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Police patrols stepped up in Padiham
POLICE patrols are to be stepped up in Padiham following complaints from residents. In the Stonemoor Bottom estate last week yobs severed a gas main and set fire to a wheelie bin less than a metre away, bringing the area ‘seconds from a fireball disaster
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Remand prisoners 'smash up Burnley cells'
REMAND prisoners have been smashing up cells while waiting to hear their fate at Burnley Magistrates’ Court, police said. Now Lancashire Police Authority has launched an investigation into who should pay for the damage to the lock-ups at Burnley’s
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Olympic hero asked to switch on Colne lights
OLYMPIC hero Steven Burke has been asked to switch on the Christmas lights in his home town. Colne Town Council has been awarded £4,850 to pay for the switch-on event as well as a range of other weekend activities. The four-figure sum
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First look at new £16.1m Accrington Academy
THIS artist’s impression gives the first glimpse of the new £16.1m Accrington Academy. The extension and improvements to existing buildings in Queen’s Road West will provide a with a brand-new 250 place sixth form at the school. Work
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Blackburn broker warns businesses over energy contracts
BUSINESSES need to be cautious when it comes to choosing their energy contracts or they could end up ‘throwing away’ their cash away, a leading broker has warned. Danielle Fish, director of energy broker Every Aspect, Appleby Business Centre, Blackburn
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Track of the week: Violet Vortex - Not This Time
Listen to Blackburn goth metal band Violet Vortex's track Not This Time. Violet Vortex are a four-piece band influenced by the likes of Bauhaus, Rosetta Stone, Fields of the Nephilim, Bella Morte, The Cure and The Crüxshadows.
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Telephone Advice Sessions
Rossendale Citizens Advice Bureau is running sessions at Haslingden Library on Thursday mornings between 9.30 and 12.00. Just ring 0844 499 4121 if you have a query
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From Valley to Venice
Is the title of an exhibition of paintings by Chris Sims at nearby Rossendale Museum in Whitaker Park. It runs from the 6th November to the 7th December. Contact 01706 260785
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Blackburn terror arrest: Teenager released without charge
A BLACKBURN man has been released without charge after being arrested under the Terrorism Act. The 19-year-old was taken into police custody from his flat in Burnley Road on Tuesday, but was released today. Chief Superintendent Andy
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Church lunch raises over £100 for funds
About 30 people had a good lunch at St Marks Church, mainly thanks to Brenda, Sandra and Kim. A useful sum of £140.60 was raised for church funds. A big thank you to all who brought gifts which were passed on to the women’s refuge.
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Hundreds fight mental health bid in Pendle
ANGRY campaigners have gathered hundreds of signatures in a bid to save “the last green lung” between Nelson and Colne. Local residents have formed a protest group against a proposal to develop of Gib Hill in Nelson as a potential site for a new mental
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'No waiting' zone introduced in Lowerhouse
Lancashire County Council plans to introduce a “no waiting” zone on on a stretch of Lockyer Avenue Burnley, near Lowerhouse Lane from 8am to 4pm.
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‘Equities’ man hands out prizes at Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School
BACUP and Rawtenstall Grammar School celebrated a successful year at its prize evening. At the Waterfoot school’s event last night, headteacher Marc Morris congratulated returning year 11 and year 13 students, who chalked up top results. Guest of honour
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Praise for pupils in Witton Park Business and Enterprise College head's speech
THE headteacher of Witton Park Business and Enterprise College said pupils had exceeding her highest expectations over the past year. Speaking at the Blackburn school’s prize night yesterday Gwen Onyon said: “The outcomes of your GCSE examination
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Interview: Toyah Willcox in Vampires Rock
She was a poster girl for punk, then went on to dip her toe into projects as diverse as presenting Songs of Praise and the Good Sex Guide in a career spanning 30 years. Now actress and singer Toyah Willcox is vamping it up for a new role in hit musical
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Interview: Sally Lindsay in A Taste of Honey
SINCE leaving Corrie actress Sally Lindsay has taken on Shakespeare, played Marilyn Monroe, presented on This Morning and even bagged herself a role in the new Wallace And Gromit film. And now she's tackling the ultimate northern drama, playing
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Interview: Jonathan Mayor of Back To Englistan
HOW best to describe comedian Jonathan Mayor? I don't think I can improve on the words of one reviewer, who summed-up the drag artist with the words: “Imagine a Christmas tree has just exploded all over the campest Bollywood star you know.” One of the
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Recipe: Sushi
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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Interview: Russell Howard
"NOTHING beats stand-up,” said Russell Howard, the 28-year-old comic who has taken the nation by storm. "You feel such a connection with the audience — it’s just the biggest buzz. "It’s so much fun. There is nothing like trying out a new set of
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Diana Vickers is coping well, says dad
DIANA Vickers' dad says she has been coping well with life away from East Lancashire. This week Diana was spotted enjoying a slap-up meal in London with her boyfriend Chris Jones, from Blackburn. But her dad has quashed rumours that Chris
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Accrington Stanley Youth earn Carlisle clash
Accrington Stanley will host Carlisle - conquerors of Manchester United last season - in the FA Youth Cup second round after a 3-1 home win against Wakefield.
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Poorly Diana Vickers could miss X Factor
DIANA Vickers may not be able to perform on the X Factor tomorrow after being struck down with a throat infection. The 17-year-old from Accrington has been confined to her bed and has not taken part in a full week of rehearsals for fear of
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Ian Britton: There’s a chink of light for Burnley
IAN Britton is acquainted with Roman Abramovich, but not to the extent that he’s been a guest on board one of the Chelsea billionaire owner’s many luxurious yachts. In fact, he’s even had to buy his own ticket for when two of his former clubs
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Burnley gig builds funds for charity
A mini-music festival at the Bridge Bier Huis, Bank Parade, Burnley, raised £2,000 for local multiple sclerosis suffers. BridgeFest, which was held featured live performances from local favourites The Chinchillas, The Boy Gray, Neil C Young Trio and
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Hanged Burnley man’s last few days
A GIFTED scholar with mental health problems was ‘quite calm’ and ‘happy’ when he was left at a hotel two days before he hanged himself, an inquest heard. Police officers and paramedics, who dealt with John Sample, 36, in the hours before he was drop-ped
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Concern as Bacup thieves use new method to break into cars
THIEVES have resorted to a new destructive way to steal valuables from cars in Rossendale, police said. Criminals in Bacup have been using levers to force open the doors of parked cars to steal the valuables inside. The technique of “bending” the doors
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We'd be better off without 'big four', says Blackburn Rovers boss
PAUL Ince believes the advent of a European Super League could provide a much-needed kiss of life to an ailing Premier League – admit-ting the disappearance of the top four could be good for the game. Luiz Felipe Scolari’s multi-million
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I’m devastated, says departing Burnley mayoress
A FORMER mayoress has spoken for the first time about a rift which has seen her ‘fired’ from one of Burnley’s most prestigious positions. Joan Heginbotham says she feels “saddened” after being asked to step down as the official companion of mayor Coun
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Burnley play areas set for £2m revamp
AN adventure playground could be coming to a community in Burnley as part of a £2million play scheme. Play development leaders from Lancashire County Council are making a bid to Whitehall for funding under the Government’s Play Fair scheme. And Burnley
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Burnley sport scheme unveiled
A NEW initiative has been launched in Burnley 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, was officially unveiled at the
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Booze licence request at Booths in Barrowford
Supermarket giants Booths have submitted an alcohol licence to Pendle council, for its proposed new store in Halstead Lane, Barrowford. It would allow the premises to serve beer, wines and spirits between 7am and 11pm daily.
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Landmark Burnley pub set for new lease of life
A LANDMARK pub in Burnley could be given a new lease of life as shops and flats, according to developers. The former Duke of York pub, Colne Road, has been empty for some time and was even used illegally as a cannabis factory earlier this year
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East Lancashire actors star in Coronation Street’s special DVD
THREE East Lancashire Coronation Street stars have swapped the cobbled street for the desert sand after taking to Safari in South Africa. Wendi Peters, of the Ribble Valley, who plays Cilla is reunited with her co-star son and Bacup lad, Sam Aston,
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80 jobs under threat at Bacup firm
ONE of Rossendale’s biggest employers is making 80 people redundant because of mounting problems caused by the credit crunch. Bacup-based kitchen, bedroom and bathroom furniture manufacturer JJO said the cuts were due to the dramatic downturn in the
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Ramsbottom United manager on assault charge
RAMSBOTTOM United manager Andrew Feeley has been charged with assault over an alleged attack in the town in October. Andrew Feeley, 47, of Manchester Road, Bury, Matthew Barrow, of Ashwood Avenue, Ramsbottom, and a 17-year-old Bury youth have been charged
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Burnley man stole £47,000 from car park machines and fled to Spain
A CAR park supervisor stole £47,000 from ticket machines and fled with the cash to Spain. David Such, 37, said he had become stressed after witnessing people repeatedly commit suicide from the top of multi-storey car parks, where he worked. He is now
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Evocative Burnley and Blackburn Rovers photos on sale
NOSTALGIC photographs that evoke the unique atmosphere of football terraces in the days before all seater stadia have gone on sale. Forming part of Cumbrian photographer Stuart Clarke’s collection are prints from Blackburn Rovers and Burnley games
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Beardwood Humanities College head praises 'outstanding year'
THE head teacher of Beardwood Humanities College heralded an ‘outstanding year’ at the school’s awards night yesterday. Ruby Hussain, from the Blackburn school, said: “We have had excellent GCSE results and met Key Stage Three targets despite
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Norden High School head celebrates 'exciting year'
THE headteacher of Norden High School and Sports College celebrated a successful year which was marked by record GCSE results. Headteacher of the Rishton school, Bob Flood, said: “It is an exciting time for young people who leave school; the opportunities
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FA Cup run can secure Accrington Stanley's future
ACCRINGTON Stanley boss John Coleman is hoping to erase almost five years of FA Cup hurt as they face Tranmere Rovers at the Fraser Eagle Stadium tomorrow. The last time Stanley won a cup game was in December 2003, when they overcame Bournemouth
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Darwen teen jailed for killing father-of-four
A TEENAGER who killed a father-of-four has been jailed for four years. Terence Gaskin, 18, was sent to a young offenders' institution by a judge at Preston Crown Court today. Gaskin was arrested after his mum shopped him for the unprovoked
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Blackburn Rovers manager's Carlos D-day
CARLOS Villanueva’s Ewood Park future is nearing D-day with boss Paul Ince admitting he has some big decisions to make before Christmas. The Chilean fans’ favourite is currently on a season-long loan at Rovers from Audax Italiano but, to put
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Burnley manager still enjoying honeymoon period
THE honeymoon period for any new manager can often be fleeting, but almost 12 months after Owen Coyle’s arrival at Turf Moor goalkeeper Brian Jensen admits it is still going strong. “It’s still a fairytale at the moment,” said the Danish stopper, who
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Double trouble for Burnley
BURNLEY go in search of their third clean sheet in a row tomorrow, against what manager Owen Coyle believes is the Championship’s most dangerous strikeforce. Wolves’ joint top scorers, Sylvan Ebanks-Blake and Scotland international Chris Iwelumo
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Barrowford gift shop thieves hunted
GOODS were stolen from a gift shop in a Pendle village. Thieves walked into the Presentation Gift Shop, in Halstead Lane, Barrowford, at 4.45pm on Tuesday, and removed two black wooden picture frames, worth £15, from a shelf. One of the offenders is
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Bacup’s top scorer is looking for glory
BACUP Borough striker Tommy Turner says he is targeting personal and team glory this season. The Vodkat League’s top scorer, with 15 goals to his name so far this campaign, is hoping to add to his tally against Wigan Robin Park in the League
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Chorley in striker bid
CHORLEY expect to have a new centre forward in their line-up tomorrow as they host a Durham City side that have conceded only one league goal all season. The Magpies have scored just twice in their last four games in the absence of key forward
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Clitheroe snap up McGee
CLITHEROE have signed central-midfielder Oliver McGee from Maine Road as they look to end a run of three straight defeats at Warrington tomorrow. The Blues crashed 4-2 to Garforth Town in the UniBond League Challenge Cup, following defeats
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Cup distraction for Darwen
DARWEN are in cup action tomorrow but manager Dennis Hill admits he would much rather being playing another league game. The in-form Salmoners travel to Premier Division side Atherton LR in the second round of the Vodkat League Cup on the back
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Sensale can be sensation for Ramsbottom United at Padiham
RAMSBOTTOM manager Andy Feeley has backed in-form striker Andy Sensale to smash the 20-goal barrier this season. Sensale took his tally to 10 after blasting a quickfire hat-trick last weekend. And as the Rams prepare for tomorrow’s Vodkat
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Rossendale United boss waiting for first win
ROSSEDALE United host Garforth Town at Dark Lane tomorrow with caretaker manager Phil Eastwood looking for his first win. After taking on the role last week, Eastwood saw his brave Stags lose to Colwyn Bay in UniBond Division One (North), before
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Colne look for cup distraction
COLNE can put their faltering league form on the back burner for the trip to Congleton Town in the Vodkat League Cup. Nigel Coates’ injury-hit side have lost their last three games, including last weekend’s 3-2 home defeat to Alsager Town.
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Blackburn Rovers in chase for African star Tresor Mputu
BLACKBURN Rovers are leading the chase for Congolese striker Tresor Mputu and the player described as ‘Africa’s best’ is expected at Ewood next week. Mputu’s agent told the Lancashire Telegraph yesterday that Rovers are just one of a string
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'Goals will come' for Burnley striker Steven Thompson
BRIAN Jensen believes the only thing missing from Burnley’s recent performances is more goals for Steven Thompson. The Clarets goalkeeper has been impressed by transfer-deadline day signing Thompson’s tireless work-rate up front, and insists
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You Must Be Joking Comedy Festival
The You Must Be Joking Comedy Festival, held in venues across Blackburn and Darwen, begins today. Big names taking part include Jimmy Carr, Ken Dodd, Russell Howard, Frank Sidebottom, Paddy McGuinness, Justin Moorhouse, Ted Robbins, Jason Manford
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Police hold floodlit meetings in Hyndburn
Anti-social behaviour was put under the spotlight as police teamed up with Neighbourhood Management and Lancashire Fire and Rescue to trial a new scheme — Floodlit PACT. Community Beat Managers and PCSOs were on hand along with Community Fire Safety
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Blackburn businessman's van clamped - on his own land
A BUSINESSMAN has slammed vehicle licensing chiefs after his van was clamped while it was parked on his private driveway. John Houlihan said he was incensed when he returned home to Bentham Road, Mill Hill, Blackburn, on Wednesday evening to
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Historic day for USA, but where is the British Barack Obama?
With the historic events of this week, maybe it is time to put things into perspective. The election of Barack Obama was not a major surprise but inspiring nonetheless. Although a lot is being made of his colour, the fact of the matter is that, as
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Nurse leading fight against heart disease in East Lancashire
AN East Lancashire nurse will be leading the fight against coronary heart disease in her home county. But Sue Warburton will not be limiting her work just to the NHS — she is hoping to get every community behind her cause, by working with all kinds of
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FA Cup first round is a time to dream
IT'S one of my favourite times of the year - FA Cup first round proper weekend. It's the start of the road that leads to Wembley and, for the teams lower down the pyramid, a time to dream. A chance to dream of being the hero, getting
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Is M65 lights gamble really worth it?
THE county council has sparked anger today after unveiling plans to turn off the lights on the M65 at night to save £65,000 a year. Critics say the move will put lives at risk. And a report presented to councillors by council officers said there would
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£50k drive to save lives on A56
RADICAL safety improvements are to be made to the A56 before the end of the year. The Highways Agency is to provide a £50,000 safety package after meeting with Lancashire Police and Lancashire County Council to discuss the number of accidents
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£5,000 boost to Darwen fundraising appeal
A DARWEN fundraising campaign has been swelled by £5,000 after an actor sold a piece of his James Bond memorabilia. Jack Marsden, who has starred in TV shows ‘Heatbeat’ and ‘Cops’, put his replica Heckler and Coch 32 machine gun which was used by Pierce
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Blackburn College governor out of action during assault probe
A BLACKBURN college governor will have no involvement in the running of the establishement until a sexual assault investigation is completed. Junaid Qureshi MBE, 60, from Blackburn, was last week detained by police officers when he arrived back at Manchester
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Blackburn attack victim shows signs of improvement
ATTACK victim Gino Hargreaves has shown signs of improvement – six days after he was kicked unconscious in a violent street attack. The 15-year-old, on a life support machine at Hope Hospital, was able to move his arms and open an eye as family
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Pendle MP: Make Jack Straw Transport Secretary
AN EAST Lancashire MP has called for Jack Straw to be made Transport Secretary so the Blackburn MP can kickstart a government crackdown on young drivers. Pendle MP Gordon Prentice said he had ‘no doubt’ that if Labour colleague Mr Straw held the post
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Accrington Stanley boss looks to loan market
STANLEY boss John Coleman is hoping to wheel and deal in the emergency loan market before the deadline at the end of the month. With Rostyn Griffiths and Terry Gornell unable to extend their deals a third time, because of the emergency loan rules, Coleman
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Blackburn florist's tribute to war hero grandad
A BLACKBURN florist has designed a patriotic window display to commemorate her grandfather who escaped from a prisoner of war camp in World War Two. The display can be seen at Japonica, in Fleming Square, and the mixtures of wreathes and poppies
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Jason Roberts: Good times ahead for Blackburn Rovers
JASON Roberts insists Blackburn Rovers are on the verge of “something special” after committing his long-term future to Ewood Park. The powerful striker has put pen to paper on a three-year deal in Lancashire and imme-diately vowed to help
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Burnley boss: We'll match big guns
BUOYANT Burnley manager Owen Coyle has urged his players to prove they are worthy of top billing in the Championship. The fourth-placed Clarets take on leaders Wolves at Molineux tomorrow, com-pleting a set of meetings with the league’s top
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Strachan’s swipe at Blackburn Rovers manager
CELTIC manager Gordon Strachan took a veiled swipe at Blackburn boss Paul Ince after the Hoops pushed the Old Trafford side all the way in their thrilling Champions League draw at Parkhead. After Strachan’s team had lost 3-0 in the first Group
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Blackburn Rovers starlet goes close
BLACKBURN Rovers defender Anthony O’Connor was unlucky not to score as Republic of Ireland under 17s drew 1-1 with the Aspire Academy in Qatar.
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VIDEO: Wilpshire boy, 15, starring at Blackburn comedy festival
A 15-year-old boy is set to take centre stage tonight as Blackburn’s new comedy festival gets underway. Lewis Costello, of Wilpshire, will perform a quick-fire routine at King George’s Hall for the start of You Must Be Joking, which will
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Parkwise scheme looks dead after talks impasse
THE DEATH-knell has finally been sounded for the controversial Parkwise enforcement scheme. Talks between Lancashire County Council and 12 districts on how to issue parking tickets for car parks and highways in coming years have been abandoned
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Former Burnley star Gazza given time for tax
FORMER Burnley midfielder Paul Gascoigne has been given nine weeks’ breathing space to file his late tax returns and fend off a bankruptcy petition by Revenue and Customs.
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Recipe: Haddock, pea and mushroom risotto.
EVERYONE likes a decent, slap-up meal. The problem in today’s faltering economy, however, is that good food costs money, which many people cannot afford. Luckily, as part of The Bolton News’ Beat The Crunch campaign — launched last
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Review: Pride And Glory (15)
Gavin O’Connor directs this gritty crime thriller, set on the mean streets of New York. Ray Tierney (Edward Norton) and his brother Francis Jr (Noah Emmerich) hark from a long line of cops, following in the footsteps of their father (Jon Voight),
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Review: Easy Virtue (PG)
Running time: 96 minutes. Starring: Ben Barnes, Jessica Biel, Kristin Scott Thomas, Colin Firth, Kimberley Nixon, Katherine Parkinson, Kris Marshall. Director: Stephan Elliott. Writer-director Stephan Elliott (The Adventures Of Priscilla, Queen Of
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Review: W (15)
Oliver Stone has cultivated a reputation as the bruiser of modern cinema. He highlighted the moral complexities of Vietnam (Platoon, Born On The Fourth Of July, Heaven & Earth), savaged his fellow Americans’s relentless pursuit of wealth (Wall Street
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Blackout plan for the M65 to cut costs
THE lights on the M65 are set to be turned off in a controversial cost-saving measure. Lancashire County Council bosses have put forward the move in a bid to save £65,000 a year and said it would reduce carbon emissions by 300 tonnes.
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Ken Turnbull's family left 'shattered' by his death
THE wife of Ken Turnbull has told how her family had been 'shattered' by the death of the father-of-four. And Anita Turnbull has condemned Terence Gaskin as a 'coldblooded killer.' Anita said: "Ken was just a normal family man who did everything
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Blackburn drug dealer jailed for 13 years
A DRUG dealer found with £60,000 of cocaine and a gun has been jailed for 13 years. Wasim Raza's 1kg stash of Class A drugs was one of the largest single hauls ever seized by Blackburn police, officers said. The sentence has been welcomed
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Relief of Oswaldtwistle crash boy's family
THE FAMILY of a 14-year-old, who was knocked down as he walked to school, have described their relief on hearing he will pull through. Rhyddings High pupil Ben Forrest was hit as walked on the path alongside the Church and Oswaldtwistle railway
