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Burnley sixth form first ever prize night
THE headteacher of Burnley Schools Sixth Form congratulated pupils on a successful first year Burnley FC operational director Brendan Flood visited the school last night to present awards at its first ever prize night. The school replaced Habergham
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My face shattered into a million pieces
A MICROLIGHT pilot is battling to rebuild his face after a horror crash shattered it into "a million pieces." John Hearle, 47, of Branch Road, Mellor Brook, was just inches from death when the microlight he was piloting crash-landed in a field near to
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Burglar found snoring on victim's sofa
A DOZY burglar was caught asleep on a mum-of-two's settee - after she heard him snoring. And when police woke him up in the lounge in Michelle Robinson's home Michael Bolton's first words were "Where am I?" Heroin addict Bolton, 35, has now been sent
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Pupils told to take advantage of 'Pennine Lancashire'
A COLLEGE principal tonight told students to take advantage of the future transformation of the area under new Pennine Lancashire banner. Kevin McMahon, principal at St Mary's College, Blackburn, said the chance was one that "cannot be missed" and urged
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Hughes aims to stop the rot
MARK Hughes has admitted he faces a tough test of his managerial skills over the Christmas period as he attempts to arrest a worrying slump in Blackburn Rovers' fortunes. An unwanted run of three defeats in the last four games, the latest coming against
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Half of pupils stay away from Hameldon
HALF of pupils at a troubled school stayed away on the first day back since an intruder attacked a pupil with a baseball bat. And, after around 500 children failed to attend Hameldon Community College, Byron Street, Burnley, today, the town's council
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£15,000 rampage of drunken girls
TWO teenage girls smashed shop win-dows in Burnley town centre during a drink-fuelled vandal ram-page, a court heard. The girls, aged 16 and 17 from Burnley, pleaded guilty at Reedley Youth Court yesterday following the wrecking spree which caused thousands
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Children’s Christmas Crafts
Nearby Whittaker Park Museum will hold two craft sessions for children on Thursday, 20th and Friday 21st December from 1.30 - 3.30 pm. Children must be aged between 4 and 10 years and accompanied by an adult. Admission is £1.80 for children, with
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School welcomes Bob the Builder creator
The creator of Bob the Builder called in at West Craven High Technology College to inspire budding animators and cartoonists. Curtis Jobling, who designed the BAFTA-winning BBC show and also worked on Wallace and Gromit, gave a talk and held workshops
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Great Bands at the Farmers
Well worth a trip to the Farmers Glory this week. On Wednesday it's folk with Hard Times and on Friday there's country blues with Cheatin' Hearts. Free admission as always.
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Stanley eye Roberts return
ACCRINGTON Stanley are plotting a potential return of wing wizard Gary Roberts. The 23-year-old, who left Stanley to sign a three-and-a-half-year deal with Ipswich Town in the last January transfer window, has struggled to nail down a first team place
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“Bah Humbug” - Comment
How many more times do I have to hear about "the TRUE meaning of Christmas" as the festive season progresses? Well let's set the record straight! The true meaning of the celebration on December 25th is that it descends from pagan festivals first thought
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Chesney tops festive poll - but who has the Xmas X Factor for you?
SIMON Cowell, Robbie Williams and Ricky Gervais are all welcome around the Christmas dinner tables of East Lancashire this year. That was the view of East Lancastrians when we asked them yesterday who they would like to share their Christmas turkey.
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MEP's former worker wins tribunal case
A EURO MP's former office manager has won a case of constructive dismissal against the politician. And now Hilary Harris is expected to receive thousands of pounds after winning her case against North West MEP Dr John Whittaker, chairman of the UK Independence
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Tories losing grip on council
A SHIFT in the balance of power for Rossendale Council looks set to force the ruling Tories to hand over more power to their political opponents. By-election victories by the opposition Labour party across the valley have prompted a rethink on the
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Man ‘may have stabbed himself’
A LITHUANIAN man who was left fighting for his life after a stabbing may have inflicted the injuries himself, according to police. The 26-year-old was injured in Bishop Street, Nelson, on Sunday night and was taken to Burnley General Hospital by four
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Deborah’s tale of love and sax
BLACKBURN-born musician Deborah Hutt fell in love with the saxophone at first sight after hearing it being played during a concert at King George's Hall. Now more than 20 years later she's one of the country's top players who tours the UK with the National
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Fire engines cuts decision delayed for two years
A DECISION on whether a third of Lancashire's fire engines should be taken off the road has been postponed for two years. Other proposals that could have resulted in firefighters charging for everyday calls for help, such as rescuing cats from trees
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Worker admits theft of wallpaper worth £10,000
A WAREHOUSEMAN confessed to stealing dozens of rolls of exclusive leather wallpaper, worth around £10,000, when he appeared before Burnley magistrates. Bosses at a Rossendale firm became suspicious when the leather wallcovering turned up for sale with
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Doctor bailed on 'fondling' claim
A BLACKBURN doctor - accused of sexually touching three in-patients at Burnley General Hospital - has opted for a full committal hearing. Married father-of-two Mannan Masud is accused of fondling the women, who were recovering from operations, while
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Firm wins tycoon lessons
BILLIONAIRE tycoon Sir Philip Green will be giving a Nelson company a business masterclass after it scooped a national accolade. Daisy Communications has won the Sunday Times Bank of Scotland Entrepreneur Challenge. The prize is the expertise of Sir
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Tenders received for £13m building
FIVE companies have submitted tenders to build the £13 million Higher Education block for Blackburn College. The development, the second phase of the college's masterplan to become a "world-class" campus, was recently given planning approval by Blackburn
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Match analysis: Burnley 2 Preston North End 3
THERE may be just over a week to go before Christmas Day, but referee Lee Mason has already been far too frivolous with his cards for Burnley's liking. Red ones, brandished to Chris McCann and Joey Gudjonsson, will have a massive impact on an already
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Farmer's warning over illegal slaughter
A FARMER has been appro-ached by "barbaric" men asking to buy and illegally slaughter lambs on his land as part of Eid celebrations. Alan Davies, 58, of Pinfold Farm, Ribchester, alerted health officers after men came knocking at his door on two separate
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Boy, 12, saw mum’s drunken attack
A 12-year-old boy who went for a weekend visit with his mum ended up witnessing a drunken attack by her on her partner. Hyndburn magistrates heard the boy's harrowing account of the incident, which was also played out in front of two nine-year-old girls
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Leaky roof prompts traders' call for action
TRADERS and shoppers are dodging the puddles inside Darwen market hall because of a leaky roof which traders say needs to be replaced. Continuous rainfall two weeks ago caused the roof to leak and council workmen are still trying to identify where the
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School on good form: report
A BLACKBURN primary school has been praised by Ofsted inspectors. Shadsworth Junior School was described by inspectors as a "good school where pupils are motivated to learn and achieve well in a welcoming, secure and interesting environment". Government
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Match analysis: Wigan Athletic 5 Blackburn Rovers 3
MARK Hughes has faced some big challenges since he made the transition from player to manager eight years ago. In his first post as a rookie boss in charge of the Welsh national team, Hughes faced the daunting task of having to restore a nation's pride
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Riding centre charity fears it may close
THE boss of a charity riding school fears it could close down after a major row with the council. Lords House Farm, off Wilpshire Road, Rishton, was found to be breaching the terms of its planning permission by letting able-bodied riders use the facilities
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Indecent assault on bus
POLICE have appealed for witnesses after a teenage girl was indecently assaulted on a bus. A short man in his late teens, or early 20s, sat alongside the teenager on the bus travelling from Burnley to Nelson. He spoke indecently to her and stroked her
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Charity helps schoolgirl see Santa Claus in Lapland
A YOUNG girl who suffers from a degenerative muscle disease was taken on the trip of a lifetime to meet Father Christmas. Schoolgirl Lauren Howorth, nine, travelled to Lapland on Tuesday as part of a trip organised by the charity When You Wish Upon A
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Roque guns for Arsenal
ROQUE Santa Cruz hopes to erase the memories of Saturday's horror-show at Wigan by firing Rovers into the semi-finals of the Carling Cup tomorrow night. Despite scoring a hat-trick at the JJB Stadium, Santa Cruz still ended up on the losing side, as
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Boss prides himself on building a strong team
IN our series Meet The Boss we profile East Lancashire movers and shakers. Here we speak to Stephen Bentley, chief executive of Granby Marketing Services. TO most people the work carried out by Granby Marketing Services is invisible - to their clients
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Work, rest and play for Mark
A BUSINESSMAN has set up a new company to kit out trendy bars, restaurants and office complexes. Mark Jocelyn, has set up Work Rest Play, Spring Lane, Colne, selling contemporary furniture and lighting. Mark, who lives in Barrowford, has worked in the
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A big drive for growth
A COMMERCIAL dispute specialist has recorded record results despite seeing an overall fall in profits. Driver Group, reported a 14 per cent increase in underlying operating profits of £1.68million for the year ending September 30 compared to £1.47million
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PR firm’s pride
A PR firm has won a number of prizes at the North West Chartered Institute of Public Relations Pride Awards. IPB Communications, set up in 2002 by former Lancashire Telegraph reporter Stewart Pimbley, from Whalley, was named outstanding public relations
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VIDEO: Dance is just their cup of tea
IT was time to boogie when The Lancashire Telegraph hosted its annual tea dance. The Windsor Suite at Blackburn's King George's Hall was packed with more than 130 people attending the event. The event featured modern sequence dancing, a raffle, and
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Multi deal for IT firm
AN IT firm has won a major deal to supply software for a luxury home accessories retailer. K3 Business Technology Group, based at Linden Business Centre, Linden Road, Colne, has agreed a £1.3million multi-cahnnel' contract with The White Company. Multi-channel
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Smoking ban hits brewery profits
BREWING firm Daniel Thwaites has recorded a fall in day-to-day business partly because of the effect of the smoking ban. The Blackburn-based company has issued its interim results for the six months ending September which reveal operating profits fell
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Takeover firm plans for global growth
AN East Lancashire firm is planning global expansion after it was bought out by Europe's leading work clothing company in a multi-million pound deal. Altham-based corporate uniform manufacturer Simon Jersey, has been acquired by the Swedish-owned Kwintet
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Panic buying alert
A LEGAL firm is warning consumers against panic buying using credit cards this Christmas. Insolvency solicitors at East Lancashire law firm, Farleys, are reacting to recent instability in financial markets worldwide and are urging consumers to spend
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Bonus beckons for small business staff
NEARLY a fifth of small business owners in the North West are planning to give their staff a bonus, according to new research. The study by Alliance & Leicester Commercial Bank found that the 18 per cent figure was above the national average. Mark
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Village hall gets a boost
COUNCIL chiefs in Pendle are considering a deal which could safeguard the long-term future of Fence Village Hall. Lancashire County Council has offered the hall to Pendle Council on a 125-year lease, for a nominal rent, subject to the facility being
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School funding boost
BLUEPRINTS to unite a Padiham school on one site have cleared a significant funding hurdle, it has been announced. Education chiefs want to merge Padiham Infants, and the neighbouring Padiham Juniors on the former's Burnley Road site. Now Coun Anne
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Police in search for crash driver
POLICE are hunting a motorist who fled the scene after a car crashed into a number of parked vehicles. Damage was caused to a number of cars in Market Street, Whitworth, during the incident at around 3.30am yesterday. The vehicle, which was abandoned
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Campaign has heart and sole
STUDENTS have helped to bring festive cheer to underprivileged children across the world as part of a national charity campaign. Burnley College students collected and filled 112 shoe boxes with gifts for children in developing countries as part of Operation
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Cannabis grower 'curious'
A 28-year-old Darwen woman decided to grow her own cannabis in order to cut out the middle man. Rebecca Cooper, 28, of Olive Lane, Darwen, pleaded guilty to cultivating cannabis when she appeared at Blackburn Magistrates Court. She was fined £200 and
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Teaching union warns of strike threat over trust college
PLANS to create a trust school in Blackburn have been attacked by teaching union chiefs. Questions have been raised by the Blackburn with Darwen branch of the National Union of Teachers over the proposed transformation of Blakewater College, Shadsworth
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Thwaites ‘Bomber’ grabs a gold
A THWAITES beer has won a gold award at the European beer show. Lancaster Bomber is the best ale in England according to judges at the European Beer Star 2007 event, who gave Thwaites' national premium ale top marks for its full-flavoured taste. It
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Pawn agreed
A 33-year-old Darwen man agreed to pawn some jewellery even though he suspected it was stolen. Blackburn magistrates heard that Mark Walmsley, who was given £20 for his part in the offence, claimed he did not know the gold rings and bracelets had been
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Infirmary housing plan set for approval
PLANS to revamp a run-down area of Blackburn are set to be given the green light. Blackburn with Darwen's planning committee is expected to rubber-stamp the housing development, on the site of the former Blackburn Royal Infirmary, at a meeting on Thursday
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Ewood Park jobs boost
BLACKBURN Rovers are set to help kick-off new businesses and create jobs as work on an office complex gets under way. Based on the first floor of the Darwen End stand at Ewood Park, the Blackburn Rovers Enterprise Haven will eventually have 24 self-contained
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Two injured as candle starts house fire
TWO women were taken to hospital after a house fire in Accrington. One woman had cuts to the arm after she smashed a glass door and the other suffered from smoke inhalation. They were both taken to Royal Blackburn Hospital. A candle on the landing
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First residents move into Elevate homes
A COUPLE have returned to the area where they lived 17 years ago as the first wave of housing renewal residents move into their new homes. Eight bungalows have been completed under the first phase of the Elevate housing market renewal scheme and are
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Darwen 0 Leek CSOB 2
Despite dominating play in this game, Darwen failed to capitalise due to both poor finishing and resolute defending by their opponents. Leek's first clear chance emerged on 14 minutes later, when Machin outpaced the home defence, and slotted the ball
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Holker Old Boys 2 Padiham 1
OUT of form Padiham crashed to rock-bottom Holker Old Boys, who managed to pick up only their first win of the Division Two campaign. After dominating the opening 20 minutes away at Holker and squandering chance after chance, the Storks suddenly found
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Flixton 2 Ramsbottom United 0
RAMSBOTTOM United dropped one place to 13th in the Vodkat League Division One after going down at high-flying Flixton. But it was a tale of two halves for the Rams in Greater Manchester. The first-half saw United dominate much of the possession and
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Runcorn Linnets 5 Bacup Borough 1
TEN-MAN Bacup Borough struggled to get going against Runcorn and were soundly beaten. Thomas Lamb scored in the 23rd minute, and again in 45th minute from the penalty spot, as Bacup went down to 10 men. Borough held out in the second-half, until a flurry
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Woodley Sports 1 Rossendale United 1
ROSSENDALE United boss Derek Egan was happy to see his side snatch a last gasp draw thanks to a terrific strike from Phil Eastwood. The Stags forward rescued his side with a late equaliser from outside the box against Woodley Sports, who took the lead
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Match analysis: Accrington Stanley 2 Chesterfield 1
Accrington Stanley manager John Coleman got just what he wanted for Christmas - and it was delivered 10 days early. The Reds unwrapped their first home win in almost two months against Chesterfield to end a run of four straight defeats at the Fraser
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Dads encouraged to get involved in children's education
A NEW project has been launched to encourage dads to spend more time with their children. Primary schools and childrens centres are taking part in Me and My Dad, which offers weekly group activities for youngsters and their fathers, or male relatives
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Christmas underage drinking crackdown
A CRACKDOWN on underage drinking in Lancashire is being launched over the festive period. Operation Shepherd will see a number of test purchases carried out in a bid to catch out shops which sell to under 18s. Alongside test purchase operations, Lancashire
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Incensed Hughes hits out at referee
MARK Hughes launched a scathing attack on referee Mark Clattenburg and his two assistants in the wake of Rovers' 5-3 defeat to Wigan Athletic. Although the Rovers boss ultimately conceded his players only had themselves to blame for their shock demise
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Local politics needs a clean sweep
COUNCILLOR Arif Waghat's refusal to resign with regards to his recent conviction for council tax fraud, does him no credit at all. However, he tells us that a wide consultation with his constituents in the Shear Brow ward has told him he must remain
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It’s an accident waiting to happen
I UNDERSTAND that numerous readers have written to you about the disgraceful state of the Aqueduct car park at Ewood which has numerous deep holes which, at present, are full of rainwater. The cost to park there on match days if £4.50 or £90 for a football
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They earned their final resting place
RE the possibility of graves at the old St Peter's Church, Blackburn, being disturbed and dug up to be relocated. This should never happen. They earned their final resting place. Should any future council decide to put a motorway across Pleasington
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Council should hold meeting about graves
FOR several months, concerned grave owners have been awaiting a response from Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council re the recent health and safety issue applicable to all headstones. A meeting was held at the cemetery which resulted in the work being
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Preston defeat 'tough to take'
OWEN Coyle admitted he was still finding his first defeat as Burnley manager hard to swallow going into his inaugural Lancashire derby on Saturday. A second consecutive defeat left an extra bitter taste, particularly as the 3-2 home defeat against Preston
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Coyle considers red card appeal
BURNLEY will decide today whether to appeal against the injury time-dismissal of Joey Gudjonsson. The Icelandic midfielder's late sending off in the 3-2 defeat against Preston North End reduced the Clarets to nine men, following Chris McCann's earlier
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Bentley hair-do is an own goal
HAIR WE GO, hair we go... David Bentley has got one of the worst hair-do's in the sporting world - and that's official. A poll conducted by Brylcreem puts Bentley in fifth place when it comes to dodgy bonces. The shaved Mohican-style cut he sported
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TV licence warning for businesses
BUSINESSES in Lancashire face spot checks from TV licensing over the Christmas and New Year period. TV Licensing is warning businessed in the area that they face a court hearing or a fine upto £1,000 if they are caught watching television without a
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X-Factor, ITV1
THE good old British viewing public, you can always rely on them to go and do the wrong thing can't you? I have long held the belief that viewers should not be allowed to vote for anything. And now I'm totally convinced. It was bad enough Janice Dickinson
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Artistic pupils win a grand
ARTISTIC youngsters from Blackburn have won £1,000 worth of IT equipment for their school. Pupils from Pleckgate High School Mathematics and Computing College beat over 500 other schools to be crowned winners of an art competition organised by the German
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I DO need to drive home, have a cuppa and watch telly
Separation anxiety. I don't know about you, but if someone hurled that phrase in my direction I would associate it with relationships - the kind that goes on between two human beings. How wrong can you be. Disturbingly, there's such a thing as gadget
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Tragic story of heroism lives on
IT'S exactly 90 years ago today that three Darwen lads set off for a walk in the snow after Sunday School - and on to their deaths in a raging blizzard which quickly enveloped the bleak moors above Bull Hill. It was a tragedy made even more poignant
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Single: Cazals – To Cut A Long Story Short
If your band's best song is a lame cover of a Spandau Ballet number, should you release it as your début single anyway? Cazals are a fairly straightforward guitar band, inexplicably signed to French electronic label Kitsune, home to Crystal Castles
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Police probe Lithuanian stab incident
A LITHUANIAN man walked into Burnley General Hospital suffering serious stab wounds on Sunday night. Four men who were with the man have been detained by police officers. They have all been arrested on suspicion of assault. The man had suffered stab
