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East Lancs says farewell to flamin' June
EAST Lancashire was bathed in sunshine for much of June, with only five sunless days recorded during the entire month. The first week of the month was more unsettled, and saw higher winds, lower temperatures and heavier rainful, but the rest of
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East Lancs man dies after mistakenly drinking industrial toilet cleaner
A MAN died after accidentally drinking industrial toilet cleaner from a cola bottle, an inquest heard. Alcoholic Anthony Cosgrave, 55, only had a few mouthfuls of the dark blue liquid but the consequences were fatal. Describing the horrific
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£4m left unspent by Lancashire schools
LANCASHIRE schools have hoarded £4million which should have been spent on pupils, it has been claimed. The county council now plans to claw back £227,440 from schools which have stockpiled cash. However the amount underspent by Lancashire schools
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Burnley target Bryson does U-turn to sign new deal with Derby County
BURNLEY target Craig Bryson has rejected a move to the Premier League new boys to sign a new deal with Derby County. The Clarets had triggered a clause in the goalscoring midfielder's contract to hold talks last week, with a view to making him
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Wilcox: Burnley disappointment motivated me for world record
THE best successes come after disappointments, a wise man once said. Russ Wilcox would testify to that. Burnley’s assistant manager during one of their most difficult periods in recent times, now Wilcox is a world record breaking manager. It is
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Oswaldtwistle teen’s dream nearing fruition
IMPROVEMENTS which are worth £103,000 at a children’s play area in Oswaldtwistle have moved a step closer to completion after architects unveiled their final design for the park. Teenager David Reid launched the West End Play Area Campaign in 2012
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Bomber heroes armed with ale
A SPECIAL consignment of beer landed at Project Propeller’s Annual Veterans’ Reunion. Blackburn brewery Thwaites delivered 300 bottles of Lancaster Bomber, which featured a special ‘Project Propeller’ neck label, to the decorated airmen who had
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Lottery windfall will help Blackburn College create programme of excellence at new centre
BLACKBURN College will use a £71,000 lottery windfall to create a programme of sporting excellence. The college will use National Lottery investment from Sport England’s Further Education Activation Fund to create a joint council and college scheme
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Man shot himself in head with crossbow after M55 police chase
A MAN suffered a serious head injury when he shot himself with a crossbow. The incident happened when he was spotted by a police officer in a vehicle on Beacon Fell, in the Forest of Bowland. The officer retreated to a safe distance when the
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Darwen MP will go ‘face to face’ with councillors
DARWEN’S MP will be quizzed by councillors after agreeing to attend their next meeting. Jake Berry had come under criticism from all sides of the town council chamber in recent months for failing to respond to invitations to the council’s meetings
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Record number of North West attackers brought to justice in crackdown on domestic violence
THE North West has the highest number of successful domestic abuse prosecutions in the country. Figures released by the Crown Prosecution Service show that more attackers were prosecuted and convicted in the region than in any other in England
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Survivor of the great pub exodus
THE Adelphi is an historic Blackburn town centre pub in a prominent position with a very loyal customer base. It has bucked the trend which has seen pubs across the town shut their doors as people apparently go for shop-bought beers at home rather
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How comic Richard learned from the best
BAFTA-nominated entertainer Richard Digance appears in Oswaldtwistle on Sunday. He can sing, play guitar, tell stories and make his audience laugh — talents that make him a rare performer who is respected by comedians and musicians alike. The well-known
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Don't fear death - it is not the end
IT started when he was just four-years-old. Chorley-born spiritualist David Holt saw the spirit of a woman in his bedroom on regular occasions, which turned out to be his stepfather’s first wife who had died of a brain haemorrhage. Now David is
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Blackburn and Darwen business network wins national praise
BLACKBURN and Darwen’s ‘Hive’ network of 193 local business leaders will today be nationally recognised for its role in boosting the borough’s prosperity. It has been commended in 2014 Enterprising Britain Awards to be presented by skills minister
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Ribchester family fundraiser threatened after theft
CHARITY cyclists believe their fundraising trip could be in jeopardy following the theft of their bike rack. The Brotherton family, from Ribchester, is planning a 1,100 mile ride in Florida in September to raise £10,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support
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My life as Sinatra
IT’S not every day that a Hollywood actor walks into Telegraph Towers in Blackburn, and Richard Shelton — the world’s number one Frank Sinatra interpreter — didn’t disappoint with his iridescent, white smile and effortless cool reminiscent of the legendary
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Tornados hit Hawks hard to take win
Burnley Tornados Jnr 32 Merseyside Nighthawks 20 BURNLEY Tornados left it late to secure a hard fought victory in an entertaining encounter against Merseyside Nighthawks at Holt House. The first quarter was nip and tuck with Burnley coming closest
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Affordable homes to be released for sale soon in Longridge
EIGHTEEN affordable homes will soon be on the market at a new development in Longridge. The two and three-bedroom bungalows and houses at Romans Crossing in Preston Road are available for rent or shared ownership. They were specially developed
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Pets’ poo paint plan to shame Whalley owners
DOG dirt in Whalley is being sprayed bright red in an attempt to shame irresponsible dog owners. The project, which is believed to be the first of its kind in the Ribble Valley, is a joint initiative between Whalley Parish Council and Ribble Valley
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Wolverines leave Jets in their slip steam
THE Lancashire Wolverines headed down to Coventry to take on the Jets who had just a single loss so far this year and sat in third place in the Premiership North. The Wolverines were looking to build on their massive win over Doncaster and get
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East Lancs opera singer Sean joins free festival
OPERA singer Sean Ruane will be appearing at a free music festival in Waterfoot on Saturday, July 12. The Fest, organised by youth scheme the White Horse Project, is returning to Edgeside Park for the second year after securing cash from Youth
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Politicians talk over Barnoldswick school expansion bid
A SCHOOL which is struggling to cope with growing demand for places put its case for expansion to Pendle’s MP and the youngest councillor in the country. Lyle Davy, 18, who became the UK’s youngest council member in May, visited St Joseph’s Catholic
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Accrington Stanley stalwart’s funeral tomorrow
THE funeral of former Accrington Stanley manager and chairman Eric Whalley will take place tomorrow afternoon. The service will take place at St Wulstan’s Church in Great Harwood from 1pm. As a mark of respect, the offices at the Store First
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Will Straw in cycle ride to help Rossendale Hospice
WILL Straw, Labour’s parliamentary candidate for the Valley, is hoping to raise a four-figure sum for Rossendale Hospice by cycling from Westminster to Rawtenstall this weekend. Inspired by the Tour de France, Will and three of his friends from
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Red and Blacks beaten by Clock
Burnley and Pendle 24 Clock Face Miners A 25 BURNLEY and Pendle produced a sensational performance against Clock Face Miners A – but the Lancashire men lost their unbeaten record as the visitors produced a late, late show at the Prairie. The fixture
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Time is right for Pioneer 79
IT has been another hugely successful year for Pioneer 79 Swimming Club with a total of 16 swimmers achieving North West Regional Qualifying Times. The Regional Championships kicked off with the Youth/Open swimmers competing at Liverpool Aquatics
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Reccers ready to recruit more girls
Feniscowles & Pleasington JFC are looking to expand its girls section. The girls, known as Fenny Reccers, launched with one team last year but will now kick of the new season with four sides – one under 11s, two under 12s and one under 13s.
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Wonderful Whittle makes stake for last eight
Lee Whittle won two matches in one night in the Blackburn And Darwen Individual Snooker League and looks to have sealed his place in the knockout stages of the tournament. Whittle took on Neil Payton in his first match and some solid matchplay
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Clare’s Law must be supported – East Lancs MP
THE Prime Minister has promised to do more to back up Clare’s Law after an East Lancashire MP raised the issue of domestic violence in parliament. Jake Berry, who represents Rossendale and Darwen, tabled a discussion on the scheme, which allows
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Jack Straw: Keep it local in full veil dispute, don’t look to EU judgement
The full veil is a barrier to communication. It is a visible statement of separation and difference. It makes better, more positive relations between individuals and communities more difficult. That’s what I said in this paper in 2006. It’s still
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Burnley school on a high after Ofsted report
A BURNLEY school is top of the class after being rated good with outstanding achievement in English. Blessed Trinity College was placed in special measures in 2012 but has bounced back to be rated good overall in its latest Ofsted report. It
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Tommy beats Baz to pot snooker crown
Tommy Hannan is the new Blackburn With Darwen Snooker League Singles Champion. In a superb final at Rishton Golf Club Tommy overcame Baz O’Kane 3-1. In the best final for years both players gave their all. It could have been so different
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Threlfall turns back the clock for Cup replay
ALAN Threlfall turned back the clock to win the Ribblesdale Cup – 34 years after winning it for the first time! Threlfall brighted up the long-running competition which was played in brilliant sunshine at Ribblesdale Wanderers Cricket and Bowling
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East Lancs women fail to take up breast screening service
ONLY 66 per cent of eligible women attended a routine breast screening appointment in 2012/13, compared to the North West average of 70 per cent, according to NHS papers. East Lancashire Breast Screening Service’s annual report said: “The overall
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Chance to run up cash for Pendleside Hospice
PENDLESIDE Hospice are inviting runners from across East Lancashire to snap up places in the Great North Run. The hospice in Colne Road, Burnley, have had some cancellations for this year’s run and are looking for runners to fill their places.
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Recycled clothes fight illness
A TEXTILE recycling company has partnered with national charity Cystic Fibrosis Trust to support the launch of new clothing recycling bags to all UK residents following a recent spate of fraudulent activity in Lancashire and around the country.
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Tour de France fans flock to Red Rose hotels
MANY of the hotels in and around the tour centres have long been booked up by cycling aficionados who have planned their ‘Grand Depart’ with military precision. Even hotels, guest houses and chalet providers on the Lancashire side of the border
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Nelson dagger thug said he would kill police
A THUG who armed himself with a dagger and made death threats to police after officers were called to his home is behind bars for eight months. Drunken Wallace Butler, 52, had had the blade concealed behind his back on the stairs. He had spat
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Nelson care home urged to take more care
A CARE home has been told to improve its management of medicines and keep personal records accurate following an inspection by a watchdog. Andrew Smith House, in Nelson, which caters for up to 60 residents, was inspected on May 15 by the Care Quality
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Broadway hit set to make a big impression at East Lancs school
ZANY 1920s musical Thoroughly Modern Millie took Broadway by storm and now it is coming to East Lancashire. Westholme Senior School’s summer production at The Croston Theatre began this week and continues until Saturday. It follows the story
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Trophy in the bag for gym ace Alex
ALEX Bagnall was jumping for joy after returning from a top international gymnastics competition as a medal winner. The 13-year-old was a member of the Jump UK Trampoline and Gymnastics Club that took part in the Baltic Cup held in Germany.
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Hitchon holds on for Harold title
STEVEN Hitchon won the Harold Blackburn Trophy for the second time in seven years after coming out on top in a thrilling final against Steve Barnes. The competition, held at Clitheroe Cricket and Bowling Club, brought together the top eight bowlers
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Jail option for Burnley cannabis grower
A CANNABIS grower said to have been cultivating plants worth £16,000, could be facing jail. Burnley Crown Court heard Steven John O’Rourke claimed he had grown 25 plants. The prosecution alleged there was evidence of 46 plants. O’ Rourke, of
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Protection move is welcomed by Child Action Northwest chief
THE boss of Wilpshire-based charity Child Action Northwest has welcomed a Government change of heart on proposals to privatise child protection services. Following protests by social work experts, ministers abandoned plans to allow English local
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£560k arts funding for East Lancs partner theatres
THEATRE supporters in Burnley and Rossendale are sharing more than £560,000 from the Arts Council to help much-loved youth and family programmes thrive. An announcement from the arts body has confirmed Burnley Youth Theatre (BYT) and the Horse
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One last push for glory for boss Terry
ONE of Lancashire's most successful amateur football managers, Terry Braithwaite, says next season will be his last in charge of Rimington Football Club. Braithwaite has led Rimington to a remarkable 23 trophies – including a record-breaking number
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Former Lancashire Telegraph reporter takes on top radio role
FORMER Lancashire Telegraph reporter Tony Livesey is to take one of the biggest current affairs programmes on radio. Tony, who was born in Burnley and grew up in Nelson, is to take over the 5 Live Drive afternoon show following a rejig by the BBC.The
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Meet the East Lancs man behind Kasabian’s showstopping Glastonbury stage
A DESIGNER from East Lancashire said he was ‘proud and honoured’ to have been involved with Kasabian’s show-stopping performance at Glastonbury. Aitor Throup was designer and creative director behind the rock band’s show at the world famous festival
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Union anger over East Lancs rail proposals
RAIL unions have already come out fighting over proposals to potentially reduce staffing on East Lancashire’s train services. The Lancashire Telegraph reported this week how the northern rail franchise beyond February 2016, for the East Lancashire
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A nice stroll for Park
Pupils from Earby and Park primary schools have taken victory in mini tennis and girls’ football to seal two of the final slots at this year’s SPAR Lancashire School Games county finals. The teams from Earby and Park primary both finished in first
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Common goal for Pendle pupils
A TOUCH of the Commonwealth Games came to East Lancashire when primary schools from across Pendle took part in their own version of the game. Seedhill Running track was transformed in to a sea of colour as schools adopted the names of countries
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High five for Saints in county cricket final
IT WAS a day to remember for the talented girls from St Cuthbert’s Primary School who were flying the flag for Blackburn and Darwen at the North West cricket finals. The Darwen youngsters joined 26 teams from across the region for the finals which
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A Kwik double for the Bradley batters
BRADLEY boys and girls landed a Kwik Cricket double as they finished top of the class with bat and ball. Twenty schools competed against each other in the Pendle School Sport Partnership Year 5/6 Boys Kwik Cricket Final, and it provided an exciting
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Fenny make their Mark on proud coach
FENISCOWLES Primary School cricket coach Mark Hadfield said it was one of his proudest moments as a teacher after seeing his side narrowly miss out on a place in the Lancashire finals. The school were one of 31 regional winners who reached the
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Former East Lancs MP asks for more information on sex ring
A LABOUR MP who used to serve in East Lancashire has called for more information to be released on a historic dossier featuring claims of a paedophile ring in Westminster. Simon Danczuk, the current MP for Rochdale, said the dossier was handed
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Paul Wheelock column: Paying off players is the correct but painful thing to do
SHORT-TERM pain for long-term gain goes the old adage – and Rovers will certainly be hoping it rings true following their decision to pay off two more players. Coming to settlements with Dickson Etuhu and DJ Campbell is not a cause for celebration
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Suzanne Geldard: Summer fitness essential for Burnley stars
PREMIER League football moves a step closer tomorrow, with the Burnley squad reporting back to Gawthorpe for pre-season training. It's a day that has been eagerly anticipated since the fixtures came out. Everyone will be vying for a place in Sean Dyche
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Blackburn Harriers pair shine on England duty
TWO Blackburn Harriers stars are fresh back from representing their country in the ninth World Mountain Running Association International Youth Cup. Liz Greenwood and Jack Hindle were part of the England squad for the under 18s event in Arco di Trento
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Towneley salutes its record breakers
TOWNELEY Community Tennis Club enjoyed a record-breaking turnout as it launched its Tennis For Free programme. A total of 151 tennis enthusiasts – both young and old – turned up at Queen’s Park courts in Burnley to swing a racket for free.
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Big match for Lancs
LANCASHIRE Under 15s take on table-topping Derbyshire on Sunday in a match that could determine both sides’ fate in the ECB Royal London County Cup Competition. With the top two teams to qualify for the quarter finals, Derbyshire, Lancashire and
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It's just perfect for Nelson CC
NELSON’S Under-13 A squad continued their perfect start to the season with a comfortable victory over Enfield. Batting first, Nelson posted 273-2 with Matthew Pettinger (14) and Spencer Phelan (13) both in form with the bat as they cruised to their
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Cookson: I know how hard start of Tour de France will be
BRIAN Cookson knows the route of the Tour de France’s opening two stages better than anyone. He has ridden the roads and climbs on the Lancashire/Yorkshire border more times than he cares to mention and is well aware of the pitfalls the professional
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£16k East Lancs cannabis farm man jailed
A CANNABIS grower who turned an entire Nelson house into a £16,000 commercial drugs farm has been jailed for two years. Burnley Crown Court heard how Masood Ahmed, 36, didn’t even use drugs, but was in £30,000 of debt to family members. Ahmed
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Big-hitting James is the House hero
JAMES Wheatcroft was in top form after he smashed an unbeaten half century and Danny Simm 44 not out as Lowerhouse’s fourth string overpowered Burnley’s Development Squad. Sam Molloy was the star with the bowl, reeling in 5-12, while Max Dawson
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St Marys College Eighth Annual Film Festival
On Wednesday 2nd July St Mary’s College held their eighth annual Film Festival to celebrate the achievements of talented film and media students. A wide range of videos from short films to music videos to documentaries were screened to a packed and
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Sports Club is searching
Blackburn Community Sports Club are looking for potential football stars to join their girls’ teams. All ages and any ability welcome as the focus is on the girls' enjoyment and making friends. The club is especially looking for 10/11 year olds to
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Initiative for teams
THE Harry Dewhurst Memorial Football League will carry on next season after attracting new teams. The Hyndburn-based league has recruited five teams to add to the existing five but is still hoping to attract two more to take the total up to 12.
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Last chance to enter rounders tournament
THERE is still time to sign up and player rounders for a worthy cause. Blackburn Community Sports Club will be holding a Rounder’s Rally at AFC Darwen’s WEC Anchor on Saturday. Club Spokesman Sarah Harwood: “Don’t worry if you have never played
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Pupils show off their talents
ST CUTHBERT’S Primary School has once again been showing off it’s all-round talents – so much so that one team missed out on seeing an Olympic star because they were in a county cricket final! For while GB bobsleigh ace Rebekah Wilson popped in
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Sporty Saints have got the Bex factor
REBEKAH Wilson knows exactly what it takes to become a champion and she was in East Lancashire to help inspire the next generation. Wilson, known as Bex to her friends, was Blackburn bobsleigh ace Paula Walker’s partner at the Sochi Winter Olympic
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Angela is right on target
n JUNE 29, 2004 ANGELA Preedy won the Lancashire Target Archery title thanks to a little help from her Eurpean champion sister and world’s best brother-in-law! For Angela kept it in the family by following in the footsteps of Helen and husband
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A big inspiration to the little ones!
No wonder Paula Walker calls her team-mate the Little Pocket Rocket – and if she doesn’t, then she should! Rebekah Wilson, all 5ft 2inch of her and the un-East Lancs half of the Great Britain two man women’s bobsleigh team was in the area recently
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Chamber talks growth and exports at 11 Downing Street
Chancellor and Chambers talk growth and exports at 11 Downing Street On Wednesday 2nd July Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne hosted a private breakfast meeting at 11 Downing Street with a dozen dynamic and fast-growing Chamber of Commerce
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Sing for fun
A SINGING for pleasure group will meet at West Bradford Village Hall on Monday at 10am. Recent research has shown that singing in choirs and vocal groups improves physical and mental health.
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Open mic
AN open mic night is to take place at the Dog Inn, Whalley tonight. The evening will start at 9pm and everyone is welcome to come down to join in or listen. For details email attydog house@gmail.com.
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Annual meeting
THE annual full council meeting of Ribble Valley borough will be held at 6.30 pm on July 15 in the Council Chamber of the Civic Suite in Church Street, Clitheroe.
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Pupils' prom
PUPILS from Ribblesdale High School in Clitheroe enjoyed a lavish evening at the Dunkenhalgh Hotel last week to celebrate their leavers’ prom. The 250 pupils arrived in a variety of carriages including scooters, sports cars, limos, double decker
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Saving our members money
East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce is to work alongside a Nelson business in a bid to help reduce costs and improve efficiencies for its members. Operating beneath the ‘Chamber Wise’ brand, cost reductions firm Businesswise Solutions is set to provide
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Blackburn halal food firm seals Euro deal
EXPANDING Blackburn halal food manufacturer KQF has agreed a series of new deals providing a strong foothold in Europe. It has just sealed an agreement to sell it products through one of France’s largest hypermarket chains Leclerc, which operates
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Tour de France: Excitement hits fever pitch for ‘once in a lifetime’ event
JUST over the Lancashire-Yorkshire border, separating Cliviger from Todmorden, there’s tantalising clues of the worldwide sporting epic which will soon be in our midst. The landlord at the Roebuck Inn proclaims that ‘cyclists are welcome’ and there
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New wine to taste sublime
WHALLEY Wine Shop is hosting a Beaujolais wine tasting event on July 16 at 7pm. The event will be held at Mitton Hall and guests will enjoy a glass of Champagne on arrival followed by eight wines from the various crus of Beaujolais. The evening
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Band's date
STACKSTEADS Band are performing at Ye Olde Boot and Shoe, in Millar Barn Lane, Waterfoot, on Saturday, July 12 at 1pm.
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Health walk
A HEALTH walk, organised by Age UK, will be held in Crawshawbooth and Goodshaw on Thursday, July 17 at 1.30pm. Walkers should meet at the Indian Harvest restaurant in Burnley Road.
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Forum meeting
THE next meeting of Ramsbottom, Tottington and North Manor Township Forum will take place tonight. It will be held at Hawkshaw Methodist Church, in Bolton Road, Hawkshaw, from 7pm.
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Biking invite
A BIKING session will be held today at Bacup Family Centre, including cycling, building and repairing bikes. The centre in Pennine Road can provide bikes during the session which runs from 1pm to 3pm.
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Funnyman Justin's gig
COMEDIAN Justin Moorhouse will perform at Ramsbottom Civic Hall tonight. The funnyman, who appeared in Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights, will be supoprted by Australian star John Robertson. Advance tickets cost £6.
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Park checks
NEIGHBOURHOOD police and Pendle Council’s parks department will look into complaints of vehicles reversing off Wilton Street, Brierfield, into the park.
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Keeping fit
AN exercise class for the over-50s will be held in Byron Road Community Centre, Colne, tomorrow from 1.30pm. For more information, call Ruby on 01282 442528.
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Seven-mile ramble
BURNLEY and Pendle ramblers have organised a seven-mile walk on Tuesday. Meet at 10.30am at Chapel Street car park, Nelson. Call 01282 433925 for more details.
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Readers' club
THE Bookshop in Colne runs a book club for keen readers to meet and discuss literature. The club meets in the Church Street store once a month at 6.30pm. New members are invited to join the next gathering on August 6. Call 01282 871440 to find
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Fun times at toddler group
A PARENT and toddler group will meet at the Salvation Army community hall in Stanley Street, Nelson every Friday. The ‘Jumping Beans’ group offers story time, songs and arts and crafts as well as snacks and refreshments for children and parents. It
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Bins on fire
WHEELIE bins were set on fire in a compound in what firefighters believe was a deliberate attack. They were called to Birchfield Mews, Burnley, around 11.45pm on Monday to put out the blaze.
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Folkus on fun
A SINGING for pleasure group called Folkus meets every Thursday, from 7.30pm, at Sabden Baptist Church, in Clitheroe Road. The group meet in the church hall and sing traditional, pop, folk and Christian songs.
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12-month order
MICHAEL Arthur Bolton, 41, of Hobart Street, Burnley, has been conditionally discharged for 12 months by Pennine magistrates after admitting to stealing perfume worth £29.98 from TK Maxx.
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Chris Flanagan: Brazil just the perfect host nation
IF every World Cup could be held in Brazil, then I for one would not complain. From the Amazon to the Copacabana, I will never forget my first visit to South America. For the football alone, this has already arguably been the greatest tournament in
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Make time for stiching
A KNIT and natter group for people to meet and knit together takes place on the second Wednesday of every month at Burnley Campus Library, in Barden Lane, from 2pm to 4pm. The next event is on July 9.
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Lessons help
A FREE homework help club for children aged eight to 16 takes place at Haslingden Library, in Deardengate, on Saturday from 10.30am until noon. The club includes free access to online resources.
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Firm's access
KENYON Road Haulage in Kenyon Street will get a new access road from the Red Lion roundabout, Whitebirk, after it was approved by Blackburn with Darwen planning and highways committee.
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Radio club meeting
THE East Lancs Radio Club, for radio amateurs and short wave listeners, will meet on Monday, from 7pm, at the Gannow Community Centre, Adamson Street, Burnley.
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Paula’s podium joy
PAULA Swinscoe celebrated her third podium finish on the trot after the Withnell co-driver, together with Jock Armstrong, took third place in last weekend’s Scottish Rally, despite a rally of problems. The pair had earlier claimed podium finishes on
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Improving Morgan encouraged
BLACKBURN Touring Car ace Adam Morgan is beginning to find his form after finishing in fifth place in the latest round at Croft on Sunday. Morgan, who has struggled in his Mercedes A Class for much of this season, was able to match the pace of the Championship
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Hartley’s painful Superbikes return
WORSTHORNE’S Harry Hartley has been handed a second chance in this year’s British Superbike Championship – although he endured a painful debut for his new team. The 17-year-old became the youngest rider in the history of the championship when he competed
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NHS staffing levels shown
BOARDS displaying levels of staffing cover are now being displayed on the wards at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust. According to NHS data for May, the staffing levels at the Royal Blackburn hospital were one per cent above the planned level
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Haydock heads local charge in series finale
THE Lakes and Lancs Sporting Courses Series (SPOCO) for 2014 came to a close on Sunday when the last of more than 20 counting events was held over the 10.3 mile circuit at Bolton-by-Bowland. It was organised by the Rossendale Road Club whose Mike O’
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Heavenly cake
HOME made cakes are being served every Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, in Cliviger, from 2pm to 4pm.
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East Lancs mum dies weeks after being diagnosed with cancer
A ‘LOVELY’ mum-of-two has died just weeks after being told she had cancer. Tributes have been paid to Amanda McFarlane, from Darwen, who was taken to hospital last month with a ‘tremendous pain’ in her chest. An aggressive cancer, thought to
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Strike backing could cause East Lancs schools to close
SCHOOLS across East Lancashire could close as NUT members are joined by support staff. Administrators, caretakers, catering staff and teaching assistants belonging to Unison are poised to walk out alongside teachers on July 10. Lancashire’s
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Giving A Helping Hand After 5 Years in Business
In 2009 Danielle Robinson wasn’t phased by the fact that the UK was in the midst of a crippling recession with well-known retail chains like Woolworths going in to administration. Instead she took advantage of the fact that she’d been made redundant herself
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Tai chai group
THE LIGHTHOUSE Tai Chi group is running a weekly session at the Briercliffe Community Centre from 2pm every Thursday. The sessions are designed for people of all ages and levels of fitness and cost £4.
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Walkers warning after huge Darwen moorland fire
FIREFIGHTERS are asking walkers to be extra vigilant following a huge moorland fire in Darwen yesterday. Six crews from across East Lancashire were called to help put out the blaze, which affected between 800 and 900m2 of grass between the Whitehall
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Carver pens one-year Accrington Stanley deal
MARCUS Carver has become the seventh player to sign a new contract at Accrington Stanley this summer. Carver has made 21 appearances for Stanley’s first team since emerging from the youth ranks, and has agreed a deal to remain at the Store First Stadium
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Assaults denied
JONATHON Luke Royal, 21, of Fraser Street, Burnley is facing trial before magistrates in the town. He has denied two counts of assault by beating, said to have been committed on June 23.
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Watford reject Burnley bid for Deeney
WATFORD have confirmed that they have rejected a bid from Burnley for striker Troy Deeney. The Clarets are looking to strengthen their strike force in preparation for the Premier League and targeted the 26-year-old, who scored 24 goals in the Championship
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Historic weirs 'fish pass' plan
AN application to construct a fish pass at Spring Gardens Mill Weir, in Colne Water, has been submitted to Pendle Council. The historic weirs along Colne Water currently pose a barrier to the movement of fish, the application states.
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Speed complaint
POLICE covering the Brunshaw area of Burnley are to look into complaints from residents about the speed motorists are travelling.
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Standards met
DEERPLAY Care Home in Heald Lane, Weir, met standards all the essential standards that were examined by the Care Quality Commission during a recent inspection.
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Building talks
THE development control committee of Lancashire County Council will meet at 10am on Wednesday, July 9 to discuss major planning issues, in Cabinet Room B, The Diamond Jubilee Room at County Hall, Preston.
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Artistic vibe at the hall
YOUNGSTERS can enjoy art-based activities at the weekly Vibe children’s art club, which takes place at Towneley Hall every Saturday between 1pm and 2.30pm.
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Time for tots' rhyme
A BABY bounce and rhyme group for children aged up to 18 months takes place today at Burnley Library from 10.30am to 11am, with free entry.
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Get stitched up!
THE Padiham branch of the Embroiderers Guild will be holding their next meeting on Monday, July 7, from 2pm to 4pm at Nazareth Unitarian Chapel. For more details call Joan Welch 01200 443854.
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Elderly resident left pan on hob
FIRE crews were called to a house in Dryden Street, Padiham, after an elderly resident had left a pan of meat on the cooker. The heat caused the property to become smokelogged. A neighbour managed to enter the house and remove the pan.
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Blackburn Rovers boss backs Corry Evans to deliver on huge promise
BLACKBURN Rovers boss Gary Bowyer expects Corry Evans to start delivering on his huge promise when he resumes training next week. Evans was absent for the start of pre-season yesterday after being granted extra time off following his excursions
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Clarets bring in keeper Gilks
GOALKEEPER Matthew Gilks will be introduced to his new team-mates on Burnley’s return to pre-season training today, after signing a two-year contract at Turf Moor, on the day that Michael Duff committed to his 11th season with the Clarets. Steven
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Leeds United release left me crushed but it also inspired me, says Blackburn Rovers star Tom Cairney
AT 6ft tall you would never have expected Tom Cairney to have been released for being too small. But that is exactly what happened to Blackburn Rovers’ player of the year when he was 16. Despite his obvious talent Leeds United took the decision
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Police arrest ‘potentially’ violent Burnley man
A ‘POTENTIALLY’ violent man, who was recently let out of prison, has been arrested after he disappeared from his probation hostel. Career crook Michael Quigley, who has more than 90 offences on his record, was jailed in January for trying to burgle
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Depressed Colne care worker jumped off railway bridge after being suspended from job
A CARE worker jumped from a railway bridge in Colne after he had been suspended from his job, an inquest heard. Paul Naughton, from Colne, who was a recovering alcoholic suffering from depression, was discovered at the arches near Cotton Millworks
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Violent Burnley cage fighter arrested after absconding from open prison
A violent criminal who absconded from an open prison with a murderer has been arrested in Buckinghamshire, police said. Ricardo Dunn, 32, was detained by Thames Valley Police officers in Thame Road, Aylesbury, on Wednesday night. Dunn - who
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Jayden Parkinson murder suspect admits: ‘I’m evil’
BEN Blakeley described himself as ‘evil’ when he was questioned by police about the disappearance of former Pendle schoolgirl Jayden Parkinson. Yesterday, a jury at Oxford Crown Court was played a video of his third police interview on December
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Bet Victor Racing Column
Haydock play host to the feature afternoon card including the feature £25,000 1m 6f handicap for three-year-olds. The racecourse executive and sponsors must be disappointed with the paucity of the field and only four will go to post including Alex
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Lancashire Telegraph Sports Quiz
Every day we test your sporting knowledge with our just for fun 10 to tackle... 1 What is the name of Siem de Jong’s brother who spent the latter part of last season on loan at Newcastle? 2 In what year did Damon Hill win his only British Grand
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Lancashire Telegraph Racing Column
Rod Millman can give an already profitable week further polish by saddling Burnt Fingers to victory at Haydock. The likeable Devon handler, who will always be best remembered for his exploits with gallant stayer Sergeant Cecil, savoured Group Three