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Sean Dyche deal the 'signing of the window' believes Burnley chairman
BURNLEY chairman Mike Garlick has described Sean Dyche's new Clarets contract as 'the signing of the window.'The Turf boss has put pen to paper on a new four and a half year contract running until 2022 with assistant manager Ian Woan and first-team
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Aaron Lennon can add pace and experience to Burnley squad - Sean Dyche
AARON Lennon's Premier League and international experience can help boost the Clarets squad, according to Burnley boss Sean Dyche.The 30-year-old signed a two-and-a-half year deal on Tuesday as he completed his move from Everton for a nominal fee.Lennon
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Controversial Panorama programme about Blackburn a ‘slap in the face’
A CONTROVERSIAL programme claiming segregation is getting worse in Blackburn has been described as a ‘slap in the face’. Thousands of people tuned in to watch the BBC Panorama programme on Monday, which said the town had become geographically segregated
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Woman sought by police after credit card stolen from elderly woman
A WOMAN is being sought by police after a credit card was stolen from an elderly woman's handbag.The incident happened in Accrington's Arndale Centre on January 17 at around 10.30am. Officers want to speak to the woman pictured in relation to
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Rovers players visit local schools to help promote ONEROVERS DAY ahead of Northampton Town match
Saturday's home game with Northampton Town will be Rovers’ annual ONEROVERS DAY to promote inclusion, value diversity and end discrimination. The players will wear anti-racism Kick it Out t-shirts for the warm-up and #ONEROVERS shirts when walking
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Sean Dyche believes he's the last of a dying breed after signing new Burnley contract
SEAN Dyche believes he's the last of a dying breed of managers after penning a new contract at Burnley that could take him close to a decade in charge at Turf Moor. Dyche handed the Clarets a huge boost by signing a new four-and-a-half year deal
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Historic hotel to be demolished for Lidl store
A SUPERMARKET has been given the green light to build a store on the site of an historic hotel.Council chiefs approved the plans by agent Chris Smith for the Lidl store and also 40 retirement apartments and car parking after the demolition of the Pines
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Aaron Lennon joins Burnley: Clarets fans react to move on Twitter
BURNLEY fans react on Twitter to the news that Aaron Lennon has joined the Clarets on a permanent deal from Everton. The winger has signed a contract until the summer of 2020 at Turf Moor and joins for an undisclosed fee. The 30-year-old, capped
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Aaron Lennon joins Burnley on two-and-a-half year deal for undisclosed fee
BURNLEY have made winger Aaron Lennon their second signing of the January transfer window.The 30-year-old has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal at Turf Moor after Burnley agreed an undisclosed fee with Everton.He follows the arrival of Tottenham wide-man
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Police appeal for help to find 16-year-old girl missing from home
POLICE are appealing for help finding a 16-year-old girl missing from home Macey Durkin is missing from Crosby, near Liverpool, but is local to Burnley. Officers said they believe she is staying with a friend. Macey is described as white
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Rovers announce date for FA Youth Cup fifth round tie with Nottingham Forest at Ewood Park
ROVERS will host Nottingham Forest in the FA Youth Cup fifth round on Tuesday, February 6. Billy Barr's side moved past Watford in round four earlier this month, with goals from Callum Wright and Dan Butterworth giving them a 2-0 win. For the
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ANOTHER RECORD-BREAKING YEAR FOR PRAETURA
23% increase in the total amount lent to enable SME growth across the UK Range of industries taking advantage of asset finance continues to expand Praetura Asset Finance experienced record growth in 2017, with a 9% increase in
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Homeless charity needs volunteers
A HOMELESS charity is appealing for volunteers.Emmaus Burnley is on the hunt for local volunteers to support its community and charity shops in Burnley and Accrington.Emmaus is looking for individuals with suitable skills and experience, as well as a
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MP backs planned changes to animal welfare laws
AN MP has backed government plans to change animal welfare laws.Rossendale and Darwen MP Jake Berry took to Facebook to show his support for proposed changes to animal welfare laws which will see prison sentences for animal abusers increased from six
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Ex-Burnley midfielder Joey Barton says gambling is 'culturally ingrained' in English football
FORMER Burnley midfielder Joey Barton believes gambling is "culturally ingrained" in English football.The 35-year-old ex-England midfielder is currently serving a 13-month ban for breaking the Football Association's betting rules after admitting
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Accrington Cricket Club shirt sponsor - a great catch for local business
The #AmazingAccrington Cricket Club are opening up opportunities to be a shirt or perimeter board sponsor! Formed in 1846, the club has a proud history Became a founding member of the Lancashire League in 1892 Impressive
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Laura Massaro books quarter final spot in Tournament of Champions
LAURA Massaro battled into the last eight of the Tournament of Champions after coming from behind to beat compatriot Victoria Lust.East Lancashire's World No.4 now faces Egypt's fifth seed Nouran Gohar for a place in the last four in New York.Massaro
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Blackburn secondary school help 'inspire future leaders'
A GROUP of females gave school pupils an insight into developing their own leadership skills to boost career prospects. Tauheedul Islam Girls’ High School hosted its first Leadership Conference last Friday. The event brought together pupils from Years
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Lancashire residents urged to watch birds
LANCASHIRE householders are being urged to join a national drive by discovering which birds are visiting the county’s gardens.They have been asked to spend an hour watching the birds in their garden this weekend to help provide the RSPB with its annual
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Heart research record bid
THE British Heart Foundation has invited people in the North West to take part in a special ‘World Record’ attemptThe charity is calling on residents in the to visit one of 64 local BHF shops in the region.There they will be asked to make a donation towards
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Avian flu alert issued after disease found in parts of England
AVIAN flu prevention zones have been introduced across England after the disease was found in wild flocks in the south of the country. The information from DEFRA tells people what they must do if they keep birds in England.People keeping poultry must,
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Indigo Financial Advice Ltd- Colne fundraising for Pendleside Hospice
A BUSINESS has raised hundreds of pounds for a hospice over the last couple of months.Staff at Colne's Indigo Financial Advice Ltd have donated £500 towards Pendleside Hospice.The staff at Indigo donated £400 in lieu of Christmas cards and have also
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Service to remember Holocaust set for park
A SPECIAL service to mark Holocaust Memorial Day will be held in Chorley’s Astley Park to remember all those who died in the Holocaust and other acts of genocide and terrorist attacks.It will take place on Saturday, January 27 starting at 10.30am.This
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Hospice launch corporate challenge
A HOSPICE has launched its annual fundraising challenge.East Lancashire Hospice is seeking companies to go head-to-head in this year’s Corporate Challenge.The search is on for businesses from Blackburn, Darwen, Hyndburn or the Ribble Valley who can prove
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MP visits primary school
AN MP visited a primary school to discuss child refugees.Blackburn MP, Kate Hollern, visited Shadsworth Junior School in Blackburn last Friday to meet pupils and hear about their concerns for child refugees who have been separated from their parents.
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Fixture list has made life tough for us, says Burnley boss Sean Dyche
SEAN Dyche believes Burnley are paying the price for being handed a tough Premier League fixture list after their winless run was extended last weekend. The Clarets haven't claimed three points in the league since a win over Stoke City on December
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Police find large cannabis farm
A LARGE cannabis farm has been discovered by police. More than 150 plants were unearthed in two rooms in a property in Hope Street, Accrington yesterday. A spokesman for Lancashire police said an officer had been in the area at around 3.30pm
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Speed limit proposal for road with ‘serious’ accidents REJECTED
COUNTY Hall have rejected plans to cut down a national speed limit on a public highway in the Ribble Valley where there have been ‘serious’ accidents.Residents and councillors have called for a reduction in the speed that cars go from Painter Wood to
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MP meets with farmers to discuss impact of Brexit
AN East Lancashire MP has met with farmers and the National Farmers’ Union to talk about the possible impact Brexit could have on the rural industry.Julie Cooper met with around half a dozen farmers and looked at how the decision to leave the EU could
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A trio of youngsters run 2k in memory of their Grandad
A TRIO of youngsters took part in a junior run and raised hundreds of pounds for charity in memory of their Granpa.Alex Pollitt, 11, from Sabden, together with Dylan, 9, and Melody, 6, from Clitheroe, wanted to take part in an event to help raise money
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A 'delighted' Tony Mowbray on Rovers securing the signature of full-back Amari'i Bell
ROVERS’ long pursuit of Amari’i Bell ended on Friday when they finally secured the signing of the left back from Fleetwood Town. Bell watched from the stands at Highbury as his new side came out on top against his former employers, less than 24
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Simon Garner: I’m sure Tony will be convincing his players that he is building something at Rovers
I SAID last week that Shrewsbury might start to feel the pressure after their defeat at Ewood Park, writes Simon Garner. And it was important that Rovers took advantage of Paul Hurst’s side dropping points with a win at Fleetwood Town. With
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Appeal to find man missing for several days
POLICE are trying to find a missing man in Blackburn. Officers are looking to locate 38-year-old Eamon MacDonagh. He has been missing for several days now but believed to still be in the Blackburn area. He is described as a white male,
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Motorists warned about delays after problems with traffic light after computer server crash
MOTORISTS are being warned to expect delays on their daily commute this morning after a server went down affecting traffic signals at junctions. Blackburn with Darwen Roads posted the message on their Facebook page saying it was 'not good news'
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BBC Panorama White Fright: 'Blackburn IS more divided'
A LEADING academic believes Blackburn is becoming more rather than less segregated, storing up problems for the future. Professor Ted Cantle spoke after the BBC’s Panorama programme revisited the town in a documentary shown last night. In 2007
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Campaigners welcome plans to give people with hidden disabilities blue badge parking permits
CAMPAIGNERS have welcomed plans which would see people with hidden disabilities entitled to blue badge parking permits. Older people's and disability groups in East Lancashire said the scheme would help create 'parity of esteem' for those living
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First look at new housing development with 45 homes
A FIRST look has been revealed into a new housing development featuring 45 homes. Wainhomes has released a drawing for the scheme on land at school lane in Guide, a village on the edge of Blackburn. The bid features three and four-bedroom family
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PICTURES: Inside quirky boutique hotel welcoming people from across globe
BY Elisa MenendezAN entrepreneur has transformed a 19th century building into a boutique hotel — attracting visitors from across the globe.Michael Huckerby opened The Lawrence Hotel on Church Street, Padiham, in November and has already welcomed guests
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Decision to be made on apartments plan for historic former conservative club
PROPOSALS to build 24 apartments on the site of an iconic former Grade II listed Conservative club have been recommended for approval by planning bosses. Plans were submitted to Hyndburn Council to convert the former Accrington Conservative Club
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New sauna and steam room open at leisure centre after £180k revamp
A SAUNA and steam room at a popular leisure centre have reopened after a refurbishment. The new 'Thermal Suite' at Hyndburn Leisure Centre opened for the first time yesterday after being shut since October for a £180,000 renovation. The luxury
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Big increases in library charges and Gawthorpe Hall entry
BIG increases in some library charges and a 50 per cent rise in the cost of entrance for Gawthorpe Hall have been condemned. Lancashire County Council’s ruling cabinet agreed to the new fees last week. The rises across the authority’s libraries
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Hyndburn schoolchildren feature in resort advert shown on ITV and Disney Channel
TWO schoolchildren have hit the national television screen after staring in an advert for an award winning hotel.Harry Drew, 12, and Hugh Hek, 7, from Clayton-le-Moors are featured in the new TV advert for Ribby Hall Village in Preston to promote their
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Toilet roll firm fined after worker lost part of finger in 'avoidable' incident
A TOILET roll manufacturer has been forced to pay £120,000 after an employee severed part of his finger in an 'avoidable' incident. Accrol Papers, a directly owned subsidiary of Accrol Group Holdings, of Roman Road, Blackburn, pleaded guilty to
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Mum suing East Lancashire Hospitals Trust over daughter's birth
A MUM is taking legal action against a hospital trust, claiming that her six-year-old daughter’s cerebral palsy was due to delays when she was born. The youngster has severe learning disabilities after parts of her brain died as her mother spent up three
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'We have to get value for money' - Tony Mowbray on Rovers' January transfer dealings
TONY Mowbray says Rovers have enquiries in with clubs to make further moves in the January window but insists they won’t be held to ransom over transfer fees. Rovers have so far brought in Adam Armstrong, Jack Payne and Amari’i Bell as well as
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Steven Defour confident the goals will soon flow again for Burnley
STEVEN Defour insists there is no panic over Burnley’s recent lack of goals and he’s confident the tide will soon turn. The Clarets have scored just 19 times in 24 Premier League games this season and only three in their last seven winless games