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Chemists On Duty
Thursday, August 26, 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,
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Hawk rescued
A SPARROWHAWK had to be rescued by firefighters after becoming tangled in a television aerial in Crosshill Road, Blackburn. The young bird of prey was wearing jesses - thin leather leashes - around its ankles which caught on the aerial at 5pm yesterday
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East Lancashire mercy pair in grim quake search
TWO East Lancashire firefighters were today continuing the grim search for trapped casualties in the devastation left by the Turkish earthquake. Station officer Andy Barnes and firefighter Mark Southworth, both based at Blackburn fire station, travelled
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Chemists On Duty
Tuesday, August 24, 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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Cash plea to slash patient waiting lists
HEALTH managers today reacted to a Government order to drastically cut out-patient waiting lists by insisting: "We need more money." New targets show the Blackburn, Hyndburn and Ribble Valley health trust is expected to reduce the number of patients waiting
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Kidd still has cash to spend after shake-up
BRIAN Kidd believes his Blackburn Rovers squad is finally shaping up - but he hasn't necessarily finished spending. The Ewood boss is now confident that he has managed to restore balance to the playing staff he inherited from Roy Hodgson. But, while happy
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Events in East Lancs on Sunday, August 22nd
Haslingden Street Fair, Deardengate, 11am-3pm. Blackburn Rambling Association meet outside Blakey Moor Baths, Blackburn, 9am. "A" and "B" grade walks. St Bartholomew's Church Festival, Churchfield House, Great Harwood, 10am-3pm. Guided Walk - Pendle Hill
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MOTORSPORT: Darren's mistake proves costly
THE notorious hairpin bend at Mallory Park has dented Darren Barton's bid for the British 125cc Championship. The likeable Hoddlesden racer looked set for another appearance on the podium when he slid off on his Helphire Bike Assist/Colin Appleyard Racing
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RUGBY LEAGUE: Lynx are Old-ing on
LANCASHIRE Lynx play their penultimate game of the season tomorrow at Spotland against fellow strugglers Oldham. This is a game that Lynx must win if they are to avoid finishing the season in the bottom two. After last week's bruising encounter with Leigh
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COUNTY CRICKET: Flintoff pledge
ANDY Flintoff today confirmed what every Lancashire supporter wants to hear - he wants to stay at Old Trafford. The 21-year-old, whose contract with Lancashire runs out at the end of the season, showed again why he is the hottest property in county cricket
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BOWLS: Antley are hammered
ALL the games in Division One finished on the same score, but the most significant was Haslingden's heavy defeat of leaders Antley, who now share top spot with Globe A. Great Harwood beat local rivals Rushton Street A to keep in touch, and have the advantage
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MOTORSPORT: Phil Czechs in
PHIL Smithson signed off his 1999 World Enduro Championship season in style by fulfilling his aim of a place in the top 10. The Clitheroe rider finished his four-month campaign - which packs in rounds in Spain, Wales, France, Italy, Finland and Sweden
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ANGLING: With Kingfisher
ANGLING: Despite a promise that the weather tomorrow will be the best for over a week, you must not expect any great catches. The dramatic drop in temperatures over that period, with it feeling more like November than August at times, has depressed catches
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Late night drive for cigs leads to ban
A WOMAN drank a bottle of wine and then drove to an all night garage because she was desperate for a cigarette, a court heard. Burnley magistrates were told how Jacqueline Laidlaw, 41, had been upset and unable to sleep or eat properly as her marriage
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Clarets striker hopes for Irish one-two
STEPHEN Grant is hoping to make it an Irish one-two among the strikers at Turf Moor. Grant has been overlooked for the Republic of Ireland's under-21 squad which faces a European Championship qualifying triple-header against Yugoslavia, Croatia and Malta
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Rovers still have cash to spend after shake-up
BRIAN Kidd believes his Blackburn Rovers squad is finally shaping up - but he hasn't necessarily finished spending. The Ewood boss is now confident that he has managed to restore balance to the playing staff he inherited from Roy Hodgson. But, while happy
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Glass firm prices smashed after vandal story
A POLICE-APPROVED glazing firm which charged a pensioner £432 just to repair a vandalised window has slashed its prices - after the Lancashire Evening Telegraph highlighted the case. EG Glass of Huddersfield won a police contract for a trial scheme to
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Staff to take over sports facilities?
A WORKERS' co-operative could be set up to run Pendle's public leisure and sports facilities in a bid to save more than £200,000 a year. Council bosses are looking into setting up a leisure trust in a bid to cut costs, save council taxpayers' money and
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Chemists On Duty
Wednesday, August 25, 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, August 23, 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, August 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: Arthur Haworth, 314 Bolton Road; The Pharmacy,
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Truant centre plan is 'overkill' - ex-mayor
CHILDREN could be 'criminalised' if a town centre base is opened to hold truants, claims a leading Blackburn Labour councillor. Former Mayor and ex-council leader Coun Peter Greenwood has called on Blackburn MP and Home Secretary Jack Straw to consider
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Village's last effort to stop new homes fails
VILLAGERS in Guide failed in a last-ditch attempt to stop councillors approving a 33-home development in their area. The Guide Residents Association intervened at the last minute in a bid to persuade Blackburn with Darwen Council's planning committee
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MP says by-pass talks will be held
PEOPLE will be consulted over the controversial proposed by-passes between Colne and Thornton-in-Craven in October and November, according to Gordon Prentice, the area's MP. The £31million road scheme to by-pass Foulridge, Kelbrook, Sough, and Earby,
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Builder dies in freak birthday accident
A YOUNG businessman has died after a freak accident while he was celebrating his birthday. Robin Oliver Banks, 27, travelled to Little Budworth in Cheshire to celebrate his birthday at a friend's house party. Cheshire police have said the builder was
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Our sunshine break was a nightmare
A SHOCKED couple have told how their nightmare stay in a hotel dubbed "Fawlty Towers" ended when they were thrown on to the streets with more than 20 other guests in the middle of the night. Julie Parsons, 38, and Patrick Kelly, 37, hoped for a peaceful
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Steve hopes wish is granted
STEPHEN Grant is hoping to make it an Irish one-two among the strikers at Turf Moor. Grant has been overlooked for the Republic of Ireland's under-21 squad which faces a European Championship qualifying triple-header against Yugoslavia, Croatia and Malta
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Child ban for sex offender
A KNOWN sex offender has been banned from approaching children or entering play areas and public parks by new legislation used for the first time in Lancashire. The man, who told Blackburn magistrates he was a regular churchgoer who had done nothing wrong
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Teacher poised to give tips for a better lifestyle
A CELLO teacher from the Ribble Valley has qualified to teach a technique used by actors and musicians to improve poise, balance and co-ordination. Catherine Carr, 40, of Bawdlands, Clitheroe, has qualified as a member of the Society of Teachers of the
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Who's playing where in the North West
TONIGHT (Saturday, August 21) Tony's Empress Ballroom, Blackburn: JAH WARRIOR, SASQUASH, OPERATION SOUND SYSTEM, £3.50/£5.50 Carlton Hotel, Burnley: NECESSARY ELVIS, DEPON EYE, plus others, charity event Mighty Muldoon's, Accrington: GRIDLOCK, heavy rock
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LOCAL SOCCER: Tempest United 0 Padiham 2
PADIHAM FC produced their best all-round team performance for some time on Tuesday when they beat Tempest United 2-0 away from home in the West Lancashire Football League. John Harrison opened the scoring for the Storks when he volleyed in from close
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MOTORSPORT: Irish eyes smile as Simpson comes fourth
ANOTHER surprise performance saw Neil Simpson finish the SEAT Lurgan Park Rally in fourth place among the two-wheel-driver runners. Although heavy rain and slippery conditions favoured their petrol-powered rivals, Simpson and co-driver Michael Gibson
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ICE SKATING: Bid for honours
EAST Lancashire ice stars will be skating for national honours in the fourth round of the Skate Nescafe National Series at Blackburn Ice Arena on Monday. The event, a qualifying round for the British Championships - Dundonald International Ice Bowl, Northern
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LOCAL CRICKET: Nelson v Colne preview
COLNE skipper Gary Laycock will happily support the title ambitions of keen derby rivals Nelson - on two conditions. The first being that Colne take maximum points from the reigning champions in their next two games and the second that the men from The
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Teenager jailed for robbing woman, 60
A TEENAGER who stalked and mugged a pensioner, has been jailed for 15 months. Ricardo Dunn, 17, thought he should get "slammed" for what he had done, but would rather have a chance to prove he could live an honest life, Burnley Crown Court heard. The
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Same name Kain switch to Depon Eye!
Paul Barry views the East Lancs music scene BURNLEY rockers Kain have changed their name - after finding they shared it with no fewer than 12 other bands. The five-piece, comprising singer and guitarist Roy Bright, guitarist Justin Beswick, bassist Andy
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James Scanlon reviews the latest releases
SINGLES SUEDE: Everything Will Flow (Nude) - At last, a glimmer of hope enters the life of moody old Brett Anderson with this latest cut from the top-selling Head Music album. Even if you wear ear muffs, you can tell a Suede song a mile off. (7/10) MAXIM
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Peter's models sail to victory
MODEL ship maker Peter Coughlin went to check out a new show in the Lake District and ended up sailing off with a prestigious cup. He won the coveted Ambleside Craft Society Cup for having the best stand in the model exhibition during the three-day Ambleside
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Jimmy's running battle against cancer
CANCER battler Jimmy Egan is pounding the streets in an effort to help other sufferers. Jimmy, 47, of Queen's Square, Hoddlesden, is planning to do the 13-mile Great North Run, from just outside Newcastle to South Shields, on October 10 to raise funds
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Chemists On Duty
Sunday, August 22, 1999 Blackburn: 12noon-1pm: Athertons Chemists, 37 Granville Road; 11am-2pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road; 11am-1pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. Darwen: 12noon-1pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 11 Church Street. Accrington:
