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Cold caller alert after East Lancashire windy weather
RESIDENTS affected by the recent high winds are being warned to be wary of cold callers claiming work is needed to their home. Police officers are advising that some bogus tradesmen may try to take advantage of the bad weather by saying work is
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Burnley College set for 'high-quality' expansion
BURNLEY College looks set to expand after it announced plans to erect two new buildings. Director Colin Crowther has lodged an application to build a new construction skills centre and a teaching block at the college’s Princess Way campus.
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Calls for crackdown on illegal motorbike riders in Hyndburn
RENEWED calls have been made for a police crackdown on illegal motorbike riders plaguing towns in Hyndburn. It comes after Oswaldtwistle man Kevin Gregory, 56, said he was punched in the chest and nearly knocked into the Leeds and Liverpool canal
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East Lancashire Royal Marine training to beat Atlantic rowing world record
A FORMER St Mary’s College student who is now a soldier is preparing for a gruelling trans-Atlantic challenge. Royal Marine Commando, Matthew Mason, 24 is taking on the Atlantic Ocean this month, rowing 2,598 miles from Gran Canaria to Barbados
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Lunch date
GREENFIELD Luncheon Club for over-50s meets on Wednesdays from noon - 3pm and Friday from noon to 1.30pm The session continues after lunch with various activities. In addition, the cafe at Greenfield Community Centre is open every day.
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Film morning
A SATURDAY Film Club is held at St Aiden’s Church every Saturday from 10am to noon. There is no age limit but children must be accompanied by an adult. There is a different film each week. Refreshments available including butties, tea,
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Red for funds
PUPILS at St Aiden’s Primary School held a non-uniform Wear Something Red day on Friday. Children wore something red for a donation of £1 which will go towards the PTFA fund to purchase extra resources for the school and nursery.
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Fizz on Fridays
THE MILLSTONE at Mellor has introduced Fizzy Fridays. Every week customers can enjoy discounts on sparkling wines at the pub and restaurant. The wines include Prosecco, Henners English sparkling wine and others.
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Online safety
ST LEONARD’S Primary School held a Safer Internet Day to help pupils understand how to be safe online. There were also online activities and advice for children to share at home.
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Bramley delight
THE Millstone at Mellor said ‘pip pip hooray’ and celebrated national Bramley apple week. The kitchen team cooked up dishes to showcase the classic fruit, from puds to pies and crumbles and chutneys.
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People award
BRIGHT spark Adam Barcroft, from Quadra Solutions Ltd, in Accrington, has gained the Certified Interconnect Designer (CID) qualification, widely recognised by the electronics industry.
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A perfect solution
PRINTERS Peter Scott have invested in a Duplo DB-280 Perfect Binding machine designed to ‘perfect bind', or add a structured spine to professional documents. It was unveiled by company founder Peter Scott.
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Lego brick fun
ROSEGROVE Infant School children have been taking part in a science technology workshop. They designed, built and lit up a city made of Lego bricks.
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Art exhibition
LOCAL artist Terry Bates will be holding an exhibition of drawings of the local area at Rosegrove Library from today until March 3. You also can call at the library tomorrow to learn how to manage your money online from 10am to noon.
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Ward surgery
LABOUR councillor Paul Reynolds will be holding the Rosegrove/ Lowerhouse ward surgery at Rosegrove Library, Lowerhouse Lane on Saturday from 10am to 11.30am. Any concerns or issues, you may please call in and have a chat.
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Schools elect new chairman of governors
THE Federation of Rosegrove Nursery and Rosegrove Infant School would like to introduce Mrs Lingard as the newly-elected chairman of governors for both schools. She began as a community governor for a number of years and was elected vice chairman
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Artistic cafe
DEB Butterworth and Alison McCleod have now opened the Mooch cafe, craft shop and mini emporium across form the Town Hall in Padiham. The venture brings together a collective of artists, crafters and small creative businesses. Even the pictures on
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Swimming skill
TEN girls from Padiham Primary School have received certificates for their swimming skills. The pupils were presented with them from coach, Mr Chambers, for outstanding achievements in their swimming lessons. Some of the girls swam more than 32
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Call to stamp out dumping
ANGRY residents living near a Padiham alleyway between Morley Street and Sowerby Street, used as a dumping ground, have called for action to be taken to stamp out the problem. A Burnley Council spokesman stated that when people report fly tipping,
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Blackburn mum smashed daughter's face into steps during row
A 46-YEAR-old woman smashed her daughter’s face into a stone step as the pair fought in their pyjamas in the early hours. A police officer on his way to break up the fight saw three children of primary school age come out and join in the scrap.
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Injury role for legal firm
CURTIS Law Solicitors, which has an office in Blackburn, has won a contract to sit on a panel of 30 firms dealing with all Lancashire personal injury claims made through the National Accident Helpline (NAH) including road traffic accidents and medical
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Community skip
THE Rosegrove and Lowerhouse community skip will be situated on Duncan Street near to Owen Street park on Saturday from 9am to midday. Please note no tyres or liquid waste.
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Rotary club raises £4.7k
PADIHAM Rotary Club raised the grand total of £4,750 when members toured the area in December with Father Christmas’ sleigh. The money raised has been divided between Pendleside Hospice, North West Air Ambulance and several other local charities.
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Mini BMX track on the agenda
THE next meeting of the Padiham Greenway committee will be held on Tuesday, March 25 at 6pm, at Padiham Green School. Items on the agenda include several projects that are to be undertaken in the coming months, tree planting, installation of a
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Major search operation ends with Blackburn boy, 13, found in loft
A MAJOR search and rescue operation was launched after a 13-year-old boy went missing from his home - only for him to be found in the loft. Around 40 mountain rescue volunteers, along with police, dog teams, and the police helicopter were alerted
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Variety show will be ACE
GLEN South and Martin McCarthy will be presenting an old-fashioned variety show at Nelson’s ACE Centre, above, on Thursday, March 13, featuring singing duo Sister Sister, comic Nicky Newsome and vocalist Emma James, from 2pm.
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Armchair visit
BARRY Roberts from Great Harwood will take members of Pendle Over 50s Club ‘Round and About The Scilly Isles’, when they meet at the ACE Centre, Nelson, next Thursday from 2.30pm. Admission is £1.50.
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Bridge drive
FRIENDS of Junior Diabetes Research Foundation and the Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale parents group for the condition, will hold a bridge drive at Brierfield Bridge Club, Clitheroe Road, on Wednesday, March 5, from 1pm.
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New play
ACTORS from Borderline Theatre will be performing a new play on conspiracy theories, 42 Pigeon Alert, at Colne Muni from Wednesday, February 26, to Saturday, March 1.
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Walk this way
THE next walk from Coldwell Activity Centre near Colne will take place this Friday, setting off at 10am for six miles around Trawden and Lumb Spout. Hardy trekkers can meet for coffee from 9.30am.
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Meet author
AUTHOR Frankie Parrish – writer of My Adolescent Dad – will be joined by her father for An Evening with Steve Parrish, at Colne Muni on Sunday, March 2, from 7.30pm. For tickets, call 01282 661234.
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Job club
A JOB club meeting runs at the Open Door Centre, off Albert Road, Colne, this Thursday, from 1pm to 3pm, offering assistance with CVs, interview technique.
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Children's fun day
A CHILDREN’S bird box building and decorating drop-in event will be held in Accrington on Wednesday. The children should take any weather proof stencils or decorations to the Prospects Environment Centre, in Broadway. The event lasts all day
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Get quizzical!
A QUIZ night will be held at Rhyddings Methodist Church, in Chapel Street, Oswaldtwistle from 7pm on Friday. The cost is £4 for adults and free for children. There will be a pies and peas supper with a pizza option for children.
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Homes survey
GREAT Harwood councillors Kerry Molineux and Ciaran Wells have been out with surveyors from Warm Homes, an initiative launched to create warmer homes across Hyndburn. Free boilers and insulation are available to qualifying residents.
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New rotarians
THE Rotary Club of Church and Oswaldtwistle has welcomed three new members. Frank Potter, Ken Freeman and Jim Hargreaves were inducted by club president Doreen Lawton. Membership chairwoman Sally Blenkinship said she was ‘delighted’ to welcome
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Monthly meet at local pub
HUNCOAT Community Forum will hold its monthly meeting at the Griffin’s Head Inn, in Burnley Road, from 7.30pm on Monday. Residents are invited to go along and get involved in local projects, including the village stocks, railway station and Huncoat
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Twist and shout
A BEATLES tribute act is to perform in Gisburn next month. The group, Just Paul and John, will play at Gisburn Festival Hall on Friday, March 21. Tickets are £12 and include a hot supper.
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Former Accrington pub landlady overpaid £17k
A FORMER pub landlady continued to claim benefits despite, at one stage, having £27,000 in her bank account. Over a three-year period, Sandra Meyer received a total overpayment of £17,000 in employment and support allowance, council tax and housing
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Club closed
CLITHEROE Social Club is set to close while a new tenant is found. The previous tenant of the Wellgate club had to leave due to ill health. Owner Richard Wilson said he hoped to find a new tenant soon.
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Dine together
A SOCIAL get-together for Hurst Green residents over 65 is on Friday, February 21. The event runs from 7.30pm at the Memorial Hall and will include a three-course meal and entertainment. For more information, call Barbara Herd on 01254 826350
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Dinner dance date
THE Annual Clitheroe Book Fair is on Saturday, March 1, at the St Mary’s Centre, Church Street, from 10am to 4.30pm. It will include antiquarian and second-hand books and other printed materials. Entry is £1 and for more information, call 01254
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Book talk
WHALLEY New Pages Book Group meet on the first Wednesday of the month. The group meet at Whalley Library, Abbey Road, from 1.30pm to 2.30pm. It is a free, informal reading group where a wide variety of books are discussed. For more information
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Family crafts
FAMILY craft activities will be held at Helmshore Textile Museum throughout February half-term from 10.30am to noon each day. Booking is essential. For more information, call the museum on 01706 226459.
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Choir's celebration
A CHOIR will celebrate its 90th birthday in Haslingden today. Rossendale Male Voice Choir will hold a series of concerts and events, starting with one at St Peter’s Church today. Tickets are available for £5, which includes refreshments. Call
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Star's art show
A CHILDREN’S TV presenter will be putting on art shows for youngsters in the Valley next week. Mike Amatt, who presents CBeebies, will appear at Ramsbottom Civic Hall on Monday at 2pm, and at Whitworth Civic Hall on Tuesday at the same time.
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Off to see the wizard!
THE Wizard of Oz will be performed by youngsters at Haslingden Primary School from Thursday, February 20. Performances are on Thursday evening at 7.30pm, Friday at 2pm and 7.30pm and Saturday at 2pm and 7.30pm. Tickets are £8 and £7 for concessions
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Line up for hoe down
A HOE Down will take place at Chipping Village Hall on Friday, February 28 from 7.30pm. Admission is £7.50 for adults and £5 for children under 12 years, which includes a pie and peas supper and a choice of sweets. The proceeds will be donated
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Single storey
A PLANNING application to demolish a building in Shawforth has been submitted to Rossendale Council. A householder hopes to knock down the property at 4 East View and build a bungalow in its place.
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Youth election
THE new Youth MP for Rossendale will be elected on Wednesday. The budding young politician will be picked at The Old Fire Station, in Burnley Road, Rawtenstall at 6.15pm.
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Helen Mead: Top tips to help cope with Blue Monday
If everyone seems to have a long face today, there’s a reason for it. It’s Blue Monday, the day thought to be the most depressing of the year, thanks to a number of factors. This includes the weather, the time elapsed since Christmas, failed New
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Tribute to bravery of the Pals
THE immense bravery of the Accrington Pals is remembered at around this time every year. But the annual memorial service was all the more poignant with the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War approaching. And yesterday’
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Dementia support
A DEMENTIA Cafe will be held on Thursday, February 27, at Annie Peaches in Lambert Mill, Rawtenstall from 1.30pm to 3.30pm. It has been has been set up for people with dementia, their families and carers. The sessions are run by East Lancashire
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Safety concern
ST JOHN the Baptist Primary School in Thames Avenue, Burnley has banned all dogs, excluding guide dogs, from the school yard. Anyone who attends the school with a dog must wait outside the gate due to safety concerns.
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Dog fouling
COMMUNITY police in the Rosehill with Burnley Wood area have been made aware of concerns regarding an increase in dog fouling and dogs off leads. They have added the problem to their list of priorities for the area.
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Stage set for classic tale
A PRODUCTION of Cinderella is to be staged in Read from Thursday to Saturday at Read United Reformed Church with performances starting at 7.30pm. There will be a Saturday matinee at 2.30pm. Tickets cost £4 for adults and £2 for children and are
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Parking problems
PARKING problems outside a school in Trawden have been flagged up to parents. In a newsletter from Trawden Forest Primary, the school said cars have been parking on the zig-zag lines outside the school, forcing pedestrians to walk on the road.
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Egg donations
ST PETER’S Church in Burnley has appealed for donations of Easter eggs and other Easter-themed gifts for its raffle in April. Donations can be dropped off at the chapel in Church Street.
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Parking is priority
‘INCONSIDERATE’ driving and parking outside Rosewood Primary School in Rosewood Avenue, Burnley is to be targeted as a priority for community police in the area. The problem is at its worst at the start and end of the school day.
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Bugsy show
PERFORMANCES of Bugsy Malone are to be staged in Colne from Wednesday. The show will be held at the Pendle Hippodrome Theatre in New Market Street until Saturday with shows from 7.30pm each night. There will be a matinee at 2pm on Saturday.
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Accrington Pals memorial programme launched in style
THE families of the lost Accrington Pals watched on as 100 balloons were launched to mark the 100 years since the Great War. Yesterday’s event was part of a day of commemorations which launched a four-year programme of First World War events in
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Investigation launched after Darwen rape claim
AN INVESTIGATION was launched after a woman claimed she was raped in an alleyway. The 25-year-old told police that she was grabbed from behind by two men in Railway Road, in Darwen, at around 1.30am today after a night out. Forensic tests were
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Scouts band back at church
THE 2nd Rossendale Scout Brass Band will hold a concert in Whalley next month. The performance will be staged at the methodist church off King Street on Saturday, March 15, from 7.30pm. The popular band last performed at the church in December
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Church venue
THE next Longholme drop-in session will be held today in Rawtenstall. The session, which starts at 10am, will be held at Longholme Church in Bacup Road.
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Driving pests
COMPLAINTS have been made to police about ‘anti-social’ driving at Towneley Park. Residents say young drivers then congregate near the hall and set fires and throw rubbish.
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Plans to discuss
BRIERCLIFFE with Extwistle Parish Council meets today at Haggate Baptist Church from 7.30pm to discuss recent planning applications. Councillors will discuss plans for Shore Avenue, Briercliffe, and Halifax Road, Burnley.
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Meeting date
THE next meeting of the Friends of Brierfield Parks will be held on Wednesday, February 26 at Brierfield Town Hall from 10am to noon.
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Assault charges
DAMION Greenwood, 25, of Wesley Grove, Padiham, has been sent for crown court trial by Pennine magistrates and bailed until May 12, on charges of assaulting Anthony Fildes and Janet Ludlam on January 19.
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Volunteers call by CAB bosses
EXTRA volunteers are being sought by Burnley and Pendle Citizens’ Advice Bureau, who can spare seven hours per week. Full training will be given and working hours can be flexible. Enquire at 61 Every Street, Nelson, or call 01282 616750.
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Camera on Cotswolds
A LECTURE entitled ‘Camera on the Cotswolds’ will be given by Keith Holmes at Burnley Mechanics, Burnley, on Monday, February 24. Tickets cost £2.
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Talks on issues faced by elderly
A PUBLIC consultation takes place in Nelson tomorrow into issues faced by older people. The ‘Fulfilling Lives, Ageing Better’ event is at The Ace Centre from 1.30pm to 3.30pm. For details, email shirley.ashworth@bprcvs.co.uk or call 01282 433740
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Four in focus
POLICE in Burnley have started targeting four people who are banned from entering the town centre. The police are targeting the ‘prolific offenders’ as part of a campaign to reinforce their civil ban by monitoring the individuals. Officers
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Appeal for books
THE Samaritans are appealing for donations of unwanted books and CDs for their charity stall at Colne Market. Items can be collected. For details phone or text 07799 601456.
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Girls together
A GIRLS’ group for anyone aged over 11 is held at Brierfield Action in the Community each Monday. The group has a range of activities and it is a chance to meet new friends. They meet at the centre in Colne Road, Brierfield, from 4.30pm to
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Problem areas
POLICE in and around Barrowford said that poaching around fisheries, woodland and farmland has been identified as an issue. Officers also said that ‘inconsiderate and illegal parking’ around schools during mornings and afternoons is causing congestion
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Car turned over in crash
A DRIVER and a passenger were taken to hospital after a crash in Barrowford. The emergency services were called shortly after 6.30am yesterday after reports of a car on its side in Wheatley Lane Road. The fire service said it appeared the white
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History class
HOGHTON Tower will be open for ‘Historical Adventures’ during the half term holidays from 11am to 3pm. Visit www.hoghton tower.co.uk for details.
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Make a PACT
POLICE in the Ribble Valley will hold PACT meetings in Read and Sabden today and Thursday. A Police And Communities Together meeting will take place today in Read at 3, Jubilee Street, from 6pm to 7pm. Another meeting will be held on Thursday
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Dog walkers warned to pick up mess
DOG walkers are being urged by Pendle Council to pick up after their pets ‘all year round’. The message comes as the council’s parks and recreation department noticed an increase in dog fouling during the winter. Dog owners risk being issued
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26 jobs at risk
UP to 26 jobs could be at risk after a Blackburn-based toy wholesaler which supplies Hamleys, Harrods and John Lewis entered administration. P&C Distribution, which trades as The In Thing, has been hit by several failed product launches after
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Girl ‘in shock’ after car crash
A FIVE-year-old girl was treated for shock after being involved in a crash in Great Harwood yesterday. The emergency services were called to Harwood New Road shortly after 10am. No serious injuries were sustained by the girl or the two drivers
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Suspicious Burnley girlfriend glassed love rival
A WOMAN who glassed a rival after finding her half-naked partner had barricaded himself inside their home with her was spared jail. Lauren Birkett, 20, returned from Burnley Wood Social Club in the early hours to find she couldn't get in as a dryer
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Pendle farmer hit dog walker over sheep
A COLNE farmer punched a dog walker who had been in the wrong place at the wrong time, magistrates heard. Farmer Stuart Johnstone, 46, arrived at his rented land in Baxter Wood to find his sheep nervous and distressed in a neighbouring field, the
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Andrew Greaves: A point on the road is a good result for Clarets
I think it is fair to say that it has been a pretty successful week on the field with seven points picked up. After last week's win against Millwall at the Turf, I said it was important that we went away from home and picked up two positive results
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Oscar Pistorius sorrow over shooting of girlfriend
PARALYMPIC star Oscar Pistorius has said he is ‘consumed with sorrow’ over the death of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, who he shot dead at his home a year ago. The six-time sprint champion faces trial next month for the murder of the 29-year-old
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Oswaldtwistle car chase driver locked up
A DRIVER who led police on an early hours chase while subject to a suspended jail term is behind bars for 18 months. Burnley Crown Court heard how Peter McCauley, 21, was seen by officers in an unmarked police car. They watched him brake and
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Halal company KQF 'moving in very positive direction'
HALAL food manufacturer KQF has recruited seven new staff as part of its continuing plans for expansion. The firm has appointed Zahir Patel as key trade account manager and Ilyas Akubat, who joins as manager of the recently acquired store in Whalley
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£1million contracts make it a record for Blackburn business
CLOUD computing experts CMS Group has notched up £1million of contracts in the last three months. The Blackburn-based firm which provides IT infrastructure services, has announced a record quarter for new business. It advises clients on cloud
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Buzzing Burnley site faces £28k funds challenge
AFTER the terrifying riots in the Queensgate area of Burnley in 2001, mum-of-six Fran Monks decided it was time something was done to help tackle problems with anti-social behaviour in the area. Fast forward 13 years and 47-year-old Fran runs The
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Colne 'parkrun' plan gathering pace
PLANS to bring a ‘parkrun’ to Colne are said to be gathering pace. Pendle Council is working with Lancashire County Council and volunteers to bring a regular weekly, organised run to Alkincoats Park and Holt House playing fields. ‘Parkrun’
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£29k lottery payout aids Sophie Lancaster Foundation
AN education worker will spread an important message of tolerance among school children in East Lancashire, thanks to a lottery windfall. Supporters of the Sophie Lancaster Foundation are recruiting for the role, after receiving £29,000 from the
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Oswaldtwistle student meets her photography idol
A photography student met her idol – and now wants to follow in his footsteps. Rebekah Doyle, 19, takes pictures of punters for keyrings at the Bridgewater pub in Darwen, but fancies herself as a fine art photographer. After meeting Professor
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£40k bid to pay for Clitheroe facelift
CLITHEROE town centre will be given a facelift if a funding package can be agreed. Lancashire County Council is in talks with Ribble Valley Borough Council over the possibility of spending around £40,000 to improve the area’s appearance. The
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Task force aims to regenerate Colne
THE future of several key sites in and around Colne are set to go under the microscope with the formation of a new task force. Borough council development partners PEARL are said to be in talks with NHS property chiefs over the soon-to-be vacated
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Popular East Lancashire businessman, 84, dies in California
A businessman from East Lancashire has died in California at the age of 84. Frederick Robert Blakey – known to family and friends as Bob – was best known for his involvement in the family firm L Blakey (Finance), which ran until 1998. Mr Blakey
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'Fun loving' East Lancashire nursery nurse loses cancer battle
A MOTHER has paid a loving tribute to her ‘full of fun’ daughter who lost her battle with cervical cancer. Sarah Glover, 36, found out she had secondary cancer, weeks after being given the all-clear. But the mother-of-two stayed strong for
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Colne school told to improve by Ofsted
A SCHOOL has been told to improve after inspectors found pupils' progress was ‘uneven’. Park Primary School in Colne has retained its level three Ofsted rating, meaning it 'requires improvement'. Inspectors said pupils’ achievement needed improvement
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Treacy: Battle for promotion will go all the way to end
KEITH Treacy is expecting the race for promotion to go down to the wire, after his goal earned Burnley a point at Bournemouth. The winger came off the bench to make his second goal of the season count in the Clarets earning seven points from their
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It’s simple for Simon, Rovers cup joy was his finest time
IN a way, playing in a Wembley final is like having a school picture taken. If your tie is a daft colour or if you have not had a decent haircut for weeks too bad. That’s the way you were – that’s the image that goes on the mantelpiece or is
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Burnley pair raided and trashed friend's home
TWO teenagers who were part of a gang of criminals who raided and trashed a man’s flat are behind bars. Robbie Lunt, 18, and Corey Harrison, 19, were among four crooks who targeted the flat of Connor Stockdale, who they knew, after the victim had
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Dog walkers warned to pick up mess
DOG walkers are being urged by Pendle Council to pick up after their pets ‘all year round’. The message comes as the council’s parks and recreation department noticed an increase in dog fouling during the winter. Dog owners risk being issued
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26 jobs at risk
UP to 26 jobs could be at risk after a Blackburn-based toy wholesaler which supplies Hamleys, Harrods and John Lewis entered administration. P&C Distribution, which trades as The In Thing, has been hit by several failed product launches after
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Girl 'in shock' after car crash
A FIVE-year-old girl was treated for shock after being involved in a crash in Great Harwood yesterday. The emergency services were called to Harwood New Road shortly after 10am. No serious injuries were sustained by the girl or the two drivers
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Colne bathroom fire thought to be deliberate
A BLAZE that started in the bathroom of a flat in Colne is thought to have been started deliberately. Firefighters were called to Alkincoats Drive at 2.50am today (MON) by police, who had already managed to enter the ground floor property.
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Blackburn recycling centre fire 'suspicious'
A FIRE in a skip at a Blackburn recycling centre was ‘without a doubt suspicious’, firefighters said. They were called to the centre in George Street West shortly after 8.30pm last night. Two fire engines attended the scene so that crews had
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TEAM WILL: East Lancashire burlesque singer wows 'The Voice' judges
A BURLESQUE singer from East Lancashire wowed millions on The Voice on Saturday night. Jazz and blues songstress Kiki DeVille from Earby won over Will-i-am with her rendition of ‘Stone Cold Sober’ by Paloma Faith on the BBC1 show. But the American
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Driver cut from car after hitting wall in Great Harwood
A DRIVER was taken to hospital with a suspected heart problem after his car hit a wall in Great Harwood. The emergency services were called to the scene near The Game Cock Inn, Whalley Road, shortly after 9am yesterday. Passers-by called the
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No answers in Blackburn baby tragedy
A MOTHER screamed in terror when she found her eight-week-old baby had stopped breathing while sleeping on a make-shift bed with his whole family in the lounge. Gemma Brown was about to give baby Ayaaz Ali Hussain his bottle when she found him
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Vicious Burnley thug hit ex with stiletto in horrific attack
A DRUNKEN thug who terrorised his former partner by repeatedly attacking her in outbursts of ‘insane jealously’ has been jailed. Plumber Kieron Brown, 38, launched a campaign of violence against the mother-of-two because he couldn’t stand her being
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Rovers ace Cairney tipped for Scotland call
TOM Cairney has been backed to make his international breakthrough and become the latest member of the growing Tartan Army at Blackburn Rovers. That is the view of Rovers boss Gary Bowyer who fully believes the classy midfielder has the talent
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Clarets boss hails his subs after Burnley hit back to earn a draw at Bournemouth
BURNLEY boss Sean Dyche praised the impact of his substitutes, and his players for “never going under” to stretch their unbeaten league run to nine games with a point at Bournemouth. After a goalless first half the Clarets trailed to Tokelo Rantie
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The Bet Victor racing column
Some excellent racing on Saturday and in the aftermath Captain Chris was cut from 33s to 12/1 at BetVictor (Non Runner No Bet) for the Cheltenham Gold Cup after his impressive win in the Ascot Chas. But if we say a big race winner in waiting at
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Bournemouth v Burnley: How the Clarets rated
Suzanne Geldard marks the Clarets in their draw at Bournemouth... Tom HEATON: Struggled with his kicking at times because of the conditions. Made good second half saves 7 Kieran TRIPPIER: Bournemouth's bid to stop at source resulted in a few
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Lancashire Telegraph sports quiz
Test your sporting knowledge with our fun sport quiz... 1. Fulham manager Felix Magath was previously in charge of which German club? 2. Marcelino is coach of which Spanish Primera Division club? 3. Australian cricketer Aaron Finch will
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Stanley keeper has a freaky Friday
ON-loan keeper Marcus Bettinelli admits he has had few stranger nights in football than Friday – after discovering at half time that parent club Fulham had changed their manager, then seeing Accrington Stanley lose from 2-0 up. Bettinelli has impressed
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Delighted Holly is up and over the moon
Holly Bleasdale continued her impressive form with victory in the pole vault in 4.71m in the Sainsbury’s Indoor Grand Prix at Birmingham’s National Indoor Arena. The Blackburn Harrier celebrated a third consecutive jump over 4.70m, suggesting she
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WINTER OLYMPICS: Bromley not ready to call it a day yet
WATERFOOT skeleton slider Kristan Bromley was coy over his future but savoured another top-10 finish in the Winter Olympics following an excellent final run. The Games in Sochi are expected to be the 41-year-old's fourth and final appearance as
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Lancashire Telegraph racing column
Swiss Cross made light of a lengthy absence when winning at this track at the start of the month and he can go in again in the Compare Bookmakers At bookmakers.co.uk Handicap at Wolverhampton. Connections of the seven-year-old are keen to get their
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Sheep rustlers from Yorkshire stealing from Pendle flocks
SHEEP rustlers have targeted a Pendle farm for the second time in 12 months, snatching dozens of pregnant livestock. Police believe criminals from North Yorkshire could be travelling into neighbouring East Lancashire towns to steal the animals,
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Massaro stunned in National
CHORLEY'S Laura Massaro missed out on National Squash Championship glory as old foe Madeline Perry finally claimed revenge in Manchester. They pair had contested the semi-finals in each of the last three years, and last year it was 12-10 in the
