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Full-time: Tranmere Rovers 1 Accrington Stanley 0
ACCRINGTON Stanley have now gone five years without an FA Cup victory after defeat in their first-round replay at League One side Tranmere Rovers tonight. Stanley's last FA Cup win came against Bournemouth - Saturday's league opponents - in
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Lancashire police launch crackdown on accident blackspots
POLICE have launched a two-month campaign to cut the number of people who are killed or seriously injured on the county’s roads. Police will be focusing on accident blackspots, with more than 200 officers targeting irresponsible and dangerous drivers
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Oswaldtwistle boy returns home after road accident
A 14-YEAR-old boy knocked down while he was on his way to school has been discharged from hospital. Ben Forrest was allowed home from Booth Hall Hospital on Monday, less than a week after being hit by a Citroen Saxo in Oswaldtwistle.
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HALF TIME: Tranmere Rovers 0 Accrington Stanley 0
IAN Moore hit the crossbar for Tranmere Rovers but Accrington Stanley shaded a fairly even first half in their FA Cup first-round replay at Prenton Park. Moore's fourth-minute chip from 25 yards evaded Stanley goalkeeper Kenny Arthur but came
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East Lancashire BT workers face uncertain future
TELECOMS workers in East Lancashire face a nervous wait after BT announced it was cutting 10,000 jobs nationwide. The main impact of the job losses will be felt amongst sub-contractors and agency workers, 100 of which are employed at the BT
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TEAM NEWS: Accrington Stanley unchanged for Tranmere Rovers replay
ACCRINGTON Stanley have named an unchanged starting line-up for tonight's FA Cup first-round replay at Tranmere Rovers. The Reds have stuck with the same side that drew 0-0 with their League One opponents in the first match at the Fraser Eagle
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New Lancashire magistrates to be sworn in
THE latest recruits to magistrates benches across Lancashire are set to be sworn in. The office of Magistrate -also known as Justice of the Peace - has existed in England and Wales for hundreds of years. People holding the office perform
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Blackburn woman traces uncle's war grave 63 years on
ALMOST 64 years ago, an 11-year-old girl made a promise to her grieving grandmother that she would find the final resting place of her soldier son. Six decades later, and with the help of several government ministers, Jean Forrest has fulfilled
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VIDEO: Burnley fans celebrate famous win over Chelsea
BURNLEY fans were today celebrating the famous cup win at Chelsea. Sales up Clarets officials confirmed there was an immediate increase in shirt sales at the club shop todday, particularly those with Ade Akinbiyi and Brian Jensen
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Didier Drogba apologises for throwing coin at Burnley fans
Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has issued an apology for throwing a coin back into the crowd during their Carling Cup defeat by Burnley. But he could still be subject to an investigation by the Football Association over the incident.
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VIDEO: Dog-fighting footage which helped convict Accrington man
AN RSPCA officer said dog fighting was a ‘nasty business that needed to be stamped out’. Chief Inspector of the RSPCA Special Operations Unit, Ian Briggs, said complaints about the practice nationally had increased from around 20 calls in 2004
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Blackburn woman robbed by 'laughing robbers'
TWO laughing robbers stole loose change from a woman after pushing her into an alleyway and carrying out a 'heartless' attack. The 50-year-old woman was left with bruising to her face after being knocked to the floor and kicked as she lay on the ground
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Pennine Reach bus lane motion beaten
A PROTEST against the £50m Pennine Reach bus lane was narrowly quashed after a tight council vote. Labour members tabled a motion at a meeting of Blackburn with Darwen Council claiming the proposals "failed to demonstrate some key fundamental
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Hobby makes worthy business for Bacup man
A BACUP man has opened a new health facility despite the global economic downturn. Gavin Smith, managing director of Pioneer Health and Fitness Studio, has relocated his fitness centre with a £300,000 development. The new site on River
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Princes and paupers: How Chelsea and Burnley's teams compare
THE starting XI and substitutes Chelsea fielded last night cost nearly 30 times more than the Burnley players who beat them at their ground. CHELSEA Carlo Cudicini - £160,000 Paulo Ferreira - £13.2m Alex - Free Branislav Ivanovic
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Blackburn Hawks denied crucial point at Lions
BLACKBURN Hawks were robbed of a point against Nottingham Lions for the second time this season, after a last-gasp equaliser was wrongly ruled out. Trailing 3-2 with just seconds left on the clock, Hawks looked to have forced the puck over the line,
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Prolific invaders threatening Darwen beauty spot
TWO prolific plants are threatening to turn Sunnyhurst Wood into a jungle, say conservationists. Efforts are under way to wipe out Himalayan balsam and Japanese knotweed from the beauty spot. According to a council report, an ‘invasive species’ mapping
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Clitheroe traders’ fury at waiting ban
FURIOUS traders have threatened legal action over a controversial traffic ruling for Clitheroe. Last week the Lancashire Local committee for Ribble Valley voted in favour of a traffic regulation order that bans waiting and loading on Moor Lane, although
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Hollins Technology College students and staff praised
THE headteacher of Hollins Technology College, Accrington, celebrated one of the school’s ‘best ever years’ at the annual prize night yesterday. Mark Jackson pointed to record GCSE results, a successful Ofsted report and being named as one of the best
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Blackburn man fined for buying booze for children
A MAN was fined after Trading Standards officers posing as shopkeepers helped catch him buying alcohol for under-18s. Two off-licences in Mill Hill agreed to host the workers on Friday, with police officers stationed outside to follow anyone
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Taxi boss rapped after hundreds of tyres found dumped in Darwen
HUNDREDS of tyres, fridges and food waste were found dumped on land in Darwen. Council bosses have vowed to crack down on fly-tipping after the “disgraceful” incident off Gordon Street. Officers discovered more than 500 tyres as well
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Artist hosting children sessions
CHILDREN in Pendle are invited to take part in free workshops with an artist who boasts international recognition. Local artist Shahida Ahmed is leading the sessions every Saturday, at The Hoopoe Club, Williams Hall, Barkerhouse Road, Nelson. Workshops
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Ribchester caravan plans submitted
A planning application has been submitted to Ribble Valley Council relating to Dale Hey Farm, Preston Road, Ribchester. If approved, land would be turned over from agricultural use and 16 hard standing areas would be laid in preparation for caravans
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Darwen Neighbourhood Boards to have first meeting
A COLLECTION of councillors and members of the public will meet for the first time next week to decide how thousands of pounds should be spent in Darwen. The lineup for Darwen’s new Neighbourhood Board has been finalised, with its first meeting
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Chance to help Darwen Gala
VOLUNTEERS are appealing for people to “share the load” of organising next year’s Darwen Gala. The traditional favourite does not take place until August 22, 2009, but the organising committee has already appealed for people who could lend
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Stars come out to help terminally ill Blackburn girl
INTERNATIONAL celebrities are rallying round to raise money for a terminally-ill four year old from Blackburn. Dolly Parton, Naomi Campbell and Uri Geller are among stars who have donated items to an auction for Ellese Mulligan-Green who has
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Impressive debut for young Blackburn Rovers winger
BLACKBURN Rovers boss Paul Ince praised nineteen-year-old Andy Haworth, who made his senior debut in the win at Sunderland last night. “Andy did ever so well. He is a young kid and is one for the future. "These games you have to bleed players in, although
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Woman attacked Jack Straw's police protection officers
A WOMAN who refused to leave Jack Straw’s Blackburn offices without speaking to him assaulted two police officers as they physically removed her. Blackburn magistrates heard that Zaurian Luqman kicked both officers and stamped on the foot of
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Blackburn Rovers boss: We deserved win
With seven changes made from Sunday's defeat to Chelsea, some could have expected Paul Ince's inexperienced Blackburn Rovers side to crumble against a Sunderland which had few changes. Ending a six-match winless streak was vital for Ince's men ahead
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Bunting and bonfires marked VE Day
DANCING under floodlights and community singing round bonfires were the order of the day when East Lancashire celebrated the end of the Second World War. There were official celebrations in town centres, and family rejoicing in the side streets, alongside
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Muzzle these barbarians
EVEN though we are said to be a nation of dog lovers, you don’t have to be canine-friendly to find the whole idea of dog fighting abhorrent. Breeding animals to attack and tear each other apart is barbaric and revolting and a practice which shouldn’t
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Burnley boss Owen Coyle hails 'greatest game of my life'
JUBILANT Burnley boss Owen Coyle announced his 'best managerial achievement', as the Clarets beat Premier League leaders Chelsea to reach the League Cup quarter finals for the first time in 25 years. After Ade Akinbiyi cancelled out Didier
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Book recalls Rambottom man who hit speeds of 100mph
ONCE upon a time there was a man from Ramsbottom who could travel at 100mph! The date was the 1850s – and his speed was not equalled by trains for another 50 years. Now a book on the exploits of Steeple Jack, who reached his amazing speeds by sliding
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Thank you for caring!
ARE there any ex-pupils of Haslingden’s old three-in-one school who remember the head caretaker Fred Wilkinson? This picture, taken from our archives, shows him with three young friends on his retirement in 1969. They are, from left, Amanda Toland,
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Lancashire police chief delivers verdict on Jersey children's home
A FORMER Lancashire police boss has announced that there was “no murder” at the infamous Haut de la Garenne children’s home. Det Supt Mick Gradwell left Lancashire Police earlier this year to lead the inquiry into the alleged abuse on Jersey. Yesterday
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East Lancashire group calls for more help for bowel disorder patients
EAST Lancashire patients are calling for more specialist nurses for people with serious bowel disorders. More than 100 people from across the North West took part in a public meeting at Sparth House, Clayton-le-Moors, to mark a year since the
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Hi-tech Clitheroe church swaps hymn books for big screen and CDs
A METHODIST church has axed hymn books after installing a big screen that displays the words to each song. And Trinity Methodist Church, Parson Lane, Clitheroe, said the move had boosted attendance. Trinity leader Rev Tim Thorpe said the installation
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Ingram leads way in Mid Lancs bonanza
The organisers of the Mid Lancs Cross Country League were cock-a-hoop after the opening meeting of the winter season attracted more than 760 athletes, the biggest turnout for eight years. It was all the more surprising in view of the poor weather forecast
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Markendale and Inglis scoop Pendle gongs
Eleanor Markendale and Ryan Inglis were the big winners at Pendle Athletic Club’s Annual Presentation Night, which was held last Friday at Nelson Cricket Club. The club’s special guest was hammer thrower Sophie Hitchon, fresh from her splendid victory
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Ribble Valley star Westwell romps to match award
Lauren Westwell of Ribble Valley Athletic Club has won the coveted Athlete of the Match Award in the U13 girls’ division at the first Lancashire Sportshall League Meeting of the winter season. Lauren won the two lap race in 24.4 seconds, the four lap
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Chorley 1 Skelmersdale United 3
CHORLEY'S hopes of reaching a second successive Lancashire FA United Co-operative Challenge Trophy were ended with a 3-1 home defeat to Skelmersdale. The Magpies went ahead with a 12th-minute strike from Chris Smalley but two goals from Georgie Donnelly
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East Lancashire matches postponed
Nelson’s cup clash with Colne was called off last night, while Rossendale’s tie with Clitheroe was postponed.
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Lancaster City 2 Darwen 1
Darwen were knocked out of the Lancashire FA United Co-operative Challenge Trophy in the first round with a 2-1 defeat at Lancaster City. Lee Turner gave Darwen hope of a shock result against UniBond First Division North opponents when he scored in
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Atherton LR 1 Bacup Borough 3
Tommy Turner struck his 16th goal of the season as Bacup Borough progressed to the second round of the Lancashire FA United Co-operative Challenge Trophy. Martin Cosgrave gave Bacup a fifth-minute lead in their first-round tie at Atherton LR, who levelled
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Blackburn vehicle break-ins spark reminder
MOTORISTS have been reminded to remove valuables from their cars before leaving their vehicles following a spate of break-ins. Items including a lap top, briefcase and high value tools were taken from five cars that had been left unlocked across Blackburn
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Accrington Stanley striker: Schedule is not an excuse
ACCRINGTON Stanley striker Paul Mullin believes he and his colleagues face a tough couple of days – but is confident they can be successful. The Reds face Tranmere Rovers at Prenton Park tonight in their hastily re-arranged FA Cup First Round
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McRae roars back
Five-times British champion Jimmy McRae turned the clocks back when he entertained the spectators on last weekend’s Lombard Rally. McRae and co-driver Ian Grindrod, from Blackburn, were reunited with the Opel Manta they drove to victory on the 1983 Ulster
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Buyout raises job hopes at Darwen site
HOPES are high that a buyout of one of Darwen’s biggest employers will safeguard jobs. Acrylics manufacturer Lucite International, which operates the former ICI plant off Bolton Road, is set to be acquired by Japanese firm Mitsubishi Rayon
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Roque Santa Cruz can fire Blackburn Rovers to Wembley, says Zurab
ZURAB Khizanishvili is dreaming of Carling Cup glory and insists with Roque Santa Cruz in the side anything is possible. Santa Cruz set a depleted Rovers on the way to a 2-1 victory in the fourth round at the Stadium of Light last night with
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Don't let coin-throwing idiot overshadow Burnley's fantastic win
WHAT a fantastic win for the Clarets, but how sad all the talk this morning is about one idiot rather than 11 heroes. The feat that Owen Coyle's man achieved last night at Chelsea few would have thought possible. They held one of the
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No Limits to the help for new East Lancashire firms
A SERIES of events aimed at getting new businesses off the ground is taking place throughout next week. Across East Lancashire the No Limits initiative wants to encourage the people of Blackburn, Darwen, Pendle, Burnley and Hyndburn to embark on their
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Why did they get it quite so wrong?
LIONS led by donkeys” was the scathing, but entirely accurate, verdict of historians on the judgement of the British generals who forced hundreds of thousands of young soldiers to their death through utter incompetence, and the most bone-headed strategies
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Review: Glenn Wool, Isy Suttie, Jimmy McGee.@ King George's Hall, Blackburn
A SLICE of Edinburgh came to town last night... but was Blackburn ready for cutting edge comedy? To be honest, the jury’s still out. Host Dan Atkinson warmed the crowd up with some great crowd interaction and paved the way for first performer Jimmy
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Diana Vickers back home in East Lancashire on flying visit
DIANA Vickers came home yesterday in a surprise visit to East Lancashire. The 17-year-old X Factor hopeful spent the morn-ing with her mum at their home in Accrington. In the afternoon she dropped in to see her teachers and friends at Westholme School
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Tributes to fatal Laneshawbridge crash dad
THE family of a dad-of-four killed on a notorious East Lancashire road have paid tribute to a man who “worshipped his family”. Jonathan Salter, 46, died in hospital earlier this month after a collision in Keighley Road, Laneshawbridge, which saw his
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Ribble Valley food trail in line for major award
A COUNCIL initiative aimed at promoting food producers and retailers has been nominated for a major award just four months after its launch. Ribble Valley Food Trail has been nominated in the rural enterprise category for the north west round of the
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Nelson library closed for work
A PENDLE library is to close for two weeks while refurbishments and maintenance work is carried out. Lancashire County Council’s Nelson Library, in Market Square, will be closedc from Monday, November 24, to Monday,December 8. It will
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Thank you Wendy
I WAS sad to read that Wendy Hobson has resigned from her post at the Community and Business Partnership. Wendy has done a wonderful job supporting schools, charity organisations etc. She had been a great friend and worker to Crosshill School and the
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Bus pass backlash will be felt at polls
WITH reference to Councillor Cottam’s comments regarding the ongoing saga of bus passes. Well, Coun Cottam, are you not ashamed? Do you think you know how to read the minds of the electorate you represent? Do you wish to risk the backlash of townspeople
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Not the flag at fault but those who abused it
MR Anthony says it is the right of every “Englishman to fly his national flag under constitutional reforms to give British people a stronger sense of what it means to be British”. He also goes on to say “why is it considered racist to be English?”
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Burnley paint maker goes into administration
A CENTURY-old paints firm in East Lancashire, with branches across the area, has gone into administration. Insolvency experts have been called into Dexter Paints, based in Trafalgar Street, Burnley, after an administration order was made at Manchester
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Incredulous at pastor’s beliefs
IN REPLY to the Pastor Kevin Mills’ letter (LT, Oct 29) you come across as a fully paid-up member of the flat earth society. We have names for people who have many beliefs for which there is no rational justification. When their beliefs are extremely
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Daughter not told Rossendale mother, 86, had MRSA in Pendle hospital
HEALTH chiefs at an under-fire hospital have apologised to the family of an 86-year-old for not telling them she had contracted MRSA while in their care. Civil servant Diane Woods only discovered her mother Marjorie Todd had the infection when she found
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Tory MEP expelled by party after expenses probe
North West Conservative MEP Den Dover faces a criminal investigation, has been expelled from his own party and ordered to repay more than £500,000 after an inquiry found him guilty of expense abuses. Dover, who represented the Chorley constituency
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Lorry causes M6 traffic chaos
Traffic came to a standstill on the motorway at Charnock Richard after a lorry broke down. The vehicle broke down on the M6 southbound around the Charnock Richard services. It has since been removed and traffic was back to normal at
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Worsthorne music group seeks grant
TINY Trumpets music group is looking for a £300 grant to help them set up an arts and crafts group. Between 10 and 20 children currently attend Tiny Trumpets and pay £3 per child (£1.50 per additional sibling). It costs £40 to run the
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Review: Lee Evans @ MEN Arena, Manchester
I DON’T know whether Lee Evans should have a Government Health warning or be available on the NHS. In the first place, you are laughing so much that you feel as if you’re having a heart attack, and secondly, they say that laughter is the best medicine
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Burnley claim incredible shoot-out win at Chelsea
Burnley pulled off one of the greatest cup upsets in their history last night with a penalty shoot-out win at Premier League leaders Chelsea in the fourth round of the Carling Cup. Brian Jensen saved two penalties in the shoot-out after Ade
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Claret and phew! Burnley fans take over capital
THOUSANDS of Burnley fans piled into the nation’s capital yesterday for a taste of the big time. The army of coaches left Turf Moor at midday to arrive in London for the Carling Cup clash against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Clarets fans were advised
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Accrington man jailed for arranging dog fights
A MAN who ran a dog-fighting venue at his flat has been jailed. Liaquat Ali, 40, of Steiner Street, Accrington, was arrested after reports that dozens of fights were being staged in the Hyndburn area, both on streets and inside properties.
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Armed robbers threaten to kill Nelson shopkeeper
A SHOPKEEPER has spoken of his terror after knife-wielding robbers burst into his store and threatened to kill him. The hoodie-clad raiders, whose faces were covered by scarves, brandished the six-inch blade and reached into the till, making
