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Safety review to tackle M65 jump threats
A REVIEW of the safety of motorway bridges in East Lancashire is under way. Bosses at the Highways Agency, which maintains the bridges, said they were reviewing the safety of scores of bridges after an ‘unusually high’ number of incidents. There
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Burnley hero Parkinson in 'critical' condition
CLARETS legend Gary Parkinson is tonight fighting for life in hospital after suffering a stroke. The 42-year-old, famous for scoring the winning goal at Wembley in the Division Two play-off final of 1994, is said to be in an 'extremely critical condition
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Missing Darwen man found on moors
A MISSING man from Darwen sparked an emergency call to Bolton Mountain Rescue Team at midnight on Wednesday. The 32-year-old was reported missing from home to Lancashire Police, who found his abandoned motorbike at Sunnyhurst Wood on the fringe of
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Indian tycoon responds to BBC allegations
The Indian tycoon bidding to buy Blackburn Rovers has hit back at BBC allegations made against him last weekend. Ahsan Ali Syed, head of Western Gulf Advisory, has released the following statement. In response to allegations made on
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Hundreds pay respects to Accrington Stanley's 'No1 fan'
HUNDREDS paid their last respects today to Accrington Stanley’s ‘number one fan’. The funeral of 33-year-old Antony Cox at Accrington Crematorium was standing room only, with every corner of the chapel filled and many more crowding in the grounds
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500 protest in Accrington over Koran burn threat
MORE than 500 protesters gathered outside a mosque today to condemn threats to burn copies of the Koran at a church in Florida. Members of one of Accrington’s biggest mosques held a rally this afternoon in reaction to Terry Jones’ 'disrespectful
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A chance to get credibility back
WITH reference to the letter (LT, September 4) by Coun Steve Radford, leader of Liverpool’s Liberal Party and headed ‘Return to your party, Liberals’, I feel entitled to ask just what is going on? If the Liberal Party as a separate entity to the LibDems
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Review: Going The Distance (15)
Running time: 102 mins. Starring: Drew Barrymore, Justin Long, Charlie Day, Jason Sudeikis, Christina Applegate, Jim Gaffigan, Ron Livingston, Oliver Jackson-Cohen. Director: Nanette Burstein. Erin (Drew Barrymore) meets Garrett (Justin Long) while
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East Lancashire woman who made up rape jailed
A WOMAN who falsely claimed she had been raped has today been jailed for a year. Elizabeth Wilkinson's allegation resulted in the arrest of an innocent father of two. The court heard it was all because he had rejected her days after
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MEPs can still wield power
Our UKIP Euro-MP, Paul Nuttall, has been exposed as having the worst record of attendance at the European Parliament of the North West’s eight representatives. He claims that by not being present he is “standing up” for Britain, yet UKIP members for
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Scum get away with violence
DAY after day we read in papers about people who have been punched, kicked, stamped on, headbutted etc and before we finish reading the article we just know the lowlife responsible will be slapped on the wrist, fined, or have a curfew or community service
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Review: Cyrus (15)
Running time: 91 mins. Starring: John C Reilly, Marisa Tomei, Jonah Hill, Catherine Keener, Matt Walsh. Directors: Jay and Mark Duplass. The path to true love is blocked by one sizeable obstacle — an overly protective son — in Jay and Mark Duplass
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Review: Tamara Drewe (15)
Running time: 111 mins. Starring: Gemma Arterton, Luke Evans, Dominic Cooper, Roger Allam, Tamsin Greig, Bill Camp, Jessica Barden, Charlotte Christie. Director: Stephen Frears. A new life in the country is a messy business in Stephen Frears’ rollicking
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Homes go-ahead on Brierfield mill site
PLANS to transform a dilapidated Brierfield mill into a multi-million pound housing development have been given the green light after an agreement between English Heritage and Pendle Council. Brierfield and Reedley Committee this week gave the go-ahead
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Clarets stars add to Burnley school's models
CREATIVE Clarets stars Michael Duff and Wade Elliot have sculpted miniature models which are now part of a Burnley school’s ‘clay community’. The football stars fashioned a number of figures to add to Hameldon Community College’s vast collection, which
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Ribblesdale League title race to go to the wire
THE most enthralling Ribblesdale League season in years draws to a close tomorrow with the destination of the silverware going right down to the wire. Leaders Clitheroe are in the box seat as they are 10 points clear of Read and will be champions if
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Vodkat League preview
In the Vodkat League Premier Division Barnoldswick Town entertain high-flying Winsford United at Victory Park, while Padiham are on the road to Formby. Colne are in fourth place in the Premier Division and they too are on the road to Merseyside
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Clitheroe look to return to form at Harrogate
Clitheroe will look to bounce back to form when the cross the Pennines tomorrow for their game at Harrogate Railway Athletic. The Blues' midweek defeat at Cammell Laird saw them lose second spot. T
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Chorley finish season at Netherfield
Chorley have had a torrid time of things this season and round-off their campaign with a trip to Kendal for their game at Netherfield.
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Darwen look to spoil Leyland party
A TREMENDOUS Northern Premier League season draws to a close tomorrow with Darwen looking to spoil the Leyland championship party and secure a highly creditable fourth-place finish. John Cordingley’s men will return to the Lancashire Cup next season
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PNE boss: Burnley clash is massive
HIS family may not have the greatest of relations with the BBC, but Darren Ferguson wants his Preston players to be on top form in front of the Match of the Day cameras at Turf Moor tomorrow night. Preston travel to take on Burnley in a 5.15pm
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Win tickets to Sale vs Quins
Win tickets to Sale vs Quins thanks to Greene King IPA! We have teamed up with Greene King IPA, the Official Beer of Sale Sharks to promote their competition to offer four readers the chance to win a pair of tickets each to the Aviva Premiership
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Drop-In on your Family
Haslingden Heritage Society is offering free drop-in sessions to trace your family tree. They are held at Haslingden Library on Mondays from 5pm to 7.30pm.
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Heritage Vehicles Carnival
Rare and vintage vehicles will be visiting Helmshore Mills Textile Museum and Rossendale Museum on Sunday, 12th September as they travel around the North West. The Textile Museum is also offering free entry on the day. Too good to miss!
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Engine House Opens
Heritage Open Days takes place at Grane Mill, Haslingden when the Engine House opens to the public on Saturday and Sunday 11th & 12th September. Visitors are welcome from 11am to 4pm on both days and there is no admission charge.
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Haslingden Station Remembered
Haslingden Station Remembered is the title of an exhibition at Haslingden Library with lots of photographs, images and books recalling the great days of steam locomotion in Haslingden. There is also a working model railway display. Finishes on Saturday
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Win tickets to see Preston North End vs Norwich City
Newsquest Northwest has joined forces with Tennent’s Lager, the new official sponsor of Preston North End to promote this competition. Our lucky readers have the chance to win one of five pairs of tickets for the Super Special PNE game against
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Manchester City v Blackburn Rovers: early team news
Blackburn Rovers boss Sam Allardyce could give a debut to former Manchester City striker Benjani Mwaruwari in tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash at Eastlands. The Zimbabwean was released by City at the end of last season but
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Earby comes to standstill for soldier's funeral
TEARS of sadness were lost among the rain as Earby came to a standstill for its fallen hero soldier today. The heavens opened for the full military funeral of Lance Corporal Jordan Bancroft at All Saints Church, Earby, on Friday, almost three
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Review: My Family’s Crazy Gap Year, Channel 4
LIKE many people, I find the idea of visiting far-flung areas of the world very appealing. But six British families in My Family’s Crazy Gap Year on Channel Four make their dream come true and bravely decide to up sticks for a year. They swap the day-to-day
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What's on: Stacey Jackson in Blackburn
BEING a mum of four in your early 40s is not usually a recipe for dance chart success. But Stacey Jackson, who plays Blackburn’s Liquid nightclub, is out to prove them wrong, having scored a top 10 hit in the Music Week club chart this summer
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What's on: The Upbeat Beatles in Blackburn
Want to sing live on stage to mark what would have been John Lennon’s 70th birthday? Tribute band The Upbeat Beatles are looking for choir members to join them for upcoming tour to mark the anniversary. The Long and Winding Road Tour will recreate
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The sky’s the limit for new Rossendale pathway
THE skies above Rossendale will be a hive of activity when materials for a new bridleway are flown in by a helicopter. Bosses at North Yorkshire-based Dinsdales Moorland Services will use the Squirrel helicopter this month to airlift stone from Britannia
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Burnley economy 'one of most vulnerable'
BURNLEY has been named among the boroughs most vulnerable to ‘economic shock’ in a new survey. The research by Experian has identified areas across the country most vulnerable to problems including business failures and job losses. The study said
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East Lancs man: I’m learning to live with Alzheimer’s
YESTERDAY a new study suggested high doses of B vitamins may halve brain shrinkage in older people experiencing some of the warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Here an East Lancs man tells of his battle with the condition ahead of a major event this
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What's on: Barnoldswick’s Gala Weekend
A BARNOLDSWICK park will be transformed into a 17th century battlefield this weekend, complete with Roundheads and Cavaliers. The Victory Park Gala kicks off today with musicians, including local legend Tom Hargreaves, on the marquee stage.
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Blackburn Rovers boss: I'd love the England job
SAM Allardyce admits he would relish the pressure of managing England - but concedes his only chance of landing the ‘dream job’ is by performing Premier League miracles with Blackburn Rovers. Fabio Capello’s revelation yesterday that he will
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Clitheroe miss out in Ladies Finals
CLITHEROE finished runner-up to Formby Ladies in the Lancashire Ladies Scratch Shield Finals, held at Pleasington on Monday. The finals were contested by Clitheroe, Manchester, Formby Ladies and Haydock Park, the quartet qualifying as the top four from
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Burnley v Preston North End: early team news
CHRIS Iwelumo has been declared fit to lead Burnley's line in the derby day against Preston North End. The summer signing had been a doubt for tomorrow’s tea-time tussle after suffering a hamstring injury against Swansea almost two
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Billy looks to find Kee to open up Accrington Stanley
BILLY Kee is desperate to score his first Torquay goal against former club Accrington Stanley tomorrow – and he admits he feels more at home on the south coast. Kee spent last season on loan at Stanley from Leicester and the friendly banter
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Review: Rhod Gilbert @ Lowry, Salford
RHOD Gilbert isn’t very happy. Apparently the press thinks he takes the most trivial of life’s problems — such as buying a duvet — and magnifies them. Most of the reviewers seem to see that as a negative thing. But try telling that to the 3,500 punters
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What's on: The Decade of Style in Bury
The Decade of Style, in Bury until November 27, brings the spirit of the fifties back to life, showcasing some of the town's iconic 1950s objects. From Pilkington Pottery by designers such as Mitzi Cunliffe and William Barnes to popular wire magazine
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Burnley woman hit by car on M65 'conscious'
THE Burnley woman hit by a car as she walked on the M65 on Saturday has regained consciousness. But police said the 44-year-old, who was struck by a Toyota Avensis near junction 10, Burnley,remained in a critical but stable condition in Royal
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What's on: The Land Between Us: Place, Power and Dislocation in Manchester
Taking a radical approach to landscape art, The Land Between us presents historic and modern as works together and on equal terms. The exhibition focuses on the imagery of landscape, the places it depicts, the cultural and political power invested
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What's on: We Will Rock You in Manchester
THE Queen musical, We Will Rock You, will be heading back to Manchester for performances from December 3 to January 15. The production will be on at the Palace Theatre before continuing around the UK. The cast for Manchester features
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What's on: Heritage Open Days
EAST Lancashire's architecture, history and culture will be celebrated in a weekend of free events from Thursday to Sunday. Heritage Open Days focus on architectural and cultural gems and offer access to some properties usually closed to the
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Review: Manic Street Preachers, Bio Channel
ONE would assume the Bio Channel to be a purveyor of quality in-depth analysis of a subject’s life and career. In some cases, it probably is, but its on-going series on rock bands deemed worthy of such treatment doesn’t really hit the mark. Having sat
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Review: This Is England ’86, Channel 4
AM I the only person in this country who doesn’t watch The X Factor, or, indeed, any other reality programme? I don’t see the point in viewing a seemingly endless string of wannabe warblers belting out largely sub-standard versions of saccharine ballads
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What's on: A Streetcar Named Desire in Bolton
EVER since Vivien Leigh flirted her way across the screen in the 1951 film version of Tennessee Williams’ greatest play, the character of Blanche DuBois has held a fascination for theatre audiences and actresses alike. With her faded beauty, unstable
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Burnley winger Wallace: Preston exit was a real surprise
FRIENDS will be reunited at 5.15pm tomorrow, but for 90 minutes they will be the most fierce foes. Summer signing Ross Wallace expected to be starting the season in the opposite camp. Instead, he didn’t have the chance to say goodbye
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Review: I Am Kloot @ Hard Rock Cafe, Manchester
FOR years, I Am Kloot have been described as a band that are inexplicably not as big as their Manchester pals Elbow and Doves. It’s certainly not for the lack of songs, but this invite-only gig to celebrate the 10th birthday of Manchester’s
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Floods cast shadow on East Lancashire Eid celebrations
EAST Lancashire Muslims are expected to celebrate Eid in a low-key manner as the festival begins today after a month of fasting during Ramadhan. Hundreds of people are expected to descend on hotspots, including Whalley Range, in Blackburn, and Colne
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Choc-ks away on Longridge woman's website
A LONGRIDGE woman who was crowned the first Michael Winner’s Dining Star has launched her own website to sell the chocolate brownies which paved her way to success in the ITV show. Justine Forrest was crowned champion after wowing the diners with her
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Relief as £16k ring presumed stolen in Blackburn raid is found
A £16,500 ring thought stolen from a Blackburn jewellers has been found – down the back of the display. However, another £3,000 ring remains stolen. The theft took place at Chris Shan Jewellers, in Ainsworth Street, on Wednesday afternoon. The
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Rossendale woman died after contracting hospital bug
A FORMER school dinner lady died after contracting an infection when she went into hospital for an operation on a tumour. Gwen Gaughan, 74, contracted a colon infection related to Clostridium difficile (C. diff) after treatment at Burnley General Hospital
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Candles lit ahead of Earby soldier's funeral
CANDLES were lit last night in memory of a fallen East Lancashire soldier ahead of his full military funeral this morning. People visited All Saints Church in Earby to pay their silent respects to Lance Corporal Jordan Bancroft, 25, from the
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Padiham Tesco given go-ahead
A TESCO supermarket will be built in Padiham despite huge opposition from traders, residents and councillors. After a four-day public inquiry, which cost Burnley Council £100,000, a Government inspector said the new store can be built at the
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Sam tells Blackburn Rovers players to ignore takeover speculation
SAM Allardyce has urged his Blackburn Rovers side to ignore any ‘off-the-field distractions’ as he looks for them to defy the financial odds at big-spending Manchester City. The Rovers boss fears the ongoing takeover saga at Ewood
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Red Rose shattered by Taunton hammering
Somerset moved back into contention for a first County Championship title with a nine-wicket victory over Lancashire at Taunton. The 23 points gained by the home side took them to within two of leaders Nottinghamshire and they will go to Durham for their
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Chorley aim to stay top of pile
CHORLEY aim to maintain their place at the top of the Evo-Stik League First Division North tomorrow – but face a real test of their mettle as promotion hunters AFC Fylde roll into Victory Park. The former Kirkham and Wesham have big plans and
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Foster’s trying to help out England
ACCRINGTON ace Nikki Foster endured an up and down start to her Home Internationals campaign as England ladies’ hopes of winning were dashed within two days in Wales. The 18-year-old Pleasington member was among the eight-strong England team looking
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FA Cup First Qualifying Round preview
FIRED-up Rossendale United boss John Hughes will tell his Stags to go out and cause an FA Cup upset tomorrow – because it will only help the club in the long run. Hughes says his Vodkat League Premier Division men will be ready for their Dark
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Man threatens to jump from Lancashire motorway bridge
A MAN threatening to jump from a motorway bridge caused police to put roadblocks in place early this morning. The 31-year-old had clambered over the railings and was walking up and down the narrow ledge, police said. He is now in hospital after police
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Blackburn Rovers blog: It's about more than the money in football
ANYONE who believes Blackburn Rovers simply bought the Premier League title back in 1995 needs to take a long, hard look at what is happening at Manchester City. If Jack Walker really was the first in a new breed of football club owners
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Accrington man jailed for raping boy, 9
A 20-YEAR-old paedophile who raped a boy and molested another child in a park has been jailed for eight years. Ashley Gilheaney, of Hood Street, Accrington, was told he had carried out ‘horrendous’ attacks on the two nine year-olds.
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No Dun deal for Stanley keeper
ACCRINGTON Stanley goalkeeper Ian Dunbavin has missed out on the League Two player of the month award. Rotherham’s Adam Le Fondre was the winner.
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Great Harwood sign Shahabuddin
RIBBLESDALE League outfit Great Harwood have re-signed Syed Shahabuddin as professional for next season. He will replace current pro Raouf Akbar at The Cliffe.
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Burnley boss: Preston derby is not a normal game
BRIAN Laws is keen for his players to demonstrate their character and bounce back from a first defeat of the season, at Swansea, to claim the bragging rights against Preston tomorrow. And he warned: “It’s not a normal game and you can’t treat it
