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Family's joy after baby defies medical experts
A BABY who doctors said would die in the womb or be severely handicapped has defied medical experts by being born perfectly healthy. Elijah Brown has mystified consultants after a massive, potentially fatal cyst - a cystic hygroma - on the back of his
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Girl, 9, dies and three aunts injured in car crash
A NINE-year-old girl died and three of her three aunts were seriously injured in a car crash. Amnah Qaiser, from Nelson, died after police said the driver lost control of the Toyota Avensis she was travelling in. The car swerved across to the other
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No butts as new cigs law kicks in
TRADERS in East Lancashire have proved they are clued up as the new smoking ban comes into effect across the UK. More than 70 per cent of premises are displaying the correct no smoking signs and smoking enforcement officers have met little resistance
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Man relives car-jack terror
A BUILDING surveyor has re-lived the terrifying moment a knife-wielding car-jacker jumped into his vehicle and threatened to stab him. The thug told his victim: "I'm giving you a second to get out of the car or I'll stab you." But despite the threats
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Kiraly key to Berisha move
THE capture of Gabor Kiraly played a part in new signing Besart Berisha joining Burnley. Albanian ace Berisha, who was last week granted a work permit after agreeing a three-year deal, was immediately drawn to the Clarets when he first arrived at the
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School praised for care and dedication
A BLACKBURN school has been praised by Ofsted for the way it treats its pupils. Brookhouse primary was described as a "good school where pupils are well cared for by a dedicated staff team". The report went on to say: "Pupils enjoy coming to school
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Rovers sign Dutch striker
Blackburn have announced the signing of Maceo Rigters from NAC Breda for an undisclosed fee. The Holland Under-21 striker, who starred for his country in this month's European Championships, has signed a four-year deal at Ewood Park. Rigters had been
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Dougherty grabs Open place
CHORLEY'S Nick Dougherty breathed a sigh of relief and awarded himself a two-week lay-off after earning a place in the Open Championship at Carnoustie. Despite finishing seventh at last month's United States Open the 25-year-old from Liverpool was still
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Probe into 'mental health' man's death
AN investigation has been launched after a 48-year-old man died days after being referred to a mental health crisis team. John Hogg, of Vernon Street, Darwen, was taken to his doctor by relatives anxious about his physical and mental health on March
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Tidy-up target
Foulridge parish council is looking for a new lengthsman to help keep the village neat and tidy. Councillors will identify work that needs doing before their next meeting, and anyone interested in the post can contact the council through its website
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BNP candidate was 'stockpiling chemicals for civil war'
THE wife of a BNP council candidate acc-used of stockpiling chemicals for a civil war reported him after he stopped her watching the television, a court heard. Kerena Cottage, 29, reported Robert, her husband of three years, after he became "radical"
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Benefits woman had £20,000 in bank
A woman claimed housing and council tax benefits when she had £20,000 in the bank. Hyndburn magistrates heard that Michelle Dickinson had received £3,125 she was not entitled to. And since the matter came to light, the account had been closed and the
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Darwen-born Porter set for Motherwell switch
FORMER Queen Elizabeth Grammar School pupil Chris Porter has revealed it was the lure of playing Old Firm football that convinced him his future lay north of the border. And the 23-year-old admitted a chat with new Motherwell manager Mark McGhee helped
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ASBO yob left victim terrified
AN ASBO yob banned from being drunk in Barnoldswick terrified a young motorist after jumping on her bonnet and smashing the windscreen. Burnley magistrates heard how Scott Michael Allen, 21, rolled over the roof of Kylie Froggart's vehicle before falling
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Addict ‘could lose his foot’
A thief faced the loss of his foot because of gangrene caused by his drug habit, magistrates heard. Shawn Finch, 34, of Thorn Street, Burnley, admitted theft after stealing to get cash for food. He received a six-month supervision order and a drug
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Police increase summer patrols
AN annual police campaign to tackle anti-social behaviour during the summer has been launched. The two-month operation aims to tackle alcohol related anti-social behavi-our and drink driving whilst promoting public health messages and offering safety
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Smoking ban reaction
SMOKING has been an integral part of life at Accrington's Sydney Street Working Men's Club for decades. Indeed, 75 per cent of the regulars smoke compared to around 25 per cent of the population as a whole. One regular, Tony Coo, 50, of Accrington,
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It’s cheers all the way in competition
Cheerleaders from East Lancashire scooped top honours at a national competition. Teams from Sandersons Dance and Fitness studios, Nelson, and Bodyworks, Burnley, took first, second and fifth positions in the UKA Premier Medallist 2007 Adult Team Event
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Stair fall dad's death 'was accident'
A WOMAN has been told she will not face criminal charges over the death of her partner, who died after falling down stairs. Police are now treating the death of Lee Maybury, 35, of Deerstone Avenue, Burnley, as a "tragic accident". The Crown Prosecution
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Anderson hopes to make his mark
Paul Collingwood has admitted England face a selection dilemma as they attempt to wrap up the NatWest Series this week after a stunning display from their young attack at Lord's. The loss of reliable left-arm seamer Ryan Sidebottom with a virus forced
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Noise ban family's garden karaoke
NEIGHBOURS banned from playing loud music in their home set up a karaoke machine in the garden. Blackburn magistrates were told that their next-door-neighbour could not hear her own television because of the noise. The couple living at the house claimed
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Web help in wake of flooding devastation
IN the wake of the flooding that devastated parts of the UK last week, a council is offering help to concerned residents via their website. Ribble Valley Council's website - www.ribblevalley.gov.uk - contains links to Environment Agency floodplain maps
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Family's anguish at theft of pet puppy
A HEARTBROKEN family have pleaded for the return of their four-month old puppy who was stolen in a burglary. The family have offered a 500 reward for the safe return of their beloved border collie with no questions asked'. Debra Biggs, who runs the
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Top marks for artistic schools
Schools in East Lancashire have won top national arts awards. Eight Blackburn with Darwen schools have been praised for their arts provisions. Audley infant school, Darwen Vale high school, Holy Souls Roman Catholic primary school, Lammack primary
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Hughes makes first signing
BLACKBURN boss Mark Hughes has made goalkeeper Gunnar Nielsen his first signing of the summer. The 20-year-old stopper, who originally hails from the Faroe Islands but plays for Danish side BK Frem, has agreed a two-year deal with the club after impressing
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Two arrested after gang attack
TWO youths have been arrested in connection with an attack on a man who was set upon by a gang when walking home from work. The 29-year-old victim was assaulted on the railway bridge Bawdlands, Clitheroe, just behind Kwik Save. The victim was pushed
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Shop assistant injured by balaclava-clad robber
A BALACLAVA-clad robber made off with cash after raiding a Spar shop . The robbery happened at 10pm on Sunday when the robber went into the shop in Accrington Road, Burnley, and pushed a female member of staff. He then snatched the contents of the till
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Teenagers get a link with work
A CENTRE to help Burnley teenagers prepare for the world of work has been officially opened. The Link Centre' at Burnley College, which has been established to provide vocational training for 14 to 16-year-old pupils was officially opened by the mayor
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Garden’s big day almost here
A MEMORIAL garden in Hoddlesden, which has taken 30 years to get off the ground, is finally ready to have its dedication ceremony. The Bishop of Burnley, the Rt Rev John William Goddard, will dedicate the garden later this month. The memorial garden
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Houring developer dug up footpath
A HOUSING developer was fined £1,300 and ordered to pay £843.65 in costs for obstructing a public footpath then digging part of it up. McDermott Developments Limited, of Burnley, pleaded guilty in a case brought by Pendle Council. The company was taken
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Fighting dogs 'trainer' jailed
A MAN trained vicious fighting dogs so dangerous that a judge said they could have killed someone. Nasar Khan, 25, of July Street, Blackburn, was jailed for four months after a court heard how he transformed a terraced house in the street into a pitbull
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More tests needed on custody death man
INVESTIGATORS believe toxicology tests may hold the key to finding out why a man died after being taken into police custody. An inquiry by the Independent Police Complaints Commission was launched at the weekend following the death of Nadeem Khan,
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Top orchestras in classical line-up
TWO of the finest orchestras in the country will be performing a series of concerts in Blackburn, starting on September 28. Details of the Blackburn Classic Concert series were announced this week, with both the Halle and Royal Liverpool Philharmonic
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Classical stars head to festival
ONE of the brightest young stars on the classical scene and one of the world's leading string quartets are among the highlights of this year's Ribble Valley International Piano Week. Over the course of seven days - starting on Sunday, July 8 - the
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Damage ended stay
A TEENAGER planned a night at a hotel with his girlfriend but ended up in police cells. Blackburn magistrates heard that Nathan David Caley and his girlfriend argued after checking into the Travel Lodge hotel at the Darwen Services on the M65. And in
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Having fun on the road
Folk favourite Kate Rusby comes to Oswaldtwistle on July 6. We caught up with her ahead of the shoe. YOUR DATE IN OSWALDTWISTLE WILL BE ONE OF FIVE IN FIVE DAYS. ARE YOU 'IN TRAINING' FOR THE FESTIVAL SEASON OR JUST A MASOCHIST? Feeling like the latter
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Security wristbands improve pupil safety
SECURITY wristbands are being used by East Lancashire schools to ensure pupil safety on organised trips. The bands enable children can be identified in an emergency, or if they get separated from the rest of the group. They are brightly coloured
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Putting talent to public test
CALLING all local bands and performers - a festival date could be yours. The Burnley Community Festival will be held at Queens Park on Sunday, August 19, and the organisers are keen to showcase the talents of local bands and solo artists during the event
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Arts In The Park bill revealed
THE line-up for the Arts in the Park festival in Blackburn on July 14 and 15 has been confirmed. Ska and reggae pioneers Toots and the Maytals will be headlining the Saturday night of the free event in Witton Park. Support will come from veteran heavy
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Business boost for Rossendale
ROSSENDALE has been given a business boost after two growing companies moved to larger premises in the borough. Developer the Hurstwood Group has secured two new tenants for the former Rossendale Chain and Block building off the A56 Haslingden by-pass
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Stab injury man out of hospital
A 22-year-old man who was stabbed in a disturbance in Redearth Road last Wednesday week has been released from hospital. The man suffered stab wounds to his back, buttocks, face and needed surgery at Royal Blackburn Hospital. Damien Duckworth,
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Woman drunk in court
A woman who turned up at court too drunk to be sentenced was sent to custody to sober up. Susan Walmsley, 43, of Pritchard Street, Burnley, sobbed in the dock at Burnley Crown Court as the prosecutor said she had turned up in the same state for her plea
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Violent reaction to sex claims
A DRUNKEN dad who smashed a teenager's cheek in a street attack walked free from court. Paul Magee, 19, reacted after hearing claims that victim Mark Logan, 18, had groped a 15-year-old girl and asked for sex at a New Year party. Five days later he
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Beat goes on in mud
There was mud, rain and plenty of fun at the annual three-day Glastonbury-style Beatherder festival. Thousands attended the event, in Sawley, near Gisburn, Ribble Valley, from Friday to Sunday. The festival evolved from the northern underground
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Why a town in full bloom is feeling in the pink
Colne is feeling tickled pink after seeing planters of flowers go up throughout the town for its North West in Bloom bid. And to say thank you to Asda, which has sponsored the project, organisers have chosen pink flowers for planters and troughs in
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Cole loses out in marathon thriller
DARWEN'S Brian Cole took a week's leave from his job as a recruitment officer for the Royal Navy to train for his latest gruelling race - but it didn't quite pay off. The Great Britain Ultra Distance runner managed 130 miles by training in the mornings
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Doctor Who, BBC1
AND so we bid farewell to the Doctor and Saturday evening viewing just won't be the same without him. The final episode of the current series was a somewhat strange affair with the Doctor being turned into a wrinkled creature that looked like a leftover
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I don’t smoke, but the ban could backfire
It may have been a quarter of a century ago, but I can clearly remember my husband's irritation when he and a couple of mates were having a meal in a vegetarian restaurant and were asked to move to the 'No Smoking' area. If I remember rightly, he didn't
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Canon - my 14 months of torment
A CATHEDRAL canon has spoken about his "horrendous" 14 months, after a misconduct allegation against him was dropped. Canon Andrew Hindley was suspended on full salary of around 24,000 after a complaint was made about comments he allegedly made. Bishop
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Housing centre move
A CENTRE to help homeless people and those experiencing housing problems has moved its offices to Blackburn. The Lancashire Housing Aid Centre has opened in Preston New Road. It is run by Shelter, a charity that deals with housing problems, after
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Cremations will not be a job lot
BURNLEY Crematorium bosses have no "immediate" plans to follow Blackburn in storing bodies for up to 24 hours to save energy. Bosses of Pleasington Crematorium in Blackburn have been criticised for the new policy which will see bodies cremated in groups
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Museum is a winner
A BURNLEY museum has come out on top at a regional awards ceremony. Queen Street Mill Textile Museum was highly commended in the Small Visitor Attraction of the Year category, at this year's Lancashire and Blackpool Tourism Awards. The results were
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Chemical fire causes traffic chaos
BUSINESS chiefs have called for better transport links in the wake of the latest incident to bring gridlock to the county's roads. A stretch of the M6 motorway between junctions 29 and 32 was shut in both directions for over four hours today following
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Protester backs new wind turbine plan
A NEIGHBOUR who led successful protests against a wind turbine has backed a new wind power scheme next to her home. And Kathryn Rodgers, who lives next door to Uglow Farm, Edgworth, has written to Blackburn with Darwen Council to support a new full
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Offender failed to register on sex list
A 20-year-old man jailed for an indecent assault on a 71-year-old woman failed to register with police within three days of his release. Blackburn magistrates heard that Adam Daniel Collier turned up at Colne police station a day late to register as
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Council acts over smelly house
COUNCIL chiefs who ordered the owner of a smelly house to clean up their act are now threatening to take them to court. And the people who complained about the property have said that the smell had gone. Mohammed Khan, 28, manager of Intack post office
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Seven hurt as car hits wall
Seven people, including two teenage girls, suffered head injuries, when the car they were travelling in collided with a wall in Whitworth. The casualties ages ranged from 16 to 22. A 22-year-old man was later arrested on suspicion of taking the car
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Beatherder Festival
The mud at the entrance.
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Sam and Hannah Marsdens.
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Roy Stirrat.
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Lili Colley dances near the main stage.
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Zehara and her dancers.
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Lancashire star set for Aussie call
Lancashire's Brad Hodge has been named in Australia's preliminary 30-man squad for the Twenty20 World Cup in September. The squad contains all members of the team that won the Cricket World Cup two months ago, apart from the retired Glenn McGrath
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Beatherder Festival
Jamie Goodwin and Claire Spencer-Jones fall in love with the rhythms.
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A dancer swings to the music with his swirling balls.
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Rocked to sleep.
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Digitalis singer.
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Keyboard player Robin Gibbons with Cumbrian trance band Digitalis.
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Zoe McIntosh dances at the main stage.
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Young dancer.
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Main stage.
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Kim Harbord, Hannah Jewsbury and Claire Holder, all 23, enjoy the mud.
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Teacher Hazel Collier enjoying a day off.
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Car overturns on danger road
A car overturned on the A682 near Gisburn at 6am today. The Peugeot 405 was being driven by a male and fire crews said that when they arrived at the scene the driver had managed to scramble out and was uninjured. The stretch of road was recently named
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More action and less backslapping
I READ the article about Rossendale Council cracking down on landlords who fail to maintain their properties. I was tickled to read it as they might like to look closer to home. I contacted them on June 13 to advise them about a property with a boarded-up
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I’m just dying to help you all out...
IN RESPONSE to all the new council cuts which affect disabled people. I am a disabled person and I am trying my best to die for all the people at the council so you can save a little bit of money. May I offer my apologies to the council for still living
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Meals fears must be settled quickly
ON the matter of Muslims boycotting school dinners because of their fear that the meat served in meals provided by the Blackburn with Darwen School Meals Service is not halal meat, I fully concur with the opinions expressed by both Salim Mulla, the secretary
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Society values wrong causes
REGARDING the schoolgirl who had decided that she didn't want sex before marriage. She wore a ring at school to indicate her commitment to this view. Rather than supporting her, the school stopped the girl from wearing the ring. The case went to court
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Unisex toilet plans are just a distraction
MAY I be permitted to comment on an issue raised recently in the Telegraph regarding the questionable proposal of installing same sex toilets in the new multi-racial schools. Firstly, I do not personally believe for one minute that this idea is sincere
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Pleasington Parish Council
The next meeting of the Parish Council will be held at Pleasington Golf Club at 7.30pm on Tuesday 3rd July.
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Derek felt let-down by Rovers
MENTION the name Derek Dougan to any Rovers fan and they'll only remember one thing - slapping in a transfer request on the eve of the 1960 FA Cup final. But his younger brother Dale is keen to put the record straight. The former Rovers, Aston Villa
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Rigters race on
BLACKBURN Rovers manager Mark Hughes has run the rule over Dutch Under-21 star Maceo Rigters. And it is understood the Ewood Park outfit are one of four clubs interested in signing the NAC Breda hitman. Rovers chairman John Williams said: "The Dutch
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Single: The Whip – Divebomb (Kitsune)
Lovers of indie-dance are in for a disappointment with this one. Divebomb is rather like the stuff that your mate from school used to concoct using OctaMED on his Commodore Amiga. There's a Crystal Castles remix, which isn't up to their usual standards
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Berisha jets in
NEW signing Besart Berisha was due to land on English soil today after getting the go ahead to become a Burnley player. The former FC Hamburg youngster made arrangements to make the journey from his home in Germany to East Lancashire as soon as he heard
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‘Hot shot’ chef’s tasty challenge
A YOUNG chef will be taking over the kitchen of a Darwen restaurant for an evening - just three months into the job. Andrew Armstrong, 22, is devising the menu, ordering ingredients and cooking the food for about 40 diners at MJs restaurant, at the Whitehall
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Album: Chemical Brothers - We Are The Night
The Chemical Brothers have walked an eclectic line over the years and this latest album is suitably inspired. This isn't vintage Chems, but those naysayers who pronounced "the death of dance music" will have a little more to think about now.
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Album: Ash - Twilight of the Innocents
Despite their love of hair metal and occasional, yet misguided tips of the hat to the genre, Ash have always been a brilliant singles band. Thankfully, Twilight of the Innocents sees the newly-downsized trio going back to what they do best - making
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Album: Ben's Brother: Beta Male Fairy Tales
You may not have heard of Ben's Brother, but the London five-piece is rapidly making a name for themselves. Their debut album is a 12-track triumph in hook-laden guitar pop, melody-charged with addictive bridges. Beautiful lyrics and great melodies
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Album: Robin Thicke - The Evolution of Robin Thicke
Robin has an enviable contacts book, with friends such as Usher, Mary J Blige and Michael Jackson and already has a critically acclaimed career as songwriter and producer. So it's not surprising that his second album is a great listen. His songs
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Album: Kelly Willis - Translated from Love
IMAGINE Lucinda Williams letting her hair down and you're getting somewhere near this captivating offering from Kelly Willis. As enticing as a strong drink after a hard day's work, she's got a voice that can make you go weak and the knees and make
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Album: The 69 Eyes – Angels (Albert Productions)
The Finnish gothic glam-rockers are massive in their homeland, which is no surprise for the nation that won Eurovision with Lordi's Hard Rock Hallelujah. The 69 Eyes are a more serious proposition, with a sound more akin to Type O Negative or The Sisters
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Album: The Polyphonic Spree - Fragile Army
THEY may look more like a para-military faction than a hippy cult these days, but The Polyphonic Spree haven't changed much. Bandleader Tim DeLaughter says the title track is "an ode-to-Bush song" but unless you're listening very closely it just sounds
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Single: My Sad Captains – Bad Decisions (Fortuna Pop!)
Americana-tinged pop single that draws erroneous comparisons with far superior artists. The hype would have you believe that My Sad Captains had something in common with the majestic Wilco or the endlessly inventive Sparklehorse. Bad Decisions does
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Single: Interpol – The Heinrich Maneuver (Parlophone)
No big surprises - or disappointments - for the latest Interpol outing. The only departure from their formula is the nifty synth swirl in the chorus. And it would be tricky - and undesirable - to alter Paul bank's distinctive vocal style.
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Coleman in the job for Real
FORMER Blackburn Rovers defender Chris Coleman now looks set to be confirmed as Real Sociedad coach after the club shareholders gave their backing to the board. The shareholders voted in favour of the board, chaired by Maria de la Pena with 46.18 per
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Owen's delight at United move
Owen Hargreaves finally completed the formalities of his move to Manchester United and admitted: "It's been a long time coming." The 26-year-old England midfielder has signed a four-year contract with the Barclays Premier League champions, completing
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Stanley's Crown Jewel
STANLEY boss John Coleman was on hand to pull a few pints as the newly-refurbished Crown pub had its grand re-opening yesterday. The famous pub, just a stone's throw from Stanley's Fraser Eagle Stadium, will be the official watering hole for the Reds
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Shinawatra goes on the attack
Prospective new Manchester City owner Thaksin Shinawatra has gone on the offensive against the Thai government and its agencies. The former prime minister is furious at what he sees as an on-going attempt to discredit him and his family. His lawyers
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Porter is Well on his way to Scotland
FORMER Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School pupil Chris Porter appears to be heading north of the border after all. Dundee United last week pulled the plug on a deal to sign the Oldham striker on a free transfer. But new Motherwell boss Mark McGhee has
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Dougherty hopes Sun will shine
CHORLEY'S Nick Dougherty, who came through qualifying to finish seventh in last month's US Open, flew from Paris to London last night to continue his pursuit of a place in the Open Championship. The 25-year-old would have avoided today's Open qualifier
