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Colne paedophile jailed for 12 years
A FATHER-of-one who urged a confused seven-year-old to copy what a porn star was doing in a film he was watching has been jailed for 12 years. Robert Carrel, 54, also groped an 11-year-old girl and forced her to perform a sex act on him, Preston
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Plans for Rawtenstall bus station stall
PLANS to build a new bus station in Rossendale have been delayed pending a Government review. Last year Valley bus passengers were given a choice over designs for Rawtenstall’s new £3m public transport interchange, but the next phase of the
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‘Wonderful’ future for revamped Darwen park
AFTER waiting three-and-a-half years, children will finally be able to enjoy a new playground in Whitehall Park this summer. Work has started on the facility to replace what has been described as ‘disgraceful’ equipment previously on offer.
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Traders forced to close because of Burnley fire
TRADERS have been forced to close during the demolition of part of a fire-damaged’ engineering complex in Burnley. Firms at the Summit Works in Manchester Road, Rosehill, have been left in limbo as wreckers moved in to pull down the remains
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Police anger over runaway Hyndburn roofman
POLICE said they were becoming ‘increasingly exasperated’ after launching a second hunt in a week for a man banned from every roof in Hyndburn. Officers were last week involved in a 35-hour rooftop stand off with Adam Paul Corbett, 22, in Great Harwood
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Police stunned by four-year-old on handlebars of mini moto
A FOUR-YEAR-OLD boy who was being driven perched on the handlebars of a mini-moto bike was left abandoned with the vehicle. Police were left stunned when one of the small motorbikes raced past them in Piccadilly Road, Burnley, with the child
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North West business group's offices in US and Canada
A PUBLIC body set up to help North West businesses has been criticised by the Prime Minister for running five offices in the United States and Canada. The North West Development Agency (NWDA) said the bases brought in millions of pounds in
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North West business group's offices in US and Canada
A PUBLIC body set up to help North West businesses has been criticised by the Prime Minister for running five offices in the United States and Canada. The North West Development Agency (NWDA) said the bases brought in millions of pounds in
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Burnley assistant looking forward to fixture list
BURNLEY assistant manager Russ Wilcox is looking forward to finding out what the season has in store with the fixtures for the 2010/11 campaign released at 9am tomorrow. “The fixtures are always a red letter day in the summer. "They finally allow
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Agyness Deyn: I miss Coronation Street
ROSSENDALE supermodel Agyness Deyn has revealed she is hooked on acting as she adjusts to life in New York. Speaking exclusively to the Lancashire Telegraph, Agyness, who has moved to the Big Apple in a bid to propel her career, said the thing
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£250k appeal for poorly Lower Darwen girl, five
AN APPEAL is being launched to raise £250,000 for a five-year-old girl whose tumour has begun growing again. The family of Madison Allan face taking her to America for treatment after bouts of chemotherapy, radiotherapy and an operation failed
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Preview: Katherine Jenkins in Wigan
Popular Welsh mezzo soprano Katherine Jenkins is to perform at an outdoor concert at Haigh Hall on July 7. The glamorous singer’s commercial approach to the classical field has seen her popularity rise. Katherine, who has just finished
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Wonderful Wolves are spot on
Clitheroe Wolves under 10 Red won their age group at the Pendle football tournament after a dramatic penalty shoot-out. The young Wolves side produced some excellent football in the group stages to emerge unbeaten. In the semi final, Clitheroe were
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Rovers youngsters full of Pride
A team of Blackburn Rovers youngsters claimed top spot in the national final of the Kickz Cup. The under 16s team, coached by the club’s Community Trust, lifted the silverware at Derby County’s Pride Park. Rovers beat Chelsea, Ports-mouth, Manchester
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East Lancashire tennis 'in good health'
ON the eve of Wimbledon fortnight, we talk to those involved in the game about the state of the tennis in East Lancashire. IT is nearly 20 years since an East Lancashire player graced the All England Lawn Tennis Championships. And Mark
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Miss England dream over for East Lancashire hopefuls
EAST Lancashire's two Miss England hopefuls failed to make it through to the 2010 final yesterday. Miss Burnley, Catherine Drain, 21, of Habergham Eaves, and Miss Blackburn, Heather Whalley, 19, of Newton-in-Bowland, competed against 60 other
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Nelson post office to open in ex-Woolworths store
A NEW home has now been confirmed for Nelson town centre’s main post office, in the town’s former Woolworth’s store. The former branch, in the Victory Centre, closed last month amid questionmarks over where it would be relocated. But Post Office officials
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World Cup blog: Don't spoil my birthday, England
THE World Cup is something special compared to other tournaments. I remember playing in a qualifying round for Northern Ireland in Albania in 1965. If we had won we would have been in the ‘66 finals. The bonuses that were put in front of us for if
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Net gain as Nelson College girls triumph
THE college netball squad has gone from strength-to-strength after winning the league title. Nelson and Colne showed their championship credentials early on after finishing as runners-up at the British Colleges Sport tournament. The success gave the
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Title glory for Nelson College....
THESE are exciting times for Nelson and Colne College. Not only has its sixth form football team successfully defen-ded its British Colleges Sports League title, it is now able to offer three top class sports academies for football, netball and basketball
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The Steff of dreams for Jack
JACK Steff is Britain's number one in the amateur light welterweight division after defeating senior ABA champion Michael Watson. Having recently clinched his third junior ABA title, the 18-year-old from Rawtenstall climbed in to the ring with the experienced
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Thousands of Lancashire people targeted by 'boiler room' fraudsters
THOUSANDS of people in Lancashire have been identified as targets for get-rich-quick share fraudsters. The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has recovered a list of potential targets for so-called 'boiler room' scammers which included thousands of Lancashire
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Rawtenstall hit by power cut
A FAULT on a high voltage power line caused problems for dozens of householders and a radio station. Radio Rossendale went offline, the electricity to 43 homes in the Cribden and Oakenhead area of Rawtenstall was cut, and a mobile phone network lost
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Ban order bid on ex-Rossendale councillor dropped
A BID to ban a former Rossendale councillor from approaching council staff and visiting any of its premises has been dropped. Rossendale Council took steps to obtain an injunction against Noel O’Brien following an incident two years ago when he was escorted
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Seven from Nelson ‘in plot to cheat insurers’
A FATHER, his two sons and others allegedly plotted together to cheat insurance companies out of cash by making dozens of false claims, a jury heard. Burnley Crown Court was told how how during the alleged fraud, fake claims were submitted
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Hyndburn man jailed for violent attacks on same man
A MAN who subjected someone to two separate violent attacks, almost a year apart, has been jailed. Clint Houlahan’s victim needed surgery following both incidents. The second resulted in joiner Liam Wilson’s jaw being fractured in two places.
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Chorley man jailed over counterfeit cigarettes
A FORMER football club boss from Chorley who smuggled into the country £4.5 million worth of counterfeit cigarettes has been jailed. Guy Simpson, who used to be chief executive of Southern League Premier Division, Halesowen Town, fraudulently
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Skipper hails Ribblesdale League side after bowl-out win
HAPPY skipper Mark Rishton hailed his dead-eyed bowlers as he led the Ribblesdale League representative team into the last four of the annual Readers Interleague Trophy on Sunday. But the Baxenden batsman was also relieved that the rain came
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Ribblesdale League Saturday: First win for Edenfield against Padiham
THERE were celebrations for Edenfield as they won for the first time this season as they beat Padiham. Professional Raheel Majeed made a glorious 138 and Adam Barnes hit 55 as Greg Smithson’s men posted a formidable 279-6. And then Azam
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Ribblesdale League Saturday: Earby on form with Wanderers win
Earby have moved up to fourth in the Ribblesdale League. They beat Ribblesdale Wanderers on Saturday by one wicket in a thrilling finish. Ribblesdale Wanderers A Marsh b Craddock 30 C Hall ct Garner b Craddock 16 A Sabir b Garner b
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Some things we can’t afford to cut back on
SCORES of children between three and thirteen had the time of their lives in Blackburn at the weekend. They were climbing, swinging, exploring and squealing with delight as they challenged themselves to take daring steps in the sunshine at the newly
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Tatt’s life for Accrington artist Beki
SUMMER’S approaching and more and more East Lancashire women are getting their tattoos out. We met a young artist on a mission to decorate the female form. FOR someone with a self-confessed fear of needles, Beki McGill is perhaps an unlikely
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Ribblesdale League Saturday: Thrilling win for Great Harwood over Salesbury
Great Harwood won a thriller against Salesbury, claiming a three-run success. A fine knock of 115 from pro Raouf Akbar took Harwood to 208 all out. Despite 69 from Jason Rawson, Salesbury just couldn’t overhaul their near neighbours
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Ribblesdale League Saturday: Baxenden chop Cherry Tree
Baxenden went eight points clear after beating Cherry Tree at Back Lane. The Blackburn side, fourth at the start of play, were restricted to 180-8 from their 45 overs. That score was built around Mark Hadfield’s excellent 65. The
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Ribblesdale League Saturday: Settle edge out Whalley
Settle eased past Whalley at Marshfield on Saturday. Eddie Read claimed five wickets for the home side. Whalley K Younas ct Boam b Read 5 R Lamb lbw b Tarbox 24 L Kearsley b Tarbox 25 D Fitzhenry ct Davidson b Tarbox 15 G Jones ct
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Ribblesdale League Saturday: Read beaten by Oswaldtwistle
THERE was a disaster for Read as they were beaten by 20 runs by an impressive Oswaldtwistle Immanuel outfit at New Lane on Saturday. Home professional Chris Cook-Martin was the man in form as he made 91 – but it was a good job he was in decent
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Most of problems are self-inflicted
DAVE Smith (LT, June 12) is, like many other Labour supporters, and Gordon Brown himself happy to blame our financial problems on others. However, many of our problems are self-inflicted. Who virtually single-handed, destroyed most of out private
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‘Creative art’ is just repulsive
Re: Lady Gaga’s new video. Lady Gaga is a repulsive image that all people of good will should strive to avoid. Her most recent music video which features highly sexualized images coupled with Catholic religious symbols betrays her as nothing more than
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Ribblesdale League Saturday: Barnoldswick bashed by Clitheroe
BARNOLDSWICK’S Ribblesdale League return to Victory Park ended in crushing pain as they were hammered by Clitheroe. The home side, who have been nomads this season after work to improve their outfield overran, had an horrendous day as Josh
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We’re worried about Germany - England star
Fit-again Gareth Barry admits the form of Germany has given England an extra incentive to top their World Cup group. The midfielder, who has recovered from his ankle problem, was impressed with Germany’s 4-0 demolition of Australia yesterday. England
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Thanks for honesty
Last Sunday my husband lost his wallet. It hadn’t been taken to the police station and he decided if he may have lost it it at our local supermarket and went there to make inquiries. Much to his surprise they had it in a locked drawer and gave it to
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Repairs to roads should be priority
The worst winter that we have encountered in over 30 years has long passed, however the damage to our roads has not. As a North West MEP I have heard many concerns about some of the potholes that remain on our roads, many of which are a danger to motorists
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Running On Empty blog: 26 days to go
IT'S less than a month before the Lancashire Pennine 10K and my training - much like Ronaldo - has taken a dive. It was all going so well a few weeks ago. If you read my last blog, you'd know I tackled the full 10K for the first time
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A matter of life and death
ALAN Campbell could not believe it when he was refused a hospital appointment because he was ‘dead’. The 63-year-old, who has undergone three operations for skin cancer, wanted to see a consultant as soon as possible after experiencing throat problems
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Emile: I can fire up Rooney for England
Emile Heskey insists his partnership with Wayne Rooney will be more effective against Algeria on Friday. Heskey was reunited with the striker for the World Cup opener with the United States which ended in a 1-1 draw. It was the first time the pair
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World Cup blog: Barry to England's rescue?
I NEVER thought I would be saying it but England's World Cup saviour could come in the unlikely form of Gareth Barry. Just to get it straight, I am not a big fan of the Manchester City midfielder. He is certainly not world class and
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Grella set to stay with Blackburn Rovers after move collapses
VINCE Grella will return to Blackburn Rovers for the new Premier League season after his £2million move to Galatasaray broke down yesterday afternoon. A deal in principle had been agreed between the Turkish outfit and Rovers but, after a week of discussions
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Accrington Stanley handed Doncaster Rovers tie
Accrington Stanley have been handed a trip to Championship side Doncaster Rovers in the first round of the Carling Cup. Burnley have been handed a bye to round two. The tie will be played during the week commencing 9th August 2010.
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Blackburn Rovers defender still exploring options
BLACKBURN Rovers’ Georgian international Zurab Khizanishvili is continuing to explore his options for next season with first team opportunities at Ewood Park looking limited. The former Rangers defender is keen to move elsewhere to kick start his first
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New Burnley striker will help fire up Paterson – Fletcher
CHRIS Iwelumo can inspire Martin Paterson to his best ever goals return. That’s the verdict of Burnley chief executive Paul Fletcher. The former Scunthorpe predator top scored with 19 goals in his first season at Turf Moor as the Clarets
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Accrington cocaine dealer jailed
A DEALER seen selling cocaine to a man in an Accrington street has been jailed for two and a half years. Philip Cross, 47, had claimed to police he was merely shaking the man's hand, but a jury did not believe him and convicted him of supplying
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Padiham man in plot to smuggle two million cigarettes
A SMUGGLER from Padiham was involved in a plot to flood the North West with millions of tax-free cigarettes hidden inside wheelie bins. Henry Mooney, 47, was part of a Europe-wide conspiracy to evade duty on massive consignments of foriegn
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East Lancashire community bus firm goes to wall
COMMUNITY transport users in East Lancashire are facing disruption after the service operator announced it was going into liquidation. Council bosses said they were trying to keep disruption to a minimum after Blackburn-based Community Wheels
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BNP activist 'delivered anti-Islam leaflets' in Barnoldswick
A BNP activist tried to stir up religious hatred of Muslims in Barnoldswick by handing out controversial leaflets, a court heard. Anthony Bamber, 54, printed and distributed documents entitled ‘The Heroin Trade’ which allegedly claimed followers of
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Blackburn cancer patient told he's already dead
A CANCER patient was told by a health line operator he could not book a hospital appointment – because he was dead. Alan Campbell, 63, has undergone three operations to treat skin cancer on his cheek and nose in the past six years. When
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The Rumour Mill - June 16
SHAY Given has told fellow Manchester City keeper Joe Hart that he intends to fight for the Number One spot at Eastlands. Hart is widely tipped to be the starting choice for City next season. ROCHDALE’S Craig Dawson has slapped in a transfer request
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£230K boost for East Lancashire nurseries
PLAYTIME at nurseries and children’s centres across Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale has been given a £230,000 boost. Outdoor play areas across the three boroughs will benefit from revamped roundabouts and spruced-up swings as the result of a
