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Clitheroe skate park plan for winter
A POP-up skate park is to open in Clitheroe to provide youngsters with somewhere to skate during the winter months. The ramps, which will be provided by The Grand, will be set up in the St Mary’s Centre in York Street every Saturday and Sunday
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Blackburn Thwaites profits up
PROFITS at Blackburn brewery Thwaites rocketed more than 30 per cent in the first half of the year, new figures have revealed. Pre-tax profit at Daniel Thwaites Plc rose from £3.7m in the first six months of 2012, to £4.9m in the first six months of
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Architects lined up for Rawtenstall regeneration
ARCHITECTS charged with the redevelopment of Rawtenstall town centre have been appointed by council bosses. The Rossendale Together Barnfield Partnership (RT BP) has announced Manchester firm DAY Architectural Ltd as its preferred partner to revamp
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Pendle fabrics firm funding brings new jobs
A TEXTILE company is to create 14 new jobs by investing in new technology thanks to £46,456 in European and Government funding. Panaz, in Wheatley Lane, Fence, are a global manufacturer and distributor of flame-retardant fabrics, which are used
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Darwen heritage centre row over
DARWEN town councillors have ‘buried the hatchet’ and agreed to work together to bring a heritage centre to Darwen. As reported in the Lancashire Telegraph last month, Liberal Democrat councillors refused to take part in last month’s meeting after
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Gruelling chemo for Burnley dad after drug blow
CANCER battler Tom Cooper has been told he must undergo intense chemotherapy after missing out on a trial drug he had been earmarked for. The terminally-ill dad-of-two, from Lowerhouse, has already had bouts of radiotherapy on his brain after the
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Rawtenstall bouncer 'lost control'
A RAWTENSTALL bouncer who 'lost control' and repeatedly punched a customer after throwing him out of a bar has been spared jail. Mark Mather, 47, grabbed Frank Owen in an armlock, pushed him onto the ground and repeatedly stuck him while the victim
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Cash drive for Accrington's first Islamic school
A CAMPAIGN to fundraise for a town’s first major Islamic school has been launched. Residents in the Spring Hill area of Accrington have been approached by fundraisers for the Iqra Education and Sports Facility project. A website urging donations
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East Lancs physio: Let injured players be treated
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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Little Treasures winners revealed
THE winners of the Little Treasures Baby Competition have been announced. Lacey Blossom Stone from Selborne Street in Blackburn has been named as the winner of the 0-18 month category. The eight-and-a-half-month-old’s mum, Natalie Smith, said
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Burnley crime writer returns to home town
A FORMER newspaper reporter is coming back to his home town with murder in mind later this month. Burnley-born crime writer Stephen Booth may have begun his career with the fourth estate. But now the author, the brains behind the Cooper and
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Blackburn student with dyslexia celebrates degree success
A GRADUATE is celebrating her success after tutors helped diagnose a rare form of dyslexia. Sophie Skellern, 21, who had been tested for the condition when she was younger, was shocked when more tests at University Centre Blackburn College confirmed
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East Lancs couples will pay more to wed
REGISTER office fees for some ceremonies are set to rise by 50 per cent in five out of six East Lancashire boroughs. And most other slots at venues in Accrington and Burnley could increase by a third or a quarter as part of a Lancashire County
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Foundations laid at two Nelson schools
BUILDING work on two new schools in Nelson has reached a landmark point with foundation stones laid. Yesterday saw the stone laid at St Paul’s Primary School in Hibson Road, and a ceremony took place at the new Whitefield Infant School, in Portland
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Fire crews abused at Nelson park blaze
FIRE crews suffered a barrage of verbal abuse from a group of yobs who set a wheelie bin on fire in a Nelson park on Bonfire night. Crews were called to Walverden Park, in Brunswick Street, at 9.15pm after receiving reports of a fire in the woods
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Burnley man tied up in house raid terror
A BURNLEY man was tied up and burgled in his own home yesterday, police said. Three men, one armed with a metal baseball bat, entered the house in Arkright Street at around 2.45pm. The victim, 25, who was sat in the lounge, was tied up with phone cable
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Jobs hope for Blackburn sites
MORE than 100 acres of land on 15 key sites in Blackburn with Darwen borough has been identified for job creation. The council has produced the list as part of its local plan for the Government. The locations cover 43.5 hectares (107 acres)
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Burnley sailor strips off for good cause
A SAILOR from Burnley has stripped off to lend his support to a breast cancer awareness campaign. Marine Ross Inglis, who serves in the 43 Commando Fleet Protection Group, boarded HMS Montrose to encourage his Royal Navy colleagues to check themselves
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Prime Minister quizzed on 'wanted' Pendle councillor
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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East Lancs MP calls for stricter dog controls
AN East Lancashire MP has called for stricter controls on dogs after the death of a four-year-old girl. Lexi Branson was killed when the family’s re-homed 10-stone dog, whose breed was not yet known, attacked her on Tuesday in Leicester. Her
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Rare machine stolen from Foulridge farm
BURGLARS have escaped with a rare piece of agricultural equipment from a farm near Colne. Intruders broke into an outbuilding off Smithy Lane, Whitemoor, Foulridge, sometime between 2.45pm on Wednesday, October 30, and 7.30am the following day.
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Thousands turn out as Burnley bonfire returns
TOWNELEY Park’s popular bonfire and fireworks display helped keep thousands of revellers warm as it returned for the first time in five years. Burnley-born goalkeeper Rachel Brown, who plays for Everton Ladies and the England international side
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Burnley MP calls for data protection
BURNLEY MP Gordon Birtwistle has welcomed the publication of the report of the All Party Parliamentary Group’s inquiry into the unsolicited marketing industry. He said: “My constituents contact me daily expressing how fed up they are of being constantly
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Bacup man punished for attack
A YOUNG dad who injured his partner in a ‘reckless’ assault with a glass, was put on a four- week curfew. Burnley magistrates heard how Benjamin Kershaw, 25, attempted to throw beer at Charlotte Brown in a pub fall-out, but the glass accidentally
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Burnley man attacked sister over boyfriend
A MAN who attacked his sister after finding out she was seeing an Italian could be facing jail. Burnley magistrates heard how “upset” Shaheen Ullah, 25, had sent Shafina Khatun text messages telling her he was not happy about the relationship,
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Holcombe Brook PC denies rape
A POLICE officer from the Ramsbottom area has denied raping a woman. PC Stuart Jenkins, 37, of Springfield Road, Holcombe Brook, is alleged to have raped a woman in Bury, between December 24, 2010 and January 1, 2011. The officer works for
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Rishton man's £1k hospice ride for wife
A WIDOWER has completed an emotional journey across the Himalayas to raise money for the hospice which cared for his wife. Peter Davies, 56, of Pine Close, Rishton, raised more than £1,200 for East Lancashire Hospice after cycling 745 miles from
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Ramsbottom woman denies part in £3.8m drug factory
A RAMSBOTTOM woman has denied involvement in a £3.8 million illegal drug factory in Farnworth. Nine people appeared at Bolton Crown Court where they all entered not guilty pleas to a range of charges relating to the alleged sale of 313kgs of mephedrone
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New vision for Burnley Oval site
NEW plans are on the cards for the site of the collapsed £40million Oval project in Burnley. The Oval shopping park at the former Pioneer site, off Curzon Street, was abandoned in March 2012, as Manchester-based developer Henry Boot controversially
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Extra police patrols for Burnley anti-social behaviour
POLICE are to increase patrols around Scott Park, in Burnley, after complaits of anti-social behaviour.
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Fine for Burnley man who breached ASBO
ANTHONY John Slater, 32, of Spencer Street, Burnley, was fined £35 a £20 victim surcharge by Pennine magistrates after he admitted to breaching an anti-social behaviour order, following his arrest on Parliament Street on October 24.
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Worsthorne pub puts on Thai night
A SMALL number of tickets are still available for a Thai night at The Crooked Billet in Worsthorne. A £13 ticket buys a mixed starter, choice of three mains with noodles and rice and a drink. The event on Saturday starts at 7.30pm.
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Nelson man jailed over pub cash theft
MOHAMMED Uzair Ellahi, 20, of Charles Street, Nelson, has been given three months youth custody after admitting to stealing cash from the Thatch and Thistle pub near Barrowford and breach of a suspended sentence order.
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Easts Lancs charity wants people to tweet for cash
AN East Lancashire charity is asking for people who run community welfare projects to bid for funding – in a unique way. Muslim Global Relief are running a scheme called the People’s Purse, and bids for funding need to be made through either Facebook
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Blackburn Rovers star opens new factory
BLACKBURN Rovers star David Dunn officially opened a new factory in Huncoat which has created 30 new jobs. The footballer, who started his career at Huncoat Juniors, opened Clayton Park Bakery’s new premises, off Bolton Avenue, yesterday afternoon
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Hyndburn dog owners get extra chance for chipping
A FREE dog micro-chipping event in Hyndburn will be held outside office hours. A resident complained after several events ran from 9am to 5pm, and asked for an evening, or weekend, session to be held. Financial constraints were blamed for the
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Accrington care home wins awards
A CARE home in Accrington is celebrating after the Great North West Care Awards. Staff at Amore Care’s Addison Court finished runners-up in the ‘care team’ category. And activity co-ordinator Lesley Quigley triumphed in the ‘care home activity
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Ruben Rochina back in full training with Blackburn Rovers
RUBEN Rochina is back in full training with Blackburn Rovers. Today was the first time the attacking midfielder had trained alongside his team-mates after dislocating his shoulder on the opening day of the season. Although the Spaniard has
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Hyndburn cenotaphs cleaned for Remembrance Day
THE cenotaphs in Church and Oswaldtwistle will be given a ‘spruce-up’ in time for Remembrance Day. Chairman of Oswaldtwistle Area Council, and president of Church and Oswaldtwistle Royal British Legion branch, Peter Britcliffe, has arranged for
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Appeal for Clayton Park Rangers players
CLAYTON Park Rangers are looking for new players. The junior football club is looking for children, aged between eight and 10, to train at Wilson’s playing fields, in Clayton-le-Moors, every Tuesday, from 6pm. The football club is aiming to
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Clayton post office re-opens after revamp
THE post office in Clayton-le-Moors has re-opened after a renovation. The office, in Pickup Street, was closed for almost a month while £80,000 of work was carried out. Owner and postmaster Zafar Ali said: “It’s one of the biggest transformations
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Hyndburn pub quiz nights
QUIZ nights take place at two Hyndburn venues tonight. From 9pm, at the Plough, in Broadfield, Oswaldtwistle, a free supper and a ‘play your cards right’ game will accompany a quiz. And from 8.30pm, at The Calder, in Blackburn Road, Accrington
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Drivers put off Blackburn visits after parking tickets
TWO disabled pensioners are reconsidering visiting Blackburn town centre after being ticketed by parking officials on Northgate. Leslie Duckworth, 87, of Fecitt Brow, Intack, was caught by wardens while collecting a book from the library after
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Rishton Cricket Club's cafe re-opens
THE cafe at Rishton Cricket Club re-opened at the weekend. Opened by new owner Sharon Taylor, the cafe’s name has changed to Corker’s Cafe.
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Electricity NW plans for Blackburn
ELECTRICITY Northwest Ltd wants to build a storage unit at its depot, in Whitebirk Drive, Blackburn. The supplier wants to divide the unit into eight, for use by different departments based at the depot. The company has applied to Hyndburn
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East Lancs MP calls for tax cut
BUSINESSES would benefit from a tax cut, said MP Graham Jones. The Hyndburn Labour MP said small independent businesses in the area are struggling. He added: “The living standards crisis is hitting businesses, as well as their customers. Most
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Ribble Valley MP welcomes visa scheme
RIBBLE Valley MP Nigel Evans has welcomed the government’s new a 12-month pilot scheme to speed up the UK visas for foreign business executives. Those with ‘strong links’ to the UK will get help with applications under a new Home Office scheme.
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Dance classes in Ribble Valley
RIBBLE Valley residents who want to dance themselves fit can take advantage of a new course starting today. The MOKY Dance Fitness Class takes place on Thursdays at St Mary’s Centre in Clitheroe. The sessions start at 7pm and cost £5 per class
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Call for women to join Longridge Legion
THE Longridge branch of the Royal British Legion’s Women’s Section is looking to recruit new members. The group holds its bi-monthly meetings to raise funds to improve the quality of life for retired and injured service personnel. The next
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Longridge scouts host toy sale
THE 1st Longridge Scout Group is holding a bring and buy toy sale on Saturday. The sale will be held from 11.30am to 1.30pm at the scout hut in Irwell Street.
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Comedy night at Downham Village Hall
THE Action Transport Theatre will perform comedy ‘STATIK’ at Downham Village Hall on Wednesday from 6pm. For tickets call 01200 440146.
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Ribble Valley planners meet tonight
THE next meeting of the Ribble Valley Borough Council planning and development committee will take place today. The public meeting will start at 6.30pm in the council chambers in Church Street.
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Ribble Valley residents get new bins
THE roll-out of new larger 240 litre green bins for households in Ribble Valley with a garden is under way. Householders who have not already opted out of the scheme will receive a letter advising the delivery date of the new bin giving a final
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Christmas market at Darwen garden centre
FOUR Seasons Garden Centre in Redearth Road, Darwen, will host an outdoor Christmas market on Wednesday, November 27, from 3pm to 9pm. There will be stalls selling pet food, lingerie, gifts, jewellery, advent calendars and more. There will also
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Folk duo at Institute
YOUNG folk duo Katriona Gilmore and Jamie Roberts are at The Barlow Institute on Friday next week. Twice nominated for BBC TV Folk Awards, they combine guitar, fiddle and award-winning song writing for an evening of entertainment which includes
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Darwen tree plan approved
PLANS to remove and replace a protected horse chestnut tree at Coach House in Bayne Street, Hoddlesden, have been approved by Blackburn with Darwen Council.
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Entwistle delighted at top 10 finish
‘TO finish first, first you must finish’ is a well-worn phrase in sporting circles – none more so than motorsport. And for Steve Entwistle, contesting his first-ever Rally of the Tests, getting to the finish line was his first priority. But the Rishton-based
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Darwen pub to be turned into shops and taxi office
THE former George pub in Bolton Road looks set to become retail units with offices above and a taxi office, after planning permission was granted. As reported in the Lancashire Telegraph in September, Vale Commercial submitted plans to change the
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Haslingden film man creates zombie movie
A HASLINGDEN filmmaker whose debut movie featured at the Cannes Film Festival has finished shooting the sequel. Chris Greenwood, a photographer by day, has spent hours of his spare time creating the ‘cult comedy-horror’ Zombie Women of Satan 2.
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Darwen WI jewellery talk
THE Rev Canon Fleur Green, of St Peter’s Church, Darwen, will give a talk on antique jewellery to Hoddlesden Women’s Institute at the Conservative Club in Harwoods Lane on Monday, from 7.30pm. All are welcome and entry is free.
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Darwen church hosts Christmas fair
NEW Methodist Church, on the corner of Blackburn Road and Bright Street, Darwen, will host a Christmas fair on Saturday, from 11am. Lunches will be served from 11.30am and there will be a variety of stalls selling home-made cakes, pies and jams
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East Lancs apprenticeship project a success
A NEW higher level apprenticeship for senior and middle managers has been hailed a success. More than 40 civil servants in Lancashire have completed a scheme which received a 100 per cent approval rating. Participants from a number of government
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Volunteers needed for River Darwen Parkway project
VOLUNTEERS looking to help with an ambitious project to protect wildlife and ease access for visitors to the River Darwen Parkway are urged to get involved. Since early last month, Lancashire Wildlife Trust has been running weekly sessions at the
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East Lancs parents' childcare checks
PARENTS of toddlers are reminded they can check their eligibility for free childcare. Lancashire County Council are reminding families some parents are entitled to extra help. For more information visit the website www.lancashire.gov.uk for
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Coronation Street star in Chorley Christmas lights switch-on
A CORONATION Street favourite is to switch on the Christmas lights in Chorley. Sam Aston, who has played Chesney Brown for more than ten years, is to meet fans during an afternoon of fun and entertainment. The Bacup actor will join X Factor
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Santa will visit Roe Lee
ROE Lee Park will turn into a winter wonderland on November 24. An ice skating rink, Santa’s grotto, fairground rides and Christmas market will entertain families from 11am to 4pm. Car parking facilities will be available at Roe Lee Primary
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Difficult decisions can lead to mistakes
‘THE only people who never make a mistake are those who never make a decision,’ is a truth which I first heard from John Major. He was absolutely right. That’s because, however careful you are, as a Minister, in your analysis, many decisions
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Farmers' market for Hoghton
HOGHTON Tower Farmers’ Market will be next held on Sunday, November 17. It will be held at 10am to 2pm with admission £1 per car to the market.
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Chorley group explores Quaker past
CHORLEY Historical and Archaeological Society’s next meeting is at 7.30 pm on Tuesday, November 12 at Central Library, Union Street. The speaker will be Julia Beeden and her talk is entitled ‘Quakers in the North West’.
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Padiham abduction teen wins freedom
A TEENAGER who abducted a schoolgirl has won his freedom after time on remand. Aaron Jenkins, 18, had been arrested after the girl left her home, Burnley Crown Court was told. The defendant, of Ruskin Avenue, Padiham, admitted child abduction
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Chorley MP's warning over pay rise
AN MP has warned party leaders against blocking an 11 per cent pay rise worth £7,600 for backbenchers. Chorley MP and deputy Commons speaker Lindsay Hoyle was speaking about a pay increase recommended by the Independent Parliamentary Standards
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Rock night at Chorley pub
THE Wayne Carrick Band will provide the music at tonight’s BJ’s Rock in the Blues Club at The Hop Pocket in Carr Lane, Chorley.
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Family fun in Witton Park
A BUMPER pack of activities at Witton Park, Blackburn, will keep families warm outdoors this Autumn. On November 23 and 24 winter trails will run from 1 to 4pm. On November 28, 30 and December 1 residents have been invited to plant trees.
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Burnley teenager who wrote-off mum's car is jailed
A TEENAGER who took his mum's car, crashed it and wrote it off after a drinking session, has been locked up for eight months. Burnley Crown Court was told how Matthew Loughlin, 19, who has never held a driving licence, and was not insured, had
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Accrington school told to improve
A SCHOOL has been told to make improvements by Ofsted inspectors. Inspectors have told Benjamin Hargreaves CofE Primary in Accrington, that teaching, achievement and leadership, among other things, needed work. Assessing the Barnfield Street
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Blackburn ace in Oulton Park field
STAGE rallying returns to Oulton Park this month with the Neil Howard Stage Rally, organised by the Bolton Le-Moors Car Club. Last year’s event featured a superb entry list on a glorious day at the Cheshire circuit and this should be a cracking repeat
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East Lancs start-up loans extended
ENTERPRISE start up loans will soon be made available to older people in Lancashire. A start-up loans scheme delivered in the county by Business Finance Solutions was originally delivered to 18-30 year-olds. However now enterprising individuals
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Stonyhurst pupils' fossils trip
PUPILS studied fossils dating back millions of years in a recent field trip. Children studying the Jurassic era at Stonyhurst College were able to become fossil hunters for a day at a local site. Year one and two pupils aged 11 to 13 enjoyed
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Meetings for East Lancs business hopefuls
SEMINARS for East Lancashire’s budding entrepreneurs will run across the area over the coming weeks. Ready for Business Seminars run in Burnley, Blackburn and Pendle. Call Enterprise Lancashire on 01282 389037.
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E-mentors needed to help Blackburn teens
ONLINE mentors are needed for a scheme which support teenagers. Charity Career Academies UK, which links young people to the real world of work, is seeking ‘e-mentors’ from Blackburn. To find out more email career.ready@ careeracademies.org.uk.
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Advice for would-be adopters in East Lancs
COUPLES in East Lancs thinking of adopting can gain support from a new web service which has been welcomed by Blackburn-based adoption experts Adoption Matters Northwest. Visit www.first4adoption.org.uk.
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Flats plans for Accrington shops
A PLAN to change a first floor shop into town centre flats has been put to Hyndburn Council. The bid is to create three self-contained flats at 70 -72 Abbey Street, Accrington.
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Huncoat singer Diana Vickers victim of prank
SINGER Diana Vickers was less than impressed when a suitor played a prank on her. A seemingly lovestuck admirer passed the former Westholme pupil his number. But she tweeted her annoyance when she opened it and read: “Call me - 999”. Diana tweeted
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Blackburn firms fear for trade after flood
BUSINESSES in Audley fear being cut off from customers and suppliers after Dickens Street was closed following three floods in eight days. Owners now fear for their firm’s future unless action is taken to restore access to their premises and provide
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Pugh's promise on Turf return
LIFELONG Burnley fan Marc Pugh wants to prove a point and knock the Clarets off the top of the Championship on Saturday – seven years after being released by his boyhood club. Pugh is expected to feature for Eddie Howe’s Bournemouth on Saturday, lining
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Charities benefit from cash given by Burnley banking saviour
BANKING saviour Dave Fishwick has challenged high street banks to follow his lead after he gave thousands of pounds to charity. Mr Fishwick donated money to six good causes at his money-lending hub, Burnley Savings and Loans, in Keirby Walk.
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East Lancashire MP to celebrate small businesses
HYNDBURN and Haslingden MP Graham Jones will celebrate small businesses next month. The MP will join Shadow Business Secretary Chuka Umunnu in celebrating the contribution of the firms as part of the UK’s first-ever Small Business Saturday, which
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90-year-old woman injured in Blackburn crash
A 90-YEAR-old woman suffered a suspected broken leg and hip after a collision with a taxi in Blackburn town centre. Railway Road was closed for more than two hours following the incident involving a silver Toyota Previa as the elderly pedestrian
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Call for Open University applications
PROSPECTIVE Open University students in Lancashire are urged to find out more about upcoming courses. The university is hoping for feedback from the area’s students after the launch of FutureLearn, free courses available online. Developed by
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Accrington bedsits plan turned down
FEARS of ‘prostitutes, drug users and drunks’ led to an application for bedsits in Accrington being rejected. Plans lodged with Hyndburn Council could have seen the former Phoenix Works, in Blackburn Road, converted into managed bedsits for the
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Burnley forward Ings in England under 21 squad
Burnley striker Danny Ings has retained his place in the England Under 21 squad for qualifying fixtures against Finland and San Marino next week. Ings played in the reverse fixture against San Marino last month to earn his first cap before injury ruled
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Blackburn scrap yard hit by £10k blaze
A SCRAP yard suffered around £10,000 damage in a late-night blaze which fire chiefs are treating as ‘suspicious’. An Audi A3 parked in Pomfret Street, Blackburn, went up in flames at 12.30am yesterday, and the fire quick- ly spread to nearby build-ings
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Paul Wheelock's Blackburn Rovers column: On the pitch positives overshadowed
SOME would say the release of Blackburn Rovers’ annual accounts, coming just before kick-off against Middlesbrough on Saturday, was ill-timed. But, in reality, the moment they emerged could not have been more apt. What was revealed in the accounts
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Suzanne Geldard's Clarets column: Burnley a victim of their own success
WITH the increased focus on Championship leaders Burnley, they will have lost count of the number of times they have been asked if their squad is big enough and strong enough to survive. It is a question that manager Sean Dyche is having to field on
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Burnley special school set to expand
A BURNLEY special school is set to undergo a £2.2million expansion to ease a growing demand for places. Holly Grove School, part of Burnley Campus in Barden Lane, could see its number of spaces for pupils rise by 40 per cent, from 50 to 70.
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Pendle people urged to get flu jabs
EAST Lancashire MP Andrew Stephenson is urging people who can to get the flu vaccine this winter. Mr Stephenson, Pendle MP, attended Westminster Flu Day, a flu vaccine clinic held in the House of Commons, to encourage his constituents to get this
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Chorley hall open for winter
GRADE I listed Astley Hall is to open throughout the winter for the first time. The Chorley hall usually closes between Christmas and Easter. However, this winter, although it will close on December 15, it will reopen from Saturday, January 4.
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Wensley Fold fitness class
KEEP fit classes in Wensley Fold Space Centre, Manor Road, include a variety of activity from aerobics to circuits and are suitable for all abilities. The class lasts one hour on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9.30-10.30am.
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Health chat at Blackburn hall
AN event for patients and health professionals will discuss pressure ulcer awareness and prevention at King Georges Hall, Blackburn on November 20, 10am to 3pm.
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Rossendale and Darwen MP's council tax response
ROSSENDALE and Darwen MP Jake Berry has received a written answer from the Secretary of State for Communuities and Local Government after asking him to clarify payment of council tax by direct debit. Mr Berry had asked: “For how many local authorities
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Ladies' night at Blackburn venue
A LADIES’ night at Lush Lengths salon in Blackburn Lees Hall Chambers tonight at 7pm will raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Festive nibbles, gifts and treatment demos will be available. Call 01254 699573 for more information.
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Volunteers needed to help East Lancs elderly
VOLUNTEERS are needed to help the elderly across East Lancashire. Burnley, Pendle, Rossendale, Ribble Valley and Hyndburn Active Ageing projects require volunteers to work with support workers, leading health walks. They will join groups on
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Catalogue of Blackburn's hidden gems
A NEW booklet highlighting Blackburn Museum’s hidden gems has been published. The catalogue, created by the Hart Collection project team, contains the details and images of the museum’s 32 colourful medieval religious manuscripts. The catalogue
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Blackburn to host opera night
‘A NIGHT at the opera’ will be presented by Blackburn Music Society to begin its 80th season on Saturday. West End soloist Margaret Preece will join the society as it performs music from Aida, Carmen, The Sound of Music, and the Phantom of the
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Accrington woman assaulted ex in pub
A CHANCE meeting in an Accrington pub ended with a 39-year-old woman being arrested for assaulting her partner. But Blackburn magistrates heard her partner was also charged with breaching a non-molestation order as he should have left the pub as
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Lancashire Night party at Accrington Town Hall
‘LANCASHIRE Night’ will be held at Accrington Town Hall on Friday, November 22. Phil Knight will perform, and comedy singer Les Bond will appear as a special guest. The evening starts at 7pm, and tickets cost £7.50, and include a hot supper
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Cycle ride for Hoddlesden boy's cancer
CYCLISTS undertaking an 800-mile bike ride to raise cash for the Neuroblastoma Alliance will pass through Lancashire on December 5. Paul Christie and Adam Brushett will pass through the area as they travel from Chester to Halifax. They will
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Samlesbury Titanic museum theft riddle
Lancashire Titanic Museum has appealed for help after its two large banners were stolen from outside its new home at Samlesbury Hall. Police were informed after the advertising signs disappeared on October 28 and 29. Staff would like anyone
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East Lancs emigration project plea
ASIAN women who emigrated into East Lancashire more than 30 years ago are asked to participate in a new project. Lancashire Women’s Network is looking for volunteers for the scheme which will involve get togethers with South Asian women who emigrated
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Marie Curie sets up Blackburn fund-raising
MARIE Curie Cancer Care is setting up a local fundraising group in Blackburn with Darwen. The groups organise a variety of activities in their local communities, from supermarket collections to tea parties, raising money and awareness about the
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Blackburn man charged over £4k theft
A 31-YEAR-OLD man has appeared before Blackburn magistrates after property worth over £4,000 was stolen from a car. Anthony Hart, of Meta Street, Blackburn, was remanded on bail charged with theft of a handbag and contents, debit card, watch, two
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East Lancashire cricketers step out with Botham
TWO Lancashire cricketers have teamed up with England legend Ian Botham to walk across Sri Lanka for charity. East Lancashire Cricket Club’s Nick Turner, and Sri Lankan spin bowler Muttiah Muralitharan, who played for Lancashire between 1999 and
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Bumper entry for popular run
ONE of the oldest races in Lancashire – The Sweatshop Dressers Arms Through the Villages Race – attracted a bumper entry for the 30th anniversary run. The hugely popular race, which went under starter’s orders from the Dressers Arms, Wheelton, saw 286
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Dawn of a new era for Victorian homes in Accrington
RUNDOWN Victorian terrace houses in Accrington are on target to be turned into modern family homes. A £10million project got underway in June to transform the derelict Wood-nook area into a new neighbourhood. Developer PlaceFirst who, along
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Blackburn man pleads guilty to breaching the peace and driving offences
YASAR Ashraf, 34, of Canterbury Street, Blackburn, was bound over in £100 to keep the peace for 12 months when he appeared before Blackburn magistrates and admitted a breach of the peace. Ashraf also pleaded guilty to driving while disqualified and
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Blackburn with Darwen 'at risk' must get flu jabs
AT RISK flu patients are being asked to protect themselves and their families with a free flu jab. Blackburn with Darwen Council is asking people to make sure they get the vaccine this month as part of this year’s flu campaign. Those at greater
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Rovers youngster eyes first team spot
BLACKBURN Rovers youngster Ryan Edwards is aiming to break into Gary Bowyer’s first-team squad after returning from a three-month spell with League Two title challengers Chesterfield. The 19-year-old Liverpudlian made seven appearances during his time
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East Lancs businesses can take test for funds
ASPIRING business owners can access government funds through a new online test. Lancashire County Council has created an online quiz to test business ideas which can access funds called Boost Business Lancashire. Those looking to test their business
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Darwen man stamped on girlfriend's head
A 21-YEAR-OLD man repeatedly kicked, and punched, his girlfriend and then stamped on her head during a prolonged attack. Blackburn magistrates heard that, at one stage during the attack, Aaron Richard Ormerod had her in a headlock, and she was
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Men's Day at Blackburn University Centre
WOMAN’S Voice, in association with ‘Men Against Violence’, is hosting an event on International Men’s Day, November 19, at Blackburn University Centre. Speakers include Duncan Craig, from Manchester Survivors, Simon Borja, from Safe Wales, and
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East Lancashire Childbirth Trust appeal
THE East Lancashire branch of the National Childbirth Trust is seeking sellers for its next ‘nearly-new’ sale. The sale will take place on Saturday, November 23, at Langho and Billington Community Centre, in Langho, from 10.30am until noon. To
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East Lancs headteacher welcomes exam reform
AN East Lancashire headteacher has spoken out in favour of exam reforms. Changes to GCSEs, set to come in throughout 2015 and 2016, will see a 1-9 number grading system. Exams regulator Ofqual has also put an end to coursework marks, and module
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Children's teeth improving in Blackburn with Darwen
THE state of children’s teeth in Blackburn with Darwen is continuing to improve, borough health boss Mohammed Khan will report to today’s full council forum. Coun Khan said: “A decade ago, Blackburn with Darwen children had among the worst teeth
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Blackburn offices to homes plan
EL Greco cafe boss Savas Moustacas has applied to change the use of 13 Preston New Road, Blackburn, from offices to residential.
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Firework yobs attack Blackburn firefighters
FIREFIGHTERS were pelted with fireworks after damping down an unofficial bonfire which neighbours feared was going to get out of control. Around 100 youths gathered at the fire in Cedar Street, Blackburn on Bonfire Night and when fire crews went
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Darwen outhouse fire call
FIRE crews were called to a stone outhouse fire in Darwen yesterday morning which was completely destroyed. Firefighters were called to Laurel Avenue at 3.27am.
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Blackburn man denies assault
NEIL McCartney, 24, of Leamington Road, Blackburn, was remanded on bail by Blackburn magistrates after pleading not guilty to assaulting Sharon Gray.
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Blackburn Council leader wants meetings
BLACKBURN with Darwen council leader Kate Hollern wants to organise a series of ‘Your Money, Your Call’ events after more than 30 people attended the pilot meeting with budgeting advice services. She said: “I want more events to be held over the
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Blackburn Harriers impress in relays
BLACKBURN Harriers were out in force at the English Cross Country Relay Championships at Mansfield. And Harriers’ international Alison Leonard led the charge for the Witton Park club, finishing 11th on the first leg – just 10 seconds slower than Louise
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Action group set up to oppose transport changes at proposed BAE enterprise zone in Samlesbury
MORE than 100 residents voted to set up an action group to oppose transport plans for the proposed enterprise zone at BAE Systems. Concerned Ribble Valley residents voted overwhelmingly to set up Samlesbury Enterprise Park Action Group and take
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Ex-ref Halsey to speak at non-league club
Former Premier League referee Mark Halsey will be speaking about his career at an evening at Bacup & Rossendale Borough FC on Friday, November 29 (7pm). Halsey will address his fight with cancer and his new autobiography as well as taking questions
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East Lancashire student in Twin Towers shame
A TEENAGER who wore a Twin Towers costume at a fancy dress party has caused outrage in her home town in East Lancashire. Annie Collinge’s behaviour was branded ‘appalling’ and ‘truly terrible’ after she entered a nightclub competition, along with
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Burnley-born Rodriguez earns England call
Former Burnley striker Jay Rodriguez has been called into Roy Hodgson's England squad for the games against Chile and Germany next week. The ex Barrowford Celtic junior joins Southampton team-mates Rickie Lambert and Adam Lallana in the squad. The 24
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Fogarty brings curtain down on season
BRIAN Fogarty completed the greatest year of his sporting life by finishing 233rd from an entry of 50,740 runners at last weekend’s New York marathon. The Blackburn Harrier, the cousin of world Superbike champion Carl Fogarty, was also placed 67th in
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Volunteers needed
Morecambe Car Club are looking for volunteers to help on the Illuminations Road Rally on November 23/24. They are looking for help by non competitors to do PR work or marshal on the rally. Please reply to derekshepherd12@btinternet.com ASAP with your
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Car damaged after catching fire in Burnley
CREWS were called to a Burnley street when a car fire happened on Wednesday. The fire just before 9pm in Cardinal Street, caused severe fire damage to the vehicle and was extinguished by fire crews from Burnley Fire Station.
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Chorley keep up pressure
IN-FORM Chorley are now just one point off top spot in the Evo-Stik League Premier Division after Garry Flitcroft won the battle of the former Blackburn Rovers midfielders. Flitcroft, pictured below, masterminded his Magpies side to an impressive 3-1
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Rovers tickets selling quickly
Tickets are selling fast for Blackburn Rovers’ all-ticket Championship clash at Brighton on Saturday. Rovers have been allocated 950 tickets and as of Wednesday had sold more than 750. Tickets are priced £25 for adults, £20 for seniors, £10 for under
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Blackburn Rovers ace David Dunn raring to go
BLACKBURN Rovers midfielder David Dunn has declared himself fit and ready for selection for Saturday’s Championship encounter at Brighton and Hove Albion. The fans’ favourite has missed the last nine matches after undergoing two operations on his
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Wilpshire youth worker turns life around and is up for an award from Prince’s Trust
A ONE-TIME school drop-out who battled drink and gambling problems has been nominated for a royal award. Volunteer and youth inclusion worker Chris Newall, 23, is one of three young people from the north west shortlisted for a Prince’s Trust and
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Style guru bid to lure creative types back to Blackburn centre
BLACKBURN design guru Wayne Hemingway has appealed for creative people to back the borough’s bid to make the town centre a vibrant hub. The acclaimed entrepreneur has been recruited by Blackburn and Darwen Council to find ambitious craftspeople
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Rossendale designer’s work at international show
AN artist is turning heads with her stunning creations at an international exhibition in France. Mum-of-two Karen Casper, 36, a hat designer and MA student from Tor Side, Helmshore, is currently showing her unique clothes and accessories alongside
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Burnley duo up for monthly awards
BURNLEY duo Sean Dyche and Danny Ings have both been nominated for monthly awards. Dyche has been nominated for the Championship manager of the month award for October along with Derby’s Steve McClaren, Leicester’s Nigel Pearson and Charlton’s Chris