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Pensioner foils 'water board' conmen
A PENSIONER foiled two thieves who attempted to trick their way into her home. The 70-year-old answered a knock at the door of her home in Georgian Court, Tyldesley, at 1.40pm on Monday. She was faced by a man who claimed to work for the water board.
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Money must talk to bring back magic
BURNLEY fans might not agree, given the fervour generated from recent years' FA Cup runs. But exactly when did the FA Cup officially become relegated to a 'second-rate' tournament? Certainly Manchester United's enforced absence from the competition when
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Police purge on youths 'who are running riot'
POLICE have carried out a major purge on problem youths in the Trinity area of Burnley. Officers confiscated booze and ordered dozens of youngsters to behave as part of the week-long crackdown. Police took the action after receiving numerous complaints
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Paramedics rush in to save injured
AMBULANCE chiefs today praised a pair of quick-thinking angels of mercy who leapt into action to save the lives of two badly injured road accident victims. Transport staff Sam Shaw and Cath Taylor were taking two elderly patients home from hospital when
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Flitcroft set for Shakers chance
DAVID Flitcroft is set to make his first appearance in a Bury shirt on Wednesday afternoon against his old club. The Bolton-born midfielder is due to play in the Shakers' reserve team against Macclesfield at the Moss Rose. Flitcroft has been training
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Ex-miner's family 'back of compensation queue'
THE son of a former Burnley miner has criticised the Government for leaving the families of people who died of pit diseases "at the back of the queue". Brian Wright, 67, of Castle Street, Brierfield, is one of three siblings who have applied for compensation
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Rail, bus, tram, plane timetables
CATCHING a plane? Travelling by train? Want to check bus or tram times? Find Rail, bus, tram, plane timetables on this special new page. You can find real time rail arrivals and departures from local stations, plus many inter-city links as well.
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Assault boyfriend is jailed after fracas
A POLICEWOMAN suffered an injured hand during a struggle with a man arrested on Boxing Day. Burnley Magistrates Court heard how Wasim Mumtaz, 21, had been going to give his girlfriend her Christmas present when he was picked up by police officers in Colne
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Asset stripper's cash bonus
A MAN who stripped off for a controversial calendar has said he was happy to bare all for charity. John Raynor, 41, also known as Mr August on the calendar, spoke as the models were praised for their part in helping to raise £2,700 for charity. Pendle
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10 years ago
ALMOST 400 jobs were to be lost in East Lancashire if the county council pressed ahead with plans for £32 million budget cuts, it was feared. Finance committee chairman John West blamed the government for the way it had funded the county. Snow and ice
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50 years ago
FARMER John Anthony Holgate of Critchley's Farm of Heapey, near Chorley had his leg fractured after being attacked by a bull. PC Sarginson who called to help was then chased all round the yard by the animal. The butter ration was to be raised by one ounce
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Rail, bus, tram, plane timetables
CATCHING a plane? Travelling by train? Want to check bus or tram times? Find Rail, bus, tram, plane timetables on this special new page. You can find real time rail arrivals and departures from local stations, plus many inter-city links as well.
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£100m contract for BAE Systems
BAE Systems has been awarded a £100million contract by the Ministry of Defence to upgrade the Harrier jump jet fighter. The news came as a welcome boost for the company after it lost out in the race to build the next generation of re-fuelling tankers
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Plan for £500,000 nursery
A £500,000 mobile nursery scheme could get under way in rural Ribble Valley if ambitious plans get the go-ahead. A meeting to discuss the proposed scheme was held in Ribble Valley Council chambers on Friday was and attended by representatives of Ribble
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Defensive errors cost youngsters
CLARETS youth team coach Terry Pashley again bemoaned defensive errors in the 3-0 defeat to the Seasiders. After conceding a stunning opening goal, a mistake by U16 goalkeeper Mark Crossley put the game beyond the Clarets. And a third goal just after
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May hails Mac
BURNLEY defender David May has heaped generous praise on his defensive partner Mark McGregor. The pairing has started just a handful of games together at the heart of the Clarets back line, since McGregor made a stunning recovery from summer knee surgery
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DOBSON: Old school takes John on road
"I USED to say to the pupils that I would treat them with respect and dignity. It was important for me to do that, as you would always get so much back in return. Pupils and staff would trust you." The profound words of John Murphy. Who is he, I hear
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May hails Mac
BURNLEY defender David May has heaped generous praise on his defensive partner Mark McGregor. The pairing has started just a handful of games together at the heart of the Clarets back line, since McGregor made a stunning recovery from summer knee surgery
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School's pledge on 'bullying' claims
A SCHOOL today pledged to investigate a father's claims that his 12-year-old son is being bullied. Paul Fielding, of Darwen, said he is so fed up of his son coming home from Darwen Moorland High School upset and with injuries that he is considering legal
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Mum is snared in drug 'shop' stings
A MOTHER-of-two sold drugs from home in what was described in court as a "retail operation". Preston Crown Court was told that people came to the Bacup home of Julie Kenyon and Kevin Barry to buy drugs. Kenyon, 27, ended up in the dock after she sold
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Back to the ballots
A ROSSENDALE teacher who took on the last Tory government and won has been chosen as a candidate for the next General Election. Mike Carr was selected by his Liberal Democrat party to stand against Labour MP Janet Anderson in the Rossendale and Darwen
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'Freedom trap' led ex-con to steal court told
A 35-YEAR-OLD man caught in the 'freedom trap' was warned that he may go back to jail when he is dealt with for shoplifting. Blackburn magistrates heard that Paul Wetton stole boxer shorts from T J Hughes shortly after his released from prison. Defence
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Snow hits East Lancs
SNOW showers made some East Lancashire roads treacherous early today - prompting police to issue a road safety warning. Heavy rain, sleet and snow spread throughout the region just before 7am and untreated roads remained icy as temperatures stayed at
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Pensioner's cash stolen by conman
A CONMAN tricked a 70-year-old man out of his pension money -- and police believe he may strike again. Police produced an e-fit of their suspect after the pensioner recalled the incident at his home in Crosby Road, Longshaw, Blackburn. Police Sergeant
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Unique chance for TA course
THE Army is offering intensive part-time management and leadership courses to between 30 and 40 young men and women in the North West. Selected candidates between the ages of 18 and 28 who successfully complete the eight-month programme - which starts
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Preston swoop for Burley
PRESTON manager Craig Brown has finally snared the international he has been hunting for some time - Scot star Craig Burley. Brown has cashed in on cost-cutting measured at Dundee by grabbing Burley, with 46 caps to his name, on a short-term deal. The
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Carts wheels out
LEE Cartwright has ended his 13-year association with Preston North End by signing for second-division Stockport County. The Rawtenstall-born midfielder has joined The Hatters on a two-year deal which comes complete with a free transfer out of Deepdale
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It's really snow great surprise
NO ONE could say we did not have advance warning about what the weather would bring today. For almost a week there have been daily bulletins heralding heavy snowfalls and ice. Not that snow in January is in any way unusual. Whatever they say about global
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Violence a more serious problem
The so called 'goths and moshers' have decided to use Church Street as a place to hang out, so an article is written on them and plans made to disperse the 'problem.' But as far as I have seen there has been no such action taken against the much more
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Intimidated in the precinct
AFTER reading your article about goths and moshers intimidating shoppers on Church Street and how the manager of the precinct, Mr Arnold Wilcox-Wood, has asked the police to move them on under the Anti-Social Behaviour Act, I would like to ask him to
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Searching for family roots
I AM researching my father's branch of the family and am interested to discover if there is anyone around the Darwen/Turton area with the name of Trainor who may be related in any way. My great-grandfather Henry Howarth married an Alice Trainor, who was
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Thanks for your Cenotaph support
REGARDING the inscription on the Cenotaph in Great Harwood's Memorial Park for Marine Robert Anthony Clark, the members of the Royal British Legion, Great Harwood Branch, would like first to thank the Lancashire Evening Telegraph for bringing the matter
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'Low-flying' plane was in airport 'stack'
YOUR article referring to low flying jets being sighted over the region on the morning of January 17 (LET, January 19) was not entirely correct. The skies over East Lancashire are a busy intersection of high-level routes along which aircraft movements
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Husband stabbed wife and step-son
A MENTALLY ill man from Atherton who launched an horrific knife attack on his wife and step-son hours after begging health workers for help, will be kept in hospital indefinitely. Diarmuid Johnson, aged 40 -- described in court as a loving and devoted
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Holiday yacht tragedy
AN East Lancashire businessman has died in a yachting accident in a Spanish marina. Alan Taylor, 63, of Windsor Road, Great Harwood, died on holiday in Malaga. Mr Taylor, who married his wife Pauline about 18 months ago, was on a yacht moored in Fuengirola
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Paramedics rush in to save injured
AMBULANCE chiefs today praised a pair of quick-thinking angels of mercy who leapt into action to save the lives of two badly injured road accident victims. Transport staff Sam Shaw and Cath Taylor were taking two elderly patients home from hospital when
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Still a happy new year for youngsters
BLACKBURN Rovers' two Academy sides are still unbeaten in 2004 following two more impressive results at the weekend. The under 19s shared the points with neighbours Bolton Wanderers at Brockhall after a tight derby ended in a 1-1 draw. But the result
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Amoruso suffers injury setback
BLACKBURN defender Lorenzo Amoruso has suffered a setback in his bid to return from injury. The former Rangers star, who has been sidelined for the last three months following knee surgery, was hoping to make a first team return in the next fortnight.
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KEELEY: How do you stop the best winger in Europe?
That's the question which will be going through the mind of Lucas Neill and his Blackburn team-mates as Damien Duff prepares to return to Ewood this weekend for the first time since he left for Chelsea in the summer. And unless Neill and Co come up with
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Matt's still waiting for chance to shine
MATT Jansen's football career was put into cold perspective on a freezing night in Morecambe last Wednesday. While the 26-year-old striker was putting in a fruitless performance against Newcastle reserves, one of his old striking rivals, Louis Saha, was
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Renewed plea for crash witnesses
POLICE have issued a fresh appeal for witnesses to a smash which left a schoolboy seriously injured. The Burnley youngster, 14, is still in a "poorly" condition today after undergoing on operation on his chest and stomach at Alder Hey Hospital, Liverpool
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Worsthorne Bulletin
RESIDENTS have been complaining about the bus shelter just below the school on Brownside Road which they say has a leaky roof and is in danger of falling down. Burnley Council engineers have been requested to investigate. Unfortunately, the council has
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Still time to apply for new 'police academy'
TEENAGERS have just a few days left to apply for places on a "police academy" being set up for youngsters in Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale. The Volunteer Police Cadet Scheme, launched earlier this month, is being piloted by Pennine Police on behalf of
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Better homes scheme
TENANTS and landlords in Pendle are being asked to join an innovative scheme to improve the standard of private housing. The council has launched a recruitment drive for the Pendle Landlord and Tenant Accreditation Scheme (PLTAS), which works to raise
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25 years ago
THE highest snow fall of the winter caused the biggest snare-up on East Lancashire roads since 1947. The villages of Tockholes and Brindle were cut off, bus services were disrupted and there was chaos throughout the region. A Langho rambler died during
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Holiday yacht tragedy
AN East Lancashire businessman has died in a yachting accident in a Spanish marina. Alan Taylor, 63, of Windsor Road, Great Harwood, died on holiday in Malaga. Mr Taylor, who married his wife Pauline about 18 months ago, was on a yacht moored in Fuengirola
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Bonkers' speed limit idea scrapped
PLANS to increase the speed limit on a stretch of road in Hapton branded as "bonkers" by local councillors have been scrapped. Lancashire County Council put forward proposals last year to up the limit on a 650-metre stretch of Manchester Road, between
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From the Ribble Valley to Bolivia - with love
THREE children from an orphanage in Bolivia visited Stonyhurst to meet pupils of St Mary's Hall who have raised thousands of pounds to help provide them with education and a secure family life. For many years, the Learning to Care Charity at St Mary's
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Drinker in pub attack
A PUB regular launched a revenge attack after being banned from a town centre pub by the landlord. And today licensees' representatives said safety measures introduced throughout East Lancashire helped ensure similar incidents were rare. Blackburn magistrates
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Brave Blues succumb to Conference class
NELSON were snowed under by an avalanche of goals at a wintry Victoria Park, but only after giving their Nationwide Conference opponents a real scare in the first half of this Lancashire FA Marsden Trophy third round tie. The Blues took the lead after
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Amoruso suffers injury setback
BLACKBURN defender Lorenzo Amoruso has suffered a setback in his bid to return from injury. The former Rangers star, who has been sidelined for the last three months following knee surgery, was hoping to make a first team return in the next fortnight.
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My marine buddy died in my arms
IT was an act of supreme compassion amid the horror of war. American soldier Wilbert Estabrook held Darwen Royal Marine Gerard Ahern in his arms as he died in a squalid Korean prisoner of war camp. For 50 years, Wilbert hoped that one day he would be
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Memorial match called off as pitch freezes
A CHARITY football match between Rossendale United FC and a Manchester United XI, to be staged in memory of popular soccer fan David Taylor, has been cancelled due to the weather. The game was due to kick-off tonight at Rossendale's Dark Lane Ground,
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Drugs raids uncover £120,000 of heroin
POLICE today revealed drugs raids in Blackburn could have uncovered as much as £120,000-worth of heroin. In what is thought to be the biggest-ever heroin seizure in the town, one and half kilos of the drug was recovered from a house in Swallow Drive on
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Drive ban after two high-speed chases
POLICE in an unmarked car had to give up a high speed chase through residential streets because they feared for the safety of other road users. But Blackburn magistrates heard that escape for Wajid Mohammed Akram was only temporary as he was spotted and
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Stanley pair in England squad
TWO Accrington Stanley players have been selected to represent the England National Game XI. Captain Peter Cavanagh and goalkeeper Jon Kennedy will be in the squad to face Italy at Telford's New Bucks Head Stadium on Wednesday February 11 (kick-off 7.45pm
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All aboard the Metro
MOTORISTS will be enticed to take the tram with the news that Metrolink is to create park and ride sites at Besses and Whitefield at a cost of £590,000. The developments will allow drivers to park their cars and to board trams. Altogether, four park and
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Hawks swoop into play-offs
ADAM Fuller's late winner in a nine-goal thriller meant Blackburn Hawks powered into the English League North play-offs after a successful weekend saw them take valuable points off Sunderland and close rivals Flintshire. Just a day after Bobby Haig's
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Snow chaos hits schools
SNOW and freezing temperatures swept across the area on Wednesday forcing schools in Bolton to shut and causing chaos for commuters. The long-anticipated Arctic weather saw an inch of snow dumped early on Wednesday, leading some headteachers to close
