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Darwen dad's plan to get different job every day for a year
A DAD is so desperate to find work he is setting up a project where he does a different job every day of the year. Jamie Dodd, of Earnsdale Avenue, Darwen, has decided that to find his vocation in life he has to experience as many different jobs as possible
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There's no pressure on us, Coyle tells Clarets players
OWEN Coyle has told his players not to worry about the added pressure that Burnley may now face as a top six side. The Clarets were not among the favourites for promotion at the start of the season and, even during a run of two defeats in 18 games that
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Police pick up teen drink driver
POLICE starting their patrols in Bacup caught a teenage drink-driver on the spot, a court heard. Police leaving the town’s Bank Street station, just after midnight on November 8, could hear the sound of wheels screeching and a car engine revving loudly
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Ticket sales up to 14,500 for Burnley's clash with Arsenal
MORE than 14,500 tickets have now been sold for Burnley's Carling Cup quarter final against Arsenal at Turf Moor. A total of 8,000 tickets were sold when they went on sale on Wednesday and a further 3,500 were bought by supporters on Thursday
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Bid for ‘lots’ of star buys
A CHARITY fundraiser, being staged by church leaders in Colne, is promising star attractions tonight. St Bartholomew’s, Colne’s parish church, has secured ‘lots’ from celebrities, including Olympic hero Jonathan Edwards, for its silent auction. Others
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Blackburn teen is troop's youngest Royal Marine Commando
A TEENAGER from Blackburn has become the youngest member of his Army troop to pass tests as a Royal Marine Commando. Jordan Wilson, 17, of Feniscowles, has completed 10 weeks of hard physical and academic testing at his base in Portsmouth.
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Man fighting for life after Blackburn hotel fire
A MAN is fighting for his life after suffering serious burns to half his body during a bedroom fire at a hotel. Firefighters pulled the 50-year-old from a second storey blaze at the Devonshire Hotel, Bridge Street, Blackburn, just before 8am
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Mokoena ponders his Blackburn Rovers future
SOUTH African skipper Aaron Mokoena admits he could be set for an Ewood Park exit after being left on the periphery of Rovers’ Premier League start. The robust midfielder has only made three Premier League starts so far this campaign, and one
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Interview: Dickie Ticker of Lancashire Hotpots
THEY are like the Houghton Weavers for the iPod generation and they are taking the country by storm, singing about great Lancashire institutions as the Chippy Tea, weekly line-dancing and pints of mild. Formed just two years ago, they are currently supporting
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Interview: Johnny Vegas
Comedian Johnny Vegas first became a household name starring in the ITV Digital adverts alongside Ben Miller’s Monkey, and now has a successful sitcom and film career. He currently stars in Ideal and Benidorm on the small screen. Johnny will appear
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Interview: Boy George
HAVING had two previous interviews with Boy George cancelled at the last minute without explanation, I was stunned when this time he called bang on time with a low-key: “Hello, it's George.” I was glad of his introduction after deliberating on the etiquette
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Third month at Brighton for Preston North End's Anyinsah
Preston North End's Joe Anyinsah has extended his loan spell at Brighton And Hove Albion for a third and final month - but Football League rules have denied him the chance to appear in a cup semi-final. Following an exciting two-month stint, the Seagulls
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‘Keep our Darwen Gala day a town tradition'
DARWEN Gala is a ‘town tradition’ and bosses say they want to ‘keep it that way’. Every year a small group of volunteers get together to plan the annual event. Next year, the Gala will be held on Saturday August 22, and the committee
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Darwen Poppy Appeal raises £10,000
A CHARITY chief has thanked the people of Darwen for their generosity in helping raise up to £10,000 for this year’s Poppy Appeal. Bryan Thompson, president of the Darwen branch of the Royal British Legion, said they were on course to hit the
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Christmas Car Boots
At Haslingden Community Link, Saturday 29th November, 10am-3pm (stallholders from 9am.) Haslingden Primary School, "Winter Warmer" Car Boot, 11am - 2pm, Sunday 30th November. Every Sunday at Valley Aquatics, Carrs Industrial Estate, 7am -3pm
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Loans still an option for Burnley boss
BURNLEY boss Owen Coyle is still keeping an eye out for potential loan signings ahead of next Thursday’s deadline – but he knows any newcomers could find it hard to break into his in-form side. Coyle has long been aware that the Clarets do
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Accrington Stanley defender may face long lay-off
ACCRINGTON Stanley fear that a visit to a specialist will confirm a lengthy spell on the sidelines for Robbie Williams after the defender underwent a knee operation this week. The 29-year-old twisted his knee in Stanley’s FA Cup replay at Tranmere
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Christmas Mini-Market
St Mary's Church, Haslingden are holding their Xmas Fair this Sunday, 23rd November between 10am and 2pm in Haslingden Community Link on Bury Rd. Gifts, Chocolate Tombola, Christmas Cards, Crafts, Lucky Dip, Mulled Wine, BodyShop Cosmetics, Book
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I'm A Celebrity Day 6: Robert wins 10 stars
Robert Kilroy-Silk managed to get all 10 stars in his second Bushtucker Trial last night. The politician and former TV presenter endured rats, snakes slithering on his face, green ants, spiders and cockroaches for ten minutes in the John T-Revolting
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I'm A Celebrity Day 6: No meal for 'Mullet and Mallett'
Timmy Mallett and David Van Day spent last night in their cells after I’m A Celebrity….. contestants voted not to give up rations or luxury items to help them. Earlier in the day, the group had been notified about the hostages and asked to choose whether
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I'm A Celebrity Day 6: Simon offers to sing at Brian's wedding
Simon Webbe has offered to sing at fellow I'm A Celebrity... star Brian Paddick’s wedding. The former Metropolitan Police Deputy Assistant Commissioner is set to take part in a civil partnership ceremony with his Norwegian boyfriend early next
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Police warn Rosegrove residents after gate thefts
Police have issued a warning to residents about a spate of metal gate thefts and gulley covers from the Stansfield area on Accrington Road.
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‘Don’t buy booze for under-18s'
A CRACKDOWN has been launched to stop people buying alcohol for under-18s. Police have teamed up with Pendle Council officers, NHS East Lancashire, and off-licence shops to remind people of the penalties for supplying drink to youths. They risk a £5,000
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Appeal renewed over Haslingden betting shop raid
POLICE in the valley have renewed an appeal for witnesses following a terrifying armed robbery at a Haslingden betting shop. Female staff at Ladbrokes, in Manchester Road, were threatened by three masked men armed with bars or sticks at around 9.10pm
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Residents' association secure funding for Padiham plot
THE St John’s Area Residents’ Association has secured funding to enhance a small plot of land on Cemetery Road.
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Blackburn delivery driver stole £1,000
A FURNITURE delivery man who pocketed almost £1,000 from a customer has been given a suspended jail sentence. Preston Crown Court was told that Andrew Reid gave various reasons as to what had happened to the money when his boss called in the
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Euxton medic prepares for war zone service
An Euxton Hall Hospital manager is in training to ensure British soldiers receive first-class medical treatment should they be injured while serving in battle zones across the world. Sharon Stewart, who is the clinical operations manager, will
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All-party fight for new Darwen Town Council
ALL the major political parties have pledged to field candidates to stand on Darwen Town Council if it gets the go-ahead next month. Conservative, the Liberal Democrats, Labour and For Darwen are planning to fight the election, which would
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Rossendale Christmas
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Accrington Stanley boss eyeing new loan swoop
KALLUM Higginbotham may have departed but the chance to play alongside Paul Mullin could tempt another loan signing to join Accrington Stanley before next Thursday’s loan deadline. Higginbotham impressed in his first start for the Reds during
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Lancashire train fares set to soar
FARES on trains in Lancashire are set to soar by well above the rate of inflation in the New Year. From January 2, regulated fares, which include season tickets, will go up by an average of 6 per cent across the country. On the same
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Little Trasures
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Burnley cheerleaders set for Britain’s Got Talent audition
Burnley cheerleaders Shell’s Belles are busy rehearsing for an audition with Britain’s Got Talent in Manchester. The group from Plumbe Street also helped raise thousands of pounds for Cystic Fibrosis and received a trophy for their efforts. Shell
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‘Crime drop since Nelson club closed', police claim
CRIME and disorder in a Pendle town have reduced ‘significantly’ since a night club was closed due to a fire, Reedley magistrates heard. A senior police officer made the claims about the Good Night Club, in Nelson, at an appeal hearing into restrictions
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Darwen charity auction needs prizes
A PUB landlady is appealing for local businesses to donate prizes for a ‘life-changing’ charity event. Karen Lee, from the Mill Gap, in Bolton Road, Darwen, has organised a charity auction for a ‘child in need’. And cash raised will
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Burnley to face Baggies in Youth Cup
Burnley’s FA Youth Cup third-round clash at home to West Brom will take place at Accrington’s Fraser Eagle Stadium on Wednesday, December 10, at 7pm.
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Bacup Borough looking to move up table
Bacup Borough will look to improve on their mid-table standing in the Premier Division as they travel to Atherton LR. Brent Peters’ side have a couple of games in hand on many of their rivals after enduring successive postponements.
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Colne look to shore up defence
COLNE are looking to bring in defensive reinforcements ahead of tomorrow’s trip to Winsford. The Holt House club have already drafted in Paul McMenemy from Bamber Bridge but boss Nigel Coates is hoping to make another signing by the weekend. With former
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Accrington Stanley v Bury moved to Saturday
Accrington Stanley’s home match against Bury has been put back four days to Saturday, November 29. The switch has been arranged because both sides are not in FA Cup action that weekend.
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Padiham aim to stun league leaders
PADIHAM manager Graham Howarth is confident his side can triumph against the odds against league leaders at AFC Liverpool tomorrow. With greater financial clout than the rest of the league, the newly-formed club are expected to clinch the Vodkat Division
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Blackburn care home plan rejected by councillors
CONTROVERSIAL plans to build a care home on a former church building have been thrown out by councillors. There were fears protected trees would be chopped down if the 41-bed old people’s home on a one-time presbytery on Livesey Branch Road
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Three are cleared of abducting two girls
THREE men have been cleared of abducting two runaway schoolgirls from Blackburn town centre, on a judge’s orders. Nelson Caldeiro-Claudino, 26, a Portuguese national, Farooq Ahmed, 27, and Hardeep Singh, 32, were all found not guilty of two charges of
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Darwen look to continue unbeaten run
DARWEN put their five match unbeaten league run to the test against in-form Wigan Robin Park at the Anchor Ground. And manager Dennis Hill believes that recent cup defeats against higher league opposition has boosted confidence in the camp. Darwen narrowly
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Rossendale United look for second win
Phil Eastwood will be looking for back-to-back wins after taking on the Rossendale United manager’s post on a permanant basis. The Stags recorded their first victory in 13 matches with their midweek Trophy win over Clitheroe, and it was Eastwood’s first
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Chorley face second Roses battle
After turning in a battling performance at Halifax, Chorley will be involved in another Roses clash this weekend when Ossett Albion are the visitors to the Chorley Nissan Victory Park Stadium. Albion, one of the town’s two UniBond clubs, have
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Chorley allow midfielder to speak to rivals
Clitheroe are chasing Chorley’s Ashley Parillon and Magpies boss Tony Hesketh has allowed his highly-rated midfielder to speak to the Blues. But Hesketh is confident Parillon – who this season made his comeback from a bad knee injury – will stay with
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Reynolds rings the changes at Clitheroe
CLITHEROE manager Neil Reynolds has signed a host of players in a bid to halt the club’s poor run of form. The Blues have seen their grip on the UniBond League Division One (North) promotion places slip in recent weeks – and they slumped to a sixth straight
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Blackburn Rovers Ladies to face Preston North End
Blackburn Rovers Ladies have been drawn away to Preston North End in the semi-finals of the Lancashire Cup on January 18. Rovers booked their place in the final four thanks to a thumping 4-1 victory over Manchester City in the last round, whilst Preston
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Woman died after switch from Burnley to Blackburn hospital
A CARE assistant has blasted health chiefs for moving her sick sister as part of East Lancashire’s hospital shake-up moves. Elaine Scott was being treated for post-operative complications following hip surgery at Burnley General Hospital when a decision
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Burnley manager praises his super subs
OWEN Coyle has reserved praise for experienced duo Ade Akinbiyi and Alan Mahon after both came off the bench to score vital goals for Burnley last week. The Clarets’ form has meant that, with competition for places as fierce as ever, both have
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Colne cyclist's victory over Olympic team-mates
Colne’s Steven Burke was victorious over some of his Olympic cycling team-mates at a challenge event in Manchester. Burke, who took bronze in the individual pursuit in Beijing, teamed up with fellow pursuiters Ed Clancy and Geraint Thomas to defeat sprinters
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Burnley boss: We've only just begun
OWEN Coyle celebrates a successful first year in charge of Burnley tomorrow and has told Clarets fans: “We’ve only just got started.” Coyle has already surpassed many supporters’ expectations by guiding the Clarets to fourth in the Championship and the
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Coyle: Doncaster match is no homecoming for Burnley
OWEN Coyle does not regard Burnley’s Turf Moor clash with Doncaster tomorrow as a homecoming but hopes to give the Clarets fans something to shout about in the Championship encounter. The Doncaster match is Burnley’s first home game since their
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I'm A Celebrity Day 6: Jungle newcomer David causes sleeping row
Arguments over sleeping arrangements have dominated the latest edition of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! With ex-Dollar singer David Van Day and TV presenter Timmy Mallett new to the camp, the contestants rowed over which two people
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Review: Francesca Martinez @ King George’s Hall, Blackburn
THE meaning of life might not sound like the funniest topic to base a comedy set around. But chit-chat free comic Francesca Martinez somehow managed to talk about politics, religion and living with cerebral palsy and still had the crowd in stitches!
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Reception for Darwen's Paralympic medal winner
DARWEN'S Paralympic silver medallist Felicity Coulthard guest of honour at a reception held by the Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen. Coun Mohammed Khan welcomed Felicity to his parlour at Blackburn Town Hall following the 23-year-old's success at this
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Lancashire Police Authority board election could cost taxpayers £2m
GOVERNMENT plans to introduce 14 new members to Lancashire Police Authority though an election process could cost the taxpayer £2million. The Home Office’s recent Green Paper says directly elected police authorities would have a stronger role
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Clayton le Moors pensioners call for more warden visits
THE death of a pensioner at a sheltered housing scheme has prompted residents to call for the return of weekend checks by wardens. Residents at Stopford Court flats on Sparth Road, Clayton le Moors. receive daily calls from wardens Monday to Friday but
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There’ll be more charges – bank on it
OKAY, this is what happened. I was going about my business when one day I went into the red. I am not a rich man and most of the clothes I wear are in fact hand-me-downs given to me by three better dressed older brothers. I only went into the red by
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Stark reality of classroom life
THE number of pupils suspended from schools in Lancashire is shocking. Details of the serious nature of some of the offences they have committed are also astounding. Government figures revealed that 3,660 youngsters were suspended for attacks on pupils
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Move the road, save building
Why all the fuss about a listed building at the bottom of Montague Street? Nobody over the years has taken any interest in the upkeep of this property, neither the council past and present, nor English Heritage. The simple solution to this problem is
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Don’t let them swallow up Rishton
ON November 22, Hyndburn Council will decide which Strategy to choose from the six options as laid down in their Core Strategy document. Being a resident of Rishton, I am very alarmed at the option outlined on page 10, and I quote: “Emerging Regional
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Yobs target East Lancashire Hospice garden
VANDALS have caused hundreds of pounds of damage to a garden at the East Lancashire Hospice. Yobs ripped up electricity cables and pipes leading to a fish pond at the hospice in Park Lee Road, Blackburn, and stole the pond filter. The garden, used
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Market a pleasure
I WENT shopping at Blackburn Market and it was a delight. Lots of bargains at very reasonable prices and the people serving were so friendly, cheerful and helpful. It was such a pleasant atmosphere and so welcoming. Blackburn Market is a credit to Blackburn
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Children should be treated equally
IHOPE your readers will join me in supporting the Howard League for Penal Reform’s campaign ‘Growing up, shut up’. All children should be treated equally and what a child has done should be separate from who they are. The campaign is highlighting the
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Accrington lights switch-on spectacular
HUNDREDS of people braved the cold last night to see Accrington's Christmas lights being switched on. The crowd outside the town hall were entertained with Christmas carols by pupils from Accrington and Rossendale College, stars of Oswaldtwistle's
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Darwen beekeepers clash with Sunnyhurst Friends over spreading weed
BEEKEEPERS have waged war against plans to wipe out a prolific plant from a Darwen beauty spot. Conservationists have claimed that Himalayan balsam was turning Sunnyhurst Wood into a ‘jungle’ and could turn to herbicides to get it removed. But the news
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Blackburn hospital doctor guilty of sex assault in his absence
A HOSPITAL doctor has been found guilty of molesting a teenage patient – despite not being in the country for the trial. Naveen Shivan, 37, was in his home country of India, and his defence barrister told the court he had been diagnosed with
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Clarets fans snap up 11,500 tickets in two days for Arsenal clash
Burnley have sold more than half of their ticket allocation for the Carling Cup quarter-final against Arsenal. Fans have snapped up 11,500 tickets in two days for the Turf Moor clash, with more expected to be sold today. The sale is open
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Blackburn Rovers to give African Nations Cup winning pair a trial
A DUO of African Nations Cup winners will arrive at Ewood Park next week as Blackburn Rovers continue to scour the world to defy their limited transfer kitty. Egyptians Ahmed Al-Muhammadi and Hosny Abd-Rabbo will start a five-day trial in Lancashire
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Hatton's biggest opponent is himself
IT'S The Hitman against the Magic Man in Las Vegas tomorrow night. And there's only one person that can beat Ricky Hatton - and it's not Paulie Malignaggi. After his defeat to Floyd Mayweather, and his less-than-convincing win over Juan
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Worsthorne wine circle winners
THE results of the dry red wine judging at The Wine Circle was: Arthur Cassidy and Colin Prescott joint first with 419 points; Alec Brunskill third with 400 points. There will be an open night on November 24 with Commercial wine tasting.
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Chorley police probe 1997 sex assault on girl, 4
Detectives in Chorley are appealing for information about an alleged serious sexual assault on a four-year-old girl which took place 11 years ago. Police said the girl was playing on an un-adopted road opposite the town's Regent House Surgery
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Review: Choke (18)
Running time: 92 mins. Starring: Sam Rockwell, Brad William Henke, Anjelica Huston, Kelly Macdonald, Clark Gregg, Gillian Jacobs. Director: Clark Gregg. THE first step to conquering any addiction is admitting the problem. Only then can you begin to
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Review: Quarantine (18)
Running time: 89 mins. TV reporter Angela Vidal (Jennifer Carpenter) is despatched to a fire station with a cameraman Scott (Steve Harris) to make a behind the scenes segment on daily life for these brave men and women. The TV crew shadows Jake (
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Review: Body Of Lies (15)
Running time: 128 mins. Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe, Mark Strong, Golshifteh Farahani, Oscar Isaac, Ali Suliman, Alon Aboutboul. Director: Ridley Scott. IN the war on terror, there are no winners, only victims. Power to bring the conflict
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No council cash for unsafe Burnley gravestones
A COUNCIL has ruled out footing the bill for thousands of Burnley and Padiham gravestones deemed unsafe. Burnley Council earlier this year decided that families who could be traced should pay for memorials that needed essential work to be made
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Blackburn men jailed for sex offences with girls, 14
TWO men have been jailed for a total of five years and three months for sexual activity with 14-year-old girls. Police welcomed the sentences given to Ian Richard Hindle, 32, of Church Walk, Blackburn and Andrew Paul Wells, 49, saying they
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East Lancs child death study launched
CHILD deaths throughout East Lancashire are being probed in a bid to find the reasons behind the region’s shocking infant mortality rate. Babies born in Nelson are more likely to die within their first year of life than those born anywhere else in the
