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Racial attack charge man bailed
A 22-YEAR-old man, arrested in Durham, has appeared before Blackburn magistrates charged with a racially aggravated assault dating back to 1997. Craig Hamilton, of Whitworth Country Park Hotel, Spenymoor, Durham, failed to attend court when the case was
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Fun ways to learn
YOUNGSTERS from Blackburn and Darwen could soon be "graduating" from a "university" aimed at making learning more fun. The University of the First Age, launched by Blackburn with Darwen Council education chiefs at an at Ewood Park conference, looks at
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Drunken son pushed mum
A DRUNKEN building worker pushed his mother about and then smashed a window as he left her home, a court was told. Burnley magistrates heard how Jason Harry Riley, 28, was "basically out of control," when he had been drinking. Mike Travers, prosecuting
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Trust breaks new ground in health care
A HOST of health services in Blackburn and Darwen could be run by a single NHS trust from next year in a ground-breaking move, it was revealed today. Primary care services, including GP, dental and community-based care, will be run by the Blackburn with
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GRANE ROAD: Pledge over disputed sign
A SIGN which directs fast-flowing traffic on to Grane Road will be removed this week - two months after the Highways Agency boss announced the work would be done. The pledge has been made to the Lancashire Evening Telegraph by highways chiefs, almost
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Stars shine in Villa thriller
Aston Villa Reserves 1 Blackburn Rovers Reserves 2 NATHAN Blake and Egil Ostenstad warmed up for Saturday's clash against QPR with a goal apiece against a strong Villa side at Villa Park last night. Steve Harkness, Darren Peacock, Keith Gillespie and
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Brass happy to remain on Stan-by
CHRIS Brass has given new defensive duo Steve Davis and Mitchell Thomas his seal of approval - even though they have frozen him out of the first team picture. The home-grown defender has had to watch from the sidelines as the former Luton Town duo have
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Darren passes reserve team test to come to Kidd's defence
DARREN Peacock looks as though he will be able to come charging to Brian Kidd's rescue after safely negotiating a full 90 minutes with the reserves last night. The Blackburn Rovers boss has been sweating on Peacock recovering from a knee injury in time
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Events in East Lancashire on Friday, October 28th
Hallowe'en Party, Accrington Road Community Centre, Blackburn, 8.30pm. Proceeds to the Meningitis Research Foundation. Games, Drama and Disco, Rhyddings Methodist Church, Oswaldtwistle, 7.30pm. American Line Dance, Astoria Ballroom, Rawtenstall, 7.30pm
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Site will keep you Foxed!
Valerie Cowan's Web World CHILDREN'S television channel Fox Kids has launched a website with the help of an East Lancashire firm. Nelson-based new media company Subnet designed the interactive site, which will be officially launched on Saturday. The site
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LOCAL SOCCER: Red Rose Assurance Blackburn Youth League
THE match of the day in the Red Rose Assurance Under 15s section saw West End CYC and Park Lane Rangers share six goals in an exciting game at QEGS. Rivals St Joseph's took advantage of the situation and moved back to the top of the section with a victory
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LOCAL SOCCER: Junior round-up
BACUP BOROUGH Under-14s 6 TODMORDEN COLTS Under-14s 0 BACUP began the game in a very shaky manner allowing Todmorden to shoot twice in the first few minutes, but Nathan Shackleton soon settled the team with a goal after 10 minutes. Martin Peters scored
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INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS FA CUP: QEGS 2 Charterhouse (Surrey) 2 (aet) Charterhouse won 5-4 on pens
QUEEN Elizabeth's Grammar School paid the penalty for a below par performance as they lost to Charterhouse School from Surrey in a sudden death penalty shoot-out. Both teams found it difficult to adapt to the howling wind which was blowing straight down
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We want action, not bureaucratic thumb-twiddling
WHEN lives are being lost on Lancashire's most dangerous highway - the notorious Grane Road over the moors between Haslingden and Blackburn - action to cut the carnage demands urgent attention. But, just as this newspaper's campaign for that wins more
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White lines solution
ONE possible simple way to reduce accidents on the Grane Road could be to put double white lines all the way from Haslingden to Blackburn. That way, vehicles can only travel as fast as the one in front. J SMITH, Haslingden Road, Blackburn. Converted for
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WEST LANCASHIRE LEAGUE PREMIER DIVISION: Feniscowles 0 Freckleton 3
FENISCOWLES players could probably have done with reading Russ Wrigley's fitness feature on stretching before this game. Our Sport Extra columnist (and Fenny player) wrote about the importance of stretching in our October 13 edition. You'd have thought
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BADMINTON: Salesbury hit the ace mark
UNBEATEN Fifth Division leaders Salesbury B are the first team in the league to score over 1,000 aces. This side, relegated at the end of last season, seem determined to get back at the first time of asking. Entertaining Roefield D they dominated play
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NORTH VALLEY FRIENDLY LEAGUE: Trawden Celtic under-8s 1 Readstone United under-8s 2
PLAYERS playing without being pestered by parents, no prima donnas and a result that did not resemble a rugby score. Now that makes a refreshing change. For this was the perfect advert for junior football between two sides who played the game the way
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Lodge plug pulled
ON the weekend when the River Darwen was being cleaned up, I took a walk to Jack's Key Lodge in Darwen and was thrilled to see it was nearly half full, with lots of ducks and moorhens there. It was the first time I had seen any water in it since it was
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EAST LANCS FOOTBALL LEAGUE DIVISION TWO: Mill Hill St Peters 1 Calderstones 2
THIS home defeat at the hands of the Second Division new boys Calderstones, ended Mill Hill's 100 per cent League record that had seen five wins out of five so far this season. It was a disappointing result for Mill Hill, who, as serious promotion contenders
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ATHLETICS: Battler Nathan is just a cut above
RUNNING in the junior Great North Run, 10-year-old Nathan Riding from Whalley fell at the start gashing his leg badly, but picked himself up and completed the three-mile course to finish in the top 150. Feeling faint at the finish, his mum Liona rushed
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Teacher faces indecency charges
A TEACHER suspended from a Hyndburn primary school following allegations of misconduct has been charged with three offences of indecent assault on boys. The 49-year-old man, who has not been named, has been away from St Mary's RC School, Oswaldtwistle
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Three in court after pub raid
THREE people have appeared in court charged with possession of drugs following a police raid on a pub in Rishton. Patricia Ann Sharkey, 48, licensee of the Walmsley Arms, High Street, Rishton, denied possession of amphetamine at the pub on September 2
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Brass happy to remain on Stan-by for Clarets
CHRIS Brass has given new defensive duo Steve Davis and Mitchell Thomas his seal of approval - even though they have frozen him out of the first team picture. The home-grown defender has had to watch from the sidelines as the former Luton Town duo have
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Women's chance to learn business skills
A FREE course which offers women the chance to gain business qualifications is being run by Accrington and Rossendale College. Courses in computerised accounts, word processing, communication and management skills are on offer, leading to an IT qualification
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High flyer
FORMER St Mary's College pupil Gary Hilton has joined tour giant Airtours as a pilot. Gary, 33, of Blackburn, previously worked for Brymon Airways, part of British Airways, as a captain. In his new role he will be based at Manchester Airport and flying
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Town ready for store ballot
THE finishing touches are being put in place for next month's referendum on the proposed Great Harwood supermart. More than 8,000 residents in the town's electoral wards of Netherton and Overton will have their say on whether Hyndburn Council sells off
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Stores sign up to promote better eating habits in a blackspot community
Food News, with Amanda Killelea DIET plays a major part in our health and can play a major part in the development of diseases. Now shopkeepers have joined forces with community dieticians to get the message across that you are what you eat. The Brookhouse
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New-look Trutex
CLOTHING firm Trutex has unveiled a new look. The Clitheroe-based company, which is a major name in the school and sportswear market, has produced a new corporate identity for the new millennium. The new logo will be seen on stationery, brochures, delivery
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Fewer firms going bust
THE number of firms collapsing in the region has fallen dramatically. The number of receiverships fell from 52 to 36 in the third quarter of the year - a drop of 31 per cent. However, the North West and the South West were the only two regions in the
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Shoplifter stole to fund funeral
A MAN went shoplifting to pay a funeral debt after his girlfriend's father died, a court heard. Simon Anderson told Burnley magistrates he was sorry for what he had done but he had no choice. Anderson, 39, of no fixed address, but with a forwarding address
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Drive ban for club boss
A SPORTS club boss was caught drink-driving after a "mercy dash" to hospital with a sick customer. Burnley magistrates heard how Keith Laycock, 58, did not think he would be over the limit after several hours at the hospital, but was unsteady on his feet
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CYCLING: Ebbrell breezes in
ON A wet and breezy Sunday morning on the local landmark of the Nick-O'-Pendle, Dave Ebbrell of the Blackburn and District CTC was a clear winner of the annual Open Hill Climb promoted by the North Lancashire Road Club. Ebbrell's time for the 1,400-yard
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Boyfriend relives horror of M-way pile-up
THE DISTRAUGHT boyfriend of a Darwen woman who was seriously injured in a motorway smash today told of the terror moment when she was thrown into the middle of the M61. David Paget, 37, of Leigh, broke down in tears as he told of how his girlfriend Kathryn
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Farm warning in Abi tragedy - inquest
A FIVE year old girl killed in a farmyard accident probably never heard the slurry tanker which reversed into her because she was helping her cousin to wash tractors, an inquest heard. There were no reversing warning sounds on the vehicle, which was being
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We're not child-minders, says angry vicar
A VICAR has blasted parents who "cannot be bothered" for using his church as a Sunday child-minding service. The Rev Brian Stevenson launched the attack in his parish newsletter which advertised the family worship and praise day planned for St Silas Church
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'Mortar bomb' firework wrecks roof
EX-SOLDIER Tom Eastham and his wife were shocked when a big firework blast rocked their home. The former artilleryman went out to investigate a loud bang outside their home in Fairhaven Road, Highercroft, Blackburn. He was stunned to find the mortar-style
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'Gentlemen' prefer Bacup
BACUP's Co-op store became Hammonds for the day as the BBC2 comedy The League of Gentlemen was filmed in the town. Producer Jemma Rodgers revealed she had been planning to use Bacup as the fictional town of Royston Vasey, but Hadfield near Glossop in
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Farm warning in Abi tragedy - inquest
A FIVE year old girl killed in a farmyard accident probably never heard the slurry tanker which reversed into her because she was helping her cousin to wash tractors, an inquest heard. There were no reversing warning sounds on the vehicle, which was being
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Mumps epidemic alert
PUBLIC health experts in East Lancashire today revealed they were fighting the biggest mumps epidemic to hit the UK in several years. More than 80 cases have been reported since May and health officials have warned that the outbreak is not over. The cases
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Tom's impressive comeback
Burnley Reserves 1 Tranmere Rovers Reserves 1 TOM Cowan made an impressive return to action as Burnley and Tranmere fought out an exciting 1-1 draw at Turf Moor last night. Cowan, who has been out of action for two weeks with a hamstring injury, played
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GRANE ROAD: Traffic police highlight danger spots on death-trap road
DRIVERS hurtling round blind corners and chancing risky overtakes are the worst problems on the deathtrap Grane Road, according to traffic police. Officers have helped draw up a map of the most dangerous spots on the notorious road as part of the Lancashire
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Council denies 'banger taxis' allegation
A LEGAL chief has hit back at claims that a council is granting licences to taxis which are unroadworthy. Paul Timson, Ribble Valley Council's director of legal services, admitted some of the borough's 100 Hackney Carriages and private hire taxis were
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ICE HOCKEY: Dan's the man for Hawks
BLACKBURN Hawks player-coach Bobby Haig has singled out the man to lead his side into the new millennium. Nineteen-year-old forward Dan Mackriel, now in his third season at the Arena, has witnessed the club slide from the dizzy heights of the Northern
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HOCKEY: Beaten by Bay
BLACKBURN Northern Club's Men's First team hosted Colwyn Bay at Witton Park and went down 2-1 after a hard-fought battle. Blackburn had the majority of the ball in the first half, but failed to capitalise on several scoring chances, including many penalty
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TEN YEARS AGO: Trains to run again on axed line
PASSENGER trains were due to return to the Ribble Valley line linking Blackburn, Clitheroe and Hellifield - 27 years after the Beeching axe fell. British Rail were ordered to get passenger services running again by May 1991 at the latest. Transport Minister
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CYCLING: Climbers push on
NEXT Sunday, the National Championship Hill Climb will be promoted by the Bolton-based Lancashire Road Club on the famed climb of the Rake in Ramsbottom. Event secretary Peter Graham, himself a previous National Champion at the discipline in 1958/61/62
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FIVE YEARS AGO: Heroes pass on tips
THE soccer stars of tomorrow had tuition from the heroes of today when internationals Alan Shearer and Colin Hendry passed on a few tips. Youngsters joined a half-term football teach-in which was hosted by Pleckgate High School in Blackburn. The event
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ATHLETICS: National pride
ST MICHAEL'S School in Chorley is celebrating a unique double as two of its pupils finished in first and second places for the England Under 16 team in the Home Counties Junior Fell International. Fifteen-year-old Laura Hughes took victory by a 12 second
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BLACKBURN AND DISTRICT BADMINTON LEAGUE DIVISION TWO: Stanhill 'B'14 British Aerospace 9
STANHILL 'B' have experienced nothing but success since forming four years ago and it was that taste for victory that helped them snatch a win from the jaws of defeat. Stanhill, who have enjoyed three successive promotions since forming in 1996, were
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LISHMAN CUP PRELIMINARY ROUND: Nelson 2nds 10 Blackpool and Fylde 2nds 0
KAREN Wignall hit a magnificent second half double hat-trick as Nelson Seconds cruised into the first round of the Lishman Cup. Everything went right for free-flowing Nelson who scored eight of their ten goals from open play. It was a day when all their
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Admission a refreshing change
IT is revealed today that East Lancashire is fighting the biggest epidemic of mumps to hit Britain for years. That's a worry - for as well as being an unpleasant childhood illness, mumps can do serious and lasting harm to the fertility of adult males
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ATHLETICS: Clayton lead BrontM- blitz
CLAYTON supervets Ross Jaques and Doug Brown stormed to a one-two finish in the over 60 class at the Withins Skyline Fell Race on Saturday. Ross, a member of Clayton's over 50 English Championship winning fell team took victory by completing the seven
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Racetrack road is lethal
AFTER reading your article about cutting accidents on the roads in Blackburn and Darwen (LET, October 19) I was surprised not to see Pringle Street on the council's list. It must be the most dangerous street in Blackburn for speeding. It is like a race
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RUGBY UNION: Ramsgreave rejoice
BLACKBURN Rugby Club's Women's team tasted success recently at the Birkenhead Tournament by winning the Plate Trophy and and two of their youth players - 12-year-old Liam McArdle and Andy Brighouse, 16 - are to join in the Lancashire County feeder squad
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Resign saga a puzzler
HAVING followed the long-running saga of resignations from the Racial Equality Council and from Blackburn with Darwen Council, I am sure there are other readers besides myself who are confused as to what is going on. Mohammed Khan resigns as chairman
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All families treated alike
ON October 10, the vice chairman of Blackburn and Darwen housing committee, Councillor Dorothy Walsh, stated that "the needs of the local Asian community are greater than the indigenous one," with regards to housing the homeless. In my opinion, when a
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Beef ban not funny
FRANCE'S decision to ignore the European Union legislation lifting the ban on British beef exports is causing growing anger in Britain, not just among farmers but the wider public. As the National Farmers' Union chairman for Lancashire, I am determined
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Ex-prisoner stole to pay rent, court told
A FLAT tenant went out thieving because he could not afford to pay his bills. Burnley magistrates heard how Anthony John Archer, 18, got in financial trouble after he left home and could not manage his bills. Archer, of Brownhill Avenue, Burnley, was
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Hooligans are ruining our town
THE mindless destruction of a sign at Sherry's Mill Shop, in Padiham, has led to a renewed call for CCTV in the town "as soon as possible." Owner John Sherry, along with other angry residents, has long been calling for something to be done about the hooliganism
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Hospital history brought bang up to date
A HISTORY of hospitals in Burnley and Pendle has been put on CD ROM and is available for use by schools or other interested groups. Amateur author John Banks' efforts to get his book published fell through. Mr Banks, 82, of Lower Mead Drive, Burnley,
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No apology in council 'sickies' row
A REBEL councillor ignored a plea to "be a man and say you are sorry" over remarks he made about council staff taking "sickies." Instead, Coun Harry Brooks moved a resolution calling for Burnley Council's chief executive to carry out an inquiry into the
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Peacock passes reserve team test for Rovers
DARREN Peacock looks as though he will be able to come charging to Brian Kidd's rescue after safely negotiating a full 90 minutes with the reserves last night. The Blackburn Rovers boss has been sweating on Peacock recovering from a knee injury in time
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You're a good driver? Bet your life on it?
THE human cost of road accidents in East Lancashire has been painfully illustrated in recent weeks with horrific crashes resulting in injury and loss of life. Councils in Lancashire are increasing the number of traffic-calming schemes in an effort to
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Businesses are beating the bug
IT should be business as usual in Lancashire as the new year dawns, according to the Government's watchdog on the millennium bug. Companies and organisations responsible for essential services such as electricity and water supply in the county are well
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Lottery £250,000 goes every witch way
WITCHCRAFT and the famous Pendle witches will feature in a new exhibition at Pendle Heritage Centre - thanks to a £250,000 National Lottery grant announced today. Heritage Lottery officers granted an application for funds to improve and restore the 18th
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Face-to-face for cash back bid
A HIGH-powered delegation from Burnley and Pendle is set to swoop on Euro-bosses in Brussels with a "give us our cash back" demand. The two boroughs have lost Objective 2 - the status which triggers millions of pounds-worth of economic regeneration aid
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GOLF: Keith lands Open crown
FORMER Wilpshire golfer Keith Dewhurst is the new English and Welsh Open one-armed champion. Dewhurst held off the challenge of a 20-strong field to win the prestigious title by two points at the Cambridgeshire Moat House. The event was organised as a
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Canal clean-up benefits all
VOLUNTEERS cleared rubbish from the Leeds and Liverpool Canal to make life easier for all canal users. Members of the Wheelton Boat Club pulled out debris and cleared overgrown weeds from the canal at Riley Green and Feniscowles. The clean-up, organised
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Pledge over A666 water dig-up
A COUNCILLOR has been promised that traffic disruption will be kept to a minimum during North West Water engineering work on a congested road. Contractors are working with temporary traffic lights from 8am to 6pm between Earnsdale Road and Hacking Street
