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Worsley Cup Sunday previews
ACCRINGTON v TODMORDEN Run-laden Accrington are missing Graham Lloyd and Mitch Taylor for the clash at Thorneyholme Road. Paul Carroll and Liam Brankin come in. Oliver Wood replaces James Morgan in the Todmorden side for the clash. Key Man: Simon
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Lancashire social services legal battle takes new twist
THE LEGAL battle over County Hall’s social services cuts has taken a fresh twist after a council decision was ruled ‘unlawful’ in a test case. Birmingham City Council now has to reconsider its decision to cut back the support given to disabled adults
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Survival Sunday: Rovers can't depend on other results, says Kelly
ALAN Kelly has told Blackburn Rovers ‘save yourselves’ – after warning they can’t afford to rely on their relegation rivals to secure their top flight status. The former Rovers stopper was on the wrong end of the tightest Premier League battle in history
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Recipe: Sesame chicken and pepper stir-fry
Whether you're a cookery novice or the Delia of your community, prove your May Day Bank Holiday party credentials by bringing one of these Antony Worrall Thompson dishes to the table for this weekend’s gatherings. SESAME CHICKEN AND PEPPER STIR-FRY
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Lancashire farmers call for Chinese lanterns ban
Lancashire farmers have called for a ban on Chinese sky lanterns after claiming they are killing and injuring livestock. The paper lanterns, which float into the air by lighting a candle inside them, have become increasingly popular over
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Bolton: It’s a huge weekend
MARK Bolton admits East Lancashire face two gigantic games this weekend as they bid to turn their season around. Bolton leads his men into Lancashire League action with Nelson today before an Alexandra Meadows collision with Ramsbottom tomorrow in the
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Ribble Valley florist aims to be blooming marvellous in final
A RIBBLE Valley florist who set up her business a year ago is set to compete in the world famous Chelsea Flower Show. Sara Collinge, 48, has made it to the finals of the Chelsea Florist of the Year category. She will have to create a
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Blackburn woman who emigrated tells of devastation of bush fires
A WOMAN who lost her daughter, son-in-law and grandson in Australian bush fires has written a book on grief which is being used to help survivors of other disasters. Vicky Evans, 72, who this week returned to her roots in Pleasington for the
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Burnley cat thought to be 38-years-old dies
A BURNLEY cat which achieved international fame over claims it was the oldest in the world has died aged 38. Tizzie, also known as the ‘Railway cat’, shot to fame around the world when her owners, Jim and Shirley Cowell appeared in the Lancashire Telegraph
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Crackdown on petrol thieves in Pendle
A MAJOR crackdown on thieves who fill up and drive off from petrol stations has been launched in Nelson and Colne. The Forecourt Watch scheme will see stickers and posters displayed, warning people that the theft of fuel is a criminal offence. Staff
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Broken promises of politicians
Marriage has top priority, ran a top Tory promise to win our votes. Now, a year later, Prime Minister Cameron has forgotten his ‘marriage vows’ scoring a mere two out of ten for family support, so states the Tory’s own Centre for Social Justice
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Survival Sunday: Bring on Wolves, says Blackburn Rovers manager
STEVE Kean has roared ‘bring it on’ ahead of tomorrow’s survival showdown after revealing the threat of relegation has never even been considered by him or the club’s hierarchy. The Rovers boss insisted his squad were relishing their date with destiny
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Howe rooting for Burnley striker to get England selection
BURNLEY manager Eddie Howe believes it would be a credit to Jay Rodriguez’s development if the striker made the cut for the England Under 21 squad for next month’s European Championships. The Burnley-born striker was named in the provisional
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Former Burnley mayoress dies in Spain
A FORMER Burnley mayoress has died suddenly at her home in Spain. Pat Chadwick, who served as a councillor between 1995 and 2002, suffered a suspected heart attack on Thursday. The 63-year-old was Mayoress of Burnley for the Millennium
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Police bust illegal rave at Blackburn warehouse
THREE hundred teenagers were found at an all-night rave inside a huge warehouse in Blackburn. Officers said the youths, aged 14 to 16, were also smoking shisha tobacco at the former furniture unit in Weir Street off Darwen Street in the town
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Coleman's misery as Accrington Stanley bow out of play-offs
JOHN Coleman insisted football was the loser after hitting out at Stevenage and referee Russell Booth following Accrington Stanley’s play-off exit last night. Stanley’s hopes of promotion to League One came to an end as they were beaten