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Driving force: Ray's 50 years in car club
RAYMOND Clarke, 76, a member of Lancashire Automobile Club for more than 50 years, has been made an honorary life member in recognition of his work for the club. Mr Clarke, of White Road, Blackburn, has been a committee member, served as chairman and
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Fair play to Rovers' disabled fans
BLACKBURN Rovers' disabled fans are celebrating thanks to the good behaviour of all the fans who watch football at Ewood Park. A £20,000 fans fair play award has been handed to the club through an FA Premier League scheme and has enabled the Rovers Disabled
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Richard's marathon run tribute to mum
A MARATHON runner hopes to raise £1,000 for medical charities to beat the disease that took his mother's life. Richard Hosey, 39, will run the London marathon in April in memory of his mother Anna Pickup, who died last year of a massive heart attack.
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Site thief in a hard hat
A BACUP man, aged 34, who went on to a hospital building site dressed as a workman and stole drills worth £400, was sent to prison for a total of three months by magistrates. However, David John Chadwick, of Queen Street, will have those three months
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Computer experts aren't bugged by February 29
COMPUTER experts in East Lancashire are confident that their systems won't be thrown into chaos tomorrow - February 29. There are fears that Leap Year's extra day could affect computer systems in a similar way to the threat the Millennium bug posed. Some
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Car just inches from cottages
NEIGHBOURS living in a row of cottages on a busy East Lancashire link road today called for action after a motorist lost control of his car and landed on the pavement just inches from their homes. Roger Buckley, who lives in the row in Rochdale Road,
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Danger drivers add to motorway chaos
MOTORISTS caught in the 15-mile tailbacks because of a crash on the M6 were today criticised by police who spent more than 12 hours in the battle to clear thousands of gallons of petrol from the road. Officers who joined fire and emergency crews after
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Little: They were there for the taking
WEST Brom boss Brian Little felt Rovers were there for the taking at Ewood on Saturday and better First Division sides than his own would have gone on to win. That was his biggest regret, that West Brom did not make the most of their 1-0 lead and allowed
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Clarets goal hero admits display wasn't vintage
TWO-GOAL hero Steve Davis admitted the Clarets' 2-1 victory over Colchester at Layer Road was far from a vintage performance. But despite conceding their first goal for a while, he was delighted with the end result. "The performance wasn't really what
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County acts over 'damning' social service report
SOCIAL services bosses have appointed outside consultants and extra staff in response to a damning report which ordered them to sort out a series of serious problems. The Audit Commission report blasted the Lancashire County Council with several hard-hitting
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Rovers form watch
DAILLY: A superb piece of finishing was enough to qualify as man of the match with so few candidates. But he also did well to continue winning the ball in defence despite being the constant victim of a very poor referee...7 BROOMES: Not the assured young
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Davis double keeps run going
STEVE Davis's twin strike at Colchester has put Burnley boss Stan Ternent in line for his first manager-of-the-month award at Turf Moor. However, Gillingham boss Peter Taylor also staked a claim by guiding his side to victory at Preston which trimmed
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Boss Parkes makes appeal for harmony
TONY Parkes made a plea for Ewood harmony as he prepared his team to make a bid for a third successive victory against Norwich City tomorrow night. The Blackburn Rovers boss looked visibly upset by the reaction of supporters during Saturday's scrambled
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Davis double just right
ACE marksman Ian Wright knows all about clocking up personal milestones in a career which has netted him a staggering 234 goals. But the former Arsenal legend and chat-show host found himself upstaged by the predatory instincts of new team-mate Steve
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Dancers' appeal after big venue switch
A DANCING school is appealing for help to give youngsters the chance to perform at a major venue. Pupils of the Zoe And Kirk Taylor School of Dance, based in Brownhill, Blackburn, were due to perform at the Windsor Suite - seating capacity 584 - on April
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What's on Tuesday, February 28
Hats for Special Occasions and Afternoon Tea, Horncliffe Mansions, Bury Road, Rawtenstall, 2pm-4.30pm. Proceeds to NSPCC. Huncoat Ladies Club, Methodist Hall, Marshall Avenue, Huncoat, 8.15pm. Winnie Bridges. Marty Grosz, Rhythm Station, Rawtenstall,
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War refugees' church art works uncovered(PIC:
WALL paintings produced by refugees after the First World War have been discovered at St Wilfrid's RC Church, Longridge. They came to light during preparation work for a £30,000 redecoration scheme after gradually disappearing from view when the church
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TEN YEARS AGO: Weather hits hard
A HUGE mopping-up operation began after fierce gales and snowstorms hit the county - and there was more to come. Thousands of pounds worth of damage was caused, and hundreds of East Lancashire homes were damaged by the gales. Converted for the new archive
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RUGBY UNION: Sanderson called up by England
Former Preston Grasshoppers star Alex Sanderson has been called up to the full England squad for Saturday's Six Nations clash with Wales at Twickenham. Sanderson, whose parents live in the Burnley area, is the current England under 21 skipper. But England
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Blair's U-turn is sheer pragmatism
SAY what he may, Tony Blair has done a U-turn on genetically-modified foods. But while the politicos may make a meal of this switch, consumers will welcome the change of tack for another reason - a government heeding their concerns. True, it has taken
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Poem was a joy to read
HAVING read John Graham's brilliant poem (Poet's Corner, February 21), I had to write to express my awe. Mr Graham dealt with a very difficult subject in such a beautiful way. The poem really was a joy to read and I look forward, hopefully, to reading
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LANCASHIRE LYNX 6 FEATHERSTONE ROVERS 34
LANCASHIRE Lynx slipped to yet another defeat against in-form Featherstone Rovers in a game played in dreadful conditions at Victory Park. The scoreline does not do justice to the effort and commitment shown by Lynx throughout the 80 minutes especially
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Sherwood revisited
ARE any readers fans of the 1980s TV series 'Robin of Sherwood,' which has recently been re-released on video? A group of admirers, myself included, are organising a convention in Bristol on May 27 and 28, which will feature stars from the series, such
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Whose fault for traffic tangle?
AS one who has not only got soaking wet waiting for a bus, but has also had to paddle through large puddles and take my life in my hands when trying to cross to the bottom of Infant Street, I thank you for your excellent article (LET, February 9) about
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Giant steps at fitness session
SCHOOLCHILDREN in Burnley made the most of their half term holiday to receive tips on staying fit from a professional. Youngsters who attended the sports session at the Thompson Centre met Manchester Giants basketball player Danny Craven, who demonstrated
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Helping yourself course a 'sellout'
A TWO-DAY self-employment course at Burnley Football Club received such a good response it ended up overbooked. The Business Ideas Workshop, organised by Burnley Enterprise, was a free advice session for anyone wanting to set up in business, whether or
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Former cricketer who was a real stalwart
FORMER Accrington and Baxenden cricketer Fredrick Vincent Smith has died, aged 95, in Blackburn Royal Infirmary. Mr Smith, who lived in the Addison Court Nursing Home, Accrington, died as a result of contracting pneumonia after breaking his leg. Mr Smith
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Grim toll of weekend's violence
FOUR people were seriously injured and a pensioner was attacked on her doorstep during a weekend of violence in East Lancashire. Detectives in Blackburn, Darwen and Accrington were today investigating five separate incidents which left four people in
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Marketing accolade
BUSINESS brothers Neil and Andrew Dent are feeling flushed with success after scooping top awards. The pair, who own Boundary Bathrooms and Kitchens of Colne, won an industry marketing award and a design accolade in the annual Bathroom and Kitchen Industry
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High note for Neil
MUSIC fans Angela Roberts and Neil Schofield are banging the drum for their new business. The pair have realised their lifetime's dream of owning a music shop thanks to a business start-up scheme. WIth advice from Pendle Enterprise Trust under the FirmBase
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Outside help for inside problems urged
FAMILY firms in East Lancashire are being urged to bring in outsiders. The Stoy Centre for Family Business, based in Lancashire, said firms should look at taking on non-executive directors to give a fresh viewpoint and act as an independent mediator in
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Singers make beautiful music
THE newly refurbished Darwen Library Theatre played host to more than 70 singers during a weekend workshop called With One Voice. The event was organised by Blackburn with Darwen Council and included four different singing tutors on each day. Pete Moser
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Flats blaze arson fear
FIREFIGHTERS have issued a stern warning to arsonists who set fire to rubbish in a stairwell and left a 71-year-old pensioner requiring hospital treatment. Crews from Darwen were called to a block of flats in Ellenshaw Close at 12.20pm yesterday and found
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Telesales to telly stars!
TWO budding music experts are hoping for a share of the limelight after being selected for an audition to appear on Michael Barrymore's My Kind of Music. Lancashire Evening Telegraph telesales executives Chris Deeham, 32, of Juno Street, Nelson, and Paula
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Suspended doctor: Call for new probe
AN inquiry was demanded today into why a Darwen doctor with two formal warnings for the way he treated patients was suspended after a disciplinary hearing was told his mistreatment of a local man was an "isolated" incident. Dr Ahmed Zaman was suspended
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Advice on race for the police
EXPERTS in racial harassment and equal opportunities have been called in to give the police advice on dealing with the ethnic minorities. The move is one of a series of measures introduced in Lancashire over the last 12 months following the publication
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Nurses' knife fear man jailed
A MAN has been jailed for nine months for subjecting nurses at a hospital to a "terrifying experience." Blackburn magistrates heard that Thomas Patrick John Mitchelmore went to Queens Park Hospital armed with a knife and a pair of scissors. He shouted
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Doggy pals have their day
DOGS of all shapes and sizes met up at Bacup Leisure Hall yesterday for the town's Millennium Exemption Dog Show. Whether small, big, cuddly, slinky, pedigree or non-pedigree, every dog was in with a chance of winning at least one prize at Bacup's canine
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FORM GUIDE
DAVIS: Scored two great goals to cap another commanding performance from the classy centre back...8 LITTLE: Occasionally guilty of trying too much but showed the odd flashes of genuine class...7 BRANCH: Had a fairly quiet game and must share the blame
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Karters in fast lane for charity
PRESTIGE Indoor Karting, in Colne, was the venue for a charity endurance race yesterday. The six-hour race began at noon and was enjoyed by people of all abilities, who took part in the race for the adrenaline rush, as well as to raise money for Marie
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Grim toll of weekend's violence
FOUR people were seriously injured and a pensioner was attacked on her doorstep during a weekend of violence in East Lancashire. Detectives in Blackburn, Darwen and Accrington were today investigating five separate incidents which left four people in
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Mutiny and the bounty!
MUTINY is in the air at Ewood, despite a second successive win which keeps Blackburn Rovers' play-off hopes afloat. And, while Rovers are still travelling rubber-dinghy class rather than by luxury liner, the all-consuming fear is that the present obvious
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Thanks, Jessica you're a gem!
A DELIGHTED woman has said a big thank you to eagle eyed Jessica Hurley. Six-year-old Jessica (pictured), from Roe Lee, Blackburn, who is a member of Revidge Fold Rainbows, spotted the £1,300 diamond on the floor of her local church. And thanks to an
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TV history wedding couple look to Christening
THE Victorian wedding of a Ribble Valley couple which was filmed for television last year could be followed by a Victorian christening. Francis and Grace Howard, of Newton - pictured with their guests - are expecting their first child on August 10. The
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FIVE YEARS AGO: Cemfuel meeting
PROTESTERS battling against the use of controversial Cemfuel at a nearby cement works continued to wage their war at a village meeting. Chatburn Parish Council set up an information gathering meeting with representatives from Castle Cement, HM Inspectorate
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ICE HOCKEY: Hawks double
ALTRINCHAM ACES 2 BBN HAWKS 10 BBN HAWKS 3 WHITLEY BAY WARRIORS 1 HAWKS rounded off their league season in style, recording a double win to ease their playoff heartache. Firstly a challenge match at Altrincham brought a resounded 10-2 win, before the
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WYCOMBE 3 BURY 0
BURY'S young manager Andy Preece faces a difficult month. After two disastrous results his side now face a series of games against the division's leading clubs. And Preece's major problem is not difficult to spot, converting chances at critical times
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PRESTON 0 GILLINGHAM 2
PRESTON's promotion credentials were severely dented at Deepdale as travelling Gillingham pulled off a shock victory to knock David Moyes' side off the top of Division Two. Carl Asaba, returning to the Gills' side after a nightmare injury layoff, scored
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Has Labour sold its soul for power?
MARKING its 100th anniversary, Labour finds itself not only in power, but more powerful than it has ever been. Yet, amid this success, the leadership is beset by grumbles from the grassroots and even faces the prospect of a giant rift if Ken Livingstone
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Lovely to be 'back home'
HOW lovely to see the Darwen Library Players 'back home' at the Library Theatre in Darwen. A hilarious and excellent performance of the comedy 'The Decorator' was enjoyed by all. Thanks to everyone involved. This long-awaited, superb refurbishment of
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BARNSLEY 1 BOLTON WANDERERS 1
CONTROVERSY reigned at Oakwell as Bolton were denied a 75th minute winner by referee Mike Fletcher. Dean Holdsworth was the Wanderer who thought he had secured the three points when his ublime volley hit the back of the Barnsley net, only to see a linesman's
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CLITHEROE 3 BOOTLE 0
CLITHEROE picked up another three FNWT League Division One points in a game where, in truth, there was only ever going to be one winner. Steve Parry's side found themselves going through the motions for most of the 90 minutes, as struggling Bootle offered
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Solution to gum menace
REGARDING your article (LET, February 15) on what methods could be used to get rid of the unsightly mess of gum on our pavements, many were suggested - except for one. That is the one used to clean up buildings by sand blasting. I would have thought this
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Sweatsby Avenue!
ACCRINGTON STANLEY 2 BRADFORD PARK AVENUE 1 STANLEY staged a gritty performance to pick up three vital points against fellow promotion contenders Bradford Park Avenue. The game was watched by 738 spectators, the highest crowd of the season at the Crown
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If you want it, work for it
IN reply to Nick Holt (Letters, February 8) who attacked pensioners for living off the backs of tax payers, my mother and father worked right up to retirement age and paid tax and National Insurance. In fact, my mother went back to work cleaning after
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Grane danger worse
I HAVE followed with interest your coverage of the problems on the Grane Road and have written once before regarding my own experiences. Now, the road is becoming more dangerous by the day and I genuinely fear for my life and that of my family each time
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Knifeman sent to jail
A KNIFE-wielding father of six demanded cash from his uncle and threatened to kill him and another man, a court was told. Burnley Crown Court heard how taxi driver Mohamnmed Choudhrey, 41, insisted the uncle owed him £9,000 and was twice CS gassed by
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Taxi strikes: More on the way
TAXI drivers who launched a lightning strike in Burnley today warned that there could be "a lot more to come." The warning came after almost all private hire firms in the town ground to a halt for more than four hours on Friday night in protest at plans
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Footy pals pitch in for Wayne
MEMBERS of an East Lancashire Sunday league football team have rallied round to help raise some money for a player who broke his leg during a game. The lads at Oswaldtwistle's James Street Sports and Social Club, who play in Blackburn Sunday League, organised
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Woman's threat to set herself on fire
AMBULANCE, police and fire crews were called to the Save service station in Leeds Road, Nelson, when a woman doused herself in petrol. Police said she threatened to set fire to herself and they moved her from the premises for her own safety. Firefighters
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Demand for inquiry on suspended GP
AN inquiry was demanded today into why a Darwen doctor with two formal warnings for the way he treated patients was suspended after a disciplinary hearing was told his mistreatment of a local man was an "isolated" incident. Dr Ahmed Zaman was suspended
