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Death probe
A FULL investigation is under way into a horror accident at a Rossendale quarry in which a man died. The victim has been named as John Barry, 43, of Cutgate Road, Norden, Rochdale. Mr Barry was working near a stone crushing machine at Whitworth Quarry
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Award for mum who brought hope from tragedy
A FEARLESS mum who bounced back after losing her son in tragic circumstances was today being rewarded for her voluntary work with the homeless. Susan Garrett's son, Ian Beach, died alone in a Blackburn bedsit when he was 23. He had long-standing addictions
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Minister's first job - build a congregation
THE challenge facing the new minister for Weir is to build a congregation in a village where there currently is no church. The Rev Bill Ives, minister of Goodshaw Baptist Church, is seen on the site of the proposed new church on Burnley Road. Ebenezer
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Racial equality job hitch
THE appointment of the chairman of a race watchdog to a £22,000 per year job in the organisation has been frozen after doubts were raised over the appointments process. Coun Mohammed Khan, who is also chairman of Blackburn with Darwen Council's housing
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Huge credit card fraud uncovered
DETECTIVES say they have uncovered a massive credit card fraud centred on Blackburn. Police believe conmen could have raked in hundreds of thousands of pounds from unsuspecting residents in East Lancashire. A probe into the fraud has been launched but
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Legal threat over girl's death
THE GRIEVING parents of a five-year-old girl who died from a brain tumour are planning to take legal action after claiming she was sent home by doctors who said she was suffering from migraines. Robert and Jeanette Haworth were devastated when Laura Jayne
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Teacher, 52, died after drinks binge
TEACHER William Clifford Allan died after a massive drinking binge at his Clitheroe home, an inquest was told. The former pop musician and government economist had a blood alcohol level more than six times the legal drink driving limit when he was found
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TALENTED teenager Anthony Harwood made a brilliant debut as ELGA beat Bolton Golf Association in a t
And then Harwood wrapped up a dream double by winning his singles match 3 and 2 to help ELGA win the contest 10-8 overall. Nelson pair Craig Fort and Tony Flanagan also had a day to remember, pairing up to win 2 and 1 in the morning doubles before chalking
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League denies merger claim
OFFICIALS of the Jennings Ribblesdale League have denied claims they have been involved in discussions about becoming a feeder league to the Northern League. But officials from the two league's have met to discuss the possibility of setting up an inter-league
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Blunt talk on wedding
JOHN Blunt hit the nail right on the head with his article (LET, July 7) on the Beckham affair. It was a fiasco, not a wedding, and only made the pair of them look ridiculous. I only hope for their son's sake that they grow up soon. GLADYS ROBINSON (Mrs
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City stars on show at Dark Lane
MANCHESTER City have confirmed several members of Joe Royle's first team squad will appear in their friendly at Rossendale United tomorrow night. Northern Ireland international goalkeeper Tommy Wright, Georgian defender Murtaz Sheila, Neil Heaney and
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Cadets' day to remember
BLACKBURN Sea Cadets would like to thank the people of Blackburn for supporting their recent flag day so generously. We are most grateful for their assistance, which will help us to continue our work in preparing young boys and girls to become responsible
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Rebbeca's back on course
REBECCA White continued her steady road to recovery from serious injury with her best time of the season so far. The Blackburn Harriers sprinter, and a member of the British junior athletics team, clocked 12.5 seconds to win the 100 metres at the Mid
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It's Ather-ton
MIKE Atherton has silenced the sceptics who doubted whether he would ever score runs again. And now it would take a brave man to write off his international future. Atherton was at his brilliant best in making an unbeaten 176 from 338 balls with 27 fours
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Reuniting shipmates
FOR the last six years, I have been reuniting those who have served in the Royal Navy through the organisation, RN Shipmates. Many of them tell me they joined the Navy with a friend from 'such and such school,' did their training with them, then lost
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ACCRINGTON & DISTRICT LEAGUE B DIVISION: Peel Park 156/7 (6pts) Everest 152 all out (1 pt)
WHEN Peel Park skipper Nick Whittaker told his troops about their head-on clash with rock-bottom Everest, Paul 'Ned Flanders' Flannagan and Stuart Bibby took his words literally. For the two Peelers made the untimely mistake of running straight into each
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Nick backs Scotland the brave
NICK Dougherty is backing his friend and England colleague Zane Scotland to make a big impact in this year's Open. Sixteen-year-old Scotland is the Open's youngest ever qualifier following his stunning performance at Montrose on Monday. And Dougherty
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Writer needs educating
I AM absolutely appalled by County Councillor Richard Toon's ignorant and adverse comments attacking my views on so-called road and traffic calming measures (Letters, July 2) and can only come to the conclusion that he is in urgent need of 'driver education
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Act against meningitis
MENINGITIS and septicaemia, the blood poisoning and more life-threatening form of the disease, have been occurring in the UK at a rate unprecedented for the last 50 years. The Meningitis Research Foundation's message is to be aware of the signs and symptoms
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Still waiting for answers
IT was with interest that I read your article (LET, June 23) on the allocation of school places and how, in the case of Pleckgate High School, Blackburn, they were arrived at. I am amazed that the Lancashire Evening Telegraph is given the answers to questions
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Supermart giant woos shoppers
TESCO is drumming up support in Burnley town centre for plans for a new supermarket in Centenary Way and the creation of 300 jobs. It has set up a trade stand in the pedestrianised area of town asking people to fill in a coupon saying whether they are
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Drunken swimmer naked and abusive
POLICE called to reports of a man jumping off a bridge spotted a swimmer who stood up - to reveal he was naked. Burnley magistrates heard how Carl Rushton, 33, shouted abuse after being coaxed out of the River Calder - and although barely able to stand
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Textiles firm set to land Cuban contract
A TEXTILES company looks set to clinch overseas orders which says may lead to new jobs for people in Hyndburn. Hilden Manufacturing Ltd, which makes linen and cloth for hotels and restaurants, hopes to land lucrative contracts in Cuba after receiving
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Stationers' gold leaf
A STATIONERY shop chain has turned over a new leaf! First Stop Stationery, which has shops in Accrington and Chorley and employs 200 people throughout the North West, has been bought by businessman Neil Wilkie. The business has been sold by founders Gareth
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John takes charge
A NEW boss has taken over at the helm of a business support organisation. John Ball, who has been a business adviser at the Blackburn Enterprise Trust since 1991, has taken over from Ken Whittaker to become the executive director. John has more than 30
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Sunshine hope of employees
EMPLOYEES at a Haslingden firm are hoping for some summer sunshine, so they can use a new outdoor eating area. Caswell Engineering Services has landscaped the area around its premises on the Knowsley Road Industrial Estate, Haslingden. Included is an
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'Bomb' car alert
A TOWN centre car park was cordoned off after police discovered a car containing explosives above Blackburn shopping centre. Police found the car containing two starting pistols and several "home-made pyrotechnic devices" after arresting a 29-year-old
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Steps taken to stop killer virus
STEPS are being taken to stop a mystery virus, which has killed hundreds of fish, spreading into the North West. Five separate cases of coarse fish deaths around the country were reported to the Environment Agency earlier this year. Samples were taken
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Driver attacked by thief who stole his van
A VAN driver was punched in the kidneys by a thief who grabbed his keys and drove off in the vehicle. White Arrow van driver Alan Perry, 43, was delivering in Belthorn Road, Belthorn, at 4pm yesterday when a man hit him in the back, knocking him down,
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Fighting the insects in Cyprus exercise
BARNOLDSWICK soldier Private Chris Charlton braved the heat and insects to take part in a major Territorial Army exercise in Cyprus. Chris, 19, is a member of the new East and West Riding Regiment, which was officially formed at the start of he month.
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O'Neill denies reports on Flowers
LEICESTER boss Martin O'Neill was playing it cool today over his interest in Blackburn Rovers transfer-listed goalkeeper Tim Flowers. O'Neill, just back from holiday, denied reports that there had been any contact between the two clubs and said he had
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Clarets sign Mullin
BURNLEY today signed Sunderland's out-of contract John Mullin on a Bosman. Manager Stan Ternent has been tracking the 23-year-old for some time and finally got his man this morning on a three-year contract. Forward Mullin started his career at Turf Moor
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Massive cash and jobs boost
TOWN hall leaders are celebrating today after the government announced a multi-million pound plan to regenerate urban and rural areas in East Lancashire and create thousands of jobs. The government will contribute more than £30million to several schemes
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Strike pair miss opener
SENIOR strikers Ashley Ward and Kevin Gallacher will be forced to sit out the opening game of Blackburn Rovers' pre-season Scandinavian tour against IFK Gothenburg this evening - adding to manager Brian Kidd's injury worries. Rovers left their Norweigan
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Action call over schools scramble
ANGRY parents are demanding action for a permanent solution to the Ribble Valley school place crisis. They have presented a petition to councillors in a bid to end the annual selection scramble. Parents in villages on the outskirts of Blackburn recently
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£700m order boost
AIRCRAFT workers in Lancashire were celebrating after landing a £700 million order. And British Aerospace - with plants at Samlesbury and Warton - could have got a further boost if it tendered for new maintenance work on RAF aircraft. News of the bumper
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Costa holidays chaos
WEARY holidaymakers were hit by "Costa Chaos" after a fleet of planes was impounded to meet an alleged £25 million debt. And those whose flights were still going ahead faced long delays caused by a French air traffic pay dispute. The impounded aircraft
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Ulster bigots betray wishes for peace
ULSTER is plunged into an ominous political vacuum today as the Unionist refusal to share power with Sinn Fein puts the peace process into limbo and risks the return of paramilitary violence. It is a sad departure for those who have worked so hard to
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Saving par will be key to glory
PLEASINGTON professional Ged Furey takes an in-depth look at The Open. IT'S 25 years since The Open was held at Carnoustie, when the winning score was a nine-under-par 279 and Tom Watson was the victor. The other four winners, Tommy Armour, Henry Cotton
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Power of the Press
I TAKE my hat off to the Lancashire Evening Telegraph - it must have wings. I had a phone call from someone in Leeds who had read your report (LET, March 26) of my efforts to swim 2,000 lengths of a pool by the year 2000 for the Imperial Cancer Research
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Carmel carnage
ON A sun-stroked West End, the home of Church CC, Mount Carmel failed to claim a place in the final of the Lancashire Schools under 12s cricket competition. Unfortunately, they never produced the quality of play that had seen them cruise past opponents
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A royal date for sporty Rachel
STUDENT Rachel Preedy is looking forward to a date with The Duke of Edinburgh on Tuesday followed by a garden party at Buckingham Palace. And during her royal trip she will be presented with her Duke of Edinburgh's Gold Award which she has been working
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Eye bug victim wins payout
AN eye bug victim whose case helped prompt a major investigation at Burnley General Hospital has won a £25,000 compensation settlement. Pensioner Peter Brammer was one of three patients who had an eyeball removed by surgeons at Burnley General after routine
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'Golden age of jobs'
BURNLEY, Pendle and Rossendale were today celebrating a multi-million pound Government cash boost which could trigger a golden age of new jobs and regeneration for the area. Pendle has won £5 million, opening the door to a £16 million investment of public
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Borough's cash blow
COMMUNITY leaders in Hyndburn today promised to fight "tooth and nail" for Government handouts after missing out on cash which could have breathed new life into areas affected by crime, derelict housing and poor leisure facilities. A £2million bid to
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HSBC targets Asian clients
A NEW banking team aimed at Asian business has been set up in East Lancashire. HSBC, formerly Midland Bank, has launched a South Asian banking section at its Church Street, Blackburn branch. "Research shows that while South Asian businesses do not want
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New business is off to a tea!
FORMER golf steward Jeffrey Latham has putt his future in a new career! And his business, JJ's Cafe Bar and Restaurant, is proving to be a real swinger. Jeffrey set up his new restaurant venture at Albert Road, Colne, under the FirmBase business start-up
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Jamie soldiers on to get back in the Army
INJURY-stricken Jamie Foster had a promising career in the Army cut short when he fractured the central bone in his foot -15 months later his determination has paid off and he has a second chance. He was re-enlisted at Burnley Armed Forces Careers Office
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Legal threat over girl's death
THE GRIEVING parents of a five-year-old girl who died from a brain tumour are planning to take legal action after claiming she was sent home by doctors who said she was suffering from migraines. Robert and Jeanette Haworth were devastated when Laura Jayne
