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Pakistan speed to victory
Pakistan romped to an innings and 184-run victory over Bangladesh on day four of the first Test at Chittagong.

Disappointment for England
England had to settle for fourth place at the South Africa Sevens after a second successive defeat to Samoa.

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Genomic innovation will better target treatment in the NHS

Burnley National News: Genomic innovation will better target treatment in the NHS

Tuesday January 31st 2012
Thousands of patients will benefit from tests to match treatment to their DNANHS patients should be able to benefit from genomic technology which can improve the health service's understanding of the nature of disease and mean that treatment can be tailored to patients' individual genetic make up – providing the right treatment to the right patient.In its report to Government on genomic technology published today, the Human Genomics Strategy Group, chaired by Professor Sir John Bell, highlights the UK's achievements in genetics research to date and proposes a strategic vision to realise the future benefit of genomics.Considerable government investment over the past decade – more than £50 million – has meant that genetic tests for...
Willetts comments on latest UCAS application figures

Burnley National News: Willetts comments on latest UCAS application figures

Tuesday January 31st 2012
Commenting on the latest UCAS application figures, Universities and Science Minister David Willetts said:“The proportion of English school leavers applying to university today is greater than ever before, barring last year. It is encouraging that applications from people from some of the most disadvantaged backgrounds remain strong, with only a 0.2 per cent decrease.“Even with a small reduction in applications, this will still be a competitive year like any other as people continue to understand that University remains a good long-term investment in your future. And it is still not too late to apply, last year over 100,000 students applied after the January deadline.“It is important that people have the information they need to make life-changing...
Twitter to allow censorship of posts on a country by country basis

Burnley National News: Twitter to allow censorship of posts on a country by country basis

Tuesday January 31st 2012
The microblogging service Twitter has changed its software support for censoring posts. With the new updates, Twitter can now withdraw individual posts and accounts in specific countries, as opposed to a global deletion. Twitter announced these changes in a blog post on Thursday, and released a clarification update on Friday.Twitter says it needed to make the changes to expand on an international level. It said in a blog post entitled Tweets still must flow, "we will enter countries that have different ideas about the contours of freedom of expression. Some differ so much from our ideas that we will not be able to exist there. Others are similar but, for historical or cultural reasons, restrict certain types of content, such as France or Germany,...

Burnley National News: Surrey Police Warning Over Missing Chemicals

Wednesday February 1st 2012
Police have started an investigation after three packages, containing “very toxic” chemicals went missing.
The packages, which have gone missing from Enthone, a company based in Sheerwater, were packed and ready to be sent to different firms across the UK but the packages never reached their destinations.
Two of the packages contain gold potassium cyanide, which produces the deadly gas hydrogen cyanide if it comes into contact with water or acid.
Surrey police have advised anyone who believes they have come into contact with the packages to seek urgent medical treatment.  
Detective Inspector Andy Haslam said: “We are urging people not to touch, inhale or swallow any of these chemicals. If anyone believes they have done so, we urge...
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Burnley National News: Weekend Snow Warnings - UK Set To Shiver

Thursday February 2nd 2012
Residents in Britain should be preparing for snow to hit the country this weekend as the bitterly cold weather continues to take hold of the country.
The current cold weather, that has seen the daytime temperatures plummet to between 4-6°c lower than the predicted and usual average February temperatures, even though it is typically the coldest month of the year for Britons.
Forcasters said Saturday will see a cold front sweep south and east across the UK from the west, resulting in snow where slightly milder air meets cold air.
Aisling Creevey, a forecaster with MeteoGroup, the weather division of the Press Association, said: "Today is set to be bitterly cold, with a few snow flurries in the east of England. There will be maximum temperatures...
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Burnley National News: BT Profits up as it starts cost cuts

Friday February 3rd 2012
UK telecom giant BT has reported rises in profits, thanks to cost-cutting and an increase in its broadband service users.
Pre-tax profits for the three months to the end of December were £652 m, 48% higher than a year earlier. Revenue fell 5% to £4.77 bn.
Profits are reported to have increased around 18%.
The company said it has expanded the availability of its fibre optic broadband to 7 million homes and signed 95,000 customers to its service.
"We have delivered another quarter of growth in profits and cash flow despite the economic head-winds" Chief Executive Ian Livingston commented. He went on to add: "In the UK, our fibre roll-out has accelerated bringing super-fast broadband within reach of over seven million homes...

More Burnley News

 Five arrested over police payments at News International

Burnley National News: Five arrested over police payments at News International

Tuesday January 31st 2012
Four journalists from The Sun newspaper and one police officer have been arrested today as part of Operation Elveden, the investigation into payments...
New powers for councils to control road works

Burnley National News: New powers for councils to control road works

Tuesday January 31st 2012
New powers to help councils cut the disruption caused by road works were announced today by Transport Minister Norman Baker.Under ‘lane rental' schemes...

Burnley National News: Water bills set to rise to an average of £376

Tuesday January 31st 2012
Water and sewerage bills are set to rise by around £20 from April, said in a statement by regulator Ofwat.The average bill will increase by 0.5% above...
Don’t flush away your toilet worries

Burnley National News: Don't flush away your toilet worries

Monday January 30th 2012
The Government's first ever national cancer campaign to raise awareness of the symptoms of bowel cancer will be launched today by Care Services Minister...
 The next train at Platform 2 is the 9:27, 85-year-old woman from Brockenhurst

Burnley National News: The next train at Platform 2 is the 9:27, 85-year-old woman from Brockenhurst

Monday January 30th 2012
An 85-year-old woman was incredibly lucky escape with her life after taking a wrong turn at a level crossing continuing to drive 50 yards along a main...

Burnley Local News: Outrage over Stephen Hesters £963,000 bonus

Friday January 27th 2012
A £963,000 bonus in shares has been awarded to RBS boss Stephen Hester who is now coming under strong criticism for accepting the bonus.
Lib Dem minister...
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Even More Burnley News

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Burnley National News: Vicar Jailed for Fake Marriages and Church Shame

Friday January 27th 2012
A vicar behind dozens of fake marriages has been jailed and told by the church he has brought scandal to the church.Reverend John Magumba has recorded...
UK Export Finance helps Manchester events firm expand in Gulf

Burnley National News: UK Export Finance helps Manchester events firm expand in Gulf

Thursday January 26th 2012
UK Export Finance has worked with Lloyds Bank to help Manchester-based WRG Creative Communication win new business in Qatar.The opening of WRG's offices...
Less than one week left to send in your tax return

Burnley National News: Less than one week left to send in your tax return

Thursday January 26th 2012
There's less than one week left to send your 2010/11 tax return to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), if you want to avoid a penalty.All outstanding...
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Burnley National News: Police searching for 'dangerous' escaped prisoner.

Thursday January 26th 2012
Police are continuing to hunt for an escaped prisoner who walked out of custody when two guards were threatened at gunpoint as he arrived at a Suffolk...
The Met Office Launches Android App

Burnley National News: The Met Office Launches Android App

Wednesday January 25th 2012
Following the highly successful Met Office weather app on iPhone, weather forecasts from the Met Office are now available for Android. The app can be...
Cadley Reds FC with a cheque from Sainsburys Preston

Burnley Local News: Sainsbury's presents a cheque to Cadley Reds FC

Wednesday January 25th 2012
Sainsbury's Preston are pleased to present a local under 8s football team with a cheque for £250. The team are planning to buy a new football kit...

Burnley Sport

Kean bemoans Blackburn injuries

Kean bemoans Blackburn injuries

Monday December 12th 2011
Blackburn boss Steve Kean admits times are [quot]tough[quot] for his injury-hit team as Gael Givet, Ryan Lowe, Michel Salgado and Martin Olsson all suffer...
My battles can help others - Carlisle

My battles can help others - Carlisle

Monday December 12th 2011
Preston's on-loan defender Clarke Carlisle talks about his fight with depression
Southampton v Blackpool

Southampton v Blackpool

Friday December 9th 2011
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's game between Southampton and Blackpool in the Championship.
Sunderland v Blackburn

Sunderland v Blackburn

Friday December 9th 2011
Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's game between Sunderland and Blackburn in the Premier League.
Burnley v Portsmouth

Burnley v Portsmouth

Friday December 9th 2011
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's game between Burnley and Portsmouth in the Championship.
Morecambe v Oxford Utd

Morecambe v Oxford Utd

Friday December 9th 2011
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's game between Morecambe and Oxford Utd in the Npower League Two.

Other Burnley Headlines

Where are all the music blogs?

Where are all the music blogs?

Monday December 12th 2011
Armed with only a popular search engine and a laptop, Sean McGinty goes in search of Lancashire's music blogs.
Lancashire torch route unveiled

Lancashire torch route unveiled

Monday December 12th 2011
The route the Olympic torch will take through locations in Lancashire is announced.
Garage firm's 'stunning' growth

Garage firm's 'stunning' growth

Monday December 12th 2011
How a pair of Blackburn brothers went from a derelict garage to running a £300m business
Community knits Christmas tree

Community knits Christmas tree

Monday December 12th 2011
Church members, residents of a retirement home and a library knitting group knit a Christmas tree
People urged to use A&E sensibly

People urged to use A&E sensibly

Monday December 12th 2011
People are urged to use A&E sensibly over the festive period as the NHS releases new videos showing inappropriate reasons for attendance.
Man found seriously ill in alley

Man found seriously ill in alley

Monday December 12th 2011
A man is found lying in a Lancashire alleyway with facial injuries, frost bite and suffering from hypothermia.
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