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Longridge football skills champion having a ball
A RECORD-breaking football freestyler has performed his latest trick - creating his own ball. John Farnworth, of Longridge, is current World Football Freestyle Champion – performing tricks with a football whilst keeping it in the air.
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Girl 'rolled out of way of oncoming train at Accrington'
A TEENAGE girl was left with broken bones and spinal injuries after absconding from a mental health centre and ending up on a railway track, police said. Officers said it was unclear if the 17-year-old had jumped or fallen down an embankment
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Ex-Burnley boss Ternent out at Huddersfield
FORMER Burnley boss Stan Ternent today parted company with Huddersfield Town – but Terriers midfielder Jon Worthington admits the players must take some blame for his departure. Ternent, 62, left the Terriers by mutual consent six months after replacing
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Blackburn churches' £30k fundraising campaign
TWO historic Blackburn churches are launching a £30,000 fundraising campaign in a bid to put them back at the heart of the community. St Mark the Evangelist, Buncer Lane, and sister church St Luke with St Philip’s, Lansdowne Street, both need
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Lancashire heroes honoured at sports awards
THE heroes and rising stars of sport in Lancashire were honoured at the 2008 Lancashire Sports Awards — a glittering ceremony held at Preston Guild Hall on Friday 24th October. A host of stars from the world of sport including Sir Tom Finney OBE, Jimmy
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Oldham 24 Burnley 50
BURNLEY recorded their first win of the season and they did it in emphatic style as they racked up 50 points at Oldham. The Holden Road club ran in seven tries to leap-frog Oldham at the foot of the North Lancs Cumbria Division. Back row Richard Murray
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‘Cancer could double' warning
THE number of people suffering cancer could double in the next 40 years unless steps are taken to stem the rising tide of obesity, an expert has warned. Professor Martin Wiseman, medical and scientific adviser at the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF
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Track of the week: Blowjangles - Freedom
Listen to East Lancashire band the Blowjangles' track Freedom. Blowjangles started as a community band with 16 members. Now, four original members remain and continue to perform gigs in such varied locations as Padiham Town Hall
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Bogus workmen steal from Blackburn woman, 86
TWO bogus workmen tricked their way into the home of an elderly lady and stole cash. At 2.30pm yesterday, two men claiming to be from the water board knocked on the door at an address in Griffin Street, Blackburn. They asked the resident, an 86
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Blackburn teenager arrested in terror probe
A TEENAGER has been arrested on suspicion of involvement in terrorism after police raided a flat above a takeaway. Residents in the Whitebirk area of Blackburn said they had been left shocked at the arrest in their community. Lancashire
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Two Burnley games switched for TV cameras
Burnley’s home game against Swansea City on January 10 has been selected by Sky as their Championship game of the day. Kick-off has been put back from 3pm to 5.20pm. Meanwhile the Clarets' trip to Preston North End has been brought forward
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Go Back to the Roaring 40s
On Sunday 9th November at Haslingden Cricket Club there will be a 1940s evening from 8-11pm. The Nostalgia Swing Band are playing the Music of Count Basie and Duke Ellington, featuring Don Graham Vocalist and Saxophonist plus the 'Nostagiks' Jazz Band
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Thieves steal charity cash from Burnley pub
THIEVES broke into a pub and stole three charity cash boxes in a late-night raid. Almost £800 was stolen from The Foresters Arms in Todmorden Road, during the early hours of Monday morning. And bosses say thieves often take advantage
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North West urged to belt up better
TRANSPORT chiefs have revealed that roadside checks in the North West showed a shocking number of people still do not wear seatbelts in cars. An advertising campaign has now been launched to highlight the potentially deadly consequences of failing to
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Ribblesdale League honour stars of 2008
GREAT Harwood were presented with their first Senior League title in 108 years at the Ribblesdale League presentation night on Friday. The other award winners are as follows:Individual Awards – Senior League batting: Umar Saddique (Padiham), bowling
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Support is capped with a special award
THE cap certainly fits for secondary schools in Blackburn and Darwen. For each school was presented with a representive cap by the Blackburn with Darwen Schoolboy Football Association. The presentation was made during the half time interval
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Howzat for an awards night
SYLVIA Hart has shown she is extra special when it comes to the Blackburn and District Amateur Cricket League. For Sylvia was presented with the chairman’s special award for services to the league for her years of hard work behind the scenes. The annual
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Ratings: Boca Seniors v Welly Clayton
BOCA SENIORS - Manager: Alex Hodson. Robert Airey(keeper) Little to do but made one great finger tip save to deny Sam Dean 6 Dave Palf (right back) Excellent game and pick offine defensive unit. Cross set up opening goal, tackled well and got
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Harry Dewhurst Memorial League: Boca Seniors 3 Welly Clayton 0
BOCA Seniors underlined their title ambitions with an emphatic win against the reigning champions – most of it with just 10 men. Seniors’ centre back Martin Carroll was shown a straight red for swearing at the referee with barely 10 minutes
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Dyer: Let's win bragging rights
BLACKBURN’S chairman of rugby Gareth Dyer has urged his players to win their derby battle at Rossendale and kick start their season. Burn are still searching for their first win of the campaign after slipping to a 26-7 defeat to leaders Rochdale
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Brass Funkies
Haslingden & Helmshore Band have won first prize at the Pontin's National Brass Band championships at Prestatyn Sands, North Wales. The band have now won first prize at the Butlin's and Pontin's championships in the same year. Not content
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Flasher exposes himself at Darwen reservoir
A PERVERT exposed himself to a woman and her daughter. Around 5pm yesterday a 37-year-old woman and her 18-year-old daughter were walking their dog near to the Entwistle Reservoir, Greens Arms Road, when the man exposed himself. They immediately
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Broughton Park 7 Rossendale 15
ROSSENDALE’S superb start to life in North Two West continued with a fine victory over in-form Brougton Park. But team manager Mick Barnes has warned his players of the dangers lurking around the corner – namely a wounded Blackburn side who they entertain
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Wanted East Lancashire man sent back to prison
A WANTED man has been sent back to prison after police were tipped off that he was in the Accrington area. Jason McCash, 24, was originally sent to prison after he committed burglaries and an arson attack in the Hyndburn area in August 2005
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Sport in the Frame in Burnley
AN exciting new initiative will be launched in Burnley this week to encourage more youngsters to take up sport. The Lancashire Sport Partnership scheme, which aims to increase sporting opportunities for children aged five to 19-years-old, will be officially
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Tip-off leads to Baxenden drugs swoop
A DRUGS factory has been discovered in a quiet suburban house after a raid from police. Officers swooped on the property in Selby Close, Baxenden, following a tip off from the public. Police said that it was a shock for many neighbours to discover
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Top chef moves in at Darwen eaterie
A CHEF who has worked with Gordon Ramsey and Gary Rhodes has been appointed at Rosins Country Pub, Hotel and Restaurant, Darwen. Carl Boyd is the new head chef at the Pickup Bank establishment and will lead the catering team. Carl started
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Blackburn Rovers linked to Manchester City defender
As the January transfer window looms large, the rumour mill is starting to get into full flow with two players linked with moves to Blackburn Rovers. Manchester City youngster Nedum Onuoha, who has the ability to play in several defensive positions
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Nelson print firm’s ‘green’ crusade
A company is aiming to defy the current economic gloom and prove it is possible to be both successful and environmentally friendly. Printoff Graphic Arts Ltd, based on the Lomeshaye Estate, in Nelson, recently received ISO 14001 environmental
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Darwen girl’s fairy-tale panto success
EIGHT-year-old Chloe Martindale won’t only be going to see a pantomime this Christmas, she will be perfoming in one. Chloe, of Burns Walk, Darwen, is one of five young dancers chosen from more than 100 to take part in Cinderella at Chorley
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Burnley register office facelift boost
WORK is set to begin on the £1million development of Burnley’s purpose-built register office. The project, on the site of the former Todmorden Road junior school, will see a modern one-storey building created. Registrars need a fully-accessible building
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Rossendale recycle target within reach
RESIDENTS in Rossendale are on their way to achieving a 50 per cent recycling target since an additional “bring site” was opened in the borough. The new site, based behind The White Horse in Helmshore Road, Helmshore, is proving to be a “huge success
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Review: The Class System and Me, BBC2
POOR old Two Jags, he really does appear to have a chip on his shoulder doesn’t he? The Beeb clearly thought it would be an interesting insight to get the former Deputy PM’s views on the haves and have nots. I’m not sure about other viewers but The
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TV has made bad behaviour seem normal
I’M HOPING that the country is at a watershed, and that we shall have a strong backlash. For the last few years a large part of the population have been led, tempted and bribed into behaving like over-indulgent, greedy, bullying, foul- mouthed teenagers
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Cordon around caravan near M65
AN EMERGENCY cordon has been placed 100 metres around a caravan which burst into flames while carrying acetylene cylinders. The cordon has led to a 24-hour closure of Finnington Lane, Feniscowles, Blackburn, at junction three of the M65.
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Blackburn Rovers captain in praise for versatile Warnock
STEPHEN Warnock’s transformation from defensive stalwart to midfield dynamo has left even his Rovers team mates dreaming of a chance to reinvent themselves. The England international has flourished in a makeshift midfield role in recent weeks
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Bisping opponent suspended for positive steroid test
MICHAEL Bisping’s last opponent has been suspended after testing positive for steroids. Chris Leben’s drugs use was uncovered in tests following his loss by unanimous decision to Bisping, from Clitheroe. Leben has apologised to Ultimate
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Clean-up for Burnley fly-tipping victims
COUNCIL chiefs have begun to clean up rotting piles of rubbish in a fly-tipping hotspot in Burnley. The Lancashire Telegraph reported yesterday how residents in the Bank Hall ward of the town were left “shocked” and “sickened” by dozens of
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Obama victory will give the USA chance to mend fences with the world
So who's staying up tonight to watch the American election results – a real feast for politicos and insomniacs! It might all be obvious when the first states close their polls in our early hours, though most seem firmly in the Barack Obama camp.
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Burnley raids crack down on thieves in run-up to Christmas
A CRACKDOWN on prolific criminals to stop them causing Christmas misery has been launched. Police executed search warrants at three addresses in Burnley yesterday as part of Operation Fugo, aimed at reducing vehicle crime and burglaries. They recovered
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Expert in alert over measles
THE North West is on the cusp of a measles epidemic, according to the Health Protection Agency. Eight cases have been reported in Liverpool with two unrelated adults aged 23 and 34 confirmed as suffering from the infectious viral illness. Medical experts
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Mystery letter over Whalley crematorium 'scare-mongering'
THE author of a letter which claims a proposed crematorium would spew out toxic gas has been accused of scare-mongering. Scores of homes in Calderstones Park, Whalley, received the letter about a planning application to build a crematorium on nearby
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Ribble Valley author pens new panto
A CHILDREN’S author has written a new pantomine to mark the 25th anniversary of a popular Ribble Valley theatrical group. Patricia Jones, who has penned a string of detective stories aimed at teenagers, has written and produced ‘Charlie and
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Police still hunting Colne bus station sex fiend
Detectives say they are still hunting a fiend who sexually assaulted a “terrified” 30-year-old woman in the Colne bus station toilets on September 9. Police released an evofit on the man following the attack and have since eliminated several
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Don’t let these God-haters win
FURTHER to the Creation v Evolution debate, I would like to reply to Ken Robinson’s letter. Mr Robinson, as Christian believers, we are bound to believe the Holy Bible as true. According to our bible, God did create the world in six literal days, as
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Blackburn Rovers boss issues apology over remark
Blackburn manager Paul Ince insists his remarks that football was “not a game for women” following his side’s 2-2 draw away to West Brom at the weekend were taken out of context. A furious Ince slammed referee Mike Jones’ decision to send off
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Money and power drive our MPs
THE letter (Oct 25) "Mandelson Setting Poor Standards" I found more than interesting and Iagree with Mr Cannon and would like to take this subject a stage further. I think it would be true to say that 95% of MPs are only concerned with money and power
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Rural road is awash with sex activities
I am absolutely amazed at Dr Paul Withers’s letter relating to the variety of sexual activities that take place on public roads where he actually appears to be condoning it and openly encouraging it. Stones Bank Road in North Turton is a definite no-go
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Appalling way to end your days
ELDERLY patients are among the most vulnerable people in society and to read what happened to 89-year-old Hilda Carr is appalling. Her family said she was left alone for long periods – with staff not noticing when she was dirty, or helping her to eat
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Fish enjoys fine finish in Amsterdam
Blackburn Harrier Ben Fish has finished 22nd at the recent Amsterdam Marathon, clocking 2:25:37 for the classic 26 miles 385 yards distance. Fish has recently been in fine form and in September finished fifth in the Admiral Swansea Bay 10K Road Race
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Burnley-Blackburn Rovers rivalry to resume in Masters
BURNLEY will renew rivalries with old foes Blackburn Rovers after being accepted into next year’s Sky Masters event. The newly-formed Clarets team, made up of former players, will take part in the North West heat of the popular Masters Cup.
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It's a new age for the "Old School" boss
ARE the "old school" managers back for good? After Harry Redknapp swept into Spurs and Joe Kinnear became the talk of the Toon, it makes you wonder if the continental managers are going to become a rare breed in the next few years. Although the "Big
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Burnley duo are reaping the rewards at Turf
BURNLEY manager Owen Coyle believes Robbie Blake and Chris Eagles are sending the right messages to the rest of the squad, while at the same time proving he is a man of his word. The duo both produced match-winning performances from the bench last month
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Ooijer admits Blackburn Rovers future is still in doubt
DUTCH international Andre Ooijer admits his Blackburn Rovers future is still up in the air with his contract set to expire this summer. The 34-year-old defender is expected to start talks at Ewood Park this month but could be tempted by a move
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Carey romps to Withins victory
Dave and Eileen Woodhead are two of fell running’s great enthusiasts and their events at Penistone Hill near Haworth are always eagerly anticipated and well received. The emphasis is on fun as well as the sport, so when a company called Precision Pest
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Coleman gives his Accrington Stanley charges a day off
ACCRINGTON Stanley boss John Coleman is set to give his players an extra day off this week as they prepare for the crucial FA Cup first-round clash with Tranmere. Stanley have just come through a period of five games in 15 days but are now set
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Hipgrave: Chapple was born to lead Lancashire
EARBY skipper Steve Hipgrave has backed his former charge Glen Chapple to be a success as the new captain of Lancashire. Chapple, who replaced ex-Red Rose captain Stuart Law, learned his trade under Hipgrave at Applegarth before leaving to
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Flat caps in fashion for Burnley's trip to Chelsea
AN army of flat cap-wearing Burnley fans will descend on the nation's capital for next week's Carling Cup fixture against Chelsea. And it is hoped that a campaign by fans can encourage all 6,000 travelling to the game to wear flat caps as the
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‘Two of a kind’ prizes for East Lancashire students
TWO best friends have received special awards at Blackburn College’s care, health and public services presentation evening. Kelly Webb, 18, of Ballantrae Road, Shadsworth, was presented with a certificate for ‘The Best Health and Social Care
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JCB torched at Blackburn fires 'hotspot'
Arsonists set fire to a JCB at a Blackburn school which became a ‘hotspot’ for bonfires over the weekend. Firefighters say the incident was the fourth at Jamiatul Ilm Wal Huda school, Moss Street. Crews were called to a bonfire on Saturday
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Blackburn woman's 'lucky' escape from house blaze
A woman who woke up purely by chance during a blaze at her Blackburn home was described as “incredibly lucky” by firefighters. Watch Manager Chris Fogarty said: “There was nothing to warn her about the fire, as there were no smoke alarms in the property
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1 in 10 Lancashire pupils speak English as second language
ONE in 10 Lancashire primary school pupils speaks English as a second language, Government figures reveal. The statistics, released by the Department for Children, Schools and Families, show that 7,331 primary students - or 9.7 per cent - speak another
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Pendle hospital's 'awful' treatment of Mellor great gran slammed
THE ‘awful’ treatment of a great grandmother has prompted bosses to replace the entire management team of a hospital rehabilitation unit. Health chiefs have vowed that the ‘unacceptable standard’ of care provided to Hilda Carr ‘will never happen
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107 'persistent young offenders' in East Lancashire
MORE than 100 “persistent young offenders” appeared in court in East Lancashire in just three months, it has been revealed. Between April and June 2008, 107 young people were found guilty of crimes having previously been sentenced for three
