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Blackburn Cathedral concert to go ahead despite loss of sponsor
BLACKBURN Cathedral will stage its own version of the Last Night of the Proms this weekend, but the event was very nearly cancelled as the concert sponsor was failed East Lancashire travel firm Fraser Eagle. Richard Tanner, the cathedral’s director of
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Wacky races plan for Darwen
PLANS are under way to bring wacky races to Darwen next year. In a move aimed at encouraging thousands of people into the town, For Darwen councillor Phil Jones has set about organising a pedal car ‘grand prix’. The idea is that schools and community
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Lancashire to help pilot ID cards scheme
LANCASHIRE residents will be among the first in the country to be offered controversial new ID cards, the Government has revealed. From early next year, people across the North West will be allowed to apply for one of the cards, which will
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Brave Rawtenstall soldier helps clear Taliban HQ
A SOLDIER from Rawtenstall has found himself at the centre of one of the biggest military operations in living memory. Corporal Peter Scholes, 24, of 3rd Regiment of the Royal Military Police was at the very heart of ‘Operation Panther’s Claw’, a huge
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Top cops visit burglars in East Lancashire
EAST Lancashire’s top cops have paid personal visits to the area’s most prolific burglars as part of a month-long crack-down on crime. Superintendent Chris Bith-ell and Chief Inspector Damian Darcy delivered warning letters to five of the area’s most
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Nelson firm set to be floated on the stock market
A PENDLE company started in a garage has completed a remarkable success story. Matthew Riley, owner of Nelson-based communications firm Daisy, has agreed to float it on to the stock market, securing himself a cash windfall believed to be worth £30million
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Great Harwood nurse accused of inappropriate relationship with female patient
A MENTAL health nurse caught lying on top of a female patient claimed he was just using a ‘restraint’ technique, a hearing was told. William Whittaker, 55, developed an ‘inappropriate relationship’ with the young woman and told colleagues he was the
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Bacup singer bowled over to sing at The Ashes
EAST Lancashire tenor Sean Ruane has been hand-picked to round off The Ashes opening ceremony, it has been confirmed. Opera star Sean will cap off a half-hour showcase at Glamorgan’s Swalec Stadium with a rousing rendition of Jerusalem on July 8. Sean
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New Burnley police inspector in ‘get tough’ pledge
A NEW inspector has vowed to be tough on offenders and work closely with members of the public after taking charge in Burnley. After replacing Jes Holland as the town’s geographic inspector, Karen Edwards said she was “looking forward” to tackling crime
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Women's education hub plan for Brierfield Mills
A LANDMARK group of buildings could be used to house an education centre for around 1,500 women, according to town hall chiefs. Pendle Council bosses said the Al Ehya Trust, a national charity, has agreed a deal to buy Brierfield Mills, in Glen Way.
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Lloyd on song for leaders Accrington against Colne
EX-LANCASHIRE man Graham Lloyd dug Accrington out of a deep hole against Colne as they maintained their lead at the top of the Lancashire League on Sunday. Lloyd made 53, while sub professional Anil Rideegammanagedera, filling in for the injured Roy
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Ramsbottom squeeze past Rishton
Ramsbottom just got home against Rishton in a low scoring match. Rishton were 117 all out with Tiarnan Hamill hitting 57 before Ramsbottom survived a wobble close to the finishing line to get home with two wickets in hand. Rishton innings C Lambert
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Burnley despatch Bacup
Burnley maintained their good form with a win over Bacup at Lanehead on Sunday. Vishal Tripathi hit 69 and Jeeva Kulatunga 55 as they racked-up 218 all out before Bacup were bowled out for 184 with James Capstick claiming four wickets. Burnley
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Todmorden in contention as Rawtenstall's misery continues
Todmorden cannot be ruled out of the Lancashire League reckoning and Simon Newbitt went past 400 runs for the season as he hit 66 against rock-bottom Rawtenstall. Newbitt’s efforts helped Tod to 188 all out before Rawtenstall were rolled over for just
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Barnoldswick overturn big Edenfield total
Barnoldswick reached 197 for the loss of just two wickets to beat Edenfield. Edenfield J Lester ro 10 G Smithson ct Bedford b Iqbal 0 A Barnes ct Bedford b Iqbal 11 A Zaidi not out 129 A Bhatti ro 7 L Paul ct Hodgson b Sheraz 4 J Kelly ct Nash
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Oswaldtwistle Immanuel and Earby match abandoned
Oswaldtwistle Immanuel's match with Earby was abandoned due to the weather as the Pendle side looked on course for a win. Oswaldtwistle Immanuel D Metcalf b Hipgrave 16 A Keer ct Hipgrave b Craddock 10 O Clare lbw b Craddock 0 A Metcalf ct Haine
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Close win for Padiham over Clitheroe
Padiham edged out Clitheroe by three runs in a tense Ribblesdale League clash. Padiham Siddique ct D’hurst b Hussain 44 A Saddique b Marquet 7 U Saddique ct McD’ll b H’ain 58 J Bushell b Marquet 16 A Hall ct McDowell b Marquet 6 N Ashraf b Marquet
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Baxenden thwarted by rain in Settle clash
Baxenden were on course for a 12th straight league win - and a 21st in all competitions this season - as they faced Settle at Back Lane. Mark Verdon hit 73 for the Yorkshiremen as they posted 178 all out from their 45 overs with Gary Sudworth
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Blackburn Northern bottom after Great Harwood clash rained off
Blackburn Northern, whose Pleckgate Road game with reigning champions Great Harwood was washed out by the weather, drop to the bottom of the table. Great Harwood A Armer ct Singh b Jiva 7 L Noon ct Singh b Ashraf 5 R Townsend ct Mirza b Jiva 1
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Whalley off bottom with Cherry Tree win
Cherry Tree’s recent woes continued as they were beaten by Whalley, who started the day bottom of the at table. Tree were bowled out for 107 at Preston Old Road and after a delay for rain, Whalley passed their reduced target of 84 with six
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Clitheroe aiming for Ramsbottom Cup semi-final cracker with Padiham
CLITHEROE skipper Peter Dibb is hoping his men can salvage their season on Sunday and use their cup form as a springboard to silverware. Dibb’s men were among the pre-season title favourites. But their campaign has slumped from the start and they are
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No Blackburn Rovers showdown meeting planned with McCarthy
BENNI McCarthy was the subject of speculation once more yesterday but no showdown meeting is scheduled and Blackburn Rovers do not expect the South African to leave. McCarthy, linked with a return to Spain or Portugal, said: “I’m open to anything.
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Blackburn shopkeeper: Alleyway closure will hit trade
PLANS to close a well-used alleyway could hit trade at a popular shop, its owner has claimed. Jason Hall, who runs a newsagents in Shadsworth Road, Blackburn, said the council was ignoring the wishes of residents by closing off the alley that links Brownlow
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Washed-out Blackburn music festival rescued
A COMMUNITY festival’s showcase event, which was cancelled over safety fears, is back on. Torrential rain last month led to the cancellation of the third day of Blackburn’s Mill Hill Festival, now in its second year, as organisers feared it would cause
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Paolo Maldi-no to Chelsea coaching job
Carlo Ancelotti has revealed Paolo Maldini turned down an offer to become part of his coaching staff at Chelsea. “I made that proposal to him but he wanted to take time off,” said Ancelotti. “But if I could have taken anyone to Chelsea, it would
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Vaughan should put something back into cricket rather than walk away
SO that’s that then. Michael Vaughan has put away his bat, pads and gloves and will not play cricket again. The former England captain, who spearheaded the fantastic Ashes success four years ago has grown disillusioned with the sport. To be honest,
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Accrington Stanley launch free tickets scheme for under 12s
ACCRINGTON Stanley have launced a new junior membership scheme, ASFC Redz. It is free for under 12s and allows free admission with an adult to all home league matches. Application forms are available from the club on 01254 356950.
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Inspiring tales left me feeling full of shame!
IT doesn’t take a genius to recognise that inaction is much easier than actually doing something. Making a decision and following it through requires use of mental willpower and even physical effort whereas doing nothing can be achieved without either
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Still too little on climate change
Scientists say we need to cut our emissions by 80% by 2050 just to keep climate change within two degrees centigrade of current world temperatures. I wish the elected government that we have in this country would grow a backbone and make a conscious
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Three Burnley louts banned from matches after trouble at Blackpool
THREE Burnley soccer louts have been given banning orders after trouble at the Clarets v Blackpool match and another five fans were bound over to keep the peace. Burnley Magistrates Court had heard most of the eight - half of them middle-aged - were
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Money could be spent elsewhere
Following Michael Lee’s comments at the public meeting about the bus lane in Preston Old Road, Blackburn, it transpired that a small oversight was made in the proposals, which meant that the reduction in parking space width was omitted. Now we are told
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Clean-up kids need support
AT the council meeting on Thursday, I requested the executive member for regeneration to reinstate the 10 litter pickers who were dismissed a few months ago. I stated that the back streets of Blackburn were not being kept clean and that they were filthy
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We owe him our gratitude
THE inquest into the death of Private Jason Lee Rawstron brings home the sacrifice our armed forces are making every day. Pte Rawstron, who was from Clayton-le-Moors, was serving with the 2nd Battalion the Parachute Regiment in Afghanistan when he was
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New signing Mears backs Burnley to avoid relegation
NEW Burnley signing Tyrone Mears is confident the Clarets won’t be a one-season wonder in the Premier League. The 26-year-old, who was yesterday unveiled as the first new arrival at Turf Moor since promotion, spent an ill-fated year in the top flight
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High-tech war on crime in Pendle
FIREFIGHTERS and housing landlords are joining forces with the police to wage a high-tech war against criminals in Pendle. Staff from the Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service and Housing Pendle will receive training from officers in how to mark properties
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Waddington bridegroom's wedding saved by quick-thinking Blackburn bankers
QUICK-thinking bank staff saved a wedding after the groom collapsed in their branch a day before the ceremony. Paul Whitney, 58, a company director from Waddington, had been walking to the Skipton Building Society, in King William Street, Blackburn,
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Lesson in life and death for Whitworth pupils
STUDENTS from a Rossendale school got to witness first hand the horror of a road traffic accident as part of a special crime awareness event. The youngsters from Whitworth High School were given a scenario which ended with an mock offender crashing a
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Rawtenstall woman hoping to storm X Factor
AN EAST Lancashire catering manager is bidding to show Simon Cowell she has the X Factor. Stephanie Horne, of Rawtenstall, is hoping to follow in the footsteps of Huncoat singer Diana Vickers by winning through the final stages of the hit ITV show with
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Joyce grateful for Accrington Stanley chance
LUKE Joyce says he is grateful for another chance of league football after linking up with his new Accrington Stanley team-mates for the first time this week. Joyce was released by League One side Carlisle United last month after failing to
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New Burnley striker Fletcher lives the dream
BURNLEY have smashed their club transfer record by signing Hibernian striker Steven Fletcher for £3million. The 22-year-old put pen to paper on a four-year deal just hours after the Clarets unveiled Derby County right back Tyrone Mears as their
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Blackburn Rovers to look overseas for striker
BLACKBURN Rovers may be forced to look abroad in their search for a striker to replace Roque Santa Cruz. Rovers, who start pre-season training today, had been keen to bring in a proven Premier League striker but inflated prices in England
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Win a Complete Summer Make-Over at The Mall Blackburn
If you think you deserve a make-over this summer then tell us in no more that 200 words why you deserve to win this fantastic summer competition and be well and truly made-over at The Mall Blackburn with this prize package. One winner will
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VIDEO: Gang raids cash delivery van in Blackburn
AN armed gang wearing masks and carrying sledgehammers and crowbars stole thousands of pounds in an early morning raid on a cash delivery. Police said up to five men threatened two security drivers in a "calm and collected" manner as they dropped
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One in ten Burnley students being taught outside the borough
ONE in ten children leave Burnley every day to go to schools elsewhere, the Lancashire Telegraph can reveal. More than 1,200 Burnley students are being sent outside of the borough for their education, according to statistics obtained by the Lancashire
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Clayton-le-Moors soldier died as a result of 'tragic bad luck'
A SOLDIER died as a result of “tragic bad luck” during a Taliban firefight in Afghanistan, a coroner said. Private Jason Lee Rawstron of 2nd Battalion the Parachute Regiment had been defending a British military compound in Helmand Province
