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Burnley groups unite to achieve Prince Charles' vision
COUNCIL chiefs and police have vowed to keep on fighting to achieve Prince Charles’ vision of a better Burnley. Members of Lancashire Police and Burnley Council joined together to celebrate three years of working as the Multi-Agency Problem Sol-ving
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Chorlton walk
There has long been a saying in Lancashire which tells us to “waste nowt”. Until very recently this has not been applied to those dealing with the balance between industry and wildlife. Perhaps the light started to dawn in the 1970s when the M62 (now
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Rawtenstall pub's warning to drug dealers
A ROSSENDALE pub is taking a zero tolerance approach to stop drugs dealers using the premises. The Riverside Inn’s owners, Dean and Sue Barber, have put up a warning sign saying anyone who sells illegal substances in the Rawtenstall pub will be reported
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Interview: Gemma Atkinson
Actress and model, Gemma Atkinson is making her pantomime debut as Peter Pan this Christmas. As rehearsals began, she spoke to us about having two left feet when it comes to dancing, how she has become an adrenalin junkie... and her ambition to be
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Recipe: Vegetarian Lancashire hotpot
THURSDAY is Lancashire Day, and what better way of celebrating than feasting on the county's favourite dish, Lancashire hotpot. The dish is traditionally made of meat, onion, vegetables and potatoes left to bake in the oven all day in a heavy pot on
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Changes to Burnley and Pendle bus services
BUS services in Pendle and Burnley are set to be given a boost with the unveiling of a new transport interchange. Extra buses will serve Burnley General Hospital and a route between Nelson and Burnley along Marsden Road will be restored. A bus link
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Burnley pupils sink teeth into careers
PUPILS from Burnley learned about life after school at a career event. Year 11 students from Blessed Trinity RC College, in Coalclough Lane, visited Training 2000 in Blackburn to gain hands-on experience of a range of opportunities. The event, Time
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Mill blaze hits our heritage, says Burnley Civic Society
THE fire which wrecked a landmark Burnley mill has dealt a massive blow to the town’s heritage, according to the Civic Society. Fire and police chiefs have launched a probe after Woodfield Mill, Trafalgar Street, was gutted by a massive blaze. Yesterday
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Ideas wanted to restore pride in Rossendale
COUNCIL chiefs in Rossendale have asked for people’s thoughts on how they can restore a sense of pride in the valley. Pride in Rossendale is a new town hall initiative designed to improve neighbourhoods and encourage people to be proud of coming to the
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There’s loose talk about a spring election
THE Queen's Speech is late this year, on December 3 instead of the more usual early November. It's not her fault of course, she comes when the Government decide it's time to wind up the old session and launch a new and (possibly) exciting legislative
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Nelson shopping bosses cancel Christmas
TRADERS have slammed retail bosses after it emerged they had cancelled Christmas in Pendle Rise shopping centre. The shopkeepers hit out after they each received letters, stating no festive decorations will be hung in the Nelson town centre complex this
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Burnley flats plan set to get green light
A BID to build six apartments is set to be given the go-ahead. Developers want to site one-bedroom flats on land next to Finsley Street, Briercliffe, after a previous application was rejected. In August, councillors decided the parking provision in
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Burnley ladies kick start businesses at Turf Moor
WOMEN took to the field at Turf Moor as part of a scheme to kick-start their own business. The enterprise day at the ground’s Enterprise Haven gave women from across East Lancashire the chance to learn basic business skills. Burnley FC challenged
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Burnley tyre-slash gang attack 19 vehicles
VANDALS slashed the tyres of 19 vehicles in one street causing hundreds of pounds worth of damage. Police said attack happened at the Rosegrove end of Lowerhouse Lane, Burnley, at around 3.25am on Saturday. The gang made their way along the street,
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Lancashire County Council to phase out carrier bags
A CAMPAIGN to reduce the number of plastic carrier bags used by people in Lancashire has been launched. Figures show that every year in the county the average household throws around 750 of these bags in the bin or 14 every week. County Coun Matthew
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Rishton girl's nativity scene picked as police card
A RISHTON school girl’s depiction of the nativity has been chosen to grace Lancashire Police Authority’s official Christmas card. The felt tip drawing by Alicia Grace Topham was chosen from more than 400 designs sent in by pupils from the county’s primary
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Dad 'disgusted' with sentences for Blackburn child sex offenders
SENTENCES given to men found guilty of child sex offences have been slammed by the father of one of the victims. Blackburn men Ian Hindle, 32, of Church Walk and Andrew Wells, 49, of Infirmary Street, were jailed for a total of five years and three
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Blackburn speed queen storms to two records
BY day Helen Loney is a chartered surveyor – but in her free time she’s a champion power boater. And Helen, 27, has just broken two British records on Coniston Water in Cumbria. The self-confessed adrenaline junkie said her colleagues at Capita Symonds
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Oyez! Town crier helps Great Harwood school's 40th party
A TOWN crier helped a school celebrate its 40th anniversary celebrations. The event, at Our Lady and St Hubert’s School in Great Harwood, saw town crier Peter Cornwell announcing the ruby anniversary throughout the school. Pupils also played their part
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Next phase in Blackburn College masterplan gets go-ahead
AN EAST Lancashire college will undergo a massive multi-million pound extension after plans were backed by councillors. The new five-storey building is phase four of Blackburn College’s masterplan. It includes a new sports hall, and facilities for art
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We don’t weep and wail - we just get on with it
We live in a country where ‘even the bad times are good’ – now why do I say that? Because it’s true. I was shopping in the supermarket on Saturday morning and families were bustling about picking up stuff, not bothering too much about the price.
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The so-called comics ought to be ashamed
The BBC must be very careful. It has a great reputation, and it enhances our status and image worldwide. It’s the one radio broadcaster accepted internationally as the truthful one. So, it’s vital that we must be able to rely on it to maintain
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They’ve gone too far on bins
COUNCIL workers sneaking through Lancashire residents’ bins is a gross invasion of privacy. Lancashire County Council says that the bin audit is to help it identify waste patterns and improve services. But the fact that residents are not being told
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East Lancashire hospitals’ clean bill of health
HOSPITALS in East Lancashire have passed an annual health check. The East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, which runs both the Royal Blackburn Hospital and Burnley General Hospital, was one of the 51 trusts randomly picked for the Healthcare Commission
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Blackburn College student on pornography charges
A Blackburn College student has appeared in court after pornographic images were found on a pen drive which he lost. Blackburn magistrates heard that among the images were some involving children and some images of extreme pornography involving adult
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Festive loan sharks warning for Lancashire residents
SHOPPERS are warned not to get bitten by loan sharks over the festive season. Lancashire County Council Trading Standards is warning people with problems not to turn to loan sharks to pay for shopping. Its Illegal Money Lending Team issued the message
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Trickster steals from Nelson woman, 94
ELDERLY residents are being warned to be on their guard after a thief tricked his way into a 94-year-old woman’s house and stole £100 in cash. Police said the man told the pensioner he had come to advise her about counterfeit money, which was
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Medical staff were so good to mum
THE family of Mrs Mary Brown would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff of the Royal Blackburn Hospital. The care and attention she received from A&E, MAU and Ward 3 during her month-long stay was exceptional. The staff were
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I’m afraid God will keep us waiting
TO respond to Ken Robinson's letter (LT, November 8), I do not dispute that the Bible gives comfort to those that need it,I am sure the Koran and other religious writings also give comfort, as do many other works of fiction. I have copies of the
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Attack on hospital justified
I would like to say a big thank you to Dr Iain Ashworth for his attack on East Lancs Hospital Services. I do hope more GPs, ambulance drivers, paramedics, nurses etc join the debate on the hospital chaos. Dr Ashworth stated people will be dying
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I'm A Celebrity Day 10: Dani refuses to eat
Dani Behr refused to eat after being relieved of cooking duties on I'm A Celebrity. The celebrities had a discussion about how the chores in the camp were allocated, with Esther Rantzen saying: "Instead of having a designated person whose job it is
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I'm A Celebrity Day 10: Ruptions in the camp
Rows erupted in the camp as tensions grew between contestants on I'm A Celebrity... Former Blue singer Simon Webbe rowed with both Joe Swash and David Van Day over comments made by David and Timmy Mallett to Nicola McLean prior to her Bushtucker Trial
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Padiham youngsters get challenged
BURNLEY Council’s sport and play development team has been working alongside the Stonemoor Bottom Residents’ Group to create a challenge for children aged between eight and 10. The group have been engaged in activities such as health, cooking and
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I'm A Celebrity Day 10: Jordan surprised by Nicola
Jordan is surprised Nicola McLean was asked to appear on I'm A Celebrity... The glamour model - who was a contestant on the reality show in 2004 where she met her now husband Peter Andre - says the 26-year-old beauty never really made it as
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I'm A Celebrity Day 10: Timmy is second favourite
Timmy Mallett is now second favourite to win I'm A Celebrity... Despite irritating his camp mates with his constant laughter and mocking and finding himself - along with Dollar singer David Van Day - increasingly isolated from the other celebrities
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Burnley will prosper from USA link-up
BURNLEY must always look to be at the forefront in terms of attracting the best young footballers to Turf Moor – not just at home but abroad. That’s why it was exciting for us to clinch a partnership agreement with American side Cary Under-
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Blackburn Rovers defender keen on Dutch summer return
ROVERS defender Andre Ooijer looks set to leave Ewood Park this summer after admitting he is keen on ending his career in his Dutch homeland. The Holland international’s Rovers contract expires at the end of this season and he has given his
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Pendle councillors row over meeting attendance
A ROW has erupted between opposition councillors over their attendance records at meetings. Earlier this month Coun Mohammed Iqbal, Labour leader at Pendle Council, called for Brierfield ward Coun Naseem Shabnam to resign after figures revealed
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Wales and Australia battle it out for on-loan Blackburn Rovers midfielder
ACCRINGTON Stanley’s on-loan Blackburn midfielder Rostyn Griffiths may soon have a big decision on his hands with both Wales and Australia keen to secure his services on the international stage. Griffiths has impressed since joining Stanley
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Nelson man 'grew cannabis for medical reasons'
A MAN who was growing cannabis at his home claimed it was for medicinal purposes. John Corbett, 59, had been cultivating about nine plants, which would have produced drugs with a street value of almost £1,300, Burnley Crown Court heard. Corbett received
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Darwen blaze mill: Homes still to be built
THE site of a mill gutted by a massive blaze will still be turned into homes, the developer has vowed. Firefighters from throughout East Lancashire spent hours tackling the blaze at the former Vernon Carus Mill, Johnson New Road, Hoddlesden
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Diana Vickers dismisses tabloid rumours over Eoghan
Diana Vickers has spoken out over claims she is having an affair with fellow X Factor contestant Eoghan Quigg. Rumours in the national press say the teenagers, who met on the show, have been “canoodling” in the house the finalists share in West Hampstead
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Diana Vickers song to be X Factor record
A SONG Diana Vickers ‘totally made her own’ is set to be the single released by the winner of the X Factor. National reports say that Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah will be recorded by the victor of the ITV1 talent show. Diana, who lives in Accrington and
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Darwen man on his way to bikers’ heaven
MORE than 50 bikers took part in a procession to give one of their friends the send-off he had asked for. Bill Hindle, 56, died last week after a 17-month battle with cancer, and bikers from all over the North West attended his funeral, following the
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Darwen's local heroes in spotlight
DARWEN’S “local heroes” were honoured during the Christmas lights switch-on on Saturday. They were nominated for their contribution to the local community. The idea came from Darwen Shop and Business Association. Taking gold was Florentin Boudjecko
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Bogus damp proof firm targets elderly in Hyndburn
A BOGUS damp proofing company has been targeting a borough’s elderly and vulnerable population. Lancashire Police and Trading Standards have asked all Hyndburn residents to be on their guard after an elderly lady paid more than £1,000 to have a small
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Nelson woman loses ‘pin ups’ compensation claim against Blackburn firm
A BEAUTY firm worker who claimed pictures of scantily-clad women resulted in her being sexually discriminated against has lost her battle for compensation. Sue Dale, a packer at Sally’s Hair and Beauty Supplies on Whitebirk Industrial Estate, Blackburn
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St Bede's are the table toppers
WHEN it comes to the sport of table tennis, St Bede’s High School is certainly dining at the top table. The Blackburn school has been feasting on honours in the sport and this year’s Lancashire Schools Table Tennis Championships were no exception. Not
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Home comforts for QEGS
QEGS can count on home comforts as they continue their march in the Independent Schools FA Cup. Having beaten Forest School from Snaresbrook 2-0 in the third round, the Blackburn school have been drawn at home in the quarter finals to Manchester Grammar
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Davis: Hunter legacy is on a strong Foundation
SNOOKER legend Steve Davis is the game’s most successful player. The six times world champion has won more honours than anyone else in the game he dominated during the heady heights of the 1980s. However, it was smiles on faces rather than silverware
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Witness plea after Edenfield taxi death crash
A TAXI driver who died in a car crash on a busy East Lancashire road has been named by police. Mohammed Ajaz Ahmed Butt, 49, of Cheetham Hill, Manchester, died when his Ford Galaxy left the A56 Edenfield by-pass close to the Woolpack Island roundabout
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IPL equals riches not results
GEOFF Boycott, the human equivalent of Marmite, says what he likes and he likes what he says. But, for me, he got it spot on with his views on the Indian Premier League. In the wake of the latest one-day disaster against India, Lancastrian
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Rileys ready for indoor Ironman event
PUB sportsmen and women who fancy themselves as a dab-hand at darts or a shark on the pool table have the chance to put their money where their mouth is and play for a prize fund worth up to £800. Riley's Snooker Club in Blackburn will be hosting an
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Senseis return from Far East pilgrimage
MARTIAL arts instructors from a Blackburn club have returned from their two week ‘pilgrimage’ to the Far East. Sensei Simon Jones and Sensei Ricky Johnson took part in a 15-day whistle stop tour of Japan – one of the spiritual homes of martial arts.
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Super Saints are just gr-eight!
SUPER St Joseph’s have powered to more pool glory after winning an annual gala for the eighth year in a row. The Darwen school’s boys team won the St Bede’s Feeder School gala for the eighth time – although this year they had to share the honours with
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Craig contest gets a slice of turf luck
THERE was nothing artificial about the cricket even if the playing surface was of the man made variety. The annual Craig Heaton Memorial Cricket Tournament looked like it might be another victim of a wet and windy summer. But after a series of ‘rain
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Dale's Stock rises sky high - Rossendale 25 Stockport 22
ROSSENDALE picked up the prized scalp of North Lancs One opponents after beat-ing Stockport in the second round of the EDF Intermediate Cup. And they had to do it the hard way by surrendering home advantage after their Marl Pits pitch was deemed unplayable
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Owen Coyle's anger as referee costs Burnley
FURIOUS Burnley manager Owen Coyle berated yet more poor refereeing decisions after his side slipped to a second defeat from three Championship away games at Barnsley last night. The Clarets boss even went so far as to admit: “It’s probably
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Kilby confident despite Burnley's '£1.8m loss
BURNLEY Football Club have slashed their losses by around £2.5m in the last year, according to their latest annual accounts. In a statement to shareholders, the club lost £1.8m, as opposed to £4.3m the year before. Loans from directors
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Scout tips Norwegian star to make impact at Blackburn Rovers
THE man who helped introduce Morten Gamst Pedersen to the Premier League believes the latest Norwegian hopeful would make a similar impact at Ewood Park. Pedersen’s arrival in Lancashire from Tromso in 2004 saw him emerge as one of the top
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A new chapter for Holly and GB handball team
HOLLY Lam-Moores is looking forward to the biggest challenge of her handball career. The Burnley-born player is in the Great Britain squad for the World Championship qualifying tournament that takes place in Holland this week. And while the GB squad
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Delays on Blackburn-Manchester rail service
Rail users are facing delays of up to 25 minutes on Northern Rail between Bolton and Blackburn this morning due to a signalling problem at Darwen. National Rail has said that a normal service is not expected to resume until about 10.30am.
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Safety call over A59 after death crash
CAMPAIGNERS have renewed calls for safety measures on the A59 after a driver died in a horror smash. A Mercedes SLK 320 was crushed to almost half its size after a head-on crash with a lorry near Huntley’s farm shop in Samlesbury, police said. Andrew
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Lancashire council workers 'secretly snooping in bins'
COUNCIL workers have been secretly taking rubbish bags from residents’ wheelie bins and sifting through their contents. The £70,000 'rubbish audit', carried out by Lancashire County Council to identify ‘waste patterns’, has been attacked as ‘a gross
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Burnley cup tie is Gunner be a sell-out
Burnley’s Carling Cup quarter-final against Arsenal is heading for a capacity crowd at Turf Moor. The remaining 300 Burnley tickets are expected to be snapped up this morning for next Wednesday’s game.
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Colne mum accused of child cruelty
A MOTHER from Colne has been accused of taking her partially clothed two year-old-son on an early hours errand after a vodka binge. Little Sonatel Lomax was only wearing a shirt while his mother Pauline, 47, was banging on the door of Colne's
