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Accrington scheme to build 170 homes axed
A SCHEME to build 170 new homes in Accrington has been scrapped after regeneration funding cuts. The axing of the scheme off Blackburn Road has been described as a major blow to the town. Now a community park will be created on the site
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Walk launches week of Great Harwood civic celebration
CIVIC pride will sweep across Great Harwood this week during a celebration of the town’s past. The Civic Society launched ‘Great Harwood Civic Week’ on Saturday with the traditional Beating the Bounds walk. Walkers traced the traditional 11-mile
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New £60k tennis courts for Darwen
DARWEN Tennis Club wants to get the town’s children more interested in the sport after a £60,000 refurbishment. Members of the club in Sunnyhurst Lane are getting into the spirit for Wimbledon following the revamp of two courts. The shale courts, which
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England 3 Platinum Stars 0
England limped to an unconvincing and, at times, pretty awful 3-0 victory in their practice match against local South African league side Platinum Stars. Fabio Capello claimed the second half against Japan on his side's last outing nine days
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Timing led Scholes to turn down England
Paul Scholes could have been tempted out of international retirement had Fabio Capello asked him sooner. The Manchester United midfielder, who called time on his England career six years ago, decided against reversing his decision ahead of the World
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My World Cup: Osvaldo Ardiles (Argentina, 1978, 1982)
OSSIE Ardiles had a brief spell with Blackburn Rovers towards the end of his career, having previously been in the Argentina team that won the 1978 World Cup. He tells us what it was like. FOR many, Argentina 1978 will always mean ticker-tape
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£5,950 boost to Darwen graves project
SEVENTY-two graves at Darwen Old Cemetery will be re-erected and repaired after an action group received cash help. The Friends of Darwen Cemetery were awarded £5,950 by Darwen and Rural Neighbourhood Board to complete the work in the Victorian ‘C’ section
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Fashion giant H&M set for store in Blackburn Mall
FASHION giant H&M is set to move into Blackburn’s new shopping centre. The retail chain is poised to take a new two-storey shop in the £66million Lord Square complex, next door to the flagship Primark store. The “fantastic” news has
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The Stables Café & Restaurant, Burnley
Address: Towneley Park, Burnley, BB11 3RQ. Phone number: 01282 430111. Lancashire Telegraph review by Kate Turner from May 29, 2010. NOT many cafes can boast views of a former stately home, a beautiful park and woodland.
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Nelson venue celebrating an ACE first year
As it celebrates its first anniversary tomorrow, The ACE Centre in Nelson is fast becoming one of the most talked-about venues in East Lancashire. We discover the secret of its success. HAVING welcomed some of the biggest chart-toppers of the decade
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Fury at threat to Rossendale grass-cutting budget
ANGRY council chiefs have insisted they will not cut back on their green principles – but want to slash grass-cutting services for land they do not own. Civic campaigners in Rossendale are furious about a new deal suggested by Lancashire County
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Review: The Nab's Head, Samlesbury
Address: Nab's Head Lane, Samlesbury, PR5 0UQ. Phone number: 01254 852455. Lancashire Telegraph review by Kimberley Hall from June 5, 2010. Tuesday night at the Nab’s Head is two-for-one steak night and the pub quiz, two of my
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Blackburn maverick director courts controversy again
Blackburn-born film director Michael Winterbottom is no stranger to controversy and his latest film, The Killer Inside Me, released this week, sees him once again in the spotlight. But the maverick moviemaker remains defiant. FROM controversial views
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Objectivity vital to Gaza inquiry
THERE is no point in holding an inquiry into what really happened on the Gaza ship. The truth can only come from completely neutral eye witnesses and only then if they were in a position to see what happened from every angle. It’s no use taking guidance
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Blinkered view of the Arab-Israeli conflict
COUNCILLOR Mulla in his letter attacking Israel for its commando raid on the aid convoy to Gaza (LT, June 2) obviously has a blinkered view of the conflict, from a Muslim viewpoint. Israel only imposed the ban on aid to Gaza following the 2009 war with
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I’ll lead from the front – new Barnoldswick council chairman
THE 24th chairman of Barnoldswick Town Council has been elected. Coun David Stead, who officially took up the position at last week’s meeting, takes over from Coun Allan Buck. He said: “I am very grateful to accept this office for the coming year.
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Life’s far rosier with God in the picture
WE’VE a humdinger of a squabble on the Lancashire Telegraph website after last week’s column highlighted our species’ refusal to grant human status to unborn babies. In the red corner we have, mostly, the humanists. These are not to be confused
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New restaurant to open in Blackburn
A NEW restaurant opens in King Street, Blackburn, today. The Courthouse Restaurant is described as an innovative social enterprise project run by East Lancashire Deaf Society (ELDS). The aim is to create employment opportunities for deaf people,
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Barnoldswick household waste centre escapes axe
A ‘VITAL’ household waste disposal and recycling centre in Pendle is to remain open prompting celebrations from councillors. County Hall bosses had been carrying out a study to determine which of Lancashire’s household waste disposal and recycling centres
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Darwen star care worker honoured
A Darwen manager was celebrating this week after winning a regional award for her work with older people. Bernadette King, from extra care scheme Pembroke Court in George Street, was presented with the Care Manager of the Year Award in the North West
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Sober Soccer
Drivers in Rossendale are being warned by the police that they will be particularly vigilant during the World Cup football festival testing all drivers suspected of consuming alcohol.
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Ribchester pub to be converted into flats
AN iconic pub that has been closed for nearly three years is to be converted into six flats. A planning application to change the use of the De Tabley Arms, Ribchester Road, Ribchester, from a restaurant/pub has been approved by planning
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Blackburn technician is the tops
A 21-year-old technician from Bay Horse Saab in Blackburn is celebrating this week after being named Mechanical Apprentice of the Year. Thomas Turnbull won the Institute of the Motor Industry award as part of his apprentice training on the ‘Training
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In Memory of Sophie
Sophie Lancaster's boyfriend Robert Maltby has rediscovered his passion for painting and produced a collection of art in her memory. The exhibition, "Crimson Iris: The Art of Sophie", is on show at Manchester’s Afflecks Palace until the end of June.
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Bleakholt
Volunteers are being urged to come forward and help run the cafe at Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary. The cafe at the sanctuary in Edenfield makes around £30,000 a year. The number of volunteers who run the cafe is falling and staff have put out an urgent plea
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Blackburn Rovers player stars for Sweden under 21s
Martin Olsson, who scored twice on his senior debut for Sweden last weekend, set up the only goal of the game as he returned to under 21 action. Sweden won 1-0 in Israel and now host Montenegro tomorrow in another qualifier for the 2011 UEFA Under
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Mystery bidders for Blackburn Rovers - report
REPORTS yesterday claimed that two ‘mystery’ bidders – separate groups from Thailand and India – are targeting a possible takeover of Blackburn Rovers. The club have declined to comment on any individuals, but the Lancashire Telegraph understands there
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Noodles start Darwen kitchen blaze
A MAN accidentally started a fire in his kitchen after falling asleep with noodles on the hob. He had been to the pub before returning home to Mayfield Flats, off Bolton Road, Darwen, just after 10pm on Friday. The man slept through his smoke alarm
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Fun in the sun at Mill Hill Festival
HUNDREDS of revellers enjoyed the sunshine at Blackburn’s Mill Hill music festival. Among the crowd pleasers at the event, held off New Chapel Street, were band Cherry Bomb and acrobats. Children’s entertainment was also laid on, with bouncy
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Man robbed in Ribble Valley pub toilets
A MAN from Whalley out for a meal with his wife was robbed in the toilets of a pub. The 31-year-old victim was struck on the back of his neck and held down on the floor at The Eagle public house in Barrow by two men, who stole personal items and his
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Ribble Valley 'bunk barn' for cyclists plans approved
PLANS for a new cafe and bunk barn for cyclists riding through a picturesque Ribble Valley have been approved despite objections. The application to change an empty agricultural building in Slaidburn into a three-bedroom dwelling, cafe and
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Clitheroe man jailed for 10th breach of car ban
A 57-year-old banned driver has been jailed after admitting to police he had been using his car for about 18 months. Blackburn magistrates heard it was Allan Warburton’s 10th conviction for driving while disqualified and he had already been to prison
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It’s lovely down by the riverside
The spell of warm weather in late May inspired me to stroll by water. I decided to visit the river in the Lake District close to where I was brought up and which was much loved by Wordsworth. This is the Duddon, right, which is only 15 miles long,
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Praise for Clitheroe youths’ war dead tribute
A heritage project spearheaded by a Ribble Valley community leader has been short-listed for a national award. Clitheroe Youth Forum is one of 10 groups to make it through to the semi-finals of the National Lottery Best Heritage Project Awards. And
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Lancashire soldiers in 'dramatic push' against Afghan insurgents
SOLDIERS from Lancashire have taken part in a ‘dramatic push’ against the enemy in Afghanistan. Troops from 1st Battalion The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment Soldiers have moved into insurgent-held territory to move Taliban fighters away from
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Lancashire League Sunday: East Lancs hit top after Haslingden with
SUB-pro Brenton Parchment blew leaders Haslingden away as East Lancs made it seven wins on the spin to shoot to the top of the Lancashire League table on a soggy Sunday. The ex-West Indian Test man, who was professional at Haslingden’s arch
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Deadly Darwen march on
DEADLY Darwen rocked Northern League leaders Leyland to make it two wins from two in the Latham Baxendale Twenty20 tournament on Friday night. As a big crowd turned out at Birch Hall, Darwen skipper John Cordingley top scored with 37 as his side reached
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Chorley woes continue against Morecambe
Chorley's bad run continued as Morecambe won at Windsor Park on Saturday. Batting first Chorley managed 162-9 from their 50 overs with Michael Crutchley top scoring with 49. James Reynard (29) and professional JJ Smuts (25) got good runs but Chorley
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Worsley Cup: Burnley hit back at Church
Burnley got their revenge over Church for their league mauling at West End as they won by seven wickets. Last month Steve Brunt’s men were all out for 30 but after Bharat Tripathi and James Capstick both claimed four wickets, Church were 175 all out
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Worsley Cup: Gally leads Bacup to win at Todmorden
BRILLIANT Bacup scorched into the semi-finals of the Worsley Cup as they rocked Todmorden by coasting to a four-wicket win on Saturday. The hero of the day was amateur ace Paul Gallagher, who fell just six runs short of a century, but professional Michael
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Worsley Cup: Colne see off Accrington
ANWAR Ali bowled Colne into the Worsley Cup semi-finals as he claimed four more cheap wickets to see off the Accrington threat at The Horsfield. The Pakistani pace ace claimed 4-27 as Colne made it three wins on the spin in all competitions and their
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Worsley Cup: Ramsbottom win high-scoring Enfield clash
Ramsbottom opener Keith Webb made a glorious 125 as his side made hay on a good track at Enfield. Webb faced 132 balls and plundered 21 boundaries as Ramsbottom closed on 265 on a run-laden day. Jon Fielding’s 31 was the next highest score, while
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Burnley striker relishing competition
STEVEN Thompson says he may consider a return to Scotland next summer – but first he wants to win his head-to-head battle with Chris Iwelumo after signing a new deal with Burnley. Thompson was linked with SPL side Hearts before putting pen
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Flying a new flag for the hero Accrington Pals
CEREMONIES held in memory of the Accrington Pals will be smarter than ever after fundraisers purchased a £1,000 new standard flag. The flag, which will be used to lead processions at important events such as Remembrance Sunday, will also be displayed
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World Cup blog: South Africa sick list a growing concern
FOOTBALL'S governing bodies will be looking at the World Cup's ever-growing injury list with increasing concern. Are the stresses and strains of the modern-day game getting too great? With the likes of Rio Ferdinand, Michael Ballack, Michael
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East Lancashire job losses blamed on regional bias
REGENERATION leaders have promised changes are afoot after a study branded Blackburn and Burnley among the worst towns for shedding private sector jobs. Thinktank Centre for Cities said East Lancashire’s two main towns had lost thousands of private
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Eriksson: Rio out ... but England can still triumph
Sven-Goran Eriksson believes England can win the World Cup despite the setback of losing captain Rio Ferdinand. The former England manager, now in charge of the Ivory Coast, has his own problems with Didier Drogba undergoing an operation after breaking
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Houllier happy for England skipper
Former Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier believes Steven Gerrard is the perfect choice to take over from the injured Rio Ferdinand as England captain at the World Cup. Houllier said: “I am pleased for Stevie. It is a good reward to be captain of England
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Casillas: England’s problem is in goal
Iker Casillas believes England’s goalkeepers will be the Three Lions’ key weakness at the World Cup. The Spain and Real Madrid number one has questioned the big-match temperament of Robert Green, David James and Joe Hart ahead of the tournament, which
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Sam Allardyce: Ledley can be King
BLACKBURN Rovers boss Sam Allardyce believes Rio Ferdinand’s withdrawal from the World Cup could be a blessing in disguise – because Ledley King is the form defender in the England squad. Ferdinand is out of the tournament after suffering a knee injury
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Rio to stay with England squad
INJURED England skipper Rio Ferdinand is to stay with the squad at least until their World Cup opener against the United States on Saturday. Ferdinand has been forced to withdraw from the tournament after suffering a knee ligament injury in training
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King happy to partner Terry for England
LEDLEY King insists he can forge a successful England partnership with John Terry despite their lack of playing time together during matches and on the training pitch. King’s chances of starting the World Cup have increased with skipper Rio
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Rossendale organisation's training award accolade
A ‘SOCIAL enterprise’ organisation from Rossendale has won a regional award. Bacup-based Rossendale Enterprise Anchor was awarded the excellence in training gong at the Enterprise in Society awards, held in Blackpool. Awards judge Graham Jones said:
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By all accounts men will change into monsters
I’M watching my husband very carefully. I’m monitoring him for any changes, however subtle, and I’ve taken the precaution of packing an overnight bag in case I need to grab the children and flee. If they have any sense, other women across the country
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East Lancashire musician's symphony of nature
A WOODLAND symphony is being created in Burnley for which Towneley Park’s wildlife and gardeners will take their own solos. Professional musician Lee Gregory is looking to produce a soundtrack in and around the Offshoots Permaculture Project
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Drug lords are the right target
IT is good to know that the police are working to crack down on the number of cannabis farms being set up in East Lancashire. According to officers, the production of the drug has become big business with the majority of farms being set up by Vietnamese
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East Lancashire firm plumbs into £2.5million tie-up
AN EAST Lancashire plumbing company has sealed a £2.5million tie-up with one of Europe’s leading energy firms. The deal will see James Hargreaves Plumbing Merchants offer Austria-based TiSUN products to help householders transfer solar energy into hot
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Jesus is on a different level
IN reply to ‘Your Letters’ on new Prime Minister David Cameron, I must challenge ‘ultimate authority’ who chooses to set Jesus on the same level as Mohammed and Buddha. The Lord Jesus is the only one of those three who died for us, to make us right
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JP should have known better
I was dismayed and disgusted to read that a magistrate has used his house and invited 50-odd people for prayers etc and used a loud speaker which disturbed the peace of his neighbours. As a magistrate, he should have known better. He might not have
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Life’s a beach for Burnley staff in ad
Staff from Chorley Nissan in Burnley were filmed on Fleetwood beach for a new TV advert for the firm. Managing director Andrew Turner said: “Having our own people right there on set made it extra special and to then see them all on the TV was just
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Daisy's £75m to help more takeovers
PENDLE communications firm Daisy plans more takeovers after agreeing a £75million overdraft. The credit facility will be provided by banking giants Lloyds TSB, Yorkshire and HSBC, with each one offering £25million each. Bosses at Daisy, based on the
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Administration extension for Modus Ventures
THE administration of a property firm formerly owned by Burnley FC director Brendan Flood has been extended. Administrators have until November 29 to pick through the wreckage of Modus Ventures Limited, which collapsed in April 2009. Modus Ventures
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Earby bowling club’s bright idea to thwart vandals
NEW taller security lights are set to be installed at a bowling club so yobs cannot reach up and smash them. Earby Memorial Bowling Club wants to move a farmer’s security lights to its green in Sough Park because the current ones on top of the pavilion
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Lees happy to return to Accrington Stanley
TOM Lees says he would be happy to rejoin Accrington Stanley on loan next season – but his first aim will be to force his way into the first team at Leeds United. Lees had no first-team experience when he joined Stanley in September but
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Biker injured in Cliviger crash
A 22-year-old motorcyclist suffered ‘badly broken legs’ when he collided with railings in Cliviger at 11.40am on Saturday. Police closed part of Burnley Road for three-and-a-half-hours while the accident was cleared. He was taken to the Royal Blackburn
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Chimbonda not looking to quit Blackburn Rovers
PASCAL Chimbonda is happy to remain at Blackburn Rovers this summer and will not put in a transfer request, according to his agent. Chimbonda joined Rovers on a two-year deal last August but started only one game in the final three months of
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The Rumour Mill - June 7
ROBERTO Mancini is ready to play a waiting game as he looks to make Aston Villa’s James Milner is latest big money signing for Manchester City. BOLTON Wanderers are ready to pay Manchester City’s Martin Petrov £45,000 a week - but accept that defender
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Sinclair: Beast is number one for Burnley
FRANK Sinclair believes former Burnley team-mate Brian Jensen can fend off competition for his place and continue as the Clarets’ undisputed number one for years to come. Brian Laws handed Jensen a new two-year deal at Turf Moor last week
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Win a copy of The Troggs’ ‘Greatest Hits’ on CD
Alongside the Beatles, The Stones and The Animals, The Troggs were one of the pioneers of British music in the 1960’s, deliberately generating a sound that cut across the ‘sugary sweet’ pop scene of the time. And, like the aforementioned bands,
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WIN WITH AQUA PURA
Aqua Pura natural mineral water is an official partner of Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life 2010. Thousands of women will be coming together to share amazing moments whilst walking, running and jogging either 5k or 10k at Tatton Park on the
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2,300 women raise £200k for Pendleside Hospice
MORE than 2,000 women raised almost £200,000 for Pendleside Hospice after an eight-mile Midnight Walk around Burnley and Pendle. The ladies all took part in the fundraiser in the early hours of yesterday morning. They set off from Turf Moor in Burnley
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Win a copy of ‘Strike’ – the new album by The Baseballs
“They’re brilliant. I’m getting obsessed with these guys!”- Scott Mills- Radio 1 The Baseballs are three certified rock 'n' roll singers who bring back the essence of the 50’s with a modern twist. To quote the band, "We take good songs and
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Win tickets to see Victoria Wood’s dinnerladies starring Andrew Dunn & Sue Devaney
Victoria Wood’s hit BBC sitcom dinnerladies is coming to the Palace Theatre in Manchester, with stars of the show Andrew Dunn and Sue Devaney recreating their roles on stage. Newsquest Northwest has joined forces with the Palace Theatre to promote
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Special unit to tackle Vietnamese cannabis farms in Lancashire
A SPECIAL police unit has been set up to tackle Vietnamese drug lords running cannabis farms in East Lancashire. Police have smashed several large-scale cannabis factories across the region in the past two years, with the majority run by crime barons
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Cadets in Blackburn parade to mark big anniversary
CADETS from all over Lancashire paraded through Blackburn to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the cadet movement. More than 400 youngsters marched from the TA Centre on Canterbury Street to Blackburn Cathedral at lunchtime yesterday.
