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Hospital tests for Blackburn cancer battler Madison Allan
BRAVE Madison Allan is set for hospital tests next week after being struck down with a mystery illness. The six-year-old cancer battler, of Lower Darwen, Blackburn, has just returned from Germany for treatment on an aggressive ‘spaghetti-like
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Crimewatch Roadshow comes to Lancashire
SOME of Lancashire’s most wanted criminals are to be featured in two special Crimewatch TV shows next week. Also to be highlighted is one of Lancashire’s biggest ever cannabis factories, which was discovered last month. The Crimewatch
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Agent confirms Blackburn Rovers' interest in Larsson
SEBASTIAN Larsson's agent has confirmed that Blackburn Rovers have re-ignited their interest in signing the Swedish midfielder. Steve Kean failed in his attempts to sign the winger in January but, with his contract at Birmingham now expired
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Review: Kettledrum Inn, Cliviger
Address: 302 Red Lees Road, Cliviger, Burnley BB10 4RG. Phone number: 01282 424 591. Lancashire Telegraph review by Becky Lees from June 4, 2011. A SUNDAY afternoon spent at the Kettledrum Inn was the perfect end to a busy weekend for myself
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Pendle community projects win award from Queen
VOLUNTEERS from two Pendle community projects are celebrating winning a prestigious Queen’s Award in recognition of their work in the community. Colne Open Door Centre and Thomas Street Bowling Club have been announced as winners of The Queen
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Book reveals snakes slithering through Trough of Bowland
A PHOTOGRAPHER has published his labour of love after a four-year study of snakes slithering through the Trough of Bowland. Rodger McPhail has been spying on his fanged friends on a stretch of moorland at the beauty spot. The wildlife
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Bare knuckle brawls break out at Appleby Horse Fair
Police broke up three bare knuckle brawls at Appleby Horse Fair yesterday. Officers were called to a fight at Market Field on Friday afternoon and arrested a 16-year-old man from Lancaster with public order offences. He is due to appear
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Pensioner rescued in Nelson after becoming trapped
AN 82-YEAR-OLD woman had to be rescued by firefighters today after she suffered a stroke and became trapped in her bathroom. The elderly lady fell against the bathroom door, blocking the entry of paramedics, at her home in Berkley Close, Nelson
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Jobs axed at Holland's Pies
HOLLAND’S Pies has axed a clutch the jobs following a multi-million pound takeover. The 10 roles were cut just weeks after parent company Northern Foods was acquired by tycoon Ranjit Boparan in a £342million deal. Already Boparan, owner of Harry
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Accrington Stanley warned: Beware of Morecambe effect
JIMMY Bell has warned Accrington Stanley must guard against the Morecambe effect next season – but he has insisted that remaining in the Football League will still be an achievement for the club. Stanley finished fifth during the 2010/11
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Pendle mayor hoping to start a chain reaction
EAST Lancashire’s youngest-ever first citizen said he wanted to encourage more young people into local politics. Coun Nadeem Ahmed, 32, is Pendle’s new mayor and he said that not enough young people showed an interest in their local communities
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Water pipe burst in Rossendale
A WATER pipe burst at Woodleigh House care home in Rossendale this morning. Firefighters said they were called to the scene in Woodlea Road, Waterfoot around 3am because water was leaking onto an outside electrical unit. Firefighter Gordon Edmonson
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Ribblesdale League Twenty20 round-up
EARBY claimed the West Craven bragging rights as they beat Barnoldswick in the Ribblesdale League Twenty20 on Friday to gain revenge for their heavy loss in the league derby. Chris Lemon top scored with 24 as Barlick were all out for 113 before Ali Azmat
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Lancashire League Twenty20 round-up
Jonathan Fielding starred with both bat and ball as the second round of the Lancashire League’s T20 shone in the Friday night sunshine. The Ramsbottom skipper hit 59 as his side racked up 153-7 from their 20 overs at Bacup - and then he weaved
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Arson attack on car in Blackburn
A CAR was torched in Pringle Street in Blackburn this morning. Firefighters were called to the scene around 1am. Liam Barker, crew manager, said: “The fire was in its early stages when we arrived, and the fire was contained to the rear bumper. It could
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House fire in Blackburn
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a kitchen fire at a home in Windermere Close in Blackburn this morning. Two fire crews attended the blaze, which started around 2am. John Leach, watch manager, said: “An extractor fan had set alight. “It wasn’t too bad,
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The big questions of life loom
WHAT’S it all about? Is this all there is? When earthly pleasures grow dim or disappear – be it sport, relationships, hobbies or whatever – the big questions of life loom out of the ensuing blues. Disappointed ultra football fans, for example,
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Burnley nursery told to pay £5 per child to use reservoir site
NURSERY children have been left devastated after their outdoor nature classes were stopped due to a row over the site. Staff at Kiddiwinks Day Care in Worsthorne have been taking two groups of under five’s to Hurstwood Reservoir to explore small sections
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Blackburn Rovers braced for Phil Jones bids
THE Premier League’s big guns are jostling for position in the race to sign teenage sensation Phil Jones – as Blackburn Rovers brace themselves for an ‘inevitable’ bid. Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish is understood to be lining up a move for
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Howe: Burnley striker Austin will make up for lost time
EDDIE Howe has backed Charlie Austin to make up for lost time and become a success at Burnley – after seeing his own big transfer ruined by an early injury setback a decade ago. Austin joined Burnley from Swindon for £1.2m in January but played
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East Lancashire man warns of drinking and smoking in his own obituary
A MANAGING director has warned of the dangers of heavy drinking and smoking in a self-penned obituary released after his death from cancer. Paul Whitney, who was 59, said he had packed a lot into his life which he said overall ‘wasn’t a bad
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30,000 visitors a year visiting Ribble Valley tourist attraction
A NEW visitor centre is set to be built at a Ribble Valley beauty spot after visitor numbers rocketed due to new mountain biking trails. Staff said they had been ‘overwhelmed’ by the number of riders coming to Gisburn Forest, which is fast becoming
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Chorley student fashion designer at Graduate Fashion Week
A Chorley student is following in the fashion footsteps of some of the world’s top designers this week. Megan Christie, 21, will emulate style legends Stella McCartney and Alexander McQueen when she displays her creations at a dazzling London show.
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Lancashire League Sunday previews
VINNY Hanson says Lowerhouse are the example of what you can achieve by developing young local players into first team stars – and wants the same results at Rawtenstall. Hanson’s men host the Lancashire League leaders at Bacup Road tomorrow and he knows
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Haslingden special school unveils new expansion bid
A SPECIAL school that was earmarked for a £6million rebuild under a now defunct schools building scheme has unveiled new expansion plans. Tor View Community Special School, Haslingden, was set to benefit from Government cash as part of the Building Schools
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TT: Holden is fast round the Isle
Mellor’s John Holden and passenger Andy Winkle were second quickest in practice ahead of today’s Isle on Man Sidecar TT race one. Holden’s average speed was 112.106mph and he lapped the 37-and-three-quarter mile Mountain Course in 20 minutes and five
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Ribblesdale League weekend previews
Baxenden go into the weekend as leaders but just five points separate them from second-placed Barnoldswick and Read in third in one of the closest leagues for years. Bash will look to prove they are over last Saturday’s defeat to Read when they travel
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Ribble Valley church hit by lead theft gang for fourth time
A CHURCH has been left with a huge repair bill after it was targeted by metal thieves for the fourth time. Leaders at St Helen’s Church in Waddington have already forked out thousands of pounds in repairs from the thefts over the last 18 months. Church
