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Award for Lancashire Police Authority website
LANCASHIRE Police Authority has scooped a national award for its website. The authority was presented with the Association of Police Authorities (APA) award for ‘Excellence in Innovation’ at the association’s annual conference. The award
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Lancashire scientists in ‘value for money’ store food probe
SCIENTISTS in Lancashire have investigated whether we are getting value for money on food amid the credit crunch. And the county analysts for Lancashire Trading Standards said their tests found imported lamb products contained illegal levels of water
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'Dangerous' Accrington bottle thug jailed for 40 months
A WOMAN who repeatedly hit a mum in the face with a bottle, leaving her needing 50 stitches, has been jailed for three years and four months. Lisa Connor, 28, of County Street, Accrington, was branded ‘dangerous’ by a probation officer who had assessed
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Simple way to stop floods
PEOPLE are being warned to use loos responsibly by not sending inappropriate items down the drain. Campaigners said toilet cleansing cloths, face wipes, baby wipes, cotton wool, tampons, sanitary towels, condoms, nappies, razor blades and plasters, along
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Burnley park shelter could be removed after arson attack
COUNCIL bosses have warned an historic shelter in Burnley’s Towneley Park could be removed after it was set alight by yobs. Firefighters battled a blaze at the shelter, off Towneley Park Road near Unity College and Fulledge Recreation Ground
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VIDEO: Jim Bowen resurrects 1,500 year old joke book
A LEGENDARY East Lancashire comedian has brought a 1,500-year-old joke book back to life and proved that the old ones are still the best. Jim Bowen, who was born in Padiham and went to school in Accrington, performed jokes from ‘Philogelos:
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East Lancashire cyclist retires after 53 years
AFTER 53 years, his total mileage exceeds the distance between the Earth and the Moon ... but the ride is over for veteran cyclist Dave Brown. The 70-year-old took part in his first time trial in 1955 but, around 300,000 miles later, he brought
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Antibiotics myth campaign
THE Health Protection Agency North West has launched a new campaign to bust the myth that antibiotics are a cure for all ails. They don’t work on viral illnesses such as colds, the flu and most coughs and sore throats and should not be prescribed for
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Burnley team up with superfan ahead of Arsenal game
BURNLEY FC have hired a fan who became a YouTube star as they bid to sell out Turf Moor ahead of next month’s clash with Arsenal. More than 19,000 people have viewed Clarets fan Ken Stephenson, 63, listening to radio commentary of his side’
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Every pound counts
AN ANNUAL car raffle has raised more than £20,000 for a Pendle charity. Representatives from sponsors of the Pendleside Hospice Annual Car Raffle, visited the Reedley-based facility to present a cheque for £23,808. The raffle was launched in April and
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125th anniversary for trust group running Accrington Academy
THE charity which runs Accrington Academy celebrated its 125th anniversary. The United Church Schools Trust, or UCST, is a Christian charity established in 1883, which has become a major provider of independent schools, and through its subsidiary
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Lostock Hall charity warns of doorstep collection scam
Bosses at a Lostock Hall cancer hospice have sent out a warning about bogus charity collectors. According to hospice bosses there have been reports of people going door-to-door in Leyland claiming to be collecting on behalf of St Catherine’
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Rare flyer for 'Jimmy' Hendrix gig in Nelson up for auction
A FLYER advertising a Jimi Hendrix gig in Nelson is set to sell at auction for £700. Entrance to the gig at the Imperial Ballroom on Saturday May 6, 1967, cost around 45p. The ‘rare’ flyer’s auction price is more than 1,500 times that
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Burnley boss: I risked my job by signing youth
OWEN Coyle has revealed that he risked his job at Burnley by splashing the cash on youngsters this summer. The Clarets manager has seen his reputation soar with each passing week this season after orchestrating an incredible run of results. His side
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50,000th visitor at Pendle tourist centre
A TOURIST centre has welcomed 50,000th visitors in its first six months open. Visitors have poured through the doors of the Discover Pendle Gateway to Lancashire Centre, in Colne, since it opened for business in May. And the 50,000th
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East Lancashire schools get help to combat bullying
EAST Lancashire Samaritans are visiting schools as part of National Anti-Bullying Week. Volunteers from the Samaritans of Pendle, Craven, Burnley and Rossendale will be giving talks in primary schools to help victims of bullying. They will
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Nominate now for health worker awards
EAST Lancashire residents are being encouraged to put forward health professionals who they think should be honoured with an award for their everyday activity. It could be a community-based team or an individual who has made a difference to
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East Lancashire firefighter clocks up 30 years service
AN East Lancashire firefighter is celebrating 30 years of saving lives. Tony Gaffney, 48, who lives in Wilpshire and is based at Darwen, is celebrating his 30th year in the job this week, but as a young lad growing up in Blackburn, he was told
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Marsden Heights Community College celebrates ‘best ever’ results
STUDENTS were rewarded for a school’s ‘best ever year’ at an awards evening in Colne. Pupils from Marsden Heights Community College, in Brierfield, were handed prizes for their performances in subjects and for a host of other achievements.
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Burnley shop owner fined over illegal worker
A SHOP owner has been fined £5,000 after employing an illegal worker. Mohammed Aftab, who runs the Super Value Market in Branch Road, Burnley, has been hit with the penalty following an inspection by officials from the UK Border Agency (UKBA) earlier
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Burnley Council left with £500k of homes after 'jumping the gun'
A COUNCIL has admitted it will never get back more than £500,000 after buying houses it doesn’t know what to do with. Bosses from Burnley Council last year spent £508,000 on six properties in Melrose Avenue when it looked as if county education chiefs
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I'm A Celebrity Day 3: Carly reveals her pre-series preparations
Carly Zucker practised hanging upside down to prepare for I'm A Celebrity. The fitness trainer, who is engaged to footballer Joe Cole, installed special equipment in their home in order to train for any gruelling or unorthodox tasks she could face
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Pendle coach’s fury at kayak thieves
A COACH from a Pendle canoe club has hit out at ‘immature’ thieves who stole their brand new kayak. The distinctive red Dagger GT kayak, which belongs to Pendle Paddlers, was taken from the top of a vehicle in Malvern Road, Nelson on Saturday night.
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Where was Rawtenstall building's flag?, firm asked
A LISTED building used as an assembly point during the Second World War failed to fly the Union Jack on Remembrance weekend, though flags from other countries were flying high. The omission at St Mary’s Chambers, Rawtenstall, was noticed by a travelling
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Pervert still hunted
DETECTIVES want public help to catch a pervert who indecently exposed himself to a mother and daughter. The incident happened at 5pm on November 3 as a 37-year-old woman and her 18-year-old daughter walked their dog near Entwistle Reservoir. The
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27 suspected illegal workers quizzed following sting at Preston factory
Bosses at a Preston chicken factory face a fine of more than a quarter of a million pounds after dozens of suspected illegal workers were arrested in a raid. Nearly half the workforce at Gafoor Poultry Products in Fletcher Road, Preston, were
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Thwaites beers honoured
TWO Daniel Thwaites beers have been awarded prestigious accolades at the European Beer Awards. Judges from 12 different nations gathered for one of the world’s largest beer competitions, and awarded a Gold Beer Star to Thwaites 200th anniversary commemorative
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Blackburn with Darwen's care providers may merge
BLACKBURN and Darwen’s council and health trust could be set to merge next year, in a bid to improve life for residents. NHS Blackburn with Darwen, which oversees all non-hospital healthcare in the borough, and the council’s social care department
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This is what makes the traipsing to London really worthwhile
TODAY in the Lords we have the final day – Third Reading – on the Government's Planning Bill. We've already had 10 days since July on this massive and complicated Bill which makes some important changes to the planning system. It's mainly about what
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Brave family fight off three armed robbers at their Barnoldswick shop
A ‘BRAVE’ family fought off a gang of gun-toting and knife-wileding robbers at their shop despite fearing for their lives. Mike Crockett, 45, foiled the trio of masked raiders by ‘instinctively’ throwing himself on one of the balaclava-clad gang and
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Burglary at Blackburn school leaves hundreds of pounds of damage
VANDALS caused hundreds of pounds of damage at an infants school after breaking in and stealing a laptop computer. The incident, at 11pm last night, saw thieves break into Shadsworth Infants School, Rothesay Road, Blackburn. A window was forced open
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100 Lancashire troublemakers banned from Germany trip
MORE than 100 would-be troublemakers from Lancashire will not be allowed to travel to Berlin for tomorrow’s England friendly against Germany. Police are working closely with colleagues in Merseyside and Greater Manchester to police ports and airports
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I'm A Celebrity Day 3: Joe faces third Bushtucker Trial
Joe Swash will take part in his third Bushtucker Trial in as many days today. Viewers of I'm A Celebrity... voted for Home camper Joe to go head-to-head against his Away counterpart, former chat show host-turned-politician Robert Kilroy-Silk in Chamber
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'Hero' died saving stepdaughter from drowning in Anglezarke reservoir
AN inquest has heard how a man died a hero after saving his 13-year-old stepdaughter from drowning in a reservoir. Tricia Nowell, 33, was enjoying a spring evening by the Anglezarke Reservoir, between Blackburn and Chorley, when her partner of
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Pregnant Burnley woman 'kidnapped and threatened with rape' by ex-partner
A MAN "kidnapped" his pregnant ex-partner at midnight, terrorised her and held her captive in a Burnley wood, a court was told. Neil Rainford's vulnerable victim Kirsten Heppell was threatened with rape, forced to spend part of the night in a ditch
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I'm A Celebrity Day 3: Robert urged to give up salary
Pressure is mounting on Robert Kilroy-Silk to give up his MEP salary and expenses while he spends weeks in Australia taking part in I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! Last week a former political colleague in the UK Independence Party - which Mr
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230,000 job losses for north west, predicts report
Around 230,000 job losses are expected in the North-west by December, 2010, according to a Local Government Association (LGA) report. Some 6.7 per cent of jobs are set to go in the region, which has performed relatively badly in the last two recessions
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New look for Nelson centre to be unveiled
PLANS to regenerate a town are set to move a step closer later this week. Members of Pendle Council’s executive are expected to agree proposals for the regeneration of Nelson centre on Thursday. As part of the masterplan, borough bosses plan to create
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Third time for Accrington restaurant plan
PLANS to change a former Methodist chapel in Accrington into a reception venue and restaurant, have been submitted for a third time. The plans for the Richmond Road chapel have been turned down in the past by Hyndburn Council as only 44 parking spaces
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Blackburn Rovers Ladies keeper gets England call-up
Blackburn Rovers Ladies keeper Krystal Parker is celebrating an international call-up to mark her meteoric rise into football’s top flight. The 17-year-old stopper, who only joined the club from the lower leagues in the summer, has been an ever-present
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Organ donors needed
LANCASHIRE people are being asked to sign up to the organ donor register after a Government plan to introduce a presumed consent system were shelved. The Government was hoping to double the number of voluntary organ donations to bring the UK
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Griffiths fancies Accrington Stanley for the play-offs
ROSTYN Griffiths believes Accrington Stanley can make the play-offs this season – even though he may not be part of the Reds squad for much longer. Griffiths has just three matches left on his loan deal with Stanley before he has to return to Blackburn
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Boy, 13, thrown into river in Nelson by gang of yobs
A TEENAGER was thrown into a river after a confronting a gang of yobs who were taunting a passer-by. Police said the 13-year-old boy was walking across Swinden Hall Playing Fields, off Cravendale Avenue, in Nelson, when he saw the gang of teenagers
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East Lancashire's Panopticons to feature on Russian television
A LANDMARK arts project is set to make waves from Moscow to St Petersburg after Russian TV cameras visited East Lancashire. Eye-catching attractions like The Halo, overlooking Haslingden, and the Singing Ringing Tree, on the outskirts of Burnley
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Inspirational Burnley pathologist dies, aged 94
A DOCTOR who fled Nazi Germany to become one of the UK’s leading pathologists has died at the age of 94. Dr Gerhard Behr worked in Burnley for 18 years as a consultant in pathology, and his model for sterilising dressings, theatres and operating equipment
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Review: Jekyll and Hyde @ Civic Theatre, Oswaldtwistle
I’LL admit I went to see this show mostly because I felt obliged to, as I’m trying to get more people in general to go to shows at the Civic Theatre. I’m glad I did too. This show was professional, creative, spectacular and most of all, well
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Blackburn Rovers starlet joins Vauxhall Motors on loan
Vauxhall Motors have signed 18-year-old Blackburn Rovers Academy midfielder Martin McCubbin on a month’s loan. McCubbin made his debut for the Ellesmere Port club in their 3-2 defeat to Hucknall Town in the Blue Square North on Saturday.
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Norbury ready for the big time again
CHRIS Norbury is ready to come in from the snooker wilderness and join the big time once again. The Accrington potter has been playing on the fringes of the game since dropping out of the world’s top 96 players two seasons ago. But having tasted life
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Ratings - Rhoden Inn v Little Lever
RHODEN INN Manager: John Whittle Mark Vick (keeper) Swung and missed at a first half clearance and gifted Little Lever a second half goal but recovered to make some good saves, most notably from Rowinski 6 Jordan Allen (right back) Cleared the ball
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Bowland Festival to last all year
A FESTIVAL of walks and guided tours is being expanded in 2009 following the success of this year’s event. Organisers of the Bowland Festival said this June’s week-long series of events was so popular that it would be spread throughout next year in order
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Inn on the Rhod to glory - Rhoden Inn 2 Little Lever 1
IT’S been a remarkable few years for Rhoden Inn since joining the Blackburn Combination three seasons ago. However, back-to-back promotions and a Cotton Cup success were eclipsed by a truly remarkable performance to dump holders Little Lever out of the
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Rugby League player facing wounding trial after East Lancashire Lions match
AN amateur rugby league player faces a crown court trial after being accused of headbutting an opposition player during a game. David Gareth Yii has been charged with wounding after an alleged incident during the Warrington Wizards v East Lancashire
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Blackburn 22 Sandbach 6
BLACKBURN have won their first league game of the season at the ninth time of asking. It has been a nightmare start to life in North Two West, culminating in last weekend’s heavy defeat at arch rivals Rossendale. But Burn have worked
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Housing development proposed on Great Harwood Town ground
PLANS to build 49 homes on the former site of a football ground and nightclub have been announced. But the proposals for the development in Wood Street, Great Harwood, look set to be thrown out after a series of concerns were raised over the
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Crawshawbooth library to close for £495,000 refurbishment
A ROSSENDALE library is to close to the public for four months while it undergoes a £500,000 makeover. Crawshawbooth Library, in Adelaide Street will be shut from Friday November 28 to allow for the complete refurbishment of the existing premises
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Charlotte breaks in to the top 10
CHARLOTTE Edwards has returned from the World Biathle Champ-ionship with the top 10 place she was looking for. The Colne teenager finished in 10th place in her age group in the finals which were held in South Africa. The 17-year-old has set her sights
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Warning on fake vodka on sale in Lancashire
CHRISTMAS shoppers in Lancashire are being warned not to take a chance on cheap alcohol as new cases of counterfeit vodka are found. Lancashire County Council’s Trading Standards said counterfeit vodka may contain Methanol, an industrial alcohol, which
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Road delays are no surprise
I am not surprised that the Old Chief Superintendent’s house on King Street, Blackburn, is holding up the next faze of the orbital road. This seems to be the norm for Blackburn Council. Surely this should have been sorted out long before the first step
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Blackburn Rovers keeper gets England U21 call
Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper Frank Fielding has been called into the England under 21 squad to face the Czech Republic at Bramall Lane tonight. The Northampton Town loanee, who has already represented his country at under 19 level, has been
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Hoping for more accountability
SHORTLY after the Deputy Prime Minister stepped down from his post, an internation-ally famous BBC employee commented that we would no longer witness the minister grappling with his grammar at the dispatch box. I am not amused or alarmed when ministers
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Punishment must fit the crime
THE picture of Pendle war veteran Bob Schofield, 89, beaten up by burglars in his own home is truly shocking (LT, November 12). The perpetrators of this attack are the lowest of the low and if caught should be locked away for a very long time. Unfortunately
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Let's hope there's a miracle cure for England absentees
THE prestigious friendly against Germany has lurched into the realms of farce. With six of Fabio Capello’s first-choice side “injured”, England are heading to Berlin with a scratch side and are likely to get what Terry Butcher rightly wanted
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I'm A Celebrity Day 3: Brian visits Away camp
Brian Paddick received a lukewarm reception when he visited his rivals in the Away camp to give them a treat. The Home team - who are living in luxury after winning the first challenge on I'm A Celebrity... - were allowed to select one member
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I'm A Celebrity Day 3: Esther and Robert consider quitting
Esther Rantzen and Robert Kilroy-Silk both admitted they had almost quit the I'm A Celebrity.. camp under the cover of darkness. Esther confided to Robert: "I nearly walked in the middle of the night," to which he replied: "And me. "
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I'm A Celebrity Day 3: George's actions 'will attract snakes'
George Takei has infuriated I'm A Celebrity... bosses after being caught urinating in camp. The former Star Trek star was seen on camera relieving himself close to the double-decker bus he is currently sleeping in with Home team mates, despite show
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I'm A Celebrity Day 3: Nicola wins Bushtucker Trial
Nicola McLean ate kangaroo testicles during a Bushtucker Trial - and then asked camp mates if she could be pregnant. The 26-year-old glamour model's efforts against former EastEnders star Joe Swash in the I Scream Van challenge yesterday won luxury
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Blackburn Rovers striker McCarthy to play for South Africa
Benni McCarthy will play for South Africa against Cameroon tomorrow night despite the death of his father late last week. The striker missed Saturday’s Premier League defeat to Sunderland to attend the funeral in South Africa, and will fly
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Burnley reward fans for Arsenal cup clash
BURNLEY have announced they are to reward supporters by trimming ticket prices for their Carling Cup quarter-final clash against Arsenal at Turf Moor. The club yesterday set ticket prices for the December 2 clash - which is being televised
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Blackburn Rovers track Norway defender
NORWEGIAN international Tore Reginiussen is a January target for Blackburn Rovers as Paul Ince looks to provide his injury-hit squad with a much-needed New Year boost. The Tromso defender will arrive at Ewood Park this weekend and is due to
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Children ‘fed up being tested’ says lecturers' leader
NATIONAL president of the Association of Teachers and Lecturers hit out at ‘over testing’ during a visit to East Lancashire. Andy Ballard visited Beardwood High School, Blackburn, Walter Street Community Primary School, Brierfield and St Joseph’s Preparatory
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Review: Jason Manford @ King George's Hall, Blackburn
When ‘Eight Out Of Ten Cats’ newest comedian says he loves doing stand-up, he truly means it from the bottom of his heart. I honestly thought he was never going to leave! “It’s the credit crunch so I want you to get your money’s worth.” he said, to
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Blackburn really needs a bit of atmosphere
OUR town had a plan to have an orbital route so that traffic would go nowhere near the town centre. Was it a cunning plan? Well let’s see. First announce the plan, then at great expense build a bridge with big blue shopping bag handles, a bridge
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What next for our hospitals?
HOSPITAL bosses are not having a good week. First they were criticised by a senior doctor for releasing patients too early and now it has been revealed that East Lancashire’s gynaecology unit will be temporarily moved to a car park. A huge rise in demand
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Police probe two Darwen street robberies
TWO street robberies in Darwen – one in which a knife was brandished – are being investigated by police. At 10am on Friday, a 26-year-old man was walking along Industry Street, Darwen, near the junction with Sandon Street, when he was approached by two
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Three mopeds stolen in Darwen
POLICE are linking the thefts of three mopeds in Darwen. And officers have appealed for anyone with information to come forward. The first theft happened on Friday at 11.10pm in Ellerbrook Road when a silver Honda 125 was taken. The next two incidents
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Four bailed after Blackburn street brawl
FOUR men have been released on bail following a street brawl in which an iron bar was brandished. Police were called to Audley Range shortly after 5pm on Friday following reports of a disturbance involving a small group of men. The incident
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Gynaecology operations in cabin on Burnley hospital car park
GYNAECOLOGY operations will be carried out in a cabin on a hospital car park to tackle bed shortages. The move is to be launched in a bid to free up space to treat “unprecedented” numbers of A&E patients. To make room for new A&
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'Shop the dealers' plea by Blackburn Police
RESIDENTS are being asked to work with police as part of a new campaign aimed at catching drug dealers. Officers say community-based information is vital for getting the evidence needed to secure warrants to carry out raids on suspected drug
