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Squash ace Laura books British final spot
BRILLIANT Laura Massaro booked her place in the final of the British National Squash Championships this afternoon as she dug deep to beat Northern Ireland's Madeline Perry in a hard fought semi-final. The East Lancashire ace, from Chorley
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Top cop back on beat to warn East Lancashire car criminals
A TOP cop is going back on the beat to warn East Lancashire's most prolific car criminals they are being watched. Chief Insp John Bullas, head of Pennine division’s uniformed section, will hand deliver letters to the 10 worst offenders in Burnley, Pendle
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'Don't drink and cook' warning for Rossendale residents
ROSSENDALE has seen a rise in the number of house fires caused by people under the influence of drink or drugs. Fire chiefs are launching a campaign to highlight the dangers of leaving unattended food cooking which has led to house fires in Haslingden
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Memorial for Darwen soldier shelved because of legal case costs
THE father of a soldier killed by a hit-and-run driver says plans to create a memorial have been shelved because of mounting legal costs. Stuart Walmsley said he has paid out “tens of thousands” of family savings challenging the appeal of Georgios
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FULL-TIME: Watford 1 Burnley 3
AWAY crisis? What away crisis? Two Chrises have surely put that to bed now. Before Eddie Howe arrived at Turf Moor Burnley had won only one league away game all season, and only two in 34 attempts under two previous managers. Now,
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Blackburn Rovers boss looks to positives after Newcastle draw
STEVE Kean was determined to take the positives after seeing his Blackburn Rovers side draw 0-0 with Newcastle United at Ewood Park this afternoon. The visitors dominated the clash for the majority, without ever creating many clear
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Rocky look to new pro
Lancashire League outfit Rawtenstall are looking for a new professional for the summer after Naved Arif signed a deal to play with Sussex.
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FULL-TIME: Blackburn Rovers 0 Newcastle United 0
BLACKBURN Rovers were jeered off the pitch this afternoon after a dire 0-0 draw with Newcastle United. The visitors dominated proceedings for the majority and will be disappointed not to have secured the maximum points. Morten
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HALF TIME: Blackburn Rovers 0 Newcastle United 0
BLACKBURN Rovers were fortunate to go in level with Newcastle at half time after a goalless first 45 minutes. Roque Santa Cruz should have had headed the hosts ahead early on but after that, Rovers struggled to take control of the game. Kevin Nolan
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TEAM NEWS: Santa Cruz starts with Kalinic
ROQUE Santa Cruz and Nikola Kalinic start up front for Blackburn Rovers today as Steve Kean rings the changes for Newcastle United's visit. David Dunn returns to the starting line up, with Steven Nzonzi and Jermaine Jones partnered together in the heart
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Cuts will merely cost us all more
Has Blackburn with Darwen Council really thought about the cuts that it is about to impose? Reduced services for older and vulnerable people – more people will die through neglect. Dimming streetlights at night – increased vandalism and burglary
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Supermarket self-service not to all tastes
I went to shop in Tesco on Tuesday but there was no point as there were no check-out staff, just self- service. It was utter chaos, the customers were walking out in disgust. This is not on. It should be customers’ choice not forced upon them.
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Burnley Market spending isn’t worth it
REGARDING the article (LT, February 8) about Burnley Market getting a revamp, why are 91 council workers to lose their jobs if Burnley Council can still find money to spend where a great number of people don’t shop – ie, Burnley Market? In the last
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We’re the victim of lazy insurers
Wilpshire is not the only area to suffer from the BB1 postcode. We live in Guide at the edge of the Blackburn/ Hyndburn border and a long way from the notorious high-risk areas, yet we too have a BB1 code. If the insurance companies can’t be more specific
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East Lancashire set for 15% cut in number of vicars
THE number of vicars in East Lancashire is set to be cut by 15 per cent in the next seven years, it has been revealed. Bishop John Goddard said the fact that 40 members of clergy have already been lost in the Church of England in the past five years
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Owen wanting a show for Hawks fans
Blackburn Hawks head coach Jared Owen hopes his side ‘put on a show’ for their fans this weekend. Hawks have a home double-header to look forward to, with games against Sheffield Spartans today and Fife Flyers tomorrow (both at 5.45pm). And Owen believes
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Owzat! Star Akshay Kumar talks about Patiala House
The new movie Patiala House is a family drama based on a shopowner’s son who longs to play cricket for England. The film’s star Akshay Kumar gives us the lowdown on his role. Do you relate strongly with YOUR character? Yes to a very great extent
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Third of Burnley incapacity benefit claimants tested 'fit for work'
A THIRD of people on incapacity benefit in Burnley have been rated ‘fit to work’ by tough new tests. For the first time, the results of a pilot taking place have been revealed. They mean that thousands of long-term sick claimants will
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Step closer to Blackburn orbital road route
A COUNCIL’S hopes of demolishing a listed building to make way for a new road have moved a step closer. English Heritage has confirmed it will not ask for a public inquiry into the demolition of the former police building in King Street, Blackburn,
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Late postponement for Accrington Stanley v Southend
ACCRINGTON Stanley's home match against Southend United was postponed 90 minutes before kick-off today because of a waterlogged pitch. The pitch at the Crown Ground has been heavy for several weeks, with one area of the playing surface particularly
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Kalinic is fired up - despite the fog
NIKOLA Kalinic is hoping to deepen the Toon Army’s gloom this afternoon – after being stuck at Zagreb airport for six hours due to fog on Thursday. The Blackburn Rovers striker was delayed returning home from scoring two goals in Croatia’s 4-2 win over
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Cork favours summer move to Burnley
JACK Cork has revealed he would be in favour of a move to Burnley if Chelsea are prepared to let him go in the summer. The Clarets are expected to have the first option to buy the £2million-valued midfielder at the end of his season-long loan
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Man jailed after attempting to burgle three Burnley pensioners
A CONVICTED sex attacker who tried to sneak into three pensioners' homes in Burnley has been jailed for 18 months. Leon Slattery, 24, had downed a litre of vodka, with orange, after visiting his little girl and was carrying a bag of alcohol
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Shotguns stolen in Ribble Valley house raid
SHOTGUNS and rifles with silencers have been stolen in a raid at house in East Lancashire. Police have issued an appeal, saying they are ‘very concerned’ that the guns are in the hands of criminals. The firearms, a Browning 12 bore under and over
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Blackburn boxing coach doesn’t pull punches
INSPIRATIONAL boxing coach Yaqoob Hussain is a true community hero. He has helped thousands of children stay on the straight and narrow through sport. Last year he even remortgaged his own home to open a new gym. In January his
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Blackburn football hooligan appeal turned down
A TEENAGE football hooligan who was "at the forefront" of tension between Burnley and Blackburn fans after a derby match has had his pleas for a lighter sentence thrown out by top judges. Blackburn supporter, Samuel David Hindle, 18, was one
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Traveller awareness day planned in East Lancashire
AN 'awareness day' for members of the travelling community is set to be held this summer. The drop-in question and answer event will be held in Accrington. Hyndburn Council said the event, at the Cannon Street Resource Centre in June, will see members
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Lancashire Police chief’s 3-year extension
LANCASHIRE’s top policeman has signed a three-year extension to his contract, which will see him in place until at least March 2015. Chief Constable Steve Finnigan has been in charge of the constabulary since 2005. He said: “I'm extremely
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Rossendale teenager lands place in trampoline final
A STUDENT from Rossendale will be reaching for the stars when he competes in the national schools trampolining finals. Thirteen-year-old Paul Chambers will pit his skills against the cream of the nation’s junior athletes at the championships
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Hoilett: I will stay at Blackburn Rovers
JUNIOR Hoilett is out to secure a long-term Ewood Park future after admitting he now considers Blackburn as his home. Rovers’ Canadian sensation will bid to continue his recent scintillating form in today’s Premier League visit of Newcastle
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Lancashire council chief takes on new directorship
LANCASHIRE’S top council chief has taken up a directorship in Liverpool, it has emerged. Phil Halsall was appointed as a director of Liverpool Arena and Convention Centre Ltd in December. Lancashire County Council leader Geoff Driver admitted
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Burnley couple who shed the pounds back health drive
A COUPLE from Burnley who have managed to ‘lite’ up their lives are backing a campaign to help others get rid of their love handles. Tim and June Stephenson have lost three-and-a-half stone between them since enrolling on the Lite4Life programme at St
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No Mullin exit repeat, say hard-up Accrington Stanley
ACCRINGTON Stanley chief executive Rob Heys has vowed that the club’s worsening finances will not force them to loan out key players before the end of the season – two years after Paul Mullin’s shock move to Bradford. Stanley are finding
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Review: Spread Eagle Hotel, Sawley
Address: Spread Eagle Hotel, Sawley, BB7 4NH. Phone number: 01200 441202. Lancashire Telegraph review by John Anson from February 12, 2011. With open views of the Ribble and the ruins of the historic abbey just down the road, there
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Mackay: We were unlucky at Burnley
WATFORD manager Malky Mackay is hoping to wreck Burnley’s afternoon at Vicarage Road – after insisting his side were unlucky not to take share of the spoils at Turf Moor earlier this season. The Clarets came back from behind to beat the Hornets 3-2 on
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Blackburn Rovers boss backs Nik to shine bright
NIKOLA Kalinic still has a lot to live up to at Blackburn Rovers after becoming one of the club’s priciest ever signings when he arrived from Hajduk Split for £6million back in August 2009. Only Andy Cole, Kevin Davies, Corrado Grabbi and
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Office lifeline offered to Hyndburn charities
FREE offices are being made available to charities to help them through tough economic times. General manager of Hyndburn Voluntary and Community Resource Centre, Tony Dobson, who is also a Hyndburn councillor, said they made the decision to offer space
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Robbo optimistic over Blackburn Rovers season
PAUL Robinson admits this looks like being the tightest Premier League season ever but believes Blackburn Rovers are well placed to take full advantage. The Rovers goalkeeper insists the club have to be happy with their current points tally of 31 and
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Burnley MP explains tuition fees u-turn at student meeting
STUDENTS were ‘satisfied’ with answers given by Burnley MP Gordon Birtwistle about his u-turn on an election pledge to vote against any rise in tuition fees. The Liberal Democrat MP was invited to University of Central Lancashire’s Burnley
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Good book that could answer all our prayers
THIS afternoon in Blackburn we celebrate the 400th anniversary of an event that transformed our world, saving us from the dark ages of humanity and from superstition. And if only we’d again take it seriously, we would certainly be rescued from our crises
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Owen wanting a show for Blackburn Hawks fans
Blackburn Hawks head coach Jared Owen hopes his side ‘put on a show’ for their fans this weekend. Hawks have a home double-header to look forward to, with games against Sheffield Spartans today and Fife Flyers tomorrow (both at 5.45pm). And Owen believes
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What's on: Saturday, February 12
EVENTS in East Lancashire and further afield for Saturday, February 12. Pick of the day Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Jon Richardson is bringing his show It’s Not Me, It’s You to Burnley Mechanics tonight. Jon is known for his apperances
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Toxic gas leak drama in Clitheroe
A CLOUD of toxic gas hovered over an industrial estate close to homes after a chemical spillage yesterday. The dangerous yellow nitric acid fumes floated over the top of Johnson Matthey Catalysts, in Clitheroe, for more than seven hours as dozens of
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Man fights for life after serious accident in Ribble Valley
A 71-YEAR-OLD man was fighting for his life last night after an horrific road smash. The man suffered serious injuries when his Ford Focus was in a head-on collision along Whalley Road, near Sabden, yesterday. He was taken to Royal Blackburn Hospital
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Protesters hope to meet with Jack Straw over 'grooming' comments
MUSLIM leaders are hoping to meet with Jack Straw over his recent comments concerning Pakistani males and ‘grooming’. More than 1,000 people have signed a petition asking for the Blackburn MP to publicly apologise for implying that Pakistani males see
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Driver hunted over Clayton-le-Moors accident
A HIT-and-run driver is being hunted after an accident left a woman’s car, which was also carrying her two-year-old daughter, with extensive damage. Their Chevrolet Matiz car was hit on the roundabout at junction seven of the M65 at Clayton-le-Moors
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LIVE: Lancashire Telegraph Match Day updates
JOIN us this afternoon for Lancashire Telegraph's Match Day Live, featuring score updates from Blackburn Rovers v Newcastle United and Watford v Burnley. If you can't make it to a game, join our coverage for the latest news and views from Ewood
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Shopping centre extension for Chorley approved
Plans for a multi-million pound development that looks set to bring more shops and car parking to Chorley town centre have been approved by councillors. Market Walk phase two was passed by Chorley Council’s development control committee and
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Brilliant Laura closes in on glory
Laura Massaro’s bid to become the first Lancashire player to win the Women’s British National Squash title is very much alive after she breezed into a fifth successive semi-final after beating Welsh number one Deon Saffery in the quarter-finals. The
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Burnley's McDonald heads to Notts County
Burnley midfielder Kevin McDonald has joined League One side Notts County until the end of the season. The Scot, 22, spent a loan spell at Scunthorpe United earlier this season, making five appearances for The Iron.