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Son found dead after epileptic fit
SCRAPYARD owner Alf Kyme cut short his holiday in Spain after being tracked down through the Internet and told of the sudden death of one of his sons. Father-of-three Stephen Kyme, 36, of Fairfield Avenue, Waterfoot suffered from epilepsy for several
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Janet launches probe in rights of women in media
BROADCASTING Minister and Rossendale and Darwen MP Janet Anderson, has ordered an inquiry into the obstacles facing women in the film and media industries. She spoke out after a new survey showed that traditional working conditions in the industry - such
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Derby on their guard
DERBY County boss Jim Smith has warned his Premiership stars to be on their guard - or face a possible FA Cup shock at the hands of Burnley. The Rams are stuck in the Premiership's relegation zone going into Saturday's third-round tie. And their record
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Crash car didn't stop
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to an accident in Clayton Brook in which one of the cars involved failed to stop. The accident happened at the Pines roundabout, at the junction of the A6 and Westwood Road, at 1am today. A dark blue Ford Mondeo car
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Kebab house fracas: Nathan Blake cleared
ROVERS star and derby match hero Nathan Blake has been cleared of swearing at police in a late night kebab shop. The Welsh striker, who scored Rovers third goal in the 3-1 defeat of his former club Bolton Wanderers at Ewood Park on Tuesday, walked free
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Jansen back in frame for cup clash
MATT Jansen could return to the Rovers squad for Saturday's FA Cup third-round clash at West Bromwich Albion after domestic problems ruled him out of Tuesday night's win over Bolton. The striker was given permission to travel home but was back at Brockhall
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New Year promises for kids' charity
COUNCIL workers hope to raised hundreds of pounds for children's charities by donating their last hour's earnings of 1999 to a national campaign. Ribble Valley Council has agreed to match the £600 pledged by more than 65 staff to the Children's Promise
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MP in call for better cancer facilities
A CALL for Manchester's Christie Cancer Hospital to be turned into a flagship surgery unit as well as one for radiotherapy and chemotherapy has come from Ribble Valley MP Nigel Evans. Eleven MPs of all parties, including the Tory front bencher, have signed
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SOCCER: Witton Winter Sunday League
UNIVERSAL beat TLM Blackburn this week in the Witton Winter Sunday League and with it was a warning to league leaders Pump Handle who they meet next week. First half goals from Dewhurst and player/manager Howarth set Universal on their way and a second
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Wright read a real tonic
I WOULD like to thank Shelley Wright for the excellent articles which she produces week in, week out. They are the best tonic that anyone can have to start the weekend. Please keep up the good work. TONY HEYS, Burnley Road, Accrington. Converted for the
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SOCCER: Accrington and District Combination (sponsored by MD Foods plc)
FIXTURES for Saturday - Division One: Clarence v Oaklea Ath (Haslingden SC); Enfield v Hyndburn Bridge (Wilsons); Gt Harwood Wellington v Wellington (Memorial Park); Oswaldtwistle Res v Craven Heifer (Bullough Park); Sydney Street v Dog & Partridge
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Give Cliff air time
I HAVE been a fan of Sir Cliff Richard for the last 40 years, and I think that it's disgusting what these so-called radio stations are doing to him. I blame silly Chris Evans for all this. After all, Cliff must be a great singer to get to No 1, even though
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RUGBY UNION: Leigh 15 Rossendale 5
ROSSENDALE travelled to play higher league opponents and came away with a creditable performance, but somewhat disappointed as they could have achieved a win had they started as they finished. On a very cold and wet day, Rossendale allowed the home team
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Study of cemetery
I AM a history student, doing a project on Blackburn cemetery and occupations connected with it - groundsmen, undertakers, stonemasons, etc. I am mainly concerned with the town's older cemetery on Whalley New Road and would be grateful for any information
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United nominated for national honour
BLACKBURN United have been nominated for a prestigious national award just three years after forming. The club has been nominated for the Central Council Physical Recreation's Club of the Year award for the outstanding work they have done in the Asian
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Spooks must be uncovered
THE revelation that a car used by Sinn Fein during the crucial Northern Ireland peace talks was bugged begs the question not only of who did it but why. It is frightening to think what might have happened if this equipment had been found during the peace
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No amusement in foxhunting
HOW naive and sad it is that Mr J Naughton (Letters, December 1) finds the subject of fox-hunting mildly amusing. Perhaps he should witness the absolute cruelty dished out by so-called human beings on a defenceless animal. It strikes me that he should
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HYNDBURN AND RIBBLE VALLEY SCHOOLS' BASKETBALL LEAGUE:
Hollins High year 11 26 St Augustines year 11 24 HOLLINS High made it three wins out of four thanks to a last-gasp basket from Simon Pollard. With the scores level at 24-24 and the match seemingly heading for a draw, Pollard popped up in the last minute
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RUGBY LEAGUE: Latchford Albion 0 Accrington 24
A TOTALLY committed Accrington side enjoyed their best display and win of the season so far when they took on Albion in cold and miserable conditions at Victoria Park, Warrington. They displayed tremendous defensive skills throughout the game, restricting
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ATHLETICS: Dale dominate Red Rose clash
ROSSENDALE finished in first, second, third and fourth position to win the team prize on the day in the Red Rose Cross Country League fixture at Marl Pits, Haslingden. They also took the overall team prize in both the senior men's and vet 40 men's. In
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Figures not a true picture
THE Chief Constable of Lancashire, Mrs Pauline Clare, states (LET, November 30) that the crime rate over the last five years has been slashed by 20 per cent. Although that is commendable, most people are not interested in what happened over the previous
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Best reasons for removal
QUITE a storm has arisen over hospitals removing the organs of dead children without the consent of their parents. We need to look hard at the situation. We have old people's homes all over the country because people are living longer and this is because
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Protest over leisure park plan
A CAMPAIGN against the building of a leisure centre on green belt land in Burnley reached the town centre yesterday when Friends of the Earth invited shoppers to sign a protest petition. They are concerned at Burnley Council giving the go-ahead for a
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Big Book for little readers
MOOR End County Primary became the first primary school in Hyndburn to receive its "Big Book" this week. Council leader Peter Britcliffe visited the school, in White Ash Lane, Oswaldtwistle, to present the book. Hyndburn Council has sponsored the purchase
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No trial for police officer who swore
A POLICE woman caught on security camera swearing at a man she was arresting at an Accrington nightclub will not face criminal proceedings. But the Police Complaints Authority is to carry out its own investigation into the conduct of PC Kate Weaver. A
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Dental worker hopes fortune will smile on him
A TELEVISION appearance tomorrow could change Chris Nicholson's life forever - for he has the chance to win £1million. Chris, 21, of P and A Eagle Newsagents, Nuttall Street, Accrington, which is run by his mother Anne Eagle, 52 and his stepfather Peter
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Colleges join forces
LOCAL colleges have joined forces to promote training in small businesses. Accrington and Rossendale College, Blackburn College, Burnley College, Nelson and Colne College and Eltec are involved in the project funded by the North West Development Agency
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Socially deprived will get more say
A LOCAL councillor has teamed up with two of the North West's leading young entrepreneurs to launch a research company to give a voice to the socially excluded. Darwen councillor Simon Danczuk has joined forces with Anne McNamara and Ruth Turner, joint
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Cheaper access on the internet
INTERNET access at less than the price of a local call will soon be possible under new pricing arrangements announced by Oftel. From January 2000 Internet service providers can choose what the pence-per-minute call rate for their customers should be,
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Kebab house fracas: Nathan Blake cleared
ROVERS star and derby match hero Nathan Blake has been cleared of swearing at police in a late night kebab shop. The Welsh striker, who scored Rovers third goal in the 3-1 defeat of his former club Bolton Wanderers at Ewood Park on Tuesday, walked free
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Killer road campaign gathering momentum
RESIDENTS on the notorious Grane Road have persuaded councillors to consider yet more measures to reduced speed on the high-risk highway. A consultation exercise by the county council into plans for large scale traffic calming raised objections but instead
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Fog over Canada
THERE is just one other night that can match the glitz, the glamour - and the sham. Only the Royal Variety Performance stands on a par with the CBC Sports Personality of the Year for attempting to glorify the inglorious and hype the hopeless. (The award
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Police put brakes on car park rallies
A MAJOR police operation was put into gear across East Lancashire when hundreds of drivers tried to stage unofficial rallies in a number of car parks. Patrols were stationed on large car parks across the area after around 500 vehicles and around 1,500
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Birthday night out finished in fight
A BIRTHDAY man finished his night out bloodstained and arrested. Burnley magistrates heard how Mark Prescott, 23, abused police, threatened to kill another man and lunged at him. Prescott, a bus driver, of Ford Street, Burnley, was fined £100, with £55
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It's a claret and blue movie
NOSTALGIA isn't always what it used to be, but for anyone with even just a passing interest in Burnley Football Club, the club's new history video 'Rhapsody in Claret and Blue' is required viewing. I imagine some footballing histories must be as dry as
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Local events for Friday, December 10
"Cinderella" Pantomime, Oswaldtwistle Civic Theatre, 7pm. Christmas Disco, Higher Walton CE Primary School, 6.30pm-8.30pm. "A Christmas Carol," Little Theatre, River Street, Colne, 7.30pm. Brian and Carole Oldham, Holden Arms, Grane Road, Haslingden,
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Val Cowan's Web World
Having a right Beano WHO would make the better Minnie the Minx - Cilla Black or Zoe Ball? And whose good looks compare to the not-so-handsome Plug - Brad Pitt or Ricky Martin, perhaps? Visitors to the Beano's website are being asked to decide which celebrities
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ATHLETICS: Louise's ranking joy
YOUNG Louise Dickinson, of Park High School AC, is in seventh heaven after the latest national rankings were unveiled. The double Lancashire champion at both 100 and 200 metres, has been ranked in seventh place in the UK Under 13 Girls, national rankings
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SOCCER: Trio locked at the top
SOCCER: Three clubs are locked together on 16 points at the top of the Witton Winter League First Division. West End hit a late winner to beat Medin 2-1. Manxman slipped up this week when they could only draw 3-3 with Crown Wallcoverings. Welding Engineering
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ATHLETICS: Blackburn and Darwen Secondary Schools cross country championships
HONOURS were shared in this year cross country championships as three schools each picked up two overall winners titles. Only St Wilfrid's managed to break the stranglehold as Westholme, Queen Elizabeth Grammar School and St Bede's dominated the finals
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SOCCER: Weather ravages matches
IN THE Under 15s, West End CYC maintained their top-of-the-table position with a victory over newcomers St Joseph's while Walton-le-Dale consolidated their Under 17 leadership with a win over Knuzden Youth in the Red Rose Assurance League. Sadly, these
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It's up to us to boycott the French
AS THE beef war flared up yet again, with the French last night defying the law, science and the EU in refusing to lift their illicit ban on British imports, it falls once more to consumers here to fight this battle for our farmers' livelihoods. For while
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Millennium marathon
CHILDLINE - the free national helpline for children in trouble or danger - asks readers thinking of taking part in the London Marathon to consider running for us. To mark the first marathon of the millennium, ChildLine has organised a special incentive
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IT'S THE NAME OF THE GAME
WALLACE and Gromit are over the moon but The Grumpy Old Men are not too happy. And the Pizza Lads have the perfect recipe for success. If one thing is for sure, you won't find a stranger set of team names in any league in East Lancashire. Yes, welcome
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EQUESTRIANISM: Hark - Carol's five-strong string
GISBURN showjumper Carol Richardson has qualified an impressive string of horses for the Permanent Show Organisers Association National Championships, due to be held next year in the Midlands. Carol has five horses through to the Championship finals,
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Sign up and help Scope
THE new millennium's first London Marathon takes place on Sunday, April 16, 2000, and Scope, the largest charity for people with cerebral palsy, are giving readers the chance to join in with all the fun and party fever of this historic run. We're looking
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HYNDBURN AND DISTRICT YOUTH LEAGUE:
Great Harwood Town under 16s 0 Blackburn United under 16s 5 GREAT Harwood Town picked a bad day to field an under strength team - especially with Mohamed Javed in this form. For they came up against a Blackburn United side that finally found the form
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ATHLETICS: Club are on an up
HYNDBURN AC are NOT disbanding but are currently in the process of rebuilding! The club held its annual presentation evening at the Come and Welcome Club, Clayton-le-Moors when Hyndburn athlete Rory Birbeck - an international and multi-record holder -
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Myths about mental illness
MY grandfather suffered from manic depression throughout the years I knew him. Since his death, I have undertaken voluntary work and have become increasingly conscious of the need to counter media misrepresentation and public myths about mental illness
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BLACKBURN COMBINATION DIVISION FOUR: St Matthews Reserves 3 Blackburn Olympic Reserves 4
FORGET your dream teams, double winners and county champions this is what park football is all about. Players forgetting who they are, trainers tripping over buckets and a defender who took exception to a late challenge and chased the offender all around
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Orange badge a boon
UNLIKE Francis Cross (Letters, November 30), I hope people do not take my earlier remarks about orange badge holders with a pinch of salt. I would like to again tell people that anyone from two years upwards can apply for an orange badge. I fully agree
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Kids' new wards open at hospital
CHILDREN'S facilities at Burnley General Hospital are moving into a brand new state-of-the-art development this weekend. Wards 25 and 26 and the Turner ward in the Wilson Hey unit are being relocated in the new Deerplay and Turner wards in the multi-million
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Ex-Burnley teacher sacked by public school
A FORMER Burnley man cleared of sexually abusing a teenage boy in a notorious child prostitute area in Thailand has been sacked by his Wolverhampton public school. Philip Howarth, 39, was dismissed from his job as a maths teacher at The Royal Wolverhampton
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Teacher denies indecent assault
A TEACHER today denied three charges of indecent assault against boys. John Cartmell, 49, a teacher at St Mary's RC Primary School, Oswaldtwistle, pleaded not guilty when he appeared before Hyndburn Magistrates Court. The bench directed a trial by jury
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Headmaster is injured in gang attack
A HEADTEACHER was attacked by a gang of youths who walked into the school grounds during a morning break. Allan Grey was assaulted at Moorhead High School, Cromwell Avenue, Accrington, on Tuesday. Police received a call from the school at 11.19am saying
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Burglar returned to scene of earlier crime
A TEENAGE burglar told police he knew his victim because he had burgled his house before. Burnley Crown Court heard how David Francis, 18, whose accomplice was 12 years old, was armed with a hammer when he made his early hours bid to get into the man's
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Graduates honoured at awards evening
STUDENT of the year Julie Collopy was honoured at the annual awards night at Accrington and Rossendale College. Julie, 28, of Oaklands Drive, Rawtenstall, who is a third year BA (Hons) Cultural Studies student, received a plaque and cheque for £100 from
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Leigh's on-line
A COMPUTER firm has been started by a young father after he attended a six-week Prince's Trust business course. Lee Burrows, 24, has started Jigsaw Computer Products in Burnley Road, Padiham, with the aim of bringing the personal touch back into buying
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Turkey without tears
Food News, with Amanda Killelea EVERYONE has a tale to tell about that disastrous year when Christmas dinner was ruined by a burnt turkey, dry turkey or even a turkey that wasn't defrosted in time. Well don't panic or despair, because here is a definitive
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Clarets fan and former mayor stands
LAST year's Mayor of Pendle and avid Burnley FC fan Councillor Colin Waite, will fight to retain the Nelson County Council seat for Labour. Coun Waite, who represents Clover Hill ward on Pendle Council, was selected as Labour's prospective candidate for
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A FORMER Burnley man cleared of sexually abusing a teenage boy in a notorious child prostitute area
Philip Howarth, 39, was dismissed from his job as a maths teacher at The Royal Wolverhampton Junior School following news of the Thai court's verdict, when a judge said there was evidence he was about to commit a crime. Mr Howarth, who is also a Wolverhampton
