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Cut consigns Jennings to Brook defeat
CHORLEY boxer Michael Jennings was beaten in his world title eliminator against Kell Brook tonight after a cut forced the referee to stop the fight in the fifth round. Jennings made a slow start to the bout at Birmingham's LG Arena but had started to
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Bogus officials target Darwen pensioner
A PENSIONER has been left ‘distressed and shaken’ after she was targeted by two bogus officials. The 77-year-old who lives at Holden Fold, Darwen, answered the door to two men around 1.15pm on Saturday. According to police, the men claimed
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Side Kick Night?
The Holden Arms on Grane Road is holding another Psychic Night on Tuesday, 21st September at 8pm. Tarot readings, crystal balls, mediums and all the cons of the fair. Derren Brown has promised not to appear.
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Brassed On
Haslingden & Helmshore Brass Band are playing a "Last night of the Proms” concert at St James Parish Church on Saturday, 2nd October.
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Robbie Blake: I don't want to score against Burnley
ROBBIE Blake celebrated many great cup nights with Burnley two seasons ago. Now he’s out to stop them. But the 34-year-old says he doesn’t want to score against his old club, let alone celebrate. The former forward, who was reunited
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Ribble Valley farmers' concern over spread of TB
FARMING leaders in the Ribble Valley have called on the Government to take action against the spread of tuberculosis. The government began a three-month consultation this week to consider proposals to curb cattle tuberculosis by culling badgers
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FULL-TIME: Crystal Palace 0 Burnley 0
BURNLEY earned their first clean sheet in over 18 months to secure a second away point of the season with a goalless draw at Crystal Palace. But Brian Laws will wonder how they aren't returning to Turf Moor with a first win on their travels
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Three arrests in Blackburn gang attack inquiry
POLICE investigating a brutal gang attack on a teenager in Blackburn have made three further arrests. Three men, aged 25, 29 and 31, all from Blackburn, were last night being questioned over the attack in Logwood Street, Bastwell. A 19-year-old man
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HALF-TIME: Crystal Palace 0, Burnley 0
CHRIS Eagles rattled the crossbar, but that's the closest Burnley have come to scoring in a goalless first half. Crystal Palace, fresh from a 4-1 home win over Portsmouth in midweek, have edged the chances, but Brian Jensen has been a match for the few
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FULL-TIME: Blackburn Rovers 1 Fulham 1
BLACKBURN Rovers were forced to settle for a point against Fulham this afternoon after a disappointing second half saw them drop two valuable points. CHRIS Samba' flicked header gave Rovers a deserved half time lead against Mark Hughes' Fulham
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Jack Walker’s canny Shearer move
ANOTHER Blackburn Rovers title-winning legend has lifted the lid on his departure from the club. After Kenny Dalglish revealed he was set to quit the summer before winning the league, Alan Shearer told of the behind-the-scene manoeuvres of his transfer
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Engineer reveals 'hidden city' under Accrington
AN ENGINEER has revealed a ‘hidden city’ after digging deep into the history of Accrington’s water and sewerage system. The network of underground water sytems and tunnels is said to reveal architectural gems. Engineers from United Utilities say
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TEAM NEWS: Crystal Palace v Burnley
CAPTAIN Graham Alexander has been dropped to the bench for this afternoon's game at Crystal Palace, where Burnley go in search of their first away win in the Championship this season. Central defender Clarke Carlisle wears the captain's armband, while
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TEAM NEWS|: Rovers unchanged for Fulham
SAM Allardyce has named an unchanged side from the team who draw with Manchester City last time out for this afternoon's visit of Mark Hughes' Fulham. Michel Salgado and Ryan Nelsen passed late fitness tests, while Vince Grella keeps his place in the
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Pedersen: Sam has filled Sparky’s void at Blackburn Rovers
MORTEN Gamst Pedersen admits a huge void was left at Ewood Park when Mark Hughes had his head turned by Manchester City’s millions, but now believes Sam Allardyce is well on his way to building his own Blackburn Rovers empire. ‘Sparky’s’ exit back in
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LIVE: Crystal Palace v Burnley match updates
BURNLEY will look to end their away day blues when they play Crystal Palace at 3pm today. Follow live updates here. If you can't make it to Selhurst Park, join Clarets reporter Suzanne Geldard for the latest news and views on the Premier League
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Madison Allan's condition improves with help of hospital friends
A FIVE-year-old cancer patient’s condition is improving after making friends in hospital, her family said. Brave Madison Allan, who has been confined to a wheelchair for several weeks following gruelling chemotherapy treatment, has now managed to walk
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LIVE: Blackburn Rovers v Fulham match updates
BLACKBURN Rovers face Fulham, managed by former Rover Mark Hughes, at 3pm today. Follow live updates here. If you can't make it to Ewood, join Rovers reporter Andy Cryer for the latest news and views on the Premier League clash. Live updates
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Blackburn Rovers manager warns of ‘rejuvenated’ Hughes
SAM Allardyce has warned his Blackburn side to be wary of a ‘rejuvenated’ Mark Hughes at Ewood Park today. The memories of Hughes’ four-year spell as Blackburn Rovers boss will come flooding back as his new Fulham charges arrive at Ewood Park
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Lancashire widow's fury at scaffold death blunders
A WIDOW has told of her fury at the scaffolding blunders which led to the death of her beloved husband. Father-of-two Peter Walton, 55, fell 20 feet when the structure collapsed because a nut had not been tightened properly. He suffered severe head
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Thieves rip out lead lions from Blackburn's main war memorial
TWO large statues have been ripped out of Blackburn's main war memorial in a 'shocking' crime on the town's remembrance garden. The Royal British Legion said the theft of the two lion head figurines from the cenotaph in Corporation Park was
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Grezza: No more travel sickness at Burnley
BURNLEY captain Graham Alexander insists the Clarets aren’t suffering a Premier League hangover and WILL find a remedy for their travel sickness. Brian Laws’ men are bidding to take three points on their travels for the first time this season
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I am the Real deal, says Rovers boss Allardyce
SAM Allardyce insists he would win the league every year if he was manager of one of world football’s giants. The Blackburn Rovers boss has rubbished theories he is suited to the roles he has held at Ewood Park and Bolton Wanderers – claiming he just
