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Born To Be Wild
The North Manchester Bike Show takes place at Ramsbottom Cricket Club on Sunday, 26th September from 10am to 5pm. £2 for adults with under 14s free. Classic and modern death traps, live music, face painting and bouncy castle. Well worth a visit after
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Twang
There's a "Guitar Fair" at Haslingden Sports Centre on Sunday, 26th Sepember from 10am to 4pm. £2.50 entry with under 14s free if accompanied. Buy, sell and trade.
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Campaign to save Barnoldswick pub
A CAMPAIGN has been launched to save a Barnoldswick’ pub after a deal was agreed to sell it. Pub giant Enterprise Inns confirmed it had sold the Greyhound Inn, in Manchester Road, which campaigners described as the last “local” in the town.
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Culprit's name found at Clitheroe burglary scene
POLICE investigating a burglary at Clitheroe Football Club found a piece of paper with the culprit’s name written on it. Blackburn magistrates heard Jordan Johnson denied leaving the “clue” but admitted the offence when he was arrested.
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Ex-BBC man became flasher after losing job
AN ex-BBC radio producer turned into a serial flasher and sex pest after he lost his job. Andrew Brennand, 27, went on a 14 week spree, targeting females in and around Burnley when he was out jogging after he lost his contract with Radio Lancashire
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Anger at lack of respect for religious items stolen and dumped in Blackburn
A COPY of the Koran was found dumped in a hospital’s grounds - less than a week after a two foot Virgin Mary statue was stolen from its chapel. The Islamic holy book was spotted by Ishtiaq Akbar, 40, of St James’s Road, Blackburn, who was visiting
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Read skipper Holt on the move to Padiham
READ skipper Chris Holt has left Whalley Road to become the new professional at Ribblesdale League neighbours Padiham. Holt, who starred with both bat and ball as Read finished second to Clitheroe this summer, had been linked with a move into the Lancashire
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East Lancs Vodkat League weekend preview
In the Vodkat League Premier Division there is a second versus third clash as Ramsbottom United make the trip to Cheshire to face impressive Winsford United. Ramsbottom moved into third place in midweek with their 1-0 win over Squires Gate
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Clitheroe look to get back on track
Peter Smith’s Clitheroe are in third spot, but could have been in second had they been able to hold on to a two-goal lead against big spending AFC Fylde in midweek. The Blues were 2-0 up going into the final 10 minutes of the Shawbridge clash
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Clitheroe 2 AFC Fylde 2
Peter Smith’s Clitheroe were denied a win over AFC Fylde thanks to two late goals on Tuesday. A crowd of 263 saw the Blues take a two-goal lead thanks to Ashley Parillion and Tom Williams. But Fylde drew level thanks to two goals in the final 10
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What do you think of it so far.....?
Bacup's Royal Court Theatre is the setting for scenes in a TV drama about Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise. The play also has Crawshawbooth's Ted Robbins playing orchestra leader Jack Hylton. The production has been conceived by Victoria Wood and
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Burnley traders in 'too many takeaways' claim
A SIXTH takeaway is to open in Burnley town centre, despite traders saying there are already too many. Councillors approved plans to open an evening takeaway and daytime cafe and shop at the former Windmills Models at the bottom of St James
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Brooks so close at Faldo
PLEASINGTON’S Jack Brooks fell short of winning the 14th Faldo Series Europe Grand Final despite a tremendous start at the Lough Erne Resort in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland. The Lancashire ace, 19, finished on seven over par over 54 holes, nine shots
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Open Day and Dog Show at Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary
Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary is holding an open day on Sunday 26th September. It takes place from 12.00noon until 4.00pm and will include a dog show at 12.30pm. Admission to the event is £1 and entry into the dog show is £2 per class. The 'Best Rescue
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Burnley defender: Let's have another Turf roar
ANDRE Bikey has urged Burnley to become “unbeatable” at Turf Moor by picking up where they left off against Bolton. The Clarets once more made the Premier League sit up and take notice after claiming their fourth Carling Cup scalp in two seasons, knocking
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Blackpool sack was my lowest point, says Blackburn Rovers boss
SAM Allardyce admits his Blackpool nightmare could have broken him but has instead used the hurt to drive him on to becoming a Premier League success. The Rovers manager was unceremoniously axed as Blackpool boss after leading them to their
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Scout Moor Wind Farm - Open Day
On Saturday 25th September, from 11.00am to 2.00pm, Scout Moor Wind Farm is holding an Open Day. You can enjoy a walk up to the wind farm, and learn more about how the wind farm works. Meet at the "Owd Betts" car park with suitable footwear and clothing
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Millen: Iwelumo is Burnley's big danger
KEITH Millen has labelled Chris Iwelumo as tomorrow’s ‘danger’ as the Clarets powerhouse striker goes up against his former employers. The Bristol City manager knows his Robins side must stop the Burnley frontman adding to his season’s five-goal haul
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What's on: Arcadia in Salford
ARCADIA is Tom Stoppard’s ingenious Olivier Award-winning time-twisting drama. See it in Salford from September 23 to October 9. In 1812, a scandal rocked an elegant house in the Derbyshire countryside when a sexual liaison, possibly involving Lord
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Review: The Rob Brydon Show, BBC2
HE’S a likeable sort, Rob Brydon. Good in Marion And Geoff and excellent as Keith Barret, Brydon, as Uncle Bryn, was also by far the best character in Gavin And Stacey. The Rob Brydon Show sees him bring his personality into the world of the chat show
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What's on: Recorders in Manchester
A MAJOR new exhibition of interactive artworks by Mexican-Canadian artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer is running in Manchester from September 18 until January 30. It includes the world premieres of two new works, Please Empty Your Pockets and the large-scale
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Review: The Road To Coronation Street, BBC4
I once knew someone who spotted a man staring at her and making notes as she had a drink in a pub. Turned out it was Coronation Street creator Tony Warren. I’m not sure whether or not any part of a character based on her ever made it on to the screen
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Review: Spooks, BBC1
ONE of my favourite shows returned to our screens this week — the BBC’s Spooks. We picked up from the end of the last series when Hermione Norris’s Ros was killed in a hotel explosion. The aftermath saw spy chief Harry assassinate the ex-Home Secretary
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Review: The Town (15)
Running time: 124 mins. Starring: Ben Affleck, Rebecca Hall, Jeremy Renner, Jon Hamm, Pete Postlethwaite, Blake Lively, Chris Cooper, Titus Welliver, Slaine, Owen Burke. Director: Ben Affleck. Ben Affleck may be best known as an actor but the chisel-jawed
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Burnley look to loan out McDonald
Burnley boss Brian Laws want to send midfielder Kevin McDonald out on loan. The Scot has only played 23 minutes of first team action this season. Laws said: "The competition in midfield is intense, and that makes it difficult to involve Kevin in some
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What's on: Here Come The Girls
Anastacia is back for the arena tour of Here Come The Girls, coming to Manchester on December 6. She spoke to us about life after cancer, her new image, and why she’s a better talent judge than Simon Cowell. DIVAS of the world unite — Anastacia
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Nelson man sees his car set ablaze
A MAN was woken in the early hours of the morning yesterday while someone was setting his car on fire. Flammable liquid had been poured over the Izuzu Trooper and set alight around 1am yesterday. The occupant of the house, in Walverden Road, Nelson
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Edgworth singer wows X-Factor panel
A SINGER from Edgworth wowed X-Factor judges when she was given a ‘yes’ from all three panellists and a ticket to boot camp. Amy Louise Aldred, 21, appeared at the Manchester auditions in front of Louis Walsh, Simon Cowell, guest judge Pussycat Doll
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Midwife: New East Lancs birth centres recall old ‘maternity homes’
DURING a 40-year career as a midwife Margaret Wilson was responsible for countless East Lancashire people arriving safely in the world. Now she has backed the area’s new birthing centres as a return to the successful practices of earlier times. When
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Spending their way into debt
It’s about time Labour had a reality check here: The country is millions of pounds in debt and spiralling into an ever deeper hole. When the coalition took over Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, they inspected the books and were extremely alarmed
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Noise ban nonsense
Another triumph for political correctness: a school near Selby has banned a play break and hard-ball games – because neighbours complained about the noise. Hello? Schoolchildren making a noise in their playground – whatever next? Residents near
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Halting the decay of Christianity
GOD bless Pope Benedict XVI for daring to visit England, surviving a would-be terrorist attack, courtesy of our intelligence services and special police – not our present government who are hell-bent on cutting these services to pay our national debt,
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Let’s help Madison Allan win this battle
MADISON Allan turned six yesterday with a smile on her face. Seeing the pictures from hospital, you wouldn’t realise that for five years of her life she has battled cancer. It would be too much for most adults, never mind a young child. But her family
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Late bid to save free swimming in Pendle
A LAST-ditch bid is to be made to retain free swimming for Pendle residents who are over 60. Liberal Democrat councillors will raise the issue at the next full council meeting which takes place on Thursday. Following the councillors’ protests earlier
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Firefighters rescue Nelson man trapped in bedroom
A 29-YEAR-OLD man spent three hours trapped in his bedroom before finally ringing 999. Firefighters from Nelson said they thought the ‘bizarre’ call was a joke at first when they were called to Regent Street, Nelson, at 9pm on Wednesday. The ‘embarrassed
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Rugby returns to Burnley school
RUGBY is making a comeback in Burnley after a pitch was created at one of the town’s new schools. The new Unity College on Towneley Holmes boasts the rugby field and it is thought to be the first school in the town to have a pitch since Burnley Grammar
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First female priest for Nelson church
A CHURCH is Nelson is to have its first female priest. The Rev Lorelli Hilliard takes charge of St John the Evangelist, Great Marsden with St Philip, on Sunday. Ms Hilliard has been a curate for the past four years in Hull. She said: “I didn't
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Priceless! Antiques TV day is a hit in Todmorden
ANTIQUE collectors from across the North flocked to Todmorden for a chance to be a part of the hit BBC TV show Flog It! yesterday. People turned out in their droves to have their hidden treasures and trinkets valued by the TV show’s experts at the Town
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Whole system is based on greed, not need
Bankers…. I think they are fantastic. Well, at least they can never say no one ever stuck up for them in their time in need. As party conference season is under way, we are likely to hear comments from a range of politicians saying how much they are
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East Lancashire's summer 'one of the wettest ever'
EAST Lancashire’s washout summer is likely to have been one of the wettest on record, it has been revealed. And Huncoat-based weather enthusiast Roy Chetham is convinced the torrential rain will continue, making it the most soaking September since
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Ribble Valley father’s plea after wallet stolen
THE father of a teenager who had his wallet stolen is offering a small reward for its return. Ian Lynch’s 17-year-old son Nathan lost his provisional driving licence when his wallet was taken from a bag in Clitheroe skate park, in the grounds of Clitheroe
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Talking Cricket: It's not quite the full Monty
IT’S 61 days until the start of the Ashes and yesterday’s announcement of the England squad, an announcement made with all the sort of pomp and false sense of over importance normally associated with naming the shortlist for the best middle manager of
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Now pals start search for Darwen's talent
PENSIONERS who organised one of Darwen’s biggest events of the year are setting about raising the profile of the town even further. The group of seven friends decided 18 months ago to raise money for service-men and women risking their lives
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Honours for Darwen firm’s young workers
BLACKBURN Rovers captain Ryan Nelsen was special guest at this year’s Apprentice of the Year awards for Darwen-based WEC Group. The overall title went to 20-year-old Amir Khan. David Ashworth won the Commitment award, Philip Brookes took the Welding
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Hyndburn dangerous driver who killed Burnley teen jailed
A SPEEDING motorist killed a teenager after losing control of his car as he showed off during a drugs run. Patrick Christopher Connolly, 39, was slammed as an 'inadequate, immature, egotist' by the family of victim Andrew Taylor as he was jailed
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The Rumour Mill - September 24
Newcastle midfielder Alan Smith says he is still suffering from the mental scars that followed his horrific 2006 leg injury picked up when playing for Manchester United against Liverpool. Manchester City are plotting a £50m January bid to lure Fernando
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Chorley boss Flitcroft hits back at Chester jibes
IRATE Chorley boss Garry Flitcroft has hit back at claims he was disrespectful to Chester in the aftermath of last weekend’s memorable win at the Deva Stadium – and believes some people are just trying to stir up trouble. The former Blackburn
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East Lancs duo going for glory
EAST Lancashire duo Jon Hurst and Mark Young are confident of keeping the Red Rose flying high in the English County Champ-ionship finals that begin in Norfolk today. They are part of a strong seven-man Lancashire team that, over the next three days,
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Ex-Burnley star Mellon looks for the perfect double
MICKY Mellon doesn’t like to think too far ahead in football, but he knows what would make for a perfect end to his season. “For Fleetwood to earn a place in the Football League and for Burnley to get back into the Premier League. We would
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New Madison Allan appeal as youngster turns six
Madison Allan’s ‘sheer determination to live’ was celebrated as the youngster who has battled cancer for most of her life turned six. Relatives said Madison showed her typical courage and cheerfulness as she played with friends and family at
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Ex-Blackburn defender keeps it clean for Accrington Stanley
ONLY Wigan, Oxford and Accrington Stanley are yet to concede a league goal on their travels this season, and for former Blackburn Rovers defender Jon Bateson the early stages of the current campaign have been something of a contrast. Bateson
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Blackpool are living the Premier dream, says Tony Parkes
TONY Parkes says Blackpool’s meteoric rise is the Premier League’s ‘biggest fairytale’. While Blackburn Rovers’ title win, Burnley’s unlikely promotion and Leeds United’s fall from grace have stunned football over the past two decades, Parkes
