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Celebrating the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in Burnley and Padiham!
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Burnley woman hosts Diamond Jubilee party after major op
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Market traders raise cash for Pendleside Hospice at ruby wedding celebration
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Burnley man finds Olympic golden ticket in bar of chocolate
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Banned Brierfield driver jailed after crash
Family’s shock at death of ‘gentle giant’ (31)
THE family of a “gentle giant” who was found collapsed on the street has spoken of their grief and shock at his sudden death.
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Stars come to Burnley for celebrity Soccer Six
CELEBRITY spotters from across the country flocked to Turf Moor yesterday to see their favourite music and television stars battle it out on the football pitch to raise money for charity.
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Car flips onto its roof in Burnley
A CAR flipped onto its roof following a collision in Burnley yesterday.
Burnley MP calls for voting reform after ‘industrial scale’ fraud claims
BURNLEY MP Gordon Birtwistle has called for reform of the postal voting system after allegations of electoral fraud on an “industrial scale”.
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Hunt for Towneley Park crash driver
THE driver of a suspected stolen car which crashed and burst into flames in Towneley Park is being hunted by police.
Sport
Euro 2012 guide: Italy
PERHAPS the most interesting stat in the qualifiers was that only Spain had more possession than Italy.
Euro 2012 guide: Spain
THE reigning world and European champions unsurprisingly breezed through the qualifiers and are the bookies, and many people’s favourites to do what’s never been done before and win a third consecutive major trophy.
Andrew secures the club title
ANDREW Trickett carried on with his run of good form on Sunday at a scorching-hot Towneley Golf Club.
Euro 2012 guide: Portugal
QUALIFIED through the play-offs smashing Bosnia 6-2 at home after a shaky start to their qualifying campaign.
New football teams required
THE Burnley and District Sunday Football League are looking for new teams for the 2012/13 season.
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Video: Burnley Canal Festival will bring Weavers’ Triangle to life! video
BURNLEY’S historic canal is at the centre of a bid to boost the town’s £100m. tourism industry.
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Lifestyle
Book review: Scholastic Children’s Books summer selection
Summer has arrived and a new selection of Scholastic children’s books is guaranteed to bring an extra ray of sunshine.
Drink Review: Jubilee cocktail
WITH a weekend of celebrations ahead to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee – why not toast the happy celebration with a special cocktail?
Book review: The Nameless Dead by Brian McGilloway
The Troubles in Northern Ireland have rarely proved an attractive proposition for novelists, and Derry author and teacher Brian McGilloway’s ‘no frills’ crime thriller series set in the notoriously dangerous Borderlands is as dark as one would expect.
Travel Review: Shieldhill Castle, Biggar
IT’S a good thing its called Biggar. Why? – because for such a small town, it has a big number of museums and if the locals get their way, it will become bigger sooner than later.
Book review: Deity by Steven Dunne
DID Steven Dunne do something bad in another life? It’s just a passing thought as his latest bone-chilling murder mystery takes evil to a new level!
Community
Former Worsthorne school teacher dies
A RETIRED village school teacher, who was loved and respected by generations of children, has died at the age of 82.
Hero policemen receive prestigious bravery award
TWO hero policemen who tackled a crazed knifeman rampaging through a quiet Burnley village have received a top bravery award.
Large fire rips through Brierfield houses
FLAMES ripped through the roof of a derelict house in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday).
200-year-old gasworks unearthed in Burnley
AN HISTORIC gas works first built almost 200 years ago has been unearthed in Burnley.
Kids - get active, have fun and try a new sport! You could win great prizes!
Calling all kids - we have teamed up with Burnley Council’s Sport and Play Development Unit to encourage you to be active and have a great time enjoying sports and games, regardless of your ability.
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Monday 04 June 2012
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