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Chemists On Duty
Friday, February 25, 2000 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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Chemists On Duty
Monday, February 21, 2000 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
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Soccer theme scores with kids
BLACKBURN Rovers launched their latest guide to success for youngsters in their "Learning Through Football" Scheme, which began in 1992. Rovers player Marlon Broomes met pupils from St Francis C E Primary School, Blackburn, to launch the 1999/2000 season
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Child rapist caged
A MAN who sexually abused two girls - raping one and throwing her £1 - was today beginning a five-and-a-half year jail term. Anthony Vick, 53, who formerly ran a business in the Rossendale Valley, sobbed in the dock as his barrister told Burnley Crown
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Justice system 'a laugh' says knife attack victim
A MAN who suffered serious injuries in a knife attack by a former friend has slammed the jail sentence imposed on his attacker. Paul Guy was sentenced to 18 months by a judge at Preston Crown Court yesterday despite a plea by his defence barrister that
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Gunman hunt stepped up
MORE than 450 cars were stopped by police who set up roadside checks in a bid to find fresh clues to the shooting of Blackburn teenager Adam Hayes. Fifteen officers quizzed drivers and passengers in the Witton Park area of Blackburn between 8pm last night
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Turf Moor Notebook
PAUL CRICHTON was a happy man after his 17th-clean sheet of the season helped Burnley pick up their first away win since last October at Bournemouth a week ago. Crichton's debut as a full-time Burnley player following his move from West Brom in November
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Cyber romance pair wed
CYBER cupids Keith Peacock and Jelena Pasic, above, were tying the knot today after their love for Blackburn Rovers blossomed into their own romance. And the couple, who met after exchanging e-mails, celebrated their wedding with a reception at Ewood
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Events in East Lancashire on Sunday, February 20th
Scandinavia Orienteering Event, Witton County Park, Preston Old Road, Blackburn, 10am. Reservoirs and Tramways (seven mile walk), Community Centre, Exchange Street, off Market Street, Edenfield, 1.30pm. John Wright Band, Accrington Town Hall, 7.30pm.
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Who's playing where in the North West
TONIGHT (Saturday, February 19th) University of Central Lancashire, Preston: JUDGE JULES, £12/£14 Adelphi, Accrington: SOME FRIENDLY King George's Hall, Blackburn: GERRY AND THE PACEMAKERS, THE SEARCHERS, PETER SARSTEDT, £13.50 to £16.50, 7.30pm Queen's
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Let kiddies be kiddies
GROWING up in the Forties Fifties, I received no sex education. Even now, I am discovering things I have never needed to know, which they are now teaching primary school children about. I now worry why so many adults want to tell so many children so much
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MOTORSPORT: Appeal for calm after rally horror
AN East Lancashire driver who took part in the fatal Apex Cheviot Rally has appealed for calm following the tragic accident. Alan Douglas, who was still on the start line when the crash occurred, believes the authorities should not overreact to the death
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Boards 'invisible'
REGARDING your article about Accrington bus station (LET, February 9), the positioning of the boards showing which bus services go from where is very poor. One has to walk into the roadway to read the boards on top of the bus shelters as they are not
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Visits to battlefields
THE Lancs and Yorks Historical Society, in August, plan to visit the Somme and the Ypres Salient, Vimy Ridge, Serre, Loos and Arras. The trip specialises in visiting specific war cemeteries or memorials on request. An experienced guide will accompany
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Abused on the buses
I WONDER if Blackburn Transport are aware that anybody pushing a pram is not supposed to use the specially-adapted buses they are so thoughtfully providing. Since the birth of my daughter four months ago, the comments have ranged from "She is taking up
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Girl power goes right to the top
THREE sassy schoolgirls went to London and told Home Secretary and Blackburn MP Jack Straw what they want, what they really, really want. Armed with a down-to-earth attitude and lots of common sense, Carrie Gray and Gemma Jackson, both 16, and Tracy Fitzpatrick
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Great-grandad as sharp as ever behind the wheel
A GREAT-grandad from East Lancashire has proved he's still as sharp as ever behind the wheel - by passing his advanced driving test at the ripe old age of 80! Bob Baldwin, of Burnley, has been motoring for 60 years - but recently decided to enrol on advanced
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Don't let another family suffer like us
THE family of a man who collapsed and died after going to face youngsters causing a nuisance outside his home today spoke of their fears that there could be another tragedy. Allan Glover, 69, a retired builder, was found dead in the street after going
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I'm thrilled by fans' welcome, says Clarets' Ian Wright
IAN WRIGHT trained with his new Burnley team-mates for the first time yesterday and then admitted that he had been overwhelmed by the response to his arrival at Turf Moor. Wright caused a sensation when he joined the Clarets from Celtic earlier this week
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Offices face closure
HOUSING and benefits offices which serve residents in Hyndburn's outer towns are to close later this year - with services being relocated to Accrington. Residents in Oswaldtwistle, Rishton, Clayton-le-Moors, Great Harwood, Huncoat and Fern Gore, Accrington
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Rovers ace hit by virus scare
DAMIEN Duff was ruled out of this afternoon's crucial game at Stockport with a viral problem that has also cost him his place in the Republic of Ireland squad to face Luxembourg on Wednesday. The absence of the international left winger was a severe blow
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Pensioner tells of ordeal when robber forced way into home
A 75-YEAR-OLD man who was assaulted by a robber in his own home said today: "I want him caught." Detectives hunting the attacker who robbed retired building worker James Varley have released an artist's impression. Mr Varley was left shocked and bruised
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Driver cleared of schoolgirl sex charges
A WAGON driver who was accused of sexually abusing a schoolgirl has been cleared. Keith Hawthorn, 35, was found not guilty of seven counts of indecent assault after a week-long trial at Burnley Crown Court. He was discharged from the dock by Judge Edward
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Chemists On Duty
Sunday, February 20, 2000 Blackburn: 12noon-1pm: Associated Chemists Ltd, 98 Audley Range; 11am-2pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road; 11am-1pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. Darwen: 12noon-1pm: Hills Pharmacy, 103 Blackburn Road. Accrington
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Chemists On Duty
Thursday, February 24, 2000 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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Chemists On Duty
Wednesday, February 23, 2000 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:
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Chemists On Duty
Tuesday, February 22, 2000 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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I'm thrilled by fans' welcome, says Wright
IAN WRIGHT trained with his new Burnley team-mates for the first time yesterday and then admitted that he had been overwhelmed by the response to his arrival at Turf Moor. Wright caused a sensation when he joined the Clarets from Celtic earlier this week
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Farmers urged to help themselves and wildlife
THE Lancashire Wildlife Trust is urging wildlife-friendly farmers and landowners to apply for green government subsidies before it is too late. Funding through the government's Countryside Stewardship Scheme has increased in England from £35million in
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Ewood Park Notebook
IT hasn't been the best of seasons so far to be an Ewood skipper, underlined by Tuesday night at St Andrews when, by my reckoning, Garry Flitcroft became the SIXTH man this season to wear the armband. And not one of the other five were even in the team
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Wright or wrong!
The Saturday Interview: Andy Neild meets Burnley's Ian Wright LOVEABLE rogue or uncontrollable rebel? It's impossible not to have an opinion on Mr Ian Edward Wright MBE. To the sporting public, the 36-year-old is a maverick - a volcano waiting to blow
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Crash rider angry over driver's £200 fine
AN angry motorcyclist who could lose his leg after it was crushed in an accident today blasted magistrates who gave the driver a £200 fine. Paul Harrison, 35, has already undergone five operations following the crash which happened close to his home in
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Duff hit by virus scare
DAMIEN Duff was ruled out of this afternoon's crucial game at Stockport with a viral problem that has also cost him his place in the Republic of Ireland squad to face Luxembourg on Wednesday. The absence of the international left winger was a severe blow
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MP sets up his soapbox in sty
EAST Lancashire's lone Tory MP has found a novel place from which to address the nation - a pig sty on Parliament Square. He joined Oxfordshire pig 'Cherie,' named after Prime Minister Tony Blair's wife, to back a campaign for help to the pig industry
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MOTORSPORT: Safety always of paramount importance
RALLYING in the UK is governed by stringent rules designed to keep spectators away from competing cars. Marshals lining the routes of the 800 British rallies taking place every year are required to shepherd fans into safe areas where the cars cannot cause
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ANGLING: By Kingfisher
IT IS unlikely that the reasonable temperatures of the past couple of days will have been enough to offset the effect of the extended cold snap earlier in the week. As a result the relatively poor performance of some sections of canal last weekend are
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The Labour lie
NO one can forget the speech by Tony Blair, when he said the three priorities for a New Labour government would be "education, education, education." It seems that Richard Littlejohn, writing in a national newspaper, hit the nail on the head when he said
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By George! Help make it a good day
BURNLEY: An early plea has gone out for anyone wanting to take part in this year's St George's Day celebrations in Towneley Park to contact with the organisers. Plans for the event, now in its eighth year, are already well under way. Arrangements have
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Lack of confidence in community policing
PEOPLE'S confidence in community policing is lower in Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale than anywhere else in Lancashire, the force's new boss in the area has revealed. Chief Superintendent Ian McPherson also admitted that the system, which involves officers
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FIRST attempt at Full Monty
A NEW company set up to strengthen and co-ordinate the regeneration of Hyndburn is going for the Full Monty, a director has pledged. Nigel Rix has been appointed to lead Hyndburn FIRST- For Inclusive Regeneration in Sustainable Towns - which was also
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Years for tears: Moby's 'death at 90' video
THE night before Moby was due to play in Liverpool he decided to visit nightspot Cream, but was refused entry. The ironic thing was that as he stood in the doorway, it was his music blasting out of the speakers, writes JAMES SCANLON. It's the latest in
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Crash rider angry over driver's £200 fine
AN ANGRY motorcyclist who could lose his leg after it was crushed in an accident today blasted magistrates who gave the driver a £200 fine. Paul Harrison, 35, has already undergone five operations following the crash which happened close to his home in
