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Venue blow for bowlers
BOWLERS claim their sporting community has been ripped apart after the closure of Darwen Leisure Centre left them with nowhere to play. Up to 80 bowlers used to play at the centre on Monday and Friday afternoons. But they say no suitable provision has
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Disability aid is a countryside ranger
DISABLED people are being given the chance to enjoy beauty spots that have difficult terrain - thanks to electric buggies. The £5,000 vehicles, called Trampers, can travel up to 4mph and have been made available for use across East Lancashire. Disabled
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‘Speak up’ plea over CCTV
PENDLE people are being urged to go along to Barnoldswick's Civic Hall to have their say about CCTV in the borough. Pendle Council is undertaking a scrutiny study into the effectiveness of Closed Circuit TV cameras in its town centres and would like
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Tributes to the ‘Rammy hero’
FRIENDS and family have paid tribute to a "Rammy Hero" who collapsed and died after playing in a football match. Sportsman Martyn Burton, 31, who was deaf, had been playing in a cup match for Manchester Deaf FC at Bridgend on February 4. But 90 minutes
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Drug dealer escapes jail sentence
A DAD who provided a "safe house," for almost £2,000 worth of hard drugs for a dealer has been spared jail. Burnley Crown Court heard how Ahad Miah, 23, had crack cocaine and heroin stashed at his house in Burnley when police raided it last March. Miah
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Cotterill: We're due a change in fortune
DETERMINED Burnley manager Steve Cotterill believes his side showed enough quality, despite defeat, to convince him that a change in fortunes is not far away. The Clarets dominated last night's home game with Leicester City but cruelly succumbed to a
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Haslingden sign Aussie
Lancashire League side Haslingden have signed New South Wales all-rounder Dan Christian for next season. The 23 year-old has yet to make his First-class debut, but has played regularly for the Blues in one day matches this season.
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Mud-throwing yobs besiege residents
TEENAGE yobs bombarded the homes of frightened residents with mud for more than an hour during a bizarre attack. A gang of 12 used a homemade device to scoop mud from a nearby field and fired dozens of clods of earth at houses in Exeter Street, on the
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Street robber jailed for two years
A THUG who attacked a man, threatened to stab him and stole his bag is behind bars for two years. Wesley Hall, 24, got away with only an empty box after targeting Ricky Sourbutts, who he had been on probation with, in the street, Burnley Crown Court
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Domino's want new venue in Burnley
PIZZA chain Domino's is on the look out for entrepreneurs to set up new a new store in Burnley. The firm currently has more than 450 stores in the UK, but is aiming to open 50 stores a year in the future. No site has yet been chosen for the store in
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Five-year CRASBO for playing loud music
A COLNE man has received an Anti-Social Behaviour Order on conviction (CRASBO), for playing loud music. Ian Anthony McHallam of Glen Street was fined £100 by Reedley Magistrates' Court and given a five-year CRASBO for failing, on nine occasions in July
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Police to honour Carole at funeral
CAROLE McNally, the Burnley policewoman who died from cancer, will be given full police honours at her funeral tomorrow. Stepmum Carole was 44 when she succumbed to bowel cancer last Wednesday, only two months after she was diagnosed with the terminal
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Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Yvonne Finch took this view of rolling fog looking west from Pendle Hill.
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Old town hall to get new look
AN £830,000 project to revamp the former Blackburn town hall has been unveiled. The scheme will see the surrounding square in King William Street and Town Hall Street re-paved, improved seating installed and the landmark building given better lighting
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Parish objects to fund cut
THE parish clerk is to write to Councillor David Heginbotham objecting to the proposed 50 per cent cut to the Borough Council's Ward Opportunities Fund - a small amount of money which can be used in the parish for minor improvement works. It is to
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Crime is falling
CRIME is falling in Worsthorne with only four offences reported in January - two thefts at the Spar Shop; one criminal damage to a vehicle on Arncliffe Road; and one criminal damage to a house on Copperfield Close. Problems with youths has, however
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Pensioners targeted by conman
PENSIONERS are being urged to be on their guard after police revealed a conman was targeting the elderly in Blackburn. The conman, who claims to be from Twin Valley Homes, calls at the homes of pensioners claiming to have been sent to fit alarms. He
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Plans lodged with council
THE following planning applications have been received. Proposed change of use of land to form extended residential curtilage/land off Lennox Street; fell two conifers within the Worsthorne Conservation area/8 Hope Street; proposed single storey extension
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Hawks' hopes take a dive
Blackburn Hawks' hopes of a top four finish in the English National Ice Hockey League were dealt a costly blow as they slipped to a disappointing defeat against Whitley Bay. Hawks fell 6-2 against the current league leaders to drop out of the top four
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Civil funeral service launched
A civil funeral service has been introduced by Lancashire County Council. It following consultation with funeral directors across the county. A civil funeral is a non-statutory service with the aim of offering a dignified yet formal non-religious ceremony
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Computer to blame for station disruption
A FAULTY computer system is to blame for the display screens at Blackburn train station being out of order, it has been revealed. The Customer Information Screens at the railway station have been out of action for more than a week, with information available
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Coleman goes on the attack
ACCRINGTON Stanley manager John Coleman will send his struggling side on all-out attack on Saturday after yet another defeat last night. The Reds fell at Darlington after a miserable first half, only marginally improving in the second that saw Paul Mullin
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Emergency crew's fate to be decided in High Court
A HIGH Court challenge is to be launched into the decision to axe a retained East Lancashire fire crew. Pendle Council's executive board is expected to vote today to fund the first stage of a judicial review into the move to get rid of one of the crews
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Tenants to vote on future of homes
COUNCIL tenants could be in line for a £65million repairs and improvements windfall if they back a proposed housing transfer. Ribble Valley Council has embarked on a consultation with its tenants over plans to transfer ownership of its housing stock
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Pedersen's Euro boost
MORTEN Gamst Pedersen is ready to hand Mark Hughes a major boost by making a timely return against Bayer Leverkusen. The former Tromso star is back in training after recovering from the hamstring strain he suffered whilst on international duty with Norway
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‘Stab victim’ granted bail
THE stab victim' arrested after a fight at a house in Burnley has been released on police bail pending further inquiries. Jason Gorton, 31, surrendered to police in the town yesterday and was quizzed by detectives about the incident in Grange Street.
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Fine for using mobiles would make us drivers think again
Police have vowed to take a zero tolerance stance against motorists who use mobile phones. Some say it's just another tactic aimed at hitting the motorist in the pocket. Others believe it's necessary to prevent dangerous driving. I have to admit
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Invitation to town centre forum
AN open invitation is being extended to all Darwen residents to attend a town centre forum tonight. The meeting will be held from 5pm to 8pm at Derwent Hall in George Street. The subjects under discussion will include town centre roads, air quality
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Jill is a real Vicar of Dibley
THE five years that woman priest Jill Swallow spent as curate of Crawshawbooth and Goodshaw will stay with her forever - so much so that she's written a book about them. Days Before Dibley, tells the funny - and at times moving - story of how Jill struggled
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Purse alarms offered
POLICE in Accrington are offering free information, advice and - while stocks last - free purse alarms, in a bid to protect the elderly. Police Community Support Officer Susan Hartley said: "People often worry about their personal safety and the chances
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Breach of peace with loud music
A man turned his music up loud and told his single-parent neighbour it was his house and he would do what he wanted. Mark Webster, 33, of The Copperidge, Oswaldtwistle, admitted a breach of the peace. He was bound over in £100 to keep the peace for six
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Teen jailed for vicious attack
An 18-year-old who carried out a "ferocious" attack on a teenager for no apparent reason has been sent to prison for two years. Luke Maher left the 17-year-old victim, who was just making his way to work, with fractures to his lower jaw and left cheek
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Action team traps 999 hoax caller
A LEADING action group has welcomed the sentence handed out to a 999 hoaxer - and news that he plans to seek help from the council's anti-social behaviour team. Glenn Porter appeared in court last week as a result of joint efforts by Burnley's Multi-Agency
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Let fans leave work early pleads Sparky
BLACKBURN Rovers manager Mark Hughes has issued an impassioned plea to local businesses to let employees go a few minutes early for tomorrow night's UEFA Cup game. The Rovers boss also called on parents to take their children to the game and ensure
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Nurses turned into penpushers
THE fan ban in East Lancs hospitals (LT, February 6) demonstrates the reason why my highly qualified sister-in-law, who was a ward sister, resigned early from the NHS. Ninety per cent of her time was taken up filling forms to feed to massive computers
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Help needed with my research
I AM doing my PhD at the University of Central Lancashire, which involves conducting research into "Emotional Intelligence" (how you perceive, use and understand your emotions). I am hoping to find people over a wide range of ages and from all walks
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Well done Wayne for fur ban
I WAS pleased Blackburn fashion designer Wayne Hemingway refuses to use fur in his designs (LT, February 13). Wayne is to be admired for his sensitivity to the fate of sentient creatures. The only place fur belongs is on the animal. If people knew the
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Network helps to keep independence
IN response to the article (LT, February 9) entitled Cut the army of pen pushers by Mr Robin Evans, I write in order to point out that the information regarding Care Network was misleading. Care Network is not just an advice and information service as
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Darlington 2 Accrington Stanley 1
PANCAKE Day fell flat for Accrington Stanley as they were tossed aside by dominant Darlington. After suffering defeat at the hands of Stockport on Saturday, it was a case of out of the frying pan and into the fire as the Reds were narrowly beaten in
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Bellamy can find a sanctuary at Ewood
HERE'S A quick trivia question for you... What do Bobby Robson, Graeme Souness and Rafa Benitez all have in common? The answer...none of them know how to handle Craig Bellamy, the Welsh firebrand whose dodgy golf swing has allegedly landed him in hot
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Burnley 0 Leicester City 1
LEICESTER manager Rob Kelly summed it up the second he walked into the dressing room. "I wouldn't leave any wallets around. I might nick them!" he quipped. A week after Milan Mandaric completed his takeover, the Serb saw his Foxes raid Burnley at Turf
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Fish lake aims to hook more visitors
PENDLE'S youngsters and families are being encouraged to take up fishing, following the restocking of Ballgrove Lake in Colne. Seven hundred new fish, including bream, tench, and roach, have been introduced to the lake in a bid to improve standards and
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Burnley 0 Leicester 1
Steve Cotterill's men picked up where they left off in the second half of their spirited fightback at Wolves on Saturday, and then some, as the Clarets really took the game to Leicester. Some impressive build-up play led to first-half chances for Andy
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Jack
By Kay Leaver. At least he came from Blackburn, a reader wrote of Jack, When Rovers won the championship, he said some gave 'em flak They said that we had bought it, your writer said if so, we did it with the help of Jack, a Blackburn chap you know
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Guns are 'cool', we need to tell them otherwise
FROM the comfort of the eccentric little isle we call home, America's gun crime seems a long way away - high school shootings and people blasting their neighbours with rifles in disputes over fences all seem a bit distanced and not unlike a film. And
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Ribble's biggest ever ball
THE biggest ball ever held in Ribble Valley takes place on March 31. The Lloyd Houldsworth Ball aims to raise £10,000 for the Clitheroe Castle Heritage Scheme and Pendlebury Children's Hospital, Manchester. The event, at the Stirk House Hotel, Gisburn
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Hollyoaks, Channel 4
SOMETHING very strange has happened in my household of late. I can't work out if it's because there's never anything good on the telly, or just that we've finally submitted to years of drip-drip-drip exposure, but Hollyoaks seems to be finding its
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'Tormented' husband killed Riaz family
A HUSBAND killed his wife and four daughters by setting fire to their home before throwing himself into the flames, an inquest was told. Caneze Riaz, who was a popular community worker, died along with her four daughters in the blaze at their home in
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Masseur is now at hand
Visitors to Padiham leisure centre needing to get rid of stress and tension now have help at hand thanks to the arrival of a City and Guilds qualified masseur. Massage therapist Janet Lester gained her qualifications last year and has wasted no time
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Vehicle hire firm honoured
A BLACKBURN vehicle hire company has become one of the first in the country to hit a set of new, high customer service standards. MNH Vehicle Contracts is one of only seven firms to be awarded Charter status in a customer service scheme run by industry
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Clerics alter mosque plans
LEADERS of a mosque which was given planning permission to build a £1.5million premises have submitted modifications to the scheme. In June, clerics at Noorul Islam Mosque, Audley Range, Blackburn, were given permission to build a larger mosque on the
