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Chorley music pioneer who founded 80s band Ultravox given uni honour
A PIONEER of electronic music has been made an honorary doctor of philosophy. Ultravox founding singer, composer, graphic designer and film-maker John Foxx was presented with the award by Edge Hill University. John was born and raised in Chorley
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UPDATED: Missing Blackburn man found
A MAN who made a distressed phone call to police before going missing has been found, police said. Lance Cook, 53, who lives at the Salvation Army in Heaton Street, Blackburn called police this morning in an upset state. He was found safe this
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Laura Massaro bidding for Commonwealth gold
LAURA Massaro is chasing a holy trinity of sorts and she has little interest in waiting another four years to complete the set. The 30-year-old, who was knocked out of the quarter-finals of squash’s singles draw by top seed Nicol David at Delhi
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Road safety call after teen death in Hapton
CALLS have been made to improve safety along a road where teenager Estelle Thompson died in an accident. The chair of Hapton Parish Council has called for static speed cameras or more police enforcement to be implemented near the canal bridge in
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Rovers pair Brown and Spurr to play at Bradford
BLACKBURN Rovers fans should get their first glimpse of new striker Chris Brown in Saturday’s friendly at Bradford City. And in a further boost for Rovers boss Gary Bowyer left back Tommy Spurr is also set to feature in the trip to Valley Parade
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Padiham FC youngsters to take on Honolulu Galaxy
TEENAGE soccer ambassadors are set to bid ‘aloha’ to East Lancashire as part of an international friendship tour taking in some of the national game’s landmarks. And players from Honolulu Galaxy will face Padiham FC’s youth side before visiting
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Bench in memory of Nelson great-grandma stolen
A SIX-year-old girl has been left distraught after thieves stole a bench placed in memory of her great-grandma at a Nelson care home. St Paul’s School pupil Ella Lord sold friendship bracelets to help fund a dementia-friendly ‘reflection garden
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Victory after 'meadow' given a trim
A LARGE area of grass that had become overgrown with three-foot high weeds has been cut after disgruntled residents contacted the Lancashire Telegraph. The grass in Regent Close, Padiham, hadn’t been cut for around a year after Burnley Council
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Overhaul at Burnley garage
A MAJOR overhaul has been completed at a Burnley garage by an East Lancashire-based trading group, creating at least 10 jobs. Spar and Subway are the anchor tenants for the newly-refurbished Kay Group premises in Rossendale Road, which was given
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Blackburn shops on counter attack
BUSINESSES across Blackburn town centre are using a sophisticated system to accurately count the number of visitors for the first time. The ‘footfall counters’, which will be installed at 43 premises, use hi-tech software to register individuals
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Burke and Wiggins miss out on Commonwealth gold
STEVEN Burke and Sir Bradley Wiggins had to settle for silver in the Commonwealth Games after they were beaten by Australia in the final. Colne’s Burke and Chorley’s Wiggins were joined by Ed Clancy and Andy Tennant for the gold medal ride but
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M6 southbound to be closed at Cheshire
DRIVERS using the M6 through Cheshire have been advised that the southbound carriageway of the motorway around Sandbach will be closed from 10pm tonight for an emergency bridge inspection. A full inspection of Manor Road Bridge (also known as Reynolds
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Great Harwood playing fields could be sold to make way for 250 homes and new football club HQ
THE sale of the Lyndon House Playing Fields in Great Harwood could lead to a 200 plus property housing estate and a new home for the town’s largest remaining soccer club. These are the hopes of Hyndburn Council leader Miles Parkinson as he recommends
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Rawtenstall computer course
THERE will be a basic computer course at Rawtenstall Library all day today. For details call Age UK on 0300 303 1234.
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Helmshore farm produce for sale
JAMS, chutneys, free-range eggs and craft items produced by Cronkshaw Fold Farm, off Alden Road, Helmshore, are available to buy on site. For more information, call 01706 218614.
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Rawtenstall Incredible Edible patch spruce-up
INCREDIBLE Edible Rossendale, a sustainable food-growing and gardening group, are inviting people to help with maintenance at their community patch in Whitaker Park, in Haslingden Old Road, Rawtenstall, on Sunday from 1pm to 3pm. The team will
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Live music in Great Harwood
THE Cross Axes pub in Church Street, Great Harwood, has live music tonight with The Pleasurers from 9pm. Entry is free.
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Classic rock in Accrington
LIVE Again: The Classic Rock Experience, will perform live at The Arden Inn, Abbey Street, Accrington, on Friday night. All are welcome. Entry is free.
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Accrington extension plan
PLANS to build an extension at a house in Sydney Street, Accrington, have been submitted to Hyndburn Council by Andrew Shaw.
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Clayton-le-Moors granny flat plan
ANDREW Hart has submitted plans to convert and extend a double garage into a ‘granny flat annex’ at his home in Redhouse Close, Clayton-le-Moors. Hyndburn Council planning officers will examine the proposal.
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Clayton-le-Moors farm buildings demolition hopes
TWO dilapidated buildings at Ringstonhalgh Farm in Rishton Road, Clayton-le-Moors, could be knocked down to make way for a new agricultural storage building if a planning application is approved. Elizabeth Cheesbrough has submitted the proposals
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Brierfield mill chimney demolition plan
A PLANNING application has been submitted to Pendle Council to demolish the chimney at the West Mill of Pendle Village Mill in Hollin Bank, Brierfield.
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Reedley mining museum extension plan
SMITHSONS Farm Mining Museum in Reedley has submitted a planning application to Pendle Council to extend. Owners want to erect an extension to the museum to form an area for refreshments.
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Fun day at Fence care home
A FUN day being staged at the Belgarth care home in Wheatley Lane, Fence, on August 23 from 10am will feature a host of stalls, a barbecue, face-painting and children’s activities.
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Nelson man on driving charges
TOMASZ Milinski, 33, of Larch Street, Nelson, is facing trial before Burnley magistrates on September 10. He denies failing to provide a specimen for analysis and using a vehicle without insurance, on July 5.
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Pendle Wavelengths shortlisted for award
PENDLE Wavelengths and Inside Spa have been shortlisted for the Health Club Awards 2014. The award recognises health clubs, gyms and leisure centres in the UK and nominees are selected based on feedback from their customers. Staff at the gym took
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Dance showcase at Darwen Library Theatre
DANCE Crazy Theatre School will perform at Darwen Library Theatre on November 1 and 2. The all-singing all-dancing variety shows are at 1pm and 5pm on the Saturday and 1pm on the Sunday. Tickets cost £10 or £8 with concessions – to book, call 0844
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Darwen Library Theatre dish application
BOSSES at Darwen Library Theatre in Knott Street have submitted a planning application to install a satellite dish on the building for one year.
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Darwen cancer fundraiser hits £649
A FUNDRAISING event at Astley Bank, organised by the Darwen committee of Cancer Research UK, raised £649. The event featured live music from Liz Singleton. Chris Lawton, from the committee, said: “We want to say a big thank you to everyone who came
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Ukelele punk in Darwen
UKE Punk will perform at Number 39 Hopstar Brewery Tap in Bridge Street, Darwen, tonight. Organiser Gary Ward, from Darwen Music Projects, said of the band that covers punk classics on a ukelele: “If punk is all about pushing boundaries and eschewing
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£2,000 donation to Blackburn cancer information pod
THE Chasa Muslim Welfare Society (UK) has donated £2,000 from its interest fund to Macmillan Cancer Support after having a look at the specialist cancer information pod at the Royal Blackburn Hospital. The society, which was formed more than 30
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East Lancashire health chiefs want your help
HEALTH bosses in East Lancashire are looking for residents willing to share their experiences and ideas to help provide better ‘joined up’ health and social care. The NHS East Lancashire Clinical Commissioning Group would like to speak to over-
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Blackburn man died after suffering stroke and falling down stairs
A Blackburn man died after suffering a stroke and falling down stairs in his home, an inquest heard. John Riding, 90, died on January 11 following the fall at Bank Hey Lane North, Blackburn, two days earlier. The inquest, at Blackburn Coroner's
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Developers home in on former Waddington pub site
THE future of a once-popular Ribble Valley inn is again in doubt after plans were re-submitted for its demolition. The privately-owned Moorcock Inn Hotel and Restaurant in Slaidburn Road, Waddington, has closed and reopened several times under
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Colne drink-driver twice legal limit
A DRINK-driver caught twice the legal limit had been taken out to the pub after his partner suffered a miscarriage, Burnley magistrates heard. Welder Rhys Lewis Holmes, 24, of Burnley Road, Colne, admitted driving with excess alcohol on New Market
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Burnley woman charged over pub 'wounding'
A 27-year-old woman appeared before Burnley magistrates accused of wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm. Ashleigh Bayliff, of Paulhan Street, Burnley, is alleged to have committed the offence against Phillip Campbell in the town on July
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Impressive WW1 floral design at Towneley Hall
GARDENERS at Towneley Hall have spent two weeks creating a floral design bearing the East Lancashire Regiment’s badge. The display is part of the Burnley stately home’s commemorations for the centenary of the First World War which will culminate
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Coroner slams Portuguese authorities over handling of Longridge man's death
A CORONER has criticised the Portuguese authorities over the handling of the death of a Longridge man. Graham Fisher, 55, died in April 2013 in his Algarve apartment but the inquest was not opened until Tuesday at King George’s Hall, Blackburn.
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Blackburn with Darwen hit by sporting fever
BLACKBURN with Darwen has been hit by sporting fever as the Commonwealth Games get under way in Glasgow today. Olive Lane Bowling Club held a competition for young people from Darwen primary schools, Holy Trinity, Sudell and St James's. The
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Accrington man on trial for 'assault'
Stephen Jonathan, 38, of Collins Drive, Accrington, is facing trial before Burnley magistrates, on October 14. He denies assaulting Jennifer Reynolds by beating her at Burnley on June 26. The defendant must not contact the alleged victim or
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Police called after man with knife spotted in Blackburn
PEOPLE called police when they saw a man carrying what they believed to be a knife in a Blackburn park. Four police vans were seen in Witton Park yesterday and a man was arrested at 6.30pm.
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Paediatric first aid course in Haslingden
A PAEDIATRIC first aid course will be held at Haslingden Community Link and Children’s Centre, in Bury Road, on Wednesday and Thursday, 9am-4.30pm. The course will cost £65 for both days. Anyone interested in attending the course, or further information
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Rosssendale mayor to attend Colne WW1 memorial event
THE Mayor of Rossendale, Coun Tom Aldred, will attend a parade to commemorate the centenary of World War One at Colne British Legion, in Keighley Road, on August 2, from 9.45am.
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Burnley man denies assault
SCOTT Irvine, 21, of Sycamore Avenue, Burnley, denied assaulting Rebecca Whalley by beating her, between May 16 and 19, at Burnley Magistrates’ Court. The defendant was bailed until a trial on September 3.
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Age UK health walk in Bacup
THERE will be an Age UK health walk starting in Bacup at 1.30pm today. Meet at the junction of Douglas Road and Foxdale Close. Call 0128 247 7559 for details.
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Colne man died from industrial disease
AN inquest into the death of a 85-year-old Colne man confirmed that he died as a result of industrial disease. Coroner Richard Taylor read out a statement that Thomas Waters, of Boulsworth Grove made before passing away on April 19. It confirmed
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Burnley man accused of assault
A 30-year-old man appeared before Burnley magistrates, accused of assaulting Sabila Khan by beating her at Burnley, on July 13. Hamid Zaman, of Edmund Street in the town, denied the allegation and is awaiting trial. He was bailed until September 30
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More than 7,000 sign up for Pendle garden waste collections
MORE than 7,000 Pendle residents have signed up to have their garden waste collected. Council bosses are reminding those yet to subscribe to the green bin collection service that it is not too late to pay for the anservice. The new subscription
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Samaritans at Blackburn railway station
SAMARITANS volunteers were heading to Blackburn railway station today to mark Talk to Us, the charity’s annual awareness month, which runs throughout July. Volunteers from the charity were expected to be at the station from 7.15am and other groups
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Petition over Longridge housing developments
A PETITION calling for the reduction of large-scale housing developments in Longridge has been presented to Ribble Valley Borough Council. Representatives of the ‘Save Longridge’ group presented the petition, signed by more than 1,000 Longridge
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Date for Waddington bowling contest
THE annual Waddington Flood-lit Bowling Competition will be staged at the village club in Waddow Grove on September 2-4, September 9-11 and again September 16-18. The final will be on the last day. Competitors are asked to arrive at the club at
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East Lancashire special schools in 'scrapheap' anger
SPECIAL schools claim they have been labelled ‘scrapheaps’ in a debate on autistic children’s schooling. It comes after Burnley MP Gordon Birtwistle took on the campaign of three families who say their children are not being educated. In response
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Blackburn Rovers legend Colin Hendry in 'vile' tweet fury
A ‘vile’ internet troll has been blasted for insulting former Blackburn Rovers legend Colin Hendry’s late wife. The former central defender, who played more than 300 times for the club, was sent a sick message by a supporter of Glasgow Celtic on
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Thieves steal 3D TV from house in Summerseat
A 3D television and a designer wallet have been snatched by thieves from a home in Rossendale while the residents were asleep upstairs. The offenders broke in to the property in Queens Place, Summerseat, through an unlocked front door before stealing
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Todmorden waste plant will be shut until November
CRIMINAL damage to a waste plant has meant that the site will be closed until November. Eastwood Recycling Centre in Todmorden is in need of extensive repairs following an incident on Saturday. A man has been charged with criminal damage and
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Tributes paid to Worsthorne farmer
TRIBUTES have been paid to a popular farmer and grandfather-of-nine who died suddenly after suffering a heart attack at home on Sunday. David Sunter, 60, of Hecknest Farm in Worsthorne, has been described as a ‘real character’ by the owner of the
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'It's not murder or anything' says Blackburn shoplifter
A PORTUGESE national caught stealing aftershave from Debenhams told police; “It’s not murder or anything, it’s only shoplifting.” Blackburn magistrates heard Carlos Pina had been cautioned for shoplifting on June 4 and then convicted on June 10
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Tea with 'Bubbles' in Chorley
A ‘BUBBLE’ tea bar has opened as part of a £350,000 council revamp of a town centre. Bubble N Squeak is the first shop to open on the former McDonald’s site, Market Street, Chorley, which now houses four units. Owner, Simon Liu, said: “I first
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Tory blasts Blackburn with Darwen Council underspend
SENIOR Tory councillor John Slater has criticised Blackburn with Darwen borough for underspending its new public health budget by £1.28 million. He asked council finance boss Andy Kay to explain the shortfall which he said was ‘a matter of concern
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Scope to host fun day in Haslingden
DISABILITY charity Scope is inviting local businesses and stallholders to book their place at a fun day on Sunday at the Holden Arms Pub, in Haslingden. To book a place visit www.hrtrades.co.uk.
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33 stillborns in East Lancashire hospitals
THERE were 33 stillborn babies at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust in 2013/14, compared to 44 the previous year. Seventeen babies died during labour or within a week of birth, the same number as the previous year.
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Rossendale and Darwen MP keeps Government role
ROSSENDALE and Darwen MP Jake Berry has retained his job as Parliamentary Private Secretary to Conservative Party chairman Grant Shapps in the final stage of the Government reshuffle announced by Prime Minister David Cameron this week.
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Deaf people urged to give views on NHS
DEAF people in East Lancashire have been urged to give their views on NHS hearing care services, as part of a national consultation. Regulator Monitor has launched a full review into how well the hearing care service model is working. To give
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Holden seventh at Brands Hatch
MELLOR Brook’s John Holden picked up points during a solid weekend at the British Sidecar Championship. Holden and passenger Andy Winkle qualified in 11th place at Brands Hatch before moving up to seventh place in race one for the Blackburn-based Silicone
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Schools praised by Burnley Council leader
THE leader of Burnley Council has praised two Burnley schools for the quality of their recent Ofsted inspections. Blessed Trinity and Unity College were both rated as ‘good’ after visits from the inspectors.
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Warning over barbecue danger
EAST Lancashire residents have been warned of the dangers of using barbecues in confined spaces, due to the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. The Gas Safe Register said in a statement: “New research from Gas Safe Register has revealed that despite
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Bacup war hospital to be revived
A FORMER military hospital which treated hundreds of soldiers during the First World War is to be brought back to life. Bacup Natural History Society has received £10,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund to create a diorama representing a corner
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Darwen swimmer through to Commonwealth Games semi finals
NIAMH Robinson has qualified for tonight’s semi finals of the 50m breaststroke. The 14-year-old from Darwen, competing for the Isle of Man, was 16th fastest after finishing in fifth place in her heat with a time of 32.28secs, a new personal best
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Colne man in Trading Standards prosecution
A 42-YEAR-old Colne man will be tried by Burnley magistrates, in a prosecution brought by Trading Standards. Glen Hardingham, of Calder Street, has denied an allegation of a trader failing to give notice of the right to cancel contract made at
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Thieves snatch ball bearing gun from Ramsbottom
THIEVES snatched a ball bearing gun from a house in Ramsbottom. The burglars raided the house in Standedge Close after entering through an unlocked door and ransacking the property on Saturday. A wallet containing cash and an ornament were also
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Helmshore thief caught in the act
A WITNESS to a thief breaking into a vehicle in Helmshore helped police to catch the offender. A Rossendale Neighbourhood Policing Team spokesman said: “At 2.30am on Friday morning, a sharp-eyed resident saw a person breaking into a vehicle on
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Crackdown on illegal metal dealing in Blackburn with Darwen
A CRACKDOWN on illegal metal dealing in Blackburn with Darwen has reduced the number of traders peering over people’s back walls looking for scrap. Borough environment chief Jim Smith hailed the success of the new registration and licensing system
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Accrington and Rossendale College celebrates success of partner Huddersfield University
A COLLEGE is celebrating the success of its partner university. Accrington and Rossendale College has welcomed the high ranking of Huddersfield University in a national university guide. Congratulations to Huddersfield were made on social media
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Euro MP welcomes measures on genital mutilation
EAST Lancashire UKIP Euro-MP Louise Bours has welcomed new measures to prevent female genital mutilation. She said: “It is a terrible violation of female rights.”
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Chorley pharmacy to offer breastfeeding advice
A PHARMACY in Chorley will support World Breastfeeding Week by offering free advice to new parents. Medicx Pharmacy, at Acreswood Surgery in Coppull, said increasing breastfeeding rates will have a positive impact on the wellbeing of the community.
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Calderstones to publish staff levels
CALDERSTONES Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, based in Whalley, has started publishing its staffing levels as part of a national drive for transparency in the NHS. See www.calderstones.nhs.uk/ aboutus/safe-staffing.html
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Skid tests on roads in Blackburn with Darwen
KEY parts of Blackburn with Darwen’s road network are to be surveyed for skid resistance. The borough executive board agreed the policy to meet new national standards. Highways boss Jim Smith said the entire network of principal roads and elements
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Nelson communications firm lands high-profile client
A NELSON company is celebrating landing a high profile client. Business communications firm Daisy Group has been named as the new supplier for the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, following a recent competitive tender. The institutiion
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Bacup pensioner assaulted neighbours, court told
A HUSBAND and wife were attacked by an angry next door neighbour after a bitter dispute over boundaries, a court heard. Hilda Hellawell claims Harry Ferris, 65, hurled obscenities at her before thrusting his head at her, Burnley magistrates were
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Pendle council tax direct debits prize draw
PENDLE Council is urging residents to pay their council tax by direct debit. Around 60 per cent of residentuse this method, but to encourage more users the council will launch a prize draw in September. Any household which makes the switch
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Man, 70, in hospital after Accrington crash
A MAN in his 70s was taken to hospital today after being involved in a car crash. The emergency services were called to Whalley Road in Accrington shortly after 11.40am following reports of a car on its roof. Paramedics found the man’s grey
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Clitheroe cemetery maintenance review
A REVIEW of the way land around war graves at Clitheroe cemetery is maintained to be carried out Ribble Valley residents, including Nigel Evans MP, contacted the council claiming land around 30 war graves had become ‘overgrown’. Ribble Valley Borough
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Chorley's Bennett aiming for final
Chorley’s Ryan Bennett will bid for a place in the final of the men’s 100m backstroke tonight. Bennett, swimming for host nation Scotland having qualified on residency grounds, came third in this morning’s heat in a time of 55.35 seconds. That
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East Lancashire sportsmen to compete in 4,000m team pursuit
Colne’s Steven Burke will join Chorley’s Sir Bradley Wiggins in going for gold at the Commonwealth Games tonight. The pair will be part of England’s team pursuit squad which takes on favourites Australia in the gold medal race at 5.36pm. The
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Chorley man faces £340 bill over dropped cigarette
A CHORLEY man faces a £340 bill for dropping a cigarette end in a town car park. Robert Durnan, 27, of Stratford Road, pleaded guilty to littering and was fined £70, told to pay £250 costs and a £20 victim surcharge by Chorley magistrates.
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Invite to Tramp Accrington countryside
A NATURE reserve is to become more accessible to those with mobility issues who will be able to use all-terrain vehicle to explore Woodnook Vale Willow Trail. Accrington-based environmental charity Prospects has secured a four-wheeled Tramper –
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New Nelson school looking like a class act
STAFF at Whitefield Infant School hauled boxes full of text books and toys in yesterday’s sweltering heat in anticipation of their big move to a new site. The Victorian building in Norfolk Street, Nelson, erected in 1904, was thought to be too
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Buckshaw Village choir sings out for children's hospice
A CHOIR which is based in Buckshaw Village is staging two shows in aid of a children’s hospice this week. The Song Rooms Choirs, under the direction of Anna McGeoch, will be staging a concert which also features a number of soloists over two nights
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Police step up Haslingden water safety patrols
POLICE have repeated their calls for parents to know where their children are during the summer holidays following warnings about youngsters risking their lives diving into open water. The force raised the alarm about teenagers and young people
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Blackburn hospital bosses apologise after ex-soldier left in pain
HOSPITAL bosses have apologised after a former soldier was left waiting for five hours without being given pain relief. David Maynard, 57, from Blackburn, said his ‘head felt like it was in a vice’ after undergoing an operation on his back, but
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Repairs needed after Carne bike issues
HASLINGDEN’S Tom Carne has taken his bike in for repairs after damage hampered his chances at Brands Hatch. Carne was making a guest appearance in the National Superstock 600 Championship during a blank weekend for the Triumph Triple Challenge, but could
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Appeal for information on First World War Darwen nurses
A WOMAN who has published her Darwen grandmother’s First World War memoirs has launched an appeal to identify nurses who worked in the family home after it was transformed into a hospital. Ethel Shorrock, the wife of mill owner William Gordon ‘
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Paul Wheelock column: Blackburn Rovers will hope Gestede is out of Africa
IT is testament to how important a player Rudy Gestede has grown to become that you cannot imagine Gary Bowyer shedding a tear if the big striker fails to make it all the way to the Africa Cup of Nations. Not that the Rovers boss would not want to
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Chris Flanagan: Bolton recruits can boost Burnley
IT is four years since Bolton Wanderers stayed in the Premier League thanks to a rather significant arrival from Turf Moor. In those days, the traffic between Burnley and the Reebok Stadium was one-way. First and most controversially Owen Coyle, then
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Burnley seven-year-old is a wacky wonder
A SEVEN-year-old is on her way to stardom after being selected to join Britain’s newest children’s pop group. Lilly-May Austin, who lives in Thames Avenue, Burnley, was nominated by her mum to join Wacky Warehouse’s Little Singers. The St James
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East Lancashire firms join apprenticeship showcase
TWO major East Lancashire firms took part in an international apprenticeship showcase of the latest hi-tech manufacturing technologies. Leyland Trucks organised a tour for 23 apprentices of its production facilities in the town. The youngsters
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14-year-old Darwen swimmer gets Commonwealth games campaign under way
NIAMH Robinson finished in fifth place in her heat in the 50m breaststroke as she got her Commonwealth Games campaign under way. The 14-year-old from Darwen, competing for the Isle of Man, clocked 32.28secs in a heat won by England’s Sophie Taylor
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Ribble Valley peaceful protest bid to save Hen Harrier
A PEACEFUL day of protest is set to be held in the Ribble Valley to highlight the ‘plight’ of the Hen Harrier. Hundreds of people are expected to attend the event in Dunsop Bridge, organised by the North West Raptor Protection Group. The protest
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Ribble Valley MP Nigel Evans: Greenbelt is under siege
RIBBLE Valley MP Nigel Evans has urged ministers to offer firms cash incentives to build in Blackburn, Pendle, and Burnley instead of on green fields in his constituency. The Tory backbencher won a promise his proposal to exempt housing developments
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Rishton’s Entwistle the boss at Ross
HRCR Championship front runner Steve Entwistle consolidated his lead in the series after his best result of the year. Entwistle, from Rishton, and his Cumbrian-based navigator Bob Hargreaves won their class and finished fourth overall on the Ross Traders
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Man found not guilty in Jayden disturbance case
A 24-year-old has been found not guilty of a committing public order offence during a court hearing for the killer of former Colne Primet High School pupil Jayden Parkinson. Yesterday Ryan McCann, of Royal Berkshire Court, Didcot, was cleared of
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Pendle MP Andrew Stephenson in pledge to fight for jobs at Rolls-Royce in Barnoldswick
CONSERVATIVE MP Andrew Stephenson has pledged to step up his fight to save jobs at Rolls-Royce’s Barnoldswick plants. He raised his concerns over 156 jobs losses at the aerospace firm with a government minister at Westminster. Mr Stephenson
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East Lancs footballer scores twice on Manchester United debut
TALENTED East Lancashire star Reece James enjoyed a dream debut as he netted twice for Manchester United in their 7-0 friendly win over LA Galaxy. Left-back James, from Bacup, only joined the action as a half-time substitute but tucked away two
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End of fast thieves strike in Blackburn
BURGLARS targeted homes in Blackburn while Asian residents were out enjoying a meal at the end of a day’s fasting. Three houses in the Pleckgate area were broken into, and police believe the offenders may have been looking for Asian gold. MORE
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Accrington Stanley draw was a good workout for Blackburn Rovers, says boss Gary Bowyer
BLACKBURN Rovers boss Gary Bowyer labelled last night's friendly at a sun-kissed Store First Stadium as a ‘good workout’ after his side twice came from behind to earn a draw with lower-league neighbours Accrington Stanley. Stanley, managed by former
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FULL-TIME: Accrington Stanley 2 Blackburn Rovers 2
DEFENSIVE disasters spared Rovers defeat to their lower-division neighbours at a sun-kissed Store First Stadium last night. James Beattie’s Reds twice took the lead through Piero Mingoia and James Gray. But their hopes of claiming a pre-season
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Clarets keeper Gilks wants number one shirt
MATT Gilks is eager to maintain his place in the Scotland squad this season – as he prepares himself for a battle with Tom Heaton for the number one jersey at Burnley. Gilks recently joined the Clarets on a free transfer after turning down a new
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Prime Minister David Cameron writes to Clitheroe schoolchildren
A LETTER from the Prime Minister isn’t something you expect to receive at school, but that’s exactly what’s happened to pupils in Clitheroe. Members of St James’ CE Primary School’s Eco Council penned a letter to David Cameron encouraging him to
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Neighbours heard screams of man in agony during Burnley house blaze
A MAN suffered serious burns to his legs after his bedroom was engulfed by flames when a television caught fire. Neighbours said the man, in his early 20s and named locally as Jordan, was left screaming in agony with melted plastic on his skin
