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Dyche: Burnley thoroughly deserved Millwall win
SEAN Dyche heaped praise on his players after Burnley came from behind to secure a convincing 3-1 home win over Millwall. The Clarets trailed to a Martyn Woolford goal but Danny Ings scored twice and Dean Marney also found the net as Dyche's side overcame
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Man admits voyuerism at Darwen swimming baths
A WOMAN changing after swimming bent to dry her feet and saw a man looking under the cubicle divide. Blackburn magistrates heard the 25-year-old teaching assistant described the incident as ‘disgusting’ and said it had left her frightened to go to the
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Owner of missing Rishton parrot appeals for help
THE owner of a rare parrot was left devastated after it was blown away by the wind. Jonathan Martin, from Cliff Street in Rishton, was taking his beloved Illeger’s Macaw, Chuck, to a friend’s home. The 24-year-old, who lives with his mother, said:
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Hopes to create Darwen heritage centre in former bank could be dashed
HOPES to transform a former bank into a Darwen Heritage Centre could have been scuppered after the building was sold. Darwen Town Council has been looking to buy the former HSBC bank in The Circus, which had been listed for sale at £150,000 since November
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New show sends Blackburn-born Lee Mack quackers
Lee Mack takes no prisoners when it comes to bad jokes. His career’s been built on being funny and perhaps because of that, the Not Going Out star often finds himself being stopped by people who want to share their gags with him. “If anyone ever
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Two men rebailed after alleged violent clash in Blackburn
SUSPECTED criminals arrested on suspicion of a violent gang clash when a gun was fired have been rebailed. Police were called to a suspected riot in Kempton Rise, Blackburn after up to 30 men clashed in the street on December 14, last year. A single
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Out of hours GPs in East Lancashire celebrate anniversary
THE non-profit organisation which provides GP out-of-hours care in East Lancashire celebrated its 20th anniversary yesterday. East Lancashire Medical Services [ELMS], based in Accrington Road, Blackburn, marked the occasion by unveiling a new training
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Study into mental health in East Lancashire
A STUDY is set to explore the link between bipolar and suicidal thoughts in East Lancashire. The team from Lancaster University and the Spectrum Centre for Mental Health Research are looking for local volunteers to take part. They are exploring the
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Former X-Factor finalist to play in Burnley tonight
FORMER X Factor finalist Jonjo Kerr, from Chorley, and his band the Kerr’takers will be performing at the Kestrel Suite at KoKo’s, in Cow Lane, Burnley, from 8.30pm tonight (Saturday). Tickets are £6.
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Help with wills in Blackburn
AGE UK Blackburn with Darwen has joined up with local solicitors, Roebuck’s, to offer a Will-making session on Wednesday, March 26 at King George’s Hall. Older people will be able to see a qualified solicitor who will take instructions for their Will
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Paul Hollywood to appear in Blackburn
TICKETS are now on sale to watch a baking guru in action. The Great British Bake Off star Paul Hollywood announced he is appearing this November at King Georges Hall in Blackburn. Tickets are expected to sell out quickly for the show on Friday November
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Oswaldtwistle woman celebrates 107th birthday
ONE of the oldest women in the country has celebrated her birthday. Alice Horne, thought to be the nation’s oldest living freeman, turned 107 on Thursday. Alice, of Oswaldtwistle, was awarded the honour of Freedom of the Borough in 2005 in recognition
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Longridge charity scheme to end
A CHARITY bottle bank scheme that has raised more than £30,000 for Multiple Sclerosis over 28 years is set to close after funding was withdrawn by Lancashire County Council. Longridge resident John Farmery, 74, started the project in 1986 in memory
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Full-time: Middlesbrough 0 Blackburn Rovers 0
PAUL Robinson produced a man-of-the-match performance as Rovers ground out a hard-earned draw at the Riverside to move within four points of the play-off places. Robinson denied Mustapha Carayol on three occasions and also saved from Nathaniel
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Former Burnley council leader writes her songs for the people
KATH Reade is a special woman. For years she put her all in to a career at the frontline of social care working with families in some of the most deprived parts of East Lancashire. But now Kath, who was the first woman leader of Burnley Council
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Love is in the air, so try tasty sweets for your sweetheart
If there’s one day in the year when cooking should be a labour of love, it’s February 14. And most lovers would be more than happy to be given one of these delicious and beautiful bakes, served with nothing other than two spoons. WARM DATE AND
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FULL TIME: Burnley 3 Millwall 1
DANNY Ings scored twice and could even afford to miss a penalty as Burnley moved back into second place in the Championship table. The Clarets fell behind to a Martyn Woolford goal at Turf Moor but Ings struck a brace and Dean Marney also found the net
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Review: Codorniu NV Rosado Brut, Spain (£8.99, Sainsbury's)
A wash of pale pink, this limited edition is dotted with tiny pink hearts, sure to inspire even the most reluctant romantics on February 14. This delightful tasting cava is perfect for a candlelit dinner.
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Deli is now the inn place at the heart of Accrington town centre
FORTY years of hard graft establishing a business and gaining a valuable reputation in the food industry has certainly paid off for one East Lancashire couple, who turned a former pub into a successful food hall and cafe. Offering ‘everything Lancashire
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FULL TIME: Wycombe Wanderers 0 Accrington Stanley 0
ACCRINGTON Stanley remain unbeaten since New Year's Day after a goalless draw at Wycombe Wanderers in League Two this afternoon. The Reds named an unchanged side but introduced Lee Molyneux before half time for the injured Kal Naismith. Molyneux and
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MATCHDAY LIVE: Burnley 3 Millwall 1
Millwall sub on 68, McDonald for Upson. Trippier's angled shot from 25 yards saved. Fredericks' right-wing cross was deflected and Heaton has to tip it on to the bar. The wind didn't help. Burnley sub on 75: Barnes for Vokes. Millwall sub
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Matchday live: Middlesbrough v Blackburn Rovers
4:06pm Boro go close as a Danny Graham header from an Emmanuel Ledesma corner hits a Rovers defender and goes wide for a corner. 49 mins. 0-0. 4:02pm Second half has kicked
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Team news: Middlesbrough v Blackburn Rovers
BLACKBURN Rovers have named an unchanged side for today’s match at fellow play-off hopefuls Middlesbrough – but there are places on the bench for new signing Luke Varney and the fit-again Corry Evans. Striker Varney goes straight into the matchday
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Blackburn pupils disciplined after secondary school incident
FOUR pupils have been disciplined following an incident at a Blackburn school. Keith Ballard, headteacher at Our Lady and St John Catholic College, said he had been left ‘disappointed’ by the behaviour of four boys at the school. Police were also
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Walk: Barley, Newchurch and Roughlee
HIDDEN down the back lanes between the villages of Barley, Newchurch and Roughlee is one of Lancashire’s gems — the Clarion House, established in 1912 by the Nelson Branch of the Independent Labour Party Generations of walkers and cyclists have stopped
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Towneley Hall reopens after six week overhaul
TOWNELEY Hall was re-opening today (Saturday) after a six-week closure for an overhaul. The historic hall has been closed since the start of 2014 for the installation of a new Natural History gallery and display, and to create a new exhibition gallery
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Pendle teen given interim asbo to stay away from underage girls
A TEENAGER has been served with an interim anti-social behaviour order to keep him away from under-age girls. John Holt, 19, is facing an ASBO for repeatedly harassing a 15-year-old - despite receiving a number of warnings from her parents and police
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Blackburn Rovers sign striker Luke Varney on loan from Leeds United
BLACKBURN Rovers have announced the signing of Luke Varney on loan from Championship rivals Leeds United – with the striker joining in time to be available for today’s match at Middlesbrough. Rovers have the option to make the move permanent once
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Joy for Roy as Sabden take lead in Dorothy Southworth Indoor bowling league
Sabden took full advantage of Waddington Red’s free week to regain top spot in the Dorothy Southworth Indoor bowling league at Roefield Leisure Centre Clitheroe. They took the maximum six points from their match against Clitheroe White who at present
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East Lancs Club Winter Bowling League is warming up
THE weather has been kind on the East Lancs Club Winter Bowling League with all games so far having been completed on schedule. Once again, the league has proved to be extremely popular – not just with the bowlers but with friends who go along
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Dangerous horse tranquilliser pills being illegally sold on Blackburn streets
POTENTIALLY lethal pills containing a powerful horse tranquilliser are being illegally sold on the streets of Blackburn. Medical experts have warned anybody who believes they may have taken the blue tablets to seek urgent medical attention.
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Play-off aim is Spurring us on, says Blackburn Rovers defender
THERE may be 17 games of the campaign to go but ever-present Tommy Spurr insists Blackburn Rovers cannot leave anything to chance in their push for the play-offs. Spurr – the only Rovers player to start every Championship match this season – reckons
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David Eyres column: Promotion experience can be key for Burnley
THERE are a quite a few players in the current Burnley team who have experienced promotion before and that can help tenfold as we move into the final stages of the season. I experienced three promotions during my career and certainly when I was going
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'Sick' tweet was no pain for Burnley winger Wallace
IT was in October when bizarre rumours spread that Ross Wallace had died in a car crash. The internet has long since been the place where misinformation can snowball and spread quickly, but this was one of the most unusual of hoaxes. Most suspected
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King: We will work hard on routine
DAVID King and Stacey Kemp will return to the drawing board after a disappointing performance in the inaugural Winter Olympic team figure skating event in Sochi. The pair will return to action on Wednesday in the pairs event hoping to improve after Chorley
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Skier Ryding into Sochi late but in confident mood
DESPITE only coming around once every four years and being the pinnacle of his career, Dave Ryding will be joining the Olympic party late. The Pendle star, the only male member of the British alpine ski squad, does not compete until the final weekend
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Blackburn Rovers chief would support safe standing
BLACKBURN Rovers managing director Derek Shaw will back a return to standing areas at football matches – provided it is safe and passed by football authorities. Football League clubs have called for the Government to review the rule that means
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Accrington man sentenced for filming up women's skirts
A 62-year-old man used velcro to attach a mobile phone to his shoe and used it to film up a woman's skirt. Blackburn magistrates heard that when police arrested David Brown they found three more pieces of ‘up skirt’ footage on his phone. And he told
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MP Gordon Birtwistle slams BBC documentary for being ‘anti-Burnley’
BURNLEY’S MP has slammed a fly-on-the-wall documentary which highlighted the town’s proliferation of pound shops. Pound Shop Wars focused on the competition between three discount retailers at Charter Walk Shopping Centre. But Gordon Birtwistle
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Acting star Bisping relishing his UFC return
HE is currently in Thailand filming an action series for Sky One and will appear in two movies this year, but for Michael Bisping his return to UFC in April will always be his priority. The Clitheroe fighter has been given the go-ahead to make his return
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Bleasdale aiming for GB crown
HOLLY Bleasdale will be going for her fourth straight national pole vault title in Sheffield this afternoon. The Blackburn Harrier, who has the world lead indoors this season at 4.71m, will start as clear favourite to claim victory and is determined
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I'm not just dog of war, says Blackburn Rovers new boy Dabo
BLACKBURN Rovers new boy Bryan Dabo may have been signed to add extra bite to Gary Bowyer’s midfield but the French enforcer insists: ‘I’m not just a dog of war’. The 21-year-old, who could make his debut in today’s Championship clash at Middlesbrough
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Wins will come, insists Burnley boss
SEAN Dyche believes Burnley will start to win regularly again if they can maintain recent performances – as they bid to avoid a third home game without victory. The Clarets host Millwall today eager to secure three points to keep themselves firmly contention
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Racing column: Nicholls can have a super Saturday
NEWBURY'S Super Saturday card must pass a precautionary inspection at 7am but Clerk of the course Richard Osgood gave an upbeat bulletin yesterday and let’s hope the rains allow the meeting to go ahead. Paul Nicholls’ has saddled the winner of the opening
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Darwen mum's breast feeding campaign reaches Australia
A MUM has pledged to keep on breastfeeding as long as her son wants to - which could be until he is eight-years-old. Michelle Atkin said it was society that was wrong and not her as she refuses to forcibly ween four-year-old son Charlie. The 46-year-old
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Lancashire Telegraph racing column
Irish Saint may be an obvious choice in the Betfair Hurdle but he looks a worthy favourite with conditions to suit at Newbury. Paul Nicholls’ charge bounced back to form in style at Ascot three weeks ago, landing a Grade Two event in facile fashion
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DAILY SPORTS DEBATE: Was Carroll decision correct?
WEST Ham lost in their appeal to get Andy Carroll’s ban for his red card last weekend rescinded...and that is good news for the whole of football. Whether Carroll should have been sent off against Swansea is open to debate but the facts of the matter
