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Top official backs Darwen Vale becoming academy
A TOP government figure has waded into the row over Darwen Vale’s academy status. The Schools Commissioner for England said he entirely backed plans for the ‘failing’ school to become a sponsored academy. Frank Green, a former head teacher who
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Parking problems at Clitheroe hospital
PARKING problems have been reported at Clitheroe’s new community hospital following it’s official opening last month. Bosses at the East Lancashire Hospital NHS Trust (ELHT) said they have been made aware of the issue at the Chatburn Road site,
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Hundreds mourn Accrington Stanley hero
HUNDREDS of sports fans united in grief to say goodbye to the man who guided Accrington Stanley back into the football league yesterday. Mourners packed into St Wulstan’s Church, in Rushton Street, Great Harwood, to bid farewell to Eric Whalley, the
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East Lancashire cycle fans cheer on Tour de France in Yorkshire
The world's greatest bike race got off to a flying start today, as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge welcomed the Tour de France to Britain with a spectacular display by the Red Arrows. The Duke and Duchess were joined by Prince Harry to welcome the
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David Eyres: Burnley have moved on from Bryson U-turn
STEVE McClaren thought that he had lost Craig Bryson to Burnley. I'm sure Sean Dyche thought he had him in the bag just as much too. It is an incredible change of heart by the Scotland international, considering that he is passing up the opportunity
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Award double for Blackburn Rovers medical chief Dave Fevre
BLACKBURN Rovers head of sports medicine Dave Fevre has returned to pre-season training with two awards tucked away in his physio bag. Fevre, who this week celebrates his 15th year at Rovers, was a double winner at the Football Medical Association
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Blackburn travellers told to move on
Police were last night preparing to remove four travellers’ caravans from Pleasington Playing Fields. The families moved on to the cricket pitch on Thursday night angering local residents. They claim they were given permission and have no plans
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Nelson are Brad all over
NELSON will create a little bit of history in the Foster’s Lancashire League tomorrow when club legend Michael Bradley takes to the field at Lowerhouse alongside his three sons – and Seedhill skipper Neil Thompson says the occasion will be a truly memorable
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Supermarket jobs under threat in East Lancashire
SUPERMARKET management jobs in East Lancashire could be under threat, after both Asda and Morrisons announced plans to cut staff. Asda has announced a shake-up of its management structure, which is likely to result in 1,360 redundancies nationwide
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Burnley training without Treacy
KEITH Treacy has not returned to fight for a new deal at Burnley, after failing to hit his physical target. The winger was not offered new terms by manager Sean Dyche at the end of his three-year Clarets deal. But after playing his part in promotion
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Blackburn Rovers players have reported back to training in 'fantastic shape'
BLACKBURN Rovers boss Gary Bowyer says his players have returned to pre-season training in ‘fantastic shape’. After coming through two days of rigorous fitness examinations – including the yo-yo test, a variation on the bleep test – the Rovers squad
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Burnley Alzheimer’s Society meeting
THE Burnley branch of the Alzheimer’s Society will meet at the Resource Centre in Yorkshire Street from 6pm to 8pm on Friday, July 11. The speaker will be Helen from Pendleside Hospice. Call 01282 421233 for details.
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Darwen aiming for a show of power
DARWEN chairman Graham Ainslie believes the chance to showcase cricket talents on the national stage is incentive enough for the four sides taking place in tomorrow’s TWP Wealth Twenty20 Finals Day – but is still hoping it will be his men who are celebrating
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The Sky’s the limit for us, believes Ellingworth
ROD Ellingworth uses the word crackers a lot. The Tour de France is crackers, working with Mark Cavendish was crackers, remembering he is a Head of Performance Operations at Team Sky is crackers. This is a man born in Burnley who didn’t make it as
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Lib Dems win Fence council seat
A NEWLY-elected councillor has confessed he has ‘big shoes to fill’ after triumphing in a by-election prompted by the retirement of a former town hall boss. But Coun Brian Newman has said that the people of Fence and surrounding areas will be his
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Leak at Haslingden petrol station
A PROBE has been launched after a petrol leak - affecting a nearby waterway - has been reported at a supermarket in East Lancashire. Motorists have been turned away from the Tesco filling station at Haslingden after a leak into nearby Langwood Brook.
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Blackburn charity supports world book day
BLACKBURN based Tauheedul Charity has worked with Book Aid International to inspire and empower young readers in the developing world. Tauheedul Charity launched a campaign on World Book Day 2014, and working in partnership with schools in the Tauheedul
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Double deal creates perfect blend for Burnley boss Dyche
BURNLEY boss Sean Dyche believes he is getting the right blend of players for the Premier League, after completing a double swoop for Marvin Sordell and Matt Taylor. The deal for Sordell was finalised more than a week after the striker was due to make
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Clitheroe homes plan
PROPOSALS to demolish an existing bungalow and build 16 new homes in Clitheroe have been submitted to Ribble Valley Borough Council. Bowsall Ltd of Salford want to construct 11 two storey houses for sale and five affordable properties for social renting
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Royal Blackburn asked to review triage procedures
THE Royal Blackburn Hospital has been asked to review its triage procedures following the death of a woman who was sent to the urgent care centre, rather than to A&E. Shirley Banks, 67, who lived in Constable Avenue, Burnley had been diagnosed with
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Blackburn Rovers boss Gary Bowyer 'very hopeful' over David Dunn and Markus Olsson deals
BLACKBURN Rovers boss Gary Bowyer wants the futures of David Dunn and Markus Olsson sorted as soon as possible after the out-of-contract pair did not report back for training. Fans’ favourite Dunn and Sweden international Olsson have not been present
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Luiz thunderbolt sends Brazil through to semis - but Neymar ruled out of World Cup
DAVID Luiz thundered home one of the World Cup's finest goals as Brazil progressed to the semi-finals, disposing of Colombia in an enthralling battle. However, the 2-1 victory was tinged with concern after star man Neymar left the field on a stretcher
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Germany progress after victory over lacklustre France
GERMANY secured a familiar World Cup semi-final berth with a minimum of fuss as French hopes of avenging past injustices shrivelled and died in the Maracana. This is the fourth World Cup in a row that Germany have the last four of the tournament
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Popular young East Lancs barman dies after falling down stairs
A POPULAR barman has died after falling down the stairs at his home. Ben Hennessy never regained consciousness and died four hours later despite desperate efforts to give him CPR. The 24-year-old had been at home in Clitheroe with his mum and
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Ava-Jayne death: Blackburn man on danger dog charge
A MAN has appeared in court on a dangerous dog charge following the death of Blackburn baby Ava-Jayne Corless in February. Lee Christopher Wright, 27, of Ronald Street, Blackburn, was bailed when he appeared before the town’s magistrates charged
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Jane McDonald talks about her new tour and why she will always be a loose woman
‘The Cruise’ singer talks to Simone O’Kane about her return to touring after leaving daytime TV programme TAKE away the glitz and glamour of showbiz and you’ll find that Jane McDonald is an ordinary lass who, like many of us, just wants a decent