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Human cost of bedroom tax 'incalculable' says disabled Nelson man
A DISABLED man who suffers from a condition which leaves him in almost constant pain said he had been forced to move to an ‘unsuitable’ flat because of the bedroom tax. Wayne Blackburn said he was ‘annoyed and angry’ after a legal challenge to
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James Anderson's family talk about their 'friendly Burnley lad'
FEW people are better placed to comment on Anderson’s career than his uncle, Neil Anderson. Neil, 58, himself a former player with Burnley CC in the Lancashire League and Padiham CC in the Ribblesdale League, recalls his son, Lee, doing battle
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Peers hit back after Howell suggests 'desolate' North is perfect for fracking
LANCASHIRE peers Lady Farrington and Lord Greaves have criticised former Conservative energy secretary Lord Howell for saying ‘fracking’ should be carried out in the North of England. The Guildford peer, father-in-law of Chancellor George Osborne
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East Lancs servicemen welcome plans to tackle discrimination against armed forces
PLANS to tackle discrimination against members of the armed forces have been backed by ex-service personnel in East Lancashire. The Labour Party announced yesterday that it planned to host a summit by the end of this year with leading military
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Aspinall Arms in Mitton to undergo refurbishment
A 17th century pub is set to undergo major refurbishment which could lead to up to 40 jobs being created. The Aspinall Arms pub in Mitton has been closed since autumn 2012 when landlord Simon Forster, who had been at the pub in Mitton Road since
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Blackburn schoolboy exposed himself to shocked workers
A 14-YEAR-OLD boy lay in hiding before jumping out and indecently exposing himself to young women including a 16-year-old schoolgirl. Blackburn magistrates heard the boy mainly targeted females returning to their cars in the Shear Bank Road and
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Blackburn Rovers secure Cairney loan
BLACKBURN Rovers have brought in Hull City central midfielder Tom Cairney on a six-month loan deal. Rovers have been looking to strengthen in midfield and the 22-year-old will remain with Rovers until January.
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Why Zeppelin legend’s singer sister refuses to be categorised
THIS year’s Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival in Colne offers one of the most diverse line-ups in the event’s 24-year history. And no artist epitomises that variety more than Deborah Bonham, who will be returning to play at two different
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Punks resurfaces at the seaside
REBELLION Punk Festival pogoes it’s way into the Winter Gardens at Blackpool on August 8-11 with 200 bands, including legendary Joy Division and New Order bass guitarist Peter Hook and his new combo The Light. Festival headliners Cock Sparrer,
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Review: MI MI’S Bacup Road, Rawtenstall
A DAY out in Rawtenstall normally finishes for me with the delights of the famous Ilex Chippy. It is one of the best fish and chip shops you will find with proper chips, perfect pies and gravy that tastes like it should do — but for some reason
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Blackburn Rovers complete Spurr signing
BLACKBURN Rovers have completed the signing of left back Tommy Spurr on a free transfer. Spurr joins Rovers on a two-year contract with the option for a further year, after the completion of a medical. Rovers boss Gary Bowyer said: “First and foremost
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Charging patients for GP visits is a 'crazy idea' says Nelson councillor
HALF of family doctors believe patients should be charged up to £25 for appointments, to deter them from turning up at surgeries unnecessarily, a new survey suggested. The fees were conceived as a way to help the NHS cope with rising demand for
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Jack Straw blog: Get-together that warmed the heart
parallel lives are, whether we like it or not, a fact to be coped with, rather than ‘solved’. Down the ages, people of different cultures, ethnic origins and religious denominations have tended to live alongside those of similar backgrounds.
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Comment: ‘50 Shades’ photos go too far
SMART phones have made capturing special moments on camera or video so much easier and have even inspired some to keep photo diaries of their lives. Others have caught criminals or have provided news channels with exclusive footage. But the
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Letter: Stop them bankrolling climate change
From this autumn, UK companies will be legally obliged to publish their carbon emissions. But there is a gaping hole in the new rules. Banks and pension funds will have to report the climate impact of the light bulbs in their offices, but they
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Letter: Parking idea ridiculous
WITH reference to the story headlined ‘Grace period parking proposal in East Lancashire welcomed by businesses’ – what a ridiculous idea. It would be chaos to police and expensive and dangerous in the extreme. There would be vehicles all over
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Letter: Clergy past sell-by date
Scientists, teachers, doctors etc must now adopt a modern policy to eliminate the clergy by introducing and mixing God into their technology teachings and endeavours. Otherwise, they shall always be left standing at the altar – just a shell compared
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Letter: It won’t work without force
RE: ‘Blackburn with Darwen Council boss approves scheme to slow motorists down’ – hold a meeting, empathise with the residents who raise concerns, decide to implement speed limits, put up all the necessary signs and paint the road markings. Then
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Letter: Motorcyclists’ rigorous test
One of the problems with the issuing of licences is that people are taught to pass a test, not how to drive. This has been the case as far as car tests go, but not motorcycles. I got my motorbike licence about 20 years ago, when the test was
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Letter: Some drivers can’t hack it
I AM an ex-professional driver having driven over a million miles in and around Blackburn, Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley. The problem is not with the Grane Road but with the drivers. You should always drive according to the conditions of the
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Letter: Speed still the problem over Grane
I have been driving on the Grane Road for 30 years without a problem, touch wood (‘Five injured in two-car crash’, LT, July 30). From what I see, it is speed and unfamiliarity with the road which are the two main problems. Get an impatient
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Will.i.am plays Manchester Arena
Multi-platinum producer and songwriter Will.i.am plays Manchester Arena on December 3 as part of a three-date UK tour. Set to be one of the biggest shows this year, tickets start from £27.50 with top price tickets only £35 meaning everyone can
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Car-boot boost for Nelson shoppers in old bus station
NELSON’S former bus station has been earmarked for a weekly car boot sale to attract more shoppers, as part of the Mary Portas pilot. Council chiefs want to turn the former bus station in Broadway, which has been empty for more than four years,
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Groups in East Lancs asked to support breast cancer charity with strawberry tea
GROUPS and workplaces are being urged to support breast cancer with a strawberry tea. Breast Cancer Care is urging people to get involved with a mass fund-raising campaign over a cuppa and a scone. Participants are asked to fund raise with
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Rossendale foodbank receives big cash boost
IT’S been a winning week for the Raft Foundation Foodbank as it received an anonymous local donation of £1,500 at the same time as receiving an Awards for All grant of £10,000. The volunteer-lead foodbank in Rossendale was last week appealing for
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Blackburn band Rime Suspex fin d a reason to succeed
THE build-up to the release of an EP for Blackburn band Rime Suspex is creating excitement for the trio, who formed in January this year. And according to guitarist Rory Myles, it is the ‘best thing’ to happen to the band, who are described as
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Council considers axing publicity for pay-day lenders in Blackburn and Darwen
LIBRARY, community centre and other council-run websites may have adverts for and links to payday loan companies banned under a new crackdown being considered by borough leader Kate Hollern. Posters promoting them may also be banned from bus stops
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Ribble Valley mayor completes charity skydive as tribute to wife and son
THE 79-year-old mayor of Ribble Valley has completed a skydive that has been 57 years in the making to raise money for charity. Coun Richard Sherras has so far raised £1,000 for his two nominated charities, Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research and Soldiers
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Wildlife lovers asked to keep an eye on floundering fish
WALKERS and nature lovers have been asked to keep a careful eye on fish struggling to survive in recent high temperatures. The Environment Agency (EA) has issued a warning after incidents of fish in distress have been noted in rivers and fisheries
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Police to crack down on drink and drugs problems in Ramsbottom
PATROLS by community safety officers have been stepped up in Ramsbottom town centre following reports of people drinking and taking drugs in wooded areas. Ward councillor Ian Bevan said he has received complaints about groups congregating on Bridge
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Steam engine at Queen Street Mill in Burnley breaks down
THE 19th century steam engine which powers the looms at Burnley’s historic Queen Street Mill has broken down and will need major repairs costing thousands. While the machinery called ‘Peace’ is out of action, possibly for several months, admission
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Teenager arrested for 'scrapyard Dave' attack in Nelson is rebailed
A TEENAGER arrested over an attack on a great-grandfather from Nelson has been rebailed until November. David Hutchinson, 63, was assaulted near his home in Leeds Road on June 15 and died 13 days later. A 16-year-old youth from Nelson, who
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Helmshore Mill's waterwheel is back in action
AN ANTIQUE waterwheel has been restored and set spinning once again. The wooden wheel at Helmshore Mills Textile Museum, which dates back to the 1840s, had been retired since December 2011 after becoming damaged. Louise Jacobsson, Lancashire
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Lucky 13 as the soul fans celebrate at Colne Muni
CELEBRATIONS will be in the air at Colne Muni next weekend when the venue’s legendary soul night celebrates its 13th anniversary. The special show will feature the best of Northern Soul and Motown from leading DJs including Ginger, Roman, Billy
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People banned from Colne pubs to get second chance with new scheme
REVELLERS barred from pubs and clubs will be given the chance to have their bans lifted. A list of people, banned from Colne’s pubs for drink or drug-related offences, will be offered the chance to attend five sessions at Inspire, a substance misuse
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Empty properties in Burnley targeted with £3.5m renovation scheme
A TOTAL of 48 empty properties have been earmarked for renovation in Burnley. The Empty Homes Clusters programme was set up to identify groups of empty properties suitable for refurbishment and bringing back to use. The council successfully
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Genesis show is a revelation
TRIBUTE bands are always noted for their ambition but the definitive Genesis imitators G2, are an exception to the rule. A vintage era of the hugely influential progressive rock band will be celebrated at Clitheroe’s Grand Theatre tomorrow.
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Annual Brex Farm Music Festival to take place in Bacup
THE third annual Brex Farm Music Festival will be held in Bacup on Saturday, August 17. This year’s line-up will feature Cassie Chan, who featured on BBC singing competition The Voice, The Kites, and other rhythm and blues, soul and blues artists
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Dementia cafe to be held in Rawtenstall
A CAFE for people with dementia and their families and carers is to be held in Rawtenstall. The sessions are being run by East Lancashire Community Dementia Forum and will generally involve a presentation or two followed by a discussion. A
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Search and rescue drones could save lives in East Lancashire
SEARCH and rescue drones could be used to save lives on rural terrains after a pioneering trial. Field tests by the University of Central Lancashire showed hour-long mountain rescue searches could be reduced to just minutes. Drones designed
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Headteacher in Rawtenstall honoured for commitment to environment
A HEADTEACHER has been honoured for his commitment to making his school more eco-friendly. Ian Holden, head of St Mary’s CE Primary School in Rawtenstall, was given the Eco Supporter Award for Teachers at the It’s Our Planet Awards in July.
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Fire station in Rawtenstall left without water
THE fire station and a number of businesses in Rawtenstall were without water for 12 hours after a water main burst. The pipe in Haslingden Road began leaking water at around 12.30am yesterday, flooding one lane of the roundabout adjacent to Queen
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Springhill Centre in Accrington to hold learning activities
SPRINGHILL Community Centre in Accrington will begin a new programme of activities for people with learning disabilities. From September, taster sessions in a whole host of classes, including arts and crafts, gardening, computing, cookery and literacy
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Charity workers from Hyndburn to take part in Total Warrior event
A TEAM of charity workers and their friends from Hyndburn will be taking part in the Total Warrior event next weekend to raise money to help young people in the area. Sharon, Paula and Jason run the charity YNOT Hyndburn and will take part in the
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Accrington revamp may be jeopardised because of council procedures
THE revitalisation of Nuttall Street in Accrington will be jeopardised if a council is forced to follow its own procedures, a report has warned. Unless Hyndburn Borough Council’s current procedure rules are waived, it could also miss its targets
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Belthorn divided over green bin scheme
A COUNCIL was blasted over its waste collection services which have now divided a village. Hyndburn councillor Peter Britcliffe said he was amazed that Belthorn people within his ward had not been provided with garden waste services this summer
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JD Wetherspoon may be opening in Darwen
DISCOUNT pub chain JD Wetherspoon could have a bar in Darwen by January. The Lancashire Telegraph understands that bosses at the firm want to start renovation work on the former Railway Road Methodist Church in October, with a view to opening early
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Early AFC Darwen fans will receive a free pie and pint at season opener
THE first 350 fans through the door of the WEC Group Anchor Ground for AFC Darwen’s season opener against Northwich Flixton Villa on Saturday will get a free pie and a pint in the clubhouse. The initiative is being offered by stand sponsor Howarth
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Man appeals for information about his Darwen born grandfather
THE search for information about a Second World War tank driver from Darwen has led to the discovery of his burial site. Con McGrath appealed for information about his grandfather, Trooper John Meagher, who was killed in 1941. The Lancashire
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Austin leaves Burnley for QPR
BURNLEY striker Charlie Austin has today signed for QPR on a three-year deal. The striker moves to Loftus Road for an undisclosed fee, weeks after failing a medical with Premier League side Hull. Clarets chief executive Lee Hoos said: “We worked very
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A Grand line-up in Clitheroe this Autumn
CELEBRATED sporting commentators, decorated war heroes, mysterious African guitarists and the very best of amateur dramatics — just some of the highlights of Clitheroe Grand Theatre’s Autumn programme. An October appearance by Falklands war hero
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Darwen business blames council for axed expansion plans
A DARWEN commercial vehicle dismantler has axed plans to relocate and build houses on its current site. Walsh and Dearden, in Sough Road, lodged an application to build 29 houses on its base as it planned to move. But bosses at the firm said
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East Lancs women offered free Business Administration course
EAST Lancs Women's Centres is offering a free Level 1 Certificate in Business Administration course, beginning on Friday, August 9. The course offers a realistic way of gaining the knowledge and skills required for a career in business administration
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£48k awarded to Blackburn woman who contracted asbestos illness in gas mask factory
THE family of a woman who contracted asbestosis through assembling gas masks during the Second World War 70 years ago has won nearly £48,000 damages. Doris Timbrell died of oesophageal cancer in November 2008 but, four years earlier, an x-ray at
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Leaders express 'surprise' at length of inquiry
THE ex-detective who sparked the probe into the Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw's expenses queried the time taken to conclude it. Chorley Conservative councillor Sam Chapman said that he was ‘surprised’ at the eight months
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Pendle lawyer hopeful for EU election
PENDLE lawyer Sajjad Karim has been given a strong chance of getting re-elected to the European Parliament in May having been selected second on the list of north west Tory candidates. The order was ranked after a ballot of Conservative members
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Thief in Blackburn caught on roof with hammer
A 31-YEAR-OLD man attempting to break in through the roof of a Blackburn town centre computer shop was caught ‘bang to rights’. Blackburn magistrates heard Craig Michael Porter was on the roof of the shop with a hammer and his crow bar still connected
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Blackburn shoplifter stole larger M&S handbag to carry haul
A SHOPLIFTER selected a larger handbag so she could increase the haul of bottles of spirits she was stealing from Marks and Spencer. Blackburn magistrates heard Joanna Marie Warner replaced a smaller handbag on the display before increasing her
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'Cakes4Syria' fundraising initiative spreads to East Lancashire
A NEW fundraising initiative has raised more than £25,000 for conflict-torn Syria in just ten days. ‘Cakes4Syria’ was started in Bradford by Sibbat e Noor, a 21-year-old law graduate and Islamic Relief volunteer, but it has now spread to Blackburn
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Langho singing sensation opened star-studded show at Manchester Arena
A TEENAGE singing sensation from Langho opened star-studded concert in Manchester at the weekend after beating 120 other hopefuls. Ella Shaw, 16, performed at the Manchester Arena show in front of 14,000 people ahead of stars Olly Murs, Union J
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Bug hunt to take place at Whalley Abbey
VISITORS to Whalley Abbey on Sunday August 11 will be able to explore the grounds as part of a bug hunt. Armed with pots and nets and help from Lancashire Wildlife Trust, visitors will be invited to find what’s out there. There will also be
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Students from Accrington Academy win prizes in United Learning Best in Everyone awards
STUDENTS from Accrington Academy came away with seven prestigious prizes from the United Learning Best in Everyone awards in London. Between them, the pupils racked up the earned title of young hero of the year, both junior and senior physics awards
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New notice board for North Turton
NORTH Turton Parish Council will pay £1,000 towards the £2,400 needed to replace a noticeboard at the front of the Barlow Institute in Bolton Road, Edgworth. The existing notice board could be moved and used in Belmont if it is deemed suitable.
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Banned Rossendale director fights his way back into business
A WELL-KNOWN businessman who was disqualified as a company director has been given the all-clear to resume control of his demolition firm. Former Rossendale United FC chairman Andrew Connolly admitted he had been delivered a ‘massive blow’ when
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Garden afternoon to take place in Waddington
PLANT lovers and gardening enthusiasts have been invited to Waddow Lodge to enjoy a garden afternoon. The two-acre garden created around a Georgian house in Waddington, with views to Pendle and Bowland, will be on show on August 7 from 1pm to 5pm
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Free bike rides offered around Blackburn and Darwen
FREE bike rides led by a cycling expert are on offer around Blackburn and Darwen. The three rides are a partnership between British Cycling and Blackburn with Darwen Council’s sustainable travel project Connect, and will take place around the more
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Mum loses six stone with the help of a Rishton slimming club
A MARRIED mum-of-one has gone from podgy parent to yummy mummy after losing six stone and dropping from size 24 to size 12 in just over a year. Melissa Ashworth, 32, joined Rishton Slimming World after becoming fed up with trying fad diets that
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Mormons celebrate 175 years in Chorley
A ‘BRITISH pageant’ featuring a cast of 200 has begun to celebrate the 175th anniversary of Latter-day Saints. Thousands of visitors are expected in Lancashire to attend the celebrations and a series of performances at the Mormon Temple in Chorley
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Blackburn GPs take on new roles
TWO Blackburn GPs have been given new roles to improve patient care through the use of technology and educational development. Dr Hereward Brown, who practices at Gebbie, Burn and Brown, in Preston New Road, and Dr Stephen Gunn, of Witton Medical
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Web 'trolls' post abuse about vulnerable East Lancs children on Facebook
‘DISGUSTING internet trolls’ posting candid photographs of unsuspecting victims on Facebook for others to abuse have been slammed. Several ‘50 shades of...’ groups for towns in East Lancashire have appeared on the social networking site encouraging
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Blackburn history enthusiasts to stage heritage festival
HISTORY enthusiasts at a 120-year-old charity are teaming up with places of interest for a national heritage festival. Ray Smith, who volunteers at Wilpshire-based charity Child Action Northwest and is a Blackburn History Society member, is hoping
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Flags fly high as Yorkshire day is celebrated in parts of East Lancashire
THE rivalry is so fierce it once broke out into a full-blown war, so in 1974 when several Yorkshire towns and villages were suddenly declared part of Lancashire, when the Government abolished the administrative county and county boroughs, there was
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Clitheroe Grammar school considers selling land to housing developers
A PROPOSAL being considered by Clitheroe Royal Grammar School Foundation to sell a section of land — given by Queen Mary I — for houses has met with uproar from members of the board. A planning application has not yet been submitted for the potential
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Ribble Valley residents rally to fight proposed housing development
CLITHEROE residents have formed a new action group to contest the up-coming Waddow View appeal after the borough council’s decision to withdraw opposition earlier this month. The application is for 345 homes in the town and a 50-place nursery.
