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Curfew on kids won't work
THE promise of the Labour government to impose curfews on youngsters does not seem or sound possible - because teenagers are a problem and nuisance for their parents within their homes. So how can they be kept in by force? Parents feel relief when their
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Plaque tribute to old railway
A BRASS plaque commemorating Helmshore railway has been handed over by Helmshore Residents' Association. The ceremony outside the station master's old house was attended by Harry Adcock, porter at Helmshore station for 12 years until its closure in 1966
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Defence best way to prevent war
RECENTLY, comments have been made by MPs over policies to be adopted for our defence forces. Most people agree that wars sap the nation's strength of cash and men. Every war we have fought has resulted in the 'defeated' being more prosperous than us,
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Tragic fan's ashes scattered at Ewood Park
THE ashes of one of Blackburn Rovers' keenest fans, 24-year-old Darren John Atkinson, were scattered at Ewood Park yesterday. Darren, who suffered from multiple sclerosis, died in a tragic accident in a hyperbaric chamber at his home in the Isle of Man
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Historic parks earn a place on heritage list
FOUR of Blackburn's and Darwen's green spaces have been put on a national list of historic gardens and parks. Council chiefs called for the parks to be included in the English Heritage List in hopes of bringing extra Lottery cash into the town. Public
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10 YEARS AGO: Spy cameras on buses
SPY cameras were installed in Blackburn buses to beat thugs and vandals. They were put on top decks and in drivers' cabs in a bid to boost security. The move followed four attacks on busmen in a month, but bus chiefs said the initial motivation was to
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Lloyd set for key role
GRAHAM LLOYD is set for a key role in England's Texaco Trophy series against Australia. But the shock Lancashire selection in the 15-man squad announced yesterday was John Crawley. While Lloyd's inclusion had been widely predicted as England look to develop
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Web site for sore eyes
IT is simply marvellous to see the Lancashire Evening Telegraph on the Internet. I have been surfing around since August, 1996, and I cannot tell you how pleased I am. Now I can keep up to date with Enfield and Accrington cricket. I have worked abroad
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Traffic bosses must ride shotgun on Stagecoach
IT IS exam time in our schools, when pupils have lots to worry about - especially those sitting tests crucial to their career prospects. Yet is it not outrageous that thousands of East Lancashire school children now have the added concern of whether or
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Pub's joy as nervous nag sets stall out
A JITTERY racehorse has overcome nerves to beat a life ban from the track. Owner Harry Barlow and regulars at his pub, The Swan at Whalley, have been raising their glasses to the horse - which carries the pub's name - after it passed the stalls test.
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Straw declares war on drugs
HOME SECRETARY Jack Straw today launched war on the drugs underworld in a bid to stamp out a national explosion of heroin-related crime. And he revealed the initiative for his campaign came to him as he watched a Darwen drug addict being dealt with by
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Chips are down for the 2000 crashes
BUSINESSES in East Lancashire face disaster from the Millennium computer problem, a survey in the area has revealed. A study carried out by Lancashire Enterprises found that as many as 17,500 companies in the county could be at risk. Less than one in
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Remark was snide
IN reply to Michael Carr, the Liberal Democrat candidate for Ribble Valley at the last election (Letters, May 7), I took exception to his snide comment in which he said he hoped the Labour candidate enjoyed working for Nigel Evans. Does Mr Carr, whom,
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Campaigners join Euro protest
WALKERS marched through the streets of Lancashire in the British leg of a mass campaign involving 17 European countries. The march called in at Blackburn, Accrington, Padiham and Burnley after setting off from the 1842 monument in Preston on Saturday
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Town's priorities wrong
IT'S disgraceful that money is being spent in the wrong direction in Blackburn - what with statues, metal trees and those grotesque 'ornaments' near Darwen Street Bridge. For two years, we have applied for security cameras in Darwen and been turned down
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Tattoo-phobic Susan gets picture at body art convention
AN ORGANISER of a major tattoo convention overcame her fear of needles to help raise money for three worthwhile causes. Susan Troughton, 42, conquered her phobia to have a red rose tattooed on her shoulder during the event at the Astoria Ballroom, Rawtenstall
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Danger cabs blitz nets 157
ONLY one in four cabs inspected in a council safety blitz passed the test, says a shock report to Pendle Council. In the six months to the end of March tests were carried out on 215 hackney carriage and private hire vehicles in Pendle with 157 failing
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McKINLAY FACING FA POINTS RAP!
BILLY McKinlay will have to appear before the Football Association this summer, after it was confirmed that he reached 45 disciplinary points for Blackburn Rovers last season. And Ewood skipper Tim Sherwood will miss the first three Premiership fixtures
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Exam worry over school bus foul-ups
ANXIOUS parents and teachers fear that pupils may miss vital GCSE examinations because of unreliable Stagecoach school bus services. Schools in Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley have met county council officials after receiving dozens of complaints about
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Tough talks to mop up water problems
DEPUTY Prime Minister John Prescott today pledged to "talk tough" to water companies, including North West Water and press on with plans for five-year leak reduction targets. The region's water company today welcomed the "constructive attitude" of the
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TV star Margi fails to show
BRASSY TV presenter Margi Clarke promised the audience at Burnley Mechanics sex, sex and more sex, but the blonde bombshell failed to turn up. The quarter-full audience were all set for a strictly "adults only" night and had already written questions
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5 YEARS AGO: Vandals stone train
TRAIN passengers narrowly escaped serious injury when vandals sent a 200-pound coping stone crashing through the roof. The stone, measuring four and a half feet by two, smashed into the Colne to Preston 8.14pm train when it passed under Massey Street
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Strong arm needed
UNTIL we have the return of capital punishment (barring hanging) and until we have a strong and firm Home Secretary and a government that backs him up and will not be ruled over by Europe, then, and then only, will we see our beloved country free from
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Gallian bounces back from pair!
JASON GALLIAN and Lancashire shrugged off a Championship disaster with Sunday success at Old Trafford yesterday. On Saturday they had slumped to a bitterly disappointing six wicket defeat by Nottinghamshire which leaves them bottom of the Championship
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Drugs war goes on to offensive, and about time!
AGAINST a long background of official helplessness and frustrated hand-wringing that has only seen the drug abuse problem fester and grow, the war against it being launched this week by Home Secretary Jack Straw is as encouraging as it is necessary. For
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Slow off the mark in jobs search
ONLY one in four North West students expects to start a graduate job after university, according to a survey. Despite a sharp increase in the number of vacancies being offered by leading employers, fewer than half those questioned had made any job applications
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Fun festival to lure back missing Blackburn shoppers
A SERIES of showbiz events and street entertainments is being planned to put Blackburn town centre back on the shopping map. Town hall bosses are growing increasingly worried about Blackburn losing out to neighbouring shopping centres. A recent national
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Horror lad's op blow
A TEENAGER has suffered a major setback in the fight to save his shattered leg. Kevin Hargreaves, 14, has lost a muscle graft implanted in his leg last week by surgeons at Withington Hospital, Manchester. Kevin, of Mayfield Avenue, Haslingden, was in
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Gulf veteran's call for inquiry
A FORMER soldier who fell ill after receiving two doses of Gulf War vaccinations today said the Government's new "action plan" should include an independent inquiry. Blackburn College lecturer Martin Topp was speaking after armed forces minister John
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The lost empire
Looking back with Eric Leaver DINERS at a Blackburn restaurant will be sitting down in fancy dress on June 27 to Australian kangaroo tail soup and other fare from parts of the globe that were once marked in red upon the map. They will be marking the passing
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Green theme for civic group
PEOPLE from Rossendale learned how they can help make their place greener and more environmentally friendly at the annual meeting of Rawtenstall Civic Society. Peter Fox from the North West Environment Agency explained the importance of the international
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Sport bonanza for young
YOUNG people in Burnley are being given an open invitation to take part in a free sports day to mark the local launch of Lancashire Young Sport Initiative. More than 200 ten to 16 year-olds are expected by Burnley and Lancashire County Council to go along
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CLARETS FANS THREATEN BOYCOTT
ANGRY Burnley fans are threatening a season ticket boycott at Turf Moor. Loyal supporters are furious after close neighbours Preston North End won the race for ace defender Colin Murdock after the Clarets were favourites to sign the Northern Ireland international
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Regional Supply Network
THE following is a selection of the latest business opportunities available through the Regional Supply Network's East Lancashire office. Further information is available from the office on 01254 388400. 1.1940 Brake Motors. Client is looking for suppliers
