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Three Burnley superschools given go-ahead by planners
PLANS for the creation of three new superschools have been given the green light by county councillors. The ongoing educational revolution for Burnley and Pendle, under Lancashire’s £250million Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme, has taken
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Rishton family who emigrated to Zimbabwe come home
A LARGE family who emigrated 50 years ago in search of a better life have returned to live East Lancashire. Tony Salisbury, 61, was the last member of his family to move back to Rishton, following his six sisters who had already made their
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Are You a Laydee?
There is a Ladies Night at the Bridge End pub in Helmshore on Thursday, 18th December with food, mulled wine and a gentleman who will be taking his clothes off later on. Only £5 a ticket. Contact 01706 215270
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Nearly half of all Pendle taxis fail safety checks
ALMOST half of the taxis stopped in Pendle for safety checks were found not to be fit for the road - despite efforts to rid the borough of faulty vehicles. Following a report in August that revealed over half of the taxis in the borough were
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Escorts for Lancashire's special needs pupils under threat
PROPOSALS to slim down the number of escorts for pupils with special educational needs are being considered as part of a £3.5million spending purge by Lancashire County Council. County Hall finance chiefs say there has been a steady growth in the
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Burnley v Tottenham Hotspur ticket details
Burnley have announced ticket details for the Carling Cup semi-final tie against Tottenham Hotspur. Normal match day league prices will apply for the all-ticket game at Turf Moor on Wednesday, January 21 Season ticket holders need to use Voucher
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Training centre plans for Nelson church
A CHURCH which has lain empty for nearly 20 years is set to be reborn as a traditional building skills centre. Plans have been unveiled to transform St Mary’s Church, in Manchester Road, Nelson, by the Heritage Trust for the North West.
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Sophie Lancaster's mum named Rossendale Woman of Year
THE MOTHER of Sophie Lancaster has been named Rossendale Woman of the Year 2008. Sylvia Lancaster received the prestigious accolade at the annual event, organised by Rossendale Hospice, after she was nominated by people in the Valley.
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Winter wonderland at Clayton Brook Christmas fair
Santa visited youngsters at the Winter Wonder Christmas fair in Clayton Brook. Brittany, Elle, Khadija, Soni and Maverick explored the magical playhouse at The Village Hall in Great Greens Lane, Clayton Brook, on Saturday. The youngsters
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Rossendale council secures £150,000 'insurance policy' over bus station plans
SUPERMARKET giants Lidl have been told that they must pay out £150,000 if Rawtenstall’s long-awaited bus station does not become a reality. Council bosses in Rossendale say they have every confidence that plans for a new public transport interchange
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Clayton-le-Woods lottery winner donates hamper for hospice
A Clayton-le-Woods lottery winner has given a boost to a local children’s hospice by donating a luxury hamper to help with fundraising. Deborah Mather, who won more than £5m with a jackpot win in 2005, presented the seasonal gift to staff at the Derian
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Stop and search at Chorley Interchange
Two metal-detecting arches were installed at Chorley Interchange on Friday evening in a bid to fight knife crime. During the operation, codenamed Carriage, 688 people passed through the arches and 14 were issued with stop and search forms by police after
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VIDEO: Diana Vickers being interviewed after X Factor exit
EAST Lancashire's Diana Vickers gave this video interview to Century Radio after being voted off the X Factor at the semi-final. Click on Play below to watch the video. Diana Vickers section Century Radio X Factor
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Advice to East Lancashire winter vomiting virus patients - don't go to hospital or GP
PATIENTS suffering from the ‘winter vomiting virus’ are being urged not to attend GP surgeries or hospitals. Senior doctors are advising people to recuperate at home and stay off work or school until free of symptoms of 48 hours. Last
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North West chief dismisses report calling for development body merger
A REPORT which calls for the creation of a single economic development body for the north of England has been rubbished by business chiefs. The study, by the Centre for Cities think-tank, urges the Government to focus on boosting investment
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Plaque unveiled to 'unsung hero' from Clayton-le-Woods
A plaque has been unveiled in memory of an “unsung hero” from Clayton-le-Woods. Preston City Council staff have paid tribute to former colleague, Phil Davis, assistant director of planning, who died last year. An engraved plaque has
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Roque: Julio can make it to Blackburn Rovers first team
ROQUE Santa Cruz believes it could one day become a family affair at Ewood Park as his younger brother Julio continues to suggest a bright future lies ahead. The Paraguayan siblings may be at very different stages of their careers in Lancashire
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Lancashire Telegraph's Little Treasures take a bow
OUR hunt for East Lancashire’s Little Treasures is over. After thousands of votes were cast, three of our entrants were named the cutest around by our readers. We can now reveal that the winners of our three age categories are: Five-year-old
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Help at hand for young mums in Blackburn
FOR most of us the festive season is an exciting time with presents, family get-togethers and too much turkey. But Christmas is a mixture of happiness and heartbreak if you are a teenage mum with nowhere to go and no-one to turn to. For these girls,
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Make criminals repay victims
THE Proceeds of Crime Act has proved its worth today. Police believe that Robert Barker had been preying on the vulnerable and elderly for years. Barker claimed he was a self-employed builder, tarmacer and pony trader. But police found he had £172,000
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Bid to revive Hoddlesden youth group
VOLUNTEERS are needed to re-establish a youth group in Hoddlesden. A youth group existed in the village until six months ago when a lack of adult supervision forced its closure. Now community workers are hoping to get the club re-running for bored youngsters
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Burke victory
COLNE'S Steven Burke won the 1km madison TT race along with Great Britain team-mate Ed Clancy at the latest Revoluton meeting in Manchester. But the duo were unsuccessful when they teamed up with Rob Hayles and Geraint Thomas in the 1km team sprint
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Blackburn pupils score with football art exhibition
FULL time was blown on a Blackburn school’s successful football art exhibition last night. Meadowhead Junior School, Anglesey Street, had 40 pictures on display incorporating the photographic work of football photographer Stuart Clarke. Professional
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Demolition call for fire-hit Hoddlesden mill
A COUNCILLOR is calling for a Hoddlesden mill wrecked by fire last month to be demolished. Coun Julie Slater said the three-storey Vernon-Carus Mill, in Johnson New Road, should be pulled down “as soon as possible”. She said McInerney
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Burnley Youth Cup tie off
BURNLEY'S FA Youth Cup tie against West Bromwich Albion has been postponed. The third-round clash had been due to take place at Accrington's Fraser Eagle Stadium tonight but was called off after a lunchtime pitch inspection. A new date for the game
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Lucky black cat pulled to safety from Hoddlesden Reservoir
A CAT was rescued from the freezing waters of Hoddlesden Reservoir yesterday. Firefighters were at the scene at about noon after a walker came across the adult black cat struggling at the edge of a steep drop near a weir. Rope rescue equipment was used
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Crackdown on £20 fakes in Darwen
HAND-HELD ultra-violet lights were handed out in Darwen after forged £20 notes were found circulating in the town. Police said the lights, which are worn on a chain around the neck, could instantly check whether a bank note, a credit or debit card or
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Former Blackburn businessman jailed
A 41-year-old former Blackburn businessman caught with a large quantity of cannabis resin has been jailed for three years. The drug had a street value of up to £81,000 and Preston Crown Court was told that John Rowe had fallen on hard times and turned
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Extra Accrington police patrols to halt car crime
Increased patrols by Central and Spring Hill officers aim to tackle problems with criminal damage to vehicles in the Lindadale Avenue and Rimington Avenue area of Accrington. A number of reports of incidents happening in the early hours of the morning
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Sixth loss for Blackburn Rovers youth side
BLACKBURN Rovers’ under 18s crashed to their sixth successive defeat on Saturday after sloppy defending saw them lose 3-2 at Crewe. After an encouraging start to the season, Rovers’ nightmare November has continued this month, with Saturday
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No word from FA on Accrington Stanley betting probe
Accrington Stanley have heard no more from the FA about the betting enquiry into last season’s home defeat to Bury. A similar investigation into this season’s Championship clash between Norwich and Derby has now been closed.
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Burnley man jailed for campaign of abuse against partner, 17
A MAN who subjected his teenage partner to an horrific campaign of abuse has been jailed for 16 months. Burnley Crown Court heard how in a series of three attacks, Roy Butterworth, 23, pushed the terrified 17-year-old to the floor and stamped on her
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Worsthorne parish council accounts available
THE audit of the parish council accounts for the year ended March 31, 2008 has been completed and the accounts are now available.
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Tockholes youngster’s turkey delight
A 14-YEAR-old boy who proved a turkey can be for life and not just for Christmas dinner was rewarded for saving its life. Budding turkey breeder James Nolan, whose family run a hobby farm with rare sheep, hens and ducks, is the Turkey Club UK’s Young
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Rossendale Council expects to be in credit despite property slump
TOWN hall finance chiefs in Rossendale have seen the property slump place extra strain on their coffers. But the borough council is still forecast to be in the black by next April. Latest third-quarter estimates show expected profits from Green Valley
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Blackburn Rovers Ladies go so close
BLACKBURN Rovers Ladies came close to a famous victory away to Everton in the Women’s Premier League on Sunday, until a late Natasha Dowie double sealed a 4-2 win for the title-chasing Toffees. Rovers made the worst possible start at Marine
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Worsthorne Tiny Trumpets recruiting
TINY Trumpets have room for new members and parents, grandparents and carers are welcome to bring along children and stay for the fun. Tiny Trumpets provides fun and stimulating music sessions for babies and children aged 0 to five. A differing
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Warning after spate of shed burglaries in Burnley and Padiham
RESIDENTS are being warned to be on their guard following a spate of shed and garage burglaries. Police are urging householders to ensure their sheds and garages are properly locked after a number of outbuildings were targeted by thieves across Burnley
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Whitebirk road rage thug trapped by his spit
A ROAD rage thug was caught out by his spit. Sam Cox was brought before court after a DNA match from his salvia that he tried to spit at the terrified motorist. Cox, 22, had jumped on the bonnet of a car and began kicking the windscreen at the Whitebirk
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Worsthorne Rainbows finished for Christmas
WORSTHORNE Rainbows ended the year's activities with a Christmas party and will recommence on Wednesday 7 and Thursday, January 8. The Rainbow Leaders would like to thank all the families for their support and the adult helpers for all they do week
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Clitheroe off
CLITHEROE'S UniBond First Division North trip to Curzon Ashton on Monday night was postponed because of a waterlogged pitch. Clitheroe host Bamber Bridge on Saturday.
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Frozen pitch for Bacup Borough
BACUP'S Vodkat North West Counties Challenge Cup second round replay at Wigan Robin Park last night was postponed because of a frozen pitch.
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Here comes the snow... and the inevitable chaos
THERE’S something special about those cold but crisp, clear, frosty, blue-sky days that lifts the spirit in winter. Those people who move out of this country in search of permanent sun surely live to regret leaving them behind. They might have a warmer
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Chorley match rearranged
CHORLEY'S Presidents Cup third round tie at home to Mossley will now take place next Tuesday. The game was due to be held last night but was postponed because of a waterlogged pitch.
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Top East Lancashire doctor hits back at critical GPs
A TOP East Lancashire hospital doctor has hit back at three GPs who became the latest to criticise services. GPs Paul Rhodes, George Crumbleholme and Pauline Patrick, of Burnley Wood medical centre, wrote to the Lancashire Telegraph in support of Barrowford
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Credit Crunch– Cold Comfort in Colne this Christmas
A local paper claims “The Credit Crunch may be with us, but the British Public will not be letting this spoil their Christmas.” The Article also includes Surveys which suggest that “this year the average household will still spend £483 at Christmas
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Former Accrington Stanley midfielder reports incident to police
FORMER Accrington Stanley midfielder David Mannix has reported a Chester City training ground incident to the police after being left with a fractured cheekbone. Mannix joined Chester from Stanley in the summer.
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Labour forgetting its past mistakes
Councillor Hollern is at it again (LT, December 5). She states she didn't know what the reason was, but gritting has been really bad this time. This is around the fourth occasion that she has said things like this on different subjects. When is she
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Burnley's Eagles in team of the week
BURNLEY'S Chris Eagles was named in the Championship team of the week on Monday. Eagles was also nominated for the player of the month award but that went to Wolves’ Chris Iwelumo.
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Double triumph ends Blackburn Hawks’ winless run
BLACKBURN Hawks’ new head coach Neil Abel tasted victory for the first since he replaced Wayne Slater in the hot-seat thanks to stunning back-to-back wins over Newcastle Vipers. After a miserable sequence of 11 straight defeats, the Hawks breathed new
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Ramsbottom match washed out
RAMSBOTTOM'S game at Daisy Hill in the Lancashire FA Trophy was called off last night because of a waterlogged pitch.
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Colne beat the Dolly Blues
COLNE pulled off a great win as they beat UniBond League First Division One North side Lancaster City last night in the Co-Op Challenge Cup 2-1. Mark Threlfall put Colne ahead in the 68th minute and, although Lancaster equalised with 10 minutes remaining
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M65 roundabout revamps KO
HIGHWAYS bosses have ruled out remodelling busy roundabouts which serve the M65. Campaigners have expressed fears about the roundabouts at junction 10 of the motorway, which serves Burnley town centre and Padiham. They said a traffic light system is
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We also enjoyed a whale of a time
NO, Colin, you are not dreaming in your letter to the Lancashire Telegraph. There was a whale in the Towns Moor area of Blackburn as I can also remember it. It must have been the late sixties when I went with my dad to see this whale. It was inside
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New date for Accrington Stanley clash
ACCRINGTON Stanley’s home game against Brentford, postponed on Saturday, will now take place on Tuesday, February 10, at 7.45pm.
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Nursery fees hard on working mums
THE Government wants mothers to return to work when their child is one year old. Yet in figures released from Daycare Trust, the National Children's Charity the average cost for a full time nursery place for a child under two in England is
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Accrington Stanley urged to stay confident
ACCRINGTON Stanley boss John Coleman has urged his side not to let the recent home defeat to Bury dent their confidence as they bid to bounce back at Lincoln on Friday. Stanley dropped to 17th in League Two after Saturday’s clash with Brentford
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Blackburn Rovers' trip to United shown live
BLACKBURN Rovers’ trip to Manchester United on Saturday, February 21, will now kick off at 5.30pm after being selected for live screening by Setanta.
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Facts about Lancashire schools suspensions
I WRITE to correct the misleading impression created by your story ‘20,000 pupils suspended from Lancashire schools’ on Friday, 21st November and the subsequent correction. For the record, in the period 2006/7, 5,062 pupils were excluded from Lancashire
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HIV on the rise in the North West
NEARLY 5,000 people needed treatment for HIV in the North West last year – a ten per cent rise on 2006. Some 584 of the region’s residents discovered they had the disease during 2007, taking the total number of sufferers to 4,950. Nationally
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Missing Colne man found safe and well
Howard Grimshaw, who had been missing for almost a month, was found “safe and well” in North Wales yesterday, police said. Mr Grimshaw, 34, of Oak Street, Colne, disappeared on November 13.
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We'll do it for Ince, says Blackburn Rovers defender
PAUL Ince WILL still be in charge for Saturday’s trip to Wigan Athletic – with Danny Simpson insisting the time has come for a united show of faith in the under-fire boss. The Rovers manager will remain at the helm for the weekend’s trip to
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Coyle's delight at Burnley's draw with promotion rivals
OWEN Coyle praised Burnley’s fighting spirit after they salvaged a point against play-off rivals Cardiff City last night. The Clarets took the lead against the run of play through Robbie Blake, only for the Bluebirds to hit back through Jay
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Van driver, 33, arrested after OAP dies in Baxenden
AN ELDERLY pedestrian has died after he was struck by a van as he attempted to cross the road, police said. Residents have told how they rushed into the road near the Alma Inn pub, Manchester Road, Baxenden, after hearing a “loud bang”, but were unable
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Clayton-le-Moors cocaine smuggler jailed for nine years
AN EAST Lancashire lorry driver who tried to smuggle almost £700,000 of cocaine into the UK has been jailed for nine years. Customs officials swooped on Clayton-le-Moors haulier Craig John Wardleworth, 40, as he drove through Dover’s eastern
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East Lancashire conman ordered to repay almost £500,000
A CONMAN who ‘preyed on the vulnerable and elderly’ has been ordered to handover almost half a million pounds from his life of crime. Robert Barker, 59, who police believe targeted pensioners across East Lancashire, had now been ‘hit where
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Burnley brewery pushes ahead with expansion plans despite downturn
A LEADING brewer is forging ahead with its £3.5m expansion plans despite concerns over the present economic downturn. Bosses at Moorhouse’s Brewery, Burnley, have announced that the first sod will be cut on a 5,000-square-metre site in January
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Nelson & Colne College strike threat
STAFF at Nelson & Colne College could strike over bosses’ failure to award a pay deal agreed four years ago. The University and College Union announced yesterday that Nelson & Colne College was one of 11 institutions where its members
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Preston North End 1 Doncaster Rovers 0
Preston bounced back for the defeat at Ninian Park to see off Doncaster Rovers in a close encounter at Deepdale. Jon Parkin had been on the pitch just six minutes when he towered above all to head home a Ross Wallace cross in the 82nd minute to
