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East Lancashire labs coping with surge in tests for cervical cancer
EAST Lancashire laboratories are coping well with smear test results even though some health trusts across the country are facing a backlog. NHS East Lancashire reported the number of women coming forward for cervical screening had doubled earlier in
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Lancashire school bus fares to go up
SCHOOL bus fares in Lancashire are to rise from September. Bus operators have been told to implement the new prices on every service, although Blackburn with Darwen is not included. County council bosses insist the decision to raise single fares by
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Schoolboy was headbutted in Blackburn shopping centre
A SCHOOLBOY was headbutted by a man who barged past him at a Blackburn shopping centre. Rizwan Khalid was drunk at the time he attacked the youngster in what the judge called a "nasty" incident at The Mall. The 15-year-old victim was still in his
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Loaded gun and £6k drugs stash led to jail for Burnley businessman
A BURNLEY businessman who was minding a loaded gun, a £6,000 drug stash and cash for serious criminals has been jailed for three-and-a-half years. The gun contained four cartridges with hollow points which expand on impact to maximise injury, Burnley
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Spider' in 'grape escape' from Egypt to Rawtenstall
A PENSIONER found a black Egyptian spider in a box of grapes he bought from an Accrington supermarket. Richard Harvey-Morgan, 72, is now the proud owner of an eight-legged pet which jumped from his fruit snack onto his hand. Richard, who lives in Barns
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Anti-BNP protesters interrupt Lancashire County Council meeting
PROTESTERS interrupted a council meeting this afternoon with chants against the far-right British National Party. Stunned Lancashire County Councillors looked on as the group, who were sitting in the public gallery, shouted “BNP out! Fascists
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Lancashire roads among most dangerous in country
A LANCASHIRE road have been named and shamed as one of the most dangerous in the country. The A675 which runs from junction three of the M65 past Hoghton through to Higher Walton was given the title in a study by the Road Safety Foundation. It
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Burnley stars inspire sandwich range at Nelson butty shop
FAMISHED Clarets fans can tackle a new lunchtime treat – thanks to the mum of super sub Jay Rodriguez. Because Jay’s mum Carol, and Karen Licastri, who run the Filling Station, in Leeds Road, Nelson, have devised a range of butties modelled on the Premier
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Martial arts lessons in bid to stop anti-social behaviour in Pendle
YOUNGSTERS in Pendle are being offered the chance to hone self-defence skills in a bid to crack down on anti-social behaviour. As part of the scheme, children aged eight to 15 years old can sign up to the free martial arts summer school, where they will
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Listed Burnley theatre in 'critical' condition
URGENT repairs are needed to save Burnley’s only listed Victorian theatre. The glory days of the Empire theatre in Burnley town centre have long gone due to a serious lack of mainten-ance, according to a national arts trust. The theatre, which became
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Riders on right track for funding for Burnley BMX track
A GROUP of Burnley youngsters covered 20 miles on their bikes in a bid to inspire residents to fund a new BMX track. Twelve teenagers from the Worsthorne and Pike Hill area hit the road to help raise the £16,000 needed for the new facility. They managed
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'Handling shame' of former soldier from Burnley
A FORMER soldier became involved in handling a near-£4,000 haul from a hairdressing wholesalers in a bid to make some money. Burnley Crown Court heard that Simon Fishwick, 32, sold on the property to Kieran Robinson, 31, who put them on eBay and ended
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Hreidarsson signs new Portsmouth deal
Portsmouth defender Hermann Hreidarsson has agreed a new one-year contract at Fratton Park. The 34-year-old left-back’s decision to stay on the south coast will end speculation linking the Icelandic with a move to Middlesbrough. The new deal includes
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Lancashire squad same again
Lancashire head coach Peter Moores has announced an unchanged 13-man squad for the Lightning’s Twenty20 Cup Group match against Derbyshire Phantoms at the County Ground today (7.10pm start). The Lightning’s unbeaten record in this year’s competition
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Hull City boss fined over Arsenal ref comments
Hull City manager Phil Brown has been fined £2,500 for improper conduct relating to comments made about Mike Riley after the Tigers’ FA Cup defeat at Arsenal in March. Brown had denied the charge but it was found proven at a FA regulatory commission
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Premier League transfer gossip - June 25
Atletico Madrid insist sought-after forward Sergio Aguero is not for sale this summer. Manchester United are the latest club to be linked with the Argentine ace. Arsenal have offered Emmanuel Adebayor to AC Milan and Inter Milan as the Gunners are
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Shotguns had a blast with Gerry and Pacemakers
OUR look back at the sound of The Shotguns at Darwen Co-op in the early sixties has brought a quick-fire response from their former leader Peter Yates. The band, created by lads from around the Darwen area, had a regular Saturday night slot at the venue
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Duo picked for Lancashire team
ROBBIE Schofield and Oliver Aspden have been chosen for the Lancashire Schools’ Team after winning bronze medals at the English Schools’ Championships 12 months ago. Although both were winners in the Lancashire Schools’ Championships, neither Schofield
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A magnificent seven winners
THERE was a magnificent haul of seven gold medals for East Lancashire athletes at the North of England Senior and U20 Track and Field Championships at SportCity in Manchester. Pole vaulter Holly Bleasdale became the fourth local athlete to reach the
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Wait and see from Accrington Stanley Supporters’ Fund
The Accrington Stanley Supporters’ Fund is expected to wait until Dave O’Neill’s takeover is completed before deciding upon the best way to get involved with the club. O’Neill has already held talks with representatives of the fund, which has submitted
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The Open qualifiers: Great Scott shows the way at Pleasington
CLITHEROE Golf Club’s assistant professional Ben Scott admitted he was ‘in shock’ after comfortably progressing from the Open Championship’s regional qualifying competition at Pleasington yesterday. Scott posted a round of 69 to make it through to the
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Accrington Stanley confirm Joyce signing
ACCRINGTON Stanley have confirmed the signing of midfielder Luke Joyce this morning. Joyce joins Stanley on a 12-month deal after being released by League One club Carlisle last month.
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Police killed in line of duty honoured
AT one time many boroughs had their own local police force and their own chief constable. The photograph above shows Blackburn borough’s mounted division on parade for Queen Victoria’s Jubilee celebrations in the late 1800s. At that time many police
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Burnley close in on Derby County defender Mears
DEFENDER Tyrone Mears could become Burnley’s first signing since winning promotion to the Premier League after a fee was agreed with Derby County – but personal terms will determine whether the deal goes ahead. The 26-year-old right back was due to cut
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Honour for Belthorn reservist soldier in hell of Afghanistan
A PAINT factory worker who risked his life as a Royal Marines reservist in Afghanistan has been rewarded for his bravery. Major Roger Brown, 38, from Belthorn, was awarded the Operational Service Medal for his duty on Operation Herrick 9 in Afghanistan
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Police warn about bogus workmen in Rishton
RESIDENTS are being advised to be on their guard against bogus workmen after concerns were raised about cold-callers. People in Rishton are being asked to be extra vigilant when called upon by any official at their home. Officers said people should
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My tricorn hat got its first outing at last
Two officers in the Territorial Army unit based at the Canterbury Street barracks in Blackburn didn’t quite know what they had bargained for when they successfully bid in a charity auction held at the Mayor’s Ball in April. The bid was for dinner with
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Blackburn bishop calls for voting reform
THE BISHOP of Blackburn has joined the debate on the future of politics by calling for a rethink of the voting system. The Rt Rev Nicholas Reade told Lancashire’s church leaders a change in the way MPs are elected should be “openly discussed” in order
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Burnley burglar caught in police purge
A YOUNG burglar from Burnley has been jailed for three years as part of a crackdown on house-breakers by Pennine police. Martin Norwood, 20, of Waterbarn Street, Duke Bar, was imprisoned at Burnley Crown Court after admitting a burglary charge. He was
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Win ‘The Best of Faces’ on CD
Originally formed in 1969 comprising Rod Stewart, The Rolling Stones' Ronnie Wood, and The Who's Kenny Jones, Faces have become a perennial testament to the blues-rock era. Responsible for delivering a succession of Top 10 hits, this band has established
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Accrington motorcyclist dies in M66 accident
TRIBUTES have been paid to a motorcyclist from Accrington who was killed in a smash on the M66 yesterday morning. Kevin Neal Aspinall, aged 35, of Bullough Close, was riding along the M66 towards junction two at Heap Bridge near Bury at about
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Sudden death of East Lancashire takeaway owner, 28
A YOUNG father who owned a Nelson takeaway business has died of a suspected heart attack aged 28. Jamal Ashraf’s wife and family said that they have been left ‘totally shocked’ by his sudden death. The Blackburn dad-of-one had been in good health according
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Poland is the next stop for Barritt
IT’S uncharted territory this weekend for Daniel Barritt and Conrad Rautenbach as they head for the next stop on the World Rally Championship. The Citroen Junior Team pairing, who finished fifth on the Acropolis Rally, will be getting to grips
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Gritty Griffin in third at Dukeries
NOVICE rallyman Matt Griffin maintained his challenge for the Rally First Championship after finishing third in class on the Dukeries Rally, based in Nottingham. Griffin, from Blackburn, and co-driver Joe Cruttenden had an excellent run in
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Johnson title bid is right on track
STEVE Johnson’s bid for the Formula 1000 Tarmac Rally Championship is gaining momentum following his second place on the Caerwent Stages in Wales. The former autotest champion didn’t put a wheel wrong on his first visit to the tricky Ministry
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Accrington Stanley eye Leeds United goalkeeper
ACCRINGTON Stanley have made Leeds United goalkeeper Alan Martin their number one target in their bid to replace the departed Kenny Arthur. Stanley are expected to complete the signing of former Carlisle midfielder Luke Joyce on a one-year contract this
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Burnley confirm two US friendlies
Burnley have confirmed the two games they will play on their pre-season tour of America. The newly promoted Clarets will face VC Fusion at Buena High School, Ventura, on July 21, and Portland Timbers at PGE Park, Oregon, on July 25. Both games
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Life goes on after Santa Cruz, says Blackburn Rovers midfielder
BRETT Emerton insists there is life at Ewood Park after Roque Santa Cruz as he tips a new-look Rovers to revive a European push this season. Blackburn Rovers’ Australian midfielder is relishing an expected summer of change over the next couple of months
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Stolen Blackburn with Darwen laptops: Help for ‘750 victims’
HUNDREDS of vulnerable adults have been warned their personal information could be contained on council laptops that were stolen earlier this month. Blackburn with Darwen Council has written to 750 people to apologise for the incident, urging them to
