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Cycling facilities plan for East Lancashire
A MAJOR cycling event and specialist facilities for cycling could be coming to East Lancashire in preparation for the 2012 London Olympics. Lancashire Sport Partnership launched its Sport and Physical Activity Strategy to ready the county for
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East Lancashire peers expenses claims cost £131,410
THREE East Lancashire peers cost taxpayers a total of £131,410 in expenses last year, it has been revealed. Allowances for members of the House of Lords have been released amid claims for a reform of the way they are paid. The figures for 2008/09 show
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BT engineer who robbed Blackburn kiosks to pay back £100,000
A BT engineer who harvested cash from telephone boxes has been ordered to repay more than £100,000 of his ill-gotten gains. John Gleave, 54, is believed to have made £208,852 stealing from kiosks in Blackburn, Bury and Middlewich. Gleave worked as a
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Booze Crazy
Current research tells us that Christmas drinkers will consume more than 600 million units of alcohol during the festive season. I wonder how many of us will keep to the 21 units per week for men and 14 for women? Police in Rossendale will be stepping-up
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Dwight Yorke: Why I had to quit Blackburn Rovers
WITH a clean sweep of football’s major trophies, more than 100 Premier League goals to his name and a ‘lifestyle’ most can only envy, it is no wonder Dwight Yorke possesses one of the game’s most recognisable smiles. The boy brought up on
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Burnley boss Coyle full of praise for Fulham counterpart
OWEN Coyle has spoken of his admiration for Fulham manager Roy Hodgson, but is determined to show him who’s boss at Turf Moor tomorrow. Hodgson’s CV is the envy of coaches worldwide. The globetrotting 62-year-old lists Switzerland, Internazionale
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Blackburn Rovers manager: Dressing room scuffles part of the game
BLACKBURN Rovers boss Sam Allardyce believes there is nothing wrong with a “dressing room scuffle”. Manager conduct has come under the spotlight this week after allegations that both Stoke boss Tony Pulis and his QPR counterpart Jim Magilton
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Making a real difference
FIGHTING crime has always been about the community standing up to yobs and showing that bad behaviour will not be tolerated. The police play a crucial role, of course, but the news that a new street pastor scheme is a resounding success in East Lancashire
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Plan for 12 turbines between Oswaldtwistle and Haslingden
PLANS for a windfarm on the moors between Oswaldtwistle and Haslingden have been unveiled, including a dozen 120-metre-high turbines. The initial bid to site 24 turbines on the moors near Grane Road has been down-graded from a 24-turbine project since
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Blackburn Rovers manager 'feeling good'
SAM Allardyce completed his first full week back at work today after undergoing heart surgery and said he was nearing a full recovery from the operation. ”I’m fine, I’m feeling good,” Allardyce said. ”Day by day I’m getting a little
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Brown: Hard to second guess Blackburn Rovers boss
HULL City boss Phil Brown remains close to Sam Allardyce - but admits he does not know what to expect from his former mentor’s Blackburn side tomorrow. Brown learnt his managerial trade under Allardyce, first on the backroom staff at Blackpool
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It's hard to compete in the transfer market, admits Burnley boss
OWEN Coyle is ready to shop for bargains in January, but concedes finding players of real Premier League quality on a ‘Championship budget’ will be a tough task. The Burnley manager is keen to strengthen his squad when the transfer window opens
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Colne face Runcorn Linnets
Colne will look to build on their midweek derby win when they entertain Runcorn Linnets at Holt House tomorrow.
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Blackburn with Darwen Council puts 'vision' video on YouTube
BLACKBURN with Darwen bosses have turned to YouTube in an attempt to reach the people of the borough. The council has created a video in its bid to find out what people want to see in the area in 2030. Bosses say the long-term "2030 Vision" is
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Rawtenstall ground redevelopment complete
Rawtenstall CC chairman Brian Payne celebrates the opening the the club’s new pavilion by striking a six across Bacup Road. The bar completes the redevelopment of the ground and offers state of the art modern facilities for spectators.
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Barnoldswick Town off to Blackpool
In the First Division, Barnoldswick Town are riding high in third place in their first season in the league. They make the trip to the seaside for their game at AFC Blackpool.
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Bacup Borough looking for return to action
Bacup Borough try to play their first league game since October tomorrow. Borough hit the road to face Flixton.
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Padiham host Bootle
Padiham welcome Bootle to the Arbories for a game that could see the sides swap positions in mid-table. The Storks are looking to get back on track after some recent iffy form.
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Nelson travel to Winsford United
Nelson travel as they aim to get over their Pendle derby pain and face the trip to Winsford United. A goal would be handy for the Blues, they haven’t scored for 378 minutes.
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‘We must build on win’ – Chorley manager
After responding to manager Steve Waywell’s call to stop leaking goals with a 2-0 win at Harrogate, Chorley face another Yorkshire side with the visit of Ossett Albion to Victory Park tomorrow “It was good to keep a clean sheet after the goals we’ve
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Nelson 0 Colne 3
Colne celebrated their first derby win over Nelson in five attempts in midweek. They won the game at Victoria Park 3-0 thanks to two goals from Mark Threlfall.
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Big test for Rossendale United
Rossendale United face a mighty test when they go on the road to second placed Colwyn Bay. But the Stags go into the game with a new confidence after last week’s excellent win over AFC Fylde, just their second victory of the season.
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Kids go free for Chorley home games
Accompanied children will again be admitted free to the Chorley home games against Ossett Albion on December 12 and Mossley on New Year’s Day. The offer of a free soft drink, courtesy of the Magpies Trust, has been extended to include both matches.
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£80,000 invested in Burnley in season ticket scheme
BOSSES of Burnley FC said that they are ‘delighted’ that 400 fans turned down the offer of a free season ticket to invest funds into the club. More than £80,000 was pumped back into the club coffers by supporters who have now become shareholders
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Cash for four Rossendale play areas
FOUR Rossendale early years and childcare venues will each receive £20,000 to pay for new outdoor play areas. Lancashire County Council has pledged to provide the money to Greenfield’s Nursery, Irwell Vale and St James the Less Pre-School, all in Rawtenstall
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Experience growth with work experience, Lancashire firms advised
Businesses are being urged to improve by taking on students for work experience. The project between UCLan and Lancashire County Council plans to put undergraduates into local high-growth businesses in a bid to help the company grow while giving students
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Barnoldswick book publishing house's flying start
A PAIR of books produced by a new publishing house in Barnoldswick are ‘flying’ off the shelves, according to their authors. Barnoldswick witnessed its first prestige book launch with debut authors Steve King and Elaine Rose on Saturday. The launch,
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Sporty Duck
Whitworth'S Annual New Year's Day Duck Race returns in 2010. Taking place at Cowm Reservoir at 1pm on New Year's Day The Duck Race is organised jointly between Whitworth Town Council's Tourism and Leisure Committee and CLAW (the Community Leisure Association
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‘Quiet’ vow as Colne pub bids to open again
NEW life could be breathed into one of Colne’s most historic drinking establishments which closed in October. Patricia Bulcock wants to reopen The RAOB Club, in Walton Street, as a pub called The Buffs and has applied for a premises licence. Five neighbours
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Brave Huncoat boy, 4, is cancer charity’s ‘Little Star’
A BRAVE four-year-old being treated for leukaemia has been honoured by a charity. Rieli Biggins has been chosen by Cancer Research UK to receive a Little Star Award in recognition of his courageous year-long battle with cancer which included fighting
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Sir Bill to head up new Blackburn with Darwen Care Trust
THE first chairman of the new NHS Blackburn with Darwen Care Trust Plus partnership has been named. NHS Blackburn with Darwen has announced the appointment in principle of Sir Bill Taylor to head the Care Trust Plus. The organisation
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Five-a-Side Succeeds
Haslingden Sports Centre's five-a-side soccer league has been a great success in giving youngsters something to do. The league will be running two weeks of cup matches before Christmas and restarts in January. Contact Steve Haworth on 07947 24763
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Senior Knees Up
The annual Senior Citizen's Christmas Party is being held at Alder Grange Community and Technology School on Wednesday 16th December. The afternoon will include festive food and entertaimment by the Alder Grange pupils. Still you can't have everything
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£1000 cost to Accrington man over recycling bins
FAILING to recycle properly has cost an Accrington man almost £1,000. Michael Johnson, of Bradshaw Street West, was convicted in his absence of failing to comply with a notice from Hyndburn Borough Council about waste collection. On May 14, he
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Plastics firm says farewell to Darwen
A businessman from Darwen has said he had “no choice” but to close his company’s office in the town and move staff to Bolton. John Sturgess, director of plastics firm MG Stuma, said the recession had caused the closure of the company’s Darwen site in
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'Despicable' tricksters prey on Blackburn woman, 77
AN ELDERLY woman was targeted by “despicable” distraction burglars at her Blackburn home. The 77-year-old was described as “very shaken” after two men entered her house in Leamington Road, Revidge, at 4pm on Tuesday, saying they had noticed
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BOO Goldilocks
The Horse & Bamboo Theatre in Waterfoot is hosting a playful interpretation of Goldilocks entitled "Who's Been Sitting In My Chair" this Sunday, December 13th at 3pm. Tickets from 01706 220241 or www.ticketline.co.uk
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Darwen councillor defends clerk’s appointment
COUNCILLOR Trevor Maxfield has hit back at criticisms over the appointment of a clerk for Darwen Town Council. Sunnyhurst borough councillor Dave Hollings said it was “outrageous” that local people had not been given a chance to apply for the job,
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VIDEO AND GALLERY: Cinderella comes to Blackburn
Former Liberty X star Kevin Simm joins Blackburn panto stalwart Phil Walker for this year's fun-filled production. Click here to view and buy pictures from our panto gallery.
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THE SEMI'S
Acoustic duo "THE SEMI'S" are appearing at the Cafe Artisan on Saturday 19th December. It's a Christmas Special starting at 8pm and there's no admission charge.
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Blackburn with Darwen children’s team is top class
CHILDREN’S services bosses are celebrating after being hailed among the best in the country. Blackburn with Darwen Council’s children’s services have been rated as excellent by government watchdog Ofsted. The council was one of just 10 authorities nationally
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£50k Lancashire police officers up by 36 per cent
THE number of Lancashire police officers earning £50,000 or more has increased by more than a third. Lancashire Police Authority members asked the audit and standards committee for details on employees’ wages after noting the increase in a recently published
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VIDEO AND GALLERY: Blackburn's big wheel
Blackburn's 108ft high wheel is now in place outside the town hall, offering views over the town centre and beyond. To view and buy pictures from our gallery of the big wheel, click here.
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Darwen girl Caitlin is VIP guest on Blackburn big wheel's first ride
A SPECIAL VIP guest was on board for the first ride on Blackburn's big wheel last night. Caitlin Jones, of Darwen, won a Lancashire Telegraph competition to be on the inaugural ride after being nominated by her mum for her tireless work for cancer charities
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Review: Blackburn's big wheel
A breath-taking pause at the top of the much-anticipated big wheel is the moment everyone gazes around in wonder. From high above the town hall, the Christmas decorations can be viewed from above for the first time. Children who had
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Guided Walks in Longshoot
"Jaki" from Green Vale Homes organises a regular walkabout around the Longshoot Housing Estate in Haslingden. It's a chance for residents to point out problems and discuss issues. The walk takes place on the first Tuesday of every month starting from
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Clog ont' Cobbles
Rawtenstall town centre will host the first ever ‘Clogs ont’ Cobbles’ event on Sunday, December 13. Bank Street shoppers will be greeted by a mixture of stalls, street performers and lots more... There will be a hog roast, candy floss, hot chestnuts
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Panto preview: Cinderella in Blackburn
ONCE upon a time there was a singer from Chorley who turned into a handsome prince... Former Liberty X singer and heart-throb Kevin Simm is leading the cast of Blackburn’s biggest Christmas pantomime, Cinderella, which opened yesterday. Families from
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Clitheroe all set for biggest game of season
IN-form Clitheroe look to extend their stunning UniBond League run tomorrow – and boss Pete Smith wants the fans to turn out as his men look to topple the Premier Division leaders. Smith’s young Blues have won five league games on the spin in a run that
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Andrews out to end Blackburn Rovers' away day woe
KEITH Andrews admits Blackburn Rovers’ away form has been the biggest let-down of 2009, but sees the next few days as a golden chance to change their fortunes. Rovers have won just three Premier League away games this year, and drawn just
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Wade gets all fancy at Burnley party
BURNLEY’S Christmas party promises to be a fairly low-key affair if their Premier League rivals are anything to go by. Blackburn Rovers jetted off to Stockholm last weekend, while Stoke’s was a near disaster before it had even begun after James
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Free parking for Ramsbottom shoppers at Aldi
SHOPPERS can park for free in Ramsbottom town centre. Aldi bosses have confirmed the 89 free spaces at the Railway Street store are not restricted to supermarket customers. Traders were concerned that while a third supermarket was bringing new customers
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Theatre news: Actor Ralf Little reopens Ramsbottom theatre
ACTOR Ralf Little took a trip down memory lane when he launched the new £400,000 redevelopment of Ramsbottom’s theatre. The TV star, who grew up in Bury, made a flying visit to his former home to officially open the new Theatre Royal – the place where
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Thieving Burnley postman caught by trap given curfew
A POSTMAN rifled through greeting cards looking for money and vouchers to steal when he became short of cash, a court heard. Mail worker Peter Snape, 50, delivered post to schools and firms across Burnley, Reedley magistrates were told. So when his
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Come and back Ramsbottom United climb, says boss
RAMSBOTTOM United want the fans of the area’s Football League clubs to back them in their biggest game of the season tomorrow as they look to jump into second place in the Vodkat League. The Rams welcome big-spending New Mills to the Riverside for the
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Boost for Barnoldswick as Rolls-Royce lands £1.2bn deal
ROLLS-Royce’s East Lancashire plant is set to benefit after the aerospace firm signed a bumper £1.2billion deal with United Airlines. Rolls’ Barnoldswick site will manufacture the fan blades for the Trent XWB Engines for 25 Airbus A350s of the US airline
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Spare a thought for the orange juice section
IT is a long time since I went to a Christmas party – ten years to be exact. In the days when everyone was normal, there was no amount of things you could get away with. The Christmas party was the best thing ever. But as soon as they started asking
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They deserve all our support
FOR most people Christmas is a time to be with families. It’s about gathering together with the ones they love. But for hundreds of families of serving soldiers it is a time when relatives who are abroad are missed more than ever. One East Lancashire
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Pennine Lancs a ridiculous venture
RE the article (LT, November 28) about an official organisation which had failed to register its title in time with Companies House, ie PLDC Ltd. I quote, “a company set up to handle the multi-million pound regeneration of East Lancashire.” This is what
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Iraq probe whitewash inevitable
THE extraordinary attack by Hyndburn MP Greg Pope (LT, November 28) against critics of the UK decision to invade Iraq and the current inquiry into how the decision was reached, was to be expected from one of the most slavishly loyal MPs to New Labour.
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Court date for ‘burglar’ of Burnley bone marrow girl's house
A 29-year-old man has appeared before Burnley magistrates charged with two house burglaries in the town. Samuel Horsfall, of Lawn Street, Burnley, is charged with burgling a house in Highfield Avenue, Burnley, overnight on November 24, when it is alleged
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Missing Burnley man, 41, found safe
A BURNLEY man has been found safe and well after going missing around three weeks ago. Police said Joseph Ashworth, known as Joey, had been staying at a friend's house. Mr Ashworth, 41, of Hargreaves Street, turned up in Burnley on Wednesday at 10.45am
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Ramsbottom United footballer still in a coma
A NON-league footballer remains in a coma after a serious attack in Manchester city centre. Ramsbottom United FC winger Matthew Edgington, has undergone a tracheotomy. The 25-year-old suffered a fractured skull and cheekbone while celebrating the
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Winter vomiting virus: Burnley General Hospital ward closed
A WARD at Burnley General Hospital has been closed to new admissions yesterday after six patients suffered the winter vomiting virus. Doctors said the patients suffered vomiting and diarrhoea, the classic symptoms of the norovirus bug, which has already
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Barnoldswick firm gives Piccadilly Circus a Christmas makeover
A PENDLE company has given one of London’s most famous landmarks a seasonal makeover. Staff at Barnoldswick firm EightxFour built a special snow globe around the Eros statue in Piccadilly Circus as part of an advertising campaign. The elaborate structure
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VIDEO: Lancashire Telegraph dancers have the art down to a tea
A taste of the BBC show Strictly Come Dancing came to East Lancashire when The Lancashire Telegraph hosted its annual tea dance. Around 170 people poured into the Windsor Suite at King George's Hall, Blackburn, yesterday for an afternoon of
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Expenses: Pendle MP Gordon Prentice claims £19,000
PENDLE MP Gordon Prentice claimed £19,508 in expenses for 2008-9, it was revealed yesterday. His claims mostly cover mortgage payments, service charges and utility bills for his London property in Lambeth. But he has also claimed £3,565 for his
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Expenses: Ribble Valley MP Nigel Evans claims £21,000
RIBBLE Valley MP Nigel Evans was paid a total of £21,181 in expenses for 2008/09, it was revealed yesterday. This included service charges on his London second home of around £1,500, and mortgage interest of £1,333 a month. The Conservative MP
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Expenses: Hyndburn MP Greg Pope claims £21,000
HYNDBURN MP Greg Pope claimed £21,613 in expenses for 2008-9, it was revealed yesterday. The majority of this went on £18,000-worth of mortgage interest. The expenses claims made by Mr Pope for 2008-09 were revealed yesterday on the
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Comedy news: Tom Wrigglesworth wins best of festival award
COMEDIAN Tom Wrigglesworth made the headlines after he was reported to the police for trying to help a pensioner being ill-treated by a train guard. And now the act based on his train journey from Manchester to London has not only set him up as a top
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Expenses: Blackburn MP Jack Straw claims £6,275
BLACKBURN MP and Justice Secretary Jack Straw’s expenses claims for 2008-9 totalled £6,275, it was revealed yesterday. Taxpayers paid for book shelves, a shelf and wall light and new book cases at his Blackburn home in 2008/09. It has
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Burnley hoping for Nugent talks
BURNLEY boss Owen Coyle is keen to speak to Avram Grant about David Nugent. Coyle wants clarification from the Portsmouth manager about the striker’s situation. Nugent, 24, is on a six-month loan at Turf Moor and Burnley have an option
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Blackburn park murder accused denies 'stamping'
A WITNESS told a jury that he saw a male stamping, as well as kicking, a man lying on the ground in a Blackburn park. The jury, in the trial of a 16-year-old youth charged with murder, heard the witness claim he had a clear view of the kicking
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Let's silence Notts County, vows Accrington Stanley striker
ACCRINGTON Stanley striker Billy Kee wants to deepen the uncertainty surrounding Notts County by ending their unbeaten home record tomorrow. The Magpies have been the headline makers of League Two since the summer, when the club took on significant
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Burnley FC blog: Coyle's Cottagers conundrum
OWEN Coyle might be operating with the smallest squad in the Premier League, but the availability of captain Steven Caldwell and on-loan striker David Nugent has provided the Burnley boss with options for the visit of Fulham. In fact, it
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Transfer Rumour Mill - December 11
FORMER Blackburn Rovers star David Bentley could be on his way out of Spurs during the January transfer window following a bust-up with Harry Redknapp. Meanwhile, club chairman Daniel Levy has told the manager that he will have to sell before he
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Blackburn Rovers ponder Beattie return
JAMES Beattie could yet be offered the chance to make a dream Ewood Park return – but only if dramatic changes are made to Blackburn Rovers’ current striking options. The Stoke City striker would relish the opportunity to rejoin his boyhood
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Pressure is nothing new for Burnley midfielder Elliott
OPINION on the consequences of Burnley’s Premier League away form seems fairly fixed. ‘If the Clarets can’t win away, then they MUST do so at home’, is the general consensus. But Wade Elliott hasn’t felt a sense of increased pressure
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Expenses: Darwen and Rossendale MP claims maximum on second home
AN EAST Lancashire MP was paid the maximum possible expenses last year, it has been revealed. Commons officials refused to refund all the claims from Janet Anderson because they exceeded the £24,006 annual limit. During 2008/09, the
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Masked men in armed robbery at Ribble Valley hotel
MASKED intruders armed with a crowbar tied up an assistant hotel manager before making off with a large amount of cash. The men broke into the Calf’s Head Hotel in Worston, near Clitheroe, at 3am yesterday and dragged Michael Buhagair out of his bed.