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We've proven you don't need to spend to succeed, says Burnley's Nick Pope
BURNLEY have shown the rest of the Premier League that success can be achieved without buckets of cash, according to goalkeeper Nick Pope. The Clarets are set for a top-seven finish this term despite posting a positive net spend in the transfer
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Firefighters called to grill pan fire at house in Burnley
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a grill pan fire at a house.The incident occurred at around 4.45pm at a property in Lionel Street in Burnley.The fire in the kitchen started after a grill pan inadvertently caught fire and the residents then called 999.Two
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Investigation into 'deliberate' rubbish fire at house in Burnley
AN investigation is underway after rubbish was 'deliberately' set on fire next to a house.Firefighters were called to the incident in Cleaver Street in Burnley at around 2.45pm.Two fire crews attended the scene and found rubbish next to a house
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APPEAL: Concern over missing 18-year-old woman from Colne
AN appeal has been launched by police to find a missing 18-year-old woman.Officers said Faye Adams was last seen at around 5pm on Thursday in the Broken Banks area of Colne and nobody has heard from her since.She is described as white, of slim build and
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Praise for 'fantastic' new mental health crisis centre in Burnley
MENTAL health campaigners have praised a ‘fantastic’ new crisis centre but urged more still needs to be done.Former Labour spin doctor Alastair Campbell visited the newly-opened Richmond Fellowship’s mental health crisis service in Burnley.The service
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British Transport Police campaign to stop sexual harassment on trains
A CAMPAIGN has been launched to encourage victims of unwanted sexual behaviour on trains to report offences.The second part of the Report It To Stop It campaign, which was launched by the British Transport Police (BTP) in 2015 , the campaign aims to tackle
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Burnley 0 Brighton 0: How they rated
CLARETS reporter Tyrone Marshall hands out the ratings from Burnley's 0-0 draw with Brighton at Turf Moor. Nick Pope 6 One low save from Gross aside he was rarely troubled, but did slice a couple of kicks in open play Matt Lowton 7
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Historic church could turn into a house if plans are agreed
A HISTORIC former church could be set to be turned into a home if plans are given the go-ahead by council chiefs.Last week, the Lancashire Telegraph reported how residents had set up a group to keep St James’ Church, Church Kirk, as a community building
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Charlton Athletic 1 Blackburn Rovers 0: TALKING POINTS
Rovers reporter Rich Sharpe picks out three talking points from the 1-0 defeat at Charlton Athletic. MUCH CHANGED SIDE Tony Mowbray said that he would make changes, though the six he made was probably more than many Rovers fans expected.
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Rosemere Cancer Foundation concert a huge success
ROSEMERE Cancer Foundation's Spring concert was a huge success at Blackburn Cathedral.The event raised £2,813.20 in total from contributions, as the concert itself was free, but audiences were asked to donate to a retiring collection.Hosted by BBC
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Burnley 0 Brighton 0: Five things we learned
CLARETS reporter Tyrone Marshall discusses the talking points from Burnley's goalless draw with Brighton. JOB DONE Footballers are a superstitious bunch and none of this Burnley squad were declaring publicly on Saturday that they were in Europe
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Fag butt on trainer dad loses appeal against £75 fine
A DAD on benefits has had his appeal over a £75 fine when a cigarette butt dropped off the bottom of his wet trainer in a shopping centre car park rejected. Paul McAuley complained that Blackburn with Darwen Council's litter enforcement offices
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'Did we get a bit of luck? I think we did' - Lee Bowyer reacts to Rovers win
"Did we get a bit of luck? I think we did." That was the assessment of Charlton boss Lee Bowyer after the win over Rovers at The Valley. Jason Pearce knew very little about the winning goal he scored, the ball deflecting off his back and in to
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Firefighters called to kitchen fire
FIREFIGHTERS were called to a kitchen fire. Crews Clitheroe and Hyndburn were called to a house in Corporation Street, Clitheroe shortly before 9am yesterday. A fire service spokesman said firefighters used breathing apparatus, a hose reel
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Hyndburn Leisure events to make health miles better
HYNDBURN Leisure is hosting a variety of events to encourage people to travel a mile as part of a health initiative.‘Your Mile Your Way’ is being coordinated by Lancashire County Council as part of its active lives and healthy weight programme on May
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Rovers Ladies bid for cup final success against Leicester
Rovers Ladies will hope to secure further silverware for the club when they take on Leicester City in the final of the FA Women’s Premier League Cup this afternoon (3pm). Ladies manager Gemma Donnelly says reaching the club’s first ever Premier
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Disqualified driver arrested following 100 mph pursuit
A DISQUALIFIED driver has been arrested following a coordinated police effort. Patrols across East Lancashire worked together to locate and arrest a disqualified driver overnight. A police spokesman said a red Vauxhall Insignia was sighted
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Charlton Athletic 1 Blackburn Rovers 0: PLAYER RATINGS
Rovers reporter Rich Sharpe hands out his player ratings after the 1-0 defeat to Charlton Athletic. Jayson Leutwiler 6 Unfortunate to be beaten in the way he was. Decent stop from Forster-Caskey in the second half with his one effort to save
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Burnley 0 Brighton 0: Match verdict
CHECK the passport is in date, stock up on the miniature toiletries and invest in a map of Eastern Europe. Burnley are going on a European tour. Theoretically there remains a ‘what if’ scenario, but nobody is seriously considering it. It would
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Minister Chris Grayling praises council's ‘smart’ potholes work
A GOVERNMENT minister has praised a council’s use of new technology to tackle potholes.Machines capable of filling 60 holes a day have been unleashed onto the roads of East Lancashire.Lancashire County Council is renting six machines which use a jet-powered
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Man found in possession of amphetamine
A MAN found in possession of amphetamine was already subject to a conditional discharge for the same offence.Alan Henry Sturdy, 34, of Queen Victoria Road, Burnley, pleaded guilty to possessing amphetamine. He was fined £120 which was set against the
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Calls for an end to austerity in policing as Lancashire crime rises
RENEWED calls have been made to end austerity in policing after figures showed crime in Lancashire is on the rise.Police have registered sharp increases in knife and gun crime amid mounting concern over spiralling levels of violence.Official figures show
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Cash Converters staff turned away dodgy sat nav thief
A MAN who had stolen a sat nav from a car was turned away when he tried to sell it to Cash Converters after they recognised it as a 'dodgy deal.' Blackburn magistrates heard things got worse for Brendan Duff when he was confronted by an "angry"
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Man in court over child sex allegations
A PADIHAM man has appeared before Blackburn magistrates charged with sexual activity with a girl under the age of 16.Paul Edward Foster, 42, of Lawrence Street, Padiham, was sent on bail to stand trial at Burnley Crown Court after pleading not guilty
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Charlton Athletic 1 Blackburn Rovers 0: MATCH VERDICT
With Rovers' Championship status for next season already secured, and some players having played through the pain barrier to ensure that, Tony Mowbray, as he had said he would do, rang the changes. While it wasn't the strongest of Rovers side's