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Heroin-using accountant was Pava-sprayed at his Pendle home
A DRUG dealer’s driver, who tried to escape from police and flush heroin down the toilet when officers turned up at his home, was spared jail. Burnley Crown Court heard how heroin-using graduate Shabaz Khan was said to have got involved in the
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Blackburn Rovers exit cup on penalties
BLACKBURN Rovers have exited the League Cup on penalties after a 3-3 draw at Carlisle United. Chris Taylor and Josh Morris missed from the spot as Carlisle won 4-3 on penalties. Carlisle went ahead in the 14th minute when David Amoo headed home from
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Daughter of ex-Burnley player wins soccer scholarship in the USA
THE daughter of former Burnley player Andy Farrell has embarked on a dream football scholarship in America. Emily, 18, flew out to Mobile this week to start a four-year degree at the University of South Alabama. She started her career at Turf
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Nine vehicles and helicopter attend after tip-off that robbery suspect is in Rossendale
POLICE sealed off a busy main road after reports that a suspected armed robber had been spotted in the area. Armed officers closed Burnley Road, between Rawtenstall and Crawshawbooth, and diverted traffic away from the scene at 11am yesterday.
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TEAM NEWS: Carlisle United v Blackburn Rovers
YANN Songo’o makes his Blackburn Rovers debut in tonight’s League Cup first round tie at Carlisle United after receiving international clearance in time to feature. Songo’o partners Gael Givet in the centre of the Rovers defence, while Tom Cairney makes
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Police hunt for trio who attacked man on night out in Burnley
A WOMAN and two men suspected of attacking a couple after a night out are being hunted by police. CCTV images of the three suspects has been released by Lancashire police following the incident in Burnley which saw the 27-year-old male victim punched
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Depression led to Burnley student's suicide
A STUDENT who killed himself had drunk alcohol and smoked cannabis in the hours before his death, an inquest heard. Andrew Peter Allen, 23, was found dead at his home in St John’s Road, Burnley, on March 25 this year. His mum Alison Allen told
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Meditation group to meet in Langho
THE Ribble Valley Meditation Group will meet on Tuesday, August 20, at The Sanctuary of Healing, in Langho, from 1pm to 3pm, to mark the Leo Solar Festival. For further details contact 01254 825976.
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Ribble Valley Arts Studio artists to hold exhibition in Longridge
RIBBLE Valley Arts Studio-based artists Jill Wright and Robert Parkinson are holding an arts exhibition at Longridge Heritage Centre this month. The duo will be doing commission work, and will also welcome offers for their paintings.
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Summer Caribbean Day to be held in Sabden
A SUMMER Caribbean Day will be held at the White Hart, in Sabden, on Saturday. The proceeds will go to the village youth club and Sabden Football Club. It will include an auction, and a tombola stall.
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Mayor's Charity Shop in Clitheroe appeals for volunteers
CLITHEROE town mayor, Coun Kevin Horkin, is appealing for volunteers, and donations, for the Mayor’s Charity Shop. The shop, being funded by Coun Horkin, is located in Swan Courtyard, off Castle Street, and raises money for the Mayor’s Charity
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Clitheroe Mountaineering Club to meet in Borrowdale
THE Clitheroe Mountaineering Club will hold a day meet on Sunday, August 18, in Borrowdale. Members are advised to meet outside the council officers’ car park at 8am. For further details, contact Humphrey Johnson on 07836 328730.
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Judge says jail 'almost inevitable' for Pendle heroin dealer
A HARD drugs dealer said to have been involved in trying to hide a £170,000 stash of heroin after his arrest is facing jail. Rockab Afzal, 29, has owned up to his part in a drugs plot, but is said to claim he knew nothing about the heroin, which
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Craft fair to be held in Slaidburn Village Hall
A BANK holiday craft fair will be held at Slaidburn Village Hall on Monday, August 26. The fair will take place from 10.30am to 4pm. It will include home-made refreshments, with the proceeds going towards village hall funds. For more details
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Pendle Prince's Trust team to make presentations in Nelson
LANCASHIRE Fire and Rescue’s Prince’s Trust team from Pendle will be having their final presentations tomorrow at The Zone, in Nelson. The Mayor of Pendle, Coun Smith Benson, will be on hand to help with the awards.
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Colne Arcade to be improved
EXTERNAL improvements are set to be carried out to the front of the Colne Arcade building. The scheme is to cost £34,100, with half of the money coming from Pendle Council’s Premises Improvement Grant scheme.
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Colne Library to offer job seeking advice
JOBSEEKERS can get help and advice on issues such as CV writing, completing application forms and interview skills at a job club tomorrow from 1pm to 4pm at Colne Library.
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Supermarket shoppers in Colne raise money for Guide Dogs UK
SHOPPERS at the Sainsbury’s store in Windy Bank, Colne, helped raise £353 for the Burnley branch of Guide Dogs UK with a recent collection. The money will be used to help support the training of specialist guide dogs.
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Funding for public garden in Burnley set to be approved
Final funding to rejuvenate a public garden area in Burnley Road, Colne, is set to be approved by Councillors tomorrow. The project is currently £800 short and the money is set to be found from a section 106 agreement.
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Police to leaflet cars in Burnley
NEIGHBOURHOOD police are to leaflet cars parked in Clifton Street in Burnley by town centre workers following a recent rise in vehicle crime.
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Colne Library to run computer courses
COLNE Library has a basic computer session for over- 50s today from 10am. It costs £12 for a six-week course – call Ruby on 01282 442528. Meanwhile, Nelson Library will run an online basic computer course tomorrow, 9.30am-noon. The session is free
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Police to increase patrols around Daneshouse Community Centre
POLICE are to increase patrols around the Daneshouse Community Centre after complaints of youths causing anti-social behaviour in the centre’s car park.
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Briercliffe police to focus on car crime
POLICE in Briercliffe have promised to focus their efforts on car crime after a spate of incidents in the area. The issue was recently discussed at a meeting between residents and local police.
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Burnley woman accused of driving while disqualified
THE case against Gemma Elizabeth Collinge, 29, of Printers Fold, Burnley, was adjourned until August 9, by Burnley magistrates. She is accused of driving while disqualified, on June 9.
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Two Burnley men accused of assault
TWO men accused of assault by beating, had their cases adjourned until August 20, by Burnley magistrates. Derek Ivan Reilly, 20, of Sansbury Crescent, Burnley, faces one allegation and Reece Richmond, 19, of the same address, faces two counts.
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Man from Colne accused of possessing a claw hammer
CARL Speed, 29, of Clayton Street, Colne, appeared before Burnley magistrates, accused of possessing an offensive weapon – a claw hammer – on Midgeley Street, on June 27. He did not indicate a plea. He was bailed until a hearing at the crown
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Neighbours fled as fire wrecked old cotton mill in Haslingden
SIX families had be evacuated from their homes when a Haslingden mill was destroyed in a spectacular £500,000 blaze in 1983. Heat damaged arow of houses in Vale Street which overlooked the four-storey former cotton mill, as it was engulfed in flames
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Trams cutting edge of transport
THE history of public transport in Blackburn, telling the story of the horse omnibus, steam and electric trams and then their corporation and private company bus successors, has taken Duncan Holden on a long journey. Beginning his research about
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Blog: GPs’ charge will damage survival rates
tHE idea that many people choose to go and sit in crowded doctors surgeries when they don’t need to is a very odd one. What would motivate anyone to waste time gazing at assorted warning notices on the wall or flicking through year-old copies of
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Comment: Hospital smoking has to stop
FOR virtually all patients, being admitted to hospital, despite the best efforts of staff, is a trying experience. It is absolutely essential that hospital managers do all they can to alleviate this anxiety. It’s certainly true that the vast
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Letter: Poor driving standards
It’s very rarely that roads cause accidents. More often than not it’s down to an extremely poor standard of driving by at least one of the participants. It’s not always young/ new drivers, either. There are some very poor standards displayed by
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Letter: Searching for relatives
I AM trying to trace any living relatives of William S Duerden, born in Edmonton, London in 1928. I understand there may be descendants now living in Nelson, namely Christopher T Duerden. Any information will be gratefully received. Call David Mooney
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Letter: Move? They’re too nervous
I AM not so sure that there is a shortage of houses. Looking through the newspapers, there are hundreds of homes for sale. Is the problem not a shortage of people who have a secure job and are brave enough to buy a house, or change to a bigger
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Letter: Votes more important
Facts show that poor people who do not smoke are healthier than wealthy people who do. These are working class areas where the population knows that smoking kills, but don't care. If Labour councillors want people to stop, they could promise that
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Letter: Gone but not forgotten
SO First World War soldiers who got the Victoria Cross are to be honoured with commemorative paving stones (LT, August 5). May I respectfully suggest that a paving stone be set in place somewhere for the ‘Unknown Warrior’? Old Alzheimer (via website
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Letter: EU shouldn’t be involved
LANCASHIRE-born diplomat Cathy Ashton must be very proud of herself now she can be seen as justifying her role as EU High Representative and the salary of £328,000 that goes with it, by having private meetings with deposed Egyptian former president
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Letter: I’ve never encountered any discrimination
RE: ‘East Lancs servicemen welcome plans to tackle discrimination against armed forces’ – as someone who served, I never encountered discrimination anywhere. Quite the opposite, in fact, even when not in my garrison home town. I can only suppose
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Letter: Credit fraud is so much easier today
While not condoning fraudulent use of company credit cards by employees, I cannot help but think that the companies who operate this system must share part of the blame. When I was a salesman, my claims for out-of-pocket expenses would not be reimbursed
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Ex-soldier banned for driving over the limit in Burnley
AN ex-soldier who was found to be more than twice the legal limit has been banned for 18 months. Burnley magistrates heard how Russell Wilmot, 26, had been doing the cooking at a barbecue, had been brought drinks and thought they were lager shandies
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East Lancashire patient group says NHS culture change does not go far enough
RECOMMENDATIONS for a major culture change within the NHS do not go far enough, according to a patient representative. Professor Don Berwick, a former advisor to US president Barack Obama, who was tasked to conduct a root-and-branch review of English
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Demolition of Blackburn Old Market on track
THIS what the old market in Blackburn looks like since the bridge and circular walkway from The Mall to the site were taken down over the weekend. The three-day market hall has already been completely knocked down as stage one of the town centre
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Mini-golf course among ideas for Chorley's Astley Park
A MINI-GOLF course and potential fountains in the lake are among several ideas being drawn up to develop facilities at Chorley’s Astley Park. People can have their say on the future of the park at a series of exhibitions being held at Astley Hall
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95% of homes sell for less than £250k in some East Lancashire boroughs
JUST 147 homes in Blackburn with Darwen, Burnley, Hyndburn, Pendle and Rossendale sold for more than £250,000 in one year. New figures show in the five East Lancashire boroughs, less than five per cent of house sales in 2012/13 came into the higher
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East Lancashire volunteers in final call for Queen's Award for Voluntary Service
THE Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire, Lord Shuttleworth, has made a final call for nominations for the 2014 Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. The national honour has the equivalent status to the MBE, and recognises ‘exceptional’ contributions made
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Free health checks could help people in East Lancashire live longer
HEALTH bosses at Lancashire County Council are urging people to get themselves checked out by their GP. New free NHS health checks are available to anyone aged between 40 and 74, who has not been diagnosed with a vascular disease and is not being
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Wildlife experts in plea to conserve East Lancashire habitats for moths and butterflies
A HUGE effort to reverse the decline of some of East Lancashire’s moths and butterflies is taking place with the help of the county’s residents. Butterfly expert Ray Sandiford released 30 small tortoiseshell butterflies into Summerseat Nature Reserve
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East Lancashire MP blasts Spain for creating traffic jams leading to Gibraltar
AN EAST Lancashire MP who had to enter Gibraltar on foot because the traffic queues at the border were so bad said the situation in the country was ‘outrageous’. Tensions have escalated after increased vehicle searches imposed by the Spanish Government
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Clitheroe vintage fair to take place in September
THE Clitheroe Chic Vintage Fair is set to take place on Saturday, September 7, from 10am to 4pm. The event, which will be held at the St Mary’s Centre, in Church Street, will include a selection of arts, crafts, collectables and antiques. Entry
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Johnny Cash performer to sing in Clitheroe
A PERFORMER will bring the legend of Johnny Cash to life. Critics have applauded Ben Welburn, aka Cash, as a singer who effortlessly recreates the sound of the man himself. Ben is backed by a tribute band, who will revive the music of Johnny
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Woodwork exhibition opens in Clitheroe
AN exhibition featuring woodwork from across the North West has opened in Clitheroe. The exhibition, which will run until Saturday, September 28, at the town’s Platform Gallery, features a wide range of items, including sculpture and bespoke furniture
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Clitheroe residents to appeal Waddow View application
CLITHEROE residents are calling for a 345-home plan to be blocked at an appeal hearing this week. An independent planning inspector started listening to the arguments surrounding the Waddow View planning application yesterday. Residents have
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Countdown to Whalley's weekend of live music
PREPARATIONS are underway for Whalley Live Music Festival, which will take place from Friday, August 30 to Sunday, September 1. The weekend’s line-up is made up of local musicians and bands, including soul, rhythm and blues band Rambunkshus, rock
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Colne Cricket Club to stage summer camp
COLNE Cricket Club stages a three-week summer camp from Monday. It recently launched Colne Cricket Academy, aimed at attracting under-16s into the sport. The summer camp, which runs until August 30, has been funded by County Coun Paul White
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Therapy dog visits Pendle's patients
PATIENTS from Pendle who use Airedale Hospital have received a visit from a greyhound named Meg. Alongside her owner, 75 year-old Jane Thrower, she has visited the ward for patients with mental health problems and for stroke victims. They will
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Classic car fans head to Barnoldswick
CLASSIC car fans are in for a treat at the Rolls-Royce Social Club in Barnoldswick on Saturday, August 17. As well as viewing classics such as the Jenson Interceptor along with its American counterpart, the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, people can
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Church leaders to stage conference to support East Lancashire NHS Christians
CHURCH leaders in the North West are set to stage a ‘God Loves the NHS’ conference, to support Christians working in the health service. Kevin Vaughan, the General Secretary of the International Christian Medical and Dental Association, will be
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Firefighters in East Lancashire attend commercial vehicle training event
FIREFIGHTERS were put through their paces by Lancashire-based engineers during training on how to respond to difficult traffic incidents involving commercial vehicles. The Lancashire branch of the Institute of Road Transport Engineers simulated
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East Lancashire ambulance chiefs hold staffing talks
AMBULANCE chiefs are still working out the correct staffing levels for a non-urgent transport service. North West Ambulance Service reported several problems with its Patient Transport Service in the spring, with many patients left waiting more
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Lancashire council boss says he has not had official confirmation of suspension
THE row over the suspension of Lancashire County Council’s £200,000-a-year chief executive deepened yesterday as it emerged he left the meeting about his future early. On Monday, Phil Halsall was dramatically told to take time off from his job
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Over 50s group in Burnley seeks new members
A CAMPAIGN group that champions older people in Burnley is hoping to attract more members. The Burnley Over-50s forum plays a vital role in promoting older residents in the borough. Burnley council leader Julie Cooper said: “The Over-50s’ Forum
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Criminal damage and arson figures double in Nelson
CRIMINAL damage and arson in Nelson was double in July compared to last year, new figures have revealed. Police believe the dramatic rise in vandalism and arson, from 24 incidents in July 2012 to 51 last month, could be due to ‘good feeling’ created
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Proxy voters in Burnley asked to refresh signatures
PEOPLE in Burnley who are signed up for a postal or proxy vote are being asked to provide a fresh signature to help keep records up to date. Burnley Council’s election office has written to those affected, around 1,000 residents, asking them to
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'Disruptive' teen burglar from Burnley 'teetering' on going to jail
A TEEN burglar said to have been ‘disruptive’ when he went to unpaid work, got one more chance to behave. Burnley Crown Court had been told how Mohammed Razaq, 19, had been warned about his conduct repeatedly, but carried on in the same way.
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Mental health charity in Burnley receives lottery funding
A PROJECT that provides social and therapeutic activities for people with mental health problems has received £10,000 from the National Lottery’s Awards for All scheme. The Pyramid Project started in 2007 and meets at the Vanguard Centre, in Burnley
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Burnley tree charity appeals for volunteers
A GROUP of tree-planting volunteers are appealing for more people to help. The Trees for Burnley group works with the Forest of Burnley project and carries out tree planting, woodland management and rhododendron clearing in Towneley and other woodland
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Gawthorpe Hall to run gnome hunt
A GNOME hunt, parachute game, minibeast hunts and pond-dipping are just some of the activities on offer for young people and their families at Gawthorpe Hall. Activities start today between 1pm and 4pm and also run on August 14, 21 and 28. The
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Firefighters in Burnley rescue sparrow
FIREFIGHTERS were called by the RSPCA to help rescue a bird that had got stuck in some guttering at a home in Cornell Grove, Burnley. The sparrow was reported to be hanging upside down by its leg six metres above the ground. The crew attended at
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East Lancashire ambulances need engine replacements
HEALTH chiefs have confirmed that 15 ambulances in East Lancashire needed an engine replacement. Yesterday the Lancashire Telegraph reported how engine faults had led to three vehicle fires in the North West Ambulance Service fleet, prompting bosses
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Hyndburn woman raises £12k for 'Kick Cancer Campaign'
WHEN mother-of-two Lisa Roberts mentioned a minor problem to her doctor, she had already assumed it was nothing serious. Within days, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and given the devastating news that she also had three tumours on her spine
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Families in Burnley invited to walking event
FAMILIES in Brierfield and Nelson are invited to get out and about by joining walking event with Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust. The Big Family Health Walk will be from 10am to 3pm on Tuesday, with the option to meet at a number of starting
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Padiham Leisure Centre celebrates Olympic anniversary
PADIHAM Leisure Centre hosted a special event to celebrate the one year anniversary of the opening of the London 2012 Olympics. Activities included group fitness classes, ballroom dancing, gym inductions and health check MOTs. There was also
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Small pool in Rawtenstall is closed for a month
TODDLERS and young children in Rawtenstall have been left without anywhere in the area to swim for the last month. The small pool at Marl Pits Leisure Centre is in need of a new filter and chemical cleaning system, which will cost Rossendale Council
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Nelson woman admits 'actual bodily harm'
A WOMAN involved in a ‘repeated and sustained’ gang attack on a man at his home, could be facing jail. Burnley magistrates heard how Rachel Ashworth, 28, admitted ‘booting’ the victim Antonio Cressoti’ and using a ‘weapon’. Mr Cressoti was said
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Court issues warrant for Nelson man's arrest
BURNLEY Magistrates’ Court issued a warrant, without bail, for the arrest of James Dylan Thomson, 43, of Barkerhouse Road, Nelson. Thomson is accused of possessing an offensive weapon, obstructing police, possessing amphetamine, possessing heroin
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Angry passenger breaks bus stop window with walking stick in Bacup
POLICE have issued a CCTV image of a man they want to speak with after a bus stop window was smashed in Bacup town centre. The incident took place around 7.40pm on Friday, July 19 on St James Street. The man tried to flag down a bus as it passed
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Adult education advice at Burnley College
AN ADULT and higher education advice and enrolment evening runs at Burnley College this month. It will give people a chance to access essential career advice, course information, guidance on how to apply for the Government’s new 24+ Advanced Learning
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Love Summer Love Burnley campaign to stage circus skills events
EVENTS such as circus skills and magic tricks will be taking place in Burnley town centre in a bid to attract more shoppers into the town. The Love Summer Love Burnley campaign will see events take place every Saturday until September 21. This
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Burnley Council issues warning over cold-calling company
BURNLEY Council has issued a warning after receiving complaints from residents targeted by a cold-calling company. The private firm claimed to offer taxpayers reduced council tax rates in exchange for a fee. Caroline Lee, the council’s head
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Trapped kitten rescued by Blackburn firefighters
A TINY kitten’s miaows saved its life after it fell into a hole at its home. The three-day-old animal almost lost all its nine lives when owner Hassan Khalid couldn’t free it from under the floorboards after two hours. But a team of firemen
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Burnley Labour Party say David Cameron is 'worst prime minister'
BURNLEY Labour Party has called David Cameron the ‘worst prime minister for living standards on record’. The party claimed analysis of Office for Budget Responsibility forecasts by the House of Commons Library showed that working people in the
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Messy church in Helmshore
HELMSHORE Christian Fellowship host a “messy church” session every Friday at 6.30pm. Most sessions at the messy church consist of craft activities, games, food, music and talks which are all suitable for all the family, even grandma and grandad
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Church in Rawtenstall to hold family fun session
ST Mary’s Parish Church in Rawtenstall is holding a Family Fun Time Session on Wednesday, August 28. Organised by Home-Start Rossendale, the fun will begin at 2 pm to 4 pm. The afternoon will include a fun theatre workshop run by Cotton Shed
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Rossendale 'Needs Vintage' event to come to Rawtenstall
ROSSENDALE Needs Vintage’ will come to Rawtenstall following the success of the recent 'Ramsbottom Needs Vintage' event, which attracted over 800 people - and the organisers are calling on local traders to get involved. The event will be held in
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Rossendale jigsaw festival in need of support
THE pieces are falling into place for first ever jigsaw festival which is being held in Rossendale But the organisers say that they now need extra help from the volunteers and other people to donate more puzzles. The fun event will be a joint venture
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Gardening workshop to take place in Accrington
A RAISED bed construction workshop will take place this morning at Meadoway Allotments, Queens Road West, Accrington. Participants can learn how to knock up a sturdy food growing bed and learn about the principles of raised bed growing from 11am
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Scouts to host family fun day at Oswaldtwistle Mills
SCOUTS will be hosting a family fun day on August 24 at Oswaldtwistle Mills Shopping Village. The 1st Oswaldtwistle St Paul’s Scouts and Friends are putting on several activities from 10am to 4pm. Youngsters will be able to examine a fire engine
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Councillor welcomes dropped kerbs in Accrington
A COUNCILLOR is welcoming news of new dropped kerbs in his ward. Milnshaw councillor Paul Cox said he was delighted several had been installed along Lupin Road in Accrington. These crossings have now linked together access points from the Milnshaw
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Hyndburn MP speaks out on behalf of persecuted christians in Eritrea
AN MP has raised the issue of persecuted Christians in parliament. Hyndburn MP Graham Jones spoke out to ask if the government was probing the issue of mistreated Christians in Eritrea. Reports say people are fleeing the tiny Red Sea state
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American christian group spreads 'hope' through Accrington housing estates
A CHRISTIAN group has returned home to Chicago after spending a week on housing estates in Accrington. The group of 10 spent $15,000 to bring American football and tales of hope in the midst of US poverty to the Fern Gore estate. During the
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Housing plans withdrawn in Darwen
PLANS to build two homes next to 36 Clarence Street, Darwen, have been pulled. As reported in the Lancashire Telegraph in May, Martin Vizzard wanted to build houses on wasteland he owned that was causing concern for residents. The land, which
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Crochet class to be held in Darwen
MINERVA Craft Centre in Atlas Road, Darwen, will host a crochet bunting workshop on Friday, from noon to 3pm. Beginners and intermediates are invited and those attending will need to take their own crochet hook and yarn as materials are not provided
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Supermarket fined for selling infected meat supplied by Great Harwood company
A SUPERMARKET has been fined £27,500 after ox tongue supplied to it by a Great Harwood company was found to be infected with listeria. Booths said it had been ‘very badly let down’ by Wirral Foods, which is based in Empire Street, after the supermarket
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Heritage group Darwen Days seeks volunteer with Photoshop
HISTORY and heritage group Darwen Days is looking for a volunteer with Photoshop expertise to join its growing team. The group, formed by Dave and Marie Owen, has amassed a huge archive of old photographs and artefacts charting the town’s history
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Popular Darwen gala to celebrate 48th year
AROUND 50 stalls will be set up on the field opposite Bold Venture Park, Darwen, next weekend for the 48th annual gala. Organisers are looking forward to the popular event, which will start as usual with the parade from Anchor Road to the gala
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Golfers to support cancer charity in Chorley
ROSEMERE Golfers Against Cancer are hosting an official book launch and charity fundraiser on Monday, August 19 at Shaw Hill Golf Club, Chorley, at 7.30pm. An audience with Howard Bennett will feature the launch of the PGA master professional’s
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East Lancashire workplaces urged to wear jeans for genes
LANCASHIRE schools, workplaces and groups are being urged to support genetic research. Charity Genetic Disorders UK is asking supporters across the county to register for the annual Jeans for Genes Day takes place on Friday, September 20, to raise
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Caravan dumped in Blackburn is a fire hazard
AN ABANDONED caravan overflowing with rubbish has been dubbed a ‘dangerous fire hazard’ by fire safety officials. The tourer caravan was dumped in a layby in Finnington Lane, Feniscowles, more than a week ago. The back of the vehicle has since
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Darwen teenager welcomed as apprentice caseworker in Westminster
ROSSENDALE and Darwen MP Jake Berry welcomed his apprentice caseworker to Westminter last week as part of her training. Jessica Huddleston, 18, from Darwen beat hundreds of other applicants to the position earlier this year. As well as the
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Burnley-based housing employees to work in Stoke
A TEAM of six staff from Burnley-based housing group Calico have started work on a major project in Stoke. The workers were employed through specialist insulation firm BR Contracting earlier this year to complete a programme of internal insulation
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North West Ambulance Service fails in bid for trust status
LANCASHIRE’S ambulance service has failed in its bid to be free from Government control. Monitor, a health regulator, has turned down an application from North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) for Foundation Trust status, saying bosses needed to make
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Blackburn with Darwen council welcomes rise in complaints
BLACKBURN with Darwen’s customer services boss has welcomed a major increase in complaints about the council’s performance as evidence of better feedback from residents. Coun Yusuf Jan-Virmani blamed Government cuts for some of the extra 1,456
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Blackburn Rovers try to break prostate cancer taboo
Blackburn Rovers manager Gary Bowyer and captain Scott Dann have urged men to ‘break the taboo’ surrounding prostate cancer. The pair kicked off the season on Sunday by backing a new campaign from Prostate Cancer UK. With the disease affecting
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Tributes paid to former Blackburn Rovers' legend
TRIBUTES have been paid to an ex-Blackburn Rovers star who died at the age of 70. Dave Wagstaffe, who played 85 matches during two spells between 1976-78 and 1979-80, passed away after a battle with cancer. The winger arrived at Rovers on loan
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Brockholes to hold an 'extreme adventure weekend'
A NATURE reserve is to host its first ‘extreme adventure weekend’. Visitors will be able to take part in five adrenaline raising activities at Brockholes, near Samlesbury, on Saturday and Sunday from 11am and 5pm. They will include a mobile
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Giant's story to be told at Blackburn toy shop
A GIANT has become part of a heritage trail for visitors. As part of Blackburn’s new Heritage Open Days programme, Mercer's toy shop are displaying the portrait and biography of Fred Kempster, the Blackburn Giant. Guests are invited to explore
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Darwen toddler Sam Shaw 'very sick' after stem cell transplant
CANCER battler Sam Shaw’s has been feeling the effects as his immune system hit an all-time low. The four-year-old Hoddlesden neuroblastoma patient underwent a stem cell transplant last week in his fight against the disease. Mum Christine said
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Rossendale company re-homes Raft foodbank
A FOODBANK and distribution centre which was made homeless last month has a new base. The Raft Foundation has relocated to Hardmans Business Centre in Rawtenstall after a generous offer from the owners to grant them the space free of charge for
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Ribble Valley Mod Weekender to take place in Clitheroe
THE Ribble Valley Mod Weekender will take place from Friday, September 27 and Saturday, September 28 in Clitheroe. The event will start at the Swan and Royal pub and at the White Horse pub at 9pm. On the Saturday, a scooter ride for Mods to
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Potential East Lancashire landlords can attend open day at Blackburn brewery
ANYONE interested in becoming a pub landlord can take advantage of an open day at Blackburn brewery Thwaites next week. The visitor centre at the firm’s Penny Street base will be open on Tuesday, from 10am to 7pm. To book an appointment, call Rachel
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Delays expected in Blackburn as major road faces repairs
WORK will start on Monday to fix the road surface at Livesey Branch Road, Blackburn, from Preston Old Road. The road will be closed during off-peak times for the work. It is expected to take two weeks to complete. Coun Maureen Bateson, executive
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Mr Universe to take part in Blackburn Eid celebrations
A COMPANY in Blackburn will welcome a two-time Mr Universe champion as part of Eid celebrations later this week. Iceberg Supplements in Blackburn will host an ‘Eid bonanza day’ with bodybuilding star Dave Titterton. The public have been invited
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Former Blackburn College designer's collection to feature in photo-shoot
A FASHION designer’s clothes collection has been selected to be used at a photo shoot with a modelling agency in Manchester. Former Blackburn College student Lauren Dwyer, 23, has designed a range of print bikinis and swimwear which she hopes will
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Man found hanged in Chorley park
A MAN was found hanged in Chorley’s Astley Park on Saturday, police have confirmed. The body of a 33-year-old man, whose identity has not been released, was discovered at around 2.45pm when the park was busy with families and walkers. Police
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Brewery donates life-saving equipment to Burnley Conservative Club
A DEFIBRILLATOR has been installed at Fulledge Conservative Club in Burnley thanks to a donation from the Blackburn brewery Daniel Thwaites. The Plumbe Street venue has teamed up with Community First Responders to train five members of staff to
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Blackburn College students to volunteer in Vietnam
STUDENTS from Blackburn College have joined a volunteering project in Vietnam. A group of 10 AS Level students will travel to the Thanh An Commune in North Vietnam’s Hai Duong Province this month to help build a kitchen in a local kindergarten.
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Gas leak in Blackburn causes street to be closed for emergency repairs
A GAS leak has forced the closure of a road for emergency repairs. Calico Street was partially closed last night from 7pm to allow work to take place near the Ewood one-way system. It was hoped that the work would be over by 2pm today.
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Health leaders reassure East Lancashire patients over 111 advice line
GP leaders have reassured patients about the troubled 111 NHS telephone advice line. The service was thrown into turmoil last month when the main provider NHS Direct said its contracts, including Lancashire and Cumbria, were ‘financially unsustainable
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Plans for Blackburn wharf conservation area could create new jobs
EANAM Wharf will become Blackburn’s answer to the Weaver’s Triangle in Burnley if senior councillors designate it a ‘conservation area’ tomorrow. Council officers have recommended the borough’s executive board gives the area the special status
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Patients and visitors slammed for smoking outside East Lancashire hospitals
PATIENTS have called for an end to smokers gathering outside the entrances to East Lancashire’s hospitals. According to critics, groups of smokers stand outside the Royal Blackburn and Burnley General hospitals on a daily basis, forcing people
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Cuts to five Blackburn with Darwen children's centres set for approval
THE controversial downgrading of five Blackburn with Darwen Council children’s centres is set to be approved this week – despite the threat of legal action by the governors of one of the services. Senior councillors will rubber-stamp the new model
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Life sentences for dangerous dog owners plan backed by Blackburn postwoman
A POSTWOMAN who has twice been attacked by dogs has welcomed the government’s consultation on tougher penalties for owners of dogs that cause injury. Currently, dog owners can be sent to jail for a maximum of two years if their pet attacks a member
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History society preserves the past in Ribble Valley graveyards
A FAMILY history society is recording gravestone inscriptions for future generations. Members of the Ribble Valley Branch of the Lancashire Family History and Heraldry Society are travelling around the borough’s graveyards taking pictures of each
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East Lancashire councils to consider 'benefits' of fracking
EAST Lancashire councils have been ordered to ignore alternative energy sources when considering applications for fracking. Planning authorities should instead recognise ‘mineral extraction is essential to local and national economies’, according
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Arts project in Burnley gears up for second year
AN ARTS project aimed at celebrating south-west Burnley is preparing to run for a second year. Ground Up, which is managed by Burnley Council, is about to recruit two artists to host a series of workshops aimed at highlighting the area’s community
