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Kean hails Blackburn Rovers' first half display
STEVE Kean hailed an ‘exceptional’ first half performance as Blackburn Rovers bounced back from a 7-1 loss at Arsenal with a crucial victory at home to QPR this afternoon. Rovers raced into a 3-0 lead at the interval thanks to strikes from Yakubu and
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Poor first half cost Clarets, says manager Howe
BURNLEY manager Eddie Howe blamed a “poor” first-half performance for defeat to promotion favourites Southampton. The Clarets succumbed to a first half header from Adam Lallana and Ben Mee own goal as Saints recorded their first home win of 2012. Burnley
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Burnley teen jailed for attack and burglary
A teenager who attacked a boy and raided a house is behind bars for a total of 15 months. Burnley Crown Court heard how Ryan Spedding, 18, had launched an unprovoked assault on the 16-year-old as the victim and two friends walked down a ginnel
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FULL-TIME: Southampton 2, Burnley 0
TWO first half goals condemned Burnley to their first defeat away to Southampton in 35 years. The Clarets came into the game in confident mood thanks to an excellent away record. But they came unstuck at St Mary's, as second-placed Saints ended a run
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FULL TIME: Blackburn Rovers 3 QPR 2
BLACKBURN Rovers claimed a crucial victory over relegation rivals QPR in this afternoon’s Premier League fixture at Ewood Park. Rovers surged into a 3-0 lead by half time, although two late goals from the visitors kept Steve Kean’s side in
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HALF TIME: Blackburn Rovers 3 QPR 0
BLACKBURN Rovers have incredibly raced into a 3-0 half-time lead in this afternoon’s crucial Premier League fixture at home to QPR. Yakubu, making his return from a three-match ban, put Rovers ahead in the 14th minute after Steven Nzonzi flicked
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HALF-TIME: Southampton 2, Burnley 0
BURNLEY face a second-half challenge to continue their good away record against Southampton. The south coast club have not won at home against the Clarets in 35 years. But an early Adam Lallana header and an unfortunate Ben Mee own goal have given the
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TEAM NEWS: Blackburn Rovers v QPR
BLACKBURN Rovers have made four changes for this afternoon's crucial Premier League clash at home to QPR. Yakubu starts up front on his return from suspension, with Anthony Modeste dropping to the bench. Mauro Formica is restored to the line-up in place
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TEAM NEWS: Southampton v Burnley
KEITH Treacy returns to the starting line-up as Burnley bid to continue their excellent away form against Southampton this afternoon. The winger's inclusion, in place of Josh McQuoid, is the only change to the side which drew 1-1 at home to Peterborough
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Brilliant Massaro books her final spot
EAST Lancashire squash star Laura Massaro is on course to defend her National Squash Championships after she continued her majestic run in this afternoon's semi-finals. Massaro, who plays North West Counties League squash for Blackburn's East
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Woman pedestrian seriously injured in Great Harwood
A PEDESTRIAN is fighting for life after being involved in a collision in Great Harwood. The 30-year-old woman was walking across Whitehead Supermarket car park, in Park Street, when she was involved in a low speed collision with a car on Friday
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Body of man found in Rawtenstall street
THE body of an 18-year-old man was found in a Rossendale street in the early hours of this morning, police have said. Officers found the man in Kay Street, Rawtenstall at around 3.15am. An investigation has been launched into how the
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Non-league latest: Matches fall victim to the weather
TODAY’S non-league programme has once again been hit hard by the weather with games called off across the Pyramid. The continued freeze means that, for the second Saturday running, all the East Lancashire teams have no game. Chorley’
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Motorbikes to be crushed after Burnley crackdown by police
POLICE are set to crush motorbikes which have been seized following a Burnley crackdown. Eight bikes, which vary from a 600cc scrambling model to a two foot high mini-moto, are to be destroyed after complaints in the Stoops estate area. Complaints
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Blackburn Rovers new boy Orr determined to overcome former club QPR
BLACKBURN Rovers new boy Bradley Orr hopes to make his home debut this afternoon against his former club, knowing that results at Ewood Park could do much to determine whether his new team survive in the Premier League. In a quirk of the
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We have point to prove to Saints, insists Burnley keeper
LEE Grant says Burnley have a point to prove against Southampton – but they will be looking for three from St Mary’s today. It has been all or nothing on the road this season for the Clarets, who have yet to record an away draw in 14 attempts
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Danny desperate to outfox his Burnley friends
DANNY Fox says beating old club Burnley this afternoon would mean more to him than any other result this season. Fox left Turf Moor to join Southampton in August and returns from a one-match ban to feature in today’s clash at St Mary’s, as
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Cobras strike UAE: Youngsters get shirty
Young cricketers from Clitheroe Cobras are heading to the United Arab Emirates in support of the England cricket team - and throughout the trip Farouk Hussain will be reporting back... Clitheroe Cobras received a timely boost from Blackburn's
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Blackburn Harriers ace Holly Bleasdale bids to defend UK pole vault title
BLACKBURN Harriers star Holly Bleasdale insists breaking the pole vault world record is not her top priority in 2012 as she bids to defend her title at this weekend’s Aviva UK Indoor Trials and Championships. The 20-year-old is arguably Britain’s in-form
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Blackburn Rovers striker Yakubu reveals QPR January snub
RETURNING striker Yakubu has pledged his commitment to Blackburn Rovers after revealing that he rejected interest from QPR in January. The Nigerian makes his comeback from a three-match ban in tomorrow's crunch clash against the West London