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Taxi licensing in Hyndburn set for major review
A MAJOR review of taxi licensing is expected to change approaches to Criminal Record Bureau checks, badge applicat-tions and driver conduct. Proposals for an overhaul in licensing the trade in Hyndburn will be set before councillors for app-roval
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Bus fare rises looming on Burnley and Bacup services
BUS passengers on two services in Burnley and Bacup have been told to brace themselves for fresh fare increases to keep their routes afloat. Villagers in Worsthorne protested when it was suggested the Starship number two service, providing a link
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Anti-social Burnley woman's home ban
A NIGHTMARE neighbour has been ordered to leave her Burnley home after a string of complaints from people living nearby. Foul-mouthed Angela Schillaci, 42, frequently disturbed her neighbours with loud parties at her Cobden Street home, Reedley
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Teenager hurt in road collision
A TEENAGE girl was taken to hospital after a collision with a car. The accident on Whalley Road, Clitheroe last night involved the 19-year-old pedestrian and a Citroen Xsara Picasso. Police closed the road after the accident at 5pm and it was
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Pioneering East Lancashire programme helps aims to rescue teenagers from a life of crime
A PIONEERING programme is aiming to keep teenagers from a life of crime. The project run by Child Action North West aims to rescue high-risk youngsters from bad choices. The scheme invited partners and dignitaries to find out more about their
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1,000 protest letters over plan to bulldoze Burnley community centre
MORE than 1,000 letters were due to be handed to a county councillor today in protest at plans to bulldoze a Burnley community centre. Campaigners are furious about proposals by housing giants Keepmoat to demolish the Burnley Wood community centre
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Lack of volunteers leads to suspension of Rossendale foodbank
THE RAFT Foundation foodbank had to suspend referrals for two weeks because there were not enough volunteers to keep it running all summer. Between planned trips away and the increased demand for childcare during the six week holidays, foodbanks
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Jury ordered to clear Rossendale men of rape charges
TWO men from Rossendale have been cleared of raping a woman after a night out. Judge Andrew Woolman directed the jury at Burnley Crown Court to find Garry Carl Love and Andrew Brendan Walsh not guilty of attacking a 34-year-old woman in Britannia
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Host punched at Burnley party
A PARTY host's nose ‘exploded’ after he was punched in the face by a guest when trouble erupted, a court was told. Alex Bolton was left bleeding and at first feared his nose might be broken — as did second victim Matthew Baker, who was kicked in
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Drunken teenager from Burnley injured three
A TAXI driver, a police inspector and a special constable were all attacked and left injured when a drunken teenager turned violent, a court heard. Sam Alfron Leverett, 18, had drunk a ‘huge quantity’ of vodka before he punched cabbie Mohammed
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Family of Kestrels nest in Burnley town centre
A FAMILY of kestrels has set up home in Burnley town centre. The parents and four chicks have taken up residence in a town centre building, but their exact location is not being revealed amid fears that the protected birds may be disturbed.
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Hearty boost for vascular centre at Blackburn hospital
ROYAL Blackburn Hospital has faced a barrage of criticism from NHS chiefs in recent weeks, but one department has actually emerged with its reputation enhanced. Just days before the Keogh Report found there have been serious failings at East Lancashire
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Blog: All right, it's a baby; now let's move on
I AM, like most people on the planet, completely ‘Royal babied’ out. I like the Royal family. If any member of the Royal family ever visited my house they would certainly get to use the proper plates rather than the paper ones. I might even let
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Comment: Tackling the anti-social menace
NEW figures have revealed that East Lancashire has some of the worst anti-social behaviour rates in the country. Blackburn has been ranked fifth out of 344 local authorities, while Burnley is just one place behind in sixth. Hyndburn doesn’t
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Letter: Still no right to break UK laws
THE French travellers who set up camp in Blackburn might have been well mannered and good natured but they don’t and shouldn’t have any right to camp where they like, against UK law. If they came on my field without permission and camped, I would
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Letter: Sick of people spoiling fun
I’m normally quite liberal and forgiving, but when it comes to children’s play areas (‘Play area in Darwen hit by vandalism’, LT, July 24), I’m generally getting quite sick of people having their enjoyment scuppered by scumbags. The world is becoming
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Letter: Labour waste in the NHS
I was somewhat surprised by one letter, “NHS never safe in Conservatives hands”. The scandal at Mid-Staffs and others took place under a Labour government and Labour Health Secretaries. It was not mud-slinging but a report by Professor Sir
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Letter: Keen eye on quarry plans
THE Bury Local Plan: Core Strategy has now been published for consultation by Bury Council. It sets out the long-term vision for the future development of the borough, including Ramsbottom, to 2029. The Core Strategy includes a series of policies
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Letter: Architectural gems of the past
RE: ‘Hoardings will depict history of Blackburn library’ – fantastic. Great to see the council promoting and celebrating our architectural history and Blackburn’s cultural legacy. This is a really innovative project for a town whose history is
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Letter: Homes for the over-35s
IN response to ‘Homes plan could revitalise Mill Hill’ (LT, July 24), I’d like to know when are the planners or developers going to cater for the growing numbers of over-35s who would like to have their own place, instead of all these three and four
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Letter: You wouldn't dump a child
I READ about it being the worst in 20 years for cats being abandoned. This sort of thing makes me so mad. When are people going to realise that pets are not toys? So many people think it’s okay to abandon a pet instead of getting help from
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Letter: Kids are too clever for porn blocks
IN your story ‘Plan for automatic porn blocking receives backing in East Lancashire’, Jack Straw said: “I agree it is an infringement of freedoms, but freedom of speech has to be qualified.” No it doesn’t. Freedom of speech is exactly that.
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Rossendale mill site village given go-ahead
A DERELICT mill can be turned into a luxury village, planners have ruled. Skipton Properties will bulldoze the 19th century Kearns of Waterfoot textiles mill and erect 22 four and five bedroom homes, with private parking, landscaping, and a sta-ble
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Fun fair returns to Rawtenstall
RAWTENSTALL Annual Fair will be taking place for a third year on the town square tomorrow. The fair was revived in 2011 by local community group Rossendale Revival and aims to promote and celebrate the talent around the Valley. This year, there
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Rawtenstall vintage stall will be Manchester-led
A VINTAGE clothing stall is bringing a slice of Manchester to the Valley. Manchester Vintage will be setting up themed clothes stores at St Mary’s Chambers in Rawtenstall. For the first pop-up event, traders specialising in wedding attire will
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Darwen MP calls for curb on takeaways
DARWEN’S MP has called on the council to put together a planning policy to prevent too many takeaways opening up in an area. His call came after plans were submitted to install a pizza and chicken takeaway at the Savoy Garage in Blackburn Road.
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Haslingden pool closure threat 'stronger than ever'
THE last remaining group vying to save Haslingden Pool from being sold off by the council has warned that the threat of closure is stronger than ever. Rossendale Council said it will shut the pool, which has ‘concrete cancer’ and is in need of
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Ribble Valley council's floorspace survey
A new floorspace survey by Ribble Valley council is asking businesses to tell them their needs. Borough officials have commissioned a study to seek to obtain information on the future commercial floorspace requirements of local firms. It is
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Clitheroe mayor's eye-opening 10-hours on the beat
A MAYOR has called for urgent action after spending hours on the beat with local police. Clitheroe mayor Kevin Horkin said a recent 10-hour walkabout on the beat with officers was ‘an eye-opener’. Coun Horkin said the high number of boozy revellers
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'Housing plans are a waste of time' says Whalley campaigner
SAVE Whalley Action Group chairman Nick Walker has rejected a call by leading Ribble Valley Tory councillors for ‘neighbourhood plans’ for the village, Longridge and Clitheroe. Dilworth councillor Ken Hind and Clitheroe Town Mayor Kevin Horkin
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Ribble Valley mayor, 79, to do charity parachute jump
THE 79-year-old mayor of Ribble Valley is preparing to leap out of a plane to raise money for charity – 49 years after his last jump. Coun Richard Sherras has announced he is to do a sponsored tandem parachute skydive in aid of his two nominated
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Tour takes Pendle mayor into world of machinery
PENDLE mayor Smith Benson paid a visit to a booming Colne engineering firm to take a look at its new state-of-the-art machinery. NR Engineering, which has a 25,000 sq ft headquarters in Skipton Road, makes components for use in hydraulics, gearboxes
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Nelson florist helps team win Tatton Park prize
A NELSON florist was part of a winning team at the Royal Horticultural Society’s Tatton Park Flower Show. Janet Boast, who owns Going Dutch in Manchester Road, was one of five people behind Interflora’s Time Frames design, which triumphed in the
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Pendle MP signs Burma petition
PENDLE Tory Andrew Stephenson is one of 30 MPs to sign a Commons motion expressing ‘deep concern at the growing anti-Muslim violence in Burma’. The all-party resolution says they are ‘concerned that the government of Burma has still not taken action
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Pendle pub drug raids lead to arrests
A POLICE dog sniffed out four people carrying drugs during an operation across Pendle pubs. Police officers and the drugs dog, Will, teamed up with Pendle Council’s licensing team to visit 11 pubs in Brierfield, Barrowford, Nelson, Colne and West
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Road safety warning after youngsters are hurt in Nelson
PARENTS have been urged to keep a close eye on their children over the summer holidays after two young children were injured in road accidents in Nelson. On Saturday, a six-year-old boy broke his nose after he ran into the side of a taxi as he
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£1m for dementia care improvements at East Lancashire hospitals
EAST Lancashire’s hospitals have been given £1million to improve dementia care by making ‘simple changes’ to their wards and waiting areas. The Your Home In Hospital scheme, which is being implemented at the Royal Blackburn and Burnley General
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Drunk and disorderly Colne man, 21, had 'look of pure anger'
A 21-YEAR-old man who was shouting and swearing in the street, was abusive to a police officer, a court heard. Burnley magistrates were told how Neil McConnell was said by the officer to have had a vacant expression, kept grinding his teeth and
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Burnley mayor's charity raises over £32,000
BURNLEY councillor Charles Bullas handed over more than £32,000 to charity, raised during his time as mayor. Half of Coun Bullas’ fundraising total was presented to Pendleside Hospice, with the remainder split between 20 other good causes.
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£7m Bacup store ready to open
BACUP’S long-awaited Morrisons store will open on August 5. The £7m development, in Lee Street, was first touted in 2006 but planning permission was only granted in July 2011. The supermarket then faced another hurdle in the form of a protective
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CCTV 'arson' probe at Padiham fire site
THE owner of a recycling storage unit at the centre of a suspected arson attack told of his anguish at the huge blaze. More than 50 firefighters from across Lancashire were needed to put out the fire at Jigsaw Quest in Park Road, Padiham, where
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Blackburn mum's heartbreak at missing pendant
THE mum of tragic toddler Finlay Jay Johnston, who died after contracting meningitis, has been left devastated after losing a pendant containing his handprint. Finlay died aged 19-months-old, just two days after taking ill at his Smalley Wall home
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Community banking idea pioneered by Burnley's David Fishwick could be adopted nationwaide
BURNLEY’S banking revolutionary Dave Fishwick is to be used as the model for a new structure of community banks proposed by a government committee. A report co-authored by Steve Baker MP, chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Economics
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Pendle college awards
TWO apprentice chefs are celebrating after winning awards from Nelson and Colne College. Ben Ainsworth, 17, works in the Olde Spot kitchen at Fence company Roaming Roosters and won Apprentice of the Year. A company spokesman said: “We’ve always
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Clarets legend Jimmy Adamson's new book
A NEW Jimmy Adamson biography will go on sale at Turf Moor next week. The club shop at Turf Moor will host the official launch on Thursday, August 1, between 4pm and 5pm. Legendary former Clarets captain and manager Adamson – one of Turf Moor
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Family day for Clarets supporters
CLARETS fans of all ages can get into the spirit of things ahead of tomorrow’s pre-season friendly against Sparta Rotterdam. Burnley FC’s annual Family Fun Day will take place from 11am at Turf Moor. An inflatable five-a-side pitch, demonstrations
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Hyndburn Council chooses landscaping firm
A COUNCIL has chosen a landscaping firm to supply future bedding plants. Hyndburn Council has made new arrangements for the supply of plants and street horticultural features for 2013 and 2014 The council is to secure a second year’s supply of
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Car wash plan for Darwen to be decided by inspector
CONTROVERSIAL plans to set up a car wash in the Whitehall area of Darwen will go to the Government’s planning inspectorate. Almost 70 residents objected to plans to set up a car wash on the corner of Whitehall Road and Cemetery Road. A planning
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Buy Darwen Jazz and Blues tickets
TICKETS for the fourth Darwen Jazz and Blues Weekend are now on sale from Number 39 Hopstar Brewery Tap in Bridge Street. The event takes place at Darwen Library Theatre on Friday and Saturday, August 9 and 10, while pubs and clubs will also organise
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Poignant day as Darwen boy completes fundraising for mum's memorial plot
THE son of a Darwen woman who died aged just 25 has raised money to buy a memorial plot for her. Avondale Primary School pupil Tommy Tierney set up ‘Tommy’s Challenge’, a variety of events held at the school, in a bid to raise cash so the family
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No decking
A SCHEME to build decking at the bottom of the garden of a property in Queen Street, Darwen, have been withdrawn by applicant Samuel Banks.
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Medium visit
GUEST medium at tonight’s Darwen Spiritualist Church is Roy Foreman. The service is at 7.30pm at Hawkshaw Avenue and entry costs £2.
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Extension bid
PLANS to build a single-storey rear extension at a property in School View, Edgworth, have been sent to Blackburn with Darwen Council by Neil Isherwood.
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Trees to stay
A REQUEST by John Starbucks to fell a protected birch tree at Belthorpe in Park Road, Darwen, have been refused by borough planning officers.
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Tribute to Robbie
A ROBBIE Williams tribute act will perform at the Golden Cup, Blackburn Road, Darwen, tomorrow night. Carl Briggs, who is a lookalike of the former Take That star, is on from 8pm. Entry is free – call 01254 775636 for more information.
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Branch work
CAROL Hobson has been granted permission to carry out thinning and removal of secondary branches on protected trees near a property in O’er The Bridge, Hoddlesden.
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Music at pub
DJ Ian will provide the music at The Park pub in Cemetery Road tonight and tomorrw, with Matt Walsh singing live on Sunday, from 4pm, followed by Sticky 13 bingo, which has a jackpot of £200.
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Family plans fundraisers
THE family of Paul Nixon, who died in 2011 of a rare cancer, are planning a year of fundraising next year to celebrate what would have been his 30th birthday. Family members have already done a number of activities for Sarcoma UK, including sister
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Blackburn nurse struck off after repeatedly making 'basic errors'
A NURSE has been struck off after repeatedly making ‘basic errors’ on her ward, some of which were potentially life-threatening. Sarah Woodrup’s colleagues at the Royal Blackburn Hospital began noticing her failings soon after she started working
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Fire engine axing backed by Hyndburn council leader
HYNDBURN Council leader Miles Parkinson yesterday supervised the go-ahead for a plan to axe one of Accrington’s three fire engines. It is part of cutback proposals to save £5million across Lancashire approved by the planning committee of the county
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£1 meal deal
KIDS eat for £1 in Mel’s Cafe in Haslingden this summer. When any adult meal is purchased from the Manchester Road cafe, a meal from the children’s menu can be chosen for only £1 between 8am and 2pm.
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Sofa set alight
A SOFA was set on fire in a back yard in Blackburn. Firefighters were called to Norman Street at around 9.15pm on Wednesday to put out the flames.
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Fewer visitors
FEWER people are visiting Blackburn with Darwen Council’s website, new figures revealed. In January, 72,384 people browsed the £50,000 website, launched in October last year. In May, 44,516 people visited it – a decrease of nearly 40 per cent
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Rubbish fires
A SPATE of rubbish fires broke out in Blackburn on Wednesday night. Fire crews were called to Norman Street at 9pm, Cranwell Close at 10pm, and Sumner Street at around 1am. Nobody was injured in any of the incidents.
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Chance to lead bike rides
BLACKBURN with Darwen Council’s CONNECT service is looking for female cyclists to lead informal, friendly bike rides for women. A free training day is to be held at Audley Sports Centre on Saturday, August 17. For information, email breeze@ britishcycling.org.uk
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Parish council bid for Blackburn district
A COUNCILLOR has expressed his hopes of giving extra power to the community to resolve local issues by establishing a parish council on his doorstep. Coun Michael Lee, who represents Beardwood and Lammack in Blackburn believes the lower tier authority
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Work boosted on East Lancashire broadband
SLOW internet and patchy mobile coverage in the countryside create an urban-rural divide, MPs said this week, as work on superfast broadband in Lancashire was stepped up. A decent internet service was a ‘basic utility’ but many rural households
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Call for action on Blackburn 20mph road
RESIDENTS have demanded action to enforce a 20mph zone where drivers ignore signs and traffic calming measures putting pedestrians at risk. They are concerned a trail-blazing road safety scheme has not stamped out speeding while police and council
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£1,500 raised
THE READ and Simonstone village fete has raised over £1,500 which is to be split between village charities and Macmillan Cancer Support. The charities will be presented with the money at a special event on Saturday, from 4pm, at the Stork Hotel
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Caribbean day
A CARIBBEAN day is being held at the White Hart in Sabden on Saturday, August 10. There will be activities throughout the day and proceeds will go to the village youth club and Sabden Football Club.
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Duck racing
SABDEN Football Club is holding its annual duck race and veterans’ match on Sunday, August 25. The match takes place at the Nutter Barn pitch at noon and the duck race will follow at 3.30pm. Tickets are on sale from club members and from Shippy
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Housing named
THE NEW housing development off Whalley Road in Sabden is to be called Black Hill View. The four two-bed and four three-bed properties for Ribble Valley Homes will be up for rent.
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Pop mogul Pete Waterman to visit
POP impresario Pete Waterman will be guest of honour at the launch of the East Lancashire Railway’s new real ale bar, the Buffer Stops, at Rawtenstall station on Saturday at 2.30pm. The north west’s popular 12-mile heritage and tourist railway
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Group's first
A GROUP that works together to champion health and wellbeing for children and young people in Lancashire has celebrated its first anniversary. A party to celebrate the PULSE group was held at the Woodlands centre in Chorley and it was attended
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Video award
A VIDEO entitled ‘Gifted Life’ produced by Blackburn with Darwen’s Youth Justice Service and filmed, written and edited by its young clients themselves received a special commendation for the work of under-18s at this summer’s Koestler Trust Awards
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East Lancashire districts among worst in the country for anti-social behaviour
EAST Lancashire areas have some of the highest anti-social behaviour rates in the country, it has been revealed. Figures for 2012 show Black-burn as having the fifth highest rate of recorded incidents, with Burnley sixth and Hyndburn thirteenth
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Theft charge
KERRY Marie Yates, 27, of Brownhill Drive, Blackburn, was remanded on bail by Blackburn magistrates charged with stealing perfume and sunglasses worth £97 from Boots.
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Lancashire County Council investigates alleged argument between party leaders
LANCASHIRE County Council is investigating an alleged angry confrontation between former Tory council leader Geoff Driver and Liberal Democrat boss Bill Winlow. The allegations relate to meetings on May 21 after the elections that month left no
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Six-week bus diversion
PARK Road in Chorley will be closed heading out of town for up to six weeks due to electrical work between Queens Road and Woodfield Road. While the work continues, the 124 bus service from Chorley Interchange will be diverted, via Clifford Street
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Breach denial
SIKANDER Hussain, 32, of Sussex Drive, Blackburn, was remanded on bail by Blackburn magistrates after pleading not guilty to breaching a non-molestation order in favour of Hina Hussain.
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Walking talking
AN author will give a talk about his novel, based on his experiences organising Anglo-French walks, at Blackburn Library. The presentation by John Winter will take place on September 4, from 2pm to 3pm. Entry costs £1. To book a place,
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Van hit lamppost in Rishton
A VAN went off the road on a bend and hit a lamppost. Fire crews were called to Harwood Road in Rishton at around 2.40am yesterday to recover the vehicle from close to the canal bridge. The occupants had fled the scene but two people were later
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Girl's Blackburn roof threat
EMERGENCY services were called out to The Mall in Blackburn in the early hours of yesterday morning after receiving reports of a suspected suicide attempt. Police, fire and ambulance crews attended at around 1am and found that there were two teenage
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Bike nuisance
MOTORBIKE riders are causing a nuisance in Green Lane and Nook Terrace in Blackburn, according to neighbourhood police officers.
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Raiders strike at Accrington cricket club for fourth time
ACCRINGTON Cricket Club is ‘teetering on the brink’ after suffering its second break-in in the space of a week and its fourth in as many months. Thieves removed a section of the wall and entered the cellar before walking out with bottles of alcohol
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Shoppers rescued
SHOPPERS were rescued by a fire crew when the were trapped in a lift at a Blackburn town centre store for 30 minutes. The incident happened at the Next outlet. No-one was injured.
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Voluntary to full-time job
GEOFF Wilkinson has told a government strategy group about his experiences on sickness benefits suffering from multiple sclerosis and how working for nothing with Blackburn with Darwen Community and Voluntary Service helped him get a full-time job
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Designer from Blackburn launches swimwear range
A FASHIONISTA is diving in at the deep end and designing her own swimwear range. Lauren Dwyer, 23, said she dreamed of seeing her bikinis decorating the pages of Vogue magazine and being worn by trendsetters like new mum the Duchess of Cambridge
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Walkway link for Blackburn streets
A NEW walkway has been created linking Ainsworth Street and Penny Street in Blackburn. It is to allow members of the public to walk along the street safely while the demolition of the six-day market is being carried out. The outbound bus lane
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Blackburn and Darwen stores pass test on underage alcohol sales
THE vigilance of shop and bar staff has been praised by police after a test purchasing operation in Blackburn and Darwen last weekend. Two 14-year-old girls visited 13 premises as part of a joint operation between Lancashire Police and Blackburn
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Warning to Blackburn supermarket car park roof racers
‘RECKLESS’ drivers racing on top of a multi-storey town centre car park must be stopped before somebody is killed, it has been warned. The plea comes as groups of young people have been seen speeding in circuits around the roof of Morrisons supermarket
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Youths risk their lives jumping into weir at Barrowford
CLINGING on by their fingertips before plummeting 15ft into icy waters below, these teenagers have been warned they are dicing with death. Witnesses have described seeing teenagers running through traffic before launching themselves off a wall
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No QPR bid for Burnley striker
QPR have not tabled a bid for Burnley striker Charlie Austin, contrary to reports. A London-based website yesterday published a story declaring the newly relegated club had made an offer for the 28-goal marksman after missing out on Celtic striker Gary
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£665 raised
THE Knowle Green summer fair raised £665 for the village church funds. The event included an art exhibition by local artists.
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Let's play!
MOBILE play schemes will be touring Blackburn parks during the summer holidays. The schemes, for children aged five to 13, will be in Queen’s Park, Witton Park, Corporation Park, Roe Lee Park and Bold Venture Park, 1.30pm to 4pm, until August 30
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Charity night
A CHARITY ceilidh at Hoghton Village Hall will raise cash for mental health charity ReThink. The event, on Saturday, September 21, will feature live music and a potato pie supper. Tickets cost £10 and the event runs from 7.30pm to 11.30pm.
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Burnley skipper seeks right blend
CLARETS captain Jason Shackell says Burnley are working on the silk and steel philosophy that brought Cardiff City success last season. The Championship winning Bluebirds were recognised for their ability to know when to play attractive football and
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New courses
A COLLEGE, which has a campus at Witton Park, in Blackburn, is strengthening its links with Lancashire Constabulary by offering two short equine courses. Myerscough College is offering the sessions, which are open to anybody aged over 12, at the
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Several factors led to death of Accrington woman, 80
AN 80-year-old woman who had chemotherapy for terminal lung cancer was ruled to have died due to a combination of factors, a coroner found. Doris Taylor, a former estate agent’s receptionist who lived in Warmden Avenue, Accrington, passed away
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Blackburn Rovers defender eyes central spot
BLACKBURN Rovers new boy Matt Kilgallon is determined to secure regular football at centre back this season – with speculation continuing about the future of captain Scott Dann. Dann has again been linked with a move away from Rovers before the end of
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Blackburn firm launches 'weekly care check' service
A BLACKBURN-BASED care company is launching a ‘weekly care check’ service to help families check on elderly or vulnerable relatives. The initiative is being put in place by Choice Care in a bid to provide a flexible and affordable service. As part
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Mourners gather to pay tribute to 'inspirational' Accrington war veteran
HUNDREDS of mourners gathered at Accrington’s Masonic Hall to pay tribute to ‘inspirational’ war veteran, Warren Wolstencroft. Warren served as part of the Queen’s Lancashire Regiment before being diagnosed with rare form of bone cancer Epithelioid
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'Wonderful' East Lancashire war veteran died after surgery
A WORLD War Two veteran died of bronchopneumonia after being admitted to Royal Blackburn Hospital with a broken leg, a coroner heard. Richard Warburton, 88, fell at Wordsworth House Care Home in Hapton where he had been a resident since 2008 and
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Pug loses eye after Darwen dog attack
A TREASURED family pet lost its eye after a ‘split second’ attack by a Staffordshire bull terrier. Gizmo the two-year-old black pug received the injury after being scratched through a gap in an iron gate. Owner Debbie Martin, of London Terrace
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Minister praises East Lancashire projects fighting sex exploitation
POLICING Minister Damian Green yesterday vowed to step up the fight against child sexual exploitation and abuse against vulnerable people. Speaking at a Home Office summit, he praised the growth of Multi Agency Safeguarding Hubs created along the
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Honour for former Rossendale man
A FORMER Rossendale resident has been presented with an MBE by the Queen for his service to local government. David Valentine, 60, was recognised in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List for his services to local government and the community in Angus
