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Second Burnley superschool rated 'inadequate'
BURNLEY'S 'superschools' have been dealt a fresh blow after a second college was rated 'inadequate' by education watchdog Ofsted. Unity College, based in Towneley Park, has been given a 'notice to improve' after inspectors said it was failing to perform
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£13m holiday village plan is turned down
PLANS for a multi-million pound holiday village on a former illegal waste dump have been thrown out by councillors. There were loud cheers from the public gallery as Blackburn with Darwen's planning committee voted to turn down the £13million scheme
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Drunken dad hit head teacher
A PRIMARY school head was punched to the floor when she refused to let a drunken dad take his eight-year-old boy home. Ian Lowther shouted at and prodded Catherine Clayton-Grady before swinging at her with his right fist, hitting her on the head and
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Man arrested after Post Office robbery
A ROBBER escaped with cash after a village store was raided. A man walked into the post office on Queen's Square, Hoddlesden and demanded cash at 4.15pm today, before escaping on foot. Police have not confirmed whether he was armed, or how much
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Help not prison for sex attacker
A SEX attacker who struck four times in the Burnley area has been spared jail - so he can have treatment in a bid to protect the public. Burnley Crown Court heard how Colin Cooke, 45, had already served 60 days behind bars. A judge has now ordered he
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Anybody Out There...?
I would like to wish anyone who has stumbled upon this page, a very happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
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Youth group's grant is major boost
A NEW youth group is being established in a forgotten' area of Burnley thanks to a community grant. Officials behind the Healey Wood Community and Residents' Association are celebrating the £6,102 they have received from the Community Foundation for
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Raider had left a trail of blood
A RAIDER who smashed his way into an chinaware shop left blood at the scene and was bleeding from his hands when police caught him. Burnley magistrates heard Rafiq Mohammed Shaban, 33, had been captured on town centre CCTV after members of the public
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You can make it in the movies!
YOUNGSTERS from disadvantaged areas are being given the chance to become movie stars in a superhero film to be made by kids. Based on cult BBC 2 TV series Heroes, the film will be a sci-fi spectacular that explores how young people can be empowered to
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Yuletide treat for brave Emily
A TOT with a prosthetic arm from Burnley has enjoyed a Christmas treat with other battling youngsters at a Lancashire medical unit. Two-year-old Emily Boyns attended the get-together for disabled patients at the Royal Preston Hospital with her mum
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Burnley Wood REFUSE COLLECTION DATES over the Christmas Period
Resident's please note. Your wheelie bin collection that would normally be sheduled for Monday 24th December, will not apply and the collection will be SATURDAY 22ND DECEMBER instead. The recycling collection will indeed be Monday 31st December as
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£100,000 fire maniac hunt
AN ARSONIST caused £100,000 of damage at a kitchen showroom after shoving an industrial-sized firework through an air vent. But the Haslingden family behind the Ramsbottom firm said it was business as usual - and they even sold a kitchen hours after
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Watts your view on cost of Christmas lights?
A COUNCIL is to ask residents if it should splash out more cash on Christmas cheer in local towns. Hyndburn Council will also consider if it is spending too much money on festive sparkle, as part of a review of its main trees and decorations budget.
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Choir boy Dom's cathedral carol
A YOUNG choirboy who has written a carol will hear it performed for the first time at Blackburn Cathedral. Eight-year-old Dominic Chivers composed the song in his head during the summer. He will now be among the members of the cathedral's choir who
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Stab attack man jailed indefinitely
A Darwen man who stabbed a friend with an eight inch kitchen knife could have easily killed him, a court heard. Preston Crown Court was told that victim Nathan Banks had gone to see Damien Duckworth over a debt. Instead of accepting he was in the
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Help is just a phone call away this Christmas
CHRISTMAS is known as the season of goodwill and tis the season to be jolly according to the well-known festive tunes. But the reality for many people is that the period is a tough time with stresses over money, family and relationships. Many charities
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Drinker to prison for taxi driver assault
A Blackburn man who joined in an attack on a taxi driver has been sent to jail for a year. A court heard that the victim was attacked during his first night in the job. Attacker Danny Riley, claimed he had been at home, but he was captured on CCTV
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School’s prize at the first attempt
A BLACKBURN school has scooped a major enterprise award after entering the competition for the first time. Blakewater College, Shadsworth Road, has won the best trade stand award at the 2007 Young Enterprise Christmas Trade Fayre. Despite being held
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Police hunt robbery weapons
TWO weapons that may have been discarded in Blackburn town centre after an armed raid. Staff at Ancient and Modern jewellers, New Market, Street, Blackburn were left terrified when armed raiders burst into the store on Wednesday at 4.15pm. Police
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Drunken shame of 'Grim Reaper'
AN EAST Lancashire man's drunken night out ended in bizarre fashion - wearing a Grim Reaper costume he had stolen during a burglary at a town hall. When the story of Christopher Kelly's escapes were told to magistrates, a probation service officer
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Housing workers' pledge to keep residents warm
HOUSING workers have started carrying electric heaters with them at all times in a bid to make sure residents keep warm this winter. Hyndburn Homes acted after reports that a couple aged 92 and 93-years-old were left without central heating or hot
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VIDEO: Christmas tree fire warning
THIS video shows the devastating results when a Christmas tree accidentally catches fire. The real Christmas tree is quickly destroyed by fire which speads to the rest of the room within ten seconds. Firefighters said that the blaze is so intense
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Arsenal tickets queue
Fans queue in the cold outside Turf Moor to get their hands on tickets for the Arsenal match.
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Arsenal tickets queue
Fans queue in the cold outside Turf Moor to get their hands on tickets for the Arsenal match.
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Fans queue in the cold outside Turf Moor to get their hands on tickets for the Arsenal match.
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Arsenal tickets queue
Fans queue in the cold outside Turf Moor to get their hands on tickets for the Arsenal match.
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Violent drunken 'ex' caused mayhem
A DRUNKEN man who attacked his ex-girlfriend twice, assaulted two of her friends, and breached an Anti-Social Behaviour Order, has been jailed for 180 days. Daniel Brown, 25, who caused "mayhem" after smashing his way into a house where two young children
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Arsenal tickets queue
Allan Phillipson from Clayton le Moors
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Allan Phillipson from Clayton le Moors gives the thumbs up as the doors open
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Father and son both called Paul Fisher from Accrington with their tickets.
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L-R Nigel Cook from Blackpool, Harry Pickup from Great Harwood and David Batey from Burnley.
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Boyfriend and girlfriend Jordan Tyson 16 and Kendra Hodkinson 16 both from Burnley with their tickets.
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Dennis Hollis from Burnley with his tickets. He is taking his son and grandson to the game.
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Terry and Shirley Quinn from Brierfield with their tickets.
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'The Festive Season' or 'It'll Be Lonely This Christmas'
Sometimes we do not like to be reminded of the flip side of Christmas. The reality is, however, that many will not wake up Christmas morning, faces filled with 'glee', ripping off the wrapping to find a joy within. Before I continue I would like to
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Arsenal tickets queue
Fans queue in the cold outside Turf Moor to get their hands on tickets for the Arsenal Match.
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'Smash and grab' jewellery store raid
AN ARMED robber walked into a jewellery store and stole thousands of pounds worth of goods in a 'smash and grab' raid. Staff were getting ready to close for the day at Janet Isherwood, Kay Street, Rawtenstall, when the man entered the shop at around
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Attack teen could be sent to jail
A teenager who attacked a man leaving him needing surgery could be facing jail. John Kerr, 19, of Henry Street, Church, admitted assault causing actual bodily harm on April 20. He was bailed until January 18, for a pre-sentence report and was warned
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£42,000 drugs at family home
A 21-YEAR-OLD man has been jailed after drugs worth £42,000 were found at the family home. And by being sent to prison Nasir Khan has followed in the footsteps of his brother Nushad, who was the "mastermind" of the enterprise. Nasir Khan was jailed
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MP welcomes new mobile phone clampdown
AN MP has spoken of her delight at getting tougher punishments for drivers caught using mobile phones at the wheel. Darwen and Rossendale MP Janet Anderson (pictured) has campaigned for six years to get changes made to the law after her Private Members
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Mum stole car - and crashed
A MOTHER-of-two who had never been in trouble with the courts before stole a car while drunk, crashed it and then attacked a policewoman. Burnley magistrates heard Sandy McLoughlin, 28, was almost four times the limit as she smashed into another motorist
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Club caught in sting for young drinkers
A MEMBER of staff at a snooker club has been fined after selling alcohol to a child in a police sting. Officers sent an under-age child to see if they could get served in a variety of premises around Burnley. And as we revealed, 10 out of 10 off licences
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Man jailed for knife attack on mother
A Blackburn man carried out a knife attack on his mum - and then refused to call an ambulance for her. Gwendoline O'Rourke had tried to deflect a bread knife but it ended up embedded in her calf. Her son Paul Procter was jailed for 26 months when
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Charity fundraiser dies aged 57
TRIBUTES have been paid to a charity fundraiser after he died aged 57. Robert McManus, from the Stoops area of Burnley, died in his sleep on Saturday December 15 at Turf Court Nursing Home in Haslingden. He had been ill for several years following
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Don't get too merry this Christmas
FORGET presents, party games and kissing under the mistletoe, an increasing number of East Lancashire people just want to get drunk at Christmas. More than 50 people from the area have been in hospital with alcohol-related injuries already this month
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Final verdict on Evelyn’s death inquest
EIGHT years of 'torment' have ended for the family of Lady in the Lake victim Evelyn Lund following her inquest, which recorded an unlawful killing verdict. Coroner Michael Singleton said he was satisfied that the 52-year-old mother-of-three had sustained
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Stab wounds ‘self-inflicted’
A LITHUANIAN man left fighting for his life after being stabbed has admitted to police that the injuries were self-inflicted, according to officers. The 26-year-old man, who was injured in Bishop Street, Nelson, is suffering from depression after losing
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Reverend’s mission at poor school
FROM its first day in 1881, the story of Blackburn Ragged School was one of great social and religious achievement. And 1966 marked a milestone in its life, for a £26,000 renovation opened and superintendent, the Rev Philip Royston Bishop was marking
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Jack’s fond memories in ‘Paris’
THIS school photograph takes us back 70 years. It was lent to Looking Back by one of the pupils! Jack Slater is now 81, but he remembers his time at CE Central, Blackburn, nicknamed 'Paris' with affection. He attended the secondary school, which was
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Babes step out
STORIES of the Winstanley Babes dancing troupe have stepped out of the past after we asked for your memories. First to contact Looking Back was Joan Walmsley of Accrington, who was called Clitheroe before her marriage and was a relative of comedian Jimmy
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Man seriously injured in town centre assault
A MAN is seriously ill in hospital after being attacked on his way home from a night out. The incident happened at around 5.30am on Sunday 9 December but police have only just released details. A 35-year-old man was on his way home after watching
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Christmas Services
Services during the Christmas period at St. Mary's Parish Church, Mellor. Sunday 23rd December. 10.30am Parish Communion, celebrated by the Archdeacon of Blackburn Cathedral, Rev. John Hawley. Followed by the presentation of awards and prizes to the
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Horrific crash baby and mum in hostel
A MIRACLE' baby who survived an horrific car crash is set to spend his first Christmas in a women's refuge following a family row. Jade Hopson, 18, and her eight-month-old baby Bradley Ian Hopson are living in a women's refuge in Nelson after she fell
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Clarets queue up for the Gunners
HUNDREDS of Burnley supporters were wrapped up warm yesterday as they queued at Turf Moor for FA Cup tickets against Arsenal. Tickets for the eagerly-anticipated third round home clash against the current Premier League leaders went on general sale,
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Burnley Reserves 2 Manchester City Reserves 3
BURNLEY Reserves missed out on a double over their Manchester City counterparts despite a late fightback after letting a 1-0 lead slip. Adam Kay put the young Clarets in the driving seat just before the half-hour. But City hit back through Robert Mak's
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D-day for Mahon
BURNLEY midfield Alan Mahon will find out today whether he has any chance of being involved at Ipswich Town this weekend. Mahon was substituted at half-time of the defeat by Preston North End with a niggling thigh problem
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Striker plays down Rovers interest
Levski Sofia striker Valeri Domovchiyski has distanced himself from reports linking him with a move to Blackburn Rovers in the transfer window. The 21-year-old Bulgarian said: "I don't know anything about a possible transfer. "Nobody has told me of
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Historic day for the EU
During my career as a minister I've been to thousands of meetings. Apart from the many which I have in my office with my team in the Ministry of Justice, there are always a host of others - Cabinet, government committees and more. I also go over
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Smoke alarm saves lives
A SMOKE alarm probably saved the lives of a mother and son who escaped a kitchen blaze, according to firefighters. Heavy smoke spread through the terrace property in Garnett Street, Barrowford, at 12.40am on Tuesday after the grill was accidentally left
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A 1950s Christmas
AS Christmas looms, we look back at the seasonal stories from 1952. The discovery of three suspected outbreaks of fowl pest in early December imperilled nearly three million birds destined for the Christmas table. The county's great poultry industry
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Something fishy going on here...
NOW here's a fishy photograph. It was sent to us by staff at QEGS, Blackburn, who received it among the possessions of former pupil Walter Maxwell, following his death. It looks as though a fishing trip is in the offing, butcan any readers shed any
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‘My love for Kerry’
A man who pledged his love in two foot high letters on a motorway bridge has appeared in court charged with harassing his former partner. Peter Mooring, 32, of Whipp Avenue, Clitheroe, pleaded not guilty to harassing Kerry McKenna and was remanded on
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Smoking blamed as lung cancer rates are still rising
LUNG cancer rates in East Lancashire are still sky-high, with death rates in Blackburn with Darwen 37 per cent above average. In a report by the North West Cancer Intelligence Service, cases of cancer were more than 39 per cent above the expected number
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Cathedral full for Lancashire Telegraph service
MORE than 1,000 people turned out in the bitter cold last night to see the firework display at Blackburn Cathedral and join in the Lancashire Telegraph carol service. The streets around the cathedral were blocked by police as families gathered around
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Hughes: Don't panic
Mark Hughes has refused to push the panic button and insists his Blackburn Rovers side can recapture their stunning form from the start of the season. Rovers crashed out of the Carling Cup on Tuesday night after suffering an agonising extra-time defeat
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Club victories at Calderdale Way
Two local clubs fielded winning teams at the 24th Calderdale Way Relay on Sunday. Clayton-le-Moors Harriers were the leading veterans and placed sixth outright of 112 teams. The pairings of Mark Aspinall with Andy Stubbs, Ian Green wood and Garry Wilkinson
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Infant School
Rosegrove Infants School on Owen Street had a fabulous christmas party this week with a suprise visit from Santa ho-ho-ho! During the party there was a dancing competition for the children which produced some good dancing,school re-opens thursday 3rd
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Visit Accrington to see Santa
ON Saturday, December 22, Maundy Relief in Accrington, have as usual in the Saturday leading up to Christmas, asked Father Christmas to visit Accrington. This he has agreed to do and will be making an appearance outside Marks and Spencer on Broadway
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Population growth cannot be ignored
INCREASED energy use is the principal driving force behind the threat of global warming debated at the UN meeting in Bali. But little consideration is being given to the other main factor which is rapidly increasing population growth. When I was born
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Babies have no place at college
HAVING read your story "Baby thrown out of College" I should think so too. People go to college to study - not to be distracted. Why doesn't everybody take their children and see what happens. A child might sleep sometimes, but not all the time, what
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Voters won’t be riding high with winners
I am profoundly disappointed that SUSTRANS won the £50million Lottery bid. Why? Well SUSTRANS is a quango. It was set up in John Prescott's heyday, and at the last count was gobbling up 90 million pounds a year of our taxes. It said in this paper that
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Driver made abusive remarks
A MOTORIST who got angry and shouted racist abuse when he had to stop his car to let pedestrians cross the road has been jailed for three months. Preston Crown Court was told an 18-year-old had been to the mosque with other members of her family when
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Coyle: I'm pleased with first month at Turf
FOUR weeks to the day since Owen Coyle was unveiled as Burnley's new manager, the 41-year-old has revealed he is pleased with start he has made. The former St Johnstone manager's tenure began in a blaze of glory with back-to-back away wins at promotion
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Fireworks
If you are planning on setting of fireworks during the coming weeks, please be aware of the firework's curfew and consider your neighbours, as sound travels a long way. Fixed penalty notices of £80 will be issued to residents who breach the curfew.
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Unwrapped - the over packaged presents which leave you glum!
CHILDREN could be disappointed on Christmas Day when they discover up to half of their presents are packaging. Lancashire's Trading Standards officers carried out a survey on Christmas toys and gadgets and found that between 32 and 83 per cent
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Residents' Concerns
The clerk has made a report to the borough council about the collapsing wall on the Cliviger side of the bridge on Salterford Lane. Coun Jim Leaver has set the ball rolling on residents' complaints about the overgrown hedge which is blocking the footpath
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Op floors Phil for Christmas
PHIL Blackmore is putting his feet up over the Christmas period - but it is an enforced lay-off for the Billington flier who is hoping an operation on his troublesome leg will see him return next season better than ever. Motorcyclist Blackmore has been
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Children and Youths
I am aware that there are little or no facilities for your children in and around the Mellor area but please can you make sure that as parents or guardians you are aware of where your children are, who they are with and what they are up to. Particularly
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Town Council Meeting
FUNDING was approved for a planting scheme on Padiham Green when the working group of Padiham Town Council met on Monday evening. The chill-out room, where young people meet on Friday evenings, was discussed and the council agreed to support the scheme
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Mullin: All I want for Xmas is goals
ACCRINGTON STANLEY striker Paul Mullin is hoping Father Christmas brings him just one gift this festive season - goals. The 33-year-old has hit a barren spell in front of goal by his high standards and hasn't been on the scoresheet since the FA Cup defeat
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Sending Leon on way to number one
EAST Lancashire workers are helping send X Factor winner Leon Jackson on his way to becoming the Christmas Number One. Workers at Entertainment Distribution Company, Philips Road, Whitebirk, Blackburn, produced thousands of copies of the single When
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Lund inquest set to take place
THE inquest into the death of Evelyn Lund, who was killed by her husband in France, is set to take place today. Robert Lund was jailed for 12 years earlier this year after a French jury found him guilty of killing his wife. Lund, 55, killed Evelyn,
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Investigation launched into mill fire
INVESTIGATIONS are underway to determine the cause of a fire which broke out at a mill last night. Forty firefighters from Blackburn, Darwen and Hyndburn were called out to deal with the fire at Bastfield Mill on Beech Steet. A call was received from
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Hughes: Benni will hit back
BLACKBURN Rovers manager Mark Hughes is confident striker Benni McCarthy can get back on the goal trail. But he hinted the South African, who hasn't scored since the end of October, a total of eight games, may have to settle for a place on the bench
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Elliott reveals his new goals
BURNLEY's prolific provider Wade Elliott admits he is eager to make his own impression in the goalscoring charts. The 29-year-old has set up 10 of the 32 goals the Clarets have scored this season to top the Championship's assists table with Stoke City's
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Leonard stars in stellar 2007
Athletes from Blackburn Harriers and Pendle Athletic Club have had much to smile about in 2007 after playing leading roles in surely the best year for East Lancashire athletics in the last decade. The Harriers will take forward the legacy of an excellent
