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Nelson drugs dealer jailed for five years
A ‘MID-level’ Nelson heroin dealer has been jailed for five years. Father-of-two Javed Khan, 33, had been arrested after police, on entirely different duties, came across him supplying to a man about midday in May last year. His home
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Santa lights up Padiham
BURNLEY Band’s Christmas season started with the switching on of the Christmas lights at Padiham on Friday. For the dedication, they played “Away in a Manger” and “Once in Royal David’s City” from the Town Hall foyer. Then they moved into the main
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Hospice Collection
There will be a collection in aid of the Rossendale Hospice taking place at Tesco in Haslingden on Friday December 19th from 9am to 9pm. Volunteers are needed so contact 01706 240084.
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Darwen parent slapped mum in playground bullying row
A 52-year-old woman assaulted another mum in the school playground in a row over bullying, a court heard. Blackburn magistrates heard that Elizabeth Knott slapped the other woman across the face after berating her in front of other mothers and children
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Delay to phone mast at Whitworth beauty spot
CAMPAIGNERS have claimed a victory after plans to site a controversial mobile phone mast at a picturesque location were stalled. Mobile phone giant Orange, conceded that plans to erect a phone mast at a beauty spot by Cowm Reservoir, Whitworth, are now
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Full-time: Portsmouth 3 Blackburn Rovers 2
BLACKBURN Rovers came back from 2-0 down before falling to defeat at Portsmouth. The first half was goalless but Pompey hit Rovers with a double blast in the first nine minutes of the second period, with Peter Crouch and Jermain Defoe both
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Recycling sacks available at Rosegrove shop
WHITE recycling sacks for paper are available at Rosegrove Action Group shop.
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First Rehearsal for Hot Mikado
At Haslingden Conservative Club on 3rd December from 7.30pm. The first get together for the chorus of the HOT MICKADO will take place upstairs at Haslingden Conservative Club on Wednesday the 3rd of December at 7.30 New (and returning) members
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Christmas Sing-Along
Haslingden Choir and a guest soloist will be performing at 7.30pm on Thursday, 18th December at Manchester Rd Methodist Church. Tickets are just £5
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Darwen Academy work underway as cleared houses row continues
ENGINEERING work has started on the new Darwen Academy - but the council is still in dispute with 10 families. The foundations for the £48million Darwen Aldridge Community Academy (DACA) are being laid in the Redearth area this week.
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Half-time: Portsmouth 0 Blackburn Rovers 0
BLACKBURN Rovers went into half time all square in their Premier League clash against Portsmouth at Fratton Park. Pompey had an outstanding chance to go ahead in the fourth minute. Glen Johnson, fed by Peter Crouch, chipped a lovely
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Toon Army at Black Bull
Haslingden's Black Bull pub on Blackburn Rd is staging a "Cartoon" fancy dress contest on Friday, 5th December. It kicks off at 8pm with prizes for the winners
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Row as Barnoldswick's first cinema in over 25 years to open
A ROW has erupted between councillors after £40,000 funding was secured for a town’s first cinema in over 25 years. The Centre Screen mobile cinema, at the Rainhall Centre, Barnoldswick, is set to open in the new year. It has been described as an “exciting
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I'm A Celebrity Day 15: Esther's embarassing admissions
Esther Rantzen's daughter says she is embarrassed by her saucy jungle chats. The 68-year-old presenter has been seen chatting with younger camp mates Nicola McLean and Carly Zucker - who was evicted on Friday - about the opposite sex, including admitting
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TEAM NEWS: Tugay returns for Blackburn Rovers
PAUL INCE has brought Tugay into his starting line-up for this afternoon's Premier League trip to Portsmouth. Tugay replaces Aaron Mokoena in midfield, while Stephen Warnock comes in for the suspended Martin Olsson at left back. Rovers
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I'm A Celebrity Day 15: Brian and Timmy go head-to-head
Brian Paddick and Timmy Mallett have gone head-to-head to fight for jungle survival. I'm A Celebrity... hosts Ant and Dec revealed to the camp last night that the two celebrities with the lowest number of public votes would have to take part in a Bushtucker
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I'm A Celebrity Day 15: Esther gets fiery
Esther Rantzen clashed with camp mates after Joe’s clothes caught fire. The former EastEnders actor had washed his clothes and left them to dry on the fire as he headed for the Bush Telegraph, only for them to go up in flames, causing the wooden tripod
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I'm a Celebrity Day 15: Timmy and Joe sheepishly win food
Timmy Mallett and Joe Swash grappled with sheep to win some Jaffa Cakes. The pair undertook the Celebrity Chest task, which they discovered meant they had to shear sheep to find four creatures with numbers daubed under their coats. As soon as they
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"Wasted" Chicken Curry
St Mary's Community Centre on South Shore St, Haslingden presents 60s group "Wasted" on Saturday 6th December. £3 admission including chicken curry!
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I'm A Celebrity Day 15: Camp mates play Bushtucker trick
Simon Webbe, Joe Swash and Nicola McLean told their camp mates they had failed a Bushtucker Trial – only to then reveal they had won eight out of a possible nine stars. The trio agreed to try and trick their fellow I’m A Celebrity… contestants into
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Blackburn Rovers may face Blyth Spartans in FA Cup
BLACKBURN Rovers have been drawn away to Bournemouth or non-league Blyth Spartans in the third round of the FA Cup. Northumberland side Blyth, who play their football in Blue Square North, drew 0-0 against League Two Bournemouth at Dean Court
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Burnley handed QPR cup clash
BURNLEY have been handed an away tie against QPR in the third round of the FA Cup. The Clarets won 2-1 at Loftus Road in the Championship two weeks ago thanks to goals from Robbie Blake and Alan Mahon. Third-round ties will take place
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Antiques Centre "Cafetessen"... What!
Holden Wood Antiques on Grane Road has opened a new dining facility within its premises serving hot and cold food. The antiques centre houses more than 35 dealers specialising in clocks, jewellery, coins and other collectables.
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Controversial Aldi plans back on table for Rossendale town
CONTROVERSIAL plans to build a third supermarket in a Rossendale town are back on the table. Supermarket giant, Aldi, was refused planning permission to build a store in Railway Road, Ramsbottom, earlier this year. But now plans have
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Family thanks Lancashire voters as Diana Vickers stays in X Factor
DIANA Vickers’ family have thanked Lancashire people for voting her through — but said criticism from X Factor judges had left them ‘very stressed’. The Westholme pupil won through to the semi finals of the ITV talent show on Saturday.
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Workers at historic Ribble Valley firm to go to three day week
WORKERS at one of the oldest chairmakers in the country will sacrifice pay and go down to a three-day week as the credit crunch continues to hit local businesses. HJ Berry, of Chipping, has seen no member of staff sacked for at least 60 years. And the
