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TUC vows to carry on minimum wage fight
TRADE unionists have called for the minimum wage to be increased by more than a pound an hour. Members of the Hyndburn and Rossendale Trade Union Council have attacked the Government's decison to set the level at £3.60. "£3.60 an hour does not provide
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£1.5m high-tech boost for world of business
A £1.5 MILLION investment has been unveiled to bring a high-tech boost to businesses in Hyndburn. A new technology management centre - the second in East Lancashire - is to be launched at the Globe Centre in Accrington. As well helping firms with practical
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Straw backs blitz on youth crime
HOME Secretary Jack Straw has praised Blackburn and Burnley magistrates' courts after they were selected to speed up youth justice. The cabinet minister and Blackburn MP last night attacked North West magistrates for not doing enough to speed up the way
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FIVE YEARS AGO: Charges plan withdrawn
"CRIPPLING" proposals to charge football clubs for policing outside soccer matches were kicked into touch. The county's police committee gave the plans the red card after complaints from Blackburn Rovers, Burnley, Preston North End and Blackpool. The
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Probe demanded as council repairs head into red
A COUNCIL group leader has demanded early answers after it was revealed the council's house repair team could have suffered a substantial loss - just weeks after he was told it was heading for profit. Liberal Democrat leader Coun Gordon Birtwistle said
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TEN YEARS AGO: Air crash probe begins
EXPERTS started an urgent probe into a French air show crash which sparked fears of a "rogue" computer system in a high-tech jet. Any loss of confidence in the Airbus A320 could have major repercussions for East Lancashire aerospace firms, who had a major
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New machine will help to save young lives
FAMILIES of two young men who died suddenly from undiagnosed heart complaints are launching a campaign to prevent further tragedies. The parents of David Staff and Neil Wickers, who joined forces after their sons died in similar circumstances, have bought
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'Fight on' pledge as villagers lose estate battle
CAMPAIGNERS who signed a 700-name petition against developers' plans to "swallow up" their village have lost the battle to prevent 120 houses being built on green fields near their homes. But residents in Guide have vowed to fight on to prevent a massive
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CRICKET: Sleep to stay at Darwen
PETER Sleep has been confirmed as Darwen's professional for the rest of the season. The Australian all-rounder replaced Nikhil Chopra for last weekend's defeat to Chorley and will now fill the role for the remainder of Darwen's Northern League campaign
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CRICKET: Chorley sign Menting
CHORLEY have appointed Australian strike bowler Tim Menting as their professional for the rest of the season. The 22-year-old, recommended by former Chorley pro James Sutherland, replaces Jo Angel who has been forced to return to Australia because of
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Uproar over mental unit
ANGRY residents have accused managers of a unit for schizophrenics and the chronically mentally ill in the middle of their plush housing estate of keeping them in the dark over its future. Kemple View is situated between The Ryddings and The Dales housing
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A missing ingredient
I NOTICE that a multinational drinks firm is now advertising the fact that it is making its drinks less harmful to children's teeth by reducing sugar levels and fruit acid content. It is not, however, adding that most beneficial substance for children's
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Restore the 'Great'
REGARDING Philip Congdon's remarks about Hyndburn's satellite towns receiving less than Accrington (Letters, June 15), I thank him for speaking up about Great Harwood. It is nice to know a few people in the town can see it dying around us. I was born
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The way we wore
DO you love clothes? If you do, we want to hear for a BBC TV series celebrating fashion between 1939-1989. Have you kept outfits that remind you of a key moment in time? Did you make any of them yourself? Did you use Vogue patterns or their sew-in labels
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Pledge not honoured
LABOUR have failed to deliver their key pre-election 'early pledge' to reduce hospital waiting lists by 100,000. Since the election, they have risen by 133,300 to new record levels. They have no excuses for this let-down. Even the Health Secretary has
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Tribute to soccer hero
THE unfortunate and tragic death of Keith Newton rekindled some thoughts of happenings involving this unique and great footballer. Many years ago, when I was about 11, I was watching the 1970 Mexico World Cup on TV with great excitement, when my Dad told
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Stores giant plans town centre project
A SUPERMARKET chain has given councillors "more reasons" to be happy about the future of Nelson town centre after plans to develop a former mill site were handed in to Pendle Council. Bradford-based Morrisons has applied for permission to build a store
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Peace bid in council 'for a better Burnley'
RULING Labour bosses have called for peace to break out in the council chamber - in a bid to build a better Burnley. They have issued a 'Let's get together' invitation to opposition parties to replace traditional warring. Labour's deputy council leader
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Public have a say on new Sainsbury store
DETAILS of a multi million pound Sainsbury's supermarket in Darwen have been revealed to the public. The proposed new store is expected to open next spring with the creation of 150 full and part time jobs. It will have a sales area of over 15,000 sq ft
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ROVERS: Rip in no rush
STUART Ripley is set for talks with Southampton - but stresses that he is in no hurry to leave Ewood Park. Blackburn Rovers have accepted a bid for £1.5 million from the Saints for the 30-year-old winger. And Ripley confirmed that he will talk to Southampton
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One-stop rural shop will help cash-in on Europe
A ONE-STOP shop aimed at helping rural business development was launched at a ground-breaking country store. The Rural Signpost scheme, which will provide information and advice to country-based businesses, was launched at the Gisburn Country Store and
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Pensioner's crime fear alone in twilight zone
A PENSIONER trapped in a row of otherwise empty houses is too terrified to go to bed for fear of burglars. The plight of the 83-year-old woman was highlighted by Coun Les Harrison, who told Burnley's planning committee she lived in a block of houses in
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A plague on those rats
REGARDING rat infestation at Brierfield (LET, June 18), I have observed the black variety - the ones that carry bubonic plague - in the centre of the town. The rat warden is recovering 10 to 20 large rats a day. C FENTON (Mr), Wood Street Flats, Brierfield
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Tough action pledge in war against racism
A GOVERNMENT Minister has pledged tough action to crack down on race crime during a visit to Blackburn. Home Office Minister Mike O'Brien made the vow in a speech to Blackburn REC's annual meeting last night. He also praised the town's Racial Equality
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Campaign a waste
IF Blackburn Council genuinely want to help the blind and disabled, why don't they clear parked cars from the pavements and do something about the slippery floor in the market, instead of wasting money by harassing small traders over their A-boards? L
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CRICKET: Griffin looks on the bright side
HASLINGDEN skipper Mark Griffin is looking on the bright side as his team prepare for their rearranged Worsley Cup semi final with Colne at Bentgate tomorrow. Griffin is praying for fine weather after the original fixture was postponed two weeks ago -
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Claret anger over late strips
BURNLEY FC could review its contract with sports kit supplier adidas following fan fury over the late delivery of the club's new replica strips. The development was revealed today as a company spokesman admitted today it could be early August before the
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CRICKET: Holroyd makes up for lost time
ANDY Holroyd's Ribblesdale League record haul of catches behind the stumps is helping him catch up for lost time after getting hitched Down Under. The Cherry Tree wicket-keeper claimed 40 victims last summer to win the league award. But he missed the
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Club independent
YOU may have been misinformed on one or two points mentioned in your article (LET, June 23) on Jan Stansfield being installed as the new president of Hyndburn Rotaract Club. Rotaract do have links with Rotary Clubs, but is not considered to be a 'junior
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Heroes - win or lose
HERE, we go - third time into the fray of the World Cup finals and with England needing to win or draw against Colombia tonight or face an embarrassing exit from France '98. Good luck, lads! But who would be Glenn Hoddle right now - carrying all the country's
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U-turn ducks transport issue
HAVING just taken delivery of a new £130,000 limousine himself, Tony Blair has slammed into reverse his deputy John Prescott's plans for other motorists to go by bus or face a £10-a-day tax to drive in towns. It is a move that will worry anti-pollution
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Council estate getting 'unfair share of cash'
COUNCIL estate managers in the Brunshaw area of Burnley are receiving "extremely favourable" cash treatment compared with other districts of town, a finance chief has claimed. Coun Peter Kenyon told Burnley housing committee he was profoundly unhappy
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Heart op for shot student
A BURNLEY student was today undergoing surgery to remove an air gun pellet from his heart. The 19-year-old football fan was shot in the chest on Monday after watching England's World Cup game against Romania on television at Sidewalk 53 in Burnley town
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In memory of Pat
A WIDOWER from Blackburn is to cycle 108 miles on the roads of Lancashire in memory of the wife he lost in May. Harold True, 64, of Sunnybower, Whalley Old Road, Blackburn, will take to the road with fellow members of the North Lancashire Road Cycling
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Noisy neighbours head health chiefs' hit list
NOISY neighbours are being placed in the spotlight as part of a drive to bring peace to long-suffering communities. Environmental health chiefs at Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council plan to sound off about the problems with an ear to next week's National
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CLARETS: Docherty return
STAN Ternent is looking to build up a claret and blue backroom staff. Former Burnley player and one-time assistant manager Mick Docherty is set to return to the club in a coaching capacity. And with Docherty having previously worked with Jimmy Robson
