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FULL TIME: Cammell Laird 0 Accrington Stanley 1
SUMMER signing Danny Coid scored the winner as Accrington Stanley managed a slender victory over Cammell Laird in tonight's friendly. The former Blackpool man notched the game’s only goal on 18 minutes, tapping home Charlie Barnett’s corner to sink the
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Blackburn business chief wins royal award for enterprising efforts
AN East Lancashire businessman has spoken of his pride after winning a Queen’s Award for Enterprise. Khalid Saifullah was handed the top honour at Buckingham Palace for his role as strategic partnership manager at Business Link North West.
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Barnoldswick toddler's death a tragic accident
A COUPLE arrested following the death of their two-year-old son have been ‘completely exonerated’ by police. Sam Upton and Nathan Pratt, both 24, had been arrested on suspicion of murder and child cruelty after officers were called to a house
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LIVE: Bristol Rovers v Burnley match updates
Join us for live updates as Burnley take on Bristol Rovers in a friendly tonight. The match at Memorial Stadium will kick off at 7:45pm. Updates from our Clarets reporter Suzanne Geldard will appear in the box below.
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Blackburn walker dies close to Lake District summit
A MAN has died after walking alone up a Lake District fell. David Bailiff, 52, of Blackburn, a keen walker, was discovered collapsed near the summit of Pike O’Blisco on Thursday afternoon. The North West Air Ambulance was called but he
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Six East Lancashire schools named in Good Schools Guide
EAST Lancashire high schools produce some of the country’s top subject grades, according to a new parents’ guide. The Good Schools Guide 2011 has highlighted six of the area’s secondary schools as leaders in a particular subject or course based on
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Call to help Darwen girl's birthday wishes come true
THE family of a schoolgirl with a rare, incurable condition are appealing for help to make her birthday wish come true. Kia Shaw needs an operation to insert metal plates into both of her bowing legs – a complication of Shwachman-Diamond syndrome
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Diouf set to return to Blackburn Rovers tomorrow
Blackburn Rovers forward El-Hadji Diouf is expected to return to training two weeks late tomorrow with his future at the club in serious doubt. The Senegal international went AWOL earlier this month and was uncontactable despite a number of attempts
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Blackburn theatre’s new manager sets stage for bright future
AS the new man in charge of the Blackburn's Thwaites Empire Theatre, Paul Mason is acutely aware of the special postion he is in. “This is a unique theatre,” he said. “It is a real privilege to be involved in it and to help take it forward and shape
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Royal support thrill for Blackburn youth project
A PRINCESS from Jordan has become a patron of an East Lancashire youth group. Her Royal Highness Princess Badiya El Hassan of Jordan has agreed to become an ambassador for Blackburn-based Youth Action, which works with young people aged eight to 24 across
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Miss Blackburn goes for England title tonight
MISS Blackburn is vying for the Miss England title tonight. Harriet Noakley is in the final of the beauty contest at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole. The 23-year-old completed her radiography studies at Royal Blackburn Hospital last week. The
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Man suffers head injuries after Darwen fall
A MAN was found collapsed in the road by a passing fire service crew. The man, named as Robert Fisher and believed to be in his late thirties, was discovered on Sunday evening close to the Anchor pub, Blackburn Road, Darwen. His friends told the
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Plans for new Darwen childcare facility
CONTROVERSIAL plans for a new childcare facility in Darwen have been announced. Bosses at Primrose Trading have submitted a planning application to convert a former industrial building in Primrose Street, catering for 35 children. But five letters of
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Colne slimmer meets Atomic Kitten star
A COLNE super slimmer had his success recognised when he met ex-Atomic Kitten star Natasha Hamilton at a national slimming competition. Peter Anslow, 51, became one of 35 entrants to win a place in the finals of Slimming World's man of the Year 2011
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£82k Lottery funds given to Pendle since December
COMMUNITY projects in Pendle have been awarded £82,000 of Lottery cash since December. Most of the money came from the Big Lottery Fund’s Awards for All programme, which handed out more than £1million across the North West in its latest round of grants
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Minis all revved up on tour of Lancashire and Yorkshire
AROUND 100 Mini drivers took part in a tour of Lancashire and Yorkshire. The participants travelled from Huntley’s of Samlesbury on the scenic A59 to Bolton Abbey in the Yorkshire Dales on Sunday. Prizes were awarded on the day, including one for
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Tauheedul come top of Blackburn quiz league
TAUHEEDUL Islam Girls’ school clinched gold at the annual Blackburn College Sixth Form quiz. Years nine and ten pupils from six high schools competed for the first prize of £1,000 in the University Challenge style event hosted by lecturer David Jones
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Head pupils chosen at Norden High School
NORDEN High School and Sports College in Rishton has appointed its new head boy and girl following a rigorous selection process. Anna Threlfall has been appointed as head girl, with Maria Tariq as her as deputy. Tom Barker is the new head boy,
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Police need to be above suspicion
THE absolute saturation of the media with the Murdoch phone hacking story makes me think that it’s more of a vendetta. Maybe a sort of payback for the way they exposed the facts about MPs’ expenses and stuff like that. For all their
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Edenfield Primary School set to increase capacity
EXTRA provisions are to be made to allow an influx of new pupils at a village school. Student numbers at Edenfield Primary can now increase after plans to build new classrooms, a kitchen and dining room were passed by councillors. The capacity of the
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Traveller calls for more East Lancashire sites
A TRAVELLER has called for local councils to provide more space for their community after a row erupted over encampments. Residents in Green Lane, Mill Hill, are angry at the state their community pitches have been left in after around 40 caravans
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Barriers set to be erected at Hyndburn beauty spot
BARRIERS are set to be erected to prevent a Hyndburn beauty spot from constant fly tipping. Unadopted roads leading to Foxhill Bank in Oswaldtwistle has been subjected to large scale rubbish dumping for decades. The ongoing problem has seen policing
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What's on: Nicola Avino, Blackburn, July 30
LOCAL performer Nicola Avino will be singing at an intimate gig at Blackburn’s Costa Coffee on July 30. The former Accrington Theatre Group member worked at the cafe before starting an MA Musical Theatre course at the prestigious Royal Welsh
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Princely gift to mark Blackburn theatre company's 100 years
AN 85-year-old programme has been handed to Blackburn Musical Theatre Company as it prepares to celebrate its centenary year. Committee members were approached by Stanley Whittaker from Rossendale, who had kept a copy of the programme for the 1936 production
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Thief took milkman’s Burnley delivery vehicle
A MILKMAN was left stranded when a thief drove off in his vehicle while he was on his rounds, a court was told. Burnley magistrates heard how the self-employed victim had left the keys in the ignition of the £6,000 Toyota Yaris while he took milk to
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Chorley artist elected Manchester Academy of Fine Art trustee
AN ARTIST is following in the footsteps of iconic painters such as LS Lowry and Harold Riley in his role at a prestigious fine arts body. Gerry Halpin, from Chorley, has been elected as one of Manchester Academy of Fine Art’s four lifelong trustees in
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Big win for Clitheroe
Clitheroe kicked off their pre-season campaign in style on Sunday when they beat Huddersfield side Shelley 7-1.
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Barnoldswick United click in win
Lewis Jordan, Liam Garbutt, Stewart Airdrie, Aaron Hollindrake (two) and Neil Chapman(two) were on target as Barnoldswick United beat Steeton 7-0 in a pre-season friendly.
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Nelson back in action at Colne
Colne will entertain local rivals Nelson on Thursday night in a friendly at Holt House. The game will be Nelson’s first since they were accepted into the North West Counties League after a season away.
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Church show some in-tent for Worsley Cup final
FORWARD thinking Church are offering special sponsorship packages for their eagerly anticipated Worsley Cup final with Ramsbottom at West End next month. Craig Fergusson’s men booked their place in the showpiece thanks to a semi-final win over Nelson
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Summer of fun at Rossendale cricket skill schools
A SERIES of summer cricket camps start next Monday offering children between the ages of eight and 14 the chance to improve their skills. The camps begin next Monday at Edenfield CC and continue with weeks at Bacup, Rawtenstall, Stacksteads and Haslingden
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Accrington in a dash to sign up Ash again
HUGELY impressive Accrington professional Ashar Zaidi has been rewarded for his excellent start to life in the Lancashire League with a contract for next season. The Pakistani has blazed a trail to the top of the averages in the first half of his debit
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Win Tickets to the MCM Expo Manchester Comic Con
Hold onto your seats – the MCM Expo Manchester Comic Con is ready for lift off! This month sees the UK’s most famous comic con arrive in Manchester, bringing the best in pop culture entertainment to the city for the first time. Held at Manchester
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Blackburn Rovers' trip to India is called off
BLACKBURN Rovers have this afternoon announced their pre-season trip to India has been called off following safety concerns. Rovers were due to fly to Mumbai on Thursday to play an exhibition match and meet owners Venky's 160km away in Pune
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More medals and record for master of the pool
PETER Jones has carried on his remarkable swimming success with more glory in the pool – winning a clutch of medals and setting new British records. The Clitheroe swimmer, who appeared in the FINA World Masters Top Ten in no fewer than five events last
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Review: Shadows Of The Damned
A new vision of hell from the pooled creative genius behind No More Heroes, Resident Evil and Silent Hill combines visceral ‘Grindhouse’ style action with a psychologically thrilling atmosphere, to create a horror experience you’ll really want to stick
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Review: UFC Personal Trainer, Xbox, £39.99
Zumba is for sissies. Ditch the gentle sway of the hips and audio-inspired workouts and launch yourself straight into a range of fitness routines and full programmes with this challenging and motivating UFC fitness experience that includes the best
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No faulting the tennis champions
TWO schools from East Lancashire have served up a treat after winning county tennis titles. Whalley Primary School from the Ribble Valley and St Cuthberts from Darwen could not be faulted at the Lancashire Youth Games finals. Held at South Ribble Tennis
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New look unveiled for Chorley's Flat Iron Market
NEW gazebo-style stalls at Chorley’s Flat Iron market have been unveiled for the first time. The old fashioned stalls have been replaced with brand new gazebos which make it easier for traders to set up and for shoppers to see what stallholders
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Thieves target Chorley theme park
Thieves escaped with around £1,000 in cash after entering a theme park and breaking into an amusement arcade. Police believe intruders entered Camelot Theme Park, Charnock Richard, through a fence at the rear of the park overnight on July 11
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Review: Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 3, PS3
As the title suggests, this is the third game in the robot anime spinoff series. And if there is one thing that marks Dynasty Warriors games, it’s their utter similarity. For many, that’s really off-putting. We still shudder at the thought
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Worsley and the Bridgewater Canal walk
Over the last two to three hundred years the Mersey catchment has been managed in order to serve the needs of the Industrial Revolution. Nowhere is this more evident than in the Worsley area. Here can be explored the origins of the Bridgewater
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Review: Gallo Family Merlot Rose
Gallo Family Merlot Rose, £6.99, widely available Barefoot are small in US terms but Gallo is one of the world’s best known brands. This newly-launched Merlot Rose is a much deeper reddish contrast to their two lighter pink Grenache and Zinfandel
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Review: Barefoot Sauvignon Blanc
Barefoot Sauvignon Blanc. £5.49, Tesco Wine from the United States doesn’t feature often here because, sadly, much of what’s available in the UK is either not nice or sold at ridiculously high prices compared with its competitors. This Sauvignon
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Review: Cafe Cargo, Foulridge
Address: Warehouse Lane, Foulridge, Pendle, BB8 7PP. Phone number: 01282 865 069. Lancashire Telegraph review by Anna Mansell from July 16 2011 Catching up with a colleague on a sunny Friday afternoon, we decided to try Cafe Cargo.
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Otters enjoying life in the fast lane
GREAT Harwood Otters Swim-ming Club is enjoying life in the fast lane since being promoted to the NELF First Division. The club has shown that it isn’t trailing in the slip stream of its more established rivals recently returned from the Aquabears Summer
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Support the Grassroots Heroes, says Steve Davis
SNOOKER legend Steve Davis believes the Grassroots Heroes awards are the perfect way to honour those who do so much for local amatuer sport. The six-times world champion has seen for himself what is done at local level having worked closely with
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Chris is building Foundations
FROM coaching snooker to a handful of kids to talking to a TV audience of millions, Chris Lovell has come a long way in a short space of time. From the snooker halls of Padiham and Accrington to the Crucible working with world champions, it’s been a
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George are in to summer league final
GEORGE IV have reached the Burnley and District Summer Football League final after beating rivals from the same pub! And they did it the hard way. coming from 2-0 down to beat FC George IV 3-2. FC George IV looked odds on for a place in the final when
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Coach fumes at champion's snub
BRIAN Roche has taken a swipe at GB boxing coaches for overlooking his fighter for the World Championships – despite being crowned a British champion. George Drinkwater won the national schoolboy title earlier this month - the first fighter from Burnley
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Mum and child escape smoke-logged Clayton-le-Moors house
FIRE crews were called to a house in Sparth Avenue, Clayton-le-Moors at just after 12.30am this morning. A mum and child managed to get out of the house just before the firefighters arrived. Crew manager Darrell Sturgess said: “The property
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Former Lancashire Police chief explains resignation from the Met
FORMER Lancashire Police chief Sir Paul Stephenson today said he resigned as Metropolitan Police Commissioner to prevent the speculation over his role in the phone-hacking scandal. Appearing before the Commons Home Affairs Select Committee, Sir Paul
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Six former councillors set to become Lancashire aldermen
SIX former county councillors are set to be recognised for their contribution to life in Lancashire. In a special meeting of the full council at 11am on Thursday, the six will be put forward to be honoured as aldermen of the county. The nominees
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Sponsorship plea to Blackburn 'Race for Life girls'
THE organisers of Blackburn’s Race for Life have urged participants to make sure every step is counted by returning their sponsorship money. More than 2,300 charity runners took part in Witton Park last month, with women, girls and even pet dogs completing
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Mum's concerns at finding daughter alone at Blackburn nursery
A MUM is demanding answers after claiming she found her two-year-old child crying and alone in the outside play area of her nursery. Mum-of-five Tracey Merritt said she arrived earlier than usual to pick her her daughter Valencia, but discovered
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Business to carry on after Oswaldtwistle car smash
A SHOP which was deemed structurally unsafe after being hit by a car is to continue trading. Pam and Neil Floyd’s Equine Direct business in Union Road, Oswaldtwistle, was struck by an out of control Peugeot 106 on Saturday afternoon.
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Images released after Stacksteads attempted street robbery
CCTV images have been released following an attempted robbery in Rossendale. Two brothers walking in New Church Road, Stacksteads, were approached by a man who asked them for a light for his cigarette. One of the brothers offered his lighter, but
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Not impressed by stalls layout
Why is Blackburn market such a shambles? It could have been so much better. Why aren’t all the stalls in lines. You get lost in there. You could have the fruit and veg stalls all in lines, and the same with meat stalls. Everything is a mess
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Sorry but I don’t like the new market
I am sorry but I do not like the new market. It is just another floor to the Mall, and more or less a market hall. It is impersonal and clinical looking with all the stainless steel (I know this is for hygiene purposes). I also think there is
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Furniture project has helped me
What a shame that the furniture store run by the churches in Blackburn is closing. I have been helped when I was in distress and now no more furniture will be given out or collected. Where will it all go? I have been told they have no money.
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Value of Queen’s Ribble Valley estate increases to £383m
PROFITS at the Queen’s estate in the Ribble Valley have soared over the last year. The Duchy of Lancaster announced its financial results today with income generated from rents up by almost eight per cent raking in £13.9million. The
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Decision was short sighted
How short sighted of Blackburn with Darwen Council to withdraw funding from the Churches Action furniture store. There will be more fly tipping of furniture items that could have been put to good use. Not only will the area be blighted by these
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Clitheroe pupils set the trend on Twitter
RIBBLESDALE High School used Twitter to provide minute-updates on a day in the life of the school. The Clitheroe school held different workshops and gave live updates with photos and videos on their Twitter page on Friday. The school organised
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On the hunt for new cartoon kings in Burnley
YOUNG artists with hopes of becoming the latest recruit for Pixar or Dreamworks are being urged to sign up for a new animation project. The hunt for the next Matt Groening, of Simpsons fams, or even Walt Disney, is beginning at Burnley Central
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Blackburn dentist punished by governing body
THE head of a Blackburn dental practice has been punished by his governing body over his treatment of two patients. Dr Holger Held, of Netherwood Dental Surgery, in Preston New Road, was called before the General Dental Council (GDC) over allegations
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Ex-Lancashire police officer jailed for drug running must pay back £80k
A FORMER Nelson police sergeant jailed for running his brother’s drugs gang must pay back £80,000 of criminal proceeds. Salim Razaq was arrested following raids at his home in March 2010. Police found £72,400 and a further £8,000 in
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What is religion?
Been back in hospital visiting again. Nearby there was another old lady being admitted. “Religion”? She was asked. “Sorry Love”? “What religion are you”? “Oh Religion”, she confirmed. “I’m too old really to be bothered with all that”! She
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It’s no good teaching a hungry man
I was at a brass band concert at the Salvation Army Citadel on Friday night and was most impressed. It was a very pleasant evening with happy people enjoying themselves and a good variety of music. The Salvation Army has always been
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East Lancs housing development plans set to for worldwide interest
EYE-catching designs for a new housing development on the border between Burnley and Pendle are set to attract worldwide interest. Plans have been unveiled for the site of the former Brampton House, Colne Road, by London architects Linedota.
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Iwelumo leaves Burnley for Watford
Chris Iwelumo has left Burnley to join Championship rivals Watford. The striker, 32, has signed for the Hornets on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee. Iwelumo leaves Turf Moor after 12 months as a Burnley player following his signing
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Stanley game gets the go-ahead
ACCRINGTON Stanley's pre-season friendly at Cammell Laird goes ahead tonight after the non-league side's ground passed a morning pitch inspection.
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Burnley superschool placed in special measures
BLESSED Trinity RC College in Burnley is officially in special measures after a critical report by Government inspectors. A team from Ofsted, who visited last month, said the superschool was failing to give its students an acceptable standard of education
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East Lancashire students could see drop in university fees
PROSPECTIVE university students in East Lancashire could soon be offered lower fees and additional financial support. Bosses at the Burnley campus at University of Central Lancashire have revealed they are ‘examining the possibility’ of lowering
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Blackburn Rovers blog: Time Venky's told the fans what's going on
THE time has come for Venky’s to start talking to Blackburn Rovers fans before they lose the support of the Ewood Park faithful once and for all. Rovers fans have been growing understandably concerned by the lack of transfer activity this
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Darwen mum of poorly toddler in charity 'thank-you' bid
THE family of a Darwen toddler born with two neurological disorders are to raise money for the charity which has given them ‘amazing’ help and support. Two-year-old Blaine McFarlane was born with spina bifida and hydrocephalus leaving him needing
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Seatless at Torquay for Burnley fans
Burnley fans are advised that there will be no seats available for Saturday’s friendly at Torquay, due to the rebuilding of Plainmoor’s main stand. Prices are £10 adults, £5 concessions and £1 for U16s.
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Barnoldswick blossoms in new cartoon film
A CARTOON-style film starring schoolchildren and volunteers has been created to help Barnoldswick’s entry in this year’s North West in Bloom contest. Barnoldswick Town Council asked local production company the Reverb Factory to create the
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East Lancashire school pupil in Pi high calculation for charity
AN 11-year-old girl memorised the first 301 numbers of Pi in just three nights. Alexa McTiffin, from Grindleton, set herself the challenge after hearing a student in the senior school pupil had recited 300 numbers of the mathematical calculation
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Woman injured after Ribble Valley crash
A WOMAN suffered head, leg and spine injuries in a crash last night. Firefighters said the woman, who is believed to be in her 40s, hit a wall before the car overturned and landed on its roof. Police arrived at Gallows Lane, Ribchester
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Hewitt in squad as Burnley face Bristol Rovers
BURNLEY take the next step in their build-up tonight when they face Bristol Rovers at The Memorial Ground in the first game of a two-match tour to the South West. Included in the touring party is young midfielder Steven Hewitt with the second-year
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Cause for concern over C-diff
THE fight against killer hospital bugs is one that our local health bosses are determined to win. But so far this year there have been double the number of cases of C-diff in our hospitals than was set down in government targets. This sounds like
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Rossendale taxi driver groped female passenger
A TAXI driver has been warned he could be facing jail after admitting two sex attacks on a female passenger in Rossendale. Detectives arrested Shamraz Akhtar, 28, after a woman complained of being molested on her way home from the Rhythm Station night
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Blackburn Rovers return to training at Brockhall
Our photographer was at the Brockhall training ground on Friday as the Blackburn Rovers squad through their paces. Click on the link below for our photo gallery.
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Neighbours tell of shock at death of Barnoldswick boy, 2
Neighbours have spoken of their shock after a murder investigation was launched following the death of a toddler in Barnoldswick. Police were called to a house on Sunday by ambulance staff who had responded to an emergency call to treat two-year-old
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The Rumour Mill - July 19
Peter Crouch is being tracked by QPR after Tottenham signalled they would be willing to sell the striker this summer. Everton are weighing up a bid to take Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner on loan. Cardiff City could be set to make a move to sign
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Accrington Stanley goal-getter Guthrie looks for further joy
TEENAGE hot-shot Kurtis Guthrie will look to score in his third straight pre-season friendly tonight as Accrington Stanley travel to Cammell Laird (7.45pm kick-off). The 18-year-old Jersey striker landed a one-year contract with Stanley over
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Watford eye Burnley striker Iwelumo
SCOTTISH striker Chris Iwelumo could be on his way out of Turf Moor with fellow Championship side Watford ready to pounce for the 32-year-old. The much-travelled Coatbridge-born frontman, who scored 11 goals in 45 appearances for the Clarets
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Blackburn Rovers to decide today on India trip
Blackburn Rovers will make a decision today on whether their trip to India will go ahead tomorrow, after safety fears were raised in the wake of last week’s deadly bomb attacks in Mumbai. Several Rovers players are understood to be concerned
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Striker left in limbo as he waits for Blackburn Rovers green light
HUGO Pavone’s move to Blackburn Rovers was left in limbo last night as the Argentine striker waited to be given the green light to complete his Ewood Park switch. The 29-year-old free agent expected to sign a three-year deal with Rovers
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Burnley's Ben Mee has Premier League dream
BEN Mee believes his Burnley loan spell can help resurrect his Premier League dream – after admitting he is not expecting to have a Manchester City future. The Clarets’ loanee will make his debut in this evening’s pre-season friendly at Bristol Rovers
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Woman 'serious' after Padiham house fire
A WOMAN was last night in a critical condition in hospital after being rescued from house fire in Padiham. Margaret Jackson, 55, was rescued by firefighters, but had inhaled a lot of smoke as the flames took hold of the ground floor of her house in