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Community centre nees your input
A THREATENED community centre is hosting an open day this weekend. Little Harwood Community Centre was one of four recommended for closure by a recent review, but council chiefs have vowed the centres will not be axed. The community association, recently
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Mullin: I'd love to end career with Stanley
ACCRINGTON Stanley stalwart Paul Mullin says he's hoping to see out his career at the Fraser Eagle Stadium. The 33-year-old hitman, who is in line to make his 391st appearance for the club at Stockport today, is close to agreeing a new deal with the
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PC disciplined over assault probe
A POLICEMAN has been reprimanded after failing to "appropriately investigate" reports of an alleged assault. Unemployed musician Robert Savage, of Addington Street, Blackburn, said he had been "robbed of justice" due to errors made by PC Anthony Ellis
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Rescue team's appeal for vital missions
ROSSENDALE and Pennine Mountain Rescue Team is appealing for volunteers to help complete vital missions this year. In 2007 the team, which is called out through the 999 service, attended 50 emergencies, including calls to four injured children, nine
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Man jailed over 'sophisticated drugs factory'
POLICE who raided a terraced house in Nelson uncovered a "sophisticated drugs factory" which had taken over most of the house, a court heard. Drugs experts estimated that each crop grown at the Whitworth Street home of 48-year-old Peter France would
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Dalglish: Toon job is tops
Kenny Dalglish has urged the next manager of Newcastle to forget the so-called poisoned chalice because it is a "privilege" to take charge of the Magpies. The former Blackburn and Newcastle boss said: "Every time the vacancy at Newcastle United has
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School's tribute to teacher
STAFF and pupils will line the streets to pay their respects to a teacher when his funeral cortege passes the school. And the wife of Roger Barlow, 49, has paid tribute to her husband saying: "Life wont be the same without him." Father-of-four Mr
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Ex-security officer died from cancer
A RETIRED security officer died of a cancer which spread from his lung to other organs, an inquest heard. The hearing in Blackburn was told that Edward Hughes Moore, 60, of Glencarron Close, Hoddlesden, was admitted to Royal Blackburn Hospital for investigation
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Moped slowed by slope
POLICE on duty in Roman Road, Blackburn, saw a moped with two men on it pull out of Lytham Road and speed off. The officers followed because the pillion passenger was not wearing a helmet. But the pursuit virtually ground to a halt when the moped turned
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Man jailed for eight years over £10m drugs plot
AN EAST Lancashire man who was involved in plot to smuggle £10million worth of drugs has been jailed for eight years. Malcolm Broadhurst, 49, formerly of Milking Lane, Lower Darwen, was part of a gang of four sentenced to a total of 22 years in prison
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Dad had cannabis in cellar
A YOUNG dad who was growing cannabis plants in his cellar had his child visiting at weekends, a court was told. Daniel Michael Austin, 27, had 36 plants in a bid to produce drugs for his own use. He had bought seeds legally and had then got lamps and
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Boy, 13, breaks foot in hit and run crash
A HIT and run driver is being hunted after a 13-year-old boy suffered a broken left foot after being knocked over in Rishton town centre. The incident happened at 4.30pm on Thursday as the boy crossed High Street at the junction with Harwood Road, near
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Thief was on CCTV
A Longridge garage owner who noticed fuel going missing from a tank checked CCTV footage and saw a neighbour carrying two 25-litre cans in the early hours. Blackburn magistrates heard that a week later a police officer caught Christopher Eddlestone leaving
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Sex charge mother remanded in custody
A MOTHER-of-one who indulged in sex play with a 13-year-old boy but failed to appear in court for sentencing is now in custody. However Alexandra Tattersall, 31, has still not been sentenced over the December 2006 incident, where a 13-year-old was
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Attacked mother had baby in arms
A YOUNG dad who assaulted his partner as she held their baby in her arms also smashed up a television, a court heard. Burnley magistrates were told how self employed carpet fitter Lee Ireland, 26, was said to have threatened to kill her. The pair had
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Drunken walker is fined
A DRUNKEN dog walker who staggered upon a seri-ous police incident refused to go home a different way and was arrested. Burnley magistrates heard how Carl Watson, 35, who was so intoxicated he did not even remember being out, or having the dog with him
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Wasted Lives conference
PC Mark Royle- Evatt signs the Lancashire Telegraph's Wasted Lives Petition with Deputy Editor John Anson.
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Wasted Lives conference
PC Mark Royle- Evatt signs the Lancashire Telegraph's Wasted Lives Petition with Deputy Editors Nick Nunn and John Anson.
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Wasted Lives conference
Jean and Bob Isherwood from Nares Road in Blackburn sign the Lancashire Telegraph's Wasted Lives Petition
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Wasted Lives conference
Janet Anderson MP for Rossendale and Darwen and Nigel Evans MP for Ribble Valley.
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Wasted Lives conference
Trish and Dave Reynard who lost their 18 year old son Craig Cronshaw in a car accident just before christmas.
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Wasted Lives conference
Lancashire Telegraph Editor Kevin Young.
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Wasted Lives conference
Panel Members L-R are John Davies, Project Manager, Lancashire Partnership for Road Safety, Lancashire Telegraph Editor Kevin Young and Rt Hon Jack Straw, MP for Blackburn, Secretary of State for Justice and Lord Chancellor.
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Wasted Lives conference
Rt Hon Jack Straw, MP for Blackburn, Secretary of State for Justice and Lord Chancellor
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Wasted Lives conference
Panel Members L-R are Michael Parish, Programme Consultant, Roadsafe,John Davies, Project Manager, Lancashire Partnership for Road Safety, Lancashire Telegraph Editor Kevin Young,Rt Hon Jack Straw, MP for Blackburn, Secretary of State for Justice and
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Wasted Lives conference
Chief Supt Dave Mallaby, Head of Eastern Division, Lancashire Police.
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Wasted Lives conference
Rt Hon Jack Straw, MP for Blackburn, Secretary of State for Justice and Lord Chancellor
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Wasted Lives conference
Rt Hon Jack Straw, MP for Blackburn, Secretary of State for Justice and Lord Chancellor
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Wasted Lives conference
Compere for the Event Chief Reporter for the BBC Dave Guest speaking with Terry and Ann Hannon.
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Wasted Lives conference
Audience member Emma Langhorn 18 from Blackburn who is a learner driver and a student studying Public Services at Blackburn College.
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Wasted Lives conference
Matthew Hannon's sister Collette Hannon.
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Wasted Lives conference
Matthew Hannon's sister Rebecca Hannon 15 (L) being comforted by her best friend Sammy-Jo Taylor 15 as the missing Matthew video was shown.
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Wasted Lives conference
Lancashire Telegraph Editor Kevin Young.
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Wasted Lives conference
Lancashire Telegraph Editor Kevin Young.
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Can you help with horses?
RIDING centre charity Lords House Farm, Rishton, is desperate for volunteers to help look after the horses and ponies on Saturdays. Help is also needed on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons with therapy riding sessions and with lessons over the
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Wasted Lives conference
Chief Supt Dave Mallaby, Head of Eastern Division, Lancashire Police
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Wasted Lives conference
Linda Sanderson, Communications Manager for Lancashire Partnership for Road Safety.
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Wasted Lives conference
Compere for the event - Chief Reporter for the BBC North West, Dave Guest.
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Wasted Lives conference
Linda Sanderson, Communications Manager for Lancashire Partnership for Road Safety.
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Wasted Lives conference
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Chief Supt Dave Mallaby, Head of Eastern Division, Lancashire Police.
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Man found dead in car
A MAN was discovered dead in a car in Holcombe Brook. The 42-year-old man was found collapsed in Lansdowne Close at around 5.20pm on Wednesday. Police said there are no suspicious circumstances and the case has been passed over to the coroner.
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Cemetery 'looks like a war zone'
A MAN whose grandparents are buried in Darwen Old Cemetery has hit out at officials for making the area look like a 'war zone'. David Stemp, 62, originally from Darwen but now living in Surrey, said he was horrified at the destruction' at the Bolton
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Lafferty and Gray have got to stay
There's a lot of transfer talk going on at the moment. If you believe all the speculation, then half of the team at Turf Moor is going to be sold and there's going to be a whole lot of players brought in. Kyle Lafferty's name always gets mentioned
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New date for Rovers v Villa
Blackburn Rovers' game with Aston Villa at the end of the month has now been moved to Saturday, January 26, kick off 3pm. The game was originally scheduled for Wednesday, January 30 but it has now been brought forward four days because both teams have
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New contract for young keeper
Blackburn Rovers agreed a new two-and-a-half-year contract with young goalkeeper Frank Fielding. He has returned to Wycombe Wanderers on loan.
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Paving revamp planned
RESIDENTS can have their say on housing plans for the area at the next Whitefield Community Forum. The monthly meeting on Wednesday, January 16 at the Beacon Centre, Maurice Street, Nelson, at 6.30pm, will include a presentation on proposed plans for
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Faiths unite in Jewish tribute
MEMBERS of all faiths are invited to attend an annual ceremony to remember victims of the Holocaust. The remembrance service on the steps of Blackburn Town Hall, King William Street, is in conjunction with National Holocaust Memorial Day. This year's
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Sparky for Toon? But why?
CAN someone please tell me why Mark Hughes would want to become the next manager of Newcastle United? Even Alan Shearer, a Geordie legend with black and white blood flowing through his veins, has indicated he doesn't want the job, at least not right
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Pensioner died after fall
A 91-year-old woman died after a fall at her home in which she suffered head and hip injuries, an inquest was told. The inquest heard that Mahabi Bibi, of Accrington Road, Blackburn, was not fit to undergo surgery for either injury, her condition deteriorated
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Car fraudsters jailed
THREE men who masterminded a £4million car importation fraud have been jailed for a total of five years and three months. But one of the men - father-of-four Thomas Beard - had his jail term reduced from 12 months to nine after a court was told that
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‘Voices’ scheme to give areas a boost
RESIDENTS are being urged to take part in a forum aimed at improving the areas they live in. Volunteers, particularly those who are not part of local groups or organisations, are needed to participate in the next Neighbourhood Voices forum from the South
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Man charged with lying about fatal crash
A MAN has been charged with perverting the course of justice after allegedly telling a court that four members of his family had died in a car crash. Sean Wilson, 21, is accused of lying about the crash, which police claim never took place. An investigation
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New Year drink-driver staggered backwards
A NEW Year drink-driver who was almost three times the limit could get laid off from work because of his actions, a court heard. Burnley magistrates heard how Mark Fielden, 36, staggered backwards when he got out of his car when police stopped him three
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Three arrested on suspicion of stab murder
THREE teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of the street murder of 19-year old man in Todmorden. The victim, who has not yet been named by police, was stabbed in what police believe may have been a revenge attack as he walked from a kebab shop
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Bowlers fail to stop price hike
BOWLERS failed in a last-ditch bid to prevent the cost of their annual season ticket rising by 70 per cent. The cost of the ticket from Burnley Borough Council will increase from £28.70 to £48.70, and bowlers claim pensioners on fixed incomes will not
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Defender desperate for Turf Moor win
GRAHAM Alexander is in serious need of some home comforts. The 35-year-old has been employed by two clubs this season, but has only been on the winning side on home soil once. And the sole occasion was Burnley's last - as two early goals for Andy Gray
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Darwen FC supporters make history.
Darwen football fanatics are making history themselves by sharing their football memories. Bert Entwistle, David Foster, John Waring, Anthony Holt and Vince Sherry have contributed their memories of the 'beautiful game' to an exhibition done by three
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Inquest opened
AN inquest has been opened into the death of a 79-year-old woman after a head on collision in Whalley last week. Elizabeth Jepson, of Greenbank Court, Whiteacre Lane, Barrow, died when her car and another car collided head-on in Accrington Road on
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Civil war in Colne - with muskets and canons!
A CIVIL war will be brought back to life in spectacular fashion as 1,000 soldiers' take to the fields with muskets and canons . Historians believe that on June 25, 1644, during the English Civil War, skirmishes took place in Haggate, Trawden, and Colne
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Steaming back in
A SPECIAL service is to run through Lancashire to mark 40 years since stream trains last saw daily service. In 1968 steam locomotives ended their reign hauling passenger and freight trains, and Preston and Burnley were among the last areas in the country
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Coyle praise for Plymouth pal Sturrock
BURNLEY manager Owen Coyle was not surprised that Plymouth Argyle turned to a familiar face in the aftermath of losing Ian Holloway to Leicester City. Paul Sturrock, who is back at Home Park for his second spell in charge, enjoyed tremendous success
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Prison ‘inevitable’ for street robbery
TWO men from Nelson have been convicted of robbery. Judge Norman Wright warned Craig Harry Johnston, 20, and Duaine Kyle Smith, 21, that a prison sentence was inevitable' after they were found guilty of robbing Jamie Lindgard of £50 and a gold chain
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Disney's High School The Musical On Ice @ Arena, Manchester
By Natalie White. TAKE one of the most successful teen movies of the past decade, sprinkle in a helping of Disney magic and add a wonderfully choreographed ice show, and you're on to a sure-fire winner. I was slightly reticent when I took my daughter
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Jack And The Beanstalk @ Municipal Hall, Colne
FROM my point of view, January is usually the quietest month on the family calendar. After the mad rush of Christmas, and a living room that looks as if it's the store cupboard at Argos, there's not a lot of inclination, or the funds, to do very much
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Sing up if you’re a frontman
ONE of East Lancashire's top covers bands is looking for a new lead singer: could it be you? 30 Something have a vacancy that members Jamie Hudson, Alex Challenor and Dan Pinder are keen to fill, after lead singer Noddy left at Christmas. They're looking
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Major conference on honour killings
THE issues of honour-based violence and forced marriage are set to be discussed at a one day event next week. The conference has been organised by Lancashire Constabulary and the Crown Prosecution Service on behalf of the Lancashire Criminal Justice
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Interview: Mark Watson
CAN I briefly talk to you about the point of life?" a religious evangelist asked comedian Mark Watson recently. Although, rather disappointingly, the man went on only to say a few things about God which didn't quite add up, the subject was sown in Watson's
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Rolls-Royce jobs blow
JOBS could go at an aerospace manufacturer with a base in East Lancashire after the company announced plans to shed 2,300 posts worldwide. Rolls-Royce, which employs around 1,000 people at its Barnoldswick plant, has announced the cuts as part of a drive
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Anelka in £15m switch to Chelsea
Nicolas Anelka won't face Blackburn Rovers on Sunday after completing a £15 million deal to Chelsea. The transfer, which appeared to have stalled after Bolton rejected an initial bid of £11m, was finally agreed when Chelsea's revised offer was accepted
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Woman victim of bag snatch attempt
A WOMAN was left shaken after she was the victim of an attempted mugging. The 53-year-old woman was walking alone along Stonyhurst Road in Blackburn shortly before 8pm on Wednesday when a man approached her, grabbed her handbag and tried to run off with
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Coley hopes for a repeat
VISITS to Edgeley Park will always have a very special place in the hearts of Acc-rington Stanley fans. On August 18, 2006, the 5,291-strong crowd wouldn't have expected so see a wonder-strike as Michael Welch chested the ball down just inside the County
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Death of former sergeant and teacher
A RETIRED police sergeant who went on to become a full-time teacher has died of a suspected heart attack aged 50. It is believed Roger Barlow suffered the suspected heart attack at Crow Wood health club, in Burnley, on Monday. Mr Barlow joined the police
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Woman, 85, loses purse to conman
AN 85-year-old woman had her purse stolen from a man claiming to be from Trading Standards. The man tricked his way into her home in Sudell Road, Darwen, on Tuesday. The woman asked him to leave when he began claiming that she owed money for work done
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Stella's cascade of colour
THOUSANDS of pieces of coloured plastic fall from a skylight as part of an art installation at a health care centre. Artist Stella Corrall created the work with help of pupils from Huncoat Primary School and St Oswald's School, Accrington. The 3D pieces
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Coyle: Targets are in our sights
PRUDENT Burnley manager Owen Coyle has not ruled out adding to his squad before tomorrow's home game against Plymouth Argyle, but insists he won't be short-changed in the January transfer window. The Clarets boss, who has been thwarted in his bid to
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Hughes plays down Newcastle link
BLACKBURN Rovers manager Mark Hughes has distanced himself from the vacancy at Newcastle. The Blackburn boss is the bookies' second-favourite behind Harry Redknapp to take over at St James' Park but he said there had been no contact with Newcastle -
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BwD Freecycle Image Competition
Hiya Fellow Borough Residents Firstly, we, the Moderating Team of BwD Freecycle would like to wish one and all, 'All the very best for 2008'. With the start of the New Year, we would like to introduce a unique image to the Freecycle logo on our
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Police wait to quiz driver over fatal crash
POLICE are waiting to interview an elderly driver who was involved in a fatal collision. Elizabeth Jephson, 79, was killed when her blue Rover 25 collided head-on with a black Mercedes CDi on the A671 Accrington Road at Whalley. Mrs Jephson, who lived
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Bangladesh faces crisis over rice
BANGALDESH is facing a catastrophe over rice supplies. Rice is the staple diet of most Bangladeshis, but this year crops have been damaged by heavy monsoon rain. The blame lies with the global market for the price increase - India recently raised its
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Silence from our religious leaders
I READ that the consecrated burial ground of St Peter's, Blackburn, is to be vandalised by the council to make way for a new road, yet the guardians of our faith, the hierarchy at the cathedral, remain silent about this desecration. I can imagine the
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Fresh outlook gives workers a healthy boost
LIFE is peachy for a Haslingden company, which is being given free fresh fruit by Rossendale Council. Option Technologies Europe Ltd, of Carrs Industrial Estate in Haslingden, is the latest company to support the council's Healthy Work-place Scheme.
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Converting to the Conservatives
IF we needed proof that today's Conservative Party is attracting interest from all sides of the political spectrum, we now have it. I am delighted that the current Labour MP for Pendle is trying to influence who we choose as our candidates for the European
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Cost of burials is exorbitant
TOWARDS the end of September last year my father passed away and was interred at Burnley Cemetery When I received the bill from the undertakers I was astounded that the cost of the interment was £801. This was an enormous increase from the cost of
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Savage: Rovers are Euro bound
ROBBIE Savage has backed Mark Hughes to lead Blackburn Rovers out of their slump and back into Europe between now and the end of the season. The former Welsh international, who joined Derby County earlier this week in a deal that could eventually rise
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No bids for Turf players
OWEN Coyle fears speculation about the future of his Burnley players could have a negative impact in the camp. Althought the club haven't received a bid for any player, leading scorer Andy Gray has been linked with Championship rivals Charlton Athletic
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Leaving Rovers would be big gamble
I think it would be a hell of a gamble if Mark decided to leave Blackburn for Newcastle, writes ex-Rovers caretaker boss and Newcastle manager Richard Dinnis. It's one of the most difficult jobs in the country - history will tell you that - and is Mark
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Toon post is too risky
I DON'T think Mark will go. He's got plans for Blackburn and I think he'll want to see them through. Yes it would be a step up in terms of the size of the club. But, in terms of playing potential, which Mark has got to be focused on, you just have to
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Lakeland happy with Liverpool FA Cup tie
ROVERS Ladies have been drawn at home to Premier League rivals Liverpool in the fifth round of the FA Women's Cup. The tie will be played at Clitheroe FC's Shawbridge stadium on Sunday January 27 (kick-off 1pm). Rovers progressed to the fifth round
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Youngsters ready for Cup clash
VINCE Overson has told his young team to use the senior side as an example when Burnley host Arsenal tonight in the FA Youth Cup. But the club's head of youth development has challenged them to go one better and book their place in the fourth round of
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MU in India
The Mothers' Union of St. Mary's Church, Mellor met on Tuesday, 8th January. The speaker was Mrs Sonia Tipper from Mellor who gave an illustrated talk following a recent trip to India with a group led by Dr. George Teturaswamy. The presentation
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Rain water floods cellar and garage
Firefighters spent two hours pumping water out of a flooded cellar and garage at a property on Brookside Lane, Oswaldtwistle, yesterday. The two crews, who attended at 5.50pm, also unblocked the nearby drains - also caused by the ehavy rain.
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Police hunt for ‘most wanted’ thief
A SELF-STYLED 'millionaire' shoplifter is still being hunted by police for a string of offences. Kevin Castle, 42, has been on Lancashire Police's wanted list after going on the run in October. Castle targeted DIY shops across Lancashire and is wanted
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'Flasher' due in court
A 39-year-old Accrington man accused of four exposure allegations is due to appear before Burnley magistrates today. Vincent John Mills of Broadfield Road, was remanded into police custody until this morning after appearing in court yesterday. He is
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The only ‘no-go zones’ are in people’s hearts
It looks like the new year will begin as the old one ended, with people making comments on subjects about which they have little experience. I could not help but feel a little aggrieved at the comments of the Bishop of Rochester, the Rt Rev Dr Michael
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Will the real Bishop, please stand up?
Does the clergy in this see of Blackburn ever stop to think that they themselves could well be the sponsors of the current wave of Islamaphobia? Jumping upon almost every syllable uttered by any critic of Islam, the full time paid lackies of the PC
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Wasted Lives - four tragic stories highlight road peril
A MAJOR road safety conference, debating the carnage caused by young drivers, is taking place in East Lancashire today. The Lancashire Partnership for Road Safety event will highlight the work of the Lancashire Telegraph's Wasted Lives campaign, which
