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What the papers say: Blackburn Rovers
WE take a look at what the national newspapers made of Blackburn Rovers' 3-0 defeat at Brighton on Saturday. SUNDAY MIRROR Brighton boss Oscar Garcia sprung to the defence of Ashley Barnes after the striker returned to form with two goals.
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What the papers say: Burnley
WE take a look at what the national newspapers made of Burnley's 1-1 draw at home to Bournemouth on Saturday. The result kept the Clarets on top of the Championship table. SUN ON SUNDAY Danny Ings came back to haunt Eddie Howe and deny him
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New award launched in memory of Burnley horse rescue charity
A HORSE and pony rescue charity on the outskirts of Burnley has launched a new award to recognise people who offer homes to their animals. HAPPA (Horses and Ponies Protection Association), at Shores Hey Farm, off Halifax Road, Briercliffe, has established
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Former Ribchester soldier completes 18 marathons in 18 days
A FORMER soldier this morning completed an incredible 18 marathons in 18 days. Ultra-fit Dave Moretta, 27, was given a welcome home hug by his sons George, aged two-and-a-half, and one-year-old Harry, after finishing the epic feat outside Blackburn Cathedral
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Earby councillors protest over Colne bypass plan
COUNCILLORS in Earby have written to Lancashire County Council raising concerns about the new Colne bypass plans. While the town council said it was not against the bypass, it was worried about its knock-on impact on the village, with increased traffic
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Darwen Furniture Project needs more donations
A CHARITY set up earlier this year to provide essential furniture to people in need has already helped 26 families. Darwen Community Furniture Project was launched in June, a reincarnation of the charity forced to close 18 months previously. A campaign
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Two East Lancashire firms up for national business gongs
TWO East Lancashire firms have been nominated for top gongs at the National Business Awards. The owners of Craggs Energy, in Padiham, and Roaming Roosters, in Higham, will travel to London next week in the hope of returning north with silverware.
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900 objections over plans to axe Burnley community centre
ALMOST 900 objections have been lodged against controversial plans to demolish a popular community centre and replace it with housing. Keepmoat Homes want to knock down the Burnley Wood Community Centre, in Glebe Street, as part of their plans to build
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Colne's Natalie Gumede misses Strictly after fainting twice
Strictly Come Dancing fans were left gasping at the opening of the show after it was announced that favourite Natalie Gumede would not be performing. The former Coronation Street actress had been due to perform a jive with professional partner Artem
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BRGS pupils' achievements celebrated at speech night
PUPILS’ achievements were celebrated at Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School during a speech night. At the event the school honoured pupils who helped achieve record pass rates with A Levels and GCSEs. In a speech give by headteacher Alan Porteous