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Arts 'Ark' arrives in Blackburn as part of A 2m East Lancashire arts project
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THE 'Ark' came to Blackburn yesterday preparing the way for a A 2million flood of water-based arts projects along East Lancashire's Pennine corridor. Comment?
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Tributes to Blackburn man killed in Wales plane crash
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FAMILY and friends of a dad who died in a light aircraft crash which left his son seriously injured have paid tribute to a 'devoted father'. Iain Nuttall, of Wasdale Avenue, Blackburn, was pronounced dead at the scene at Caernarfon Airport, North Wales, shortly before 11.30am on Sunday. Comment?
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A cagefighter who quit the ring to lead a cocaine-dealing gang after losing his leg in a road accident has been ordered to pay back 700,000 - or face more time behind bars. Comment?
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Kathy and Andrew Kim, from Todmorden, are part of the Thingumajig theatre company
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THE fourth annual Fantastic Food Show went down a storm at Ewood Park, in Blackburn, with producers from all over the region showcasing their finest goods. Comment?
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'Dangerous eyesore' Bear Hotel in Blackburn could be demolished
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PROPOSALS to knock down a 'dangerous eyesore' on the main road between Blackburn and Darwen have been submitted to council planners. Comment?
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Gallery: Food matters in fantastic Ewood Park celebration
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THE fourth annual Fantastic Food Show went down a storm at Ewood Park, in Blackburn, with producers from all over the region showcasing their finest goods. Comment?
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A 20,000 grant for Blackburn nature reserve
Lancashire Wildlife Trust was given A 21,031 for work on The River Darwen Parkway Local Nature Reserve in Bolton Road, Blackburn. Comment?
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Shire horses from Blackburn's Thwaite's brewery to retire
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Bosses at the Penny Street, Blackburn, firm said Daniel and Bomber, who had been a part of the firm's stable for 13 years, had been rehomed. Comment?
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Views sought on Blackburn's new A 13.5m sport complex
RESIDENTS are being asked for their views on Blackburn with Darwen's new A 13.5million sports and swimming complex in the town centre. Comment?
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Woking on election watchdog's list of concerns
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THE elections watchdog will continue to monitor Woking after it was included in a list of 15 specific areas where voters remained concerned about procedures. Comment?
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'Bullied' Blackburn tenant says she is left freezing
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A DISABLED Blackburn woman said her life was being made intolerable because of the poor condition of her home and bullying from people in her neighbourhood. Comment?
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1.25m boost to the Citizens Advice Bureau in East Lancashire
ADVICE bosses have welcomed a A 1.25million award as staff and volunteers attempt to guide East Lancashire people through the maze of benefits cuts and the bedroom tax. Comment?
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Pub company JD Wetherspoon hopes to own premises in Darwen by the end of the month
BOSSES at national pub chain JD Wetherspoon say they hope to own premises in Darwen by the end of this month. Comment?
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A 1.25m boost to the Citizens Advice Bureau in East Lancashire
ADVICE bosses have welcomed a A 1.25million award as staff and volunteers attempt to guide East Lancashire people through the maze of benefits cuts and the bedroom tax. Comment?
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Birthday bash for Blackburn 100-year-old Lillian
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The resident of Old Gates Residential and Nursing Home in Livesey Branch Road was treated to a big birthday bash, complete with buffet dinner. "She is deaf and partially sighted but she doesn't let that get her down, she just keeps on smiling." Comment?
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Crackdown on election fraud in East Lancashire
BURNLEY, Blackburn with Darwen, Pendle and Hyndburn boroughs are to be closely monitored by Britain's election watchdog as it draws up new rules to stamp out vote fraud. Comment?
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Lancashire Telegraph gives campaigners ideal platform to help improve society
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VITAL MESSAGE Blackburn couple Terry and Ann Hannon who backed the Lancashire Telegraph's Wasted Lives campaign after their son Matthew was killed in a road acciden TO celebrate Local Newspaper Week, the Lancashire Telegraph is highlighting the importance of newspapers and their websites to local communities. Comment?
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THE Blackburn Midweek Cricket League got off to an explosive start when Highfield Taxis racked up a remarkable score of 210-1 off 14 overs - a league record - against one of the Premier Division favourites and giants of previous seasons, Charcoal Grill. Comment?
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East Lancashire school to stub out pupils smoking the e-cigarette
TEACHERS are having to find new tactics to spot pupils smoking on school grounds since the introduction of e-cigarettes. Stephen Cox, headteacher at Ribblesdale High School, in Clitheroe, said detection of smokers was becoming 'more problematic' for staff because of the lack of smell and visibility from the electronic alternatives. Comment?
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Blackburn residents' call to pull down - danger eyesore'
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'KNOCK IT DOWN' Residents want The Bear Hotel to be demolished. From left, Graham Warner Marilyn Fish, Coun Denise Gee, Brian Whalley and Dave Harper Dale View residents and local councillor Denise Gee want the derelict Bear Hotel on Cravens Brow, Fernhurst to be demolished as soon as possible. Comment?
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