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Burnley have the second cheapest season ticket of all 20 Premier League clubs
BURNLEY have the second cheapest season ticket of all 20 Premier League clubs, according to a new survey. The £329 season ticket at Turf Moor is only beaten by £299 at Manchester City, while the club’s most expensive season ticket, at £685, is
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Dan Clough column: Scotland snub for Jordan Rhodes is just one of many for Blackburn Rovers players
HOW Jordan Rhodes can be constantly overlooked for his national team is beyond me. It would seem he is another victim of the Ewood Park curse. For many a year now, signing for Blackburn Rovers has been the death knell for any international
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Stephen Cummings column: Buoyant Burnley can beat Big Sam
AS a football supporter, there are any number of reasons for getting the hump when the latest international break rolls around. Saturday afternoon – usually one of the focal points of the week – becomes a vast Serengeti-like tract of emptiness.
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Community on alert over plans to alter former pub
FEARS that a former pub could be lost forever have been heightened after plans were submitted to make alterations to its living space. The Red Lion, in Blacksnape, closed in April last year after being sold by brewery Marston’s to Eileen Pickles
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CAPTURED IN TIME: Pieces of Blackburn history buried in town's new bus station
PIECES of Blackburn history including a signed Rovers shirt and photographs of the now-demolished market hall have been buried in the town’s new bus station. A special time capsule was buried in the foundations of one of the iconic loops of the
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Blackburn mum took punches to keep partner away from baby
A 44-YEAR-OLD man attacked his partner when they returned home from a night out. Blackburn magistrates heard the victim's 18-year-old daughter had been babysitting and she took the baby to her bedroom when the trouble started. MORE TOP STORIES
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Labour’s education spokesman wants vow made on qualification
TEACHERS should make a promise similar to the Hippocratic oath taken by doctors, committing themselves to the value of their profession, the shadow education secretary has announced. Labour’s Tristam Hunt said the symbolic statement, which would
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Roar us to victory, urges Clarets co-chairman John Banaszkiewicz
CLARETS co-chairman John Banaszkiewicz has called on the club’s fans to roar them on at Turf Moor, after hailing the atmosphere at Leicester as “terrific”. Both Banaszkiewicz and boss Sean Dyche made a point of praising the travelling hordes after
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Aspiring East Lancs baker swaps social work job to open tea room
AN ASPIRING Haslingden baker has left her job as a social worker to follow her dream of setting up her own tea room. Andrea Britland, 41, has teamed up with friend Chris Hood, 29, former head chef at the Fisherman’s Retreat in Shuttleworth, to
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Decision to be made on plans to build 495 Ribble Valley homes
THE fate of two controversial housing projects are set to be decided on Thursday. A 275-home plan for Waddington Road, in Clitheroe, and a 220-property scheme for Dilworth Lane, Longridge, could be given the green light at a meeting of the borough
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Barrowford music student named Pendle’s most promising young musician
A MUSIC student from Barrowford has been named as Pendle’s most promising young musician in a competition. Cellist Ruth Hallows, 21, was given the lion’s share of the Pendle Young Musician’s Bursary after impressing judges at Colne’s Municipal
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Barrowford care home acts on watchdog criticisms
A CARE home was told it must improve its standards of care, following an inspection by a watchdog. A Care Quality Commission report said Belgarth Care Home, in Wheatley Lane Road, Barrowford was not doing all it could to ensure the welfare of its
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Pendle MP delighted as number of jobless claimants falls
PENDLE MP Andrew Stephenson has welcomed a fall in the number of people in the borough claiming unemployment benefit for more than a year. In the past year, numbers in Pendle claiming the main out-of-work benefit, Jobseeker’s Allowance, for more
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Clitheroe Castle bathed in floodlights for demonstration
AN East Lancashire firm has lit up the Ribble Valley skyline with a demonstration at Clitheroe Castle. Barrowford-based ACDC showcased its LED floodlight product, Fusion, as part of a two-day meeting with other Lancashire businesses. Fusion
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Spook-tacular East Lancs events planned for Hallowe’en!
HORROR enthusiasts across East Lancashire are set for a scare this Hallowe’en. A controversial scream park will return to the Ribble Valley for its sixth year, promising a scarier-than-ever experience. MORE TOP STORIES: The Hallowe’en horror
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Jason Wilcox: Never meet your heroes? Kenny Dalglish bucked that trend for me at Blackburn Rovers
NEVER meet your heroes, goes the old adage. But Kenny Dalglish definitely bucked the trend for Jason Wilcox. MORE TOP STORIES: Wilcox, one of the stars of the Blackburn Rovers side which won the Premiership 20 years ago this season, admits
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Almost 6,000 East Lancs criminals 'let off' without formal action in past five years
ALMOST 6,000 criminals have been let off without formal action in East Lancashire over the past five years. Police have been using community resolution orders, an informal agreement between the victim and offenders, to resolve minor offences or
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Blackburn hospital worker shaves her hair off for charity
A HOSPITAL worker has raised almost £400 for charity after shaving her hair off. Michelle Oliver, who works at Royal Blackburn Hospital, said she wanted to raise valuable funds for the nurses at Macmillan Cancer Support. She said: “I am no
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Burnley impress in North victory
Burnley welcomed a North Manchester team struggling to find their feet in North Lancs 1 but who have traditionally caused the locals problems when they have previously met. On a bright autumn afternoon with a perfect playing surface, both sides
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Tommy takes the Mick with rivals
Tommy Hannan is this year’s Mick Hibbert Trophy winner. The semi-finals and final where held at Longshaw SSC where the late Mick Hibbert was a long time stalwart. The semi final draw was made on the night and the first match threw together friends
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Hat-trick Hannon is the top of the pots
Tommy Hannan made it a hat-trick of singles titles when he won the inaugural Champion of Champions match held at Longshaw SSC. Tommy, the reigning Blackburn with Darwen Snooker League champion and Mick Hibbert Trophy winner faced son Jonny, holder
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Author Stuart Haines inspired to pen Accrington Pals book after death of his wife
THE history of the Accrington Pals has been retold in a new book. ‘Pals’ by Helmshore author Stuart Haines tells the story of young working class soldier Albert Webb. Growing up in desperate poverty with dreams of a better life, Albert dons
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Margo Grimshaw: It was the time when frozen hadn’t happened
I FIRST met Edith my friend many, many years ago when my son Andrew was running pop concerts at King George’s Hall. At that time Edith was responsible for doing the refreshments at the interval, and we have been friends ever since. We have
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Bolton pair shine under the lights
The first of two floodlit competitions was held on Sunday at Ribblesdale Wanderers Cricket & Bowling Club Clitheroe. This competition, now in its 21st year, was again kindly sponsored by Rectella International Limited – Barbequick. Lee
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Pioneer swimmers Tri something new
NINE young members of Pioneer 79 Swimming Club added running and riding to their repertoire when they took part in the Fleetwood Triathlon. And they showed they are just as good in the saddle and on the road as they are in the pool after a string
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Dodgy East Lancs roofer facing jail after claiming two more victims
A DODGY roofer who has struck for a second time is facing jail after claiming two more victims. James McCool, 32, was aggressive to one customer, insisting she paid in cash, threatening to damage her roof and calling at a late hour, demanding payment
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Volunteers are holding Council
MENTION the Blackburn and Darwen Sports Council and most people automatically think of their annual awards evening. But to those involved, the awards – no matter how important they are considered – are just the tip of the iceberg. The icing on
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Embley double seals victory
Accrington Ladies progressed to the third qualifing round of the Women’s FA Cup following an an exciting 5-3 win against Wetherby Athletic. Wetherby started strongly and for the opening 10 minutes pinned Accrington back in their own half. However
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Judge forced to lift protection order after victim of brutal attack insists she’s in no danger
A JUDGE has been forced to lift a restraining order he made to protect a mother-of-three after her brutal ex-partner ‘almost killed’ her – because the victim insists she is in no danger. ‘Powerful’ thug Hafizur Rahman, 30, is currently serving
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Only a handful of East Lancs homes provide best care, says dementia expert
ONLY a handful of care homes in East Lancashire are providing good quality care for dementia sufferers, according to an expert trainer. Michelle Greenwood, who recently became one of the most qualified dementia care trainers in the country, has
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Blackburn man denies fracturing victim's jaw in assault
A 32-YEAR-OLD man has been sent to Preston Crown Court charged with an assault on another man who suffered a double fracture of his jaw. The court was told the victim Michael Boyle needed four plates inserted in his jaw secured by 16 screws.
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Magical Mellor put on the spot
MELLOR Primary School proved they were ‘spot on’ after they were crowned Ribble Valley Primary School champions in a competiton that was dominated by the dreaded penalty shoot-out. The newly-crowned champions beat St Marys Langho in the final in
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East Lancs actress Diana Vickers has hilarious time filming new TV show
DIANA Vickers has revealed how filming on her new TV show kept being interrupted by members of the public asking for freebies. The 23-year-old singer and actress — who rose to fame after making it to the semi-finals of The X Factor in 2008 — stars
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Climb ahead with £2.24m Pendle Hill project
PEOPLE living on both sides of Pendle Hill could be brought together under a £2.24million pioneering partnership being promoted by local councils. Environmental campaigners are looking to unite Pendle and Ribble Valley communities, on either side
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Ex-Burnley stolen car dealer spared jail
A ONE-time wheeler dealer, then involved in the disposal of stolen cars, including a £60,000 Range Rover, has been spared immediate jail. Burnley Crown Court heard how Noel Devers, 27, had been phoned, asking if he knew how to get rid of the vehicles
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Rishton singers to remember fallen heroes
THE Rishton-based A Cappella Singers will perform at St Mary’s Church in Burnley on Sunday, November 16. The singers will dedicate their opening piece, Faure’s Requiem, to the armed forces personnel who have died fighting for their country.
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Rosebud grants to help East Lancashire firms blossom
SMALL cutting-edge East Lancashire businesses seeking cash to grow can benefit from grants from a new ‘Rosebud’ fund. It offers funding packages of between £10,000 and £49,000 for firms seeking to create jobs in high-growth sectors. Lancashire
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Hero Bruno is coming to East Lancashire
BRITISH sporting icon Frank Bruno is coming to East Lancashire and it promises to be a real knockout. The former WBC world heavyweight champion will be holding An Evening With... at the Dunkenhalgh Hotel next month. Bruno will forever be remembered
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New kit for Celtic side
A Barrowford football team is all ready to face its opponents with the arrival of a new strip, courtesy of a local business. Businesswise Solutions’ director Dean Cockett handed the black and white kit over to Barrowford Celtic Football Club Saturday
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Enduro riders are real trail blazers!
RIDERS were out in force when the latest round of the PMBA Enduro Series came to East Lancashire. More than 100 trail riders battled it out for glory at Lee Quarry in Bacup on a course often referred to as a massive oversize playground for mountain
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DICKIE PINKS: New owner aims to transform historic Burnley pub building into homes
THE new owner of an historic Burnley pub is hoping to turn the building into a new apartment block. Local businessman, Bilal Zaman, has bought Dickie Pinks in Dale Street but instead of running the boozer, he hopes to convert it into new apartments
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East Lancs drugs gang jailed for more than 30 years
A GANG of men who flooded East Lancashire with high-quality cannabis and cocaine have been jailed for a total of more than 30 years. Barrowford businessman Darren Bowling, 48, together with 49-year-old Paul Bell were high up in the supply chain
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Burnley boss Sean Dyche to assess fitness of returning trio ahead of West Ham clash
DANNY Ings, David Jones and Dean Marney remain in contention to make the Clarets squad for Saturday’s game against West Ham. All three have been training this week and Sean Dyche said they were ‘all going nicely’ as they look to prove their fitness
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Blackburn Rovers attacker Josh King limps off in Norway win
JOSH King has become the second Blackburn Rovers player to pick up an injury on international duty. The attacker limped off 58 minutes into Norway's 2-1 home win over Bulgaria last night. On Saturday Rovers captain Grant Hanley hurt his knee
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On-loan Blackburn Rovers defender Anthony O’Connor praised by Plymouth Argyle boss
YOUNG Blackburn Rovers defender Anthony O’Connor has received a ringing endorsement from Plymouth Argyle manager John Sheridan. Sheridan believes O’Connor, who joined Argyle in August on a six-month loan, is his ‘most important player’. The
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Jake Kean returns to Blackburn Rovers after Yeovil Town opt against extending his loan
GOALKEEPER Jake Kean has returned to Blackburn Rovers after Yeovil Town opted against extending his one-month loan spell. Yeovil boss Gary Johnson stated before his side’s League One clash at Port Vale on Saturday that he wanted to keep the 23-
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Sunderland striker Jozy Altidore puzzled by Clarets link
SUNDERLAND striker Jozy Altidore says he knows nothing about reported interest from Burnley. The Clarets have been linked with a January move for the 24-year-old, who is currently on international duty with the United States. Asked about the
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Burnley student makes Football League debut for Doncaster Rovers
FORMER Burnley College Sixth Form student Marko Marosi has hailed the support from tutors after making his Football League debut. The 20-year-old Slovakian-born goalkeeper achieved outstanding results in his Advanced Diploma in Public Services
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Blackburn man pleads guilty to exposing his genitals - after children saw him through bedroom window
POLICE were called after several children reported a man standing naked in his bedroom window. Blackburn magistrates heard a mother who went to investigate saw Elston James Fleming completely exposed in the window of his home in Accrington Road
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Death fears follow accidents on Blackburn road
A WOMAN was airlifted to hospital after becoming trapped under a car in Blackburn. The emergency services were called to the scene in East Park Road, Shear Brow, after receiving reports of a person trapped under a black Volkswagen Golf. MORE
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HEDGEHOG HOTEL: Pampered East Lancs pets check-in for relaxing break
PAMPERED pets can take a relaxing break at a new East Lancashire hotel specifically designed for animals. The Hedge Hotel in Burnley specialises in looking after small pets, in particular hedgehogs, while their owners are away. MORE TOP STORIES
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Concern over ‘all levels’ of care at Royal Blackburn Hospital after death of father-of-14
THE family of a father-of-14 from Burnley who died at the Royal Blackburn Hospital have raised a series of questions about his care at an inquest. Relatives of James Redmond were upset when they discovered the 87-year-old’s mouth caked in dried
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VIDEO: East Lancs singer Reece Bibby thanks X Factor supporters
X FACTOR star Reece Bibby has thanked his fans for voting to keep him in the hit ITV competition. The 16-year-old’s band are busy rehearsing this weekend’s song after surviving Sunday’s double elimination. MORE TOP STORIES: And the
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Blackburn e-cigarette company set to expand Mill Hill premises
BLACKBURN-based e-cigarette company Totally Wicked proposes to expand its Mill Hill premises to meet growing demand for its products. The firm is hoping to add a new manufacturing and mixing plant to its site on Stancliffe Street Industrial Estate
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VIDEO: Thousands of East Lancs workers strike in health pay protests
THOUSANDS of health workers across East Lancashire took part in co-ordinated strike action yesterday in the first national walk-out over pay in more than 30 years. Midwives, nurses, ambulance staff, and hospital support workers joined picket lines
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Tributes paid to men killed in Accrington horror crash
A HORROR smash in Accrington has left 14 children without a father, it was revealed yesterday. Rafique Khan, 43, who left behind 11 children, and 42-year-old Aurang Zeb Khan, who was a father-of-three, were killed when the Vauxhall Vectra they
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Clarets duo George Boyd and Scott Arfield target Scotland call-up
GEORGE Boyd is hoping regular first team football at Turf Moor can help get him back in the Scotland squad – and he wants Scott Arfield to join him. Boyd’s two caps for the national team have both come under Gordon Strachan, most recently as a
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Blackburn teens in court over ‘violence in street’
TWELVE teenagers have appeared before Blackburn magistrates in connection with disorder in Blackburn on June 7 which police say is football-related although there was no match on the day. The court heard groups of young men with links to Blackburn
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Blackburn Rovers captain Grant Hanley undergoing assessment to determine extent of knee injury
BLACKBURN Rovers skipper Grant Hanley is undergoing assessment at Brockhall to determine the extent of the knee injury that has ruled him out of Scotland’s big Euro 2016 qualifier tonight. It is still too early to say whether Hanley will be fit
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Terrified Darwen family’s ‘lives put at risk’ by lit rocket put through letterbox
YOBS who posted a lit firework through the front door of the home of a sleeping family have been branded ‘mindless idiots’. Firefighters said the attack on the home of estate agents Deborah and Paul Ainsworth Lord and their three young children
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Comedian Vikki Stone to play it for laughs at Chorley Little Theatre
Award-winning comedian Vikki Stone is bringing her Edinburgh show to Chorley Little Theatre next month. Vikki will perform her show Instrumental on Saturday, November 1 from 8pm - 10pm Vikki has blagged, stolen and borrowed 20 musical instruments
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Drunken Burnley arsonist rescued from ex-partner's flat after torching building
A DRUNKEN arsonist who torched his ex-partner’s flat had to be rescued by police who bravely carried his unconscious body from the burning property. Spurned Dillon Irwin, 20, who had barricaded himself in, caused £30,000 of damage in the early-hours
