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Blackburn Rovers manager Kean laughs off bust-up rumours
STEVE Kean has hit out at the “mischief makers” after insisting his Blackburn Rovers squad is completely united as they enter their Premier League last chance saloon. Gael Givet returns to the fold for this afternoon’s crucial visit of Norwich
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Grandson of Blackburn Rover's star wants memorabilia back
THE grandson of a Blackburn Rovers star of the early 20th-century wants his grandad’s memorabilia back - as he doesn’t trust the club’s owners to keep them safe. Wattie Aitkenhead played for Blackburn Rovers from 1906 to 1918, winning two
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Pendle schools set to become academies
SCHOOLS in Pendle look set to become academies following talks with their governing bodies. Colne Primet High School has announced that it is has secured the initial approval from the Department for Education to convert into an academy if Nelson and
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Darwen off-licence faces licence review
AN off-licence in Darwen could lose its licence to sell alcohol after failing two consecutive underage test purchases. The licence holder of Lynwood Wines, Blackburn Road, Muhammad Shuaib Iqbal, could have his premises licence suspended for three months
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FULL TIME: Chelsea under 18s 4 Blackburn Rovers under 18s 0
BLACKBURN Rovers under 18s look as though their 53-year wait to lift the FA Youth Cup trophy will go on a while longer after a demoralising 4-0 first leg defeat at Stamford Bridge this evening. Rovers were left wondering what might have been
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Accrington man's cigarette packet collection on show
ACCRINGTON man David Pratt hates smoking after giving up the ‘dirty habit’ - but that has not stopped him from amassing a huge collection of vintage cigarette packets. The collection of 1940s and 1950s brightly decorated packs was put together when
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Boiler fire at Hapton home
A BOILER caught fire while being serviced by a maintenance engineer. The incident happened in the storage room of a house in Accrington Road, Hapton. Crews from Burnley Fire Station attended but the fire, which was contained to the storage room, was
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Call to shape the future of NHS East Lancashire
HEALTH bosses in East Lancashire are asking for people’s help in shaping the future of the local NHS services amid cost cutting. Doctors in East Lancashire have launched a public consultation on their plans for delivering local health services
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Review: Gone, (15)
One year ago, Jill Parrish (Amanda Seyfried) was abducted, bound with tape and left in a deep hole. Miraculously, Jill escaped her knife-wielding abductor but when police scoured the miles of dense undergrowth, they could find no trace of the
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Review: Salmon Fishing in Yemen (12A)
A socially awkward fisheries expert reels in a spirited soulmate in Lasse Hallstrom’s unabashedly feel-good confection. Directed with a light touch, Salmon Fishing In The Yemen wrings every last drop of sentiment out of its slender premise, proving
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East Lancashire's butterfly species struggling despite national boom
MANY butterfly species are struggling in East Lancashire despite a national boom in some of the rarer types, a conservationist for the insects has said. It comes after a study by the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology showed that on a national
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Review: Jailbreak on planet porridge (15)
In space, everyone can hear you scream — so it seems in Lockout, Stephen St Leger and James Mather’s brawny, testosterone-fuelled action romp that follows a similar plot to the 1981 classic Escape From New York. Hard-bitten ex-CIA operative Agent Snow
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Review: Pandora’s Tower, Wii
With real-time combat, motion controls, multiple endings and a unique relationship system, at first glance it seems that Pandora’s Tower offers up more than enough to keep Wii gamers amused for hours on end. Indeed, as you battle to save your friend
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Review: The Witcher 2: Assassins Of Kings, Xbox 360
An incredible gaming quest finally finds its way on to Xbox 360 after proving to be a sizzling success as a mature RPG experience on PC. Events follow swiftly after the first Witcher title, and you’re tossed straight back into Geralt of Rivia’s mysterious
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Review: Rhythm Thief and the Emperor’s Treasure, Nintendo 3DS
Rhythm Thief and the Emperor’s Treasure, Nintendo 3DS, £32.99 ENTER the secret life of Raphael, infamous among Parisians as an honourable thief who steals famous works of art only to return them days later. Help him find the Wristlet of Tiamat to
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Silverware up for duo
RAMSBOTTOM and Lowerhouse contest the first piece of silverware of the new season tomorrow as they go head to head at Acre Bottom for the Ron Singleton Colne Trophy. The annual curtain raiser – and Lancashire League’s charity shield – sees Charlie Cottam
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Review: Tasty Pizza Bar, Blackburn
Tasty Pizza Bar, Blakey Moor, Blackburn. A NAME means everything. It is the first thing you notice and often the last thing you remember. So if you decide to call your takeaway the Tasty Pizza Bar, you had better make sure the food sold is pretty
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Changing weather a nightmare for East Lancashire farmers
FARMERS in East Lancashire say the changing Weather is affecting livestock, vegetables and crops. After the warmest March on record, April is tipped to be one of the wettest. And now forecasters say May will see temperatures drop. Claire
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Darwen looking to stop How
DARWEN must try to stop a record breaker in his tracks tomorrow as they aim for a first win of the Northern League season. John Cordingley’s men head to the Lake District for their clash with Kendal. And if they are to improve on last week’s winning
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What's on: Blake, Blackburn, May 10
THEY have been dubbed ‘a classical boy band’ but Brit Award winners Blake don’t really appear to care too much about labels. “I think we enjoy challenging people’s expectations,” said Jules Blake, one of the vocal quartet whose unique vocal
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LETTER: Good reason for reopening road
When Nab Lane, an ancient right of way, was closed to traffic, this was allowed because there was a viable alternative in St Paul’s Street. Now that St Paul’s Street is closed to all but the privileged few, can we expect Nab Lane to be reopened?
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Kathleen Ferrier fund led way for cancer study
IT was only after her death at the age of just 41 that her fans were told that Kathleen Ferrier had been receiving radiation treatment for cancer for two years. During what proved to be her final performance, at Covent Garden, it had left her so weak
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LETTER: Vulnerable buildings
I read with dismay (LT, April 6) that yet another Blackburn building has been damaged by fire. So many of our local buildings of note, some of them nationally listed, have fallen prey to arson in recent years that one could be forgiven for wondering
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COMMENT: Louts are worse than poachers
DIFFICULT economic times and rising food prices may provide some explanation for an increase in poaching across rural areas of East Lancashire. But it should go without saying that anyone buying meat without knowing how and where it has been killed
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Palace Shield set for start
THE 2012 Palace Shield swings into action tomorrow – but it is a season that will not feature Ribchester CC. The club quit the league over the winter and have now folded after a nomadic few years which has seen them play at Stoneyhurst College, Chipping
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Dispute stays off the field
BARROWFORD kick off their Craven League campaign tomorrow and aim to put their off-field issues behind them when they face Bradley at Bull Holme. The Villagers are in dispute with Pendle Council over an electricty bill and are heading to court – but
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North West Ambulance boss hosts tweet chat
NORTH West Ambulance Service Chief executive, Bob Williams is on Twitter now, offering the public the chance to ask questions. North West Ambulance Service Chief executive, Bob Williams, will answer questions via Twitter on between
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Accrington residents fed-up as street has web and phone access axed
A STREET has been left without phone or internet access for nearly a month. Fed-up residents in Hollins Lane, Accrington, say they have been trying to get back online and have their phone service restored since gas works took place in the street
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Barnoldswick man denies ‘old folk building con’ charge
A 35-YEAR-OLD Barnoldswick man has appeared before Blackburn magistrates charged with attempting to con elderly people out of money. Samuel Simmonite, of Philip Street, is charged with attempting to steal £30 from 78-year-old cancer sufferer James
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Review: Four Rooms, Channel 4
IT’S amazing what some people appear to have lying around. Certainly, if Channel Four’s bizarrely compelling Four Rooms is anything to go by, it would seem there are still plenty of hidden treasures out there. Four Rooms is basically Antiques Roadshow
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What's on: Inspiral Carpets, Ramsbottom Festival
ONE of the defining bands of the Madchester scene and the poster boy of the modern folk scene are among the big names announced for this year’s Ramsbottom Festival. The festival, now in its second year, will once again be held at Ramsbottom Cricket
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Givet should be in Blackburn Rovers starting line-up for crunch Canaries clash
GAEL Givet is expected to return to Blackburn Rovers' starting line-up for tomorrow's crunch home clash against Norwich City following clear-the-air talks with manager Steve Kean. Kean said at this afternoon's pre-match press conference that Frenchman
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What's on: Phil Cool, Darwen, May 2
COMEDIAN and impressionist Phil Cool will be the special guest star at the next afternoon variety show at Darwen Library Theatre. The rubber-faced funnyman will headline the show, organised and compered by Don Banks. The show, on Wednesday, May
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What's on: Clare Teal, Clitheroe, May 6
CLARE Teal may be known as one of the country’s leading jazz singers but she has a slightly different take on what she does. “The problem with being labelled a jazz singer is that it is such a small word that covers such a huge sound,” she said.
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Charity walk in memory of murdered teenager Sophie Lancaster
FRIENDS of murdered Haslingden student Sophie Lancaster have launched an annual coast-to-coast walk in her memory in a bid to raise £10,000. Dad-of-one Brian Stack, 25, and his friend, Stuart Kemp, 27, both from Manchester, are currently bidding to
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Pressure is still on rivals Runcorn, says Ramsbottom boss
RAMSBOTTOM United joint manager Bernard Morley believes the pressure for promotion is still on Runcorn Town’s shoulders despite heading the North West Counties Premier Division table with just two games left. The Rams will clinch promotion to the Evo-Stik
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Burnley boss insists future is looking bright at Turf
EDDIE Howe believes the future of Burnley is bright, anticipating that the signings he has made since arriving at Turf Moor will start to fulfil their potential next season. Charlie Austin has already lived up to his Championship test – scoring 17 goals
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Accrington artist connects with community
A RENOWNED artist and sculptor has helped a local community brush up on its artistic skills thanks to funding from Hyndburn Homes. Brian Ormerod has started a community arts venture in his home town of Accrington, holding art classes in Moorhouse
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Blackburn's orbital route ‘moat’ is 'damaging businesses’
BLACKBURN’S orbital route has created a “moat” that is putting traders out of business, claims the Chamber of Trade. Members are concerned that closing roads and reversing the traffic flow is “creating misery for small traders”, and that money to finish
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Young Blackburn Rovers star Raheem living the dream
RAHEEM Hanley has already enjoyed a season that will live long in the memory but insists he isn’t finished yet as he bids for the perfect ending. Blackburn Rovers’ diminutive midfielder travels to Stamford Bridge this evening for the FA Youth Cup final
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Clitheroe girl 'too tall' to star in award-winning musical Matilda
AN 11-year-old from Clitheroe came within reaching distance of playing the lead role in the award-winning West End show, Matilda the Musical. Madeleine Dummer, a pupil at Pendle Primary School, auditioned for the part at Pineapple Studios,
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COLUMN: Rules, rules and more rules!
There is nothing worse than paying for something and then still getting fined for something else. This week, while on a visit to this place called Manchester, I was fined for not having parked my car properly. I had hurried to get some change and
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Clarets boss Howe hopeful of squad boost
BURNLEY manager Eddie Howe is expected to name an unchanged side for tomorrow’s trip to Blackpool, although there is positive news on the injury front. Jay Rodriguez (groin), Martin Paterson (hamstring) and Ben Mee (fractured back) have all been sidelined
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Rural crime crackdown in Pendle
A FARM watch crime prevention scheme has been re-launched in the Colne and West Craven area. Farm Watch aims to improve security and reduce the number of thefts by increasing public awareness and improving the flow of information between the police
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Foster’s joy at Hampshire win
ACCRINGTON star Nikki Foster is relishing the prospect of another successful season on the amateur circuit after clinching her first title of 2012. The 20-year-old Pleasington star was the joint winner of the Hampshire Rose last weekend after
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Nelson man dies after falling down stairs
A MAN died after falling down a flight of stairs at his home, an inquest heard. Keith Ralph, 76, of Hargreaves Street, Nelson, was found on December 5 by his nephew, Calvin Morris, after not being seen for more than a day. The coroners court in
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Darwen campaigners hit out over plans for three wind turbines
CAMPAIGNERS have hit out at plans to install three wind turbines on land between Hoddlesden and Edgworth. Wind turbine company Viridis has lodged plans to erect a 74m wind turbine at Lower Aushaw Farm, Roman Road. It has also submitted
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Destiny is calling for Blackburn Rovers youth team
TERRY McPhillips has urged his starlets to stamp their names in Rovers’ history by lifting the FA Youth Cup for the first time since 1959. Rovers under 18s’ travel to Stamford Bridge for the first leg of the youth cup final against Chelsea,
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Blackburn Rovers youth boss bids to copy Messi muzzling
TERRY McPhillips believes his Rovers starlets can take inspiration from seeing Chelsea silence Lionel Messi this week – as they look to snuff out the Blues’ own wonder kid. Rovers under 18s are at Stamford Bridge for the FA Youth Cup final first leg
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COMMENT: It's time for Blackburn Rovers players to fight for the supporters
The Lancashire Telegraph is today urging the players of Blackburn Rovers to give every single ounce to the cause to keep the club in the Premier League. Rovers are in a precarious position but there are four matches left and safety CAN be
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Darwen 'sick thugs' let dogs savage deer in cruel attack
A DEER was killed after a gang of ‘sick thugs’ set lurchers on it. Police said the animal was attacked on fields near Goose House Lane, Darwen. A horrified witness said he saw the deer being chased by dogs and then savaged. The attack has
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Let's make Blackpool rock, urges Burnley defender Edgar
DAVID Edgar is ready to make Blackpool rock and cause another play-off upset tomorrow. After putting the kibosh on Leicester City’s top six challenge by holding the Foxes to a goalless draw in a game they needed to win, Burnley hope to cause
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Read call on pace of Newby in derby
FIRST day winners Read and Whalley collide in a huge Ribblesdale League clash tomorrow – and an already keen derby is spiced up even more by the prospect of two Lancashire stars taking to the field for the showdown. The game at Whalley’s Station Road
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Accrington Stanley boss in contract talks with squad
TERRY Gornell and Joe Jacobson could celebrate promotion on their return to Accrington Stanley tomorrow, but Paul Cook is more concerned about assembling a squad for next year than those who departed some time ago. Stanley host Shrewsbury
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Burnley group marks first decade
BURNLEY community cohesion group Bulding Bridges is celebrating its 10th anniversary later this year. A number of events are planned to mark the celebration in June. A group of Christian and Muslim women are working together to create a patch work
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Lotto boost for Burnley memory project
BURNLEY Council has received £43,000 of Heritage Lottery Funding to launch a heritage project capturing memories of the town. The Back to the Future project aims to preserve and capture memories and stories to ensure that an important part of the towns
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GALLERY: Nelson Brass Band seeks new members for its 150th birthday year
A BRASS band is celebrating its 150th birthday this year, but is desperately appealing for new members. Nelson Brass Band is currently a few members short of its full compliment of 25 members, and wants to see new people join the group in its
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Review: Little Shop Of Horrors @ Thwaites Empire Theatre
SOMEHOW, despite never having seen the show, I knew nearly every word in every song of Little Shop Of Horrors. And I’m glad to have filled in the blanks and seen the story in full now, as told by Rossendale Amateur Operatic Society at Thwaites Empire
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Man jailed for claiming £44k in benefits whilst running market stalls in Accrington and Burnley
A £44,500 disability benefits cheat who claimed he could barely stand was actually working long hours running two market stalls. Matloob Hussain Shah, 61, is now starting a four-month jail sentence after an investigation into the stalls he
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Roof stand-off in Burnley
A 21-YEAR-old man was last night being spoken to by specialist police negotiators after he would not come down from a roof. Police said the man had climbed to the top of a property in Kyan Street, Burnley, at 3.30pm yesterday. He had
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Britain's youngest landlord, 20, opens second pub in Rossendale
A MAN named Britain’s youngest landlord is hoping to transform Rossendale into a drinkers’ paradise as he opens another pub. Thomas O’Toole, 20, has been at the helm of Madison’s Wine Bar, in Burnley Road, Rawtenstall, for seven months, after working
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Blackburn veteran hairdresser cut down by ‘furious’ driver
A VETERAN hairdresser, who was run over by a ‘furious’ driver, is calling for better policing of a pedestrian zone. Jeff Stone, who has been running Jeff Stone Hairdressing, in Fleming Square, Blackburn, for 41 years, said he was trying to
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Blackburn duo Yak and Hoilett are set for Norwich clash
BLACKBURN Rovers duo Junior Hoilett and Yakubu are winning their fitness battle ahead of Saturday’s crucial Premier League visit of Norwich City. Fears were raised over their involvement at Ewood Park having been withdrawn due to injury in
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Burnley man swoops to help catch £14m drug smugglers
A BURNLEY man serving in the Royal Navy has spoken of his part in the seizure of heroin worth £14m from drug smugglers cornered in the Indian Ocean. Petty Officer Dave Stott, 33, was on aboard HMS Westminster, when it intercepted a boat and found more
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Travellers take over Burnley recreation ground used by children
A LARGE group of travellers have set up camp on a recreation ground used by children in Burnley. Residents were left angry when a group of up to 30 caravans and vehicles arrived on Hargher Clough Rec at about 10.30pm on Wednesday. People living
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Blackburn takeaway hit with fine for dumping waste
A BLACKBURN takeaway has been hit with a fine and costs totalling £1,082 after pleading guilty to dumping waste in a street. Chester’s Chicken owners Major Bite (Blackburn) Ltd admitted disposing of fat and oil in a rear alley, in September last year
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Motorcyclist injured after Blackburn crash
A MOTORCYCLIST was left with injuries after a crash in Longsight Road, Copster Green, around 9.15pm last night. Police said a car and a motorcycle were involved in the crash. Officers closed the road in both directions between Ribchester Road
