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Burnley brothers launch London music festival
TWO brothers from Burnley will unleash a new crop of musical and artistic talent on up to 10,000 visitors with a new London summer festival. Laurence Daw, 23, who is organising Little London Fields with brother Alex, 28, said the free, independent
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Running On Empty blog: 12 days to go
TWELVE days to go before I tackle the Jane Tomlinson Lancashire Pennine 10K, and it's time to get serious. I've even thrown away my Kenny G album - well, no sax before a big race, I always say. I've already completed the distance - twice -
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Running On Empty blog: 12 days to go
TWELVE days to go before I tackle the Jane Tomlinson Lancashire Pennine 10K, and it's time to get serious. I've even thrown away my Kenny G album - well, no sax before a big race, I always say. I've already completed the distance - twice - so I come
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Air medics saved my life, says Earby tree logger
AN EARBY man has described the moment he was airlifted to hospital when a bough from a tree fell on his head, fracturing his skull. The Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) was called into action when Chris Bosomworth, 55, was knocked unconscious
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Burnley man died of hypothermia in mill
A BURNLEY man who was trying to kick his drug habit died of hypothermia in a disused mill, an inquest has heard. Gavin Worthington, 37, was found dead in the former Builder’s Centre, in Martin Street mill, on January 20. The inquest heard that Mr
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Peregrine falcon chicks shot dead in Forest of Bowland
THREE rare peregrine falcon chicks have been found shot dead in the Forest of Bowland. Campaigners have hit out at the attacks on the birds of prey and said there have also been incidents of eggs being stolen and nests destroyed. Currently the Forest
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Empty Burnley shop transformed into fashion exhibition
AN EMPTY town centre shop has been transformed into an exhibition for a young fashion designer’s latest pieces. The former car accessories shop, in St James’s Street, Burnley, will house the spring-summer collection of local fashionista Giorgia Smithies
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70 litres of booze seized from 90 Rossendale kids
AN operation to crackdown on young street drinkers in Rossendale caught more than 90 teenagers. Nearly 70 litres of alcohol were seized from several locations across the valley, but mainly in Bacup, Whitworth and Stacksteads, during the two-hour sweep
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Blackburn 'wrong target' arson ‘ordered after sister’s affair’
A MAN became the target of a deadly arson attack for having an affair — weeks after swearing on the Koran that the relationship was over, a jury heard today. But the arsonists got the wrong house in London Road, Blackburn, and instead murdered innocent
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Sanctuary for the red squirrel
The best way to reach Formby point from East Lancashire is via the M6, and the M58. At the end of the M58 follow the signs for Southport along the A59. Turn left at a sign indicating Formby. Follow the National Trust signs to the car park for which
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Fallow deer is the one to spot
These days scientists seem to accept that we have two native species of deer in Britain. There is the red deer which is seldom seen in East Lancashire and the roe deer which is now common in our area. But what about the fallow deer? This has been
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Sick to death of wall-to-wall sport on TV
FOOTBALL, football, football. Now I’m as patriotic as the next woman and I do know those games were important, not only to the fans but to the morale of the country as a whole. (BY the way, we weren’t robbed, we were humiliated!) But is it completely
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Teens punch Accrington woman in face
A WOMAN was punched in the face at the weekend as two boys tried to steal her bag. Police are appealing for witnesses after the incident in Belgarth Road, Accrington, at 4.15pm on Saturday. Officers said a 32-year-old local woman had crossed the
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Burnley hospital department flooded after rainfall
FIRE crews were called to Burnley General Hospital this morning after heavy rainfall caused a flood in the emergency x-ray department. The emergency services were called at 3am after water began pouring into a single-storey building. Watch manager
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Bailiffs to be hit with tight controls in Hyndburn
BAILIFFS operating for Hyndburn Council will be banned from going to the homes of mums-to-be, single parents, the elderly and disabled. The code of conduct, set to be rubber stamped tomorrow, is designed to protect the borough’s most vulnerable residents
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Japanese bug is just the job
IT’S called Japanese Knotweed and its Latin name is Fallopia japonica, from its hollow stems, and it’s a very nasty invasive weed. And every few months we have a mini debate about it in the House of Lords. It grows to a height of ten or 15 feet when
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Lancashire League Sunday: Todmorden shoot down Burnley
Todmorden defeated Burnley in a high-scoring Lancashire League clash on Sunday. Todmorden innings SD Newbitt c Tate b Behardien 20 BD Sutcliffe c and b Ali 46 Wiese c Tate b Kelly 124 A Sutcliffe c Burton b Ali 4 AJ Harrison c Pickup b Behardien
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Lancashire League Sunday: Pro guides Rawtenstall to Colne win
Rawtenstall were winners over Colne on Sunday. Matt Wilson made 97 in a brilliant knock for Colne as they posted 157 at Bacup Road. And Rawtenstall were in trouble at 60-4 with Anwar Ali on top form - but pro Naved Arif hit 60 and Andy Riley
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Doolan joins Ramsbottom
RAMSBOTTOM have signed Tasmanian batsman Alex Doolan as their new professional. The 24-year-old will take over from former Lancashire man Francois du Plessis at Acre Bottom when the South African heads home early next month. They had signed Aussie Usman
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Lancashire League Sunday: Haslingden top after Nelson win
Haslingden stay on top of the table after they beat Nelson in the Seedhill sunshine – but Colin Pemberton’s men were in the box seat for long periods. Haslingden posted 177-8 and Nelson were 158 all out despite a patient 52 from professional
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Lancashire League Sunday: Enfield hammer Accrington
Accrington were rolled over for just 39 as they were thrashed by local rivals Enfield on Sunday. Enfield innings M Ahmed b Hanson 40 A Hassan c Wilson b Hayhurst 3 Brent b Carroll 65 LL Jackson not out 78 Z Afzal not out 18 Extras
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Lancashire League Sunday: Rishton spinner winner against Bacup
RISHTON professional Andrea Agathagelou claimed his career-best bowling figures of 6-26 as his side clambered above Bacup into 12th place in the table on Sunday. The South African, who also plays for Lancashire seconds, won the game with his spin after
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Lancashire League Sunday: Ramsbottom breeze past Church
Jon Fielding passed 50 wickets for the season with another five-for as Ramsbottom won at Church as they chased down the home side’s 166 all out. Church innings A Mirza lbw b Fielding 31 CM Fergusson c Webb b Brown 24 Woodcock lbw b Fielding
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Lampard wants to carry on for England
Frank Lampard wants to carry on playing for England but knows there will be much debate about the future after the World Cup exit at the hands of Germany. Lampard will be 36 by the time of the next World Cup in Brazil and the likes of Steven Gerrard,
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Buxton trip for Burnley
Burnley head to Buxton for a pre-season friendly on Thursday July 15, kick-off 7.30pm.
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Accrington Stanley back in training
FORMER Macclesfield captain Sean Hessey, Ben Hoskin and Liam Newman were among those on trial as Accrington Stanley linked up for their first day of pre-season training yesterday. Summer signings Craig Lindfield, Michael Hall and Alex Cisak all linked
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Top mountain bikers coming to Rossendale
TWO of the country’s leading mountain bikers will lock horns during one of the biggest sporting events in Rossendale. Residents will be given the chance to challenge World Cup riders Rowan Sorrell and Ali Clarkson at the Adrenaline Gateway single track
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Blackburn with Darwen schools ‘falling behind’
MORE schools in Blackburn with Darwen have been rated inadequate compared to their Lancashire counterparts, it has been revealed. Stats published by education watchdogs Ofsted show 14 per cent of the primary, secondary, pupil referral units and special
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Keep religion out of politics
So, Blackburn Cathedral hosted a Palestine talk which preached scorn on Israel and which, by all accounts, was a one-sided affair which failed to mention that Palestine is a terrorist state which wishes to see the only Middle-Eastern democracy wiped off
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Nelson ‘green college’ decision delayed
PLANS to create East Lancashire’s first ‘green college’ in Nelson have moved a step closer after council officers lent the scheme their support in light of new information. The proposals to convert Trafalgar House, once home to Nelson Municipal Secondary
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Review: Scissor Sisters @ Apollo, Manchester
BASSIST Babydaddy, lead guitarist Del Marquis, drummer Randy Real and the flame-headed backing vocalists entered a darkened stage to deafening cheers that would have rocked even the ticket touts outside the sold-out Manchester Apollo last night.
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Meeting to discuss Barrowford shed fireworks scare
A MEETING has been called to discuss whether lessons can be learned after a five-organisation operation was needed to safely remove industrial fireworks from an allotment in Barrowford. Lancashire County Council’s Trading Standards officers arranged
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Mum's anguish at East Lancs death crash driver's ban cut
THE mother of a hairdresser who died in a car crash said the justice system had let them down after the driver had his ban cut. Emma Louise Gorman, 21, died from severe head injuries after 19-year-old VJ Brand lost control of his speeding car
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Overnight rain fails to stop East Lancashire drought fears
LAST night's storms in East Lancashire have done ‘almost nothing’ to alleviate drought fears, water bosses said. Around an inch of rain fell overnight and more is expected later today and tomorrow. But United Utilities said that reservoir
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Raul move to Blackburn Rovers 'unlikely'
Blackburn Rovers have been linked with a shock move for Real Madrid veteran Raul over the last couple of days. However, the Lancashire Telegraph understands any move for the Spaniard is unlikely.
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Blackburn Rovers defender in signing session
GIANT Blackburn Rovers defender Phil Jones models Blackburn’s new home kit, which can be pre-ordered now from website www.onerovers.co.uk and will be available from 9am Thursday. Jones will be at the Roverstore Ewood at 4.15pm on Thursday for a signing
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World Cup blog: You can’t treat all players the same
ENGLAND’S exit from the World Cup is a massive disappointment to everyone. I was with Jim Thomson, Colin Waldron, Mick Docherty and Steve Kindon at Pontefract yesterday for our annual day at the races and it’s a mystery to all of us why England weren
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‘Bully for the MPs who work past retirement’
Like millions of others I have worked all my life, usually at the lower end of the earnings bracket, my taxes are taken before I get my wage, the Government making sure they got their pound of flesh before I spent it. Unlike the wealthy we didn’t have
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Burnley packaging firm grows
BURNLEY-based Learoyd Packaging has invested more than £1.75m in a new printing press to help meet soaring demand. The company, which produces food packaging for the likes of Cadbury and Warburtons and employs 150 people, has installed a new Windmoller
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Former Labour MP’s Darwen office to be rented out
AN office formerly used by ex-Rossendale & Darwen MP Janet Anderson will be re-let now that Labour has lost the seat. The building in Bolton Road, Darwen, was left in trust to the party by former Parliamentary candidate Dale Campbell-Savours
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Blackburn former soldier jailed over heroin dealing
AN EX-soldier who supplied heroin, boasting he had the best drugs in Blackburn, has been jailed for three years and eight months. Mohammed Bostan was caught dealing to an undercover officer on half a dozen occasions. He turned supplier for a period
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Darwen ex-CSA worker defends dads
A SINGLE dad-of-two from Darwen has defended East Lancashire fathers after figures showed parents owe £40million in unpaid child support payments. The Lancashire Telegraph revealed yesterday that 342 parents have been taken to court over non-payment
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Urgent repair to Darwen house that's falling down
WORK is underway to repair part of a house that is falling down. Sections of Olive Lane and Anyon Street have been fenced off and temporary traffic lights put in place to protect passers-by after part of the wall of the house on the corner was found
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Anger over night-time Darwen roadworks
A COUNCILLOR has called for a re-think after it was announced a road resurfacing project would take place in the middle of the night. Bosses said the five-week project around Darwen Academy would be carried out between 6pm and 2am to ‘minimise
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Germany loss prompts domestic violence surge in North West
ENGLAND’S World Cup exit at the hands of Germany led to a ‘shocking’ rise in the number of women needing treatment for domestic violence injuries. North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) dealt with 77 incidents in the aftermath of Sunday’s game, a rise
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Blackburn firm moves shares ahead of Budget
BOSSES at Blackburn technology firm Promethean moved shares worth £80 million days before a Government tax hike. Directors switched more than 38 million shares to holding companies they own just before Chancellor George Osborne increased capital gains
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2,000 join Blackburn murder victim’s tribute group
MORE than 2,000 people have joined a Facebook group set up in memory of murdered Blackburn man Saheel Ahmed. The 24-year-old was killed after a chase in Little Harwood last Tuesday and officers are hunting suspect Naeem Majid Butt, 37, of Johnston
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Burnley dad who mowed down man jailed
A FATHER-of-two who mowed down a man on the pavement with his car in a bid to ‘scare’ him has been jailed for 20 months. Burnley Crown Court heard how Tariq Khan, 25, left victim Mohammed Bashir unconscious and with a dislocated shoulder after
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£100,000 donation boost to Burnley homeless project
THE Emmaus Burnley Project has been given a donation of £100,000 to cover the costs of the conversion work at Emmaus House in Burnley. Trusthouse Charitable Foundation awarded them the grant which will help provide 11 units of accommodation for companions
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Director banning order for Burnley businessman
A BUSINESSMAN from Burnley has been banned from being a company director for three and-a-half years after falling foul of the VAT man. Scrap dealer John Howard Blackburn, 50, of Yewlands Drive, was disqualified after his firm Jutex failed to keep up
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Coleman putting on a brave face as Accrington Stanley start training
ACCRINGTON Stanley boss John Coleman was left to put on a brave face yesterday after losing John Miles to Blue Square Premier side Fleetwood Town within hours of the start of pre-season training. Coleman was left furious after Miles went back on an
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Hearts reject Burnley's new Driver bid
BURNLEY have had another bid to sign left winger Andrew Driver from Hearts rejected by the Scottish Premier League club. The Clarets upped their original offer of a £1.5million down payment, rising to £3m, by £1m. I understand Hearts turned down Burnley
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Blackburn Rovers must soon gamble for striker, says Allardyce
SAM Allardyce believes Blackburn Rovers will soon have to commit themselves in their striker search after admitting the longer they wait the riskier it gets. As the squad reported back to their Brockhall base for pre-season training yesterday
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Padiham allotment holder sees 27 years' work up in flames
A CAR enthusiast has seen almost 30 years of work go up in smoke after the blaze which ripped through a large allotment in Padiham on Sunday night. Allotment leaders have blasted the “sheer stupidity” of gardeners after a bonfire raged out
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Colne man, 35, missing for 10 days
AN APPEAL has been made for the safe return of a 35-year-old man who has been missing for 10 days. Sharon Monaghan said she last saw her partner Lance Hindley at their Slater Avenue home, Colne, at 1.50pm on Saturday, June 19. She received a text
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The Rumour Mill - June 29
SPURS boss Harry Redknapp is the bookmakers' favourite to replace Fabio Capello as England manager, while second favourite is Roy Hodgson as punters anticipate an English replacement. MANCHESTER CITY have stepped up their bid to sign Spanish international
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Burnley widow threatened with bailiffs for £67
A WIDOW has been threatened with bailiffs for a benefit debt of £67 she received to help bury her husband who hanged himself 10 years ago. Debra Rez, of Albert Street, Burnley, was left distraught when she received the letter from the Department
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Hundreds celebrate Burnley park's milestone
HUNDREDS of people partied in the park on Sunday to celebrate a milestone in the heart of Burnley. Residents and local dignitaries helped mark Thompson Park’s anniversary with a fun-packed event. The Edwardian urban park turns 80 on July 16.
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Blackburn couple died after 'killers torched wrong house'
A COUPLE died in a blaze after three men hired to torch a home got the wrong house, a jury was told. The arsonists were trying to send a chilling warning to a couple having an affair – but ended up killing Abdullah and Ayesha Mohammed, a court heard