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Update meeting announced for 11th March 2008
Sudellside Community Association is to give further information re the recent royds report on community centre closures A meeting will take place on the 11th March 2008 to update people who attended the EGM in November or for people who would like
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Window cleaner's terror attack
A WINDOW cleaner had his teeth kicked out by yobs who punched him to the ground as he walked home with a chip supper for his girlfriend. The four teenaged robbers also left Iain Dewhurst with cracked ribs after attacking him for just £10 - which they
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Forensic probe at assault house
A DETAILED forensic examination has been carried out at the flat where a man sustained life-threatening head injuries during an alleged assault. James Patterson, 51, was found slumped unconscious by police after they broke down the door of a property
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Safety First
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service are offering residents a free house fire security check including the fitting of ten year smoke alarms without charge. In 2006 the officers visited 36,125 homes in Lancashire and fitted 35,832 alarms. Contact 0800 169
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Man Barks Dog
Local historian Chris Aspin's latest book is a collection of anagrams, parodies and palindromes.. The humorous collection entitled the "Jingle Book" includes such gems as a sequel to The Lion and Albert, a tale about the devil in Ramsbottom and the youth
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Dr ice claims hat-trick
WATERFOOT'S very own Dr Ice made it a career hat-trick by becoming European Champion in Cesana, Italy today for the third time in five years. Kristan Bromley was only 4/100ths of a second off winning gold in the World Cup race and the result sees him
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Prolific car thief jailed again
A PROLIFIC car thief - with more than 216 criminal convictions to his name - is back behind bars. Kevin Christopher Melody, 35, of Cronshaw Street, Burnley, had been caught nearly 20 times having taken other people's cars, and been stopped on 30 occasions
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The Black Dog, Belmont
Address: Church St, Belmont. Phone number: 01204 811218 Lancashire Telegraph review by John Anson from October 25, 2008. After a walk around Anglezark, we had worked up a healthy appetite and were ready for Sunday dinner in the Black Dog at
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The Bay Leaves, Chorley
Address: Park Road, Chorley Phone number: 01257 260331 Lancashire Telegraph review by Gill Ellis from January 18, 2008. The Bay Leaves has made an art of wining and dining its clients. The whole experience of having a meal in this modest Indian
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Man attacked his partner
A MAN attacked his partner after an argument over a question on a television quiz programme, a court heard. Darren Noone, 33, grabbed Sarah Kershaw's arm and shouted obscenities at her before attacking and trying to strangle her as police arrived, Burnley
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Fourth man arrested after alleged attack
A FOURTH man has been arrested after a man was left fighting for his life after an alleged assault. Paramedics and police were called to a property in Formby Close in Blackburn at 2.15pm yesterday where the 51-year-old man was found unconscious and with
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Darwen Vale sports centre
Sophie Ashcroft practises her legwork
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Darwen Vale sports centre
Mark Hughes applauds the opening.
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Darwen Vale sports centre
Adeel Hussain, Chelsea Rolfe, Hannah Crossley, Katie Ellison and Danny Frad with the Blackburn line-up.
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Darwen Vale sports centre
Darren Bentley with Year 8's Hannah Crossley.
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Darwen Vale sports centre
Roque Santa Cruz gets some admirers in Katie Ellison and Chelsea Rolfe.
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Darwen Vale sports centre
Barclays Head of Hospitality and Leisure Neil Parry opens the complex.
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Dignitaries line-up.
Dignitaries line up.
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Darwen Vale sports centre
Pupils applaud the opening.
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Darwen Vale sports centre
Mark Hughes and the Mayor.
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Stanley sign Blackpool starlet
ACCRINGTON Stanley have signed Blackpool defender Phil Doughty on a month's loan. Doughty completed a loan spell with Macclesfield this week and, despite being offered a permanent deal by the Silkmen, the 21-year-old has opted for a move to The Fraser
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Capture paedophile 'likely' to serve sentence in north
A NOTORIOUS paedophile is likely to be sent back to serve his sentence in the north of England after going on the run, according to police. Child molester Joshua Karney, 30, of Barnoldswick, became one of the most wanted men in the UK when he went missing
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Woman jailed for sexual activity with boy, 13
A MOTHER-of-one who engaged in sexual activity with a 13-year-old boy in front of two other boys has been jailed for a year. Alexandra Tattersall, of Saxon Street, Burnley, and the three teenagers had been drinking before she took one of the boys upstairs
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MP hits out after contract swindler 'let off the hook'
A COURT'S decision to let a corrupt civil servant off the hook for his part in a multi-million pound swindle has been criticised by Blackburn MP Jack Straw. Gordon Foxley was jailed for four years in 1994 after taking bribes from foreign companies for
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Sheila's Mongolian adventure
A TEACHER is swapping her life at a top school to help tackle poverty in far-east Asia. Sheila Marshall, 48, is leaving for Mongolia in February where she will spend the next 12 months working as a tourism adviser and coordinator to help boost local
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Minister defends housing renewal
A minister defended the multi-million pound regeneration of the housing mar-ket in East Lancs. Junior Housing Minister Iain Wright visited the area yesterday and insisted that the government would continue with its "housing market renewal" schemes
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Ex-partner beaten
A MAN left his ex-partner with a black eye and blurred vision after attacking her as her son sat on her knee, a court was told. Burnley magistrates heard how Shaun Holt, 29, walked in through Nicola Coulson's front door, abused her and punched her as
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Allergy girl's family - we don't blame anyone
THE family of a teenager who died after suffering a severe allergic reaction have said they do not blame anyone for their daughter's death. Francesca Sanna, 19, died at her Oswaldtwistle last October after preparing to go out on a night with friends
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Housing minister pledges to push on with Elevate scheme
A GOVERNMENT minister has defended the multi-million pound regeneration of East Lancashire's housing market. Junior housing minister Iain Wright visited the area today and insisted that the government would continue with its "housing market renewal"
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£2m canal lottery boost
HISTORIC mills and canal towpaths will be preserved for posterity by the acceptance of a near £2million lottery grant. Blueprints for the Weavers' Triangle, being undertaken by a number of developers, aims to transform the former industrial mecca into
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Unity College given go-ahead
GOVERNMENT inspectors have given the go-ahead to build a new school on Towneley playing fields. The news that the new Unity College will be built there was met with both delight and dismay. The county council's plans to build a new school on the playing
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Thief, 25, assaulted grandma
A thief who got a suspended jail term for stealing from and assaulting his grandma is facing prison after stealing from her again. Burnley Magistrates heard how Andrew Spencer, 25, got the suspended sentence after admitting helping himself to the 66
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Gray set to join Addicks
BURNLEY'S leading scorer Andy Gray is set to sign for Charlton Athletic. A fee of £1.5million, which could rise to £2m with add-ons, has been agreed between the two clubs after the Clarets rejected a seven-figure bid earlier in the week. Gray will now
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Huncoat Primary School
Forthcoming events. These include our first Coffee Afternoon of 2008 to be held in the school hall on Friday 1st February from 2.45 - 3.45pm. We also have an Easter Disco planned for the school children on Friday 28th March. Our fabulous resident
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Drunk binman punched his wife
A DRUNKEN refuse collector who assaulted his wife will be getting a community order to tackle his alcohol problem - and has vowed not to touch a drop again. Burnley Magistrates heard how father-of-two Anthony Allum, 27, fell out with victim Kelly Allum
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Burnley accept FA misconduct charge
BURNLEY have accepted an FA charge of misconduct for the home match with Preston North End. The Clarets are awaiting punishment for a breach of FA Rule E20(A), which is a failure to ensure players and/or officials conduct themselves in a orderly fashion
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Mountain rescue teams vow to carry on
EAST Lancashire's mountain rescue teams are not on the verge of quitting because of irresponsible climbers - although they have sympathy with colleagues who are. Volunteers in the Lake District have announced that increasing call volumes - often
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Preston kick-off change
On police instruction, the kick-off time for the Lancashire derby between Preston North End and Burnley has been brought forward to 1pm. The Deepdale clash takes place on Saturday March 22.
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Bees face first Stanley trip since 1960
The last time Accrington Stanley crossed swords with Brentford was back in March 1960 when the Bees last visited East Lancashire. And Stanley boss John Coleman was hoping Andy Scott's side would be in for a rude awakening. He added: "They've been showing
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Black cabs advertising boost
BLACK cab drivers could bring in extra cash after councillors approved plans to allow advertising on their vehicles. But taxis will be banned from selling space for adverts that promote tobacco, alcohol, gambling or politics. Saucy adverts will also
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Interview: Jason Byrne
With his "just woke up" hair and face full of stubble, comic Jason Byrne looks like a mad Irishman. And then he opens his mouth and confirms it. We spoke to the award-winning comedian. COMIC Jason Byrne is on his way back from a trip to the DIY store
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Firebombed nursery 'to get security guards'
A CHILDREN'S nursery which was targeted by arsonists for the third time in 11 months is hiring security guards and installing CCTV, according to police. Police said the Little People's nursery, in Piccadilly Road, Burnley, was taking steps to deter the
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Interview: John Savident
Everyone's favourite butcher Fred Elliot, aka John Savident, talks of his hesitance of taking on another Lancashire role in Hobson's Choice - coming to Manchester. He also reveals his vow to never do reality TV and walks down the memory lane of his
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Schoolgirls with top class menu
PALS Rebecca Hardman and Emma Jackson hope to cook up a storm in the Lancashire Young Chef competition with their mouth-watering menu. The girls, from Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School, have reached the regional heats in the competition that aims
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Town centre bar was overcrowded death trap
HUNDREDS of young revellers "could have been killed" as they drank in an overcrowded basement bar. Fire inspectors found the capacity of the Cellar Bar, King Street, Blackburn, had been exceeded by hundreds in May, and said there could have been a stampede
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New season brochure revealed
Blackburn's King George's Hall has also produced its new brochure for the start of 2008 which includes top-notch comedy, some classical delights and some great live gigs. Returning to East Lancashire for two nights will be the Chinese State Circus, who
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School plans permanent memorial for Becky
A MEMORIAL for a 13-year-old girl who is believed to havedied from an undetected heart abnormality is being organised by her school. The head teacher of Darwen Vale High School is currently working with the family of Rebecca Duxbury, of Lady Close, Lower
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Pub has new talent on tap
BANDS across East Lancashire are being given the chance to showcase their talents at a new Saturday night event. David Brown, landlord of the Hordens on Livesey Branch Road, Blackburn, and promoters Paul McGurty and Michael Strahan have started weekly
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Battle hots up for Gray
BURNLEY manager Owen Coyle is determined to keep Andy Gray at Burnley, despite Charlton Athletic refusing to rule out making an improved offer for the 13-goal striker. The Clarets this week rejected a seven-figure bid for the 30-year-old, thought to
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Woman charged with nursing home thefts
A 39-year-old woman has appeared in court after sneak burglaries in the rooms of residents at two nursing homes for the elderly and disabled. Blackburn magistrates heard that Lily May Smith, of Swift Close, Blackburn, is accused of posing as a visitor
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Waterworks
United Utilities started maintenance work on the large water mains in Rosegrove. The project should be finished by next Wednesday.
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Flintoff return delights Loye
Andrew Flintoff's planned return to action with Lancashire for a pre-season tournament has delighted team-mate Mal Loye. Freddie is currently warm weather training in South Africa, as he continues rehab from a fourth ankle operation. He is expected
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Tourist Info for Padiham
THE Burnley Council tourism officer has applied for funding for a tourist information point in Padiham. The board will have a unique design. Padiham will be central on the borough map. This will be replicated in other areas such as Towneley, Crown
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Murder hunt: sixth arrest
A SIXTH person has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a 19-year-old man in Todmorden. Alexander Thomas Holdroyd was stabbed on January 9, in what police believe may have been a revenge attack. A 26-year-old man from Todmorden has been arrested
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False details driver ‘put things right’
A MOTORIST seen by police driving while using a mobile phone did a quick U-turn after being issued with a fixed penalty. Blackburn magistrates heard that Mohammed Bashir Patel found the officers who had issued the ticket and confessed he had given them
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Dowie praise for 'hero' Coyle
IAIN Dowie calls the place where counterpart Owen Coyle achieved hero status home'. Living in Bolton, the Coventry manager has heard plenty about Coyle the player. Now they are preparing to go head-to-head in opposing dug-outs. "I have spent a little
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Ex-students’ lesson in building
FORMER students are helping to build Pendle Vale College. Pendle Vale opened in September 2006, but the school's brand new building is currently under construction. And that's where brothers Mick and Chris Wilkinson come in. The former Walton pupils
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It’s a crying shame about naughty corner
Whoever invented the naughty corner needs to be taken to one side and shot. My boy is now 19 months old and has decided very early on that he will not listen to a single thing I or anyone else says. 'Put him in the naughty corner' they said, 'That will
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Hole lot of trouble for road repairs
IT WON'T be long before the holes that keep appearing get so big that it will become one large hole, maybe then we will get the whole road redone, instead of endless patching up that seems to always be happening, especially at the bottom of Borough Road
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Museum needs extension
AS A friend of Blackburn Museum, I have had the privilege of seeing some of the many artefacts in store, when I regretted that the general public just do not appreciate the treasures that cannot be seen due to lack of exhibition space. In Blackburn we
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Academy is being built at wrong site
WHY is the proposed new Darwen Academy being built at the bottom of Redearth Road, which would create extra congestion in the centre of Darwen? Why is this not being built near Moorland High School, where I believe there is enough room? If not, there
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Thank you from ambulance team
ST JOHN Ambulance in Lancashire would like to say a very big thank you to the Lancashire Telegraph for its support over the past year. Our volunteers are greatly rewarded by publication of their achievements and news of our events has enhanced our recruitment
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Parking fees ruining great town
DID someone mention parking? Parking Fees: compare these - Accrington free, Stockton free first three hours, all day fees for Cheadle 80p, Warrington £1.20p and then there's Blackburn - 90p per hour! Parking fee enforcement: Southport (Sefton Council
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Pressure is on for Beast
BRIAN Jensen will always be number one in his mum's eyes, but she believes he's truly at his best when the competition is fierce. The Danish goalkeeper proved that theory with a clean sheet against Plymouth Argyle on his return to Burnley's starting
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Sex assault burglary - two more arrested
TWO men have been arrested in connection with a sexual assault where the victim was locked in her shed after being burgled. And police have issued a photograph of distinctive items stolen from the victim's home in a bid to trace them. The 51-year-old
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Six face Stanley axe
STANLEY chairman Eric Whalley has revealed at least six players could be heading out the exit door at the Fraser Eagle Stadium. Whalley admitted the club would have to move players out before manager John Coleman could add to his squad, with Stanley
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Takeover dream is over
MILLIONAIRE businessman Daniel Williams has given up on his dream to buy Blackburn Rovers. The Lancashire Telegraph can exclusively reveal the American-based tycoon and boyhood Rovers fan has finally admitted defeat in his quest to launch a takeover
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Bees boss is buzzing
Brentford boss Andy Scott has warned Accrington Stanley he knows all about their weaknesses, and he was getting ready to exploit them. Goals from Gary Smith and Glenn Poole handed the Bees their fourth straight victory at the weekend lifting them to
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Woman cut free after crash
A WOMAN in her 20s was taken to hospital after she was cut out of her car following a crash. The woman was driving her Renault Clio along Scotland Road, Nelson, in the direction of Barrowford when a second vehicle, a Vauxhall Astra, pulled out and clipped
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Coleman wants fans to keep the faith
ACCRINGTON Stanley boss John Coleman has revealed the club needs the fans more than ever right now. Coleman and his assistant Jimmy Bell have come under fire from unhappy Reds supporters after the midweek mauling at the hands of Peterborough United.
