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Murder probe after couple found dead
A MURDER investigation has been launched after two bodies, believed to be husband and wife, were found at a house. Police were called to the address in Coltsfoot Drive, Chorley, at 2pm today by a neighbour. The couple, who have not been named, were
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Satnav 'sting' operation nets thief
POLICE launched a 'sting' operation with a satellite navigation system left on the dashboard of a parked car. But a defence solicitor questioned the £1,800 valuation police had placed on the system and said it seemed strange they would risk something
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Estate kids make our lives hell
I LIVE on a bad estate in Oswaldtwistle, and me and my family are subjected to damage to our house, especially our windows, from local kids. Why is it that the police won't do anything? It has led me to have panic attacks as I'm in fear of living here
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Simple solution to graves situation
I READ with some concern the report on the condition of the graves in Pleasington Cemetery, but I disagree with the solution put forward. The answer is simple. If the fault was caused by the local authority in the first place, the respons-ibility rests
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Join us on walk
IF any readers would like to help the British Heart Foundation (BHF) - the nation's heart charity - raise funds for the vital fight against heart disease, and take part in a really great event, then they should book a place on the BHF's Morecambe Bay
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Councils must show respect for the dead
THE council could use our money trying to trace long-forgotten owners of graves, then run the risk of variable workmanship along with having to co-ordinate all the workmen in the cemetery. This could give rise to a poor appearance and a lot of gravestones
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Full-time: Colchester United 2 Burnley 3
ANDY Gray struck twice to record Burnley's first away win of the season. Alan Mahon put the Clarets in the driving seat at Layer Road by marking his first league start of the season with a goal, volleying Michael Duff's right wing cross beyond goalkeeper
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Half-time: Colchester United 1 Burnley 2
ALAN Mahon marked his first league start of the season with a goal to put Burnley in the driving seat at Layer Road. Andy Gray made it 2-0 with his fourth goal in five games before Kevin Lisbie pulled a goal back for Colchester. Both Burnley's goals
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Conscience stricken burglar returned haul
A BURGLAR had a pang of conscience after he raided a pensioner's home - but still ended up in jail for more than four years. Burnley Crown Court heard drug addict Sean Nerney, 28, got in touch with his associates and sent the vulnerable pensioner's treasured
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Rovers drawn at home in Cup
BLACKBURN Rovers have been drawn at home in the Carling Cup third round. Rovers were the first team out of the hat, hosting Steve Bruce's Birmingham City in an all-Premiership tie. The full draw is as follows: Blackburn v Birmingham; Reading v Liverpool
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Clarets to host Pompey
BURNLEY have been drawn at home to Portsmouth in the Carling Cup third round as reward for their 3-0 win over Oldham Athletic. The full draw is as follows: Blackburn v Birmingham; Reading v Liverpool; Manchester United v Coventry; Tottenham v Middlesbrough
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Man, 36 'lashed out’ at partner
A 36-year-old Blackburn man "lashed out" at his partner during a row which began because she refused to pick his dirty clothes up off the floor. Hyndburn magistrates heard that Steven Brown hit his partner once on the forehead and was now deeply remorseful
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Cotterill's concern for Clarke
Steve Cotterill believes no more can be done to analyse players' fitness and medical well-being. The Clarets boss was speaking in light of his former player, Clive Clarke, suffering suspected heart failure during the half-time break of Leicester City's
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Boys in court over £1m school fire
TWO teenagers have appeared before Blackburn magistrates charged with starting a fire at Darwen Moorland High School which caused more than £1 million of damage. The boys, aged 15 and 17, were sent on bail to Preston Crown Court on a charge of arson
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Grenache Rose
Go north east from the area mentioned above and you come to the Ardeche region of the southern Rhone which is where this bargain comes from. The area has a winemaking history that goes back to Roman times and virtually all is either red or pink like
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L'Olivier Minervois
Minervois is the wine appelation in the Languedoc region of Southern France between the city of Carcassone and the coast not far from the border with Spain. It's the home of some robust red grapes and this example is 70% Syrah or Shiraz and 30% Mourverde
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Sanjay is bang on form
IF there was one person who typifies Rawtenstall's up-turn in fortunes this season then it has to be professional Sanjay Bangar. The Indian all-rounder's own rich vein form has coincided with that of the Worswick Memorial Ground side, whose eight-match
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Tobacco age law reminder
TRADERS are being reminded that there is just one month to go before the minimum age for buying tobacco is raised to 18. Shops can face a fine of up to £2,500 if caught selling cigarettes, cigars, loose rolling tobacco and even rolling papers to youngsters
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Angling for a fine
Fishing without a rod licence proved costly for two Burnley anglers when they appeared before Hyndburn magistrates. Edward Michael Peter Kirkby, 53, of Fraser Street, Whalley, admitted fishing without a rod licence at Pendle View Fishery and was fined
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Kyle stays at Turf Moor
BURNLEY managed to keep hold of Kyle Lafferty as transfer deadline day passed without incident at Turf Moor last night. Fulham boss Lawrie Sanchez had a bid - believed to be £2million - for the Irish international rejected earlier this month. It
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Bentley: I can fill Beckham's boots
BLACKBURN midfielder David Bentley believes he can fill the void left by David Beckham if he gets the chance to prove himself with England next week. Bentley was yesterday named in Steve McClaren's squad for the crucial forthcoming Euro 2008 qualifiers
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Man had £5k stash of drugs hidden in bedroom
A MAN who turned a blind eye when he found drugs in his bedroom at his lodgings has been jailed for ten months. Preston Crown Court was told a police search at the Bacup address unearthed heroin with a street value of £5,000 and cocaine worth £600.
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Half of winnings given to hospice
A GENEROUS shopwork-er scooped £350 on a radio contest and immediately donated half her winnings to a local hospice. Gemma Dixon, of Accrington, won the cash on 2BR's Bleep Game and handed over £175 to the Pendleside Hospice in Reedley. She said: "I
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Motorcyclist dies in crash
A 26-YEAR-OLD motorcyclist was killed when he lost control on a right hand bend on Friday evening. The Chorley man was travelling down Euxton Lane in the town just before 6pm when he came off the Honda bike. Passersby and medical staff tried to save
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Field hospital plan for Burnley
BURNLEY is to get a field hospital to treat injured late-night revellers. But the council leader has warned the centre could not be considered any compensation for the loss of the town's casualty department. Gordon Birtwistle has welcomed the proposals
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Internet 'sex plot' to lure Blackburn care girl
POLICE believe they have smashed an internet plot to lure a young girl in care hundreds of miles away from her home for sex. A 21-year-old man has been arrested in London on suspicion of trying to entice the girl, living in Blackburn, to the capital
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Designs on new business
A BUSINESSMAN has opened a new retail venture, completing the regeneration of Blackburn's historic Church Street pavilions. Former Coloroll wallpaper guru John Wilman, who once employed 1,000 people in Nelson and Burnley, is behind the new Pavilion Interiors