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Soul revamp for Burnley hotel
A LANDMARK hotel is being re-launched as a Northern Soul and Motown venue following a revamp to restore its former glory. In the 1960s, hordes of ‘mods’ flocked to Burnley’s Keirby Park Hotel every week to sample one of the country’s best sprung
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'Don't forget Rossendale rail link' appeal
AN appeal has been made to ensure Rossendale’s prospective rail link to Manchester is not forgotten amid campaigning for quicker train travel from Burnley and Pendle to the city. Plans to reinstate the Todmorden Curve to slash journey times to the city
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Icon Rossendale
Mike Henthorn a local photographer is planning to produce ten photographic books of iconic images from the Rossendale area. If he can get advertising support from local businesses he will make a £500 donation to the Rossendale Hospice. The books
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Man dies after collapsing during Blackburn murder trial
A MAN has died from a suspected heart attack after collapsing during a murder trial. Ishmeal Valli, 70, of London Road, Blackburn, was a close family friend of Abdullah and Ayesha Mohammed, who died after an arson attack on their home. He was in
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Proposal to re-display Burnley artwork rejected
COUNCILLORS have rejected a proposal to re-display a piece of artwork described as an important part of Burnley’s heritage. Plans to re-site the former Thomspon Centre frieze in Trafalgar Street have been rejected because of the cost to the
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Brew Your Own Beer
The Atlas Works in Irwell Street, Ramsbottom will be the new site for the Irwell Works Microbrewery. It is hoped to open this Summer including a licensed bar and food outlet. Hours of business will be from 10am to 11pm.
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East Lancashire schools affected by BSF announcement
THE MULTI-MILLION pound rebuilding of Blackburn and Darwen’s secondary schools has survived a drastic Government spending cull - but Hyndburn’s has been badly hit. Tory schools secretary Michael Gove announced cuts to the Building Schools for
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Burnley lecturer to help at Moldovan orphanage
A COLLEGE lecturer will fly out to an Eastern European orphanage to help children still suffering the effects of the Chernobyl disaster. Ian Halstead, health and social care lecturer at Burnley College, is preparing to volunteer at the Small Children
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Princess Anne opens Darwen Leisure Centre
PRINCESS Anne urged users of Darwen Leisure Centre to maintain their ‘great enthusiasm’ for the venue today as she officially opened the new facility. Crowds gathered in Green Street at lunchtime, eagerly anticipating the first royal visit
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New Great Harwood help centre unveiled
A NEW centre aimed at helping hundreds of people with learning difficulties is to open in Great Harwood. Bosses at Highfield Domiciliary Care Services said the centre, in Queen Street, would provide relief for families struggling to cope. Director
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Hyndburn roof pest back in court
A 22-YEAR-OLD man banned from every rooftop in Hyndburn under the terms of an ASBO appeared before Blackburn magistrates charged with seven breaches of the order. Adam Paul Corbett, of Shuttleworth Street, Rishton, is charged with climbing on roofs in
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Plan to ban horses from two Pendle footpaths
HORSES could be banned from using footpaths in rural Pendle if plans to introduce new legislation are passed. The borough’s countryside access officer has drawn up a list of ways to prevent horses using public footpaths after councillors in West Craven
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Grill fire in Darwen
Firefighters were called to a ground floor flat in Darwen this afternoon when a grill caught fire. Two engines attended the scene in Ivinson Road at 2.50pm and officers spent around an hour tackling the incident. A Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service
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Blackburn shopping centre boss talks of credit crunch pressure
THE BOSS of Blackburn’s shopping centre has admitted there were doubts over whether the project would see the light of day. The £66million Mall complex is about to open, with Primark taking the anchor store. It is a far cry from February
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Take Stock at top reservoir
Stocks reservoir is situated close to the village of Slaidburn. It is reached by following the B6478 towards Long Preston. Stocks was opened in 1932 and at its deepest point is 100 feet or 32 metres and holds 3,059 million gallons of water and which
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Straw and Clegg clash in Commons
JACK Straw has accused the coalition government of attempting to 'gerrymander' in a debate about electoral reform. Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg yesterday announced a referendum on whether to adopt the alternative vote system would be held on May
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Hoddlesden attracts visitors for its first scarecrow festival
VISITORS descended on Hoddlesden for the village’s first ever scarecrow festival at the weekend. The East Rural Scarecrow Festival saw dozens of villagers and local school children design their own model creations. The new festival was spearheaded
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BAE fears prompt warning from aerospace industry
THE GOVERNMENT has been urged not to 'throw the baby out with the bathwater' amid growing fears that a crucial BAE Eurofighter order will not be placed. North West Aerospace Alliance (NWAA) chief executive Martin Wright said there was a genuine
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Former Blackburn Rovers target set for Boro move
Kris Boyd has revealed he has agreed to join former Celtic manager Gordon Strachan at Middlesbrough. He had been on Blackburn’s hit-list, but Rovers decided not to make him an offer.
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England striker happy to see Capello stay
England striker Jermain Defoe has backed the Football Association’s decision to stick with manager Fabio Capello despite the team’s dismal performance at the World Cup in South Africa. England scraped through their group before being taken apart 4-
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England captain's technology call
England’s World Cup captain, Steven Gerrard, has called for goal-line technology. Gerrard’s appeal comes after Frank Lampard’s potential equaliser against Germany was ruled out despite clearly crossing the line. “FIFA have to look at it now because
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Survey to give snapshot of Lancashire business
A SURVEY that evaluates the most critical issues facing Lancashire’s economy has been launched. The 2010 Lancashire Business Survey is being carried out by the North West Development Agency, Business Link Northwest and others. It aims to capture the
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Padiham man claims £15k of cannabis was 'for own use’
A MAN claimed £15,000 worth of cannabis found at his home was for his own use – but a judge didn't believe him. Ben Rawes, 23, had appeared at Burnley Crown Court for sentence, after police were said to have found the ‘commercial cannabis factory’ when
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Seven Burnley players looking for magnificent season
The Clarets are back in training and hoping to bounce right back to the Premier League. Here we look at seven young players who will be looking to make a bigger impact at Turf Moor. >> CHRIS McCANN Two serious knee injuries robbed the young Dubliner
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Protest over threat to free swimming in Pendle
LIBERAL Democrat councillors staged an angry demonstration against plans to axe free swimming for under-16s and over-60s. Members of the Lib Dem Party, including councillors, and Afzal Anwar, defeated Parliamentary candidate, gathered outside Nelson
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Pendle housing renewal projects to be cut
HOUSING regeneration projects in Pendle are to be slashed as part of Government cuts. The council has already made plans for cuts to the housing market renewal programme that are set to be enforced by national Government. In February, councillors
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Meet Blackburn Rovers' Mr Fix-it
NOT many Blackburn Rovers fans have heard of Matt Hockin but he plays a vital role in making sure players get everything they need. He also got to work with the New Zealand squad during the World Cup. Here he talks about his memorable two weeks in South
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Young Ribble Valley heroes honoured
Ribble Valley’s young achievers and community champions were honoured at a ceremony in Clitheroe. The annual Ribble Valley Sports, Sports and Community Awards were presented at a glittering ceremony at the Grand. Awards went to the area’s best
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Batting collapse costs Lancashire
LANCASHIRE’S stuttering FPt20 campaign suffered another blow yesterday as they were crushed by Derbyshire. Batting first after winning the toss, the Red Rose were reeling at 22-5 and only 65 from Gareth Cross gave them any momentum. Cross faced just
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Objection to Road Change
I have objected to the Lancashire County Council Notice: “LCC (A56 Skipton Road/Langroyd Road, Colne, Pendle Borough) (Prohibition of Right Turn) Order 201”, which proposes to prohibit a “right turn manoeuvre from the A56 Skipton Road, Colne, into Langroyd
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Burnley burglar, 26, is jailed for 20 months
A BURGLAR who confronted his victims as he tried to raid their home in the night is behind bars for 20 months. Burnley Crown Court heard how Damien Taylor, 26, had stolen from the householders’ shed and then smashed the window of a car. Taylor, father
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Darwen grab draw on day of drama
The most dramatic finish of the Northern League afternoon came at Shap Road as Darwen claimed a winning draw against Kendal as the scores finished level in a nail-biting finale. Teenager Alex Davies hit 46 in Darwen’s 175-9 with Neil Cordingley making
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Chorley smashed at Blackpool
Paceman Richard Gleeson took 4-31 as Chorley were dismissed for a disappointing 127, Will Moulton top-scoring with 34 off 48 balls. Mikey Tidmas grabbed the prize wicket of Chorley’s South African pro JJ Smuts for just nine as he took 3-27. Blackpool
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Web chat on Blackburn with Darwen cuts
THE BOSS of Blackburn with Darwen was grilled by Lancashire Telegraph readers this morning over the council's multi-million pound programme of cuts. The council is expected to rubber-stamp the closure of Shadsworth Leisure Centre on Thursday night,
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Lancashire League Saturday: Pro leads Burnley to Rawtenstall win
Burnley paid man Farhaan Behardien hit 109 to help sink Rawtenstall. Burnley innings DD Pickup c Hayman b Payne 28 MQ Ali c Riley b Clough 48 Behardien b Arif 109 MR Kelly c Shafiq b O'Brien 12 CT Burton not out 46 B Tripathi
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Lancashire League Saturday: Church Ammer Colne
Ammer Mirza hit his first Lancashire League ton as Church beat Colne by 61 runs despite another five-wicket haul for professional Anwar Ali. Church innings A Mirza not out 102 CM Fergusson c Walker b Ali 0 Woodcock c Tillotson b Ali 50 N Hussain
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Lancashire League Saturday: Ramsbottom win against stubborn Bacup
Ramsbottom won to stay in third place but failed to claim their bowling points as Bacup closed on 144-9 despite the best efforts of Jon Fielding (5-54). Joe Sipocz picked up 3-35 for Bacup but an unbeaten half-century from David Bell saw Rammy home
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Lancashire League Saturday: Rishton squeeze past Enfield
A brilliant unbeaten 119 by Andrea Agathagelou took Rishton to a two-wicket win at Enfield. The Lancashire second teamer hit a 12 fours and three sixes from 125 balls to change the game. Enfield innings CD Maudsley b Wyse 8
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Lancashire League Saturday: Todmorden win at Nelson
David Weise was the star of the show at Seedhill as he wrecked Nelson’s day. Todmorden’s South African pro made a quite magnificent 140 with 14 fours and eight sixes to leave Nelson up against it as they were faced with chasing a daunting 265. But
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Lancashire League Saturday: Lowerhouse edge out Haslingden
Haslingden racked up 263-6 with professional Phil Hayes making an unbeaten 102 and Mohsin Imtiaz 60. And they thought that would be more than enough but Aaran Heal made 91 and Jon Finch followed up his four wickets with a half-century. At the end
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Lancashire League Saturday: Nash back for East Lancs in Accrington win
BRENDAN Nash made a return to the Lancashire League to fire East Lancs back to the summit as he broke Accrington hearts on Saturday. The Australian-born West Indian Test ace claimed 5-39 as Accrington were skittled for just 96. And then he hit 40
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Ribblesdale League Saturday round-up
CLITHEROE lost their lead at the top of the Ribblesdale League as they were stunned by Great Harwood on another Saturday when the leading lights stuttered. Baxenden are back on top even though they lost to Padiham but the biggest beneficiaries were Earby
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Colne soldier on course to help charity
A SOLDIER from Colne has become one of the first injured service men to join a golfing charity launched by the Duke of York, Prince Andrew. Sapper Gregg Stevenson of the 24 Commando Engineer Regiment, who lost both his legs while serving in Afghanistan
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Deals due for former Burnley players
TWO former Burnley players look closer to securing deals with new clubs. Stephen Jordan is a target for Crystal Palace boss George Burley, while Steven Caldwell could be on his way to Preston.
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Blackburn man's family remember his death a year on
THE family of Adam Rogers will today spend the day in the Lake District at the spot where his ashes are scattered to mark the first anniversary of his death. The 24-year-old’s parents Dave and Pat Rogers, and his three brothers Dominic,
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Beatherder...East Lancashire’s answer to Glastonbury!
Music-loving crowds descended on Sawley for the Beatherder festival, with some surprise special guests attending the event this year. Comedy folk band the Lancashire Hotpots made a welcome return to the festival and introduced an unusual guest to the
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A paper round reveals all walks of life
As a child, the only part of my paper round I enjoyed was getting paid at the end of the week. Doing a paper round as an adult is an entirely different matter. I’ve really enjoyed accompanying my daughter on hers for a number of weeks, meeting and chatting
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Nelson business Daisy looks for growth spurt
COMMUNICATIONS firm Daisy Group is set to carry on snapping up rivals as it bids to become one of the UK’s 250 biggest public companies by 2013. The telecoms business has spent the past year on a £250million acquisition spree after a successful flotation
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Still smoking?
It’s hard to believe it’s only three years since the smoking ban came in (LT, July 1). I gave up 15 years ago and I could still manage one now – but I resist. Anyone who still smokes these day, quite frankly, wants their head reading. Reformed smoker
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Wait till crime starts to rise
Re proposed police funding cuts. Fewer police, rising unemployment and benefits’ cuts – a perfect recipe for increased crime. People didn’t believe the stats which said crime was at its lowest level for a generation – just wait until the statistics
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Such passion in a young voice
WHAT a heat warming story (LT, June 25) about war veteran Ted and young singer Grace O’Malley. A fantastic concert on Friday night from all involved, what a future that child has. Just gone 12 and she held the audience spellbound! Song after beautiful
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Long live our scarecrows
WHAT is it about scarecrows that has made them so popular? This weekend festivals celebrating the figures usually only found in fields, have been held at both ends of East Lancashire. Between them they attracted thousands of visitors
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Businesses still need support
Regarding the axing of Business Link in the North West. Reactions to this news seem varied across the internet, many feeling that the Business Link Network has taken a downward spiral in its service provision and essentially only sign-posting. However
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Hyndburn community orchard free fruit plan
PEOPLE in Hyndburn will be given free fruit thanks to a new community orchard which is being planted as part of a new environmental project. It is hoped that the scheme will see hundreds of fruit trees put in place at a site near the St Christopher
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Rossendale health chiefs under fire
HEALTH chiefs have come under fire after it was revealed no opening date has yet been set for Rossendale’s urgent care and birthing centres. Several services including GP practices, the out-patients unit and Rossendale Hospice have transferred to the
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East Lancs crash victims remembered 40 years on
PEOPLE gathered at Burnley Cemetery and the memorial in Padiham Memorial Park this weekend to remember the 45 holidaymakers from the area who died exactly 40 years ago. Dan-Air flight DA1903 from Manchester crashed on a mountainside minutes
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East Lancs residents tell water company: 'fix leaks before banning hosepipes’
RESIDENTS in Nelson and Colne have called on United Utilities to fix water leaks in the towns before enforcing a hose-pipe ban. People living in the Brunswick Street and Netherfield Road area of Nelson said they were annoyed to see water leaking into
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‘Miracle’ escape in Burnley mill roof collapse
FOUR people escaped “with their lives” after part of a mill roof collapsed. Girders, cast iron supports and sections of the glass roof fells suddenly at Susan Mill, Spa Street, Burnley, which houses a number of businesses. Around 10
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Transfer Rumour Mill: July 5
Bayern Munich and Germany striker Thomas Muller, who has scored four goals in the World Cup, is now Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti's number one summer transfer target. Fernando Torres is set to leave LIVERPOOL to join another Premier League club.
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ASBO mum's warning over Shadsworth centre’s closure
THE mother of two ASBO teenagers banned from their local community centre wants the orders lifted so they can attend her youth club. Elaine Stafford, 36, of Ailsa Road, Shadsworth, is campaigning against council plans to close the area’s community
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Trawden scarecrow festival is fairytale success
HANSEL and Gretal and the Three Blind Mice were among characters on show in Trawden gardens at the weekend. Wee Willie Winkie and the Mad Hatter also made appearances. Visitors descended on the village for the annual Garden Festival and Scarecrow
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Blackburn remembers war dead at service
A SERVICE was held at Blackburn Cathedral yesterday marking the 94th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme. The Band of the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment attended the event which was dedicated to all soldiers from the East Lancashire Regiment who have
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Bacup terror beggar jailed for 5 years
A ROBBER begging door-to-door terrorised a young mum who was home alone with her seven-month-old baby. Heroin addict Anthony Keefe, 35, told Charlotte Cassidy he would batter her in front of the infant and left her petrified, in tears and scared of being
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Derelict Darwen children’s home sparks fears
RESIDENTS have expressed fears about a derelict children’s home in Darwen. People living near Bramble House, in Ashleigh Street, said they were worried the building was being used for anti-social behaviour and have called for action from the town council
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East Lancashire's 'sunniest June for decades'
EAST Lancashire has experienced its sunniest June for 39 years, according to a local weather expert. Roy Chetham, who runs a weather station in Huncoat, said the month also saw just 50 per cent of the rain that would be expected, with only 1.8 inches
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Simonstone man, 33, quizzed over 'threats to kill'
ARMED police swooped on a £1million Simonstone house yesterday to arrest a man on suspicion of making threats to kill. Officers with guns and helicopter support targeted the house in Whalley Road, on the way to Padiham, at around 2pm as part
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Azmat delight as Earby beat Morecambe
There was joy for Earby in the Lancashire Cup as they stunned Northern League outfit Morecambe at the Applegarth on Sunday afternoon. Morecambe batted first and made 177-8 from their rain-reduced 30 overs with Mark Woodhead making a half-century. But
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Ramsbottom Cup semi-finals: Babar Bash-es Padiham as Settle edge through
BRILLIANT Babar Naeem smashed Baxenden into the final of the Ribblesdale League Ramsbottom Cup as he found his form in a remarkable semi-final at Padiham on Sunday. The Bash pro hit 185 as his side piled up 355-7 from their 48 overs and clattered
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Robber grabs jewellery from disabled Whalley woman, 79
A DISABLED pensioner has spoken of her terror after being attacked by a robber outside her home. Vera Wightman, 79, and her jeweller son Jeremy, 45, were ambushed by the man as they sat in a car at the back of King Street, Whalley. The
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Worsley Cup: Rammy win thriller but Bacup and Colne beaten by the light
RAMSBOTTOM edged into a second successive Worsley Cup final after a thrilling win over Burnley in the gathering gloom late on Sunday night. Their two run win was one of the most dramatic games in the cup’s history as the balance swung between the two
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Darwen set for royal visit today
PRINCESS Anne is in Darwen today to officially open the town's new leisure centre. The £12.7million Darwen Leisure Centre opened to the public for the first time on Friday, January 29 this year, replacing the 1933 building on the same Green Street
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Win Tickets to see The Magic of The Beatles
The Magic of the Beatles is set to become the international smash hit of 2010 and we have three pairs of tickets to give away. Newsquest Northwest has joined forces with The Magic of the Beatles to promote this competition. Our lucky readers have
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Win Ultimate Pop Junior on CD
The best under 5’s album in the world, ever! Ultimate Pop Junior has returned and is stronger than ever with its fabulous collection of hits. This album features the best pop songs, as well as all the most popular TV character theme tunes
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Win a Shana Hamper in aid of National Vegetarian Week
Spice Up National Vegetarian Week National Vegetarian Week raises awareness of vegetarian food and the benefits of cutting out meat from your diet. Newsquest Northwest has joined forces with Shana to promote this competition. Our lucky readers
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Accrington Stanley always close to Grant's heart
BOBBY Grant may have departed for Scunthorpe United, but he will always be grateful to Accrington Stanley for helping him through the heart problem that threatened to end his career before it had even begun. Grant officially became a Scunthorpe
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Blackburn Rovers striker eyes Euro place
JASON Roberts insists Blackburn Rovers ‘can do better’ this season after claiming a top 10 finish should not be the limit of their ambitions. The powerful striker was a member of the Rovers squad which exceeded all expectations last campaign by breaking
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Coyle targets Burnley's Mears
FORMER Burnley boss Owen Coyle is weighing up another Turf Moor raid – with Tyrone Mears firmly in his sights. But any move for the full-back, who Coyle brought to Burnley from Derby, is dependent on Bolton selling Gary Cahill. Manchester United are