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Armed police drafted in after incident in Burnley
ARMED police were drafted in after reports of a firearms incident on a terraced street in Burnley earlier this evening. Police were alerted to a flare-up at a property in Howsin Street, Duke Bar, at around 6pm. Nearby Cameron Street was also sealed
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Morrisons worker suspended over allegedly smacking four-year-old boy
A MEMBER of staff at a supermarket has been suspended after allegedly smacking a four-year-old boy out shopping with his mum. Police were called to the Morrisons superstore store in Brooke Street, Chorley, on Wednesday after allegations were made
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Lancashire smoking quit call after Ramadan
HEALTH professionals in Lancashire are encouraging people to stop smoking during Ramadan, and to continue to quit for good once the religious fasting period is over. Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust’s Quit Squad wants to raise awareness of
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Three standards not met at Clitheroe care home
CONCERNS have been raised about a care home in Clitheroe which has failed to meet three essential standards after an insp-ection by a health wat-chdog. The Care Quality Comm-ission found several short-comings around the ‘care and welfare’ of residents
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Accrington youngster beats hundreds of hopefuls to a gain a place on a training scheme at the Lowry
AN ACCRINGTON schoolgirl is heading for bright lights and national opportunities after beating hundreds of hopefuls at an audition. Accrington Academy pupil Sophie Thomson’s talent shone through after trying out for the The Manchester Lowry’s advanced
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Binge drink test
Scientists claim to have developed a way of predicting which teenagers are likely to binge drink. A combination of 40 factors, including brain structure, personality and major life events, were used.
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Problems to see GP
Getting to see a GP in England is getting more difficult, the official patient survey shows. The poll of more than 900,000 patients found that, in the last two years, the proportion saying it was not easy to get through on the phone rose from 18%
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This a ‘recipe for disaster’
A PARLIAMENTARY committee said cutting back on hospital services before community-based care is geared up to take the patients is a ‘recipe for disaster’. The Health Select Committee said the NHS faced ‘one of its greatest challenges’ dealing with
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Cameron fears over antibiotics
PRIME minister David Cameron said the world could soon be ‘cast back into the dark ages of medicine’ unless action is taken over the growing threat of resistance to antibiotics. Announcing a review into why so few anti-microbial drugs have been
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Top therapist becomes a brand ambassador
AN expert beauty therapist has been selected to become a luxury spa and skincare ambassador. Chloe O’Malley, who works at the Stanley House and Hotel, in Mellor, is set to become a specialist in one of ila’s treatment specialists. As part of
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Corneas hope
Scientists have developed a new technique to regrow human corneas. Using key tracer molecules, researchers have been able to hunt down cells in the eye capable of regeneration. They transplanted these stem cells into mice.
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Ranson ready to step out along the boundary
THE next stage of Ribble Valley Mayor Michael Ranson’s revival of the borough’s historic ‘boundary walk’ takes place on Wednesday. He is reviving an ancient custom of ‘beating the bounds’ to raise cash for charity. This involves walking Ribble
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Castle hosts Roman fun for all the family
VISITORS to Clitheroe Castle can experience a taste of what it was like during the Roman Empire as a special event takes place for the whole of July. There will be Roman crafts and activities as well as a searches of Roman coins. While on July
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Tea and games
AN Age UK group in Chatburn meets for tea and computer games at Crow Trees Community Centre at 1.30pm today. Call Stuart Collins on 01200 453077 for details.
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Planning date
THE next meeting of Ribble Valley borough’s planning and development committee will be held at 6.30pm on July 24 in the council chamber of the Civic Suite on Church Street, Clitheroe. It will be held in public.
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Relaxed gig
POPULAR traditional pub, The New Inn in Clitheroe welcomes musicians on Friday and Saturday night as well as their regular session on a Sunday afternoon. Folk and celtic musicians regularly turn up in the pub at the weekends to play together in a relaxed
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Credit venue
MID-ROSSENDALE Credit Union has a collection point on Mondays at Ramsbottom Library, in Carr Street, between 10.30am and 1.30pm. For more information about the credit union call 01706 212759.
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PACT meeting
THE next Police and Community Together meeting for Ramsbottom residents will be held at St Paul’s Church, in Bridge Street, on July 24, from the times 6.30pm to 7.30pm. The meeting offers people the opportunity to raise concerns about issues in
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‘Join us’ call
DOG owners are being invited to join Edenfield Canine Ramblers for walks on Wednesdays evenings. The group walk between six and eight miles and meet at the Rostron Arms, in Market Place, at 6.30pm.
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Mayor thanks the people
FORMER Mayor of Rossendale, Coun Amanda Robertson, has thanked the people of the Valley for helping her raise more than £8,000 in 12 months for organisations working with local young people. Coun Robertson said: “I have thoroughly enjoyed my year
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Boost for high speed
RESIDENTS in Ramsbottom can now benefit from increased access to a high speed internet connection after a provider expanded. EE’s 4G internet service is now available in the town, and is one of the 14 rural areas across the country to benefit from
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Nursery school is given good report
A NURSERY school is celebrating as they retain their ‘good’ Ofsted report. Greenfields Nursery in Rawtenstall was praised for helping children “explore and engage”. The nursery was also complimented on good safety and hygiene practices. Inspector
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School choir set to sing
THE choir from St Mary’s RC Primary School, Langho, will take part in the village’s singing square event on July 17. It takes place at St Leonard’s CE Primary School, Whalley Road, Langho, between 12.45pm and 3.15pm.
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Officers join the team
THREE new Police Community Support Officers have this week been recruited to Rossendale Neighbourhood Policing Team. PCSO Callam Nuttall will be covering the Greensclough and Irwell areas of Bacup, PCSO Peter Skidmore will be based in the Longholme
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Lion King is choice
HELMSHORE Primary School students will perform a version of The Lion King at Haslingden High School, in Broadway, tomorrow at 6.30pm.
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Invitation to businesses
INCREDIBLE Edible Rossendale, a sustainable community food-growing group, has invited businesses to hire stalls at their second annual harvest celebration in Whitaker Park, in Haslingden Old Road, Rawtenstall, on September 28. For more information,
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Free tickets for bands battle
FREE tickets for Ramsbottom Young People’s Project’s Battle of the Bands competition have now become available following a cash boost. The contest for musical 13 to 16-year-olds, to be held at the Civic Hall in Market Place on Friday, July 18,
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Care home is praised
DERCLIFFE Care Home in Nelson has met all the standards examined during a recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission. Inspectors from the CQC made an unannounced visit to the Juno Street care home and found that they met the commissions standards
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Saying it with flowers...
FLOWERBEDS in two of Pendle’s parks have been arranged to spell out the age of the borough. To celebrate the borough’s 40th year, Marsden Park in Nelson and Barrowford Memorial Park each have beds planted up with lobelias, begonias, pyrethrums
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School fair
ST JOSEPH’S Catholic Primary School in Barnoldswick is holding a summer fair today at 3.30pm. There will be stalls and lots of fun and games at the West Close Road school.
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TRAGEDY: Teen dies in garden chimenea fireball accident
A TEENAGER has died after being engulfed in flames when a fireball ignited during attempts to light a garden chimenea. Lisa Jones, 19, was badly burned during the incident involving the wood-burning heater and died 11 days later because of her
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Mill visitors
THE MUSEUM at Bancroft Mill had visitors from Australia and South Africa when it open to the public last weekend. The steaming engine in Barnoldswick also featured a hands-on weaving demonstration.
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East Lancs singer Diana Vickers starts shooting psychological thriller
SINGER turned actress Diana Vickers is to star in a new psychological thriller. The former Westholme pupil, who shot to fame when she made it to the semi-final of The X Factor in 2008, has started filming on Green Screen Productions’ Awaiting.
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Proms night
THE PENDLE Hippodrome will celebrate The Last Night of the Proms tomorrow from 7.30pm. There will be music from the Pendle Youth Orchestra, the Ardgen Angels and Little Angels. Tickets are £10 for adults and £5 concessions. To book call 01282
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Live music
THERE will be live music at the Green Chimney in Colne this evening from 9pm. Local acoustic duo 'Lily & Ross' will perform at the Albert Road bar fresh from their popular slot on the official acoustic stage at the Blues Festival.
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Cabbie cleared over ‘sex attack’
A TAXI driver has been cleared of sexually attacking a lone teenage passenger as he drove her home from her 18th birthday celebrations. Mazar Sharif, 45, was alleged to have put his arm around the girl's shoulder, placed his hand on her bare leg
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Businesses celebrate prestigious trade awards
TWO East Lancashire firms have won Queen’s Awards for International Trade. Cycle luggage manufacturers Carradice of Nelson and Burnley-based plastic storage firm What More UK were two of 12 companies from the north west honoured. The prestigious
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Extension
PLANS have been put forward to Rossendale Council for a single-storey side and rear extension at a property in Highfield Park, Haslingden.
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Neil Turner
NEIL Turner, who was quoted in Thursday’s Telegraph in an article about limousines and taxi licensing, would like us to point out he is the owner of Coach House Limousines, of Blackburn, and not Platinum Limousines as stated in the story.
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Walk your way to Malham
A STUNNING walk to Malham Cove and Janet’s Foss on Saturday, July 12, has been organised by the Burnley Pendle Ramblers. Walkers will meet at 10am in Chapel Street car park in Nelson for the seven-mile walk led by John Lofthouse. For more details
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Thousands paying ‘super tax’
THE Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) has revealed that many professionals are paying an income tax rate of 60 per cent. The policy which was introduced by the last Labour government is thought to affect approximately 500,000 people earning between
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The write stuff
THE BURNLEY Writers Circle will be holding their next meeting on Saturday, July 12, from 1.45pm at Sion Baptist Church, in Church Street. New members are welcome to attend the meeting.
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Ambulance service plans to improve
NORTH West Ambulance Service has launched a five-year business plan which outlines the themes it wants to focus on. Chief executive Bob Williams said: “Our plan is not about just being good at what we do. “It is about aspiring to continuously
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Dad admits assaulting his wife
A DAD who assaulted his wife told police their relationship was ‘terrible’, Burnley magistrates heard. The court was told how Jac Barr's victim Alicja ended up with a reddening to her left eye and cheek. The defendant was interviewed by police
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Teenagers spared jail for street fight
THREE ‘decent’ teenagers who ended a night on the town with a street fight at Burnley bus station, were all spared jail. The town's crown court was told how Joshua Smith, Reece Horrocks and Jonathan Carlin all had supportive families, good jobs
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MP looks forward to busy Valley day
ROSSENDALE MP Jake Berry has a busy day in the Valley tomorrow. At 10am, he holds his advice surgery at Bacup Library. At noon, the MP will visit the Valley Jobs Fair at The Zone, Rawtenstall before going to Cassons at 1pm. At 2.30pm, Mr
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Thieves steal two vehicles
TWO cars were stolen after thieves entered a nursing home and a house and snatched two sets of keys yesterday morning. Two white men, one in his teens, entered Healey Lodge Nursing Home in Manchester Road between 2.15am and 2.30am by climbing in
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Meeting on TB in cattle
LIVESTOCK farmers from across East Lancashire are invited to attend a meeting to discuss new measures to stop the spread of tuberculosis in cattle The National Farmers’ Union Cumbria and Lancashire branch meeting is at Kendal Auction on Monday, July
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Simon Garner column: Attacking style is way to go for Blackburn Rovers
SOME of the attacking football we have seen at this World Cup has been fantastic – and I hope Blackburn take note and start the new season the way we finished the last. We have to play to our strengths and whereas at the start of last season our
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Pupils get dramatic lesson in internet safety
PUPILS from primary schools have been learning internet safety from older students at Haslingden High School. The specially written interactive drama was presented to Year 6 pupils from Britannia Primary School, St James in Haslingden and Northern
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Branch out and become a tree volunteer
A GROUP of tree-planing volunteers are appealing for more people to help them. The Trees for Burnley group work with the Forest of Burnley project and carry out tree planting, woodland management and rhododendron clearing in Towneley and other
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Confidence knock over complaints
ONE in three people in the North West are not confident that if they complain to the police their issue will be handled fairly. The statistics come from a survey for the Independent Police Complaints Commission, which had a three year plan to improve
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Cat on song
VOCALIST Cat Matthews is performing in the upper room at Ighten Mount Bowling Club,Burnley, from 9.15pm tomorrow.
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Pilates class
A PILATES class takes place at Worsthorne Social Club, in Clegg Street, every Thursday, from 6pm, with a chance to enjoy a fitness activity and meet new friends.
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Garden party at hall
A MODERN garden party takes place in the grounds of Gawthorpe Hall, in Padiham, from 10.30am tomorrow. The event in support of All Saints Church and will feature a variety of stalls and games.
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Engineering a place on course
A FEMALE engineer is calling for more women to join her in pursuing the profession after securing a challenging apprenticeship at a local aerospace company. Courteney Leech, 18, who is currently training at Themis, at Burnley College, was offered
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Art class
PAINTING classes are taking place every Wednesday at Central Methodist Church, in Hargreaves Street, Burnley, from 1pm. The classes are a chance to meet new people.
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Monday club
A MONDAY club for children aged five to 12 takes place at Hodge House Community Centre, in Regent Street, every Monday from 6pm.
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CCTV captured troublemaker in town centre
A 29-YEAR-OLD man captured on CCTV causing trouble around Clitheroe town centre became abusive when challenged by police. Blackburn magistrates heard Gary Place had been ejected from several pubs and was seen to punch the bonnet of a car which
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Capital alone ‘not answer’
BURNLEY MP Gordon Birtwistle said businesses need more support and not just capital allowances. Speaking during a debate in the House of Commons, Mr Birtwistle said: “I had an engineering company, and we believed that the Government should support
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Fun for youngsters
A FUN club for children aged five to nine takes place at Nelson Baptist Church, in Woodlands Road, on Tuesday. The Ark Group meets between 6pm and 7.45pm.
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Advice time
PADIHAM residents can get advice on health and more general matters at a series of drop-in sessions at the town’s library. Members of Help Direct will be available every Thursday from 10am to 12pm.
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Dog fouling is the issue
COMPLAINTS of dog fouling on green space areas throughout the Trinity area of Burnley have been made to the neighbourhood policing team. The issue will be looked at by officers and Burnley Council’s dog wardens.
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Delight at new work
NELSON-based communications firm Daisy Group has been appointed to carry out a full upgrade of a sports retailer’s IT infrastructure. Ellis Brigham is the UK’s leading independent outdoor sports retailer. Daisy has now been appointed to put
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Ramble on
BURNLEY and Pendle Ramblers will be holding their next walk on Tuesday. The event is a seven mile walk, anybody wanting to take part should meet at Chapel Street car park, in Nelson, at 10.30am.
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Soul session
A Northern Soul night takes place at the newly refurbished Coach and Horses pub, iChurch Street, Burnley, tomorrow from 8pm. DJ Phil Crane will host the evening on the first Saturday of every month.
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Andy Lochhead: New stopper’s experience key for Burnley
IF you’ll pardon the pun, I believe we have a safe pair of hands in Matthew Gilks. It’s an added bonus for my that he is a Scotland international. It’s his vast experience at domestic level – including a season in the Premier League with Blackpool –
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Challenge set to tee off
A TOP-quality field will contest the inaugural East Lancashire Scratch Challenge Trophy this weekend, with two of the area’s most prestigious competitions joining forces for what promises to be a cracking two days of golf. The new 72-hole competition
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Blind society
THE Burnley and District Society for the Blind and Partially Sighted meet every Wednesday, from 2pm to 5pm, at the Vanguard Centre, in Bevington Close, Burnley. Anybody wanting more information on the group can call chairwoman Audrey Pate on 01282
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Hadfield ready to down his mates
BUOYANT Mark Hadfield is hoping to put one over his old mates tomorrow as he bids to boost Cherry Tree’s prospects of finishing at the top of the Houldsworth Solicitors Ribblesdale League Section B – and wants to see his men show the same character that
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Queen tribute act
A TRIBUTE night to Queen takes place at Burnley Miners’ Club, in Plumbe Street, tonight from 7pm, with tickets £2.50.
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Parking probe in town centre
POLICE covering Burnley town centre are to look into complaints of cars parking on the pedestrianised area of St James’s Street, and going under the ramp to access the markets.
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Case adjourned
THE case of Barbara Jane Barrick, 55, of Parkside, Sough, Earby, was adjourned by Burnley magistrates. She is accused of assault by beating and criminal damage at Salterforth on June 23.
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Learn how to lead a cheer
CHEERLEADING classes for children aged four to nine take place at KLF Theatre Arts, in Dean Mill, Plumbe Street, Burnley, every Tuesday from 4pm. The children will get the class to enter competitions and be involved in stage shows.
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History surgeries
FAMILY history surgeries are being held at Briercliffe Library, in Jubilee Street, on the first Wednesday of every month from 2pm to 3.30pm.The next surgery takes place today.
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Summer fair
A SUMMER fair takes place at Kelbrook Primary School, in School Street, from 3.30pm until 5.30pm tonight. There will be a BBQ, bouncy castle, raffle, face painting games and much more.
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Free craft sessions
A FREE craft club for children takes place at Briercliffe Community Centre, in Jubilee Street, from 3.45pm to 4.45pm on Monday.
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Towers bid for winning start
DARWEN go into their big weekend looking to put Sunday’s TWP Wealth Twenty20 finals day to one side as they bid to get back on track in the Chorley Building Society Northern League after losing the lead in a mixed June. The Towers aim to be the perfect
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Chorley to start Conference North campaign against Lowestoft
CHORLEY will open their Conference North campaign at home to Suffolk side Lowestoft Town on August 9. The Magpies’ first away match is at Colwyn Bay three days later, before a trip to Oxford City. Chorley host Stockport County on November 11 before
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Jayden Parkinson trial: Man admits burying pregnant ex in uncle's grave
A MAN has admitted that after killing his pregnant ex-girlfriend he buried her body in a field in Oxfordshire before moving her remains to his uncle's grave, a court has heard. Ben Blakeley, 22, said he thought 17-year-old Jayden Parkinson was
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Action group launched as East Lancs diabetes cases rise
A NEW support group for diabetes patients has been launched in Burnley, as the number of people suffering from the condition continues to increase. The charity Diabetes UK said the group will provide valuable help for patients who feel isolated
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Dear Massi: My ‘friend’ is spreading lies about me
Dear Massi, a girl at college keeps telling lies about me. She has told people that I am going out with this guy and I have not even spoke about him. She acts all religious but she is a big gossip. She talks about other people all the time. I confronted
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I’ve heard some weird reasons for divorce...
Most divorces incur blazing acrimony. It’s almost rendered standard behaviour. But couples very often cite the most ludicrous behaviour as the reasons for divorce. An Indian man has been told by the Indian High Court that he cannot divorce
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Former Blackburn Rovers boss Michael Appleton named new Oxford United head coach
FORMER Blackburn Rovers boss Michael Appleton has been named as the new head coach of Oxford United. The 38-year-old has been appointed after manager Gary Waddock was sacked as part of an ownership shake-up at the League Two outfit. It is Appleton's
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BEAUTY MATTERS: By Haseena Hamid of Dark Secrets Hair
We all take our hair for granted... Straighteners, hair dryers, tongs, colour, backcomb and still it sticks by us even though we are constantly damaging it. There are a lot of conditioning treatments on the market but there is one treatment in-salon
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Move to online trading revived clothing firm
With the Eid festival within the next month, one online retailer established by a Blackburn entrepreneur is already taking orders. But the business has had to make a lot of sacrifices since it began. Like a lot of small independent businesses
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‘Don’t take snap without asking!’
Bollywood star turned model turned singer Priyanka Chopra has taken to Twitter to express her discontent over fans who take secret pictures of her. The Guess model tweeted, "It's so rude when in a public place while you are sleeping or eating someone
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Karishma face of Neeru’s
Karishma Kapoor has shot a new advert in London for international fashion brand Neeru's Emporio. The advertising campaign sees the 40-year-old Bollywood star being escorted into a horse and carriage by a male model whilst donning a fuchsia pink
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Hate Story 2 getting hits
The trailer for new erotic thriller 'Hate Story 2' has gotten close to 20,000,000 hits on YouTube. The film stars former adult film star-turned-Bollywood-actress Sunny Leone. The trailer includes the track 'Pink Lips' composed by Meet Bros Anjjan
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‘Stop comparing stars’
Bollywood director Karan Johar has said that it is unfair to compare Kareena Kapoor to Alia Bhatt. The 42-year-old who has worked with Kareena in 'Kabhi Kushi Kabhi Gham' and launched Bhatt in 'Student of the Year' said: "There is only one Kareena
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Reshimmiya spills the beans
Salman Khan is working on a 'musical surprise' for his new action movie 'Kick.' Music composer for the film, Himesh Reshammiya said: “I can’t reveal what surprise is in store for you but I can promise you that there is a great surprise from Salman
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Abida Rasool: My healthy advice for Ramadan and beyond
Fasting during Ramadan can be challenging, physically, spiritually, and emotionally. Here are some tips to help stay healthy during the long fasts. ‘Fry ups’ – there are some fantastic ways to swap deep-fried foods for less fatty alternatives.
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Top tips on staying safe during Ramadan month
A Ramadan safety roadshow has been urging families to take extra care during the month of Ramadan. The roadshow was organised by Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service and they have been showcasing the work they do around ‘loose clothing’, ‘Cooking
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Maz looks to become a Bonafide acting star
Fresh from shooting his latest video for the forthcoming solo debut Jaan, Maz Bonafide claims to have caught the acting bug. Maz explained that he has always had it in the back of his mind to one day experiment with film work but never really got
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A sporting chance for youngsters
Blackburn Central High School has formed a partnership with the IMO Sports Academy. The IMO Sports Academy in partnership with BCHS aims to provide a window of opportunity to young people in sports. The objective is that by working together young people
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New fight launched against Clitheroe homes bid
RESIDENTS are preparing to launch a new battle against a planning proposal that could see 275 new homes built in Clitheroe. A public consultation on the possibility of building the properties at Waddow View has now come to a close and although
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East Lancs grandad’s illness inspired non-stop walk
TWO charitable nursery nurses walked for almost 30 hours to raise money for the British Heart Foundation – and didn’t even stop to sleep. Lisa Dixon and Amanda Ford, who work at Barrowford Preschool Nursery, in Wilton Street, signed up for the
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Collection for man who died at Thwaites Christmas party
BREWERY staff have raised almost £8,000 for charity in memory of a colleague who died at a Christmas party. Eamonn Kilbride had complained of chest pains at the Thwaites party, in the Whitehall Hotel, Darwen, in December 2012. He died from acute
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East Lancs teacher chosen to teach country an RE lesson
A SCHOOL’S department head is to lead the way in how Religious Education is taught across the country. Haslingden High School was singled out by Ofsted earlier this year as a shining example of how to teach the subject. Now the school’s head of
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East Lancashire’s mental health data is the worst seen in reviews
A NATIONAL team has described East Lancashire’s mental health provider as the ‘worst’ for providing accurate data about its services. Problems arose during a review of ‘Improving Access to Psychological Therapies’ (IAPT) in May, which resulted
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Warning as big Lancashire council strike looms
COUNCIL services across East Lancashire will be disrupted next week when public service workers go on strike over pay. Members of the fire brigades union are joining local government unions UNISON, UNITE, and the GMB in the national day of industrial
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Shuiab Khan: Midnight shopping is becoming the new pastime
AMONG the great things about Ramadan is the atmosphere in the evenings on the streets. With evening prayers now finishing after midnight, the streets are full of people either travelling home or heading to the nearest takeaway to get their burger
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Teenage winners of East Lancs music contest to open for pop star James Blunt
AN up-and-coming band which roared to success in an East Lancashire music competition will be taking to the stage with pop star James Blunt tonight. The Remedy, which is made up of teenagers Hannah Spurgeon and Elliott Dryden, both from Clitheroe
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New look for ‘blight’ property in Burnley
AN empty house that caused blight on a Burnley community has been transformed thanks to a programme run by Burnley Council. The terraced property in Brennand Street had been vacant since 2007 and was causing problems for local residents as it attracted
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Red carpet treatment for St Mary’s College students
STUDENTS walked down the red carpet to pick up coveted awards at the eighth annual St Mary’s College Film Festival. The event celebrates the achievements of talented students on the college’s film and media courses. A wide range of videos from
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Ex-convict from Nelson had cut throat razor
A MAN who was out in Nelson with a cut throat razor two months after he was freed from jail, walked free from court. Ex-hard drugs addict Samuel Caddis, 33, was on licence from an eight year prison term at the time. It had been imposed on March
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Shortlist complete for Burnley Community Sports Awards
THE shortlisted nominees for this year’s Burnley Community Sports Awards have been announced. All shortlisted nominees have been invited to the prestigious prize-giving ceremony on Thursday at the Burnley Mechanics, hosted by former Olympic swimmer
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Lancashire in running for ‘best’ UK holiday destination title
LANCASHIRE is in the running to be named the best UK holiday destination. The competition by the British Travel Awards 2014 will be decided by visitors to the area, who are being encouraged to cast their votes. Those wishing to vote for Lancashire
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Burnley thief stole bars of chocolate
A WOMAN with almost 160 offences to her name — 60 of them for theft — struck again when she stole chocolate worth £9.90. Burnley magistrates heard how Dawn Christie, 46, had had money problems and had fallen on hard times. She had gone into
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Hameldon Community College in bid to be academy
A BURNLEY school is bidding to become an academy, it has been announced. Hameldon Community College said formal discussions have started between governors, the Department of Education, Burnley Council and the Pennine Federation. Headteacher
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Joy for Lancashire holidaymakers with roaming charges slashed
LANCASHIRE holidaymakers will be able to send home holiday snaps for less this summer, with European data roaming charges slashed in half since the start of July. The costs of sending texts, and making and receiving calls will also come down.
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East Lancs MEP says Euro vote was ‘stitch up’
EAST Lancashire MEP Sajjad Karim said the re-election of German Martin Schulz as president of the European Parliament was a ‘stitch-up’. Mr Karim, of Simonstone, came second in the presidential race and campaigned on a platform of reform and transparency
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Massive Weavers Triangle footbridge put into place
A NEW canal footbridge has been lowered into place by a huge crane as part of the Weavers Triangle development. The footbridge, which weighs 50 tons and spans over 50 metres, is at the heart of the On the Banks Development. Barnfield Construction
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Burnley break 13,000 season ticket sales barrier
MORE than 13,000 supporters have signed up to Burnley’s Premier League season, but there is still room for more. The Clarets have an allocation of 15,000 for season ticket holders, of which around 13,500 have been sold ahead of the 2014/15 top
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Jayden Parksinon trial: I didn’t mean to hurt her, says murder accused
A MAN accused of murdering former Pendle schoolgirl Jayden Parkinson has told jurors he ‘didn’t mean to hurt’ her. Ben Blakeley, 22, said he did not intend to kill 17-year-old Jayden or cause her ‘really serious bodily harm’. Giving evidence
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Burnley seal Sordell and Taylor deals
BURNLEY have confirmed the double signing of striker Marvin Sordell and midfielder Matt Taylor. Sordell has finally completed his move from Bolton for an undisclosed fee and joins the Clarets on a three-year deal, while Taylor has signed a contract
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Industry recognised Leadership programme success for BWDBC Aspiring Leaders & Managers.
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council staff celebrated their success at their ILM graduation held at East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce this week. The 40 Aspiring Leaders & Managers embarked on their intense management & leadership training with
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International Safety Award for Total Foodservice for Fourth Year Running
Chamber member, catering wholesaler Total Foodservice from Clitheroe has secured two internationally recognised health and safety accolades. For the fourth year running, the firm joins just 500 businesses across the globe in being awarded an International
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Town at standstill to pay tribute to East Lancs teen who died in reservoir tragedy
COLNE was brought to a standstill by almost 1,000 mourners as they paid tribute to teenager James Goodship. Former Burnley College student James drowned after playing on a makeshift raft with friends at Lake Burwain in Foulridge last month.
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999: Colne roof-prank boys ‘could have died’
TEENAGERS who climbed up on to a factory roof putting their lives in danger have been slammed by police. A passer-by called police after seeing three 14-year-old boys on top of the old Kippax Biscuit factory, in Dockray Street, Colne. Two police
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Blackburn Rovers season ticket sales 'up 30 per cent'
BLACKBURN Rovers season ticket sales are up 30 per cent on this time last year. The club have not put a figure on the amount of season tickets sold but director of communications Alan Myers hailed the response from supporters as ‘fantastic’.
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East Lancs newlywed's holiday in jeopardy after passport arrives with wrong photo
A NEWLYWED was shocked to be issued with a passport with the wrong woman’s photograph – just six weeks before she is due to jet off on holiday. Teacher Natalie Peel fears she may have to cancel her trip to Spain following the Passport Office gaffe
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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
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McClaren: I thought we'd lost Bryson to Burnley
DERBY County boss Steve McClaren has admitted he was as surprised as anyone to keep hold of Burnley target Craig Bryson. The goalscoring midfielder was expected to be added to the Clarets squad ahead of their Premier League season. But, despite
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Apprentice Star and Gadget Show Presenter to host North West Expo at Burnley FC
Next Wednesday sees the North West Expo take place at Turf Moor, we are exhibiting at the event and thought we would share the details with you as it’s free to attend. It’s a rare thing to be able to visit one place on a single day and find hundreds
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Pirate DVDs seized in £30k Blackburn raid
POLICE and trading standards officers have seized hundreds of pirate DVDs worth an estimated £30,000 in a raid on a house in Blackburn. They swooped on the terraced house in Bromley Street on Wednesday. More than 800 multi-disc box sets of
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Clarets eye Taylor and ponder second Deeney bid in transfer re-think
BURNLEY have been forced to turn their attentions to new midfield targets after Craig Bryson staged a shock U-turn to stay at Derby County, but the Clarets have not given up on a club record move for Watford striker Troy Deeney, despite a rejected
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Are you Lancashire's next top model?
A SHOPPING centre has launched a county-wide searching for the areas new top models who could rival Rossendale supermodel Agyness Deyn. The Mall in Blackburn has started its model search ‘with a difference’ to celebrate Blackburn Heritage Festival
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Weapons in East Lancs classrooms shock
MORE than half of all incidents of weapons being taken into schools in East Lancashire have taken place in just three schools. However, headteachers have stressed that all of the incidents have been minor, and there was no serious risk to pupils
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Police marksmen kill two dogs after East Lancs sheep attack
POLICE marksmen had to be called in the kill a pair of dogs which left a trail of death as they attacked sheep in farmer’s fields in Rishton. Blackburn magistrates heard a total of 11 sheep were killed as the Japanese Akitas, also known as Japanese
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Ruben Rochina's Rovers future remains uncertain
DOUBTS remain over the future of Ruben Rochina as the Spanish striker gets set to return to Blackburn Rovers tomorrow. Rayo Vallecano had the chance to sign the 23-year-old after he helped them stage a remarkable climb to survival in La Liga during