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Exploring the land of the Moomins: Finland
TOSSED between clawing waves with only a wooden oar and magician’s top hat, Moominpappa embarks on a whimsical journey to find a distant lighthouse.It’s 34 years since I read the story of a snouty patriarch who frolics with seahorses and befriends The
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Jump to it! Take a sneak preview at Blackburn's new £2million trampoline park
OLYMPIC medallist Bryony Page jumped at the chance to visit Lancashire’s biggest trampoline park.Flip Out, a UK-wide trampoline park company, opens in Haslingden Road in Blackburn today.The £2 million park is 40,000 square feet in size and will cater
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Super Saints crowned ‘B’ team champions
ST LEONARD’S Langho have been crowned Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Year fie and six ‘B’ team football champions.The competition was for players who had not represented their school in football but the super Saints showed they had plenty in reserve after
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Burnley striker Chris Long joins Northampton Town on loan
BURNLEY striker Chris Long has joined League One side Northampton Town on a season-long loan.It's a third loan spell at that level for Long, who had spells with Fleetwood and Bolton Wanderers last season.The 22-year-old joined the Clarets from Everton
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It’s full steam ahead for Meet Eat Debate network event
Networking with a Difference THE organisers of a popular business network are on track for their next event – on board the East Lancashire Railway. Delegates attending the September meeting of ‘Meet Eat Debate’ will be able to network
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VIDEO: Minister speaks in favour of Blackburn becoming a city during visit to Cathedral
THE government’s faith minister todaybacked Blackburn becoming a city in the future after visiting its Cathedral and regenerated town centre. Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth said the revitalisation created by the church authorities, council and government
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Fresh row breaks out over Tory councillor's alleged 'homophobic' Facebook post
THE suspension of a Conservative councillor from all committees for allegedly using a ‘homophobic’ and offensive expression on social media has been confirmed. Blackburn with Darwen Borough’s Council Forum imposed the penalty on Beardwood with
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'We were both shocked – you don’t expect to have a stroke at such a young age' - Couple raise money for stroke victim
TWO big-hearted residents have raised hundreds of pounds to thank NHS staff who helped a close friend recover following a serious illness. Simon Burrows, from Burnley, suffered an unexpected stroke on Boxing Day 2015 at his home aged just 42 and
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Friends inspire Hepatitis Awareness
GROUPS have teamed up to raise awareness of Hepatitis in East Lancashire. With World Hepatitis Day observed today, Inspire and G02, who provide a drug and alcohol service in Blackburn and Darwen, have teamed up with community group One Voice to
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Burnley job boost is good news for whole county
THE announcement the Burnley Bridge Business Park is to get a new £45million extension creating 1,300 new jobs has been welcomed by Lancashire County Council’s economic development boss.Yesterday developers Eshton revealed plans to extend the park near
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Sean Dyche keen for tough test for Burnley against friend Mark Warburton's Nottingham Forest
SEAN Dyche is hoping for another tough test for his Clarets side as they face Championship opposition for the second time in a week tomorrow. Burnley travel to the City Ground to face Nottingham Forest, having secured a 2-1 victory over Preston
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Blackburn store gets major new refurbishment
MORRISON’S flagship store in Blackburn town centre is receiving a major makeover.Customers were asked their opinions of the Railway Road shop and the company used their ideas to draw up plans for the six-week transformation. It is the second revamp in
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'It’s about preaching good habits' - Rovers boss looking for more of the same in Carlisle United friendly
ROVERS round-off their pre-season friendlies with tonight’s trip to Carlisle United (7.45pm) and boss Tony Mowbray is looking for his side to continue their good practice. The Ewood boss has seen his side rack up four wins from five summer matches
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Introducing Chamber Member, Web Development 365, Getting Your Business Online
Helping you to get your business online, Web Development 365 offers tailored solutions to help businesses succeed. Based in Burnley, Web Development 365 offers a wide range of web design, development services and packages. With extensive industry
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Jealous boyfriend assaulted partner after she exposed her breasts in Blackburn town centre in row over explicit snaps on phone
A JEALOUS boyfriend assaulted his partner after she exposed her breasts in Blackburn town centre — following a row over explicit 'selfies' on the thug's phone. The pair had been shopping in Blackburn and then gone swimming before a row broke over
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'Unacceptable' 168 children seriously injured or killed in road traffic collisions in East Lancashire since 2012
AN 'UNACCEPTABLE' 168 children were seriously injured or killed in road traffic traffic collisions in East Lancashire over the last five years.The shock figures obtained by the Lancashire Telegraph show two children died following collisions in
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Stanley star Matty Pearson 'expects to remain at Reds'
MATTY Pearson has dismissed talk of a move away from Accrington Stanley as the Reds gear up for their League Two opener next weekend. The defender has been linked with a host of clubs in the past few weeks and Reds chairman Andy Holt admitted on
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Historic firm accounts for a century
AN accountancy firm hailed as an 'exceptional local business' has celebrated 100 years of trading. An MP was on hand for celebrations at Hargreaves, Brown & Benson chartered accountants, based in Bond Street, Colne, which has been practising
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FAIL! - Uninsured driver who tried to race off from police crashed into Mercedes
A 25-YEAR-OLD motorist who raced off when police tried to speak to him crashed into a Mercedes when he failed to give way at a junction. Blackburn magistrates heard Valeen Barkat crashed into a wall after causing extensive damage to the car.
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All the non-league weekend friendlies
RAMSBOTTOM United continue their pre-season preparations with a home game against League One side Fleetwood Town tonight (7.45pm).The Cod Army are also in action against Preston on the same day so a young side is expected at the Harry Williams Riverside
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East Lancashire police officer in court over claims he 'sexted female crime victims'
A SERVING police officer ‘sexted crime victims he met in the course of his duties’, a court heard.Ihsan Ali appeared at Preston Magistrates’ Court charged with misconduct in a public office — along with further charges relating to two vulnerable women.Ali
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'We need to create more competition' - Rovers boss still looking for up to four new additions
TONY Mowbray is looking to add more competition to the Rovers squad, with the head coach still eyeing up to four new recruits before the transfer window closes. A new goalkeeper is among the targets Mowbray is working hard to bring to Ewood Park
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Bid to demolish redevelop eyesore town centre site in Whalley lodged
A BID to demolish and redevelop an eyesore town centre site on a main road has been lodged. The old Oscar Bears Children's Nursery buildings in 7 Accrington Road, Whalley, have lain vacant since the nursery closed in the mid 2000s.Since then, the
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'We feel Premier League now' - Sam Vokes says Burnley feel like they belong at the top table
SAM Vokes insists Burnley feel like they belong in the Premier League now after beating the drop last season. The Clarets finished 16th last term, comfortably staving off a return to the Championship to secure successive top flight campaigns for
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'It's disgraceful' - man convicted of 'serious sexual offences' allowed to drive a taxi in Burnley for a year
COUNCILLORS slammed the decision to allow a man convicted of 'serious sexual offences' to drive a taxi in Burnley for a year as 'disgraceful'. UKIP councillor Alan Hosker and Liberal Democrat group leader, Cllr Gordon Birtwistle were 'disgusted
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Promise of newer trains for East Lancashire Line
NORTHERN has given details of the new and refurbished trains it will be running on the East Lancashire Line.The Preston to Colne line via Blackburn and Burnley could see a mix of brand new diesel units built by CAF in Spain and completely revamped Class