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VIDEO: Winners announced in our Grass Roots Heroes Awards
A CELEBRATION of local amateur sport took place last night at the annual Lancashire Telegraph Grass Roots Heroes Awards. Talented teams and individuals, dedicated coaches and loyal servants of sport were honoured at the event held at Mytton Fold
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Burnley football college bosses bank on Olympic Stadium future
BOSSES at the football business college established at Turf Moor last year are confident of moving into the Olympic Stadium with West Ham. The London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) revealed that Premier League club West Ham was their preferred
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Blackburn 'partner in crime' gets ASBO
THE second of two prolific offenders has been made subject to an anti-social behaviour order which bans the pair from associating with each other. Blackburn magistrates heard Mark Anthony McAllister and Craig Grant were criminals with convictions
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Big Mac mission costly for Whalley drink-driver
A MOTORIST who went for a late night Big Mac ended up giving a lamp-post a big smack as he skidded on ice at the Clitheroe drive through. Blackburn magistrates heard Thomas Gibson failed a breathalyser after police were called to the scene.
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Warning to beware rogue tradesman in Blackburn
RESIDENTS are being urged to be on their guard against rogue traders offering services on the doorstep. Blackburn with Darwen Council warn that unscrupulous tradesmen often mislead residents as to the extent of work needed, overcharge for a simple
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Simonstone residents to meet police over concerns
SIMONSTONE residents will be able to speak to police about issues affecting their neighbourhood on December 18. The Read, Simonstone, Sabden, Wiswell and Pendleton Police And Communities Together (PACT) meeting will be held at the Police Office
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Blackburn's history by word of mouth
THE pickle factory In Bastwell, Old Eppies sweet shop in Queen’s Park, midwife Alice Bretkle who ran a paper shop in Waterfall — they are all part of Blackburn in yesteryear. Then there was the Co-op’s Excelsior shop in Lambeth Street, the ‘handbag
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Join the queue for a game of billiards
BILLIARDS was a popular game in Padiham and across other East Lancashire towns in the four decades from the 1920s to the sixties. This team from the Constitution Club won the Padiham and District Amateur Billiard League in the mid thirties.
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How Eric became top dog on TV show
HISTORIAN Steve Chapples has been looking back at the life of Burnley’s sheepdog man, Eric Halsall. The Halsall and Chapples families knew each other well. In the 1960s, Steve’s parents Leslie and Phyllis and Eric and his wife Rita all lived in
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Comment: A chance to live their dreams
THIRTY-four staff at an East Lancashire care home have had a wonderful pre-Christmas surprise. Together they scooped a £1million prize just three weeks before Christmas Day. They’ve each won around £30,000. It might not mean they can quit
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Letter: Let's have cash for this museum
REGARDING the extra cash earmarked for the Rossendale youth zone, I’m not knocking the idea but if the council can find an extra half-a-million pounds for this scheme, then why can’t they find a mere £100,000 for the Rossendale Museum in Rawtenstall
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Letter: Drink driving is not an option
Look, every-one, young or old, male or female: if you want a drink of alcohol, do not even think of driving. And don’t even think of driving until at least late afternoon the day after. By all means enjoy a good drink, but leave your cars at
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Letter: Experience is what counts
I CAN drive from Clitheroe to Settle. I can do it on a Fireblade or a Subaru Impreza fast. I do not drive in a dangerous way and I stick within speed limits. What age am I? Old enough to have taught many people to drive, and a retired driving instructor
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Letter: Time we had a tax on fat people
NOW that it has been resolved to tackle the cigarette problem and then to increase the basic cost of a unit of alcohol, how long before we get to the real issue that needs dealing with, that affects my life – that of fat people? Whilst I am prepared
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Letter: Sad they had to resort to this
I READ about the Colne museum’s cash-strapped bosses putting the Titanic rescue ship’s binoculars on eBay. It’s a disgrace that they are having to go to these lengths to acquire funds. They’ll probably end up eventually having to sell everything
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Letter: Middle East aggressors
In reponse to M Danny and his letter (‘Israel’s crimes against humanity’, LT, November 29), does the writer forget about the bombs and rockets that are being sent over from Palestine to Israel and killing and maiming innocent people? Or does he
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Accrington woman fraudulently claimed £20,000 in benefits
AN ACCRINGTON woman has been found guilty of a £20,000 benefits fraud. Shabina Nawaz, 31, claimed income support, housing benefit and council tax benefit, totalling £21,794. However an investigation led by Hyndburn Council discovered she had assets
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Blackburn grandmother sells 12,000 downloads of her debut novel
A BLACKBURN grandmother-of-six has released her first novel on Kindle — selling 12,000 copies and receiving rave reviews. Faded Dreams is a family saga set in 78-year-old Eileen Haworth’s home town during the first half of the 20th century.
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Puppy rescued from Nelson pond
A SIX-MONTH-OLD puppy had to be rescue from freezing water in a Nelson park this morning. The spaniel was being taken for a walk in Marsden Park at around 11am when it jumped into a frozen duck pond and fell below the ice. Gary Ibbitson, watch
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Darwen driver wrote-off disabled woman's car
A 78-YEAR-OLD disabled woman was left without transport for weeks after a hit-and-run driver wrote off her car. Blackburn magistrates heard her vehicle was parked in a disabled bay in Darwen centre when it was hit from behind, shunted over a kerb
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Oakhill College head's pride at former students
A COLLEGE headteacher spoke of her pride – and sorrow – at this year’s Oakhill College awards night. Carmel Riley, principal at Oakhill College, thanked everyone for their hard work during their academic studies, and for their support following
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Blackburn College entrepreneurs discover secret to a winning breakfast
BUDDING entrepreneurs from Blackburn College discovered the secret to a winning breakfast after they took part in an Apprentice-style challenge. As part of National Colleges Week, four teams of students went head-to-head in a special breakfast-making
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East Lancashire physios celebrate healthy double
EMPLOYEES from East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust have been crowned physiotherapy team of the year after scooping two national awards. The two prestigious profession-wide awards were given for their work in reducing sickness absence. The team
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Lighting up time
DARWEN’S annual lantern procession and firework display will be held on Thursday December 13. The parade will begin on King William Street at 5.30pm and end on Darwen Street for the fireworks display set against the backdrop of Blackburn Cathedral
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Neighbourhood date
RESIDENTS living in Sabden can talk to their neighbourhood police at a meeting on December 18, from 6pm, at the police office in St Nicholas parish hall.
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Toddler group
A TODDLERS group meets in Sabden every Tuesday from 9.30am in the Baptist Hall, in Clitheroe Road. There are toys for the children to play with and tea and toast for breakfast.
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Help needy families
THE Salvation Army’s Christmas toy appeal is now accepting donations of food and gifts for needy families in Blackburn. They will also be collecting outside The Mall on December 8 and 15. The charity receives referrals of families which need help
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Think healthy thoughts, men
A HEALTH Service is encouraging men to be more aware of their general health, raising awareness around the benefits of a healthier lifestyle and the importance of regular screening. Research shows that men are more likely to get cancer by failing
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Medieval magic for visitors
HUNDREDS of visitors descended on Clitheroe to enjoy a medieval themed afternoon. The event featured costumed characters and medieval themed activities. Lord and Lady de Lacy, ancestral owners of the castle, welcomed visitors to activities
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Accrington students learn to cash in on careers
A FINANCIAL expert visited Accrington and Rossendale College to speak to students as part of the 'speakers for schools' initiative. Steve Almond, global chairman of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Ltd, spoke at the college’s Coppice Theatre, which was
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Adventure centre at Read set for go-ahead
AMBITIOUS plans for a new outdoor adventure centre in East Lancashire – at Devil’s Elbow – look set to find favour with planners. Last-minute concerns over bats and birds have failed to derail proposals by Ribble Valley Leisure Ltd for land off
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Great Harwood actor to give day-long workshop
ONE of the country’s leading Shakespearian actors returned to his native East Lancashire to give a day-long workshop. Jonathan Slinger who was born in Accrington and grew up in Great Harwood, is one of the stars of the Royal Shakespeare Company
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Lancashire County Council ready to sell-off redundant properties
A DEAL is set to be signed in a bid to find buyers for Lancashire County Council’s redundant property portfolio. Property giant Carillion Construction has been signed up to market old offices, schools and nurseries in the east and north of the
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Joy as Osborne scraps 3p fuel tax increase
CHANCELLOR George Osborne’s Autumn Statement yesterday brought some festive cheer to East Lancashire drivers as he announced the scrapping of a planned 3p rise in fuel duty. But councils across the region will again be feeling the pinch after the
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Fight stop builders blighting the Forest of Bowland
CALLS are being made to protect the Forest of Bowland from unnecessary development. The Campaign to Protect National England (CPRE) is fighting to safeguard the Ribble Valley’s two designated Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty amid fears changes
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Rossendale children learn about obscure religions
STUDENTS from Rossendale studied a number of obscure religions as part of a county-wide inter-faith project. Haslingden High School was the only Valley school to take part in the scheme, and the Year 13 pupils’ findings were displayed at an exhibition
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Whitworth car crash woman fights for her life
A WOMAN is fighting for her life in hospital after being hit by a car near Whitworth yesterday. Market Street was closed in both directions for more than four hours after the pedestrian was hit by a Toyota Corolla at around 7.10am. Two crews
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Colne residents angry about fly-tipping near their homes
CONCERNS have been raised about an increase in fly-tipping in Colne. Residents in the Waterside area of the town say that it has become a ‘hot spot’ for people dumping rubbish. An investigation into the fly-tipping has now been launched by
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Rossendale councillor in conduct breach
A ROSSENDALE councillor is facing censure after claiming expenses from a care trust for the elderly in the valley. Coun Alan Neal, who represents Community First in Healey and Whitworth, was the subject of a standards panel investigation over his
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Nelson school is praised in Ofsted report
AN OFSTED inspection at Marsden Heights Community College, in Edge End Lane, Nelson, has seen the school improve from satisfactory to good. The school was praised for its leadership and the relationships between staff and students. But inspectors
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Pendle MP praises apprenticeships firm in Parliament
PENDLE MP Andrew Stephenson has praised the apprenticeship scheme run by Higham business Roaming Roosters. The bistro and farm shop took on two new apprentices through its ‘can you hack it?’ programme. Speaking in Parliament Mr Stephenson said
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Alexander appointed as Fleetwood boss
FORMER Burnley star Graham Alexander has been appointed as the new manager of League Two side Fleetwood Town. Alexander replaces fellow former Claret Micky Mellon, who left the club at the weekend.
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Darwen war veterans to be given freedom of the town
DARWEN war veterans are to be given the freedom of the town through a new town council initiative. Under the scheme, which was unanimously agreed at the monthly meeting of Darwen Town Council, veterans of the Second World War, Suez War, the Aden
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Blackburn Rovers blog: Team has slipped but position has improved
SOMEWHERE in a darkened television studio, one suspects the pundits are already preparing their speeches. Their assessment of Blackburn Rovers will be simple. It will involve looking at the league table now, and vaguely recalling Rovers’ position back
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Anger as Barnoldswick church is hit by vandals
A church has been left with a hefty bill after several windows were damaged by vandals. Six windows were smashed at Holy Trinity Church, Barnoldswick, and members think the attack was carried out by a group of people hanging around the back of
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Sponsors needed
COUNCILLORS on Old Laund Booth parish council are to look at the possibility of getting firms or residents to sponsor the new play area in Fence to help with funding.
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Weekly jobs club
BURNLEY Council’s sport and play team are holding a Christmas cracker event in Scott Park this weekend. The event, which includes a craft fair will take place on Sunday, December 9 from noon-3pm. The free family event will have children’s activities
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Cracker of an event in park
BURNLEY Council’s sport and play team are holding a Christmas cracker event in Scott Park this weekend. The event, which includes a craft fair will take place on Sunday, December 9 from noon-3pm. The free family event will have children’s activities
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Earby mum has close shave for Ethan
A MUM and her friends have shaved their heads to raise money for a cancer charity after her son was diagnosed with the disease. Eight year old Ethan Wilson, of Colne Road, Earby, was diagnosed in October with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, a fast-growing
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Fell falls just short as youngsters impress
THE latest Mid Lancashire Cross Country League meeting took place at Sefton Park in Liverpool with a host of runners producing some eye-catching displays. Rossendale Harrier Chris Fell ran to fourth spot in the senior men’s race with an impressive time
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Council grants help Nelson businesses
TWO shops in Nelson town centre have received grants from Pendle Council to help them out. First Stop, which sells electronic cigarettes, and Choc Stop, offering warm shakes and coffees, have both recently opened. Coun Paul White, who leads
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Barnoldswick nature reserve proposal
COUNCILLORS are looking at designating a piece of land in Barnoldswick as a nature reserve. Coun David Whipp, who chairs the West Craven Area Committee, said: “During the summer, we had a representative from The Wildlife Trust come to Barnoldswick
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Talks on parking in Colne
PLANS to create a residents-only parking scheme in Colne are discussed tomorrow. Colne and District Committee will examine plans after a petition weas submitted from Duke Street. Residents have asked for a parking scheme between numbers 2-24 and
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New home
A NEW detached dwelling could be built in Disraeli Street, Burnley, after an application for the work was submitted to the council.
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Get crafty at mill
AN AFTERNOON of craft, coffee and mince pies takes place at Queen Street Mill Textile Museum, in Harle Syke, on Saturday, December 8, from 1pm to 4pm. The festive workshop will see people taught how to make cards.
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Police meeting
BRIERCLIFFE residents can speak to their local policing teams at a PACT meeting on December 17, from 7.30pm at the community centre, in Jubilee Street.
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Theft purge
NEIGHBOURHOOD police covering Burnley town centre are to focus their aim on targeting prolific shoplifters likely to be operating in the run up to Christmas.
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Balloon launch by bosom pals
CANCER charity Barnoldswick and Earby Bosom Friends are holding a balloon launch to remember loved ones who have passed away. The event will take place in the town square in Frank Street, Barnoldswick on Saturday December 16 at 1.30pm. A 50p
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Players help refuge
THE SYCAMORE United Junior Football Club, based in Burnley, are collecting food, toys and clothes to be donated to the Burnley Womens Refuge this Christmas. The club are holding a Christmas party on Saturday afternoon at Burnley Campus and will
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Nelson solicitor denies paying off trial witnesses
A NELSON solicitor accused of paying off witnesses in a £300,000 fake Duracell drink fraud trial told a jury he never paid off anyone. Solicitor Majed Iqbal, 32, admitted he flew to Dubai two months before a trial of three Bradford brothers, but
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Scheme for flats
PLANS to change a High Street shop into flats is being considered by planners. An application has been lodged to change the use of the Accrington ground floor shop Booze Busters and its basement store into two self-contained flats.
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Blackburn 'good Samaritan' helped elderly woman, then exposed himself
A ‘GOOD Samaritan’ who indecently exposed himself to an elderly pensioner has been jailed for four months. Kevin Forrest, 49, offered to help carry his 79-year-old victim’s shopping bags to the front door of her flat. But as she turned to thank
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Blackburn Rovers boss pleased to have lost European record
HENNING Berg has admitted he is glad that Blackburn Rovers this week passed on an unwanted Champions League record to Manchester City. The Rovers boss helped the club to the Premier League title in 1995 but was then part of the team that had a disappointing
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Community committee
The meeting of Hyndburn Council’s Communities and Wellbeing Scrutiny Committee will take place at 10am Wednesday December 19 at Scaitcliffe House, Ormerod Street.
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Gang crackdown
PATROLS are set to focus on a town centre hot spot for gangs of young people. Police in Accrington town centre say juveniles are gathering and smoking on the market hall steps.
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Grit on offer in Hyndburn to help with big freeze
BAGS of grit are available for Hyndburn residents to help them clear paths and roads this winter. Councillor Munsif Dad, deputy leader and cabinet member for environmental issues, said: “We've just had our first frosts of the winter and we want
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Hyndburn residents thanks for recycling
THE leader of Hyndburn council has thanked residents for increasing their recycling despite not meeting its target of an extra 200 tonnes. The council launched its cashback challenge six months ago, promising 20 prizes, if it hit its target.
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Live music
SINGER John Grogan will perform tomorrow night at The Forrest Arms, Derby Road, Longridge.
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Close inspections
POLICE are monitoring reports of anti-social behaviour around Fowler Height Close and Heys Close, Blackburn.
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Victorian day out
SHARE a glass of port and memories with a costumed Victorian steward at Clitheroe Castle Museum on December 18. To book call 01200 424568.
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Photo opportunity
ACCRINGTON Camera Club will meet on Friday at 7.45pm at Rishton Primetime Centre in Stourton Street, Blackburn. A digital workshop will be held for 30 minutes before the meeting. Visitors and new members welcome. Ring Ian Kitchin on 01254 884762
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Crash man ends up in hospital
A MOTORIST has been taken to hospital after a two-vehicle collision in Blackburn. The man suffered minor injuries in the incident in Whitehalgh Lane, Blackburn at 9.15am yesterday. He was taken to the Royal Blackburn Hospital for treatment.
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We still have a long way to go to achieve an equal society
How could Elizabeth I, Elizabeth II, and Victoria all succeed to the Throne, when the rules gave preference to male heirs? I’ve never worked it out. Now I don’t have to bother. All fifteen Commonwealth countries which have the British monarch as
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Slaidburn carol service
SLAIDBURN Silver Band and choir will perform at a carol service on December 19. The festivities will be held at All Hallows’ church, in Mitton, from 7pm.
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Cathedral hosts choral evensong
BLACKBURN Cathedral will be holding a eucharist service and choral evensong on Sunday December 9. A parish communion will be held at 9am with preacher Canon Wedgeworth. At 10.30am there will be a Cathedral eucharist with preacher Canon Ledbetter
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Comedians star
COMEDIANS will perform as part of a King George’s Comedy Club show tomorrow. The spectacular, which is at the Windsor Sweet at King Georges Hall, starts at 8pm and tickets cost £10 in advance or £12 on the door. Call 0844 8471664 to book.
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Cash and tips stolen from Oswaldtwistle dog grooming centre
CHARITY money and staff tips were stolen when thieves broke into an Oswaldtwistle dog grooming centre. The burglars broke a window at Pampered Pets, in Union Road, taking hundreds of pounds of staff tips and around £10 from a collection tin for
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Appeal for Darwen cyber cafe volunteers
THE Friends of Darwen Library are on the lookout for IT digital champions to volunteer at the successful cyber cafe held at Darwen Aldridge Community Academy each Tuesday, from 10am to 2pm. The champions help and support local residents to access
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Variety show by theatre groups
A VARIETY concert is taking place in Oswaldtwistle this month. The Christmas Variety Concert at the Civic Arts Centre on Union Road is on Wednesday December 19. The festive event is an annual showcase of some of the groups that perform and rehearse
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PR consultant Max Clifford arrested on suspicion of sexual offences
Detectives investigating the Jimmy Savile sex abuse scandal have arrested PR consultant Max Clifford Mr Clifford was held held on suspicion of sexual offences and taken to a central London police station. He was arrested as part of Operation
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Burnley column: Plenty playing their way into selection thoughts
SAM Vokes made his strongest case for a starting place yet with his late headed equaliser, restoring parity in the derby, and therefore a point. He might never score a more important goal in the eyes of the Burnley fans. The Wales international etched
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Hyndburn residents claim windfarm is interfering with TV signal
RESIDENTS who claim a windfarm is interferring with their TV signals say they fear permanently losing access to certain channels. People in Sandy Lane Accrington and parts of Oswaldtwistle and Baxenden have been receiving visits from engineers
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VIDEO: Ribble Valley musician's band to support Kaiser Chiefs
AN RIBBLE Valley musician will perform in front of thousands when his band supports the Kaiser Chiefs. Johnny Eveson has gone from performing at his parents’ Chipping farm to becoming part of the northern leg of the Kaiser Chief’s UK tour.
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Third time lucky as Griffin claims prestigious award
WILPSHIRE rally driver Matt Griffin has been chosen as the winner of the John Easson Award for 2012. The annual award is handed out by the 2300 Club of Blackburn and is acknowledged as one the most prestigious scholarships in British rallying. The honour
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Blackburn Rovers adviser Shebby Singh supports East Lancashire Hospice campaign
BLACKBURN Rovers’ Shebby Singh vowed to support East Lancashire Hospice following an inspirational morning meeting staff and patients. The team’s global adviser was guided around the facility’s therapy rooms, the critical wing, the family area
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Praise for Blackburn Rovers keeper, but no guarantee
HENNING Berg hopes Paul Robinson can continue his good form for Blackburn Rovers – but stopped short of guaranteeing that the former England international will remain as the club’s long-term goalkeeper. Rovers have been linked with a January move for
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Snow falls in East Lancashire
The first snow of the winter fell in East Lancashire this morning. The Lancashire Telegraph has received reports of snow falling in Burnley, Darwen and the Ribble Valley. There were were also sleet showers in Blackburn. East Lancashire woke
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Parking crackdown
PLAYING fields plagued by illegal parking on Sundays will see police patrols crack down on the issue. Police say parking issues are affecting Roman Road, Blackburn including Sunday mornings caused by football teams using Everton playing fields.
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Talk to PCs
A COMMUNITY police meeting is taking place for Altham residents today. The local Police and Community Together meeting is at 5.30pm at Enfield Cricket Club, Dill Hall Lane.
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Family carols
A FAMILY carol concert telling the story of Christmas will take place at Whalley Abbey on December 22. The service will be from 4pm to 6pm and will be led by Revd Tom Maidment.
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Motorcyclist injured
A TEENAGER has been taken to hospital after falling from his motorbike in the icy weather. The 18-year-old from Accrington was riding along Broad Oak Road in the town when the accident happened yesterday. When paramedics arrived shortly after
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Police to tackle nuisance youths
GROUPS of teenagers causing a nuisance in church grounds are to be tackled with targeted police patrols. Police have received complaints about anti social behaviour at the rear of St Stephen's Church, Little Harwood in the evenings.
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VIDEO: Burnley care home EuroMillions winners celebrate
ECSTATIC care home workers celebrated their ‘unbelievable’ £1m EuroMillions lottery win just weeks after forming a syndicate. The triumph by 34 staff at Willowbank Nursing Home, Pasturegate, Burnley, will see each member take home almost £30,000
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Duchess of Cambridge discharged from hospital
The Duchess of Cambridge has been discharged from the King Edward VII Hospital and taken to Kensington Palace for a period of rest. Kate looked relaxed as she left the central London private hospital where she has been treated since Monday for
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More time to name Darwen mascot
YOUNGSTERS in Darwen have been given another month to come up with a name for Darwen’s new mascot. A Darwen Tower-shaped suit was bought by the town council in a bid to promote the town and its events. And primary schoolchildren across the
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Blackburn Rovers post profit
BLACKBURN Rovers have posted an annual pre-tax profit of £4.3m – thanks to a host of player sales. Rovers recorded an operating loss of £9.6m before player trading in the year ending June 30, 2012 – around £5m more than they did a year earlier. But
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Burnley midfielder eager to climb table
WINGER Ross Wallace believes Burnley can look to a strong second half of the season after proving a match for their biggest rivals. The Clarets bucked the trend by earning a first point against Blackburn Rovers, in their seventh league meeting in almost
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Call for explanation over Nelson remembrance parade
A NELSON resident has asked local councillors about why the town’s parade during the Remembrance Sunday service did not go through the newly refurbished town centre. The resident told councillors at a meeting on Monday that she had been speaking
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Worshippers across East Lancashire asked to pray for search for new bishop
WORSHIPPERS across East Lancashire are being urged to come together in prayer to help with the search for a new spiritual leader. Congregations from across the county are being asked to attend a day of prayers on January 16 at Blackburn Cathedral
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BBC broadcaster Stuart Hall charged with indecent assault
Veteran BBC broadcaster Stuart Hall has been charged with three offences of indecent assault against young girls. The 82-year-old former It's A Knockout star is accused of alleged offences committed between 1974 and 1984 involving three girls aged
