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Bidders hit lucky twice in Lancashire Telegraph Bid-Lo competition
HUSBAND and wife Paul and Linda Whittaker won two cracking prizes in the Lancashire Telegraph’s Bid-Lo competition. The Accrington couple, who are both in their 40s, won a VIP trip to see Blackburn Rovers in February and a £5,500 bathroom vanity
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Tributes paid to director of Clitheroe Auction Market
TRIBUTES have been paid to a director of Clitheroe Auction Market and former president of Ribblesdale Rotary Club after he passed away aged 89. George Clarkson was born in Burnley and served in the Navy during the Second World War. The great
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Pendle drug dealers named and shamed on billboards
THREE drug dealers are being named and shamed on billboards after they were jailed for almost 10 years. Images of Rockab Afzal, Ishfaq Hussain and Shahid Ansar have been blown up to 20ft high and plastered across Pendle by Lancashire Police.
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East Lancs councils in talks to stop cheap booze sales
COUNCILS across the North West could defy the government and press ahead with plans for minimum alcohol prices Health leaders in the region have grown frustrated at the government’s failure to bring in the measure, and are set to meet later this month
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David Cameron to 'look carefully' at Pendle councillor meeting
PRIME Minister David Cameron is to ‘look carefully’ at how a Pendle councillor, said to be wanted by police for questioning over a murder in Pakistan, was able to meet him at a Downing Street event. The Lancashire Telegraph revealed last month
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Burnley wife beater jailed for dealing heroin
A THUG who was jailed for just 16 weeks for a brutal assault on his wife has now been locked up for four years and eight months for dealing heroin. Ex- takeaway worker Jubel Miah, 21, who was already a convicted street dealer, claimed in court
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East Lancashire-based group calls for injury decisions to be made by physios and doctors
AN EAST Lancashire-based national group that represents medical and science staff in football has called for decisions on players injured on the pitch to be made by physios and doctors. The Barrowford-based League Medical Association (LMedA), run
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Burnley mother finds epileptic son drowned in bath
AN EPILEPTIC man drowned after he had a fit in the bath, an inquest heard. Damian Joseph Hill, of Cromer Grove, Burnley, was discovered face down in the water by his mother, Margaret. The inquest heard how Mr Hill, 42, had chest and shoulder
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Film inspired by Haslingden mother of Sophie Lancaster to be released next year
A FILM inspired by the mother of Sophie Lancaster's campaign to tackle prejudice is set to be released next year. The 30-minute movie, As She Cried, is currently being shot by Rochdale-based Leaky Shed Productions. Sophie, 20, from Haslingden
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Weight Watchers classes held in Haslingden Community Link centre
WEIGHT Watchers classes are held weekly, on Tuesdays, at 6.30pm, and on Thursdays, at 7pm, at Haslingden Community Link and Children's Centre, in Bury Road.
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Rossendale Rubicon meets in Stacksteads
ROSSENDALE Rubicon, a support and activities group for people with mental illnesses, is meeting today, at Acre Mill Baptist Church, in Stacksteads, from 9am to 3pm.
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Tai Chi classes are held in Burnley
TAI chi classes for the over-50s are held at the 2nd Rossendale Scout Headquarters, in Burnley Road, Bacup, on Fridays, from 10.45am to 11.45am. Sessions cost £3.50.
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Bonfire to be held in Bacup
A BONFIRE will be held at the Flowers Inn, in Todmorden Road, Bacup, on Friday, at 6.30pm. Admission is 50p for adults, and under-16s go free.
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Rovers reprimanded
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’sJack Robinson were sent
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Bramwell Pub Company goes into administration
THE company behind two town centre pubs has gone into administration. Bramwell Pub Company, which owns The Calder in Accrington and The Bridgewater in Darwen, made the announcement after posting pre-tax losses of £117.7million. The pubs, part
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JD Wetherspoon want to erect signs in Darwen
PUB chain JD Wetherspoon has applied for permission to erect illuminated and non-illuminated signs outside its soon-to-open premises in Railway Road, Darwen.
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Plans to remove trees in Waterside
PLANS to remove dead poplar trees from land opposite Victoria Buildings in Waterside have been submitted to Blackburn with Darwen Council by Robert Anspach.
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Remembrance wreath to be laid at Darwen Old Chapel
A WREATH of remembrance is to be laid at Darwen Old Chapel on Sunday. As part of national Rembrance Sunday, a wreath will be placed at the Pickup Bank Chapel at 11am.
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Darwen hair and beauty salon to host Christmas shopping evening
THE Brookside Hair, Beauty and Wellbeing Centre in Duckworth Street, Darwen, will host a Christmas shopping evening on Thursday, November 14, from 6pm to 8pm. There will be wine and cupcakes as well as discounted products and appointments. The event
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Belgrave Live Music Bar in Darwen hosts Hoochie Coochie Band
BELGRAVE Live Music Cafe Bar in Belgrave Road, Darwen, hosts the Hoochie Coochie Band on Friday, from 9.30pm. Organiser Gary Ward, of Darwen Music Projects, said: “The Hoochie Coochie Band was originally formed in 1989 and over the years has appeared
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Blackburn Townswomen's guild to hold anniversary lunch
BLACKBURN Townswomen’s Guild will be holding its annual anniversary lunch at The Ribchester Arms on Thursday, November 14. The event at the pub in Blackburn Road will start at 12.30pm.
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'Nobody to blame' for Burnley baby's cot death
THE parents of a three-month-old baby who died in her sleep have been told ‘nobody is to blame’ for her death. Samana Fatima Ahmed was found dead in her Moses basket by her dad, Tathar, on July 28, an inquest heard. Even an post-mortem examination
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Spearing surprised to beat Rhodes
Jay Spearing admitted to being ‘very surprised’ after beating Blackburn Rovers striker Jordan Rhodes to the Championship Player of the Year prize at Monday’s Northwest Football Awards. The Bolton Wanderers midfielder – who turned down a move to Rovers
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Families can seek advice on children's weight in Blackburn
FAMILIES concerned about their child’s weight can access a free advice scheme in Blackburn. The new Active Children Eating Smart or Aces scheme will offer in depth advice to families who want health and exercise advice. For more information call
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Plans submitted to Blackburn with Darwen Council
PLANS to build two semi-detached houses with on-site parking on land behind 121 Hamilton Street, Blackburn, have been submitted to Blackburn with Darwen Council by Anwar Ansari.
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Blackburn man denies vodka theft
JOHN Thomas Richardson, 25, of Cheltenham Road, Blackburn, was remanded on bail by the town’s magistrates after pleading not guilty to stealing vodka worth £16 from Morrisons.
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Plans to shut Moss Street in Daisyfield
BLACKBURN with Darwen council plans to shut 40 metres of Moss Street in Daisyfield for 12 hours from 6am on Sunday December 8 for engineering works to the level crossing. Diversions will be in place.
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East Lancs hospitals achieve 'efficiency savings' target
EAST Lancashire’s hospitals achieved their ‘efficiency savings’ target of £19 million last year. But finance director Jonathan Wood said meeting the target in the coming years would be ‘increasingly difficult’.
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X-Factor winner to switch on Blackburn Christmas lights
X FACTOR winner Matt Cardle will be joined at Blackburn town centre’s Christmas lights switch-on by Re-Connected, John Jo from the X Factor, Giles Potter and local performers. The event on Thursday, November 21, is taking place on King William
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Kevin Gallacher column: Winning ugly is pretty good to me
BLACKBURN may have not played that well on Saturday but at the end of the day they put three points in the bag and that is the main thing. It’s all about keeping on the shirt tails of the leaders and they did that. As I’ve always said, it doesn
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Willie Irvine column: Den point was as good as victory
I DON’T know of any footballer, of any era, who has said they love to go to the Den to face Millwall. It is the most provocative ground in the country and to come away with a point really seems like a victory. This is where I will congratulate Sean
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Firefighters race to false alarm in Accrington
FIREFIGHTERS raced to a false alarm at Accrington’s Arndale Centre yesterday morning. The crew, from the town’s fire station, were called out at 6.07am after an alarm sounded. No fire was discovered.
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Clayton-le-Moors writers' group to focus on children's books
WRITERS are to focus on children’s literature at the next meeting of the Clayton-le-Moors Writers’ Group. It takes place at Clayton-le-Moors Library in Pickup Street at 1.30pm on Friday, November 15. The theme will be ‘child's play’ and writers
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Shops in Accrington are available to rent
SHOPS in the Cornhill and Broadway areas of Accrington are available rent and rate-free to charitable organisations in the lead-up to Christmas and beyond. Short-term letting company, Avire, is offering the spaces to Accrington charities to help
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New housing development is approved in Ribble Valley
A NEW housing development, in Billington, was approved by Ribble Valley Borough Council. The ten properties, which include three ‘affordable’ houses, will be built off Dale View. It will also include a new access road.
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Clayton-le-Moors man remanded on bail
GARETH James Haworth, 27, of Rutland Close, Clayton-le-Moors, was remanded on bail by Blackburn magistrates charged with assaulting Thomas Green and Jason Haworth.
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Accrington shoplifter was 'desperate'
PHILLIP Shadoe Smalley, 22, of Lonsdale Street, Accrington, was given a six-month conditional discharge, and ordered to pay £11 compensation and £65 costs, by Blackburn magistrates after pleading guilty to two charges of shoplifting from Home Bargain
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Blackburn military academy celebrates success
A MILITARY academy is celebrating students’ success. The academy, run by Blackburn-based Training 2000 at sites in Burnley, Preston, Radcliffe and Blackpool, has recorded a 77 per cent success rate across all qualifications. 85 per cent of learners
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Owners devastated as units hit by mystery blaze in Bacup
THREE businesses have been put out of action after a blaze ripped through their premises. The car maintenance firms in Bacup suffered extensive damage. Around 30 firefighters tackled the four-hour inferno which also destroyed two cars, dozens
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Online course to be held in Rishton
AN online basics computer course will be held at Rishton Library, in High Street, tomorrow. Booking is required, by calling 0845 0530 005.
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Father Christmas to visit Belthorn
FATHER Christmas and his sleigh are set to visit Belthorn this Christmas. Local councillor Peter Britcliffe asked Oswaldtwistle Rotary Club to add the village to Santa’s list. And, weather depending, he will stop there, on a date yet to be announced
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Christmas fair to be held in Rishton
A CHRISTMAS fair will be held at St Peter and St Paul’s Church, in Arundel Street, Rishton, on Saturday, November 16, in aid of Cancer Research UK. A total of 20 stalls will sell goods, including home-made cakes, flowers, body products, and refreshments
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Helpers invited to join group in Accrington
HELPERS are wanted to join One Planet Planters, an open group of volunteers, to carry out light food-growing activities at the Manchester Road well-being project, near Broad Oak Road, Accrington, from 1pm tomorrow. Volunteers should dress for practical
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Volunteers take part in conservation work in Accrington
VOLUNTEERS went to The Coppice, in Accrington, to take part in conservation work. The workers, who joined members from the local Prospects Foundation, ‘bashed’ rhododendrons after meeting on Monday. For more information on how to get involved with
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New school plans given go-ahead in Darwen
A FORMER lodging house will be transformed into a revolutionary school building after plans were given the green light by the borough council. The Model Lodging House in Police Street, which has stood empty for many years, will become the new home
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Colne closing in on new manager
COLNE are expected to reveal the identity of Nigel Coates’ replacement next week. Coates stepped down last month after 10 years in the post and Colne chairman Dave Blacklock says he is impressed at the quality of the applicants so far. “We’ve had 10
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Fashion show to take place in Clitheroe
A FASHION show is set to be held in Clitheroe tomorrow. The event, which has been organised by the Clitheroe Ladies Circle, will start at 7.30pm and will be held at the town’s cricket club in Chatburn Road. Admission is £3.
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Clitheroe Mountaineering Club to meet in Wharfdale
THE Clitheroe Mountaineering Club is to go on a day meet in Wharfdale tomorrow. The group will be leaving Clitheroe Cricket Club car park at 9am. For more information on the day meet, or for details on how to become a member of the club contact
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Clitheroe Concerts Society will feature Alicja Smietana
CLITHEROE Concerts Society’s next presentation will feature violin and piano duo Alicja Smietana and Grzegorz Mania from Krakow today. The event will be held at 7.30pm at Clitheroe Royal Grammar School Sixth Form Centre in York Street. The concert
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Christmas bingo night to be held in Longridge
A CHRISTMAS bingo night will be held in Longridge on Friday, November 15. The event has been organised by Hillside Specialist School for Children with Autism and it will take place at the Civic Hall in Calder Avenue. Doors open at 7pm with
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Afterglow to perform in Colne
PUNK favourites The Afterglow will perform at Venue in Albert Road, Colne, on Saturday night.
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Blackburn teens aim to beat five-a-side record
BLACKBURN’S £6million youth zone will host a footballing world record attempt later this month. A total of 16 players will compete in a game of five-a-side football which bosses hope will last longer than 53 hours – the previous record. Each
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Over 50s in Earby can attend pop-in event
THE over-50s in Earby can attend a pop-in event organised by Age UK at the New Road Community Centre, every Monday, from 9.30am to 11.30am.
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Appeal lodged for planning permission refusal in Colne
AN appeal has been lodged against the refusal of planning permission for the erection of a new conservatory to the front of Lower Hill Farm, Hill Lane, Colne, area committee members have been told.
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Pendle MP signs motion showing concern at anti-Muslim violence
PENDLE MP Andrew Stephenson is one of 33 MPs who have signed an Early Day Motion expressing deep concern at growing anti-Muslim violence in Burma.
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Foulridge Social Group to host rock 'n' roll evening
FOULRIDGE Social Club will host an evening of rock ‘n’ roll tomorrow. Jim McLean and Mark Fenton will provide the sounds of the 60s at the Town Gate venue from 8pm until late.
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Earby residents complain too many trees are planted
RESIDENTS in Earby have complained that too many trees and bushes have been planted in Ann’s Wood, obscuring the amount of sun they get in their gardens. Pendle Council, which owns the site, has informed the Woodland Trust, which has a long-term
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Derelict housing development ordered to tidy site in Barnoldswick
THE owner of a derelict housing development in Bank Street, Barnoldswick, has been given a fortnight to tidy the site. Pendle Council’s West Craven Committee said the land, which has planning permission for five houses, was ‘overgrown with plants and
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Oakhill Ball to be held on November 30
THE Oakhill Association Ball is to be held on November 30. The black tie event, starting at 7pm, will be held at The Fence Gate in Wheatley Lane Road, Fence, and will include a dinner, dancing and a disco. Tickets costing £45 are available
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Manchester Ska Parade to perform in Burnley
MANCHESTER Ska Parade will perform at Ighten Leigh Social Club in Padiham Road, Burnley, from 9pm on Saturday.
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Roller disco taking place in Burnley
A ROLLER disco is taking place at St Peter’s Leisure Centre in Burnley this month. The event at the Church Street centre costs £3 to skate or is free to watch. Skates and safety equipment are supplied on a first come first serve basis and should
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Popular covers band to play in Ramsbottom
POPULAR covers band The Burritos will perform at The Grey Mare in Bolton Road, Ramsbottom, on Friday night.
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Health walk to set off from Bacup
A HEALTH walk will set off from the corner of Douglas Road and Foxdale Close in Bacup at 1.30pm tomorrow Call 0128 24 77559 for details.
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Brierfield Library to offer computer class
BRIERFIELD Library offers a basic computer class at 10am tomorrow. Contact Ruby on 01280 442528 for details.
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Anti-social youths reported in Burnley
ISSUES with youths causing anti-social behaviour around the Allen Court and Booth Court areas of Burnley have been reported to police by residents in the area.
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Colne man sent to crown court for trial
ABID Khan, 26, of Langroyd Road, Colne, and Arshad Khan, 40, of James Street, Haslingden, have been sent for crown court trial in custody by Pennine magistrates, each accused of possession of cocaine with intent to supply.
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Rossendale Council’s licensing committee meeting was cancelled
A MEETING of Rossendale Council’s licensing committee scheduled for last night was cancelled because all items on the agenda were still involved in consultations. The committee does not meet again until March 11 next year.
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Thai night to take place at Crooked Billet in Worsthorne
THE Crooked Billet in Worsthorne will host another of its popular Thai nights on Saturday. Tickets cost £13 which buys an appetiser and three mains.
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Pendle View care home in Nelson met requirements of CQC
PENDLE View care home in Chatham Street, Nelson, met all the basic requirements during a recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission.
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Accrington heart group aims to change lives
A HEART health group is meeting weekly to make small changes in their daily lives towards better heart health. The project, part funded by The Big Lottery and a British Heart Foundation Help A Heart grant will include exercise, cook and eat sessions
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Study scheme at Accrington-based North Lancs Training Group launched
A STUDY scheme at North Lancs Training Group will see pupils paid a weekly bursary. The Accrington-based group is offering teenagers a £40 weekly bursary, paid travel expenses and free breakfast and lunch.
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Bishop of Blackburn to spend day in Whalley
NEW Bishop of Blackburn Julian Henderson is spending his latest ‘Deanery Day’ in Whalley today, visiting parishes, schools, the Dog Inn for lunch and the chance to pull a few pints for locals. Later he meets Ribble Valley Mayor Richard Sherras at the
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UKIP Euro MP brands European Union failure "an outrage"
UKIP North-West Euro-MP Paul Nutall has branded the failure of the European Union to have its accounts approved by auditors for the 19th consecutive year as “an outrage”. He said: “Worse still, the ‘error rate’ — shorthand for unaccounted money — is
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Burnley and Pendle Ramblers plan eight-mile walk
GET into your stride with an eight-mile walk, led by Brian Chaddock, around Cliviger on Sunday November 17. Burnley and Pendle Ramblers meet in the car park in Centenary Way at 10am. Call 01282 426305 for details.
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Burnley school reopens after unplanned closure
A BURNLEY school re-opened yesterday after an unplanned closure on Monday. Ridgewood Community High School in Eastern Avenue, which caters for around 130 pupils with special educational needs, was closed because of a heating failure.
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Concerns raised over impact of drinking in East Lancashire
CONCERNS were raised about the impact of drinking on Lancashire’s ambulance service. Bosses at North West Ambulance Service said staff spent an ‘inordinate amount of time’ dealing with patients affected by alcohol.
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Animal charity boss to host sale of Christmas gifts in Burnley
ANIMAL charity campaigner Audrey Bates will host a sale of Christmas gifts on Saturday, at 1 Clockhouse Court, Lanehead, Burnley, from 10.30am to 3.30pm, with all the proceeds split between the 18 charities she supports.
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Colne man sentenced to 12-month community order
MATTHEW Lee Dwyer, 29, of Ellesmere Avenue, Colne, was sentenced to a 12-month community order, including six months of drug dependency treatment, by Pennine magistrates after he admitted two offences of theft, and using threatening behaviour.
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Odejayi ready for Accrington Stanley cup shock
IT is almost 10 years ago to the day since Accrington Stanley beat then Third Division Huddersfield Town in the FA Cup first round. Stanley, then in their first season in the Conference, progressed thanks to a goal from Andy Gouck. This Saturday Kayode
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Burnley man sent for trial
ROBERT David Waring, 22, of Padiham Road, Burnley, was sent for crown court trial, in custody, by Pennine magistrates, accused of attempting to rob Linda Ronson, at Pratts Newsagents, and possession of a knife in a public place.
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Fitness sessions take place at Hyndburn Leisure Centre
HIGH impact fitness classes are taking place at Hyndburn Leisure Centre each Friday. The body attack sessions are at the Henry Street centre in Church from 5pm to 6pm.
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Health walk to take place in Oswaldtwistle
A HEALTH walk will set off from the Black Dog pub in Oswaldtwistle at 10.15am tomorrow. For details call Fran Riley on 01254 358046.
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Clayton-le-Moors school to hold Christmas market
A SCHOOL is making plans to host a special Christmas market night next month. All Saints Primary School is holding the event on Tuesday November 26, 6.30pm to 9.30pm, at the Church Street school, Clayton-le-Moors.
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Rishton Children's Centre to give help to those who want to quit smoking
COPPERHOUSE Children’s Centre in Station Road, Rishton, will have one-to-one help for those wanting to quit smoking from 1 to 3pm tomorrow. For details call 01254 283370 or 0800 3286297.
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East Lancashire community fund give chance for shares
A COMMUNITY fund is giving away hundreds of thousands of pounds. The Community Foundation for Lancashire is offering groups the chance to bid for shares in a £500,000 grant programme. Groups can apply for a grant at www.lancsfoundation.org.uk
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Accrington and Rossendale College encourage film makers to apply for competition
A COLLEGE is urging film makers of the future to apply for a competition. The Pennine Film Festival 2014 at Accrington and Rossendale College is now open for submissions. Applications in the form of films, documentaries and short features can
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Keep fit class in Ribchester today
ST WILFRID’s Parish Hall in Ribchester is hosting a keep fit class at 11am today. For details call Age UK on 0300 303 1234 or the local office on 01200 453072.
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Knowle Green Village Hall to host lunchtime concerts
KNOWLE Green Village Hall will host a series of Thursday lunchtime concerts in the run up to Christmas. The first event, tomorrow, features concert soloist Ian Buckle on piano. Tickets are £10 and lunch is £5, and can be bought on the door or in
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Blackburn based military academy is celebrating students' success
A MILITARY academy is celebrating students’ success. The academy, run by Blackburn-based Training 2000 at sites in Burnley, Preston, Radcliffe and Blackpool, has recorded a 77 per cent success rate across all qualifications. 85 per cent of learners
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Home take on potted meat treat by Ribchester woman
BACK IN 1931, Elizabeth Eccles, of Ribchester, a diplomee of the Board of Education, published the third edition of her cookery book. Designed to encourage young wives that cookery is not a drudge, one of the recipes is for potted meat. Here
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Ex-farmer from Barnoldswick steps out on Butlins marathon
A 69-year-old retired farmer, James Aldred stepped out in 1960 for a walk – from John O’Groats to Land’s End! The keen outdoors man, of West Close Road, Barnoldswick, who had farmed at Foulridge, competed in the Billy Butlins marathon, which covered
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From Scotland to Nelson... film buff tracks down scene
WHEN the British Film Industry (BFI) released footage of a 1902 procession of firemen on its website, it thought the location might be Scotland. After watching it, however, London-based television composer and writer Michael Burdett turned detective
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Class photo makes memories of mother
A PHOTOGRAPH of St Albans Infants, Blackburn, from the early 1900s, caught the eye of Bygones reader Bill Thompson the other week. For his mother, Eleanor Sturzaker was one of six sisters who attended the school at around the same time. In
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The way we were
LONG before the days of community events and health and safety, most streets would celebrate Guy Fawkes night with their own bonfires. For youngsters, it meant a lot of hard work collecting wood, fallen tree branches or cast out furniture, protecting
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Bygones appeal helps find ‘Uncle Pete’ within hours of publication
JUST hours after a daughter appealed to Bygones’ readers to help trace her dad’s old friend, he was on the telephone to the Lancashire Telegraph. Kathryn Austin had spent nine years trying to track down Peter Derbyshire, believed to be in Canada
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From the Lancashire Telegraph’s rich archive: Safety fears close schools
THE top story today told of the complete chaos at three Blackburn and Darwen schools, after they were suddenly closed by the county council. More than 1,500 bewildered pupils arrived at schools for lessons to be met with locked doors, ‘no admittance
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Liberation celebration team seek relatives of Blackburn officer
A SMALL town in Holland is planning a major celebration for the 70th anniversary of its liberation from war-time domination by the Germans. And local organisers are trying to trace relatives of a Blackburn officer who fought in the battle.
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Vintage style: Getting in the swing for some rockabilly fun
IN the early 1950s, rockabilly emerged as one of the earliest styles of rock and roll music. The term is a mixture of ‘rock,’ from rock and roll, and ‘hillbilly’ from the country music that contributed strongly to the style’s development. Rockabilly
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Bodies from Blackburn graveyard to be moved to make way for ring road
BODIES from a Blackburn graveyard will be removed to make way for the last section of the town’s ring road. The remains from St Peter Street graves will be exhumed over the next few weeks but Blackburn with Darwen Council have not said where they
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Barlicker creates a Facebook page dedicated to finding images of the past
A BARLICKER who made the town his home some 52 years ago has created a Facebook page, which is dedicated to finding and sharing pictures of its people and places down the years. Angus Brennan, known as Gus, arrived in Barnoldswick at the age of
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Explore the story of the East Lancashire youth hostels among the first of their kind in the country
NICK Moule, from the Friends of Earby and Slaidburn Youth Hostels, sets out the history of the two stopovers, which are the only two of their kind across the whole of Lancashire. East Lancashire is home today to two of the earliest youth hostels
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Ribble Valley MP signs up with campaign demanding fair deal for licensees
RIBBLE Valley MP Nigel Evans has joined a campaign calling for a fairer deal for licensees tied to large pub companies with more than 500 pubs. The campaign is supported by organisations including the Federation of Small Businesses and the Campaign
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Family led to safety from top of Haslingden hill
A FAMILY had to be rescued from the top of a hill in Haslingden when they became lost and disoriented in the dark. Rossendale and Pennine Mountain Rescue Team were called by two police officers who were waiting with a mother, her six-year-old son
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Accrington pupils in litter pick
PUPILS have been showing pride in their neighbourhood with special litter picks. Accrington pupils from Mount Carmel High School, Wordsworth Road, and St Peter’s Primary School, Cartmel Avenue, have been joining forces to pick up litter in the
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Accrington childminder praised for good level of childcare
AN ACCRINGTON childminder has been praised for offering a good level of childcare. Ofsted inspectors found that Joanne Victoria Leone created good relationships with parents and helped children’s language development through play. Inspector
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Whitworth Civic Hall to hold Christmas Ball
COUNCILLOR Jimmy Eaton’s Christmas Ball will take place at Whitworth Civic Hall, on Saturday, December 7. The annual event is organised by Coun Eaton, and is held to raise funds for Rossendale Hospice. A spokeswoman for the hospice said: “Jimmy
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MP for Rossendale sold poppies for Royal British Legion
JAKE Berry, MP for Rossendale, volunteered his time to raise more than £50 for the Royal British Legion. The Conservative MP sold Remembrance Day poppies, in Union Road, Bacup. Mr Berry said: “I was delighted to have had the opportunity to
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Cherries have been sweet for Burnley
AS Burnley prepare to welcome back form manager Eddie Howe, with the visit of Bournemouth on Saturday, sports reporter TONY DEWHURST looks back on other Cherries and Clarets connections. WADE Elliott ensured his name was written into Turf Moor folklore
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Rossendale home-start charity cancels event
HOME-Start Rossendale, a charity which supports struggling families, has had to cancel a fundraising event, due to be held at the Rose ’n’ Bowl, in Stacksteads, on Monday. A spokeswoman for the charity said: “If you have purchased tickets, then
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Etuhu ready for a Blackburn Rovers recall
BLACKBURN Rovers midfielder Dickson Etuhu has moved a ‘massive’ step closer to a first-team return after coming through his first full game since recovering from a long-term knee injury. The Nigeria international midfielder played 90 minutes as Rovers
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Textile exhibition to go on display at The Whitaker in Rossendale
A TEXTILE exhibition will open at The Whitaker, Rossendale’s Museum and Art Gallery, on Saturday. The show, called Evolving Threads, will also feature textile workshops, and an opportunity to meet the artist on Saturday. A spokesman for The
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Farewell party and sadness as plug is pulled on Haslingden Baths
HASLINGDEN Baths has closed its doors for the final time. Campaigners have expressed sadness over the closure of the 1930s pool, which comes after Rossendale Council bosses decided to pull its £137,000-a-year funding. Sue Ives, who was chairman
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Proposals for waste plant in Ramsbottom are withdrawn
CAMPAIGNERS have welcomed news that a developer has withdrawn an application for an anaerobic digestion plant in Ramsbottom. Bury Council received 1,028 responses to the application on its planning website, 1,026 objecting to the proposal, and
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Blockbuster store in Clitheroe to close
THE Blockbuster store in Clitheroe is set to open for the last time in the coming weeks following the company’s re-entry into administration. The Wellgate store is one of two remaining stores left in East Lancashire after the stores in Blackburn
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Greggs bakery in Clitheroe to close
THE Greggs bakery in Clitheroe has shut its doors for the last time as part of a national reorganisation by the company. The Castle Street shop officially closed on Saturday and the company said staff had been transferred to other bakeries in the
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Lantern festival to take place in Langho
A LANTERN festival is set to take place in Langho on Saturday. The event has been organised by the charity Acorn Steiner Initiative and will be held from 4pm to 6.30pm. The lantern walk will start at The Sanctuary of Healing in Dewhurst Road
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New action group to regenerate Clitheroe centre
A GROUP focusing on regenerating Clitheroe has been officially launched. The Clitheroe Town Action Group has been set up in the wake of the Grimsey Report, published last month, which recommended establishing a commission for each town centre to
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Burnley and Pendle Ramblers organise leg-streatcher
DOES a four-mile walk around the Pendle countryside sound up your street? Burnley and Pendle Ramblers are organising a leg-stretcher around Wycoller, near Colne, on Sunday November 10. Meet at the car park in Chapel Street, Nelson, at 1pm.
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Verdict on Nelson alcoholic
A NELSON man who had ‘a serious problem with alcoholism’ died of natural causes at his home, an inquest heard. A post-mortem examination showed Mark Andrew Bradley, of Fulham Street, suffered from pulmonary tuberculosis and a severe fatty degeneration
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Independent shops in Colne say customers come first
INDEPENDENT shops in Colne are set to sign a manifesto which pledges to put customers at the heart of their businesses. The Celebrate What’s Great scheme is the brainchild of Pendle Council and Colne Town Centre Forum. Graham Wharton, chair
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Amateur bakers raise cash for child's headstone
AMATEUR bakers raised cash towards buying a headstone for two-year-old Harrison Upton, who died tragically in July 2011. The event took place at Barnoldswick Market in memory of the youngster, of St Mary’s Avenue. Top, judges and officials
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Public debate encouraged over future of old health centre in Colne
A PUBLIC debate is being urged over the future of the soon-to-be former health centre complex in the middle of Colne. Work is now well advanced on the construction of a new NHS hub on the former Kwik Save site off Craddock Road. And Colne councillor
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Burnley cemeteries to become floral havens after bulbs are planted
CEMETERIES across Burnley will become floral havens next spring after hundreds of bulbs will be planted by volunteers. The Friends of Burnley Cemeteries have received a Green Partnership Award from Lancashire County Council to plant native spring
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Column: Back to uni with all but kitchen sink
DAUGHTER has gone back to uni and I’m surveying my devastated surroundings trying to assess what's not been plundered. All kids have that “What's yours is mine and what's mine is mine” attitude, but I’m kicking myself for not nailing down the pot
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Blackburn MP Straw: I’m not dead yet!
RETIRING Blackburn MP Jack Straw told Parliament he was ‘not dead yet’ as he attacked Home Secretary Theresa May for weakening controls on terror suspects. He intervened in a debate on Mohammed Ahmed Mohamed, 27, who absconded from a London mosque
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East Lancashire union members walk out over plan to privatise service
AROUND 300 Lancashire probation workers were expected to remain on strike this morning over Government plans to privatise the service. Members of the National Association of Probation Officers walked out at midday yesterday and said they would
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Former Burnley apprentice to take leading role in training group
A FORMER apprentice is to take a leading role at a training group. Steve Whitehead, from Burnley, joins Blackburn based Training 2000 after spending the past seven years as CEO of Alliance Learning, based in Horwich. Prior to that, he spent almost
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Letter: I thank unit for my little girl
My little girl was born at 25 weeks in December 2011 and weighed 1lb 1oz. Now she is a thriving nearly two-year-old. The unit at Burnley is amazing and my daughter wouldn’t be here with out them. Good luck little man, keep fighting. lorna.sherrington
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Letter: Fresh air was a real tonic
I was born nearly 20 years ago weighing 2lb 2oz. I’m still here with no physical or mental health problems, standing at 5ft 7in and in my second year of university. My parents took me to Paignton when I was on a nebuliser, and I came back from
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Letter: Brother grew to be strong
I READ your front page story about East Lancashire's smallest 1lb 6oz baby ‘astonishing’ doctors. My brother was born 17 weeks early in 1995 and was 1 pound 2 ounces – he is 18 now and is perfectly well. I’m sure this tiny baby will also be
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Letter: It works well in ‘Rammy’
The idea of floodlights has been mooted before. Peel Tower in Ramsbottom is floodlit and it looks superb. Let’s hope the idea gets taken up. And the use of cameras to deter vandals, and also using a camera as a webcam to see the views would be
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Letter: Risk in lighting up the tower
SO, they’re calling for CCTV to protect Darwen Tower. Installing solar powered CCTV that transmits its images isn’t as expensive as some may think and will be far less than the annual costs of repairing the damage. However, illumination is
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Letter: Adult courses cost too much
IN response to your story ‘School trustees could save Whalley learning centre’, I hope the new venture succeeds. Part of the cause of the decline in adult education users is the high cost of courses. Like so many aspects of life in the UK,
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Letter:
The decision arrived at in Liverpool Crown Court by 12 good men and true on the criminal solicitor Basharat Ditta was fully justified. It brings a stop to the absolute nonsense of Ditta appearing in Blackburn with Darwen Magistrates Court as he
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Letter: Nothing’s too much trouble for home staff
you hear and read so much on TV and in the papers about poor standards of care and staff in care homes. My sister is on the residential unit at Old Gates in Blackburn and the care she receives is excellent. She has come on in leaps and bounds.
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Ramsbottom cup date up in the air
CUP fighters Ramsbottom United could have to don their Sunday best when they tackle Conference North nomads Worcester City in the next round of the FA Trophy. Worcester’s home for a century, St George's Lane, faces demolition, so they are currently ground-sharing
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Comment: Let’s hope the tide is turning
IT’S hard to imagine the awfulness of becoming the child victim of a sexual predator. Sexual abuse leaves scars which can last a lifetime and often wreck the ability to ever form a normal, loving relationship in adulthood. Almost as destructive
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Consumer chief welcomes jail sentence for Padiham builder who targeted elderly
A CONSUMER chief has welcomed a 26-month jail sentence handed out to a Padiham rogue builder who deliberately targeted elderly people across East Lancashire. Christopher McKillop, 33, of Russell Terrace, conned £900 from a woman and hundreds of
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Raptors slip to loss after Fry’s exit
ROSSENDALE Raptors lost a tight home game to the high flying Northants Thunder on Saturday 97-93 despite a furious second half comeback. The game was slightly overshadowed by the departure of head coach Jim Fry, who has been coaching at the Raptors for
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Jail term and ASBO for man who exposed himself in Blackburn town centre
A PROLIFIC thief who exposed himself to a shopkeeper has been banned from Blackburn town centre. Gareth Harrison was jailed for 10 months, as well as being handed a five-year anti-social behaviour order, after he continually shoplifted in the town
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Mechanic who hit schoolgirl spared jail
A MECHANIC who hit a schoolgirl several times, has been spared immediate jail. Asif Iqbal, 32, had earlier been cleared by a jury of repeatedly raping and sexually assaulting the schoolgirl, but had been convicted of a violence-related offence.
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Nelson arsonists slammed by fire chiefs
ARSONISTS who set fire to a wheelie bin in Nelson have been slammed by fire chiefs. Firefighters were called to the blaze in Brunswick Street at just before midnight on Monday. It took a crew 20 minutes to put the fire out. Lee Garnett,
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Burnley MP signs Commons motion to increase higher education spending
BURNLEY Liberal Democrat Gordon Birtwistle is one of 98 MPs to sign a Commons motion calling for the Government to increase UK spending on higher education to the same level as countries such as Germany, India and China. The motion says that “high
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Nelson thief gets chance to kick drugs habit
A THIEF has been give the chance to kick his drugs habit and change. Burnley magistrates were told Anthony White, of Belgrave Street, Nelson, admitted theft of deodorant worth £81 from Wilkinsons in Nelson and burglary at Avalon, Redman Road in
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Burnley man admits car damage
A MAN who put his life of crime behind him ended up back in court when he damaged his ex’s car. Burnley magistrates heard how Kevin Ross, 48, had fallen out with Gail Curran, with whom he had a 29-year-old daughter. Ross had previously had
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Scary night at Whitaker Museum in Rawtenstall
VISITORS to The Whitaker Museum in Rawtenstall were treated to ghostly tales and horror stories during Hallowe’en. Actor Neil Bell, best known for Downton Abbey and Peaky Blinders, was on hand to enthrall the crowds with spooky tales of the building
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Burnley theatre goers left asking for more with Oliver! production
THEATRE-goers have been left pleading for more after St Cuthert’s Amateur Operative and Dramatic Society opened its production of Oliver. The company, based at St Cuthbert’s Community Centre in Sharp Street, Burnley, will perform the classic musical
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Huncoat weather expert says October was washout
HUNCOAT weather expert Roy Chetham said October was the dullest he had recorded in more than four decades. There was 161.5mm of rain in a month that saw just two dry days, but temperatures were milder than last year, with the highest recorded at
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Haslingden day nursery praised by inspectors
A DAY nursery has been praised by inspectors. Rainbow Childcare in Manchester Road, Haslingden was rated as ‘good’ by Ofsted. The business, which was previously rated inadequate, was described as a ‘stimulating and effective environment’. Ofsted
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Nightmare is over for woman terrorised by Accrington man more than 20 years ago
A PAEDOPHILE who escaped justice for two decades because police didn’t believe his victim has been jailed for almost seven years. The girl first went to police 20 years ago but no action was taken against Keith Royal because she wasn’t believed
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£1k cash injection for Burnley Bobcats
A £1,000 cash injection has been recommended by the county’s youth council for Burnley’s popular Bobcats club. Club officials say when swimmers reach a certain standard, they join the Bobcats to train as competitive swimmers, or for biathlons, or triathlons
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Blackburn care home worker charged with assaulting resident
A 56-YEAR-OLD care home worker appeared before Blackburn magistrates charged with assaulting an 80-year-old resident. Stephen Jack Milliken, of Derby Road, Southport, was remanded on bail charged with assaulting Eric Row, at the Maple Wood nursing
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Nelson charity box thief faces jail term
AN attacker, with a jail threat hanging over his head, could end up in prison after stealing a charity box from Nelson Post Office. Calvin Banks, 27, admitted the theft, committed on September 25, when he appeared before Burnley magistrates He
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Rishton residents urged to report fly-tipping
RISHTON residents have once again been urged to report fly-tipping after a mattress was dumped in a back alley. The bedding was left behind Howard Street, and removed by the council less than 24 hours later. The alley, close to Danvers Street,
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Incredible Edibles to hold meeting on Thursday
INCREDIBLE Edibles Accrington will hold its monthly meeting at the Park pub, in Manchester Road, at the bottom of Oak Hill Park, at 7pm tomorrow. Volunteers will discuss clearing the pond in the park, and hosting a practical day in the near future
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New football club launched in Accrington
AN Accrington community organisation has launched its own football club. Community Solutions North West (CSNW) is hoping to ‘create a positive atmosphere’, and focus on ‘the benefits of football to the local community’. The club will field
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Sponsored Zumbathon to raise money for Children in Need
A SPONSORED Zumbathon will raise money for Children in Need. Fans of the Columbian dance fitness programme will take part in a two-hour session on Tuesday, November 12, at Accrington Town Hall. The Zumbathon is being hosted by Active Women,
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Rain hits turnout at Hyndburn's bonfire
DRIVING rain put a dampener on Hyndburn’s annual bonfire, organisers said. Just 800 people braved the weather to attend the bonfire, held at Accrington Cricket Club, on Saturday. The event usually attracts around 4,000. The rain also caused delays
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Tom Wrigglesworth to perform in Darwen
DIRECT from a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Festival, Sony Award winner, Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee, Chortle and Time Out Award winner and star of BBC Radio Four and BBC Two Tom Wrigglesworth will perform in Darwen next year, it has been announced
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Table top sale in Edgworth to take place for Children in Need
THE First Turton St Anne’s Beaver Scouts will hold a table top sale at the Barlow Institute, Bolton Road, Edgworth, in aid of Children in Need. The youngsters will sell books, cakes, gifts and toys next Monday, from 6.15pm to 7.30pm as part of
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Incredible Edibles in Darwen asks people for donations of leaves
INCREDIBLE Edibles Darwen has asked local people clearing their gardens for donations of bags of leaves. All bags collected will be used to make compost for the project’s sites next year. Anyone who can help should e-mail the group at incredible.edible
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Academy decision for Darwen Vale High still subject to talks
NO decision has been taken on converting Darwen Vale High to a semi-independent academy. The school, rated ‘inadequate’ this summer, was visited by Department of Education (DfE) officials last month. They discussed with senior staff and governors
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Blackburn based trainers bump up national literacy score
A TRAINING provider is doing its bit towards improving England’s score in international literacy and numeracy tests. Blackburn-based Training 2000 said it was tackling the issue with special courses alongside vocational lessons. Steph Whalley
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Wilpshire-based charity for young carers welcomes extra support
A CHARITY which supports young carers is welcoming extra support pledged by the Government. Family support workers at Wilpshire-based Child Action Northwest welcomed the Government’s pledge to support young carers and their families. Landmark
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Santa's grottos in East Lancashire warned to get a TV licence
EVEN Santa Claus needs a TV licence, authorities have warned. TV Licensing has reminded grottos in East Lancashire they need a licence to show live television. Temporary businesses operating over the Christmas period must pay for a full licence
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Blackburn couple fall out after 'family dynamics' session
A COUPLE fell out on their way home from a ‘family dynamics’ session to help them with their relationship. Blackburn magistrates heard Jamie Lee Bowker and his partner began to row on the train home and he shouted abuse as they left Blackburn railway
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Accrington men sent to court following incident
THREE Accrington men have been sent to Burnley Crown Court on charges arising from an incident in Scaitcliffe Street on August 26. Iftikhar Ali Ashgar, 41, of George Street, and Araf Hussain, 42, of Stevenson Street East, are both charged with
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Blackburn Mayor opens new Whitebirk 2000 Centre
VOLUNTEERS from the Prince’s Trust have spruced up Twin Valley Homes’ Whitebirk 2000 Centre in Brecon Road, Blackburn. A 14-strong team of youngsters decorated various rooms with charitable donations from local firms. Deputy mayor of Blackburn
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Man launches unprovoked attack in Blackburn
A 19-YEAR-OLD man launched an unprovoked attack on two friends. Blackburn magistrates heard Leighton Hodson head-butted and punched one man and when a friend intervened he was also punched. Hodson, of Princess Street, Blackburn, pleaded guilty
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Blackburn ex-Marine to march in remembrance parade
A FALKLANDS veteran who served in the Royal Marines will join thousands of other proud ex-servicemen and women in marching to London’s Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday. Alan Holderness, 49, of Blackburn, will march on behalf of Blind Veterans UK, after
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Care home worker appears before Blackburn magistrates
A 56-YEAR-OLD care home worker appeared before Blackburn magistrates charged with assaulting an 80-year-old resident. Stephen Jack Milliken, of Derby Road, Southport, was remanded on bail charged with assaulting Eric Row, at the Maple Wood nursing
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Ings’ debt to Howe won’t count at Turf
CLARETS hitman Danny Ings has thanked Eddie Howe for helping to develop him into one of the hottest strikers in the Championship. But the England U21s international will be out to ruin the former Burnley boss’s first return to Turf Moor this weekend
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Blackburn Rovers' Tommy Spurr could be fit for Brighton after knock
‘TOP pro’ Tommy Spurr has given himself a fighting chance of being fit for Blackburn Rovers’ Championship clash at Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday. Rovers boss Gary Bowyer was resigned to losing the left-back for the trip to the Amex after
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Blackburn Foodbank volunteers thanked
BLACKBURN Foodbank volunteers have been thanked for their efforts by borough leader Kate Hollern. She said in just one year of operation it had helped feed more than 5,000 people. In a report to Blackburn with Darwen’s Council’s full council
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Uproar over plans for 4,000 homes in Blackburn with Darwen
A BACKLASH from almost 1,500 householders in Blackburn and Darwen has been provoked by plans to build up to 4,000 executive-style homes on green field sites around the borough. Meetings were attended by more than 1,100 residents who were overwhelmingly
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Former nurse to take up leading role at Blackburn College
A FORMER nurse who left school with five GCSEs has moved more than 200 miles to take up a leading role at Blackburn College. The college’s new chief executive Dr Thomas Moore was the first person in his family to go to university, and now heads
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Training for health workers at Blackburn College
ACCRINGTON and Rossendale people interested in health education are urged to find out more. Blackburn College is still enrolling students, especially from these two areas, to its BTEC Level Two Health and Social Care course. The one-year, work-related
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Calderstones Hospital holds parade
CALDERSTONES Hospital in Whalley held a county parade and service of remembrance at the weekend. The parade and service is the only event in the county to be officially organised by the Royal British Legion. Hospital administrators approached
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Customer denies assault in Burnley chippy over ‘disgusting’ scallops
A CHIP shop owner was bitten on the arm during a frenzied row over a ‘disgusting’ potato scallop, a court heard yesterday. Fish fryer Paulos Iasonides, who runs Reedley Chippy, claims Hayley Marie Jones launched the attack after demanding her money
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Ex Padiham council official charged with fraud
THE former clerk to Padiham Town Council has been charged with fraudulently abusing her position. Elizabeth Bolton, 58, of Palace Gardens, off Padiham Road, Burnley, faces two charges relating to her position. The first says that between January