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Police blitz on East Lancashire drink related crime
REVELLERS, who put themselves at risk by drinking excessively, are being warned as part of a crackdown in East Lancashire. The warning comes as part of a dedicated operation to tackle alcohol-related crime in the run-up to Christmas. Patrols
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Crackdown on scrap metal theft in Lancashire
MORE than 350 officers from British Transport Police have taken part in a crackdown on stolen metal. Inspector Dave Rams said: “With new legislation making it much easier to trace thieves at the point of sale of stolen metal we switched our attention
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Lancashire fire crews warn residents
FIREFIGHTERS are urging residents not to tackle fires in their homes unless they know proper techniques. The warning comes as a woman was treated for smoke inhalation after trying to put out a toaster fire with a damp cloth and pillow, in Kime
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Rossendale new school caters for troubled kids
A NEW independent school providing ‘alternative education’ is set to open in Shawforth next month. Shiers’ School, which will be based in Market Street, has been set up by Preston-based group ACE Provision Limited. Around 20 jobs could be created
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Jobs set for new Ibiza-style club in Burnley
MORE than 40 jobs are being created with the opening of a new nightclub in Burnley. The former iconic Panama Joes site in Hammerton Street is set to open its doors on Friday as AlterEgo after a £250,000 revamp. Bosses are promising to bring
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Burnley soccer stars play Santa to sick children
A SURPRISE visit by Clarets players was the perfect Christmas tonic for poorly children in hospital. Armed with gifts, around 20 players from the first team, and reserves, took time out from preparing for this week’s clash against Watford to visit
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Jack Straw: Drug report ‘needs attention’
FORMER Labour Home Secretary and Blackburn MP Jack Straw has said the government must give “serious consideration” to a new report calling for a relaxation of some drug laws and a greater emphasis on tackling dealers and treating addicts. However
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Men arrested over Blackburn machete attack
POLICE were called to a disturbance in Queen Victoria Street, in Mill Hill, Blackburn, after reports of a machete attack. Police have arrested three men in relation to the disturbance at a house at around 4.30am this morning. A police spokesman
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Blackburn girl's long locks to be made into a wig for poorly child
A NINE-YEAR old girl who loves to have her long locks plaited is having it all chopped off for charity. Jodie Keryk, of Heys Lane, Blackburn, is having her hair cut into a bob and will send the 10 inches that is snipped off to a charity that makes
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Blog: Avene products
I was invited to my first blogger event, which was hosted by Pegasus PR, who look after a whole host of gorgeous beauty brands. Two such brands were being showcased that morning, Avene, which specialises in skincare for sensitive skin, and Klorane
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East Lancashire teachers slam performance-related pay
UNION bosses have slammed proposals to abolish national pay scales for teachers. The pay deal will mean there will no longer be annual pay rises based on years of service – but instead rises will depend on performance. As happens already with
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Burnley arsonists target skip
A SKIP containing unwanted furniture was set alight by arsonists. The skip, in Grange Street, Burnley, is believe to have been deliberately set alight at around 11pm on Monday night. Fire fighters from Burnley attended the fire and spent around
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East Lancashire morning-after mums are drink-drive targets
MUMS on the morning school run have been warned by police to think about what they drank the previous night before they get behind the wheel. Officers stopping drivers as part of Lancashire police’s annual Christmas drink-drive campaign have been
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Review: Mount Bluff Brut, £10.99, M&S
IF £20 and upwards is just too much to pay you can still add a lot of sparkle to your celebrations with this beauty from New Zealand. They can’t call it champagne but a similar mix of grapes to the above produces a delicious grapefruit and green
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Review: Taittinger Brut Reserve, top price £37.99
WIDELY available You need something to add some fizz to the festive season. There is lots of ‘real champagne’ about but much of it is not tasty or good value. This one is a good example of what the experts in the French city of Rheims can do with
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Review: Kurumba, Maldives
The dress code for Kurumba Maldives’ 40th Anniversary Gala Dinner was ‘resort formal’, and while the idea of spending a week in a barefoot tropical paradise with the sand beneath my toes was irresistible, so was the chance to pack a ball gown and unveil
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Walk: Roman Road at Blackstone Edge
Along the Roman Road at Blackstone Edge Last week I was strolling around Ribchester and started to think about Roman roads. This reminded me that in my diary way back in July I made a note to explore an old Roman road once the vegetation had died
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Review: Avene products
I was invited to my first blogger event, which was hosted by Pegasus PR, who look after a whole host of gorgeous beauty brands. Two such brands were being showcased that morning, Avene, which specialises in skincare for sensitive skin, and Klorane
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Blockbuster has changed my life
Oscar-winning director Ang Lee has revealed his new movie Life Of Pi was his most challenging yet. The film stars newcomer Suraj Sharma to play the title role. The Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon filmmaker's latest offering is a 3D adaptation
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Young and green
Older gardeners could pick up some tips from a new generation of young horticulturists who have grown up with the eco-friendly, sustainability mentality. So says TV gardener David Domoney, who is mentoring students from six UK horticultural colleges
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Return of Bannon can help Blackburn Hawks push on
BLACKBURN Hawks are hoping to seal the return of their former attacking starlet Jordan Bannon as coach Jared Owen looks to add the ‘final piece to the jigsaw’. Owen was on target twice on Sunday night as Hawks scored four times in the final period to
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Review: Boar's Head, Blackburn Old Road, Hoghton
IF such a thing as a restaurant owner’s bible existed, I’m sure there would be a long list of ‘dos and don’ts’. I’m equally positive that among those golden rules to ensure customers’ comforts and satisfaction would be make sure your establishment
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Lancashire artist creates 3D cosmic look in Travelodge hotel rooms
AN artist who had a “star-studded” idea has seen it “twinkle” into life after a hotel chain hired him to transform bedroom ceilings into cosmic panoramas. Travelodge has launched a hotel room which will allow customers to sleep under the stars
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Column: We’re so lucky to have the Health Service
WHAT a week! Wet, cold, miserable. It’s ‘no-one loves me’ sort of weather, hardly conducive to Christmas shopping. But then, that’s not worrying me. Yes, I must admit I’m feeling just a little bit smug as my shopping is all done, all wrapped
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Accrington man talked down after suicide bid
A SUICIDAL Accrington man was talked down after threatening to jump from the roof of a shopping centre car park. The 25-year-old was threatening to jump from the top floor of Accrington’s Arndale Centre. However, he was convinced to come back
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Blackburn Rovers youngsters must take cup chance
PHIL Cannon has called for Blackburn Rovers’ next generation to ‘seize their moment’ as the majority of the squad prepare for their biggest match of their careers. Rovers’ under-18’s entertain Leicester City at Ewood Park in the FA Youth Cup this evening
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Hyndburn landlords threaten court over licences
A GROUP of landlords is posed to take a council to court after a selective licensing scheme was introduced. Hyndburn Landlords say they are unhappy with ‘costly’ conditions imposed as part of the scheme which covers around 4,850 properties in Accrington
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Coronation Street star Jennie McAlpine opens restaurant
IT’S been a hectic few weeks for Coronation Street star Jennie McAlpine. For not only has she been involved in a major storyline in Britain’s longest-running soap, she’s also gone into the restaurant business. This week Jennie and partner Chris
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Fergie full of praise for Burnley youth team
BURNLEY manager Sean Dyche revealed Sir Alex Ferguson was one of the first to congratulate the Clarets on their youth team triumph over Manchester United. Both managers watched Friday night’s FA Youth Cup third round fixture from the directors’ box at
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Ex-police officer in Ribble Valley drink-drive crash
A FORMER police officer who drove through a red light, and crashed into another vehicle, was later found to be almost four times the legal drink-drive limit. Blackburn magistrates heard Emma Shaw drove away from the collision without stopping,
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Winter wonderland in Blackburn
A WINTER Wonderland fair has started at Roe Lee Park in Blackburn. The event includes an ice skating rink, Santa’s grotto, horse and carriage rides, fairground rides and food and craft stalls. The event has been organised by Blackburn with
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East Lancashire school assault claims shock
LANCASHIRE County Council has sacked more school staff after allegations of more assaults than almost anywhere else in the country, according to new figures. Nearly 500 allegations of physical and sexual abuse were made against people working in
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Nelson grandfather died in Blackburn after car accident in Pakistan
TRIBUTES have been paid to a grandfather-of-12 who died a week after returning from Pakistan, where he was involved in a motorbike accident. Haqdad Khan, 65, of Every Street, Nelson, had come off his bike with two passengers on the back, including
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Burnley mum 'high on drugs' as toppling TV set killed baby
A MUM accused of killing her four-month old son when a TV fell on his head was high on drugs and alcohol, a jury heard. Natalie McMillan, 25, had taken heroin, valium and alcohol and was not capable of looking after her son Kian in a 'safe and
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Packaging a danger to Lancashire's wild birds
BIRD lovers in Lancashire are being warned about the dangers of food packaging. The RSPB receives calls each year from residents reporting deaths, or injuries to birds that have become tangled in the mesh, or netting, surrounding food that has
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Review: Peter Pan @ Oswaldtwistle Civic Theatre
PETER Pan flew into Oswaldtwistle this weekend with a sprinkle of festive cheer. With everyone's favourite Disney characters from the children's classic storytale, PMA productions delivered a great panto for all the family. Giggles from the
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Blackburn woman jailed after rottweiler savaged pensioner's pet
A 74 year old woman repeatedly hit a rottweiler with her walking stick as it savaged her tiny Yorkshire terrier. Blackburn magistrates heard that when the woman went to scoop up her pet she was bitten by the snarling dog whose owner was sat on
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Work set to start on Colne's new health centre
WORK can now finally begin on a new health centre for Colne and surrounding villages – after a seven-year wait. Talks have been ongoing about replacing the cramped Market Street clinic since around 2005, prompting lengthy wrangles over where it
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Burnley boss to keep faith in side
BURNLEY manager Sean Dyche says he does not feel compelled to make unforced changes to his team, insisting his players deserve the chance to respond to Saturday’s defeat at Nottingham Forest. The Clarets will be without both defender Michael Duff and
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Blackburn Rovers boss wants quality not quantity
HENNING Berg believes he will be allowed to improve his squad in the January transfer window – but insists he will be only bring in players who will improve the team. The Blackburn Rovers boss is already on the look out for fresh faces next month but
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Blackburn knife thug in police stand-off
A 50-minute stand-off between police and a knife wielding thug ended peacefully, police said. Officers were called to a house in Rockcliffe Street, in the Infirmary area of Blackburn after a complaint of alleged domestic violence was made.
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License and legalise all drugs, says East Lancashire Euro MP
EAST Lancashire Euro MP Chris Davies has called for all drugs to be licensed and legalised. Mr Davies claims drug-related harm, and crime, would reduce if drug supply was taken out of the hands of criminal supply chains. MPs are calling for
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BMW stolen in Burnley
A BMW car was stolen from a house in Burnley after the occupier left the front door unlocked and the keys on display. The light blue BMW 3 series, registration number LX54 AZB, was stolen between 12midnight and 6.45am today at the Todmorden Road
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Broken down bus causes rush hour mayhem in East Lancashire
A DOUBLE decker bus broke down on the M65 causing rush hour mayhem. One lane of the M65 eastbound between junctions one and 2 was closed by police while the bus was moved. There were no passengers on board at the time.
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Service delayed between Colne and Blackburn
TRAIN passengers faced a 45 minute delay after a level crossing in Colne became stuck in the up position. Northern Rail passengers travelling between Colne and Blackburn were affected this morning. The issue was resolved at around 9am and normal
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Darwen man charged over £8million drugs haul
POLICE stopped a van on the M6 carrying £8.4million of cocaine. An East Lancashire man has appeared in court accused of trying to transport the drugs across the country. Andrew Lee Hodson has been charged with conspiracy to supply class A drugs
