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Tom Heaton's return to training has given us all a lift, says his Burnley rival Nick Pope
TOM Heaton’s return to training has provided a lift to the whole Burnley squad, according to the man in possession of the No.1 shirt. Nick Pope has impressed since standing in for the skipper at the start of September but the England goalkeeper
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JAILED: Thug who left man, 65, with fractured skull
A THUG who launched a brutal and unprovoked attack on a vulnerable man has been jailed for 10 years.Security cameras showed Joseph Ingham unleashing a prolonged attack on 65-year-old Gerard Regan.Officers were called by the paramedics at about 5.40am
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'Another week or two and we’ll have more options' Tony Mowbray provides Rovers injury update
DARRAGH Lenihan and Corry Evans returned to full training today while Marcus Antonsson and Ben Gladwin have also stepped up their recovery as the Rovers treatment room starts to clear. Lenihan is on his way back from a fractured metatarsal which
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Full steam ahead for £16m town centre plan
TALKS are back on the cards with a top high street retailer for a store at a new shopping centre in Chorley.Councillors gave the green light to press ahead with the Market Walk extension in Chorley at a meeting on Tuesday night after concerns Marks and
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REVEALED: Most popular baby names over the decades
As the bookies take bets on what the Duke and Duchess or Cambridge will call their third baby, we take a trip down moniker memory laneEVER since the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge announced their family’s set to expand once again, we’ve been itching to
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Man arrested after 'taking pity on ex-partner' who walked from Nelson to Burnley in rain
A 35-YEAR-old man who took pity on his ex-partner when she turned up soaking wet at his home was arrested for breaching bail conditions.Blackburn magistrates heard Brian Anthony Evans opened the door of his Burnley home to Rebecca Kearsley after she had
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Town says goodbye to beer shop after two year stint
A POPULAR beer shop will close its doors at the end of next month.The House of Beer in Ramsbottom announced on social media the business would be closing for good.Clint West, who opened the shop in Silver Street in 2016, said he wanted to spend more time
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Recall for fire extinguishers because they may not work
KIDDE are recalling fire extinguishers over fears they can fail to activate in an emergency.Approximately 169,000 push-button Pindicator fire extinguishers were sold in the UK between 1995 and 2006 while 700 plastic handle fire extinguishers were sold
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3 burglars caught on roof of apartments
THREE men caught on the roof of a four-storey new-build in the centre of Burnley admitted they were not there for the view.Blackburn magistrates heard police, including a dog handler, searched the canalside building from bottom to top, eventually following
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Accrington Stanley boss Coleman does not rule out more January signings
JOHN Coleman says he is pleased to have succeeded in his aim to get transfer business done early, but admitted there is still scope for more. The Stanley boss did not hang around as the turn of the year triggered the window, moving quickly to make
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Inquest into death of woman, 20, adjourned
AN inquest into the death of a 20-year-old woman has been adjourned until a later date. Kimberleigh Halstead, from Denton Street in Barnoldswick, died on March 14, 2017, an inquest at Preston Coroners Court heard. Coroner James Newman said
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No offers for Bradley Dack as Tony Mowbray looks to build for a bright future at Rovers
TONY Mowbray says there have been no offers for attacker Bradley Dack and insists Rovers won’t be entertaining bids for any of their star men this month. Dack has scored 11 times this season and has been a key part of Mowbray’s side who have climbed
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Orphanage Cup hoping for a Rovers return
THE organisers of the Orphanage Cup are hoping a Rovers return will continue to encourage teams to enter the long-running competition.Last year’s final was held at Ewood Park and competition secretary, Tommy Tatham, is hopeful that this year’s showpiece
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Massaro misses out in Tournament of Champions
LAURA Massaro’s wait to win the Tournament of Champions goes after losing her semi final clash with world number one Nour El Sherbini.The 34-year-old from Chorley, who has twice been a runner-up in New York, got off to a blistering start - winning the
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Bonfire site not cleaned up - almost 3 months after Guy Fawkes Night
THE site which housed a public bonfire display in a park has not been cleaned up, almost three months after the event. Thousands of people gathered to watch the bonfire and fireworks display at Towneley Park on November 5 last year. The event
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Andrew Greaves column: Burnley fans are in a Sean Dyche dreamland
I’M pretty sure people in the office think there is something wrong with me. For the last couple of days I’ve been walking around muttering ‘four-and-a-half years, FOUR-AND-A-HALF YEARS!’. I have not succumbed to a strange illness but I am
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Jimmy Cricket sharing gift of laughter at Oswaldtwistle Civic Arts Centre
COMPLACENCY is a word which you suspect doesn’t figure in Jimmy Cricket’s vocabulary. The veteran comedian could be forgiven for taking things easy after a lifetime making people laugh. But at 72, his diary is as busy as ever and, as he prepares
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REVEALED: Line-up for Clitheroe Blues, Rhythm and Rock Festival and how to get tickets
THIS year’s Clitheroe Blues, Rhythm and Rock Festival will have an international flavour as a Woodstock veteran crosses the Atlantic to headline the event.Drummer Corky Laing was a member of the pioneering heavy rock band Mountain who played at the famous
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When dementia is diagnosed. Sam Brady's comedy drama looks at the impact on family relationships
SAM Brady isn’t your typical performer. The former management consultant and trainee Buddhist monk turned stand-up comedian will, next week, see his debut play take to the stage of the Lowry, Salford Quays, before it visits East Lancashire later in
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'I sing for the joy of doing it' says legend Jack Jones who celebrates 80th birthday with tour
IT is hard to believe that Jack Jones will be heading to Manchester next week as part of a tour to celebrate his 80th birthday.His enthusiasm for performing remains as strong as ever and you can tell that he’s genuinely looking forward to playing to fans
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JAILED: Jealous mechanic who lured love rival to street and mowed him down
A JEALOUS mechanic who kicked his pregnant ex in the stomach and used her mobile phone to lure her new partner to a Blackburn street ended up mowing him down on the pavement. Burnley Crown Court heard how Mark Antony Samuel Findlay snuck into the
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Is this the ultimate country sister act? Shelby Lynne and Allison Moorer perform together for first time
INDIVIDUALLY Allison Moorer and Shelby Lynne are two of the most successful country singers and songwriters around. Now for the first time the pair will be performing together at a series of dates in the UK including one in Manchester on Monday.The sisters
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Wilco's Jeff Tweedy in solo show at Albert Hall, Manchester
FOR over 20 years with his band Wilco, Jeff Tweedy has continually demonstrated that he is one of the most erudite songwriters out there. Next week, Jeff will be in Manchester for a solo appearance during which he will be revisiting some of those
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Young wheelchair users to benefit from £50k charity donation
YOUNG wheelchair users across Lancashire have been given a helping hand by the Masonic Charitable Foundation.The organisation has donated £50,000 to the disabled children and young people's charity Whizz-Kidz, to help fund their team of mobility engineers
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Labour boss backs probe into his conduct
LANCASHIRE County Council’s Labour leader Azhar Ali has supported an investigation into his authorisation of grants when he was cabinet member for health at the authority. The Nelson East representative said he had nothing to hide despite Tory
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Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty up for Best Holiday Destination award
THE Forest of Bowland has been shortlisted as the 2018 Best Holiday Destination in the BBC Countryfile Magazine Awards.Readers were invited to send in their suggestions for the greatest sites in the countryside.A panel of expert judges scrutinised all
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Tory boss defends cuts to voluntary groups
LANCASHIRE County Council leader Geoff Driver has defended cuts in grant schemes to voluntary and charitable groups.Labour’s finance spokeswoman Erica Lews has said the closing of three funds by the Conservatives totalling £1.05million to applications
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Fancy going to college? Last chance to check out education centre
THE final open day event of a college's academic year will take place next month.Prospective students and parents have been invited to attend the event at Nelson and Colne College (NCC) between 5.30pm and 7.30pm to look at its facilities and curriculum.Interactive
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Training for cemetery car marshals at large Muslim burials
DETAILS of training sessions for volunteer car park marshals at Pleasington Cemetery to reduce traffic problems at large Muslim Funerals have been revealed. In a report to tonight’s full Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council Forum meeting environment
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Swimmers encourage to take part in charity 'swimathon'
A CHARITY swimming event will take place in pool across East Lancashire.Swimmers of all ages and abilities have been invited to take part in Swimathon, the world’s biggest annual fundraising swim, to raise money for Cancer Research UK and Marie Curie.
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Accrington Stanley to give every year 3 primary school pupil in Hyndburn a free football shirt
ACCRINGTON Stanley are to invest £150,000 into support in the local community by providing thousands of free shirts to school pupils. Owner Andy Holt is commemorating the 50th anniversary of the club's revival by giving away 1200 Adidas first team
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East Lancs Employment team continues growth at Napthens
The Employment team based at Napthens solicitors’ East Lancashire office has continued its growth with the appointment of solicitor Natalie Parkinson. Natalie, of Colne, joins from a regional law firm where she qualified as a solicitor and
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BURNLEY JURY: How big a boost to Burnley is Sean Dyche’s new long-term contract?
OUR Clarets jury discuss the big issues at Turf Moor every week and there was one subject this week. How big a boost is Sean Dyche's new four-and-a-half year contract? MATT RIGGS Without doubt, it's a huge boost to Burnley. I think the fact
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Huge Support for #Amazing Accrington- Meeting at Accrington Stanley Football Club
More than fifty local business leaders met at Accrington Stanley Football Club to make a difference for the next generation. On Thursday 18th January, a room bursting full of local business owners gave their time to hear an address from Andy Holt
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Nelson firm opens distribution base in the USA
Nelson based supplement manufacturer, Blackburn Distributions, who export to over 66 countries, has established its first overseas distribution warehouse. It is located in the United States of America and will significantly benefit its growing
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Sales Expert’s Determination to Make Businesses Succeed.
A COMPANY created to help other businesses succeed through increasing sales has expanded after just 10 months of trading. Richard Few founded Sales Geek to give start-up companies the best chance of becoming established and beating the odds of
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Fire crews battle grill pan fire
FIRE crews attended a grill pan fire.Firefighters were called to reports of a building fire in Park Street, Haslingden shortly after 11pm.A spokesman for Lancashire fire services said the fire involved a grill pan but was out on arrival.There were no
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'He’s trying to help you become a better player' - Ryan Nyambe on the influence of Rovers boss Tony Mowbray
RYAN Nyambe says extra work on the training ground as well as the guidance of the Rovers coaching staff has helped him accelerate his development. Nyambe has enjoyed a strong start to 2018 with a string of impressive performances at right-back
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Dad claims he was sold 'uninhabitable' £200,000 house
AN irate father said a housing provider ‘owe him £200,000’ after selling him an ‘uninhabitable’ house.Steve Baker from Darwen bought the house for his daughter through Together Housing in September 2016.The new build property in Vale Street, Darwen, boasted
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Simon Smith: There are times when the players need us as fans
AFTER that initial hiccup down on the Essex coast it has indeed, this season, been lovely to be beside the seaside. The weather may not have been clement on the two trips to the Fylde coast, but six points have warmed the heart, writes Simon Smith.
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VIDEO: Is this Sean Dyche's best moment as Burnley boss?
SEAN Dyche has enjoyed plenty of highs during his time at Turf Moor but the game he usually references as his most memorable was the 2-0 win over Wigan on Easter Monday 2014 that clinched the most unlikely of promotions. It was the 2013/14 season
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Council criticised for scrapping 20mph limit after three-year trial
COUNCIL bosses have been criticised for scrapping a pilot 20mph speed limit in a residential area of Blackburn with Darwen borough. Cllr Phil Riley, executive member for regeneration, has confirmed that following the end of the three-year trial
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PHOTO OF THE DAY: January 25, 2018
Each day we pick out our favourite photograph submitted by The Lancashire Telegraph Camera Club.Today we picked out Julie Cropper's shot which is an amazing image of raindrops on ribbon grass.
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'NHS desperately short of nurses' — new figures
THOUSANDS of vacancies for registered nursing and midwifery posts are not being filled, new NHS figures show. Statistics, for the quarter to the end of September 2017, show that 5,245 vacant NHS nurse and midwifery posts were advertised in the North West.This
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NOSTALGIA: Spotlight shines on Burnley's plush Savoy Cinema in 1953
THIS corner of Burnley, outside the Savoy Cinema, was certainly bustling with life when the Telegraph photographer captured it on film in the summer of 1953.Many of the shoppers and pedestrians appear to be on their way for afternoon tea at the cinema
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We’re busy building houses says council boss
PLANS to build hundreds of new homes in a borough are finally back on track the council’s regeneration boss has claimed.Cllr Phil Riley will tonight tell colleagues 15 sites across Blackburn with Darwen now have 11 developers building or about to start
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100 hospital parking spaces given the green light
A FURTHER 100 car parking spaces are being created at a hospital as part of its multi-million pound expansion.Burnley General Teaching Hospital will gain the parking spaces on the front of its Lancashire Women’s and New Born Unit.This comes as East Lancashire
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Patients waiting to see GP can now see pharmacist instead
PATIENTS waiting to see their GP to discuss their medication now have the option to see a pharmacist instead. Lancashire and South Cumbria will get five additional clinical pharmacists in general practice as part of a national programme. The
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Earby singing sensation joins Spice Girl Geri for BBC One show
A LOCAL songstress will join a new BBC One singing show. Earby based singing sensation Kiki Deville will join former Spice Girl Gerri Horner as a judge on BBC One's new show All Together Now. The show will see a range of talented singers take
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Campaign victory as 100 homes plan rejected
A CAMPAIGN to stop 100 homes being built at the edge of a town on a greenfield site has been won.Around 100 people attended a meeting to see Pendle Council’s development committee reject plans to build the homes on a field north of Meadow Way, near Skipton
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Rovers midfielder Richie Smallwood on why looming suspension won't change his approach to the game
RICHIE Smallwood says he won’t be changing his approach despite being one yellow card away from a two-match ban. The Rovers midfielder believes he wouldn’t be worthy of a spot in the team were he to alter his game having started every league match
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Burnley chairman Mike Garlick hails rare show of loyalty in Sean Dyche's new deal
CLARETS chairman Mike Garlick believes loyalty is a 'precious commodity' in football, which is why he is delighted to see Sean Dyche sign a new four-and-a-half year contract at Turf Moor. Dyche has repaid the faith Garlick and the Burnley board