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Lucas Neill plays as Rovers battle back to draw with Spurs in U21s Premier League
A BLACKBURN Rovers side featuring Lucas Neill, Corry Evans and Bryan Dabo twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with Tottenham Hotspur in tonight’s U21s Premier League clash at Leigh Sports Village. Spurs took the lead in the 39th minute when a free
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Hundreds of East Lancashire drivers not paying for fuel
MORE than 500 East Lancashire motorists drove off without paying for fuel last year, new figures have revealed. The figure is at a five-year high, and more than 90 per cent got away with it, data released under the Freedom of Information Act revealed
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Councillors look to crackdown on Blackburn Shisha bars
WATCHDOG councillors are to look at efforts to crackdown on Shisha bars in Blackburn and Darwen. They have now received a report from the environment department on current progress to deal with the mushrooming number of such premises in the borough
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Nelson trader hits out at increased traffic enforcement
A TRADER has hit out at increased enforcement by traffic wardens outside his shop. David Hartley, who owns Hartley’s Electrical Store, in Scotland Road, Nelson, said he feared being hit with tickets because he couldn’t always move his van on the
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Plans unveiled for canal-side homes on Burnley and Pendle border
PLANS have been unveiled for 37 canal-side homes as part of the latest proposals for a marina close to the Burnley and Pendle border. Last year the discount shop at Barden Mill relocated to Pendle Village Mill at Brierfield as part of a retail
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Bolton v Burnley: Monday night team news
Under-fire Bolton boss Dougie Freedman will hope leading marksman Jermaine Beckford can prove his fitness in time for Burnley's trip to the Reebok Stadium. The striker has not played since January 11 because of a hamstring problem but a comeback
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East Lancashire apprentice named in UK's Top 10
AN EAST Lancashire apprentice has been been named in the UK’s top 10 and praised in the House of Commons. Nathan Brooks, 19, was put forward by employers Twin Valley Homes for the YouthBuild UK award, after being honoured by Rawtenstall’s Construction
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Wire reported
A TRAILING telegraph wire in the alleyway behind Clarke Street, Rishton, has been reported to the council by residents. The wire was expected to be repaired ‘shortly’, local councillor Ken Moss said.
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New windows
BROKEN and boarded up windows at a house in Sands Road, Rishton, have been replaced. The owner was issued an enforcement notice, the council said. The house was reoccupied after being improved.
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Quiz night
A QUIZ night will be held at Rhyddings Methodist Church, in Chapel Street, Oswaldtwistle, from 7pm on Friday, February 21. There will be a pie and peas supper, with a pizza option for children. The cost is £4 for adults, and free for children
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Roof work bid
THE owner of Antley MOT Station, in Blackburn Road, Accrington, has applied for retrospective planning permission for its roof. The work has already been completed but the owner did not realise he needed planning permission, the application said
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Talk on town’s changing face
A LECTURE on the changing face of Accrington, ‘from monks to motorway’ will be given by Frank Watson at Antley Methodist Church, in Blackburn Road, from 7pm on Friday, February 21. Admission costs £3, and refreshments are available.
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Band concert
A ST Patrick’s Day-themed concert is to be held at a Ribble Valley hotel in March. Longridge Band will perform at Ferrari’s Country House Hotel, in Thornley, on Sunday, March 16, from 2.30pm. Tickets are £25, and are available from Sue Newby on
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Flower power at social centre
A FLOWER arranging demonstration is to be held in Whalley on Thursday. The event has been organised by Whalley and District Flower Club, and will be held at the St Michael and St John’s Social Centre from 7.30pm. Wendy Grayson will give the demonstration
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Train talk and supper
VISITS to Engine Sheds, a photographic presentation of locomotive sheds throughout the country, will be given at Irwell Vale Church on Saturday. John Sloane will deliver the talk at 7.30pm. Entrance to the tea rooms is £3 and pie, peas and
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Food please
THE Raft Foundation, the Valley’s foodbank, receives donations to Suite 31, Hardmans Business Centre, New Hall Hey, Rawtenstall, between 10am and noon on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
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Fun for children
A FREE travelling children’s centre will be visiting Cutler Lane in Stacksteads on Thursday from 11am to 1pm. The Doorstep Project is a bus organised by The Maden Centre in Bacup and features baking, crafts, games, books and a healthy snack.
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Come join the carnival
GROUPS wishing to participate in Bacup and Stacksteads Carnival on Sunday, June 29 are being encouraged to fill in an application form. To receive an application form, email info@basco.org.uk.
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Think of workers
A ‘FAIRTRADE Big Brew’ event will be held at Stanhill Methodist Church, in Nab Lane, Oswaldtwistle, from 10am to 3pm on Wednesday, February 19, to celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight.
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Annual summit
THE committee at West Bradford Village Hall will hold its AGM on Wednesday, at 8pm. It is open to the public.
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Go courting!
A SOCIAL badminton club is appealing for new members. The club meets at the Roefield Leisure Centre, in Clitheroe, on Thursdays, from 8pm to 10pm. For more information, call Maria on 07568 389645.
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Festival Hall meeting
THE next meeting of the Gisburn Festival Hall Committee will be on Wednesday February, 26, at 7.45pm.
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Jumper sale
A BUMPER jumper sale will be held at West Bradford Village Hall, on Saturday, February 22. The event has been organised by St Catherine’s Church, and will start at 11am. Home-made refreshments will be on sale.
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Stepping out
A TEA dance has been organised by St Michael and St John’s Ladies Group, in Clitheroe, on Wednesday, February 19. The dance, suitable for adults only, will be held in the parish hall, in Lowergate, from 2pm to 5pm. Admission is £3.50.
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Dinner dance
A DINNER dance is to be held at Chipping Village Hall, on Friday, March 28, from 7.30pm. It will include live music, and a three-course meal.
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University man to run for Greens
A UNIVERSITY lecturer has been chosen to run as the Green Party candidate for Ramsbottom in next month’s by-election. Dr Glyn Heath, who has lived in the Bury North area for 21 years, is married with one child and works at Salford University developing
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School gym
A FITNESS suite has opened at Fearns Community Sports College in Stacksteads. Call 0845 052 4646, or email fitness@schoollettings.org.
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No cheating
POPULAR band Cheating Hearts is to perform at the Colne Legion Club. The performance will take place at the Keighley Road venue at 8.30pm on Saturday.
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Burnley midfielder Stock set for spell on sidelines
BRIAN Stock is the only doubt for Burnley boss Sean Dyche ahead of tomorrow night's clash with Bolton Wanderers at the Reebok Stadium. The midfielder was sidelined by a back injury for Saturday's visit of Millwall, which resulted in a comprehensive 3
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Invite to musicians
BUDDING musicians are invited to an open rehearsal of the Burnley Orchestra. The session will be held at St Luke’s Church hall, in St James’ Street, Brierfield, from 7.30pm on Thursday. For more information, call Judith Doe on 01282 838609
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Charity boost
MORE than £1,100 was collected for three charities by the congregation at St James Church in Briercliffe, Burnley, during 2013. The Children’s Society received £700.26, Pendleside Hospice £269 and Burnley Emmaus £174.
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Lecture at chapel
David Wiseman will give a lecture on behalf of the Pendle Forest Association, on Tuesday, March 11, from 7.30pm, entitled ‘Transported: Two Burnley Lads’ which will be staged at Nazareth Unitarian Chapel in Padiham.
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Cricket plea to youngsters
BUDDING cricketers are being encouraged to join a team at Nelson Cricket Club. Boys and girls are needed for the under-11 squad, with pre-season training starting on February 24. Practice will take place at Nelson and Colne College from 7pm to
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‘Pleasure’ of Jesuit meet
HEADS from the UK’s five Jesuit schools met at Stonyhurst College for the annual sixth form leadership conference. Andrew Johnson, headmaster at the Hurst Green school, said: “It was a pleasure to work with such an impressive group of young people
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Pupils’ thanks
PUPILS have said thanks for help with their prom committee cake sale and tombola. The group at West Craven High Technology College, in Barnoldswick, collected £214.83.
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'Break silence'
BURNLEY’S MP Gordon Birtwistle is calling for an end to female genital mutilation. He is urging people to ‘break the silence’ and to report instances.
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Sixth form open night
YEAR 11 pupils interested in studying at Burnley College can get advice and information at an open evening. Tutors and students will be on hand to showcase what the sixth form has to offer from 5pm to 8pm on March 14.
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Winter Olympics 2014: Britain's Whelbourne crashes out of 1500m final
JACK Whelbourne’s hopes of a Winter Olympics medal slipped away as the Briton crashed out of the 1500 metres short track final in Sochi. Whelbourne led early on and was lying second as the race pace hotted up but, with three laps remaining, the
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Blackburn Islamic leader killed in Medina hotel blaze
A WELL-RESPECTED East Lancashire Islamic leader has been killed in a blaze in the holy city of Medina. Mufti Yusuf Bismillah, 58, from Blackburn, is understood to have suffocated when the Saudi Arabian hotel he was staying in caught fire. Tributes
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Music and movies
THE next meeting of the Burnley Film Makers club will be on Wednesday. The session at Higham Village Hall at 7.30pm will be about music videos.
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Comic hopes to make a Splash
COMEDIAN Patrick Monahan is coming to Burnley later this month. The Irish-Iranian’s show, Cake Charmer, is on at Burnley Mechanics on Thursday February 27. Patrick has appeared on ITV’s Saturday night celebrity diving show Splash, when he took
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Guilty plea to assault
A MAN could be jailed after admitting assault. Benjamin Fairburn, 30, of The Castle, Colne pleaded guilty at Burnley Crown Court to inflicting grievous bodily harm on Amy Shaw, last December. The hearing was told the defendant's basis of plea was
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First steps
A BEGINNERS’ ballroom and Latin class will be held at St Peter’s Church hall, in St Peter’s Avenue, on Thursday, February 27 from 7pm to 8pm.
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Focus on local businesses
BUSINESS collective Burnley Bondholders are backing a week-long focus on local business. Today marks the start of Burnley Business Week, with free seminars, training sessions, and masterclasses run by business experts. To speak to someone about
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Musical night to help charity
AN evening of music will be held at Stonyhurst College’s Centenary Theatre on Thursday, March 27, from 7.30pm, in aid of the Northern Cleft Foundation. It will feature performances by Clitheroe Pop Choir, Peter Riley, from The Swing Commanders,
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Battle for gay equality
AN event next week will highlight the history of gay equality struggles in Burnley. The Lancashire Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Group will revisit the campaign to set up a gay nightclub in Burnley, in 1971. The event, with guest speakers
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Yob problem
YOUTHS are causing a nuisance for residents living in a Hapton street. Police said they planned to deal with the problem in St Anne’s Street with extra patrols.
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Meet your police
A POLICE and Community Together meeting for Sabden will be held on Thrusday, February 20, at the White Hart Inn, Padiham Road, between 6pm and 7pm.
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Boot camp class
BOOT camp circuit classes are taking place weekly in Burnley. The sessions, between noon and 1pm, are held at St Peter’s Leisure Centre, in Church Street, every Thursday, and cost £5.50.
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Pupils helped with revision
BLESSED Trinity College, in Burnley, is holding special English revision classes for all pupils straight after school today.
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Restaurant proposed
PLANS to turn the ground floor at Tubbs of Colne, in Albert Road, into a restaurant and bar have been submitted to Pendle Council.
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MP set to visit narrowboats firm
PENDLE MP Andrew Stephenson will be visiting Pendle Narrowboats, in Pasture Lane, Barrowford, on Wednesday. Mr Stephenson will be looking at the work of the company, and its plans for the future.
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GCSE warning
FORMER high school students have been urged to pick up their GCSE certificates before they are destroyed. Former Rhyddings High School students can still collect this summer’s GCSE certificates from reception. Alternatively, pupils can have the
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No arguing
AN information session for parents, carers and young people aged 10 to 14, who are struggling with arguments at home, will be held at Burnley Wood Children’s Centre tomorrow, at 4pm.
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Lecture night
A LECTURE entitled Camera on the Cotswolds will be given by Keith Holmes at Burnley Mechanics on Monday, February 24, from 7.30pm. It will cover Cheltenham, Burford, Chipping Camden, Broadway and Stanway.
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Blackburn with Darwen council urged to limit fast food shops
COUNCIL chiefs are exploring ways in to restrict the number of takeaway outlets in Blackburn with Darwen. The borough currently has 176 fast food restaurants, a figure which has drawn concerns from health commissioners. Blackburn with Darwen
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Policing matters
A POLICE and Communities Together meeting will be held in Sabden on Thursday, February 20. It will take place at the White Hart pub, from 6pm to 7pm. All residents are welcome.
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NHS good - MP
FORMER Foreign secretary and Blackburn MP Jack Straw said the American TV series Breaking Bad demonstrates the value of the NHS. Walter White, the show’s main character, in the has inoperable lung cancer and turns to a life of crime, to pay for
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Support with breastfeeding
A SUPPORT group is helping new mums to tackle breastfeeding. Little Cherubs Baby Group Breastfeeding Support sessions are taking place at Pendleside Children’s Centre every Tuesday between 2.30pm to 3pm at the Rushton Street Centre, Barrowford.
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Police issues
TARGETING anti-social behaviour is a main priority for police in Sabden. They said residents had reported instances in Blackhill on weekday nights and at weekends.
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Worship change bid
PLANS to turn a masonic hall into a place of worship and religious tuition centre are set to be discussed. It comes after proposals were submitted by Mohammed Din to change the use of the building in Bradshaw Street, Nelson. Councillors will
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Pensioner sex attacks denial
A PENSIONER is facing trial at Burnley Crown Court, after denying sexual allegations. Neil Highfield, 70, of Reedfield, pleaded not guilty to three charges of sexual assault and one count of trespass with intent to commit a sexual assault, said
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United Utilities set to start work on two Darwen reservoirs
WORK will soon begin on two reservoirs just outside Sunnyhurst Wood, in Darwen – with one being improved, and the other discontinued. United Utilities announ-ced the work, at Sunnyh-urst Hey and Earnsdale Res- ervoirs, which is due to beg-in in
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Wine evening
A WINE tasting evening is to be held at St Peter’s CofE Primary School, in Simonstone from 7pm on February 27. Tickets are £10 from the School Lane school reception.
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N-ice idea
DONATIONS of empty four-litre milk bottles are needed to help make an igloo at Trawden Forest Primary School. The Dean Street school’s reception class plans to use the creation for outdoor activities.
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Speed patrol
OFFICERS monitoring speeding in Clitheroe recorded 32 vehicles travelling over the limit while on patrol on Saturday. The exercise was carried out by the community road watch group and Lancashire police.
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Blackburn war death orphans to be remembered by school
YOUNG men from Blackburn Orphanage who lost their lives in the First World War will be remembered in a project as part of centenary commemorations. Child Action Northwest has been granted £7,800 lottery grant to work with children at Salesbury
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Oswaldtwistle school told it must improve
PUPILS at an Oswaldtwistle primary school do not make good progress in all subjects, Ofsted inspectors found. St Paul’s CofE Primary School was told it ‘requires improvement’. Jennifer Platt, lead inspector, said in a report: “Teaching is not
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Companies to talk business over breakfast in Blackburn tearoom
A TOWN centre tearoom is to host business breakfasts on behalf of the Blackburn BID. Mick Smith, from Newground, the accountable body for managing the Blackburn BID project, said the programme was aimed at bringing people who want to regenerate
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Police appeal after taxi driver attacked in Bacup
A GROUP of men attacked a taxi driver, vandalised his vehicle, subjected him to racist abuse, and robbed him of £40. The three offenders had flagged down the silver Vauxhall Vectra outside the bus station in Bacup Road, Bacup, and asked the driver
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Burnley business park revamp works gets underway
ONE of Burnley’s best-known business parks is being brought back to life – almost two years after it closed. Accrington Road’s Vulcan Works estate, formerly home to Brian Rourke and Co ironworks, has been sold off in four chunks by property developer
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Pendle woman died accidentally after stair fall
AN elderly woman who had been having difficulties with her balance was found at the bottom of her stairs after a fall, an inquest heard. Valerie Watson, 67, had probably been reading in an upstairs room at her home in Barley before the fall occurred
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Burnley councillors clash over Glebe Street demolition
BURNLEY councillors clashed over the decision to demolish Glebe Street community centre at a full council meeting. Liberal Democrat councillor Jeff Sumner criticised Burnley Council for pulling down the building without giving prior notice that
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St Mary's College was honoured to have welcomed Gordon Taylor OBE, head of the PFA to the College.
St Mary's was honoured to have welcomed Gordon Taylor OBE, head of the PFA, to the College to deliver a talk to our A Level Sports students, as part of our Be Inspired Programme.
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Padiham Cricket Club's beer walk through villages and town
PADIHAM Cricket Club is in the process of organising a beer walk around the Pendle area, which will start and finish from the cricket club. Walkers will be making their way through scenic villages and towns including Higham, Barley, Blacko, Barrowford
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Man quizzed after Ribble Valley bank bomb hoax
A THREAT was made to set off a bomb unless a large sum of cash was handed over. An anonymous hand-delivered letter was taken to Barclay’s bank, in King Street, Whalley, shortly after 10am on Friday, carrying the demands. Police discovered the
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Haslingden school opens extra facilities
A SCHOOL has opened a further education facility for teenagers. Tor View Special School in Haslingden has opened the facility, for 16 to 19-year-olds on the site of the old Ewood Day Centre, now known as the school’s ‘Ewood Campus’. The school
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Burnley residents urged to to join People Power scheme
RESIDENTS in Burnley are being urged to join the People Power scheme which could help them save money off their energy bills. With the support of Burnley Council, the project is now in its second year. Households must sign up at www.peoplepower
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Lancashire residents urged to stay vigilant despite crime reduction
RESIDENTS are being urged to stay vigilant despite a 37.5 per cent crime reduction in one week. Lancashire police’s eastern division watch liaison officer said householders needed to still be on their guard as year-on-year, instances of burglary
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Tattoo boost in tricycle appeal for disabled Blackburn teenager
A CHARITY appeal to pay for a specially-adapted tricycle for a disabled Blackburn boy is well under way following a tattoo marathon event. Michelle Egan, 38, who lives in Francis Street, wants to buy the trike for her 13-year-old son Cameron, who
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Leyland teenager jailed for fracturing trainee paramedic's skull in baseball bat attack
A TEENAGER who viciously attacked a trainee paramedic with a baseball bat has been jailed for eight years. The medic, who had his skull fractured during the assault, was responding to a 999 call in Leyland. Lewis Westwood, 19, of Hillbrook
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33-year-old man accused of Rossendale man's murder
A MAN has appeared before magistrates in Cornwall charged with the murder of a former Rossendale man. Kevin Cooper, 33, from Redruth, was accused of killing David Alderson, who is originally from Rawtenstall, and whose body was found in mine works
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East Lancashire building firm to pick up award
A CONSTRUCTION company has won a National Site Award for the Visions’ Learning Trust University Technical College in Burnley. Barnfield Construction will be presented with the the Considerate Constructors Award at The Lowry, in Manchester, on the
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Burnley Council sells off Iceland bank stake at auction
BURNLEY Council has sold its stake in Icelandic bank Landsbanki at auction to free up money to go into services and resources. The council could have hung onto its share for an indefinite amount of time to recoup the full amount, or chosen to take
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Blackburn taxi drivers struggling in 'ghost town'
BLACKBURN Council is to introduce measures to revive the town’s night time economy after taxi drivers, takeaways and licensees said their businesses were struggling. Taxi drivers said a loss of evening business, combined with rising fuel and maintainence
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Andrew Greaves: Burnley’s display warms up fans at a cold Turf Moor
THE weather may have been cold, wet and miserable but there was plenty to keep fans warm from the Clarets’ performance. We always knew conditions were going to play a big part and it can certainly act as a bit of a leveller, especially when a side
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Accrington man pushed bailiff down steps
A 46-year-old Accrington man took exception when a council tax bailiff clamped a car outside his house. Blackburn magistrates heard Sean Young argued the car wasn’t his but didn’t produce paperwork to prove it. And the dispute eventually ended
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Hyndburn taxidermist turns dead rat into £345 purse
TAXIDERMIST Nicola Hebson is used to turning dead animals into striking works of art. But when she had the idea of turning a dead rat into a fashion purse, she had no idea that it would bring her fans from the other side of the Atlantic. The
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Burnley resist requests to switch Leeds United kick-off time
BURNLEY have resisted requests from the authorities to move the kick-off time of their home match against Leeds United on Saturday, March 15. The game will start at 3pm as planned after the Clarets opted not to switch the kick-off time of the Championship
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Missing Longridge woman found dead in quarry pit
A 34-YEAR-OLD woman has been found dead in water at a quarry. Family members reported the woman missing on Saturday afternoon after she failed to return to her Longridge home from a night out on Friday. A search was launched and a body was
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Accident on A56 near Haslingden
A WOMAN was left with minor injuries after her Nissan Micra went into the back of a lorry on the Haslingden bypass. The woman's car hit the Mercedes truck at 1.30pm, leaving an obstruction on the southbound carriageway near the Tesco superstore
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‘Ridiculously good’ rock band grab Ribble Valley schools talent title
ROCK and roll high school kids Fret 64 brought the house down to win the 2014 Grab title, the Ribble Valley’s schools talent show. The music-mad lads from Bowland High – who only got together as a five-piece band last summer – wowed the sell-out
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£15m plans for new units at Burnley General Hospital
HEALTH campaigners and MPs have welcomed the possibility of a new surgical unit and opthalmology centre and Burnley General Hospital. East Lancashire health bosses are currently in the process of drawing up two bids for a new £10million specialist
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Woman killed on track near Langho Railway Station
A WOMAN has been killed on the train track near Langho Railway Station. Lancashire police, paramedics and British Transport Police were called to the scene after an incident at 6pm on Sunday. The person hit is thought to be a young woman. Police
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Teams are back on the pitch across East Lancashire
AFTER a week off that coincided with the start of the Six Nations, teams across East Lancashire return to action this Saturday. Rossendale will be hoping the poor run of form is behind them as they look to make it back to back wins for the first
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Burnley drug addict thief targeted disabled church worker
A DRUG addicted thief who targeted a church voluntary worker and a disabled woman who had helped him, has been jailed for 13 months. Burnley Crown Court heard Lee Roberts, 33, had been befriended by victim Margaret Richardson, of St Catherine's
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Delighted Varney so pleased to be a Rover
NEW Blackburn Rovers striker Luke Varney has vowed to repay Gary Bowyer after rescuing him from his Leeds United turmoil. The 31-year-old was set to join Rovers in the final week of the January transfer window only for new Leeds owner Massimo Cellino
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We don’t even look at league table, says Burnley ace Ings
DANNY Ings says he is still refusing to look at the Championship table – despite helping Burnley back to second place with a brace on Saturday. Ings scored twice and could even afford to miss a penalty as the Clarets won 3-1 at home to Millwall
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Girls enjoy Pitch up and play at Burnley Rugby Club
BURNLEY Rugby Club staged a special girl power day at Holden Road. Nearly one hundred girls from Blessed Trinity, Unity College and Sir John Thursby's turned up for the girls Pitch Up and Play event. Burnley's Community Rugby Coach Simon Finnan
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Rob Lawless was Pendle Phoenix’s man of the match
Pendle Phoenix 54 Broughton 0 Pendle welcomed Broughton to Hodge House hoping to secure a bonus point victory – and they did in style running in eight tries. The first came from a trademark catch and drive from the Pendle forwards five metres
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Corry Evans to make return from injury for Blackburn Rovers U21s tonight
BLACKBURN Rovers midfielder Corry Evans will make his return from injury in tonight's U21s Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur at Leigh Sports Village (7pm). It will be the Northern Ireland international's first appearance since sustaining
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Lancashire school bus fares to rise
SCHOOL bus fares will be more expensive and fewer pupils will qualify for free or cut-price trips under changes approved by Lancashire County Council’s cabinet. They include a reduction in subsidy the authority makes towards transport to faith
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East Lancashire Valentine worm farm wins Dragon's Den star's heart
AN online gift shop, run by a Rossendale man who was dumped by his girlfriend after giving her a worm farm for her birthday, has won praise from Theo Paphitis. Ben Blomerley, 35, who now lives in London, was given the idea for his business AskHerFriends.com
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Jayden Parkinson's East Lancashire dad says 'hardest goodbye' at teen's funeral
MOURNERS gathered to pay their respects at the funeral of former Pendle teenager Jayden Parkinson. The service for 17-year-old Jayden, who had previously lived with dad Paul in Nelson, was held at a church in Cheriton, near Folkestone, Kent, on
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Burnley swordsman who terrorised estranged wife on Christmas Day spared jail
A SPURNED grandad who terrorised his estranged wife after turning up at her Padiham home on Christmas Day armed with a sword and a hammer, was spared jail. Suicidal John Owens, 56, flipped after Beverley Owens, said to have refused to accept a
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Girlfriend’s Facebook tribute to Nelson ex-soldier killed on quad bike
THE family of a Nelson man killed in Australia have said they are no closer to discovering when his body will be returned to the UK. Ex-soldier Scott Thompson, 27, died when a quad bike he was riding was hit by a truck in Bungador, Victoria, on
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East Lancashire school road patrols under threat in funding cuts
THE future of East Lancashire’s lollipop ladies and men is under threat because of county council cash cuts sparking fears for pupils’ safety. Council bosses want to halve their contribution to the area’s 148 primary school crossing patrols.
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The Bet Victor racing column
Newbury and Warwick combined for a fantastic days racing on Saturday with Kim Bailey’s Harry Topper enhancing his Gold Cup credentials with a comprehensive victory in the Denman Chase. BetVictor cut the 7-y-o to 20/1 Non Runner No Bet for the blue
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‘Relentless’ Clarets set new unbeaten home record with Lions victory
SEAN Dyche hailed his ‘relentless’ players after Burnley’s 3-1 win over Millwall extended their unbeaten home run to a new post-war record of 19 league games. The Clarets came from behind to secure a comfortable victory on Saturday and prolong
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Bowyer hails goalkeeper as Rovers pick up point at Middlesbrough
BLACKBURN Rovers manager Gary Bowyer was pleased to pick up a point at fellow play-off hopefuls Middlesbrough on Saturday. But Bowyer admitted his side, who are now unbeaten in four Championship matches, did not play well enough to warrant anything
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Flitcroft hails an ideal display
Kings Lynn Town 0 Chorley 2 Chorley manager Garry Flitcroft’s decision to book his team into a Peterborough hotel overnight en route to Norfolk paid off handsomely as the Magpies delivered a thoroughly professional performance to consolidate their
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Rams race in to play-off places
Lancaster City 1 Ramsbottom Utd 3 Victory over high-flying Lancaster City saw the Rams jump in to the play-off places for the first time this season. Despite the terrible conditions, the visitors’ intentions were obvious as they took the game
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Free-scoring Nelson have six appeal
Widnes Vikings 0 Nelson 6 BIG-scoring Nelson moved a step closer to promotion and nearer to a century of league goals as they thumped six past Widnes Vikings. The Admirals scored six or more goals for the seventh time this season as they moved
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Barlick end their losing run
Abbey Hey 1 Barnoldswick 1 BARNOLDSWICK Town ended a run of three straight defeats as they came from behind to draw at Abbey Hey. Sam Jones gave the home side a half time lead but but Aaron Hollindrake struck in the 65th minute to give Town
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Water torture for local teams
THE weather again wrecked the fixture list in the North West Counties League with only four matches played in both the Premier Division and First Division. Bacup and Rossendale Borough’s match at Alsager was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch
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Bleasdale on top of the world after win
BLACKBURN Harrier Holly Bleasdale secured her fourth straight national indoor Pole Vault title on Saturday and with it sent out a warning to the rest of the world. Bleasdale cleared a world-leading 4.73m on her way to victory putting her right
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Barritt forced to pull out in Sweden
Barrowford co-driver Daniel Barritt saw a top-10 place at the World Rally Championship in Sweden slip away on the final stage when he and driver Elfyn Evans were forced to pull out due to a crash in which resulted in a damaged radiator. The pair
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Boss Beattie pleased with Stanley form
ACCRINGTON Stanley boss James Beattie believes he has one of the club’s best squads at his disposal after the Reds picked up another point in a 0-0 draw with Wycombe. After waiting 10 games for their first win of the season, Stanley are now becoming
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Middlesbrough v Rovers: How they rated
PAUL Wheelock rates the Blackburn Rovers players in the draw at Middlesbrough... PAUL ROBINSON 9 Made five crucial saves to almost single-handedly ensure Rovers earned a share of the spoils. TODD KANE 5 Replaced at half-time after being
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Clarets v Millwall: How they rated
CHRIS FLANAGAN rates the Clarets players in the win over Millwall... Tom Heaton 7 Had no chance with the goal and did well to tip Fredericks’ deflected cross on to the bar in the second half. Kieran Trippier 9 Such a valuable attacking
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Cars damaged in Nelson garage blaze
TWO cars were severely damaged after a fire at a garage in Nelson in the early hours. Firefighters were called to the blaze at 2.45am where a domestic double garage was on fire. Police and fire crews have launched a joint investigation into
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'Treacherous' conditions on roads around Blackburn
MOTORISTS have been advised to take care this morning after icy conditions caused some minor accidents. Sgt Dave Wilson from Blackburn police said: "The conditions on the road are absolutely treacherous. "We have just had four cars go into
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Lancashire Telegraph racing column
Gold Show must have an excellent chance of winning over hurdles at the fifth attempt when she is sent into battle at Catterick. The Edwin Tuer-trained mare has hardly sent shockwaves throughout the racing world since her transition from moderate
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DAILY SPORTS DEBATE: How would you use Blackburn Rovers new boy Varney?
BLACKBURN Rovers boss Gary Bowyer wasted little time in dipping into the loan market and signed Leeds United striker Luke Varney on loan on Saturday morning. With Jordan Rhodes and Rudy Gestede already at the club will Varney be able to force his way
