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Agent: Riordan keen on Clarets
Derek Riordan's agent claims the Celtic striker is interested in discussing a permanent move to Burnley. Riordan has been unable to hold down a place in the Celtic side this season. Agent Jim McArthur told BBC Scotland that Riordan is also being pursued
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Injured boy's family vow to seek damages
THE father of a teenager who was injured by an alarm gun' has vowed to seek damages against the man who had the device fitted. Jack John Ashley, known as JJ, will never regain the use of his left hand, which was maimed after he picked up a shotgun cartridge
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Community cohesion grants
Small grants are available to groups courtesy of the Warrington Ethnic Communities Association. They are for groups who can demonstrate a positive impact on community cohesion and integration. Residents have until Friday, February 8 to apply.
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Teens behaved like 'a pack of animals'
FOUR teenagers who set upon an innocent window cleaner "like a pack of animals" have today been jailed for a total of 11 years. Judge Norman Wright blasted the gang as he sent them to prison after being told they attacked Ian Dewhurst simply because
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Evans in ‘abandon ID cards’ call
AN East Lancashire MP has called for the Government to abandon proposals to introduce compulsory identity cards. Nigel Evans, who represents the Ribble Valley, said: "I am thankful that this idea seems to be on its last legs. "From an identity theft
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Former resident pilfered roof tiles
A MAN was caught stealing roof tiles from a house where he used to live. Blackburn magistrates heard Peter Cassidy had been forced to move when the house had been subject to compulsory purchase. But Rachel Adamson, defending, said her client refuted
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Hobson's Choice @ Lowry, Salford
IF you turn up to Hobson's Choice expecting to see John Savident doing an impression of Fred Elliot, you'll leave the Lowry extremely disappointed. When it comes to acting, the former Coronation Street star is anything but a one trick pony and he brings
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£700k to tackle mental health problems in children
A £700,000 fund has been given to a borough to tackle children's mental health problems. Young people in Blackburn with Darwen are set to benefit from the Government pilot scheme. Blackburn with Darwen Council is one of 25 "pathfinder" authorities
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Council to run neighbour's leisure services
HYNDBURN'S troubled leisure centres are set to be managed by Blackburn with Darwen Council in a bid to overcome debt problems. It is hoped the experience that Blackburn with Darwen Council can bring to running Hyndburn Leisure Trust will turn around
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World prayer day
BACUP and Stacksteads churches are holding a joint service to celebrate the annual world day of prayer on Friday, March 7. The 2pm service, will be attended by the Mayor and Mayoress of Rossendale and takes place at Central Methodist Church, Burnley
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Council launches flooding website
A NEW website where residents can find help and advice about flooding has been launched. The Ribble Valley Council website contains links to Environment Agency floodplain maps, which give an overview of local rivers and watercourses, and a series of
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Market site 'not for supermarket'
THE site of Blackburn Market is not likely to become a supermarket, according to a leading councillor. A mixture of shops and offices looks likely for the Ainsworth Street site, set to be vacated when the market moves into Blackburn's new £66 million
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Tesco supermarket for Accrington town centre
TESCO has unveiled plans for a £32million store in the centre of Accrington. The company, which already operates a Tesco Metro shop in the town, hopes to create 450 jobs at the store off Eagle Street. Bosses have submitted a planning application to
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Man 'had names of 219 girls in diaries'
A 42-YEAR-OLD homeless man has been accused of following as many as 219 girls or women over two years and writing sexual fantasies about them in a diary. Police said they launched an investigation after a 23-year-old woman contacted them to say she had
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Disc Parking Comes To Haslingden
Motorists in Haslingden will soon be restricted to two hours parking in three main car parks. This comes with the introduction of the Council's short stay disc parking initiative being rolled out across the Valley. In Haslingden the car parks affected
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Stonyhurst man's solo world voyage
A FORMER Stonyhurst College pupil is set to complete the first ever single-handed north to south solo circumnavigation of the globe. On October 28, 2005, Adrian Flanagan, 47, set sail from the Hamble Point Marina in Southampton, aboard his 38ft stainless
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Gang jailed for kidnap of Polish man
FIVE men involved in a plot to kidnap a Polish man from his Blackburn home have been jailed for a total of more than thirteen years. The terrified victim was taken from his home and bundled into the boot of a car. He had also been pistol whipped and
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Finger Licking Bad!
Ever queued up for a prescription and noticed how many pharmacy staff actualy lick their fingers prior to placing your MEDICATION ARGHHH into the hygenic bag for your later consumption? Having rejected the service on offer at Supadrug in Blackburn town
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Iraq politician clarifies Blackburn mosques comments
The Deputy Prime Minister of Iraq has responded in a row over alleged extremism in Blackburn's mosques. An MP claimed Dr Barham Salih had told him what he saw when he visited Blackburn in 2005 would be illegal even in Iraq. But Dr Salih, in a statement
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Paedophile hit with £2,000 legal bill
A CONVICTED paedophile has been left with a £2,000 legal bill after dropping his challenge against a police bid to monitor his activities. Former engineering firm boss Robert Enright, 51, from Brierfield, had fought a sexual offences prevention order
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E Lancs MPs back 1.9% pay rise
EAST Lancashire MPs are in line for a 1.9 per cent pay rise in line with the government's recommendation - although an independent body had recommended a rise of 2.56 per cent. MPs were told by party leaders to stick with the 1.9 per cent, the same increase
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Neighbours hailed heroes over fire rescue
TWO men have been hailed as heroes after rescuing a woman from her burning flat in the early hours of the morning. Phil Spittle, 22, and his pal Morgan Parkinson, 24 - his girlfriend's brother - rushed to the aid of the young woman after being alerted
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£120,000 grant pot for better woodland
LANDOWNERS have the chance to get their hands on £120,000 for environmental work as part of a new scheme. The Forestry Commission's Woodland Improvement Grant (WIG) aims to increase public benefits from existing woodlands. Cash from the scheme has already
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Whitebirk roundabout project delayed again
WORK to install overhead lighting on the Whitebirk roundabout has been delayed again. The hold-up means motorists will be in for more misery as the project - originally supposed to finish in mid-January - drags into next month. The notorious roundabout
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Army has the right ingredients for Laura
ANY army worth its salt marches on its stomach - just ask Burnley raw recruit Laura Bickle. For the former Mansfield High School pupil will swap Civvy Street for a mess tent after she undertakes her basic training with the Army. The 18-year-old, from
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Sessions set up to help quit the weed
TWO groups have been set up to help smokers kick their habit in Burnley. The groups, set up by Burnley Council and East Lancs Primary Care Trust, will provide support on a weekly basis for eight weeks. Starter sessions will take place on Tuesday, February
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Mum died while son was in custody
A MAN remanded in custody for breaching an anti-social behaviour order learned of his mother's death while in prison. Blackburn magistrates heard that Gary Leatherd had been devastated by the death of the most important woman in his life. And Roger
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Unit set to finish £15m plans
A DEVELOPMENT which will complete the £15million Walker Industrial Park in Blackburn has been given the go-ahead. Planning permission for a 120,000 sq ft distribution unit at the site near junction five of the M65, near Guide, has now been granted by
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Chilly Church
PROBLEMS are being experienced with the heating at St John's Church despite another pump being fitted. It is thought the trouble may be connected with debris floating in the system which will need to be flushed out during the summer months. The
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'Battered' wife attack's sleeping husband with hammer
A "BATTERED" wife who attacked her husband with a hammer as he slept could end up behind bars. Burnley Magistrates heard how Tracy Witter's husband Robert was said to have repeatedly assaulted her and had served jail terms. Now it is she who faces prison
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Woman admits punching victim
A WOMAN who attacked two women, including her own mother, was slammed by magistrates who said her conduct was beyond belief. The Burnley bench had been told how Stacey Thompson, 26, had been on an 18-month conditional discharge for assaulting her mother
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Prolific thief 'under pressure'
A PROLIFIC thief went on a near £300 shoplifting spree when she was put under pressure from others, a court was told. Burnley magistrates heard how Vanessa Daly, 41, stole razor blades, meat, coffee and deodorant, all from the same shop, but was captured
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Johnson victorious
ACCRINGTON'S Steve Johnson has been confirmed as the winner of the SD34 Championship. And he is also all-round SD34 champion and joint champion of the ANWCC Championship. Meanwhile, Accrington and District Motorsport Club is holding a meeting on Friday
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User stole to fund his drug habit
A THIEF lost without his "sidekick" cousin could end up behind bars again after going on a mini crime spree. Burnley magistrates heard how Matthew Dwyer, 24, had previously shared a jail cell with his cousin Michael. Michael had emerged from custody
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Free bus travel for teens lobby
RAMSBOTTOM-based MP David Chaytor has won support for Westminster debate on free bus travel for young people. Pensioners are looking forward to subsidised bus travel being extended to cover wider areas of the country from this April. And the Bury North
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New heads look to forge closer links
PRIMARY education in an area of Blackburn is starting a new chapter with the arrival of two new headteachers. Fran Stevenson and Alison Smallridge are the new heads of Meadowhead Junior and Infant Schools in Mill Hill. And they are looking forward to
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Taxi security improved after attacks
EXTRA security measures are being introduced to protect taxi drivers following a spate of attacks. Private hire and hackney carriage drivers called for more protection earlier this week after a string of violent attacks which has left them fearful, especially
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Car choice for champ Simpson
WITH a little over three weeks before the event a big question mark still hangs over which car four times previous winner of the rally Steve Simpson will drive on this year's Blackpool based Legend Fires North West Stages Rally. The current National
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Roads boost from canalside housing
A NEW canalside development in Brierfield could provide a windfall of more than £100,000 for transport initiatives across the town. Blueprints for 85 new homes, on the banks of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, off Clitheroe Road, are set to be debated
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Local History-Oxford Road Bridge.
As late as 1872 the few people living in Burnley Wood had to use stepping stones to cross the River Calder at this point. In times of flood this could be dangerous and in the records it is recorded that two poeple died during one stage. The town council
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Ban for test fail driver
A MAN who failed a roadside breath test also failed to provide an evidential sample at the police station despite three attempts. Blackburn magistrates heard Lee Flynn had been convicted of failing to provide after a trial. But Jonathan Taylor, defending
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Husband attacked wife over what tea to have
A MAN who attacked his wife in a row over what pie to have for tea was hit over the head with a frozen cottage pie by his son, a court heard. Philip Taylor, 26, told Burnley Magistrates he had not touched alcohol since the trouble last December 16 saying
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Emerton in Australia squad
Blackburn Rovers midfielder Brett Emerton has been included in a provisional Australia squad for the Asian Cup qualifier against Qatar in Melbourne on February 6. Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek named a full-strength squad of 39 players yesterday, but he
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Scholes and Foster to form dream team
TWO of East Lancashire's brightest young motorsport talents are teaming up and could be set to compete in this year's 205 Championship. Blackburn's Phil Scholes and Accrington co-driver Jamie Foster have held discussions about a possible partnership
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Safety review of 'danger road'
A 'DANGER' road on which two people have died this year is under review by police and council chiefs. Officers from Lancashire Police's eastern division road policing unit said they would meet with Lancashire County Council (LCC) engineers to see if
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Debt collector pocketed clients' cash
A MAN working as a debt collector for a credit union pocketed cash handed over to him by clients. Blackburn magistrates heard that David Charles Harrison had been working on a volutnary basis but his dishonesty did not come to light until after the loan
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Specialist status for grammar school
BACUP and Rawtenstall Grammar School has been awarded with a specialist status in maths and computing. Headteacher Marc Morris said the school had fulfilled a long-standing aspiration to build on its skills with help from a £140,000 annual cash boost
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Homes plan to replace terrace streets
NEW homes and apartments will replace two streets of terraced houses if Pendle councillors approve a planning application. Miller Homes has submitted an application to build 10 detached houses and a six-storey apartment block on land between Holden Road
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Opening draw for Mokoena’s South Africans
BLACKBURN Rovers midfielder Aaron Mokoena played a starring role as South Africa came from a goal behind to draw their opening African Cup of Nations match against Angola las night. The Bafana Bafana captain was in the thick of the action as Angolan
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Can you treat us to any information?
WE need readers' help with these two photographs, as they arrived on our desk with no information. What we do know is that smiling for the cameraman are ambulancemen from Nelson ambulance station, but we don't know their names. We think they were
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Lost walkers rescued from moors
THE first official Bacup boundary walk turned to disaster for some of the 500 walkers. For Rossendale Mountain Rescue Unit and the police, using walkie-talkies, had to comb rugged moorland late into the night, back in 1965, searching for people who had
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Diggers move in at marina
WORK has got under way on a new £1m marina in Burnley. Diggers moved in and started work on the 16 acres of land behind Barden Mill store in Barden Lane. The 102 berth marina is expected to be completed by August this year. On site there will be a
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Lennon set to make England debut
Leigh Lennon has been selected to make her England debut at the Home Counties Junior Indoor International at Cardiff on February 3. The 16-year-old has just moved from the under 17s into the under 20s for the forthcoming track and field season, yet she
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Finch gets nod
Lancashire League side Lowerhouse will again be led by all-rounder Jonathan Finch. Lowerhouse's second string will be led by Paul Stansfield and John Waite will lead the thirds.
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Turner signs on
Former East Lancs cricketer Paul Turner is set to become Ribblesdale League side Clitheroe's new professional for the 2008 season. Turner, 29, who was the paid man at Orrell Red Triangle last season in the Liverpool Comp scoring 771 runs at an average
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School to host bingo
LANESHAWBRIDGE School is being opened up for the community in the evening to be used as a bingo hall. The bingo, organised by volunteers to provide a space for the older residents in the village to meet once a month, will take place on Wednesday. The
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Lancashire's roads set for £10m windfall
ROAD improvements and social care in Lancashire could be in line for a massive cash boost as county councillors spend a funding windfall. The announcement came at a Lancashire County Council cabinet meeting, where councillors approved plans to raise
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Clarets boss seeks closure
BURNLEY manager Owen Coyle hopes to have "closure" on at least one of his transfer targets by the end of today. The Clarets boss has lodged bids totalling more than £2million for targets in the last fortnight, including one he hoped to secure early this
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League records tumble at Sportshall meet
Lucinda Mulligan of Hyndburn Athletic Club and Pendle AC's Lucy Chadwick have set league records in the second round of the Lancashire Sportshall League held last Sunday. The fixture, held at the Blackpool Sports Centre at Stanley Park, was started
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Appeal after head-on smash
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a head-on collision in Whalley. Frank Cornwall, 76, was driving his Honda FRV on Accrington Road towards Clitheroe when he stopped at the traffic lights at the Spring Wood picnic site. When he made to turn right
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Emma and Sarah reap rewards
The Red Rose Cross Country League held its presentation night last Friday following another successful season with fixtures at Blackburn, Bury, Hyndburn and Rossendale. At the Horwich RMI Club, Rossendale Harriers Emma Flanagan and Sarah Yeomans were
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Rovers tie up new Zura deal
Blackburn Rovers defender Zurab Khizanishvili has signed a new three-year deal with the club. The Georgia captain, who arrived at Ewood Park permanently in the summer of 2006 following a loan spell from Rangers, is now under contract until 2011, much
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Kidnap bid on school-run dad
A FAILED ayslum seeker who tried to kidnap a father on the school run has been jailed for 14 months. Witnesses saw two men attempt to bundle Abdulla Ahmed into the boot of a car. But he resisted and clung to the vehicle, hoping to prevent his attackers
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Resident hit in face by car gang
A MAN was attacked after confronting three men who were behaving suspiciously outside his home. Police said the trio fled the scene in a stolen car, which was later found burnt out nearby. The incident in Belmont Road, Belmont, at 7pm on Tuesday, left
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James fired up for retirement
A DARWEN firefighter has clocked off for the last time after 30 years' service. Crew manager Jim Earnshaw, 53, worked his last shift after 15 years at Darwen fire station and a further 14 previously spent at Blackburn. Mr Earnshaw, who now intends to
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‘Tell NHS trust to sort itself out’
COUNCILLORS in East Lancashire have voiced their disquiet over proposals by hospital chiefs to seek more independence from the NHS. Pendle Council has lodged a formal objection to the bid by the East Lancashire Hospitals Trust for foundation status.
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Flood issues transfer vow
BRENDAN Flood has stressed that Burnley will not be stretched beyond their financial limits during the January transfer window. The Clarets have left balls in the courts of Sheffield Wednesday, Celtic and Dundee United with a trio of bids that have been
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Council’s scheme can help African villagers
RECYCLING in the Ribble Valley will help African villagers as well as the environment, thanks to a new council scheme. The borough council has teamed up with aluminium recycling group Alupro and British charity Ripple Africa, tackling deforestation and
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VIDEO: Zimbabwean dance group visits school
PUPILS donned loincloths and armed themselves with spears before taking part in a tribal dance in their school hall. Children at Darwen Moorland High School were joined by members of the Hohodza dance group for a special one-off music lesson. The Zimbabwe
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Nelsen in need of rest - but not operation
BLACKBURN Rovers skipper Ryan Nelsen is facing another spell on the sidelines - but the club have moved to allay fears that he needs an operation. The New Zealand international has been struggling for both form and fitness recently after an old hamstring
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Don’t blame the majority for crimes of a few
CATHOLICS are still banned, by Act of Parliament, from succeeding to the throne. And the language of the law does this in stark, deprecating terms. It talks of "papists" and the "popish religion". That was back in 1700. There were good arguments at
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Drug courier dad jailed
A BLACKBURN father trying to keep his family together resorted to drug running to make ends meet. Father-of-five Stuart Bunten earned £400 from two courier trips. Police went on to find a haul of heroin when they searched his Fielding Crescent home.
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Driving ban for manager of nightclubs
A NIGHTCLUB manager set off to drive home to Clitheroe after a night out drinking in Bolton. Blackburn magistrates heard that Ross Robinson was stopped in Darwen because the rear bumper was missing from his car. And a breathalyser showed him to be nearly
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Do you recall West End lads and lasses?
We have these photographs from Dorothy Fleming of Whalley, who belonged to Blackburn's West End youth club, back in the 1950s. The lads and lasses used to enjoy days out and holidays, as well as weekly meetings and here are some of them who enjoyed
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Who can recall Gandhi’s visit?
I AM in my third year studying history at Oxford and am writing a thesis on Mahatma Gandhi's visit to the Lancashire cotton mills. The Indian nationalist leader visited in September 1931 after he imposed a boycott on British cotton goods. He was very
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Bearers of news, good and bad
ROYAL Mail postman Roger Green has launched a world-wide search for former telegram boys to keep alive memories of a bygone era. A former messenger boy, he has set up a website and messageboard to record stories and memories from around the world. Most
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MPs’ pay is beyond belief
AS A self-employed person I determine my own fees. Of course if I get too greedy my customers would vote with their feet. At a time when pay deals for various sectors are being cut to the bone, MPs still feel that they can ask the public to do as they
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Well done for spotting disease
I WRITE regarding the recent article "You Saved Our Son Ben's Life" in the Lancashire Telegraph. I'd like to praise the quick actions of Barry and Jayne Whittaker in spotting the early signs of meningitis in their son Ben, and for seeking medical attention
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What are risks of uniforms out of hospital?
ONCE again MRSA is in the news and a complete clean of our local hospital is in the pipeline. My question is - can anyone in authority at the Royal issue a statement as to whether uniforms/overalls can carry bugs or not? Many years ago the only department
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Dougherty goes for Doha glory
CHORLEY'S Nick Dougherty returns to one of his more happier hunting grounds today as he competes for golf's Commercialbank Qater Masters in Doha. The 25-year-old Shaw Hill professional tied second in the Qatar Masters back in 2002, shooting four sub-
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Wonderful club THE place to be
YOUTH clubs played a big part in the lives of youngsters in the years during and after the war - do any of you remember T.H.E. in Blackburn? Ernest Johnson, now in his 80s, was a member of what he calls "this wonderful club" in the 1940s. He believes
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Rovers' Reid aiming for Europe
MIDFIELD enforcer Steven Reid has spelled out his determination to fire Blackburn back into Europe after finally emerging from his injury nightmare. The Republic of Ireland international, who returned to action recently following 18 months out with back
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Grant offered Reds deal
ACCRINGTON Stanley have secured the future of promising young winger Bobby Grant by offering the teenager his first professional contract. The 17-year-old left-footer - a product of Stanley's YTS scheme - has agreed an 18-month deal with the Reds. Grant
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Rochdale hit Clarets reserves for six
BURNLEY Reserves faced an uphill battle after Rochdale Reserves stormed into a 3-0 first-half lead, then Will Buckley piled on further misery by completing his hat-trick to wrap up a 6-1 win three minutes before the end. Alex MacDonald scored a consolation
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Neighbours rescue woman from fire
A WOMAN escaped unharmed from her burning flat thanks to the quick actions of two neighbours. Morgan Parkinson and Phil Spittle had gone outside their block of flats in Richmond Avenue in Accrington to have a cigarette at 2am this morning, when they
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MasterChef, BBC2
SIX more lambs were led to the slaughter, erm, I mean "aspiring chefs" were given the chance to showcase their skills in last night's MasterChef on BBC2. Just watching this show makes me nervous. As the wannabe Gordon Ramsays shake and sweat over their
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Win tickets to see hot new band!
Preston's 53 Degrees is fast becoming the venue of choice for indie fans from across the North West. And with its forthcoming gig list including appearances from the likes of Biffy Clyro, Hot Chip and The Hoosiers, it is not difficult to see why.
