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Talks over £7.2billion BAE deal could boost Lancashire workers
THOUSANDS of Lancashire jobs could be safeguarded for the next two decades if BAE succeeds in winning a £7.2billion deal. Defence bosses at arms giant, BAE Systems, moved a step closer to securing the military order from India at a special
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Police sniff out skunk stash at Burnley house
OFFICERS found £900-worth of skunk cannabis after smelling the drug as they passed a home in Burnley yesterday. Police said that around 1.40pm y officers were on foot patrol when they noticed a strong smell of cannabis coming from an address
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What's on: Macmillan Cancer Support fundraiser
LIVE bands are to play in a Darwen pub on July 17 to raise funds for charity. The guitarist from Avalon Way, James McNeill, whose band has organised the event in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, said they had secured seven bands for the fundraiser
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Blackburn newsagents held up by robbers for Haribo and cash
A NEWSAGENTS was robbed at knifepoint for bags of Haribo sweets and cash this afternoon. The robbery took place at Redlam News and Stationery in Redlam, Blackburn. Police were called at 12.45pm to reports of two men at the small shop
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Burnley firm to create 50 new jobs
A BURNLEY engineering business is set for expansion after clinching a multi-million pound contract which will create 50 new jobs. The deal between BCW Engineering and a major automotive firm is also set to see around £1million invested in machinery by
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Sex claims against Burnley boy, 10
A TEN-YEAR-OLD boy is being investigated by police over allegations he sexually abused two four-year-old children. Senior police officers have been working on the case with social services and child sex case specialists at the Crown Prosecution Service
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Lancashire League Saturday previews
LANCASHIRE League joint leaders Lowerhouse and Accrington look to take advantage of home ties tomorrow as they face Enfield and Burnley respectively on the third fixed date tomorrow. The House will be led by Jonny Russell for clash with Enfield as
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Darwen set for finals day
Darwen are also in form and they look to kick start a big weekend when they host Kendal at Birch Hall before heading up the M6 to Morecambe on Sunday for the Jamie Heywood Twenty20 finals day. They are without England U19 starlet Alex Davies for the
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Ribblesdale League Saturday previews
RIBBLESDALE League leaders Barnoldswick aim to stretch their advantage at the summit tomorrow as they face Ramsbottom Cup finalists Ribblesdale Wanderers at Victory Park. But they will face their Ribble Valley side without skipper Richard Nicholls,
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Northern League U21s to face MCC
DARWEN duo Jordan Clarke and Niall Burke and Chorley pair Will Moulton and Jack Bentham are in prestigious action today as they face a strong MCC team. The Northern League quartet will line up at Kendal Cricket Club for the league’s U21s in the match
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Chorley in for big weekend
Chorley face a crucial weekend for their hopes of lifting the Northern Premier Cricket League championship. Andy Holdsworth’s side have made a remarkable revival after finishing second bottom to Lancashire Colts, who only played 13 games, in 2010 and
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Review: Dean Taylor Productions' Twelfth Night @ Whalley Abbey
THE clouds parted and the rain kept at bay as Whalley Abbey was transformed into the spectacular backdrop for the bittersweet retelling of Twelfth Night. The comedy was brought to life in slapstick splendour as Viola, played by the beautiful Jade Parker
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Review: Fake or Fortune?, BBC1
MYSTERY, intrigue and some shady dealings involving the Nazis provided the basis for some interesting viewing on Sunday. In Fake or Fortune? newsreader Fiona Bruce has been teaming up with art expert Philip Mould to try and unravel the truth surrounding
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Review: Edinburgh Preview @ The Ha Ha Club, The Sparrowhawk, Fence
IT’S almost that special time of year when Scotland finds its sense of humour for a month, so a bit of the North East descended for some last minute show-tweaking. Jason Cook's The Search for Happiness, the sequel to The End (part 1) which he toured
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Barlick miss skipper for Ribblesdale tester
RIBBLESDALE League leaders Barnoldswick aim to stretch their advantage at the summit tomorrow as they face Ramsbottom Cup finalists Ribblesdale Wanderers at Victory Park. But they will face their Ribble Valley side without skipper Richard Nicholls, who
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Burnley Chumbawamba star talks about new musical
BOFF Whalley has spent his career standing up for the little man. As a founder member of Chumbawamba, the politically-inspired pop band whose hit Tubthumping was a hit on both sides of the Atlantic, he’s found inspiration fighting injustice, oppression
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Blackburn cop sentenced to unpaid work for domestic assault
A POLICE inspector left his wife ‘petrified’ after accusing her of having an affair and threatening to put a knife to their children’s throat until she admitted adultery. Mustaq Patala, 33, then left the house and his wife of 11 years, Zaheda
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East Lancashire Harry Potter fans flock to midnight screenings
CINEMAS were packed during the witching hour in East Lancashire as midnight showings of the last Harry Potter film sold out. Queuing fans at Burnley’s Apollo Cinema and Blackburn’s Vue took their first available chance to see the last instalment
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Morrisons' Bacup bid clears last hurdle
LONG-awaited proposals to build a new supermarket development in Bacup appear to have cleared the final hurdle. Councillors have approved plans to erect a new store on land off Lee Street and Gas Street, said to be for the West Yorkshire- based chain
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Longridge cheese firm Grandma Singleton's wins top award
GRANDMA Singleton’s cheese, made in Longridge, won a prestigious Prince of Wales Award at the Great Yorkshire Show. The cheese, made from Parlick Fell Ewes’ Milk, won first prize for Sheep’s Milk Cheese and an award for Speciality Cheese The new
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Review: Super Street Fighter IV — Arcade Edition, PS3, £29.99
The Street Fighter series is one of the best of its genre — a name that instantly conjures up an image whether in the minds of gamers or those who detest being anywhere near a controller. Street Fighter II was the big one, its 2D fighting action unlike
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Rubbish set on fire in Crawshawbooth
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a field off Back Lane in Crawshawbooth on Wednesday night after teenagers started a rubbish fire. Watch manager Shaun Naughton said the group of youngsters had set alight to waste at about 7pm. He said: “We spoke to the
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Absent Diouf faces Blackburn Rovers disciplinary
ABSENT star El-Hadji Diouf looks set to face disciplinary measures when he return to training with Blackburn Rovers. Confusion still surrounds Diouf’s whereabouts, with the 30-year-old yet to report back for pre-season amid an uncertain future at Rovers
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Review: Gochang's Gourmet Restaurant, Blackburn
Lancashire Telegraph review by Matt Donlan A TAKEAWAY from Chang’s used to be such a top experience. You could walk in, make your order and 15 minutes later leave with probably the best portions of Szechuan and Cantonese food in the area. A
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Blackburn Rovers weekend debate
EVERY week throughout the summer, the Lancashire Telegraph will be posing a topical question to Blackburn Rovers supporters over the comings and goings at Ewood Park. This week's question is: As Blackburn Rovers prepare to travel
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Labour leader Ed Miliband in Darwen today
LABOUR leader Ed Miliband praised Darwen Academy on a visit to the school this morning. And he said the way it has transformed its area should be copied elsewhere in East Lancashire to help regeneration. Mr Miliband was given a tour
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Lamb challenges best in the world
WILPSHIRE teenager Joey Lamb is bidding to continue his remarkable progress after taking part in the prestigious Junior World Golf Championships in San Diego, California. The highly-promising 17-year-old is among East Lancashire’s top up-and-coming young
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Nelson police station is reopened after vital refurbishment
NELSON police station has reopened to the public, having been closed since December for refurbishment. The enquiry desk has now reopened and departments including CID and response have moved back into the building on Broadway after officers
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George quits as Nelson Town Council chair to care for wife
THE chairman of Nelson Town Council has stepped down to spend more time with his sick wife. County councillor George Adam resigned from the role at a meeting on Wednesday to look after his wife Rose, who recently suffered a stroke. But he will continue
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Man arrested after stolen car crashes in Accrington
A STOLEN BMW was last night involved in two collisions following a spate of house burglaries. The car was spotted by two officers in an unmarked police vehicle as it travelled along Charter Street towards Pickup Street, Accrington where it
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Garner: Blackburn Rovers players must let club decide on tour
SIMON Garner believes that Blackburn Rovers’ players must trust the club’s judgement over whether it is safe to travel to India next week for the first leg of their pre-season tour. Rovers’ plans have been in thrown into doubt following
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Blackburn's long-awaited link road will go ahead
BLACKBURN’S long-awaited link road project can now get underway after controversial plans to demolish a listed building were approved. A campaign to save the former police house at 53 King Street had been launched by conservationists, including
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Travellers set up camp at former Burnley school site
A GROUP of travellers have set up camp on the site of the former Towneley High School, in Burnley. A number of caravans arrived at the site of the recently demolished school, near Towneley Park, late last night. Lancashire County Council, which
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EDL and Asians brawled on Blackburn football pitches
POLICE were drafted in after an English Defence League football match was organised on a pitch normally used by Asian youths. Blackburn magistrates heard shortly after the EDL game, involving 20 to 25 white males, started, about 30 Asian males
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Blooming good offer in Lancashire Telegraph newspaper today
Pick up a copy of today's Lancashire Telegraph newspaper for a voucher for a FREE tray of bedding plants worth £2.99 when you spend £5 at Beechwood Garden Centre in Blackburn. Beechwood Garden Centre in Roman Road, Blackburn, BB1 2LB is open 9am to
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I wanted to play for Howe, says Burnley new boy
BEN Mee has revealed that Eddie Howe convinced him to join Burnley ahead of a number of other clubs after yesterday moving to Turf Moor on a season-long loan from Manchester City. Howe had been keen to bring in a left-sided centre half and
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Police hand file on Rossendale workers factory deaths to HSE
A FILE compiled by Merseyside Police into the deaths of two men from Rossendale at a wood recycling plant has been passed to the Health and Safety Executive. The Crown Prosecution Service has forwarded details of the deaths of Thomas Elmer, 27, and
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Accrington Stanley boss hoping to complete deal
ACCRINGTON Stanley boss John Coleman hopes he is close to completing his second signing of the summer as the club begin to contemplate offering deals to trialists. Coleman, who has already signed former Blackpool defender Danny Coid, handed
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Accrington Stanley to play Barrow friendly
Accrington Stanley have confirmed that they will travel to Cumbria to face Barrow at Holker Street in a pre-season friendly on Saturday, July 23 at 3pm. Chris Turner and Tom Smyth, released by Stanley in May, have been on trial at Barrow.
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Burnley's coat of arms turned into a work of art
BURNLEY'S famous coat of arms has been given a modern twist by two international artists. Simon Grennan and Sperandio hope the revamp will be a roaring success after it went on display at Towneley Hall. But the artwork which features
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Pieces missing from the jigsaw
DARWEN – no grass being cut, the police station under threat, no automated announcements at the railway station as there have been for two or three years – they even have an auto PA at Ramsgreave but when you hear the stops, Darwen is missed out.
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Issue that just won’t clear up
Dog fouling is like a bug, it won’t go away. The council have all their work cut out in catching people who let their dogs foul and don’t pick it up, because the council don’t have enough staff due to the government and their silly cutbacks.
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True origins of division
Re Christian Academy ‘creates division’ (LT, July 9), I am appalled that St Wilfrid’s has been singled out as the school to ‘create division’, not remembering the same controversy when Tauheedul Islamic Scool announced it was taking over Beardwood High
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Rishton dad donates 100th pint of blood
A RISHTON dad rolled up his sleeves yesterday to donate his 100th pint of blood. Linden Kirk-Yates, 63, of Petre Crescent, has been supporting the National Blood Service for 45 years. Each blood donation can save the lives of up to three
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Travellers issue won’t go away
GROUPS of travellers have been suddenly arriving and setting up unauthorised camps on patches of land across East Lancashire for many years. If they appear within sight of houses, local residents are usually swift and vocal in their objections
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Blackburn Rovers hopeful over double deal
BLACKBURN Rovers are hoping to complete the signings of Argentinian striker Mariano Pavone and Monaco defender Cedric Mongongu before they go on tour. Both deals are yet to be finalised, with some paperwork still to be completed, but the club are optimistic
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Young Clitheroe sheep handler meets Prince Charles
A FIVE-year-old sheep handler from Clitheroe rubbed shoulders with royalty when he picked up a top agricultural prize. William Burnop was left speechless when he picked up first prize for Junior Handlers from the Prince of Wales at The Great
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Burnley-based bed and sofa firm expands base and saves jobs
A MAJOR employer in Burnley has safeguarded its future in the town after expanding its current base. Bed and furniture manufacturer Sweet Dreams has announced the purchase of a 2.5-acre site adjoining its premises at Primrose Mill. The
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East Lancashire councils unite in bid to improve housing
A LAST-ditch bid to win £14million funding for East Lancashire’s dilapidated housing has been announced. In March, the area’s housing market renewal (HMR) scheme was axed four years before the 15-year project was due to finish. That
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Top training honour for Darwen soldier
A DARWEN soldier has won a top award after completing his recruitment training. Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment Kingsman Rhys Forster, 19, was given the Best Recruit prize after he performed to consistently high standards during his Combat Infantryman
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Scheme to brighten up empty Burnley houses hit by vandals
AN innovative scheme to give empty houses in Burnley a makeover has been vandalised. Boards have been painted to look like front doors and windows with curtains and flowers in them. However, some have been ripped down within days. The scheme,
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Blackburn sewer works will leave a 'positive legacy'
ONE of the region’s biggest ever sewer projects is set to start on Monday. United Utilities is carrying out part of a £35million water quality and drainage improvement scheme in Blackburn which it claims will leave a ‘positive legacy’ for the
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Rebekah Brooks resigns amid hacking scandal
Rebekah Brooks today resigned as chief executive of News International amid growing political and commercial pressure over the phone hacking scandal. The former Sun and News of the World editor announced she was standing down in an internal
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Crackdown on Burnley unlicensed airport taxis
HOLIDAYMAKERS are being warned after two taxis from Burnley were found carrying passengers without a licence. Burnley Council has launched a joint operation with Manchester Airport Police to tackle rogue airport taxis. A number of other taxis and
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Colne man has £260 to pay over dog fouling
A MAN from Pendle who allowed his dogs to foul in the street has been ordered to pay £260. Stephen Coffey, 24, now of Laithe Street in Colne, was fined £175, and also ordered to pay costs of £85 for allowing his dogs to foul on a grassed area on Dickson
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Accrington Stanley boosted ahead of Blackburn Rovers clash
ACCRINGTON Stanley go into today’s pre-season friendly against Blackburn Rovers boosted by the signing of former Shrewsbury midfielder Kevin McIntyre. Stanley take on Blackburn at 12.15pm at Morecambe’s Globe Arena, with Accrington’s Crown
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Cage-fighting banned from Colne Muni after mass brawl in crowd
Cage-fighting has been banned from Colne Municipal Hall after a mass brawl broke out – in the crowd. Around 15 spectators were involved in the fracas and two men were arrested. YouTube clip of the event Police were called to the event at
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Burnley polling agent jailed over election fraud
A LIBERAL Democrat polling agent who tried to rig a local election has been jailed for 18 months. Burnley Crown Court heard how Asif Manzur stole a book of 50 unissued ballot papers from a secure area at the Burnley Boys' Club polling station
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Blackburn Rovers' bid to sign Pavone still ongoing
BLACKBURN Rovers’ efforts to finalise the signing of Argentine striker Hugo Mariano Pavone will continue this weekend despite claims his Ewood Park move had been completed. Several national newspapers and websites today said the 29-year-old
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Blackburn Rovers trip to India in doubt
BLACKBURN Rovers' first trip to India has been plunged into chaos after deadly terror bomb blasts in Mumbai. Club officials held emergency talks with government officials and travel companies yesterday over whether to go ahead with their tour
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Crash closes section of major Burnley road
TWO CARS were involved in a collision with a lamppost outside the Tesco superstore in Burnley this morning. A Chevrolet and Fiat Doblo were involved in the incident, which was caused by one of the vehicles suffering a tyre blow-out.