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Nelson pervert jailed for assaults on girl
A NELSON pervert who repeatedly sexually assaulted a young girl has been locked up for three years. John Redman, 65, had abused the child some years ago and left her psychologically damaged. He was recently convicted by a Burnley Crown Court jury
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Blackburn Rovers fan fell foul of football banning order
A Blackburn Rovers fan fell foul of a football banning order after one of the mates he travelled with on the train to London posted a picture on twitter of “the lads” outside a pub in the capital. Blackburn magistrates heard as a result police
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Couple's East Lancashire floating luxury hotel takes off
A HIGH-FLYING couple who gave up jobs in the city to run a hotel boat on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal said they are ‘amazed’ at how popular it has become. Nick and Gina Mead swapped fast-paced city living for the tranquil surrounds of the canal
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Land in Padiham could become wildflower meadow
THE future is brighter for a piece of derelict land in Padiham after it was transformed into a floral haven. The vibrant array of wild flowers have sprung up on the site in Hambledon Street which was previously used for housing. Padiham Town Council
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I've nowhere near reached my capabilities, says Blackburn Rovers midfielder Tom Cairney
WHAT will be music to the ears of Blackburn Rovers supporters will sound as a warning of intent to the rest of the Championship. For Tom Cairney insists he has nowhere reached his capabilities. That claim, said with some conviction, comes on the
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East Lancashire cycling supporters urge people to support Colne Grand Prix
CYCLING supporters in East Lancashire are hopeful that they can use the impetus of the Tour de France to cement Pendle’s reputation as one of the sport’s UK meccas. Just 10 days after the world-famous road race’s ‘Grand Depart’ careers through nearby
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Nelson primary school placed in special measures
A NELSON primary school has been placed in special measures after failing government education requirements. Castercliff Community Primary School received the worst Ofsted grading of inadequate following an inspection by Ofsted. Inspectors found
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Fear Rossendale roadworks could 'cut off' village
A ROSSENDALE village could be cut off for almost three weeks because of roadworks, a councillor fears. Resurfacing work on Burnley Road means that traffic will be unable to go south from Weir and Bacup. Conservative Coun Jimmy Eaton said schoolchildren
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Rawtenstall lout assaulted his disabled dad
A LOUT who assaulted his disabled dad after the victim complained he had been in bed all day, had been fast asleep beside tented cannabis plants, a court heard. Burnley magistrates were told how Mark Rooth, 20, had pushed Graeme Rooth, 63, causing
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Murder suspect tells court of moving his ex-girlfriends body
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. Ben Blakeley, 22, said he thought 17-year-old Jayden Parkinson, from Colne, was 'joking'
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East Lancs charity's plan to help poorest during Ramadan
AN EAST Lancashire charity has launched a global relief campaign to help the poorest in need around the world during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. With a global network working in more than 65 countries, teams from Al-Imdaad Foundation UK are
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Alleygates proposal to stop problem behaviour in Reedley
ALLEYGATES are being considered as part of a bid to curb anti-social behaviour for residents in Reedley. Residents of Reedley Road have become fed-up with troublemakers congregating on Back Reedley Road. In a petition presented to the Brierfield
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East Lancs cycle fans angry at full trains heading to Tour de France
ANGRY cycling fans took to social networking site Twitter to vent their fury at Northern Rail as space ran out on trains heading to the Tour de France. Thousands of people from East Lancashire are thought to have travelled to see the race, but witnesses
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Appeal for Darwen war grave adopters
THE Friends of Darwen Cemetery have launched an appeal for more people to adopt war graves in the town. The appeal comes as the friends gear up for commemorations of the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War in August. Chairman
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New community radio station planned for Ribble Valley
A NEW community radio station will launch in the Ribble Valley next year. Ribble FM has been awarded a five year FM radio licence by media regulator Ofcom. The community not-for-profit station will launch in 2015 and be based in Clitheroe, serving
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BAE 'flight cockpit' helps to design aircraft carrier
ALL eyes may were on the Rosyth dockyard near Scotland yesterday as the Queen officially named the Royal Navy’s new aircraft carrier. But it is Lancashire aerospace giant BAE that is responsible for some of HMS Queen Elizabeth’s revoluntary technology
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Argentina ease into World Cup semi-finals
ARGENTINA eased into the World Cup semi-finals as a disappointing Belgium side made a low-key exit from the tournament. Gonzalo Higuain's excellent early strike provided the foundation for Argentina to win 1-0 and make it to the last four for the