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Man released on bail following Accrington muggings
A man who was arrested following a spate of attacks and attempted muggings has been released. Police arrested a 28-year-old man on Thursday evening following a spate of incidents involving elderly women in Accrington. The man has now been released
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Police warning after spate of older women muggings
POLICE have made an arrest following a spate of muggings on older women in Accrington. At around 7.30pm on Thursday, officers arrested a 28-year-old man who remains in custody. On Thursday afternoon police received reports that 70-year-old
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Fracas no reflection on our respect for Luton says Stanley boss
A RIVALRY with Luton Town has been blown out of proportion, according to Accrington Stanley manager John Coleman. Hatters fans have held a grudge against the Reds for their celebrations in securing a late win at Kenilworth Road last season, which
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'Deplorable' and 'dangerous' bus shelter repaired
A BUS shelter which was described as being in 'deplorable condition' has now been repaired. Councillors in Colne have welcomed the news that a 'dangerous' shelter in front of St John's Methodist Church, on Albert Road, has been repaired. They have
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Free sanitary towels for women who cannot afford them
WOMEN are trying to break the ‘taboo’ of talking about periods in a bid to end period poverty. Blackburn-based group FemCura has launched an initiative to raise awareness of period poverty. The term relates to women being unable to afford to
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YOUR RIGHTS: I've been off work sick for 10 months and now I'm being transferred
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’ve been off work for 10 months. My doctor, a consultant and
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Former Burnley hero Brian Pilkington honoured by Lancashire FA
FORMER Burnley hero Brian Pilkington was honoured by the Lancashire Football Association this week after a stand at the County Ground in Leyland was named after the 85-year-old. Pilkington made 340 appearances for the Clarets between 1951-61, scoring
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Accrington winger suspended for Portsmouth game
JOHN Coleman says he will speak to his players about discipline, with Jordan Clark suspended for accumulated bookings for the visit of Portsmouth on Saturday, and three others just one booking away from a ban. On-loan Middlesbrough goalkeeper Connor
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Nelson and Colne College to host Year 11 open event
STUDENTS looking at future employment options have been invited to a school open event. Nelson and Colne College is hosting a Year 11 open event next month. Visitors can find out about the wide range of options available to study at NCC – including
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Elderly man has thousands of pounds stolen
Police are issuing a warning after an elderly man was scammed out of thousands of pounds. On Wednesday, Ribble Valley Police received a report from a concerned resident following an incident whereby her father had fallen victim to a scam. It
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Jury considers verdict in Megan Lee takeaway death trial
THE jury in the trial of two takeaway workers accused of the manslaughter of a 15-year-old girl with a nut allergy has retired to consider its verdicts. Teenager Megan Lee suffered an allergic reaction after eating food from the Royal Spice Takeaway
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Lenihan and Nyambe set to hand Rovers boss a fitness boost
Tony Mowbray hopes to have both Darragh Lenihan and Ryan Nyambe fit for Rovers’ trip to West Bromwich Albion on Saturday. Lenihan was forced off with a bruised hip in the midweek defeat at Swansea, but is expected to be fit, and should train tomorrow
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Blackburn BMW driver, 54, dies in Scotland road crash
A DRIVER from Blackburn has died in a road crash in Scotland. The 54-year-old lost control of his car in the A74M near to Kirkpatrick Fleming in Dumfries and Galloway on Wednesday night. Police said a black BMW 730 veered off the road at about
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Menswear store set to close in Blackburn
HISTORIC menswear retailer Greenwoods looks set to be the latest high street casualty in Blackburn town centre. Staff at The Mall's branch have been told that the store there will be closing at the end of next month. Last year the chain, which
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Andrew Greaves' Clarets column
I DON’T want to be seen to whinge too much. And I’m still not convinced we’d have got a win at the Etihad on Saturday. But you do have to wonder if things could have been different in East Manchester if a couple of key decisions had gone our way.
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Person rescued from inside trapped car
A PERSON was trapped inside a vehicle following a crash on the M61 last night. Four fire engines from Bamber Bridge, Chorley and Leyland attended a road traffic collision on the M61 southbound between junctions 8 and 9. Firefighters used stabilising
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Burnley star Greenhalgh honoured by awards nomination
BURNLEY FC Women's star Sarah Greenhalgh said she is honoured to have been named as a finalist in the Northwest Football Awards 2018. The forward is the first Clarets player to be shortlisted and comes after Greenhalgh helped the newly promoted
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LETTER: NATO has nothing to do with the EU and is vital for peace and stability
THE reason why we have not had a war in Europe 40 years, is nothing to do with the EU, but by the strength of NATO, who survives by contributions from various countries by giving a percentage of their GD. USA 3.6%, Greece 2.2%, UK 2.2% this is on
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APPEAL: Man wanted in connection with theft of elderly lady's purse
A MAN who is suspected to have stolen a purse from an elderly lady is wanted by police. Cash, bank cards and sentimental photographs, which police say are not replaceable, were inside the purse when it was stolen. Anybody who recognizes the
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Question marks over Debenhams future in Blackburn
DEBENHAMS have placed their national retail operation under a cloud, after announcing 50 high street stores are to close over the next five years. But it is not thought that the beleaguered chain's Blackburn branch is among the short-term casualties
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Fab Four to party like it's 1963 at Blackburn show
THE Mersey Beatles will be turning the clock back 55 years when they perform at King George’s Hall, Blackburn, next month. For the band - previously the resident house band at the world famous Cavern Club in Liverpool - are touring the UK visiting
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Burnley's Steven Defour confident he can recapture the form of last season
STEVEN Defour believes he can recapture his form of last season in the coming weeks after making his return from injury in the defeat at Manchester City. The Burnley midfielder was back in a Premier League side for the first time since January when
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Major industrial estate expansion bid in East Lancs set for £4million boost
ONE of East Lancashire’s major regeneration initiatives looks set to be given a major shot in the arm. Plans to extend Lomeshaye Industrial Estate in Nelson have been identified as a key component of the Pennine Lancashire’s ‘growth corridor’.
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Nature reserve plans for Clitheroe get £800,000 boost
LONG-held ambitions to transform a water feature in Clitheroe look set to be realised with an £800,000 project. And the nature reserve proposals for Primrose Lodge, backed by European Regional Development Fund, could see the construction of England
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Guitar legend Duane Eddy on turning 80 and the secret of 'twang'
DUANE Eddy chuckles at the idea he’ll be in Manchester next week playing a show to mark his 80th birthday. “I can’t get my mind around it; it doesn’t seem possible,” said the man who almost single-handedly transformed rock and roll with his distinctive
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Bringing Whitney to the stage is a dream come true for Belinda
SHE left TV viewers stunned with her performance as Whitney Houston when she won the BBC show Even Better Than the Real Thing. Now audiences can get the chance to marvel at Belinda Davids’ voice once more as she takes The Greatest Love of All on
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New coach Ian loving life in fast lane with Bobcats
BURNLEY Bobcats new head coach Ian Spencer is looking forward to helping take the club to the next level. The experienced coach joins from Harrogate District Swimming Club having previously held a similar role at Bolton Metro. “I’m from Lancashire
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'Swansea defeat shouldn't detract from Leeds United win'
It all looked disconcertingly rosy for a while but there is always a plot twist waiting in this division, writes Simon Smith. Let’s not let a second lapse down in the South West disguise the glory of Saturday just as we can’t let those vital points
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Debenhams to close 50 stores as 4,000 staff face redundancy
Debenhams has unveiled plans to axe up to 50 high street shops, putting around 4,000 jobs at risk, as profits plunged at the struggling department store chain. The group, which has a store in The Mall in Blackburn, said the closures will take place
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Future of fire-ravaged pub to be decided next year
THE future of a pub that was ruined by a fire in 2017 will be decided next year, a brewery has confirmed. The Grill and Grain at the Boatyard was forced to shut in April last year after a fire ripped through it. The pub, formerly called The Boatyard
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People warned to keep belongings out of cars after spike in theft
MOTORISTS have been asked to keep their belongings out of sit e after a rise in calls of thefts from cars in Blackburn. Sergeant Craig Jarrett said there have been a sharp increase in calls, particularly from the Fernhurst Farm/Oakdale estate in
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Hospital trust introduces electronic mobile phone appointments
EAST Lancashire Hospital's NHS Trust appointments will now be sent directly to patient's mobile phones. The new digital appointment letters will replace traditional printed ones. All new pre-op assessment, elective admission, therapy and musculoskeletal
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Doorstep rogue trader warning from Lancashire County Council
EAST Lancashire householders have been warned of rogue traders cold calling at their homes.. They include drive resurfacers operating in Clitheroe, bogus gardeners in Bacup, and pushy doorstep sellers in the Ribble Valley Trading standards experts
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Council tax exemption for care leavers
CARE leavers who continue to live in Blackburn with Darwen are exempt from paying council tax to help them manage their budgets as they move into independent accommodation. The Children's Society has been calling on councils to make young people
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Bacup centre roads to be closed overnight
SEVERAL roads in the centre of Bacup will be shut overnight next week for improvements connected to the Townscape Heritage Initiative. The closures will centre around St James Square in Bacup, and the approaches on Burnley Road, Yorkshire St, Market
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Firework nuisance campaigns launched
ANIMAL welfare charity The RSPCA has launched a campaign to restrict the private use of fireworks to the four days before Bonfire Night. The move comes as Lancashire police revealed its own Operation Bright Sparx on the Friday, Saturday and Sunday
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Future of Clitheroe Food Festival in councillors' hands
THE future of Clitheroe Food Festival could be in doubt if councillors fail to back the event. Figures released by Ribble Valley Council show the festival, which was run solely by the local authority this year, made a loss for the second year in
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Jailed teaching assistant 'deleted Grindr from his phone'
A FORMER teaching assistant who was jailed for attempting to groom a pupil online was back in court after deleting dating apps from his phone. Blackburn magistrates heard Matthew Settle had deleted the apps because he was embarrassed about his viewing
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Kids take to streets to demand council save their trees
Children from a neighbourhood in Bacup have been exercising their right to protest by demanding the council 'Save Their Trees.' Donned with placards and signs, the youngsters, who between them live in Pendle Avenue and Coniston Way, took to the
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Clitheroe scouts tackle Three Peaks for homeless charity
A group of intrepid explorers have completed the Yorkshire Three Peaks in aid of Nightsafe. Saddened by the impact of homelessness on young people, members of the Clitheroe Scouts Smiley Explorers decided to tackle the Peaks to raise awareness of
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Shock over Blackburn schoolgirls' 'suicide joke' picture shared online
A PHOTOGRAPH of four schoolgirls posing with nooses around their necks has sparked a shocked response. In a picture which has been widely circulated on social media, four pupils from St Wilfrid’s Academy, Blackburn, can be seen in their uniforms
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Bell-ringers in Blackburn prepare to honour their fallen colleagues
BELL-ringers in Blackburn are preparing to honour their courageous colleagues who perished in the First World War. No fewer than 19 members of the Lancashire Association of Change Ringers gave their lives on the battlefields of France and Belgium
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NHS cash call from Labour candidate
A COUNCIL leader and Labour Parliamentary candidate has called on the government to provide more cash to pay for repairs at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust. Alyson Barnes, standing for Rossendale and Darwen at the next election, was checked
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East Lancs hospitals expand text letter appointment scheme
HEALTH chiefs in East Lancs have expanded their new text appointment service for more patients. All new pre-op assessment, elective admission, therapy and MSK (musculoskeletal) appointments will now be being sent direct to the patient’s mobile phone
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Ribble Valley MP Nigel urges beer duty cut
RIBBLE Valley MP Nigel Evans, had delivered a letter calling for a Budget cut in beer duty to Chancellor Philip Hammond. Signed by 56 Tory backbenchers it warns Monday's scheduled increase in the tax on ales could lead to many more pubs shutting
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Rise in Blackburn with Darwen pupils missing school
THOUSANDS of children were regularly missing from Blackburn with Darwen's schools during the first two terms last year, new figures reveal. Across the country, absence rates have increased over each of the last two years, following several years
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When the milkman delivered the white stuff straight to your door
MILKMAN Malcolm Jackson was the fourth generation of a family which farmed on the outskirts Church near Accrington for around 100 years. And when it came to doing the milk round, he and his father Joe Jackson continued to opt for the most traditional
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Gold award for Whalley in Bloom
A volunteer-led community group has triumphed at the RHS Britain in Bloom Awards. Whalley in Bloom, who garden and maintain the green spaces in Whalley, were awarded Gold in the Small Town category at the annual horticultural awards ceremony.
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Library Suffragists shows
EUXTON and Leyland libraries will host special performances of poems, speeches, playlets and monologues by the the 'Modern Day Suffragists' to mark 100 years since women first got the vote. They will be at Leyland Library on Saturday (27/10) from
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WATCH: Drink-driver who TRASHED a pub's beer garden jailed
A DRUNKEN man who used his car to trash the beer garden of a pub where he was refused a drink has been jailed. Kyle Anthony Bradley of Blackamoor Road, Blackburn, caused an estimated £9,000 damage when he went on a drunken rampage at the Craven
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REVEALED: Blackburn Christmas lights switch-on 2018 date and details
BLACKBURN town centre is set of its biggest-ever Christmas season anchored by its first festive German market. It will feature a new Santa Dash round the streets as well as annual The Festival of Light, a major parade complete with stilt-walkers
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'It's been frustrating not being able to show my qualities'
Jacob Davenport says not being able to show the Rovers fans what he’s capable of has meant for a frustrating start to his Ewood career. The summer signing is nearing a comeback after coming through 75 minutes for Rovers Under-23s in yesterday’s
