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Volunteers Needed
Nearby Rawtenstall Cricket Club need volunteers to help clear out the clubhouse making it ready for demolition. Go along on Sat/Sun mornings 6/7 Dec if you can assist.
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Hospital Radio Fund Raising
Rossendale Hospital Radio will be having a charity stall at the monthly Farmers Market in Helmshore this Sunday, 7th September between 9.30am and 2pm. Usual venue (Holcombe Rd) and 30+ quality stalls with great produce.
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X Factor's Diana Vickers 'had to overcome her shyness and nerves'
“DIANA was never a quiet girl” says Ann Vickers. “She was born to be a performer.” And the 17-year-old has proved her mum right, having been catapulted to the forefront of the nation’s attention for her ‘quirky’ singing and barefoot sense of
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Darwen business in £1m expansion plan
A DARWEN industry is in line for a £1million investment if expansion plans are backed by councillors. Frank Barnes (Darwen) Limited have applied for planning permission to relocate its current waste transfer station operations into a new purpose-built
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Amir Khan: Prescott defeat made me stronger
Amir Khan is convinced his brutal defeat by Breidis Prescott will prove the turning point in a career that has now been rid of outside distractions. The Olympic silver medalist meets Oisin Fagan at the London ExCeL on Saturday night in his first appearance
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Blackburn launch for pioneering surgeries on forced marriages
VICTIMS of forced marriages will soon be offered help and advice at pioneering drop-in surgeries. Community body Practical Solutions is also offering advice and information to those responsible for forcing Asian youngsters into marriage in
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Diana Vickers slips to second favourite
DIANA is now second favourite with bookies to win the contest, slipping from the pole position she has held in recent weeks. On October 21, she became the bookies’ favourite to win after Simon Cowell said she was the one to beat after her showstopping
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Samlesbury nature reserve approved after traffic fears addressed
AN £8million nature reserve is set to get the go-ahead after county planning chiefs gave it the seal of approval. Lancashire Wildlife Trust is hoping to convert a former quarry near Samlesbury into a 112-hectare site that will attract 250,000 visitors
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Blackburn woman claims up to £100,000 over accident injuries
A BLACKBURN woman who was badly hurt in a car crash has launched a legal battle for compensation of up to £100,000. Oi Ting Li, 33, was driving her Honda in the middle lane of the M4 between junctions 8/9 and 10 when Roger Pritchard tried to
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Great Harwood Tesco plan refused
SUPERMARKET giant Tesco has been refused permission to open a new store in Great Harwood. Government inspector Phillip Ware concluded there was no longer a need for the store in the town after a £32million Tesco store off Eagle Street, Accrington
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Review: A Woman in Love and War: Vera Brittain, BBC1
THE amount of repeats on TV is a major bugbear for the majority of viewers. But occasionally, very occasionally, there is a programme which really merits a second showing. There was one such last night with A Woman in Love and War: Vera Brittain. Jo
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Beating our booze problem
ON the verge of the Christmas party season it’s a sobering thought that every seven minutes someone is admitted to hospital in the North West for an alcohol-related reason. Add that to the statistics for the amount of crime of all kinds fuelled by drink
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Darwen band to play Twisted Wheel's after-party
DARWEN band Scar are to headline the after-show party for Twisted Wheel at Manchester's Night and Day Cafe on Thursday. Over the last year Twisted Wheel have become one of the UK's most talked about up-and-coming bands and have provided support
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Festival joy for Blackburn band The Snowbyrds
BLACKBURN band The Snowbyrds have won a national battle of the bands competition after performing in a major festival headlined by The Enemy. The four-piece from Mill Hill — singer Chris Byrne, bassist Mark Slater, Iain Glendinning on guitar and drummer
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Chorley singer releases Christmas CD
CHORLEY singing sensation James Loynes is releasing a CD of Christmas hits. The crooner teamed up with songwriter Sally DeFord in America to produce the festive CD, which includes tracks I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day; Love Knows No Borders, Peace
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Interview: Jason Donovan
JASON Donovan seemed uncharacteristically serious when he rang to discuss his new tour. “It's a great show,” he said. “It's slightly autobiographical and you'll get to hear some new songs that I've written myself and am really proud of. "I think
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Website to show off art in Ribble Valley
ARTISTS in the Ribble Valley now have a dedicated website featuring a feast of the area’s dance, drama, music, visual arts and poetry. The web site has been set up by the Ribble Valley Arts Alliance to highlight the breadth and depth of artistic talent
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Vote for your You Must Be Joking Comedy Festival favourite
VOTE now for the best performer at this year’s You Must Be Joking Comedy Festival. The comedy festival saw some of the top names in stand-up come to Blackburn and Darwen. Over 19 days, thousands of comedy lovers watched 19 different
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Flower power returns as Burnley stages huge festival
THOUSANDS of flower enthusiasts have decended on a huge new festival. The event, at Towneley Hall in Burnley is expected to attract more than 6,000 visitors in the coming days. Called “Noel, a Festival of Flowers” the whole of Towneley Hall has been
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New Darwen Lidl store set for opening
WORK is almost complete on the new Lidl supermarket set to open in Darwen next week. The store is built on the former Horizon Foam Holdings site between Vale Street and Robert Street. It will open on the morning of Thursday, December 11. Traders have
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Blackburn business centre's anniversary
One of Blackburn’s first business centres has celebrated its 20th birthday. The Business Development Centre, at Eanam Wharf by the Leeds-Liverpool canal, was opened in November 1988 to provide 28 offices for new and growing businesses, with three conference
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Clitheroe tourist centre now open on Saturdays
RIBBLE Valley visitors and residents are reminded that the town’s tourist information centre is now open on Saturdays. Based at the Ribble Valley Council Offices in Church Walk, Clitheroe, it is open from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Saturday. It offers holiday
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Pitfalls of direct debit payments
I FEEL I must put pen to paper about the direct debit payments to energy companies. If you pay by direct debit and get an estimated reading, it is common practice to ring in with your actual reading. Then your payment should be adjusted correctly.
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No justification for Mumbai terror
THE UK Peace Mission and its members condemn very strongly and unequivocally the terrorist attacks on innocent civilians in Mumbai, India that have resulted in scores of deaths and many injuries without any justification and for no reason whatsoever.
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Belief is stronger
I HAVE read with interest all the letters from unbelievers in the LT. I have to say a big thank you to all of them, they have made my belief in God much stronger. My message to them is: If you change your mind he is always there. Gladys Robinson
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Cavity wall insulation ‘rots homes’
THE LT’s ‘Quick fix – Your DIY queries answered’ November) suggests that readers should ‘check their home’s airbricks’ as obstructions ‘can cause major problems – primarily rot in wooden floors’. May I point out that the government-led promotion and
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Darwen school’s classroom extension will help pupil flow
ST Barnabas Primary School, in Knowlesley Road, Darwen, has applied for planning permission to extend the infant classroom and install a covered play area. The application states that the current infant classroom is too small to comply to education requirements
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Rishton burst pipe flood
A waterpipe burst due to the freezing temperatures and flooded a house in Rishton around 10pm on Tuesday. The owner had been away on holiday and found his Ashworth Street house flooded when he returned. Firefighters were called and pumped
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Cavanagh's Accrington Stanley return delayed
THE postponement of Accrington Stanley's clash with Brentford will be a disappointment for captain Peter Cavanagh, who may have returned to action after eight weeks out with Achilles problems. John Coleman said ahead of the postponement: “Peter
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East Lancashire brothers jailed for attack on pensioner
TWO brothers are behind bars for beating up three generations of one family-including two pensioners after a coming of age party at a Brierfield pub. Burnley Crown Court heard how in the melee caused by Leon Edmondson, 24, and Joseph Edmondson, 22, Daniel
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Schoolgirls booking top bands for Chorley gigs
A popular London rock band are playing a gig in Chorley after being booked by two music-mad girls. Trash Fashion will be making a stop in the town before jetting off to Barcelona after they were secured for a Christmas gig at the Chorley Community
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Start for Hyndburn Gateway scheme
A MASTERPLAN for the ‘gateway’ of a borough is under way with the demolition of derelict shops. Long-standing plans for demolition on Market Street in Church finally became a reality when the buildings were torn down on Tuesday. Hyndburn Borough Council
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Whalley's Pickwick Night is streets ahead
Whalley had a ‘Dickens of a good time’ as it soaked up the sights and sounds of a Victorian street party last night. Whalley Pickwick society celebrated the 20th year of Pickwick at the annual event. Local shops stayed open until 9pm, with staff
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Great Harwood girl is £1,000 winner in competition
Great Harwood pupil Naomi Lundhas won £1,000 for her school after coming out tops in an Advent calendar competition. Pupils from schools across East Lancashire were asked to draw Christmas pictures to appear in a giant calendar in The Mall, Blackburn
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Pete Doherty’s 'blood art' in new Crawshawbooth exhibition
BLOOD will line the walls of an art gallery in Rossendale as part of a new exhibition. Notorious musician Pete Doherty’s ‘blood art’ will be displayed at the popular See Gallery this weekend. The ‘See’ art space, in Crawshawbooth is rapidly establishing
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Festive lights boost for Nelson's shopping centre
TRADERS are rejoicing after retail bosses who refused to put up Christmas lights finally entered into the festive spirit by agreeing to hang the decorations. Last week, shopkeepers at Pendle Rise in Nelson town centre criticised retail bosses after they
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Padiham manager hails team spirit
PADIHAM boss Graham Haworth insists the camaraderie inside the dressing room is the best he's ever known during his time as a manager. The former Nelson boss has steered the Storks to second in Vodkat League Division One ahead of tomorrow's
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Bacup Borough boss calls for winter break
BACUP boss Brent Peters has called for a December break in the Vodkat League after a number of postponements because of snow and cold weather. Bacup host Flixton in the Premier Division tomorrow but Peters said: “It is a common fact that quite a lot
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Fenton hoping Blyth spirit can pile pressure on Blackburn Rovers
ONLY Bournemouth stand in the way of an FA Cup reunion former Blackburn Rovers striker Graham Fenton must have thought impossible a few weeks ago. When Rovers were drawn away to either Bournemouth or Blyth in the third round on Sunday, it created
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Weather hits Wales Rally GB
Snow and ice have forced the organisers of the Wales Rally GB to shorten all of today's stages. Crews contesting the final round of the World Rally Championship, including Barrowford's Daniel Barritt, will tackle six forest stages in Mid and South
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Cancer awareness initiative launched in Blackburn and Darwen
PEOPLE in Blackburn and Darwen are ignoring the early signs of cancer, health bosses said as they launched a new awareness campaign. NHS Blackburn with Darwen’s year-long re:act campaign will alert people to the initial symptoms of common cancers
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Bacup drug dealer hid heroin between buttocks
A DEALER caught with £1,000 of heroin hidden between his buttocks has been jailed for five years. Police said Gary Taylor, 38, of Thorn Bank, Bacup, was spotted “acting suspiciously” in the town centre. He was arrested and when searched it was discovered
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League or cup? Now that’s an easy one for Burnley
FACED with the choice of promotion to the Premier League or winning the Carling Cup, Burnley captain Steven Caldwell is unwavering in his response. The Clarets are just one step away from a dream trip to Wembley thanks to their quarter-final
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Colne artist's pencil portrait scores with Burnley legend
AN East Lancashire artist has paid tribute to one of the greatest footballers Burnley has ever seen by presenting him with a portrait. The portrait of Jimmy McIlroy was handed to the legend himself by Craig Holden, who astounded the retired midfielder
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'Apologetic' Burnley robber steals woman's handbag
POLICE are hunting for an “apologetic” mugger who robbed a 50-year-old woman of her handbag on a street. Officers said the man, who was well-spoken, kept telling his terrified victim that he was sorry as he robbed her. The incident took
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Burnley midfielder ‘like the new Vieira’
KEVIN McDonald’s former mentor believes comparisons between the young midfielder and Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira aren’t too far off the mark. Gunners’ fans who witnessed the 20-year-old’s match-winning performance in Burnley’s Carling Cup
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Girl, 15, indecently assaulted on Burnley bus
A TEENAGE schoolgirl was indecently assaulted as she travelled on a bus home, police said. Officers said the 15-year-old was waiting for a bus at Burnley Bus Station at around 4pm on Tuesday when she was approached by the man. The offender asked
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Have a say on Hyndburn's future
Hyndburn people have until the end of the month to help shape planning and policy decisions for the next 15 years. Hyndburn Council has asked for suggestions to be sumitted by Monday December 22, but will accept input on the area’s future until the end
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Meet the new Gladiators star from Burnley
A BURNLEY athlete is set to be unveiled as one of six new Gladiators in the latest series of the Sky 1 TV show. Zoe Williams, 28, who is 5ft 10ins and 10st 6lbs, will appear as Amazon when the new series of the programme is aired in January
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New Season, Chorley
Address: St Thomas’s Road, Chorley. Phone number: 01257 241040 Lancashire Telegraph review by Jane Willis from December 5, 2008. When you walk into the New Season you just know the food is going to be good. Wooden floors, rustic decor
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Rossendale United out for revenge
ROSSENDALE United will be bidding for revenge when they host Newcastle Blue Star in UniBond First Division North on Saturday. Rossendale, who were thumped 5-0 in the north east on the opening day of the season, are third from bottom but have won their
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Coaching changes at Clitheroe
CLITHEROE travel to Wakefield with a new coaching structure after Peter Smith stepped down as joint boss, leaving Neil Reynolds in sole control. Smith will remain at the club and Lee Sculpher has returned as a coach, having managed the Blues to promotion
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Driver crashes into Preston bank
A woman crashed her car into the side of a Preston bank. The 58-year-old reversed her Ford Escort into the Royal Bank of Scotland in Lytham Road, Fulwood, Preston, at around 2.20pm yesterday. Police, fire and ambulance were called to the scene
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Blackburn Rovers out of Youth Cup
BLACKBURN Rovers suffered a controversial extra-time defeat at Charlton in the FA Youth Cup. Rovers went ahead in the third-round clash at The Valley through Michael Hall on 38 minutes. But Charlton equalised through Sam Long four minutes
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Accrington Stanley keen for permanent Griffiths deal
ROSTYN Griffiths’ three-month loan at Accrington Stanley comes to an end this weekend but Blackburn Rovers are believed to be willing to let the midfielder make a permanent return in January. The 20-year-old Australian has impressed since being
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Army rescues 70 drivers from snow on Grane Road
MORE than 70 motorists were rescued from a country road after getting trapped in yesterday’s heavy snow fall. Police had to call on the army and Blackburn with Darwen Council for support to help the occupants of around 50 vehicles who were
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70 Burnley tax jobs to be axed
MORE Inland Revenue jobs are facing the axe with the confirmation that Burnley and Accrington's tax offices will close. The closure of Burnley’s enquiry centre, based in Towneley House, on Kingsway, will affect 70 staff. And that makes relocation
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Burnley's Alexander in new deal talks
EVER-PRESENT Graham Alexander has held initial talks to extend his Burnley career. The veteran defender is in the last of a two-year contract he signed to complete a £200,000 transfer from rivals Preston in August 2007. But manager Owen
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Stick with us, Ince urges Blackburn Rovers fans
UNDER-PRESSURE boss Paul Ince has urged Blackburn fans to “stick with us” as he looks to end a run of 10 games without a win against Liverpool tomorrow. Rovers have not tasted victory in the Premier League since September and Ince’s side are
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Accrington Stanley's Brentford clash called off
ACCRINGTON Stanley's home match against Brentford has been postponed this morning because of a frozen pitch. The match, which also had to be postponed once last season, had been due to take place tomorrow afternoon but a pitch inspection was
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Blackburn with Darwen football matches hit by weather
Blackburn with Darwen Council has announced that all football matches taking place on their football pitches this weekend have been cancelled.
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Icelandic millions not paid back to Lancashire on deadline
MILLIONS of pounds of Lancashire taxpayers’ money invested in an Icelandic bank has not been returned on time. The three-month, £10million investment by Lancashire County Council in the Landsbanki bank, which has been taken over by the Icelandic
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Accrington woman celebrates her 100th birthday
Isabelle Reddihough celebrated her 100th birthday in style yesterday. The Accrington resident, who lives at Moorhead rest home, Whalley Road, is a former weaver office worker. Mayor of Hyndburn Pam Barton and Mayoress Susan Johnson were among
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Review: Lakeview Terrace (15)
Running time: 110 mins. Starring: Samuel L Jackson, Patrick Wilson. Kerry Washington, Regine Nehy, Jaishon Fisher, Jay Hernandez, Ron Glass, Justin Chambers. Director: Neil LaBute. Neil LaBute’s provocative, modern day drama looks at racial tensions
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Review: Transporter 3 (15)
Running time: 103mins. Starring: Jason Statham, Natalya Rudakova, Robert Knepper, Jeroen Krabbe, Francois Berleand, Alex Kobold. Director: Olivier Megaton. Jason Statham returns to what he does best — taking his shirt off as he whips bad guys to a
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Crackdown on Burnley and Pendle boozers
BURNLEY and Pendle are to be specially targeted in a government crackdown on people who drink too much. The two boroughs have been picked out as among the six worst areas for alcohol problems in the North West along with inner city Salford
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Final go ahead for Darwen Town Council
A TOWN council for Darwen will become a reality after the final obstacle was cleared. Last night borough councillors voted to form the council, which will be set up next year, by a margin of 40 to eight, with nine members abstaining. The vote follows
