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Lancashire police set up first senior women detectives' network
LANCASHIRE police have established the first Senior Women Detective's Network (SWDN) in the country. The move has been welcomed by Lancashire’s Police Federation, who say the network will help provide more role models for their female members
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Santa Cruz talks about the 'Hughes factor' as he seals Blackburn Rovers exit
ROQUE Santa Cruz has admitted a reunion with former Rovers boss Mark Hughes was a key factor in his move to Manchester City. The Paraguayan signed a four year deal at Eastlands earlier this evening, with Rovers believed to be getting up to
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Ambulance crashes onto M65 embarkment at Hapton
AN ambulance and a car were pulled from an embankment next to the M65 following a smash on the motorway. Both the ambulance and the Honda Accord had been travelling eastbound and were between junction 8 and 9, near Hapton, when the accident happened
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Blackburn cemetery hit by graffiti vandals
GRAVES at Blackburn Cemetery have been desecrated with what residents fear are gang-style tags. Residents say anti-social behaviour problems at the cemetery appear to be resufacing after a few quiet summers. Graffiti tags of RLB, thought to stand for
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Demolished
Rawtenstall Cricket Club played Haslingden CC in two "derby" games over the weekend in the Lancashire Cricket League. Haslingden "murdered" their neighbours in both games in what was yet another an embarrassment for the "Rocky" supporters. Very
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Burnley pubs tackle troublemakers as new scheme begins
HARDCORE drinkers in Burnley have been warned there is no place at the inn for troublemakers. Two drinkers have recently been barred from licensed premises in the west of the borough for 12 months under a new pub watch scheme. Publicans and police are
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Burnley schoolgirl's plea for new play area is successful
A CHILDREN’S play area has been given a much-needed makeover after a schoolgirl wrote to town hall chiefs about its rundown state. The new-and-improved Faraday Street Playground, in Burnley, was officially unveiled to a specially invited audience
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East Lancashire police investigator to face court
A POLICE accident investigator in East Lancashire is set to face magistrates over allegations relating to how vehicles were disposed of by the county constabulary. Police sergeant James Alan Boothby, 48, has been summonsed to appear at Liverpool City
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Council tax cut joy for hundreds of Pendle residents
SCORES of Pendle households have been paying the wrong council tax for years – and it is feared many more could be doing so. New figures reveal that hundreds of home-owners were over-charged in the borough after being placed in too high a tax band.
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Whitworth dog killer is jailed over horror attack
A TEENAGER stabbed a dog to death with a kitchen knife after arguing with his ex-partner. Jordan Proctor, 19, of Thorburn Drive, Whitworth, pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to an animal after stabbing the dog in May 2008. He has been
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Burnley teenager's recipe is just soup-erb
A TEENAGER from Burnley will soon feature in a new vegetarian recipe guide. Jake Launder, a year nine pupil at Blessed Trinity, has been named as a runner-up in a national cookery competition for under-18s. Jake said: “It was a complete shock to get
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120 jobs boost at Nelson communications firm
A THRIVING firm on the outskirts of Nelson has unveiled new plans which should see it double its workforce. Bosses at Daisy Communications want to expand their base in Lindred Road, on the Lomeshaye Business Park, to increase their staff from 120 to
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Burnley boss: No official offer for Swansea City striker
OWEN Coyle has denied that Burnley have made a written offer for one of his main summer transfer targets - Swansea City’s prolific striker Jason Scotland. At the weekend, the Welsh club’s website claimed that had received an ‘official bid’
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Dedication at Blackburn with Darwen Mothers’ Union festival
Around 200 members of Blackburn with Darwen Mothers’ Union attended its annual Deanery Festival at St Cuthbert’s Church, Darwen. During the service the new deanery banner, made by Diana Holden from Burnley, was dedicated. Pictured with the banner
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£600 charity boost from Rishton and Great Harwood women
A busy year of fundraising by Rishton and Great Harwood Soroptimists has boosted charities by £600. Last year’s president Margaret Worden handed over the money raised during her presidential year to Harry Grayson, on behalf of the East Lancashire
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Friends appeal for Rosegrove to Padiham greenway
ECO-friendly campaigners are wanted to promote a new pathway which will link towns across East Lancashire. Walking and cycling experts at Lancashire County Council are keen to launch a new friends group for a greenway which is being created along the
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£1,000 hospice boost from Accrington freemasons
The Accrington and District Freemasons, King Oswald Lodge 3306, have been busy fundraising. Last week, Raymond Tattersall, of the Freemasons, presented a £1,116 cheque to Harry Grayson, of East Lancashire Hospice.
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Falcons flying back into town
In the 1960s and 1970s the peregrine falcon, one of our most graceful birds of prey, almost became extinct because of persecution but mainly as a result of the indiscriminate use of pesticides. They have now recovered and have been breeding successfully
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Premier League transfer gossip - June 22
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson to step up his pursuit of Lyon striker Karim Benzema. Birmingham have secured the services of Manchester City keeper Joe Hart on a season-long loan. Chelsea will test the depth of Liverpool’s financial problems
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Property landlord discovers cannabis factory at Bacup home
PROPERTY landlords are being warned to be on their guard after a rented house was used as a suspected cannabis factory. Private landlord Shahzad Ahmed issued the message after discovering the remains of a “professional” system at one of his houses.
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Rossendale PR guru to enter Dragon's Den
A ROSSENDALE PR guru is to put a pitch to Dragons’ Den star Theo Paphitis after his company was shortlisted for a charity innovation award. Tony Garner’s Viva PR, based in Rawtenstall, is one of three companies to be shortlisted for The New Children’
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Colne tenants set for extra help
EXTRA help should be given to tenants living along a raft of streets in the heart of Colne, housing bosses will be told. Proposals to include 200 homes in a new selective licensing area – safeguarding the rights of householders and guarding against rogue
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Blackburn entrepreneur: Now is the time to start a business
ENTREPRENEUR Wayne Hemingway said the key ingredients to success in the business world were excitement, adventure and fun. And the man behind the Red or Dead fashion label backed the Lancashire Telegraph’s We’re Backing Business campaign, launched
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Row over Pendle caravan park opening times
A ROW has erupted over the number of months a caravan park at the foot of Pendle Hill is allowed to open. Members of Roughlee Parish Council raised concerns when the Forest of Pendle Leisure Park advertised it would be open all year. After checking,
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Colne Gala ‘one of the best ever’
FAMILIES turned out in their droves for the variety of fun-packed activities at the annual Colne Gala. Thousands of adults and children lined the town’s streets to catch a glimpse of a host of weird and wonderful floats in Saturday’s procession
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Police bonuses hard to accept
NO-ONE can dispute that Lancashire Constabulary is hitting its Government targets. The force has consistently been rated as one of the best in the country by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary. And each year, figures show large drops in crime
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An ACE chance to get a new office in Nelson
BUSINESSES in Pendle are now being offered workspaces in Nelson’s brand new ACE centre. The Arts, Culture and Enterprise Centre, in Cross Street, was officially opened earlier this month. It contains 32 workspaces of varying sizes available to local
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Take part in Clitheroe firm's innovation survey
CLITHEROE firm 3M has launched a survey to find out whether businesses are prioritising innovation in the downturn. The company is noted for innovation – with more than a century of world firsts that range from photocopiers to post-it notes
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'Arson attack' on former Blackburn day centre
A DERELICT care centre has been gutted by fire following a suspected arson attack. Mowbray Day Centre, off Park Lee Road, Higher Croft, Blackburn, went up in flames yesterday evening and firefighters spent 12 hours tackling the inferno.
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Butler speeds in at Lowerhouse
LOWERHOUSE have solved their professional crisis with the short-term signing of New Zealand quick bowler Ian Butler. Butler, who has been playing for New Zealand in the ICC World Twenty20 tournament, will play for the Liverpool Road club for eight games
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Fun-seekers have field day in Ribchester
THOUSANDS of funseekers turned out for the 49th Ribchester Field Day on Saturday despite the on-off rain. A fancy dress parade got under way at 1pm accompanied by three bands and Ribchester morris dancers. Music was provided by the Blackburn and
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Burnley water treatment works up for sale
HOME buyers looking for an unusual property could get their hands on a former water treatment works in Burnley. The 4,200 sq ft stone building in Hurstwood comes with original filtration tanks and is on the market for £200,000. Owners United Utilities
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Deal proposed to end Rawtenstall's New Hall Hey deadlock
A DEAL could be struck to breathe new life into Rawtenstall’s ‘mothballed’ New Hall Hey retail park, it has emerged. Administrators who took over Hurstwood Development’s interest in the half-built site say they have been left in a quandary. Around £1.2million
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Promoted Burnley boss joins the upper crust
A MOUTH-WATERING artistic tribute to Burnley boss Owen Coyle is to be presented to the Clarets today. A pastry bust of the Turf Moor boss will be handed over by outgoing shirt sponsor, Baxenden-based Hollands Pies. It has been created by Prudence Staite
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Grave offer should be taken up
WE have been following the issue concerning the memorial testing in cemeteries of the borough. Like many other people, we too arrived at Pleasington to find our memorial banded and staked. The notice attached made it clear that we were not to interfere
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Bus pass worry
A warning to all pensioners: vote for the Tories in the next general election and I think you can kiss goodbye to your free bus pass along with other benefits. ALLAN KENYON, Cicely Court, Blackburn.
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Democracy and the Euro way
MY colleague, Councillor Pearson, appealed in this paper for people to respect the democracy that our forefathers fought for and complained at the poor turn-out at the recent EU election. I too value democracy but I don’t think you will find any in the
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Putting smiles on young faces
I RUN a small local charity called Miles of Smiles. We organise treats – or smiles – for youngsters who need or deserve a smile in their life. In the 18 months we have been running, we have arranged over 30 smiles mainly for young carers in the area
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Blackburn Rovers close in on Chelsea striker
BLACKBURN Rovers boss Sam Allardyce is close to capturing Chelsea’s Argentinian prospect Franco Di Santo on a season-long loan. Rovers are hopeful of tying up a move for the highly-regarded 20-year-old. At 6ft 4in tall, he would prove
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Rain can’t stop play at Accrington Carnival
THE rain couldn’t stop 5,000 people enjoying themselves at the annual Accrington Carnival on Saturday. The procession, which had a theme of ‘your favourite Blockbuster movie’, set out from Eagle Street and made its way through the town, leading
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Police probe MP David Chaytor claims
RAMSBOTTOM MP David Chaytor is being investigated by the police over his expenses claims. Mr Chaytor, who grew up in Summerseat and now lives in Todmorden, was accused of claiming for a mortgage that does not exist. The Bury North MP had already announced
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Are every-day bathers right or wasteful?
I was heartened to read, recently, that women wash their bras on average just six times a year. We are, it seems, a nation of grubby-bra wearers. It was reassuring to learn that, when it comes to personal hygiene, I’m not alone in being fairly neglectful
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Alzheimer’s Society in the money thanks to Darwen building society
THE Darwen branch of Britannia has helped the building society reach its biggest charity fundraising total – £400,000 for the Alzheimer’s Society. The team has been taking part in a variety of activities to help the charity which has supported
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Battler Linda’s mission for Darwen club
HOLLINS Grove Conservative Club has installed its first lady chairperson – and she is determined to shake up the the club’s “fuddy-duddy” image. Linda Kitchen, 45, of Hollins Grove, who has battled leukaemia, said she would use her fighting spirit to
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Darwen and Rossendale MP hits back at ‘£6,000 repayment’ reports
DARWEN and Rossendale MP Janet Anderson has angrily hit back at reports she admitted to wrongly overclaiming more than £6,000 in petty cash. The Daily Telegraph made the claims in its coverage of the expenses scandal on Saturday, but Mrs Anderson has
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Lee wants Freddie revenge as Lancs head to Liverpool
AUSTRALIAN pace ace Brett Lee is keeping his fingers crossed that Andrew Flintoff is fit for the Ashes - and reckons cricket’s showpiece series won’t be the same if he can’t go for revenge against Lancashire’s talisman. The 32-year-old Lee
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Haslingden v Rawtenstall: Best of British points to the title
EVERY time the economy goes into trouble, the usual business suspects urge to ‘Buy British’. Badges encouraging just that were popular in the late 60s and 70s as were posters and a loyalty to the UK. Now, as the first decade of the 21st century winds
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Big bonuses for Lancashire police chiefs
LANCASHIRE’S most senior police officers are set to receive massive bonuses. The Chief Constable, his deputy and three assistants, along with a senior staff member, are being put forward for cash rewards of up to 15 per cent of their salaries. Police
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Lancashire League Sunday scores
TEST ace Brendan Nash smashed 115 as East Lancs posted the day’s highest score at Todmorden. The West Indian, pro at Centre Vale a decade ago, helped East Lancs to 256-6 with the returning Mark Lomas chipping in with 44. East Lancs then bowled out Tod
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A Wiese man leads the way for Darwen
Darwen professional David Wiese had an outstanding all-round game as his side romped to a seven-wicket win over Lancaster. Lancaster were bowled out for 106, 3.2 overs short of their 34-overs allocation with the South African taking 6-43.
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Baxenden romping away at top with Padiham win
SUPERCHARGED Baxenden opened up a stunning 36 point gap on the chasing pack as they continued their relentless charge towards the Ribblesdale League title on Saturday. Ian Austin’s men, though, did have a scare at Padiham as they won by 14
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Lancashire League Saturday review: Accy rock rivals
STUNNING Accrington rocked their derby and title rivals Enfield on Saturday - despite being skittled themselves. The reigning champions and current Lancashire League leaders were knocked over for just 125 in the clash between first and second as Enfield
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No Blackburn Rovers bid for ex-striker Kevin Davies
FORMER Blackburn Rovers striker Kevin Davies is extremely unlikely to make a return to Ewood Park this summer. Speculation in yesterday’s national media claimed that Rovers boss Sam Allardyce – who managed Davies at the Reebok for four years
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Lancashire League 20/20 review: Church must wait and see
CHURCH must sit and wait to see if they will make it into the last four of the Lancashire League 20/20 competition after rounding off their Group A campaign with a win over Rishton on Friday. With the three group winners plus the best runner-up going
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Burnley linked to record bid for Middlesbrough winger
OWEN Coyle is reportedly ready to smash Burnley’s transfer record to land Middlesbrough winger Adam Johnson. The England Under 21 international – out of contract at the Riverside in 12 months – is on the wishlist of several Premier League, Championship
