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Woods in shock Turf exit
VETERAN keeper Chris Woods has been released by Burnley boss Stan Ternent after initially being offered a new contract by the old regime at Turf Moor, writes PETER WHITE. Ternent's predecessor Chris Waddle had offered the 38-year-old former England keeper
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What's On for the coming week
ACCRINGTON Town Hall (01254 380293) Soul and blues night featuring Soul Deep and The Session. Friday. BLACKBURN King George's Hall (01254 582582) Line dancing, Thursdays. American Line Dance Independence Day Celebration. Tomorrow. Lancashire Music Service
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Defence salute
THE Prime Minister's backing for his Defence Minister's demands for two new aircraft carriers, a single battlefield helicopter force and a streamlined support structure allowing the Army to deploy in strength to two trouble spots simultaneously will have
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CRICKET: Harvey wants a slice of action
MARK Harvey enjoyed his taste of first team cricket with Lancashire on Wednesday at Edgbaston - and now he is hoping for more. The 24-year-old Padiham pro was called up to replace the injured Neil Fairbrother, and was Lancashire's top scorer with a battling
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Big brother a dictator
I AM a Darrener living in exile and it grieves me to read the way the town and people are treated by Big Brother Blackburn. I ask myself how many true Darreners are left; those born and bred in Darwen who were proud of Darwen and those who would not stand
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CRICKET: Lancs defend booze ban
LANCASHIRE Cricket Club secretary Dave Edmondson has hit back at claims the club's policy on fancy dress and booze has affected attendances at the third Test, writes ANDY NEILD. Rows of empty seats were visible for the first day's play between England
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CRICKET: Fielding looks to pick off Cherry
JONATHAN Fielding does not shy away from the fact that it's crunch time for Clitheroe and their hopes of Vaux Ribblesdale League honours, writes PETER WHITE. In fact, the talented all-rounder is relishing the prospect as Clitheroe attempt to make up for
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Marches a reminder
IN the Opinion column and under the heading 'Marching bigots threaten the peace,' most of what the column states is correct and in my view long needed to be said. However, let's not forget the scene of David Trimble shouting and demonstrating both at
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No choice on noise
IN reply to Mrs M Mercer's suggestion that we may get used to the noise of the new motorway as she did living near the railway (Letters, June 24), with respect, the railway was already there when she chose to live there as was the A666 when we chose to
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Calming is crazy
YOU get one public figure, the Coroner, stating his support for traffic-calming (LET, June 22) and the rest all come out stating how justified they are in spending hundreds of thousands of pounds and how wrong it's all been to lambast them with letters
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It pays to work harder...
THE region's firms are having to work harder to increase profits, a survey out today claims. The poll of firms in the North West found 13 per cent of firms reported higher profits despite a slowdown in the growth of orders due to weak export demand. Companies
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Watch your Beck!
CHRIS Sutton has warned David Beckham he could be in for an "horrendous" time next season following his costly and controversial World Cup exit, writes PETER WHITE. The Blackburn Rovers striker, who knows what it is like to be taunted at away grounds
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Weekend listings for local events in East Lancs
Saturday Summer Fair, Belthorn County Primary School, Belthorn, 11am-1pm. Various stalls, bouncy castle, tombola and pony rides. Lunches and bar area in marquee. Sponsored pool match, karaoke, children's disco and auction, Stonyhurst pub, Stonyhurst Road
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FIVE YEARS AGO: Holy matrimony
HUSBAND and wife George and Libby Lane had a marriage made in heaven - working side-by-side sharing the job of curate at St James Church, Blackburn. The couple, who met while studying theology at Oxford University, both went to theology college in Durham
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TEN YEARS AGO: Hospital staff crisis
CRITICAL staff shortages at Blackburn Infirmary meant the closure of eight orthopaedic beds, it was revealed. Sickness among nurses and the allocation of student nurses to other wards meant staffing levels were seriously reduced. David Kenny, district
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Beating the school yard race bullies
A REPORT on racist bullying in schools, which reveals that East Lancashire has the worst record in the county, is at first glance depressing. But closer examination reveals that the figures are probably higher in East Lancashire because many head teachers
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CRICKET: All over? Mott on your Nellie
MATTHEW Mott reckons appearances can be deceiving - especially when it comes to the EW Cartons Lancashire League table, writes PETER WHITE. And the Lowerhouse professional has a point. A quick glance at the table shows Lowerhouse languishing in ninth
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Lots in a name
I REALLY enjoyed Ada Gibson's recollections about tripe (Letters, June 23) and, as I am about seven years her senior, I may be permitted to comment on her reference to 'aliker.' Chip shops when I was tiny had not only vinegar but aliker onthe counter.
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'Incident' recalled
THE Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Yangtze Incident is being held at Plymouth in April, 1999. The weekend will include a service in memory of the 46 killed in April 1949, a civic reception, and dinner/dance. There will be an exhibition at
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Woods in shock Turf exit
VETERAN keeper Chris Woods has been released by Burnley boss Stan Ternent after initially being offered a new contract by the old regime at Turf Moor, writes PETER WHITE. Ternent's predecessor Chris Waddle had offered the 38-year-old former England keeper
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New finance role
JAMES Hamilton, former operations director at Scapa Scandia, has been appointed director of finance for accountants Kidsons Impey in the North West. James, 49, of Nelson, is a chartered accountant and in his new role will be responsible for the finance
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Law seminar
MORE than 50 local businesses found out how to tread their way through the employment law minefield at a seminar staged by solicitors Ramsbottom & Co and Egan Roberts at Ewood Park, the third in a series held locally. "We hope to keep firms informed
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Dealing with those staff 'away days'
FIRMS can get advice on handling absenteeism at work at a seminar later this month. ACAS is organising the workshop to help firms in the region reduce problems with staff being off. Advice will be given on handling long-term sickness and recognising patterns
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Lost village - a sunken history
Drive and Stroll with Ron Freethy ANYONE driving along the A56 road from Burnley towards Rawtenstall can look to the left at Clowbridge and see the waters of a reservoir. They may see the colourful sails of windsurfers and think that this lake has been
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Meal ticket to exports!
FIRMS are being urged to take their first steps to exporting - over breakfast! The DTI is staging its Export Explorer roadshow to help local firms find out how to reach new markets in Western Europe. "Western European countries are our nearest and most
