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Plea to save Crawshawbooth community centre
VILLAGERS in Crawshawbooth are pleading with County Hall bosses not to close their community centre by enforcing excessive funding cuts. Crawshawbooth Village Centre has become an important resource for the community just two years after a
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FULL-TIME: Cardiff City 1 Burnley 1
GAMERS may have witnessed the end of Guitar Hero, but Steven Thompson made sure the tag lives on in him at Burnley. The former Cardiff City striker was featured in the matchday programme on his return to his old club, and was asked if his ‘legendary
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HALF-TIME: Rotherham 0 Accrington Stanley 0
ACCRINGTON Stanley are all-square in their League Two clash against Rotherham United tonight. The Reds are hoping to climb into mid-table with victory in Yorkshire, against their fourth-placed opponents.
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HALF TIME: Cardiff City 1 Burnley 0
Michael Chopra's goal on the stroke of half-time has given Cardiff City the edge over Burnley tonight. The Clarets had enjoyed the lion's share of chances at the Cardiff City Stadium with Chris Eagles, Ross Wallace and Dean Marney having efforts blocked
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12 Blackburn with Darwen taxis taken off roads in check
A CHECK on taxis found that the majority had faults and would not pass an MOT. The investigation from Blackburn with Darwen Council also found that many of the 41 vehicles pulled over for spot checks had serious safety faults. Problems included
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TEAM NEWS: Cardiff v Burnley
EDDIE Howe names an unchanged team as Burnley face Cardiff City tonight in the Championship. Having gained back-to-back wins for the first time in 18 months with Saturday's win at Watford, Howe keeps faith with the same team for the big clash
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TEAM NEWS: Rotherham United v Accrington Stanley
ACCRINGTON Stanley make one change for tonight's League Two clash at Rotherham United. Luke Joyce comes into the side in place of the injured Leam Richardson, with Charlie Barnett expected to play a more advanced midfield role. Stanley
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New Lancashre police director to hold second post on ‘interim’ basis
LANCASHIRE Police’s new director of resources Ian Cosh will be continuing his treasurer post with the Lancashire Police Authority on an ‘interim’ basis. The temporary post will be scrutinised by outside bodies to ensure ‘financial probity’ and the
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Three Hyndburn arrests in metal theft crackdown
THREE men have been arrested in Hyndburn this morning on suspicion of metal theft. A 23-year-old man and a 25-year-old man from Clayton Le Moors and a 53-year-old man from Rishton were arrested on suspicion of stealing scrap metal from gardens in
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Robbery at Burnley off-licence
POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a robbery at an off-licence in Burnley. Around 5.15pm on Sunday, January 30, a man entered 'Pommy's' off licence on Lyndhurst Road. The man, who was in possession of a knife, threatened the male shop
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Lancashire officers meet Prince Charles
TWO Lancashire Police family liaison officers have received national recognition for their work. PC Mark Royal-Evatt and DC Phil Pilkington attended a special ceremony hosted by The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall at Clarence House on Thursday
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Burnley in PNE tickets plea
Burnley have requested more tickets for the Preston North End clash on Saturday, February 26, 3pm. The club has sold all of its initial allocation.
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Dancing On Ice judge 'not thrilled' with spat with Blackburn coach
3,500 Dancing On Ice viewers have complained over comments made by judge Jason Gardiner to the show's head coach Karen Barber from Blackburn. He caused a storm on the ITV1 show after telling her: "If your opinion still mattered, Karen, you
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Why Burnley striker Iwelumo is a target for Cardiff City boo boys
VALENTINE’S Day is history! There’ll be no love lost at Cardiff City as far as Chris Iwelumo is concerned tonight. Burnley’s summer signing, through association with Stoke City, has not been a popular figure among Bluebirds fans since he was
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What's on: A Tribute to Pete Hibbert
A TRIBUTE night to rock and roll singer Pete Hibbert will be held in Accrington on March 4. Scores of bands will perform in honour of Peter, who performed hundreds of gigs in the 1950s and 60s, including taking to the stage with Billy Fury. The
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Jones signs new Blackburn Rovers deal
BLACKBURN Rovers defender Phil Jones has signed a contract extension keeping him at Ewood Park until the summer of 2016. The England under 21 star has signed a one-year extension to the five year-deal signed in the summer as Rovers reward his
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Blackburn Rovers blog: This diamond didn’t sparkle
Someone told me that Prince Albert of Monaco was a celebrity guest at the Rovers game against Newcastle. Although I suspect he was simply having a change from Formula 1, what a marquee signing he would be for our new owners if they could sign him
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Lancashire man wins on Weakest Link
A LANCASHIRE shop worker took on Anne Robinson last night and scooped £2,520 on BBC TV’s Weakest Link. Terry Birnie, 45, said Anne ‘looked daggers at him’ as he swept to victory. He added: “She’s only a little tiny thing with red hair and dressed
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Burnley FC jury question of the week
EACH Thursday, only in your Lancashire Telegraph newspaper, our panel of Burnley fans give their verdict on a big talking point of the week. And this season our online readers can get their views published in the newspaper too. A selection
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Billy Bragg to play Darwen Live
BILLY Bragg, the singer and political activist, will headline the Darwen Live festival this year, it has been revealed. The 53-year-old, who has fused punk, folk and rock in a career spanning more than 30 years, will play the main stage on
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Rovers blog: This diamond failed to sparkle
Someone told me that Prince Albert of Monaco was a celebrity guest at the Rovers game against Newcastle. Although I suspect he was simply having a change from Formula 1, what a marquee signing he would be for our new owners if they could sign him up
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Blackburn Rovers jury question of the week
EACH Thursday, only in your Lancashire Telegraph newspaper, our panel of Blackburn Rovers fans give their verdict on a big talking point of the week. And this season our online readers can get their views published in the newspaper too.
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New man to lead Lancashire wildlife crime fight
A NEW officer has been appointed to lead probes into wildlife crime across Lancashire. Mark Thomas will now oversee wildlife issues for Lancashire Constabulary and will be based at the force’s headquarters in Hutton near Preston. Mark, 37, has worked
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What's on: Blessed Trinity School's Little Shop of Horrors
A GIANT carnivorous plant with a craving for blood and a love of rhythm and blues music is being let loose at a school in Burnley as it opens its new theatre with a lavish performance of a zany cult musical. Little Shop of Horrors, telling the story
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What's on: Steve Harley
Revered British rocker Steve Harley, who has been touring consistently for over 30 years, is coming to Burnley Mechanics on February 16. Prolific songwriter and lyricist, Steve is famed for being a founding member and lead singer of band Steve Harley
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Clitheroe estate agent tackles 4,000 mile cycle ride
A CANCER survivor is limbering up to cycle over 4,000 miles around the coast of Great Britain for charity. Estate agent Bill Honeywell aims to raise £20,000 for Cancer Research UK, as a thank you for the help he received beating testicular
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Lancashire squash champ set to be Britain's poster girl
NEWLY crowned queen of British squash Laura Massaro is already looking forward to next year – just so she can see her face on the promotional posters for the 2012 National Championships. The 27-year-old says the privilege of being the face
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Sport blog: Ronaldo was a true great
AS Ronaldo waddled off into the sunset for the final time, many wondered what had taken him so long. But the Brazilian arguably achieved more than Zinedine Zidane or his namesake may ever do. Zidane was a magnificent talent. When people describe his
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Burnley assistant backs strikers to outshoot Cardiff City
ASSISTANT boss Jason Tindall has backed Burnley’s sharp shooters to be more than a match for Cardiff City’s hotshots, as the Clarets bid to convert their game in hand to points in the bag. Much has been made of the strikers at the Bluebirds
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Bishop of Blackburn: No gay marriages in my churches
EAST Lancashire’s churches will not be used for ‘gay marriage’ ceremonies, the Bishop of Blackburn has said. The Rt Rev Bishop Nicholas Reade hit out at the government for ‘interfering’ with the church’s business after plans were revealed to
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Jackknifed lorry causes delays on M6
A trailer transporting a cow jackknifed on the M6 southbound carriageway this morning causing delays. Firefighters said three other vehicles were involved in the incident, which happened between junction 30 and 31 near Samlesbury around 10am. The
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£157k Briercliffe Library revamp begins
REFURBISHMENT work has begun at Briercliffe Library and part of the car park at the neighbouring community centre has been blocked off. The library, in Jubilee Street, is being given a complete facelift with new shelves, automatic doors, carpets and
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Burnley security fence plan rejected
A LONG-running attempt to keep out ‘problem’ neighbours on a Burnley estate has been thwarted. For several years people living in the Oslo Road, Drammen Avenue and Stockholm Street area, off Accrington Road, have campaigned for increased security
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Lancashire Police launches Facebook page
LANCASHIRE Police is using social networking site Facebook to connect with residents. Officers want residents to visit the police's Facebook page and click ‘like’ to become a fan. They'll then receive news from Lancashire Police as well as details
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Councillors vow to oppose Barnoldswick waste centre axe
COUNCILLORS have pledged to fight to preserve the future of West Craven’s well-used household waste recycling centre. Around 500 tonnes of reusable goods is collected each year from the West Close Road site in Barnoldswick, town council chairman
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What's on: That’s Entertainment's The Jungle Book
YOUNG entertainers are turning to Disney for their annual performance from February 23 to 26. That’s Entertainment, the pantomime society formerly known as St Thomas’ Players, will next week stage Disney’s The Jungle Book at Haslingden Primary School
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Iwelumo: I was surprised Burnley listened to offers for me
CHRIS Iwelumo has revealed his surprise that Burnley were prepared to let him go in January, but is determined to fight for his place after scoring in his first start under Eddie Howe. The 6ft 4ins striker hopes he has done enough to merit
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Blackburn Rovers blog: New deal for Hoilett should be priority
BLACKBURN Rovers seem in no rush to secure Junior Hoilett on a long-term deal - I just hope they don't live to regret it. The young Canadian has undoubtedly been Rovers' star attraction over the past couple of months and his performances must
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Accrington Stanley boss: We don’t feel extra pressure
ACCRINGTON Stanley boss John Coleman takes his side to Rotherham United tonight insisting that the club’s ‘Back the Boys: Play-Off Bid 2011’ campaign has not put any extra pressure on his players to reach the top seven. Coleman was left frustrated on
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Clitheroe face Harrogate
Clitheroe are in action tonight determined to bounce back from the chastening experience of a 5-0 defeat at the hands of league leaders Chester on Saturday. Recent signings Paddy O’Brien, Lydon Hodgkiss and Danny Doherty are in line for home debuts
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Skem awaits the Chorley express
CHORLEY’S push for promotion from the Evo-Stik League First Division North faces another stern test tonight as Garry Flitcroft’s men aim to keep the ball rolling at Skelmersdale United. The Magpies are in third spot in the table behind leaders Chester
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Row as Lancashire's hi-tech bus stops axed
BUS firms have hit out at Lancashire County Council's proposed cost-cutting measures. The council proposes to drastically reduce the amount of printed timetables provided at bus stops. Around 150 ‘real-time’ electronic displays, which
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Ramsbottom head to Atherton
Ramsbottom United are in action tonight in the Vodkat League Premier Division as they make the trip to Atherton LR.
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AFC Darwen host Glossop in cup
AFC Darwen go for glory tonight and are hoping for a bumper crowd in the Vodkat League Challenge Cup. They face Glossop North End at The Anchor.
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Accrington Stanley blog: I really do fear for the future
According to the song sometimes it’s hard to be a woman – well in the winter it’s always hard to be a Stanley fan. The bad weather has once again taken away a valuable Saturday home game for the Reds. Cash is very tight at the moment and with each
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Burnley FC blog: Away day misery is hopefully behind us
Prior to Saturday’s visit to Vicarage Road, Eddie Howe expressed astonishment at the abysmal nature of his new team’s away form. The gist of his comments was that although he realised it was poor, he didn’t realise just how jaw-droppingly dismal the
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East Lancashire accused: I didn’t murder or kidnap drug dealer
A MAN accused of murdering a kidnap victim told a jury that he was not to blame. Paul Devalda, from Burnley, is alleged to have killed father-of-four Paul Brady after plotting to kidnap him. But he repudiated the claims. Asked by his
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What's on: Tuesday, February 15
EVENTS in East Lancashire and further afield for Tuesday, February 15. Pick of the day G*Mania, inspired by the TV hit show Glee is coming to the Palace Theatre in Manchester tonight. The concert features songs and dances features in the show
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Historic Darwen pub to be pulled down
ONE of Darwen’s oldest pubs is being demolished to make way for a new dental practice. The Office, in Holden Fold, formerly known as Odd Fellows, was sold by owners Barry and Lynne Leigh on Christmas Eve, and ceased trading in January. The couple
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Record number go for East Lancashire university places
UNIVERSITY centres in East Lancashire have seen a record number of applications - before the fees hike kicks in 2012. Even more prospective students than last year have applied to Blackburn College, the University of Central Lancashire and
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Litter blight on increase
How I sympathise and understand the disgust felt by R K Atkinson (‘Disgusted to see area blighted’, Opinion, February 8). I too enjoy the pleasure of walking in some of the lovely countryside surrounding our town but everywhere you go you are surrounded
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Ribble Valley sums king is top of world in global ‘mathletics’
A WESTHOLME School pupil added, subtracted and divided his way to the top after beating children from across the world in a ‘mathletics’ contest. At just eight years old, James Hartley, from Barrow in the Ribble Valley, was top of the international
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Motor ‘sport’ has to be lawful
IN regard to the comments on the drama at Darwen Tower, I fully agree with most of what is being said. A few weeks ago, an incident took place in Hapton at a ‘motocross’ event organised by the Ride XC Group in which a man was taken to hospital
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Timetables cut is the wrong route
Councils have an extremely tough task trying to find ways to save the large amounts forced on them by government cuts. Already we have heard, for example, that bus services will be slashed in some areas because local authorities can no longer afford
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Blackburn cafe fined after explosion
A TOWN centre café has been ordered to pay more than £4,000 following a gas explosion sparked by its teenage owner trying to light a shisha-smoking pipe with a blow torch. Mohammed Wasim Natha, the 19-year-old owner of BBQ Base Ltd in Darwen
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Funding cut fears hit Burnley autism centre
HUNDREDS of young people suffering from autism and their families across East Lancashire are facing the loss of vital respite services. Funding worries surround the future of several social clubs provided by Burnley-based Action for ASD (Autistic
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Blackburn Rovers set to unleash Formica and Rochina
BLACKBURN Rovers’ newest recruits look set to be unleashed on the Premier League as boss Steve Kean tips them for ‘fantastic’ Ewood Park futures. Argentine midfielder Mauro Formica and Spanish striker Ruben Rochina have travelled with the first
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Hyndburn car litter louts face £2,500 fine
PEOPLE are now being warned that they could be fined £2,500 in a new crackdown on yobs who throw litter from their vehicles. Council bosses said they are taking a strong stance on the problem after a rise in the ‘disgraceful’ incidents.
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Academia is not the 'be all'
THE debate is on: should places be set aside at universities for pupils from state schools, who are ‘not quite up’ to standard? The argument is, if we don’t set any aside, then the universities will become places of and for the elite.
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CCTV images released in Haslingden attempted robbery case
CCTV images of a gang who attacked a security van with a sledgehammer have been released by police. The pictures taken from the Texaco garage in Blackburn Road, Haslingden, show two of the four masked men who tried to rob the cash delivery van at
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Man 'stabbed lover and left him to rot in Clayton-le-Moors flat'
A MAN stabbed his gay lover through the heart and left his body to rot in a flat for three weeks, a jury has heard. David Fielding, 25, and James Todd, 27, had been living together in Rutland Close, Clayton-le-Moors, for around three months
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75 troublemakers banned from Burnley's pubs and clubs
SEVENTY-five known troublemakers have been banned from Burnley’s pubs and clubs as part of a crackdown, police have revealed. Names and photos of the problem drinkers are being held by nearly every licencee in the town in a bid to curb night-time
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Man denies Whittle-le-Woods armed robbery
A man charged with an armed robbery at a Chorley off-licence has denied the allegation. Carl Gilgun, 27, of Schoolfield, Bamber Bridge, appeared at Preston Crown Court via video link on Monday accused of the raid at D&B Stores, Chorley Old
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Traffic changes in Blackburn town centre confusing say motorists
TRAFFIC changes on a road into Blackburn town centre are confusing motorists, according to traders. Many drivers are falling foul of the restrictions imposed on Penny Street, risking a £40 police fine. And the bus-only stretch created
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Funeral details of ex-Lancashire Telegraph reporter announced
THE funeral of well-known East Lancashire journalist, Gordon Chapman, will take place on Friday. Mr Chapman, 72, of Booth Road, Waterfoot, was a news reporter for the Lancashire Evening Telegraph in the seventies, eighties and nineties working