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Blackburn dancers to appear in prestigious North West show
THREE outstanding students from a Blackburn school will be performing with some of the best dancers in the North West. Molly McKeown, Nicola Caton and Phoebe Wigglesworth are among the elite dancers who have successfully auditioned for this year
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Care scheme for Darwen cemetery
A GRAVE maintenance service is set to be offered by the Friends of Darwen Cemetery if a new scheme goes ahead. The group has launched the service to help those who live far away or are unable to tend family graves. Before the service can be signed
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M65 closed after accident near Blackburn
The M65 has been closed between Junction 5 and 6 eastbound following an accident this evening. A car is understood to have overturned just past the turning for Guide. It is understood a lighting column was damaged in the incident at around
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Accrington woman used shoplifting as 'therapy for depression'
A 35-YEAR-OLD woman told police she went shoplifting because it made her feel better. Magistrates heard Rehana Bibi had no previous convictions but he had been cautioned and given a fixed penalty for similar offences. Bibi, of Coniston Avenue
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Doctorate tribute after Blackburn academic dies
A LEADING professor from Blackburn is set to be awarded a posthumous doctorate in recognition of nearly 30 years contribution to one of the country’s leading business schools. Prof Bob Johnston, a father-of-three, lost a long battle with cancer
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Accrington 'car hobby' man told to clean-up
A MAN who stored unlicensed cars and tools outside his home for several years has been ordered to clear up his driveway. Hyndburn Council had issued numerous notices to self-employed Accrington builder Gerard Clifford Buckel after fed-up neighbours
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Clitheroe Olympic star Sam Murray stars at school prize night
OLYMPIC medallist Samantha Murray presented this year’s prizes at Clitheroe Moorland Private School’s annual prizegiving ceremony. Sam, a former pupil at the school, won silver in the modern pentathlon at London 2012. Headteacher Jonathan Harrison
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Blog: The return of the prodigal son
Lancashire Telegraph librarian Danny Cleary reflects on life as a Londoner in East Lancashire in his blog . . . As I met Clare I was a childless bachelor, then a married stepdad and then a step grandfather. My dad always said I was lazy but he
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Accrington rocked by Dunbavin injury blow
ACCRINGTON Stanley will be without first choice goalkeeper Ian Dunbavin for the rest of the season after the stopper picked up a shoulder injury. The 32-year-old is Stanley’s only professional goalkeeper and the club signed Leeds United’s Paul
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Allen key to Storks success
PADIHAM stretched their record to just one defeat in their last 12 games but had to wait until the second half to seal the points at Wigan Robin Park. And it was leading scorer Ben Allen who finally unlocked the stubborn home defence with his 13th
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Colne take Hart in a point
After last week’s narrow defeat to league leaders Maine Road Colne travelled to face second-placed Runcorn Town in what promised to be another closely contested game. And the match did not disappoint and provided sufficient entertainment to warm
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Rams cooking on Gas once more
RAMSBOTTOM returned to winning ways in emphatic fashion with a 6-1 win at Ossett Albion. The Rams had lost their previous four league and cup matches and hadn’t won since an equally as impressive 5-0 win against Lancaster City in early November
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Cammell give the blues the hump
Clitheroe surrendered a half-time lead as their five-match winning streak came to an end against Cammell Laird at the Kirklands Stadium. A late winner from substitute Aaron Bowen secured the points for Laird after a Jamie Henders penalty dragged
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Dan Clough column: Our rule over the Clarets goes on
THIRTY-three years, 232 days is a long time in general, not just in football, and Rovers’ proud record against our bitter rivals still stands. Just. Rovers can count themselves lucky to have taken a point from this game, which Burnley dominated
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Andrew Greaves column: Derby draw is a turning point
It is not often that I break press box etiquette and jump up and scream when the Clarets score but when Sam Vokes snatched the equaliser yesterday, it was the last thing on my mind. I’ll be honest, the whole game was a bit of an ordeal. It
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Pendle e-Bay trader in Royal Mail fraud
AN e-Bay trader based in Pendle began a postal fraud after being devastated by cut-price competition on the internet trading website, magistrates heard. Mahmood Ahmed, an online trader for eight years, became frustrated after seeing the mobile
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Knockout deal for Blackburn haulage firm
A BLACKBURN haulage company has launched a new delivery service across the north, unveiled by Olympic gold medal winning boxer Nicola Adams. Established in 1933, Kenyon Road Haulage occupies a 6.5 acre site, just a minute from junction six of the
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Improvements plan for Ramsbottom health centre
A NEW look for the main entrance to a valley health centre has been drawn up by NHS bosses. Proposals by Bury Primary Care NHS Trust will provide a more welcoming approach to Ramsbottom Health Centre in Carr Street. Included is a new ramp for
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Ramsbottom newsagent refused retrospective permission for satellite antennae
A NEWSAGENTS in Ramsbottom in a Grade II-listed building has been refused retrospective permission for two satellite antennae. Market Place Newsagents has the antennae on the front of its building which were erected without consent. A Bury
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Rossendale inventor's bright idea to help cyclists
AN inventor from Rossendale has proved he is ahead of the pack by designing a new piece of safety kit for cyclists. A number of top firms are bidding for the rights to sell Lee Cunningham’s new creation – which was inspired by his wife’s pony tail
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Comment: Plain packs could be a life-saver
SMOKING is without a doubt one of the most serious – and preventable – risks to people’s health in East Lancashire. In Blackburn with Darwen alone there are an estimated 25,700 smokers, while the region as a whole has one of the highest percentages
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Letter: The public should come first
IN your article about the county’s first ever police commissioner (‘Lancashire police boss pledges to keep bobbies on the beat’, LT, November 30), the man in question, Clive Grunshaw (pictured), is quoted as saying: “This is part of who I am, however
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Letter: Empty homes? Do the maths?
Well the Con/Dems are really living up to their name – at least the ‘Con’ part (‘Thousands of empty homes left empty, LT, November 28). Councillor Roy Davies is once again complaining that 200 empty houses in his ward need renovating and wants
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Letter: Schoolchildren brainwashed
There should be less religious teaching in school. If parents want to brainwash their kids into believing in magical invisible sky wizards, it's up to them. Why should the taxpayer foot the bill for all this indoctrination? Chico! (via
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Letter: Bags of thanks for your support
I AM writing to thank you and your readers for supporting the British Heart Foundation’s (BHF) shops’ Great British Bagathon. The campaign was a huge success and we’re very grateful to your community for joining in and donating so many bags full
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Letter: Worry about charity fund
I read with utter disgust about the heartless individual who defrauded Children in Need (LT, November 21). This individual was in a responsible position within the charity, which to my mind makes it all the worse. It is not only the money that
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Grants help two shops open for business in Nelson
TWO shops have opened up in Nelson thanks to grants given by Pendle Council. First Stop and Choc Stop have opened recently in the town centre after the owners applied to the council for funding. Councillor Paul White, who leads on regeneration
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Nelson youth worker pestered ex-foster parents for money to buy cannabis
A YOUTH worker was said to have repeatedly pestered his former foster parents for cash to buy drugs, even though he was banned from their home. Burnley Crown Court was told how Simon Lewis, 23, had been given a restraining order and an 18 week
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Dozens turn out for launch of charity calendar in Barnoldswick
DOZENS of people turned out for the launch of a charity calendar. Friends from Barnoldswick, who call themselves the Barlick Bosom Babes, bared all to raise money for their local cancer support charity, the Barnoldswick and Earby Bosom Friends.
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Brierfield joiner devastated by theft of tools in Chorley
A JOINER said he had been left devastated after £4,000 of tools were stolen from his van during his lunch break. Self-employed Richard Grimshaw, from Brierfield, was working in Chorley when thieves struck after he popped into a B&Q store for
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Father Christmas to meet children at Burnley store
FATHER Christmas will be leaving Lapland to meet children at his grotto in Sainsbury’s supermarket in Burnley. He will be at the store in Active Way from Tuesday December 18 to Monday December 24. Each child will receive a small gift for £3
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Car sales plan
A FORMER garage site, in Bradley Road East, Nelson, could be used for car sales. Plans have been submitted to Pendle Council.
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Studio plans
BOSSES at Earby-based Marquis Photography are in the process of creating a new studio, in the former Dude menswear premises in Newtown, Barnoldswick.
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Festive lunch for the lonely
SUPPORTERS of the Hope Church in Barnoldswick will be staging their annual ‘Christmas Home Alone’ dinner, providing festive cheer for those left on their own this yuletide. It will be held at the Majestic Church Centre on Christmas Day. Those
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Christmas coffee morning
MEMBERS of Salteforth WI will be staging their Christmas coffee morning at the Frank Street Pensioners Centre, in Barnoldswick, on Saturday, December 15, from 10am to 1pm. New recruits are always welcome.
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Sign application
AN application to display 21 signs outside Barrowford Primary School, in Rushton Street, has been submitted to the council.
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Seasonal songs
SOME festive delights will be featured at a yuletide concert being staged by Pendle Voices at the Methodist Church, in Colne Road, Brierfield, on Sunday, from 7.30pm. Tickets are £6 for adults and £3 for children.
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Police in Christmas crime crackdown in Lancashire
A SEASONAL crime prevention campaign has been launched to keep Lancashire’s Christmas merry as police anticipate thieves taking advantage of the festive hustle and bustle. ‘BahHumbug’ will see operational patrols increased across villages, towns
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When will winter 2012 really bite?
I was busy setting up my bird table and including lots of goodies when a friend arrived and showed me a newspaper headline. It suggested that in December we will have the worst snow for the last 100 years. I will tell you in this column in
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New banking team in Blackburn
YORKSHIRE Bank has announced a new business and private banking team for Blackburn. Ian Hardman, right, will head the team from the Preston Business and Private Banking Centre at Shadsworth Business Park. He will be joined by John Reeves and Vince
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Prize for Accrington care service
STAFF at a care service in Accrington have won a national award for the quality of their work. Stephen Penketh, registered manager, and Vici Beardsworth, operations manager, at Affinity Supporting People, part of the Springhill Care Group, have
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Two awards in two days for Burnley estate agent
AN estate agent in Burnley scooped two awards in two days. Petty’s, in Manchester Road, was crowned Property Firm of the Year at the Lancashire Business Awards while the residential division scooped the Best Agent award for the North West region
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Clitheroe accountant wins top award
A CLITHEROE accountant is one of the industry’s brightest prospects after scooping a top award. Judith Dugdale, 34, who lives in Waddington, picked up the Rising Star award at the 2012 North West Society of Chartered Accountants (NWSCA) annual
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Lancashire Care Trust named as first among equals
A LEAGUE table has recognised Lancashire Care Foundation Trust as the top achieving NHS organisation in the county for their contributions to equality and diversity. The system, developed by the Department of Health, aims to eliminate prejudice
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40 months in jail for £25,000 Great Harwood jewel thief
A HOODED burglar who targeted a gift shop twice, but left his haul of jewellery worth £25,000 in a nearby alley, has been jailed for 40 months. Prolific crook Mark Corbett, 26, had also raided a flat above the shop in Queen Street, Great Harwood
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Community date
Hyndburn Council’s Communities and Wellbeing Overview and Scrutiny Committee meets on December 19 at 10am at Scaitcliffe House, Accrington.
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Fancy dress competition
A FANCY dress competition, disco and party games are promised at a children’s Christmas party at the Walmsley Arms, Great Harwood, on December 15.
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Toy theft denied
KERRY Louise Murphy, 27, of Broadfield Road, Accrington, bailed by Blackburn magistrates after pleading not guilty to stealing a Transformer toy from Home Bargains.
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Festive get-together
A FREE festive get-together is being organised by Communities Together for the over-55s at Poplar Working Mens Club, Accrington, on December 20 at 11.30am. Live acts, bingo and a raffle are promised.
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Christmas party
Hyndburn branch of the Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society host a Christmas party and social evening at Accrington Library tomorrow from 7.15pm.
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Santa in his grotto
SANTA Claus will be in his grotto at Accrington Market to welcome youngsters every Saturday morning and afternoon in the run-up to Christmas, and also on Sunday, December 23 and Christmas Eve.
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Cats to benefit
A TABLE-top sale in aid of East Lancashire Cats will take place at the St John Ambulance Hall, at the corner of Eagle Street and Scaitcliffe Street, on Saturday from 10am to 2pm.
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Zumba class
A NEW zumba fitness class takes place at Hollins Technology College, Accrington, on Wednesday nights from 6.15pm to 7.15pm, priced £4.50.
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Heritage appeal
A FRESH appeal has been made for extra volunteers by Hyndburn Heritage and Community Group, which is one day hoping to open a borough museum. For more details, call Angela on 07931 484971 or Tracy on 07971 772168.
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Pipe band for yule concert
A CHRISTMAS concert with Accrington Pipe Band will be staged at the town hall on Sunday, December 16, from 7pm, with the backing of The Hyndburn Singers and The Baxenden Concert Band. Tickets cost £10.
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Regrets . . . where do I start?
I WISH I hadn’t lost my temper with my teenage daughter last weekend. Sadly this regret, which I always feel whenever I blow my top, is repeated many times throughout the year as I find it impossible to turn a blind eye when faced with a bolshy
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Improvement work completed at Accrington church
WORK costing £40,000 to improve the look of an 18th century church in Accrington has been completed. The improvements to the grounds of Grade II-listed St James’ Church include new stone paved paths and lighting to the church’s facades. Council
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Nuisance drinker clampdown
PATROLS are to clamp down on nuisance drinkers affecting a town centre’s streets. Police are to focus patrols on problems with alcohol related anti social behaviour around Blackburn town centre following complaints.
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Craft club session
A SOCIAL morning and craft club is taking place in Oswaldtwistle next week. The Craft Club event is a chance to share your skills and pick up new crafts while chatting with friends. The session on Wednesday is from 10am to noon. Entry is £2
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Big bash success
ORGANISER have thanked Chatburn residents and businesses after a ‘Village Bash’, staged on behalf of the Chatburn Village Committee last month, raised nearly £1,110.
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Christmas tree festival
A CHRISTMAS tree festival is taking place at St Bartholomew’s Church in Chipping, starting this Friday and Saturday from 10am to 4.30pm and Sunday noon until 6pm.
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Angel and cribs festival
AN angel and cribs festival will brighten up St Mary and All Saints Parish Church in Whalley, starting on Thursday for four nights. Carols on handbells will also take place on Pickwick Night, also on Thursday.
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Mayor to switch on festive lights
FESTIVE celebrations will see Church lit up this evening. Crowds are to gather at Manor Gardens in Church this evening at 6pm for the light swtch on. Church ward councillor and mayor of the borough John Broadley is hitting the button and carol
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Blackburn law firm clinches top title
A BLACKBURN solicitors firm triumphed at the Lancashire Business Awards to win firm of the year. Forbes Solicitors, in Wellington Street, secured the top award at the sold out ceremony, organised by business lobbying group Downtown Lancashire in
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Blog: Strictly Come Dancing - week 9
The first day of advent and with only three weeks to the grand final, who will be the fairy on top of our tree, and who will be left outside clearing and salting the paths! Kimberley & Pasha, Jive A great fast and furious Jive routine, with
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Drug charges
PETER John Cunliffe, 21, of Beech Street, Accrington, was sent in custody to Burnley Crown Court when he appeared before Blackburn magistrates charged with possessing heroin and crack cocaine with intent to supply.
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Heritage project
A PROJECT has been launched by the county council’s community heritage team on Lancashire’s railways since 1945. Anyone with memories of Wakes Week outings or other train anecdotes can call 01772 534021.
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Crime concerns
CRIME concerns affecting a Blackburn neighbourhood are to be discussed at a public meeting next week. The Little Harwood Police and Community Together meeting is at Little Harwood Community Centre, Whalley Old Road, on Wednesday December 5 at 6pm
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Bargain beauty for over-50s
A BEAUTY therapist is working with Blackburn with Darwen’s Age UK to offer discount treatments for the over-50s every Friday between 9.30am and 4.30pm. Treatments available include manicure, pedicure, facials, massage, Reiki and others. For
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Blackburn former BAE worker found dead
A RETIRED BAE engineer was found dead in his home by care workers, an inquest heard. The body of Basil Lucas, 80, from Spring Court assisted living home, Blackburn, was found on November 21 in a wheel chair by his bed. An inquest into his death
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Hyndburn consultation provides allotment boost
AN ALLOTMENT holder from Hyndburn has bagged a range of gardening goods after taking part in a council consultation to find out what people think about the plots. Ian McHugh won a range of products including planters, grow bags, trowel, fork and
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Dog walker raises alarm after seeing sparks at Clayton-le-Moors house
A COUPLE were out for the day when they received a call from the fire service to say their house was on fire. Gemma Hothersall and her fiance Alan Houghton were at a family event in St Helens when they found out their home in Collingwood, Clayton-le-Moors
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Music afternoon
A MUSIC afternoon is at Darwen Library Theatre on Wednesday with The Magic of Christmas featuring the cast of the Queen’s Jubilee Concert in June.
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Festive fun
FREE festive workshops are taking place at Darwen Vale High School. Call Amanda Grimshaw on 01254 222154 or email amanda.grimshaw@blackburn.gov.uk
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Spitfire print presentation
THE next meeting of Darwen Town Council will take place tomorrow in Darwen Town Hall at 7pm. The meeting will include the presentation of a print of a Spitfire by history project Darwen Days.
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Deep hole rescue drill
FIREMEN in Darwen have been practising rescuing someone from a deep hole. The drill at the fire station yesterday, came after a woman died in Scotland after falling down a hole and crews were unable to rescue her for eight hours.
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Pump application
A PLANNING application has been put to Blackburn with Darwen Council to enlarge a water pump at the former health centre in Union Street, Darwen.
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Cruelty charge
GRAHAM Holden, 57, of Ribble Avenue, Darwen, was committed on bail to Preston Crown Court when he appeared before Blackburn magistrates charged with child cruelty.
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Darwen council calls for community groups to take part in award scheme
DARWEN town council is calling on community groups to take part in its £30,000 award scheme. If successful, applicants will receive up to £2,000 for initiatives that benefit the community. The awards are restricted to voluntary community ideas
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First real ale and cider fest for Darwen
DARWEN’S first real ale and cider festival got under way at the weekend. The festival which runs until Sunday, December 9, is taking place at 15 different venues across the town offering 50 real ales and ciders. The pubs and clubs taking part
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Twitter Tuesday: This week's question
For our Twitter Tuesday column this week we want to know what your reflections are on the weekends Clarets v Rovers derby. Tweet your message to deputy sports editor Alex James, who is on Twitter as @alexjameshack or leave your comment below.
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Thieves steal car that offers a lifeline to autistic Blackburn boy
THE parents of a boy with severe autism are devastated after a thief stole their Motability car – which had been left defrosting on their driveway. Father-of-two Jonathan Westall said the family’s £12,000 Vauxhall Zafira was taken from outside
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Praise for fans as rivals enjoy Clarets v Rovers derby clash
A HIGH profile police operation ensured East Lancashire’s eagerly-awaited derby passed off peacefully. Steel cordons were erected in the streets around Turf Moor to keep rival factions apart at the final whistle. A late Sam Vokes’ header earned
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Horror as lit firework is posted through letter box of Burnley house
A LIT firework was posted through the letter box of a Burnley house. Fire crews were called to Olympia Street shortly after 12.30am on Saturday after a woman called saying there had been an explosion in the vestibule of her house. The woman
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Rovers boss Berg disappointed by late leveller in East Lancashire derby
HENNING Berg expressed his frustration that Blackburn Rovers were unable to secure all three points in yesterday’s East Lancashire derby at Turf Moor after admitting that they were ‘so close’ to victory. Rovers had led 1-0 against fierce rivals
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Dyche: Burnley should have taken three points in Rovers clash
SEAN Dyche felt a point was the least his players deserved on derby day, declaring it would have been “a travesty” if Burnley had been beaten. After bossing the first half against Blackburn, the Clarets fell behind to a Jordan Rhodes header in
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Burnley hero trucker drives blazing lorry to safety
A BURNLEY lorry driver leapt into his blazing truck and steered it away from a high street packed with Christmas shoppers. Martin Ford has been hailed a hero for risking his life. Seconds after he pulled the lorry into a quiet side street it
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Safety warning over icy towpaths in East Lancashire
TOWPATH users in East Lancashire are being urged to take extra care in icy weather. The Canal and River Trust charity warns that paths and lock-sides can become slippery, and snow conceals mooring rings and ropes which can be easy to trip over.
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Blackburn teenagers accused of taking car turn on each other in court
TWO teenagers involved in taking a car belonging to one of their mums turned on each other when the case came to court. Blackburn magistrates heard that during the incident the stolen car collided with two parked vehicles causing thousands of pounds
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Accrington man who assaulted nightclub bouncer keeps his freedom
A FATHER-OF-ONE who assaulted an off-duty bouncer and left him needing seven stitches in a midnight pub fracas, kept his freedom. Burnley Crown Court heard how HGV driver Timothy Bolchover, 26, had been barred from the Duke of Wellington in Great
