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Seized militants may have fresh news of Paul
MASS arrests of Indian militants, triggered by American security service involvement, has led to hope of new information in the hunt for student hostage Paul Wells. A total of 21 known terrorists and militants, some from the remote village where Paul
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Hooked on computer
I READ with interest comments of Mr Raymond Nicholson (Letters, May 23) regarding computer jargon and felt inclined to write to him, but then, the following night, I was surprised to read that he had won £10 for best letter of the week. Six months ago
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Health Trust boss denies violence on mental ward
A HOSPITALS' boss denied there had been violence on a mental health ward, despite regulators refusing to give Burnley NHS trust a clean bill of health. Health and Safety Executive inspectors pinpointed areas of concern, including violence in the mental
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Ambulance service in bid for Games millions
HEALTH bosses have put the final touches to a money-spinning bid to supply an ambulance and paramedic service at next year's Commonwealth Games in Malaysia. Lancashire Ambulance Service is at the centre of a multi-million pound proposal to supply a first-aid
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FIVE YEARS AGO: Milk top foils birds
INVENTIVE Sheila Duckworth came up with the answer for the old problem of birds pecking the tops off milk bottles. The ingenious solution involved a simple device and lid that even the most determined magpie could not shift. Dentists said people would
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CRICKET: Ace Corrie is streets ahead
CORRIE Jordaan has been the sensation of the Lancashire League season so far but, in tomorrow's Jennings Worsley Cup second round, he comes up against a man he expects to make a huge impact on a far greater stage - Burnley professional Dale Benkenstein
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Riders are breaking the law, warn police
YOUNG cyclists who ride on the pavements are breaking the law, police warned today. Inspector Bob Ford, co-ordinator and station manager for Accrington Police, advised parents to stop children from riding on footpaths. They should be encouraged instead
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CLARETS: Mystery club bids for Cooke
A MYSTERY Nationwide Division One club has made a backdoor bid for Burnley's striker Andy Cooke. But Clarets manager Adrian Heath has issued a stern hands-off warning with interest growing in the young centre-forward. "I've had one or two firm enquiries
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Smurfit opens new UK design centre
PACKAGING firm Smurfit has opened a new UK design centre in East Lancashire. The centre, at the firm's Nelson plant, includes a state-of-the-art design studio where new designs and projects for Smurfit throughout the UK will be developed. The centre will
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Protest at fence
TOURISTS arriving at Irwell Vale with the intention of venturing into the surrounding countryside may appreciate the following information. A newly-erected fence that runs alongside part of the original footpath beside the River Irwell between Irwell
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Fitting farewell to a popular milkman
A HORSE-drawn Victorian hearse was today taking retired dairy farmer and milkman Brian Townsend on his final journey. Traffic in Great Harwood was expected to be brought to a standstill by the funeral cortege. Mr Townsend, 61, started work on a milk round
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Blair's rude awakening for Labour rookies
Political Focus, with Bill Jacobs LABOUR'S vast army of new back benchers are in for a shock next week. Their honeymoon at Westminster is over. Next week they start work in earnest. For on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday they face three-line whips
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Time to change our paltry anthem
I WATCHED with great pleasure, admiration, and envy, as the talented singers of new South Africa sang their wonderful anthem for their football team in the match against England at Old Trafford, Manchester. I dreaded the approach of the usual solo, operatic
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Expenses increase branded 'sleazy'
BIG increases in expenses for Blackburn and Darwen councillors have been called a disgrace. Liberal Democrat leader Paul Browne described the decision to bring in the massive rises as "sleazy" at a meeting called to approve the changes. The move means
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Success is a piece of cake for this firm
STAFF are at a cake decoration firm are celebrating a slice of success. Cakeboards Limited has become the latest employer in East Lancashire to gain Investors in People recognition for its training and staff development work. The firm employs 100 at its
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'Stunt' riders a menace
A 65-YEAR old pensioner is knocked down on the pavement by a young cyclist. Having got past the skateboard era, we now have would-be stunt riders weaving among us on roller blades and cycles. Some kill themselves, but that more elderly or infirm pedestrians
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Drinkers flee as fire wrecks pub
A FIRE ripped through the first floor of a town centre pub while regulars carried on drinking unaware in the bar downstairs. The alarm was raised at 7.30pm yesterday after smoke was seen pouring out of windows at the Wheatsheaf, Mincing Lane, Blackburn
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ROVERS: Brown appointed chief scout
MICK Brown, the vastly-experienced former manager and coach, will join Blackburn Rovers as their new chief scout next week. And Brown, who is leaving a similar post with Coventry City to come to Ewood, can't wait to get started. Best known for his time
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Wiswell while you walk
Drive & Stroll, with Ron Freethy SINCE the ancient parish of Whalley was bypassed by modern roads, some peace has returned to the grand old spot - but it can still be very busy at times. But even if the peace and tranquillity which once typified the
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TEN YEARS AGO: Election words war
THE Conservatives claimed in the election war of words that both Labour and the Alliance would bankrupt the economy. But Labour leader Neil Kinnock accused Mrs Thatcher of putting Britain's manufacturing industry out of business. Blackburn councillors
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CRICKET: Wasim seeks specialist advice
LANCASHIRE have sent Wasim Akram for urgent checks on his shoulder. The Pakistan Test star was due to see a specialist in Nottingham today after pulling out of the Championship game at Leicester yesterday morning after bowling just one ball in the nets
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How to cool a love affair
THE month-long "Don't Choke Britain" campaign launched by the government aims to curb the car. But, as with all such anti-car logic, this campaign collides with the fact that people love their cars. It will take a sea change of sentiment to make them
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The argument not aired in heated debate
THERE was only the lone voice of Liberal Democrat leader Paul Browne speaking out at Blackburn town hall last night against the ten-fold leap in councillors' expense allowances. So it perhaps falls to us to do a better job of rationalising this controversial
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New cars are no longer pie in the sky
REVVED up workers at Holland's Pies in Baxenden are on a winning streak. Three employees have each scooped a brand new car since September in a nationwide company draw. The hat-trick of wins has landed the trio more than £25,000 worth of shiny new motors
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Marksman kills escaped bull after estate havoc
A RAMPAGING bull careered out of control just feet from a child's paddling pool as it caused havoc after escaping from an auction market. Police airlifted a marksman into Haslingden after the animal jumped over a five-and-a-half-foot steel gate and escaped
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Lancs school staff stay loyal
TEACHERS in Lancashire are bucking the national trend for taking early retirement. Thousands of staff across the country are leaving the profession this year after the last government changed the rules surrounding pensions for teachers wanting to leave
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NON-LEAGUE: Darwen go for Wilkes
STEVE Wilkes is the new manager of Darwen Football Club. The ex-Preston North End player was club captain and succeeds Ian McGarry who resigned last week. Darwen chairman Kathleen Marah said the club had moved fast to fill the void left by McGarry's shock
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Full honours for war hero - 80 years on
A WORLD War One hero finally received full military honours yesterday, 80 years almost to the day since his death alone and destitute in the Haslingden workhouse. Accrington historian Bill Turner came upon the name of Private James O'Hara when he was
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NON-LEAGUE: Asda agree right price for Stanley
ACCRINGTON Stanley chairman Eric Whalley has hailed a new five-figure sponsorship deal with Asda as a giant step along the club's dream trail. The UniBond League side finalised the agreement with the supermarket chain this week after months of negotiations
