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New optical manufacturer opens in Blackburn
A FORMER Crown Eyeglass employee is celebrating after his new optical manufacturers looks set to rise from the ashes of his former employer. Fizal Mulla’s business will continue the legacy of one of Blackburn’s most well-known companies when he
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FULL TIME: Preston North End 1 Blackburn Rovers 1
DJ Campbell scored but then limped off injured as Blackburn Rovers drew at Preston North End tonight. Former Rovers record signing Kevin Davies headed Preston in front after only five minutes but Campbell levelled in the 36th minute after Todd Kane’s
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Suspended sentence for 'amateurish' Colne builder who admitted fraud
A BUILDER who carried out ‘amateurish’ repairs to a retired police officer’s home - and tried to con another customer - has been given a suspended prison sentence. County trading standards watchdogs were called in after a number of complaints concerning
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Nelson schoolboy secures role in CBBC's 4 O'Clock Club
A TEENAGER from Nelson with cerebral palsy has landed a role in a popular children’s TV programme. Nicki Shepherd, 13, will appear in the third series of the BAFTA-nominated ‘The 4 O’Clock Club’, on CBBC. The Blessed Trinity School pupil auditioned
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Kate and William show off baby son
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have proudly showed the world their baby son, a future king, before taking him home. William and Kate began their new lives as parents, cradling their baby prince and posing for pictures on the steps of the Lindo
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Clitheroe headteacher retires after 16 years
A CLITHEROE head teacher is to retire after 16 years in the post – and he hopes to renew his hobby of driving steam trains. Paul Adnitt joined St James’ CE Primary School in 1997 after beginning his teaching career in 1974. The former head
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French travellers leave 'paradise' of Blackburn for new camp in Colne
A GROUP of French travellers who set up camp in Blackburn have moved to a leisure centre car park in Colne. The 23 travellers from Strasbourg spent last week on a car park in the middle of the Ewood one-way-system, describing it as ‘a real paradise
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Big turnout for Accrington Kabbadi tournament
HUNDREDS of spectators and competitors turned out for this year’s Accrington Kabbadi tournament. The competition, now in its twelfth year, was watched by 1,500 spectators - including Mayoress Councillor Kathleen Pratt – at Bullough Park, Accrington
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Longshaw Unity makeover gives snooker a boost
IT WAS just two short years ago the outlook was bleak for Longshaw Unity Working Men’s Club. The declining economy had taken its toll and, following a number of financial setbacks at the club, the old building’s owners were ready to walk away and
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Feniscowles school win bowling championships
FENISCOWLES lifted the third Inter-School Bowling Competition at Blackburn’s Corporation Park. Four teams – champions Feniscowles, Edgworth, Longshaw and Holy Souls – competed for the title in front of an enthusiastic crowd of parents, teachers
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Great Harwood football club junior coach steps down after 17 years
LIFE at Great Harwood Rovers Junior Football Club has been like one big happy family for Glynn Thompson. And, to a certain extent, that is exactly what it has been. For in the 17 years he has run the club’s popular mini league, Glynn has coached
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Pleckgate school crowned borough cricket champions
Pleckgate High School have again underlined their cricketing credentials by winning the Year 9/10 Blackburn with Darwen Schools Cricket Cup. However, they were made to work for their latest piece of silverware in an enthralling final against Witton
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Clitheroe cricketer's lead role in OSCAs
FAROUK Hussain described winning a cricket ‘OSCA’ as the greatest of honours. The Clitheroe Cobras chairman was presented with a special recognition award at the Lancashire Cricket Board OSCAS – Outstanding Service to Cricket Awards. More than
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Edenfield miss out on Twenty20 big Bash
THE runs flowed as Baxenden U18s and Edenfield piled up 419 between them in a stunning Birchall Twenty20 clash. Both sides were on song with the bat and Edenfield could barely believe their misfortune as Bash chased down a score of 210 with just
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St Cuthberts show they're all-rounders
ST CUTHBERT’S Primary School have shown off their all-round sporting abilities – with rounders being one of them! The Darwen school have been crowned town rounders, netball and cricket champions in a memorable trophy cabinet-bulging year. The
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Teenager kept cannabis stash at aunt's Burnley home
A TEENAGER kept a stash of cannabis at his auntie's sheltered accommodation, a court heard. Connah Stockdale, 19, told police he intended to supply the drugs to close friends to pay off a debt, but had not sold any. Stockdale hid the cannabis
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Residents launch bid to prevent closure of Haslingden swimming pool
A LAST-ditch bid has been launched to save Haslingden Pool by a group of residents who want to take it over from the council. The Friends of Haslingden Baths, a community group look- ing to take control of the East Bank Avenue centre, are encouraging
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Hyndburn scout leader signs up for Canadian adventure
A SCOUT leader will tackle outdoor challenges in Canada as the UK’s representive at a global event. Hyndburn Explorer Scout leader Ben Mears has been selected to represent the UK at the World Scout Moot in Canada next month. Ben, 29, teaches
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Olympic medallist Samantha Murray helps launch Witton Park athletics track work
OLYMPIC medallist Samantha Murray went to Witton Park to bring a touch of class to cutting the first sod of turf for the new state-of-the-art home for Blackburn Harriers and Athletics Club and a community facility. The modern pentathlon silver
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Resurfacing work planned for Blackburn roads
ELECTRICITY North West will begin work on Roman Road and Blackamoor, Blackburn, from Saturday to repair the road surface after previous excavations. Works will begin on Blackamoor Road and then progress onto Roman Road taking a maximum of three
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East Lancashire schools in sign language record
SCHOOLS in Blackburn and Chorley have helped to break a Guinness World Record for the most people performing sign language simultaneously. Children from Newfield School in Blackburn, and Balshaw Lane Community Primary School in Euxton, were among
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Plan for automatic porn blocking receives backing in East Lancashire
PLANS to have pornography blocked by web providers unless households choose to allow it has been welcomed. ‘Family friendly’ filters are set to be automatically introduced for new and existing customers, in a bid to stop images ‘corroding childhood
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Students from Blackburn show their talents in new e-book
FURTHER education students have turned their studies into an e-book to showcase their talents to prospective employers. The online book, called Insight, features work produced by Art, Fashion and Design students from Blackburn College’s University
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Teachers in East Lancashire slam new 'rating' system
A NEW system to ‘rate’ primary school pupils could lead to a return of the ‘deeply damaging 11-plus system’, it has been warned. Teaching unions and school leaders in East Lancashire condemned the deputy prime minister Nick Clegg’s announcement
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Blog: Days when I pitched in as a cricket wife
WHEN I was first married, I spent every Saturday afternoon watching cricket as John, my husband, was a fast bowler in the Chorley League. At first, I looked on it as a chore and a bore as I had no understanding of the game. But of course, like
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Letter: Risk caused to others is problem here
WITH reference to your front-page story ‘Canal lock divers in Blackburn warned: You could kill yourselves’ (LT, July 19) – ignoring sound, well considered advice leads to legislation from the nanny state because even if you don’t have regard for your
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Comment: Keep these rural lifelines going
RETIREMENT should be a time for people to enjoy hobbies, see family and friends regularly and get out and about after years of work. But for far too many it can lead to social isolation, especially amongst those in more rural communities. According
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Letter: This really is Labour's fault
Don’t blame the Tories for cutbacks – it was Labour who were in power for 12 years and Labour who left a note in the drawer saying ‘Sorry, there’s no money left.’ What a legacy.” Is Eckersley playing? (via website).
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Letter: It's all about the figures
Crime hasn’t gone down. If the crimes are not recorded by the police, in effect, ‘they never happened’. It’s all about figures and league tables. Hasn’t Lancashire got one of ‘the best performing’ forces in the country? Hmm. Harwoodstblue
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Letter: Tories unable to justify cuts
Why do we need a crime commissioner and all the costs that go with it? I don’t believe for a single minute that crime has gone down. Perhaps people are not reporting it like they used to, or maybe there is nobody to take the call. I notice
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Letter: Crimes just get ignored
CRIME is continuing to fall in Lancashire, with latest statistics showing there were 5,322 fewer victims of crime in the county last year. Why? Because they ignore many reported crimes! Just look at the story the other day in the Lancashire
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Letter: Great timing for park work
Work set to start on £2.5m Witton Park athletics complex? (LT, July 19). It’s the start of the school holidays in probably the most popular park in Blackburn, and construction work starts. How wonderful to be taking the kids to a beautiful
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Letter: Church seems to be bigoted
There is so much intolerance from the religious community. I am blinded by the fact that religion and faith oppresses homosexuality. Deep down, it isn’t about marriage; the church, the mosques, the synagogues just disagree with the fact that
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Letter: Bins already available
REGARDING the hygiene story (LT, July 11) – in my opinion the council shouldn’t have to supply extra waste bins. All householders are provided with waste bins at home that are emptied on a regular basis. Why don’t the owners pick up all the
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Letter: Certain homes in short supply
RE: ‘Homes set for green light on Blackburn site’, this really addresses the chronic shortage of single- person dwellings in the town. I hope that they have better luck in selling them than the builders near where I live, whose sales have slumped
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Letter: Who's going to enforce speed limit?
SO, Lancashire County Council bosses are to step up efforts to educate young drivers. This is a massively ill-thought out campaign. I just wonder what facts it is based on. As a nurse who has worked in A&E I can give these reasons why blanket
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Hyndburn Mp's fears over schools crisis
A PRIMARY school ‘crisis’ is looming, according to an MP. Hyndburn and Haslingden MP Graham Jones spoke out over concerns of a national primary school places crisis, with an additional 240,000 primary places needed by 2015. He said: “The government
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Hyndburn MP shocked at gun ownership failure
AN MP has said he is shocked plans to block abusive partners from owning guns haven’t been taken up. Hyndburn MP Graham Jones said he was planning to support measures aimed at tackling domestic abuse when parliament returns in September. He
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Veterans unveil therapeutic work in Bacup exhibition
A VETERAN who took up art after being left scarred by the horrors of war joined other traumatised servicemen for a special exhibition of their work. Darren Horsnell, 51, along with fellow members of the Bacup-based support charity, Veterans in
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Ice cream fund-raiser in Ribble Valley schools
ICE cream was in ‘hot demand’ in a bid to raise money for a little boy with a rare condition. A classic 1950s ice cream van visited pupils at St Augustine’s RC High School in Billington, and St Mary’s RC Primary School in Langho, as part of their
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Collegaues unite in bid to save Slaidburn GP practice
RIBBLE Valley Conservatives, led by MP Nigel Evans, have stepped up their campaign to save the Slaidburn Country Practice. Local councillor and surgery patient Ken Hind is to put the health centre on the agenda of the borough council. The village
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Rossendale 'rape victim' tells of ordeal
A WOMAN was allegedly raped on a country lane by two men after they shared a taxi home from a nightclub, a court heard. The 34-year-old said she was attacked in the early hours of June 10 last year after she travelled from Rawtenstall to Bacup
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Pendle players aim for record-breaking touch rugby match
RUGBY players in Pendle are planning a marathon game of touch rugby to raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign. A total of 28 players from Colne and Nelson RUFC will be looking to break the 27-hour world record for a game, set by an Australian
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Taste of Italy at Colne picnic day
ITALIAN deli La Dolce Vita will be open for an alfresco and picnic tasting day on Thursday from 8.30am until 9pm. The deli and coffee shop in Albert Road, Colne, is holding a Thursday tasting day every month. Sarah Lee, from La Dolce Vita,
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Flood story
A STEAMING day for the Bancroft Mill Engine this Sunday will feature an exhibition by the Barnoldswick History Society on the flood of July 1932. Doors open at the mill at 11am, with the engine running from 1pm to 4.30pm.
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Burnley fans facing match ban for Carlisle fight plot
A TRIO of Burnley fans face being banned from games after an alleged brawl was arranged after the Clarets’ pre-season friendly in Cumbria. Six football fans were arrested after Burnley’s 4-1 victory over Carlisle United, after a tip-off that a
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Photography forum
AN OPEN forum on photography is the subject of today’s meeting of Colne Camera Club. Group members gather from 7.30pm at the Peter Birtwistle Community Centre, with admission £2.
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Camera talk
AN OPEN forum on photography is the subject of today’s meeting of Colne Camera Club. Group members gather from 7.30pm at the Peter Birtwistle Community Centre, with admission £2.
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Group for over-50s
A FRIENDLY group organised by Age UK for people over 50 takes place at St John’s Church Centre, in Barkerhouse Road, Nelson, every Tuesday from 2pm to 4pm.
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Churches date
A COFFEE morning held by Churches Together takes place at the New Road Community Centre, Earby, on Thursday from 10am to midday.
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Interest in art
AN art group called TenOVus meets every Thursday at Christ Church in Carr Road, Nelson, from 6.30pm to 9pm. Entry is £2.50 to cover the cost of room hire and refreshments.
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Police checks on behaviour
POLICE are to increase patrols around Roberts Street in Nelson after complaints of anti-social behaviour in the area were made by some residents.
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Extra patrols
COMPLAINTS of anti-social behaviour in Scott Park, Burnley, have been made to police, who will increase patrols around the park at evenings and weekends.
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Man from Blackburn in court on child porn charges
A BARROWFORD man has appeared before Blackburn magistrates charged with an array of child pornography offences. David Mark Worrell, 30, of Park Avenue, is accused of six offences of taking indecent images between February 22 and June 1. Three
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Support group
MENTAL health support group, Rossendale Rubicon, will be meeting at Acre Mill Church in Stacksteads tomorrow from 9am to 3pm.
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Biker problems
COMPLAINTS of motorbike nuisance on the Barclay Hills estate have been made to police at a recent meeting with residents.
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Spooky crafts
A CRAFT event giving children the chance to make a skeleton and listen to spooky stories takes place at Coal Clough Library in Burnley on Thursday from 10am to 11am.
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Picnic idea
TOWN councillors in Earby are set to discuss whether it would be possible to install tables or a picnic bench on the Cemetery Road park after an approach was made by a local resident.
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Head wears tutu in 10k
A DEPUTY headteacher donned a tutu to raise more than £400 for the Northern Ballet Academy. James Stead, from Marsden Heights Community College, and his wife Helen, took part in the Leeds 10K for the school, where their two daughters train.
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Outdoor drama
SHAKESPEARE’S Comedy of Errors is being staged outdoors at Gawthorpe Hall in Padiham on Saturday at 6.30pm. Families are being invited to bring picnics, deck chairs and warm clothing. Admission is £12 for adults, £7 for concession and £5 under-
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Burnley cyclists urged to get their bikes property marked
POLICE are urging bike owners in Burnley to get their property marked. A crime prevention spokesman said: “Our advice is never to leave your bike unattended unless it is securely locked to an immovable object and, first and foremost, to get your
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Judges inspect Barnoldswick's floral displays
JUDGES from Britain in Bloom visited Barnoldswick last week. During a two-hour tour, the judges inspected the town square, the war memorial area, centenary gardens, bus shelter area and Valley Gardens. They also met schoolchildren involved
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Clitheroe's foodbank gives out 400 meals in its first two weeks
CLITHEROE’S Foodbank has given out over 400 meals in its first two weeks of service. Ruth Haldane, project manager at the Parson Lane charity, said: “It’s more than we had ever expected. “We knew there was a need but assumed we’d start small
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Fear of isolation stalks East Lancashire old folk
PENSIONERS, campaigners and councillors have said more must be done to prevent isolation amongst rural elderly communities. They spoke out about the need to increase services and re-engage residents who ‘didn’t realise how isolated they have become
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Photography drives Darwen student to contest success
A YOUNG motorsport fan has been shortlisted for the title of British rally Championship amateur photographer of the year. Darwen Academy pupil Robin Ellison got the bug for photography after his dad Chris showed him the ropes at the Malcolm Wilson
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Learn to skate at Blackburn arena
BLACKBURN Ice Arena will have a ‘learn to skate’ camp for beginners of all ages from July 29-August 2. Coach Dannielle Guppy said: “Although the camp is running for five days people can choose the days they attend. It is priced at £10 per day or
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Rare cig tin turns up at Darwen car boot sale
WHEN Tommy Tyrrell bought a box at a car boot sale, he thought it was just another to add to his collection of ‘junk’. But he was amazed to discover this sealed tin of cigarettes, which potentially dates from 1893. Mr Tyrrell, of Darwen, said
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Council may help with East Lancashire school travel costs
PARENTS across Lancashire have been told to think about travel arrangements for the new school year. The county council, responsible for education in Pendle, Hyndburn, Burnley, Ribble Valley, Rossendale and Chorley, is sending out information about
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Nelson woman's charity Three Peaks Challenge
A WOMAN is scaling three mountains in 24 hours to support charities. Becca Jayne Robertson, 21, from Nelson, will be tackling Ben Nevis, Snowdon and Scafell Pike on August 3 with her friend Gillian Lynes, 22, and a team of five others. Becca
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Ofsted: 'Accrington school not making enough progress'
A SCHOOL which was told it was ‘inadequate’ last year is ‘not making enough progress towards the removal of special measures’, according to Ofsted. Inspector Jean Olsson-Law said in a letter to St John with St Augustine CofE Primary School, Accrington
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Evening stroll in Baxenden
PEOPLE are being invited to take part in a series of evening walks as part of the ‘Stepping Out’ project. Organised by Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust’s Health Improvement Service and led by volunteers, the scheme encourages people to dig
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Mum of tragic Reeva Steenkamp speaks of her childhood in Blackburn
THE mum of the woman shot dead by paralympic star Oscar Pistorius has spoken of her childhood in Blackburn. It comes as June Steenkamp’s long-lost friend Chris Mason got in touch with the Lancashire Telegraph after the newspaper revealed she had
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Teenage dad mugged as he pushed pram through Longridge park
A 16-YEAR-OLD boy was assaulted as he pushed his four-month-old son through an unlit park. The teen was approached from behind by two men who hit him in the face and ribs as he was walking from the recreational ground in Longridge to the roundabout
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It's Dan Salpiet-go from Rishton
IN-form Australian Daniel Salpietro will not be returning to Rishton for a third season – and at least two other Foster’s Lancashire League clubs will be looking for new professionals for the 2014 campaign. The 25-year-old Victorian made an immediate
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Haslingden's Ingham in the runs again
HASLINGDEN’S Mike Ingham made 56 and Glenn Bullock hit 66 as Lancashire O50s beat Yorkshire by 23 runs at Rawtenstall to qualify for the quarter-finals of the National 50-plus championship, where they will play Goucestershire next week.
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Terrific Davies in the runs yet again
BRILLIANT Alex Davies roared past 800 league runs for the season as his quickfire 79 helped Lytham back to winning ways in the Liverpool Competition Premier Division. The Darwen teenager, who is also in the runs for Lancashire seconds, faced just
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Aussies won’t take Kat to party
Darren Lehmann insists Australia will resist the temptation to bring back Mike Hussey or Lancashire’s Simon Katich despite their disastrous batting performances in the first two Ashes Tests. There have been calls for Australia to recall the veteran
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Man suffers broken jaw in Haslingden bottle attack
A MAN was left with a broken jaw after being hit over the head with a bottle of wine in an unprovoked attack outside a pub. Detectives said the 19-year-old, from Haslingden, was awaiting surgery at Blackburn Royal Hospital last night. He was
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Plans to tackle crime in Blackburn and Darwen
BLACKBURN with Darwen Council will be laying out its plans for tackling crime and disorder over the next three years at a public. consultation event this week. Residents have been invited to Victoria Court in The Mall (next to the ‘Ask Me’ point
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Blaze wrecks boat on canal in Blackburn
A BOAT was destroyed after being engulfed by fire on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. Emergency services were called at 6.10pm yesterday when a group of fishermen spotted the blaze, near the Whitebirk roundabout and The Range Garden Centre in Blackburn
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Pigeon builds nest out of nails and screws on Accrington building site
A pigeon has made a most unusual nest on an Accrington building site. The pigeon, dubbed ‘Britain’s toughest bird’, has laid its eggs on a nest made entirely from nails and screws. The exact location of the building site is being kept a secret
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Grants on offer to disabled
A CHARITY for people with long-term illness and disability has offered grants to help individuals live independently. Independence at Home will offer money towards the cost of adaptations, equipment or other items that are not available from public
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Hyndburn MP welcomes press regulation plan
RECOMMENDATIONS to change press regulation have been welcomed by an MP. Hyndburn and Haslingden MP Graham Jones said it was ‘regrettable’ that new regulations, which had cross party approval, had been delayed. However he said there were hopes
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Rotarians in Accrington meet global rescuers
A GLOBAL rescue team visited Rotarians in Accrington. Disaster Aid UK, a global task force run by Rotarians, were the guests of honour at the club’s latest meeting. The team gave a short talk on their activities and showed the range of equipment
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Repairs begin on leaking water pipe in Blackburn street
WORK to repair a broken pipe which had caused water to ‘gush’ down a road for eight days has finally begun. Blackburn residents complained after having to withstand ‘a flood’ of water that covered a road in their neighbourhood. But United Utlities
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Blackburn and Darwen parks retain 'green flag' awards
SEVEN parks in Blackburn and Darwen have retained their Green Flag awards. Witton Park, Sunny Hurst Woods, Roe Lee, Hoddlesden Millennium Green, Queens park, Corporation park and Boldventure park have all been able to keep their Green Flag.
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Blackburn school maintains 'good' Ofsted rating
A PRIMARY school has hung onto its ‘good’ Ofsted rating. St Silas’s CofE Primary School, in Blackburn, was told teaching was good and sometimes outstanding by inspectors. Lead inspector Nigel Cromey-Hawke said in a report: “Pupils’ attainment
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Flooding hits A56 at Edenfield
Heavy rain this morning caused flooding on A56 southbound at Edenfield. Drivers encountered delays between the A682 and Junction 1 of the M66. Traffic in the area is now easing.
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'Staff shortages putting East Lancashire hospital patients at risk'
‘ALARMING’ staff shortages at East Lancashire’s troubled hospitals are putting patients at risk, say unions and a watchdog body. They spoke after further detailed information and analysis from the team behind the damning Keogh Report was publicly
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Fit for kids
DANCING and fitness classes for children are taking place each Saturday at Clayton Civic Hall. The sessions based on the dance craze Zumba is for ages four to 12 at the Pickup Street venue, Clayton-le-Moors from 10am to 10.45am.
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Hot spell boosts Ribble Valley hotel
A HOTEL is reporting a tourism boost following recent high temperatures. Mytton Fold Hotel and Golf Complex in the Ribble Valley said guests were extending their stay as a result of the fine summer weather. Manager Barbara Bryan said the hotel
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Futures date
THE £7million Sir Bill Taylor Futures Centre is set to be officially opened at Blackburn college on September 13. The building is set to house the science, technology, engineering and mathematics department and will provide an employer-driven education
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Tree felling plan
A PLAN to fell a protected tree has been submitted to a Hyndburn council. The application is to cut down a sycamore at Redwing Avenue, Great Harwood.
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Tipping alert
THE alleyway behind Clarke Street in Rishton has been cleared by the council after it was targeted by fly-tippers. The closure of the recycling centre in Great Harwood has been blamed for an increase in illegal dumping. The culprits are being
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Food van with healthy choice
A FOOD van driven by the Healthy Living charity will stop in various locations in Blackburn with Darwen on Wednesday and Thursday. The van aims to visit sheltered accommodation and community centres where residents struggle to access affordable
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Concern over future of former Blackburn pub
COUNCILLORS have approved proposals to turn a former pub into a large family home despite concerns it could eventually become a house of multiple occupation. After the failure of a community campaign to buy the Stanley Arms in Pemberton Street,
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Preview: Accrington Stanley looking for boost from fans as they take on Oldham
WILL Hatfield has told Accrington Stanley supporters not to underestimate the impact of fan power as the Reds build up to a new season. The 21-year-old said numbers and noise from the terraces played a part in keeping the club in League Two in
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Preview: Dyche pleased with Burnley's progress ahead of Tranmere test
SO FAR, so good – that’s the message from Burnley manager Sean Dyche as his players near the end of their pre-season programme. With only a small squad at his disposal the Clarets boss has been even more mindful of the need to get through their
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Preview: Formica to get chance for Blackburn Rovers against Preston
GARY Bowyer will assess whether to give Mauro Formica another pre-season run-out at Preston tonight, with the manager insisting the door is not closed on the Argentinian at Blackburn Rovers. Formica made his first public appearance of pre-season
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DJ Campbell out to make his mark at Blackburn Rovers
DJ Campbell has vowed to finally show Blackburn Rovers fans what he is capable of – as he looks to put a nightmare six months behind him. Campbell netted in a lively substitute appearance at Rochdale on Saturday and will aim to impress again at
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Burnley is the place to be, says new signing Ryan Noble
RYAN Noble has revealed how he shunned stability at lower league clubs to ignite his career with the Clarets in the Championship. The 6ft striker was offered longer-term contracts by League One and League Two teams after being made available by
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Warning issued over torrential rain in East Lancashire
Thunder, lightning and torrential rain are forecast for East Lancashire today. The Met Office has issued a weather warning over isolated heavy showers across the region. The day will be warm and humid, with maximum temperatures reaching
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New jobs boost at Darwen textiles firm
A TEXTILE manufacturer is set to take on 15 new staff. The announcement from Darwen-based Herbert Parkinson came as it revealed its parent company, department store John Lewis, planned to sell 15 per cent more UK-made products over the next two
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World awaits glimpse of royal baby
The world is eagerly awaiting the first glimpse of the royal baby born to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who "could not be happier" at becoming parents. William and Kate spent the night at hospital bonding with their new son who was delivered
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Accrington woman died after hip replacement op
A 77-YEAR-old woman died following hip replacement surgery, an inquest heard. Pauline Dean, from Accrington, died on May 17 after the procedure at Blackburn’s Beardwood Hospital. Mrs Dean was treated as a private patient by surgeon Rajan Mohan
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School's flashback to Rishton's past events
CHILDREN from St Peter and St Paul’s CE Primary School have been learning about Rishton’s history as part of a ‘locality week’. Guests, including PC George Lowe, went to the school to talk about the village’s past. PC Lowe showedequipment from
