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Good first report for Pendle superschool
A PENDLE 'superschool' has received an encouraging first inspection report from education watchdog Ofsted. Inspectors said that Pendle Vale, created out of the ashes of the old Walton High School in August 2006, provides 'a satisfactory quality of education
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Pervert abused girls over 30 year period
A FORMER shopkeeper who sexually abused three girls over a 30 year period is likely to die in prison after being jailed for 12 years. Gerald Greenwood, now 72, raped one girl repeatedly after becoming obsessed with her, even molesting her and her best
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Man plagued by yobs is arrested after 'snapping'
A MAN whose family's lives had been made a misery by yobs ended up being the one arrested after "snapping" and using a kitchen knife to chase them away. Neil Chatburn said the "final straw" came when youths threw a brick through the front window of
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Extra money for 'grot' clean-up
AN extra £5,000 has been proposed by councillors to clean up 'grot spots'. An estimated £750,000 will have been spent by April 2008 on a joint Pendle Council and Elevate scheme to regenerate 'eyesore' areas across the borough. Now councillors have agreed
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Fans slam players' no-show at disabled party
FANS were left outraged after Blackburn Rovers stars failed to turn up for the annual disabed fans' Christmas bash. But club officials have revealed that players were unable to attend the event - the night before their Carling Cup quarter final clash
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Top brass bonus axed in pay row
CONTROVERSIAL plans to give bonuses to council bosses - at a time when some workers are being hit by pay cuts - have been scrapped. Opposition councillors branded the pay rise policy "crass", as more than 1,000 town hall empoyees were told their wages
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Attack by drunk on mum-to-be
A DRUNKARD who attacked his pregnant girlfriend, headbutting her after a cider and vodka session, has been jailed for 120 days. Burnley magistrates had earlier been told how Benjamin Barnes, 22, who has assaulted Lesley Edwards before and was on a community
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Reds ready to wheel and deal
JIMMY Bell has hinted that Accrington Stanley are ready to do a bit of wheeling and dealing' in the January transfer window. But the Stanley assistant manager said that if the Reds cannot bring in any New Year reinforcements, the club is happy with the
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Burglary terror for woman, 90
A SERIAL burglar left a 90-year-old woman terrified after she woke to find him standing in front of her. Burnley Crown Court heard how "despicable" Christopher Sears, 44, who has a history of targeting vulnerable pensioners, used a sledgehammer to break
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Six of best for tourism
VISITOR attractions in the Ribble Valley have been honoured by the Duke of Westminster. The Duke presented six tourism operators from the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with gold, silver and bronze Green Tourism Business Scheme
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Bowler Mercer quits Darwen
Darwen Cricket Club have lost their top bowler. Andrew Mercer has told colleagues he will be playing for Orrell Red Triangle in the Liverpool Competition First Division next season. He said: "I've played for Darwen Firsts for ten seasons, travelling
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CCTV released of raiders
DETECTIVES have issued CCTV images of a smash-and-grab raid on a jewellers in Rossendale. Police are hoping that eyewitnesses will recall seeing a striking orange helmet, with yellow flashes, which was worn by a raider who targeted Janet Isherwoods on
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Cheers to our 60 years
DIAMOND couple Ken and Joan Brindle, of Darwen, raise a glass to 60 years of marriage. The couple met at The Bath dance hall and were married at the then Holy Trinity (now St Peter's) Church. To celebrate their big occasion, Ken, 81, and Joan, 79, took
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Parents' tribute as son recovers from meningitis
THE parents of a five-year-old boy - stricken by a deadly bug - have paid tribute to doctors at a Burnley medical centre who helped save his life. When Barry and Jayne Whittaker saw the early signs of a rare form of meningitis in their son Ben they rushed
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Bentley looks for a Fab move
BLACKBURN Rovers playmaker David Bentley has vowed to turn Fabio Capello's head - and help bring about an early end to David Beckham's England career. Bentley has his heart set on cementing a place on the right side of midfield under the new national
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Parents shun troubled school
PARENTS are turning their backs on a trouble-hit school in Burnley, according to new research by Lancashire County Council. Under-fire Hameldon Community College, in Byron Street, is a first-choice option for fewer than 100 youngsters across the borough
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Dog Fouling
I am pleased to report that the number of incidents has reduced since my last newsletter. However, we are continuing to work alongside the local council dog warden, who will still be conducting CCTV surveillance in the affected area, including early
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Mum's horror over Burnley flasher
A PRAM-PUSHING mum says she was left "sickened" after a serial sex pest indecently exposed himself. Police have now released an e-fit of the man they believe has been responsible for flashing to seven women in Burnley. The incidents, involving victims
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Sex case teacher loses his Thai bride and his job
A CONVICTED child sex offender who was discovered teaching in a Thai school has split from his wife and lost his job. Alan Smith, formerly of Carter Street, Accrington, said he was now planning to return to the town in the New Year. The 53-year-old
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Christmas ghost story
CHRISTMAS time is traditionally associated with ghost stories and East Lancashire has many. Ghost walker Simon Entwistle from Clitheroe shares one of his favourites. THERE can not be many hotels in the country that can boast a Christmas ghost - but
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False details led to caution
A MAN who twice gave a schoolfriend's details to police and got a caution in his name has walked free from court. Mohammed Usman, 27, gave officers the date of birth and address of his friend of the same name, and the other Mr Usman got a caution against
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Bogus Workmen!
Yet again we have had several incidents of workmen doing work for vulnerable residents. In some instances, these may even be genuine workmen, but who have seized the opportunity to greatly overcharge for their work. To prevent this happening to
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Man in court on attempted murder charge
A MAN accused of attempted murder has had a possible trial listed for April next year. Jonathan Bamber, 32, of Charlton Road, Burnley had a preliminary hearing at Preston Crown Court. He is due to face a plea and case management hearing on February
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Rovers hospital visit
Robbie Savage with staff nurse Laura Greenwood.
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Rovers hospital visit
Matt Derbyshire and Nicola Caton 12 at the front with players and staff.
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Rovers hospital visit
Matt Derbyshire with Nicola Caton 12 from Blackburn.
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Rovers hospital visit
Ryan Nelson with Pauline Perkins and her grandchild 8 weeks old Crystal Perkins from Darwen.
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Rovers hospital visit
Roque Santa Cruz with David Perkins 10 from Darwen.
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Rovers hospital visit
David Bentley with Connor Kennedy 9 from Blackburn.
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Rovers hospital visit
Matt Derbyshire signs Connor Kennedy 9 from Blackburn's football.
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Drink-driver banned
A DRINK-driver was almost three times the limit in the middle of the afternoon, Burnley magistrates heard. Stephen Heys, 54, had been seen by a police officer to stagger away from a pub and get into his vehicle at 3.15pm on a Friday afternoon. When
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Rovers hospital visit
Morten Gamst Pederson with Ebony Whalley 9 and Callum Strong 9 both from Blackburn.
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Rovers hospital visit
Joshua Kennedy 5 from Blackburn with Matt Derbyshire.
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Rovers hospital visit
Seven year old Mitchell Cropper (from Radcliffe) with David Dunn.
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Rovers hospital visit
Sam Robinson 9 from Brierfield with Steven Reid and Andre Ooijer
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A dozen gifts to cheer us up
AFTER a miserable start to December for Blackburn Rovers, I feel it's my duty to bring some much-needed festive cheer to Ewood Park. That's why I've decided to don my Santa suit and dish out some early Christmas presents, in the hope it will put some
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One look - then car crashed
A 21-year-old woman walked away after crashing her car into a lamp-post causing extensive damage to the vehicle. Magistrates at Black-burn heard that Emma Sears and her partner, who had also been in the car, were challenged by a lorry driver as they
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Three wishes for festive season
I'M making three wishes for Burnley over the festive period. First of all, to see Andy Gray back in form and banging in the goals again. Secondly, for the Clarets to finally end their drought at Turf Moor and win at home. And lastly, for Owen Coyle
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'Danger' leak turns into an ice rink
A COUNCILLOR has called for urgent action to stop water leaks that have turned a busy road into an "ice rink". Coun Dave Hollings issued warnings in September that a burst pipe was leaking water down James Street West and Reservoir Street, Darwen, near
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Coyle: Rise to the task
DETERMINED Owen Coyle isn't scared of being down to the bare bones of his Burnley squad. The Clarets travel to Ipswich Town without suspended midfielders Chris McCann and Joey Gudjonsson, while Kyle Lafferty is desperately trying to shake off a knee
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Council chief is 'puppet leader'
A NEWLY-installed council leader in East Lancashire could be a 'puppet leader' for outside influences to control, opposition councillors have claimed. Uproar greeted suggestions by Rossendale's Labour leader Coun Alyson Barnes that new Tory council leader
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Coyle: Write Clarets off at your peril
WHILE the rest of the division casts an envious eye over Burnley's recent away form, manager Owen Coyle can't help but wish for a slice of tomorrow's opponents' home fortunes. Ipswich Town are unbeaten in 11 games at Portman Road this season. But although
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Council receives group award
COUNCIL chiefs in Burnley have been given a top award by a disabled campaign group for its efforts in improving people's lives. The council's nomination for a North West Positive Action Award saw them succeed amid more than 100 nominations. Razza Hussain
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Development scheme criticised
FRESH plans to redevelop the Great Marsden Hotel site in Nelson by building 20 homes have been criticised by residents. Campaigners were aghast when proposals were agreed to convert the old hotel, on Barkerhouse Road, into a residential care home. Now
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Will Santa be on the piste next Christmas?
A BREWERY that has raised a pint to Christmas for the past eight years is considering whether 2007 will see its last batch of festive ale. For the second year running Moorhouse's Brewery, Moorhouse Street, Burnley, has produced Santa's Piste, a 4.5per
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Bacup game in doubt
BACUP'S fixture against Formby is in doubt after the spell of recent icy weather. The club will have a pitch inspection tomorrow morning to decide the fate of the game.
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Darwen look to bounce back
DARWEN are without captain Jason Jones for the trip to fellow promotion rivals Blackpool Mechanics. Boss Wayne Watkins doesn't want to risk his skipper, who picked up a shoulder injury in last weekend's 2-0 home defeat against Leek CSOB. "This should
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Pensioner died after burns from bath
A PENSIONER died after suffering second-degree burns in a bath, an inquest heard. But Maureen Revill, 62, who is thought to have suffered two strokes, which could have caused her to collapse, died within three days, Burnley Coroner's Court was told.
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Colne look to extend winning streak
COLNE boss Nigel Coates is hoping his side have lost none of their momentum after sitting out the last two weekends. The Holt House side go to Maine Road on a run of four straight wins but have not seen any action since the beginning of the month.
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Nelson desperate for return to action
NELSON manager Denny Khan is relishing tomorrow's challenge from Division One pace-setters Salford City. The Blues are keen to get back into action after seeing their last two homes games postponed due to an unplayable pitch. "The lads are desperate
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Playgrounds scoop £282,000 lottery win
A GIFT from gamblers is odds-on to score highly with youngsters across Burnley and Padiham in the New Year. Leisure chiefs at Burnley council have taken delivery of a present for playgrounds across the borough, in the form of a £282,000 grant from the
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Hart calling for more character from his Rams
RAMSBOTTOM United boss Neil Hart has called on his players to show more fight when the going gets tough. After last weekend's 2-0 defeat at Flixton, the Rams will look to get back onto winning ways tomorrow when they travel to Winsford United. A tough
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Youth shelter helps cut crime
A YOUTH shelter, installed on land donated by Rossendale United, has helped reduce crime in the Staghills area of Newchurch. Opened in August 2006, the teenage hangout has helped to reduce the number of incidents of anti-social behaviour by half in just
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Parking row dad clamped - five months on
A MAN in dispute with parking officials over a ticket issued five months ago woke up to discover his car had been clamped outside his house. Father-of-one Paul Abbott, 39, of Apple Tree Way, Oswaldtwistle, was incensed after having to pay nearly £500
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Counago is out for revenge
IPSWICH Town striker Pablo Counago has revealed he is out for revenge against the Clarets at Portman Road tomorrow. The Spanish forward, who is enjoying his second spell with the Tractor Boys, is still reeling from his goal that never was at Turf Moor
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Order breached
A 52-year-old man failed to register with police within three days of being placed on the sex offenders register for indecently assaulting an 11-year-old girl. Blackburn magistrates heard that Maksood Ahmed Ismail was handed a notice detailing the requirements
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Raise a Christmas toast to our nurses
Busy? Bet we're all whizzing around, queuing, spending, arguing - generally getting anxious about Christmas or for some, Eid. Plans to make, lists to write, cards to write and send, menus, shopping and all this in and around our busy as usual lives.
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Made in Lancashire
THE "Made in Lancashire" event, held in the town hall ballroom on Sunday, was hailed a success. Organisers Coun Mark Jinkinson and his wife were thanked for their efforts by the mayor and fellow councillors.
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Pub regulars net on-line quiz title
PUB regulars have seen their local crowned as one of the nation's cleverest boozers - thanks to a new interent competition. From outside, The Witton Inn, Blackburn, looks pretty much like any other waterning hole. But unlike most pubs, if you put
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Bus Services
Dont get caught out this year when visiting friends or family in and around Ramsbottom. Rossendale Transport will be running no buses on Christmas Day,Boxing Day and New Years Day for other timetable information please contact the company on 01706 212337
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Students’ top national mark
TWO students who scored the highest marks nationally in part of their GCSE were presented with prizes at a Westminster awards ceremony. Lee Wade and David Boys studied for a GCSE in construction studies at the Burnley College Link Centre which offers
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Bikers to donate gifts
THE Dick Turpin Motorcycle Club Of Nelson is due to visit the children's wards at Burnley General Hospital to donate Christmas gifts. Motorcyclists from the Dick Turpin Motorcycle Club of Nelson are visiting the hospital at 2.00pm on Sunday with presents
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MP's libel battle to continue
LAWYERS acting for Burnley-born MP Shahid Malik say they will fight on in a bitter dispute with a Yorkshire newspaper. Jurors were deadlocked earlier this month in the International Development Secretary's libel dispute with the Dewsbury Press and former
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Civic Society festive cards a big hit
MORE than 50 people attended Central United Reformed Church for Darwen Civic Society's annual coffee morning and prizegiving ceremony. The event recognised the work done by members of the civic society during the year and launched the Civic Society Christmas
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Stags boss looks to break Ossett hoodoo
ROSSENDALE United boss Derek Egan is expecting few favours from the officials when he takes his side over the Pennines to face Ossett Albion tomorrow. The Stags have yet to register a victory at Queens Terrace while Egan has been in charge. And he joked
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Reynolds: Fans can turn up heat
CLITHEROE manager Neil Reynolds is appealing to Blues fans to wrap up warm and turn up at Shawbridge tomorrow to watch his side entertain top-of-the-table Curzon Ashton. Reynolds' side haven't played since their win over Radcliffe Borough at home on
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Woman pinned on couch
A MAN assaulted his partner after a drinking session to celebrate passing his driving test, a court heard. Jobless Matthew Baron, 21, pinned widow Karen Fitton down on the couch and then twice kicked the door after he was taken outside. Baron, of Regent
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Bentley gets hands on FA Cup
BLACKBURN ROVERS midfielder David Bentley poses with the FA Cup with a group of young fans. They were helping to launch the FA's 'One FA Cup' promotion. The brand new ticket initiative is aimed at encouraging more parents to take their children
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Report led to court for drink driver
A contractor working in Blackburn was reported to police when he drove away from the pub where he had been drinking. Blackburn magistrates heard Adam Wilson was stopped as he arrived at his lodgings after work and found to be more than twice the legal
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Elliott happy with defensive duties
WADE Elliott has used his attacking influence to devastating affect this season. The 29-year-old is revelling in manager Owen Coyle's emphasis on wingers and currently tops the Championship charts with 10 assists so far, with team-mate Robbie Blake just
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Top tips for surviving Christmas
Think about what your family might want to get out of Christmas this year. Recognise how your family is changing and discuss and plan how you all want to spend Christmas. Negotiate how time will be spent; make an effort to understand the position
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Teenager attacked after night out
A TEENAGER was violently attacked twice on the same night in Accrington town centre. Police believe the first set of attackers alerted another group who lay in waiting. The 17-year-old, from Darwen was on his way home from a night out in Accrington
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Tributes paid to charity champ
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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Traffic wardens playing Santa to shoppers
SHOPPERS in Lancashire are to get a Christmas present from a very unlikely source - traffic wardens. Goody bags are to be handed out by parking attendants to the public at car parks and shopping centres after three transport-related teams, the Road Safety
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Police clamp down on rogue school run drivers
A CAMPAIGN to highlight the dangers of irresponsible parking outside schools has resulted in over 50 homes being visited by police. After a special hotline and email address was set up, concerned parents have reported over 50 motorists who were parking
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Inaugural dinner for minoritIes group
Hundreds of people gathered to honour the work of an ethnic minorities group. Blackburn and Darwen's Ethnic Minorities Development Association held its inaugural anniversary dinner at King George's Hall. Some 300 business and community leaders paid
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Mouse that for a community lesson!
BLACKBURN MP Jack Straw joined a group of pupils on a visit to Ewood Park. The Justice Minister and pupils from St Mary's and St Joseph's Primary School, Blackburn, explored the facilities of Ewood Park's Education Centre. With the help of three young
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Post your mail objections online
HOW many more cuts are we going to get from Royal Mail. It is time to take a stand. Recently Royal Mail stopped mail box collections on Sunday, there is a petition on the Prime Minister's website at http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/postcollections/. F E
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No excuse for moronic behaviour
I WAS horrified to read (LT, December 8) about the moron who attacked Mr Rhodes. This person, released early from prison for whatever reason, has proved he does not, and will not, learn the difference between right and wrong whatever excuses he and
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Social stress has a lot to answer for
RE: Suicide Bid Crash Terror (LT, December 12). Whilst it was wrong to put so many in danger, my heart went out to that man. What sort of a society are we living in now? People under stress at work, sometimes from bullying. Financial worries to pay basic
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Candle of Hope for cancer charity
EACH Christmas World Cancer Research Fund remembers those who have lost their lives to cancer through its Candle of Hope appeal. From Christmas Eve through to Twelfth Night, candles burn in 20 major cathedrals around the UK, from Blackburn to Bangor
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Your help is a gift to those in need locally
ON BEHALF of the Europrint-sponsored Employee Community Involvement project, I would like to thank everyone who contributed to our 2007 Christmas Challenge campaign. Due to the kindness of the Lancashire Telegraph (special thanks to Sharon Crymble),
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Sometimes it’s hard to get into the true spirit
THERE'S been a load of compromising on the road to my horizon.' Sometimes only the words of Glen Campbell will do. Ladies and gentlemen it is official...the wonderful Christmas party has lost its soul. It is no longer what it used to be. Now, I was
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Couple still in love after 65 years
After 65 years of marriage, Elsie and Francis Nixon, both 85, believe the secret to their successful union is simple - they're still very much in love! The couple met at the age of 14 at the Grand Theatre in Blackburn in 1936. When they were 21 they
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Vandals strike again
The telephone box in Owen Street has been targeted again by the vandals this week, a large window has been broken.
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Oliver Twist, BBC1
TRY as I might I cannot see Timothy Spall in anything without expecting him to break out into fluent Brummie and become Barry from Auf Wiedersehen Pet. So it's been something of a shock to see him rubbing his hands as Fagin in the Beeb's high profile
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Hospital children Rover-joyed
SANTA Cruz not Santa Claus turned up as Blackburn Rovers stars spread Christmas cheer to a children's ward. Star striker Roque Santa Cruz and teammates including captain Ryan Nelsen, Morten Gamst Pedersen and Matt Derbyshire, visited the Royal Blackburn
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'Illegal Chinese immigrants' escape fire
FIVE men, believed to be Chinese illegal immigrants, escaped a flat fire before fleeing with their belongings when police arrived. Fire bosses say they believe a cigarette that had not been put out properly sparked the fire in the bedroom of a property
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Bell points to play-of push
JIMMY Bell is certain Accrington Stanley can get their home form in order and mount a serious play-off challenge in the New Year. The Reds have won just four out of 10 games at the Fraser Eagle Stadium this season but Bell believes last weekend's dramatic
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Hughes: Santa will keep delivering
MARK Hughes has backed Roque Santa Cruz to deliver the goods this Christmas - and reignite Blackburn Rovers' season. After seven games without a goal, Rovers' Paraguayan predator has returned to form with a vengeance over the last seven days, scoring
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Cooke on his way back
STRIKER Andy Cooke took a giant stride towards making his Shrews comeback after a reserve team run-out. The former Burnley frontman (pictured) has been out of action since August, when he suffered a serious hamstring injury in a Carling Cup match. Cooke
