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Whalley school fails to find new headteacher
COUNCIL leaders have raised concerns after a Ribble Valley school failed to appoint a headteacher. Governors of Whalley CofE Primary School first advertised the post in December last year after headteacher of 11 years Brian Beresford announced that
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Behind the scenes on operation to keep Lancashire youngsters off streets
Operation Staysafe has seen at least 175 children taken off the streets late at night to a place of safety. Young people are told about the Consquences campaign inspired by Adam Rogers, and his death following a drink-fuelled incident. We went
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Wanted East Lancashire man back in jail after year on run
A CONVICTED robber who fled the country last year is back behind bars after more than a year on the run. Kadeer Hussain, 33, had been released early on licence from a five-and-a-half year prison sentence and was living at Princess Gardens,
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Rovers return for Darwen fashion designer
fashion designer Gary Aspden helped TV’s Coronation Street celebrate its 50th anniversary with a star-studded street party. Gary, originally from Kelvin Street, Darwen, where his family still live, made his name working for 10 years as the global head
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Anger over Padiham recycling centre closure
A DEATH knell has been sounded for Padiham’s re-cycling centre amid bitter recriminations from town councillors. Deputy county council leader Albert Atkinson has confirmed that the Park Road household waste site will be axed as part of a programme
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Bacup man's literary lesson for tutors
A ROSSENDALE man is hoping his new book will be an education for anyone interested in becoming a private tutor. Graham Woodward, of Churchtown Crescent, Bacup, has written a self-help book offering top tips and advice on how to get started in the business
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Thieves tie ‘weapon’ around Haslingden taxi driver’s neck
THIEVES posing as customers tied a 'weapon' around a taxi driver's throat before stealing cash. The cabbie was targeted as he drove two men along Ryefield Avenue West, in Haslingden, at around 9.45pm last night. Police said the duo,
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Burns killed Pendle crash driver: Inquest
A PENSIONER died from ‘severe burns’ when his car burst into flames following a collision with a motorcycle, an inquest was told. Ronald Edwards, 83, of Wheatley Close, Fence, died after his gold Rover 25 was in collision with a Triumph Sprint
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Nelson nurse accused over 3 deaths ‘was a blunderer not a killer’
A NURSING sister accused of murdering three patients was unlikely to have deliberately set out to harm them, according to an NHS inquiry report. The panel said Anne Grigg-Booth, of Nelson, was ‘not a Beverley Allitt’, the Lincolnshire nurse serving 13
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£200k in ‘golden goodbyes’ to former East Lancs MPs
FOUR outgoing East Lancashire MPs are entitled to a total of nearly £200,000 in ‘resettlement grants’ after the election, it has been revealed. Former Rossendale and Darwen MP Janet Anderson, and Gordon Prentice, who represented Pendle, are each entitled
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Blackburn trustees' anger at litter louts
TRUSTEES say their efforts to preserve a war memorial ground and protected wildlife site are being buried under a mountain of litter. Problems with teenagers leaving piles of bottles and cans, together with persistent dog fouling is causing a serious
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Commons roles for two Lancashire MPs
Lancashire MPs Lindsay Hoyle and Nigel Evans have been elected deputy speakers of the House of Commons. Mr Hoyle, who represents Chorley topped the Labour poll, which means he becomes chariman of the Ways and Means committee and will preside
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I won’t be holding my breath
SOME of you might have wondered where I’ve been in the past three weeks or whether I’d been struck dumb by the recent political upheavals. I’m sorry to report that the answer is altogether more mundane. I’ve been on holiday in the Western Isles of Scotland
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Pregnant Burnley woman faces jail after £27,000 fraud
A HEAVILY-pregnant woman from Burnley has been warned she may face jail after confessing to a £27,000 fraud inv-olving five major high street names. Shahanara Begum, 24, claimed she was in work so she could receive a £25,000 loan from the NatWest Bank
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Appeal by widow of Rossendale lung disease worker
A WIDOW is appealing for anyone who may have worked with her husband at one of two Rossendale firms to contact her following his death. Gordon Livesey, from Newchurch, died last year after being diagnosed with mesothelioma, a lung disease directly
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Mary Whitehouse was right about morality
I WAS watching the documentary on Mary Whitehouse the other evening and I thought how right she was. I know I didn’t think so at the time, when she was protesting about lowering standards on the TV, but I can see now how she was endeavouring to stop
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New roundhouse for Bowland Wild Boar Park
AN Iron Age roundhouse is to be built at a Ribble Valley tourist attraction. Plans for the structure at the Bowland Wild Boar Park in Chipping were given the go-ahead by planning chiefs at Ribble Valley Borough Council. The proposed building, which
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‘Protect £100m East Lancs school rebuild’ call to Cameron
A HEAD has made a plea to David Cameron to protect a £100million project to regenerate East Lancashire schools. Bob Flood, headteacher at Norden High School, Rishton has called on the new Prime Minster to dispel fears over phase four of the Building
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Blackburn pupils set to perform at O2 Arena
PUPILS from a Blackburn school are celebrating after winning parts in a performance of a play in London. The triumphant thespians from St Wilfrid’s C Of E High School and Technology College will perform at the prestigious O2 Arena.
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Fears over Colne supermarket’s booze plans
MORE than 40 residents have signed a petition in protest to Sainsbury’s plans to sell booze late into the night at its new Colne supermarket. Sainsbury’s has applied for permission to sell alcohol at the under-construction store in Norfolk Street from
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Jailed Pendle cannabis farmer blames Triads
A CHINESE illegal immigrant with links to two cannabis farms in Pendle has been jailed for two years and eight months. Yi Zhe told police that Triads had forced her to rent property, but denied knowing anything about the drug being grown at two premises
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Lancashire League Sunday: Todmorden beat Colne
Todmorden won at Centre Vale after skittling Colne out for 110. Todmorden innings SD Newbitt c Tillotson b Ali 19 BD Sutcliffe c Tillotson b Lambert 44 A Sutcliffe c Wilson b Ellis 2 Wiese b Ali 8 N Barker b Ali 33 AJ Harrison c Ellis b Lambert
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Lancashire League Sunday: Rishton slump to Rawtenstall defeat
Rawtenstall inflicted more pain on Rishton despite pro Andrea Agathagelou hitting 73 runs and taking five wickets. Rawtenstall innings A Payne c Smith b Seedle 55 AJ Clough c Wyse b Seedle 29 J Rushmore b Seedle 17 JR Hayman c Agathagelou
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Lancashire League Sunday: Church win Accrington derby
Church enjoyed a derby win over Accrington as Levi Wolfenden took five wickets. Accrington’s 133 all out never seemed enough and Church pro Luke Woodcock eased his men home with an unbeaten 49. Accrington innings SJ Hanson c Tucker b Wolfenden
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Lancashire League Sunday: Bacup beaten by Lowerhouse
Bacup couldn’t follow up their Worsley Cup quarter-final win as they were beaten by Lowerhouse at Lanehead. Lowerhouse innings JA Finch c Gallagher b McCluskie 19 BR Heap c Highley b Warren 17 Heal b Warren 48 C Bleazard b Warren 22 F Bailey
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Lancashire League Sunday: Burnley stun Ramsbottom
Ramsbottom were stunned at Burnley as James Capstick claimed 5-60 and Bharat Tripathi 4-57 as Ramsbottom were bowled out for 141 chasing 174. Earlier Jon Fielding had claimed five more wickets - but Burnley still posted a good score thanks
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Lancashire League Sunday: Nelson beaten by Enfield
Nelson’s recent good run came to a shuddering halt as they were well beaten by Enfield at Seedhill. The game was already reduced to 45 overs and Nelson were in trouble at 77-8 when more rain came down in the 33rd over. When play restarted
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Colne in Hunt for Worsley Cup glory
COLNE veteran Gary Hunt is relishing a Worsley Cup semi-final and admits it’s about time the upbeat Horsfielders made another challenge for silverware. The long-serving Hunt, player-coach of Colne after a spell as skipper of Ribblesdale Wanderers, is
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Lancashire League Twenty20 round-up
ACCRINGTON’S Twenty20 hoodoo appears broken after they claimed a second win on the spin with a comprehensive success over East Lancs. David Ormerod’s outfit, who had not won a short form game for four years prior to their victory of Enfield on May
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Preview: Ribchester in 2010 in Ribchester
BRING your imagination and your walking boots and join the RATS for their ninth original Festival production. It has been written collaboratively by Roy Skilbeck from Ribchester History Society and Viki Mason, Deb Groves, Harriet Jay and Anne Rogerson
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Preview: Blood Brothers in Chorley
WILLY Russell's original version of Blood Brothers is the next production from CADOS at Chorley Little Theatre from June 21 to 26. This is the play that became the smash-hit musical and is all about twin boys separated at birth, reunited when they
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Lancashire Police tell fans to wear colours with pride
POLICE have assured football fans they are free to wear their colours during the World Cup after rumours circulated that they were being banned. Social networking websites have been full of chatter attacking the so-called ‘ban’ with one locally set
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Police bid to shut down 'problem' Blackburn house
POLICE are bidding to close a house after a string of complaints from neighbours. Residents told officers they would ‘hold a street party’ if the terrace, in Monmouth Road, Intack, Blackburn, was shut. Lancashire Police have applied
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Boy, 10, breaks leg in accident
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a ten-year-old boy suffered a broken leg in an accident in Clitheroe. The boy was taken to Royal Blackburn Hospital with two fractures to his left leg after the collision involving a blue Ford Fiesta, in Henthorn
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Improvements to Accrington Pals memorial
Improvements to the Accrington Pals memorial have been completed including steps to the stone plaque behind St James Church and an additional plinth for wreaths and flowers. Mayor Coun Malcolm Pritchard said: “Before the steps were provided some elderly
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East Lancashire couple jet off to the World Cup
A COUPLE from East Lancashire has more reasons to look forward to the World Cup than most after jetting off to South Africa. While thousands of people in the region will be tuning in to TV coverage of Friday’s opening ceremony, Mark Townsend, 47, and
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Accrington Stanley miss out on Arthur
ACCRINGTON Stanley have failed in their bid to bring Kenny Arthur back to the club after the goalkeeper today signed for Grimsby Town. Arthur opted to leave Stanley last summer after two years with the club, but the Reds had been attempting to bring
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Whirlwind start for Tornados
BURNLEY Tornados American Football team have won its first competitive match in the Junior North League. The Tornados beat Bolton Bulldogs 40-26 in the second round of fixtures at Bolton Smithhills Sports Centre. Touchdowns by Matty Brammer and Lewis
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Comment was not helpful
THE following was a comment made by Coun Alan Cottam in an article about a new waste plant to be built in the borough. Dismissing concerns from residents, he added: “I live within very close walking distance of an incinerator – it’s called a crematorium
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Margo spot on
I WOULD like to congratulate Margo on last week’s column, straight to the point and full of down-to-earth common sense. She is so right that we will all have to make sacrifices in order to get this country out of the mess Labour have left it in. Not
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Big fun day a huge success
WE’D like to say a big thank-you to all those involved in the Community Fun Day which was held at Buttermere Green on the Chorley Moor Estate on Wednesday, June 2. Thanks to the efforts of everyone who contributed, this was truly an afternoon full of
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Crash-landing for bishop
THE Bishop of Blackburn’s decision to organise a 30-person trip to Turkey has provoked accusions of double standards. Last week the Rt Rev Nicholas Reade said people were ‘damaging God’s planet’ thanks to our ‘indiscriminate’ use of planes. But now
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Alliance are the Standard bearers
THE East Lancashire Football Alliance has shown that its success is not just confined to the pitch. The biggest junior league in Lancashire has been awarded Charter Standard status - only the second in the county to achieve the accolade. The ELFA, which
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Golden Jimmy is right on Cue
JIMMY Waddington came good right on cue to win Burnley and Pendle’s top snooker competition. Not even a false fire alarm could deny him his moment of glory as he swept to victory to lift the Moorhouse Golden Cue award. Waddington, of the Lamb Club,
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‘Soccer dome’ bid for Burnley
A SOCCER dome style development could be created at popular playing fields in Burnley if an injection of private cash can be found. Council bosses have drawn up plans to offload part of the Prairie site, at the junction of Colne Road and Windermere
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World Cup blog: Time to lay off Wayne
SO Wayne Rooney has got a temper - we haven't learnt anything new there have we? The national headlines are full of phrases such as 'Rooney the Looney' after his 45 minutes against the Platinum Stars yesterday. Talk about hanging a man before
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Masters event comes to Blackburn
THE qualifying round for the Winmau World Masters will be held at Beechwood WMC in Blackburn on Sunday. There will be four places up for grabs in both the mens and ladies competition who will qualify for the North West finals. There will also be a youth
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Two Steves are the perfect pair
STEVE Croft and Steve Aspin have won the Blackburn and Darwen Conservative Snooker League’s pairs final in a dramatic finish. The Darwen Subscriptions pair beat Carl McDonald and Adrian Dugdale from Intack and Knuzden Conser-vative Club 2-1 - but only
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Valley boys are a real knockout
RIBBLE Valley District Under 11s have reached the second phase of the county competition after a near faultless week of cricket. Having started up with a win against Fylde, victories over Lancaster, Wyre and Blackpool meant that they were uncatchable
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Rodger the Dodger!
HE came, he saw, he ran, he swam, he rode, he conquered...but only just! Rodger Wilkins raced to glory in the Keswick Mountain Fest-ival Triathlon in the most dramatic of circumstances. After a 750m swim, a 37km ride and an energy-sapping 10k run, it
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Edenfield are chasing their dreams
EDENFIELD Football Club has flourished from a team of juniors to senior league and cup winners. The team, which was set up by Dave Warren, was orginally for his son David and his mates to play football. Now, a decade on, the majority of that original
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Nelson entrepeneur makes magazine's cool list
A YOUNG entrepreneur from Nelson has been included in GQ magazine’s list of the world’s top 50 coolest men. Paul Griffiths, 23, the brains and driving force behind the globally-successful Babycakes brand, has been included at number 37 in GQ’s list –
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Accrington Stanley look to the left
ACCRINGTON boss John Coleman will target a central defender after hinting that Dean Winnard is likely to remain at left back next season. Stanley last week lost centre back Darran Kempson to Grimsby but have agreed a deal to sign 19-year-old Blackburn
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Bikey backs Burnley's signing spree
ANDRE Bikey hopes Burnley will continue to bring in new signings this summer as they bid to return to the Premier League at the first attempt. Bikey had wanted to be preparing for a World Cup now, having been part of the Cameroon squad that
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Blackburn Rovers set for striker waiting game
BLACKBURN Rovers are willing to bide their time in their summer striker search in the hope of generating a bigger transfer kitty – but have to continually weigh up the risks of losing out on their current targets. Sam Allardyce’s limited transfer funds
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Lancashire hosts BBC's Crimewatch Roadshow
BLACKBURN town centre provided the backdrop for a new Crimewatch Roadshow which hit national TV screens yesterday. The programme, which is being broadcast live from Lancashire all week, featured an interview with Chief Constable Steve Finnigan
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Rooney raring to go for England
Wayne Rooney cannot wait for the World Cup to begin after England completed their preparations for the tournament. Although the subject of Rooney's temper was a major topic of conversation during Monday's 3-0 practice match victory against the Platinum
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Jack Straw: Don’t cut number of MPs
BLACKBURN MP Jack Straw has urged the Government not to cut the number of MPs in Parliament. Prime Minister David Cameron has spoken of his desire to reduce the size of the House of Commons, claiming it will offer substantial savings.
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Man arrested after alleged rape of boy, 16, in Blackburn
A 16-year-old boy has told police he was raped at a town centre car garage. Officers have arrested a 60-year-old security guard in connection with the alleged incident, which they said happened at the Perry’s car sales garage in Blackburn in
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Gladiators unearthed by Lancashire academics
LANCASHIRE academics have helped unearth what may be the world’s only well-preserved Roman gladiator cemetery. The discovery was made by archaeologists, including representatives from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), during a dig
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Preview: Reginald D Hunter in Burnley
TWENTY years ago an aspiring actor from Georgia, America, came to England. Now a successful comedian of stage and TV, Reginald D Hunter is performing in Burnley on June 8 as part of a mammoth 55-date tour of the UK. Reg is as well-known
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Blackburn Rovers starlet set to opt for Canada
BLACKBURN Rovers starlet Junior Hoilett is closing in on committing his international future to Canada, although no final decision has yet been made. The 20-year-old winger is eligible for Jamaica and Canada, or could even choose to wait to
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East Lancs business chief calls for pay freeze
AN East Lancashire business leader has urged council bosses to use pay freezes to avoid mass public sector job cuts. Mike Damms, chief executive of East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce, said freezing salaries, possibly for the next couple of years, would
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CCTV image released after Clitheroe theft
POLICE have released a CCTV image of one of two men they want to talk to after a shaver was stolen from Boots, in Castle Street, Clitheroe. The Philips shaver was stolen on May 26, at around 12.30pm. Both men are described as white.
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The Rumour Mill - June 8
RAFA Benitez is set to take over at Inter Milan - and he will raid old club Liverpool for the signing of Javier Mascherano and goalkeeper Pepe Reina. OWEN Coyle has joined the race for Martin Petrov and will offer Gary Cahill to Manchester City as
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Free England car sticker with today's paper at selected newsagents – while stocks last
There's a free England car sticker with today's Lancashire Telegraph only at selected newsagents – while stocks last. WHERE TO GET YOURS Blackburn Worsley’s, 341 Preston Old Road; Messrs T & B McNamee, 4 Pinewood, Holly Tree Wines
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Bishop of Blackburn accused of double standards over Turkey trip
A BISHOP has been accused of double standards after organising a 30-person trip to Turkey — a week after saying that flying was ‘damaging God's planet’. The Rt Rev Nicholas Reade described airliners as the ‘most polluting form of travel the world has
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REVEAL Open Studios in Rossendale
The REVEAL Open Studios weekend is on the 12th and 13th June across the Rossendale Valley. Visitors will be able to spend their weekend exploring the artists' studios and arts venues across the valley as the artistic community celebrates their 2nd annual
