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Green light for 134 houses on Nelson mill site
A LANDMARK mill is to be demolished to make way for 134 new homes after plans were given the green light. Councillors rubber-stamped the proposal to carry out the work on the site of Reedyford Mill, Nelson, on Tuesday night, bringing an end
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Rossendale woman in taxi driver sex attack
A WOMAN was sexually assaulted by a taxi driver after a night out in Rossendale. Police said she got into the taxi outside the Rhythm Station night club in New Hall Hey Road, Rawtenstall. The man drove her home and propositioned the victim for sex
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£400K revamp hits the right note with Hapton school
A VILLAGE primary school is going to be wired for sound as part of an ambitious £475,000 makeover. And youngsters will be at one with nature once works at Hapton CE Methodist school, in Manchester Road, are completed. Headteacher Jacqui
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Accrington Stanley blog: Rotherham's home a warning for Olympic Stadium future
IF West Ham United want to find out how depressing a stadium with a running track can be, they should go to watch Rotherham at Sheffield's Don Valley Stadium. Accrington Stanley were the visitors to Don Valley on Tuesday night and for the third
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Rossendale's £8m sixth form school celebration
A NEW £8million sixth form building has opened in Rossendale. The new ag6 centre was officially unveiled at Alder Grange Community and Technology School yesterday. Staff, sixth formers and their parents watched as headteacher Iain Hulland, construction
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Mum, 15, attacked by girl gang in Whitworth
A 15-year-old girl was attacked as she pushed her baby son in a buggy. Police said the girl was pushing her 14-month-old son in Market Street, Whitworth, when the incident happened between 5.30pm and 5.45pm on January 26. The victim claimed she
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New sports facilities for Brierfield youngsters
NEW sports facilities for youngsters in Brierfield have been officially unveiled. The new Multi Use Games Areas (MUGAs) off Elland Road, are marked out with pitches for basketball, cricket and football. Volleyball can also be played there, provided
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Tracks will get Burnley pupils on bikes
NEW cycle tracks are to be created in the Lowerhouse area in a bid to encourage people to use their bike. The Sustrans Links to School initiative will fund the £80,000 scheme that will see cycle paths built in Kiddrow Lane, Lowerhouse Lane and Liverpool
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Bacup pub brawl trio charged
TWO men and a woman have been charged with public order offences after a brawl outside a Bacup pub. Peter Brown, 23, of Cutler Crescent, Bacup and David Wallace, 33, of Pennine Road, Bacup, have been charged with using threatening behaviour in a public
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Public consulted over Lancashire Police spending cuts
THE public will be asked how police should prioritise their calls as the force asks people to have a say on spending cuts. Lancashire faces £43m of savings over the next four years and Chief Constable Steve Finnigan is looking for residents’ help. They
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Accrington teenager who broke ban jailed
A TEENAGER who flouted a restraining order and a suspended jail term at the same time has been jailed for seven months. Skander Zulkernain, 19, had received a restraining order, banning him from his former partner's street and from contacting
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£10,000 for Darwen Academy projects
DARWEN and Rural Neighbourhood Board have given £10,000 to Darwen Academy to fund four new community projects. The board agreed to finance a disco for 11 to 14-year-olds at a cost of £950, and Saturday morning kitchen sessions at a cost of £3,060, on
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Accrington launderette hit by fire
A LAUNDERETTE was cleared by firefighters when a tumbler dryer set ablaze. The Washbowl launderette in Blackburn Road, Accrington, and two empty flats above became smokelogged at 4.15pm on Monday. A customer raised the alarm. The machine and some
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Darwen man given suspended jail sentence
A MAN who joined in an attack in a Darwen pub and was said to have kicked the victim repeatedly has been given a suspended jail sentence. Peter Hung, 29, told police he had had too much to drink, his friend hit somebody and all he could remember after
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Burnley drag act comes back 'home'
FROM 9 to 5, Jay Howarth is a PA at an internet marketing firm. But come the weekend, his alter ego Zanadu Minnelli takes over as he leads the cabaret at East Lancashire’s answer to Blackpool’s famous Funny Girls club, Guys As Dolls in Burnley.
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East Lancashire outstanding teacher wins award
A teacher who is inspired by pupils’ curiosity about how things work has been hailed as one of the best science teachers in the country. Helen Hewitson, 42, of Shadsworth Junior School, Blackburn, creates quirky lessons to get children interested
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Review: Goodnight Mister Tom @ The Lowry, Salford
GOODNIGHT Mister Tom is a moving and uplifting story, the sort of story that restores your faith in human nature. Writer Michelle Magorian also handles some difficult issues in a way children can understand and, more importantly, in a way that treats
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Northerners more likely to die prematurely
PEOPLE living in the north of England are 20 per cent more likely to die prematurely than those in the south, research suggests. Experts analysed data from 1965 to 2008 and found those living in the north are a fifth more likely to die under the age
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Nelson social club hits end of the road
TIME has been called at an iconic social club after a massive drop in membership. When Nelson’s Star Cycling Club was at its peak in the 1970s and 80s, it had more than 1,000 members on its books. But when last orders was called for the final time
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It’s nap happy Hawks
Blackburn Hawks’ chances of making the English National Ice Hockey League play-off positions were given a boost with a 5-0 win over Sheffield Spartans. The win put pressure on the teams above the Hawks. Hawks also put in a big display against Northern
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Make pool times suit the public
I agree with the letter concerning public swimming. I attend Daisyfield pools in Blackburn and, due to timetable changes and reduced opening times at Shadsworth leisure centre due to funding cuts, there are crowded conditions at the lengths-only
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Cameron’s fury just hot air
Did I read that David Cameron felt ‘physically sick’ at the thought of prisoners getting the vote? He was so outraged he apparently abstained from voting against it. Man of steel? More a man of hot air! Joe Donnelly, Rock Street, Haslingden
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Differing views on ordination
IN response to Fr John Michael Harvey’s letter ‘Toxic idea on ordination’, (February 5), Fr Harvey does not state which den-omination he belongs to but does refer to all the other major Christian churches. This infers that the Methodist Church, United
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Moor drivers are vandals
THE 4x4 drivers on Darwen Moor are not just idiots but vandals. They should be treated in the same way by police as urban vandals who damage cars, break down garden fences and destroy saplings. The West Pennine Moors are being systematically damaged
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Burnley boss: We deserved to win at Cardiff City
Despite earning a point, Eddie Howe felt his Burnley side deserved all three at Cardiff City last night. Howe said: "I think we deserved to win the game as we were in control apart from the opening 15 minutes. "We bossed possession particularly
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Strike ballot for East Lancashire Remploy staff
WORKERS at Remploy factories in Blackburn and Burnley are set to vote on strike action in a row over redundancies. A ballot will take place among GMB union members at 54 Remploy factories, with a result expected in six weeks. Staff are unhappy
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Watching the birth of an idea
OPINIONS vary on how traumatic it is, according to personal experience of the mix of joy and pain. And half the population will never be able to pass judgement anyway, for the simple reason that they are men. But there can be no doubt
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All hail to spectacular sight above Pendle Hill
This was the dramatic scene above Pendle Hill as a giant hail cloud formed. The image, captured by Lancashire Telegraph photographer John Mills on Monday, resulted from strong winds and freezing temperatures. A Met Office spokesman said: “Hail
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Padiham aiming for Cobbydaler goal
PADIHAM can move towards the Vodkat League Premier Division play-off spots tonight as they travel into West Yorkshire for their game at Silsden. Paul Fildes was on target in the Saturday draw with Maine Road and will lead the line again as the Storks
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Rain hits AFC Darwen cup clash
AFC Darwen’s Vodkat League Challenge Cup third round tie with Glossop North End at the Anchor ground fell victim to the weather.
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Clitheroe 3 Harrogate Railway 3
Ashley Parillion bagged a brace and Alan Coar scored the other as Clitheroe came from 3-0 down to draw 3-3 with Harrogate Railway at Shawbridge last night.
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Skelmersdale 1 Chorley 1
Chorley needed an 89th minute goal from Andy Teague to earn a point from a 1-1 draw at Skelmersdale.
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Proctor blow for Rossendale United
ROSSENDALE UNITED have been dealt a blow in their fight for Vodkat League Premier Division survival after goalkeeper Ben Proctor decided to join free-spending New Mills.
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Barnoldswick Town wait on Liam
BARNOLDSWICK Town face a wait to see how defender Liam Blades is after he suffered a recurrence of a knee injury ahead of the win over St Helens. “We’ll have to see how he responds to treatment this week,” said joint manager Ben Hall.
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Ramsbottom United rained off
Ramsbottom United’s Vodkat League Premier Division game at Atherton LR was postponed last night because of a waterlogged Crilly Park pitch.
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Chorley boss Flitcroft: Bring on the Chester
GARRY Flitcroft can’t wait for Saturday’s Evo-Stik collision of the big guns – and reckons his Chorley men will come out victorious against title rivals Chester. The First Division North’s star attractions are all set to collide in a clash
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Court hears of dramatic and bloody scene at Clayton-le-Moors flat
A MAN accused of stabbing his gay lover through the heart had fought with him before, a witness has told a murder trial. David Fielding, 25, of Lynthorpe Road, Blackburn, denies killing his partner James Todd, 27, at the flat they shared in
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Cardiff City boss frustrated by late Burnley leveller
Cardiff City manager Dave Jones was left to rue two dropped points after his side were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Burnley. Steven Thompson stepped off the substitutes' bench to head a deserved late equaliser against his former club.
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Ramsbottom United fans meeting tonight
RAMSBOTTOM UNITED co-bosses Anthony Johnson and Bernard Morley hold a fans forum tonight when supporters can fire any questions at the management duo. The forum, which is open to all fans, takes place in Ramsbottom Cricket Club’s pavilion at Acre Bottom
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Huncoat star Hollie Steel follows in celebs’ footsteps
HOLLIE Steel has joined the likes of Amy Winehouse and Emma Bunton by winning a place at a renowned London showbiz school. And thanks to her new school she will also get the chance to sing at New York’s Carnegie Hall later this year. Hollie, 12,
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Workers attacked from every angle
Bankers get fat bonuses while ordinary workers face pay freezes or cuts, threat of redundancy and plans to attack their statutory rights by imposing charges for an Employment Tribunal hearing, and allowing employers two years to carry out unfair dismissals
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Contact lost with our local police
This is of great importance to all local communities and is a copy of a letter written to a national newspaper. “I live in Wigan where our community policeman attends a monthly meeting and gives us information about how many car thefts, burglaries
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There is change ahead
New slippers time! Ever so often I get presented with a new pair of slippers. Hadn’t asked for them, didn’t think I needed them as the current pair do just fine, thank you. They stay unworn for a while. Then the old one’s head towards the slipper
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Blackburn Rovers boss hails Jones as a natural leader
STEVE Kean believes Phil Jones has all the makings of a future Blackburn Rovers skipper after the teenager signed a bumper new deal for the club yesterday. The 18-year-old sensation was already tied to the club for the long term, having
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Blackburn Rovers legend has fraud case dropped
LANCASHIRE Police has dropped a fraud investigation into Blackburn Rovers legend Colin Hendry. Officers said they would not be charging the defender, who was nicknamed Braveheart, after a row with a former friend over a loan. Hector MacFarlane
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Campaign set up against change to Blackburn town centre route
OPPOSITION is growing to major changes that will reverse the direction of traffic on a key Blackburn town centre route. A campaign is underway against plans to make King Street, seen as a ‘key gateway’, a one-way route out of Blackburn.
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Blue Peter films world record jump on Rossendale ski slope
ADVENTUROUS skiers have set a world record at Ski Rossendale – in front of a camera crew from Blue Peter. More than 400 school children, and 100 members of the public, turned out to see local skiers attempt to get in the Guinness Book of World
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Runaway Calderstones patient found an hour later
A PATIENT was caught by police after he escaped from Calderstones Hospital. The man, from the hospital’s medium secure unit for mentally ill people, ran away from two members of staff while being escorted on a walk around its gardens in Whalley.
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Gisburn double fatal bike crash remains a mystery
AN inquest found ‘no obvious explanation’ for a motorbike crash which killed a “kind and loving” couple. Keith Lowcock, 55, and his wife, Elaine, 48, died after being thrown from their Honda CBR 1100 on the A682 Burnley Road, in Gisburn, in
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What's on: Wednesday, February 16
EVENTS in East Lancashire and further afield for Wednesday, February 16. Pick of the day Revered British rocker Steve Harley is coming to Burnley Mechanics tonight. Steve is famed for being a founding member and lead singer of band Steve
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It’s crazy that family can’t take photos
YOU only have to look at some of the awful child sex abuse and killing cases of the past few years to understand the parental paranoia that grips this country. Stricter regulations had to be brought in to try to catch perverts fuelled by the mass
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Pendle Witches ale casts a spell on judges
A CASK ale brewed in Burnley has been proclaimed a world-beating beer at the industry’s answer to the Oscars. Moorhouse’s Black Cat took gold in the Standard Strength Cask-Conditioned Ale category of the Brewing Industry International Awards
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Parents of murdered Barrowford nurse put their case to Victims’ Commissioner
THE parents of murdered Barrowford nurse Jane Clough have met with Victims’ Commissioner Louise Casey in their campaign for justice. John and Penny Clough spent almost two hours with Miss Casey speaking about how they feel the justice system failed
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Virus outbreak kills seven dogs in Colne
SEVEN puppies have died after an outbreak of a dog virus. Vet Patrick Moore said he had treated the animals at his Stanley House surgery in Colne over recent weeks. The deaths prompted a dog welfare officer to warn pet owners of the dangers of
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East Lancs mums-to-be to trial hypnosis when giving birth
MUMS-TO-BE in East Lancashire are to be taught how to hypnotise themselves as an alternative to painkillers while giving birth. Expectant women will learn to put themselves in a trance-like state during labour in the hope they will not need
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The Rumour Mill - February 16
Manchester City have complained to UEFA after their players claim they had lasers shone into their eyes during the Europa League 0-0 draw with Aris Salonika in Greece last night. New West Brom manager Roy Hodgson has warned the Baggies fans that the
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Burnley goal hero set to go under the knife
STEVEN Thompson is set for surgery on his groin next month, but eased the pain by scoring a late equaliser against his old club, Cardiff City, last night. The 32-year-old came off the bench to clinch a valuable point for Burnley in their quest
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Sports Blog: Gattuso was wrong - but UEFA have questions to ask
Tottenham’s spectacular win over AC Milan in Italy last night will not be remembered for Peter Crouch’s goal, nor some of the feisty tackles on show. No the game in the Champions League, which is designed for the champions of leagues around Europe plus
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FULL-TIME: Rotherham United 2 Accrington Stanley 0
THE goal that set Rotherham on the road to victory came from a man who once had a trial for Vasco da Gama, but Accrington Stanley may take an age to discover just how they managed to lose this game. The Reds had a string of chances to win last night’