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FULL TIME: Blackburn Rovers under 18s 3 Blackpool under 18s 0
JASON Banton, Tom Hitchcock and Jordan Bowen gave Blackburn Rovers a deserved 3-0 win against Blackpool in the FA Youth Cup third round at Ewood Park. Former Arsenal youngster Banton drilled home from 10 yards on 44 minutes after some neat play
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Clitheroe residents split on plans for Lidl store
PEOPLE packed a Clitheroe pub to see plans for a new Lidl store which could be built in the town. The new store, which would replace a derelict mill, could be built as early as next year if it is given the go-ahead by planners. Residents filled
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Planning Applications can be Viewed
The Lancashire County Council website now gives full details of all planning applications that have been submitted to County Hall and are available to the general public. See; www.lancashire.gov.uk/planningregister
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50+ FREE Swimming Sessions
Ramsbottom Pool & Fitness Centre is offering Free swimming sessions to people over 50 who can swim and want to re-build their water confidence and fitness level. They take place on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 12pm to 1pm and Tuesdays, 6.30pm
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Pendle pupils' play to stop 'moment of madness'
A HARD-HITTING student play about a group of teenagers whose lives change when one of them drives home and crashes after a night out has been hailed by road safety chiefs. The play, called ‘A Moment of Madness’, was devised and produced by performing
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Takeaway review after latest Accrington proposal
COUNCILLORS are calling for a review of the number of takeaways in Hyndburn due to fears they are saturating town centres. Members of Hyndburn Borough Council’s planning committee took the stance after proposals for a takeaway in Burnley Road, Accrington
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Blackburn Rovers and Burnley Premier League podcast week 16
Burnley's away woes continued with defeat at Portsmouth - How important are victories on the road to their survival? Should Blackburn Rovers have taken 3 points against Liverpool or was the draw a fair result? Rovers travel to relegation battlers
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Ginnel proposed for Fence schoolchildren
Old Laund Booth Parish Council is to ask Lancashire County Council to install a barrier at the ginnel opposite St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Wheatley Lane Road, to stop children running into the road. The council clerk is to write to
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Waste management firm fined over Lancashire industrial estate fire
A waste management firm has been fined £150,000 for health and safety breaches following a major chemical fire in Lancashire which closed two motorways. Sections of the M6 and M55 motorways were shut for several hours during morning rush hour on July
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Burnley youngsters helped by anti-social behaviour scheme
MORE than 800 youngsters in some of Burnley's most challenging areas have been helped by an anti-social behaviour initiative. For the past two-and-a-half years the Dambusters scheme, run by the borough council's play and sports development team,
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Motorcyclist injured in Colne crash
A CRASH between a van and a motorcycle in Bridge Street in Primet Hill, Colne, led to the road being closed at around 3pm today. The 32-year-old male motorcyclist was described as being in a serious condition and was taken to Royal Blackburn
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Burnley FC blog: Time to honour Kilby?
LAST night's Annual General Meeting - the Clarets 112th - covered plenty of familiar ground, but a new, thought-provoking issue was raised. One shareholder suggested that, in light of Burnley's promotion to the Premier League, the Bob Lord
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Daisy: Jobs safe at our Nelson base
WORKERS at Pendle communications firm Daisy have been reassured after it revealed plans to axe 300 jobs. In a trading update, it said redundancies would be made after a £200million reverse takeover of London firm Freedom4 earlier this year and four
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Sleepy residents in talks with Colne grocery firm
COLNE residents have pledged to continue their fight to ensure a grocery firm does not disrupt their sleep. People living near Wellock’s, at Whiteholme Mill in Skipton Old Road, have been engaged in a battle with the fruit and vegetable merchants.
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Delight as £150k Nelson play area opens
A new £150,000 multi-use games area has been officially unveiled in a Nelson park after children helped to design it. The Victoria Park facility was paid for by the Big Lottery Fund and Pendle Council, which allocated sums of £73,996 and £70,000, respectively
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No bargains at Old Trafford
NOW that we are fast approaching the annual circus of the January sales, may I point out to ‘Big Sam’ that the only bargains to be found in Manchester are at the Trafford Centre, and not at Old Trafford. JOHN GRAHAM, Rishton.
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Laneshawbridge events group receive grant from councillor
County councillor Mike Calvert has handed over a £340 grant to the Laneshawbridge Events Committee, from his Lancashire Local Pendle grants fund. The grant will pay for a Christmas film to be shown by the Community Cinemas initiative for all primary
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Pendle Council pleads ‘think hard before buying a puppy’
PENDLE Council is asking people to think carefully before buying dogs as Christmas presents. Laura Robinson, one of the borough’s dog welfare officers, said: “Looking after a dog properly takes up a lot of time and costs money. “And although they
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They should be truly ashamed
THE death of Bryan Davies is a shocking indictment of modern Britain. Mr Davies moved to East Lancashire to improve his quality of life but local yobs made his life hell in the mistaken and ignorant belief that he was a paedophile. His crime was to
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Scout group’s got real talent
I HAVE just enjoyed the best Sunday entertainment this year by attending the Gang Show performed, and produced, by Darwen District Scout movement. In the past six weeks they have worked tirelessly to bring together this show and it has been an absolute
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Pupil should apologise to teacher
RE broken arm jibe (LT, December 5). Having read this article I am absolutely perplexed at the treatment and punishment meted out to this teacher for an off-the-cuff remark. Surely any right-thinking person will realise it was a figure of speech, is
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Christian faith not reward based
I USUALLY agree with Nick Nunn and find his column more often than not gives a common sense viewpoint. However, I feel I must write to correct what appears to be a misunderstanding in his article on December 2. Mr Nunn writes in praise of those who
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Darwen Town Council appoints new clerk
The Town Council has appointed Rebecca Hay as clerk, after a public grilling by town councillors on Tuesday. Ms Hay, is a clerk for two other East Lancashire parishes. She will be in charge of the new town council's administration, including
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Police's 'drink responsibly' message to Burnley women
THE party season has arrived — but police are warning females who let their hair down not to let their guard down this Christmas. Operation Focus, was launched this week across Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale to reduce the number of sexual assaults which
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Lobbying mission to safeguard Burnley Citizens Advice Bureau
A LOBBYING mission has begun to safeguard the future of the citizen’s advice service in Burnley and Padiham. Bosses at the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) fear that £75,000 cuts will put their legal and welfare support work across the borough in jeopardy
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GALLERY: Barnet v Accrington Stanley
Our photo gallery from last night's replay win over Barnet is now online. The win for Accrington Stanley sees them progress to the third round of the FA Cup. Click here to view all the action from the tie at Barnet.
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Nelson solicitor overseeing MPs’ Expenses Custard Pie Shootout game
AN EAST Lancashire solicitor is overseeing a new internet craze that sees ‘fat cat’ MPs caught in the expenses scandal pelted with custard pies. The MPs’ Expenses Custard Pie Shootout site has already been played by 100,000 people around the world
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Oswaldtwistle youngsters show their designs at annual fashion show
TALENTED youngsters took part in a fashion night to show off their skills. The annual fashion show at Rhyddings Business and Enterprise School in Oswaldtwistle was organised in association with the local community group Aawaz. Carmel Cunliffe,
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Blackburn Rovers Academy set to face Blackpool
BLACKBURN Rovers’ Academy stars are gunning for Lancashire pride tonight whey face Blackpool in the third round of the FA Youth Cup at Ewood Park (kick-off 7pm). Gary Bowyer’s Under 18 side have made an excellent start to their Premier Academy League
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Lancashire Raptors 2 Flintshire Freeze 6
Raptors earned respect against high-flying Flintshire despite this loss. Without nine first choice players, the home side still put in one of their best performances against the Freeze. Raptors first goal came from MVP winner Ken Armstrong, with
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Liverpool defender's jibe is plain ugly
SAM Allardyce has long known that playing the 'ugly' card is the last act of a desperate man. And Glen Johnson was feeling pretty desperate. He and his Liverpool chums had survived late Blackburn Rovers opportunities to hold out for a particularly
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Burnley ticket allocations for Everton and MK Dons trips
Burnley Football Club has been allocated 2,961 tickets for the away game at Everton on Monday December 28. Season ticket holders with 2000 points or more are eligible. Meanwhile, the Clarets' FA Cup third-round clash at Milton Keynes Dons
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Internet cafe business opportunity at Accrington Market
ACCRINGTON Market Hall’s new internet cafe is being hailed as a perfect business opportunity for local entrepreneurs. The council and the ‘No Limits’ programme are transforming the upper part of the market hall into a bustling business hub, which will
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Double-decker stuck in cobbled Great Harwood road
A DOUBLE-decker bus driver found himself in an embarrassing situation after wrongly turning into a tiny cobbled lane. Residents in Clinkham Road, Great Harwood, have been plagued in the past by HGVs and vans which have been directed through the lane
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Judge’s music ban on ‘licence error’ Accrington nightclub
A HIGH court judge has decided that clubbers are facing a silent night after banning an Accrington nightspot from playing music. Mr Justice Sales banned proprietors of Level One nightclub from playing sound recordings in public and ordered
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Burnley bandstand open
THE BANDSTAND in Burnley town centre is open for use by community groups and local bands during December. The St James's Street bandstand will be opened on December 5 and 6, 12 and 13 and 19 and 20. To book a spot call Lyndon Leighton on 07930
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Mum’s fantastic work in memory of victim Sophie
MOST people who have spent any time in East Lancashire during the past couple of years will know the name Sophie Lancaster. They will also have heard the terrible story of how the 20-year-old was kicked to death in a Bacup park as she cradled her boyfriend
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Woman airlifted to hospital after M65 accident
PART of the M65 between Chorley and Darwen was closed this morning after a woman was airlifted to hospital. At around 9am a car and a van collided on the westbound carriageway between junction 3 at Riley Green and junction 4 at Darwen.
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Hyndburn shoppers helped to stay safe this Christmas
SHOPPERS were offered advice about staying safe this Christmas as part of a special campaign in Hyndburn. Officers from the town centre Neighbourhood Policing Team launched the campaign yesterday by handing out crime prevention material in Broadway
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Row as Darwen Town Council clerk job not made public
A ROW has broken out over the appointment of a clerk for Darwen Town Council. Sunnyhurst borough councillor Dave Hollings said the way Rebecca Hay was chosen was “outrageous”. Ms Hay, who already works as a clerk to parishes in Pendle and Burnley, took
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Darwen garden centre sowing seeds of work skills
A DARWEN garden centre is pioneering an innovative way of getting people skilled for employment. Since April, 64 benefit claimants and people with learning difficulties have been referred to 12-week courses at the recently re-opened Four Seasons Garden
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New boss at Darwen firm Crown Paints
A NEW boss has been appointed at one of East Lancashire’s most iconic companies. Brian Davidson this week takes over as chief executive at Darwen-based Crown Paints, the kit sponsor of Blackburn Rovers. The appointment of Mr Davidson comes as executive
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Second snag on East Lancashire regeneration company name
REGENERATION bosses have been scuppered for a second time in their attempts to find a name for their new company. The organisation, made up of six councils from across East Lancashire, will be formed to lobby for more funds in a bid to rival Manchester
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National accolade for Lancashire business creation scheme
A SCHEME said to have created almost 1,000 new businesses in East Lancashire has been presented with a national award by Dragon’s Den star Peter Jones. No Limits, the business development campaign set up by town halls, was judged to be the most enterprising
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Science is smoothie operation for Blackburn pupils
INNOVATIVE youngsters used pedal power instead of electricity to create the perfect smoothie. Year 8 pupils from Witton Park High School Business and Enterprise College proved science, technology, engineering and maths can be fun and interesting during
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Man held in Lancashire missing girl murder probe
A 51-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a teenage Lancashire girl who disappeared two years ago and is presumed dead. Paige Chivers, 17, went missing from her home in Bispham on August 23, 2007. Her body has never been found and
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Lancashire on robbery ‘lockdown’
CRIMINALS travelling into Lancashire to commit cash van robberies this Christmas ‘will be caught’, top police officers said. Hundreds of drivers were stopped on the main routes into the area from 8am until midnight yesterday as part of a major operation
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Tributes pour in after Lancashire man, 20, found dead
A ‘big-hearted’ 20-year-old man has been found dead at home. Chris Knott, who grew up in Blackburn, was discovered by his girlfriend Gemma in the flat they shared in Preston. A coroner has been informed and no one else is believed to
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Accrington man's widow: Vile hate mob killed my husband
A MAN who pledged to fight false paedophile allegations ‘even if it killed him’ has died of a suspected heart attack. Debbie Davies said a vile hate campaign was responsible for the death of husband Bryan. She said: “Without a doubt,
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Transfer Rumour Mill - December 9
Crystal Palace have five days to pay their players or face a possible mass walk-out. Neil Warnock and his players have not been paid for November as owner Simon Jordan fights "cash-flow" problems. Under the terms of their contracts, Palace's players
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Allardyce: The future's bright for Blackburn Rovers £6m man Kalinic
SAM Allardyce is confident the goals will soon start to flow for Croatian ace Nikola Kalinic as he bids to ensure Blackburn Rovers’ £6million summer signing has a bright long-term Ewood Park future. Kalinic spurned a golden opportunity to
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Coleman: Justice done by Accrington Stanley's FA Cup win
JOHN Coleman declared 'justice has been done' after Accrington Stanley claimed a 1-0 win in their FA Cup second round replay at Barnet last night. Stanley booked their place in the third round for only the second time since they reformed
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Blackburn Hawks 11 Solihull Barons 5
David Meikle scored a hat-trick as Blackburn Hawks put in a professional performance to see off Solihull Barons 11-5 in the English Cup. Following last Sunday’s superb victory over league leaders Sheffield Spartans, it is the first time that
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Burnley manager: Deal with Newcastle United for Edgar is close
OWEN Coyle says Burnley could be just two weeks away from agreeing a fee for summer signing David Edgar. Although the 22-year-old was a free agent, after his Newcastle United contract ran out at the end of last season, the Canadian's age commands
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Burnley look to gain Academy status for youth set-up
BURNLEY hope to gain Academy status within the next 12 to 18 months. And operational director Brendan Flood last night told shareholders the club’s youth system and facilities would take greater priority over buying back Turf Moor from Longside
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It’s Scun fun for Burnley youth
BURNLEY booked their place in the second round of the FA Youth Cup last night when they hammered Scunthorpe United 4-1. All four goals came in the second half, three of which were created by Scottish youngster Joe McKee.
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Burnley chairman reiterates desire to buy back Turf Moor
BURNLEY chairman Barry Kilby has reiterated his desire for the club to buy back Turf Moor should they stay in the Premier League next season. Kilby and fellow director John Sullivan acquired the ground in April 2006 through Longside Properties
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Blackburn mum jailed for £50,000 benefit scams
A FORMER Blackburn school assistant who ran two benefits scams at once and netted more than £50,000 from the public purse is behind bars for 16 months. Mother-of-two Tammy Whittle, 34, was in the middle of a six-year fraud, not owning up to
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Padiham school is first in UK for 'free running' facilities
A PADIHAM school has become the first in the UK to have an outdoor ‘free running’ facility installed. St Leonard’s CE Primary in Moor Lane is now opening the facility for community use to teach children how to enjoy the new sport in a safe environment
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FULL-TIME: Barnet 0 Accrington Stanley 1
ACCRINGTON Stanley progressed to the third round of the FA Cup with a replay victory at Barnet tonight. Bobby Grant scored the only goal of the game in the 16th minute when he found the net right-footed from 12 yards after Billy Kee's effort