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BAE sites chosen for Lancashire enterprise zone bid
TWO BAE Systems plants have been chosen as the preferred bid for Lancashire’s enterprise zone. Members of the county’s Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) are to put forward to the Government the areas around the defence giant’s Samlesbury and
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Theatre group forged in the ashes of Burnley riots
A GROUP of actors, writers and performers who first worked together in the aftermath of the 2001 Burnley riots are set to showcase a new work as part of a Manchester fringe festival. Abdul Salek plays the lead in Black Tie, which tells the
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What's on: The Day We Sang
They were stars of their generation without any help from Simon Cowell: a working class choir made up of 1920s schoolchildren who recorded a national hit. Now, more than 80 years later, queen of comedy Victoria Wood is resurrecting the legend of the
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Two arrests in Blackburn stolen car parts racket
POLICE investigating a suspected organised crime gang behind an illegal car parts racket have made two arrests. Officers from the Stolen Vehicle Squad swooped on two homes in the Audley area of Blackburn on Tuesday morning. A ‘substantial’ amount
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Darwen firm lands school contract
ENERGY technology firm Bglobal has signed a deal to supply its ‘smart meters’ to schools in Hampshire. The company, of Commercial Road, Darwen, will provide ‘sub-metering’ solutions to schools run by the county council. It means Bglobal will install
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Ceremony marks new Blackburn fire station building milestone
Building work on Blackburn’s new Community Fire Station in Canterbury street has been officially launched. The building, just across the road from the present fire station on Byrom Street, is being built as part of a PFI programme which will see 16
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University of Central Lancashire named as ‘one of best’
THE University of Central Lancashire has been named as one of the top modern universities in the North West. It was ranked 3rd in the UK hospitality, leisure, recreation and tourism, 12th in general engineering, 19th in communications and media studies
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Barrowford community centre deal a step closer
ONE of Barrowford’s most iconic buildings has been offered to the village as a community centre. Pendle Council wants to sell Holmefield House, in Gisburn Road, and has offered the parish council a deal. At Pendle Council’s executive committee, councillors
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Rawtenstall PR firm on the move
AN East Lancs PR and marketing firm has moved offices. Viva has moved from Bank Street, Rawtenstall, to accommodation in the Old Pickle Factory in Burnley Road. The company has also taken on two new staff. Managing director Tony Garner said:
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Murdered Lancashire nurse's case raised in Parliament
A BILL to change the Bail Act in honour of a Lancashire nurse was put before Parliament today. Pendle MP Andrew Stephenson addressed the House of Commons on proposals to give the prosecution the right to appeal against judges decisions to give defendants
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Turnover rockets at Nelson firm
FAST-growing communications firm Daisy Group today announced a doubling of sales - but said it would snap up fewer rivals in future. The Nelson company saw turnover rocket from £134.4million to £266.3million for the year ending March 31 after splashing
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Blackburn & District Badminton Association prepare for new season
Once again preparations are now being made for the new season for playing Badminton in the area. Following the Annual General Meeting of the Blackburn & District Badminton Association this week a decision was taken to establish that the league fall
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East Lancs show off predator instinct
A MIXED martial arts club formed just over two years ago has won its second successive national title. East Lancs Predators regained the UK MMA League crown at David Beckham’s Football Academy in Greenwich – the final of four legs held across the country
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Young and gifted youngsters show off their talents
TALENTED pupils from across Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley have been taking part in an event held to highlight their skills. The event, coordinated by Bowland High School school sports coordinator Tom Bamber, brought together nearly 50, year seven
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Oswaldtwistle family frustrated by financial support cuts
THE FAMILY of a disabled youngster have been defeated in bids to overturn cuts to their financial support. The parents of two-year-old cerebral palsy sufferer Finley Rosbotham, mum Kelly and Asda baker Ivan, said they had used therapy sessions
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East Lancashire gold medalist backs Grass Roots Heroes awards
CRAIG Heap is a passionate about sport today as he was when winning Common wealth Games gold medals and competing in the Olympics. The popular gymnast – who captained England on many occasions, including those gold medal-winning performances – shows
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Rivals bounce off with glory
Hyndburn hosted the latest event in the Lancashire Youth Games but the honours went to other areas of the county. Teams representing 20 schools from across Lancashire took part in the county gymnastics finals which were held at Hyndburn Leisure Centre
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Question-and-answer session with Blackburn Rovers' deputy new chief executive
We quiz the Blackburn Rovers' newly-appointed deputy chief executive Paul Hunt about his career to date and his ambitions for the Ewood Park club under the direction of new owners the Venky’s. Paul, can you give us a detailed account of
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Ryan leaves Accrington Stanley
ACCRINGTON Stanley midfielder Jimmy Ryan has today finalised a deal to join Scunthorpe United. A key man for Stanley last season, Ryan agreed a deal with Scunthorpe last week but Stanley will be entitled to a fee, which could yet be decided
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At home with Burnley star Jay Rodriguez and family
IN A family of footballers you might expect a few egos, but there’s no danger of that with the Rodriguez clan. Local non-league legend dad Kiko, Burnley star Jay, 21, and younger brother Joe, 15, are good at keeping each other grounded. We met up
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Accrington Stanley defender joins Shrewsbury
SHREWSBURY Town have completed the signing of defender Joe Jacobson from Accrington Stanley. Shrews boss Graham Turner said: "We are delighted to have signed him on a two-year deal that will help to improve our squad. "He is 24 years
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It's a family affair for Robbie
ROBBIE Schofield made it a week to remember after following his brother to medal glory. Just days after elder brother Jon – along with Liam Heath – defended his European 200m canoeing title, Robbie picked up an unexpected bronze medal in the
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Club looks for help to ride to the rescue
A RIDING club is hoping it won’t be a case of shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted as it looks to secure its future. Cliviger Riding Club – founded more than 40 years ago – is urgently appealling for new members to save it from
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Burnley department store faces uncertain future
A DEPARTMENT store in Burnley town centre is facing an uncertain future after its owners announced it was on the verge of going into administration. TJ Hughes, which has 57 stores nationwide, gave official notice that it intends to appoint
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Blackburn with Darwen Council's Preston Tithebarn appeal bid fails
BLACKBURN with Darwen Council’s appeal against a £700million shopping centre in Preston has been thrown out today. A High Court judge sitting in Manchester rejected the appeal over the Tithebarn project. Mr Justice Langstaff said local
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University of Central Lancashire named as 'one of the best'
THE University of Central Lancashire has been named as one of the top modern universities in the North West. It was ranked 3rd in the UK hospitality, leisure, recreation and tourism, 12th in general engineering, 19th in communications and media studies
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Burnley riots 10 years on: Hopes of a brighter future for the town
IN the fifth, and final, part of our analysis of how far Burnley has come since the riots 10 years ago, we spoke to young people about growing up in the town, and their hopes for the future. WHEN Lord Clarke was researching his report into
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The Lancashire woman who's driving the Manchester International Festival
One of the world’s most influential arts festivals events begins in Manchester on Thursday featuring an extraordinary range of world premieres, one-off shows and a host of famous names. We meet Christine Cort, the East Lancs-born associate director
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Accrington Pals exhibition to mark 95th anniversary
A POIGNANT exhibition commemorating the Accrington Pals is set to open in the town to mark the 95th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme. Members of Baxenden Community Forum and Pals expert, Walter Holmes have just completed a special display
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Helpful Burnley council worker wins surprise award
A BURNLEY council worker has received an award from Padiham Football Club for the help she gave them. Tracey Noon, from the council’s neighbourhood working team, ran the Connecting Communities Programme in Padiham last year. Alan Smith, from Padiham
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What’s your favourite gadget?
What’s your favourite gadget? I quite like our Remoska. It’s an eastern European (Czech?) electric oven, looks a bit like an upside down electric frying pan (never had one of those). We have pretty big electric oven, what 15-20 cubic feet and
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Nelson features on BBC's One Show
A Lancashire League Cricket club was featured on the BBC’s The One Show last night. Nelson Cricket Club, the home of West Indian cricket legend Lord Learie Constantine, was shown on the BBC One programme to commemorate his life. Team
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Darwen new sculpture nearly ready
ENGINEERS are applying the finishing touches to Darwen’s new piece of public art commemorating the Spitfire bought by the town in 1941. Weighing almost two tonnes and standing seven metres tall, a team of 40 apprentices have complete 1,200
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Students from Burnley and Islamabad in pioneering exchange visit
OLYMPIC ideals are set to be shared by youngsters from Burnley and Islamabad as part of a pioneering exchange visit. Several delegates from the Federal Government and Islamabad model boys schools will arrive at Blessed Trinity RC College under the
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Runners: help fight diseases
DO you have a place in this year’s Great North Run on September 18 but haven’t decided which charity to support? Run for Meningitis Research Foundation and support our continuing fight against meningitis and septicaemia? Meningitis and septicaemia
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Where’s the road repair cash gone?
The government has given councils millions of pounds to repair the roads from winter damage. Are Blackburn Council using the money to clear debts and keep themselves in nice cushy jobs? It’s not far off winter again and the roads are a disgrace.
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We knew the rules as kids
BY the time I was five, I had been taught that fences meant keep out, someone else’s property. If a ball was kicked into a garden, we were told to knock on the door and ask if we may have our ball back. Should we have been unfortunate enough to
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Residents should clean up mess
With reference to the story (LT, June 24) on the large amount of rubbish in the play area near Ruthin Close, Blackburn, the question that should be asked is not ‘what are the council going to do about it’ but ‘who is responsible for it?’ Not local
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‘Pay to get out of jail’ plan wrong
There's certainly plenty of need for fresh ideas and lateral thinking on combating crime and making our court system more effective. We have to come up with a system that deters wrongdoers from re-offending, doesn’t have us jailing more people than
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East Lancashire braced for strike chaos
EAST Lancashire has been warned to expect job centre closures and disruption to courts when thousands of public sector workers strike this week. The Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) is one of a number of organisations leading action against
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Villagers threat to derail plans for 650 Ribble Valley homes
VILLAGERS are threatening to disrupt a multi-million pound housing development. The small rural community of Whittingham, near Longridge, has a population of around 2,000. But it could be set for a massive expansion after detailed plans for 650
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Time for the scruffy to smarten up
WHILE waiting in the entrance at Piccadilly Station, Manchester, the other day, I had chance to look around at the people. I thought to myself what a scruffy, untidy lot we as a nation are becoming. There was not a suit or smartly dressed
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Morecambe Car Club's appeal for marshals
Morecambe Car Club have issued an appeal for marshals to help out on next month’s Morecambe Road Rally. “We are urgently looking for volunteers, and without any marshals there won’t be a rally ” said club spokeswoman Cath Simpson. “If you can help
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Rawtenstall police in crime prevention security test
A CRIME prevention drive in Rawtenstall will see police officers testing front doors, sheds and cars to encourage the homeowners to keep their possessions safe. Officers from Lancashire Constabulary will be sear-ching for insecure door handles and
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Motorist rescued after Bacup crash
A WOMAN had to be cut free from her car this morning following a smash which saw her vehicle end up in a field. Police said the 35-year-old motorist had been involved in a crash in her Fiat Punto near to the Deerplay Inn, in Burnley Road, Bacup
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Pendle taxi drivers: Why we had to strike
Taxi drivers furious at police investigation of an assault on a cabbie staged an impromptu four-hour strike. Firms said drivers did not feel safe but their actions have been condemned the ‘knee-jerk’ reaction as ‘unacceptable’. Abdul
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Shamed Rossendale PC loses sentence appeal
A FORMER police officer jailed for having sex with a suicidal woman while on duty has failed in an appeal against his prison sentence. Michael Fletcher, 31, made a bid to cut the length of his two years and eight months’ jail term. But it was rejected
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Burnley reject Portsmouth bids for striker
BURNLEY have fired a ‘hands off’ warning over fit-again striker Martin Paterson, after rejecting two offers from Portsmouth. The Lancashire Telegraph understands former Clarets boss Steve Cotterill is thought to have tabled bids up to £1.5million
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Burnley's cheapest house sells for just £10,000
BURNLEY’S cheapest house has been sold - for £5,000 less than its asking price. Estate agents have agreed a sale on the property in Pritchard Street for £10,000, six months after it was put on the market for ‘offers in the region of £15,000
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Darwen councillor: let criminals pay to be released from prison earlier
A COUNCILLOR said criminals should be able to pay to be released earlier from jail. Liberal Democrat Roy Davies has won the support of his local party which is to put the matter forward to ministers in the coalition government. But the
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Brown on bench in England draw
Burnley-born goalkeeper Rachel Brown was an unused substitute as England’s women’s team commenced their World Cup campaign with a 1-1 draw against Mexico in Group B. Fara Williams put England ahead in Wolfsburg but Monica Ocampo levelled.
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Nash aiming for Lancashire League return
TEST ace Brendan Nash is hoping to land a short-term contract in the Lancashire League after losing his place in the West Indies side for their series against India. The Australian-born Jamaican batsman, professional at East Lancashire for
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Rishton job for Bodi
SOUTH African one-day international ace Gulam Bodi will stand-in for the Lancashire League’s bottom side Rishton on Saturday as they travel to second bottom Colne. Rishton, who have not won in the league this season and have collected just seven bonus
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East Lancs duo in final Open opportunity
CLITHEROE professional Ian Singleton and Hurst Green amateur Mark Young will today hope to clinch a coveted place in next month’s Open Championship. The golfing duo are East Lancashire’s only representatives in local final qualifying in Kent
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Lancashire on red alert
Ball dominated bat for large parts of an action packed day of cricket between Lancashire and leaders Durham at Liverpool. Twenty wickets fell on the opening day of the clash between Division One’s top two teams, on a surface ECB pitch liaison
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The Rumour Mill - June 28
Manchester United have made a surprise move for Barcelona’s Spanish Euro Under 21 Championships star Thiago Alcantara. CHELSEA boss Andre Villas-Boas will make a double swoop on London rivals Tottenham with a £60m bid for midfielder Luka Modric, left
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Blackburn Rovers to start Hoilett talks
JUNIOR Hoilett has been hailed as ‘one of the best wingers in the Premier League’ with Blackburn Rovers set to step up their attempts to secure his long term Ewood Park future. The Canadian starlet is rapidly becoming one of the Premier
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Pendle business prospering as sales reach almost £2million
AN entrepreneur has taken his business from humble beginnings to a national force. Since launching telecoms provider Denwa Communications in 2006, Rob Scott has developed the business, which now has a turnover approaching £2 million and employs
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Crash victim was 'one in a million'
THE man killed in an horrific car crash has been described as “one in a million” by his devastated family. Jason Kenealy, aged 32, died after the car he was travelling in burst into flames following the collision outside Bob Smithy’s Inn, in
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Blackburn Rovers ladies appoint new bosses
Blackburn Rovers Ladies have unveiled a new management team ahead of the 2011-12 season. Scott Rogers and Nick Jackson-Cooney – former boss of non-league side Nelson – are confirmed as joint first team managers, with Nathan Rooney the new reserve
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Accrington Stanley's Gornell in talks with Caley Thistle
ACCRINGTON Stanley striker Terry Gornell is in Scotland for talks with Inverness Caledonian Thistle. The SPL side released a statement saying they had signed Gornell, including quotes from the striker, but swiftly withdrew it. Sources
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Burnley's Leeds game on the TV
Burnley’s league game at home to Leeds United, originally scheduled for Saturday, November 19, has been moved forward in the day for live BBC TV coverage.
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Edwards: Rivalry made Accrington Stanley exit difficult
IT is little more than a month since Accrington Stanley were beaten by Stevenage in a League Two play-off grudge match, and Phil Edwards has admitted it was a difficult decision to cross that bitter divide after agreeing to join the Hertfordshire
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Whalley in T20 action
Whalley entertain Feniscowles tonight in a Ribblesdale League Twenty20 match at Station Road. Richard Palmer’s men are second in Group 3 behind Great Harwood, who have won all of their four games.
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Burnley slimmer's life transformed after he drops five stones
A BURNLEY slimmer transformed his life by losing five stones after realising he couldn’t tie his shoes without getting out of breath. Dave Alexander, 52, has battled with his weight all of his life but he started to balloon when he retired
