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Student nights, live music and events planned to bring nightlife back to Blackburn
LICENSEES have given a welcome to council plans to revitalise the town’s night-time economy. The landlords were particularly keen on the idea of regular student nights and reduced business rates. However some were unsure that the measures would
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Pendle MP says plans to consider closing ambulance stations are 'sensible'
MP Andrew Stephenson said it was ‘sensible’ to consider closing dozens of ambulance stations across the North West. As reported in the Lancashire Telegraph last month, North West Ambulance Service has launched a review of all 109 bases in the region
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CCTV: Can you identify these 'wanted' suspects in East Lancashire?
CCTV pictures of suspects wanted by police for a spate of thefts across Pendle and Rossendale have been released. The six men, and one woman, are being hunted for filling up cars at petrol stations and driving off without paying, shoplifting, and
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Police and fire service investigate as blaze breaks out in Pendle terrace home after ‘racist abuse’
A HOUSE blaze which broke out following a street disturbance between two groups is being treated as suspicious. Two fire crews and police were called to Oxford Street, in Brierfield, at 8.14pm on Sunday after a passer- by spotted flames coming
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VIDEO: Firefighters fight blaze in Bacup
THIRTY firefighters were called to tackle a blaze that destroyed a Bacup business and damaged several cars. Crews from Bacup and Accrington were called to a tyre fitting unit, in Rockcliffe Road, at around 11pm on Monday evening.
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Barrowford care home meets basic standards
CARR Hall Care Home in Barrowford met all the basic standards examined during a recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission.
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Painting class to take place in Burnley
CENTRAL Methodist Church in Hargreaves Street, Burnley, will host a painting class at 1pm tomorrow. It costs £2 for the session. For details call Age UK on 0300 3031234.
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Exercise class to take place in Haslingden
THERE will be a seated exercise class at Jubilee Court in Haslingden at 1.30pm tomorrow, run by Age UK. It costs £2, call 0300 3031234 for more details.
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Game sessions to take place in Nelson
THE Ark, Woodlands Church, Woodlands Road, Nelson, hosts ball games, air hockey and arts and crafts for children aged four-nine years every Tuesday from 6pm. Entry and refreshments costs 50p.
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The Crooked Billet in Worsthorne to host Thai night
THE Crooked Billet in Worsthorne will host another of its popular Thai nights on Saturday. Tickets cost £13 which buys a mixed appetiser, three mains and a drink.
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Painting class in Longridge
THE Old Station in Berry Lane, Longridge, hosts ‘Painting with Harry’ at 2pm yesterday. It costs £30 for a five-week course. Call 01200 453077 for more information.
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Hospital chief says surveys are flawed
HOSPITAL chief Mark Brearley has acknowledged that formal patient surveys ‘do not necessarily give a full picture’ of how well services are performing. The chief executive of East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust said it was also crucial to listen
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Burnley MP supports nuclear power
BURNLEY MP Gordon Birtwistle has told energy minister and Lib Dem colleague Ed Davey in the Commons: “New nuclear power will secure our electricity supply in future. “This should have been done 10 years ago by the previous government.” Mr Davey
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Jobs at risk at East Lancashire Co-op Bank branches
CO-OPERATIVE Bank offices in Blackburn, Darwen, Colne and Burnley are at risk under plans to cut the branch network by at least 15 per cent next year. Following a rescue plan where its creditors, led by half-a-dozen hedge funds, acquire 70 per
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SOUTH Lakes MP to visit University of Cumbria
SOUTH Lakes MP Tim Farron visited the Ambleside campus of the University of Cumbria to give a talk to senior executives from more than 20 countries about the need to lead on climate change. Mr Farron also spoke to students and staff at the Institute
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Charity night show of, The Rise and Fall of Little Voice, to take place at the Theatre Royal, Ramsbottom
Edenfield Parish Church and the Bury Society for Blind and Partially Sighted People are teaming for a charity night at Summerseat Players’ production of The Rise and Fall of Little Voice, at the Theatre Royal, Ramsbottom, on Friday at 7.45pm. Tickets
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Family favourite Oliver! to show at Burnley theatre
WITH two performances already sold out, St Cuthbert’s Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society are still asking for ‘more’ as they bring family favourite Oliver! to the stage this week. The Burnley company, at St Cuthbert’s Community Centre, Sharp
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North West Ambulance Service to carry out a major survey
NORTH West Ambulance Service is preparing to carry out a major survey to ask patients what they think about the care they receive. Bosses said the results will help identify any areas for improvement. The survey will focus on callers who have
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Blackburn mum, whose son was killed, is nominated as a national inspirational figure
A COURAGEOUS mother whose son was killed on a night out has been nominated as a national inspirational figure. Campaigner Pat Rodgers, 61, from Blackburn, is one of five people who have been shortlisted in the Inspirational Woman of the Year 2013
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Burnley’s wait for win is over
Hutton 14 Burnley 66 BURNLEY broke their losing run in emphatic fashion with a 10-try maximum bonus point win at Hutton. After losing their opening five games of the season, the Holden Road side finally got their North Lancs One campaign up
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Rare loss for leaders in Burnley Sunday School Snooker League
ST Matthews B still head the Burnley Sunday School Snooker League despite slipping to their first defeat of the season. The potters, who are still four points clear of second-placed Briercliffe Road B, saw their colours lowered on their own table
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Feni snooker ace wins the Big Bash at Mill Hill
Former singles champion Amedeo D’Ippollito is into the last 64 of this year's competition after coming through the Blackburn with Darwen Snooker League competition’s qualifiers. The Feniscowles potter faced a testing trip down Livesey Branch Road
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Stanhill’s new snooker season goes to pot
Stanhill WMC are still without a win in the Premier Office Supplies Division One of the Blackburn With Darwen Snooker League. The Ossy outfit suffered a third straight defeat at the hands of new league leaders Park A. Park skipper Mark Jennings
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Chippendale claims the final glory in the Ambitions National pool finals
Michael Chippendale represented Lancashire Boys and Girls clubs in the Ambitions National finals in Coventry in the Under 16 Boys category - and came out on top as he claimed the glory of the title following a nervy final against a strong Welsh opponent
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East Lancashire stroll to big win to stay in third spot in North West Counties Squash League Premier Division
EAST Lancashire 1 maintained their third place in the North West Counties Squash League Premier Division – and are high on confidence after they strolled past Xaverians 1. Playing on the courts at Dukes Brow, the locals got off to a perfect start
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Burnley snooker club ramp up the pressure with win
BURNLEY Snooker Club B cranked up the pressure on Pendle Kitchens Burnley and District Snooker League leaders Dickie Pinks A as they went through the card at Ighten Leigh. Dickie Pinks went into the week with a six-point advantage at the top of
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Blackburn's elite darters set for superleague
BLACKBURN’S elite darters are taking aim in the Lancashire Superleague season on Sunday when they line up on the oche against Lune Valley. The locals, the area’s only representatives in the county Elite Super 8s, welcome a normally strong North
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Driver in cruise control with the Euro stars in Womens 4x200 Freestyle Relay at the recent British Gas ASA National Masters and Senior Age Group Championships
Colne ASC Masters swimmer Karen Driver achieved a new European record as part of a quartet of women in the 160+ Womens 4x200 Freestyle Relay at the recent British Gas ASA National Masters and Senior Age Group Championships. The 2013 event, held
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It’s Ell for Rimington as holders crash out in West Riding Cup
RIMINGTON relinquished their grip on the West Riding Cup they won in such memorable circumstances at Elland Road last season after slipping to a disappointing 3-1 defeat to Newsome. The cup holders had six players missing who started last season
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Former Blackburn star is putting something back into East Lancashire
KEVIN Gallacher knows how much blood, sweat and tears courses through the world of grassroots sport – and now his wife is following the former Blackburn Rovers favourite on the medal trail. Kevin’s wife Aileen has been short-listed for the Lawn
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A Great win for Harwood in Accrington and District Football Combination
ACCRINGTON and District Football Combination leaders Park FC were were stunned 2-0 at home by Great Harwood Town. Park had swept all before them this season, but they had no answer to Great Harwood's slick game plan.as the visitors swept to a 2
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Blackburn United put boot in to Wellington in Farleys Blackburn Combination Premier Division
BLACKBURN United are setting a furious pace in the Farleys Blackburn Combination Premier Division after a 4-0 win over Wellington Inn fired them seven points clear at the summit. Blackburn Olympic roared into third place with a crushing 8-2 win
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Increase in number of expulsions at Burnley schools is biggest in the county
THE number of students permanently excluded from Burnley’s secondary schools has more than doubled in the past two years. The figures, released by the county council, mark the biggest increase in expulsions in any of Lancashire’s 14 boroughs.
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Ribble Valley children delayed on school trip by LA shooting
SCHOOLCHILDREN making their way home from a trip were held up by a fatal shooting at Los Angeles airport. The 14 and 15-year-olds from St Augustine’s High School in Billington had just spent an incredible few days exploring sights on the US West
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Coar cracks late winner for Longridge in the Best West Lancashire League
RICK Coar’s late, late show saw Longridge United grab a last gasp win at Euxton Villa in the West Lancashire Premier League. Coar fired Longridge ahead in the first half – before Jordan Horner levelled it for Euxton. But Longridge nicked the
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Natural Burnley talent Ashworth wins an England call and is heading off to FA’s headquarters
Futsal natural Jake Ashworth will be getting a taste of the big time after earning an England call-up. The Blessed Trinity RC College student is in the England under-18 partially-sighted squad for a get-together and training session at St George
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High five for Gally as The Ivy march on in East Lancashire Football League
GOLDEN boot Chris Gallagher made sure The Ivy remain out in front in the East Lancashire First Division with a five goal haul in their 7-1 romp over strugglers Colne United. Kamal Elfetesi and Kierun Birney were also on the mark as the leaders
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Baggy’s aim to close gap in the Harry Dewhurst Memorial League
THE Harry Dewhurst Memorial League was a washout at the weekend with no matches surviving the weather. Runaway leaders Church Town are not playing at the weekend, so second placed Baggy’s Wine Bar will be looking to put a dent in their nine point
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Fence take Heart to race up to joint top in the Pendle Charity League
SACRED Heart missed out on the chance of going clear at the top of the Premier Division after losing 1-0 to fellow high flyers Fence. Victory would have taken Sacred Heart three points clear of Timmy T’s Clarets who were out of action. But
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Badgers FC fail to rain supreme in the Accrington and District Boys League
HONOURS were even in the wind and rain at King George’s Playing Fields as Badgers FC and Oswaldtwistle Rangers fought out a 1-1 draw in the Under 14s clash. Badgers were looking for a win that would have catapulted them above their fellow mid-table
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A spot of bother as Lawyers’ exit cup in Blackburn Sunday League
THE only games to beat the weather this weekend were the Lancashire Sunday Trophy games – and there were mixed fortunes for Blackburn Sunday Football League teams. While Bee Hive and Mill Hill both progressed in to the last 16, AMT Lawyers and
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Alex head over heels after best ever year in trampolining
The 2013 Trampolining season finished recently with Blackburn’s Alex Bagnall completing her best ever competition season. The 13-year-old achieved the scores required at the final event on the final qualification competition – reaching the British
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Girls get their pick after county cricket trials
Trials have taken place to select two of the girls county age group squads for the 2014 season. Following trials taking place early October the County girls U13 and U15 squads have been selected for the 2014 season. U13s Squad: Rebecca Duckworth
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Tickets available to see best strongmen in East Lancashire
TICKETS are still available to see some of the best strongmen in the UK in action in East Lancashire next month. The Great Harwood Gym will hold Winter Elite Strongman 2013 at Shadsworth Leisure Centre on Sunday, December 8 – a competition for
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Winning return to the boxing ring for Amar at Burnley show
EIGHTEEN-year-old Amar Ayad competed on a show organised by Clayton ABC at Rose Grove WMC Burnley. Amar, a member of Blackburn with Darwen Police ABC, boxed against Michael McCarthy from Cashel ABC Ireland. It was good start to Ayad’s career
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Lancashire Cricket Board on lookout for next champions
WITH the Lancashire Cricket Board being current National Lady Taveners Champions at U13 level thanks to Ormskirk School they are looking for Lancashire to retain that title in 2014 and maybe add the U15 title as well! With an aim to provide quality
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Letter: ‘Depression and recession’
According to others, nobody wants Blackburn to be a mirror image of the City of Preston. The idea should be cancelled for at least a couple of years. Lancashire towns have depression as well as the recession. The council should concentrate
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Letter: Do you know my cousin?
I AM trying to find my cousin, Elaine Cocking, nee Barnes. I would like to contact her. She was married to Jeff and they divorced. She has a partner by the name of Michael. She is 65, 66 this year in July, and she has two girls by the name
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Deadly duo claim title in second Floodlit Crown Green Bowls Competition title at Church Meadow
Wayne Ditchfield and Simon Coupe came out on top and claimed their second Floodlit Crown Green Bowls Competition title on the spin at Church Meadow. The determined pair retained their title after coming out on top in the competition by beating
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Letter: NHS changes ‘a dream’
IT truly has been a dream for those NHS executives who jobs have been affected by reorganisation. Many who were given multi-thousand pound golden handshakes have, after only a few weeks, moved to highly lucrative posts in other areas of the NHS
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Letter: Sign up to help dementia
I WISH to alert readers to the worrying fact there are still too many people who are living with dementia but have never received a diagnosis. New figures reveal that across England, only 48 per cent of people living with dementia ever get a diagnosis
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Sick and tired of MPs’ ‘snouts in the trough’
RE your story today regarding the power bills claimed by MPs in this region (LT, November 2). Is it really any wonder that people are sick and tired of the “Snout in the Trough” ability of ALL MPs irrespective of the party to which they are attached
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Sick and tired of MPs’ ‘snouts in the trough’
RE your story today regarding the power bills claimed by MPs in this region (LT, November 2). Is it really any wonder that people are sick and tired of the “Snout in the Trough” ability of ALL MPs irrespective of the party to which they are attached
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Comment: Follow local role models into industry
THE aerospace industry – and the engineering jobs it creates – are an integral part of East Lancashire’s economy. As well as the major employers like BAE and Aircelle, the sector provides thousands more jobs for suppliers. But it would seem
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Community knitting group to transform Haslingden Library into 'Enchanted Forest'
YARN Storm Community Art Project is working to transform Haslingden Library into an ‘Enchanted Forest’. The knitting group has asked for help to reach its goal of 1,000 knitted, or crocheted, leaves by the beginning of December. It has so far created
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Wife of late Fred Dibnah to give talk in Waterfoot
THE wife of the late steeplejack and television personality Fred Dibnah OBE will be giving a talk in Waterfoot next month. Sheila Dibnah will be giving a talk about life with her husband, and signing copies of her new book, A Cast Iron Will, at
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Will Straw visits Raft Foundation in Rossendale
WILL Straw, Labour’s candidate for the Rossendale constituency, visited the Raft Foundation, the Valley’s foodbank, on Friday. After meeting volunteers at the centre, in Rawtenstall, Mr Straw said: “Many people in Rossendale are generous with their
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Bacup Rotarians and pupils salute fallen
STAFF and students from a school in Bacup, and the town’s Rotarians, will be attending a Remembrance Service at Weir War Memorial, on Deerplay Moor, in Burnley Road, Weir, on Monday. Peter Steen, president of Bacup Rotary Club, is inviting anyone
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Skate park plans for Rawtenstall town centre welcomed
ROSSENDALE Council is considering turning a space in Rawtenstall town centre into a skate park. Council bosses have raised the proposal for the former ‘one-stop shop’ site following its demolition early next year. In a report, presented to
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Gordon Ramsay finalist to reopen Bacup pub
A CHEF who was one of six finalists selected from hundreds of entries for a Gordon Ramsay scholarship is cooking up a treat at a newly-reopened Bacup pub. Simon Riley, 27, who is a chef at the Old Mill Hotel, in Ramsbottom, has designed a menu
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LGBT support group to take place in Clitheroe and Longridge
A LGBT support service takes place every month in Clitheroe and Longridge. Lancashire LGBT host the ‘Outposting’ and support service sessions on the first Thursday of every month in a private room in Clitheroe fire station in Princess Avenue.
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New site manager to take over at 3M plant in Clitheroe
A NEW site manager has taken over the helm of the 3M plant at Clitheroe. The company develops and produces valves and components for asthma inhalers. Ben Mills has been with 3M since 2000 and was most recently based at the diversified technology
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Fashion show to be held in Clitheroe
A FASHION show will be held in Clitheroe on Wednesday, November 20, in aid of Rotary International Charities. The event has been organised by Ribblesdale Rotary Club and it will be held at the St Mary’s Centre in Church Street from 7.30pm.
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East Lancashire residents encouraged to take share of £4bn scheme to ease fuel poverty
PEOPLE in East Lancashire are being urged to take advantage of a £4 billion scheme aimed at battling fuel poverty. The Energy Companies Obligation (ECO) scheme was introduced in a bid to reduce the UK’s energy consumption, and to support people
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North-West Sound Archive to host First World War themed evening at Clitheroe Castle
THE North West Sound Archive is hosting a First World War-themed evening at Clitheroe Castle on Thursday, November 14. The evening, which is entitled ‘Sounds of War’ will include personal memories of the conflict from the organisation’s archive
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Royal show society invites Ribble Valley enthusiast to join its panel in Australia
A POULTRY fancier from the Ribble Valley is set to jet off to Australia in the New Year to join the judging panel in one of the country’s most prestigious shows. Chris Parker, 66, from Ribchester, will fly down under in April to judge hens in The
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'Tidy up' warning at Barnoldswick site
A DEVELOPER is set to be warned to tidy up a site which has raised untidiness complaints in Barnoldswick. Councillors have been told that planning permission was given for five new homes on land off Bank Street in February 2012. But a report
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New vandal proof nets for Brierfield tennis courts
NEW vandal-proof steel nets look set to be introduced at a ‘neglected’ tennis courts in Brierfield. Councillors have been campaigning for improvements to the facility at Heyhead Park for some time and have been offered a way forward by leisure
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Colne shops in bid for make-over funding
THREE more shops in Colne are to launch makeovers if they secure grants from a town centre panel. Several traders along the town’s main shopping route have benefited from an investment scheme offering handouts for new frontages. The Sewing
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MP backs cyber skills in schools
PENDLE MP Andrew Stephenson has backed a Government-supported project to promote cyber skills in schools. Recently more than a fifth of all businesses have been victims of cyber crime and that over a third of the theft of information is now caused
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Hollywood beckons for Nelson and Colne College student
A FORMER Nelson and Colne College student has his sights set on Hollywood after landing a place at the prestigious London College of Fashion. Tyler Potts, a former hairdressing student at Nelson and Colne, is set to embark on a career working with
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Pendle care home met Care Quality Commission standards
PENDLE View care home in Chatham Street, Nelson, met all the required standards during a recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission. The regulator visited the home in September and has just published its findings. The inspection report included
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Higherford engineer sold 'danger gadget'
A SEMI-retired engineer has been rapped for selling more than 700 potentially dangerous adaptors, allowing LPG bottles to be filled on garage forecourts. An expert engineer concluded that Alan Middleton’s devices were inherently hazardous, as the
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Burnley children chosen to create road safety films
THREE Burnley schoolchildren have been chosen to create a series of road safety films by the BBC. Io Limmer, Lewis Hindle and McCauley Wrighton were chosen by Lancashire County Council (LCC) and Calico Creative to make a number of animated clips
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Burnley firm backs campaign for female engineers
AEROSPACE giant Aircelle has backed a government scheme to get more youngsters, especially females, interested in engineering careers. The firm, Burnley’s largest private sector employer, welcomed 350 people to its Bancroft Road site as part of
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East Lancashire hotels to 'giveaway' £500k
TWO East Lancashire hotels will take part in a £500,000 ‘giveaway’. Guests at The Oaks Hotel in Colne Road, Reedley and The Higher Trapp Hotel in Trapp Lane, Simonstone, could win the six-figure sum as part of a competition by owners Lavender Hotels
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Skipton Building Society in Colne to raise funds for charity
SKIPTON Building Society in Colne will be hosting a coffee morning to raise funds for Children in Need. The branch in Albert Road will be offering tea, coffee, cakes and biscuits for the BBC charity appeal on Friday, November 15. Deborah Kirby
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Kitten rescued by emergency services from gas fire in Accrington
A KITTEN was lucky to escape with its life after getting stuck behind a gas fire in Accrington. Twelve-week-old Socks was sitting on Leanne Feeney’s lap when he jumped down, before squeezing himself through a small hole and sitting on the burners
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Burnley thief receives suspended prison sentence
A TOWN centre thief has been given a suspended prison sentence by magistrates after striking twice in Burnley. David Gerald Harward was jailed for 16 weeks for stealing a charity collection tin from a veterinary clinic. He was already on a
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Burnley OAP falls down embankment
AN ELDERLY woman was treated by paramedics in Burnley after she fell down a steep embankment while walking her dog with friends. The 83-year-old fell 15ft down a grass verge, off Rosehill Road, at around 10.15am on Sunday. A fire crew from
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Towneley Hall’s bonfire tickets are on sale
THE last batch of tickets for Towneley Hall’s bonfire and fireworks display tonight are on sale at sites in the borough. A spokesman for the Burnley Mechanics, one of the centres stocking the tickets, said: “Tickets are selling fast. “Please
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Burnley defender Lafferty gets Northern Ireland call
CLARETS left back Daniel Lafferty has been called up to the Northern Ireland squad to face Turkey in Gaziantep next week. The friendly takes place on November 15 (9pm KO) at the Ocak Stadium, the home of Turkish Super Lig side, Gaziantepspor.
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Free parking after 3pm and at weekends in Blackburn council-owned car parks to be launched
FREE stays from 3pm on weekdays on all council-owned surface car parks will be offered from November 21 to attract shoppers to drive into the town centre. This ‘Free from Three’ initiative follows the success of a similar move all day on Saturdays
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Lantern parade to kick off countdown to Christmas in Todmorden
A LANTERN parade is set to officially kick off the Christmas countdown in Todmorden. Town centre traders are preparing for an illuminated street festival on Saturday, November 23, which will also incorporate the festive lights switch-on ceremony
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Red diesel given nod for East Lancashire's agricultural vehicles
USERS of agricultural tractors, light agricultural vehicles, and agricultural material handlers across East Lancashire, can now use red diesel under the new rule changes. The changes, which only apply for gritting public roads, follow the positive
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Sections of new wind turbine transported through Rossendale
HGVs carried huge sections of a new wind turbine through Rossendale on their way to Todmorden yesterday. The blades of one turbine were collected from Hull docks at 9am, and transported along the M66 , to the A56, A681, and into Todmorden, arriving
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Woman in Oswaldtwistle hit with £700 bill for rubbish in back yard
AN Oswaldtwistle woman was hit with a bill for more than £700 after refusing to clean up rubbish in her back yard. Council enforcement officers visited Gemma Proctor’s home, in New Lane, after receiving complaints about the rubbish in her garden
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Oswaldtwistle youngster meets Jessie J on Surprise Surprise
A SCHOOLGIRL from Oswaldtwistle met her pop idol on national television after raising thousands for a local charity. Libby Shepherd, 13, raised more than £2,640 for East Lancashire Hospice by sacrificing her long blonde hair. The Mount Carmel
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Darwen housing development on track for completion
DARWEN’S Orchard Grove housing development is on track from completion by March next year. So far 73 homes have been build with 47 occupied and 26 on sale, councillors have been told. The remaining 22 are under construction as Phase Three of
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Darwen Leisure bosses say slow and fast lanes at pool would 'open a can of worms'
LEISURE bosses claimed introducing fast, medium and slow lanes at Darwen’s swimming pool would ‘open a can of worms’ One swimmer lodged a comment with Darwen Leisure Centre about the lack of speed indicators in both pools. She said: “It can become
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Final talks on Darwen's older people's village
FINAL talks with developers on Darwen’s planned £12million older people’s village are under way. Private-sector contracting giants Keepmoat have completed their investigations into the site prior to making a planning application. The 119-apartment
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Ex-Darwen leader calls for councillors to 'think outside the box'
THE former leader of Darwen Town Council has called on councillors to ‘think outside the box’ to come up with a master plan for the town. Steve Duncan, who stood down at the elections in May last year, said although he thought the council was doing
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Tools given to Darwen cemetery group to replace stolen ones
GRAHAM Ardis made a wheely nice gesture when he donated tools to a friends group after they suffered a break-in. As reported in the Lancashire Telegraph, the Friends of Darwen Cemetery had to call off its fortnightly working party two weeks ago
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Blackburn with Darwen council looking for adopters
BLACKBURN with Darwen Council is looking for potential adopters. The borough has 35 children waiting for adoption, ranging from six months to eight years, 30 under five. The council is hosting events to promote adoption and celebrate National Adoption
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New health boss at Calderstones NHS Foundation trust meets staff and patients
THE new chief executive of Calderstones Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has been busy meeting staff and patients. In his latest blog post, Mark Hindle wrote: “My first few weeks as chief exec have included a lot of meetings and discussions with
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Plea for public to support directors at East Lancashire NHS Trust
EX-NHS worker Brian Hodgson said the public needed to ‘get behind’ the board of directors at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust. The trust has been heavily criticised by two major inspection reports in recent months, which has led to former Burnley
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Runner stops at Hyndburn Fire Station during marathon challenge
ENDURANCE runner Dave Moretta dropped into Hyndburn Fire Station as he continued his challenge of running 18 marathons in 18 days. The inspirational effort by the Ribchester athlete is aimed at raising money for the Royal British Legion and focusing
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Lancashire firemen's fury over chief's £10k pay rise
LANCASHIRE firefighters have been angered by a £10,000 pay rise to their chief officer as they strike over their pension and retirement age. Hundreds walked out on Friday night and yesterday morning in their dispute with the government. Lancashire
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Chris Arnone column: We've got that winning feeling back
MONDAY mornings are always more bearable after a good win, and it felt good to get back on track this weekend. Putting the puck away has been a problem for us in recent weeks, but we brushed the cobwebs off by brushing Telford Titans aside with
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Accountancy firm to host free workshop in Mellor
AN accountancy firm is hosting a free workshop in Mellor today aimed at fuelling business growth. Mayes Accountants, based in Accrington, will stage the event at Stanley House Hotel from 8.30am to 11.45am. The partners want to introduce their
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Recruitment drive for The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment to visit Blackburn
A RECRUITMENT drive for The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment will visit Blackburn every Tuesday. The event, which is seeking recruits for the regiment’s 4th Battalion, will be held weekly at the Somme Barracks in Moss Street from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.
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Free music events to take place in Blackburn
BLACKBURN is one of ten towns to have been awarded funding for free music events. A government grant will help Blackburn with Darwen Young Voices create a new 100-strong youth choir, with taster sessions set to take place in schools and youth clubs
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Alcoholics Anonymous to hold public meetings in Darwen
ALCOHOLICS Anonymous is holding two public meetings this month so people can find out more about its work. Following the success of a similar event in Darwen last year, the fellowship will once again be opening its doors to all interested East
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Stalls available for Roe Lee Park Winter Wonderland
STALLS are still available for Roe Lee Park’s ‘Winter Wonderland’ on Sunday, November 24. Businesses, community groups, charities and individuals are invited to take part in the event from 11pm to 4pm. Anyone wishing to take a stall should
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Praise for Langho based childminder
A CHILDMINDER has been praised for offering a good standard of care. Ofsted inspectors said young children cared for by Langho childminder Emma Jane Coward were being well prepared for school and nursery. The childminder, who cares for children
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Rishton boss scales Kilimanjaro for cerebral palsy sufferer
A BUSINESSWOMAN turned mountaineer has celebrated after scaling Kilimanjaro for a two-year-old cerebral palsy sufferer. LTC Recruitment in Rishton boss Lorraine Thornber said that she was ‘emotional’ after climbing 20,000 foot up the Tanzanian
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Award to celebrate young people in East Lancashire
YOUNG people can still be nominated for their hard work in the county through Lancashire County Council’s Celebrate Youth award. Residents have six weeks to put forward people between 13 and 19 who have made positive changes to their communities
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Burnley council leader says creation of jobs is top priority
THE leader of Burnley Council has said creating good jobs for local people is her top priority. Julie Cooper, who heads the Labour-run authority, said: “We at Burnley Council face the biggest funding cuts in the history of the borough. “Our
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Campaign highlights common ground between East Lancashire's road users
DRIVERS and cyclists have been urged to ‘look out for each other’ after the police launched a new awareness campaign. Research has shown pedal cyclists to be one of the most vulnerable road users who account for 6.5 per cent of all casualties and
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Residents encouraged to take part in 'Blackburn Festival of Pastimes'
HOBBY enthusiasts are being asked to take part in the ‘Blackburn Festival of Pastimes’ on Saturday, November 30 from 2pm to 5pm at Daisyfield Mill on Appleby Street, Blackburn. Residents with a passion or weekend pursuit are being asked to contribute
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Great to see Stanley off bottom
YOU wait months for a last minute win then two come along in a week! The hard earned point combined with results elsewhere mean that at long last we are off the bottom of the table. Admittedly we are still second bottom, but it’s a definite
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Santa delivers a starring role for Blackburn school girl
A BLACKBURN schoolgirl is set to become a Christmas star at film festivals around the world. Eight-year-old Claudia Lewis was delighted when she won the starring role of Amy in the short film The Santa Lie earlier this year. Now the independent
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East Lancashire health bosses promise to tackle real issues
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust chief executive Mark Brearley has promised to look beyond official targets when assessing services. Mr Brearley said: “We now know that hitting targets doesn’t necessarily give you the full picture of how we
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NHS bosses seek 'warts and all' feedback from patients at Pendle meeting
PATIENTS are again being offered face-to-face meetings with NHS bosses to flag up concerns about services. East Lancashire Clinical Commissioning Group, which decides how health budgets are spent, wants to hear both ‘good and bad’ feedback.
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X-Factor winner Matt Cardle to switch on Blackburn Christmas lights
CHART star and X Factor winner Matt Cardle will switch on this year’s Christmas lights on Thursday, November 21, as a signal that the council is serious about promoting the town centre as a social and cultural centre. As well as major efforts to
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Heritage bid for £3m funding for Blackburn's historic buildings
BLACKBURN’S historic buildings and heritage will get a major makeover if a £3 million bid for National Lottery cash succeeds. The Northgate conservation area of 150 properties will be the centre of any spending. Council bosses hope the Townscape
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Blackburn Rovers and Blackpool each fined £5,000 by FA
BLACKBURN Rovers and Blackpool have each been fined £5,000 after accepting an FA charge of failing to control their players in last month's fiery Lancashire derby draw at Bloomfield Road. Rovers striker DJ Campbell and Blackpool defender Jack Robinson
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Blackburn with Darwen councillors call for minimum price for alcohol
BLACKBURN with Darwen councillors are set to call on the government to bring in a minimum price for alcohol to help cut the £68million annual cost of booze misuse to the borough. The ruling Labour group have put forward a motion for debate at the
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Lowe's screamer put me on a high
I WAS absolutely delighted when Rovers broke the deadlock against Boro on Saturday for several reasons. Of course the goal put us in front late on and helped us to a crucial three points, keeping us within a few points of the play-offs. On
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No fairytale finish, but plenty of satisfaction for Burnley
IT would have been fabulously fitting had Sean Dyche been able to celebrate his 12-month anniversary as manager of Burnley Football Club with progress to the quarter-finals of the League Cup and a handsome win over former club Millwall. Sadly,
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Four-star Davies leads Blackburn Hawks' road to victory
AARON Davies and Ric Hughes both scored hat-tricks as Blackburn Hawks recovered from a five-game winless run with a 16-1 thrashing of Telford Titans. Davies in fact scored a quarter of Hawks’ goals in what player-coach Jared Owen hopes will be
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Ex-Claret Blake back in football
IT is less than five years since Robbie Blake helped to fire Burnley into the Premier League. Now the one-time fans’ favourite has made the step into non-league. The forward has signed for Northumbria University side Team Northumbria, who are
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Ambulance crews in East Lancashire may take action over festive period in protest over sick pay ‘attack’
PARAMEDICS have threatened to go on strike over Christmas after accusing ambulance chiefs of an ‘unacceptable attack’ on their sick pay entitlements. Unions said North West Ambulance Service amended the terms and conditions for paramedics in September
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Boss Dyche still looking at loans, but happy with competitive Clarets squad
MANAGER Sean Dyche believes he has enough quality in the Clarets camp to keep the squad competitive. The Burnley boss has continually scoured the transfer market in order to strengthen numbers, and intends to maintain the search before the option
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Major bid to pump new life into Blackburn town centre
AN ambitious strategy to kick-start Blackburn town centre’s economic fortunes is unveiled today. The 12-point ‘blueprint’ includes free weekday afternoon car parking, moves to revamp the town’s nightlife and scrapping business rates for new independent
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Blackburn Rovers scorer was a shock to Boro keeper
NO-ONE was more surprised at the identity of Blackburn Rovers’ match-winner on Saturday than Middlesbrough goalkeeper Jason Steele. Having spent two seasons training alongside Jason Lowe as part of the England U21s squad, Steele could never have
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Blackburn Rovers won't sell stars says Derek Shaw
MANAGING director Derek Shaw insists Blackburn Rovers will not jeopardise a potential promotion bid by cashing in on their best players to ease the club’s financial burden. Rovers lost £36.5m last season and are facing a huge challenge to avoid
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Blackburn toddler named 'Champion' of Childhood Eye Cancer Trust
A BRAVE toddler has won praise from a national charity after battling a rare eye cancer. Two-year-old Blake Raynor, from Shadsworth in Blackburn, has been named as a ‘champion’ of the Childhood Eye Cancer Trust after coming through six gruelling
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Disgraced solicitor gave talk to pupils at Blackburn school days before trial
A DISGRACED solicitor was invited to give an ‘inspirational talk’ to schoolchildren just days before facing a trial for perverting the course of justice. Basharat Ditta, who was jailed on Friday for passing information to drugs dealers about investigations
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East Lancashire teachers fear GCSE changes will hinder some pupils
HEADTEACHERS say they fear proposed GCSE changes will ‘penalise’ some students and hamper learning. Concerns over plans to scrap coursework have seen some headteachers speak of fears that some children will be worse off. Heads at East Lancashire
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Accrington Stanley boss Beattie up for manager of month award
JAMES Beattie has been nominated for the League Two manager of the month award for October after helping Accrington Stanley off the foot of the table. Beattie has been nominated alongside Dagenham’s Wayne Burnett, Hartlepool’s Colin Cooper and Burton
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Pendle tennis courts set for £17,000 refurbishment
THE TENNIS courts in Heyhead Park, in Brierfield, are set to be refurbished at a cost of £17,000. Pendle Council had been looking at ways to improve the condition of the courts after a number of complaints about their condition from users of the