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Bid to ban smoking in cars welcomed by Lancashire County Council
PLANS to ban smoking in cars carrying children have been welcomed by the county council. MPs voted in favour by almost two thirds to one to amend the Children and Families Bill, which could lead to a ban. Health experts at Lancashire County
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Blackburn scrap-dealing neighbour evicted
A BLACKBURN resident operating a scrap metal business from his rented home has been evicted after neighbours complained to the council. Borough housing and neighbourhoods boss Arshid Mahmood reveals the events leading up to the eviction in a report
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Burnley school to be used as UK role model for good behaviour
A BURNLEY school is to be used as a role model across the UK for its pupils' good behaviour. Blessed Trinity RC College, in Ormerod Road, has introduced a number of measures to improve behaviour including banning mobile phones and make-up.
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Lancashire fire chiefs delay headquarters relocation
FIRE chiefs in Lancashire have voted to delay the relocation of their headquarters amid ongoing uncertainty over the future of the service. County fire authority members have decided to delay shifting their HQ from Fulwood, near Preston, to Euxton
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Blackburn Rovers boss Gary Bowyer given one-match touchline ban by FA
BLACKBURN Rovers boss Gary Bowyer will be banned from watching his side’s Championship clash at Reading from the touchline after he admitted an FA misconduct charge. Bowyer has also been fined £3,000 as punishment for his conduct after Rovers’
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Ribble Valley pub, Swan with Two Necks, is best in country
A RIBBLE Valley pub has been crowned the best in the country by the Campaign For Real Ale. The Swan With Two Necks, in Pendleton, will be formally presented with the award today after emerging victorious in only its second bid for the coveted prize
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‘Good’ school in Sabden struggling to sign up pupils
A RIBBLE Valley primary school is set to lose out on more than £20,000 worth of funding after only five children signed up to start reception in September. Sabden Primary School aims to have around 15 children in each class but is set to be two
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Woman killed on track near Langho Railway Station named
A 29-year-old Langho woman who was killed when she was hit by a train last Sunday has been indentified as Lisa Loughney - a former pupil of St Augustine’s RC High School. Emergency services were called to the scene near Langho railway station at
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Service date
A SERVICE to mark Women’s World Day of Prayer will be held at Cambridge Street Methodist Church, in Lodge Street, Accrington, at 1.30pm on Friday, March 7.
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Panto tickets
TICKETS have gone on sale for a pantomime in Great Harwood. Dick Whittington and his Amazing Cat, by Geoff Grundy, will be performed by Trinity Players at Trinity Church, in King Street, at 7pm on February 27 and 28, and March 7 and 8. Tickets cost
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Ex-mayor to UKIP
FORMER Hyndburn mayor Malcolm Pritchard has defected to the UK Independence Party (UKIP). The former Labour and independent councillor said he was switching to ‘prevent slurs that he is a Tory in disguise’.
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Ramblers’ walk targets fossils
A ‘FOSSIL walk’ will be held in Great Harwood on Sunday. The two and-a-half mile walk will take in quarries, brooks, fossils, waterfalls, the railway, and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. The walk, led by Nigel Brooke from Hyndburn Ramblers, will start
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Brush with danger
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a barber’s shop in London Road, Blackburn, after an electrical fuse caught fire. The barber managed to put the fire out.
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Issues aired in Blackburn
RESIDENTS in the Roe Lee ward of Blackburn can raise any neighbourhood issues and to help solve the problems at a community meeting on Monday at 6pm at the Community Base in Peridot Close.
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Woman faces robbery charge
A 34-YEAR-OLD woman has appeared before Blackburn magistrates charged with robbing a 61-year-old woman in her home on Sunday. Sarah Woodward, of Leach Street, Blackburn, was sent in custody to Preston Crown Court charged with robbing Christine
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Mum and boyfriend released on bail after baby mauled to death by dog in Blackburn
A MOTHER and her boyfriend have been released on bail pending further enquiries after a dog mauled an 11-month-old baby to death in Blackburn. Police confirmed that a detailed investigation was underway following the death of baby Ava-Jayne Marie
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Service free
FREE room hire for events and functions are being offered at Bacup Hub and St Mary’s Chambers in Rawtenstall. For more information about the venue, call the number 01706 875550.
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Band perform in Bacup
COVER group, the Intimate Rat Pack, will be performing at Bacup Royal Court Theatre on Friday, March 7 at 7.30pm. The group will sing such hits as My Way, Mr Bojangles, New York New York, Come Fly With Me and others. Tickets are £16, or £14.50
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Date for surgery in Rossendale
GREENSCLOUGH and Irwell ward councillors will hold a surgery at Rossendale Citizens Advice Bureau, in King Street, Bacup, on Friday, March 7 from 9.30am to 12.30pm. To book an appointment, call 0844 499 4121 from a landline, or alternatively 0300
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Ramsbottom by-election runners named
ALL of the candidates running for the Ramsbottom seat in next month’s by-election have been announced. Robert Hodkinson will be running for the Conservatives, Sarah Southworth for Labour, David Foss, for the Lib Dems, Glyn Heath, for the Green
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Hall meeting in Bradford Village Hall
THE committee at West Bradford Village Hall will hold its annual meeting tonight at 8pm. The gathering is open to residents.
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Ribblesdale Camera Club lecture
THE Ribblesdale Camera Club will host a talk next month. The lecture by Stephen Robinson will be held at The Pavilion in Grindleton on Tuesday, March 4. It will take place from 7.30pm at the venue in Sawley Road.
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Founders’ service
CLITHEROE Scouts will be celebrating their Founders’ Day at a service later this month. The service will be held at St Mary Magdalene’s Church in the town at 2pm on February 23. The event is part of the group’s centenary celebrations.
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Ribble Valley Meditation Group to meet
THE Ribble Valley Meditation Group is set to meet in Langho to mark the Pisces New Moon. The group will meet on February 28 at The Sanctuary of Healing. The free event will be held from 1pm to 3pm. For more information call 01254 825976.
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Charity dance for cancer in Longridge
A DINNER dance is planned in Longridge for the Chordoma UK cancer charity. The event will take place at Ferrari’s Country House Hotel, Thornley, on February 22, from 7.45pm. There will be a three-course dinner and tickets cost £22.50. For
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Garden issue
COUNCIL bosses are to meet the owners of the wooded garden area at Turney Crook Mews, Colne, to discuss taking control of the site.
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Walkers’ day in Barnoldswick
THE Barnoldswick Let’s Walk and Talk group celebrates its ninth anniversary next Tuesday. Members will set off for a walk at 11.30am then have lunch at the Frank Street Centre.
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Meeting for park friends in Trawden
A MEETING of the Friends of Ball Grove Park will take place next week to discuss ways of improving the park. It is to be held on Tuesday at The Cottontree Inn, Trawden, from 7pm to 9pm, and all are welcome.
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Drugs claim
MASOOD Ahmed, 36, of Leeds Road, Nelson, was sent for crown court trial on unconditional bail accused of producing cannabis and dishonestly using electricity on October 8.
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Lowdown on Nelson and Colne sixth-form
A SIXTH-form open event for prospective students to find out more about A Levels, and vocational and apprenticeship programmes will be take place at Nelson and Colne College Sixth Form on Monday, March 3 from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. To find out more, call
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Heart danger
MORE than two thirds of people in the North West do not think about their ‘heart health’ until their 50s, according to a survey by a dietary supplement firm.
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Dangerous dog breeds on the increase in East Lancashire
THE number of dangerous and banned dogs destroyed by police across East Lancashire has risen by almost half in the past three years. New figures obtained by the Lancashire Telegraph show that in 2011, 20 had to be put down after seizure by officers
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Perfect success in East Lancashire
HOSPITAL bosses said last year’s ‘perfect week’ initiative, in which staff were encouraged to discharge patients quicker and more appropriately, had helped ‘unblock’ beds and ease pressure on staff.
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TV dish hazard in Burnley
FIRE crews from Burnley were called to a satellite dish that had become dislodged in Beresford Court yesterday afternoon. They used a ladder to take it down.
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Punks perform in Waterfoot
PUNK rockers The Riflemen of War take to the stage for a hometown gig on Saturday when they play the Jolly Sailor pub in Waterfoot. The veteran covers band, whose line-up includes all-time leading Lancashire League wicket-taker Keith Roscoe, will be
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Fun musical show dates
BUGSY Malone, an energetic and action-packed family-friendly musical, will be performed at Pendle Hippodrome Theatre in Colne by the youth theatre group from February 19 to 22. Shows are at 7.30pm, with a Saturday matinee at 2pm. Tickets are
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Woman injured in Haslingden
A WOMAN was left with minor injuries after her Nissan Micra collided with a lorry on the Haslingden bypass. The woman's car hit the Mercedes truck at 1.30pm on Monday, leaving an obstruction on the southbound carriageway near the Tesco superstore
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Child safety first in East Lancashire
EAST Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust has launched a drive to get more staff trained in the safeguarding of children. At present, just 57 per cent of staff have received the necessary training, against a target of 80 per cent.
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East Lancs NHS staffing levels to be published
EAST Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is planning to publish daily staffing numbers, comparing ‘actual to planned’, at the entrance to every ward. This follows a national drive for greater transparency in the NHS.
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GP steps down from board
DOCTOR Peter Williams has stepped down from the board of East Lancashire Clinical Commissioning Group.
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New nurses to be recruited at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
AN internal review of staff at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust has recommended that another 24 nurses be recruited. The trust is currently in special measures, due to low staffing levels, and has already brought in about 100 new nurses.
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Dementia care group meets in Clitheroe
A SUPPORT group for dementia sufferers and their carers will meet at Trinity Methodist Church Hall in Clitheroe on Friday, February 21, from 10am to 12 noon. For details call 01282 421233.
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Increase in anorexia in Northwest
THERE has been an eight per cent increase in the number of patients admitted to hospitals in the North West due to eating disorders, according to new figures. Statistics published by the Health and Social Care Information Centre showed there were
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Bogus callers in Burnley
COMPLAINTS of bogus callers targeting Piccadilly Road, in Burnley, have been made to police at a recent meeting.
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Extra patrols in Burnley
POLICE are to increase patrols around Nairne Street, in Burnley, after complaints of anti-social behaviour in the area were made by residents.
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Sunday walk in Whalley
RAMBLERS from Burnley will be taking a seven-mile walk from Whalley on Sunday. Walkers should meet at 10am in the Centenary Way car park, Burnley. For more details, call 01282 420033.
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Quit cigarettes in Burnley
THERE will be a stop smoking clinic at Yorkshire Street Medical Centre in Burnley at 5pm tomorrow. For details, call 01254 283370, or 0800 3286297.
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Meet police in Burnley
A POLICE and Community Together meeting for the Coalclough and Deerplay area will be held at Fold Community Centre in Venice Ave, Burnley, on Tuesday, February 25 at 6pm.
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Club gig
HIGHLY-rated band The Southmartins have been lined up for the debut Lancashire gig at Lowerhouse Cricket Club in Burnley on Saturday, May 10, it has been announced, and tickets are now on sale.
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No-one hurt in collision in Nelson
TWO vehicles were involved in an early morning crash in Railway Street, Nelson yesterday. Nobody was injured in the incident, which happened around 6.50am. Fire crews were called after smoke was reported coming from engine, but it was found
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New jobs hope as firm eyes move to Blackburn
A FIRM has revealed plans to almost double its workforce. JRT Holdings (UK) Limited has just bought land in Lower Philips Road, on the Whitebirk Industrial Estate near Blackburn and hopes to get planning permission to build a warehouse so it can
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Barbara earns award nomination at Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust
HEALTH visitor Barbara Caren has been nominated for a People’s Choice Award by bosses at Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust. The nomination by the trust’s chief executive recognises the support and guidance she has given to young families.
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Blackburn Town hall building impresses TV star Ricky
PLASTERER turned union activist turned TV star Ricky Tomlinson was impressed by the decorative work at Blackburn Town Hall when he visited this week for UNISON’s annual meeting. The Royle Family star said: “If there’s ever a war, I’m coming here
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Family’s walk for Chorley hospice
The Heeks Family present a £1,200 cheque to Derian House at the Hungry Horse, Ewood. The money was raised from a sponsored walk completed by 42 people which took them from the children’s hospice in Chorley to the pub along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal
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Diabetes rise ‘will lead to disaster’ in East Lancashire
ANOTHER sharp increase in the number of people diagnosed with diabetes has prompted warnings of an ‘unfolding public health disaster’. And East Lancashire health campaigner Gordon Dixon has called for more awareness of the condition, saying there
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Canals came at high cost to human life
THE building of the Leeds Liverpool canal had a major effect on the towns and villages of East Lancashire. When work started in Foulridge in the late 1780s, an army of navvies descended on the area to cut the navigation lines and build the locks
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Kemp devastated after second fall
STACEY Kemp was left to put on a brave face after another fall cost her and figure skating partner David King dear at the Winter Olympics in Russia. The eight-time British champions were disappointed with the short programme in last week’s team figure
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Such a range of stores on street in Blackburn
A LOOK back at Church Street, Blackburn, in the early 1900s, which appeared in Bygones the other week, showed the range of stores on this major shopping hub. In the background, jutting out on the right was the gents’ outfitters Beaty Bros, where
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From the Lancashire Telegraph’s rich archive: Plane crash kills all on board
SEPTEMBER 12, 1963 A plane crash in the Pyrenees killed all on board. Three dozen holidaymakers and a crew of four perished when a Colne chartered holiday airliner, flying to Perpignon in Southern France crashed during a violent storm.
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Decade-long search to hand over snaps
IT’S a search that’s been ongoing for more than a decade for former engineer and company boss Alan Duffy. But he’s determined to track down a Blackburn woman, who has connections with his family, and reunite her with some old photographs. His
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PLAYER RATINGS: Bolton Wanderers v Burnley
BURNLEY reporter Suzanne Geldard gives her player ratings for last night's 1-0 win at Bolton Wanderers. Do you agree with the ratings? Have your say using the comment facility below. Suzanne Geldard's ratings: Tom Heaton 7: Survived a couple of early
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‘Fuse’ escaped German bombers
THE Fuse Factory, as it was known among its workers, played an important part in the Second World War. Blackburn’s Royal Ordnance Factory produced fuses for the shells and bombs that would later fall on the Western desert and German cities, including
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From Worsthorne ‘rec’ to England manager
As a youngster, Ron Greenwood used to spend endless hours playing and watching football on Worsthorne ‘rec’. As he played, the field was one day his Wembley and Turf Moor the next – despite the howling wind and occasional cow pat. What made
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Birthday sweets stopped at Bacup school
SWEETS and cakes will no longer be handed out to celebrate the birthdays of pupils at a Bacup School. The decision by the parent and teachers association at Britannia Community Primary School comes after a parents panel decided sweet treats would
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Council’s grants bid call to ‘sustainable’ groups
VOLUNTARY groups in the Ribble Valley have been urged to apply for council grants. Organisations that provide services or facilities, meeting the need of communities in the area may be eligible for grant support towards their revenue or capital
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Police rehab ‘annex’ gets planning approval
PLANS to build a two-storey annex building for rehabilitating injured and infirm police officers have been passed. The proposal for St Michaels Lodge, Northcote Road in Langho was approved by Ribble Valley Borough Council. The application was
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Charity run provides relief here and abroad
RUNNERS have been told to dust off their trainers, dig out their running kit and to take part in a charity run in the grounds of Clitheroe Castle. Three runs will be held in aid of the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile on March 23, covering one, three
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Clitheroe forum founder honoured for giving ‘extra’
CLITHEROE man Melrose Diack MBE has been recognised for his work with young people in the Ribble Valley. He was honoured by the Halifax Giving Extra Awards after launching Clitheroe Youth Forum 15 years ago, and for continuing to provide activities
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Alcott happy with display
Britain’s Chemmy Alcott , having fought back from the third leg break of her career last August, was understandably delighted with her 19th place finish in the Sochi 2014 women’s downhill on Wednesday. Switzerland’s Dominique Gisin and Slovenian Tina
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Tor View Community Special School pupils swap lessons for a free day at luxury hotel
PUPILS swapped lessons for an 'all expenses' day of pampering at a luxury hotel as a reward for their third outstanding Ofsted report. School bosses organised a party for the 143 pupils of ccc, in Haslingden, at the plush Dunkenhalgh Hotel, in
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Rams waiting on French ace
RAMSBOTTOM United are still waiting to hand a debut to former Paris Saint-Germain youngster Cedric Krou – after being warned they could face another points deduction if they play the Frenchman without international clearance. The Rams have won seven
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Nelson aiming for cup victory
NELSON will be looking to get among the goals again tonight when they host Holker Old Boys in the quarter finals of the North West Counties First Division Challenge Cup. The Blues won 6-0 at Widnes Vikings on Saturday to extend their lead at the top
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Stanley hoping for bumper Fan Friday crowd
ACCRINGTON Stanley are aiming to attract a season ticket holder from each of the other 91 Football League and Premier League clubs to Friday’s home game against Scunthorpe United. The Reds have brought their fixture forward a day in a bid to boost
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Ayckbourn play in Nelson
THE Alan Ayckbourn play ‘Snake in the Grass’ is being presented by The Garrick Theatre at the ACE Centre, Nelson, from tonight until Saturday. The play centres on scatty Miriam and tough Annabel who join forces against Alice, a blackmailer who
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Raptors youngsters lead the way in victory
YOUNGSTER Ben Chicken impressed as Rossendale Raptors secured a 104-68 victory over Northants Thunder. The local lad led the team in minutes and added 12 points as Raptors flew out of the blocks to build a 20-point first quarter lead which they never
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Advice on offer in Brierfield
Advice surgeries to discuss residents’ concerns across the borough will be held by MP Andrew Stephenson on Saturday. They kick off at Brierfield Community Centre from 9.15am to 10am, then move to Holmefield House, Barrowford, from 10.15am to 10.45am
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Accrington Stanley youngsters target Royal upset
ACCRINGTON Stanley will aim to pull off yet another FA Youth Cup upset when they travel to Reading in the last 16 tonight. Stanley face the Royals at the Madejski Stadium at 7pm, with a home quarter final against Liverpool or Watford the prize for the
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‘Kes’ flies again
AN afternoon showing of ‘Kes’, the classic Ken Loach film about a bullied schoolboy who tames and trains a kestrel, will take place at the ACE Centre, Nelson. The film is being shown as part of the last Monday of the month Cream Tea Cinema on Monday
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Soul for lovers in Colne
A VALENTINE’S night soul evening featuring Northern Soul and classic Motown takes place on Friday at the Muni, Colne. The evening is set to feature top soul DJs playing the likes of Marvin Gaye, Edwin Starr, Martha Reeves, Dean Parrish, Junior
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Venue change for Blackburn Rovers FA Women's Cup tie
Blackburn Rovers Ladies’ FA Women’s Cup third round tie with Middlesbrough on Sunday (2pm) has been moved from the Anchor Ground, Darwen to Curzon Ashton FC.
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Walsh hits hat-trick in Blackburn Rovers U17 win
KEIRA Walsh hit a 13-minute second-half hat-trick as Blackburn Rovers’ Centre of Excellence U17s side romped to a 6-0 home win over Sunderland in the FA Girls Youth Cup quarter-finals. Rovers took a single-goal advantage into the break after Natasha
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Sam stars in Blackburn Rovers win over Manchester United
SAM Joel bagged a brace as Blackburn Rovers Academy returned to winning ways in the U18s Premier League with a 4-2 victory at Manchester United. Joel curled home a free kick to open the scoring in the 29th minute before Modou Cham doubled the advantage
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Invitation to join dementia workshop in Pendle
THE Alzheimer’s Society will host a ‘Dementia Friends’ workshop on Friday. And the local MP has teamed up with organisation for the event. Andrew Stephenson said: “After attending a workshop in the House of Commons recently and becoming a ‘
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Trawden turbine plan is blown off course
RESIDENTS in Trawden have won their fight against a proposed wind turbine which would have towered over the village’s parish church. More than 100 protests were lodged with Pendle Council over the proposals for a 48.6-metre-high wind turbine at
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Micro madness
Hasn't anybody noticed? The world is shrinking. It began subtly enough of course; big glossy vinyl records, the highlight spend of a week's pocket money, slowly evolved into smaller CDs and then into invisible MP3s and 4s. A musical purchase that once
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East Lancashire dog attacks have left victims dead or scarred for life
EAST Lancashire has witnessed several horrendous dog attacks and maulings, often involving children. And the problem has been reflected across Britain with several high profile deaths making the headlines in recent times. Last November, four-year-old
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Surge in demand for MRI scans in East Lancashire
HUNDREDS of NHS patients are being sent to private hospitals for MRI scans due to a surge in demand. East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT) has been unable to offer enough scanning appointments this winter, and the problem was compounded when
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Consultation: 500 people turn up to learn about plans in Colne
PLANS to build 270 homes in Colne attracted more than 500 people at a two-day consultation. Plans for the homes on a site known as the ‘Rough’, behind Favordale and off Windermere Avenue, were presented at Colne Cricket Club. Campaign group
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Briefing sessions for would-be councillors in Burnley
A BRIEFING for anyone wanting to become a borough councillor will be held in Burnley next month. Borough and European elections are being staged locally on May 22. The town hall’s election office is offering advice to anyone considering a career
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Letter: Sad reflection of night life
I READ about the man who was knocked unconscious at a Burnley nightclub (LT, February 10). It’s a poor do when you cannot even go out to a night club with out being attacked. noddy57 (via website).
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Letter: New bosses are required
Pathetic – the police seem to continue to court bad press. It’s time for a shake-up and new bosses who have the interest of the public and people in mind. pwitch (via website).
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Letter: Predictable police story
REGARDING your story about the all-terrain vehicle supplied for countryside police in East Lancashire still not hitting the roads (LT, February 8), my first reaction was ‘Unbelievable!’ My second reaction was that it’s all too believable – as was the
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Letter: It’ll be very inconvenient
SO, the toilets at Colne bus station are to be demolished because of structural defects. That’s a long walk from Colne to Barlick for a loo. Another ‘clown hall’ gaffe. shirtbox2003 (via email).
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Letter: Money wasted on by-election
I WAS amazed to have found out this week that the Ramsbottom by-election on March 6 is set to cost council taxpayers the sum of £12,850. Ramsbottom residents will know that we already have planned council elections in just a few weeks on May 22 anyway
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Letter: No danger of homes here
K Keppie is mistaken (LT Letters, February 8). There are no plans to build new houses on Bailey’s Field, Darwen. Bailey’s Field has been allocated as housing land for donkey’s years but no developer has ever built there because of the enormous
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Letter: Saddened by Medina death
IT always saddens me to hear of deaths during either Hajj or Umrah and to have it happen to one of our own, particularly so. Many sacrifices are made to make these pilgrimages but not this. Insha’Allah! My sincere and heartfelt condolences
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Letter: Blaze victim was such a humble scholar
RE ‘Blackburn Islamic leader killed in Medina hotel blaze’ (LT, February 10) – he will be very sadly missed by all that have known such a humble scholar. He taught so many to memorise the Quran (Hifz), and we were blessed to have him as a teacher
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The lessons must be learned
BACK in the 1980s, dog licences cost just 37p. They might as well have not bothered. If something even slightly positive can be hauled from the tragedy of the death of Ava-Jayne Corless, it must surely be a review of this country’s dangerous dog
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Burnley council pledge to protect council services in budget
COUNCILLORS in Burnley are preparing for to put forward proposals for this year’s budget. The budget for 2014/15 is being drawn up in the face of ‘unfair’ government cuts. The council has pledged to protect essential services and improve efficiency
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Pendle county councillors ready to act after review of the facilities
FRESH hopes have emerged over restoring Pendle’s second household waste recycling centre following a review. County councillors have now recommended making extra provisions for the borough after a cabinet working group was set up to assess the
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Four injured in six-vehicle M65 smash
THE west-bound carriageway on the M65 has been re-opened after a six-vehicle pileup. Four people have been taken to Royal Blackburn Hospital with ‘minor injuries’ following the crash shortly before 8.30am this morning. The emergency services
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Sport Relief: Davina McCall takes break in East Lancashire
TV favourite Davina McCall took a break from her gruelling charity triathlon by stopping off in East Lancashire. The 46-year-old former Big Brother presenter’s seven-day ordeal will see her attempt to run, swim, and cycle more than 500 miles from
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East Lancashire residents are urged to get health check
Lancashire residents aged 40 to 74 are eligible for a free NHS health check. As people get older, there is a higher risk of developing a condition such as high blood pressure, heart disease or diabetes. It is important that everyone between
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Easier to get on housing ladder in Burnley
A NEW study into the link between house prices and average wages has given a crumb of consolation for first-time buyers in Burnley. Housing charity Shelter says in certain parts of England workers would have to earn an extra £100,000 a year to
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100-year-old tree for the chop in Nelson park
A 100-YEAR-OLD tree in a Nelson park is to be felled as it has been deemed a potential danger to visitors. The old horse chestnut tree, which overhangs a footpath close to the Old Hall in Marsden Park, is to be cut down. Coun Nadeem Ahmed,
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War commemoration plans near completion in Hyndburn
FINAL preparations are under way for the start of First World War commemorations in Hyndburn. The huge Accrington Pals banner covering offices in Broadway will be officially unveiled from noon on Sunday, followed by a memorial service at St John
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Tory tax cuts a 'kick in the teeth' for the working class says Hyndburn MP
WORKING class families are being dealt another ‘kick in the teeth’ by the government, Hyndburn MP Graham Jones said. Prime Minister David Cameron has refused to rule out further tax cuts for the richest one per cent of taxpayers, a move the Labour
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Residents won’t toe line in Oswaldtwistle parking row
A ROW has broken out over parking restrictions in an Oswaldtwistle street. Double yellow lines were removed when Rhyddings Street was resurfaced and replaced by a shorter single yellow line, which the county council said followed a public consultation
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Darwen pupils make head proud
THE head of a Darwen school has paid tribute to his pupils after a trip to Paris. Ashleigh Primary headteacher Ian Matthews told parents: “All 38 children returned home safe and sound, having had a once-in-a-lifetime week in France with all their
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Security tips for motorists given in Darwen
THE police and council will be giving free motor security items and advice to residents in Darwen on Friday. From 10am to 2pm on the market rooftop car park, tamper-proof number plate screws for cars as well as motorbike chain locks and anchors
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Volunteer plea from Darwen shop to aid older residents
CHARITY Age UK is on the lookout for new volunteers to help at its shop in Market Street, Darwen. The charity is seeking people to assist with sales, sorting donations, steam cleaning them, labelling, sizing and pricing them up. There are a
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Generous Darwen residents boost heart fund
THE British Heart Foundation would like to thank Darwen residents for all the items donated to raise funds towards life-saving research. A statement from the British Heart Foundation Darwen Shop on Market Street, reads: “A huge thank you for all
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Rubbish dumped in Darwen alley is still there after 6 weeks
RUBBISH dumped in a Darwen alley before Christmas has still not been cleaned up despite calls to the borough council. Resident James Butterworth said industrial waste, including what appeared to be asbestos, had been left behind his home in Hollins
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East Lancashire peer fourth most name checked
EAST Lancashire peer Tony Greaves has been named in the top 10 most controversial members of the House of Lords. The Pendle Liberal Democrat comes in fourth for being name-checked most often by his colleagues in Parliament’s Upper Chamber.
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When horror is just a click away
A BOY of 13 has admitted raping his eight-year-old sister after watching porn on an Xbox. The Blackburn teenager told police he had seen X-rated material on a games console with a friend and “decided to try it out” and had chosen his sister because
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Lucas Neill given chance in Blackburn Rovers under 21 game
LUCAS Neill was given the chance to impress watching Blackburn Rovers boss Gary Bowyer as the club’s U21 team ended their losing run. Neill was part of the Rovers side which twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with Tottenham Hotspur in Monday’s
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Children’s fundraising fun day with the Mayor of Blackburn
TODAY is children’s fun day for Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen Salim Mulla. He and his wife and Mayoress Sayeeda will be visiting a series of children’s centres in the borough holding the events to raise cash for his charity to get two kidney dialysis
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Comments on NHS Trust at Clitheroe market
NHS communications staff will be at Clitheroe Market on Tuesday, February 18, to gather people’s views on East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust. The organisation has been in special measures since July, and its ‘Tell Ellie’ public engagement initiative
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Kevin Gallacher column: Lucas Neill can bring crucial experience to Blackburn Rovers
IF Lucas Neill proves his fitness and he’s happy to wait for a chance then Blackburn might be as well bringing him back until the end of the season. But it would have to be as cover as it looks like Grant Hanley, as the club’s new captain, looks
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Ribble Valley pub crowned best in country
A RIBBLE Valley pub has been crowned the best in the country by the Campaign For Real Ale. The Swan With Two Necks, in Pendleton, will be formally presented with the award today after emerging victorious in only its second bid for the coveted prize
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UPDATE: Two men come forward after Clitheroe to Blackburn train set on fire
TWO men have come forward to speak to police after seeing an appeal in the Lancashire Telegraph. On Tuesday, CCTV pictures were printed of two men who police wanted to speak to in relation to a deliberate fire on board a train. The arson happened
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Patient care ‘to be improved’ says North West Ambulance Service
PATIENT care will improve, thanks to a new electronic referral system, says North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) chief, Steve Barnard. The Electronic Referral Information Sharing System (ERISS) aims to enhance communications between NWAS and other
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Tribute to East Lancashire out of hours staff
PATIENTS’ champion Russ McLean has paid tribute to staff who deliver the out-of-hours GP service for East Lancashire. East Lancashire Medical Services [ELMS] celebrated its 20th anniversary last week with the opening of a new conference room and
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East Lancashire women's centre helps get people digital
A WOMEN’S centre is leading a campaign to get people in East Lancashire to complete every day tasks ‘the digital way’. Hannah Madray, UKOnline manager at Lancashire Women’s Centre, said she firmly believed computers and the internet could make
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VIDEO: East Lancashire soldier first in UK to receive revolutionary prosthetic knee
A FORMER soldier who lost both legs in an explosion in Afghanistan has become the first person in the UK to be fitted with a revolutionary prosthetic knee. Gregg Stevenson, 29, from Foulridge, says the new joint will allow him to actively
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Three arrested in Blackburn shop immigration raid
THREE illegal immigrants face deportation after being arrested following a raid on a Blackburn shop after a tip-off. Two men, from Pakistan, were discovered working at Geo Superstore, in Bennington Street, Home Office enforcement officers said.
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Neknominate craze ‘has gone past a joke’ says East Lancs man
AN East Lancashire man who took part in the internet drinking game neck and nominate has urged others not to risk their lives. The social media craze, also known as neknominate, sweeping the country was linked to the deaths of two British men at
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Blackburn Rovers striker Leon Best wanted by Charlton
OUT-OF-FAVOUR Blackburn Rovers forward Leon Best is attracting interest from Championship rivals Charlton Athletic. Best was the subject of a last-minute enquiry from Crystal Palace on the final day of the January window but they were unable to
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Burnley mum denies £20k benefits fraud
A MOTHER-of-two, who married a soldier, claimed benefits of almost £20,000 as a single person, but denied she had been dishonest, a jury was told. Kelly Wilson-Latham, 35, wed Burnley-born Thomas Wilson in February 2010, but did not tell the Department
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Willie Irvine column: History boys can kick on
THE win over Millwall created yet another historic moment for Burnley Football Club. Nineteen league games unbeaten at Turf Moor, and at the heart of it the inspirational Danny Ings notching another two goals certainly warmed the hearts of the fans on
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Tributes paid to Clarets legend 'Bomber' Harris
TRIBUTES have been paid after the death of Gordon ‘Bomber’ Harris, a midfielder who played a part in Burnley’s Championship-winning side. The star, who went on to make 258 league appearances for the Clarets, died on Monday night, aged 73, after
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Lancashire Telegraph racing column
Minstrel Lad has done enough this winter to suggest his time is nigh in the £500 Free Bets At Betdaq Handicap at Kempton. The six-year-old has been a most consistent performer since rejoining Lydia Pearce from Jonjo O’Neill’s stables, and is clearly
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DAILY SPORTS DEBATE: Where will Burnley finish?
BURNLEY are now very much in the Championship automatic promotion picture following defeat for Queens Park Rangers at Derby County on Monday evening. The Clarets sit in second spot in the table and appear to be in a three-way battle for second place
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Pedestrian dies following M6 collision near Leyland
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a pedestrian died in a collision on the M6 motorway last night. The incident took place around 6pm on the northbound carriageway between junctions 28 at Leyland and 29 at Preston South.
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Lancashire Telegraph sports quiz
Test your sporting knowledge with our fun quiz... 1 For which country did slopestyle skier Dara Howell win Olympic gold in Sochi this week? 2 How many consecutive games did Novak Djokovic win in 2011 before losing to Roger Federer in the French
