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Call for action over derelict Oswaldtwistle working men's club
FEARS have been voiced over the future of a once-popular working men’s club in Oswaldtwistle. The listed National Association Club, in Mill Hill, had been closed for some time before it was torched in a suspected arson in August. Now, Councillor
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Briercliffe primary school wins Ofsted praise after 'requires improvement' verdict
A PRIMARY school has been praised a matter of months after being told it required improvement by Ofsted. Briercliffe Primary School was criticised by inspectors in June after concluding that standards in reading, writing and maths were not high
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Blackburn road closure for Cathedral Quarter work
RAILWAY Road in Blackburn town centre closes for a week from tomorrow. The highway between the railway station and the Cathedral Quarter development will be sealed off for seven days for resurfacing and will re-open on November 3. Two-way traffic
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Tributes to former Accrington Navy officer
TRIBUTES have been paid to a former Navy officer ahead of his funeral on Wednesday. John Edward Riley, best known as Jack, died peacefully in hospital on Saturday, October 18. The 97-year-old, who survived his late wife Alice, was described
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Darwen woman assaulted mother in grand-daughter row
A 40-YEAR-OLD woman assaulted her elderly mother during a ‘face to face’ over her behaviour towards her 15-year-old grandaughter. Blackburn magistrates heard Annmarie West locked the door and unplugged the phones before confronting her mum because
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Pendleton village hall in line for revamp
A VILLAGE hall that was constructed by residents 55 years ago could be transformed if plans are given the green light. Pendleton residents have submitted a proposal to Ribble Valley Borough Council to refurbish the interior of the building and
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Burnley remain in talks with striker Danny Ings over new deal
BURNLEY are continuing to talk to Danny Ings and his agent as they look to tie down last season’s top scorer to a new deal. The 22-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season and has been linked with a move away from Turf Moor. The
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MATCHDAY LIVE: Burnley vs. Everton
3:22pm FULL TIME: Burnley 1-3 Everton. Another tough day at the office for the Clarets, despite Danny Ings first Premier League goal. %if(after3) %if(after7)
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DAVID EYRES COLUMN: Evertonian wouldn't begrudge a Burnley win
EVERYONE who knows me knows that Everton is my team. I’ve made no secret of it. But I honestly wouldn’t mind if the Clarets unwrapped their first three Premier League points of the season against the Toffees. Both clubs are close to my heart. I
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Exciting new five-a-side plans for Loveclough Park
REVISED plans have been drawn up for a major redevelopment of Loveclough Park by the social enterprise agency Proffitts. Plans for the park project, which is being supported by Limey Valley Residents Association, include a five-a-side kickabout
