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Saturday sermon with the Rev Kevin Logan
At the age of 10, I was the budding Michael Flatley of Manchester when Riverdance was still Irish dancing and Michael was but a twinkle in Mrs. F's eye. My tornado toes helped win us the Llangollen Eisteddfod, yet hot on triumph's heels came tragedy.
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Collectors needed
EVERY day another 100 people will start to lose their sight. Support from the public helps us rebuild a life devastated by sight loss. The Royal National Institute of the Blind (RNIB) is the leading charity in the United Kingdom offering information,
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Toddler sets house on fire
A TWO-YEAR-OLD boy wrecked the upstairs of his home after starting a fire with a cigarette lighter. Fire crews were called to Manchester Road, Tyldesley, at around 1.10pm on Friday after a call from the boy's mother who was forced to flee the house with
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Government rewards lazy and workshy
THE multi-million pound government campaign on pension credits urges 'Pick it up, it's yours'. With this in mind I decided to try my luck and see if I could boost my income. I rang the free phone number with high hopes, it did not take long however for
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Dogs savage farmer's geese
A FARMER has been left devastated after marauding dogs slaughtered 17 breeding geese. The early morning carnage shocked farmer Jim Mullineaux who said carcasses of geese and a duck were scattered around the farm. It suggested that some of the geese were
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No mercy' from traffic wardens
DRIVERS were today warned they would receive no grace from the county's new council-employed traffic wardens -- with fines issued from the first day they hit the streets. Lancashire County Council -- which takes over enforcement of traffic regulations
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Souey's challenge for Dublin trip
BLACKBURN boss Graeme Souness today said he's almost settled on his starting eleven to face West Brom on the opening day of the new season. Souness has virtually decided on his team to face the Baggies after experimenting with a number of different permutations
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Pair win freedom after admission
TWO young men behind bars have won their freedom after owning up to their crimes at Burnley Crown Court. The pair, Shaun Andrews, 19, and Benjamin Mason, 20, had both been on remand before pleading guilty. Andrews, of Cog Lane, Burnley, and Mason, of
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No mercy' from traffic wardens
DRIVERS were today warned they would receive no grace from the county's new council-employed traffic wardens -- with fines issued from the first day they hit the streets. Lancashire County Council -- which takes over enforcement of traffic regulations
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Flues to go after paint fumes fury
THE owners of a controversial car repair workshop have been ordered to remove nine flue pipes after residents complained their health is being damaged by paint. A packed council chamber at Colne Town Hall heard arguments for a retrospective planning application
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Pupils get extra holiday
Pupils at a Colne school will be able to enjoy a few extra days of freedom due to over-running building works. Delays in work to improve the office and administration areas of Park High School mean pupils will have an extended summer holiday. Schools
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Concern over girl, 19, held in van
POLICE are trying to solve the mystery of a woman who was stopped from getting out of a van in the Leigh area last weekend. They believe she may have been held against her will. Police received a number of calls from the public on Sunday concerning the
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Mum, daughter face bag snatch ordeal
A 64-YEAR-OLD woman and her 33-year-old daughter tried to fend off a robber as they were walking in Whitefield. They were in Park Laneon Thursday night at around 11.30 when a man approached them and demanded the mother's handbag. The daughter confronted
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Haslingden Player-Profiles
Barry Knowles: Barry is a great shot-maker and will open the batting in the final. He has a 31.7 run average in the 11 innings he has played in this season. Michael Ingham: The Lancashire League's record run maker. Mike has the club's highest batting
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WATERPOLO - RADCLIFFE SC
Making a splash RADCLIFFE Swimming Club hosted a Northern Counties Amateur Swimming Association mini water polo tournament at Radcliffe Pool recently. It featured ten teams (two from Radcliffe Swimming Club), some having travelled considerable distances
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Noise nuisance woman faces jail
NEIGHBOURS of a Darwen woman served with an Anti-Social Behaviour Order (ASBO) for playing loud music said they hope it will mean an end to their nightmare. Deborah Reeves, of Olive Lane, faces up to five years in prison if she plays music too loud again
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Drink-driver 'lucky nobody was injured'
A DRINK-driver, who smashed into a car carrying a sleeping five-year-old girl in an early hours crash, has kept his freedom. Burnley Crown Court heard how Ivan Flanagan, 34, had overtaken two cars on a twisting country road. He almost hit a police car
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'Life and soul of party' hanged himself
A BUS driver who hanged himself two weeks after trying to end his life should have been referred to a psychiatrist after the first attempt, an inquest heard. Andrew Holmes, 48, of Henry Whalley Street, Blackburn, was found hanged in the kitchen of his
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Banned driver followed friends in car
A MAN leapt into action when he believed his two friends were leaving him behind at a seaside resort, a court was told. Andrew Crilley drove off after them even though he was banned from the road. Crilley, 20, of Padgate Road, Burnley, pleaded guilty
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MPs back Amy plea
AN MP campaigning for motorists involved in accidents while banned from driving to receive tougher sentences has won cross-party support in Parliament. Hyndburn MP Greg Pope launched an early day motion in the House of Commons in May, after promising
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'No mercy' from traffic wardens
Fines warning to drivers ahead of new patrols DRIVERS in much of East Lancashire were today warned they would receive no grace from the county's new council-employed traffic wardens -- with fines issued from the first day they hit the streets. Lancashire
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Angry Phil's yellow line protest rebounds
NO-NONSENSE Phil Swire thought he had the perfect solution to people parking outside his works. He painted his own yellow lines! But the burly businessman was shocked to find that HE was the only driver to get booked. The trouble began when Phil ran out
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Tree forum such a good idea
ON behalf of everyone who attended, I would like to thank Hyndburn Borough Council for hosting a meeting to discuss the potential for developing a tree warden scheme for the borough. The idea is to develop a team of people who can act as the 'eyes and
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Terror suspect freed without charge
ONE of the two men arrested in Blackburn as part of a nationwide terror swoop was released without charges last night. The 25-year-old, who has not been officially named by police, was released just before 9pm, after being held since his arrest on Tuesday
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Blake is determined to prove himself
ROBBIE Blake was set to lead Burnley into battle for the first time today pledging to prove himself as a captain. New Clarets boss Steve Cotterill has rewarded last season's 22-goal hitman with the coveted armband for this season. And Blake believes his
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BPR
ON SAFARI: Jason Snape was picked Adventure in Africa AN air cadet has beat off tough competition to land a place on a trip of a lifetime to Africa. Cadet Sergeant Jason Snape, 16, of Burnley, will travel on a Joint Services Cadet Forces Expedition to
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Axe falls on seven post offices
SEVEN post offices in Burnley and Pendle will close permanently next month - and another five could follow soon. Post Office Ltd announced the closures earlier this year and has now confirmed the seven branches, two in Burnley and five in Pendle, will
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Be on guard, police warn
POLICE are warning people in Nelson to be on their guard after a bag snatch and an attempted theft. The first incident happened at about 11am on Wednesday when a 79-year-old woman was walking along the footpath between Every Street and Clayton Street.
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Soldier honoured after 50-year wait
A SOLDIER who died in battle is finally to be honoured on his home town's cenotaph -- more than 50 years after his death. Robert Clark was killed in 1951, in a friendly fire accident in Malaya, Singapore, but his name was never inscribed into the cenotaph
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Blake is determined to prove himself
ROBBIE Blake was set to lead Burnley into battle for the first time today pledging to prove himself as a captain. New Clarets boss Steve Cotterill has rewarded last season's 22-goal hitman with the coveted armband for this season. And Blake believes his
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CRICKET - RADCLIFFE CC
Radcliffe run out of luck WITH one run needed off the last ball, Radcliffe thought they had victory in their sights at the Crimble, but unfortunately Lady Luck deserted them yet again. "Young James Kinsler (a Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School pupil making
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Last chance to impress
BLACKBURN boss Graeme Souness today said he's almost settled on his starting eleven to face West Brom on the opening day of the new season. Souness has virtually decided on his team to face the Baggies after experimenting with a number of different permutations
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Cheeky Chesney is Sam-thing special
A YOUNG actor from Rossendale has added to his growing reputation after been nominated for an award. Sam Aston, 11, from Bacup, who plays cheeky Chesney Brown in Coronation Street, has received a nomination for best newcomer in the National Television
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Ex-councillor called police officers Nazis
A FORMER councillor and college lecturer was arrested for being drunk and disorderly after a late-night run in with police. Magistrates heard Noel O'Brien, a former Rossendale Labour councillor and County Council election candidate for Arthur Scargill's
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Bus users rebel over fares hike
COMMUTERS in Rossendale are being urged to abandon buses and organise car shares after fares to Manchester were increased for the second time in 12 months. Fares on Burnley and Pendle Transport's X43 service, which goes between Colne and Manchester, through
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FOOTBALL - RADCLIFFE BORO
OVER TO JODY FORMER Radcliffe striker Jody Banim, a cult hero to many of the Borough faithful, was transfer listed by League Two new boys Shrewsbury Town on Monday, sparking rumours of a return to Stainton Park. "I've known it was going to happen for
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Terror suspect freed without charge
ONE of the two men arrested in Blackburn as part of a nationwide terror swoop was released without charges last night. The 25-year-old, who has not been officially named by police, was released just before 9pm, after being held since his arrest on Tuesday
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Death sparks 'get tough' demand
AN MP campaigning for motorists involved in accidents while banned from driving to receive tougher sentences has won cross-party support in Parliament. Hyndburn MP Greg Pope launched an early day motion in the House of Commons in May, after promising
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Rent-a-bishop at your service
WHEN Michael Wilson's telephone rings he springs into action as Rent-a-Bishop - ready to answer the call of the people of East Lancashire. Bishop Michael, 62, is founder of The Order of On Call Clergy, which is part of Christian Church. And he is available
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Grave vandal angers father
TWO devastated families have spoken of their heartbreak after graves at a Blackburn cemetery were targeted by vandals and thieves. Alan Roberts, whose 14-year-old son, Andrew, was killed in 1978, and Catherine Baron, whose disabled sister-in-law passed
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Woman's fence spike ordeal
A WOMAN had to be cut free by firefighters after falling and impaling her thigh on a six inch fence spike. Fire crews used cutting equipment to free Fiona Knowles after she received first aid from ambulance crews. It is thought she had chosen to stride
