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Full-time: Accrington Stanley 2 Shrewsbury Town 1
IF THERE'S one thing that’s consistent about Accrington Stanley, it’s their inconsistency. After eight games without a win, the victory at Luton on Saturday seems to have given Stanley their belief back after they conspired to lose their last
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Full-time: Coventry City 1 Burnley 3
Chris Eagles came off the bench to inspire Burnley to a deserved victory over Coventry in their Coca-Cola Championship clash at the Ricoh Arena. The Sky Blues had taken the lead from the penalty spot in the 40th minute through Elliott Ward
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Business units planned
BUILDING giants Barn-field are looking to tempt more firms to a fledgling business park in Burnley. Blueprints for four new units off Liverpool Road have been lodged with the borough council this week. The Lowerhouse develop-ment already has a number
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'Eyesore' Nelson landmark's demolition awaits OK
PLANS to demolish a Pendle landmark touted as an ‘eyesore’ have been submitted. Pendle Council wants to knock down the old Printworks, in Every Street, Nelson. But it will require the approval of Secretary of State Hazel Blears as it is
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Colne driver's windscreen shattered by brick thrown from M65 bridge
A BRICK-throwing yob has been slammed after smashing the windscreen of a lorry as it was driven on a motorway. Lorry driver David Robinson said he feared for his life as the brick shattered his windscreen as he drove at night near Burnley.
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Half-time: Coventry City 1 Burnley 1
Elliott Ward converted from the penalty spot to give Coventry a narrow lead over Burnley at half-time in their Coca-Cola Championship clash at the Ricoh Arena. The Sky Blues were awarded the spot-kick after Graham Alexander, who was making
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Blackburn firm's first female mechanics apprentice
A SELF-confessed ‘tomboy’ has become a Blackburn firm’s first ever female HGV apprentice mechanic. Cassandra Forsythe, 17, of Mill Hill, secured her place as an apprentice mechanic with Training 2000. She started her training for United Utilities Transport
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Blackburn trader defends 'haven' market
BLACKBURN market is a multi-cultural haven that offers something for everyone, according to a trader angered by the comments of a stall holder who quit his pitch. Neil Shorrock, owner of Glad Tidings Cards and Gifts, was responding to John
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TEAM NEWS: Coventry v Burnley
GRAHAM Alexander makes his 700th league start in his hometown as manager Owen Coyle names an unchanged side for the trip to Coventry City. In fact, the Burnley boss has kept faith with the same 16 as Saturday's 1-1 draw at home to Birmingham for tonight's
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Rawtenstall market crossing success
A PLEA by a senior trader for an improved crossing opposite Rawtenstall Market has proved to be a success. Earlier this year Chamber of Commerce mainstay Clive Balchin appealed to the Lancashire Local Rossendale committee to upgrade the crossing
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Week's focus is on work safety
BUSINESSES are taught how to carry out risk assessments as part of European Safety and Health Week. Pendle Council's environmental health officers has joined forces with professionals from across Europe this week to promote safety in the workplace.
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Bookies make Diana Vickers X Factor favourite
EAST Lancashire's Diana Vickers has become the bookies’ favourite to win ITV’s The X Factor after Simon Cowell said she was the one to beat. Following her show-stopping performance on of Michael Jackson hit Man In The Mirror on Saturday’s show
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Beacon Fell walk
THIS is a wild and wonderful place with several paths which lead through the conifer woodland. Here are squirrels and birds including owls and woodpeckers and lots of tall trees around which children can play in safety. This is truly a family day out
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Burnley boss needs to juggle squad in credit crunch
BURNLEY manager Owen Coyle has revealed how the global credit crunch is affecting his plans in the loan and transfer market. Steve Jones last week joined Huddersfield Town in a one-month deal, with the option to extend it, and the Burnley boss suggested
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Accrington Stanley hope for swift Richardson return
ACCRINGTON Stanley boss John Coleman is hoping to have defender Leam Richardson back in contention soon. The 28-year-old hasn’t featured since August after being sidelined with stomach and groin injuries. But Coleman is hoping to have his utility man
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Two jailed for 'disgraceful and nasty' attack after Burnley party
TWO men have been jailed for a street attack that left a man with a broken jaw. A court heard that the “disgraceful and nasty” incident was carried out after a rowdy house party. Asif Mahmood, 23, of Hawk Street, Burnley, was jailed for 34 months. He
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Darwen man's suicide leaves family shocked
AN ELECTRICIAN went out in the early hours of the morning and hanged himself from a tree close to his Darwen home. But an inquest heard that Graeme Doran’s family and friends had no idea why he had taken his own life. And coroner Michael Singleton
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Burnley boss confident of keeping Chris McCann
DEFIANT Burnley manager Owen Coyle insists the January transfer window holds no fear, despite increasing interest in midfielder Chris McCann. The Clarets spent the last two seasons rebuffing enquiries about McCann’s former team-mate Kyle L
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Blackburn teen threatened stranger with machete because tea wasn't ready
A TEENAGER who returned home from drinking produced a machete when he demanded to know why his mum had not made his tea. Daniel Watson of Glenfield Close, Blackburn, went on to go outside and later threatened a man with the nine inch implement
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Beckie races to win
BECKIE Taylor has won a gold medal on her England debut at the British and Irish Junior Fell Championships at Bonaly, Edinburgh. It came in the U16s girls’ race, where England quartet produced a clean sweep to win team gold. The four were covered by
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Nelson face big test against promotion favourites
Nelson must defy the odds tonight if they are to register their first Vodkat Premier Division victory in five attempts. Jon Westall’s men head to league leaders AFC Fylde - formerly named Kirkham and Wesham - who have won their last eight league matches
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Trust needs help on Accrington lodge history
The Lancashire Wildlife Trust is collecting information on the history of Platt's Lodge in Accrington. The trust has been appointed by Waterside apartment developers Globe Enterprises to carry out a study of the history and ecology of the area. Details
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Clitheroe athlete's coach gets Dame Kelly help
CLITHEROE athlete Leigh Lennon’s bid for Olympic stardom was given a helping hand earlier this month after Dame Kelly Holmes invited her coach and father Don to a training workshop in Leeds. Lennon, who trains his 17-year-old daughter at Ribble Valley
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Clitheroe boss hails 'greatest day'
Clitheroe boss Neil Reynolds has described Saturday’s 2-1 FA Trophy win at Bradford Park Avenue as his greatest day in managment. The Blues, who host Warrington Town in UniBond Division One (North) tonight, have booked themselves a second qualifying
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Off-form Rossendale United look to end run
Out of form Rossendale United aim to win their first game in seven attempts tonight as they face Woodley Sports in the UniBond League Challenge Cup at Dark Lane, kick-off 7.45pm. Derek Egan’s men last tasted victory on September 6 when they overcame
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Nelsen: Season starts here for Blackburn Rovers
ROVERS skipper Ryan Nelsen has declared ‘this is where our season really starts’ as the Premier League looks forward to a break-free end to the year. The Kiwi has been frustrated by an international-littered start to the campaign, but believes
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Stop these men re-offending
IT is alarming that the number of sex offenders living in East Lancashire has risen sharply in the past year. But it is also reassuring to hear that the authorities have the criminals under control. We trust the authorities when they say that they are
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Review: Paul Merton in India, Five
IF you can ignore the fact that when you strip away the humour and the editing you’re basically watching a wealthy TV star jetting around the globe for free this is actually a really good watch. As far as travel programmes go they are all fairly similar
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Budding Blackburn TV chef loses chance
A BUDDING East Lancashire chef lost out on the chance to take his authentic Mexican dish to the finals of a national food competition. Alejandro Guillen, or Alex, from Blackburn, competed against seven other amateur chefs from the North West to go through
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Accrington Stanley boss hoping for taming of Shrews
ACCRINGTON Stanley boss John Coleman is challenging his players to prove they have what it takes to compete against the top teams in League Two. The Reds ended an eight-game winless streak with a 2-1 victory over Luton Town thanks to goals from Paul
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Burnley's Graham Alexander set to hit 700 mark tonight
GRAHAM Alexander has experienced many highs in an 18-year career to date, but there are still two big ambitions he is desperate to achieve. One is playing in the Premier League, but the other could be crossed off his to-do list as early as tonight.
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Things are not quite going to plan
AS a country, I wonder, did we ever have a master plan, a strategy – a vision of how we wanted the future of Britain to be? If so, how on earth have we ended up like this? We’re at war with two countries. One in Afghanistan which we have not a
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Government defeat proved bigger than expected
The ‘42 days’ debate last week resulted in an even bigger blow to the government than expected. The vote (309 to 118) was the largest government defeat for a long time and showed just how foolish it was for the Prime Minister to press on with the proposal
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Ribble Valley MP calls for help for businesses in credit crunch
AN MP has called for more support to help small businesses struggling to cope with the effects of the credit crunch. Nigel Evans, MP for the Ribble Valley and Fulwood, has called on the Government to aid small businesses in the uncertain economic
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VIDEO: £33m Burnley superschool takes shape
CHILDREN and staff have been treated to a close-up view of their brand new £33 million superschool. Developers at the new Ridgewood Community High School and Sir John Thursby Community College site, in Eastern Avenue, Burnley, gave the headteachers
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Driver should get another chance
IF the article re Mark Standring was the whole truth about his recent past, I, as a user of the Community Wheels bus, would heartily endorse Mr Bernard Taylor’s letter in the LT (October 13). Mr Standring was a good driver, and always helpful, kind courteous
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Extra places bid at two Nelson schools
EXTRA places are being suggested for two schools in Nelson – as plans for a new educational establishment gather pace. Rising school rolls in the town mean there will be a classroom shortfall in the next few years. However, until blueprints for a prospective
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Nelson man who groped 2 girls is jailed
A MAN who molested two schoolgirls on a street has been jailed for 180 days by Burnley magistrates. Adam Horace Smith, 24, then living in Nelson, later moved from the area without telling the police, flouting the Sex Offenders Register. The defendant
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Play fair over man who lost his job
I WRITE in response to Bernard Taylor’s letter ‘Man who lost job had repaid his debt to society’ (LT, October 13). I largely agree with what Mr Taylor wrote, particularly regarding the poor treatment Mr Standring has received. However, I cannot agree
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Is Rev Logan guilty of deceit?
WHEN giving evidence in a court of law in the UK the witness is required to affirm or swear on a bible that they ‘will tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.’ The expression ‘the whole truth’ is recognition that it is just as deceitful
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Fat cats prosper while workers suffer
What has happened to our society? On the one hand we have unscrupulous bankers paying themselves millions in bonuses whilst carrying out financial exercises which have helped to produce the current banking crisis. On the other hand these same bankers
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10 per cent rise in sex offenders in East Lancashire
THE number of sex offenders living in East Lancashire has risen to an all-time high. New figures show that 404 registered offenders, over a third of Lancashire's total of 1,015, are now living in the east of the county – a rise of 10 per cent. And more
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Wake me when the Stanford Super Series is over
DOES anybody actually care about the Stanford Super Series apart from the players? It seems like a whole lot of fuss about nothing to me. I'm a cricket purist and I've been totally gripped by the current India v Australia series.
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Digital TV switchover date revealed
TV viewers have just over a year to wait until the region switches over to digital broadcasting, it has been revealed. The date for the switch-over to digital television in the North West has been set as November 4 2009 by Digital UK, the independent
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Darwen woman's appeal for answers after husband's death
THE wife of a 39-year-old man who was found dead in his flat is calling on anyone who may have visited him just days before to contact her. Julie Ellison had been married to Gary for 17 years but the pair had been separated for three months