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Kean admits Blackburn Rovers were too open
STEVE Kean admits work needs to be done defensively after seeing his Blackburn Rovers side lose 4-3 at Wigan this afternoon. The Rovers boss was disappointed at how his side threw away an early lead at the DW Stadium and admitted 'we
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Waddington Scarecrow Festival axed
WADDINGTON Scarecrow Festival has been scrapped due to health and safety restrictions and mounting costs. The highlight of the Ribble Valley calendar has been running for 10 years and has grown in visitor numbers over the past five years, attracting
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FULL-TIME: Burnley 2 Norwich City 1
JAY Rodriguez goes into international duty on a high after his seventh goal of the season earned a key win over promotion-chasing Norwich City. The 21-year-old, named in Stuart Pearce's party for the friendly in Italy, converted a Daniel
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FULL-TIME: Wigan Athletic 4 Blackburn Rovers 3
BLACKBURN Rovers lost a thrilling encounter at Wigan Athletic 4-3 this afternoon as they were made to pay for some poor defending. Jason Roberts had given Rovers an early lead before James McCarthy levelled matters 10 minutes before half
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Jack Straw won votes in all the areas
IT is quite appalling that Coun Brian Gordon (Tory, Meadowhead ward) says Jack Straw ‘needs the Asian votes’ (LT, January 26). If you take the votes in those wards in the least ‘Asian’ areas – Beardwood and Lammack, Roe Lee, Livesey and Pleasington
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Toxic idea on ordination
THE mistakes the Church of England is making in ordaining women to the priesthood and to the office of bishop are two-fold. First, they are out of sync with all the other major Christian churches; the whole of the Orthodox Church together with
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I can’t even take my pig ‘walkies’
I support Lee White (LT, February 1) and Patrick the micro-pig he has been told he cannot have in his shop. I live in Scotland and the law here says I can’t even walk Dudley, my micro-pig. I got him in November for my 50th birthday.
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Harry's boys get a day off
All tomorrow’s games in the Harry Dewhurst Memorial League have been postponed due to waterlogged pitches.
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HALF-TIME: Burnley 1, Norwich 0
DEAN Marney's third goal of the season has sent Burnley into the break with a deserved lead. Norwich City boss Paul Lambert lined up with three centre halves, but that hasn't stopped the Clarets from bossing the first 45 minutes, with chances falling
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Alastair Campbell on why he fell in love with Burnley
HE held one of the most important jobs in the country, as the former Prime Minister’s right hand man. But to Burnley FC fans Alastair Campbell is simply the club’s most famous follower — having played with football greats Diego Maradona and
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HALF TIME: Wigan Athletic 1 Blackburn Rovers 1
BLACKBURN Rovers have been made to pay for numerous wasted chances after going in 1-1 with Wigan at half time this afternoon. Jason Roberts poked Rovers ahead on 23 minutes to give the visitors a deserved lead but James McCarthy's35th strike levelled
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Nott a lot to fear as Hawks bid for revenge
Blackburn Hawks will be going all out this weekend to end a five-game losing streak and get their season back on track. Hawks travel to Nottingham Lions in the English National Ice-Hockey League tomorrow night, fresh from a 5-3 defeat at home to the
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TEAM NEWS: Norwich v Burnley
MANAGER Eddie Howe makes one change to the side which lost to Doncaster Rovers in midweek, as Ross Wallace comes in for the ever-present Wade Elliott. Striker Charlie Austin makes his home debut against Norwich City, after completing a £1.2million move
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TEAM NEWS: Emerton starts for Rovers
BRETT Emerton returns to Blackburn Rovers starting line up after being on international duty for the past month for this afternoon's trip to Wigan. The Australian midfielder is joined in midfield by Morten Gamst Pedersen, Jermaine Jones and Junior Hoilett
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Little Voice with a Darwen accent
A MAJOR new theatre production is to have a distinctly Darwen accent - thanks to an article in the Lancashire Telegraph. Rebecca Hutchinson, 24, follows in the footsteps of Lancashire lasses Jane Horrocks and Diana Vickers with the leading role of
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Tin wants tonic of a good run
JASON Tindall has challenged Burnley to erase their inconsistencies and start another unbeaten run. The Clarets lost the first of Eddie Howe’s four games in charge after Michael Duff’s second-half own goal at Doncaster Rovers was enough to separate the
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Tributes to long-serving Burnley councillor
TRIBUTES have been paid to a dedicated Burnley councillor after he has lost a long battle against cancer. Frank Ashworth died in Royal Blackburn Hospital on Wednesday. He was aged 73. He had represented the Rosehill with Burnley Wood for three years
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Politicians salute former Blackburn Rovers chairman
BLACKBURN MP Jack Straw said former Rovers chairman John Williams did a ‘magnificent job’ at the club. He said: “John Williams helped dig us out of the championship and ensured that Blackburn survived for one of the longest periods we’ve had
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Blackburn bobsleigh ace vows to win title for terminally-ill father
WHEN Blackburn bobsleigh ace Paula Walker goes for glory at the World Junior Championships tomorrow, she will do so in tribute to her sick father. The 24-year-old is determined to win a medal at Park City, Utah and dedicate it to dad Paul who
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What's on: Gruff Rhys
Super Furry Animals frontman Gruff Rhys is not your typical rock star. As lead singer of the Welsh indie heroes, he has carved out a career built on the surreal, with songs and imagery paying tribute to footballing cult heroes — Robin Friday — and live
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Kean relishes the new approach at Blackburn Rovers
STEVE Kean is relishing ‘a fresh approach’ brought to Blackburn Rovers by the new Venky’s regime – but insists an exciting future has been helped made possible by John Williams’ 14 year reign. Rovers’ supporters were stunned yesterday when
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Burnley cricket hero to get freedom of the borough
CRICKET hero Jimmy Anderson is set to be given the freedom of the borough after his Ashes exploits. The 28-year-old is believed to be the youngster-ever recipient of the honour, which is usually reserved for political and civic veterans. Not only
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Crown Paints ends Blackburn Rovers shirt sponsorship
CROWN Paints will not be on the front of Blackburn Rovers’ shirts next season after the firm decided to end its £5million sponsorship deal. The Darwen company, which has sponsored Rovers since 2008, said it had made the ‘difficult’ decision
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Mrs Desai: Why John Williams left Blackburn Rovers
BLACKBURN Rovers' owner Anuradha Desai has revealed why John Williams left the club. Mrs Desai, speaking exclusively to the Lancashire Telegraph, claimed Mr Williams had 'lost interest in the role' and 'didn't get on' with manager Steve Kean. She
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Blackburn Rovers striker won't celebrate goal against former club
JASON Roberts will not celebrate if he scores against his old Wigan pals this afternoon after admitting his two and a half years with the Latics was a "special" time. The Blackburn Rovers striker is expected to lead the attack at the DW Stadium this
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A Brae we go for Jennings title tilt
Chorley’s Michael Jennings will fight Gary McMillan at Glasgow’s Braehead Arena on March 12 in a British welterweight title eliminator. The Lurcher is on the undercard of the Ricky Burns v Joseph Laryea WBO super featherweight title.
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Weather warning for East Lancashire over 70mph winds
A WEATHER warning has been put in place ahead of predicted 70mph winds battering East Lancashire this weekend. The Met Office said gusts could reach near hurricane levels after several days of stormy weather in the area. Yesterday roads
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Home visits shame for Burnley kerb crawlers
POLICE will visit kerb crawlers at their homes as part of a shock new radical bid to cut Burnley's vice trade. Men looking for prostitutes around the Duke Bar area will have their registration numbers traced. Officers will then turn
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Man 'left to die' in alleyway after Accrington stabbing
A MAN was ‘left to die’ in an alleyway after being repeatedly stabbed. Matthew Howard, 27, was found lying in a pool of blood between Elizabeth Street and Exchange Street, Accrington on Thursday morning. Police found him cold and semi-conscious
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Lancashire Telegraph Match Day Live
JOIN us this afternoon for Lancashire Telegraph's Match Day Live, featuring score updates from Blackburn Rovers away game at Wigan Athletic and Burnley's clash with Norwich City. If you can't make it to a game, join our coverage for the latest
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Samba: Blackburn Rovers will miss Williams
CHRIS Samba admits Ewood Park will feel ‘a little empty’ without John Williams as the defender looks forward to the challenge of achieving his ambitions with Blackburn Rovers. Williams’ final real act as chairman was putting the final touches to Samba