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When will this soaking be turned off?
HARDLY was the ink dry on our observations on the water industry's rocketing profits - and the need for them to be pegged by lower charges to consumers - than North West Water reveals by how much the customer comes second to the shareholder. For it is
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Breath of fresh air
THREE new recruits have been appointed by air filter manufacturer Interfilta. Ray Scott, Martin Fawcett and Patrick Winter were all previously with rival firm American Air Filters. Ray, 47, will be responsible for the Yorkshire/Lincolnshire area for the
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CRICKET: Wer do we go from here?
Werneth 194-5, Rishton 193-7 CHAMPIONS of the Lancashire League for the past two years, Rishton's current season lurched to the brink of "meaningless" in the gathering gloom of a hilltop just a couple of six hits from downtown Oldham last night. Thrashed
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Ultimate accolade
THANK you firstly for publishing my complaint (Letters, April 22) about the breast care nurses cut-backs. Thank you, too, for the other letters about this which you published, and for giving these nurses the ultimate accolade - headlines on the front
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Trophy chance for novice fell runners
A SPECIAL trophy will be awarded this year to the first local novice home in the Barnoldswick Weets Fell Race. The race on August 3 starts from the Rolls-Royce sports ground and makes its way to the summit of Weets and back - a total of six miles. It
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Census 'guinea pigs'
WEST Craven, an area which includes Barnoldswick and Earby, is one of only six areas in England and Wales chosen to take part in a test census next month. The Craven area has been specially selected to help with the testing programme leading to the full
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PLAY-OFFS: Nash makes move from Clitheroe to dreamland
CARLO Nash today described his Wembley triumph with Crystal Palace in the Division One play-off final as "the greatest feeling in the world". "Going up those famous steps to collect the trophy was just like going up for the FA Cup," he said. The 23-year-old
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Clint to make their day
HOLLYWOOD comes to Burnley on Friday, and workers are working round the clock to complete the new £5.5 million cinema. Apollo Leisure opens its flagship cinema at 12.30pm when the new Clint Eastwood film Absolute Power will be screened. It will also be
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Dog owner faces fight over kennels plan snarl-up
A TOP dog trainer, who moved from the town to the country to have more space for his dogs, has been told he cannot have kennels in a meadow because it is against local planning rules. Now Trevor Johnson, head trainer at St Thomas' Dog Obedience Club,
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England's honeymoon period could soon be over
Peter White on the mystifying mind game of Glenn Hoddle NOW I know how Glenn Hoddle persuaded the Football Association to give him the England job. It wasn't just the lack of any other available managerial talent, it's that he talks a good game. Listen
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One million trees to be planted for millennium
THE first of the Forest of Burnley's one million trees was planted by the mayor Coun Edin Tate at the opening of the Burnley Woodland Festival at Towneley Park. The gingko, or maidenhair tree, was planted behind the hall. Over the next five years, thanks
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CRICKET: Inter League Cup round-up
THREE Lancashire League clubs are through to the quarter finals of the Lees Brewery Inter League Challenge beween Lancashire and Central Lancashire League clubs. Lancashire League leaders Haslingden will lead the charge after a comfortable victory over
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Council could have avoided unkind mess
AN awkward, not so say ridiculous, situation prevails at Blackburn town hall today - that of two men in charge. Deputy chief executive Phil Watson has been appointed as boss of the newly independent Blackburn with Darwen Council. But chief executive Gerald
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Improve access
REGARDING 'Fun festival to lure back the shoppers' (LET, May 19), if Blackburn wants to compete, the council should improve access to the towns and cut car park charges. These alone would improve the town's image, and the rest should follow. NAME and
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Bank Holiday bonanza
CROWDS braved dark clouds and the threat of drizzle to flock to the 131st Great Harwood Agricultural Show. The rain held back as visitors viewed the highest quality livestock and pets at the Bank Holiday display, with youngsters enjoying the thrills of
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Hayfever relief that's not to be sneezed at
IT'S not a good time to be a hayfever sufferer. The warm spring weather has meant that sniffles and sneezes have arrived early for hundreds of people in East Lancashire. As if that was bad enough, sufferers may soon find they are unable to buy some popular
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Mayor's thanks
AS my mayoral year has now ended, I must express my most sincere thanks and those of my consort, Mr Keith Ladd, to everyone in the Borough for their kindness and support throughout the year. The people of Blackburn with Darwen have been wonderful and
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Big brew-up will suit volunteers to a tea!
A MASSIVE recruitment drive for volunteers takes place in East Lancashire as part of a celebration of the work they do. Hundreds of new recruits are expected to sign up during Volunteer Week, starting Sunday. The week's theme is "Recognise, Reward and
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5 YEARS AGO: Rovers return to heroes' welcome
BLACKBURN Rovers fans welcomed their heroes home after the team won a place in the Premiership. Thousands turned out to see the victory parade after their Wembley showdown. Councillors also gave the go-ahead to the club's £12 million futuristic stadium
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10 YEARS AGO: £30,000 school blaze
TEACHERS were counting the cost of a blaze which caused £30,000-worth of damage when it ripped through a primary school. Children at Brookhouse Primary School, Blackburn, were set to get an extended half-term break while the mess was cleared up. The blaze
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CRICKET: Lancs hit road in bid for first win
LANCASHIRE hit the road this week in their search for a Championship victory. After failing to win one of their three opening fixtures at Old Trafford, they will be hoping for better luck on their travels. But they could not have asked for a tougher start
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Ron puts his trust in the black sheep
WILDLIFE warden Ron Varey is so impressed with his flock of rare black Hebridean sheep that he plans to make sure they multiply! Ron, who works for North West Water, introduced the breed because they eat only molinia or white grass, which allows moorland
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Carnival parade brings ray of sunshine
CLIVIGER'S third carnival organised by the village's recreation area appeal was a great success despite overcast skies. This year's event was held at the sports field on Mount Lane where the stalls and large entertainments arena benefited from the greater
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Fresh hope for future of derelict listed buildings
THE FUTURE of three listed buildings in Blackburn town centre looks set to be decided tonight. Councillors will decide whether to push ahead with plans for the refurbishment of the three Pavilions in Church Street. A meeting of the property development
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CLARETS: Harvey in Everton link puzzle
EVERTON could be lining up a shock bid to take Burnley's number two Colin Harvey back to Goodison Park. But Clarets boss Adrian Heath is mystified by the reports and claims he knows nothing about any approach from the managerless Premiership club. According
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Storm expected over utilities profits leap
WATER and electricity bosses are expected to come under attack this week as they reveal another leap in profits. United Utilities - parent company of privatised North West Water and Norweb - is forecast to reveal profits of up to £489 million, compared
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Raiders steal mercy crews' phone
RAIDERS escaped with a payphone from Blackburn Ambulance Station while paramedics were attending a 999 call. The mercy men returned from the emergency to discover that their base in George Street West had been plundered by thieves. The payphone was taken
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TUESDAY TOPIC: Service with a smile
Christine Rutter spends a day on the hospital trolley run with the Women's Royal Voluntary Service NEVER since I reluctantly took part in a 100m sprint for my secondary school sports day had I been forced to move at such an abnormal pace. Pensioner Rene
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Photo stirred memories
THE photograph of the Leclere family from Accrington (LET, April 4) certainly aroused some memories. It, you will remember, was bought at a flea market by a lady who did not know who the family was but found out shortly afterwards. By all accounts, the
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ROVERS: Blackburn on the Batistuta trail
REPORTS that Argentine superstar Gabriel Batistuta will soon be on his way out of Fiorentina could spark serious interest at Ewood Park. For the striker has figured high on Blackburn Rovers' wanted list in the past, only for their inquiries to run into
