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Speech pupils' exam success
PUPILS of a Blackburn speech and drama school have been successful in examinations. The students of Shirley Watson's Speakability classes passed exams run by the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Five pupils gained High Honours in the exams. Shirley
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Steffanie gets ready to take the plunge
A WHEELCHAIR-bound youngster with cerebral palsy has vowed to do her bit to help two worthy causes close to her heart. Steffanie Smith, 11, has little use of her legs but that will not stop her when she takes part in a sponsored swim at Pendle Leisure
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Clarets Form watch
CRICHTON: The keeper had an off-day and was caught out for a couple of Bury's goals...5 WEST: Barracked on his return to his former club, he was unable to silence the boo-boys...5 ARMSTRONG: Tried his best to calm things down for Burnley, although found
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Top class act for school
SIXTEEN years after it moved into 'temporary' premises St Saviour's Primary School, New Line, Bacup will celebrate the new millennium by taking over its new building. The new school has been built in just 11 months. Pupils and teachers have been housed
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Workers' worry as firm probed
WORKERS at a firm's three engineering factories face an uncertain New Year after an accounting probe was launched at their parent company. Shares in TransTec - owners of Earby Light Engineers - were suspended on Christmas Eve after the company revealed
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Ex-nursing chief dies after being crushed by car
A FORMER chief nursing officer died after she was crushed against railings by her runaway car. Margaret Kendrick, 63, who worked in Blackburn before her retirement five years ago, suffered a heart attack when she tried to stop her Ford Mondeo running
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Platt fumes at penalty award
DAVID Platt reopened the debate on TV replays after claiming his side were the victims of a controversial refereeing decision at Ewood yesterday. The Forest boss was seething after Rovers were awarded a 66th minute penalty following John Olav Hjelde's
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Flu victim Payton set for return
ANDY Payton will return to spearhead the Clarets' attack against Oxford United tomorrow, as Burnley bid to bounce back from yesterday's crushing defeat at Bury. The Clarets' leading scorer sat on the bench throughout the Gigg Lane disaster after a bout
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Ward sees specialist over shoulder injury
ASHLEY Ward will visit a specialist later this week to find out the full extent of the damage to his injured shoulder. The Blackburn Rovers striker left Ewood last night with his arm in a sling after dislocating his shoulder as a result of a wreckless
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Giggy puddings
Bury 4 Burnley 2 CHRISTMAS may have come the day before this rude awakening, but Burnley boss Stan Ternent will still be hoping that Clarets chairman Barry Kilby can come up with a cash gift to keep the Clarets' promotion assault on course, writes Pete
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Turkeys and Duff-ing
Rovers 2 Forest 1 IT'S usually Scrooge who exorcises the ghosts of seasons past around Christmas, writes Andy Neild. But rejuvenated Rovers winger Damien Duff served up his own festive version of the Dickens classic at Ewood yesterday, proving the scourge
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Tomorrow's events in East Lancashire (Tuesday)
Cinderella On Ice, King George's Hall, Blackburn, 2pm and 7pm. Friends In Bereavement meet Day Hospital, Leeds Road, Nelson, 7pm. Massage/Reflexology/Beauty Treatments, Ageing Well Centre, Age Concern, 4 King Street, Blackburn, 10am-3pm. Luncheon Club
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Show will capture musical highlights
ONE of television's most influential programme makers is to turn his talents to radio to celebrate the new millennium with a programme of music and comedy from many of the 20th Century's greatest entertainers. Clitheroe-born Bryan Cowgill will present
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10 YEARS AGO: Acid House rocks on
THOUSANDS of youngsters flooded East Lancashire over the Christmas holiday to rock to the Acid House beat. Three parties held between Christmas Eve and Boxing Day were peaceful affairs and police reported no public order offences. The events were held
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Damage to the cause
REGARDING 'Outrage at fuel 'victory'' (Letters, December 22) containing Sharon Robinson's vitriolic remarks, I feel she has done more damage to the cause of feminism in one letter than most people can accomplish in a lifetime. If her experiences of life
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Children come first
SINCE deciding to sponsor a child overseas, I find that the rivers of living water are flowing again as a million prayers are said for the destitute and starving Third World people. Save another's life by giving them an assured future. The cost is £12
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WREXHAM 0 PRESTON 0
SOCCER: Preston extended their unbeaten league run to 16 but there were still reasons for disappointment for manager David Moyes. Preston did not do themselves justice and were somewhat lucky to escape defeat while the draw saw them lose their automatic
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Stop the suffering
AS the millennium fast approaches, animals continue to suffer across the UK - in circuses, in vivisection laboratories, pursued by hunters, those destined for desperately long journeys across Europe as live exports, those destined to become someone's
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Strict control on tests
I AM surprised that Jan Creamer, of the National Anti Vivisection Society, attacking the use of animals in medical research (Letters, December 16), seems to be unaware of the very strict controls on animal research in this country. Applications to use
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A promise for the Millennium
ACCORDING to the latest surveys, most people have still not made up their mind as to what they are going to do to mark the millennium. But there is still time to do something positive to mark this unique moment in time. I urge readers to make sure their
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Housing boss moves up a degree
PADIHAM housing boss Tony Brankin has gained a BA Honours Degree in history and social policy at the age of 52. The tenants' representative, banned by Burnley council for trying to buy a mini bus for council residents without consent, studied for three
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Library cut-backs are 'wild rumours'
BURNLEY'S Liberal Democrat leader Gordon Birtwistle, has been accused of fuelling 'wild rumours' that five of the town's libraries are to close in a county cut-back to save cash. Labour economic spokesman Tony Harrison, told the council no closure decisions
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Pastor's appeal to help stricken Indian village
A CHURCH minister has launched an appeal to raise cash to re-house the people of an Indian village devastated by floods during a massive cyclone. Dave Bullock, pastor of the Full Gospel Mission Church, Stanley Street, Brierfield, visited the Indian state
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Happy Hollies days
DRUMMER Bobby Elliott was working down a Burnley coal pit when he got the break which put him on the road to the top of the charts. Bobby, drummer with '60s popsters The Hollies, was born and bred in Nelson, as was lead guitarist and vocalist Tony Hicks
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Cocaine worth £9,500 seized in street
TWO men have appeared in court following a police undercover drugs operation. Jack James Costello, 26, of no fixed address, and Paul Anthony Taylor, 32, of Anchor Grove, Darwen, were arrested outside Blackburn railway station on Tuesday when cocaine with
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Mystery over death of boy, 10
A CHRISTMAS Day tragedy struck a Nelson family when a 10-year-old boy was found dead in his bed. Police today said the death was a complete mystery but there did not appear to be any suspicious circumstances. Paramedics were called to the youngster's
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Ex-nursing chief dies after being crushed by car
A FORMER chief nursing officer died after she was crushed against railings by her runaway car. Margaret Kendrick, 63, who worked in Blackburn before her retirement five years ago, suffered a heart attack when she tried to stop her Ford Mondeo running
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Family escape Christmas Day blaze
A FAMILY are facing an uncertain future after being forced to flee their burning home on Christmas Day. Jane and Les Pilkington were downstairs preparing the festive dinner when their teenage son, Adam, 15, alerted them to the bedroom blaze shortly after
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Newsagent knifed in robbery attempt
A NEWSAGENT was slashed across the neck and hands with a knife during a terrifying Boxing Day raid. The attempted robbery happened as Ibrahim Patel, 20, sorted the morning newspapers at 6.35am yesterday. A man wearing a scarf over his face pounced on
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Race to raise cancer care cash
MARIE Curie Cancer Care has teamed up with Prestige Indoor Karting of Colne to stage a sponsored six hour karting endurance race. The event takes place on Sunday, February 27, and organisers are looking for drivers to book their places on the grid. They
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Sex education isn't working, says Bishop
THE Bishop of Blackburn used his cathedral Christmas Day message to condemn those who see abortion as the answer to the problem of teenage pregnancies. The Rt Rev Alan Chesters also attacked the standard of sex education in schools, which he believes
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Knife brandished by jealous ex-boyfriend
JEALOUSY got the better of a Blackburn man, who attacked the woman with whom he had had a long-standing relationship. Anthony Szejner, 31, slapped her across the face, brandished a knife, caused damage and also allegedly threatened to kill her. He was
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Form guide
KELLY: No chance for the goal and had little else to do other than a smart late stop...7 KENNA: Steady without being spectacular but looked short of match sharpness...6 DAVIDSON: Followed up his performance against West Brom in midweek with another solid
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Stan's holiday promise
BURNLEY boss Stan Ternent vowed to give the Clarets fans something to celebrate again after they watched their side slump to a 4-2 defeat in the pouring rain at Gigg Lane yesterday, writes Pete Oliver. Clarets supporters made up 4,229 of the gate of 9,115
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Security cash aid for safer schools
TEACHERS in East Lancashire may receive specialist security training as part of a £22million government scheme designed to protect staff and pupils in schools. Local education authorities at Lancashire County Council and Blackburn with Darwen Council
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Security cash aid for safer schools
TEACHERS in East Lancashire may receive specialist security training as part of a £22million government scheme designed to protect staff and pupils in schools. Local education authorities at Lancashire County Council and Blackburn with Darwen Council
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FIVE YEARS AGO: 'Tug' pulls them in!
THE Christmas panto at Blackburn looked set to break all previous box-office records. Nearly £80,000 was taken in advance for Aladdin and management at King George's Hall had just one reason for the success - the "Tug" factor. Tristan Bancks, the Aussie
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Age comes into its own
I AM writing to thank you and your readers for helping to make the first International Year of Older Persons such a success. The number of over 60s will double in the next few decades, making ageing one of the most important issues of the next millennium
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Newest Clarets' fan is a Christmas cracker!
BURNLEY'S newest Clarets' fan arrived in town after a transfer from Todmorden. Christmas Day baby Lauren Paige Cameron weighed in at 5lb 2oz and joins a family of Burnley FC supporters. In fact, mum and dad Karen and Paul, of Todmorden, were so determined
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Claret and blue ribbon day for Jimmy McIlroy
JIMMY McILROY admits he will have a few pre-match nerves before gracing the Turf Moor pitch again tomorrow. The Clarets legend will officially cut the ribbon to open the stand named in his honour before Burnley kick-off against Oxford United. And to mark
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Heating plan will bring a touch of Benidorm!
IT will be like Benidorm in Burnley as the town's new council house landlords turn up the heat, making massive improvements. Burnley and Padiham Housing, which takes control of the entire 5,300-home stock in February, has announced its first year improvement
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Pupils step out as stars to help a good cause
SCHOOLCHILDREN dressed as pop stars to perform hit songs and raise money for cancer research. Pupils at St Christopher's High School, Accrington, held a concert called Step Into The Stars, which raised money for the Imperial Cancer Research Fund. Year
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Cab fares charges warning
PEOPLE using taxis over the festive period are being warned to agree fares in advance - and Hyndburn Council has warned it will take action against taxi operators who overcharge. The council wants to ensure customers don't get a bigger bill than expected
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Flu victim Payton set for return
ANDY Payton will return to spearhead the Clarets' attack against Oxford United tomorrow, as Burnley bid to bounce back from yesterday's crushing defeat at Bury. The Clarets' leading scorer sat on the bench throughout the Gigg Lane disaster after a bout
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'Bizarre' action leads to hostel
A YOUTH whose "bizarre" behaviour initially prompted a judge to call for medical reports has been sent to a probation hostel for assessment. Burnley Crown Court had heard how Mark Bateman, 21, who had started to drink after his mother died two years ago
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Ike and Tina's 1968 'Imp' gig
SUPERSTARS Ike and Tina Turner played one of East Lancashire's most memorable gigs when they performed at the Imperial Ballroom, Nelson, in April 1968. The duo had stormed the charts with River Deep, Mountain High. Their marriage later turned sour and
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Stanley lead way in promoting sponsors
SOCCER minnows Accrington Stanley may be in the lower leagues but believe they are are ahead of the Premiership when it comes to promoting sponsors. The Reds, one of Britain's best-loved small clubs, believe they are the first club in the country to have
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Burglar caged for five months
A BURGLAR was asked by a detective if he wanted to become a police informant with the prospects of large rewards, Burnley Crown Court heard. Martin Corbett's barrister told of the "extraordinary" conversation that took place at a magistrates' court without
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Rock fever
YOUTH culture has frightened parents, outraged the authorities and shocked older generations ever since post-war prosperity gave young people the chance to express themselves more fully. In the late 1980s dance culture, which was linked to illegal warehouse
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Review of the Year (January to March)
JANUARY THE new year was ushered in by a major flu epidemic, following on from the festive period, which put emergency services, hospitals and GP practices under a huge strain. Parents were also put on a meningitis red alert, after 10 suspected cases
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Mystery over death of boy, 10
A CHRISTMAS Day tragedy struck a Nelson family when a 10-year-old boy was found dead in his bed. Police today said the death was a complete mystery but there did not appear to be any suspicious circumstances. Paramedics were called to the youngster's
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Prentice welcomes cash boost for working families
MORE than 3,650 families in Pendle will be an average of £1,250 a year better off in the New Year, says local MP Gordon Prentice. He revealed that 3,655 families with children in Pendle will benefit from the new Working Families Tax Credit which means
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MP welcomes Third World debt write-off
PENDLE MP Gordon Prentice has welcomed Chancellor Gordon Brown's decision to write off 100 per cent of the nation's debt from the world's poorest countries. He paid tribute to the churches and community groups in Pendle who had campaigned for debt relief
