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Town centre roadworks will cause Sunday disruption
Roadworks mean a Blackburn town centre pub will delay its opening time on Sunday morning. Darwen Street will be affected from early in the day until around midday. As a result, the Postal Order will open at 1pm, ahead of the Blackburn Rovers
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Burnley striker Jason Gilchrist joins Accrington Stanley on loan
BURNLEY striker Jason Gilchrist has joined Accrington Stanley on a youth loan until the end of the season. He will be re-united with former Clarets youth team strike partner Shay McCartan, with whom he shared the golden boot in the 2011/12 Youth
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Chris Norbury tells of 'nightmare' Poland adventure as cue goes missing
ACCRINGTON potter Chris Norbury was left reflecting on a ‘nightmare’ weekend after admitting you ‘couldn’t script’ his Polish adventure. The 28-year-old left Manchester for a Euro Tour event in Gdansk last Friday but ended up enduring a 48 hours
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Gary Bowyer: Blackburn Rovers old boys gave new boy Doneil Henry ringing endorsement
RINGING endorsements from players and staff from Blackburn Rovers’ past led to Gary Bowyer swooping for Doneil Henry. Rovers sprung a surprise before kick-off at Hillsborough on Wednesday night when they announced they had signed the 21-year-old
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Liverpool star Adam Lallana wary of Blackburn Rovers threat
LIVERPOOL start Adam Lallana is wary of the threat posed by Blackburn Rovers ahead of the FA Cup quarter-final tie between the sides on Sunday. Lallana has impressed in the Reds recent run of form and they host Gary Bowyer's side having suffered
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Josh King has already written his name into Blackburn Rovers FA Cup history
INJURY has cruelled robbed FA Cup hero Josh King of the chance of continuing his exploits in this season’s competition. But King, who will miss Sunday’s quarter-final clash at Liverpool with a hamstring strain, can at least take consolation from
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St Mary’s College in Blackburn celebrates its 90th Anniversary
Did you go to St Mary’s College in Blackburn? If you’re a former student, the college would love to hear from you! St Mary’s College is turning 90 this year and has teamed up with the education charity Future First to help reconnect with our former
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Blackburn Rovers stand-in skipper Matt Kilgallon has 'stepped up to the plate'
STAND-IN Blackburn Rovers skipper Matt Kilgallon has been hailed for ‘stepping up to the plate’. The 31-year-old captained Rovers in Saturday’s 0-0 draw at Bournemouth and Wednesday’s 2-1 victory at Sheffield Wednesday after a leg injury ruled
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Whalley private school is top of the class
A RIBBLE Valley private school is celebrating after receiving a glowing inspection report. Oakhill College in Whalley was given the highest grade of ‘excellent’ for its teaching, pupils’ personal development, pastoral care and welfare, governance
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Lancashire psychologist wins award for work with disorders
A PSYCHOLOGIST who specialises in eating disorders was named runner-up for a national award. Dr Karen Seal, who works for Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust, took second prize in Deputy Prime Minster Nick Clegg’s Mental Health Hero Awards, which
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Higham butchers get pinnies out for auction
A ‘BUFF’ butcher and bistro manager are preparing to ditch traditional uniforms for something a little more revealing, all in the aid of Comic Relief. ‘Do something funny for money’ is this year’s campaign slogan, so while butchers Roaming Roosters
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James Gray joins Northampton on loan
ACCRINGTON Stanley striker James Gray has joined Northampton Town on loan until the end of the season. The 22-year-old joins the Reds' League Two rivals in search of regular first-team football, having not featured for John Coleman's side since
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Simon Garner: Ball girl was not to blame for Blackburn Rovers failing to knock out Liverpool
PLAYING and scoring against Liverpool were among the highlights of my Blackburn Rovers career. Back then they were one of the top teams in the world but we ran them very close. The closest we came was in 1991 when we were just 30 seconds away
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Window on Blackburn bus station progress
CUSTOM-MADE panels are being fitted to Blackburn’s new £5 million bus station on the Old Market site. Before Christmas the steel loops went up and since then the skeleton framework has been fitted. Now the precision cut glass panels are being
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East Lancashire teenagers to help with lessons in life
A SCHEME to train young people to offer support to each other in five schools and a college in East Lancashire has been launched. Subjects covered include bullying, relationships, internet safety and body image. Lancashire County Council has
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97 per cent of Lancashire pupils receive place at preferred schools
ALMOST 97 per cent of pupils in Lancashire have been given a place at one of their preferred secondary schools for September. Bosses at Lancashire County Council said the target had been reached despite a rise of more than 1,000 applicants since
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Accrington engineer wins top apprenticeship award
AN ACCRINGTON engineer has received a top industry gong after successfully completing his apprenticeship at BAE Systems. Former St Christopher’s CE High School student Graham Slinger was named the North West’s Best Aerospace and Defence Apprentice
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Top doctor calls for use of restraint at East Lancashire hospitals to be 'carefully looked into'
A TOP doctor said health chiefs should ‘carefully look into’ the use of face-down restraint on East Lancashire’s mental health wards. Dr Tim Kendall, a professor at University College London and medical director at Sheffield’s mental health trust
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World of fun as East Lancashire pupils choose much-loved book characters
AN army of Gruffalos, Hermione Grangers, Where’s Wallys, and Cats in Hats invaded schools across East Lancashire yesterday. Youngsters were urged to dress up as part of World Book Day which, in its 18th year, is more popular than ever, with the
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Ribble Valley farmer to lead national federation
A FARMER from the Ribble Valley has spoken of her pride after being appointed to a leading national industry body. Jess Townson, 25, has been elected as vice-chair of the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC). The Gisburn woman
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East Lancashire high speed rail plans on track
EAST Lancashire’s two key rail routes could be electrified within the next decade. Work on the line from Preston through Blackburn to Burnley Manchester Road and Halifax and the Clitheroe to Bolton track could see new high speed trains replacing
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'Inadequate' Burnley school considering academy bid
A BURNLEY school, which is currently in special measures, is considering becoming an academy after being praised following a recent Ofsted visit. Coal Clough High School was rated as ‘inadequate’ in May 2014 and has been visited twice by inspectors
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Burnley puppy snap wins competition for photographer
A PROFESSIONAL pet photographer has seen off international competition to win an award. Around 13,000 entries from over 60 countries were submitted to The Kennel Club’s Dog Photographer of the Year competition, but it was 29-year-old Cat Race’s
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Blackburn student dies after falling ill in the bath
Tributes have been paid to a teenager who tragically died after falling ill in a bath at her home. Blackburn College student Salia Choudry, who was described as a loving daughter with a ‘beautiful’ personality. Despite desperate attempts to
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Blackburn sex offender wins landmark ruling that smoking ban applies to prisons
A SEX offender from Blackburn has won a landmark ruling that a ban on smoking in public also applies to prisons. Repeat pervert Paul Black, who was jailed for sexual assault in 2007, yesterday won his legal battle after claiming second-hand smoke
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Darwen to hold three food festivals this year
DARWEN Town Council is to put on three food festivals this year to capitalise on the success of last year’s inaugural event. Last year, Sunnyhurst councillor Brian Taylor was given a £2,500 budget to showcase the town’s culinary offerings and thousands
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Dad-of-three killed himself after benefits were stopped and he was threatened with eviction
A FATHER-of-three from Nelson took his own life after his benefits were stopped and he was threatened with eviction from his home, an inquest heard. The body of Benjamin Del McDonald, of Vaughan Street, was found off Gib Hill Road, where he played
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Gary Bowyer: Playing against Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard would be great for my Blackburn Rovers players
BLACKBURN Rovers boss Gary Bowyer believes it will be a ‘great opportunity’ for his players to come up against outgoing Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard on Sunday. If the 34-year-old midfielder is passed fit for the quarter-final showdown it will
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Man found dead in town centre Morrisons toilets
A MAN was found dead in a busy town centre supermarket. The 50-year-old Polish man was discovered in the toilets at Morrisons in Pendle Street, Nelson, on Wednesday night. Police were called by paramedics at 6.50pm, but he did not respond to
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Disruption to court proceedings as fire alarm sounds
PRESTON Crown Court was evacuated after a fire alarm sounded at around 10.30am today. Hundreds of visitors were asked to leave the building by a public address system announcement. Although it was a false alarm and re-entry was allowed 10 minutes
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MendIT named as Future50 winner
Burnley based-based IT repair specialist MendIT has been named as one of the UK’s most exciting new businesses. At a ceremony in London last night the business which is headquartered in Burnley was named on the Everline Future 50 list of
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Blackburn Rovers midfielder Tom Cairney hopeful of causing FA Cup shock at Liverpool
TOM Cairney admits matches do not come much bigger than Blackburn Rovers’ FA Cup quarter-final showdown at Liverpool on Sunday. The in-form Reds, in what will be outgoing captain Steven Gerrard’s final FA Cup game at Anfield, are the hot favourites
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Darwen pre-school's knickers design pleases Queen
IT’S not often the Queen’s underwear is discussed, but for youngsters at one East Lancashire preschool it has opened up conversations with Buckingham Palace. Children at Kittens Preschool in Darwen were inspired to design a special pair of ‘The
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Teenager banned from football grounds after holding smoke grenade during Blackburn Rovers v Stoke City clash
A TEENAGER has been banned from football grounds for three years after admitting holding a smoke grenade during the Ewood Park FA Cup match against Stoke last month. But the 20-year-old Stoke man who threw the grenade onto the pitch pleaded not
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Blackburn Rovers fans to pay tribute to Jack Walker during FA Cup tie at Liverpool
BLACKBURN Rovers fans will pay tribute to the late, great Jack Walker during the FA Cup quarter-final tie at Liverpool. It is 20 years since Rovers famously lifted the Premiership trophy at Liverpool’s home ground, Anfield. And to honour the
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POLICE APPEAL: Motorbike in collision with car near Colne supermarket
POLICE are trying to trace a vehicle and its driver following a collision on Wednesday 4 March 2015 in Colne. At around 3.45pm a motorcycle collided with a black Vauxhall Astra as it was turning into Sainsbury’s Petrol Station. The motorcyclist
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Repeat Blackburn sex offender wins landmark ruling to ban smoking in jail
A SEX offender from Blackburn has won a landmark ruling that a ban on smoking in public also applies to prisons. Repeat pervert Paul Black, who was jailed for sexual assault in 2007, yesterday won his legal battle after claiming second-hand smoke
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Former council worker given more than £10,000 in compensation after contracting rare cancer
A FORMER council worker has been given more than £10,000 in compensation after contracting cancer. The carpenter, who left the authority in 2001 and has not been named, was paid out £10,605.65 from Hyndburn Council after successfully claiming exposure
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Trail of blood left by burglar could lead to arrest
A TRAIL of blood left by a burglar could lead to his arrest. The prospective thief tweet smashed his way into the Civic Arts Centre, in Union Road, Oswaldtwistle, just before 5am yesterday. It was the third break-in there in just eight months
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Burnley boss Sean Dyche insists his side will cope with pressure during Premier League run-in
SEAN Dyche believes the scrap for points against relegation rivals could suit Burnley as they enter the final 10 games of the Premier League season. The Clarets are three points adrift of safety following Wednesday night’s 2-0 defeat to Liverpool
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LITTLE FIGHTER: Warning schoolgirl with rare condition could die ‘at any moment’
A FOUR-year-old schoolgirl diagnosed with such a rare medical problem she could die at any moment has become a medical phenomenon. Little Harlee-Jae Procter has endured countless hospital visits and procedures as a result of a condition which means
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Shocked cat owners in alert over killing spree
PET owners have been left ‘distraught’ after a spate of cat killings in Colne, the RSPCA said. Inspectors said at least five animals have died in the last month after being mauled by dogs in the town. One disgusted owner has set up her own
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Nathan Blake: Blackburn Rovers can repeat FA Cup history at Liverpool
BLACKBURN Rovers have been told history can repeat itself in Sunday’s FA Cup quarter-final showdown at Anfield with Liverpool. Nathan Blake scored the winner the last time the two teams met in the FA Cup back in January 2000. And Blake, whose
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Blackburn Rovers new boy Doneil Henry aims to end whirlwind week with Liverpool FA Cup win
DONEIL Henry is aiming to end a whirlwind first week with Blackburn Rovers by helping the club pull off one of the greatest FA Cup shocks in its proud history. Henry admits Rovers will be the ‘underdogs’ for Sunday’s huge quarter-final tie at Premier
