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Big red chimney puts up fight against Fred
CELEBRITY steeplejack Fred Dibnah was kept waiting when a mill chimney made from tough Accrington bricks refused to fall. Fred, who has knocked down well over 90 chimneys in his time, had his work cut out when it came to the demolition of "Platts" chimney
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Jamboree time as world scouts and guides meet
THEY needed an extra large camp fire at Bowley Scout Camp when 1,200 Guides and Scouts from around the world got together. Young people came from the four corners of the globe to take part in Bowleree 96, a six-day international scout camp, one of the
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End of a Shear-ra: Comment by Peter White
THE imminent departure of Alan Shearer (pictured) for Newcastle signals the end of an era at Ewood Park and I have no doubt that it will be marked by more than a few tears among the legions of Blackburn Rovers supporters. Their only slight consolation
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Hostage Paul still alive, says mum
THE mother of student hostage Paul Wells today held out hope for his safe return today despite a Government admission that he has not been seen alive in almost a year. Dianne Wells, of Bracken Close, Feniscowles, Blackburn, said she was confident some
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EXCLUSIVE! Shearer to join Newcastle for world transfer record
ALAN SHEARER was today set to join Newcastle United in a world record £15 million transfer. The sensational deal, which eclipses the previous soccer transfer record of £13 million, was finally clinched by Kevin Keegan's Newcastle last night. It left Blackburn
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CRICKET: Lloyd warms up with second ton
GRAHAM LLOYD warmed up for Lancashire's NatWest Trophy quarter final showdown with Dominic Cork and Derbyshire tomorrow with his second whirlwind century in consecutive days in South Wales. Cork, who seems to save his best form for games against Lancashire
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National Lot-tree! £1.7m into the woods
BURNLEY got the go-ahead to go green as the Millennium Commission today handed it a £1.77 million grant to create a new forest in the town. The jackpot payout of National Lottery cash means the massive £3.5 million project to celebrate the new century
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CRICKET: On a knife edge
IN the skilful hands of Read professional Shahid Nawaz lies the destiny of this year's Ramsbottom Cup. Others no doubt still have a part to play, such as James Peterson, the Barnoldswick pro who has with unswerving single-mindedness transformed his side
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Grudge theory in nightclub blaze
HUNDREDS of customers drank and danced in a crowded nightclub unaware that a fire had started at the back of the building. It is not clear whether the fire was started deliberately. The fire brigade said it was believed the blaze at Panama Joe's nightspot
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Residents set out their stall
RESIDENTS turned out in their hundreds to enjoy a summer fun day to raise cash for a children's Christmas party. The event, held in Cromer Grove, Burnley, was organised by the town's Eastern Avenue tenants' and residents' association. The fun and games
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An 'L' of a delay over test
A TEENAGER who took her driving test almost three weeks ago still has no idea if she has passed or failed. Farhat Quraishi, of Wimberley Road, Blackburn, was elated after she successfully completed the practical half of the test on July 8. The 17-year-old
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Uncle Jack devastated
JACK Walker admitted today he was "absolutely devastated" at losing Alan Shearer (pictured) to Newcastle United. But there is also understanding at the club that the temptation to return home to Tyneside would prove too much to resist. Nevertheless, Mr
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Armour alone will not beat thugs
TRIALS by police officers in Blackburn of special bullet and stab-proof body armour could pave the way for the equipment being issued throughout the county force. There is no doubt that our policemen and women need and deserve the best protection available
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Marchers rejoice in prophet's birthday
UP to 1,000 people marched through Nelson to mark the birthday of the prophet Mohammed. Visitors from Pakistan and London joined marchers from Pendle and across the North to celebrate the religious festival. The event marked the culmination of a busy
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Woman police chief's call to legalise prostitutes
BRITAIN'S first woman chief constable today called for prostitution to be legalised. Lancashire's Pauline Clare today spoke out in support of West Yorkshire chief constable Keith Hellawell's call to legalise brothels. Mr Hellawell said licensed brothels
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Dorothy's just the ticket
RETIRED bus inspector Jack Wiggins thought Dorothy was just the ticket when they met 52 years ago at Tony's Ballroom in Blackburn. And on Saturday, Jack, 73, and Dorothy, 74, who live in Cunliffe Close, Blackburn, celebrated 50 years of wedded bliss.
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CRICKET: Darwen beaten
DARWEN were well beaten when they went to Netherfield despite a battling half-century from Graeme Parkinson. The home side batted first and Graham Clarke starred with 112 as Netherfield made 252 for six before declaring. Parkinson's 50 was the only bright
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MOTOR SPORT: Foggy takes third after crash
CARL Fogarty had to settle for third in the Suzuka 8 Hour Endurance Race in Japan after crashing just before halfway. The Blackburn ace and his Castrol Honda team-mate Takuma Aoki looked set for victory until Fogarty slid off on a slow left-hand corner
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EQUESTRIANISM: Billington thumbs up
HARVEY Smith today delivered a resounding thumbs up to Accrington's Olympic showjumping hopeful, Geoff Billington. The man more renowned for sticking two fingers up to British team officials believes Billington is Britain's best chance for gold as the
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CRICKET: Robbins equals record
NIGEL ROBBINS equalled the amateur batting record with a hard-hitting 172 not out for Blackburn Northern against Settle in the Ribblesdale League. He equalled the score of Phil Sant at Settle back in 1978 - also in a Settle-Northern clash. This time Blackburn
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CRICKET: All for nothing
THE fact that Roger Harper's stupendous innings counted for nothing was a tragedy. The reason it counted for nothing was almost entirely his own side's fault. Bacup needed to complete just one more over to make the match valid before the rains came. With
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Lottery cash is tree-mendous
WELL done, Burnley Council, in landing £1.7million of National Lottery money. Their imaginative scheme to mark the millennium really is a winner...a million new trees and with every one of the town's children having the chance to plant one of their own
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Why I'm Going - Shearer
ALAN Shearer left Ewood for Tyneside today with a message of hope for Blackburn Rovers supporters - Jack Walker will take the club back to the top. The hero of Euro 96 revealed that he had a verbal agreement with the club to be able to move should the
