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Funeral of Nelson soldier Michael Foley takes place this week
THE funeral of Nelson soldier Lance Corporal Michael Foley will be held on Thursday. The Burnley-born soldier, 25, died protecting his comrades when a renegade Afghan soldier tricked his way into a British base in Helmand Province, on March 26. The
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Clarets through to Lancashire FA Youth Cup final
BURNLEY YTH 4 BLACKPOOL YTH 0 BURNLEY booked their place in the Lancashire FA Youth Cup final next month thanks to a comfortable win over Blackpool at Turf Moor tonight. Fresh from reaching the FA Youth cup semi-final for the first time
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Burnley FC hero Roger Eli publishes his memoirs
A BURNLEY FC cult hero, who played in every position except goalkeeper, has written a book about his ‘special and memorable time’ at Turf Moor. Roger Eli, 46, who played for the Clarets for four years, played a pivotal role in the title-winning
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Pendle cricket club takes council to court over electricity supply
A CRICKET club is going to court in a dispute with Pendle Council over its electricity supply. The future of the 105-year-old Barrowford Cricket Club has been in jeopardy since January, after it was left with a £10,000 bill to get the full electricity
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NHS redundancies cost East Lancs £3.5 million
NHS reorganisation will cost the health service more than £37million, say critics. And redundancies at East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen primary care trusts, for 2010-11 alone, left the organisations with a £3.56million bill. These are the findings
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East Lancashire children are 'knighted' at special ceremony
TWO East Lancashire children have been 'knighted' at a special ceremony at Camelot Theme Park. Katy Leigh Jonathan, four, of Haslingden, was chosen to receive a knighthood King Arthur for caring for her great grandma during her final days.
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GALLERY: East Lancashire remembers the Titanic disaster
Colne’s Titanic bandmaster Wallace Hartley has been the central figure in a weekend of remembrance for victims of the maritime tragedy 100 years ago. Tributes in various forms were paid to the 33-year-old musician, whose quiet dignity aboard
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Blackburn Rovers star loans 'super stud' to football museum
BLACKBURN Rovers midfielder David Dunn has loaned a special engraved ‘super stud’ to the new National Football Museum. It is the latest exhibit in the collection of the new museum, which is set to open at Urbis, in Manchester, in July.
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COLUMN: There's something enjoyable about spring cleaning
Cleaning is seen as a chore. We moan like mad about it. We complain about vacuuming, dusting, wiping, and whatever else it takes to rid our homes of grime. And spring, when those rays of sunlight shine on grubby surfaces and alight filthy windows, is
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TAKEAWAY REVIEW: Sun Dragon, Blackburn Road, Haslingden
IN terms of architectural style, the Sun Dragon restaurant is never going to win any prizes. “That strange-looking place opposite Winfields” is how it’s always been described to me. But who cares? The food is great and they do a fantastic
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Rick's story is a lesson for us all
RE the report about friends and family of injured soldier Rick Clements who has fought his way back from a coma and is to be an Olympic torchbearer (LT, April 11). What a fantastic chap he is to have gone through all that and achieve what he has.
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Charged for their own park
I READ that a £6.5 million sports village could be created in Witton Park, Blackburn (LT, April 10). The college has joined the project as it has been looking to improve its sports facilities. Bosses have agreed they would maintain the upkeep of
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Forlorn hope for lost bracelet
I would like to ask the lucky person who found my daughter’s silver pandora bracelet in Blackburn town centre – will they do the decent thing and hand it in to the police station? It was lost in the Kwiktan shop. We went back for it but, of course
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Council can do nothing about free schools
The whole point of the new government’s ‘free schools’ programme was to remove council ‘interference’ (or planning, if you like) of how many and where local schools should be. The council can no more stop a free school from being opened in Blackburn
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Lottery money squandered
RE Burnley Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender project receiving £50,000 of Lottery funding (LT, April 13), it would be brilliant if there was plenty of money to go round, but there isn’t. So the money should go on the needy. £50k on this, whilst
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Local matters at the ballot box
IN the forthcoming local elections in Blackburn with Darwen, I feel it prudent, if I may, to perhaps bring to the attention of the local electorate to keep in mind something which I feel is very important to every ward. In the last few months in the
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Rovers fans plan community march against Venky's regime
Blackburn Rovers fans will march against the club's regime on Saturday as they call for their "Rovers back". Sections of disgruntled supporters will hold a community march before Saturday's crucial visit of Norwich City, demanding change in
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Haslingden knifeman slashed his brother's face
A 24-YEAR-OLD man who slashed his brother across the face with a knife during a drunken brawl has been sentenced to a min-imum of four years in prison. Shaun Stellenboom, of Bedford Terrace, Haslingden, was drinking with his brother, John,
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Antiques dealer finds coin for Titanic centenery ring
AN antique dealer in Clitheroe has played a key role in a specially-commissioned ring to mark the centenary of the Titanic’s sinking. Heather Cameron, of Cameron Antiques, was asked by a leading London jeweller to source a 1912 gold half-sovereign
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Forgotten hero had premonition of Titanic disaster
ONE of the forgotten heroes of the Titanic, who grew up in Blackburn, had a deep sense of foreboding before he ever set foot on the doomed liner. Little wonder as Jonathan Shepherd, a junior second assistant engineer, had already experienced a naval
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Mountain bikers hit by 'nail trap' on Darwen Moors
CONCERNS have been raised after a hidden rusty ‘nail trap’ was found at a popular cycling area. Peter Riley, 48, of Chorley, was cycling on Darwen Moors when his friend picked up a puncture in both his front and rear tyres. After inspecting
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'Darwen beauty spot is a danger zone'
WALKERS using paths in a Darwen beauty spot are being injured as a result of poor maintainence, according to a friends’ group. Denis Gillibrand, chair of the Friends of Sunnyhurst Wood (FOSW), said a Mountain Rescue team had been called to a man with
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East Lancashire teenagers join Blackpool Pleasure Beach junior board
TWO East Lancashire teenagers have buckled up to help shape the future of Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Tom Wiggans, 14, from Mellor, and Thomas Boothman, 16, from Padiham, have been selected to join the popular attraction’s Junior Board from hundreds of
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East Lancs motorists face gridlock as multi-million pound gas mains work announced
MOTORISTS are facing 12-months of roadwork misery after National Grid announced 57 miles of major gas main replacements. The utility firm has admitted that drivers can expect disruption on main roads in and out of Blackburn, Burnley and Accrington as
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Young motorist killed near Darwen service station
A YOUNG motorist who was killed in a collision at Bull Hill, Darwen, yesterday has been named. Jack Eatock, 26, from Astley, in Greater Manchester, died after his vehicle struck a barrier and dry stone wall on the A666 Bolton Road, near Cadshaw
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Motorbiker injured in Haslingden bypass smash
A BIKER has been taken to hospital following a rush hour accident this morning. The motorcyclist came off his bike and was injured at 8.25am following a collision with a car on the A56 Haslingden Bypass. The ambulance service received three calls from
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Win tickets to see Jake & Elwood & The Black Rhino Band in Carlisle
Win tickets to see Jake & Elwood & The Black Rhino Band in Carlisle Spend ‘an evening in Chicago’ witnessing a Soul, Rhythm and Blues musical extravaganza. Jake and Elwood, backed by the totally live powerhouse that is the incredible Black Rhino
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Win Tickets to see Madness at Carlisle Races
Suggs and the rest of the Nutty Boys from Madness are heading north to perform an open-air concert at the beautiful setting of Carlisle Racecourse this summer. The pop-ska supergroup will play all their smash hits like Baggy Trousers, One Step
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County Championship: Red Rose wilts by the Mersey
Steve Magoffin rounded off a sensational debut with second-innings figures of 7-34 as Sussex thumped reigning County Champions Lancashire by 10 wickets at Aigburth. The Australian seamer, signed as Sussex’s overseas player for an initial two-month spell
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Ribblesdale League round-up: Wind of change doesn't affect Turner
BRILLIANT Paul Turner made light of the spring chill to score a majestic century to delight Cherry Tree on the opening day of the Ribblesdale League season. Turner carried his bat for 114 as the Blackburn side put Earby to the sword – but more
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AFC Darwen 1 Atherton Collieries 1
CORRIE Costello’s fine header wasn’t enough to earn Darwen a NW Counties League First Division win over Atherton Collieries at the Anchor. Costello powered home the opener on three minutes and it appeared they were going to hold on for a win until Simon
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Nelson 0 Oldham Borough 5
NELSON suffered a chastening 5-0 defeat in front of a crowd of just 23 at Victoria Park as Oldham ran riot. James Curley hit a hat-trick before Ryan Fagan and Kim Buxton completed the rout.
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AFC Liverpool 1 Colne 1
Colne had to settle for a point at AFC Liverpool after conceding an equaliser in the dying minutes. Colne took the lead when Kieran Demaine’s corner was headed on by Billy Priestley and rifled home by Danny Boyle. Liverpool levelled in the closing
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Barnoldswick Town 1 Winsford 0
BARNOLDSWICK Town are still hoping for a top three place in the North West Counties needed a welcoming win over Winsford after the two midweek reverses. Marko Marosi made his debut in goal for the first team, after performing well in the reserves but
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Clitheroe 1 Woodley Sports 2
Clitheroe laboured to defeat in their final home game of the season against Woodley Sports. An unchanged team was named from Easter Monday’s late win over Lancaster City. The first-half was a lacklustre affair and Woodley took the lead after 33 minutes
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Nantwich Town 1 Chorley 0
Already guaranteed a place in the promotion play-offs, Chorley failed to earn the point to ensure a home semi-final tie with a lacklustre display against a Nantwich side who scorned chances to wrap up victory before finally doing so. The Magpies’ play
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Lancashire League duo hold county cup sway
Lowerhouse beat Read in the Lancashire Cup yesterday, winning their first round tie at Liverpool Road by six wickets. Ramsbottom beat Ribblesdale Wanderers by two wickets in another Lancashire League v Ribblesdale League showdown.
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Northern League round-up: Davies is a Tower of power
BRILLIANT Alex Davies scored a marvellous 118 on the opening day of the Northern League season – but couldn’t inspire Darwen to a win over a dogged Lancaster. Davies faced 136 balls and hit nine fours and five sixes as the Towers went run crazy. Sub-pro
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Alsager Town 2 Bacup Borough 2
LESS than 48 hours after reaching a third cup final in 12 years and with that North West Counties League Challenge Cup tie on his mind, Bacup Borough boss Brent Peters rested seven men for the league trip to Alsager Town and were left frustrated
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Padiham 3 Runcorn Linnets 0
Padiham notched up their second league win in a row on Saturday as they claimed a well-deserved 3-0 North West Counties League Premier Division success over in-form Runcorn Linnets at The Arbories on Saturday. A goal up on 16 minutes when Joel Melia
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Ramsbottom United 5 St Helens Town 0
Ramsbottom United 5 St Helens Town 0 Ramsbottom United did their title chances the world of good with a comprehensive win over St Helens Town. The home side’s assault on the visiting goal began in the first minute with Jon Robinson heading wide from
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Rovers youth date is set
Blackburn Rovers will play the first leg of their FA Youth Cup final against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Friday night.
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Kean: Rovers need seven for heaven
STEVE Kean believes his Blackburn Rovers side still need at least seven points to salvage their Premier League status – after admitting “we must win our next game”. Saturday’s 3-0 defeat at Swansea City leaves Rovers still three points adrift of safety
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Clarets Blog: There is no shame in falling short after a good season
We have been saying it for the last few weeks but any slim chances of making the play offs really did fizzle out on Saturday. Another disappointing home result against a relegation-threatened Coventry City kind of sums up our season really. A fine first-half
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Clarets can learn from a frustrating season, says captain
CHRIS McCann insists Burnley should have made the Championship play-offs this season, but is confident that a young squad will learn from the disappointment. The Clarets skipper was left frustrated after Saturday’s 1-1 draw at home to Coventry effectively
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Defender Givet fears Ewood exit after Welsh axe
GAEL Givet fears he may have played his last game for Blackburn Rovers – as the club’s season reached crisis point at the weekend. Saturday’s 3-0 defeat at Swansea leaves Rovers still three points from Premier League safety with just four games to go
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Duff at the double for the Clarets
EDDIE Howe believes Michael Duff will be important on and off the field next season after handing the defender a new 12-month deal. Duff’s contract was due to expire this summer but it was announced on Friday that he had agreed terms to stay at Turf
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Burnley boss Howe laments off-season exits
EDDIE Howe believes Burnley’s summer of woe ultimately prevented them from reaching the play-offs this season – and knows they cannot afford any more upheaval if they are to challenge next term. Howe has conceded that the Clarets’ hopes of reaching the
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Haslingden dementia patient was overcharged by £90,000
A DEMENTIA sufferer at an East Lancashire care home was overcharged by more than £90,000 over five years by NHS bosses for her care. Great-grandmother Ada Whittaker, who lived at Turfcote nursing home in Helmshore Road, Haslingden, lived in a state
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Bacup conman jailed for shopping channel scam
A SHOPPING channel conman who cheated the Post Office out of money in a £4,500 TransCash scam, is behind bars. Bradley Navaratnam, 24, who got a television from QVC, had handed over a cheque for £1,270 at Bacup Post Office, but it bounced. He claimed
