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Jimmy’s bid to impress new skipper
JAMES Anderson retained his place in England's one-day squad yesterday as Paul Collingwood was appointed the new skipper. Lancashire paceman Anderson was named in England's 14-man squad against the West Indies, which kicks off on June 28 with the first
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Poulter’s praise for Dougherty
IAN Poulter backed Nick Dougherty for an "awesome" next couple of years as the Blackburn golfer once again showed his class at the BMW International Open in Munich. Shaw Hill professional Dougherty has spent more time on top of the leaderboards than
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Loye leads Lancashire to win
MAL Loye hit a magnificent 80 not out to inspire Lancashire Lightning to a six-wicket Twenty20 Cup win over Durham Dynamos at Old Trafford. On the opening night of the competition, opener Loye underlined his England one-day credentials with a brutal
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D’Sane joy at Reds switch
HOT-SHOT Roscoe D'Sane admits he couldn't turn down the chance to join Accrington Stanley. The 26-year-old striker made his free transfer move to the Fraser Eagle Stadium after bagging 21 goals for AFC Wimbledon last season. Before his spell with the
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Shopkeeper ‘punched’
A SHOPKEEPER who had closed his shop on Railway Road, Blackburn, was punched through the window of his car after being approached by a drunken female. Blackburn magistrates heard that Tina Doreen Walker grabbed his sister by the hair when she tried to
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Care home firm had £283k debt
A COMPANY which shut a care home at six hours notice owed almost £300,000 - but most of it was to its own majority shareholder. Professor Mohammed Iqbal Memon owned 99 per cent of shares in Brightcrest Ltd, which ran Astley House in Whitehall Road, Darwen
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Friend’s arrest sparked assault
A MAN who intervened in an arrest ended up attacking a police officer and getting handcuffed himself. David Parkinson, 25, was said to have punched and kicked his victim and was "extremely violent" towards the officer and his colleague. Parkinson later
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Drug addict thief jailed
A DRUG addict who persistently stole to fund his habit was jailed for 120 days by Blackburn magistrates. The court heard that despite his track record Lee Peter Holden questioned why he was always followed by security staff in Morrisons. They said it
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School’s new team unveiled
A Ribble Valley school has a new Student Leadership Team. St Augustine's RC High School, Billington, appoints the teams every year on the recommendations of staff and pupils. Teachers and pupils agreed that the six year 10 boys and girls were the right
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Smoking ban in "smokers-only" refuge
NEW smoking laws have forced the closure of a smokers-only haven - even though it's 30 yards away from any other building. Since 2004, customers wanting a cigarette at the Three Fishes in Mitton, near Whalley, have been able to smoke in the relative
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Falcons are inspiration for boss
AN EAST Lancashire business boss has piloted a bizarre management training programme, learning skills from falcons. Neil Robinson, a project manager for East Lancashire Coachbuilders in Blackburn, was one of eight people to take part in a one day course
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Attacked mascot talks of 'disgust'
THE 'dinosaur' mascot which was attacked in Burnley town centre has spoken of his disgust at the thugs who assaulted him and said: "I won't wear it anymore." The 'dinosaur' is the station mascot of Hospital Radio Burnley, and was collecting last weekend
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Motorist in hospital after motorway crash
A motorist was taken to hospital after his car crashed and overturned on the M65. The incident happened when the driver of the red Daihatsu, lost control by junction eight on the westbound carriageway. Police, firefighters and paramedics were called
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Mental support service moving
A VITAL support service for people with mental health problems in Blackburn is on the move - after watchdogs raised concerns about a lack of disabled access. Patients using the Lancashire Care NHS Trust drop-in centre at the Ragged School, at Bank Top
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Chance to help out cat woman in a jam
THE owner of a cat rescue service in Darwen is appealing for jam jars to ensure its continued success. Animal lover Maureen Savage, 52, runs Moggies Cat Rescue from her home in Stansfield Street and wants to sell jam to bring in some much-needed cash
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Rolf's favourite artists
Rolf Harris talks about his three favourite artists. Click on the link below to listen to the audio.
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Wheelie bin hope for residents
Residents who have been forced to hang bags of rubbish on railings as there is no room for wheelie bins could soon see an improved situation. People living in Blackburn Road, Haslingden, have had to leave unsightly bags of rubbish, which attract vermin
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Burnley pays respects to a 'true Claret'
FORMER Burnley players and managers gathered for the funeral of former club secretary Albert Maddox earlier today. Family, friends and ex-olleagues packed into St Catherine's Church, Burnley, to bid an emotional farewell to a man described as a "perfect
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Village’s 'scary' festival
THE Trawden Garden Festival and Scarecrow Trail will take place on Saturday and Sunday. Entertainment at the festival, which includes a scarecrow competition, will be provided by inter-active circus Company of Fools. There will also be a scraggy scarecrow
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Parents believe death could be suspicious
THE grieving parents of a trainee doctor who was found dead after apparently falling from a university building say they believe his death could be suspicious. Amir Mahmood, 25, was found dead on the pavement in front of the library at Leeds School of
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Group condemns cyclist attack
A CYCLING group has said it is shocked by an attack on a cyclist who was robbed of his bike whilst riding to work. Police have arrested three men on suspicion of robbery in connection with the attack which took place at 6.30am on Friday (June 22). The
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QLR custody death: Iraqi families sue
THE family of an Iraqi beaten to death while in British military custody plans to sue the Ministry of Defence. Lawyers acting for the father and two children of Baha Musa, a 26-year-old hotel worker who died in Basra in September 2003, hope to win hundreds
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Howard Mpofu
Shadsworth Junior School, Blackburn
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Joshua Edmondson
St Peters Primary School, Accrington
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Attika Malik
St Barnabas and St Pauls, Blackburn
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Annie Kinder
St Oswalds Primary School, Accrington
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Bernadette Walker
St Josephs, Stacksteads
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Claire Chapman
Lowerhouse Junior School, Burnley
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Ella Gregory
St Antonys RC Primary School, Blackburn
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Emmanuelle Pickering
St Mary amd St Josephs Primary School, Blackburn
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Hannah Scothern
Coates Lane Primary School, Barnoldswick
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Hajra Omar
St Michael with St John, Blackburn
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Ibrahim Zafar
Balderstone School, Blackburn
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Harriet Parker
Peel Park Primary School, Accrington
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Jacob Martin
Our Lady and St. Huberts Primary School, Great Harwood
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James Ward
St. Bartholomew's Primary School, Gt. Harwood
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Jessica Kellet
Kelbrook Primary School, Kelbrook
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Kathai Kanbuala
Thorn Primary School, Bacup
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Kieran Beech
Meadowhead Junior School, Blackburn
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Lauren Whittaker
Salesbury School, Blackburn
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Lewis Southward
Huncoat Primary School, Huncoat
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Matthew Jackson
St Edwards RCP School, Darwen
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Mariam Hussain
St Matthews Primary School, Blackburn
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Thanks and it’s farewell to Pat
A COMMUNITY volunteer has been praised for her hard work during the last six years as she leaves the post. Pat Dolan has been a director of the South West Burnley Community Enterprise Centre for two years, in addition to four years in other roles. She
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Megan Heaton
Great Harwood Primary School, Great Harwood
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Megan Harvey
St Stephen's CE Primary School, Burnley
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Megan O'Shea
Helmshore Primary School, Helmshore
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Megan Taylforth
St Wulstans RC School, Great Harwood
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Mubina Patel
St Michael with St Johns Primary School, Blackburn
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Nasreen Raja
Audley Junior School, Blackburn
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Natasha Mahmood
Barnoldswick CE School, Barnoldswick
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Rosemina Patel
St Stephens Junior School, Blackburn
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Omar Khan
St Philips Primary School, Nelson
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Salaaha Ibrahim
St Silas Primary School, Blackburn
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Sophie Williams
Holy Saviours RCP School, Nelson
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Tiana Dale
St Augustines RC Primary School, Burnley
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Council agrees homes buy-up orders
COUNCILLORS have agreed to go ahead with compulsory purchase orders to allow regeneration in Nelson. The first order for the Whitefield area, made by the then Labour-controlled Pendle Council in 2001, collapsed after massive opposition from residents
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Mobile phone robbers jailed
TWO people who launched a "cowardly attack" on a woman and stole her mobile phone have been given jail sentences totalling more than seven years. The pair were sentenced as new figures showed that 28 per cent all robberies involved the theft of a mobile
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Old skills needed to help preserve future
EAST Lancashire's historic buildings could fall into disrepair because of a shortage of skilled construction workers, regeneration bosses have warned. Now Elevate - the scheme to rejuvenate the area's neighbourhoods - is launching a new qualification
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Colly promises positive approach
Paul Collingwood has promised a positive and aggressive style as he tries to revive England's one-day fortunes. The Durham all-rounder was unveiled as England's new one-day captain this afternoon following Michael Vaughan's decision to concentrate on
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Aneesah Rehaman
Sacred Heart Primary School, Blackburn
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Alicia Hill
Rosegrove Infant School, Burnley
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Bradley Brooks
St Antonys Primary School, Blackburn
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Emmy Cameron
Ashleigh Primary School, Darwen
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Great garden could reap cash
GREEN-FINGERED residents and businesses could win a host of prizes for grooming their gardens this summer. Pendle Council's annual Green Fingers Competition' is offering £50 cash and other prizes for the best kept gardens in a bid to improve the look
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Man faces child porn charges
A 59-year-old man accused of child porn offences was committed to the Crown Court by Burnley magistrates. Alan Stanley Brown, of Burnley Road, Brierfield, is charged with six allegations of making an indecent photograph of a child and six of possessing
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Gemma Holden
St Oswalds Primary School, Accrington
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Hafsa Ali
St Michael With St Johns, Blackburn
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Isobel Harpham
Kelbrook Primary School, Kelbrook
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Katie Griffin
Our Lady and St Huberts, Great Harwood
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Lewis Shakespeare
Thorn Primary School, Bacup
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Lorna Ramsey
Holy Saviours RCP, Nelson
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Job threat to drink-driver
A DRINK driver told a court he had jeopardised his job with his "out of character" behaviour. William Peter Matthew Nolan, 19, was over the limit when police stopped him at about 4am on June 10. He gave a breath test showing 54 microgrammes of alcohol
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Lul Abdullah
Barden Infants, Burnley
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Madeline Lauren Dearman Hill
Helmshore Primary School, Helmshore
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Madelyn Cancelliere
Benjamin Hargreaves CEP, Accrington
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Mustafa Jabir
St Barnabas and St Pauls Primary Schhol, Blackburn
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Oliver James Hussey
Peel Park Primary School, Accrington
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Aironas Miliunas
Shadsworth Infant School, Blackburn
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Sana Asif
Cedars Infant School, Blackburn
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Todd Brydges
Padiham Primary School, Padiham
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Drink-driver’s car damaged
Andrew Orr, 18, of Hillside Close, Clitheroe, was banned from driving for 12 months and fined £150 with £60 costs by Blackburn magistrates after pleading guilty to driving with excess alcohol. The court heard that a police officer on his way home
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Usmaan Ali
St Peters CEP, Accrington
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Floral tribute to Harrison
A FLORAL tribute in memory of Burnley teenager Harrison Hartley has been erected close to the spot where he died. The planter, with flowers in the shape of the St George cross and a marble plaque etched with Harrison's name, stands at the junction
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Gun death psychiatrist 'was over-worked'
A CONSULTANT psychiatrist was battling with an "enormous" workload when he discharged a patient who later shot a man dead, a misconduct hearing has been told. Dr Shashank Chattree gave permission for Mark Harrington to be discharged from Queen's Park
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Assault caught on CCTV
A MAN who assaulted his girlfriend in a late night town centre row was captured on CCTV, magistrates heard. Zahid Tabbassum's victim did not want to make a complaint about his behaviour and they were still together but he was filmed manhandling her.
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Shock death of golf captain
A GOLF club captain collapsed died after a double heart attack on the day before he was due to celebrate his appointment. Tony Durkin, of Sunnyside Lane, Darwen, died aged 62, eleven weeks after he became chairman of Darwen Golf Club and as he prepared
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Youngsters take journey back in time
A SCHEME is being run to give youngsters a taste of life as an evacuee during the Second World War. The East Lancashire Railway is offering primary school children from across the North West the chance to journey back in time along the line which was
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African star coup for village
June 30 sees a very special concert at Mellor Brook Community Centre. Not only does it feature leading Senegalese singer Daby Balde and his band, but it will also mark the final event at the venue to be promoted by Shamrock Promotions. Daby Balde
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Blackburn: Guide Village Cantonese
YOU'D have to travel far and wide to find a better egg fried rice than they do here. Unable to find the menu, we had to wing it a bit when phoning our order through, so we picked chicken yunnan (a dish we'd had here before), chilli crispy beef, a portion
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Queen’s award
THE first band who received permission to record covers of Queen's hits on to CD are playing in Clitheroe on July 7. Tribute band GaGa are performing on Saturday, July 7 in Stage and Screen, St Mary's Centre, Church Street. They have played in shows
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Jerry’s pals are no ordinary folk
THE term supergroup is much misused but in terms of folk rock, The Gathering, who will start their first UK tour at Darwen Library Theatre on August 10, are just that. The band comprises members of some of the most influential folk bands in the business
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Streets of Darwen!
FOLK legend Ralph McTell will be playing Darwen Library Theatre in September. The sing-songwriter, best known for Streets of London, will be playing a solo show at the theatre on Sunday, September 23. All tickets are £20 and further details are
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Tories name local officials
DARWEN Conservatives have a new chairman, who was elected unanimously. Denise Gee, 39, of Richmond Park, Darwen was elected at the annual general meeting. She is a trader at the town's three-day market and one of the founding members of the new Darwen
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Festival fever gets Darwen laughing
SOME of the country's brightest comedy stars will be heading to Darwen in July. Over four Saturday nights, Darwen Library Theatre will play host to some of the comics who will be heading off to the Edinburgh Festival later in the summer. They will
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Housing plan for former primary school
A FORMER Burnley primary school is set to be transformed into flagship' housing if plans get the green light. Developers want to turn the disused Wood Top Infant School, Cambridge Street, into eight apartments, to be built within the existing building
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New town councils possible
ROSSENDALE Council will be looking into creating individual town councils in the future, according to the leader Coun Duncan Ruddick. The issue was raised at the Haslingden, Helmshore and Edenfield Neighbourhood forum, held on Monday, at Edenfield Primary
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Police chief hails drop in crime
CRIME is falling and targets for this year are already being met, according to police statistics. Rossendale Police said there had been an 11 per cent reduction in crimes in Haslingden between April 2006 and April 2007. Inspector Dave Hodson said the
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Collingwood appointed one-day captain
All-rounder Paul Collingwood has been confirmed as England's new one-day captain. The 31-year-old Durham player was officially appointed as the successor to Michael Vaughan today. Chairman of selectors David Graveney said: "The selectors believe
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Drink crackdown on teenagers
SHOPS which sell alcohol to under age drinkers are being targeted in a police clampdown aimed at cutting booze-related crime and anti-social behaviour. The move follows a recent haul by Clitheroe police, who seized a substantial amount of alcohol from
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Drug rehab order wish granted
A BLACKBURN man who was responsible for two attempted burglaries - and also had a list of burglaries on his record - has been placed on a two-year community order. A judge said the sentence represented the best way of protecting the public from Kevin
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Brad: League cricket must get tougher
THE Lancashire League has become a kind of "finishing school" for some of the world's greatest players. But former Ramsbottom professional Brad Hodge isn't sure it's the best breeding ground for the next batch of Lancashire stars. Hodge, who was the
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£8.5million fine for United Utilities
NORTH West water firm United Utilities has been hit with an £8.5m fine after the water regulator found the company broke trading rules. Ofwat issued the penalty - the first of its kind - after the Warrington-based utility failed to test market prices
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MP to fight for 'man on the run'
HYNDBURN MP Greg Pope has vowed to fight the corner of a man who police said was on the run - while he was living and working in his home town. Johnny Foley, 24, was put on a police "wanted" list after his tag was revoked in February, when he said it
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McCarthy eager for Champions League football
Blackburn Rovers striker Benni McCarthy has once again cast fresh doubt on his future at Ewood after admitting he is eager to play for a club in the Champions League. The 29-year-old, who scored 24 goals for Rovers last season, gave an interview to Sky
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Cyclist faster than motorist through rush hour
SLOW and steady really did win the race when a Pendle cyclist beat a car to work. Carl Pawson beat driver Councillor Ann Kerrigan from Foulridge to Nelson by a whopping 10 minutes in the race set up as part of Bike2Work week. The pair set off from Foulridge
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Police search for van crash pair
TWO young men who crashed a van into a wall in the early hours of yesterday have been asked to come forward. Residents in Cog Lane, Burnley, called police after the van hit scaffolding and crashed into a wall at around 3am. They said the two young
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Homes can’t wait, vicar tells minister
A GOVERNMENT minister was confronted by a Burnley vicar as she visited the area to discuss the Elevate housing scheme. Housing Minister Yvette Cooper was touring the Elevate regeneration area in Burnley Wood yesterday when the Rev Phil Chew broke into
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Staff in step for charity
STAFF from Roe Lee Park Primary School, Blackburn, are putting their best foot forward in the name of charity. The 23 women will take part in a sponsored midnight walk to raise money for the East Lancashire Hospice. School office manager Jane Clark,
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Smelly problem at Post Office
A POST Office has got a smelly problem which has prompted health fears and complaints that it's driving customers away. Mohammed Khan, 28, the manager of the Accrington Road post office, Intack, Blackburn, has called in environmental health officers
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Pub pleased as punch at win
WORK in the community has helped a Darwen pub win the Thwaites Best Community Local Award. The Punch Bowl Inn, Roman Road, beat off competition from more than 350 Thwaites establishments to be named the best community local pub . It will go forward
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Woman, 36, on boy ‘sex’ charge
A 36-year-old woman is due to appear before Burnley Crown Court accused of having sex with a boy. Paula Louise Mountain, of Green End Road, Earby, is charged with two counts of engaging in non-penetrative sex with a boy aged 13 or over, between last
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Street markets boost
A SCHEME aimed at promoting the importance of street markets has won the backing of football legends and MPs. This week is National Markets Week and Clitheroe market has been backed by Ribble Valley Conservative MP Nigel Evans. He joins ex-England forward
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Peak practice for intrepid walkers
A team of eleven walkers representing Baxenden Chemicals will set out on July 7 in an attempt to climb the three peaks of Britain - Ben Nevis, Scafell and Snowdon - in just 24 hours. Money raised will go towards Rossendale Hospice. Pictured are
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Whitebirk retail plan set for approval
CONTROVERSIAL plans to expand an out-of-town retail park are set to be approved, despite fears from town centre shops in Accrington and Blackburn. Manchester-based Peel Holdings has revived its plan to expand the Whitebirk retail park on the Hyndburn-Blackburn
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Ex-police chief dies in Canada
A FORMER Lancashire police officer who emigrated to Canada where he became a "well respected" Niagara police chief has died. Tributes have been paid to retired Regional Police Chief Don Harris. The 83-year-old was remembered by his family as a "staunchly
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MP backs the 'new' Dome
NIGEL Evans said he was impressed with the redevoped Millennium Dome after a visit. The Conservative MP for the Ribble Valley took a trip to the O2 Arena and believes it will be a great entertainment venue. He said: "When the Dome initially opened I
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The men behind the bid: Plans built on Rovers dream
THEY may appear to be unlikely bedfellows, but could Daniel Williams' relationship with Walter Hubert turn out to be a marriage made in heaven for Blackburn Rovers? One is a 30-year-old American-based venture capitalist, who has made his fortune out
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Hospice aid runs in the family
A MUM and her twin daughters from Darwen have raised £1,300 for Derian House chidren's hospice, near Chorley. Shop assistant Beryl Thomas, 56, of Hesketh Close, has twice run the London Marathon but this year took part in the ten kilometre Great Manchester
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Wrong to make Rushdie a knight
SOMEWHERE in the honours system is a smug, arrogant, toffee-nosed, snob who has decided to dole out a knighthood to a person who dislikes' Britain, lives in New York and whose claim to fame lies on his insulting people he knew would feel insulted - his
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Cars should be made welcome
I WELCOME the remarks of Coun Alan Cottam, the executive member for regeneration when he says that "car owners have to be sent the message that they are welcome in Blackburn." It was scandalous that when the Labour Party was in control, anyone who needed
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Name chosen by common consent
I TAKE exception to Councillor Britcliffe's remarks to the effect that the borough was 'saddled' with its name Hyndburn by some unknown civil servant from the south of England. I think that as an experienced politician he calculates that rubbishing
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Take a proper stance over global warming
REGARDING the letter published last week from Mrs Denise Davies, I wish to put her right about a couple of points she raised. Firstly, it was Conservative County Councillor Mike Calvert who attempted to score political points against a Labour Party activist
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Billionaire 'linked with Rovers'
SOUTH African billionaire Johann Rupert could be lining up a rival takeover bid for Blackburn Rovers. Wayne Huizenga, the owner of the American NFL team the Miami Dolphins, has revealed he was approached by Rupert, who asked him to become part of a consortium
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Dalziel and Pascoe, BBC1
WHAT has happened to Dalziel and Pascoe? The dynamic duo have all of a sudden become almost unwatchable. A new D&P two-parter used to be a highlight of the schedules, definitely something worth setting the video for. But now the storylines have become
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Man on attempted murder charge
A MAN has been charged with attempted murder after a 22-year-old suffered multiple stab wounds. Police were called to a disturbance in Redearth Road, Darwen, on Wednesday night at 10.30pm. The man suffered stab wounds to his back, buttocks, face and
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Dog fight ring probed after arrests
A SUSPECTED dog fighting ring has been uncovered after police arrested ten people and seized animals in a series of raids. Detectives said they believed one of the houses raided, in Accrington, could have been being used as a dog training centre. Police
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Young stars can shine
CLARETS manager Steve Cotterill insists he is looking forward to making rising stars Kyle Lafferty and Chris McCann better for Burnley. Lafferty was this week the focus of a bid from Wolverhampton Wanderers, thought to be in the region of £1million.
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Baxenden do battle at rivals Northern
SENIOR League leaders Baxenden will be keen to put some daylight between themselves and the chasing pack this weekend. But they'll have their work cut out as they travel to Pleckgate Road to face Blackburn Northern. Northern won't be counting themseleves
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Big-hitter Jayasuriya promises runs
Sanath Jayasuriya already feels comfortable at Lancashire and hopes to add to his happy memories of Old Trafford as he prepares for his short stint in the English game. The 37-year-old Sri Lanka legend has joined the county for a month as cover for compatriot
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Man who raped boy, 13 jailed
A FATHER-OF-FOUR has been jailed for nine years after being found guilty of raping a teenage boy in a multi-storey car park. Suleman Vapiwala, 45, escaped detection after his attack on the 13-year-old boy in Blackburn 1999. But a drink-drive offence
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£1m for Kyle, Wolves are having a Laff
SO the vultures are circling again, with Kyle Lafferty their prey. I'm sorry Mr McCarthy and Mr Moxey, but the reported figure of £1-million just isn't enough to tempt Burnley Football Club in any way, shape or form. They say that every footballer has
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Stanley set to raise the roof
A ROOF is to be built over the Clayton End of the Fraser Eagle Stadium in time for the start of the new season. And the Telegraph understands work on the much-maligned £150,000 development will get underway imminently Reds chairman Eric Whalley said
