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Health campaign success in East Lancashire
ORGANISERS behind a health campaign say it has saved 300,000 years of life for people in East Lancashire since it was set up 12 months ago. The Save a Million Years of Life (SMYL) campaign by NHS East Lancashire aims to improve people’s health by making
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Education bosses in East Lancashire urged to install sprinklers in schools
EDUCATION bosses are being urged to ensure sprinkler systems are fitted in all schools. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service fire safety Technical Team Leader Chris Caton is asking Lancashire County Council and Blackburn with Darwen Council to
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Call for signs to help rural businesses in Hoddlesden
RURAL businesses in Hoddlesden are losing out because of poor road signs, the area’s councillor claims. Coun Julie Slater is urging the council to mark the area clearly for passing motorists and potential shoppers. She said: “Hoddlesden has a lot to
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Blackburn woman's dog saves her from blaze death
THE victim of an early morning arson attack has spoken of how her pet dog raised the alarm and saved her life. Sharon Maher was dozing on the settee in the living room of her maisonette in Essex Close with her six-year-old English Bull Terrier, Suggs
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Wheelton man found guilty of digging badger sett
A MAN has been found guilty of badger digging after being caught in the act by an undercover RSPCA inspector. Gerard Monk, 27, of Millbrook Close, Wheelton, was filmed digging a badger sett in Shropshire woodland on May 11 last year.
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Rishton residents left knee deep in sewage water after floods
RESIDENTS left knee-deep in sewage after a drain flooded could benefit from a £3.7billion scheme to prevent sewers overflowing. The planned investment by United Utilities comes after flash flooding over the weekend due to heavy rainfall. On Saturday
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Darwen teenager spared jail for arson attack which killed four horses
A TEENAGER involved in an arson attack on a Darwen stables which killed four horses has been placed on a three-year community order. Matthew Roberts contended that another youth had set light to straw resulting in a blaze at Sough Farm. The cost of the
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Retailers look to Oswaldtwistle Mills to cut costs
TRADITIONAL high street retailers are looking to Oswaldtwistle Mills to help them cut costs. Oswaldtwistle Mills has had inquiries from High Street retailers to open up as traders in the site as they look for ways to ride out the recession. Bosses at
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Blackburn Rovers sign Jacobsen
BLACKBURN Rovers have completed the signing of Danish right back Lars Jacobsen on a two-year deal. The 29-year-old has decided to leave Everton at the end of a one-year contract after failing to break into the first team on a regular basis. Jacobsen
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Landmark venues up for auction
LANDMARK venues in Padiham and Rossendale are set to go under the hammer in Manchester later this month. The owners of the former White Horse pub, beside Padiham Town Hall in Burnley Road, want £215,000 for the hostelry. Empty for months, the prominent
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Hoddlesden tram shelter group in extra cash bid
MONEY to finish the restoration of an historic tram shelter in Hoddlesden has dried up. The building, in Hoddlesden Road, was donated to the people of the village by the Carus family in 1923. Used as a bus stop and shelter, it had fallen into disrepair
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Hands-free CCTV cameras being used by Barnoldswick police
POLICE in a rural Pendle town are using tiny, hands-free CCTV cameras to collect evidence at crime scenes. Officers in Barnoldswick are wearing the high-tech devices as an earpiece to make recordings for court prosecutions. Members of the West Craven
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Hull City boss asks for 'cooling off period'
Hull boss Phil Brown has called for managers to be granted a “cooling-down period” prior to post-match television interviews after falling foul of the FA for comments made after his side’s controversial FA Cup tie against Arsenal. Brown was fined £2,500
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Newcastle winger interested in Sunderland switch
Denmark international Peter Lovenkrands has hinted he may cross the divide from Newcastle to Sunderland. The 29-year-old, who spent the second half of last season at St James’ Park on a short-term contract, has been linked with the Black Cats in recent
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The Benni and Roque show just didn’t click for Blackburn Rovers
HAMILTON and Alonso, Woods and Mickelson, Jordan and Peter Andre. These were the dream partnerships that were doomed to failure. Now, without any fear of contradiction, Blackburn Rovers fans can add Roque Santa Cruz and Benni McCarthy to the
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Kids need love, not mobile phones
I REMEMBER like it were yesterday being eight years old and wanting more than anything in the world to be the woman with the side ponytail in the Wrigley’s Spearmint advert. If somebody had offered me a time machine and the chance to fast-forward
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West Bradford walk
Over the past few weeks I have been revisiting some of our old county borders and this walk straddles old Lancashire and the West Riding of Yorkshire. From The Three Millstones descend into West Bradford and turn right at the sign for Clitheroe, look
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Religion and politics are equally about loving thy neighbour
Clergy should stick to religion! The cry echoed around the county after our bishops urged voters to ignore the BNP. This cry, as old as politics, comes from careless sloganeers, and only a moment’s thought reveals its emptiness. God’s first command
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Starlight walk was proud night
I was very proud to have taken part in the Silver Starlight walk for the hospice on Saturday, June 20. I must say that it was brilliantly organised from start to finish. A big thank you to the support staff, St John Ambulance, all the marshals, the
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Missing Blackburn man found dead in Todmorden
THE body of a Blackburn man who went missing from his home on Saturday has been found. The discovery of Robert Fielding’s body was made by West Yorkshire police at a rural location in Todmorden at 9.30am this morning. The 37-year-old was last
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Electric shock sparks safety review at Padiham school
A SAFETY review will take place at a new super school in Padiham after a canteen worker received an electric shock. Inspectors will study roller shutters in the cafe at the new £20 million Shuttleworth College, Burnley Road, after an incident on Thursday
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Changes will cause confusion
I have received a circular from the council regarding a change in the days of collection of refuse/recycling bins. There has been a change of collection day from Monday to Wednesday for my burgundy and grey bins. A later paragraph in the circular states
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Bring back the litter pickers
LITTER is a problem in most English towns. The situation in East Lancashire has improved in recent years but in some areas it is still at an unacceptable level. Councillor Paul Browne’s frustration is therefore understandable but he needs to be a little
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Who clears up after litter bugs?
I’m writing in response to the letter earlier this week about the lack of manners in the country. I agree and would like to add my own pet hate to the decline of standards – the amount of rubbish. Walk through Blackburn and despite the number of large
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Crime will increase in sex ‘area’
The hypocrites at the Town Hall are “at it” again... I refer to proposals by the council to designate a non residential area for sex workers (prostitutes) to operate from without being moved on by the police (LT 17/6). The proposal was suggested by angry
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Rossendale residents vow to stop developers
RESIDENTS vowed to stop any developers planning to build in three villages in Rossendale. A heated debate took place at the Old Fire Station as the future of Loveclough, Crawshawbooth and Goodshaw was discussed. Rossendale Council presented
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Crowds flock to Hoghton Tower for classic car event
CLASSIC car enthusiasts flocked to Hoghton Tower yesterday for the 23rd Lancashire Classic Car and Motorcycle Show. More than 250 classic vehicles were on display, ranging from pre-1930’s vehicles to modern day classics.
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Finishing school launched by Burnley legend
BURNLEY legend Andy Payton is stepping up his direct involvement in football again. As well as appearing with the Burnley Masters team, his 'Andy Payton School of Finishing’ launches on Monday and he begins a full-time role with Burnley College in
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Sheffield Wednesday deny receiving bid from Burnley for Tudgay
SHEFFIELD Wednesday have denied claims they have received a bid from Burnley for Marcus Tudgay. It was reported over the weekend that the Clarets had tabled a £1.75million offer for striker Tudgay, who has agreed a new three-year deal with the
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Retailer signs at thriving Burnley business park
AN EAST Lancashire business park is flourishing less than six months after the finishing touches were applied. Barnfield Construction has announ-ced that Thingimijigs Ltd, which deals in toys and gifts, have bought the lease on a 5,000 sq ft unit at
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Nelson solicitor ‘in court’ over false name
AN EAST Lancashire solicitor ended up being hauled before the court twice when his brother gave his name when stopped by the police. Burnley Crown Court heard how the victim's brother Ghazanfar Hussain, 36, who should not have been driving, had been
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Blackburn Rovers waiting on Chelsea striker
SAM Allardyce expects Blackburn Rovers will have to wait in their pursuit of Chelsea’s young Argentinian forward Franco di Santo. Rovers want the 20-year-old on a season-long loan but new Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti is first expected to take
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Judges uphold 13-year term for East Lancashire drug dealer
A DEALER jailed for possession of a pistol, amm-unition and £59,000 worth of cocaine has had his justly severe sentence backed by top judges. Wasim Raza, who was sucked into the world of drugs due to mounting cash worries, received a 13-year sentence
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The dodo’s last relations - pigeons
Pigeons and doves make up an order of birds called the Columbiformes and more than 250 species have been recorded world wide. The long extinct flightless dodo was actually a huge pigeon! There has been some confusion caused because the names dove and
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Alexander pens new Burnley deal
GRAHAM Alexander will be the oldest outfield player in the Premier League next season after putting pen to paper on a new one-year deal to stay with Burnley. The Clarets hero, who started every game last season as Burnley surged into the top flight of
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22 workplace deaths in North West last year
THE latest figures for the number of workplace deaths during the past year have been released by the Health and Safety Executive. In total, the number of people killed at work in Britain fell to a record low with 180 workers killed in 2008/09 – down
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Accrington Stanley start pre-season training today
ACCRINGTON Stanley start pre-season training today with players who have agreed but not yet signed contracts are expected to be present. So is Peter Cavanagh, who currently does not have a contract with Stanley because he is facing FA betting charges
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Burnley could smash transfer record for striker Fletcher
BURNLEY could smash their transfer record fee after it was confirmed they are interested in signing Hibernian striker Steven Fletcher. Reports claim the Clarets are set to make a bid for the highly-rated Fletcher that could be worth £3.5million
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Manchester City launch Eto’o raid
Manchester City have made a staggering offer to Barcelona striker Samuel Eto’o that would make him the highest paid player in Britain. It is understood that the Premier League club have made a £25m bid and have already been in contact with Eto’o, who
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Premier League transfer gossip - June 29
Real Madrid have offered in the region of £27m for Arsenal and Manchester United target Karim Benzema after switching their attention to the 21-year-old Lyon striker from Valencia forward David Villa. Chelsea will make a new £50m offer for AC Milan
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Accrington lose to local rivals Enfield
There was more woe for Accrington in the 20/20 on Friday after their loss to Enfield. Accrington Silva c Khan b D Bracewell 24 M Wilson b Jackson 1 S Hanson b Khan 15 J Ormerod b O'Loughlin 9 S Crabtree b Khan 4 G Sneddon b O'Loughlin 18
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Rawtenstall beat Ramsbottom in 20/20
Rawtenstall had something to cheer as they beat Ramsbottom in the 20/20 on Friday. Rawtenstall J Rushmore c Parchment b Lees 6 T Bulcock b Hamilton 56 D Barlow c Read b Parchment 0 Seal c Shannon b Hamilton 31 V Hanson c Read b Hamilton 4
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Nelson into 20/20 semi-finals after Todmorden win
South African spinner Robin Peterson claimed 3-7 and then hit 39 as Nelson clattered past Todmorden at Seedhill in the 20/20 on Friday. Nelson play Haslingden in the semi-finals. Todmorden S Newbitt c Tillotson b SR Lemon 4 Jayasinghe b SR Lemon
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Haslingden breeze past Bacup in 20/20
Haslingden were far too strong for Bacup in the 20/20 on Friday as they posted 171-8 thanks in the main to 60 from Lee Ingham. Haslingden will face Nelson on Friday night in the semi-final – and that should be a cracker after the pair completed
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Burnley through after beating rivals Lowerhouse
Burnley’s progress to the 20/20 semi-finals as best runners-up was sweetened as they did it at the expense of their derby rivals Lowerhouse on Friday. Church host Burnley in the semi-final and that is another game close to call. Burnley V Tripathi
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Arsenal striker is buzzing as final looms
Theo Walcott wants to finish the European Under-21 Championships on a high after forcing his way back into Stuart Pearce’s starting XI ahead of today’s final. The Arsenal forward was controversially dropped for England’s Group B victory over Spain but
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Darwen resist leaders St Annes
LEADERS St Annes had the better of a winning draw against Darwen at Vernon Road. But despite a six-wicket haul from left-arm spinner Michael Baer, they could not force a victory. Baer took 6-79, but Darwen closed 209-8, 37 runs short of victory. Darwen
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Clarets' first Masters squad named
BURNLEY have named the squad which will debut in the Sky Masters Cup this year. Padiham Predator Andy Payton will lead with attack, with Andy Farrell, Ian Cox, Roger Eli, Liam Robinson, Ashley Hoskin, Andy Cooke, John Francis and goalkeeper Chris Pearce
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Not happy with Dominos decision
I am absolutely devastated. It seems that a local branch of Dominos Pizzas has become 100% halal. My favourite takeaway of all time is now no longer available to me. I find the whole idea of Halal completely cruel and unacceptable in today's civilised
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Tell us your experiences
Do you feel your age has stopped you – or someone close to you – getting the best breast cancer treatment and care? Breakthrough Breast Cancer, the UK’s leading breast cancer charity has heard that some people feel being older means they don't always
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Thanks for all your support
Defeat is never easy to take in whatever walk of life it may come and I can’t pretend that losing my seat on Lancashire County Council has been either an easy or a pleasant experience. I didn’t just lose my seat. I also lost my job and for the first
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RIP Jacko
CAN I through your letters page express my sadness at the death of Michael Jackson. While a shadow was cast over much of his life let’s not forget the magical music he made which will love on forever. DAVID McKENZIE Huncoat, Accrington
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Post staff just doing their job
In response to Mr Eke’s letter (Farce over collecting child’s gift, June 23) rules and protocol are in place to ensure our job is done properly and to a secure standard. I can understand your thoughts but postal workers have to adhere to theri code of
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East Lancashire success at Food Northwest Awards
EAST Lancashire businesses were the toast of the Food Northwest Awards. Among the winners were Blackburn brewery Daniel Thwaites, Moorhouses Brewery in Burnley and a Ribble Valley red meat processor. Organised by Food Northwest, the organisation set
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Echoes of 1981, says Blackburn MP
JACK Straw has compared Labour’s current plight with the party’s split in 1981 when Michael Foot was leader. The Blackburn MP said things were “not quite” so bad for Labour as 28 years ago, when its survival was threatened by the defection of senior
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Creatures of habit can also change
The people at the takeaway were surprised. “Tuna?” one said, reaching for the container. For the past few years I’d turned up during my lunch break and ordered tuna baked potato -– but that day I didn’t. “Beans and cheese,” I replied, having decided
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The ‘real’ taste of Italy - in Gisburn
Luino, nothern Italy 1975; an eight-year-old girl is standing on a stool at the Fraquelli family cooker making supper for her mamma, papa, two brothers and sister. Her mother can be found at the port town’s vibrant 450-year-old market, one of the biggest
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Football directory launched by Blackburn firm
TWO football enthusiasts are bringing together the game’s major brands and firms in a pioneering directory. George Moss and John Booth are the men behind the Football Trade Directory, which they are spearheading from their office in Eanam Wharf
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Fundraisers a credit to East Lancashire
THOUSANDS of women from across East Lancashire have reminded us about the meaning of self-sacrifice over the past fortnight. At the weekend, 2,000 trekkers trooped from Turf Moor to Nelson and back in the hope of raising £200,000 for Pendleside Hospice
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£15,000 work on Pendle danger road
WORK to reduce the accident rate on a danger road in East Lancashire has been rubberstamped by county council highways leaders. Proposals to include extra safety features along the A682 road from Barrowford to Blacko will cost £15,000. The rural route
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Foulridge Fair inspired by hero Gregg
VILLAGERS were inspired by one of their own as the annual fair in Foulridge kicked off on Saturday. Military charity Help for Heroes was one of the cause supported by the day-long fair, paying respect to Gregg Stevenson, 24, the commando soldier
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Blackburn Rovers near to double swoop
BLACKBURN Rovers are expected to complete a double swoop for Amiens midfielder Steven N’Zonzi and a right back in the next couple of days. The Lancashire Telegraph understands that Rovers are now close to finalising a deal for 20-year-old N
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Sheffield Wednesday striker Tudgay is target for Burnley, says agent
MARCUS Tudgay’s agent says that Burnley are interested in the Sheffield Wednesday forward – but he was unable to confirm whether the Clarets have tabled a bid. Weekend reports suggested that Burnley have offered around £1.5m for Tudgay as well
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'Vieri to Blackburn Rovers' rumours denied
BLACKBURN Rovers have not invited ageing striker Christian Vieri to their pre-season training camp, contrary to reports in Italy. The Gazzetta dello Sport had suggested that the experienced former Italian international, who will be 36 next
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Burnley Mechanics facilities set for upgrade
BLUEPRINTS are expected to be passed to upgrade conference facilities at Burnley Mechanics this summer. More meetings are being held at the Manchester Road venue’s Tudor Room after lift and toilet upgrades were installed three years ago. Council bosses
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A Flood of signings for Burnley?
BURNLEY operational director Brendan Flood says he would not be surprised if the Clarets make a flurry of signings in the next few weeks. The transfer window does not close until August 31 but Owen Coyle is keen to quickly increase the size of a squad
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Accrington Stanley look for new coach as Argentinian departs
ACCRINGTON Stanley are looking for a new coach following the departure of Argentinian Pablo Asensio. Asensio joined Stanley as first-team coach in November but was working in an unpaid role and is now ambitious to gain paid employment at another club
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Chorley's run chase thwarted by rain
Rain brought a premature end to Chorley’s Northern Premier League match against local rivals Leyland at Fox Lane with the outcome in the balance. The home side elected to bat in humid conditions and Chorley would have been well satisfied to dismiss Leyland
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Lowerhouse star Butler serves up a real treat - but East Lancs finish on top
NEW ZEALAND star Ian Butler stormed into the Lancashire League yesterday – but it was his opposite number Brendan Nash who had the last laugh as he bowled East Lancs to a win at Lowerhouse. Kiwi quickie Butler claimed four wickets on his debut
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Ribblesdale Wanderers shock high-flying Read
RIBBLESDALE Wanderers did runaway league leaders Baxenden a gigantic favour on Saturday as they sent main challengers Read crashing to a third successive defeat as rain wrecked much of the programme. Read were keen to close the huge gap
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A ton-derful show in 20/20 thriller - but East Lancs and Rishton are out
POWERHOUSE professionals Wayne Madsen and Brendan Nash starred with magnificent centuries – but their ton-derful shows were not enough as both Rishton and East Lancs missed out on the 20/20 semi-finals. Not that should detract from their stunning efforts
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Woodcock to arrive at Church at last
CHURCH have finally got their man – with half of the Lancashire League season gone. The West Enders looked to be on to good things when they signed New Zealand spinner Luke Woodcock but his arrival was beset with problems over a work permit
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Burnley hairdresser's relief after attackers jailed for almost killing him
A HAIRDRESSER who almost died after a vicious nightclub beating has spoken of his relief after his two attackers were jailed. Simon Townley, who has brittle bone disease, suffered a brain haem- orrhage and fractures to his cheek and eye socket after
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Blow for Rishton as pro Heal returns to Australia
RISHTON have been dealt a pro blow after their hugely talented Australian spinner Aaron Heal was forced to return Down Under because of a knee injury. The spinner was injured while batting in the local derby with Church nine days ago and was
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Blackburn's £14m university centre 'will stop brain drain'
BLACKBURN College bosses are confident a new £14million university centre will stop the brain drain in East Lancashire. Principal Ian Clinton said the 120-plus courses would keep students in the area and create a highly skilled workforce for the future
