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'New suppliers' village could bring £7m to Burnley'
A NEW suppliers' village in the shadow of Burnley's sprawling Aircelle plant could bring £7milllion worth of investment into the borough, it is hoped. And supporters of the Regional Growth Fund (RGF) backed project for the former Michelin site
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Thousands in East Lancashire call for cigarette package changes
THOUSANDS of East Lancashire residents have called for changes to cigarette packaging. More than 2,500 people in the area have backed calls for a new law to make packets of all tobacco products plain, according to a survey by Cancer Research.
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Seven arrests at Clarets v Rovers East Lancashire derby
Lancashire Police says trouble between Burnley and Rovers fans has been minimal today. There were seven arrests, most for relatively minor offences. Superintendent Terry Woods said: “I would like to thank the supporters for being patient, especially
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Travel: Enjoy the slopes of Italy by road
Flying over the Alps will no doubt provide spectacular views of this world renowned mountain range, but I prefer to do things a little differently. And, I’ll be the first to admit, there’s a little bit of Daisy Duke in me. Besides, driving in Europe
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Walk: Nun Monkton
Last Sunday I was returning from a trip to York and stopped for a picnic on a cul-de-sac turn off to the village of Nun Monkton off the A59 road. It took me only an hour to get home to East Lancashire. What an unspoiled place this is and I enjoyed
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East Lancashire health experts raise awareness of HIV
HEALTH experts at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust are raising awareness of HIV as part of World AIDS Day today. The day highlights the effects of living with the condition and the importance of being tested. Dr Sedki Gayed, clinical lead
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Review: Caledonian Burns Ale
The hops are well-balanced, bringing raisins and orange to a dry finish, with more hop bitterness than many Scottish ales.
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Review: Palo Alto Reserva 2011, Asda
Funny how they work out these prices but for just a penny more here's another good buy. Half is blackcurrant-flavoured Cabernet Sauvignon, 30 per cent smooth plummy Carmenere with just 15 per cent Shiraz grapes. The mix, from a leading winery
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Review: Extra Special Viognier 2011, Asda
The rounded apricot taste of the Viognier grape makes it quite different to other dry whites. This Asda own-label example is from the Languedoc region in the south of France and has a light, spicy and fresh feel that is a pleasant contrast to the
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Recipe: Ice cream pudding
IF you’re having a Christmas party and want to serve something that little bit different, here’s a simple recipe from Green & Black’s that will appeal to anyone with a swet tooth. It takes a bit of planning the night before but very little
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Review: The Spread Eagle, Sawley
THERE is something particularly comforting about having afternoon tea on a blustery November afternoon. In recent years more eating establishments seem to have gone back to the tradition of serving sandwiches, cakes and coffee as something of a
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East Lancashire expert's cookery-free healthy eating
IN the beginning, the onlookers are doubtful — but one taste of a ‘raw’ mince pie is often enough to convince. “Of course it tastes good, that’s why I’m there — to show people how to create wholesome dishes that not only have flavour, but can aid
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Man from Blackburn interfered in arrest of his pal
A 36-YEAR-OLD man who interfered in the arrest of another man ended up being locked up himself. Blackburn magistrates heard David Brian Moir told his friend he would ‘watch his back’ and film the officers on his mobile phone. Moir made further
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GALLERY & VIDEOS: FULL TIME - Burnley 1 Blackburn Rovers 1
SAM Vokes’ 89th-minute header cancelled out Jordan Rhodes’ goal as the East Lancashire derby finished in a draw at Turf Moor this afternoon. Rhodes had put Rovers ahead when he headed home Mauro Formica’s cross in the 68th minute. But Vokes
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Blackburn Rovers handed Bristol City clash
BLACKBURN Rovers will entertain Bristol City in the FA Cup third round after the draw was made this afternoon. Rovers have already faced the Robins in the Championship this season, winning 5-3 at Ashton Gate. They will now take on Bristol City at Ewood
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Sheffield United tie is prize for Accrington Stanley in replay
ACCRINGTON Stanley will host League One side Sheffield United in the FA Cup third round if they win their replay against Oxford United. Stanley drew 3-3 at home to fellow League Two outfit Oxford on Saturday and will now travel to the Kassam Stadium
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Blackburn man jailed for sex assault on boy
A MAN has been sentenced to 15 months imprisonment after being found guilty of indecent assaulting a young boy. Alan Mayor, 41, of Palm Street, Blackburn, appeared before Preston Crown Court for sentencing yesterday after being found guilty of
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Burnley travel to Barnsley in FA Cup
BURNLEY have been drawn away to fellow Championship side Barnsley in the third round of the FA Cup. The Clarets drew 1-1 at Oakwell on Tuesday and will return there for the cup clash on the weekend of January 5 and 6.
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HALF TIME: Burnley 0 Blackburn Rovers 0
THE East Lancashire derby remains all square at half time after two fine saves from Paul Robinson. Burnley were on the front foot for most of the half with Chris McCann slicing an effort wide and Jason Shackell lashing over after Robinson had palmed
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TEAM NEWS: Marney back for Burnley
TODAY is D-Day – derby day – as Turf Moor hosts the 94th league and cup meeting between two famous East Lancashire clubs. Dean Marney reclaims his midfield spot in midfield for the Clarets after a one-match ban for accumulated bookings meant he missed
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Lancashire's most wanted man is arrested
LANCASHIRE’S most wanted man has been arrested by police in London. Ivan Leach, also known as Lee Cyrus, was the subject of a nationwide manhunt after absconding from North Sea Camp open prison in Boston, Lincolnshire, on October 9. Preston-born
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TEAM NEWS: Three changes for Blackburn Rovers
BLACKBURN Rovers have made three changes to their starting line-up for this afternoon’s East Lancashire derby against Burnley at Turf Moor. Colin Kazim-Richards, Jason Lowe and Morten Gamst Pedersen start, while David Dunn is on the bench on his return
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East Lancashire derby day: Clarets v Rovers - 1-1, full time
What did you think of today's match? Was it a fair result? Tweet your views to #LTDerby or comment below. Not surprising a draw between Blackburn Rovers and Burnley the right result. — @BriscoeIb 02 December 2012
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Austin v Rhodes: The big shoot-out
What do you know of the Blackburn v Burnley rivalry? Jordan Rhodes: “It’s all going to be relatively new to me so I am looking forward to the occasion. “I knew of the rivalry but didn’t quite know the intensity of the rivalry. For the last few weeks
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Pearce hoping for dent revenge in derby
CHRIS Pearce was a member of the last Burnley team to beat Blackburn Rovers and he remembers it well – it cost him a trip to the garage. The 1-0 victory in the Lancashire Manx Cup back in 1987 coincided with the popular keeper receiving his new sponsored
