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Lotto luck for scouts
A LOTTERY Commission grant of £1,600 is helping the 1st Briercliffe St James' Scout Group celebrate their fortieth anniversary year. The money has been used to buy five Vango Force 10 tents. At the annual general meeting thanks were expressed to former
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One more win, reckons hero Little
TWO-GOAL 'striker' Glen Little believes Burnley may still need one more win before putting their feet up for the summer with their Second Division status assured. Little played up front in the second half of the Clarets' stunning 4-1 win at Stoke on Saturday
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Train station lock out 'fiasco' rumbles on
A STATION lock out "fiasco" continued today when rail bosses failed to explain why passengers were left stranded - or apologise for the mix-up. Blackburn station was left in chaos on Saturday when early morning travellers were unable to get on to the
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Rovers form watch
FILAN: Little to do apart from the goals. Might have been disappointed not to stop the third but made a good save late on...6 McATEER: A real mixture of good and bad, possibly his least effective performance against an in-form McManaman...6 HENCHOZ: Did
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Ally's goal tribute to late father
ALLY Pickering delivered a fitting tribute to his father with a stunning goal which sunk his former club and lifted Burnley to the brink of Second Division safety. Pickering's father Albert died a few days before Saturday's game at Stoke City where the
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Guide brands area as 'depressing'
THE authors of a new travel guide to Britain today faced an angry backlash after advising travellers not to linger in "depressing" East Lancashire. The Lonely Planet Guide to Britain criticises Blackburn, Burnley and Accrington alongside some of the country's
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Mistakes cost dearly as Rovers blunder to the brink
Blackburn Rovers 1 Liverpool 3 - Peter White's big match verdict EVEN if there had been an opportunity to ask him, and there wasn't, the watching Kenny Dalglish would probably not have revealed his thoughts about the parlous state of two of his old clubs
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Kidd sorry over bust-up
BRIAN Kidd today apologised to Blackburn Rovers supporters for losing his rag with Liverpool assistant manager Phil Thompson in an angry touchline confrontation at Ewood on Saturday. The Rovers boss also revealed that referee Rob Harris had not given
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New light is shed on the history of 'Baby' towers
IN an echo of last week's tale of the "Baby House Towers" landmark at Whalley, blown up by the Army in 1948 when they became unsafe, local history sleuth June Huntingdon, of Accrington, digs out a different purpose for them from that of summer houses
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Brewer's last orders
THANKS to a reader who lends Looking Back a history put out by the firm 50 years ago, the 200th anniversary of the founding in Blackburn of what became one of the biggest brewing empires in the North can be marked - although now only hop-flavoured memories
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NON LEAGUE SOCCER: Carroll's cracker
Leigh RMI 0 Chorley 1 A PIECE of opportunism from ace goal-snatcher Tony Carroll brought Chorley the three points needed to guarantee 21st place in the UniBond Premier Division and keep alive the hope that the Magpies will escape relegation. News from
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TEN YEARS AGO: Canal campaign
A MASSIVE campaign was due to be launched aimed at channelling private investment into East Lancashire. The campaign would promote the £300 million Leeds and Liverpool canal project, which had already met with an overwhelming response from developers.
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FIVE YEARS AGO: Fire-raisers strike
TEENAGE vandals risked their lives eight times in three hours by playing with fire. And fire officers believed it would only be a matter of time before a prank turned to tragedy. They said parents and schools should be responsible for hammering the dangers
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NON-LEAGUE SOCCER: Showground showtime!
Great Harwood Town 5 Alfreton Town 1 A BRILLIANT five-star show inspired by hat-trick hero Martin Horsfield helped Harwood claw their way out of the bottom two in the UniBond League First Division. Rock-bottom Alfreton were simply no match for the rampant
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COUNTY CRICKET: Lift-off for Flintoff
ANDY Flintoff took out a month of frustration and disappointment on luckless Essex at Chelmsford yesterday. And now he's ready to lead England's bid for the World Cup. The big-hitting all-rounder smashed 143 from only 66 balls, Lancashire's highest-ever
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This sinister plot must be defeated
THE abject failure of the extreme right in British politics suggests that the group or individuals behind the two racist nail bombs attacks in London are equally likely to be the same sort of bitter, frustrated nobodies whose noxious hatreds society has
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Ancestor hunt
I AM tracing our family tree and would be pleased to hear from anyone who has information regarding Sarah Alice Hornby, who was born on February 25, 1894, at 29 Pink Street, Blackburn. She was a nurse living at 61 Broadhurst Gardens, London, in 1914.
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LOCAL CRICKET: Brad's back with a bang
Lancashire League: Haslingden 207-4 (10pts), Church 163-7 (1) ANYONE doubting Haslingden's decision to re-sign Brad McNamara had better start thinking again. Even the Australian himself wondered whether the Bentgate club would want him back after he left
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Town hall takes its time
ON April 9, I telephoned the Town Hall technical services department at Blackburn to complain about rubbish left in the back street by the refuse collectors. I again phoned on the following Wednesday to say nothing had been done. Again, on Friday, April
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LOCAL CRICKET: Lancashire League Sunday round-up
EAST LANCS' South African professional Claude Henderson had a wonderful weekend, leading his team to maximum points with a 13-wicket haul to defy the weather. Saturday's six of the best against Lowerhouse were followed by a magnificent seven yesterday
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Hague attack uncalled-for
AS a visitor to Blackburn, reading your Wednesday edition (LET, April 14), I was most surprised at the tone of John Blunt's attack on William Hague. I wonder if the person writing such a vitriolic piece has ever met William face-to-face. On my return
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Fun time for all in England celebration
AN estimated 6,000 people attended a fun day in celebration of St George's Day at Towneley Park, Burnley. This was in contrast to last year, which was washed-out by the weather. The event was launched seven years ago by a small group wanting to promote
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Girl,18, raped in alley attack
A TEENAGER was dragged down an alleyway and brutally raped after being pounced on as she walked home from a night out. Police today said the 18-year-old victim was severely traumatised after the terrifying attack by a man smelling of sweat and stale cigarettes
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Raymond paints a new future
SIGNWRITER Raymond O'Brien is hanging up his brushes after almost 25 years service with Thwaites. Raymond joined the Blackburn firm in 1975 and his handiwork can be seen in and around hundreds of Thwaites pubs and clubs throughout the North. At a farewell
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Garage group back in driving seat
GARAGE group Sanderson Bramall has reported buoyant trading. The firm, which owns Ford and Mercedes dealerships in Blackburn, Burnley and Rishton said profits for the first quarter of the year were ahead of last year. "The change in new car vehicle registration
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Janet MP outguns MI6 over 007 licence to shoot!
SECRET agent James Bond's latest mission has been saved - after he was given a licence to shoot by Rossendale and Darwen MP Janet Anderson! Film Minister Mr Anderson enlisted Foreign Secretary Robin Cook to end months of stubborn resistance by the real
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Annual protest against abortion laws
ANTI-abortion campaigners staged their annual protest to mark the 31st anniversary of legalised abortions. Protesters holding banners formed a "pro-life chain" at Cravens Brow, Lower Darwen, on Saturday. The protest was organised by the Society for the
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Don't fall for Dutch treat - junk mail warning
WATCHDOGS are warning people about junk mail from Holland offering competitions, lotteries, cash prizes and valuable consumer goods. County trading standards officers say the area is being flooded with mail, giving residents the impression they have won
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Slick Clarets blast four to reach 50-point safety barrier
Stoke City 1 Burnley 4 - Pete Oliver's big match verdict SO WHAT was all the fuss about? Like a cat toying with a mouse, Burnley took their supporters to the brink of despair before embarking on a surge to safety that peaked in glorious style at the Britannia
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Race bombs - where next?
ASIAN communities across East Lancashire were on alert today after the second London nail bomb attack sparked fears of a nationwide neo-Nazi terror campaign. The warning came as anti-terrorist police studied letters which have been sent to prominent Asian
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Events in East Lancs/North West tomorrow (Tuesday, April 27th)
Seconds Fashion Show, Lammack Methodist Church, Blackburn, 7.45pm. Proceeds to the Junior Mission for All. Blackburn Music Society's Charity Shop, Lord Street West, Blackburn, 10am-4.30pm. St James Mother's Union meet in the Church Lounge, Blackburn,
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Long ago and far away
WERE your ancestors transported from East Lancashire to Majorca - and would you like them back? For Burnley exile DF Nadin writes from the resort of Santa Ponsa on the holiday isle's south coast that, mysteriously, an old photograph of a Blackburn family
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MOTORSPORT: Darren beats the pain barrier
DARREN Barton shrugged off the painful effects of a boil on the backside to claim his first British 125cc Championship victory of the year. The Hoddlesden-based rider took the chequered flag on his Honda after a thrilling 28-lap battle with Pete Jennings
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LOCAL CRICKET: Lancashire League Saturday round-up
An overnight deluge meant only two games were completed in the EW Cartons Lancashire League on Saturday, East Lancs and Burnley both winning. There was play in only one other match, with Accrington holding the upper hand on Colne when rain came shortly
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LOCAL CRICKET: Harvey's men set the pace
Ribblesdale League CHAMPIONS Padiham are among the early pacesetters of the Jennings Ribblesdale League. Five games beat the weather and Padiham's comfortable victory over Oswaldtwistle Immanuel made it two out of two for professional Mark Harvey and
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LOCAL CRICKET: Northern League round-up
DARWEN's cricketers enjoyed a highly successful first weekend of the season with a thrilling last over league win against Kendal on Saturday and a comfortable victory yesterday over Harris Park to progress to the second round of the National Knockout
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Towns' description superficial
OH dear, the East Lancashire towns of Blackburn, Accrington and Burnley are given a rotten rating in a new travel guide out today. They are described as "depressing" and "offering little to linger for." And, fair enough, its compilers, Lonely Planet publications
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RUGBY LEAGUE: Lynx defence crumbles at Keighley
Keighley Cougars 40pts Lancashire Lynx 14 LANCASHIRE Lynx slumped to yet another defeat this time at the hands of Keighley Cougars at Cougar Park. Lynx have only themselves to blame as individual errors and poor defensive play cost them dear. After the
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Garage plan an asset
I AM amazed that councillors are being urged by council officers to turn down plans to build a new petrol station with car wash and shop on Preston New Road (LET, April 19) because of its likely impact on New Bank Road. Why? Nothing can spoil New Bank
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Whole truth about Kosovo
YOUR editorial (LET, April 1) stated that Serbian people were not told the whole truth about what is happening in Kosovo. That may or may not be true, but one thing is for sure, people in this country are certainly being deceived. The Kosovo Liberation
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Sacred music as Tibetan monks pay cultural visit
TIBETAN monks are to visit Burnley during a cultural tour of Europe. The monks from the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery in South India will arrive in the country next month and will accompany His Holiness the Dalai Lama when he officially opens the Tibetan Peace
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Assistant boss
JANE Hogan, 31, has been appointed to the role of assistant manager at Newcastle Building Society. Jane, from Accrington, will be based at the Preston branch of the society where she has worked for four and a half years. Converted for the new archive
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Get cracking to beat the bug
SMALL firms in East Lancashire are being offered help to beat the millennium bug. A series of workshops is being staged by United Utilities, BNFL and Manweb to help companies make sure their businesses won't be affected by the year 2000 date change. The
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Mayor on the run
A MAYOR became a half marathon man as he raised cash for a civic charity. Pendle's Colin Waite embarked on his first-ever 13-mile run, taking him from West Craven to all the major towns and villages in the borough. Colin completed the course in one hour
