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Full-time: West Bromwich Albion 2 Blackburn Rovers 2
KEITH Andrews scored his first ever Premier League goal in the dying seconds at the Hawthorns to earn 10-man Blackburn Rovers a 2-2 draw. The former MK Dons man struck from 25-yards to silence a vociferous home faithful and ensure referee Mike
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Full-time: Burnley 2 Norwich City 0
CHRIS Eagles scored twice in four minutes to make it seven wins from the last nine games at Turf Moor. Burnley had to wait until the second half to be rewarded for dominating possession and chances, but Eagles finished off the Canaries in impressive
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Full-time: Dagenham and Redbridge 0 Accrington Stanley 0
ACCRINGTON Stanley produced a decent performance as they drew at seventh-placed Dagenham and Redbridge this afternoon. The Reds had chances to secure all three points, with Paul Mullin denied by Daggers keeper Tony Roberts from point-blank
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HALF TIME: West Brom 0 Blackburn Rovers 1
BENNI McCarthy's penalty fired Rovers into a half time lead at the Hawthorns before being controversially sent off. The South African was booked twice by referee Mike Jones inside the first 36 minutes to receive his marching orders, the second caution
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Half-time: Burnley 0 Norwich City 0
STEVEN Thompson missed the best of a host of Burnley chances, while Clarke Carlisle had two attempts cleared off the line in a frantic first half. After Darel Russel hit a shot wide inside the first minute, Burnley went on to dominate.
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HALF TIME: Dagenham and Redbridge 0 Accrington Stanley 0
ACCRINGTON Stanley were twice denied by the post during a goalless first half at Dagenham and Redbridge. John Miles cut inside and fired a shot against the outside of the far post from the corner of the area in the 13th minute, while Jimmy
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Parking control should be sensible
AFTER four years of rows and controversies Parkwise looks to be limping to its demise. The future of the Lancashire County Council parking warden scheme was thrown into chaos earlier this year after bosses said the scheme had lost £1million
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Baxenden couple seal marriage vows in true horror style
A LOVING couple took to the floor for their first dance as man and wife – dressed as a bandit and the Bride of Dracula. Nurses Rob Morris and Haley McGaghey of Oakwood Road, Baxenden, planned a Hallowe’en extravangza for their big day, which
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TEAM NEWS: Burnley v Norwich City
ROBBIE Blake's two goals in three games from the bench has earned the striker a recall to the starting line-up, marking his 500th career league appearance. Martin Paterson is named on the bench for this afternoon's home game against Norwich City, but
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TEAM NEWS: Roberts handed Rovers recall
JASON Roberts returns to Rovers strike force for this afternoon's visit to his former club West Bromwich Albion. The former Baggie will be partnered in attack by Benni McCarthy, expected to play slightly deeper, with Chilean Carlos Villanueva dropped
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Chorley, South Ribble and Preston business event hailed a success
Dozens of local businesses are making use of valuable networking and financial advice after another successful event to support enterprising firms. The Business Network Event organised by the Chorley, Preston and South Ribble Partnerships alongside
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TEAM NEWS: Accrington Stanley unchanged
ACCRINGTON Stanley have named an unchanged line-up for this afternoon’s League Two visit to Dagenham and Redbridge. Leam Richardson, nearing fitness after a pelvic injury, has travelled with the squad but has not been named in the 16.
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Moses Gate walk
DESCRIBED as a countryside oasis set among an urban setting, Moses Gate is 750 acres (300 hectares) of kiddie-friendly beauty. This has not always been the case because it was at one time packed with polluting industries including coal mines, cotton
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Interview: Aitor Throup
HIS clothes are available in the High Street and he’s just landed a top design role with one of the world’s leading sportswear brands. It’s no wonder that former Burnley schoolboy Aitor Throup is seen as one of the rising stars of British menswear
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Candle started Rawtenstall flat blaze
A CANDLE is thought to have started a fire that badly damaged a flat. Fire crews were called to the first-floor flat on Dean Fold in Rawtenstall just before 5am. The resident woke up after neighbours raised the alarm, and firefighters
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Jonathan Ross isn’t even funny
THE big news this week isn’t really news as far as I'm concerned. At last the rest of the country has come round to my way of thinking – that Jonathan Ross is a moron. The comedian, whose gigantic ego is overshadowed only by his ridiculous floppy-fringe
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Woman rescued from blazing flat in Stacksteads
A WOMAN was carried to safety from a burning flat by firefighters after she was found in the living room semi-conscious. Fire raged through the property above Lulu’s Off Licence and Convenience Store, Booth Street, Stacksteads. Marie Carter was found
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Burke’s cup bid
COLNE’S Olympic cycling medallist Steven Burke is hoping to breaking the four-minute barrier for the first time in his team pursuit career when he represents Great Britain at the Track Cycling World Cup in Manchester today. Burke won bronze in the individual
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Diana Vickers tops X Factor online supporter stakes
IF FAN sites are anything to go by, then Diana Vickers is the dead cert to win X Factor this year. Diana, 17, from Accrington, has more than 97,000 fans signed up to groups on social networking website Facebook – more than double her nearest competitor
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Review: Little Britain. BBC1
I’m going to ask a dangerous question now. Does anyone find Little Britain funny anymore? The comic duo that is Matt Lucas and David Walliams are back. They have been around some time now, and last series I’d started to feel a distinct
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Car crash on Blackburn ring road
EMERGENCY services were called to a traffic collision on Barbara Castle Way in Blackburn. Two cars had collided at traffic lights near the Capita building at 10.20pm yesterday. Firefighters made the area safe while police investigated the crash
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Woods back Burnley for victory
HAVING spent five memorable years with Norwich City and just a season with Burnley at the end of his playing career, you would perhaps forgive Chris Woods for favouring the Canaries this afternoon. But the former England goalkeeper didn’t earn a reputation
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Recipe: Spicy pumpkin soup
YOU’VE carved out a terrifying pumpkin lantern for Hallowe’en – but what do you do with the pumpkin flesh left over? Whatever you do, don’t just bin it. Beryl and Ian Sutherland, of Blackburn's Cafe Beees, have come up with an exquisite recipe for spicy
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Worsthorne parish meeting confirms guest speaker
ANCHOR Staying Put has accepted the Parish Council's invitation to be their guest speaker at the Annual parish meeting in May 2009. Anchor Staying Put provides the Small Repairs Service and the Large Scale Repairs Service. Phone 01282 838876
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Planning application submitted for Rosegrove industrial units
A PLANNING application has been submitted for the proposed erection of four industrial units on land at the rear of Lowerhouse Cricket Club, in Liverpool Road. If anyone wants to register their comments with the council they must quote reference
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Coyle delighted by Turf Moor support
OWEN Coyle has backed Burnley fans to keep providing the springboard to Turf Moor wins. Since embarking on a run of just one defeat in 14 games in mid-August, his side have won six at home and drawn two. And Coyle believes the Clarets faithful must
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I can actually enjoy Jesus without wanting anything in return
THE moment the television cameras and monitors picked me up, a swift telegram prayer shot heavenward... “Oh Lord, keep mind and mouth in sync.” I was starting a two-hour talk phone-in stint on Sky’s Genesis Channel re the problems of paganism, the occult
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Five rescued from Pendle Hill
POLICE were called to Pendle Hill after reports that an adult and four teenagers were stranded. The mountain rescue team was summoned at 6.40pm yesterday and the group was brought to safety.
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Accrington Stanley chairman's Mullin admission
ACCRINGTON Stanley chairman Eric Whalley has admitted that they may have to let Paul Mullin leave if any club improves on the £50,000 bid Rochdale had turned down last week. Cash-strapped Stanley accepted a £75,000 bid from Shrewsbury for their
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Bay Horse Inn, Worsthorne, Burnley
Address: 17 Church Sq, Worsthorne, Burnley Phone number: 01282 437494 Lancashire Telegraph review by John Anson from November 1, 2008. WEDNESDAY night is a good night to give the cooking stove a rest. A midweek break from peeling, chopping,
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Blackburn man died in shower on holiday in Brazil
A 33-year-old man collapsed and died in the shower while on holiday with his girlfriend in Brazil. The body of Andrew Charles Waterworth has been returned to family in the Blackburn area for burial. An inquest heard that two post-mortem
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Hawks are fighting fit for double header
BLACKBURN Hawks hope to have virtually a full complement of players at their disposal for two tough away tests this weekend. The local ice hockey stars face Kingston Jets in the English Cup tonight, before travelling to Sheffield Spartans tomorrow, where
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8-car crash on Edenfield bypass
RUSH-hour traffic was brought to a halt after an eight-car pile-up on the Edenfield bypass. Police were alerted to the incident, which was on the southbound carriageway, at just after 8am yesterday. A Vauxhall Vectra, a Skoda, a BMW and a Vauxhall Astra
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Recipe: Maille Dijon Mustard Crusted Gammon
TOP Bolton chef Mike Harrison has cooked for the great and the good and now he is sharing some of his most popular recipes with readers. Each week he will provide a tasty starter, main course or dessert. So get cooking and if you are
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Blackburn Rovers defender Simpson cautious of Premier League new boys
THE Premier League has proved a step too far for countless newly promoted sides over the years as their top-flight dream was quickly turned into a nightmare. Swindon Town, Sunderland and Derby County are just three Premiership new-boys who
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Burnley boss Coyle: I've got Blake dilemma
OWEN Coyle has admitted Robbie Blake is posing one of his biggest selection problems this season. The Burnley boss has had the likes of Chris Eagles, Kevin McDonald and Remco van der Schaaf, among others, banging on the first team door in recent weeks
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Modern memorial for Nelson’s heroes
DESIGNS for an ultra-modern war memorial in the centre of a Pendle town have been revealed. The proposed structure, in Memorial Square, is part of the Nelson town centre masterplan, commissioned by Pendle Council in 2006. Nelson Area Committee has given
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Founder of Prestige Beds dies, 75
A BUSINESSMAN who ran his own bed company in Blackburn for nearly 50 years has died at the age of 75. The family of Prestige Beds chairman James Dunne described him as a “pioneer” of the furniture industry and “larger than life” character. Mr Dunne,
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Ince throws down gaunlet to Blackburn Rovers stars
PAUL Ince has thrown down the gauntlet to Blackburn Rovers’ forgotten men – insisting a host of first-team shirts are still very much “up for grabs”. A mounting injury list will give several players another chance to stake their claim at the
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Anger at Burnley conmen posing as hospice collectors
FRAUDSTERS have been accused of “stealing from the dying” after carrying out a scam posing as charity collectors. Bosses at Reedley-based Pendleside Hospice complained to police following reports that two men claiming to be from the charity
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New Darwen PCSO
THE DARWEN East Rural ward is getting a new Police Community Support Officer. Leigh-Anne McCool, 26, joins the Darwen Neighbourhood Policing team to work alongside PC Steve Jeffrey and PC Roger Morris. She said: “I am really looking