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Hyndburn residents urged to help area
RESIDENTS in Church are urged to ‘reclaim’ their streets. A Hyndburn Council review said the council is receiving little feedback from the area relating to a ‘healthy streets’ scheme. It aims to encourage people to report speeding, litter and
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Ex-Forces members can find support with Burnley and District Services Club
THE Burnley and District Services Club was set up to offer veterans and members of the emergency services a place to socialise. With 20-plus members, the club offers support and advice to anybody who needs it. Over the past year it has organised
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Plan to turn Hyndburn mill into homeless shelter looks set to be refused
A CONTROVERSIAL plan to turn a derelict mill into a homeless shelter looks set to be refused at a planning meeting on Wednesday. The proposed scheme to make the disused Phoenix Works site in Accrington into a 54-bed complex has raised concerns
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Ramsbottom school’s new head gets good report
A RAMSBOTTOM school received a visit from inspectors and was rated as ‘good’ just days after a new headteacher started in his post. An Ofsted team visited Woodhey High School in September and found the school deserved the same rating as the previous
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East Lancashire man in alleged roofing scam
AN East Lancashire man has been charged with fraud over suspected bogus roofing work in the Todmorden area. Charlie Smith, 33, of Borrowdale Avenue, Nelson, is accused alongside John Fawcett, 29, of Adelaide Street, Hebden Bridge, of false representation
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Best of both worlds in Nelson town
THE WALVERDEN area of Nelson has the best of both worlds, bordering the town centre, yet with stunning views of Pendle Hill thrown in. Walverden’s raised position to the south of Nelson town centre means many residents have beautiful countryside
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Rugby League World Cup Diary: Scotland restore pride
SCOTLAND rescued some British pride with a nailbiting draw against the Italians in Workington on the second Sunday of the Rugby League World Cup. Perhaps the Italians are not entirely deserving of their ‘bottom-ranked’ tag, pinned on them from the outset
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Strictly Come Dancing Blog 2013 WEEK 6
Halloween Special, with more spookier goings’ on than a ghost train at midnight! As our eleven remaining couples become ten, who will treat us with their perfect performances and who will trick us with all stunts and no dance content? Overall I
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Nelson make cup progress
NELSON moved into the second round of the North West Counties First Division Challenge Cup with a 3-0 win at Daisy Hill. Brandon Barski put them in front in the 26th minute and Ben Hoskin doubled the lead six minutes later. Robert Grimes sealed the
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Clients vouch for Burnley expert in finance
A financial expert from Burnley has been voted as one of the best in the country. Christina Clegg, a former St Hilda’s RC Girls School pupil, was named in the top 200 Rated Independent Financial Advisers (IFAs) in the UK by her clients. She
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A county blessed with great cuisine
FOOD writer and blogger, Linzi Barrow is celebrating Lancashire’s rich culinary heritage with a recipe book that’s sure to turn up in many a foodie’s Christmas stocking. Lancashire Recipes is a 64-page mouth-watering selection of 20 traditional
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Review: Extra Special Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2012, £8, Asda
Two wines from the Australian state of Victoria starting with this lovely Asda own label Pinot Noir from the Yarra Valley. It’s made by the well-respected De Bortoli family and is medium weight, 13% alcohol and has gentle but pronounced classic flavours
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Review: Káva, Halifax Road, Todmorden
The man responsible for the excellent cooking at this little cafe is Dale Hibbert, who for a short time played bass guitar in The Smiths when they were just starting out. By the time the band had gone on to enjoy success, his place had been taken
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New vicar wants to reach out to community in Blackburn
A NEW priest who has been licensed to oversee services at two Blackburn parishes has said her churches wish to “reach out to the wider community”. A special service was held to welcome Reverend Catherine Elizabeth Brooks at St Luke’s and St Phillip
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Water great ambition for Rossendale fashion entrepreneur
YOUNG fashion entrepreneur with a conscience has set up a clothing website that aims to help third world countries gain access to clean water. Dabby (Daniel) Peace, 22, from Rossendale, is donating 10 per cent, and possibly more, of the profits
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Rishton will host Churches Together Christmas songs
A COMMUNITY is arranging its own musical Christmas event after a popular annual carol singing gathering was cancelled. Rishton Churches Together and councillor Ken Moss will hold ‘Rishton Sings Christmas’ at the Roebuck Inn after Lancashire Churches
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Barnoldswick Town 3 Abbey Hey 1
BARNOLDSWICK Town secured victory over Abbey Hey in the North West Counties Premier Division. Barlick went ahead in the seventh minute when Kieron Lee’s cross swung violently in the wind and dropped into the net. Home keeper Lyle Davy, 17, was then
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Travel: Northern Lights are just cosmic
It's pitch dark and I'm flat on my back on a frozen lake in the middle of nowhere. Above me, it seems that almost half the sky is lit up with a sash of minty-green light that appears to ripple and dance. This isn't some surreal dream, I'm watching
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Walk: Heysham
AS A pupil of Ulverston Grammar School in September 1953 I remember meeting up with a friend in Kendal and we set off by train to Heysham. We got off at Morecambe and walked to Heysham where we thought we were being very mature as we drank beer
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Howe not relishing Burnley return
FORMER Burnley boss Eddie Howe admits he is not relishing the prospect of his return to Turf Moor on Saturday. Howe brings his Bournemouth side to East Lancashire in five days’ time, a year after quitting as Clarets manager. “It’s a game we look forward
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All grown up Diana Vickers takes on a new chapter in life
Diana Vickers has come a long way since X Factor and tells Simone O’Kane about her new album and stage role DIANA Vickers is starting a new chapter in her life. Her talents have taken her far, far away from the Huncoat base she left in 2008
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Darwen woman's marathon effort
Diane Cooke meets the woman who went from couch potato to fundraising runner after losing a whopping eight stones WHEN Stacey Lloyd’s mum died and she became joint carer for her disabled brother, she sought solace in food. Now 8 stones 3lbs
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Dad inspires Blackburn woman's Three Peaks climb
A YOUTH worker was inspired to scale the three highest mountains in Britain after her father’s battle with a brain tumour. Becca Robertson, 21, from Nelson, wanted to raise cash for the Rosemere Cancer Foundation after her father, Thomas, was treated
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School trustees could save Whalley learning centre
AN ADULT learning centre that closed its doors could be saved by the old grammar school’s trustees. The future of the Whalley centre, which is housed in the building that dates from the early 18th century, was under threat after Lancashire County
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Holy Moses! Garden of Eden in East Lancashire?
ROSSENDALE could be God’s country after all, according to a new book of comic bible verse. Robin Parker is behind the satirical collection of 12 holy stories which centre on Edenfield, Bacup and the Rossendale Valley. The former councillor
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Padiham 1 Farsley 2
ON a day when the weather was at its worst, Padiham and Farsley served up an Evo-Stik First Division North fixture that was high in entertainment. The match was played in heavy rain, gale force winds and thunder and lightning, with Farsley going ahead
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Burnley pervert: I’m addicted to child porn
A PERVERT who had a stash of almost 25,000 internet child porn images has been jailed for four years. Burnley Crown Court heard that David Mark Worrell, 30, downloaded and stored indecent pictures of youngsters and also distributed photos by making
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Blackburn memorial firm lands First World War deal
A BLACKBURN stone masonry firm has been chosen to create specially-commissioned First World War memorials designed by youngsters from across the country. The government recently announced a competition to design a picture for a paving stone which
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Letter: Opposition to AD plant idea
Regarding the proposed anaerobic digestion plant in Ramsbottom, I understand fully the business opportunity and potential regional environmental benefit but, frankly, the management of the process to date has been poor. I am amazed that those managing
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Letter: Older firemen would mean greater risks
When firefighters embarked on their careers, they did so in the knowledge that they would retire at age 55. Accordingly, they signed up to an occupational pension scheme recognising that retirement age. By extending the retirement age the government
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Pony’s new home after Ramsbottom roundabout rescue
A SHETLAND pony has a new home in Ramsbottom after it was rescued from the middle of a roundabout. The pony was on the loose in Ewood, Blackburn, and staff from Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary in Edenfield were called to help. It is believed the
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Lowe is shining example, says Blackburn Rovers boss
BLACKBURN Rovers manager Gary Bowyer lavished praise on Jason Lowe for rising to his challenge in magnificent fashion on Saturday. Going into the Ewood Park clash with managerless Middlesbrough Bowyer told Lowe it was high time he found the net after
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Comment: Dedication behind baby’s care
EAST Lancashire’s hospital trust has been at the centre of relentless criticism in recent months. The Keogh Report saw the trust, which runs Blackburn and Burnley’s hospitals, placed in special measures before a further report highlighted failings
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Clitheroe 3 Prescot Cables 1
CLITHEROE secured a fine victory over Prescot Cables in Evo-Stik First Division North on Saturday. Scott Bakkor headed against the bar in the opening stages for Clitheroe before former Blue Isaac Kusaloka did the same for the visitors. Lloyd Dean put
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Darwen firm smartest choice for holiday parks and camp sites
DARWEN firm Bglobal has completed a pioneering demonstration of its ZigBee enabled smart metering system, and said it will have a significant impact on the way holiday parks and caravan sites manage their energy consumption. During the trials,
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Upgrades for Eurofighters at BAE Systems in Samlesbury
A SERIES of upgrades have been announced for the Eurofighter typhoon which is partly built at BAE Systems in Samlesbury. The latest package of enhancements, which was announced on Wednesday, will see improvements to the plane’s radar, flight control
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Dyche: Burnley are so tough to beat
MANAGER Sean Dyche says it will be a big effort to get the better of Burnley. The Clarets dropped points for the first time since the derby draw with Blackburn Rovers on September 14 at Millwall on Saturday. But Dyche believes their fightback proves
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Scotland call-up Blackburn Rovers duo Grant Hanley and Jordan Rhodes
BLACKBURN Rovers duo Grant Hanley and Jordan Rhodes will be on international duty with Scotland later this month. Scotland boss Gordon Strachan has called-up centre-back Hanley and striker Rhodes for his side's friendlies against the USA at Hampden
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Rescue team saves Darwen couple's big day with wedding convoy
A BRIDE whose wedding day was almost ruined by a thief got the surprise of her life when a convoy of 4x4 rescue vehicles arrived on her big day. Last month, Andrew Lofthouse and his fiancee Natalie Bell were left devastated when two mopeds they
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Blyth Spartans 0 Ramsbottom United 1
RAMSBOTTOM United claimed an FA Trophy victory over a Blyth Spartans side who once faced Blackburn Rovers in the third round of the FA Cup. Ramsbottom have been named as the Evo-Stik First Division North club of the month for their recent fine form and
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We never gave up, says Accrington Stanley boss Beattie
ACCRINGTON Stanley boss James Beattie praised his side’s character as they secured a last-gasp leveller in their 1-1 draw at home to Wycombe. Peter Murphy netted deep into stoppage time, just as he had done in the win at Morecambe seven days earlier.
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Blackburn woman is a role model for students
A YOUNG engineer has made it through to the final three in the quest to be named the UK’s Apprenticeship Champion of the Year. Nichola Mitchell, who lives in Blackburn and works at BAE Systems, is in the final of the prestigious City and Guilds
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East Lancashire parents facing school bus fare rises
THE cost of school transport could rise by 25 per cent as the county council looks to reduce its £8.5m bill. The authority has launched a public consultation into changes to its home-to-school transport. Proposals include an increase in the
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Blackburn Spiritualist Centre opens
MORE than 100 people attended the opening of the new Blackburn Spiritualist Centre in Princes Street at the weekend. The centre was built to replace the former spiritualist church in St Peter Street, which is to be demolished to make way for the
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A Brit of good news as Darwen pub plans get go-ahead
A ONCE-thriving pub that closed down more than two years ago looks set to be reopened in the future. Brewery Thwaites put The Britannia in Bolton Road up for sale in summer 2011 after the Blackburn firm decided it was no longer viable for them.
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Shake-up of watchdogs in Burnley
COUNCILLORS in Burnley have backed proposals to reduce the number of ‘watchdog’ committees monitoring town hall affairs from three to one. Council leader Coun Julie Cooper believes the streamlining of the scrutiny system will be more effective
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Rugby League World Cup Diary: Wolfhounds lacked bite
ENGLISH hearts were gladdened after a comprehensive drubbing of the Irish at Huddersfield – even if it only serves as a showcase exhibition match for their crucial clash with the Fijians in a week’s time. Truth be told The Wolfhounds, with a smattering
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Soham Town Rangers 1 Chorley 2
CHORLEY celebrated a fine weekend as they eased into the third qualifying round of the FA Trophy and were also named as the Evo-Stik Premier Division’s club of the month. The Magpies sit third in the league table but will also be in today’s draw for
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Massaro beaten in Monaco final
SQUASH star Laura Massaro was beaten in the final of the Monte Carlo Classic. Massaro progressed to the final in Monaco with wins over New Zealand’s Kylie Lindsay and Egyptian duo Heba El Torky and Nouran Ahmed Gohar. She went into the event as
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Burke key to GB gold medal
EAST Lancashire cycling star Steven Burke was key to Great Britain taking the gold medal in the men’s track cycling World Cup meeting in Manchester – according to team-mate Ed Clancy. Burke and Clancy were joined by Andy Tennant and Owain Doull in racing
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East Lancashire's smallest 1lb 6oz baby ‘astonishing’ doctors
A BABY born four months premature, weighing just 1lb 6oz, has stunned doctors with his ‘astonishing’ progress. Tiny Jordan James McCormack, one of the smallest babies born in East Lancashire, has battled through seven blood and platelet transfusions
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Burnley masked men in ‘drug debt’ attack
TWO ‘masked men’ who went on an eight-minute spree of violence over a drugs debt have been jailed for a total of nine years. Burnley Crown Court had heard how the petrified victims feared for their lives when Nigel Canning and Michael Exton turned
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East Lancashire MPs defend £2.5k energy claims
MPS representing constituencies in East Lancashire have defended claiming a total of almost £2,500 in expenses for energy bills on their second homes or offices. An investigation by a national newspaper found that 340 MPs had claimed a combined
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Lowe: Blackburn Rovers coach helped Grant my wish
UNLIKELY match-winner Jason Lowe paid tribute to Blackburn Rovers coach Tony Grant after his first goal for the club earned a vital 1-0 victory over Middlesbrough. The 22-year-old settled Saturday’s hard fought Ewood Park encounter with a memorable long-range
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We've got character, says Burnley winger Kightly
MICHAEL Kightly says the strong mentality instilled by manager Sean Dyche is what helped Burnley fight back against Millwall. The Clarets trailed for only the second time in the league this season – the first resulting in their only defeat, at Brighton
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Natalie Gumede casts a spell on Strictly judges
COLNE actress Natalie Gumede left judges ‘spellbound’ as she received the first 10-point scores on this year’s Strictly Come Dancing. Natalie wowed the judges with her partner Artem Chigvintsev after gliding through the ballroom dancing a Viennese
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Thieves smash hole in Pendle farm building wall
THIEVES smashed their way through the wall of a farm building and stole a piece of machinery worth £2,600. Farmer Eric Stamworth told of his shock after discovering the log splitter had been snatched from his farm in Foulridge only a week after
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Flytippers left Oswaldtwistle man 'staggered’
A PENSIONER has blasted the flytippers who blocked in his car by dumping a ‘staggering’ amount of rubbish at the end of his driveway. Arthur Haymes, 66, suffers from arthritis and was unable to get his car out over the weekend, after the rubble
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Blackburn Rovers tackling £54.5m debt
BLACKBURN Rovers are £54.5m in debt after posting a pre-tax loss of £36.5m for last season. Managing director Derek Shaw insisted the club was working hard to put its ‘house in order’ after a disastrous first year in the Championship. Owners