Clarets boss Sean Dyche felt Burnley created enough chances to have avoided an EFL Cup exit at Accrington Stanley.
Burnley were turfed out by a goal in the final minute of extra time from Matty Pearson in the first competitive meeting between the neighbouring clubs.
Dyche made 10 changes from the side that beat Liverpool on Saturday, and Dyche said: "I was really pleased with the performance in general, we created enough chances to win the game.
"In cup games, you always get a team who find a chance, and they found probably two, Popey made a good save, and they scored from a scramble at the end.
"That sometimes happens.
"We had enough chances to finish the game.
"The main thing I'm pleased with is I haven't got a young player with a broken leg.
"It was an absolutely ridiculous challenge, a red card immediately. (Shay McCartan on Aiden O'Neill). It's impossible...and one on Tarky two minutes later.
"I saw a two-footed tackle in the second half, (Paddy Lacey on Tendayi Darikwa) let go.
"I don't know where that lives in the modern game, I keep going on courses and getting told that's not allowed.
"I was amazed by the refereeing, but that's part and parcel of the game.
"That's the only thing I'm aggrieved with though, congratulations to Accrington, they rode their luck, which you have to do against teams like us, and managed to nick a goal."

Dyche happy with performance, but aggrieved at refereeing after cup exit at Stanley


Clarets boss Sean Dyche felt Burnley created enough chances to have avoided an EFL Cup exit at Accrington Stanley.


Campaigners are spreading hope in the face of hate to bring people together from different backgrounds through a social meet-up next month.
As dusk falls a laser beam will blaze through the evening sky providing a symbol of hope for future community relations.
A tribute to Yorkshire MP Jo Cox, killed in June, will conclude the event.
Jason Hunter, founder of the East Lancashire branch of non-party Hope Not Hate, said: “Socialising in a welcoming setting like this brings people closer together and breaks down barriers and prejudices.”
The event will carry the theme of “Pull up a chair and chat”.
It follows, Jason explained, the bitter division revealed during the EU Referendum and the blame laid unfairly at the feet of immigrants and asylum seekers for society’s problems, from Government cutbacks to reduced funding for the NHS.
“It also saw people who were genuinely worried about such problems wrongly tarred as racists because of the tone of the campaign,” he added.
Hate, the organisation believes, results from a loss of hope and a need to demonstrate despair with the political status quo.
The meet-up will be held on Saturday, September 3rd in the Peace Garden next to Burnley Central Library at 7pm.
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A car was destroyed in what is thought to be an arson attack over the Bank Holiday weekend.


Burnley have today had a sixth bid for Brighton midfielder Dale Stephens rejected, whilst a transfer request from the player himself has also been rejected.
The Seagulls have again told Burnley he is not for sale, as they look to follow the Clarets into the Premier League, having fallen just short last season.
Brighton have resisted offers for a number of their stars this summer, with Newcastle United interested in Anthony Knockaert, and Crystal Palace keen on Lewis Dunk, but they are determined to strengthen their squad for a promotion push.
More to follow.
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Brighton turn down sixth Clarets bid for Stephens


Burnley have today had a sixth bid for Brighton midfielder Dale Stephens rejected, whilst a transfer request from the player himself has also been rejected.


A man who was convicted of failing to provide a specimen of breath after a motorway smash claimed he would have had a medical defence, as he had asthma, a court heard.
Burnley Magistrates’ Court was told Mudassar Iqbal (22) hadn’t turned up for his trial after denying the allegation.
He was found guilty in his absence, a warrant was issued and he handed himself in to the police on Tuesday morning. The defendant plans to appeal the conviction at Burnley Crown Court.
Iqbal, who doesn’t accept he was driving the vehicle that crashed, was said to have been found hiding, trying to evade arrest by police. Two other men said to have been occupants and who were also asked to give breath tests, denied having been at the wheel as well.
The unemployed defendant, of Berry Street, Brierfield, was fined £300, with £200 costs and a £30 victim surcharge. He was banned for a year. Iqbal admitted failing to surrender.
Prosecutor Mrs Philippa White told the court the crashed vehicle had collided with a lamppost on an M65 sliproad at junction 13, on May 1st. The occupants had walked off.
Police attended and were advised the occupants were hiding. Mrs White continued: “Three men were located. All denied that they were the driver. The defendant was arrested. He failed to provide a specimen after two attempts and didn’t give a reading. He entered a not guilty plea and was found guilty in his absence.”
Catherine Fell (defending) said he had been unable to provide a specimen of breath. He confirmed to the custody sergeant that he had asthma.
She continued: “He doesn’t accept he was driving the vehicle that crashed. He provided an account to say he was walking to a friend’s house when he was arrested by the police.
“He made various comments to the police that he had not done anything wrong and then went to the police station.”
Miss Fell said the defendant was claiming benefits and being helped by his family financially, She added: “The police cannot prove he was driving that vehicle.”
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A man who was convicted of failing to provide a specimen of breath after a motorway smash claimed he would have had a medical defence, as he had asthma, a court heard.


Driver who hid from police denies crashing car on M65


Saturday saw a total of 153 tractors trundle around the little lanes of Pendle to take part in the annual Pendleside Tractor Run.
Now in its eighth year, organisers were delighted with the terrific turnout and the crowds of people who lined the roads to cheer them on and donate despite torrential rain earlier in the day.
Members of the community gather to see the 8th annual charity Pendleside Tractor Run, with about 200 tractors driving through villages, starting from Sabden, raising funds for Cancer charities.
The tractor run was set up in memory of Pendle farmer Andrew Nutter (39) who was diagnosed with bone cancer in 2008 and died in 2009.
This year, over £5,500 has already been collected and all funds will be split equally between the Royal Blackburn Hospital chemotherapy unit and Rosemere Cancer Foundation.
Laura Standring, Andrew’s sister and one of the organisers, said: “It was absolutely fantastic. We lost a few vintage vehicles I think but we had a few more bigger modern tractors.
“I think by the time we collect all the money in it will nearly be at £6,000 and when you consider that the majority is collected by bucket from small villages it is quite phenomenal.
Members of the community gather to see the 8th annual charity Pendleside Tractor Run, with about 200 tractors driving through villages, starting from Sabden, raising funds for Cancer charities.
“Thank you to our drivers, marshals and of course to the public who have been so generous and donated so much. We would also like to thank this year’s main sponsor NBC North West Ltd and our digital sponsor Craggs Energy Ltd.”
Members of the community gather to see the 8th annual charity Pendleside Tractor Run, with about 200 tractors driving through villages, starting from Sabden, raising funds for Cancer charities.
Members of the community gather to see the 8th annual charity Pendleside Tractor Run, with about 200 tractors driving through villages, starting from Sabden, raising funds for Cancer charities.
Members of the community gather to see the 8th annual charity Pendleside Tractor Run, with about 200 tractors driving through villages, starting from Sabden, raising funds for Cancer charities.


Saturday saw a total of 153 tractors trundle around the little lanes of Pendle to take part in the annual Pendleside Tractor Run.


Police have said they are increasingly concerned for the welfare of a 13-year-old girl who has gone missing from Nelson.
Jessica Wallwork was last seen at approximately 8-45pm on Sunday (August 28th) when she left an address in Railway Street in the town.
Jessica Wallwork (s)
She has not made contact with friends or family since then, and is not answering her phone.
Anybody who has seen her, or has information about where she might be, is urged to contact police immediately.
Police have today issued two new photos of Jessica in the hope that somebody will recognise her or has seen her.
PC Fiona Hall, of Nelson Police, said: “Both we and Jessica’s family are extremely concerned about her and we would ask anybody who knows where she might be to get in touch.
“Similarly we would urge Jessica, if she sees this appeal, to get in touch and let us know she is safe.”
Jessica is described as white with shoulder-length, light brown hair. She was last seen wearing a blue hooded top with "LEC" on the front, light blue skinny jeans and a cream-coloured handbag. It’s possible she was wearing trainers.
Anybody with information should contact police on 101, quoting log number 955 of August 29th.
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Police have said they are increasingly concerned for the welfare of a 13-year-old girl who has gone missing from Nelson.


Police issue new photos of missing Nelson girl (13)


A recruitment firm has been named the best company in the UK for work-life balance.
Financial recruiter Goodman Masson took first place in the list by jobs site Glassdoor, based on reviews submitted to its website by current and former staff.
The company, which is based in London and also has offices in Dusseldorf, was praised by staff for its “huge investment” in staff benefits and “great” parties twice a year.
“The attention paid to the wellbeing of staff is at a level rarely matched elsewhere,” said an anonymous employee working in the London office.
In second place was technology firm Cisco Systems, and in third place was insurer HomeServe.
West Midlands-based HomeServe, which employs 1,200 people at its headquarters in Walsall and has 2.1 million customers in the UK, was commended for its attitude towards the treatment of its staff.
“The salary is very competitive and you are rewarded very generously for your hard work and just for carrying out your role. The company has a great framework for career progression and is always looking to promote people internally for job roles,” said a water supply engineer working at the firm.
Greg Reed, chief marketing officer at HomeServe, said: “We believe if you take care of your people, they will take care of your customers. This means creating a culture where people genuinely enjoy coming to work every day because they feel what they do really makes a difference in our customers’ lives.”
Temping firm LOLA and Screwfix completed the top five. Other companies in the top 20 included Apple, American Express Lloyds Banking Group, Unilever and John Lewis.
Google is known for its plush offices, but doesn’t make the top 20 companies for work-life balance. Its new London office has sleep pods so workers can take a nap, although perhaps this is an indication of long hours.
For a company to have been considered, at least 50 work-life balance ratings must have been submitted by UK-based employees in the past year.
The top 20 companies for work-life balance:
1. Goodman Masson
2. Cisco Systems
3. HomeServe UK
4. LOLA Staffing
5. Screwfix
6. American Express
7. BP
8. Peninsula Business Services
9. ARM Holdings
10. Unilever
11.Thomson Reuters
12. Kantar Worldpanel
13. Atkins
14. Téléfonica
15. Credit Suisse
16. Rolls-Royce
17. John Lewis
18. Waitrose
19. Lloyds Banking Group
20. Apple
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A recruitment firm has been named the best company in the UK for work-life balance.


Revealed: The top UK companies for work-life balance


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This beautiful sunrise over Pendle Hill was captured by Ken Mantle from the river at Mitton.


Clarets striker Chris Long scored the first goal of his season-long loan with Fleetwood Town as they won 2-0 at Southend United on Saturday.
The 21-year-old, signed from Everton last summer, was on target on his third appearance for the Cod Army
Boss Uwe Rosler said: “We should have killed the game off earlier to give me a little bit of rest with my heart.
“I think in this league, even at 2-0, anything can happen but I was delighted at how we stood up to the challenges and how organised we were.
“It was a game we deserved to win.”
Centre back Alex Whitmore played the 90 minutes for loan club Morecambe as they maintained their excellent start to the League 2 season with a 3-2 win over Accrington Stanley at the Wham Stadium, alongside former Claret Luke Conlan.
Josh Ginnelly, yet to make his Football League bow, was again an unused substitute as Walsall drew 3-3 at home to Bury in League 1.
The young wideman made his Saddlers debut in the first round of the EFL Cup earlier this month against Yeovil.
Dan Agyei was again in the starting line up for Coventry City in their 1-1 draw at home to Northampton Town in League 1.
And Luke Hendrie and George Green both featured for Kilmarnock in their 1-1 draw at home to Rangers on Friday.
Hendrie started the game at Rugby Park, with former Claret Joey Barton in opposition, while Green was a late substitute in their SPL fixture.


Clarets striker Chris Long scored the first goal of his season-long loan with Fleetwood Town as they won 2-0 at Southend United on Saturday.


Bill Smith has shared this lovely photo he took of The Atom in Wycoller.


“The Cathedral in the Forest” is holding an exhibition of some of the historical findings discovered during the Heritage Year 2016.
Members of St Mary’s Church in Newchurch-in-Pendle have been busy researching the church’s history as part of a Heritage Lottery Grant the church received to renovate the tower, rebuild the organ and eradicate dry rot.
The exhibition will be open from 10am until 6pm on Saturday and between 11am and 4pm on Sunday. Refreshments will be available and admission is by donation.
The weekend will conclude with Choral Evensong, with Pendle Deanery Choir at 6pm on Sunday.
John Parsons said: “During our research we have discovered new information about the various stages of the development of the church building from 1529 and also some of the people who worshipped at St Mary’s in the past.
“The exhibition consists of both static displays and a Power Point presentation. Stewards will be on hand to answer questions.
“Perhaps the most unusual exhibit is a seating plan for the church from 1742.
“It shows, by name, who sat in which seats in church and the house in the locality that they lived in. Many local families, who still live in the area, are represented on the plan.”

Heritage project research uncovers fascinating Newchurch history


“The Cathedral in the Forest” is holding an exhibition of some of the historical findings discovered during the Heritage Year 2016.


Andre Gray admitted he always believed he could score goals at Premier League level after getting off the mark against Liverpool.
Just over two years ago, Gray was in non-league, playing in the Conference with Luton Town.
The 25-year-old’s rise has been likened to Jamie Vardy, and, having netted 25 goals to help the Clarets to the Championship title last season, Gray found the net in only his second outing in the top flight.
Some of the gloss was taken off his achievement after a series of homophobic tweets from 2012 surfaced later that night, but he said: “I always felt I could score at this level.
“I only got a couple of half chances last week, but it felt good to open my account against a really good side.
“I know we’ll make chances and it’s just a question of showing the right composure.
“I enjoyed the goal, but I think if this had been a Championship game I might have expected to come away with a hat-trick.
“I’ve just got to believe in myself.
“There were a couple of times when I probably tried to take an extra touch instead of carrying on driving, but it’s part of the learning curve.”
Gray left the ground with Liverpool and England striker Daniel Sturridge’s shirt, and he smiled: “Yeah, it’s been a big day. He’s someone I’ve watched at this level for a few years and it’s still a bit surreal to be playing against guys like that week in week out.
“But we showed that if we’re prepared to work really hard we can have an impact as long as we take every chance that comes.
“We had a great run last season but we come into every game as underdogs now and we have to give 150%.”
While Gray is up and running, the Clarets claimed ther first win in style, having had to wait 10 games two seasons ago at this level: “For me, getting off the mark in the Premier League is a massive achievement. We got off to a great start – we had a game plan from watching tapes of them throughout the week where they play it out from the back.
“We tried to cut that out and I thought we managed to do that quite well.
“The first goal was a bit of dog eat dog. That pressing game is how they play, and we tend to play quite similar.
“It was just a question of who could do it better, and I guess it was us.
“It was massive for us to get that first win so early.
“I felt we deserved something last week, and when you look at this fixture you think it’s not the easiest game to bounce back from a defeat against Swansea.
“But I think we proved we are ready for this league.
“It doesn’t get any easier – we’ve got Chelsea next week, and we know how tough it is going to be.
“It will be like that all season. But we’ve got a lot of heart and desire to do well and stay in this league.
“The win takes a bit of pressure off us because the lads took quite a while to get the first win last time they were in this league.”

Confident Gray delighted to get first Premier goal


Andre Gray admitted he always believed he could score goals at Premier League level after getting off the mark against Liverpool.


Clarets boss Sean Dyche insists Andre Gray "has moved on a long way in his life" after the striker was forced to apologise for a series of historical homophobic tweets.
After Gray scored his first Premier League goal against Liverpool on Saturday, a number of offensive messages from his Twitter account were brought to light.
Gray made a statement offering an apology that night, saying: "The tweets were posted four years ago when I was a completely different person to the man I am now. I was at a very different point in my life back then - one that I've worked hard to move on from."
Dyche has spoken to the player, and is satisfied his apology was genuine and sincere: "We spoke on Saturday evening and he made it clear to me what he wanted to do, and how he wanted to conduct his statement.
"It was authentic to him and very clear.
"He has moved on a long way in his life.
"This was a reminder, four years ago, he's a different person now.
"A lot has gone on his life to get to where he's got to, and I think he made that clear.
"I think, I hope, people will realise it was authentic, because it was."
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Clarets boss Sean Dyche insists Andre Gray "has moved on a long way in his life" after the striker was forced to apologise for a series of historical homophobic tweets.


An established, independent travel agency is flying high after scooping a prestigious award for the fourth consecutive year.
The company has won the North-West England and North Wales Large Agency award at the Travel Weekly Agent Achievement Awards for the fourth year running.
Eddie Starkie, managing director at Althams Travel said: “This is a huge achievement for the business and to win the award for a fourth time is testament to our hard working staff and commitment to the industry.”
“To be recognised and selected as winners by 17 judges, all in the travel trade, is great news and emphasises our offering and service levels to customers.”
Althams Travel was founded in 1874, and now boasts 31 branches throughout Lancashire and Yorkshire including two in Pendle.
The firm was up against some big names in the industry including Thomas Cook, Thomson, Hays Travel and Trailfinders.
The 21st Agent Achievement Awards took place at Park Plaza Westminster Bridge in London, hosted by presenter and entertainer Stephen Mulhern.
The best travel agents in the UK were honoured in the glittering awards ceremony and Eddie attended the event, alongside colleague Peter Mackie, Althams general manager.
Althams Travel has also received an award from Travel2, one of the countries leading longhaul tour operators. Travel2 presented the award to Althams for The Best UK Large Agency.
The award was based on UK retail travel agents with 12 or more branches; Althams received the award for producing the most business for Travel2 throughout the year.
Eddie added: “Awards such as these are fantastic accolades for Althams, emphasising our stability and respect within the industry.”


An established, independent travel agency is flying high after scooping a prestigious award for the fourth consecutive year.


Clarets boss Sean Dyche admits he may have to “shuffle his pack” to bring in the players he wants ahead of transfer deadline day.
Dyche allowed striker Rouwen Hennings to return to Germany on a season-long loan on Monday, linking up with Fortuna Düsseldorf, while midfielder David Jones left for Sheffield Wednesday hours after Steven Defour arrived as the club’s record signing.
There could be more wheeling and dealing ahead of the 11 p.m. cut off point on Wednesday
Burnley have been chasing central midfield options all summer, with that area in particular in need of strengthening, and that remains the case, despite the signing of Defour, while the need for a different option up front is also pressing, with Chris Long and Daniel Agyei also allowed to go out on loan over the past fortnight.
Ashley Barnes is close to fitness after a hamstring problem suffered in pre-season, and young forward Ntumba Massanka made the bench in the 1-0 EFL Cup defeat at Accrington Stanley on Wednesday night.
I understand a move to Patrick Bamford, of tomorrow’s Premier League opponents Chelsea, is an option, though speculation linking former Claret Jay Rodriguez with a loan move is wide of the mark – and, in any case, a loan fee and his wages would be prohibitive. Hull City appears his likely destination.
Dyche said:”There’s plans to bring people in, whether it’s a forward or other areas.
“We want to bring as much strength as we can into the building.
“We’re fractionally closer (to bringing players in).
“The desire to strengthen is all over the pitch, wherever we can.
“We’re not in a position to cherry pick, we have to work in the market the best we can, and if that means shuffling our pack, then we’ll have to do that. But we are active in the market, we want depth, but not too many - some squads are huge and they narrow it down to the 25, but we want a real tight-knit group who can perform and push each other.”
And he explained the decision to allow Hennings to move on: “I thought Rouwen’s chances of playing this year were limited, and at his age, he needs to be playing football.
“He hadn’t featured a lot in pre-season, into the season, so we wish him well.
“A very good professional, but he wants to play.
“Juke is back fit and going well, Barnesy is on the cusp of fitness, and we like the group. Longy has also gone out but he’s a different one, a cross between first team and development.
“Dan Agyei as well, a young man earning his spurs.”
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Clarets boss Sean Dyche admits he may have to “shuffle his pack” to bring in the players he wants ahead of transfer deadline day.


Clarets boss Dyche could shuffle pack before deadline


Clarets striker Sam Vokes has vowed to kick on after netting his first ever Premier League goal in the 2-0 win over Liverpool at Turf Moor.
The 26-year-old, who was called up to Chris Coleman’s Wales squad for next month’s World Cup qualifier with Moldova, was on the scoresheet after just two minutes against the Reds when rifling a shot past Simon Mignolet from the edge of the box.
“It’s massive,” he said. “I’ve had a couple of cracks at it but I haven’t managed to get that first goal, so to get that ticked off was one of my main goals of the season and now I can try to kick on.
“I don’t normally hang around outside the box, so it was nice to get a shot off, but it was a great moment and one I’ll look back on with fond memories I’m sure.”
Vokes missed the majority of the club’s last campaign in the top flight, making five starts and 10 substitute appearances when returning from a serious knee injury.
One of those outings from the bench came against tomorrow’s opponents Chelsea at Stamford Bridge as Ben Mee cancelled out Branislav Ivanovic’s opener just two minutes after the striker’s introduction.
Now the Welshman is hoping to have another impact in the country’s capital, alongside strike partner Andre Gray.
“It’s a tough place to go, we know that,” Vokes said. “We’re not going to get carried away after a result like today because Stamford Bridge is a tough place to go.
“But it’s one to look forward to and one we need to be wary of as well.”
He added: “As strikers you want to be on the scoresheet as much as you can.
“But to get that one ticked off, for us both to do it, was great.
“Andre’s goal was a typical goal for him. He caused havoc for the defence and managed to slot it home with a great finish.
“It’s always nice to score early in the season to get that off your back.”
The Clarets opened the 2014/15 season without a win in 10 in England’s top tier, setting them back significantly in their fight for survival.
However, Vokes was over-joyed to see Sean Dyche’s side get off the mark at only the second attempt this time around.
“Getting the three points was massive as well because it took us a while the last time we were in the Premier League to get that win, so to do it today was nice.
“It was a special moment. It’s nice to do it at home against a strong side.”


Clarets striker Sam Vokes has vowed to kick on after netting his first ever Premier League goal in the 2-0 win over Liverpool at Turf Moor.


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The M6 southbound was blocked in Lancashire this afternoon after a “serious” traffic accident in which a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle.
The North West air ambulance was called to the scene between junction 28 at Leyland and junction 27 at Standish
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Police closed all three lanes.
The road was blocked and queuing traffic was reported at 2pm.
Motorists have been warned to expect delays on the M6 and on surrounding routes.
Police said this afternoon the motorway would remain closed for “several hours”.
The northbound carriageway was briefly closed but was reopened about 2.30pm.
Lancashire police said: “The M6 has been closed southbound at J28 following an incident.
“We are advising motorists to avoid the area and use alternative routes.”
The “serious” incident happened on the M6 southbound close to Charnock Richard Services.
Police were called at approximately 1.45pm to reports a pedestrian had been involved in a collision with a vehicle. The pedestrian is critically injured.
Chief Insp Damian Kitchen, of Lancashire Police, said: “We recognise the disruption this is causing and are working hard to re-open the road as soon as possible.
“However, at this time of day, delays through rush hour and beyond are inevitable.
“Please plan either alternate routes or delay your journey. Surrounding roads and towns are also likely to become congested.
“We will release further information when we are able.”

UPDATED: M6 blocked in Lancashire after pedestrian hit by vehicle


The M6 southbound was blocked in Lancashire this afternoon after a “serious” traffic accident in which a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle.


A teenager and another man had to be cut free from the wreckage of their vehicle after a serious two-car collision on the A59.
Fire crews, paramedics and police were called to the Barnoldswick/Bracewell turn off in the vicinity of Yarlside Lane, Horton, near Skipton, just before 6 pm today (Tuesday).
There were four casualties in total, but firefighters from Earby and Barnoldswick used hydraulic equipment to rescue two males - one in his teens and the other an older gentleman.

Fire crews rescue two casualties trapped in car


A teenager and another man had to be cut free from the wreckage of their vehicle after a serious two-car collision on the A59.


The printing presses have long since fallen silent and the final reporters have now filed out of Bull Street, but memories of the Burnley Express in bygone days remain imprinted in the minds of many who plied their trade in the historic newspaper office.
Local lad and respected photographer Eddy Rawlinson has reflected on his fledgling early days in Bull Street, before his remarkable 70 year career took flight to the national press.
A young Eddy Rawlinson at work in Bull Street
Eddy, who still lives in Cliviger, went on to have a successful career on the northern picture desk of the Daily Mirror, but it was those early years at the Express, during the dark days of the Second World War, that he remembers with fondness.
It is a story of colourful characters, hot metal and even hotter flashbulbs during a period of the industry long since consigned to the history pages.
For a bright-eyed teenage Eddy it was a wonderful exciting first step on his own life story, but one tinged with sadness as the town’s newspaper revealed which of its sons would not be returning from war, as Eddy recalls:
“In 1943 when I climbed the rickety stairs of the Burnley Express building in Bull Street to start work as a junior photographer and engraver, Britain was in the middle of the Second World War.
I was to hold a flashgun full of magnesium powder and strike the flint... Photographer Eddy Rawlinson
“It meant as a 14 year old I would be taking over from a worker who had left to join the armed forces and assisting Mr Fred Simcock ARPS.
“He was nearing retirement age and the newpaper’s only photographer who also had to make his pictures into metal blocks for printing on the rotary press.
“Previously I had been a ‘printer’s devil’ working for three months at a local print shop learning the art of print.
“My old job meant going in at 7am to get the fire going and finishing work at 5-30 in the evening for a five and a half day week. My Burnley Express work sounded real cushy with a 9am start until I was told I would have to assist Mr Simcock that very Monday evening at a function starting at 8pm.
“I was to hold a flashgun full of magnesium powder and strike the flint when he took the lens cap off his camera, Tommy Steel’s song ‘What a Picture’ comes to mind.
“Flashbulbs were in short supply through the foil being needed in the war effort. That was the start of my first day in a career which was to extend over 70 years of working for the media.
“The Burnley Express was not only a family newspaper, it also had been a family owned newspaper 10 years before I joined until the Brotherton family sold out to a national newspaper company.
“That family spirit still remained within its workforce. When the Burnley Express was taken over by the Preston based Burnley News in 1933 they moved out of St James’s Row across into Bull Street, the Burnley News had no means of printing in Burnley and the ‘Bladder’ as many older people referred to th’Express became a national concern.
“Promotions were made within the Burnley Express staff and Richard (Dick) Hart became general manager of the Burnley operation.
“On joining my editor was Ted Parkinson who left the company shortly after to make a name for himself in the BBC and he was succeeded as editor by Clifford Harman.
“Still remembered today, Gerry Bradley had been a photographer on the News and became an Express reporter returning to taking pictures for the Express when the war ended.
“Jerry Mulholland, a genial Irishman, was the chief reporter. His son Brendan became a reporter working for the Daily Mail and was national news himself by going to prison for refusing to give his source of information in the Vassall, Russian Spy Tribunal.
“Several of the reporters wrote their copy with fountain pens, others bashed away at typewriters. Copy ended up on the top floor of the building where six linotype operators tapped out the reporters’ stories and set advertisements into hot metal.
“Publishing days were on a Wednesday and Saturday with many editions finding their way throughout the world to lads and lasses from Burnley who were serving in the Forces.
“A weekly feature in the Wednesday edition was ‘Serving in HM Forces’ where relatives of serving men and women were asked to send in photographs of their loved ones who had gone to war. My job was to copy the pictures and make them all the same size and then put them into strips of eight.
“Every Wednesday a strip of eight pictures appeared in the Wednesday edition giving details of the person and then filed for further reference. Many were to appear again in the paper under such headings as ‘Killed in Action’, ‘Missing’, and ‘Prisoner of War’, my cousin appeared under one of those headings when he went down with his ship, HMS Galatea.
“Covering assignments was by bus, although in the Brotherton days the Express did have its own van and in 1946 a former wartime ambulance appeared on Bull Street and the editorial department had its own wheels complete with a yellow Burnley Express livery.
“Presenting bus tickets to the accountant claiming for journeys travelled from the office to an assignment comes to mind.
“Apart from taking photographs and making blocks very early on a Saturday morning I and another junior loaded up the office handcart and took bundles of papers across to the bus station.
“There we put the copies of the Express on buses for the outlying districts where our rival, the privately owned Nelson Leader, circulated.
“Our other opposition with a six man team was the Northern Daily Telegraph, with its office across the road on Manchester Road.
“Many a time late on a Friday night when the press began to roll and the compositors work was done they would have to walk home as the bus services had finished running, all part of their job to earn more in wages than that of an ordinary working man.
“While waiting for the all clear several of the men would wander down the side of the office and enjoy a pint or two in the Masons or next door in the Bay Horse pub.
“Visiting the Big Window across the road from the office made it too conspicuous as the General Manager’s office overlooked Bull Street.
“On returning after National Service I was told by the manager they had taken on another photographer, David Seddon, to join Gerry Bradley and I was to become an engraver – that didn’t go down well for I loved photography.
“I was determined to leave and 1953 I was given a job as staff photographer on the Manchester Evening News, which didn’t please Mr Hart at all. Looking back they probably were the best years in my newspaper life although I enjoyed my national newspaper days.
“Those Burnley Express years in Bull Street should never be lost from the history books of Burnley...maybe someone should write a book of those good old days in Bull Street.”

Eddy’s memories of hot metal and fountain pens at wartime Express


The printing presses have long since fallen silent and the final reporters have now filed out of Bull Street, but memories of the Burnley Express in bygone days remain imprinted in the minds of many who plied their trade in the historic newspaper office.


The Bicentenary edition of the famed Burnley Canal Festival is set to take be the biggest incarnation of the event yet.
The festival, which takes place this weekend will attract keen visitors from far and wide, flocking to enjoy the myriad attractions and enjoy activities at three sites and along the canal towpath, as well as the colourful canal boats.
In addition to the regular entertainment, there will be free family-friendly activities and entertainment happening each day between 11am and 5pm.
Visitors are primed to take full advantage of the charming hustle and bustle that comes with dance workshops and performances, music, walkabout theatre, art and crafts workshops, street food, face painting and canoeing taster sessions all on offer. Those interested can visit the Festival Hub at Sandygate Square.
As well as the raft of usual things to see and do, attendants will be granted the chance to visit the historic working boat Kennet, while Burnley Wharf sees the fairground come to town with circus skills workshops, the Insect Circus Museum, walkabout theatre, fairground rides, Punch & Judy and bubbles.
At Finsley Gate, you can visit the Exbury Egg and take part in art and craft workshops for all the family, including Brightwork tin can painting and flower crowns.
Along the towpath will you be brave enough to take part in a quest with the very secretive Towpath Explorers, who have been trying to unravel the mystery of the bothersome Boggarts in Burnley since 1867.
With free parking at King Street and Finsley Gate car parks, courtesy of Burnley Borough Council, there so much going on that, to enjoy it fully, it is recommended to make the most of the full opening times on both days, with no entrance charges and the majority of activities and entertainment being free.
Some performances and events will only be happening on one of the days, so visit the Burnley Canal Festival website www.burnleycanalfestival.org or look out for the Festival Programme for more details.
Burnley Canal Festival 2016 is supported by Super Slow Way, Canal & River Trust, Burnley Borough Council, Arts Council England, Mid Pennine Arts, Deco Publique, Inn on the Wharf, Weavers’ Triangle Visitor Centre and AMS Neve.
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Canal Festival set to be biggest one yet


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The M6 southbound was blocked in Lancashire this afternoon after a “serious” traffic accident in which a teenage male was hit by a vehicle.
The North West air ambulance was called to the scene between junction 28 at Leyland and junction 27 at Standish
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Police closed all three lanes.
The road was blocked and queuing traffic was reported at 2pm.
Motorists were warned to expect delays on the M6 and on surrounding routes.
Police said this afternoon the motorway would remain closed for “several hours”.
The northbound carriageway was briefly closed but was reopened about 2.30pm.
Lancashire police said: “The M6 has been closed southbound at J28 following an incident.
“We are advising motorists to avoid the area and use alternative routes.”
The “serious” incident happened on the M6 southbound close to Charnock Richard Services.
Police were called at approximately 1.45pm to reports a pedestrian had been involved in a collision with a vehicle. The pedestrian is critically injured.
Chief Insp Damian Kitchen, of Lancashire Police, said: “We recognise the disruption this is causing and are working hard to re-open the road as soon as possible.
“However, at this time of day, delays through rush hour and beyond are inevitable.
“Please plan either alternate routes or delay your journey. Surrounding roads and towns are also likely to become congested.”
The motorway was finally reopened at about 5.30pm.

UPDATED: M6 reopens in Lancashire after pedestrian hit by vehicle


The M6 southbound was blocked in Lancashire this afternoon after a “serious” traffic accident in which a teenage male was hit by a vehicle.


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Samantha Culshaw has shared this fantastic photo of her dog Dobby taking a dip to cool off in Gisburn.


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Freddy Yao's strike in extra-time proved the difference as the Clarets progressed in the Premier League Cup at the expense of Bournemouth.
The 18-year-old, who joined the club as a free agent from Stoke City earlier in the year, stayed alert to beat Callum Stanton in the 108th minute after the Cherries goalkeeper had saved his penalty.
The midfielder was the man that won the spot kick in the first place, though referee I. Johnston was forced to pull back play to consult with his assistant.
Stanton guessed correctly as Yao went low to the right hand side but the teenager got to the rebound first to rifle the ball home from close range.
Michael Jolley's side, fresh from winning the Final Third Development League Cup against the Potters, twice came from behind to take the tie in to an extended period though they dominated for considerable spells.
The visitors took the lead before the quarter-of-an-hour mark when Sam Matthews's deflected effort from Jordan Lee's cross was saved by Conor Mitchell but striker Sam Surridge pounced to tuck the ball inside the near post.
Burnley hit back in the 28th minute when Ntumba Massanka cushioned a clearance in to the path of Dwight McNeill and the winger's rasping left-footed drive from the edge of the box nestled in the corner.
However, the hosts barely had time to get back in to shape as Bournemouth regained the advantage within a minute. Mikael Ndjoli drove at centre back Jimmy Dunne before guiding a shot in to the corner.
That's how the scoreline remained at the interval but the Clarets responded well after the break. And they had their reward early on in the second half when full back Taofiq Olomowewe intercepted possession, played the ball in to Tinashe Chakwana and the forward finished well after turning his marker and beating Stanton with his right boot.
From that point the home side were in command as Chakwana, Brad Jackson and substitute RJ Pingling all went close but, with the tie heading towards a penalty shoot-out, Yao struck to seal a 3-2 win and send the Clarets through.

Clarets beat Bournemouth to progress in Premier League Cup


As the pound continues to go in the dollars favour 42% of Americans say they are more likely to visit the UK for a holiday, according to new data* from Hotels.com™.
London topped the list of destinations Americans would most like to visit (88%), with Cambridge (41%) and Liverpool (39%) closely vying for second place for statesiders looking for a cultural fix. The unexpected winner, however, was Grimsby with more respondents keen on visiting the northern fishing town than the majestic Snowdonia.
The Royal Family still has huge appeal for visitors from the States with Buckingham Palace the attraction they'd most like to visit (76%) with the home of the crown jewels (the Tower of London, 65%) and royal wedding venue, Westminster Abbey, (52%) also in the top five attractions. Finishing off the royal fever, Kate Middleton was the number one celebrity Americans would most like to meet, closely followed by Her Majesty the Queen. In a girl power worthy line up, the top five famous faces respondents would most like to meet were all women:
1.Kate Middleton (46%)
2.The Queen (45%)
3.JK Rowling (31%)
4.Adele (30%)
5.Kate Winslet (27%)
It seems Britain's culinary kudos isn't as poor as it once was with 68% of Americans keen to try the cornerstone British cuisine – the humble fish and chips. However, sweet treats rounded out the top five with apple crumble (44%), cream tea (43%) and a traditional afternoon tea (39%) just behind a full English (48%).
When quizzed on their perceptions of Britain as a nation many stereotypes rung true with a third of Americans believing Brits loved their pubs and that it always rains (only during a great British summer of course). Yet it seems Americans love our chit chat, as almost three quarters state their favourite thing about Brits is our accents and over a third love our sense of humour.
Simon Matthews, Senior PR Manager of Hotels.com Brand comments, “The fact that some Americans want to visit Grimsby on their next trip proves they must be really savvy about where to get the best British grub, as we all know Grimsby is famous for its Fish and Chips! The rising interest from our American cousins is likely more to do with the strong dollar than the draw of our culinary delights, however it would be a welcome boom for the UK travel industry.”
*2,000 adults from the U.S. were polled by One Poll, commissioned by Hotels.com in July 2016

Americans flock to the UK thanks to Kate Middleton and Fish & Chips


As the pound continues to go in the dollars favour 42% of Americans say they are more likely to visit the UK for a holiday, according to new data* from Hotels.com™.


An Asperger’s sufferer who caused trouble at a petrol station in the early hours insulted a police officer who asked him to leave, a court was told.
Burnley magistrates heard how David John Hargreaves (35) had been aggressive and abusive at Kitchens on Trafalgar Street in the town. He was arrested after his outburst.
Hargreaves, who has drink issues, also had mental health difficulties and other conditions, as well as Asperger’s Syndrome and was said to be “isolated and lonely.”
The defendant, who was already on a community order, with a 20-day rehabilitation activity requirement, for theft of alcohol, had the order extended by five days so he can continue to work with the probation service.
Hargreaves, of Burnley Road, Brierfield, admitted using threatening or abusive words or behaviour, on July 31st. He must pay £85 costs.
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Firefighters were called to a car blaze in the early hours of this morning (Sunday).


A trio of novice cyclists have completed a charity coast to coast bike ride.
Jo Perry and Lauren Berry, from Trawden, were joined by another Jo Perry, from Langho, when they cycled from Cleveleys to Scarborough covering 155 miles in two days.
Although none of the three had completed a ride longer than 40 miles up until the coast to coast cycle ride, they conquered the challenge and enjoyed fish and chips as a reward for their efforts at the finish.
Jo said: “The ride was both a personal challenge and a means of raising money for the charity Headway who support individuals and families who have been affected by brain injury.
“We did 90 miles on the first day and then the rest on the second. We didn’t go fast at all as we knew we had all day to get to where we needed to be.
“Currently we have raised just over £1,100 which is really good and we are very pleased with that.”

Novices complete coast to coast cycle ride


A trio of novice cyclists have completed a charity coast to coast bike ride.


Burnley are set to smash their club record transfer, with Derby County midfielder Jeff Hendrick currently undergoing a medical.
The 24-year-old flew in from Ireland last night, where he has been on international duty with Martin O'Neill's Republic squad, and is going through a two-part medical before flying back to Ireland for their friendly with Oman tonight.
A deal worth £10m-plus tops the £7.4m paid to Anderlecht for Steven Defour two weeks ago and tops the £7m Leeds United paid Derby for Seth Johnson.
Hendrick becomes the fifth most expensive Irishman in history.
The paperwork is all sorted and once the results of his medical are in, everything will be lodged and the deal done before the 11 p.m. deadline tonight.
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Burnley are set to smash their club record transfer, with Derby County midfielder Jeff Hendrick currently undergoing a medical.


Comic, writer and self-confessed hypochondriac Dave Spikey is feeling good now he’s back on stage with his latest show.
The star and co-creator of cult television comedy “Phoenix Nights” spoke to us about his new stand-up show “Punchlines” which comes to The Muni at Colne in September.
And the Bolton-born former NHS biomedical scientist revealed how yet again his interest in all things medical proved the inspiration for his latest routine.
“I was actually in a doctor’s waiting room reading an article in the ‘Reader’s Digest’ about how our brains are a pattern making machine.
“I had a little inkling of an idea about doing a show where the punchline to jokes is revealed before the joke. We have a pattern and conclusion in our head when told a story where our brain sometimes jumps ahead.
“I thought it would be good to project a series of punchlines on a screen in the first half and then develop the story later. Telling jokes is a form of storytelling, it’s the way you weave in and out of stories that can surprise people.
“In the words of the late great comic Frank Carson ‘it’s the way you tell em.’ The tour started earlier in the year and it’s gone down really well.”
Between 2008/9 Dave toured his immensely successful show “The Best Medicine” in more than 100 venues nationwide, released a DVD of the tour and had his first book published – “He Took My Kidney, Then Broke My Heart” which took a look at ambiguous newspaper headlines which often leave themselves open to misinterpretation.
Dave also revealed how working in medicine taught him about the importance of laughing in darker moments.
Indeed, Dave admits that his most famous comic creation, the neurotic Jerry “The Saint” Sinclair from Phoenix Nights, is an extension of himself.
“I’m definitely a hypochondriac and Jerry was pretty much me to be honest. When I first entered comedy I wanted to shy away from my medical background but I realised there are a lot of funny moments there. If you didn’t laugh you’d cry working in a medical setting.”
Dave’s trip to Colne on September 29th is not the first time he has visited the town – he was greeted by a white-out when leaving the Muni some years ago.
The man who has called the north his home all his life admitted he prefers northern gigs.
“I am one of them which I think makes it easier. Having said that, I haven’t noticed a massive amount of difference with audiences over the years.
“I was initially very conscious of my accent but my fears were soon dispelled.”
Looking ahead, Dave has a cameo role in an upcoming independent film and is also penning a new comedy with Jim Cartwright.
As for Phoenix Nights, Dave doesn’t believe it will rise again although admits it still has “cult status”.
He added: “I’m very busy with this live show, writing and television appearances. Phoenix Nights has become something of a cult show but I don’t think it will return.”
“Punchlines” will show at The Muni, Colne, on Thursday, September 29th, at 7-30pm. Call 01282 661234 to book tickets.

Dave Spikey’s “Punchlines” sure to make you feel better


Comic, writer and self-confessed hypochondriac Dave Spikey is feeling good now he’s back on stage with his latest show.


Things we learned from Burnley's 3-0 defeat against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge
Club must deliver for Dyche
I don't know about it being something we learned, but finishing a game against Chelsea, at Stamford Bridge, with an 18-year-old - albeit prodigiously talented - and a centre back in the heart of midfield, was a damning indictment of Burnley's recruitment policy.
Not just in this transfer window, but over a number of years now.
Clarets boss Sean Dyche didn't dress it up after the game, which ended with Aiden O'Neill and James Tarkowski as his engine room, saying: "It's not a message to the board, it's a reality of where we are at as a club, in a tough market.
"Its not just us saying it's a tough market, I'm hearing managers across the board say that, but clubs like this can work beyond the tough market and keep paying.
"We're simply in a position where it's just not that easy to do."
He was able to break the club's transfer record to land Belgium midfielder Steven Defour, who was again taken off before the hour as he comes to terms with the pace of the Premier League.
But he has seen the club fail with three offers each for Jeff Hendrick of Derby County and Brighton's Dale Stephens.
It remains to be seen if either could yet arrive at Turf Moor before 11 p.m. on Wednesday night.
The club have to do something to aid the manager, however.
He has shown just what he can do with little or no money in winning promotion in 2014.
Unable to significantly upgrade his squad, Dyche made a very good fist of trying to secure survival the following year.
Given some funds to spend, bringing in Andre Gray for a club record - while keeping the books cash neutral - he again steered the club back to the Premier League, and he deserves to take on the challenge again, not with one hand tied behind his back, but with his targets delivered this time.
It might be late in the day, but there is still time to give Dyche and his players a real opportunity to stay at this level.
The club cannot make the same mistake of two years ago, or even 18 months ago, when, after failing to significantly bolster central midfield, they suffered the loss of Dean Marney to a cruciate knee ligament injury as soon as the window closed.
That may have been Sod's law. But it was also a case of bad planning.
Marney was again forced off injured at Chelsea, and while Fredrik Ulvestad was with the travelling party, he was not in the 18-man match day squad, leaving Dyche light.
Even when Defour signed - the first time Burnley had paid a fee for a central midfielder in just over four years - David Jones made an exit, leaving the club back to square one.
With a quality central midfield addition, or two - and Stephens would fall into that category as arguably part of the best pairing in the Championship last season - Burnley will have a fighting chance to stay up, especially with a different forward option, which looks like Patrick Bamford, and maybe another wide player, preferably with pace, or trickery.
Whether chairman Mike Garlick can deliver is key to the Clarets' hopes.
The counter attackers are counter attacked
While Chelsea are not a barometer of how Burnley will fare this season, a week after the masterclass against Liverpool, of how to press and counter, and defend the 18-yard box, they were unpicked by Antonio Conte's side, who again look capable of winning the title, which they have in Burnley's last two Premier League campaigns.
The difference was, while Chelsea are a better side with better players than Liverpool - and Burnley, as Dyche accepted, were not at their best - the Blues, at times, were happy for the Clarets to have the ball, to sit off and wait for a misplaced pass, and hurt them on the counter.
That, and their ability to retain their width through the magnificent Eden Hazard and Willian, rather than come inside into congested areas, created numerous situations and openings, finding gaps where Liverpool couldn't.
Burnley were not as direct as often, and when they were, they went down the middle rather than pull John Terry and former Claret Gary Cahill away from the centre to expose their lack of pace.
O'Neill has a bright future
One real plus for Burnley has been the progress of young Australian midfielder Aiden O'Neill.
With an injury to Dean Marney, and Steven Defour still getting up to speed to the physical demands of the Premier League, O'Neill was thrust into a difficult situation with the Clarets 2-0 down, and Chelsea with the scent of blood in their nostrils.
O'Neill came on at the death last Saturday for his first team debut, with the game won at Liverpool, and was one of the only plus points in the 1-0 EFL Cup exit at Accrington Stanley.
But to come on at Stamford Bridge, with the game gone, and the likes of N'Golo Kante, Nemanja Matic, Willian, Eden Hazard, Oscar and Pedro strutting their stuff, to show the clarity of thought he did, was startling.
He has terrific composure, confidence, and, for his age, an impressive desire to continually show for the ball, and get involved.
It would have been easy to hide, and let more senior professionals take the mantle, but in a brief cameo, he showed an awful lot about his character.
As Sean Dyche said: "Aiden was fantastic, to come on in a really tough game, hold his nerve, want the ball, keep the ball - if he carries on the way he's going, he's got a bright future. I was pleased to see an 18-year-old on a football pitch in the Premier League, fantastic, and he held his own."
Burnley fans might not want to hear it in the current climate, but, in a positive way, O'Neill could save the club an awful lot of money.

Things we learned from Chelsea 3, Burnley 0


Burnley have completed the signing of Chelsea striker Patrick Bamford on a season-long loan.
The 22-year-old signs at Turf Moor following a temporary spell with Norwich City last season, where he made seven appearances.
Prior to that, he also spent a brief period on loan at Crystal Palace where he made six Premier League appearances for the Eagles.
In the 2014/15 campaign, Bamford scored 17 times in 38 Sky Bet Championship games and went on to be named the divisional Player of the Year.
That season included a notable strike against Manchester City for the highly-rated forward as Boro won 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium in the FA Cup.
Born in Nottingham, the former Forest academy man has represented England up to U21 level and narrowly missed out on Gareth Southgate’s 2015 European Championship squad through injury.
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Bamford signs for Clarets on season-long loan


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Steve Robinson took this photo of a Star Wars decorated narrow boat he spotted at the Canal Festival this weekend.


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This stunning shot of Clitheroe town centre was taken by Julie Edwards.


Councillor Neil McGowan has shared this lovely photo of Ogden reservoir with Pendle Hill in the background.


Burnley’s Andre Gray has been charged with misconduct in respect of social media comments made between 9 January 2012 and 11 March 2012.
It is alleged the comments were abusive and/or insulting and/or improper and/or brought the game into disrepute contrary to FA Rule E3(1).
It is further alleged that these breaches include reference to an “aggravating factor”, namely, sexual orientation and/or gender and/or colour and/or race contrary to FA Rule E3(2).
The player has until 6pm on Wednesday 31 August 2016 to respond to the charge.


Burnley’s Andre Gray has been charged with misconduct in respect of social media comments made between 9 January 2012 and 11 March 2012.


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Jutkiewicz and Ulvestad heading out on loan


Clarets pair Lukas Jutkiewicz and Fredrik Ulvestad are heading out on loan.


A group of Burnley and Pendle men have completed the National Three Peaks Challenge, raising almost £1,000 for Pendleside Hospice.
The nine adventurous hikers tackled the three highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales in the name of the Reedley charity, which aims to improve the quality of life for people with life-limiting illnesses as well as their families and carers.
3 Peaks Challenge hikers: Micky Doyle (Driver), Ben Langston, Richard Jackson, Sam Hamer, Shaun Bell, Kevin Fort, Andrew Hudson, Chris Jowett and Sam Chadwick. ('s')
The National Three Peaks Challenge typically involves scaling all three peaks within 24 hours including the drive time in between the mountains, with the fundraisers completing their walk of Odyssean scales in 23 hours and 30 minutes, raising a grant total of £926 in the process.
“Most of us who took part work at Graham Engineering and thought it would be great to raise money for Pendleside in memory of family and friends who have been cared for at the hospice,” said one of the hikers, Sam Chadwick, who instigated the undertaking of the physical endeavor.
“It was great to be joined by some other friends and also Micky who was our designated driver,” Sam went on. “He had to work just as hard as the rest of us! Thanks to everyone who sponsored us”.
The National Three Peaks Challenge constitutes a culminitive climb of 3,408 metres - a height which is some 490 metres higher than Mount Olympuc in Greece - as well as a total drive of at least 462 miles.
Along with Sam, the party of walkers included their driver Micky Doyle , Ben Langston, Richard Jackson, Sam Hamer, Shaun Bell, Kevin Fort, Andrew Hudson and Chris Jowett.
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A group of Burnley and Pendle men have completed the National Three Peaks Challenge, raising almost £1,000 for Pendleside Hospice.


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Chelsea are the hosts as the Clarets look to record their first league victory at Stamford Bridge since 1971.


Record signing Steven Defour claimed that he couldn’t have dreamed for a better debut after the Clarets beat Liverpool 2-0 at Turf Moor.
Following David Jones’s departure to Championship side Sheffield Wednesday, the £7.5m capture from RSC Anderlecht went straight in to boss Sean Dyche’s XI for the visit of the Europa League finalists.
And the 28-year-old made an instant impression, driving through the heart of the Reds midfield to tee up last season’s leading scorer Andre Gray for the second goal in the 37th minute.
“It was really amazing, I couldn’t have dreamed any better,” he said. “A win against Liverpool at home with the amazing fans was all that I hoped for.
“Liverpool is a big team. Last week they won against Arsenal and for us to win now feels very good.
“Of course it was important to get this win. We lost last week and having two losses at home, it starts to get difficult.
“It’s not the end of the world, but it gets difficult. To get the three points today, it was important.”
It was a baptism of fire for Defour on a physically demanding afternoon against Jurgen Klopp’s men but the Belgium international, who was replaced by fellow summer signing Johann Berg Gudmundsson in the second half, is adamant that he’ll soon acclimatise to the pace of the Premier League.
“Yes, it was physically demanding because we were only two in midfield and Firmino was coming into the midfield, Sturridge came inside, so it was really demanding,” he said.
“Also, we couldn’t keep the ball long enough to rest a little bit, but that’s the Premier League and I have to adapt it.
“I am fit and I will have to improve again and again because it feels quick.”
Defour added: “In Belgium it’s slower. Here it goes from one side (of the pitch) to the other really fast, in Belgium there is more resting.
“But I have played Champions League and I have played international level, so it’s similar - but I have to do it every week now.
“I have to adapt and then my physical (condition) will go up automatically.”
Meanwhile, the midfielder is looking forward to linking up with Gray every week with the hope that his own experience and the striker’s goals can keep the Clarets in the top flight.
“It’s good to have someone fast in front of me so I can get a good pass to him, which happened today,” he said.
“I hope we can see a lot of that in the next weeks.
“We have a lot of games ahead of us and we’re looking game after game.
“I think I can bring my experience and the ability to keep the ball in the team, trying to be as good as I can.
“I hope we stay in the Premier League - that’s the big goal.”

Defour gets his dream debut with Turf triumph


Record signing Steven Defour claimed that he couldn’t have dreamed for a better debut after the Clarets beat Liverpool 2-0 at Turf Moor.


After months of rumours, Apple has all but confirmed that the new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus will be officially unveiled on 7 September.
The tech giant has confirmed plans for a major media event in San Francisco next Wednesday where it is expected to take the wraps off the newest version of its groundbreaking mobile.
A second-generation iWatch is also expected to be revealed at the event.
Rumours around the iPhone 7’s specifications have been flying around for months. It is expected to be slimmer and lighter than the current iPhone 6S and there is a suggestion it could be waterproof.
Leaked photos also suggest it could do away completely with a headphone jack, replacing the traditional tangle of white wires with wireless Bluetooth-connected headphones.
There is also speculation that the larger 7 Plus will come with a dual-camera system.
It is likely to get a full HD 1080p edge-to-edge screen and a larger battery to keep users online for longer and address criticisms about the longevity of the iPhone 6.
Speculation about processing power has ranged from a dual-core processor like the 6S up to an unlikely hex-core but RAM is expected to remain at 2GB. Whatever the hardware, it’s likely to come with iOS 10 and the variety of functionality upgrades that brings with it.
Pricing is expected to follow Apple’s trend of keeping the cost of new handsets stable so the iPhone 7 will cost around £539 but that’s likely to come with 32GB of storage, a jump over its predecessor’s 16GB.

iPhone 7 launch date confirmed - and it’s soon


After months of rumours, Apple has all but confirmed that the new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus will be officially unveiled on 7 September.


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Matty Pearson's strike deep in to extra-time gave Accrington Stanley victory over the Clarets in the first ever competitive meeting between the clubs.
The full back drilled a low effort beyond debutant goalkeeper Nick Pope following a scramble in the box in the 119th minute to dump the Clarets out of the EFL Cup and secure a third round tie against West Ham at the Olympic Stadium.
Accrington Stanley players celebrate Pearson's late goal
Boss Sean Dyche made 10 changes for the competition, with just Sam Vokes remaining from the weekend win over Liverpool, but the transformation merely served to highlight the lack of depth at the club.
Aside from James Tarkowski and Aiden O'Neill, who was arguably the stand out player on his professional bow, there weren't many who made an impression at the Wham Stadium.
Opportunities were few and far between, with the best of those only considered to be half chances.
Elliot Parish plucked Michael Kightly's deflected header out of the air after Lukas Jutkiewicz found space down the right hand side to deliver a cross.
The hosts rarely threatened in the opening half but they went close when Mark Hughes guided the ball wide at the back post after John O'Sullivan's cross was diverted in to his path.
The Clarets had been knocked out of the competition at the first attempt in two successive years, falling to Sheffield Wednesday and Port Vale respectively, and their early profligacy suggested that a third consecutive disappointment was on the cards.
Vokes pulled an attempt wide of the far post after bringing down Kightly's lofted pass well while Johann Berg Gudmundsson failed to capitalise on Kightly's incisive assist as Parish raced off his line to foil the Icelandic international.
The best chance of the half fell to Jutkiewicz who went within a whisker of opening his account for the club. Kightly did well to beat Janoi Donacien at the byline and roll the ball across the face of goal but the former Middlesbrough man couldn't get a stud to it at the back post.
The tempo or exhilaration didn't really lift after the break as both sides failed to find a way through.
Vokes's ferocious drive dipped just over the bar after taking a nick on the way through while Jutkiewicz flicked a header wide of the upright after throwing himself at his strike partner's pass.
Pope denied Sean McConville with a routine save soon after and Parish did the same at the other end to prevent Gudmundsson from breaking the deadlock.
Substitute Paddy Lacey side-footed an effort wide when picked out by Rommy Bocco and Andre Gray steered wide from Gudmundsson's centre.
The Clarets striker had a superb opportunity to decide the tie late on, when unselfishly assisted by Gudmundsson, but Parish stayed big to thwart him from close range and the game went in to extra-time.
Arron Davies almost provided the breakthrough early on in the additional period but his deflected shot dropped the wrong side of the upright with Pope rooted to the spot.
Parish got a fingertip to Scott Arfield's drive as play progressed to touch the ball to safety before Bocco could and should have found the net.
Donacien's cross dropped beyond Kevin long and Pope but the goalkeeper did well to get back in to position to save well from Bocco's free header.
However, after O'Neill's attempt whistled past the post, Stanley won the match with just 60 seconds remaining.
The Clarets failed to clear a ball played in to the box from the left hand side and Pearson lashed the loose ball in to the corner.
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Clarets boss Sean Dyche is expected to make changes for tonight's first competitive visit to Accrington Stanley in the EFL Cup.
But whatever team he puts out, Dyche is not taking the competition lightly, despite the financial pressure to stay in the Premier League.
A trip to Chelsea follows on Saturday, and Dyche said: "I've been there a number of times, we've played there a couple of pre-seasons, I know John (Coleman) pretty well, his team's always work hard and want to win, and he's got a good appetite for it.
"He's done a fantastic job.
"Our players are savvy enough to know you don't just turn up anywhere expecting to win, my teams don't take things lightly.
"If things don't go well for you, it's not because they haven't focused or prepared, we want to win the game and go through.
"Every cup tie is a proper cup tie to me, but the locality and everything adds to it, there's more of an edge to it with it being at Accrington and we look forward to it.
"Theres only one winner in terms of priorities, but that's nothing to do with grandeur or non-grandeur of cups, it's the reality of economics at a football club.
"The Premier League is so financially powerful, but that's been there for a while.
"The cups are important, I went to a semi-final with a minnow club.
"You still have a job to do, to make sure you're right and have a team that can win.
"You have the odd case where it looks like a super young side where you're not sure on that one, but that's not happened that often down the years.
"If you're a Premier League club, you have to think your squad is capable of taking on the challenge in certain fixtures, and I think ours is capable of taking on this challenge.
"So if I choose the use the squad, it will be to win, not for any other reason."

Dyche expected to make changes for Stanley


Clarets boss Sean Dyche is expected to make changes for tonight


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Helen Cottam captured these wild flowers growing in Burnley Wood.


Based on an article in Rolling Stone magazine and a subsequent book, War Dogs heavily dramatizes the true story of two enterprising twentysomethings, who became multi-millionaires as arms dealers to the US military.
Director Todd Phillips, mastermind of The Hangover films, and co-writer Jason Smilovic don’t let the truth get in the way of spinning an entertaining yarn.
They embellish the jaw-dropping rags-to-riches narrative with a hare-brained chase through the notorious Triangle of Death to the south of Baghdad, and some fizzing one-liners, which are used as chapter headings to bookmark each stage of the journey.
Miles Teller and Jonah Hill, who garnered numerous awards for their eye-catching work in Whiplash and The Wolf Of Wall Street respectively, are an incendiary double-act.
They clamber over various obstacles thrown in their characters’ paths and brazenly wisecrack in the face of death.
Phillips’ film opens with TV news footage from the war in Iraq in 2008.
Miles Teller as David Packouz
“I see 17,000 dollars,” explains massage therapist David Packouz (Teller). “That’s what it costs to outfit an American soldier.”
Narrating his own extraordinary story, David introduces us to his wife Iz (Ana de Armas), with whom he hopes to raise a family by selling bed sheets to local care homes.
His get-rich-quick scheme flops and David is reluctant to tell his spouse that the boxes of bedding cluttering up their apartment are not their golden ticket to a brighter future.
At this low ebb, David meets his friend Efraim Diveroli (Hill), who has discovered a website which lists contracts that the US military needs to be fulfilled.
Jonah Hill as Efraim Diveroli
“When life kicked me, I stayed down. But Efraim? He kicked back,” gushes David, who agrees to become a partner in this shadowy yet highly lucrative business.
The buddies tender for a massive munitions contract with the help of infamous dealer Henry Girard (Bradley Cooper) and underbid by 53 million dollars.
David travels to Albania to fulfil the contract, aided by his driver Bashkim (JB Blanc), who knows which palms to grease.
When David questions the morality of the business, which he keeps secret from Iz, Efraim immediately hits back.
“This isn’t about being pro-war,” he counsels David. “It’s about being pro-money.”
Bolstered by strong performances from the two leads, War Dogs is an engrossing and frequently uproarious comedy of errors.
Phillips and Smilovic’s script short changes the supporting characters: Iz exists solely to prick David’s conscience with her fleeting words of wisdom.
However, they do they craft some big laughs like when the buddies visit a weapons expo in Las Vegas and David pithily describes the event as “Comic-Con with grenades”.
War - what is it good for?
It’s very good for lining the pockets of the greedy and the enterprising.
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Based on an article in Rolling Stone magazine and a subsequent book, War Dogs heavily dramatizes the true story of two enterprising twentysomethings, who became multi-millionaires as arms dealers to the US military.


War Dogs: An engrossing and frequently uproarious comedy of errors


Several community libraries across Burnley are set to close in the latest round of cost-cutting measures by Lancashire County Council.
Briercliffe, Rosegrove and Read libraries will all be shut as part of as part of the latest phase of a £262m. budget reduction initiative despite huge opposition from residents.
There was, however, a stay of execution for Brierfield Library.
Feedback from 7,700 responses was taken into account in forming the proposals to bring services together to form what the county council call as network of multi-functional buildings known as “Neighbourhood Centres”, which would provide a base for a range of different services in one place.
The changes are in response to Lancashire County Council’s need to save £200m by 2020/21 as a result of ongoing government cuts to its budget and rising demand for services.
County Coun. David Borrow, deputy leader of Lancashire County Council and portfolio holder for finance, said: “Our aim is to find a solution that still gives everyone in Lancashire good access to services, despite pressures on the council’s budget. We have done a lot of work to assess where services should be located in, taking account of things such as geographic spread, accessibility and the needs of different communities. Some of the changes reflect what people have told us about the way they access services.”
“We’re also keen to continue exploring the potential for other groups and organisations to take on responsibility for some of the affected buildings and services, so we’re grateful for the interest that has been shown in that possibility over the last few months. The report acknowledges that more work will be needed to assess the business cases that have been put forward.”
The report also asks councillors to agree plans to explore alternative options for the future delivery of library services, with a focus on examining whether community-run libraries could add to the statutory service provided by the county council.
A package of help is proposed to help establish any community-run library, including £5,000 to cover set-up costs, shelving, an initial supply of books from the county’s store, and advice from a dedicated community library development officer.


Several community libraries across Burnley are set to close in the latest round of cost-cutting measures by Lancashire County Council.


This week, F1’s 2016 Limited Edition hits pole position on Xbox One, Tropico 5’s Complete Collection is let loose on PS4 and Overcooked sizzles on Xbox One.
Elsewhere, Reigns and Midnight Star Renegade land on smartphone and tablet
F1s 2016 Limited Edition
GAME OF THE WEEK:
Title: F1 2016 Limited Edition
Platform: Xbox One
Genre: Racing
F1s 2016 Limited Edition
Price: £41.99
ASIN: B01GCBP6MW
Startlingly real racing action
Yet again, Lewis Hamilton is leading the way again in the F1 stakes this year, and now you can step onto the virtual circuits in F1 2016, putting you in control of his high-speed destiny or, indeed, any of the other drivers on this year’s racing roster. This annual racing release has been tweaked and tinkered with to pull further away from the competition, delivering an excellent racing experience that handles just as brilliantly as it looks. We’ve got the introduction of the safety car and virtual safety car this year, as well as the Baku circuit in Azerbaijan and the new Haas F1 team, while under the hood there’s the usual ultra-realistic career mode for players to tackle, as you, your agent, engineer and team search for the perfect recipe for success. It’s perhaps one for seasoned drivers, offering the most intense on-track action, and will no doubt lead to a few race-ending crashes, realised in superb 1080p high definition. F1 gaming continues to feel fresh, and this 2016 iteration will give you renewed vigour to step into the pits and find your own high-speed path to glory.
89%
Title: Tropico 5 Complete Collection
Platform: PS4
Genre: Strategy
Price: £31.99
ASIN: B01H39NXPE
An awesome island adventure
Packed with a host of new gameplay features and new artwork designed from scratch, Tropico 5 has taken the series in a new direction - dynasties! You, as El Presidente, must first take control of the infamous island of Tropico during early colonial times and then guide it through the centuries as the world changes and moves ever forward. You’ll need to tackle the changing needs of your people, as well as opposing governments and factions, all the while laying the foundations for your own dynasty. Can you survive both World Wars, prosper through the Great Depression, rule as an iron-fisted dictator through the Cold War and advance your country to modern times and beyond? From advanced trading mechanics and technology, to scientific research trees and island exploration, Tropico 5 is a fabulous tycoon experience, which sticks to the series’ well worn path with the addition of some excellent add-on packs in this PS4 Complete Collection. Whether you’re forging your own way in the ultra-liberating sandbox mode or tackling the challenges together with pals online, this is an island adventure you can’t refuse.
85%
Title: Overcooked
Platform: Xbox One
Genre: Arcade
Price: £12.79
ASIN: N/A - Download from Xbox Store
You’ll be desperate for seconds
Overcooked is a chaotic co-op cooking game that charges you to work as a team as you and your fellow chefs prepare, cook and serve up a variety of tasty orders before the baying customers storm out in a huff. In single player mode, you’ll toggle between two chefs, carefully maximising your time for all the tasks you need to complete to get your dishes prepped. You have the option of controlling both with the two controller sticks, but this is pretty tough to wrap your head around. Your cooking environments don’t make it any easier, too, as you might be slinging ingredients from one fast moving truck to another or even slipping around in an icy arctic location. The co-op local multiplayer is where the action becomes totally crazy, and you’ll need well-planned teamwork to progress through each increasingly difficult scenario. The pursuit of culinary perfection and deep strategic elements complement the fun cartoon visuals perfectly, and this is a game that’ll keep you hungry for more.
85%
Title: Reigns
Platform: iPhone/iPad
Genre: Strategy
Price: £2.29
ASIN: N/A
A strategy card game that proves it’s tough at the top
Reigns is an interesting little app concept. Essentially a leadership simulator, in your position of power you are constantly approached by people “cards” from your kingdom and must take decisions for each differing request that maintain a balance of respect from the church, the community and the army, as well as keeping your bank balance healthy. You’ll generally find your finger swiping left to answer negatively to a request and right for positive. You can also hold your swipe to see more details about what you’re about to say. Random events and special cards will also throw some tasty challenges into the mix, and as you build harmony across the board, your score (or years in charge as ruler) increases. Get it wrong, and your castle will be stormed and you’ll be killed, only to start again from scratch as a brand new leader. It’s an interesting premise with slick, simple controls that will present all sorts of dilemmas for you to deal with before you get off the bus for work!
80%
Title: Midnight Star Renegade
Platform: iPhone/iPad
Genre: Shooter
Price: Free (with in-app purchases)
ASIN: N/A
On-rails shooter star struggles to shine
The original Midnight Star has been crunched and compressed in Renegade to try to recreate the high-energy on-rails shooter experience that worked so well first time out. Alien annihilation is the name of the game as you move through each set-piece, tapping on the screen to shoot, pinching to zoom and using other buttons on-screen to shift your viewpoint or throw grenades. Renegade forces more control upon your character by making your swipe to move as well as all the above, and it does make the action overwhelming at times. Rather than becoming fantastically frenetic, it actually makes the whole experience of bit of frustrating mess. And, with stripped back game modes, repetitive level designs and similar enemies, the boiling down of Midnight Star results in a title that may be fun for an hour or two, but quickly loses its lustre.
62%
WHAT’S HOT AND WHAT’S NOT?
As gamers’ Pokemon Go creature collections have probably swelled significantly over the mobile app’s first few weeks of launch, the coffers of developers Niantic have become similarly stuffed. Estimates from Sensor Tower suggest that global revenues for the game have surpassed 200 million dollars in the app’s first month of availability. This commercial performance eclipses that of Clash Royale, another highly successful gaming app with in-app purchases, which registered 120 million dollars of revenue in the same time frame.
Meanwhile, in the charts this week, No Man’s Sky stormed enjoyed intergalactic sales success, debuting at the number one and nudging GTA V down to second, while Uncharted 4 also toppled down from two to five.
GAME CHART ALL FORMATS FULL PRICE
1. No Man’s Sky
2. Grand Theft Auto V
3. Overwatch
4. LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens
5. Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
6. Rocket League
7. FIFA 16
8. Doom
9. Call of Duty: Black Ops III
10. Minecraft: Xbox Edition
Leisure software charts compiled by Chart Track, (c) 2016 UKIE Ltd

Games Central: Startlingly real racing action in F1’s 2016 Limited Edition


This week, F1’s 2016 Limited Edition hits pole position on Xbox One, Tropico 5’s Complete Collection is let loose on PS4 and Overcooked sizzles on Xbox One.