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Man cleared of sex attack on Darwen girl, 14
AN Australian man cleared of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in Darwen has told of his 12 months of hell. Craig Morton, 40, who came to Lancashire from Sydney in 2004, was yesterday found not guilty of assault occasioning actual bodily
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Accrington Stanley fans banned from waving flags
Accrington Stanley fans have been banned from waving flags in the crowd over health and safety concerns. The club have banned the use of flags after health and safety officials said flame-retardant certificates were needed to prove flags were
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Row breaks out over Darwen Labour claims
A FURIOUS row has broken out over claims Darwen will be 'worst hit' by Labour regaining control of the borough council. Sunnyhurst councillor Tony Melia, a former deputy leader of the coalition ousted by Labour, said Labour would channel funding
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Queen sits for portrait for East Lancashire artist
AN East Lancashire artist has become the youngest woman to have painted an official portrait of the Queen. Award-winning painter Isobel Peachey was commissioned by the shipping company Cunard to create the picture, which will be hung in its
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What's on: I'm A Minger
A PLAY asking tough questions about the rise in suicide among teenagers comes to Oswaldtwistle on September 21 and Bury on October 18. ‘I’m A Minger’ follows 14-year-old Katie in her battle against the bullies and her search for love. Written and
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Todmorden health centre to be razed
A MAJOR revamp is on the cards for Todmorden after councillors finally agreed to pull down the town’s Rose Street health centre. The old health centre was originally due to be pulled down to make way for a new enterprise hub, backed by the regional development
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Panel of five to wield jobs axe at Pendle
A FIVE-strong panel of councillors is being formed in Pendle to handle a raft of expected town hall job-loss decisons. Around £3.5million must be shaved off the borough council’s budget over the next three years as part of the national spending review
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Wildlife and weirs only a step away
You do not have to travel far in East Lancashire to enjoy the wildlife around woodlands and water. Hapton is on the road between Burnley and Accrington, and close to the main road is Castle Clough car park and picnic site. These are situated on Mill
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Indian church built by Blackburn donations restored after attack
AN INDIAN church built by donations from the people of Blackburn has been restored after being torched by an angry mob. And the Lancashire Council of Mosques has condemned the desecration of the church in Malerkotla during a special meeting
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Winter lessons for East Lancashire drivers
K Sutcliffe agonises about winter driving (Letters, September 16). There is no need for councils to take lessons from snowbound countries. I can tell him they just change to snow tyres and chains as we all did years ago. In the last resort
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Karaoke plan for Barnoldswick club is removed
PLANS to convert a former working men’s club into a karaoke restaurant have been amended. Balihar Singh and Lakhbir Randhawa wanted to turn the Barnoldswick Union WMC in The Butts, into an entertainment venue with a restaurant and games room. They
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It’s time for Rossendale firm to celebrate, naturally
A ROSSENDALE businessman who developed a natural skincare products firm after his wife suffered a devastating accident is celebrating the venture’s fifth birthday. Dennis Freedman, 60, who is registered blind, runs Essentially Natural from his home in
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Blackburn 'cloud computing' firm wins £2.2m contracts
IT company CMS Group has won contracts worth £2.2million in just two months after creating 10 new jobs. The Blackburn firm secured tie-ups with Lancashire-based Napthens Solicitors, Elite Hotels, Parking Eye, the Goodwood Estate in West Sussex, and Bury-based
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Conferences push for Lancashire firm
TRAINING 2000 has appointed Rebecca Wood to promote its conference facilities at its office in Netherfield Road, Nelson. Training 2000, of Furthergate, Blackburn, also has sites in Rawtenstall and Blackpool. It offers training to clients, including
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Fill the streets of Blackburn to say ‘thanks’ to soldiers
IT is great news that soldiers returning from Afghanistan are to march through the streets of Blackburn. The 1st Battalion The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment is nearing the end of a six-month tour of duty that started in April. As an infantry battalion
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Statue must have place in Blackburn town centre
NOW that the centre of Blackburn is beginning to show a big improvement, I’m sure that the statue of the mother holding her baby in her arms (the one that stood in the old Lord Square) would enhance the centre even further. Placed in a prominent position
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Punishment has to be effective
YOU ask how violent crime should be dealt with – this is a very painful subject as this question has been asked for years. I agree with M R Gorton (LT, September 10). This subject must now be dealt with ASAP and any sentences brought upon the criminals
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Wonderful opportunity for Blackburn's youth
The news of the Blackburn Youth Zone in the centre of town is fantastic and can only be something exciting to look forward to. I do hope as part of the regeneration of the ‘Cathedral Quarter’ that something of what the Cathedral stands for, will have
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Crackdown on drivers is right
WEARING a seatbelt or using a mobile while driving are offences that the police rightly focus on to keep our roads safe. In the past week some 36 drivers, mostly young men, in the Ribble Valley have been stopped for offences including speeding, failing
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Nelson workers go back to school
SCHOOL dinners and periodic tables were on the timetable for staff at a Nelson firm as they headed back to school. Daisy Communications staff were treated to tuck shop sweets, quizzes and the chance to be voted as the office head boy or girl as its offices
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New Accrington Stanley stadium plan backed
ILYAS Khan’s latest plans to build Accrington Stanley a new stadium in Church has met with initial council backing. Both Hyndburn Council’s Conservative leader and the area’s Labour ward councillors said they welcomed the plans as an exciting idea which
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TV? I’m only watching it for the scenery
Last night just wasn’t the same. When I turned on the TV it wasn’t there. Sunday night has always been Heartbeat night, when my native Yorkshire landscapes I know and love are beamed into the living room. Whitby, the North York Moors, the steam railway
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Trainees call from Burnley MP
BURNLEY MP Gordon Birtwistle this week spoke out about the declining number of young engineers, and called for Lancashire firms to take on more apprentices. Speaking in the House of Commons, he said: “The age profile of a lot of the workforce in the
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Plan to create Burnley car sales site
A BETTING shop could be turned into a car sales site in Burnley. The application has been made by Stephen James, from Trevor Dawson Chartered Surveyors. If successful, the car sales unit would be called Sui Generis. The borough council will
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Blackburn horse business bedding in
A horse lover has opened a new wood-chip business in Blackburn to sell her own brand of horse and small animal bedding. Emma Metcalf, 38, has opened Woodmet with the help of her husband Duncan. The business, which offers eco-friendly products, is
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Suspended sentence for Darwen postie who stole mail
A POSTAL worker has avoided a jail sentence for stealing and destroying 172 packages. Stephen Terence Fisher, 39, of Portland Street, Darwen, was given 46 weeks in custody, suspended for 12 months, by Hyndburn magistrates. He had pleaded guilty
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Metal thieves target Blackburn football club
THIEVES have left a local football team with a £2,000 bill after trashing changing rooms in search of scrap metal. Mill Hill FC's Griffin Ground facilities off Stancliffe Street, were broken into overnight between 6pm on Monday and 10.30am
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Missing Blackburn patient found
AN 80-year-old Alzheimer’s patient reported missing from hospital was found safe and well after walking one and half miles. The pensioner was reported missing by staff after he walked out of Royal Blackburn Hospital at 9.20am yesterday. Police said
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Hughes: Blackburn Rovers boss could be the man for England
FULHAM boss Mark Hughes believes Sam Allardyce will be a strong candidate for the England job in two years’ time. The Welshman admires Allardyce and believes he has a chance of replacing Fabio Capello when he steps down as England coach in 2012, but
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Disabled Whalley pensioner’s home raided again
THE home of a disabled pensioner has been raided for the third time in four months by jewel thieves. Vera Wightman, 79, who lives with her jeweller son Jeremy, 45, in Whalley, was burgled on Thursday afternoon. Intruders pulled back metal bars put up
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One last chance for Accrington burglar
A PROLIFIC raider who targeted two neighbouring houses for boilers and copper piping has won his freedom so he can have drugs treatment. Burnley Crown Court heard how Wayne Nix, 36, said to also have drink and mental health issues, struck at two empty
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Ribble Valley chef meets the Criterion
RIBBLE Valley chef Steven Smith is joining forces with one of London’s top cooks for a celebration of culinary talent across the country. Steven, chef/patron of the award-winning Freemasons Country Inn, Wiswell, is working with Matthew Foxon
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Review: Amico Mio, Whalley
Address: 49 King Street, Whalley, BB7 9SP. Phone number: 01254 822 495. Lancashire Telegraph review by Anna Mansell from September 18, 2010. AMICO Mio means ‘my friend’ in Italian, and this restaurant is a friend of mine after I popped in for
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Accrington's fashion Gene-ius celebrates 40 years
For four decades model-turned-stylist Gene Sutcliffe has dressed thousands of fashionistas across the country. We meet the woman who put Accrington on the style map. DRESSED in leggings for the third time around, Gene Sutcliffe has seen more fashions
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Salvation Army appeal triumph
May I thank everyone who has supported the work of The Salvation Army through our recent Red Shield Appeal? The appeal raises necessary funds to support the social and community work of The Salvation Army throughout the United Kingdom and the Republic
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Blackburn Mall is still enjoying its honeymoon
Since the opening of the new shopping centre in the Mall, Blackburn, we read in the LT that it is very busy. Maybe so. But I am of the opinion that it is only a honeymoon period and that there will be many shoppers who have come from out of town to
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TV antiques show gives Burnley's Towneley Hall a boost
VISITOR numbers have risen at Towneley Hall in Burnley after the landmark was given the chance to shine in a new BBC antiques show. Producers of cultured quiz Antiques Master, hosted by Sandi Toksvig, chose the historic hall as an authentic backdrop
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Pope is right on aggressive atheism
I’VE a sneaking admiration for Cardinal Kasper who’s pulled out of the Pope’s tour ‘for medical reasons’, though headlines dramatised his claim that arriving at Heathrow was like ‘you’ve landed in a Third World Country’. He described our ‘aggressive
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Big Sam: I am every bit as good as Arsenal boss
SAM Allardyce insists Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is no more ‘advanced’ in terms of coaching than him. The Blackburn manager refuses to back down in his spat with Wenger, who has been a big critic of Allardyce’s style of play. But Big
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Burnley author's Mr Darcy trilogy
BURNLEY supply teacher turned author Victoria Connelly is aiming for stardom after landing an international publishing deal. And as she releases her next novel, she is in negotiations for her first book to be transformed into a Hollywood movie. A Weekend
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Reedley holiday firm fires parting shot at canal bosses
A NARROW boat holiday firm is to close down at the end of the season — because the owners fear the canal could be forced to close again. Nigel Feeney, the owner of the family-run Rosewood Narrow Boats, also criticised the 'absolutely filfthy
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Poorer East Lancashire children 'let down by school admissions system'
EAST Lancashire school children who are from poorer backgrounds are being let down by the school admissions system, according to a new report. Children’s charity Barnardo’s has found that in 2009 Blackburn with Darwen 25 per cent of children
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Samba: Sparky has inside track on Blackburn Rovers
CHRIS Samba believes Mark Hughes’ inside knowledge worked against a ‘two-faced’ Blackburn Rovers. The Ewood skipper admits their second-half display was disappointing but believes former boss Hughes had his new Fulham charges well-prepared
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Burley is happy with point against Burnley
CRYSTAL Palace manager George Burley admitted he was indebted to goalkeeper Julian Speroni for preserving a point for his side against Burnley. The Argentinian was linked with a move to the top flight in the summer but Burley and Palace’s
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Bell knock puts Enfield's Barker in a dream
ENFIELD’S Keith Barker was a Lord’s winner on Saturday as Warwickshire beat Somerset by three wickets in the final of the CB40 Trophy final. The former Blackburn Rovers striker took 2-33 from his seven overs and trousered one fine catch as Somerset collapsed
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Hughes: Ref cost us win at Blackburn Rovers
BOTH managers voiced their complaints about novice Premier League referee Anthony Taylor after the Blackburn Rovers' 1-1 draw with Fulham. Visiting Fulham boss Mark Hughes claimed the referee was too inexperienced to handle the game after
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Jensen: Jay will be huge for Burnley
BRIAN Jensen celebrated a first Championship away clean sheet in over 18 months, then backed young striker Jay Rodriguez to make a big impression at the opposite end this season. The Burnley-born youth product had a hatful of chances at Selhurst
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Blackburn market trader quits town for Darwen
A WELL-known Blackburn Market trader is quitting the town for Darwen. John Woods, whose family have run a fruit and vegetable stall on the three-day market for 21 years, said he felt ‘disappointed and let down’ by the council. Next spring Blackburn
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Darwen Cricket Club phone mast set for go-ahead
A 15-metre phone mast at Darwen Cricket Club is set for approval, despite ‘grave’ objections from scores of residents. A petition with 52 names has been handed to Blackburn with Darwen Council against the Vodafone structure earmarked for land
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Haslingden art unveiling hit by weather
THE terrible weather hit the unveiling of a £10,000 art installation this weekend. Some 7,000 solar lights have been arranged on Cribden Hill, Haslingden, in the shape of a horse. But the fog and rain meant the display could not be seen at its
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New giant mural unveiled in Blackburn
AFTER two years of hard work by more than 250 people, a giant mural has been unveiled to brighten up a Blackburn neighbourhood. The striking 130ft painting, called That’s Life, was launched with a spectacular music and dance show outside Bangor Street
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Review: Frisky and Mannish @ Mechanics, Burnley
I HAVE the hardest job in the world. Not that entertaining a room full of comedy-goers for a couple of hours is easy at all, but trying to explain just how great this pair are is a near-impossible task. I must confess I had never heard of Frisky and
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Burnley cricketer poses nude for gay magazine
BURNLEY cricketer Jimmy Anderson is set to became the first professional player to appear on the cover of gay magazine Attitude. The 28-year-old England star, who is married, insisted there was no homophobia in the game as he posed nude for
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East Lancs mountain rescuers’ ‘dig deep’ plea for a new base
MOUNTAIN rescue volunteers are urging people to ‘dig deep’ to make their new base a reality after revealing that there has been a dramatic increase in the number of call-outs. The Haslingden-based Rossendale and Pendle Mountain Rescue Team is in desperate
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Vodkat League Premier Division: New Mills 1 Rossendale United 1
ROSSENDALE ended New Mills 100 per cent record with an outstand-ing all-round team effort. Danny Doherty gave the Stags the lead when he rounded the keeper in the 24th minute. New signing David Gray was then denied a second by the keeper just before
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Vodkat League Premier Division: Ramsbottom 3 Bootle 1
RAMSBOTTOM came from a goal down to secure a well deserved win over Bootle. The Rams were rattled when Ian Flannery put through his own goal in the 24th minute. But they were in the lead before the break when first full back Danny Warrender surged forward
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Woodley Sports 0 Clitheroe 2
ASHLEY Parillon scored twice as Clitheroe maintained their impressive start in Evo-Stik First Division North. The former England schoolboy international scored at the end of each half as the Blues cemented third spot. Clitheroe took
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Chester FC 1 Chorley 2
JACK Dorney extended his remarkable scoring streak as Chorley underlined their title credentials at the expense of big-spending Chester. This was manager Garry Flitcroft’s most notable victory since stepping into the Victory Park hot-seat in the summer
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Maine Road 1 Barnoldswick Town 0
BARNOLDSWICK’S first foray in to the FA Vase ended in disappointment as Maine Road ran out worthy winners. Town were forced to field a depleted side due to injuries with Chris Brennan deputising in goal for Billy Carrington. And it was
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Swastika race thugs target Burnley shop
RACIST thugs targeted an elderly woman by spraying a swastika on her shop and torching a car. But 77-year-old widow Sakina Bili Ali, who runs Warsi Foodstore off-licence, in Leyland Road, Burnley, said she would not be forced out of her home or shop
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FA Vase: Holker Old Boys 0 Colne FC 2
Colne progressed into the First Round Proper of the FA Vase with a convincing win over their Cumbrian opponents thanks to second half strikes from Michael Cruz and Danny Boyle. Nigel Coates’ side now face a difficult away tie at Irlam who knocked out
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Win Tickets to see Sparrow and the Workshop in Manchester
From a tiny top floor flat in Glasgow, Belfast born, Chicago-raised Jill O’Sullivan, Welshman Nick Packer and Scottish drummer Gregor Donaldson have carved themselves a unique niche in contemporary music with their band Sparrow and the Workshop
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Win Tickets to see Charlie Landsborough
Newsquest Northwest has teamed up with Judy Totton Publicity to promote this great competition to our readers. Enter now for your chance to win one of five pairs of tickets to see the incredible Charlie Landsborough when he plays Guildhall Theatre
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Design Your Own Fragrance Kits to be won courtesy of GossipBingo.com
To celebrate the launch of GossipBingo.com , the new online bingo site for over 18’s, Newsquest Northwest has teamed up with them to promote this great competition to our readers. Enter now for your chance to win one of 10 Design Your Own Fragrance
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Tickets to see Tchaikovsky Symphony Orchestra of Moscow Radio to be won
The Sands Centre presents Tchaikovsky Symphony Orchestra Of Moscow Radio, The Sands Centre, Carlisle, Friday October 22, 7.30pm The Sands Centre’s International Orchestral Concert Series 2010-2011 begins with the welcome return of the Tchaikovsky
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Padiham 1 Bacup Borough 1
PADIHAM and Bacup have it all to do again on Wednesday night after the FA Vase second round qualifier ended all square at 1-1 despite playing 30 minutes of extra time. The visitors had much the better of the first half and only the defiance
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Jennings sick after getting elbowed out
MICHAEL Jennings says promoter Frank Warren has offered him a rematch with Kell Brook after a cut consigned him to a fifth-round defeat on Saturday night – but it seems he may have to wait to face the Sheffield fighter. Chorley’s Jennings
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Accrington Stanley striker says brace gives him heart
ACCRINGTON striker Terry Gornell believes his two goals against Lincoln will be the first of many this season – and he dedicated the brace to his uncle following a heart attack. Gornell scored twice as Stanley won 3-0 at home to Chris Sutton
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Laws hails Burnley's best performance of the season
BURNLEY manager Brian Laws labelled a goalless draw at Palace as the performance of the season. The Clarets have yet to win on their Championship travels this season, and in the last 26 away games have won only once. But after seeing
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Soldiers to march through Blackburn in homecoming parade
SOLDIERS are to march through the streets of Blackburn to celebrate their return from Afghanistan. The 1st Battalion The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment will be honoured at a homecoming service at Blackburn Cathedral. Some 120 soldiers
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Sam anger as another Blackburn Rovers lead slips
A MYSTIFIED Sam Allardyce has slammed Blackburn Rovers’ ‘false start’ habit as unacceptable after watching his side throw away another winning position. The angry Rovers boss gave his side an ear-bashing after Saturday’s 1-1 draw with
