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prize giving by Gordan Prentice M.P
Gordan Prentice presenting some of the youngster's with trophy's and certificate's for there effort in the summer holiydays.This included a photo competition,poster competition,colouring competition's was all the hard work with the help of the Fosters
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After extra time: Blackburn Rovers 2 Arsenal 3
Arsene Wenger's young guns are on the march again after Croatia striker Eduardo claimed an extra-time winner to book 10-man Arsenal's Carling Cup semi-final spot following the 3-2 win at Blackburn's expense. Wenger typically handed opportunities to
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Flooded rugby pitch
Picture taken two weeks ago after the heavy rain this is the second time this area has been flooded on the bottom pitch also the football pitch was flooded and games were cancelled
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Tanning salon blaze
FIRE crews from Padiham, Burnley and Accrington were called out to a blaze at a tanning salon tonight. The incident in Church Street, Padiham, was reported at 8.15pm, and firefighters remained on the scene for more than two hours, saying the shop had
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Unemployed alcoholic raped girl, 11
A JOBLESS alcoholic who raped an 11-year girl in a country lane has been jailed for seven years. "Predatory" Justin Widdop, 27, of Byron Road, Colne, launched the "sickening" attack after befriending the girl in what police said was "every parent's
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Wanted man found dead in Amsterdam
A SUSPECTED drug dealer who went on the run from police has been found dead on a park bench in Amsterdam. Paul Padden, 29, of Townley Avenue, Huncoat, was discovered in the city's famous Rembrandt Park on December 4. Initial reports that he had been
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Families of Hameldon victims speak out
THE FAMILIES of two pupils injured in an outbreak of violence at school say they are too afraid to send them back to classes. They said they will keep Ayaaz Darr, 16, and Amanat Yousaf, 15, both from Duke Bar, Burnley, away from Hameldon Community College
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Half-time: Blackburn Rovers 1 Arsenal 2
Arsenal's brilliant young guns outclassed Blackburn to establish a slender 2-1 half-time lead in tonight's Carling Cup quarter-final at Ewood Park. France midfielder Abou Diaby swept home a sixth-minute opener and Croatia striker Eduardo pounced on a
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Students scoop young citizen awards
TWO Blackburn College students have received the Young Citizen Award for their outstanding contribution to the community. Zayna Ibrahim, 18, of Pleckgate Road, and Arif Patel, 20, of London Road, both Blackburn, were nominated by their tutors for being
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Controversial leisure village set for go-ahead
A CONTROVERSIAL multi-million pound holiday village is expected to be given the go ahead this week. Manchester-based developer Castleland Limited submitted plans for a £13million scheme in Feniscowles, Blackburn, earlier this year. The plan, which
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XFM Winter Wonderland Gig @ Apollo, Manchester
While this one-off seasonal offering was headlined by The Charlatans, there was a lot more going on for indie fans than just their solitary slot. The night was opened by Altricham teenagers Tinmen, winner of XFM Manchester's Rock School competition
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An Ideal Husband @ Royal Exchange, Manchester
OF course we'll never know, but I often wonder what Oscar Wilde would have made of today's sound bite obsessed politicians or tin pot celebrities. I could imagine him on Have I Got News For You, launching verbal broadsides at the establishment and
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MP welcomes Rolls Royce boost
PENDLE MP Gordon Prentice has heralded an early Christmas present for hundreds of workers at Barnoldswick's Rolls Royce plant. China Airlines, based in Taiwan, has signed a letter of intent for 20 new Airbus 350-900 aircraft - powered by Rolls Royce
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Funding fears for family centre
A CENTRE which helps to make a real difference for families in Rossendale has made a fresh appeal for funding help. Campaigners have managed to keep Bacup Family Centre on track, amid fears that it might close earlier this year. Generous townsfolk ralied
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Partner has great personality
A PARTNER of a business advisers has been crowned the first accountancy personality of the year. Les Nutter, managing partner of Cassons, chartered accountants and business advisers, won the inaugural award at the North West Society of Chartered Accountants
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A day as an elf - with no escape Claus!
IT sounds like a dream job. Most of the year off before a few weeks of ensuring that everyone's Christmas dreams come true. But our reporter did a stint for the national elf service at Santa's grotto in The Mall, Blackburn, and discovered it's not
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Time to get behind Rovers
There is no doubt that things have looked pretty bleak of late for Rovers, and although Christmas is supposed to be a happy time of year, not even a Triple Treat from Santa could bring festive joy to the travelling fans this weekend. No one can be
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Dean’s anger as religious stamps run out
A CHURCH leader has hit out at the Post Office over a shortage of stamps with Christian images on them. The Dean of Blackburn, The Very Rev Christopher Armstrong, is angry that he cannot send out his Christmas cards with stamps showing the Madonna and
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Doreen is a number one gran
THE nation's greatest 'nana' can be found in the heart of the Ribble Valley. Grandmother of 10 children Doreen Cowman, of Little Moor, Clitheroe, was awarded the honour by a website after she was nominated by her granddaughter. It was 75-year-old Doreen's
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Rosegrove Action Group
Rosegrove action group held their christmas party at the Langroyd Hotel. About 25 people went by coach and enjoyed a carvery and a sweet,they also recieved £2 each towards a drink and a free raffle ticket for £10. A big thank you to the ladies of
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Legion standard is no longer flagging
AN 85-year-old British Legion standard has been repaired after a complaint about the state it was in. The standard, which was the original flag used by the Darwen branch of the British Legion when it was founded in the 1920s, had started to deteriorate
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Courses set to spring into action
DARWEN Over-50s group have announced their spring 2008 programme. Classes will again run in various subjects on a ten-week cycle each Friday from January 11 to March 14 at the Central United Reformed Church, Duckworth Street. In the hall from January
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Father died after falling down stairs during party
A FATHER-of-one died after falling down the stairs following a dispute when a guest was asked to leave a house party. But police, who initially treated the death of Patrick Healey as murder, were unable to prove if he had been pushed, an inquest heard
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Party goers in cancer-risk cocaine warning
PARTY goers and clubbers across Lancashire who take cocaine could be at risk of cancer, police have warned. Officers from the Serious and Organised Crime Unit said that the drug is increasingly being cut with a banned painkiller called Phenacetin, which
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Darwen Christmas parking blow
A FREE car park promised to traders in Darwen for Christmas may not be open until after the festive season is over. Blackburn with Darwen Council announced in August that the former Texaco garage in Darwen town centre would become a temporary car park
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Clubs get a boost after drive
RUGBY in East Lancashire has receive a massive boost thanks to the Rugby Football Union's Go Play Rugby recruitment campaign which was launched to coincide with the recent Rugby World Cup. The area enjoyed an increase in new or returning adult players
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Wigton 14 Rossendale 15
SECOND-placed Rossendale produced a fine performance at fellow high-flyers Wigton to secure a nail-biting 15-14 victory. The result cements Dale in second place in the league with their focus on chasing down league leaders Blackburn. Dale started brighter
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Cat bells to stop thieves
CAT bells are being handed out by Rawtenstall police in a bid to stop people getting pick-pocketed this Christmas. The bells, which were donated by a local company, were being handed out at the police roadshows at Haslingden Tesco and Asda. People are
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Didsbury Toc 15 Blackburn 21
BLACKBURN have ended a hugely successful 2007 with a hard fought win at Didsbury Toc. The victory means the Ramsgreave Drive side go in to the Christmas break having won all 11 games in the current campaign - and just one defeat in the calendar year.
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Farm shop’s award delight
A Samlesbury farm shop has won a top prize in a rural retailers' competition. Huntley's in Samlesbury won the Best Diversification Category at the third Countryside Alliance competition. The awards are held to celebrate the skills and produce from the
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Olympic chance thanks to company
A COMPANY is splashing the cash to help a Blackburn-based swimming club produce an Olympic hopeful for London 2012. Leading architecture and design practice Frank Whittle Partnership (FWP) has signed a major sponsorship deal to support the development
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Locked! A tale of two doors
A GROUP of actors could be forgiven for thinking somebody had it in for them when another of their performances was hampered by a missing key. The Blackburn Drama Club were forced to break down the locked door to their dressing room half an hour before
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Weezos owners take over Parkers
KATHY Smith and chef Stosie Madi, owners of the award winning Weezos in Clitheroe, have taken over The Parkers Arms, Newton in Bowland. With plans already in place for a total refurbishment, Kathy and Stosie hope to emulate the success of Weezos and
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SANTA CAUGHT NAPPING
Santa had more than a suprize on saturday 15th dec when he came to Barnoldswick he sang christmas carols with the shppers and a magical thing happened it began to snow and the boys and girls thought this was brilliant,he also gave out presents whist the
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Raider fails to overturn indefinite sentence
A RAIDER who "lost his nerve" during an armed robbery on a jeweller's shop has failed to overturn his indefinite sentence. However the minimum term that Clark Townsend, from Accrington, must spend behind bars was reduced by 12 months to two-and-a-half
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Rovers need to be Scrooges
Who was it who said that no team would turn over this present Rovers outfit? Oh Yes that was me a few weeks ago! Now it's one thing to get hammered by Man United or Arsenal but to ship five goals against Wigan! What's going on? Following on from a
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Candlelight Procession
A candlelight procession will precede 'The Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols' held on Sunday 23rd December. It will begin at 6.30pm in St.Mary's Church, Mellor. Coffee, tea and mince pies will be served after the service.
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Clarets fans must cheer on the boys
It wasn't just Burnley's blimp that floated off into the wild blue yonder last week. Following in its wake was much of the optimism and feel-good factor amongst supporters engendered by the Clarets' recent form. Seven days ago, fans were licking their
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Chorister awards
The annual awards and prizes will be presented to choristers following Parish Communion at St. Mary's Church, Mellor on Sunday 23rd December.
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St. Mary School Carol Service
The Autumn term of St. Mary's School, Mellor draws to a close on Thursday 20th December with the annual Carol Service in the parish church at 2.30pm. The whole school will be singing carols, the Year 6 children will be retelling the Christmas story
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Wii give reader a great Christmas present!
A READER has won one of the most sought after Christmas gifts - thanks to the Lancashire Telegraph. David Harrison, of Mellor, won the Nintendo Wii after collecting five tokens from the paper and answering a simple question. His was the first correct
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Our Christian culture should not be denied
I'M not against folk coming here - in fact it's a good thing. And I'm not racist. But I am fed up with the way we are constantly changing our ways, rituals, and traditions in order to appease. At the present time I seem to live in constant fear
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Writing on the wall for paper thief
A WAREHOUSEMAN admitted 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 a
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Mother's Union Christmas Party
Mellor St. Mary's Mother's union welcomed 1oo members and guests from St. Leonard's Balderstone, St. Mary's of Osbaldeston and Mellor Methodist Church to the annual Christmas Party on Tuesday 11th December. The evening began with excerpts from the
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Hughes keen to stop Rovers 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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Stats show it's tough at the Turf
BURNLEY Football Club will be hoping that 2008 is, indeed, a happy new year. For the last 12 months have not brought the Clarets good fortunes at Turf Moor, winning only six out of 21 Championship games on their own pitch. Getting 2007's home fixtures
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Get behind Stanley over Christmas
In the not too distant past, time was measured in seasons; the country would plan its annual tasks around the four very different times of year. Indeed if jobs or employees were looking a bit ropey you could get away with seeing how they get on between
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Caldwell nearing return
Burnley captain Steven Caldwell is nearing a comeback. The central defender is scheduled to play in tomorrow's reserve game at home to Manchester City Reserves. Kick off is 7pm.
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Gudjonsson banned for FOUR games
Burnley's appeal against Joey Gudjonsson's red card against Preston North End was turned down by a Football Association Disciplinary Commission on Tuesday. And the player has been hit by an extra one-game ban because the panel deemed the appeal 'frivolous
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Burnley FC blimp appears on eBay in suspected hoax
AN INVESTIGATION has been launched into an eBay advert which claims to be selling the missing Burnley Football club blimp. Police have asked eBay to remove the advert selling the airship-style balloon after offensive comments were left on the web page
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Drink-driver’s shame revealed to court
A DRINK-driver almost four times the limit told Burnley magistrates he had been stupid and was ashamed. The court was told how Philip Cregg, 44, smashed into a roundabout at the end of the M65 and was then spotted staggering across the carriageway on
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Railway Club Christmas Party
Rosegrove railway club held their annual childrens christmas party. They received a McDonalds meal, £3 a selection box and fruit. The children had a good time with the childrens entertainer that was provided to keep them happy.
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Send a Christmas e-card
If you've forgotten to post a Christmas card to a friend or family member, don't worry. There's still plenty of time to send them an East Lancashire-themed Christmas e-card. All you need to do is choose your design, add your message, and the e-card
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‘Neuter your cat for free' offer
CAT and kitten owners are being urged to get their animals neutered. And the owner of Moggies Cat Rescue is offering the service for free. Maureen Savage, who runs the rescue centre from her home in Stansfield Street, Darwen, has reported a rise in the
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Pervert mascot’s Thai teaching job
AN MP has called for a review of the law after a convicted paedophile was allowed to leave the UK and get a job working with children. Alan Smith, 53, formerly of Carter Street, Accrington, was jailed for abusing a 14-year-old girl in August 2005 - but
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Money laundering scam
A CONVICTED conman involved in a near £100,000 money laundering scam is awaiting sentence at Burnley Crown Court. Robert Barker, 57, was caught after police and a building society carried out surveillance and captured him taking money from the pensioner
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Christmas Trees for Charity Festival
A "Christmas Trees for Charity Festival" is being held at St James Parish Church, Haslingden from the 17th to 23rd December between 10am - 5pm and admission is free. The church exhibition gallery is full of trees decorated in various ways and all
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Drink-ban driver gets licence back
AN over-the-limit driver who was banned after a police chase and crash has won his licence back early so he can be promoted. Darren Horsham, 29, previously known as Hargreaves, had been ordered off the road for three years in April 2005, after he smashed
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VIDEO: Boy risks life on railway line
THIS is the moment a boy risked his life by trespassing on a railway line in order to switch platforms. Officers are appealing for information as to the identity of the youth captured on CCTV at Chorley Station. And they are warning young people
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Hughes sees United's Class of 96 in Arsenal
MATCH of the Day pundit Alan Hansen once famously remarked, 'You win nothing with kids', and nine months later a Manchester United team brimming with exciting young talent completed the league and cup double. Now the Wenger boys of Arsenal are threatening
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Winter Tips
A few tips to make sure you're extra safe this winter. When out of the house... *Use a time switch to turn a lamp on/off in the evening. *Leave a light on in at least one room, not just the hallway. *Leave a radio playing, preferably on a talk
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Leaflet to help you stay safe on night out
A POCKET-sized yuletide leaflet to help people stay safe has been launched in the run up to the festive season. Pendle Council launched a Safety in Numbers', designed to fit in to wallets or handbags to use on nights out, leaflet with essential information
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Drink-drive mum had daughter in her car
A WOMAN driving while more than double the legal limit had her 15-month-old daughter in the car with her. Blackburn magistrates heard that Lisa Brown crashed into a parked car and police inquiries had revealed that the child was sat on the lap of an
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Family's vigil for insulin man
THE FAMILY of a man who is seriously ill in hospital after apparently taking a fatal batch of insulin are keeping a bedside vigil. The man and a friend were both taken to Royal Blackburn Hospital after taking the drug, which is believed to aid bodybuilding
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Judge's festive violence warning
CHRISTMAS revellers have been warned that they could go to jail if their drink fuelled celebrations turn to violence. Recorder Philip Butler gave his timely message as he jailed a Darwen man for 16 months for an attack on two people with a pool cue in
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Will other councils back servicemen?
AFTER your article about Rossendale Council's decision to issue free passes to serving members of the armed forces in recognition of their brave service of our country, unfortunately my godson lives in Burnley and will be ineligible for a pass in Rossendale
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Planners made right decision
I WOULD like to express the grateful thanks which Huncoat residents have for the courageous and ultimately correct decision which was made by the planning committee councillors. The rejection of a plan to take green fields and green belt from the heart
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Plant thieves beggar belief
WE WOULD just like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to the people responsible for removing the new plants from the piece of land at the corner of Accrington Road/Bank Lane, Blackburn. What is the matter with you that you can't stand to
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Pay-offs for councillors are wrong
OUTRAGEOUS, scandalous and shameless are the politest words I can think of to describe the latest of a long line of Whitehall farces. The first is the veto by Gordon Brown of a scheme that would have given financial assistance to over a quarter of
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Coyle's hope as Clarets make red card appeal
BURNLEY manager Owen Coyle is hopeful of getting Joey Gudjonsson's red card overturned today. The Icelandic midfielder was sent off deep into stoppage time for an alleged stamp on Preston striker Neil Mellor on Saturday. But having seen the incident
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McCarthy could pay price in cup clash
THE last time Blackburn Rovers met Arsenal in a cup competition, Benni McCarthy was the hero after he climbed off the bench to smash a wonderful injury-time winner. But that stunning strike in the FA Cup last season may count for precious little when
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Carling Cup: Rovers v Arsenal preview
MARK Hughes has called for a strong performance from referee Mike Riley as Blackburn Rovers and Arsenal prepare to resume their simmering rivalry in the Carling Cup tonight. Hughes is convinced certain referees have a pre-determined view of Rovers, which
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VIDEO: Hughes backs Capello appointment
Play video BLACKBURN ROVERS manager Mark Hughes has backed the choice of Fabio Capello as the next England coach. But the Rovers boss has warned it will become harder and harder for home-grown managers to land the top job unless they are given
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Man injured challenging yobs
A 56-YEAR-OLD man was injured during a struggle when he went to challenge a gang of yobs causing a nuisance outside his home. Police in Blackburn are appealing for information after the incident happened on Wednesday, December 12 at 7.25pm. The man,
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Police tackle Christmas domestic violence
A POLICE campaign to reduce the number of domestic violence incidents over the festive period has been launched. In Blackburn with Darwen there were over 2,600 incidents reported last year and 11 per cent happened over Christmas. The new £12,000 campaign
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Crime reduction prompts police praise
FEWER crimes are being committed in the county, according to Lancashire Police. Chief Constable Steve Finnigan highlighted the progress of efforts to reduce crime at a presentation to members of the Lancashire Police Authority. The Chief Constable said
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Arsonists target derelict mill
Arsonists are believed to have started a blaze at a derelict mill, once used for chemical production. Two floors of the mill in Albert Street, whitworth, were severely damaged at 11.35pm last night. Four fire engines and a support pump were at the scene
