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What's on: Pendle Walking Festival, September 3 to 11
HIKING boots and waterproofs were the order of the day as the 2011 Pendle Walking Festival was launched today in Barley car park. Showers and periods of sunshine greeted trekkers taking part in the first of more than 70 guided walks around the Pendle
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Gaddafi doesn’t deserve mercy
Regarding Gaddafi the Libyan killer, William Hague would allow him to stay in Libya as part of a deal. Gaddafi should be dead, but saying that, someone as bad will take his place won’t they? OAP, Burnley.
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Why want police commissioners?
I AM amazed that Conserv-ative Rossendale and Darwen MP Jake Berry is fully behind the election of ‘police commissioners’ (LT, August 30). For a start, virtually no-one with any experience in policing supports the policy. The police, police authorities
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It’s all getting too crowded
Historically, Great Britain is an island made up of three nations. Scotland now have their own parliament. Wales have their own assembly. England have. . .? A recent report stated that last year alone, 239,000 more people settled here than left –
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FULL-TIME: Barnet 0 Accrington Stanley 0
ACCRINGTON Stanley had two men sent off but still claimed a point at Barnet in League Two this afternoon. The Reds ended the game with just nine men after Charlie Barnett and Kevin Long received their marching orders. Barnett had been
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Burnley close in on Bolton striker Eaves
BURNLEY are set to secure striker Tom Eaves on loan from Bolton Wanderers when the window re-opens next week. I understand the deal was set up in principle when Chris Eagles and Tyrone Mears were sold to the Premier League club in July.
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What's on: James, Liverpool October 28 and 29, Manchester October 31 and November 1
Manchester favourites James will play nine dates with a difference including two shows each in Liverpool and their home city. Accompanying the band at prestigious venues around the country will be the 22-piece Orchestra of the Swan — the ‘house band
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What's on: Retro, Burnley, September 10
LEGENDARY club event Retro is set to return to Burnley on September 10 for one night only. Promoted by Burnley’s own DJ Paul Taylor, the gathering will also feature Ricky Isted and Ben Taylor. They will be joined by locals including Mark
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East Lancashire woman's extra role in Inbetweeners
A TRAVEL agent from Nelson won a chance to appear in this summer's biggest hit comedy. Victoria Hodson, 25, rubbed shoulders with the stars of The Inbetweeners when it was filmed in Magaluf. She jetted out to the island after she was chosen by Club
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Burnley's shopping complex hit by delay
AN expected start date for a major shopping complex in Burnley has been put back for at least a year, it has been revealed. Work had been expected to start this autumn on the Curzon Street centre which would bring Primark to town. But
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Coast-to-coast ride in memory of Barnoldswick cancer victim
A FAMILY is set to pay an energy-sapping tribute to a brave Pendle teenager on what would have been her 18th birthday. Chloe Oldfield, from Barnoldswick, 16, defied doctors to secure two top-grade GCSEs despite receiving chemotherapy for a
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Hyndburn hamlet residents: Don’t take our postbox
NEIGHBOURS fear they will lose their hamlet’s only postbox. Residents in Tottleworth, near Rishton, are battling to keep their postbox in its usual place in Tottleworth Road after suggestions it could be moved nearer to Rishton’s Hermitage Street.
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Don’t leave patients stranded
FOUR years ago, when the then controversial decision was made to centralise a number of hospital services in either the Royal Blackburn Hospital or Burnley General, a free shuttle bus service was set up for patients, visitors and staff. The minibuses
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Stanley land Tranmere incentive
ACCRINGTON Stanley will be at home to Tranmere Rovers in the second round of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy if they can first get past Carlisle United. Stanley play the Cumbrians in their delayed first round tie on Tuesday with the winners at home to Carlisle
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Lancashire League Sunday previews
ACCRINGTON v BACUP Accrington professional Ashar Zaidi is fit after a knee injury and will play today at Colne and tomorrow at home to Bacup. They are at full strength as they bid to win both games this weekend. James Cunliffe replaces Tim Farragher
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Haslingden cancer survivor's musical tribute to charity
A CANCER survivor is bringing together two Rossendale choirs under one roof for a special charity concert. Retired accountant Terence Kelly, 70, of Broadway, Haslingden, is masterminding the 'Sing Out With Brass' concert featuring the Rossendale
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Blackburn Hawks are ready for new season
Blackburn Hawks kick off their new season this weekend – and believe they are back fitter and stronger than ever before. The ice hockey side enjoyed success last campaign reaching the play-offs and hope new signings and refreshed optimism can
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Elliott: I had to move on from Burnley
WADE Elliott believes his move away from Burnley came at the right time for him and the club, claiming a new era is unfolding at Turf Moor. The 32-year-old signed a two-year deal at Birmingham City with only minutes to spare ahead of Wednesday
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I’ve missed out on my big chance, says Sophie
BURNLEY’S Sophie Hitchon was left to bemoan a missed opportunity after her World Athletics Championships debut proved short-lived in Daegu. Hitchon failed to scale the heights of her European Under-23 Championship bronze medal win in South
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Fildes leaves Padiham for Barnoldswick Town
Striker Paul Fildes has left Padiham and signed for North West Counties League Premier Division leaders Barnoldswick Town. He is set to make his debut against AFC Liverpool at the Silentnight Beds Stadium today.
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Fielding aims for a double century
Ramsbottom skipper Jon Fielding is gunning to become the first player since Enfield pro Tom Lancaster in 1903 and 1904 to claim 100 wickets in two consecutive seasons. Fielding has 91 Lancashire League wickets so far this year to follow on from his 113
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Bacup snap up former Magpie
Bacup Borough manager Brent Peters has swooped to sign former Newcastle United’s first year professional goalkeeper Max Johnson from Blyth Spartans. He is set to make his debut today in the West View clash with Glossop.
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Haasbroek determined to bow out on a title high with Lowerhouse
South African star Francois Haasbroek wants to win the Lancashire League title for Lowerhouse this weekend – and reckons the celebrations will be something to savour if the House get over the line. The long-time leaders need just 19 points
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Blackburn firm hopes to roll out 70 new jobs
A MANUFACTURING firm looks set to create at least 70 new jobs if expansion plans are given the green light. Toilet-roll producers Accrol Papers has submitted a planning application to change the use of a unit after buying the site, on Roman Road Industrial
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Darwen mayoress sets sights on rest after 29 years as an eye nurse
THE Mayoress of Darwen has hung up her hospital uniform after 29 years as an eye nurse. Ruth Browne, of Greenway Steet, began as an auxiliary nurse in the ophthalmology department of the Blackburn Royal Infirmary after being made redundant from her
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Thousands on benefits in East Lancashire face council tax hike
THOUSANDS of people on benefits in East Lancashire face paying at least £200 more in council tax when a controversial Whitehall scheme comes into operation. Town hall bosses have been told by the Government they must abolish the current system
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Blackburn mum accuses health chiefs on putting price on daughter's life
The mother of a six-year-old girl with cancer has accused health chiefs of ‘putting a price’ on her daughter’s life. Madison Allan’s consultant at Manchester Children’s Hospital has recommended she undergo a procedure called MIGB to shrink a tumour
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Dann: I've got big hopes with Blackburn Rovers
SCOTT Dann says relegation with Birmingham has made him more determined than ever as he bids to lift Blackburn Rovers up the table and follow Phil Jones into the England squad. Dann has endured one of the most difficult periods of his career
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Accrington Stanley’s goal is to help hospice
ACCRINGTON Stanley will be teaming up with East Lancashire Hospice this season. The club has announced the move as part of the Football League’s official charity partnership with the Help the Hospices campaign. Stanley will support the hospice in its