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Nifty needlework by Clitheroe grandmother helps church appeal
A GRANDMOTHER from Clitheroe is keeping nimble in her nineties by stitching patchwork quilts for charity. Dorothy Dixon, 94, of Derwent Crescent, has been making quilts since she retired from nursing at the age of 61. She usually makes the blankets
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Prison return for Rossendale drug farm woman
A CONVICTED heroin dealer who had a potential £21,000 cannabis farm at her Rossendale home, is back behind bars, this time for two years. Julie Kenyon, 35, who was going to be paid up to £2,000 for her part in the commercial operation, was
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Energy boost for Higham village hall
A VILLAGE hall has shown its ‘green’ credentials after a major project to boost its energy efficiency. The £24,000 scheme at Higham Village Hall was instigated by the management committee. The committee, and users of the hall, had become increasingly
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Bill of millions to revive Brierfield mill
MILLIONS of pounds of extra investment will be required to ensure an East Lancashire landmark is turned into an employment or homes hub. Brierfield Mills will now be under the control of a specially-created subsidiary of Pendle Council’s enterprise arm
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LETTER: MP has hijacked Labour's ideas
We have a system in the UK which promotes democracy. Yet the proposed changes to the electoral boundaries have made it impossible for the opposition parties to select a candidate and engage Jake Berry in meaningful debate with regards current affairs
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UPDATED: Lorry sheds its load on East Lancashire dual carriageway
THE A56 near Rising Bridge has been partially closed after a lorry shed its load of steel. Motorists have been advised to avoid the area. Police said the incident, near the Winfield's Roundabout, was not caused by a crash.
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LETTER: Cannabis needs new approach
Why don’t we try a completely new approach to cannabis? Around three million people in Britain are regular users and whatever we do, we’re not going to stop them. We waste billions every year on police, court and prison resources when a large proportion
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LETTER: tories showed true colours
IT seems after the Budget that the Tories really are showing their true colours. How on earth in this economic climate can Cameron and Osborne even think about cutting the higher rate of tax for the richest people in this country? A millionaire will
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Destroying a fine village
I have recently been to your wonderful country and one of the beautiful towns I visited was Whalley. It was to my sadness that I heard the beautiful village you have there shall very soon become a massive over-populated metropolis. Why do you want to
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East Lancashire children form huge choir
ONE THOUSAND school children from East Lancashire came together at the weekend for two spectacular concerts at King George’s Hall. The children, aged between seven and 11 and from 29 primary schools, sang Disney classics, pop songs and two and three-part
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'Youth Zone' to be set up in Burnley
BURNLEY is to get it’s own ‘Youth Zone’ as part of a £6million investment by Lancashire County Council. The town is one of four that will benefit from the new youth clubs, which will provide activities and space for youngsters, as well as grouping together
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Brierfield man arrested in Pakistan on suspicion of drug smuggling
AN EAST Lancashire man has been arrested in Pakistan, accused of trying to smuggle £200,000 of heroin into the UK. Aftab Ali, 33, of Commercial Street, Brierfield was stopped at Benazir Bhutto International Airport, Rawalpindi. Officers
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COLUMN: School is no place for make-up
I got a shock the other day as my 13-year-old daughter prepared to leave the house to meet friends. She looked perfectly nice, in jeans and a pretty top – it was her face that was the problem. “What have you done to yourself?” Her face was orange. Not
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Police launch crackdown on unsafe taxis in East Lancashire
A CRACKDOWN on unsafe taxis was launched by police in Accrington over the weekend. Police officers, HM Revenue and Customs and council officials took part in the operation after concerns were raised by passengers. Police said Hyndburn
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Police appeal for help to find missing Blackburn hospital patient
POLICE are appealing for help to find a man who has gone missing from hospital in Blackburn. Richard Baird, 25, left Royal Blackburn Hospital on Haslingden Road at around 2.50pm yesterday and was last seen in Shadsworth Road at around 3pm. He is white
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Win Tickets to the Giant Chester Food, Drink and Lifestyle Festival
Enjoy an Easter treat as the Giant Chester Food, Drink & Lifestyle Festival – the UK’s largest food festival in Spring – celebrates its 11th anniversary. Chester Racecourse, situated in the heart of the city, will host the exciting event from
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Targets set to be missed at East Lancashire hospitals
KEY waiting list targets are expected to be missed at East Lancashire’s hospitals, NHS chiefs have warned. Medics will struggle to deal with general surgery, orthopaedics, chronic pain and max-ilfacial surgery pati-ents within 18 weeks, members
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Fire rips through Oswaldtwistle barn conversion
A FAMILY has been left homeless after a huge blaze wrecked their detached barn conversion. A fire started in the TV, spread to the roof and then took hold of the whole house. And fire chiefs said the family was lucky the fire started in daylight – as
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Three men arrested over Nelson nail bomb
THREE men have been arrested after an explosive device was found on a street in Nelson. Police were called to Pinfold Place at about 8.10pm on Wednesday March 21st after neighbours reported hearing a loud bang. They found the remnants of what appeared
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Burnley manager Howe: We must learn to see out winning positions
MANAGER Eddie Howe admits Burnley are kicking themselves that they are not nearer the play-offs this season, but is optimistic for their challenge next year. The Clarets remain in the bottom half of the Championship as their run of games without
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Congleton Town 0 Barnoldswick Town 0
BARLICK missed out on the chance of climbing up the NWCL Premier Division after they were held to a 0-0 draw at midtable Congleton. Town slipped a place to fourth in the table after they were leap-forgged by Glossop North End who won 1-0 at Squires Gate
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Accrington Stanley boss: We cannot blame referee for Dagenham defeat
MANAGER Paul Cook did not believe Aristote Nsiala’s dismissal was the cause of Accrington’s late defeat at Dagenham. Bobby Grant gave the visitors a half-time lead but Brian Woodall equalised with five minutes remaining before Scott Doe headed home in
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We didn't cope with Reebok emotion, said Blackburn Rovers boss
STEVE Kean admits Blackburn Rovers failed to cope with the ‘Muamba factor’ at the Reebok Stadium on Saturday after seeing his side dragged back into the relegation mire. Bolton’s deserved 2-1 win leaves Rovers just three points clear of
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Kean: Blackburn Rovers paid penalty for moment of ref justice
STEVE Kean insists Junior Hoilett should have had a first half penalty at the Reebok Stadium and believes, if it had been given, it would have been a very different game. The Rovers boss conceded Bolton were worthy winners in the relegation crunch clash
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Ramsbottom United 2 Norton United 3
THE Rams bowed out of the NWCL League Cup against lower league opposition Norton United who have yet to lose a game in Division One. Grant Spencer gave the Rams an 11th minute lead but goals from Lee Talbot (28) and Richard Smith (31) put Norton 2-1
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Leek CSOB 0 Nelson 1
NELSON won their bottom-of-the-table clash at Leek thanks to Jerrome Matthews’ only goal of the game. The striker netted four minutes before the break to give Nelson their seventh win of the season. But the remain four points adrift of Leek at the
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Prescot Cables 4 Clitheroe 1
THE Blues resurgence under Lee Sculpher came to a shuddering halt after shipping four at Prescot. Two first half goals from Joseph Gibiliru put Cables in charge before Steven Tames and James Thomas doubled the lead after the break before Mat Fearon
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Bacup Borough 0 Runcorn Linnets 1
BACUP went down to a dubious late penalty with Sean Pearson scoring from the spot in the 83rd minute. Lee Oldham and Parya Ahmadi were both denied by the Runcorn keeper.
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Irlam 1 AFC Darwen 3
RYAN Steele scored an impressive second half hat-trick as Darwen came from behind to win. After a lack-lustre first half, Darwen trailed to a Chris Palmer penalty just before the break. But it was a much improved Darwen in the second half and two goals
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Padiham 3 St Helens Town 1
REJUVENATED Padiham made it three wins from the last five games to extinguished any linguring doubts of relegation with all three poinst against St Helens. Following their surprise midweek win over Barnoldswick, the Saints could not repat the feat
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Chorley 5 Hednesford Town 1
CHORLEY put on a second successive five-star show to beat their close rivals for promotion – with a four-goals’ salvo in a thrilling, all-action first half. With the teams locked in third and fourth place, boasting identical playing records
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Blackburn Harrier Murray seals impressive win in Hungary
SAMANTHA Murray enhanced her hopes of securing a place in the Great Britain Modern Pentathlon team for London 2012 after winning the Budapest Cup in Hungary. The Clitheroe ace (right) has been in top form this year and her success follows her impressive
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Chorley skater Kemp sets sights on joining world elite
STACEY Kemp has already conquered domestic skating – now she has set her sights on making her mark on the world stage. The Chorley skater, along with partner David King, take part in the World Championships in Nice this week hoping for a best ever
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Blackburn church launches £20,000 campaign to tackle dry rot
A CAMPAIGN to raise £20,000 to ‘fix the fungus’ has been launched at a Blackburn church. St Francis Church, Cherry Tree, Blackburn, has been plagued by dry rot for months. Volunteers at the church have launched the Fix The Fungus appeal to raise the
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Burnley striker Paterson is all geared up for strong 2012/13 campaign
MARTIN Paterson is hoping for a strong end to the season, to set him up for what he believes will be his best year. The striker announced his comeback from another injury-ravaged campaign with his first goal of the calendar year, in Saturday
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Firefighters attacked at rubbish blaze in Nelson
FIREFIGHTERS came under attack last night as they tried to put out a rubbish fire in Nelson last night. The fire brigade was called out to a house in Raglan Street at 11:30pm, but as they worked to put out the blaze, a man started throwing plates, glasses
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One thousand children 'Sing Together' at Blackburn Cathedral event
ONE THOUSAND school children from across East Lancashire came together at the weekend for two spectacular concerts at King George’s Hall. The children, from 29 different primary schools and aged between seven and 11, sang Disney classics, pop songs
