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Hapton council anger over 'jobs park display snub'
VILLAGERS have expressed their anger after being ignored by a public consultation into plans for one of East Lancashire’s largest ever job creation schemes. An exhibition was staged last week by Eshton Property Development for the new Burnley
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Blackburn doctors' life-changing operations in India
BLACKBURN doctors and nurses are set to travel to India to help perform ‘life-changing’ procedures on children. Up to 25 members of the anaesthetic team from the Royal Blackburn Hospital will assist surgeons from across the country in operations
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Fight to pardon two Pendle 'witches'
CAMPAIGNERS want pardons for two Lancashire women condemned as witches 400 years ago. The cases of Pendle Witches Anne Whittle and Elizabeth Southerns will be presented to the Justice Secretary and Blackburn MP Jack Straw on Hallowe’en. Mr Straw will
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Bright Sparx team to make it a safe Hallowe'en in Lancashire
POLICE volunteers will be helping combat anti-social behaviour in the lead up to Hallowe’en and Bonfire Night. Nuisance behaviour traditionally increases before these events and Lancashire’s Special Constables will work alongside regular officers
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Tributes to 'loving' Darwen man, 45
TRIBUTES have been paid to a man “known in every house in Darwen”, who has died aged 45. Robert Smillie, of Oak Grove, had gone to bed early the night before complaining of feeling weary. His sister found him dead in bed the following day. Robert had
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Blackburn man admits Samurai sword charge
A BRAVE police officer disarmed a man wielding a Samurai sword — by punching him on the nose. Samuel Currie had brought terror to Honeyhole in the Mosley Street area of Blackburn on Sunday. Blackburn magistrates were told that armed
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Darwen landlady wants to help a child
A LANDLADY in Darwen is appealing for a local ‘child in need’ who will benefit from some charity funds. Karen Lee, from the Mill Gap Hotel in Darwen, says that she is planning to host a charity event. But says that she needs somebody
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Nelson woman died in fire caused by cigarette
A WOMAN died in her sleep when a lit cigarette ignited her settee and filled her living room with smoke, an inquest was told. Lynne McShane, 54, of Dalton Street, Nelson, was found dead at home in Dalton Street, Nelson, on Thursday May 1, after firefighters
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Multi-million housing boost for Blackburn
THE GRIFFIN area of Blackburn is set for a multi-million pound revamp under the Housing Market Renewal scheme. Tomorrow council bosses are expected to allocate funding of £8million to improve housing in the area, which councillors say is among
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Burnley taxi drivers 'support training plans', claims council leader
A COUNCIL leader has claimed taxi drivers are behind new compulsory training - despite a spate of protests against it. From November 1, Burnley cabbies will be forced to take a test to prove they are up to the job, including opening doors for
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Trees stopping CCTV cameras seeing Nelson villains
A PLEA has been made for overhanging tree branches in Nelson town centre to be cut back to aid the town’s crimefighting efforts. Ageing trees, especially along Scotland Road, are hampering the performance of closed circuit security cameras as foliage
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Driver is victim of theft
POLICE have appealed for information after a Dutch HGV driver awoke to find five men stealing items out the back of his lorry. The motorist had stopped at the Rising Bridge Service Station, Blackburn Road, Rising Bridge, at 5am on Thursday for a short
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‘Squirreling away cash could cost lives’ claim
COUNCIL bosses have been accu-sed of “squirreling” away taxpay-ers’ money in foreign banks. Last week it was revealed authorities across Lancashire could lose a total of £24million in a struggling Icelandic bank. Dr Fred McGlade, a parliamentary candidate
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Government announces help for councils
LANCASHIRE councils will get help from an emergency team of finance experts as they look to recover money from a stricken Icelandic bank. Last week it was revealed authorities across the county had invested £13million in the ailing Landsbanki bank,
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Burnley's unexpected cash boost revealed
AN unexpected £240,000 windfall has emerged for elderly people who want to retain their independence in Burnley and Padiham. Finance chiefs have uncovered a near 30-year-old bequest from a Burnley philanthropist which has been gathering dust
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Hyndburn MP plans extra surgeries
AN MP is to increase the number of public surgeries he holds. Greg Pope, who represents Hyndburn and Haslingden, said he will host an extra dozen surgeries a year at Oswaldtwistle Library. He said: “I hold well over 100 advice surgeries
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Burnley College award winners announced
CREATIVE types from across East Lancashire have been rewarded for their efforts over the previous academic year. Students from Burnley College’s creative arts and media sixth form courses gathered at the Ormerod Road site for the department
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Fresh appeal over Darwen shop raid
POLICE are re-appealing for information after a metal grid was used to smash the front window of a supermarket before it was burgled. The window of the Iceland store, in School Street, Darwen, was attacked around 9.30pm on Sunday. The raiders
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PCSO bitten and punched at Blackburn station
A POLICE community support officer was bitten and punched while trying to restrain a suspect. The community support officer had to have hospital treatment for bite wounds on his forearm and torso following the incident at Blackburn Railway
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Blackburn Rovers midfield at the double for Australia
ROVERS' midfielder Brett Emerton scored twice for Australia earlier today in a 4-0 win over Qatar. Everton’s Tim Cahill was also on target. The Aussies are now firmly in pole position of the Asian group one as the race to qualify for South
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Blackburn MFI store threatened with closure
A LONG-established furniture store is threatened with closure after its owners called in the administrators. MFI, which has been based at Whitebirk Retail Park, Blackburn, for around 20 years, is one of 86 stores that has been put up for sale as the
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Burnley preparations run smoothly in international break
OWEN Coyle insists preparations for the visit of Alex McLeish’s men in three days time have run smoothly during the current international break. The Clarets will hope to climb back into the Championship’s play-offs with a victory - and tough fixtures
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Williams joins Todmorden CC
Todmorden have snapped up 22-year-old Zimbabwean all-rounder Sean Williams for 2009. Tod have also re-appointed Jon Henderson as captain.
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Red-hot Blackburn Hawks freeze out the Frosties
THE English Cup came as a welcome distraction for ice-hockey aces Blackburn Hawks, who registered an unbeaten weekend against Flintshire Freeze. On the back of four straight league defeats, Andy Slater's side were eager to return to winning ways in the
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Fence firm supplies fabrics for exotic island hotel
A LUXURY hotel on an exotic island in the Pacific Ocean has been decked out in fabrics made by a Pendle firm. Designs, by Panaz, of Spring Mill, in Fence, are gracing the interior of the Aurora Hotel, on Catalina Island, just off the coast of Southern
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Rossendale rock cartoonist Ray Lowry, 64, found dead
LEGENDARY rock cartoonist Ray Lowry was found dead at his Rossendale home yesterday morning. And, as a lasting tribute, the art gallery currently running his first exhibition in 30 years has vowed to showcase his work as a permanent feature
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Blackburn Rovers Academy 4 Liverpool Academy 0
ROVERS academy ended their three-match winless streak in style on Saturday with a 4-0 win over Liverpool at Brockhall. Jake Simpson scored twice, with Phil Jones and Josh Morris also on the scoresheet, to impress a watching first-team boss Paul Ince.
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Burnley midfielder in fitness battle for Birmingham clash
KEVIN McDonald’s hopes of facing league leaders Birmingham City hinges on passing tonight’s Lancashire seaside test. The 19-year Burnley midfielder will start this evening’s reserve team outing at Blackpool needing to prove he has fully recovered
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East Lancashire Lions look to climb the Rugby League ladder
DEVELOPING rugby league club East Lancashire Lions are keen to join National League Two within the next three years. The club, who are based at Darwen’s Anchor Ground, were formed in 2006 and currently play in the Conference National. They finished
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Worsthorne cycle track possibility
POLICE Community Support Officer for the rural area, Dave Johnson, is looking into the possibility of a cycle track being provided in the village for young people with BMX bikes.
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Police hold meeting for Worsthorne residents
RESIDENTS are invited to the next Lancashire Police Authority community meeting on October 20 at 7pm at Stoops and Hargher Clough Community Centre in Burnley. Reports on the agenda include Neighbourhood Watch, community safety and policing in Burnley
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I’m visited daily by ‘angels’
When I write a letter showing my support for the NHS, I would not leave the lovely district nurses out of my appraisal. Hard working, caring, cheerful and kind, a better service could not be found. They breeze in and greet me with a quip and
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X-Factor ‘pal’ is no friend
What a surprise to see a young local talent getting slagged off, instead of supported. I know only too well not to expect too much support from this town, when it comes to local talent trying to achieve something. But even I was surprised to see the
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‘Ape’ plan would have little impact
I would like to respond to the Lancashire Telegraph’s recent articles on the subject of Rivington, car parking and the new Go Ape development. Firstly, I’m lucky enough to live and work in Chorley and Rivington and, like the people who have written
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Nelson face Bacup Borough tonight
East Lancashire rivals Nelson and Bacup will meet in the Vodkat League Premier Division at Victoria Park tonight. Nelson, who are currently in mid-table but were knocked out of the League Cup on Saturday, will be seeking a victory after failing to
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Chorley boss pleased with 'convincing' win
CHORLEY manager Tony Hesketh was pleased with his side's 2-0 win over Lancaster City in the second round of the UniBond League Presidents Cup. “It was a convincing win for us,” said Hesketh. “Lancaster only really tested us in the last
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Bad weather hits football fixtures
TORRENTIAL rain in Lancashire led to several football postponements last night. Rossendale United’s fixture against Bamber Bridge, in the UniBond Presidents League Cup, and Clitheroe’s tie with Garforth Town, were both called off. Colne’s Vodkat League
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Young Lancashire bowler given scholarship
Young Lancashire bowler Mo Abid has been awarded a scholarship to spend two weeks with renowned spin coach Terry Jenner in Australia. The 15-year-old leg spinner has already represented England under 15s and will link up with Jenner, who previously
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Lancashire handed Essex tie
Lancashire have been drawn to face holders Essex in the group stage of the 2009 Friends Provident Trophy. The Red Rose county, who failed to progress beyond the group stage in 2008, will also face Glamorgan, Derbyshire and Northamptonshire.
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Lancashire district councils warning over new Parkwise plans
DISTRICT councils in Lancashire will to told to bear the brunt of the Parkwise scheme if it makes a loss in the future. County Hall bosses have insisted the 12 districts will have to cover any shortfall if the controversial parking enforcement
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Roque Santa Cruz agent slams Manchester City link stories
ROQUE Santa Cruz is expecting to remain Blackburn Rovers’ property for the foreseeable future after his agent slammed Manchester City links as “rubbish”. Rovers’ talisman is reported to have issued a ‘come and get me’ plea to former boss Mark
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Anne dubbed 'Clitheroe's saviour'
IT’S perhaps a pity that Anne Barker took up football as a hobby. Perhaps, if she’d taken up politics or gone into the City, the country wouldn’t be in the financial mess it seems to be floundering in. Okay; something of an exaggeration, but Clitheroe
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Hard work and study rewarded at Accrington and Rossendale College
HARD-working students celebrated completing their studies at Accrington and Rossendale College last night. The event at Accrington Town Hall saw hundreds of pupils presented with degrees, certificates and diplomas. Dave Tyas, higher
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Students take pride of place at Blackburn College prize night
HIGHER education students at Blackburn College have been praised at an awards ceremony. Hundreds were last night presented with their degrees, and special subject prizes were also handed out at the college's Higher Education Awards Evening. College
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Lancashire police choice ‘on merit not race'
LANCASHIRE police recruits are appointed because of their strengths as candidates rather than their race, bosses have said. The new chief constable of Greater Manchester Police caused a storm this week after revealing his force may have to
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A bleak winter ahead for rail passengers
TRAINS have the ability to be by far our best means of transport. They’re environmentally friendly and have the potential to be much more convenient than road travel. There’s just one problem – the people who run them, at least in this
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Olivia, 6 swings into action for Oswaldtwistle play area
CHILDREN can now enjoy brand new swings thanks to the initiative of a six-year-old-girl. Olivia Walmsley yesterday unveilled the new swings at Oswaldtwistle’s West End Play Area after telling Hyndburn Borough Council she had grown too big for the baby
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Lancashire taking biggest gamble of all
Jason Kayley's daily sports blog. LANCASHIRE’S cricket committee have either been at the sherry or they have greater intestinal fortitude than I gave them credit for. Getting shot of two of their most experienced players, Dominic Cork
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Lights in the sky over Coppull spark a UFO alert
There were strange goings on in the sky above Coppull over the weekend. That’s according to Simon Latham, 40, who was walking down Park Road in the village at around 7.40pm on Saturday when he spotted four lights in the sky. Intrigued
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Chorley fishermen hook 80-year-old giant skate
A group of fishermen from Chorley encountered a monster from the deep during a trip to Scotland last week — in the form of a giant 80-year-old skate weighing almost 13 stone. The eight-strong party was fishing in the Sound of Mull, close to
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Refreshing and talented
TODAY we report on two young East Lancashire people made good. Michael Bisping, from Clitheroe, has become one of the stars of the Ultimate Fighting Championships. And X Factor contestant Diana Vickers, of Accrington, is one of the favourites
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X Factor star Diana Vickers a charity ‘hero’
EAST Lancashire’s X Factor starlet Diana Vickers has recorded her first single in the name of charity. Diana, of Accrington, joined forces with the other X Factor finalists to cover a track first made famous by American diva Mariah Carey. The 17
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Accrington singer's Priority is to succeed despite X Factor setback
AN 18-year-old singer has told of his determination to succeed in the music business after being kicked off the X Factor. Danny Wilkin, who is from Accrington and attended Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School, and his band were one step away from making
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Chorley 2 Lancaster City 0
Chorley comfortably made it through to third round of the UniBond League President's Cup with a comfortable victory over one of manager Tony Hesketh's former clubs, Lancaster City. The Magpies dominated the game managing to play good passing
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Former Blackburn PC claims racial discrimination
A FORMER police constable from Blackburn has taken the force to an industrial tribunal claiming he was the victim of racial discrimination. Tabs Zabier claims he was shunned by colleagues and ridiculed. And the father of three alleges
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Clitheroe fighter's big news in the Big Apple
A 70-FOOT billboard of an East Lancashire sportsman is adorning Times Square, New York. And the rising star of ultimate fighter Michael Bisping has been further underlined after an action figure of him was unveiled. The figure, complete
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Mystery over Padiham man's death
A MAN who ‘hated’ heroin died after being injected with a lethal amount of the drug, an inquest has heard. Terry Hosker’s family told the hearing that they did not believe that the 25-year-old had administered the fatal dose to himself at a neighbour