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Beer cheer all the way for festival drinkers
I FEEL well and truly obliged this week to swerve the normal weekly pub review. Giving me an opportunity to highlight a beery two-day celebration, tomorrow and Saturday, at Padiham Town Hall. Yes, it’s the second Padiham Beer Festival – and
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Folk-rock supergroup is heading out on the road
ACCORDION player Hugh Crabtree admits that it was a daft idea – getting half a dozen leading fiddle players to perform together on one stage at the same time. But what started off as a bit of fun has become something of an institution, a powerhouse
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Calamity Jodie’s set for a wild time
JODIE Prenger can’t wait to bring a little bit of the Wild West to the North West when she stars in Calamity Jane, which opens in Manchester on Tuesday. “I’m just so excited about this show,” said Jodie, who first shot to fame after winning the
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Students get taste of Heston Blumenthal’s special culinary style
STUDENTS were whipped into a frenzy when they took part in a Cook Like Heston class. Apprentices from Nelson and Colne College took part in a workshop led by college chef Mark Taft, where they had the chance to try out scientific cookery techniques
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Campaigners want 20mph speed limit around all schools and nurseries in East Lancs
A ROAD safety charity has made a fresh bid to urge drivers to reduce their speed to 20mph around schools and nurseries in East Lancashire. Brake, along with Churchill Insurance, have made another appeal to motorists in the region, which follows
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Mum gets drink driving ban after ex tips off police
A CONCERNED dad called police because he believed his estranged partner was drunk when she turned up in her car to collect their children. Blackburn magistrates heard Brydie Jayne Healey was found to be nearly double the legal limit. MORE TOP
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TV extra gets set to take on world’s toughest desert race
A PART-TIME personal carer and TV extra is set to attempt ‘the toughest footrace on earth’ next month in memory of his dad who died from cancer in 2013. Phil White, 62, from Whalley, will compete in the annual Marathon des Sables which will see
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MP George Galloway joins forces in fight against terror
RESPECT MP George Galloway and a senior county councillor called on the government to forge a fresh relationship with Israel to combat homegrown extremism, at an anti-terrorism seminar in East Lancashire. The Bradford West representative and Cllr
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Hospital launches new bereavement aid after care inspectors raised concerns
THE Royal Blackburn and Burnley General hospitals have launched an improved service to support bereaved families, including dedicated care suites. It comes after concerns were raised by inspectors from the Care Quality Commission last year, that
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Shop owner is best for town
I would like to show my support for D Brass from Clitheroe who is standing in the upcoming local election. It is time for a change and I think D Brass is the man for the job. He is a local shop owner and has been in the town of Clitheroe for
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Roundabout so poorly designed
RE, M65 drivers braced for roadwork delays on major routes What a shambles Guide roundabout is at the moment. What sort of a planning and design team originally thought it would be a good idea to have two lanes into one and back into one? Just like
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Preparing for a life at home
RE, Former Blackburn pub could be turned into flats Just think, we no longer need to leave our homes. Online banking, online shopping including cheap booze from the supermarkets, takeaways delivered to your door, entertainment and films through Sky
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Expert advice not always vital
RE, Don’t feed ducks bread – give them oats and peas instead... Oats and peas? You’ve got to be joking me! I get the idea someone is about to set up a charity to fight the ‘duck obesity epidemic’ and apply for taxpayer funding to run it.
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Pricey pints are the real put-off
RE, MIXED FEELINGS: Former Blackburn pub could be turned into flats Maybe at £3 a pint people prefer not to take advantage of the splendid facilities on offer at the King’s Inn. Hasslem (via web)
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Take care near schools whatever the speed limit
IT WOULD seem to be common sense for motorists to slow down when they are driving past schools and nurseries. But sadly this isn’t the case according to national road safety charity Brake which is calling for compulsory 20mph zones around these
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Campaigners in protest to protect area from fracking
ANTI-fracking campaigners descended on Nelson Town Hall to voice their opposition to the controversial practice. Protestors set up a stall to collect signatures on a petition and hand out leaflets ahead of a scrutiny management team meeting on
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Roy Hodgson: I didn't have space in England squad for Danny Ings
ENGLAND boss Roy Hodgson has revealed that he didn’t feel he had space to include Burnley striker Danny Ings in his latest senior squad. The Clarets frontman was instead selected in Gareth Southgate’s Under-21 side despite his fine form for Sean
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CHEERS: East Lancashire brewers raise a glass as chancellor cuts beer duty
CHANCELLOR George Osborne yesterday cut beer duty by a penny a pint and reduced the tax on spirits and cider by two per cent, hoping voters would toast an election-winning budget. He also froze the levies on fuel, wine and tobacco, although a planned
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East Lancashire schools urged to help victims of recent Cyclone Pam in Vanuatu
SCHOOLS and parishes across East Lancashire have been encouraged to say prayers and donate money to help the victims of the recent Cyclone Pam in Vanuatu. The remote island nation in the South Pacific Ocean saw many communities wiped out after
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Date set for Blackburn Rovers' potential FA Cup semi-final tie against Aston Villa
BLACKBURN Rovers or Liverpool will take on Aston Villa in the FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley on Sunday, April 19 (3pm kick-off). The FA has also confirmed that the other semi-final, between holders Arsenal and Reading, will go-ahead, also at Wembley
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Danny Ings will earn England selection eventually, believes Clarets boss Sean Dyche
BURNLEY manager Sean Dyche was not surprised by striker Danny Ings' England exclusion but believes there is every likelihood he will graduate to the senior squad in the future. The England Under-21 international scored five goals in seven games
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Funding deal struck for £30.4 million redevelopment of Brierfield Mill
A DEAL has been struck by Lancashire Enterprise Partnership (LEP) which should put the final piece of funding in place for the £30.4 million redevelopment of Brierfield Mill. Board members have signed off a £3.7 million grant for the venture, now
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WOOLY SURPRISE: Popular craft workshops help reduce social isolation
IF YOU go down to the woods in Burnley, you’re sure of a woolly surprise. The Friends of Towneley Park, Pendle Crafters and creative volunteers have been creating a wool and wood trail in Thanet Lee Wood. The items created are set to be displayed
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Statistics show Burnley striker Danny Ings SHOULD be in England squad
BURNLEY striker Danny Ings has missed out on a place in Roy Hodgson's England squad for matches with Lithuania and Italy later this month despite an impressive debut season in the Premier League. But Premier League stats suggest England should
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Easter aim
A GARDEN at St Paul’s RC Primary School, in Blackburn, is starting to take shape. A spokesman said it was hoped it would be finished by Easter. He said: “There will be a bug garden, wildflower meadow, shade sail and outdoor classroom, composting
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Share views
RESIDENTS and businesses in Accrington town centre are invited to meet with police. They will get the chance to discuss any issues they may have with officers at the police and communities together meeting, which will take place tomorrow from noon
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Councillors get stuck in
COUNCILLORS across Hyndburn will be taking to the streets in the next few weeks. But they are not delivering leaflets, speeches, or collecting signatures on a petition — they will be scraping chewing gum off the floor. The councillors will
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Spring clean
THE Friends of Darwen Cemetery will host its next working party on Saturday from 10am until 1pm. Volunteers of all ages and abilities are welcome to go along and help out with a variety of spring cleaning and general maintenance tasks throughout
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Nelly tickets
TICKETS are still available for hip hop superstar Nelly’s appearance at Level One nightclub in Market Street, Darwen, next month. Nelly will perform classics such as Ride Wit Me, Hot In Herre and Dilemma during his 30-minute appearance at the club
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Live performance
THE Park pub in Cemetery Road, Darwen, will have live music this weekend, starting with singer and DJ Nikki Craig from 8.30pm. On Saturday, local band Crush will perform from 8.30pm and on Sunday, £100 is up for grabs in Sticky 13 bingo from 6.30pm
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Ward issues
MARSH House ward councillors Frank Connor, Tom Evans and John Roberts will hold surgeries in the Craven Heifer pub in Pole Lane from 11.30am to 12.30pm on Saturday, and at Darwen Library in Knott Street from 6pm to 7pm on Monday. Residents can go along
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Funeral for head teacher
THE funeral of former Darwen primary school headteacher Keith McDonald takes place today at 1pm. Mr McDonald, who was headteacher at St Peter’s and Holy Trinity primary schools in the town, died while jogging at Hoddlesden Millennium Green on Thursday
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Guided tour
A GUIDED tour is set to be held of Blackburn Cathedral at the end of the month. The tours will take place on Tuesday, March 31, from 2pm to 3pm. The tour will be led by George Kirby. For more information or to book your place on a tour,
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Council meet
THE next meeting of Ribble Valley Borough Council’s Parish Council Liaison Committee will take place next week. Representatives from all of the parish councils in the borough will attend the meeting in the council chamber in Church Street, Clitheroe
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Young in demand
THE patient participation group at Roe Lee Surgery in Blackburn is hoping to attract some younger members to its meetings. The group currently has about 12 members, but they said: “Most of us are over retirement age and we’re desperate to get younger
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St Mary’s College dancers hand-picked to perform at The Lowry
St Mary’s College Dance Academy has been selected to perform at the U Dance North West Regional Platform 2015 which takes place on Sunday 22th March at The Lowry. They received the exciting news that they were one of only 10 groups selected to perform
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Mum-of-two to boost research charity after shock brain tumour diagnosis
A MUM-OF-TWO diagnosed with a brain tumour has started a campaign to raise awareness of the disease. Natalie Cash, from Nelson was given the shock news that she has a grade two glioma in her left frontal lobe in February. MORE TOP STORIES:
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Illusionist Granville Taylor still has famed magic touch
FAUST has hung up his white silk topper... well almost. At the age of 84, the internationally-renowned illusionist is selling off the tools of an amazing career which has taken him around the world seven times. But that doesn’t mean he wouldn’t
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Carers can ease impact of strokes
DOZENS of stroke victims should see an improvement in their care after a group of carers did a specialist training course. The carers were honoured as ‘stroke champions’ in a celebration in Blackburn yesterday attended by health chiefs, stroke
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Jack Straw column: Motor insurance hikes due to new ‘industry’ of trade in personal data
“WHY has my motor insurance gone up so much when I’ve got a perfect driving record, my car is the same, and haven’t moved house?” I kept getting asked questions like this in the months after the 2010 general election. MORE TOP STORIES:
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Pitches upgraded in £330,000 project unveiled at Hyndburn Leisure Centre
PITCHES upgraded in a £330,000 project are being enjoyed by sports fans from across the borough. The new artificial grass pitch has been unveiled at Hyndburn Leisure Centre, in Henry Street, Church, and will be officially opened on Saturday.
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NYC ROVERS: New Yorker plans to tackle famous marathon in Blackburn Rovers colours
NEW Yorker Eric Castro fell in love with Blackburn Rovers two years ago after learning of the club and their long history. And now he could become the first person to run the New York Marathon in the club’s famous blue and white halves. Mr
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Inspector praises Tockholes school for actions to improve
BOSSES at St Stephen’s Primary School in Tockholes have been told by Ofsted they are “taking effective action to tackle the areas requiring improvement”. The schools inspection body carried out a Section Eight monitoring inspection last month after
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Rural Lancashire businesses set to benefit from grants totalling £4.6m
RURAL businesses in Lancashire are set to benefit from grants totalling £4.6million aimed at supporting employment and growth. The cash is aimed at helping farmers who are seeking to invest in new technology, diversify or make onsite improvements
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Five-year-old Darwen boy on track to reaching BMX glory
ELI Smith has been riding a bike for almost as long as he has been able to walk. And now the five-year-old from Darwen is one of the best BMX racers in his age group nationwide. The St Barnabas Primary School pupil was ranked number one in
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Darwen doctor surgeries set to merge - bringing 13,000 patients into single practice
TWO Darwen doctor surgeries are to merge, bringing 13,000 patients into a single practice. Darwen Health Link and The Darwen Surgery, which are both based at Darwen Health Centre in James Street West, will merge on April 7. MORE TOP STORIES
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Michael Duff: Burnley have come a long way since 2004
MICHAEL Duff says Burnley have come a long way since he joined the club in 2004 - as he prepares to celebrate his testimonial. Duff was granted a testimonial last week and will host a series of events including a benefit match, currently scheduled
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PICTURE GALLERY: Spring has sprung in East Lancashire
IF you would like to see your pictures featured in the Lancashire Telegraph, email them as jpegs to: neil.johnson@nqnw.co.uk
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Funeral of former Darwen primary school headteacher takes place
THE funeral of former Darwen primary school headteacher Keith McDonald takes place today at 1pm. Mr McDonald, who was headteacher at St Peter’s and Holy Trinity primary schools in the town, died while jogging at Hoddlesden Millennium Green on Thursday
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Blackburn with Darwen youth MP announced after record votes cast
THE new youth MP for Blackburn with Darwen has been elected. After polling almost half the record 9,000 votes cast, Jessica Henderson from St Bede’s High School was unveiled as the winner yesterday. MORE TOP STORIES: Jessica will be joined
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Burnley striker Danny Ings overlooked by England - but called up to U21 squad
BURNLEY striker Danny Ings has been named in the England Under-21 squad having missed out on a call up to Roy Hodgson’s senior side. Ings, who has scored nine Premier League goals for Burnley in his debut season in the top-flight, will join up
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Abolishment of self-assessment
Comment from Mark Schofield, director at Haworths Chartered Accountants “As part of the Government’s vision to modernise the tax system, tax returns will be replaced by digital tax accounts for millions of individuals. This is a dramatic change
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Atkins leads way for county on home turf
IT was a proud day for Blackburn as the town hosted the English Schools Cross Country Championships on Saturday. Forty-four counties from across the country descended on Witton Park for the big annual event that saw 2,000 of the best young runners
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Fogarty and Hindle earn duathlon success
BRIAN Fogarty and Jack Hindle were on fine form as they won the UK Fire Fighters 2up Duathlon. Fogerty, 31, of Blackburn, and Hindle, 17, of Darwen, came home first in a time of one hour 51 minutes and 29 seconds. MORE TOP STORIES: That
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Legend Dave Holden the inspiration for Blackburn sidecar duo
BLACKBURN duo Lewis Blackstock and Paddy Rosney are aiming to follow in the footsteps of local sidecar legend Dave Holden as they prepare for their maiden season in the British Formula 2 Sidecar Championship. Holden is the grandfather of driver
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Bacup trials star Jack Spencer targeting consistency ahead of 2015 season
TRIALS ace Jack Spencer is targeting a place in the top five when he starts his British Championship campaign this weekend. The 23-year-old from Bacup was a regular in last year’s seven-round series, finishing in a creditable 13th place. MORE
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Burnley striker Sam Vokes backed to hit the goal trail again
SCOTT Arfield believes Sam Vokes is ready to start scoring regularly for Burnley again - as the Clarets striker was recalled to the Wales squad yesterday. Vokes made the first Premier League start of his career in the weekend victory over Manchester
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Chris Flanagan column: Burnley skipper Jason Shackell was worth every penny
IT was the summer of 2012 and the mood in Derby was not good. “Gutted,” one fan said. “God awful decision by Derby,” added another. “Just when we thought it was all slotting into place, they go and sell our best player,” said a third.
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Burnley paceman James Anderson set to break England record in West Indies
JAMES Anderson looks set to get the chance to eclipse Sir Ian Botham’s Test match record next month having been named in the England squad for the series with the West Indies. Burnley paceman Anderson needs just four wickets to surpass Botham’s
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Accrington Stanley boss pleased with point at Wycombe
ACCRINGTON Stanley boss John Coleman believes his side proved they could compete with League Two’s best after they collected a 2-2 draw at Wycombe on Tuesday night, a result that prevented the hosts going top of the table. Terry Gornell and Piero
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Blackburn teen fined £330 after running from taxi and slipping on pavement
A 19-YEAR-OLD who flagged down a taxi and then refused to pay the fare had the tables turned on him. Blackburn magistrates heard that as Robert Gordon Wignall walked off the taxi driver flagged down a passing police car and Wignall was arrested
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Dilapidated historic pub could be saved by council
A HISTORIC former pub could be taken over by Pendle Council to stop it falling into ruin. The former Herders Inn, which sits high above Colne and Trawden in Lancashire Moor Road over the Pennines to Haworth has been empty for eight years. MORE
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FREE BURGER: American diner opens in Blackburn mall
AMERICAN diner chain Ed’s Easy Diner has opened its 36th restaurant in the UK at The Mall in Blackburn. And to celebrate, anyone who signs up to Ed’s Club at www.edseasydiner.com will receive a free burger. MORE TOP STORIES: The diner is
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Serial sex pest tried to kiss Blackburn town centre shop worker
A 36-YEAR-OLD man who has a history of random sexual assaults on women was given a community order after he attacked a Blackburn town centre shop worker. Yusuf Makda, of Higher Eanam, pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual assault. He was sentenced
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CLARETS FANS JURY: How do you rate Burnley’s chances of staying in the Premier League?
How do you rate Burnley’s chances of staying up after Saturday’s win over Manchester City? Andrew Greenwood WELL, we’ve given ourselves every chance but it’s okay beating teams like City - we have to beat the Leicesters and Hulls too.
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Rovers Fans' Jury: Does Brentford defeat end any lingering hope of the play-offs?
Kelvin Wilkins FOR a while Rovers allowed us to believe, but the defeat has seen off any late hopes. With the exception of our last match, our recent form has been impressive, particularly considering our growing injury list and the intensity
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Paul Wheelock column: Challenge Blackburn Rovers face is producing more Adam Henleys
IN the reception of the magnificent Jack Walker Stand at Ewood Park there is an international honours board featuring the players who have represented their countries while playing for Rovers. From Bryan Douglas to Alan Shearer, and from Tugay
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Blackburn Rovers defender Adam Henley 'over the moon' with Wales call up
YOUNG Blackburn Rovers defender Adam Henley has been handed a Wales recall. The 20-year-old was yesterday included in Chris Coleman’s squad for their Euro 2016 qualifier in Haifa against Israel on Saturday, March 28. MORE TOP STORIES: It
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Delighted local cricket star Alex Hartley back in England fold
CRICKETER Alex Hartley admits she is delighted to be back in the international fold - and hopes her call up to the Women’s Academy squad can lead to full England honours. The 21-year-old off-spinner is among a 14-strong squad who will travel to
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NASTY ATTACK: 45-year-old left with serious head injuries
THREE young men have admitted to their roles in a street attack in Padiham which left 45-year-old hospitalised with serious head injuries and a friend also badly hurt. Philip Giles and Kevan Brown, then said to be 48, were taken to the Royal Preston
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Blackburn library and railway station renovations nominated for major awards
THE renovations of Blackburn’s Central Library and railway station have been nominated for major North West construction awards. Network Rail’s restoration of the iconic Chorley Tunnel and Flying Arches is also on the shortlist for the June event
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Investigation launched after claims nurse wrongly prescribed hormone treatment causing two failed pregnancies
REGULATORS have launched an investigation into claims that a nurse wrongly prescribed a hormone treatment which caused a woman to suffer two failed pregnancies. Peter Hutchinson was twice referred to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in February
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STAY INDOORS: Warning issued by health experts as toxic smog covers East Lancashire
A HEALTH alert has been sparked after high levels of potentially dangerous smog covered East Lancashire. Experts said the toxic cloud could cause fatal asthma attacks and warned those with respiratory problems to stay indoors. It is not expected
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Furniture boss could face jail after unsafe cot nearly caused death of two young children
THE boss of a furniture company from Burnley has been warned he could face jail after an unsafe cot nearly caused the death of two young children. Philip Dickens, 38, was told he could face a 12-month sentence or a fine of up to £20,000 after The
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Burnley keeper Tom Heaton hails Michael Duff as greatest professional he has ever worked with
TOM Heaton has hailed Michael Duff as the greatest professional he has ever worked with as the centre-back prepares for his testimonial at Turf Moor this summer. The 37-year-old was back in the Clarets starting line-up in the Premier League for the
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Blackburn Rovers boss Gary Bowyer attempting to bolster squad ahead of Brighton clash
BLACKBURN Rovers Gary Bowyer is attempting to bolster his injury-hit and battle-weary squad ahead of Saturday’s clash with Brighton & Hove Albion. Bowyer was without eight first-team players for Tuesday’s 3-2 home loss to Brentford. MORE
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Onesie-wearing thief threatened shopkeeper with carving knife - before leaving footprints in snow
A ONESIE-WEARING thief threatened a shopkeeper with a carving knife, a court heard. Jack Brooks, 22, burst into Tiplies Mini Market, in Brunshaw Avenue, Burnley, wearing the leopard print all-in-one outfit before demanding cash from the till.
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Blackburn smokers enjoy cigarette at Ewood Park for first time since smoking ban
SMOKERS were able to enjoy a cigarette for the first time since the smoking ban at half-time during Tuesday night’s match between Blackburn Rovers and Brentford. And the club has confirmed the trial was a success and will be expanded as the season
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PARADISE ROW: Blackburn businessman locks horns over £4.6m from failed Dubai deal
A JUDGE has ruled that three ‘rag trade’ bosses cannot reclaim around £4.6million from a Blackburn chemist-turned-property investor over a failed paradise island deal. Pharmacist Shokat Mohammed Dalal, through his brother Khalid Dalal, received
