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Dyche: I'll walk away before I'm 65, but I haven't set a date yet
SEAN Dyche is adamant he won't still be in management at the age of 65 - but he hasn't put a date on when he plans to walk away from the game. The Clarets boss, 47, has no intention of following in the footsteps of West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini
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Non-league round-up: Mixed fortunes for AFC Darwen
ROLES were reversed for AFC Darwen in their midweek defeat to Daisy Hill, in the Hallmark Security League First Division North. Having trailed to Holker Old Boys on Saturday, the Anchor Ground side bounced back to record a 2-1 home win thanks to
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Bloodied sleeping man woke up and swung at hospital security
A MAN sleeping on a bench inside the entrance of Royal Blackburn Hospital became aggressive when security staff tried to move him on. Blackburn magistrates heard when police roused Jake David Boothman he made threats and then swung at an officer
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Person cut out of van after crash
A PERSON was cut out of a van after a crash. Police and the fire service were called to Blackburn Road in Haslingden at around 12.50pm. Two vans, a Fiat Scudo and a Iveco Daily were found at the scene. A fire service spokesman said firefighters
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Dyche pays tribute to Leicester City crash victims
SEAN Dyche has paid tribute to the people who lost their lives in the helicopter crash at Leicester City last weekend. The Turf Moor boss believes the crash puts football into perspective, with tributes from across the world pouring in and scenes
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Great Harwood scrapyard boss in A1 services traveller families fight probe
THE OWNER of a Great Harwood scrap yard has appeared before Blackburn magistrates charged in connection with a disturbance at a service station in May. The court heard the incident involved rival travelling families and weapons, including baseball
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Men sought by police after street sign thefts
TWO men are sought by police after several street signs have been stolen. Police said numerous cast iron signs have been removed throughout Hyndburn in recent weeks. A police spokesman said the two men pictured have been seen driving around in
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Stanley boss on his side's goal threat and Billy Kee's form
STANLEY boss John Coleman is happy to see his side chipping in with goals from all areas and is pleased to take the burden off Billy Kee. The Reds frontman was the leading scorer in League Two last term when he struck 26 times as Accrington won
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Burnley to wait on Cork fitness but Lennon back for West Ham
AARON Lennon is over a sickness bug and will be part of the Burnley squad for the trip to West Ham, while Sean Dyche will leave it late to decide on the fitness of Jack Cork. The midfielder ended his run of playing every Premier League minute since
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Burnley Wetherspoon pubs receive top rating in national loo awards
TWO Wetherspoon pubs have won acclaim for the quality and standards of their toilets. The Brun Lea, in Manchester Road, and The Boot Inn in St. James’ Street, both in Burnley, have both been awarded a platinum rating in the Loo of the Year Awards
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Rovers boss on the best and worst case scenarios for Raya
David Raya will see a specialist this evening, with Tony Mowbray hopeful his goalkeeper could be available for next weekend’s game with Rotherham United. Raya suffered a broken nose and required stitches to a facial injury picked up in the draw
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Tesco store to CLOSE and be replaced with discount retailer Jack's
A TESCO superstore is to close down and be converted into a new cut-price outlet. Tesco in Rawtenstall will serve customers until January 13 before converting into a Jack's - the new discount version of Tesco. The retailer’s new chain was launched
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Rovers v QPR: Key battle, last meeting, odds, predicted teams
Blackburn Rovers v QPR. Saturday, November 3 (3pm), Ewood Park. KEY BATTLE LUKE Freeman was a target for Rovers in the summer, and he will hold QPR’s biggest threat. If Ryan Nyambe comes back in to the team can stop Freeman from getting
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Man taken to hospital after car crashes into bus stop
A MAN was taken to hospital after a car crashed into a bus stop. Paramedics were called to Blackburn Road, near Willow Street ,in Great Harwood, at around 9.20pm yesterday. The road was blocked with traffic queuing as far back as Lee Lane.
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Tony Mowbray gives update on EIGHT Rovers injury concerns
Tony Mowbray gave a lengthy injury update at his pre-match press conference ahead of the visit of QPR on Saturday. David Raya is definitely out with a facial injury picked up in the draw with West Brom last weekend and will see a specialist this
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New Recruits as Spencer Hayes Group Continues Growth and Expansion
Spencer Hayes Group, a Commercial Insurance Brokerage and Risk Management Consultancy, are delighted to announce continued growth and expansion with managerial appointments of Emma Booth as Office Manager and Michaela Quinn as Marketing Manager. Both
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IN PICTURES: Ben Fish breaks course record as Harriers dominate Accrington 10k
BLACKBURN Harriers dominated the Accrington 10k as they took the first five places with winner Ben Fish breaking the course record. The race attracted a field of more than 500 entries with Fish leading them home in 31 minutes 32 seconds to see off
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Gisburn Auction Mart fined over 'prolonged neglect'
GISBURN Auction Mart has been hit with fines and costs totalling more than £12,000 after being convicted of failing to prevent unnecessary suffering of a sheep. Blackburn magistrates imposed the penalty because of what the chairman described as
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East Lancashire man faces trial over attack on man who later drowned
A TRIAL date has been set for a man accused of attacking Steven Dyson - who drowned after leaving a New Year's Eve party. Daniel Conway, 22, of South Street, Bacup, has been accused of assaulting Mr Dyson. Conway has denied the charge and is
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Police arrest teenager over 'racist' taxi marshal attack in Burnley
POLICE say a man has been arrested in connection with an attack on a taxi marshal in Burnley. A 61-year-old man was attacked on St James Street, at around 12.45am, suffering a broken jaw. He was subjected to racist abuse was part of the incident
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Coleman confident Reds can cope without banned McConville
STANLEY boss John Coleman admits Sean McConville will be a big miss for the Reds at Coventry City on Saturday but believes his side can cope without the wideman. The winger is banned after picking up five yellow cards but Jordan Clark is back from
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Lancashire coaches the right men to lead us back believes Alex Davies
ALEX Davies believes the current crop of Lancashire coaches are the right people to guide the Red Rose back into the top tier of the County Championship. Lancashire were relegated to Division Two after a season which yielded just two victories.
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TRAFFIC: M65 reopened following multi-car crash
A MULTI-car crash on the M65 at Blackburn caused severe delays this morning. One lane was closed from junction four (Darwen/Blackburn South) to junction three (Blackburn West) after a car was shunted by a van onto the central reservation.
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Simon Smith's Rovers column: 'We have a team full of heroes'
THERE have been seasons in the past where Rovers have had only a solitary hero standing out above the rest on those slow days when inspiration and magic is lacking. A player who will win a 60/40 ball with excessive vigour to pump up the crowd; a
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Farewell tour really is the end says Matt Monro Jr
WHEN Matt Monro Junior comes to the Albert Halls in Bolton next week his show, in which he tells his father’s life story, will be more emotional than ever. For it will be one of the last times that Matt ever takes to the stage to sing the songs
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Joanna Lumley to bring tales of travels, Ab Fab and radioactive rats to Blackburn
JOANNA Lumley’s initial reaction to embark on her first nationwide live tour which comes to Blackburn next week, is just typical of an actress who has become a national treasure. “When the tour was announced, my first concern was that I would have
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Rishton are softball role models
RISHTON made a little bit of ‘history’ after becoming the first winners of the inaugural Lancashire Women’s Softball Cricket ‘Final of Finals’ Festival. Now they are aiming to be role models and standard bearers to encourage more women to take up
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Gawthorpe Hall to be lit up to mark First World War anniversary
THE historic Gawthorpe Hall will be lit up to mark the day guns fell silent at the end of the First World War, 100 years ago. On Saturday, November 8, from 6pm to 9pm people are invited to commemorate and remember those who gave their lives at the
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Mark Briggs discovers that Thwaites Original is returning 'home'
THWAITES heralded a new dawn in its 211 year old brewing history at the end of July as brewing commenced on a new site on the outskirts of the Ribble Valley. Housed in idyllic rural surroundings, the purpose-built brewery is only a few miles from
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Mum left unconscious after hit-and-run
A MOTHER was left unconscious at the wheel of her car after a hit-and-run. Charley Almond said she could only remember a ‘white blur’ after a car pulled out on her while driving along Burnley Road, Padiham, on Monday. The 27-year-old, from Padiham
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Rovers full of confidence and relishing QPR clash - Smallwood
RICHIE Smallwood believes in-form QPR will be running in to a confident Rovers side at Ewood Park on Saturday. Steve McClaren’s men are the form team in the division, with 23 points from their last 11 games, to move above Rovers in the table and
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Defour: We have to find our clinical edge
BURNLEY have to find their clinical edge at both ends of the pitch to get back on track, according to midfielder Steven Defour. The Clarets travel to West Ham United this weekend on the back of successive defeats to Manchester City and Chelsea
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War horse created by students to mark First World War centenary
A WAR horse has been created by primary school students as part of an art installation which commemorates the centenary of the First World War. Around 85 pupils at St John's Church of England Primary School, in Cliviger, have spent the last two
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West Ham v Burnley: All you need to know
BURNLEY are in the capital this weekend as they face West Ham United at the London Stadium (3pm). Here's all you need to know ahead of the game. KEY BATTLE MARKO Arnautovic missed West Ham’s draw at Leicester City last weekend with illness
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Small Business Saturday campaign kicks off in Blackburn
SMALL Business Saturday UK has kicked off its national bus tour of the country in Blackburn – former winners of the coveted High Street of the Year Award. The striking blue and white bus made its first stop outside of the town hall with delegates
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New cafe opens at Blackburn Technology Management Centre
A NEW cafe has just opened its doors at its new base in the Blackburn Technology Management Centre. And, one of the first through the door at Food by Angela was Blackburn with Darwen’s Mayor, Cllr Pat McFall. She joined proprietor Angela Drane
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Plans lodged for new supported living facility in Accrington
PLANS have been lodged to convert a former recruitment agency office into a 14-bed supported living scheme. The application has gone in to Hyndburn Council proposing to convert the old Cummins Mellor offices at Milnshaw House, Whalley Road, Accrington
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YOUR RIGHTS: 'Do I need to pay tax on my tips'
EVERY day on our letters page our legal eagle Mike Corrigan answers your problems. You can email letters or your legal queries to lancsletters@nqnw.co.uk. Here is today's question. Q I work in a bar, earning £150 a week basic but as much again
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New way for women to 'wear poppy' - on their NAILS
A BEAUTY salon is giving its customers a new way to wear the poppy - by having them painted onto their nails. Customers at Charli and the Beauty Factory in Blackburn can choose their design and how many they would like on each hand. Salon manager
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Dumped Accrington puppy with 'holes all over her body' had to be put down
A TEN-week-old puppy who was found under a bush with wounds all over her body had to be put to sleep. The dog was found hiding in some bushes on Warwick Close in Accrington and was put down on veterinary advice. The female dark brindle and
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Empty homes in Burnley could be bought by council
BURNLEY Council has revealed plans to buy up 13 properties around the borough using compulsory purchase order powers. Council bosses say these properties are long term vacant properties, being empty, in one case, for over 20 years. It is feared
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Micro bar may be the last resort for Longridge greengrocer
A GREENGROCER who has been in the trade for 24 years could be about to reinvent his business. Tom Jackson, from Longridge, has owned and run Applejacks Greengrocer on Berry Lane in the town since the 1990s, but his shop could be transformed into
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Irresponsible dog owners face on-the-spot fines
PROPOSALS to control dogs in Pendle’s parks have been agreed by the borough council in a bid to ensure they can be enjoyed by all. The new laws, which will come into force early next year, mean that dogs will be banned from children’s play areas
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INQUEST: Mum died after taking paracetamol overdose at Premier Inn
THE sisters of a woman who took her own life told an inquest that the mental health care system had failed her. Sarah Doughty, 44, from Trafford Gardens, in Barrow, in the Ribble Valley, died in Royal Blackburn Hospital on June 13 this year.
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Builder attacked businessman outside restaurant
A BUILDER who launched an unprovoked attack on a businessman and his friend outside a restaurant has avoided jail. Burnley Crown Court heard Jason Askew went to The Firepit, in Rawtenstall, looking for his teenage son – but became angry when he
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Tributes to Burnley attack victim after medics switch off life support
THE victim of a vicious street attack has died after medics turned off his life support. Police have confirmed they are now treating the fatal attack on Slovakian Marek Krivak as murder. A court heard on Monday that doctors were keeping the
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Halloween and business event to encourage town improvements
HALLOWEEN fun for children mixed with business at an outdoor event where plans to improve Colne town were discussed with neighbours. Colne's newly formed Business Improvement District (BID) Board were inundated with enquiries and visitors to their
