the over 17s at the YCA Championships in Dewsbury
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Should strippers be allowed to perform in Blackburn town centre at 6pm?
We asked you: "Should strippers be allowed to perform in Blackburn town centre at 6pm?" Here are the results. Yes 59.1%. No 37.9%. Don't know 3.0%. So the majority of our users are in favour of strippers at 6pm in the town centre. Take part
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Baby vaccine to beat deadly bug
Babies across Lancashire are to benefit from a life saving jab which wards off the deadly bug meningitis. From this week, every baby up to the age of two will be offered the pneumococcal (PCV) vaccine which can prevent babies and toddlers catching
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'More rats than people in East Lancashire'
THERE are more rats than people in East Lancashire after litter bugs fed an explosion in vermin numbers. Environmental campaigners have revealed that the area's rat population has risen to more than the 500,000 human population. And dumped burgers, chips
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Redearth work goes on after injunction
A COUNCIL has been accused of jumping the gun by pressing ahead with building work in Darwen's Redearth Triangle'. Blackburn with Darwen council has published a public notice for temporary closure of roads round the area so water supplies and other utilities
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Graduate died after finishing MA degree
A 23-year-old student from the Ribble Valley collapsed and died just minutes after completing a final dissertation for her Masters Degree. Former Clitheroe Royal Grammar School pupil Vicky Stockton, of Beechthorpe Avenue, Waddington, was taken ill ten
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Victim’s parents plead for leniency
A MAN who caused the death of his best friend as they raced their cars along a residential street has escaped a prison sentence - after a plea from the dead man's family. And Matthew Hannon's parents have explained their plea for leniency by saying