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Chemists On Duty
Wednesday, July 28, 1999 Blackburn: To 9pm: Peels, 4 & 6 Railway Road; The Surgery (Chiropody), 132 Lammack Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 7pm: Arthur
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Chemists On Duty
Monday, July 26, 1999 Blackburn: To 9pm: Peels Chemist, 4 & 6 Railway Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street; To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 7pm: Arthur Haworth, 314 Bolton Road; The Pharmacy
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Chemists On Duty
Friday, July 30, 1999 Blackburn: To 9pm: Peels, 4 & 6 Railway Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 7pm: Arthur Haworth, 314 Bolton Road; The Pharmacy, Oakenhurst
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Charity football clash nets cash for child care
BLACKBURN Orphanage Cup football committee presented a cheque for £7,000 to the trustees of Blackburn Child Care Society. Secretary of the annual charity football competition Peter Bush thanked Blackburn Police for £1,301 raised at an event in the Old
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Chemists On Duty
Tuesday, July 27, 1999 Blackburn: To 9pm: Peels, 4 & 6 Railway Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy. 95 Accrington Road. To 7pm: The Pharmacy, Oakenhurst Road; Geloo Bros, Cleaver
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Villagers set for planning inquiry battle
RESIDENTS in Guide are gearing up for the final leg of their battle to stop their village being "swallowed up by Blackburn." A public inquiry will open at Queen's Park High School at 10am on Monday. It will decide whether a huge commercial development
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Ternent keen to hang on to prize assets
STAN Ternent today insisted he is under no pressure to balance the books following his summer spending spree. Rumours have been sweeping through the town that Ternent could be about to sell two of his most prized assets to Premiership newcomers Sunderland
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Broomes in a hurry to cement his place
MARLON Broomes is a young man with a mission as he prepares for the second phase of Blackburn Rovers' build-up, which was due to begin at Blackpool this afternoon. The 21-year-old central defender returned to England from Norway with the Rovers squad
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Awesome power of a truly great band
REM at Manchester Arena RECORD sales may not be what they used to be but, as a live act, REM are probably just as good now as they have ever been. Touring for the first time since the sickness-plagued Monster tour four years ago, this time they are cautiously
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COUNTY CRICKET: Lancs hampered in championship match
LANCASHIRE were facing a tough battle to secure their third consecutive Championship win at Southampton today with Hampshire fighting a brave rearguard action. John Crawley's rejuvenated team seemed to be heading for a comfortable win yesterday morning
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RUGBY LEAGUE: Commitment but nor result for Lynx
Lancashire Lynx 8pts, Featherstone Rovers 16 DESPITE putting up a much more committed performance Lancashire Lynx slipped to yet another home defeat against Featherstone Rovers in a bruising encounter at Victory Park. But Lynx coach Steve Hampson was
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LOCAL CRICKET: Wiseman's wisdom of Rishton youth
PAUL Wiseman believes his Rishton team-mates need more self-belief if they want the club to become a leading light in the EW Cartons Lancashire League. The New Zealand spinner has no doubts his Rishton colleagues possess the talent required to turn themselves
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MOTORSPORT: Phil's French jinx
BIKE racer Phil Smithson is on course for his best-ever finish in the World Enduro Championship. The highly-rated Clitheroe rider has just returned from a gruelling five-week campaign, contesting four rounds of the series in France, Italy, Sweden and
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LOCAL CRICKET: Cherry looking for treble
CHERRY Tree attempt to emulate Clitheroe's record of three successive Ramsbottom Cup victories tomorrow. And skipper David Hayes has more reason than most to desire a slice of cup history. For he was a member of the Cherry Tree side which twice lost in
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ANGLING: Team work key to HMG's promotion
By Kingfisher ANOTHER tremendous team performance last week saw Hyndburn Match Group gain promotion from Division Three of the National Championships. This year's Division Three was a 74 team, 764 anglers affair, and to finish in 18th place as they did
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Five police face charges over brother's death
FIVE police officers are to face charges in connection with a man's death in custody - more than a year after his sister began campaigning for a full investigation into the case. Janet Alder, from the Manchester Road area of Burnley, has urged action
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Clarets keen to hang on to prize assets
STAN Ternent today insisted he is under no pressure to balance the books following his summer spending spree. Rumours have been sweeping through the town that Ternent could be about to sell two of his most prized assets to Premiership newcomers Sunderland
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Rovers youngster wants to cement his place
MARLON Broomes is a young man with a mission as he prepares for the second phase of Blackburn Rovers' build-up, which was due to begin at Blackpool this afternoon. The 21-year-old central defender returned to England from Norway with the Rovers squad
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Talent-spot singer boosts latest competition
RISING star Lee Nelson took centre stage to sing the praises of the latest talent competition organised to promote Nelson town centre. Lee - real name Lee Houghton, of Earby - earned a special mention in last year's Starquest competition to find budding
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Crackdown vow on 'rip-off sales'
TRADE and Industry Secretary Stephen Byers has promised Pendle MP Gordon Prentice that his consumer protection crackdown will stop the rip-off one-day sales that have plagued his constituency. The Labour back-bencher tackled the Cabinet minister after
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Five police face charges over brother's death
FIVE police officers are to face charges in connection with a man's death in custody - more than a year after his sister began campaigning for a full investigation into the case. Janet Alder, from the Manchester Road area of Burnley, has urged action
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Chemists On Duty
Thursday, July 29, 1999 Blackburn: To 9pm: Peels, 4 Railway Road. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road; To 6.30pm: Donald Wood Ltd, 53 Fishmoor Drive; Healthbook Ltd, Audley Shopping Centre, Audley
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Brisk turn-out for bargains
BARGAIN hunters started queuing from 4am to grab cut price clothes at a Blackburn town centre store. Next, in the shopping centre, opened at 7am for its summer sale and although business was brisk the expected crowds failed to turn up. Barriers were placed
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Caroline's chance to follow supermodel Kate's footsteps
MODEST Caroline Fox could soon be swapping her schoolwork for the glitz and glamour of the international catwalk. For the 16-year-old drama and music student has been picked from thousands of hopefuls to take part in the semi-final of the Storm model
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Double boost for group
MEMBERS of a community group got their first chance to see an environmental award they won for their plans to regenerate a landmark building when they held a fund-raising coffee morning. Alkincoats Land Preservation Group received a merit honour in a
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Knife slash man sent to jail
A MAN who slashed a former drinking companion with a knife in a benefits day bust-up, has gone to prison for 12 months. Burnley Crown Court heard how "bad blood" existed between Anthony Sweeney, 62, and victim Meredith Talbot, 47, after Sweeney was said
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Worry over teenage training courses
TEENAGERS who attend a training centre which is threatened with closure have been assured their courses are safe. Ninety youngsters aged between 16 and 18 use Blackburn with Darwen Council's St Thomas Centre in Lambeth Street, in the Copy Nook area of
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Domestic violence reaching crisis
RISING domestic violence have led to calls to an East Lancashire helpline more than doubling in the last year, it has been revealed. Blackburn and Darwen Domestic Violence helpline, run by the Women's Aid charity, is receiving between 60 and 100 calls
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Events in East Lancashire
SUNDAY (July 25th) Summer Fair, Wordsworth House, Wordsworth Street, Hapton, 2pm. Oxfam Summer Fete, Whalley Abbey, 12 noon. The History and Landscape of Pendle (six miles). Meet Barley Information Centre, 10.45am. Guided Walk - meet bus shelter, Water
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Indecency trial
A former music teacher at St Marys Hall, Stonyhurst, has been committed to Preston Crown Court for trial on a charge of indecently assaulting a boy under the age of 16. Anthony John, 56, of Brennand Street, Clitheroe, was allowed bail by Blackburn magistrates
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Who's playing where in the North West
TONIGHT (Saturday, July 24th) Utopia Discotheque, Blackburn: SEDUCTION, chart and party tunes, 9pm to 3am The Witchwood, Ashton-under-Lyne: THE FAMILY MALONE, Shirehorses offshoot with Radio One DJ Mark Radcliffe, £4/£5, 9pm Hawthorns Nightclub, Bolton
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MOTORSPORT: Barton's bid slips into gear
DARREN Barton moved up a gear in his bid for the British 125cc Championship after finishing third at Oulton Park. Barton, from Hoddlesden, was in brilliant form for round seven of the series, planting his Colin Appleyard Racing/Helphire Bike Assist Honda
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LOCAL CRICKET: Captain's Log with Richard Baigent (Todmorden CC)
LANCASHIRE League, Todmorden, July 1999: scored 300 and lose. Scored 280 and tied. Scored 240 and win (at last). If someone had forecast this scenario, I would have suggested they take a little more water with it! Entertaining indeed, but all apparently
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WOMEN'S CRICKET: Arran helps win battle of Jutland
ARRAN Thompson of Colne was a member of the England 'A' women's cricket team which won the European Cup at the first time of asking this week. Their two-wicket defeat of Ireland in the tournament final in Nykobing Mors, Jutland, Denmark, sealed their
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COUNTY CRICKET: Gough for cup clash
DARREN Gough is definitely out of Wednesday's Roses showdown in the NatWest Trophy quarter final at Old Trafford. The England paceman is still waiting for the results of another scan on his calf injury but Yorkshire have already ruled him out of the game
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Killer food bug alert over barbecue meals
BARBECUE enthusiasts were today warned to make sure meat is cooked properly after health officials revealed they were investigating six cases of deadly E.coli poisoning across East Lancashire in just 12 days. Experts believe that some of the cases - one
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Punch-up soccer player faces life ban
A SOCCER player who smashed the tip of a rival player's nose has been spared jail - but may face a lifetime ban from the game he loves. Norrie Doogan, 32, told victim Howard Juriancz he "wouldn't finish the match" and punched him after a dispute over
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Missing witnesses delay pub attack case
A MAN who admitted beating a relative's former lover with a pool cue in a Church pub has had his case further adjourned after witnesses failed to attend court. Peter Campbell, 21, of York Street, Church, attacked roofer Harold Johnson in the Commercial
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Spit and polish: Reunion gig nears for ex-punks
FORMER major-label punks The Stiffs haven't played together in public for 14 years. Next Saturday the four-piece, originally from Blackburn and Clayton-le-Moors, are set to take the stage in Blackburn at a one-off reunion gig. The four-piece, comprising
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Pulse reviews the latest sounds
Singles LAPTOP: I'm So Happy You Failed (Island) - The first thing that strikes you about this bitter outburst is how much it sounds like David Bowie . . . then Heaven 17. Then Alice Cooper. Then Thomas Dolby. A rock guitar/keyboard combination backed
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Tributes to tireless charity worker
A DEDICATED member of the Inner Wheel Club of Blackburn died suddenly at her Sunnyhurst, Darwen home. Mrs Norah Ainsworth, 82, died on July 16 and her funeral was held yesterday. Her sister, Frances Gentry, said she was an active person who lived a full
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Chemists On Duty
Sunday, July 25, 1999 Blackburn: 12noon-1pm: HM Espley and Sons Ltd, 343 Preston Old Road, Feniscliffe; 11am-2pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road; 11am-1pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. Darwen: 12noon-1pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 103 Blackburn
