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Blackburn with Darwen approves bus lane plan
COUNCILLORS in Blackburn and Darwen have tonight given the go ahead to a controversial £50million bus lane. Protesters came to Darwen Library Theatre, where the executive board was meeting for the night, hoping the Pennine Reach plans would be thrown
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Darwen says yes to town council
A TOWN council for Darwen is set to become a reality after residents voted in favour in today's referendum. By a margin of 2,378 to 1,725, voters said they wanted town council in a move supporters say will "re-establish Darwen's identity".
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Burnley man 'stole £47,000 and fled to Spain'
A CAR park supervisor fled to Spain five years ago after stealing £47,000 from work, a court heard. David Such told his family that he had won the cash in a casino and wanted to start a new life. After eight months his wife learned the
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Magistrates' praise for brave Darwen special constable
MAGISTRATES praised a female special constable who stood up to a drunken gang in a Darwen park. Blackburn magistrates heard that Special Constable Nicola Veitch was attacked by one of the mob who ripped off her epaulettes and tie and smashed her torch
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Burnley rail link plans backed by County Council
COUNTY bosses have pledged to support Burnley’s dream of a direct rail link to Manchester. But the man in charge of Lancashire’s transport has admitted he has no idea how much money County Hall can offer. Burnley Council and regeneration campaigners
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Great Harwood 'grotspot' revamp unveiled
PLANS to develop a “grot spot” that has blighted Great Harwood have been announced. The former St Lawrence Mill site off Britannia Street has been in a “terrible state” for years and it is hoped that by allowing houses to be built on the land problems
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Blackburn girl, 4, suffering from inoperable brain tumour
A FOUR-year-old girl has been given no more than 12 months to live after being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour. Within a week of first falling ill with what was thought to be a virus, an MRI scan revealed Ellese Mulligan-Green had
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Burnley cannabis farm uncovered
A CANNABIS farm was found after police swooped on an empty house in Burnley. Officers smashed their way into the property, in Healywood Road, and discovered plants worth around £1,000. However, they found no one in the house and said
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Track of the week: SAY - Sugar Brown
LISTEN to Nelson folktronica band SAY's track Sugar Brown. Formerly a whimsically beautiful three-piece, SAY have now added a dynamic rhythm section to their arsenal which takes them to a whole new sonic plain. Their ethos is
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Padiham councillor requests tree pruning
AT the request of motorists regarding the overgrown trees at the junction of East Street and Moor Lane, Coun John Kenyon has asked for pruning to be done.
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Padiham councillors attend new business park forum
PADIHAM councillors attended an open forum at Greenbrook Methodist Church, Rosegrove, to discuss the proposed building of the ‘Burnley Bridge Business Park’. The designated site is the now redundant Hepworth Plastics on Pollard Moor, Hapton. Included
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Council acts on Padiham lowered kerbs
BURNLEY Council officers, at the request of Padiham Town Council, inspected the areas where the creation of dropped kerbs has been requested, by wheelchair users. Appropriate action is to be taken.
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Great man left Padiham park ‘gift’
AUTHOR and historian Jack Nadin looks back to the man who left Padiham its Memorial Park. The park is essentially a product of a bequest made in 1915 at the height of the atrocities of the Great War in the will of Thomas Clayton of Burnley. Thomas was
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Delightful twins’ title
THERE was a record number of entries for Colne Carnival Association’s fifth annual baby show in the summer of 1968. In all, 125 babies were entered for the various classes and paraded by proud mums at Colne Municipal hall, And here are the twins, who
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Miners took a day out to the seaside
HERE’S a group of smiling miners, who were enjoying a day away from the coal face on a works outing to Fleetwood in 1966. The men worked at Hapton Valley Colliery and the only name we have is Joseph Thompson, who is kneeling, front middle. Joe was a
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Blackburn Rovers midfielder: Give me time to settle
VINCE Grella has warned Rovers fans ‘don’t expect too much too soon’ as he looks ahead to the challenge of ‘living life in the fast lane’. The Australian mid-fielder is expected to be involved in Saturday’s Premier League clash at Bolton having
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Academy sponsor pledges to lift Darwen pupils' aspirations
THE man who has put his name and money into the Darwen academy has insisted “it’s not all about me.” Rod Aldridge, who made his fortune by founding the Capita Group, was present at official opening of the Darwen Aldridge Community Academy on
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Bid to improve life expectancy in Pendle underway
A PROJECT to increase life expectancy in Pendle has been boosted by two new recruits. Health workers Michael Rawsterne and Anjanette Stokes, who are based in Pendle Council's Neighbourhood Management team, have been enlisted to help improve the health
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Brilliant Barritt lands second Mull victory
TWELVE months ago Daniel Barritt claimed his first ever Tunnocks Tour of Mull victory alongside 12-times winner and island resident Neil MacKinnon. And the 27-year-old international navigator from Barrowford did it again last weekend – this time guiding
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Review: The Streets @ 53 Degrees, Preston
THE Streets frontman Mike Skinner has said that his latest album could be his last one before he moves on to some other musical enterprise. But if the response from his hardcore fans at the 53 Degree gig is anything to go by, there’s still some mileage
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Meet some of the ‘O’ level pioneers
THIS school photograph shows young pupils in form 4A at Blackburn High School for Girls in 1949. It’s been sent in by Eileen Blackburn who tells us she and her classmates were the first pupils to take the new GCSE ‘O’ levels in 1951.
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Burnley hospital midwife ‘let mum go home in pain’
A BUNGLING midwife allowed a new mother to go home in pain after misjudging a serious injury she suffered giving birth, a hearing was told. Fatima Cole, 54, mistakenly identified the injury as low-level when the mother, who had given birth
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Remember those carefree days?
SCHOOLDAYS are always remembered with fondness — they were carefree, full of fun and sun. Friendships were forged that are perhaps still strong today, or have maybe been broken. School reunions can take us back to those good old days and the pals we
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Ringing the changes... after 100 years
THE introduction of STD (Subscriber Trunk Dialling) numbers to Clitheroe in the autumn of 1966 changed the last of the town’s original telephone numbers dating back from the late 1800s! Only one private subscriber wired to the Clitheroe telephone exchange
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Number of children injured in road accidents decreases
THE numbers of children injured on roads in Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale has ‘significantly dropped’ this summer. Lancashire Partnership for Road Safety has revealed there has been a 75 per cent decrease in the number of children seriously injured
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Blackburn Harriers get their rewards
It was unseasonably mild at Witton Park on Saturday for the start of the cross country season – but that didn’t stop the first of the Red Rose League meetings giving the runners a genuine winter test of strength. Heavy rain resulted in an energy sapping
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Accrington policeman denies assaulting wife
A POLICEMAN has pleaded not guilty to assaulting his wife. Former Accrington-based crime prevention officer PC Andy Liptrott, 47, denied three counts of assault causing actual bodily harm to Karen Liptrott. The offences are alleged to
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‘Farcical’ theft of wetsuit in Whitworth
A THIEF who wanted to join a sub-aqua club pinched a wetsuit and rode off on a stolen bike – dripping wet, a court was told. Drug addict Mark Cattlin, 41, said to have wanted to swim in Cowm reservoir, Whitworth, had wandered into the changing rooms
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Burnley shoplifting crackdown launched
A CRACKDOWN on shoplifting is being launched by Lancashire Police even before the pre-Christmas rush begins. Shopping experts are urging bargain hunters to hit stores early in a bid to beat the effects of the credit crunch. But police in Burnley are
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Police hunt wanted man with links to Lancashire
POLICE are hunting a wanted man with links to Lancashire. Russell Dale Grant, who is also known as Russell Dale McVicar, is wanted in connection with an incident at a Tesco supermarket in Merseyside in which a cash box was taken from a security
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Police hunting Nelson park flasher
A man exposed himself in broad daylight to a 25-year-old woman in Nelson's Marsden Park at around 4.50pm on Friday. He was described as being white, in his early 30s, around 5ft 7ins, of a medium build, with a shaved head and tanned skin.
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Charity cash stolen from Nelson takeaway
THIEVES took five charity boxes from a takeaway in Nelson at the weekend. The theft took place in Manchester Road, between 1am on Saturday, October 11, and 3.30pm on Sunday, October 12, after they got in by smashing a small window panel.
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Langho restaurant named UK's best
AN East Lancashire eaterie has been named as the country’s top restaurant in a new guide. Michelin-starred Northcote, in Langho, is the overall national champion in Harden’s prestigious UK Restaurant 2009 Guide. The venue, which has
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Blackburn Rovers chairman wants midweek internationals moved
JOHN Williams has called for midweek internationals to be brought forward a day as he waits on the return of his globe-trotting squad with bated breath. Rovers chairman is the latest of a growing number asking for a review of the World Cup
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Political row in Padiham as duck race and petition clash
A POLITICIAL row has erupted in Padiham over the campaign to restore accident and emergency services to Burnley General Hospital. Campaigners fighting to overturn an NHS decision to phase out the casualty ward at the Casterton Avenue hospital
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Darwen charity needs your support
Darwen Macmillan Cancer Support committee wants more people to get involved. The group meets every six weeks and organises events throughout the year to raise the much needed funds to support the people of Darwen, Blackburn and surrounding
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Blackburn Rovers defender interests Dutch clubs
SEVERAL Dutch clubs are believed to be keeping an eye on defender Andre Ooijer with his contract due to expire in June. Rovers will have to make a decision on the Dutchman’s future in the next couple of months and a lack of first-team action
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Burnley midfielder benefits from reserves run-out
KEVIN McDonald has told Burnley fans to expect more from him when he returns from injury. The 19-year-old midfielder has been out of action for a month with an ankle problem, but after completing the first half of last night’s reserves win against Blackpool
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Padiham green summit postponed due to credit crunch
A LEADING green summit, set to be staged later this month in Padiham, has been postponed because of the credit crunch. Top building experts and town planners were scheduled to descend on Shuttleworth College on October 29 and 30 to discuss
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East Lancashire athletes in victory parade through London
EAST Lancashire Olympic cycling medallist Steven Burke is taking part today in a heroes’ parade through the streets of London. All the athletes that went to Beijing as members of Britain’s Olympic and Paralympic team have been invited. The parade
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Blackburn and Burnley men bailed over kidnapping
Police investigating a kidnapping in Preston in April have released two men on bail. A 26-year-old man from Burnley and a 31-year-old Blackburn man have been bailed while detectives carry out further investigations. Meanwhile, six other men, all from
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Stanley bring in Higginbotham
ACCRINGTON Stanley have followed up their loan signing of Kieran Charnock by bringing in winger Kallum Higginbotham from Rochdale for a month. The 19-year-old, who can also play as a striker, will join Peterborough centre back Charnock in the squad for
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Pinder storms to Lancaster win
There was a great win from Junior National Hill Climb Champion Adam Pinder of Great Harwood when he beat several top senior riders in the Lancaster Cycling Club promotion. Held on the long steep climb to Jubilee Tower, the Blackburn and District CTC
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Burnley athlete wins gold at Commonwealth Youth Games
BLACKBURN Harriers hammer thrower Sophie Hitchon won gold at the Commonwealth Youth Games in India yesterday. The 17-year-old student, from Thomas Whitham in Burnley, threw 58.43m. After watching her boyfriend Pete Smith win gold in the men’s hammer
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Blackburn Rovers captain: Santa Cruz should stay
ROVERS skipper Ryan Nelsen believes Ewood Park remains the best place for Roque Santa Cruz after dismissing the striker’s links with Manchester City as just speculation. Reports from Paraguay quoted Santa Cruz as saying he would be interested
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Councillors to vote on £50m East Lancs bus lane
A DECISION will tonight be made by Blackburn with Darwen councillors on a new the controversial £50milion bus lane. The council’s ruling executive board will be asked to give the goahead to the Pennine Reach scheme when it meets in Darwen this evening
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Coogan was not worth the cash
I WENT to see Steve Coogan at King George’s Hall, Blackburn, and without any doubt it was the worst show I have ever seen in my life (I have seen some stinkers I assure you)! Having had a quick look at the forums I’m not on my own. As I felt totally
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Accrington Stanley set to seal two signings
ACCRINGTON Stanley expect to complete the loan signings of Peterborough United centre back Kieran Charnock and an unnamed wide midfielder today. Stanley have moved to bolster their squad after being hit by injuries and suspensions and Charnock is likely
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3Rs should come before computers
WHILST I agree with the original sentiments re computers as expressed in the “comment” column of Tuesday, October 7, I completely disagree with the closing statements. There is too much emphasis placed on computer literacy in the early years of education
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Help beat the bonfire yobs
WITH the new bin system to be introduced to another part of Darwen, perhaps with bonfire night fast approaching, the local council could issue an instruction with the bins again that they must not be left out after emptying. Having ours emptied on a
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Lobby for old rail track to be footpath
FROM Martholme Lane and Mill Lane, Great Harwood, you can have an easy stroll in the depth of the country. At the viaduct your right of way is blocked by a two metre fence, placed there just after the end of the 2000 foot and mouth outbreak. There are
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Osbaldeston pupils recycling their school dinners
PUPILS at a primary school are recycling their lunchtime leftovers as they ‘go green’. Judith Metcalf, headteacher at St Mary’s Primary School in Osbald-eston said her pupils were ‘adapting well’ and were excited to ‘turn waste into compost.’ Pupils
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Why we have to step into credit crunch fray
“Starlings. That’s the answer”, a distinguished retired surgeon told me whilst speaking about his anxiety about the gyrations of the Stock Exchange, and the effect on his pension. “I know” I replied, “and the precise answer is seven”. The man I was
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Hospitals: Good news at last
THE reputations of East Lancashire’s hospitals have taken a battering over recent months. Since Burnley General Hospital’s casualty department closed last November with all emergencies being taken to the Royal Blackburn, the hospitals have remained in
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Mystery of circling helicopter over Burnley village
A LOW-flying helicopter spotted over a village near Burnley may have been taking part in an exercise, it has emerged. The Ministry of Defence website said that an operation called Joint Warrior was taking place over northern England between October
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Voting underway in Darwen town council referendum
VOTERS in Darwen go to the polls today to decide whether they want a town council. Voters are being asked whether they want a town council as well as one of five neighbourhood boards being set up across the borough. A town council would
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Don't book your World Cup tickets just yet!
IF you hadn't seen England's 3-1 win in Minsk on Wednesday night, a quick glance at the national papers would lead you to believe that Fabio Capello's men had won the World Cup - never mind won four games. The back pages are full of poxy
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Grane Road shut until tomorrow
Lancashire County Council yesterday closed Grane Road until tomorrow while lining work is completed. Bosses say they have discussed the work with local landlords to minimise disruption. Diversion signs will be in place for motorists.
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'Serious attack' on Blackburn gym goers
TWO men were assaulted in Blackburn as they made their way home from the gym. The pair, both aged 19, were punched and kicked by three men in Audley Range near Donbay Street on Tuesday night. One of the men suffered a broken nose, a
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Blackburn centre offers free massages and manicures to drug addicts
DRUG addicts are being offered free massages and beauty treatments at Blackburn’s new rehab centre. Bosses at the new Evolve centre in the former Lewis Textile Museum said perks were needed to encourage alcoholics and drug-users to come inside
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Blackpool Reserves 1 Burnley Reserves 2
SUBSTITUTE James Craggs struck late on to secure the win over Blackpool Reserves at Fleetwood Town’s Highbury Stadium last night. He polished off Alex Ray Harvey’s excellent throughball to clinch the three points after Chris Anderson's early second
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Blackburn assault victim, 77, speaks out
THIS is the battered face of a 77-year-old man who was knocked unconscious in a motiveless attack. Raymond Tennant was left nursing a fractured jaw, broken teeth and gashes to his head. The yoga and DIY enthusiast, said that he only
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Ten Burnley council workers were unfairly dismissed
TEN town hall workers were “sacked” after they challenged a Burnley council decision to axe a car lease scheme costing £860,000. Council bosses claim they needed to scrap the car lease deal as they could be liable for challenges under equal
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Hanged Burnley man's mum found dead
A HEARTBROKEN mum was found dead at her home - less than a year after her son killed himself. Carol Pickup, 58, was discovered at her house in Cromer Grove, Burnley, when police smashed their way in after a concerned friend raised the alarm. East Lancashire
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Burnley drug addicts 'face long wait for treatment'
HEALTH chiefs have hit back after a solicitor claimed that drug addicts were facing long waiting lists in Burnley. Defence lawyer John Greenwood claimed serial users could not get treatment quickly enough, in mitigation for a long-time criminal
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Accrington market hall revamp brought forward 12 months
PLANS to rejuvenate a market hall to create a ‘vibrant’ shopping area have been brought for-ward by a year. Councillors in Hyndburn agreed at a cabinet meeting yesterday to spend £500,000 of external funding on Accrington Market Hall in the
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First look at £10m Hyndburn ‘gateway’
A £10million project to regenerate an ‘eyesore gateway’ in Hyndburn has been given the initial go-ahead. New housing, office space, shops and leisure facilities are part of the Church and Oswaldtwistle Gateway regeneration scheme. And artists’ impressions
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East Lancs health trusts rated 'excellent'
EAST Lancashire’s hospitals and mental health services have been rated “excellent” by the official watchdog. The Healthcare Commission placed both East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust and Lancashire Care NHS Trust, which deals with adult mental