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Historic Darwen pub to become flats
AN historic former pub will become apartments after permission was granted by the council. Plans to turn The Cemetery pub, in Cemetery Road, Darwen, into four separate apartments were given the green light under delegated powers by planning officers
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Oswaldtwistle school launches its own performing arts academy
‘FAME’ is coming to an Oswaldtwistle school after a performing arts academy was introduced into the curriculum. Students at Rhyddings Business and Enterprise School will now take part in EVOLVE, a performing arts facility within the Haworth Street
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Talented Darwen actress wins scholarship to prestigious theatre school
TALENTED Molly Longworth’s dream of becoming a screen actress has taken a great leap forward after she gained a coveted scholarship at a top theatre school. Molly, 15, from Darwen, has been auditioning at drama schools up and down the country while
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Young Pendle stroke survivor defies the odds
A YOUNG stroke survivor, whose remarkable recovery has astounded doctors, has won recognition from a national charity. As reported in the Lancashire Telegraph in April last year, Charlotte Neve was left fighting for her life after suffering a severe
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Pub boss from Colne bit and hit woman
A COLNE pub boss bit another woman, hit her and left her unconscious on the road in a drunken attack, a court was told. Burnley Crown Court heard how Elysia Day, 25, assistant manager of the Morris Dancers, threw punches and screamed at Kirsty
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Rossendale cheerleader stars in TV dating show
A ROSSENDALE cheerleader hot-stepped it to romance on a new prime-time TV dating show. Dance and cheerleading coach Fayhe-Louise Mitchell, from Britannia, appeared in the first episode of First Dates on Channel Four when she went on a date with
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Burnley school 'on road to recovery'
EDUCATION watchdogs have approved proposals which should help to turn around a failing primary school in Burnley. Inspectors from Ofsted ruled that Lowerhouse Junior School was inadequate following a review in January. But with a new acting
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1,000 pairs of gulls to be culled in Ribble Estuary
ENVIRONMENT secretary Owen Paterson has given the green light to a cull of endangered sea birds on the Ribble Estuary in Lancashire. The cull will see up to 475 breeding pairs of herring gulls and 552 breeding pairs of lesser black-backed gulls
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Hyndburn MP praises employer event
AN MP has praised the success of a public event to sign up apprentices. Hyndburn and Haslingden MP Graham Jones said he was delighted at the turn out at the training event at Accrington Town Hall last week. The Hyndburn Council event was aimed
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'Difficult decisions' for Lancashire Police after cuts
LANCASHIRE’S Police and Crime Commissioner has warned that a further £11million reduction in the policing budget could force the service to make ‘difficult decisions about what services they can provide’. Clive Grunshaw hit out at the government
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East Lancashire's bishop backs our community cash campaign
EAST Lancashire’s bishop has added his backing to a Lancashire Telegraph campaign to distribute £250,000 to groups across the area. Earlier this week, the Lancashire Telegraph launched its Community Cash Awards in conjunction with the Big Lottery
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250 homes a year for Ribble Valley
UP to 250 houses could be built in the Ribble Valley every year over the next 20 years according to the final draft of the council’s Core Strategy document. The draft, which is to be re-submitted, sets out their policy on planning and will guide
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Book stall to showcase your firm at Langho exhibition
RIBBLE Valley Networking will host a ‘Business to Business Exhibition’ on Tuesday, September 24, and is inviting local business owners to get involved. The event will be held at Mytton Fold Gold Complex, Whalley Road, Langho, from 1pm to 6pm.
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East Lancashire derby fixtures switched to Sunday
THE East Lancashire derby fixtures between Blackburn Rovers and Burnley have both been switched to a 12.30pm kick-off on Sundays. The first match takes place at Turf Moor on Sunday, September 15, with the return fixture at Ewood Park on Sunday, March
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Warning to Longridge residents over council tax band charges
LONGRIDGE residents are being warned about companies offering to get their council tax band lowered for a fee. A company has been cold calling in the town claiming to be able to save householders cash on their council tax. But Ribble Valley
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Ribble Valley clubs on shortlist to win share of £100k
CLUBS in the Ribble Valley have been shortlisted to receive a share of £100,000 as part of a nationwide community funding initiative. The Cash for Causes campaign, which is run by Kumho Tyres, has seen Longridge Band and Longridge Church Lads and
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Woman from Billington to shave off her locks in memory of grandad
A TEENAGER from Billington is set to have her head shaved in memory of family members who have suffered from cancer. Hannah Croston, 16, will have her waist-length hair taken off on Wednesday, July 17, and she hopes to raise £2,500 for the East
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International delegation tours East Lancashire aerospace sites
AN international delegation has toured some of the leading lights of Burnley and Pendle’s thriving aerospace industry. Business leaders from the US, China, India, France and Italy were part of the global investors network which inspected the likes
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Discover a taste of Europe at East Lancashire markets
HEAD to St James Street in Burnley between 9am and 6pm today and tomorrow to discover a taste of Europe. A European food and gift market will be in town, selling everything from Polish stews to Italian pizzas and biscuits, and a selection of gifts
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Try tennis in Burnley
BURNLEY Tennis Club is holding a community open day on Sunday, July 7 from 1-6pm. The club is inviting wannabe Andy Murrays - young and old - to go along and try their hand at tennis and see what tennis in Burnley is about. There is no need
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Food from around the world at Burnley market
A EUROPEAN food and gift market in St James Street, Burnley ends tomorrow at 6pm. The market will move to Tesco’s carpark in Padiham on Sunday from 9am-4pm. Traditional European food from Polish stew and barbecues to Italian biscuits will be
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Friends of Colne armed raid fugitive face charges
FOUR close associates of one of Lancashire’s most wanted men have appeared before Burnley magistrates — after he went on the run for four years. Dawn raids were conducted yesterday across Greater Manchester in relation to the arrest of Andrew Moran
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Ramadan fire safety alert issued by East Lancashire firemen
LANCASHIRE Fire and Rescue Service’s Pennine Fire Safety team launched its Ramadan Safety campaign at Mohiuddin International Girls College in Burnley. Their presentation focused on the dangers of cooking with gas and hot oil during the holy month
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Waterfoot man fined over cider theft
A WATERFOOT man has been fined after he admitted trying to steal cider from a Burnley supermarket. Neill McAthey, of Bacup Road, stole the cans from Tesco in Centenary Way at 10am on June 6 before he was due to accompany a friend to court.
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Support helps Rawtenstall company do business abroad
A MANUFACTURING company from Rawtenstall has secured international deals after receiving business support through Regenerate Pennine Lancashire. JEI Solutions produces a range of specialist drilling and metal-working machines from its base at New
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Rawtenstall awards bring £700 for for Sophie Lancaster foundation
THE SOPHIE Lancaster Foundation has received a donation of almost £700 from the organisers of a Rawtenstall awards ceremony. The Construction Development Alliance (CDA) hosted its third annual awards at St Mary’s Cham-bers, with more than 130 guests
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North west blood donor targets smashed
NHS bosses were delighted to ‘smash’ their target for signing up new blood donors during a week-long campaign. More than 360 new donors were found in Cumbria and Lancashire during National Blood Week, which ran until June 17. Barbara Blanche
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Blackburn Rovers unveils new team kit
BLACKBURN Rovers have unveiled their new home strip, which goes on sale on Tuesday. The kit is manufactured by Nike and will be available for £42.99. Star striker Jordan Rhodes is pictured with the new strip, with a shirt sponsor yet to be
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Blog: Give credit where credit's due
Give credit where credit is due. But what is point of praising insignificant actions? I think more than anything else, women are guilty of praising pointless gestures. Please stop saying your other half is fantastic just because he makes you a cup
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Comment: Clarity needed over fracking
NEWS that much of East Lancashire sits on top of massive amounts of shale gas comes a big surprise to most. It also raises real questions about what the potential harvesting of these reserves will mean to local residents and the environment.
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Letter: Saddened by announcement of cafe closure
I was very sad to read in your columns last week that Holdens Cafe in Burnley Market hall is to close. The place is an institution, without doubt, and I well remember it in the old Market Hall in the early 1960s. I remember vividly sometimes
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Letter: Holiday help for diabetics
AS the peak holiday season approaches, many people in East Lancashire will be looking forward to a well deserved break in the sunshine or planning a long weekend away. That includes those in the area who have diabetes. But even if you or your child
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Letter: It's wrong to mock progress
I READ about the salsa dancer’s Guantanamo protest and think it’s unfortunate to see on social media people joking and taking pictures with ‘the guy in Guantanamo fancy dress’. It’s upsetting that this man has the courage and the commitment to
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Letter: Roundabout congestion
RE ‘£1.4m end to Blackburn’s traffic nightmare’, there are lights coming off the motorway sliproads but the real blockage is the next roundabout along, at the top of Blackamoor Road. It’s absolute chaos at nights but someone was measuring up a
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Letter: Teachers need reality check
MY mother worked in the private sector all her life and was working 12-hour days and 48-hour weeks up until retiring last year. She has arthritis in both legs and hands but spent her whole shift on her feet, using her hands for assembly work.
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Letter: We all feel the pain
TEACHERS were on strike yesterday yet this country is in a mess with all sections of society feeling pain. The ordinary working person pays their taxes from an ever hard-pressed budget and the teachers think they are immune. By taking this
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Computer course
AN online basics computer course is set to be held at Burnley Library on Wednesday July 10. The free event will take place from 9.30am to 12.30pm and for more information call 0845 0530005.
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Letter: Market days of pride and optimism
WITH reference to the demolition of the old Blackburn market, when the ‘new’ market was opened in 1964, there was great optimism in the town and the market’s opening represented what was to be a new era, with the shopping precinct about to be started
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Teddy bear boon
CHILDREN who take their teddy bear to Thompson Park, Burnley from noon on Sunday will get a free ride on the trains and a free ride on the boats. For more information, contact Mike Bailey on 07957 714148 or visit www.bpmrs.org.uk
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Bingo boost
A BINGO session aimed at raising money towards Rishton Festival on Saturday, July 6, raised £57. Residents were joined by leader of Hyndburn Borough Council Miles Parkinson and councillors Ken Moss and Clare Cleary at the People’s Centre on Saturday
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Brazen burglar caught on film as he raided Colne home
CCTV cameras captured the moment when a thief broke into a house and stole thousands of pounds of jewellery while the owners were out. The footage shows the brazen burglar walking into the driveway of Craven Cottage, in Skipton Old Road, Colne.
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Classic rock
A LIVE classic rock night is at the Talbot, Church Street, Burnley, tonight. Music includes classic rock from The Clan, with covers of hits by Black Sabbath, Bad Company, Deep Purple, Dire Straits, Lynyrd Skynyrd and more, coupled with their own
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Face to face with leader
THE dates for Burnley Council leader Julie Cooper’s next round of surgeries are Saturday, July 13, from 10am to noon, at Padiham Town Hall, and Thursday, July 18, from 4pm to 6pm at Burnley Town Hall. A further session has been fixed, again at
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Victims feared for their lives as masked men smashed their way in to Burnley home
TWO ‘masked men’ said to have smashed down a house back door in a terrifying bid to get cash over a drugs debt, are awaiting sentence. Burnley Crown Court heard how the victims feared for their lives when Nigel Canning and Michael Exton turned
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Aqua classes
NEW aqua classes are to be undertaken by Lighthouse Tai Chi at Pendle Leisure Centre, Colne, on Wednesdays at 9.15am, starting on July 24.
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Readers' call
A NEW reading group, where staff introduce members to short stories and poems followed by a friendly discussion, is being launched at Nelson Library on Tuesdays from 1.30 to 3pm.
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Blackburn Rovers confirm Gomes exit
BLACKBURN Rovers have confirmed that they have released Nuno Gomes from his contract at Ewood Park. Gomes joined Rovers on a two-year contract last summer but fell down the pecking order as the season went on. The former Portugal international is now
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It's showtime
THE Little Angels group, part of Arden Angels, will be performing their summer show, with Pendle Youth Orchestra, at Colne Muni on Friday and Saturday, July 5 and 6. Tickets cost £8.
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Historians' appeal
EXTRA assistance is needed by historians behind the Craven and the First World War project, particularly in the Barnoldswick and Earby area. Find out more by e-mailing museum@cravendc.gov.uk or calling 01756 706407.
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Assault guilt
TARON Kyle James Kershaw, 19, of Milton Street, Brierfield, was conditionally discharged for 12 months and ordered to pay a £15 victim surcharge by magistrates after admitting assaulting Andrew Hant on May 2.
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Lunch date
SUPPORTERS of the Parish of the Good Shepherd in Pendle have launched their first luncheon club, which takes place at Holy Saviour social centre, in Priory Street, Nelson, on Wednesdays, from noon to 1.30pm.
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Open gardens fund-raiser
AN open gardens event hosted by Fence and Pendleside fundraisers for Pendleside Hospice will take place on Saturday and Sunday, July 13 and 14. Entry will be via a programme, priced at £4.
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Family flees Baxenden log fire scare
A YOUNG family have told of their lucky escape after logs stored beside a wood-burning stove caught fire while they were asleep. Matthew Cornthwaite and Amy Chambers, both 27, and youngsters Rowan, nine, and Theodore, three, were in bed at their
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Talks over roadside parking bays idea for Brierfield
A CONTROVERSIAL scheme for parking bays along a Pendle road will be debated at Brierfield Town Hall next Tuesday. Consultations have been taking place with residents of Reedley Road to see whether dedicated spaces should be created along the route
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Volunteers needed
THE Chipping Community First Responders Team is looking for more volunteers. No experience is needed as they will be taught how to care for patients with life-threatening conditions. For details visit www.nwasresponders.info
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Summertime fun
A SUMMER fayre will take place at Hillside Specialist School for Children with Autism on Sunday, July 7, from 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Attractions include a barbeque, tombola, bric-a-brac, raffle and cake stall. Proceeds will go to PTFA funds.
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WI meeting time
THE next meeting of the Whalley WI will be held on Wednesday, July 3. Carol Denny will speak about herbal medicine at Whalley Abbey from 7pm.
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Cheese and wine
THE Royal British Legion in Chatburn will hold its annual cheese and wine party at Well House, Grindleton, on Sunday, June 30. The event, from 2pm to 6pm, will include stalls, a raffle, tombola and a jazz performance. All the proceeds will go towards
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Hyndburn to celebrate its armed forces with parade
THE Armed Forces, past, present and future will be recognised at Hyndburn’s Armed Forces Day tomorrow in Rishton, with a parade and service at the war memorial. The Mayor, Coun Judith Addison, will take part in a parade which starts at 10.15am
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BMXers put on show in Blackburn town centre
BMX legends performed their daredevil stunts to an adoring crowd outside Blackburn town hall yesterday. Nathan Williams, from Nashville, an international star on the BMX circuit visited Blackburn during his UK tour. Williams was joined by two
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Bay walk for North West Air Ambulance
THE North West Air Ambulance Charity is inviting people to their Cross Bay Walk to raise funds for the airbourne emergency service. The eight-mile walk will go from Arnside Promenade to Kents Bank in Cumbria at 3.30pm on Saturday, July 20.
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Planners reject bid to turn Blackburn pub into home
A BID to turn a pub into a private house has been knocked back by council planners in Blackburn after concerns were raised that a nearby takeaway would inconvenience its tenants. An application to turn the disused Forrests Arms in Wensley Road
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Calendar remembers Blackburn paper mill
THE founder of a group dedicated to the memory of workers at Blackburn’s Sun Paper Mill is set to launch a keepsake calendar in their honour. The mill, in Preston Old Road, Feniscowles, used to employ 160 people to make cardboard box material from
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Dance date
DANCING and fitness classes for children are taking place each Saturday at Clayton Civic Hall. The sessions, based on the dance craze Zumba, are for ages four to 12 at the Pickup Street venue, Clayton-le-Moors from 10am to 10.45am.
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Band performs
POPULAR covers band Something Else will perform at Tricky’s Bar in Thwaites Road, Oswaldtwistle, from 9pm tomorrow. Singer Brian Lavelle will perform from 5pm on Sunday with karaoke until midnight.
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Cash for nurses
A RESIDENTS’ group and church has raised funds for McMillan Nurses. Woodnook Residents Community Association and Trinity Community Church in Accrington held a coffee morning to raise money for the charity. In total, £138 was raised from the
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Church holds 40-hour watch
A CHURCH is opening its doors for worshippers to celebrate a Roman Catholic devotion. St Mary’s, Oswaldtwistle, is opening the church for Quarant’ore, otherwise known as 40-hour devotion or 40-hour watch. Celebrations begin with the Exposition
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Rishton park axe plan talks
PEOPLE in Rishton will meet to discuss council plans for a recreational ground at Holt Street. The park was shortlisted as land that could be surrendered following an asset review by councillors. Coun Ken Moss said it was ‘highly unlikely’
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Accrington man's £1,100 bill for bin bags in yard
A MAN has been fined after leaving a yard filled with bin bags. Wayne Ainsworth was taken to court by Hyndburn Council after failing to remove the bags, filled with rubbish. From his property at Marsden Street, Accrington. He was convicted in his
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Family from Blackburn charged with attempted kidnap
A 54-year-old woman and five of her children have appeared in court charged in connection with the attempted kidnap of a woman who was in a same-sex relationship with another of her daughters. CCTV captured the alleged attempted kidnap of Sarah
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Green group seeks Great Harwood projects
A GREEN task force is asking for new ideas and challenges. Great Harwood Prospects Panel is urging people in the town to brainstorm some new jobs for the environmental charity. The group is hoping to launch a host of new projects which will
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Hairdresser from Blackburn plans clog dancing fund-raiser
BLACKBURN Hairdresser Jeff Stone wants to raise as much money as possible for Child Action Northwest with a noisy night of clog dancing at Darwen Library Theatre. Mr Stone, of Jeff Stone Hairdressing, said “My daughter Elizabeth works at the National
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Dormer approved
PLANS to extend the dormer at Priory Stores in Priory Drive, Darwen, have been approved by Blackburn with Darwen Council.
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Council date
DARWEN Town Council will meet on Tuesday from 7pm at the town hall. The agenda includes updates from mayor Eileen Entwistle and deputy chairman Trevor Maxfield. There is also a discussion about flowers in Darwen.
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Signs request
BOSSES at The Co-operative have asked the borough council for permission to put up to internally-illuminated signs at the store in Railway Road, Darwen.
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Midweek closure
DARWEN Library will be closed on Wednesday for the completion of building work at the entrance. The talk by author SJ Bolton will take place as scheduled at 7pm. Rhyme Time will be at 11am on July 10. The library will reopen at 1pm on Thursday.
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Felling plea
BOSSES at Brambles East School, Holly Tree Close, Darwen, have applied to carry out works to a number of protected trees, including the felling of four conifers. Replanting will take place where necessary. The plans have been submitted to the borough
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Orangery OK
PLANS to replace a conservatory with a stone and aluminium orangery at 12 Chapel Grange, Turton, have been approved after an application was submitted to Blackburn with Darwen Council by Tony Leyland.
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Cyclist hurt
A CYCLIST was hurt in an accident with a car in Darwen. An ambulance was called to the scene at the junction of Blackburn Road and Gillibrand Street at 7.20pm on Wednesday. The cyclist suffered an injury to his arm.
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No charge
A CHARGE that Faisal Shezad Ulhaq, 29, of Calder Street, Blackburn, entered a house in Oakenhurst Road as a trespasser and stole a pair of knickers was discontinued by Blackburn magistrates.
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Messy church
A TRAINING morning for people wanting to start a ‘Messy Church’ will be held on Saturday, July 20 at Lammack Methodist Church. The free event will also include a crèche and advice and ideas to develop a group. For more information call 01254
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No charge
VOLUNTEERS are being sought to ‘Balsam bash’ at Arden Hall in Accrington as part of conservation work on Monday. Himalayan Balsam must be removed before it seeds and the session lasts from 10.30am to 2.30pm. Call Ian Butterworth on 01254 230348
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Leeds visit
THE Whalley Christian Action Group will be visiting Kirkstall Abbey in Leeds on Wednesday, July 10. The coach will depart from Whalley Abbey at 11am and return in the early evening. To book, call Alan Bowes on 01254 823331 or John Hudson on
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School pet show
LONGRIDGE C of E Primary School is holding a pet show on Saturday from 10am to 1pm. Refreshments will be available at the school in Berry Lane. For more information call 01772 782378.
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Flower power
A ‘HIPPY happening’ is set to take place in Clitheroe in aid of Help For Heroes on Friday, July 5. As part of Armed Forces Day, the Happy Daize will be performing at the Kings Arms The gig will start at 9pm and music fans are advised to get there
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Blackburn Rovers in chase for Murphy
BLACKBURN Rovers have joined Wolves in the race to sign Crewe Alexandra midfielder Luke Murphy. Wolves had a £1m bid for the 23-year-old accepted earlier in the week but Rovers are also interested after assistant manager Terry McPhillips previously worked
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Longridge rape charge man took his own life
A LONGRIDGE man facing historic charges of rape and assaulting two young boys hanged himself before his trial, an inquest has heard. Ian McManoman, 49, was on bail charged with 10 counts of rape, attempted rape and indecent assault, when he was
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Turton couple win approval for special hotel for families with newly-adopted children
STEVEN and Mandy Worsley have got the green light for their dream of a bed and breakfast hotel for parents with newly-adopted children. Borough planning councillors approved their proposals for Chapel Farm, in High Street, Turton. It will enable
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Safety work begins on fire-hit Darwen bar
WORK has begun on making safe a former Darwen bar severely damaged by fire in November. Borough regeneration boss Maureen Bateson told the council forum last night that work started at Franky’s Bar in Church Street on June 12.It had been due to
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Top crime writer Sharon Bolton recalls her days at Darwen library
CRIME thriller writer Sharon Bolton makes an emotional return next Wednesday to the place that inspired her twin passions of books and plays – Darwen Library and its theatre. Sharon, who has written five award-winning top-sellers as SJ Bolton,
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Antiques Roadshow rolls in to Burnley
PRIZED possessions were brought out by the score yesterday when experts from the BBC1’s Antiques Roadshow spent the day in Burnley. Hundreds of people from across East Lancashire delved into their cupboards and attics to find their hidden treasures
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Burnley in stalemate over Austin
BURNLEY remain in a stand-off with Hull over Charlie Austin as chief executive Lee Hoos confirmed that interested clubs are yet to meet their valuation for the striker. Sunderland, Celtic, Newcastle and Aston Villa have also been linked with a move for
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New report shows rich gas reserves which could lead to widespread 'fracking' in East Lancashire
An expert report yesterday revealed East Lancashire is sitting on huge reserves of underground gas – greatly increasing the prospect of widespread drilling close to our towns. It brings the prospect of fracking along the M65 corridor north of Blackburn
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Burnley seal deal for keeper
BURNLEY have completed the signing of goalkeeper Nick Liversedge on a one-year contract. The Clarets had been searching for new keepers this summer after losing Lee Grant to Derby, while Brian Jensen and Jon Stewart were released at the end of their
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Goodwillie prepared to stake claim for Blackburn Rovers place
DAVID Goodwillie is prepared to make one final attempt to prove himself during pre-season as his Blackburn Rovers future remains unresolved. Rovers rejected a loan bid from Goodwillie’s former club Dundee United earlier this month, with Gary Bowyer
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Padiham mum's 'supersonic' hearing meant she could hear her eyeballs move
A MUM-OF-THREE’s ‘supersonic’ hearing was so acute she could hear her own eyeballs moving. Julie Redfern, 47, could not only hear a pin drop but has had to put up with the swishing sounds of her bodily fluids moving around every day. This included
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Unused temporary buildings to be sold by Blackburn council to raise cash
BLACKBURN with Darwen council is selling unused temporary buildings from its Davyfield Road site to raise cash. On offer are three individual free standing cabins and a series of co-joined cabins currently connected into a larger unit. They
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Bid to raise £5,000 a year for Blackburn's Youth Zone
BLACKBURN Youth Zone has launched a new project aimed at securing support from local businesses. The £6million state-of-the-art club celebrated its first birthday earlier this month but is always looking for new sponsors to help it provide dozens
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Events to honour armed forces in Burnley
EVENTS marking the end of national Armed Forces Week will be held in Burnley. Local veterans will stand in the town centre, between noon and 2pm on Saturday, talking about the activities of local veterans’ groups, who work in partnership with Burnley
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Students attend Accrington politics talk
POLITICS students from St Christopher’s High School were among the delegates at a ‘How Europe Works’ event, at Accrington Town Hall on Friday. Keynote speaker Chris Davies, north west member of the European Parliament, answered questions on how
