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Pupils get a real buzz from new sculpture
A HOUSING estate in Blackburn will become a hive of activity thanks to a new sculpture. A stainless steel, burnished beehive is to be put on the Shadsworth Estate roundabout in Haslingden Road, to signify the Blackburn with Darwen coat of arms. Artist
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Governors back teachers on performance pay
SCHOOL governors have given their support to teachers in Blackburn and Darwen borough by voting to oppose performance-related pay. Eight heads of Blackburn and Darwen schools recently issued a joint statement entitled "Headteachers Speak Out" which condemned
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Violent partner's fist through window - court
A DRUNKEN dad went round to his girlfriend's sister's house, put his fist through the window, stuck his head in and shouted abuse. Kieron Tillotson, 31, had in the past throttled partner Debbie Foran, headbutted her after she had a baby, threw her around
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ROVERS RESERVES 6 DERBY COUNTY RESERVES 1
KEVIN Davies gave Brian Kidd a timely reminder of just what he can do by destroying Derby with a stunning four goal blast at Ewood Park last night, writes ANDY NEILD. The £7.25m frontman, who has endured a nightmare time since joining Rovers from Southampton
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Cummings and Goings with Steve Cummings
WHEN Kevin Keegan remarked in an interview last week that England was "the most important thing," one can only assume he was talking from the perspective of either player or manager. Because to the overwhelming majority of traditional football supporters
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KARIM MURDERS: Son in tearful plea over killings
THE SON of murdered businessman Mohammed "Tony" Karim and his wife Bilquis has spoken of his horror at discovering his parents' bodies in their jeweller's shop. The murdered couple, of Whalley Old Road, Little Harwood, Blackburn, were discovered by their
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Safety must come first
NOT for the first time, I find myself concerned over the number of away fans admitted to the home sections of Ewood Park where I am a Darwen End season ticket holder. With reports of football hooliganism on the increase again, I would have thought it
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Tomorrow's events in East Lancashire
Tea Dance (50/50, Easy Sequence and Modern Ballroom), Accrington Town Hall, 1.30pm-4.30pm. An illustrated talk on New Zealand by Miss Doreen Latter, Knowle Green Village Hall, 7.30pm. "Salad Days" - a musical, Revidge Fold United Reformed Church Hall,
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School tribute to dead boy, 16
FORMER schoolfriends of a teenager found hanged took part in an assembly in his memory. The parents of Marc Hopkins, 16, found him dead at the family home in Slaidburn Road, Grindleton, on Saturday morning. Police said there were no suspicious circumstances
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Five years ago: Store bomb scare
A BOMB scare paralysed Accrington shopping centre for three hours after a suspect cardboard box was found in Marks and Spencer. The alert came only four weeks after the arrest of an alleged terrorist and seizure of Semtex explosives in the town. The centre
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Dougherty's double win
GOLF: Nick Dougherty and Trevor Foster inspired the Rest of Lancashire to a crushing victory over Southport Golf Association. Foster, who plays at Accrington, bounced back to win his singles match 2 and 1 after he and partner Garry Boardman had lost their
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Steer clear of hitting public
THE lorry drivers' protest at the Budget's rises in taxes on trucks and fuel - manifested by their demonstration which gridlocked much of central London yesterday - may have taken a dangerous turn for the worse. For, in effect, it has led to the truckers
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Evidence on back of lorry
ADRIAN Shurmer (Letters, March 11) should not be too worried about Hyndburn Council's overloaded lorry. He should pay more attention to the local press, where council leader George Slynn, an expert in these matters, is quoted as saying that there was
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NON-LEAGUE: Darwen's defensive lynch-pin Neil Durkin should be fit to return for tonight's North Wes
Player-boss Steve Wilkes will also add John Whittaker and Jimmy Khan to his squad as the Anchormen aim to repeat last week's cup giantkilling when they thrashed Southport 4-0 in the Lancashire ATS Trophy semi-finals. "If we play like we did against Southport
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Harry's Stable Whispers with Harry Barlow
WHAT I look forward to more than anything else during the winter is the start to the flat season, but this was marred with a telephone call early Sunday morning to give me the tragic news that Hong Kong apprentice Wai 'Willy' Kan had died from the injuries
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Step in Mr Meacher
FOLLOWING your report (LET, March 11) of Michael Meacher's intervention in the Castle Cement saga and the subsequent u-turn by the Environment Agency, what other changes can we look forward to, I wonder? Can I, together with the complainants in Waddington
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Clarets on display
AS one of the pioneers of professionalism and a founder member of the world's first league-based Association FootbalI Competition, Burnley Football Club's history is rich in wonderful players, colourful coaches and managers, flamboyant and notorious characters
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Ton up firm celebrates
WORKERS at an aerospace firm are celebrating a ton-up. Hurel-Dubois, of Burnley, has just shipped out the 100th thrust reverser - used as part of an aircraft's braking system - as part of a major contract with Rolls-Royce. The thrust reversers are used
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Simply best in brews
MUSIC to satisfy everyone's taste buds will be on offer at a Burnley bar at the start of next month. Oliver's Bar, in the foyer of Burnley Mechanics Theatre, will play host to 22 of the best British blues bands during the annual Burnley Blues Festival
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Ex-Barclays bank boss's £1.6m pay-off revealed
THE former Burnley schoolboy who rose to head Britain's biggest bank has received a £1.6 million pay-off. Martin Taylor stunned the city last year when he stepped down from his £1 million-a-year job as Barclays chief executive. Now the bank's annual report
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Flagship centres takeover by trust
CONTROL of Burnley's flagship Mechanics and Thompson centres could be relinquished by the council next year in a sweeping shake-up of leisure services. Management of the two centres, as well as Padiham pool and leisure services at Padiham Town Hall, could
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Take a free ride with school minibus offer
SPRING and summer are peak times for school trips, and for most of these, schools need transport. So how about a T-reg, 16 seater top of the range American style school bus on loan for free? We have joined forces with vehicle manufacturer LDV to offer
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'Mucky Duck' homes plan
LANDLORD Gerald Stott of the White Swan Hotel, Wheatley Lane Road, Fence, has applied for planning permission to transform the "Mucky Duck" as it is known in the area, from a pub into two houses. He has also applied for permission to turn the pub car
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One-stop council shop plan row
COUNCILLORS have called on people in a Pendle town to look to the future and back plans for a controversial scheme to improve services for local residents. Proposals by Pendle Council's ruling Liberal administration to create a one-stop council shop in
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Grimebusting with Bellamy
GRIMEWATCH, the Lancashire Evening Telegraph's award-winning environmental campaign, celebrates 10 green years today with a prestigious ceremony in Accrington. The 10th Annual Grimewatch Awards presentation, at St Christopher's High School, marks a decade
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14 month jail term for bills 'con' director
A DIRECTOR who turned conman when his new business ran into trouble, has started a 14 month jail term. Father-of-two, Howard Bird, 24, said to have been the brains behind a fraud in which false invoices totalling at least £20,000 were submitted to another
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Continental notes at the Post Office
BLACKBURN Post Office took on a continental flavour to promote a special offer on holiday cash. The office, in Ainsworth Street, offered commission-free French francs and Spanish pesetas on Saturday and the offer will run again on on Friday and Saturday
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Mosque worshippers shocked
FRIENDS and neighbours of the Karim family had them in their thoughts as they arrived for sunset prayers at the local mosque, Masjid-E-Sajedeen Islamic Centre in Little Harwood. The entire Muslim community has been stunned by the vicious murders of jeweller
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Kiddies lead flood of head injuries
A TOP doctor today revealed that a casualty unit was being swamped with head injury patients. Habib Dardouri said approximately 2,000 people with head injuries visit Blackburn Royal Infirmary's accident and emergency department every year. Last week alone
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Family returns to scene of tragedy
THE shattered relatives of murdered couple Mohammed and Bilquis Karim have returned to the shop where the couple were killed. The mourning family went back to the murder scene for the first time yesterday in a bid to help the police investigation. They
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ROVERS: Down by the Riverside with Phil Lloyd
MONTY Python's 'Life of Brian' may not be everybody's cup of biblical tea. But there are some striking parallels with the tragi-comedy unfolding before our eyes (and Brian's) at Ewood this season. In the film, the citizens are desperate - desperate to
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Gazza set to play
WAYWARD genius Paul Gascoigne will play at Turf Moor tonight when he lines up for Middlesbrough reserves in a Pontin's League clash. Gascoigne hasn't played in the Premiership since February after he failed to return from suspension in Middlesbrough's
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Jewellers speak of robbery fears
THE BRUTAL murders of jeweller Mohammed "Tony" Karim and his wife Bilquis in their shop have stunned local jewellers. The wealthy couple were well-known throughout the jewellery and pawnbroking trade. Their mutilated bodies were found by their two sons
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Kidd sees off the big guns
BLACKBURN Rovers beat off competition from the top end of the Premiership to sign Republic of Ireland international Lee Carsley. The Derby County midfielder has joined Rovers for £3.375 million in a deal that will keep him at Ewood Park until June, 2003
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Where are they now: Ralph Coates
MENTION the name Ralph Coates and most football supporters on a national scale will think of a balding midfielder who kept Spurs at the forefront of English and European soccer in the first half of the seventies. But in these parts, Coates is more fondly
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I did not move for money
BLACKBURN Rovers' quest for success has made them one of the money-bags clubs of the Premiership. There may be bigger payers around but bumper fees tend to lead to bumper wages and pound signs can be a persuasive force in any walk of life But, refreshingly
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Sharon's memory award
PINT-PULLER Sharon Lowesbrough knows a thing or two about about her regular's tipples. For the barmaid of The Sun Inn in Chipping has picked up a top award for memorising the favourite drinks of 100 customers. According to Sharon, it's all down to going
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Ten years ago: Toxic waste dumped
A SCANDAL involving the dumping of dangerous industrial waste by night was exposed by the Grimewatch campaign. Drums marked flammable and others marked corrosive and oxidising were found scattered near houses on waste land off Whalley Range, Blackburn
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A better deal?
IT would have been unthinkable only a few years ago for councils to sell off or release assets like houses and leisure centres to the private sector - and may still go against the grain where old Labour still rules the town halls. But if local government
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Wedding tale to tell?
WE are making a series for the BBC about royal weddings. Where were you and what were doing when they took place? Were you actually there or involved in the preparations when the Queen Mother, the Queen, or her children married? How did you celebrate?
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Premier League rethink
CRICKET: The Northern League may yet become a Premier League for Lancashire cricket after an about-turn over their decision to play 120-over matches. The Northern League, whose clubs include Chorley, Darwen and Preston, had originally indicated they did
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School's fate is decided
I FULLY agree with your correspondent (Letters, March 15) who said that the consultation regarding the future of Blackamoor School in Blackburn was a sham. We all know the Director of Education, Mark Pattison, his assistant Jill Baker and education chairman
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CRICKET: Crawley form
JOHN Crawley hit form as Lancashire grabbed a stranglehold of their second tour match in South Africa. The Red Rose captain hammered 91, following disappointments in his previous three innings. And Lancashire were able to declare leaving Boland Academy
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Ada, 83, in the swim
WHO wants to be a millionaire? Who wants the VIP treatment - staying in a high-class London hotel with a swimming pool? Not me. Many people no doubt, would jump at the chance. Yet, I have turned it down. The offer was made for the 10th Sharron Davies'
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No card from Jamie
SIX years ago, the country was justifiably horrified by the revolting sadistic murder of little Jamie Bulger by two 10-year-old monsters. Some speak of justice, but justice is only for the guilty. No-one in the legal profession will give help and consideration
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Scooter rally cheers hospital kids
AROUND a thousand scooter owners got on their bikes to bring a smile to the faces of children in hospital. Riders from the Burnley and Pendle branch of the Scooter Club joined the massive rally from Lowton, near Leigh, to the Royal Manchester Children's
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Death riddle still unsolved
DETECTIVES are still not certain what caused the death of Ivan Parker who was found in his fire-ravaged home in Clay Street, Burnley, on Saturday. Mr Parker, 47, who lived alone, was found on a bed in the front bedroom. A post-mortem examination was carried
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Kidd sees off the big guns
BLACKBURN Rovers beat off competition from the top end of the Premiership to sign Republic of Ireland international Lee Carsley. The Derby County midfielder has joined Rovers for £3.375 million in a deal that will keep him at Ewood Park until June, 2003
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Gazza set to play
WAYWARD genius Paul Gascoigne will play at Turf Moor tonight when he lines up for Middlesbrough reserves in a Pontin's League clash. Gascoigne hasn't played in the Premiership since February after he failed to return from suspension in Middlesbrough's
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Town hall tax bills found in street
A TAXI driver prevented a crooks' credit bonanza after finding scores of council tax bills left in the street. The taxi driver, who does not want to be named, was picking up a customer from Sparth Manor, Clayton-le-Moors, when he spotted a pile of envelopes
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Computer firm's spending plans
COMPUTER firm Skillsgroup is still on the acquisition trail. The firm said it was looking to buy more businesses this year after spending £34 million on Pontis Consulting. The acquisition by the firm, which began life as P and P Computers, in Haslingden
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Truckers threaten move abroad
JOBS could be lost if lorry firms press ahead with plans to move abroad over rises in fuel duty. The warning from the head of an industry group comes after East Lancashire haulage bosses slammed the latest budget for hitting their businesses. Andrew Horner
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Success, not stress idea wins our prize
MICHELLE Barry and mum Elaine came up with winning tips to help with exams and to earn a great prize in our NIE competition. We published two sets of handy hints to help parents and children through exam stress and asked readers to think up three more
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Pensioner denies charges
TWO little girls were allegedly sexually assaulted by a pensioner at his house. A friend who was with the two youngsters, both aged under ten, told a jury how Terence Marshall, 65, touched the girls indecently when they were sitting on his knee. Marshall
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KARIM MURDERS: Son in tearful plea over killings
THE SON of murdered businessman Mohammed "Tony" Karim and his wife Bilquis has spoken of his horror at discovering his parents' bodies in their jeweller's shop. The murdered couple, of Whalley Old Road, Little Harwood, Blackburn, were discovered by their
