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TEN YEARS AGO: Thwaites clinches deal
BLACKBURN brewers Daniel Thwaites were bubbling with pride today after landing a deal to brew a world famous lager. Thwaites had seized a deal to brew Tuborg Pilsner at their star brewery in Blackburn and the new product was soon to come on tap in the
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FIVE YEARS AGO: Low pay shocker in NW
WORKERS in the North West were more likely to be cheated by bosses who were criminally underpaying them, it was revealed today. The region came joint top of a league of shame in a report published by the Low Pay Unit. It revealed that the North West and
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Truck firm in forward gear
A TRUCK gearbox company has grown from humble origins to employ 16 people. Truck Transmissions Ltd on the Roman Road Industrial Estate was set up in 1987 by Lee Turner and Geoff Drugan, specialising in reconditioning Scania gearboxes. Now it employs 16
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HORSE RACING: Nostalgic triumph
NOSTALGIC Air, owned jointly by Peter Pickford from Darwen and Barnoldswick's Trevor Scothern, came from behind to land the Tattersalls Fillies' Maiden Auction Stakes in determined style at Pontefract last night. The two-year-old filly, ridden by highly-regarded
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Wake up to drug menace
WITH THE shocking news that Blackburn has the highest number of drugs arrests in the country so far this year comes a police pledge to get even tougher with dealers in death. The crackdown also comes in the wake of last week's shocking revelations about
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NHS needs a transplant
DISGRACEFUL figures revealed today show the number of East Lancashire patients having operations cancelled at the last minute has almost doubled. Shocking statistics obtained by the Labour Party show a 95 per cent rise, with 121 cancellations in the first
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Pedal power wins the day
MORE than 400 cyclists took part in National Bike Week events organised by the Cycling Campaign for East Lancashire. Riders were able to claim certificates for completing the five and 10-mile rides centred on Witton Park, Blackburn. "It was a great success
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Big council homes sell-off idea
COUNCIL tenants will be consulted later this summer about moves to find the desperately needed cash to refurbish 800 dilapidated homes. Hyndburn Council bosses are considering selling the houses to housing associations in a move to raise the much-needed
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Return to school is a luxury!
STAFF at a Burnley company don't mind going back to school, especially when it means they get to take classes on a luxury liner! Two lucky members of staff at Lanway Corporate Business Systems are on board the P & O cruise ship Canberra for a series
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Villagers angry over water advice given
ANGRY villagers were fuming when they told to keep their taps running after they reported muddy water. Homes in the Pleasington area of Blackburn were affected with the problem. And despite North West Water's repeated calls for customers to save water
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Politicians are pawns
WITH reference to Duncan McVee's letter of June 12, about dictatorships, the real real dictatorship is international finance, which, through its manipulation and scheming, has been behind all the mischief and carnage of the 20th century. If our politicians
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'Forgotten' estate asks for help
COUNCIL tenants in Rishton are calling for major improvements to run-down homes on what they claim is a "forgotten" estate. Forty residents of Cliff Street, Bridge Street, Sands Close and Danvers Street signed a petition which was passed to Hyndburn MP
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Alan alp us
COLIN Hendry (pictured) was today hoping for a massive favour from Blackburn Rovers colleague Alan Shearer. The Scots refuse to give up hope of a dramatic quarter final Euro 96 qualification. And Hendry believes their best chance is an England win over
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Roker corker
BURNLEY are lining up a pre-season friendly against Premiership new boys Sunderland at Turf Moor. Manager Adrian Heath has confirmed he has asked Roker Park boss Peter Reid to bring a strong Wearside outfit to Turf Moor before the big kick-off - and Reid
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UN official at World Bank seminar
A UNITED Nations official is the latest to join the growing list of delegates at a major World Bank seminar in East Lancashire next month. Zia Rizvi, director general of the Independent Bureau of Humanitarian Issues, has worked for the UN for 25 years
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Quilty staff toast their NVQ feats
STAFF at nursery care products firm Quilty are the toast of the factory after winning NVQ awards. They are the latest at the Darwen company, which manufactures cot quilts and pram rain covers, to take part in its training programme developed by LDS of
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Musical message of world's poor
A SCHOOL in the Ribble Valley, renowned nationally and internationally in the world of music, looks set to build on that reputation with its latest musical. Arabica - performed by a 175-strong choir from St Augustine's RC High School in Billington -premiered
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250 new jobs in pipeline
ABOUT 250 new jobs are in the pipeline as a result of plans for a new motorway access road at Hapton. Councillors at Burnley have given their go-ahead for the creation of an access road from the M65 to Hepworth Building Products Ltd, manufacturers of
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Confession time
HAT Trick Productions make "Confessions," the light-hearted Saturday night show, presented by Simon Mayo on BBC1. But we have already begun our search for people to take part in the next series which begins production in the summer. We are looking for
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Police blitz drugs pubs
PUBS and clubs are to be blitzed by police as part of a crackdown on drugs and dealers in death. The initiative has been planned after it was revealed Blackburn has the highest number of drugs arrests in the county so far this year, with more than a hundred
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Mementoes appeal for Pals exhibition
AN appeal has gone out for Accrington Pals mementoes to go on display at a commemorative exhibition. July 1 will be the 80th anniversary of The Battle of the Somme when The Pals suffered heavy losses. In less than 20 minutes, 235 of the 700 who advanced
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GOLF: Grimshaw grabs semi spot
JOHN Grimshaw emerged as clear favourite for the Harold Ryden East Lancs GA Championship with a clinical four and three hammering of Andy Samuels in last night's opening quarter-final at Darwen. The 1994 champion utilised a wealth of local knowledge at
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Dogs aim for big time!
LOTTIE and Drumbuie are keeping their paws crossed that they will achieve TV stardom as the next Dulux dog. The brother and sister team have been brushing up on their acting technique in readiness for their big moment. The dogs, who belong to Kathleen
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Highway to hell
NOT having been along Bolton Road, Darwen, for several months, I was horrified to see the new M65 flyover spanning the horizon at the top of Craven's Brow. What an utter monstrosity. It certainly brings home the meaning of the phrase, "Not in my backyard
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'Paramedics in ward' plan set to go ahead
A CONTROVERSIAL plan to employ paramedics on a busy hospital ward is poised to get the go-ahead. The pilot scheme to recruit mercy men to work at Blackburn Royal Infirmary will be one of the first of its kind in the UK. At least five paramedics have expressed
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Football crazy - but these fanatics are women...
"YOU think more of football than you do of me!" Does that phrase sound familiar? The symptoms of a football animal are truly classic and frustrating for the non-supporter - especially when he's a man. Female fans are noted for their unpredictable bouts
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Cabbies call for police soccer patrols
TAXI firms in Accrington have called for more police patrols during the Euro 96 tournament. A driver's cab was attacked minutes after England's victory over Scotland on Saturday. A crowd of more than 30 men surrounded the car and caused £200 damage, smashing
