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The Queen will visit East Lancashire on her Diamond Jubilee tour of the UK
THE Queen will visit Burnley and Accrington on her Diamond Jubilee tour of the UK, Buckingham Palace announced yesterday. The monarch and the Duke of Edinburgh will travel to every region of the country as they celebrate the historic milestone
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Lib Dems’ boost for Pendle's public loos
NO public toilets would be lost and charges would not be imposed for replacement wheelie bins in Pendle under a Liberal Democrat budget. Lib Dem councillors have unveiled their financial plans early in the annual town hall finances tug-of-war. Proposed
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East Lancashire council bosses hit back at empty shops report
COUNCIL bosses have hit back at a report about the number of empty shops in East Lancashire. Figures released by the Local Data Company, which tracks retail trends in the UK, showed more than a quarter of shops in Blackburn were empty last year – the
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Teenager jailed for Clitheroe rape
THE parents of a teenage rape victim have spoken of their family’s ordeal at the hands of Facebook bullies. The Clitheroe family had a fireproof letterbox installed following a campaign of abuse after their 13-year-old daughter was raped by a 15-year-old
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Lancaster Bomber navigator dies aged 89
A Lancaster Bomber navigator who fought in the Polish Air Force during the Second World War has died aged 89. Rudolf Leksinski was born in Poland in 1922 and served as a navigator and wireless operator with the air force during the war. At the age
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Win a Romantic Valentines Dinner for Two at Holiday Inn Manchester Airport
Let Cupid’s arrow strike this Valentine’s Day by treating your loved one to a romantic dinner for two including overnight stay. Dress to impress and whisk your partner off to enjoy a sumptuous dinner in the Terrace restaurant at the Holiday Inn Manchester
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Blackburn Hawks on the way up after winning double
THE Blackburn Hawks express is gathering momentum week-by-week, with two further victories keeping them in check with the teams at the top of the table. Following a comprehensive 6-2 win away at play-off rivals Telford Titans on Saturday, in which Rick
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Nelson could now be a Portas Pilot town
A THIRD East Lancashire town has entered the race to become one of 12 Portas Pilot towns. Business leaders and councillors in Nelson say their town should be bidding for a share of the £1million on offer to improve town centres. Rossendale
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Blackburn Harrier pole vault star Bleasdale comes second to Isinbayeva
BLACKBURN Harriers pole vault star Holly Bleasdale went head to head against Yelena Isinbayeva for the first time this year – but just missed out on toppling the Russian legend. Both Bleasdale and current Olympic champion Isinbayeva cleared
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Padiham violent brothers both jailed for attacks
TWO violent brothers have been jailed after a catalogue of crime in which six people, including a police officer, were victims. Stuart and Steven Brown both had ‘copious’ criminal records, and both have already served jail terms, Burnley Crown Court
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Fletcher: Burnley chairman Kilby is up there with Lord
FORMER Burnley chief executive Paul Fletcher says Barry Kilby will be a tough act to follow, but insists the club can carry on his good work – especially if they find another Claret to succeed him. Fletcher worked alongside Kilby for almost four years
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Burnley blog: Kilby will be a tough act to follow
BEING Burnley chairman – it’s a tough job but someone’s got to do it. Whoever takes the place in the best seat in Turf Moor will forever live in the shadow of the man who did so much to raise the profile of the club when football was in a different
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Snow is forecast East Lancashire
SNOW is set to hit East Lancashire tomorrow, according to the Met Office. Light snow is expected throughout the day, getting heavier in the evening, particularly in the Rossendale area. The snow could be washed away by heavy rain later
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Stacksteads residents' group call for Rossendale tip to be restored to its natural habitat
A RESIDENTS’ group is calling on county hall bosses to stand by their ‘moral obligations’ and return a Rossendale tip back to its natural habitat. Members of Stacksteads Country Park Group have urged Lancashire County Council to stick to a 20-year-old
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The learning curve goes on for Nelson boss
NELSON boss Paul Paynter admits life in the North West Counties League is tougher than he imagined – but is loving every minute at Victoria Park. Paynter was appointed as boss of the reformed Admirals when they were taken over by Fishwick Rangers and
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Solar panels plan for Pendle’s landmark sites
SOME of Pendle’s best-known landmarks look set to enjoy their day in the sun. As part of plans to recoup more than £870,000 for council coffers, an investigation has begun into the merits of fitting solar panels on to the likes of Colne Market Hall
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Accrington £5m care centre opens at Springhill Care Home
A NEW £5million specialist care centre has opened its doors in Accrington. The groundbreaking centre at Springhill Care Home, Fairfield Street is a three storey development which includes 46 beds over five separate facilities. Built next to the
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Kilby is a top man, says former Burnley boss Cotterill
FORMER Burnley manager Steve Cotterill has described Barry Kilby’s decision to step down as chairman as “a loss to football”. Cotterill became Kilby’s first appointment in June 2004, five-and-a-half years after taking over from Frank Teasdale in Stan
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Blackburn Rovers blog: Silence is deafening from Venky's after Emirates defeat
THE silence has been deafening from Blackburn Rovers owners Venky’s since the club’s shocking 7-1 loss at Arsenal on Saturday. Rovers fans want answers after a defeat that leaves them second bottom of the Premier League. Not only that
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Blackburn Rovers wait on Lowe
BLACKBURN Rovers defender Jason Lowe has not yet been ruled out of Saturday’s home game against QPR as he continues to receive treatment on an ankle injury sustained at Arsenal at the weekend. Lowe was forced off in the first half of Rovers
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East Lancashire gang jailed for 30 years in total after two violent attacks
FIVE people involved in violent attacks on two men in East Lancashire have been jailed for a total of 30 years. Margaret Gilheaney, 36, her son Joseph, 19, his sister Isabel, 19, her boyfriend Martin Maughan, 19, and another man David Cammack, 28,
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Burnley FC chairman Barry Kilby reveals he is fighting cancer
BURNLEY chairman Barry Kilby has revealed he is stepping down from the role after 13 years because he is fighting cancer. The 62-year-old learned of his illness in November and has already begun treatment. He admitted it was with sadness
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Fans full of praise for retiring Burnley FC chief Barry Kilby
SUPPORTERS across the Clarets community were united in their praise for Barry Kilby, after it was announced he was going to step down. And many urged Burnley FC’s kingmakers to use Mr Kilby’s example as a template when it comes to naming his successor
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Ribble Valley mum has a total career change and becomes The Bread Fairy
AFTER using her loaf to complete a degree in politics and training to be a lawyer, Mandy Richardson struggled to find a job. But a temping contract with Hyndburn Council led to a 20-year career in policy departments of various local authorities
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Blackburn College University Centre boss resigns after suspension
A HIGHER education boss has resigned from her post after she was suspended. Blackburn College said the dean of its University Centre, Helen Mathers, was no longer on its pay roll after tendering her resignation. Acting dean Christine Kenyon will
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Darwen ‘cowboy builder’ in £23,000 OAP fraud charge agrees payback
A ROOFER accused of a £23,000 ‘cowboy builder’ fraud has pledged to repay some of the money. Traveller William Loveridge, 48, from Redearth Road, Darwen, was due to face trial charged with defrauding pensioners Vincent Cheetham, 72, and Alwyn Charlton
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Football crazy Lillie Lawson, 8, signs for Blackburn Rovers
FOOTBALL crazy Lillie Lawson has signed for Blackburn Rovers – after the eight-year-old scored 70 goals in just 14 games. Lillie, a big fan of the film Bend It Like Beckham, is setting her sights on becoming a professional footballer after
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Burnley to wait on Kilby successor
BURNLEY will wait until the end of the season before deciding on a new chairman, following Barry Kilby’s decision to step down from the role in May. The announcement came out of the blue for many yesterday, including manager Eddie Howe.
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Sligo keen for quick decision from Accrington Stanley
SLIGO Rovers are hoping for a quick decision from Accrington Stanley over their interest in Paul Cook – but the Reds remain keen to take their time before choosing a new boss. Stanley requested permission to speak to current Sligo boss Cook late last
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Cycling boom could be good for East Lancs
THE idea of the county and particularly East Lancashire becoming the country’s top destination for cyclists is great. We’ve got a head start in promoting the area by having the president of the fantastically successful British Cycling (Brian Cookson
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Samba saga must end now, warns former Blackburn Rovers captain Flitcroft
FORMER club captain Garry Flitcroft insists Blackburn Rovers must resolve their differences with Chris Samba immediately or face a daunting task in avoiding Premier League relegation. Samba has not been involved in any of Blackburn’s last
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Schoolboy biker recovering from horrific Chorley smash in warning to other riders
A SCHOOLBOY, recovering from horrific injuries after crashing his motorcycle, has warned other young bikers to take care on the roads. Matthew Hansford, 16, from Brinscall, was given just a two per cent chance of survival by surgeons after
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Burnley soldier fined for New Year’s Eve attack
AN army recruit claims he has suffered repeated baiting on the streets of Burnley and Pendle after he decided to join the services. The teenager, who is in the second part of his basic training, even says he has been attacked twice while out with friends
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The Tories don’t ‘get’ the North
WITH reference to ‘East Lancashire MP calls for northern Parliament’ (LT, February 6) – this is the most sensible thing Graham Jones has said since he came to office. If the Scots get independence, then England faces perpetual Tory government. The
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Bin fines out of all proportion
I would like to comment on the article ‘Wrong bin use brings fines’ (LT February 6). Several months ago – and reported in this newspaper – a person who was found by police to be in possession of and using cocaine was ultimately fined between £150 and
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We’ll be paying more – for less
IN response to Councillor Salim Mulla’s statement (LT, January 25), condemning Eric Pickles’s suggestion that councillors should have a ‘moral duty’ to sign up to the Government’s council freeze – is Coun Mulla advocating that Blackburn with Darwen is
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Stability is Kilby’s legacy
BARRY Kilby’s term as chairman of Burnley FC has been defined by the word ‘stability’. He has brought a period of success to the club that had not been seen for decades and put the club on a even financial keel. At times he has been seen as cautious
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Firefighters tackle Great Harwood fire
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a home in Great Harwood this morning to tackle a bedroom blaze. Officers attended the house in Butts Mount, off Belmont Road, after receiving a call around 8.45am. Four firefighters wearing breathing apparatus
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Burnley FC chairman Barry Kilby to stand down in May due to health problems
BARRY Kilby, Burnley’s popular chairman, has announced he is to step down at the end of the season due to health problems. Mr Kilby, who took control of the Clarets in 1998, has overseen a successful period in the club’s history, including
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Tributes to 84-year-old Blackburn widow killed in house fire
AN 84-year-old widow has died after a fire at her Blackburn home. Pensioner Freda Read, was found in the living room of her terrace house in Accrington Road. Police and firefighters were called after window cleaners spotted damage at the home yesterday
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Job culling at Blackburn with Darwen Council ‘is at an end’
A THOUSAND jobs have gone at Blackburn with Darwen Council as a result of £33million budget cuts. But council bosses now hope there will be no more large scale redundancies. The figures were announced by Councillor Andy Kay at a consultation meeting
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Roads closed as crews tackle Burnley fire
ROADS have been closed this morning as fire crews tackle a blaze at a home in Heap Street, Burnley. The incident happened at 6.30am at a mid-terraced home, which is off Briercliffe Road. It is believed that the fire started by a gas
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Blackburn Rovers coach happy with Youth Cup progress
ACADEMY coach Terry McPhillips was pleased to see his Blackburn Rovers side progress in the FA Youth Cup, but felt his side could have played better. An early sending off saw Stoke play the match with 10 men for 85 minutes and Rovers took
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Fears for missing Blackburn man
POLICE are appealing to the public to help find a 35 year old Blackburn man who has gone missing. Brian Greaves was last seen by his partner at their home in Patterdale Avenue around 5pm on Monday, February 6, and police and his family are
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Pash in a dash for his Burnley kids
TERRY Pashley has urged his young Clarets to have “no regrets” as they bid for a place in the FA Youth Cup quarter finals tonight. Burnley’s youth team take on West Bromwich Albion youth at the Hawthorns (kick-off 7pm), with the added incentive