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Multi-million bid for park
PENDLE Council is set to make a multi-million pound bid to transform Colne's Alkincoats Park with a "vision to both restore past glories and create a park for the future". The council's main decision-making executive committee is being asked at its meeting
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Recognise yourself on Burnley book cover?
THE author of a novel about growing up in 1970s Burnley is appealing for the two youngsters who grace the book's cover to come forward. The book, Burnley Boys, by Peter Fyles, is about a group of friends growing up in and around the back streets of the
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Monster-mask robber jailed for four years
A masked mugger who targeted a woman cash collector and robbed her of £1,200 has been jailed for four and a half years. Heroin addict Philip Cross lay in wait for victim Linda Glenister, 59, as she went on her rounds in Church. He was arrested after
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Stanley snub freedom of the borough
ACCRINGTON STANLEY have delivered a huge snub to Hyndburn Council after refusing to accept the freedom of the borough. The club and chairman Eric Whalley were to receive the highest civic honour the council can bestow later this month in recognition
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Brown takes Autosolo title
THE first ever Autosolo event to be held in Lancashire was won by Stephen Brown, with 385 points in his Nissan Micra. The competition, which drew 22 entries in total, was organised by Accrington Motorsport Club and CSMA (NW) MSG. Taking place in the
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Big splash!
JUST twelve months ago road rally driver Terry Martin was seriously considering retiring from the sport. Now, one year on, Martin is celebrating his best-ever season after winning the prestigious SD34 title - for the fourth time. "It's strange how things
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Five star showing for golden girl
ELEANOR Markendale has won a gold medal on her England debut after setting a personal best in the pentathlon. The Pendle athlete was representing the English Schools Under 18 Team in the Indoor Home International at Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, having been
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Home defeat for reserves
Accrington Stanley 0 Blackpool Reserves 1: Stanley reserves succumbed to a first-half goal against Blackpool reserves. The Seasiders enjoyed the better chances at a windswept Fraser Eagle Stadium, with Ian Dunbavin saving well from ex-Stanley winger
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Blackburn Rovers 1 Nancy 0
IF Lucas Neill ends up quitting Blackburn Rovers in the January transfer window then at least he will leave behind a lasting legacy. The Australian international's late goal here ensured Mark Hughes' side will avoid the big guns from the Champions League
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Bosses clash at Ewood
Emotions ran high on the touchline in last night's UEFA Cup clash as Blackburn Rovers boss Mark Hughes became involved in a heated exchange with Nancy manager Pablo Correa. The Uruguayan then refused to shake Hughes' hand at the final whistle. "
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Coleman: Wage demands too tough
JOHN Coleman has revealed his frustrations in the transfer market after missing out on new signings because of their wage demands. The Stanley boss has been close to signing a couple of new players, including Aaron McLean, who opted for Peterborough
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Teacher’s crusade to stop school closure
A FORMER Ribble Valley teacher is spearheading a groundbreaking £1million bid by parents to take over a primary school. Peter Rose, 56, taught at St Augustine's RC High School in Billington for 25 years and achieved fame for creating the musical Yanomamo
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Burnley explorer with his own icy island
BURNLEY historian Ken Spencer has been uncovering the history of a local man who visited the Antarctic on a whaling ship before World War II. He believes John Fleming Warnock, who had a small island named after him down near the South Pole, was an early
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Pupils engineer success in competition
ONE of East Lancashire's smallest schools took on the big boys and won in a national competition. St Joseph's RC Primary School, Hurst Green, was one of three East Lancs schools in the final of the national Primary Engineer Project at the Eureka Centre
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Fancy Nancy get a draw
A TEAM of Blackburn Rovers supporters battled it out against French fans from AS Nancy yesterday before their professional counterparts took to the field at Ewood Park. The Blackburn Rovers Supporters' Club team were unlucky not to win against Nancy
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Mart fined over disease danger
THE company behind an East Lancashire auction mart has been fined after they failed to provide effective on-site disinfectant to help prevent the spread of disease. Richard Turner, 57, of Stoneygate Lane, Ribchester, pleaded guilty at Hyndburn Magistrates
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Hostel plan set for go-ahead
A GLASS-WALLED hostel for the homeless in Darwen is a step closer with plans to start building as early as next month. And neighbours who had campaigned to stop the Twin Valley Homes Scheme said they felt defeated that plans were starting to develop.
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Kids love all-star day
YOUNG Burnley fans got to meet their Turf Moor heroes during a fun-packed festive party. Over 100 members of the Junior Claret and Blues arrived for a special Christmas party at Burnley's stadium, with various activities and attractions on show. A quiz
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Coyne: Cotterill’s a winner
DANNY Coyne has revealed that manager Steve Cotterill's will to win rubs off on Burnley's squad. The depleted Clarets are looking to end a two-game sequence without a victory as they host Sunderland at Turf Moor this Saturday. They must do so without
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Few bright sparks for unlucky Boardman
ELECTRICAL problems short-circuited Daniel Boardman's bid for a class win on the Grizedale Stages. "We did the local event as a round up for the end of the season," explained the Ribchester driver. "We struck a last minute deal with Autobreakers, which
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Race ace Danny dashes back home
DANNY and Vicky Headifen have made such an impression in their short time at Darwen Dashers that Danny has been voted Dasher of the Year in his first full season at the club. He picked up his award at the annual presentation evening, held recently at
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Neill has final word
BLACKBURN ROVERS boss Mark Hughes hailed his captain marvel Lucas Neill after the defender silenced his critics in dramatic style. A small minority of Rovers fans booed the Australian international during Saturday's defeat to Newcastle as they vented
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Fire safety warning
LANCASHIRE people are being urged to stay safe this Christmas. Lancashire Fire and Rescue chiefs have issued guidelines to avoid home dangers during the festive season. People are being urged to check fairy lights and switch them off when going to bed
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Bishop slams lack of Nativity Christmas cards
The Bishop of Burnley has hit out at the absence of religion from this year's Christmas cards. The Rt Rev John Goddard slammed the trend for robins, holly, snow scenes and abstract designs on cards with no Christian messages for the festive season, describing
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Burnley public art unveiled
A PIECE of public art was unveiled today with civic leaders predicting it will become a distinctive landmark for years to come. The Singing, Ringing Tree panopticon at Crown Point is made from tubes of metal which emit a low sound with the window blows
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I’ll never forget rapist’s look
THE victim of a Blackburn rapist has told how the abuse made her want to end her life. David Russell, 44, of Blackburn, but of no fixed address, was last week jailed for 13 years after carrying out a string of sinister attacks on two young girls over
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Polish trio on robbery charge
THREE Polish men have appeared before Blackburn magistrates charged with robbery. The court heard James Millar, 20, had his jaw broken after being confronted as he walked to work at 5.30am on Monday. He was attacked and his mobile phone stolen.
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Ziggy’s feline good after tug of love
A STOWAWAY cat which survived a 17-day trip from Israel will be staying in Lancashire. The moggy made national headlines when he ran out of a container at Orama Mill, Whitworth, last month, having hitched a ride from Haifa - some 2,000 miles away. Ziggy
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Drug user stole from cars to fund his habit
A 24-year-old man who stole from cars to fund his amphetamine habit has been jailed for nine months. Blackburn magistrates heard that Michael Anthony Jackson stole laptop computers and other equipment worth over £5,000 from one car. Jackson, 24, of
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Lancashire officers join Suffolk serial killer hunt
TWO officers from Lancashire Police have been sent to help investigate the deaths of the five women in Suffolk. A detective constable and a Home Office Large Major Enquiry System (HOLMES) indexer, responsible for recording large volumes of information
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Debate looms over future of town hall
COUNCILLORS are set to hold talks about the future of Padiham Town Hall which could see own-ership of the historic building change hands. As part of a review of the building's future a raft of proposals have been discussed by Burnley Council's executive
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Festive gloom for 11 under firm's jobs axe
ELEVEN staff look set to be made redundant from historic Blackburn firm East Lancashire Coach Builders Ltd. The Lower Philips Road, Whitebirk, firm, has announced to staff that 11 workers, mainly office staff, are to be laid off. Consultation is ongoing
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Software firm linked to takeover of rivals
HIGH-tech software firm K3 Business Technology Group plc, which has offices in Nelson and Colne, could be set to buy a rival company. The firm, which employs 60 in its East Lancashire offices, has approached Derbyshire-based SiRViS IT plc, which offers
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Police hunt cash machine raiders
A GANG tried to raid a cash machine - but fled empty handed after failing to disable the shop's alarm. Detectives believe at least three raiders were involved in the incident at the Co-op, Sowerby Street, Padiham, between 10.15pm and 10.50pm on Wednesday
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Council hits back at cabbies' claims
BURNLEY Council has hit out at cabbies who claim a decision to deregulate the number of black cab licences it hands out could be seen as racist. The authority's executive has agreed to no longer limit the number of Hackney Carriage drivers it allows
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Memory tree for loved ones
A FUNERAL parlour has put up a special Christmas tree for people to remember lost loved ones. Co-operative Funeralcare, Duckworth Street, Darwen, is inviting people to help make the festive season a little easier. People can call in and decorate the
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Drivers face two-month road closure
A BUSY Blackburn road is due to be closed to allow drainage and resurfacing works. Part of Heys Lane, Livesey, Blackburn, will shut on Monday, January 8 for two months. It will be closed from the junction of Green Row for 400-metres. Motorists are
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Low sugar caused death
A DIABETIC man found dead in his camper van was killed by low blood sugar levels, an inquest was told. The body of Barney Smith, 51, was found on May 30 in his van parked by the canal at Foulridge Wharf The inquest at Burnley Magistrates' Court heard
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Conmen pose as subsidised sales firm
A WARNING has been issued to Rossendale residents after a series of reports about a bogus door-to-door sales company. Green Vale Homes and Rossendale Council have received a number of calls about a company that claims to sell window blinds or fit burglar
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Alert over Christmas computer shopping fraud
SHOPPERS trying to avoid the hassle of the high street by surfing the net for Christmas presents are advised to beware Trading Standards officers are urging computer users to avoid cyber conmen and festive disappointment by following their tips for safer
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Sky gazers watch starry, starry night
THE skies above East Lancashire were filled with shooting stars this morning as chunks of burning rock from the tail of a passing asteroid fell into the earth's atmosphere. The display created by the 3200 Phaethon asteroid was tipped to be spectacular
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Good single parents, just like my mum
IF you didn't see it you missed a treat on ITV on Sunday evening. It clashed with the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year Awards, so I dare say its audience was down. But "Housewife, 49" was one of the best dramas I've watched on television for
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Widower died after his clothes caught fire
THE death of an 80-year-old man who set his clothes on fire was a tragic accident, an inquest heard. Francis Emmott died on May 23 in Burnley General Hospital, the day after he was found badly burned at his home in Leach Road, Colne. A police officer
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See trouble coming, club staff told
SECURITY staff at one of East Lancashire's main nightclubs have been kitted out with high-visibility uniforms in a bid to cut down on alcohol-fuelled brawls between customers. Bouncers at Liquid and Envy, based in Blackburn and Burnley, have also been
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No excuse for this ‘sport’
I AGREE with Jeanne Young (LT, December 1) re Hoghton Tower. The picture she describes is sickening. There is no excuse in this day and age when there's plenty of other "sport" to do. B McGLASHAN (Address Supplied).
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What about a multi-floor centre?
WITH regards to the ongoing debate re the proposed new Darwen Leisure Centre. A lot of people seem to be under the impression that the site for the centre is too small for all the facilities requested by the people of Darwen. Excuse me. I am not an architect
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Let them know if tickets are spare
I WOULD like to thank Blackburn & Darwen Brass Band for an excellent concert at Darwen Library Theatre on December 3. They never fail to give their very best and those watching and joining in the banter made the afternoon even more special. I would
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Europe not quite as rosy as painted
I HAD to laugh at Gary Titley's letter in Tuesday's letters "Let's make this a Euro Christmas," and get European countries to work together. Since when have other countries worked with us? France and Germany cannot assist asylum seekers to get over
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This must be town's worst Christmas
FOLLOWING receipt of the Darwen town centre partnership newsletter, I would like to respond to Andy Kay's comments relating to Darwen town centre and the Christmas period. What planet is Andy Kay, chair of Darwen town centre partnership living on? Christmas
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Robber, 10, stole bike to get cash ‘to buy fags’
A 10-year-old Blackburn boy has appeared in court and admitted carrying out a robbery so he could get cash for cigarettes. The town's court heard the boy had committed the offence within a month of his tenth birthday and that he had already received
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He's the full Monty: Panesar snaps five wickets
Spinner Monty Panesar took five wickets on his Ashes debut as England bowled out Australia for 244 on day one of the third Ashes Test at the WACA. Panesar became the first England spin bowler to take five wickets in an innings at Perth. The Northamptonshire
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Jack And The Beanstalk @ King George's Hall, Blackburn
IT must be getting close to Christmas because the panto's back in town. And what a colourful, lively and fun show it is. If you're a child at heart then there's something magical about a pantomime. And once again Stageworks, the production company based
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Torchwood, BBC2
Torchwood, which started out with great promise, has just got sillier and sillier as the the weeks have gone by. If last week's ridiculous episode involving a former agent and a mechanical hand wasn't bad enough, last night we were treated to a touch
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Extinct, ITV1
ANY programme which sets out to make us more responsible for our actions or become more socially aware has to be applauded. But as good as the intentions behind ITV's week-long eco-fest Extinct undoubtedly are, I just haven't felt comfortable sitting
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The Castle crumbles as bulldozers move in
THIS rubble is all that's left of four pubs and clubs which are making way for a £7million town-centre housing development in Blackburn town centre. Some 78 apartments and a number of shops and restaurants are to be built in Market Street Lane.
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Police hunt mugger
POLICE are hunting an attacker who mugged a 66-year-old Blackburn women as she made her way home. The incident happened in Inkerman Street, in the Brookhouse area of town, at around 6pm on Tuesday. Police said the woman, who was carrying a hand bag
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Teenage girl attacked by gang
A TEENAGER needed hospital treatment after she was attacked in an alleyway by a gang. The 15-year-old girl was subjected to a volley of abuse by the group of two girls and two boys before she was pushed to the ground and kicked repeatedly. Police in