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Herbal Help
A series of information courses on herbal remedies are being run by the Vitality Plus herbal shop in Ramsbottom over the next few months. There will be practical demonstrations and the history and folklore of herbal therapy. You will also get the
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Troops earn our gratitude
SINCE 2001, 249 UK Army personnel have died in Afghanistan. Last year was the bloodiest for UK forces since the Falklands War in 1982 after 108 deaths. General Sir David Richards, head of the Army, has gone on record to predict ‘a tough year ahead’ in
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FULL-TIME: Accrington Stanley 1 Fulham 3
Premier League Fulham were too strong in the end for 10-man Accrington Stanley as they won 3-1 at the Crown Ground in the FA Cup fourth round. Having enjoyed the better of the opening stages in front of their home fans at the Crown Ground
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Panto preview: Dick Whittington and His Cat in Burnley
BURNLEY-based Sion Pantomime Society is to present its annual pantomime at Sion Church Hall. SION Pantomime Society is to stage a performance of Dick Whittington from February 16 to 20. This year the players will tackle Dick Whittington
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Police offer road safety tips to Edenfield primary school pupils
POLICE officers have been reaching out to members of the after school club at Edenfield C of E Primary School, Market Street. PCSO Kirsty Bolton and PC Nicola Scott from the neighbourhood policing team visited the school this week to talk about road
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Theft warning to Burnley vehicle-owners
Burnley Crime Prevention Officer, Rachel Lonsdale, has warned householders of an upsurge in the theft of high-value vehicles in the area. Thieves have been breaking into homes, stealing car keys and making off with vehicles. Home visits for security
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Burnley charity shop appeal for stock
STAFF at the Red Cross charity shop, in St James Street, Burnley, are calling for donations of any unwanted Christmas gifts or household items. The shop is running low on stock after the festive period and the big freeze.
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Bedsits plan for key Burnley regeneration area
A KEY block on the edge of a regeneration area in Burnley could be turned into a bedsits complex if councillors agree. Plans have been unveiled by Properly Property to transform the controversial 88-100 Accrington Road parade into studio flats
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Darwen petting farm plans approved
Plans for a new petting farm in Eccleshill have been approved by Blackburn with Darwen Council. Heath Kershaw, 38, and his wife Kathryn, 31, will convert buildings at Davyfield Farm, Roman Road, to a farm park and alpaca centre. The couple already
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FULL-TIME: Reading 1 Burnley 0
READING exacted revenge for their play-off semi-final defeat by dumping Burnley out of the FA Cup. The game looked to be heading for a replay at Turf Moor with the Premier League visitors' chances restricted, while Reading squandered theirs
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Dad jailed for £300,000 Great Harwood cannabis factory
A DAD has been jailed for three years for running a £300,000 cannabis factory in Great Harwood. Paul Nuttall rented the property the Game Street, but was caught out after neighbours smelled an unusual smell coming from the house. Police
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HALF-TIME: Reading 0, Burnley 0
READING have carved out the most chances in the opening 45 minutes, but without posing a real threat to Clarets goalkeeper Brian Jensen. Grzegorz Rasiak has been at the heart of the Royals' forward play but has been restricted to half chances in the
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We do our own gritting at store
Your web correspondent, Richard Nelson, is fundamentally wrong in asserting that either Pendle Borough or Lancashire County Council have anything to do with snow and ice clearance at the Boundary Mill Store in Colne. Boundary Mill pays considerable sums
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‘Mosques’ claim was cheap shot
I have something in common with Jack Straw in that, during the period of snow and ice, I received many complaints from residents about the lack of gritting which I answered truthfully and helped where possible. I also got told, on more than one occasion
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Where do the ‘funds’ really go?
Blackburn with Darwen Council let us all down in the recent bad weather. Most people who work in this town – and pay for council services – did not get paid when unable to attend work due to the minor road conditions. Yet when phoning the town hall,
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Pendle Emilys going to Oxford together
A PAIR of educated Emilys who followed similar paths throughout their studies have earned offers from Oxford University. Seventeen-year-olds Emily Boocock and Emily Cannon have shared histories at Nelson and Colne College and nearby Park High School
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FA CUP TEAM NEWS: Reading v Burnley
CHRIS McCann starts his first game after a four-month injury lay-off, coming in at left back for this FA Cup fourth round clash at Reading. Midfielder McCann has previous experience at full back, albeit limited, and steps in to replace the injured Stephen
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Darwen man launches first business - aged 61
A DARWEN grandad is set to launch his first business at the ripe old age of 61. Whilst many people in their 60s are looking forward to retirement, Len Whittaker is becoming a self-employed businessman, having just set-up LW Domestics. The father-of-two
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I couldn't miss Accrington Stanley cup clash, says David Lloyd
CRICKET commentator David Lloyd is happy to have swapped sunny South African for Accrington in time for today’s FA Cup tie – and believes Stanley can deliver a bouncer and bowl over Premier League Fulham. The Accrington born and based Lloyd
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Worsthorne rainbows enjoy puppet-making and panto
Worsthorne Rainbows have been busy making sequin pictures. They have also learnt how to make pop-up puppets and will enjoy a games night this week. On Saturday they are off to Burnley Mechanics to see Cinderella.
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Accrington Stanley boss hoping for crowd boost
JOHN Coleman wants the people of Accrington to join him on Stanley’s dream football journey – and insists there will be more good times to come at the Crown Ground, regardless of the result of this afternoon’s FA Cup fourth round tie with Fulham
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Burnley's African star wants FA Cup boost
ANDRE Bikey might be around 4,500 miles away at the African Cup of Nations, but his thoughts will stray to another competition this afternoon. The Cameroon defender’s involvement in Angola means he misses out on a return to his former club
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Burnley boss wary of Reading
BRIAN Laws spent his first night in charge of Burnley watching Reading beat Liverpool at Anfield, so he knows his side will be in for a tricky time at the Madejski Stadium this afternoon. Laws wasted no time on the day of his appointment by
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Blackburn Rovers will not sell on the cheap
SAM Allardyce will have any transfer funds raised this month at his disposal to freshen up the squad - but Blackburn Rovers will not be panicked into selling players on the cheap over the last nine days of the transfer window. Talks with
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Three new Darwen playgrounds this year
THREE new playgrounds are to open in Darwen this year. As part of the council’s £2.5million Play Pathfinder scheme, new sites are being developed at Turton Tower, Shorey Bank and Anchor Avenue. Work at the Anchor Avenue playground is underway and is
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Fulham will hate it here, says Accrington Stanley boss
UPBEAT Accrington boss John Coleman has told Premier League side Fulham they will hate playing at the Crown Ground in the FA Cup today. The Cottagers, who meet Stanley in the fourth round, can expect an eye-opening experience with the ground
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Ribble Valley dog gets an 'ASBO'
A DOG has been given an ‘ASBO’ after being accused of attacking other animals and biting a pet owner. Fred the 13-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier has been made subject to the 'Instant Restorative Justice Order' — believed to be the first
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I’m ready to play, declares Burnley striker
MARTIN Paterson has told new boss Brian Laws he’s up for the cup, but admits he has unfinished business with the Premier League too. The Burnley striker declared himself fit after ending a four-month injury nightmare with a goal for the reserves
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Blackburn Rovers winger makes loan switch
MIDFIELDER Andy Haworth has joined League Two side Rochdale on loan. The 21-year-old winger has signed a six month deal until the end of June. Haworth, who was recently on a month-long loan deal with non-league Gateshead, has found his first team
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Lancashire Haiti fire heroes due home
RESCUERS are set to return home to Lancashire this morning after their heroic efforts in earthquake-hit Haiti. Eight crew members from the county, including Andy Barnes and Mark Southworth from East Lancashire, have been a part of the international
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Burnley park murderers jailed for life
TWO men who carried out the 'cold-blooded' and 'wicked' murder of a vulnerable teenager in a Burnley park have been jailed for life. The adoptive parents of victim, 19-year-old Louise Evans have welcomed the sentences handed down to callous
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We have to be on guard against Accrington Stanley - Hodgson
Fulham manager Roy Hodgson is warning his team to guard against an FA Cup upset when they visit Accrington in the fourth round today. The Cottagers will be hoping for better in East Lancashire after losing 2-0 to Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park last Sunday
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Posh Fulham? Give me Accrington any day!
ACCRINGTON Stanley’s big FA Cup match against Fulham today is not only a case of David v Goliath but also a clash of cultures. The two famous footballing names could not be based in more different parts of the country with the Premier League club travelling
