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Darwen Tower dome delays explained
RE the report headlined ‘Darwen Tower dome work due to start in October’ (LT, June 29), we were actually informed at the end of last week that the planning permission for the new dome has finally been granted, which is great news. However, the first-year
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Lottery fund is spread too thinly
The Big Lottery Fund (LT, June 29) has too wide a remit. What I seek is a charity-only pool where the donations only go to registered charities which would then benefit beyond a donor’s ability to financially support them directly. It is beyond most
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Be street smart to land a job
As the job market in North West becomes increasingly crowded, it’s interesting to see that 83 per cent of businesses in the region rate a ‘can-do’ attitude and ‘soft skills’, such as interpersonal and communications skills, as the most important attributes
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Judge 'amazed' after police decline to analyse Blackburn child porn man's phone
A JUDGE has expressed her ‘amazement’ after Lancashire Police decided it was not cost-effective to analyse a child porn convict’s mobile phone. Under the terms of a sexual offences prevention order, 49-year-old Paul Bielby’s access to the internet
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Small is beautiful for Pendle micro brewers
A NEW range of real ales could be rolled out across Lancashire once a Pendle pub launches its own on-site micro-brewery. When Don Hinchcliffe and Chris Storey bought the Greyhound Inn, Barnoldswick, last year, they envisaged setting up their own brewery
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CCTV images of Blackburn robbery suspects released
POLICE hunting a gang of armed raiders who left a terrified woman tied up in her own home have released CCTV stills of potential suspects. The gang used a stun gun and a handgun to threaten a lone 39-year-old woman in Goodshaw Avenue, Pleckgate
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Burnley streets evacuated over gas incident
RESIDENTS in two Burnley streets had to be evacuated from their homes today after a man tried to harm himself by inhaling gas, police said. Officers were called to a house in Claughton Street, Burnley shortly after 11am after they received calls from
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New agent takes charge at Nelson shopping centre
A NEW commercial agent has been appointed to manage Nelson's shopping centre. Pendle Rise shopping centre was placed in the hands of receivers CB Richard Ellis at the end of last year. According to the borough’s regeneration boss, the firm has moved
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Burnley conman Knuckles guilty of fraud
A SERIAL charity conman has admitted 12 charges of fraud by false representation. Norman “Knuckles” Jones, 61, has a string of convictions for similar offences. The latest charges relate to November 3 when he went round Waterfoot and
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Pendle pet owner fined for dog fouling
A 21-year-old man who did not clean up after his dog in a Pendle park has been ordered to pay £185. Alex Birkett, of Brogden Street, Barnoldswick, allowed his dog to foul in the town’s Victory Park in January. He was spotted by a park ranger, who took
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Extension for Burnley church expansion
PLANS to expand the Life Church, in Sycamore Avenue, have been given more time by Burnley Council. Councillors on the executive committee voted to extend the deadline for the church to repay money due to the council to December 2012. The Life Church
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A Godly solution to financial worries
‘It’s mi nerves, vicar.’ I’d heard it many times, offering sympathetic noises yet devoid of real understanding. Each time I’d stifle the ‘pull yourself together’ thought until the day I learned how inappropriate such words were. I sat through the
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Nelson man takes deportation appeal to high court
THE desperate battle to save Nelson man Sam Wright from being deported back to America is set for the High Court. His family have put together a final appeal to the court for an injunction preventing Sam from being deported. If successful
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Stanley's Rovers clash now switched to the Globe Arena
ACCRINGTON Stanley’s home pre-season friendly against Blackburn Rovers on July 16 has been switched to Morecambe’s Globe Arena because the Reds’ new Crown Ground pitch will not be ready in time. Stanley have spent £30,000 on the second stage
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£9m bid submitted for Burnley to Manchester direct rail link
AN AMBITIOUS £9million bid has been lodged to finally provide a direct rail link between Burnley and Manchester. Council bosses want cash from the Government’s regional growth fund (RGF) to reinstate the Todmorden Curve after 40 years. The line would
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What's on: God Wept and the Devil Laughed
A play which tells the story of a war-torn East Lancashire family is opening at The Lowry, Salford Quays, from July 14 to 17. Following research into his family history, award-winning film-maker and writer Justin MacGregor is launching the
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Emerton: It's exciting times ahead at Blackburn Rovers
BRETT Emerton believes it is an exciting time to be a Blackburn Rovers player as he relishes the opportunity to put Steve Kean’s ideas into practice. Rovers returned to Brockhall for the first day of pre-season training today, before jetting out to Austria
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McCann can be new Clarets captain, says boss Howe
BURNLEY manager Eddie Howe has revealed Chris McCann could be in line for the captaincy after signing a new two-year deal. But the Clarets boss has revealed the 23-year-old is not the only candidate. McCann marked the return to pre-season training by
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Hyndburn petrol pump attendant fights off robber with bottle of wine
A KNIFE-wielding robber bottled it – after being challenged by a 73-year-old petrol pump attendant armed with a bottle of rosé wine. Derek Greenwood struggled with the intruder at the Texaco Garage in Dill Hall Lane, Church near Accrington. And when
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Lancashire League Saturday previews
LANCASHIRE League leaders Todmorden collide with reigning champions Ramsbottom today with not only league points but a psychological advantage at stake ahead of Sunday’s Worsley Cup semi-finals. Just 24 hours after the Acre Bottom clash, the
