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VIDEO: Firefighters tackle blaze in Blackburn
5:32pm Tuesday 9th February 2010
A FIRE has broken out at the former golf driving range in Haslingden Road, Blackburn.
Indoor bowlers: Don’t jack in dream of East Lancashire centre
3:22pm Tuesday 9th February 2010
BOWLERS are appealing to the community to keep their dreams of an indoor centre for East Lancashire alive.
Darwen mechanics rent out space to DIY motor buffs
3:07pm Tuesday 9th February 2010
A DARWEN garage has become the first in the North to introduce a new rent-a-bay scheme.
100 complaints over Blackburn priest’s huge flock of pigeons
11:23am Tuesday 9th February 2010
RESIDENTS of a sheltered housing complex say their lives are being made a misery by a priest who refuses to stop feeding hundreds of pigeons outside their homes.
Former Darwen head reprimanded over sex offender job
8:00am Tuesday 9th February 2010
A HEADTEACHER has been found guilty of unacceptable professional conduct for allowing a convicted pedophile access to images of children.
Police wrongly arrest Manchester United fan in Longridge
3:28pm Tuesday 9th February 2010
POLICE have admitted arresting the wrong man after detaining a Manchester United fan from Longridge.
Who East Lancashire's MPs have entertained at Westminster
12:11pm Tuesday 9th February 2010
EAST Lancashire MPs used plush Westminster facilities to entertain PR firms, Sky TV and a delegation from the Cayman Islands, it has been revealed.
Rossendale cyclist seriously injured in A56 accident
8:30am Tuesday 9th February 2010
UPDATE: A cyclist suffered serious head injuries in a rush hour accident on the A56.
Darwen hotel in running for two awards
5:08pm Tuesday 9th February 2010
A DARWEN hotel has been shortlisted for two prestigious business awards.
Probe after Blackburn car fire
2:44pm Tuesday 9th February 2010
POLICE and the fire service are investigating a car fire in the early hours of yesterday morning.
Dozens of jobs at risk at East Lancashire clothing stores
2:41pm Tuesday 9th February 2010
DOZENS of East Lancashire jobs are at risk after high-street retailer Ethel Austin was placed into administration for the second time in two years.
£500k to start Great Harwood Town Hall revamp
10:00pm Monday 8th February 2010
FUNDING of half-a-million pounds has been secured for the first phase of a £1.5million revamp of Great Harwood Town Hall.
Blackburn Rovers to hold minute's silence for tragic fan
7:00pm Monday 8th February 2010
A MINUTE’S silence will be observed before Wednesday's Blackburn Rovers match in memory of a loyal fan who died after the weekend’s game at Stoke.
Clitheroe FC fan displays club colours in Afghanistan
6:07pm Monday 8th February 2010
A CLITHEROE FC fan has been displaying his club's colours with pride while serving in Afghanistan.
Jack Straw: I didn't block Iraq debate
5:49pm Monday 8th February 2010
Blackburn MP Jack Straw has denied blocking detailed cabinet discussion on the attorney general's advice on the legality of military action against Iraq.
Fans mourn Darwen dad who died at Blackburn Rovers game
11:00am Monday 8th February 2010
UPDATE: The devastated family of a Blackburn Rovers fan who was fatally injured at Saturday’s game at Stoke have paid tribute to “a local legend”.
Poster campaign over Darwen's potholes
10:56am Monday 8th February 2010
AN ANGRY shopkeeper has launched a poster campaign in a bid to rid Darwen of potholes.
Man's body found in Blackburn canal
10:36am Monday 8th February 2010
THE body of a man has been pulled from the canal in Blackburn this morning.
Top award for Samlesbury wine merchant
1:43pm Monday 8th February 2010
A wine merchant is toasting success after scooping a prestigious award.
Darwen Town Council ‘on verge of farce'
11:03am Monday 8th February 2010
DARWEN Town Council is in danger of becoming a farce, according to the leader of Blackburn with Darwen Liberal Democrats.
Blackburn Rovers star's England cap up for auction
9:30am Monday 8th February 2010
THE 1950 England World Cup cap of Blackburn Rovers legend Bill Eckersley has been listed for auction.
Blackburn man, 20, headbutted football boy
9:00am Monday 8th February 2010
A BOY of 14 was butted by a man who refused to return the football he and his friends were playing with.
‘No go’ to homes plan for Ribchester pub
9:26am Monday 8th February 2010
PLANNING chiefs have rejected an application to turn an historic and popular inn dating back to the 19th Century into houses.
New jobs boost in Longridge firm's expansion
9:40am Sunday 7th February 2010
A COMPANY bought out of administration less than two years ago is set to create dozens of new jobs in 2010.
Clayton-le-Moors housing scheme back on track
8:06pm Sunday 7th February 2010
A HUGE development of homes and businesses that could attract millions of pounds of investment to Hyndburn is back on the cards after being shelved.
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