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March planned over Burnley children's ward closure plans

MOVE: Burnley’s children’s ward is being transferred to Royal Blackburn Hospital

10:31am Friday 19th March 2010

PROTESTORS angry at the planned closure of the children’s ward at Burnley General Hospital are to march on the town centre next Saturday.

Pair quizzed over Nelson stabbing

Pair quizzed over Nelson stabbing

9:52am Friday 19th March 2010

Two men are being questioned by police after a stabbing in Nelson yesterday.

Nelson police sergeant charged with misconduct in public office

9:13am Friday 19th March 2010

A NELSON police sergeant has been charged following a series of money laundering raids across the county.

BBC apologises over Burnley shot officer 'Mr Plod' error

MIX-UP: The Police Federation said it had received a number of complaints after the BBC’s mistake over PC Ian Terry

8:30am Friday 19th March 2010

THE BBC has apologised after using a picture of shot Burnley PC Ian Terry captioned ‘Mr Plod’ on a national news programme.

Barriers in place for EDL rally day

Workmen erect barriers in Bolton ahead of EDL rally

7:00am Friday 19th March 2010

A RING of steel was last night being placed around Victoria Square in preparation for tomorrow’s controversial English Defence League rally.







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