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Cast of new musical sing it like Beckham

THE cast of the West End show Bend It Like Beckham last night revealed the first song UB2 from the highly anticipated musical. The song is a tribute to Southall (postcode UB2) and features the cast setting the scene for the show. A video was

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BEAUTY MATTERS By Haseena Hamid of Dark Secrets Hair

AFTER months and months of planning the new salon is now open. From planning the new premises to getting all the finishing touches done to detail, it’s been a nice but stressful period and a massive learning curve. Opening something new is

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Change of premises for holistic hub

THE Kerala Ayurveda Centre has announced it is relocating to new premises in Blackburn from Bolton. The Centre will offer herbal therapies to treat problems ranging from back and joint pains to obesity, stress, depression and skin disorders.

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Bakshy makes vintage entrance for premiere

Director Dibakar Banerjee, along with lead actor Sushant Singh Rajput, launched the second trailer of highly anticipated Detective Byomkesh Bakshy. Sushant, dressed head to toe as Byomkesh Bakshy, made a grand “vintage” entry along with Dibakar

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Archdeacon of Blackburn set to say his goodbyes

ONE of East Lancashire’s most senior and respected churchmen has announced his retirement. The Venerable John Hawley, Archdeacon of Blackburn, will step down from his role in July after 41 years of ordained ministry. MORE TOP STORIES: His

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Work on new games area to start in Whalley

WORK on a new outdoor multi-use games area, green gym and youth shelter in Whalley is set to begin next month. Project bosses have recently secured offers of funding to complete the scheme at the Queen Elizabeth II Playing Fields in the village

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Shuiab Khan: Allow me to have a moan – about people who are always moaning

IT IS the small things that matter in life. Everything else can wait. Honest reviews don’t come along very often. Here, I am going to be honest as possible. Last week, I headed off to the new Blackburn Leisure Centre for the first time.

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Pennine Way trek to mark 50 years of trail

A FOUR-part television documentary celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Pennine Way is to be screened on the BBC. The programme will be presented by polar adventurer and ocean diver Paul Rose, who teamed up with BBC Yorkshire to create the documentary

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Chorley FC helps Down’s Syndrome twins

TWIN sisters who were born with Down’s Syndrome and have set about raising awareness of the condition have been backed by their local football club. Abigail and Isobel Parry, three, from Chorley, were born with the genetic condition in 2011, at

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Breast is best

CHILDREN who are breast-fed for longer go on to become more intelligent, educated and successful adults, a study has found. Researchers analysed breastfeeding data on almost 3,500 babies who were given IQ tests when they reached the age of 30 and

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Funds pledge

FANS have donated more than £40,000 to a dementia charity in memory of best-selling author Sir Terry Pratchett. Sir Terry died last week, aged 66, following a public struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. The Research Institute For The Care Of

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Vaccine call

MORBIDLY obese people should be given the flu vaccine, a body that provides advice to Department of Health has said. The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) said it had been given evidence from Public Health England showing people

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Dental survey on children

MORE than a third of 12-year-olds say they have been embarrassed to smile or laugh due to how they felt about the condition of their teeth, research has found. Figures released by the Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC) also show

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Thousands to be offered assessment on day of first outpatient appointment

THOUSANDS of patients will benefit from slicker checks before they undergo surgery at the Royal Blackburn Hospital. Patients scheduled for vascular, breast or general surgery are now being offered their pre-operative assessments on the same day

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Calderstones Hospital hit by staff shortages

CALDERSTONES Hospital has struggled to recruit permanent staff to fill gaps in its workforce, partly due to a shortage of learning disability nurses. There are currently about 80 clinical vacancies at its Whalley site, which represents about 10

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Parkinson’s group

THE Parkinson’s support group in Burnley will hold its next meeting on Wednesday. Penny Foulds, of Lancaster University, will be the guest speaker at Burnley Boys’ and Girls’ Club, off Barden Lane, from 7pm to 9pm. Newcomers welcome, for details

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Did any readers serve with her?

THOUSANDS of people from all over the country, including many of the readers of this newspaper, served at the Royal Navy Shore Training Establishment HMSCollingwood. The HMSCollingwood Association has received a request and I am hoping one or more

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No longer in the dark, regrettably

HAVE you ever wondered what has become of the miners who were made redundant due to the closing of the collieries? I think I have found the answer. During the evenings from autumn to spring you will find them jogging along the banks of rivers and

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Push yourself to limits for charity

WE INVITE outdoor enthusiasts to join us on an exhilarating but scenic adventure to help conquer meningitis. Meningitis Now’s Trek the Lake District challenge takes on eight peaks including Scafell Pike, in just two days of walking. It’s not

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Changes to pre-ops likely to reduce waiting times

THE fact pre-op checks are to become more streamlined is music to many patients’ ears. The Royal Blackburn Hospital has announced patients scheduled for vascular, breast or general surgery are now being offered their pre-operative assessments on

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War hero hopes to get a Help For Heroes grant for new vital equipment

A RIBBLE Valley war hero injured in Afghanistan has applied for a grant for a new specialist wheelchair. Sergeant Rick Clement lost his legs in a bomb blast in the country’s Helmand province in 2010. The 35-year-old former Chatburn resident

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Failed model is being exported

HIGH energy bills are a big problem for many people locally, especially at this time of year. 1.6 million children in the UK live in fuel poverty, and in winter one older person will die of cold every seven minutes. Meanwhile, the Big Six energy companies

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BUCKET LIST: Burnley star Danny Ings meets poorly Bacup youngster

POORLY four-year-old Harlee-Jae Procter has managed to cross off one of the items on her ‘bucket list’ – meeting Clarets star Danny Ings. And the Premier League striker has promised to help the Bacup youngster – who suffers from a condition that

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Blackburn woman arrested after 'ramming police' in alleged stolen car

TWO police cars were damaged when a woman in an allegedly stolen car crashed into them. Police were called to the BP garage, Preston New Road, Blackburn, around 3.45am yesterday. MORE TOP STORIES: A 24-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion

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Win an egg in Easter comp

CHAMP Funeral Services, in Clayton-le-Moors, is running an Easter drawing contest. Schoolchildren up to the age of 11 are being invited to design and draw a spring-themed picture. The winner, who will be selected by Blackburn Rovers star David

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Teen is found

A TEENAGER who went missing from home has been found safe and well in Blackburn yesterday. The youngster, from Withnell, had last been seen at Blackburn Youth Zone on March 12.

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Drugs allegations

SHAHZAD Mohammed, 39, of Grange Street, Accring-ton, was charged with possessing drugs with intent to supply by Blackburn mag-istrates and bailed to appear at Burnley Crown Court.

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MP visit clash

DARWEN MP Jake Berry was unable to attend a debate of the town’s General Election candidates last night because he had arranged to visit elderly constituents who could not make it to his surgeries. A spokesman for Mr Berry’s office said: “We were

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Quizzing fun

A QUIZ and hot supper in aid of Christian Aid will be held at Antley Methodist Church, in Blackburn Road, Accrington, from 7pm next Friday. A team may have a maximum of five members, and entry costs £4 per person. To book call 01254 884242.

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Progress news for woodland

MEMBERS of the Huncoat Community Forum have been updated on progress at the Spout House Woodland. The laying of new paths and fences were nearing completion but muddying of adjacent paths by heavy machinery was “evident,” the forum heard. Month

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Variety of fun at the theatre

NEXT month’s afternoon variety show at Darwen Library Theatre will feature The Comedians funnyman Jonnie Casson. Support will come from vocal and keyboard duo Rebound and MGM. Entry costs £3 for Darwen residents, which includes a cup of tea

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Green pupils

MOUNT Carmel RC High School, in Accrington, has hosted an inter-school ECO Champions Day. Sixty-five pupils and staff from eight primary schools in the area attended the growth and sustainability-themed day. Environmental workshops were held

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Courageous disabled teen in 10k walk for his grandma

A COURAGEOUS teenager with cerebral palsy will once again put his difficulties aside to tackle a lengthy charity walk. Lewis Baker-Vose, from Oswaldtwistle, will take on the 10k Big Charity Walk in his wheelchair alongside carer, Colin. MORE

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Vokes backs Ings for future England call-up

SAM Vokes says strike partner Danny Ings is good enough to play for England, but could benefit from extra time. After speculation about his chances of a call-up Ings was overlooked for Roy Hodgson’s latest Three Lions squad for upcoming games against

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Darwen councillor accuses town’s MP of being “disingenuous”

A DARWEN councillor has accused the town’s MP of being “disingenuous” in urging residents to object to a proposal to build 110 homes on land at Kirkham’s Farm off Cranberry Lane. Marsh House councillor Frank Connor, who opposes the development,

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Blackburn college students get ready to dazzle on stage

DANCERS from a Blackburn college will take to the stage at one of the North’s most prestigious theatres. The group from the dance academy at St Mary’s College is one of just 10 selected to perform at the U.Dance North West Regional Platform 2015

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REDUNDANCY FEARS: Blackburn with Darwen library jobs under threat

THIRTEEN staff at Blackburn with Darwen library service face losing their jobs sparking fears for the future of branches around the borough. They have been put on redundancy notice as part of the shake-up of services as the council seeks to make

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POLICE APPEAL: Accrington man wanted on prison recall

POLICE are appealing for help to find an Accrington man who is wanted on prison recall. Kevin King-Yates, 21 was jailed for three years and four months in January 2013 for burglary. MORE TOP STORIES: He was released from prison in November

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POLICE APPEAL: Men wanted after bike thefts

POLICE want to speak with these three men over the theft of two bikes. The expensive cycles were taken from Newhouse Road Industrial Estate, Huncoat, at around 3pm on March 9. MORE TOP STORIES: A police spokesman said he believed the men

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Man in court charged with conspiracy to kill after Accrington shooting

A 30-YEAR-OLD man is due to appear before Blackburn Magistrates today charged with conspiracy to commit murder. Kevin King, of Carr Farm, Lodge Lane, Lytham, is accused of planning with others to kill Mark Walsh. MORE TOP STORIES: Mr Walsh

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KENDAL CALLING 2015: Tickets sold out for 10th anniversary festival

KENDAL Calling has announced its 10th anniversary show has sold out 19 weeks before the festival takes place in the Lake District. With hundreds of artists taking to the stage over 4 days, festival goers have snapped up tickets for what is certain

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Olympic medalist Samantha Murray aims to make the most of home advantage

OLYMPIC medalist Samantha Murray is hoping to re-create the atmosphere of her London games success when the Modern Pentathlon European Championships come to Great Britain later this year. Murray took silver in front of the home fans three years

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Boss John Coleman praises Accrington Stanley's in-form wide man Piero Mingoia

PIERO ‘The Postman’ Mingoia. Like a modern day darts player, the influential Accrington Stanley winger has been re-christened by the management staff. Why? “Because every time he gets the ball he delivers,” says Reds boss John Coleman.

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Lancashire star Stephen Parry eager for success

LANCASHIRE star Stephen Parry has set his stall out on limited overs success this season. The England international believes the Red Rose have a squad capable of challenging for honours in the short format of the game given that they were runners-up

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Simon Garner column: Blackburn Rovers' defeat to Brentford was tough to take

THE defeat to Brentford was a real sickener. At half-time Blackburn Rovers were winning and the gap to the play-offs was just five points. MORE TOP STORIES: But come the end of the game the top six seemed further away than ever. It’

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Adam Henley: Blackburn Rovers are running on empty but we will give it final push

ADAM Henley admits Blackburn Rovers are running on empty – but the in-form defender has urged his team-mates to take one more step on the gas. Tomorrow’s Ewood Park clash with Brighton and Hove Albion will be Rovers’ 13th match in the space of

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David Eyres column: Ings did so well just to be in frame for England

DANNY Ings will probably be disappointed to have missed out on the England squad, but it’s testament to the season that he’s had that he was even being talked about as a possibility. Even the most ardent Burnley fan would have to admit that Harry

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Man admits assault during visit for shared access to his pet

AN ACCESS visit to a dog, whose owners decided to share custody of the pet after their relationship ended, resulted in an assault. Stuart Edward Forshaw assaulted his ex-partner’s new boyfriend after he had gone to collect the pet. Blackburn magistrates

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Burnley striker Sam Vokes happy to make Wales return

A RETURN to the international arena is another box ticked for fit-again Sam Vokes, following confirmation of his call-up for Chris Coleman’s Wales squad yesterday. The striker marked his first Premier League start with a first league start for

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York shows how quickly League Two changes, says Accrington Stanley boss

YORK City’s perilous position is a classic example of the unpredictable nature of League Two, according to Accrington Stanley manager John Coleman. Last season the Minstermen came from nowhere to earn a place in the play-offs. MORE TOP STORIES

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Burnley defender Stephen Ward doubtful for Southampton trip - Matt Taylor misses out

STEPHEN Ward will have to train today to be in contention for tomorrow’s trip to Southampton. The Republic of Ireland international, who came on as a late substitute in Saturday’s 1-0 win over Manchester City, has missed sessions at Gawthorpe this

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Southampton boss Ronald Koeman warns of ‘aggressive’ Burnley

RONALD Koeman has warned Southampton to expect an ‘aggressive’ Burnley at St Mary’s tomorrow. The Clarets travel to the south coast to face a side they beat 1-0 at Turf Moor in December, when Ashley Barnes netted following Dusan Tadic’s penalty

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DON'T LET SOMEONE ELSE'S SON DROWN: Campaign launched to prevent more tragedies

THE family of a teenager who drowned in a reservoir while playing on a raft have launched a campaign to prevent more tragedies. Mel Goodship, whose 17-year-old son James died in Lake Burwain, in Foulridge, last summer, has launched a campaign to

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Sean Dyche looking to eclipse achievements of Burnley's promotion season

PROMOTION to the Premier League was astronomical for Burnley, but survival would undoubtedly eclipse last season’s achievements. In the week an abundance of celestial activity has been witnessed, manager Sean Dyche is looking for his own northern

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JAILED: Blackburn man caught driving just four weeks after being banned

A 29-YEAR-OLD man caught behind the wheel just four weeks after being banned was jailed for 18 weeks. Blackburn magistrates heard Aadil Khalid had an extensive record for disqualified driving and the magistrates said his disregard for orders of

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Man attacked in flat above town centre shop

POLICE are appealing for information after a man was assaulted in a flat in Nelson town centre. The incident happened in the early hours of March 15 when a 35-year-old man was assaulted at a flat above a shop on Scotland Road. MORE TOP STORIES

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Link road through Bailey’s Field in Darwen to open up development sites

DOCUMENTS have emerged detailing plans to put a link road through Bailey’s Field in Darwen. The plans for the “Darwen East Distributor Road” are part of Blackburn with Darwen Council’s “Local Plan.” MORE TOP STORIES: Although the planned

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'Digital Health Park' to bring hundreds of hi-tech jobs to East Lancashire

HUNDREDS of hi tech-jobs are set to come to East Lancashire with the creation of a new North West “Digital Health Park” close to the M65. It will concentrate on developing the latest IT-based and telecare products to help improve hospital care

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TIME-LAPSE VIDEO: Solar eclipse visible over East Lancashire

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£400k arsonist sent back to youth custody after being caught in a stolen car

A CONVICTED arsonist responsible for setting a £400,000 fire in Burnley has been returned to youth custody after being caught in a stolen car while on prison licence. Jack Bradbury was given a 40-month sentence in December 2012 at Burnley Crown

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Blackburn Rovers boss hopeful of senior player return ahead of Brighton visit

BLACKBURN Rovers boss Gary Bowyer is hopeful one of his seven senior players currently carrying injuries will be fit for tomorrow’s visit of Brighton & Hove Albion to Ewood Park. Bowyer did not name the player but with Jason Lowe, Shane Duffy

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Blackpool fan fined after setting off smoke bomb at Ewood Park

A STEWARD saw a Blackpool fan ignite a smoke bomb during the Ewood Park game against Blackburn Rovers. Blackburn magistrates heard the steward detained Oliver Omid Aghdassi and removed him and the flare from the terraces. MORE TOP STORIES:

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BEYOND CONTEMPT: Money to send youngsters from cash-strapped families on school trip stolen in raid

MONEY which was to be used to send youngsters from cash-strapped families on a school trip was stolen when thieves targeted two schools. Burglars, described as ‘beyond contempt’, smashed their way into the primary schools in overnight raids, snatching

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Tickets selling fast for Blackburn Rovers' FA Cup clash with Liverpool

BLACKBURN Rovers have already sold almost 12,000 tickets for their big FA Cup quarter-final replay with Liverpool at Ewood Park on Wednesday, April 8 (7.45pm). And should Rovers beat the Reds at the second time of asking their semi-final showdown

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Chris Taylor: Play-offs unlikely for Blackburn Rovers but we can't give up on them

BLACKBURN Rovers midfielder Chris Taylor admits the play-offs are looking unlikely after the ‘massive blow’ of losing to  Brentford. But Taylor is adamant Rovers will not give up on the top six until it is mathematically impossible. MORE TOP