Blackburn air recruit joins the top flight

Samuel Turner with his trophy

Updated 7:00pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

A FORMER lifeguard was named the best recruit when he graduated from his Royal Air Force training — and is now looking forward to providing troops with vital intelligence.

Hot debate over Blackburn Kurdish eatery

Khadam Hussain

Updated 4:00pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

OPPONENTS of a town centre cafe operating without planning permission have accused the owner of trying to ‘hoodwink’ Blackburn with Darwen council officials.

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Dragons' Den winner to visit Darwen school

Updated 2:08pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

BBC Dragon’s Den winner Kirsty Henshaw will be the special guest at a charity fashion show tonight.

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Burger van owner from Altham bought stolen goods worth £12,000

Updated 6:30pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

A BURGER van man set up an early morning meeting with a man he met at a football match to buy equipment worth £12,000, a court heard.

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