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Young actors in Clitheroe meet original Bugsy Malone star
YOUNG actors taking part in a performance of Bugsy Malone were left star-struck when a member of the original cast turned up to watch their show. The 22 youngsters, who attend Clitheroe’s Grand Theatre arts stage school, Backstage P.A.S.S, were
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Call to improve Accrington town centre CATCHES on
A CAMPAIGN urging revitalised trade and improvements to ugly buildings in Accrington town centre is gathering pace. Traders, councillors and residents have all backed a Facebook campaign started by Huncoat man Mark Brown. The medical equipment
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Darwen fundraiser to tackle her 14th Manchester to Blackpool bike ride
A DARWEN woman will be back in the saddle this weekend to take part in her 14th charity bike ride from Old Trafford to Blackpool. More than 8,000 cyclists ride the 60 miles each year. Bev Eastwood is raising money for Christie’s for Cancer
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Rare East Lancashire bank notes to be sold at auction
RARE banknotes produced more than 100 years ago when Blackburn, Burnley and Pendle printed their own money are expected to fetch up to £300 each at auction. Two black and white 19th century one pound notes, emblazoned with the words Blackburn Bank
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Vigils for Drummer Lee Rigby held in East Lancashire towns
VIGILS and memorials were held for Drummer Lee Rigby in East Lancashire towns. Marks of respect to the murdered solider were held in Oswaldtwistle, Accrington and Blackburn ahead of his funeral. Oswaldtwistle Area Council held a vigil on Thursday
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Road safety experts reveal why 20mph limits make sense on Lancashire streets
LANCASHIRE County Council this week decided to complete its programme of 20 mph limits in all residential areas in response to our ‘Slower Speeds, Safer Children’ campaign. Today two of Britain’s leading transport academics and Lancashire Police’s
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Blog: Hey, Ministers, leave those kids alone!
Government ministers of all political hues just can't resist it - fiddling about with schools, colleges and education! They can't even leave the name of the government department: Education, Education & Science, of Education, Children, Schools
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Father-to-be groomed East Lancashire girl in care
A PERVERT groomed a vulnerable 14-year-old girl for sexual purposes at a time when his dentist wife was due to have their second child. Magistrates heard Gabriel Luque Meza promised the girl – who was in the care of Blackburn with Darwen social
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Civic leaders back the Lancashire Telegraph's Community Cash Awards scheme
COUNCIL leaders have backed a Lancashire Telegraph campaign that will see £250,000 handed out to deserving groups across the region. The Telegraph has teamed up with the Big Lottery Fund to offer the cash to community groups across East Lancashire
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Novel celebrates Clitheroe folk
A NOVEL celebrating the ‘straight-speaking’ folk of Clitheroe has gone on sale online. The Clitheroe Prime Minister is the debut Kindle book of town resident Steven Suttie It is a light-hearted commentary on modern British society and the first
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Ribble Valley ice cream shop celebrates 100 years in business
A RIBBLE Valley shop will celebrate 100 years in business next week. Hudson’s Ices in Downham Road, Clitheroe was opened as a butchers in 1913 but has been serving up fresh ice cream for 76 years – and still uses the machinery installed after the
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Whitworth fun day is a huge success
WHITWORTH families enjoyed a trip to the seaside at the annual family fun day at the Riverside Civic Hall. Organisers said this year’s event had a distincly coastal feel to it despite being more than an hour inland. The Whitworth Tourism and
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Veteran East Lancashire guiders honoured
TWO Guiders who have each devoted 40 years to the movement, have received long service awards. Gill Feeley, 70 and Anne Sellick, 73, were presented with badges for work in Padiham and Nelson. They said they were overjoyed and would never give
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Pendle cookery course give ladies a taste for learning
A COOKERY course has given a Pendle ladies group a real taste for further learning. Jane Boothman, a trainer and assessor at Accrington and Rossendale College, has been working with members of Pendle Ladies Forum. The class at Lomeshaye Juniors
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Help plea led to Colne drugs farm
POLICE responding to a ‘frantic’ caller claiming he was being burgled found just one man and his dog – and a ‘cannabis farm’, a court was told. John Kershaw, 41, was on an upstairs front window sill, screaming and almost clambering out of the window
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Nurse who stole drugs from Blackburn Hospital is cautioned
A NURSE who was dismissed from her job has been cautioned by The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for stealing drugs from a Blackburn hospital. Carol Ainley was employed by BMI Healthcare to work at Beardwood Hopsital, and at the same time was
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Burnley businesses back the Tour de France
A BURNLEY business is getting on its bike to rally support for next year’s Tour de France. Fine food and coffee shop Earls, Manchester Road, has been running a competition with On Yer Bike, of Queen Street, where customers have to guess the weight
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Accrington woman's hospital death was natural causes, coroner rules
A WOMAN who died at the Royal Blackburn Hospital passed away from natural causes, an inquest found. Joan Tillotson, 85, of Moorhead Care Home in Accrington, died on May 20, three days after being admitted to Royal Blackburn Hospital. The retired
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Vacant post
LANCASHIRE Care NHS Foundation Trust is looking to recruit a new executive director of nursing.
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Cancer alert
A SCIENTISTS have created a device that can ‘smell’ bladder cancer in urine samples, by using a sensor to detect gaseous chemicals given off if cancer cells are present.
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Defibrillator installation
A DEFIBRILLATOR will be installed at Darwen Vale High School on Tuesday, thanks to the Pumping Marvellous charity and a grant from the Lancashire Telegraph’s parent company.
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Life forecast
A CHEMICAL ‘fingerprint’ in the blood might provide clues to an infant’s long-term health, research has suggested. Scientists have identified 22 small molecules linked to metabolism, that may be useful indicators of how we can expect to grow old
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Yoga for new mums
BLACKBURN Birthing Centre hosts post-natal yoga class twice a week. The sessions with British Wheel of Yoga teacher Julie Hill take place on a Wednesday and Thursday from 10.30am until noon. For details, call 07772 398423.
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IVF cost cut
FERTILITY doctors in Belgium have claimed the cost of IVF treatment can be cut from thousands of pounds to around £170. Twelve children have been born through the technique, which replaces expensive medical equipment with ‘kitchen cupboard’ items
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More care for older patients
HEALTH Secretary Jeremy Hunt said elderly people are to have a named clinician responsible for their care when they leave hospital. The initiative was unveiled at an event to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the NHS, and is aimed at creating a
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Bedtime link to brainpower
GIVING young children regular bedtimes could help boost their brainpower, a new study has suggested. Researchers found that inconsistent bedtimes are linked to children’s cognitive development. They warned of ‘knock-on’ health effects throughout
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North West ambulance staff have their say on patient services
AMBULANCE staff have been encouraged to give their views on patient services through a social media campaign. North West Ambulance Service staff can use a secure website to suggest ideas anonymously, to help improve services. Staff have shared
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East Lancashire children as young as 10 admitted to hospital after binge-drinking
‘FRIGHTENING’ new figures reveal children as young as 10 have been admitted to hospital for alcohol-related problems. Data obtained by the Lancashire Telegraph through Freedom of Information requests shows 184 under-age drinkers were rushed to
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Blog: Fasting's fine - just avoid the moaners
Ramadhan has started and it is good to see that most people are just getting on with it. Normally, during the first few days I meet people moaning about how hungry they are and how hot it is. Having kept the first two fasts, I can safely say that
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Comment: Stop kids getting cheap booze
WE all know that too many adults in East Lancashire are drinking more alcohol than they should. The evidence is there to see on our streets especially during a spell of the sort of weather we have had during the past week. Crimes committed
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Letter: An hour lasts a long time
RE pop star Peter Andre visiting Rishton to film 60 Minute Makeover – for a sixty-minute makeover they were on Cliff Street from at least 8am until 6pm. I’d also like to know who paid for the police presence. At one point I believe there were eight
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Letter: Cool welcome for new sports centre plan
YOUR story says that the new £13.5m sports centre ‘will boost Blackburn’s night-time economy’. That just reinforces my long- held belief that leaders of councils are living on another planet. Night-time economy? This area is bad enough during the
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Letter: Injuries are just random
REGARDING the Lancashire Telegraph’s ‘Twenty is Plenty’ campaign, first of all there is no long-term proof that 20mph limits by themselves reduce accidents. Look at last year’s casualties – they rose across the country. However, this is widely regarded
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Letter: Curriculum too prescriptive
IF the new proposals for the school curriculum are so vital for education standards and in turn our economic future, why are free schools and academies not required to use it? Does it indicate that free schools and academies are offering inadequate
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Letter: Laws favour developers
IN response to the story ‘300 in bid to halt Sabden housing plan’ – as nice as Sabden is, the residents need to realise that, like King Canute, they cannot stop the inevitable development that will take place in the Ribble Valley and their village.
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Letter: Ashamed I voted for the Tories
RE: ‘Ribble Valley MP Nigel Evans calls for more support on planning applications’ – it is too little and too late, Nigel. You’ve already made it clear which side your bread is buttered. It is your party’s policy of mass building as a short fix
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Three East Lancashire MPs will refuse pay rise
THREE MPs declared they will refuse the £6,000 annual pay increase from 2015, proposed by Westminster’s pay review body yesterday. The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) recommended a 9.3 per cent rise from the annual wage of
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Knife robbery at Waterfoot butty bar
A MAN armed with a penknife left two Rossendale business owners shaken after he demanded money from them. Rachel Roberts, 23, was chopping salad behind the counter, while her mother Carole, 61, read the newspaper in the dining area, at 8.30am yesterday
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Nelson couple run up funds for dancers
A HUSBAND and wife team are running the Leeds 10k on Sunday to raise money for the Northern Ballet Academy. James Stead, deputy headteacher of Marsden Heights College in Nelson, and his wife Helen are set to take on the challenge to support classical
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MP to tackle rowdy behaviour at Brierfield play area
REPEATED concerns over anti-social activity at a Brierfield play area are set to be tackled by the borough’s MP. Residents near the Taylor Street multi-use games area (MUGA) have complained about late-night noise and suspected drug dealing.
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Nelson furniture firm in £10m buy-out
A MAJOR Nelson employer has been sold in a management buy-out totalling more than £10million. Buoyant Holdings, based at Oak Bank Mill, in Hallam Road, is one of the UK’s largest independent furniture manufacturers. NVM Private Equity has invested
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Cap led to arrest of Burnley burglar
A BURGLAR has been jailed for three years after police found his baseball cap in the victim’s house. Burnley Crown Court heard how Mark O’Mara, 19, had previously been allowed to stay at his victim’s house when he had been homeless. He turned
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East Lancashire police gear up for charity bike ride
POLICE in East Lancashire are gearing up for a 62-mile charity cycle ride from Manchester to Blackpool to raise money for two hospices. Officers from Blackburn with Darwen, Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley will swap their police hats for cycle helmets
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Talented Hurst Green dancer wins place at the English National Ballet School
A TALENTED young ballet dancer has won a place the prestigious English National Ballet School (ENB). Iona Graham, 15, from Hurst Green in the Ribble Valley, was awarded the place out of dozens of hopefuls from across the world. Her mother Siobhan
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500 jobs to be created as part of East Lancashire growth plan
AROUND 500 jobs are set to be created and 250 safeguarded as part of an East Lancashire business growth scheme. MPs and the leaders of the six borough councils united to back the Accelerated Business Growth Plus bid to the Regional Growth Fund.
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Blackburn market demolition on time
Work to knock down Blackburn’s old market hall to make way for a new bus station is running on time, as this photo shows. Blackburn with Darwen’s regeneration boss Maureen Bateson said: “The demolition of the former three-day market is nearing
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Reidy's Talent Contest winners collect their special guitars
RISING Ribble Valley stars The Remedy are truly on-song after picking up their prize for winning the Lancashire Telegraph-backed Reidy’s Talent Contest. ABOVE: Watch a video of the talent contest final, including the winning performance from
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Vascular specialist status is 'vote of confidence' for Royal Blackburn Hospital
AN East Lancashire hospital yesterday received final approval to become a specialist centre for tackling severe circulation problems. Confirmation of the Royal Blackburn Hospital as a centre of excellence for vascular health, part of a £500,000
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Fighters boost fund for Hoddlesden boy Sam Shaw
STUDENTS at Blackburn Martial Arts and Kickboxing Club have played their part in a fundraising drive to send a youngster for treatment in the US. The group presented a cheque for £2,174.25 to Sam Shaw’s mum, Christine, which was raised through
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Darwen woman received £15k benefits overpayment
A 44-YEAR-old woman continued to claim benefits as a single parent, even after her husband moved back in. Blackburn magistrates heard Wendy Hutchinson received a total overpayment of nearly £15,000 over a four-year period. Hutchinson, 44, of
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Think-tank to address issues in rural Lancashire
RURAL communities across Lancashire will benefit from a new body which will assess issues affecting the countryside. The Rural England think-tank has been established as an independent body by the Rural Services Network. With its own independent
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Hyndburn MP calls for more powers to tackle poor landlords
HYNDBURN MP Graham Jones is calling for councils to be given greater powers to tackle poor landlords. Mr Jones said that, although responsibilities for housing fall upon councils, they do not have adequate resources. Mr Jones said he was calling
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Play in Oswaldtwistle will celebrate Gobbiners' history
AN arts project to celebrate an area’s mining history will be marked with plays and a film. Oswaldtwistle Civic Arts Centre launched the scheme in February to focus on finding, and highlighting, the essence of being from Oswaldtwistle. Volunteers
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Roll up for Elvis tribute show in Blackburn
TICKETS are still available for an Elvis tribute concert tonight which has been organised by Age UK. Elvis Tribute artiste Paul Phoenix will appear on stage at King George's Hall accompanied by rock duo The Shaduows, and US celebrities who worked
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Firearms officer guilty of health and safety breaches following fatal shooting of Burnley PC
A FIREARMS expert has been found guilty of health and safety breaches following the fatal shooting of a Burnley police officer during a ‘flawed’ training exercise. Jurors at Manchester Crown Court, during their third day of deliberations, returned
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Video: Burnley-born bowler James Anderson on first Ashes test
Australian teenager Ashton Agar broke the record for the highest score by a Test number 11 in the first Ashes Test against England at Trent Bridge. The debutant left-arm spinner was out for 98, beating the previous top score of 95 made by West
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Dance classes
DANCE classes are now being held every Monday, at the Rainhall Centre, in Barnoldswick, from 7pm.
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Choir concert
COLNE Ladies’ Choir will perform at a summer concert, at St Leonard’s Church, in Church Street, Padiham, from 7.30pm tonight.
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Warrant issued
A WARRANT was issued for the arrest of John Crabtree, 60, of George Street, Accrington, when he failed to appear before Blackburn magistrates to answer a charge of stealing sugar and milk, worth £1.41, from Asda.
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Players wanted
HUNCOAT United Junior FC is looking for new players. The under-15s team, which is seeking new talent for the coming season, plays on Saturdays in the Accrington and District Junior Football League. If you are in year nine, and interested, call
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£3k damage allegations
NICHOLAS Gorton, 25, of Harold Avenue, Burnley, denied causing £300 damage to an Audi, £2,500 damage to a Volkswagon Golf, £500 damage to a garden wall, and using a vehicle without insurance, at Burnley Magistrates’ Court. The offences are alleged
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Appeal for draw prizes
EAST Lancashire Hospice is appealing for new gifts, toys, games, boxed chocolates, smellies, and other prizes, for its many tombolas which raise hundreds of pounds for the charity. Donations can be dropped off at the hospice, in Park Lee Road,
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Bus service withdrawn
A BUS service between Burnley and Todmorden is to be withdrawn. Transdev Lancashire’s Starship 1 route, between Pike Hill and Todmorden, via Portsmouth, will stop running on July 22. A spokesman for the operator said: “The changes to the timetable
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'Park sensibly' call to Darwen parents
PARENTS have been urged to park responsibly outside schools in a bid to reduce the risk of accidents. Police and the council have launched initiatives in Darwen after concerns were raised by schools and parents. In Whitehall ward, councillors
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Inquest opens into Darwen man's quarry death
AN inquest has been opened into the death of a man who fell 75ft into a quarry. Father-of-two Ian Thomson, 25, had been camping with the family of his girlfriend, Sarah Haworth, and was on his way back to the campsite when he got separated from
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Great Harwood grandad buried in Blackburn Rovers shirt
A FOOTBALL-MAD grandfather who died unexpectedly was buried wearing a Blackburn Rovers shirt signed by two of the club’s stars. The funeral of 65-year-old father-of-four Stephen Howard, from Great Har-wood, took place in the town today. And
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Angling classes
YOUNG would-be anglers are invited to lessons with Ramsbottom Angling Association, at Crown Pools, off Brandleshome Road, on Monday. Bait and tackle costs £1, and the classes run from 5.30pm to 8.30pm. Call 07725195202 for more details.
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Computer course
A BASIC computer course will be held on Wednesday at Bacup Library, from 10am to noon, offering free help about how to get online, using a mouse, and searching the web safely.
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Accident charges
RICHARD Brundrett, 39, of Peel Drive, Bacup, appeared before Burnley magistrates accused of failing to stop after an accident, failing to report an accident, driving without due care and attention, and failing to give information. The alleged offences
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Cycle ride to help hospice
ROSSENDALE Hospice psychotherapist Sarah McCall, and her husband, Simon, are cycling from Manchester to Blackpool on Sunday to raise as much money as possible for the hospice. To sponsor them, visit the Rossendale Hospice facebook page.
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Join jogging group
RESIDENTS looking to lead a healthier lifestyle are invited to join jogging groups led by trained leaders. The groups welcome all abilities, and are ideal for beginners. Summerseat joggers meet on Mondays, from 6.30pm to 7.30pm, at the park beside
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Search for a sport partner
ROSSENDALE Council is seeking a partner in order to prepare a bid for a grant from Sport England’s Community Sport Activation Fund. The authority is keen to boost the development of adrenaline-style sports facilities after the success of Lee Quarry
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Hunt for Haslingden garden planters raider
POLICE are looking for a suspicious vehicle in connection with a series of plant pot thefts in Haslingden. Hundreds of pounds worth of planters were stolen from front, and rear, gardens, in Warwick Street, Thirlmere Avenue, and Cambian Way, between
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Ribble Valley MP in reading plea to youngsters
AN MP is supporting a campaign to urge primary school children take part in this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. Nigel Evans, who represents the Ribble Valley, said he hoped the contest would encourage more people to join their local library.
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Focus on Blackburn heritage
HISTORY enthusiasts at a 120-year-old charity are appealing for other organisations to get involved with ‘Heritage Open Days’ this September. Ray Smith, of Blackburn History Society, who is also a volunteer at Child Action Northwest, wants churches
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Warrant out
A WARRANT was issued for the arrest of Mohammed Hussain, 36, of Irene Place, Blackburn, when he failed to appear before the town’s magistrates to answer three charges of theft of £50.
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GBH charge
PEOPLE who want to make positive but difficult changes to their lives can attend a free, one-off session to identify barriers and find solutions to overcome them. The Your Support Your Choice sessions are on Wednesday, July 31 from 11am to 1pm
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Free bowls session
AGE Concern will hold a bowling session for the over 50s at Lower Darwen United Reformed Church today. The free, weekly clubs run from 10am-noon at the church, on Sandy Lane. Contact Age Concern on 01254 266620.
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GBH charge
MALCOLM Ashton, 20, of Roe Greave Road, Oswaldtwistle, was sent on bail to Burnley Crown Court when he appeared before Blackburn magistrates charged with wounding Patrick Gavin, causing him grievous bodily harm.
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Workshop for writers
A PROFESSIONAL writing workshop based on Mick Martin’s historical play Broken Time will take place at Blackburn Library on Monday at 6pm. Admission is £1. Booking is advised due to limited numbers.Tickets from Blackburn Library, or by calling 01254
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Burnley worker's hospice climb
A WORKER at a Wilkinson’s store in Burnley completed a charity walk in aid of Pendleside Hospice. Karen Hartley, a stock file controller at the firm’s Curzon Street shop, raised £65 when she tackled Pendle Hill. Her donation was made as part
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Driver guilty of causing Worsthorne biker's death could face prison sentence
A FATHER-OF-TWO who killed a motorcyclist by braking ‘violently’ on the M65 has been found guilty and could be facing a prison sentence. Mark Walsh, 35, was found guilty of causing the death of Peter Sarchet, a 41-year-old father-of-three, by dangerous
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Advice time
MARSH House councillor Tom Evans and Sunnyhurst councillor Brian Taylor hold an advice surgery at Darwen Library, Knott Street, on Monday, 6 to 7pm. All are welcome and no appointment is necessary.
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Extension bid
PLANS to build a single- storey rear extension at 4 Edgworth Vale, Edgworth, have been submitted to Blackburn with Darwen Council by Mr and Mrs Yates.
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'Too much impact'
PLANS to install illuminated signs at the Co-operative shop in Rail- way Road, Darwen, have been refused. Borough planning officers said: “The advertisements would form a significantly detrimental visual impact on the integrity of the host building
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Pub's music
THE Park pub in Cemetery Road, Darwen, has live music tonight with Jimmy Edwards from 9pm. Tomorrow, Heston will perform from 9pm, while Andy Tierney is live from 4pm on Sunday, followed by Sticky 13 bingo which has a jackpot of £100 and music
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Tree tribute
A MOCK orange tree has been planted at the bottom of Darwen Cricket Club’s Birch Hall ground in memory of club stalwart Brian Fish, who died from cancer in March last year. Mr Fish’s widow Jean performed the official planting alongside club committee
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School takes on the Bard
YEAR-Six pupils at St Barnabas Primary School in Darwen will perform Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ next week. The play can be seen on Tuesday, with performances at 1.30pm and 6.30pm. The event is open to the public and entry costs £1.50
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Teamwork 'has helped tackle crime in Darwen'
DARWEN’S neighbourhood policing team was congratulated after weekly figures showed just seven high impact acquisitive crimes (burglaries, thefts of or from vehicles, and robbery) last week. The figures released through the police’s ‘In The Know
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Darwen on a war footing for 1940s day
DARWEN’S 1940s Day has been set for Saturday, August 31 from 10am in the Market Square. A full day of entertainment has been arranged, including a sniper alley, Second World War vehicles, a 1949 Bristol car and representatives from the British
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Theft denied
SANA Iqbal, 19, of Eldon Rd, Blackburn, was remanded on bail by Blackburn magistrates after pleading not guilty to theft of £600 from a man who thought he was buying two mobile phones on eBay.
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Rossendale cheerleading group closes just a week after third-place in the European championships
AN internationally-acclaimed cheerleading group has closed after the woman who took it to the top walked away. Head coach Fayhe-Louise Mitchell, 23, pulled the plug on the Rossendale-based Pioneer Cheerleaders just a week after they came third
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Ham theft charge
A WARRANT was issued for the arrest of Martin John Barker, 38, of Stansfeld Street, Blackburn, when he failed to appear before the town’s magistrates to answer a charge of stealing ham worth £1.49 from Lidl.
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Two-year-old from Oswaldtwistle gets own defibrillator to take to nursery
A TWO-YEAR-OLD is to become the first child in Lancashire to take his own portable machine to pre-school to stop his heart failing. Reece Scott has already undergone three life-saving operations, the first at just two-days-old, to help him live
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Car set alight
FIREFIGHTERS were called to the car park behind the Aqueduct pub in Blackburn after a blue Rover 75 was set alight at 1.30am yesterday. The fire was being treated as suspicious. Police were trying to trace the car owner.
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Safety first at cemetery
A TRAINING day has been organised to show members of Blackburn with Darwen’s cemetery friends’ groups how to safety test memorials. The free 10am-2pm session, hosted by Brent Stevenson Memorials at Darwen Old Cemetery, is being run in conjunction
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Jay Spearing's Blackburn Rovers move in doubt
LIVERPOOL expect Jay Spearing to join them on their pre-season tour of Indonesia on Tuesday – with Blackburn Rovers no closer to bringing the midfielder to Ewood Park. Rovers and Liverpool informally agreed earlier this week that both parties would
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Austin can keep on scoring, insists Burnley boss
SEAN Dyche has no reason to believe that the knee injury Hull City detected during Charlie Austin’s medical, forcing the dramatic collapse of his move, will prevent the striker from continuing his freescoring form. The Burnley boss has admitted that
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Former Army cadet from Accrington is cleared of sex charge
A FORMER trainee soldier has been cleared of repeatedly having sex with a schoolgirl in Accrington when he was an army cadet. Daniel Cassidy, now 23, was found not guilty of three charges of causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity
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Ramsbottom actress Alicia Marsden return to the North West stage
A TALENTED young actress is set to return to the borough she calls home as part of her first professional tour. Alicia Marsden, 22, originally of Chester Drive, Ramsbottom, was a Woodhey High School and Holy Cross College pupil before moving to
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East Lancashire firms get voice on transport
PRIORITIES for major road and rail schemes in Lancashire will in future be decided by public/private partnership crossing council boundaries. Transport for Lancashire will, from 2015, give local businesses and politicians a bigger say on improvements
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Nelson man accused of burglary and shoplifting
DEAN Mortimer, 48, of Derby Street, Nelson, appeared at Blackburn Magistrates Court on Saturday to answer charges of shoplifting and burglary. Mr Mortimer is accused of taking property to the value of £1400 including a television, laptop, tablet
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‘Excited’ Fielding aims for Ram slam
VASTLY experienced Jon Fielding says he is as excited as he has been for years as he relishes the prospect of tonght’s Moorhouse’s Lancashire League Twenty20 final. The record breaking 40-year-old leads his Ramsbottom side into battle against Lowerhouse
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Knowles aiming for charge from Haslingden
HASLINGDEN are aiming to steal a march on the top dogs in the Foster’s Lancashire League tomorrow as eight sides play catch-up on the second reserve date of the campaign. Of the top four only Graham Knowles men are in action and while his side
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In-form Dibb is a delight for Gaskell
CLITHEROE skipper Paul Gaskell has hailed the return to form of batsman Peter Dibb – and hopes that he can now kick on as the Chatburn Road men chase the Houldsworth Solicitors Ribblesdale League title. The 26-year-old Dibb has hit his straps in
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Birch Hall the stage as MCC hit town
DARWEN’S Birch Hall will be at the centre of attention today as the Chorley Building Society Northern League stages an annual match with the MCC. The prestigious game pits the league’s U21s with the men from Lord’s and Darwen was chosen as this
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Tribute match to Rossendale footballer Bryan Herbert is postponed
A MEMORIAL game for a Bacup footballer who died last October has been postponed as the two clubs cannot agree a date. The Bryan Herbert tribute match is due to be held between two of his old clubs, Bacup and Rossendale Borough FC (formerly Bacup
