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East Lancs events, August 18
Good as new sale, Central Methodist Church, Great Harwood, 11am-2pm. Organ recital, King George's Hall, Blackburn, 12.45pm. 'Alfie' Party, Rawtenstall Library, 10.30am. Gladiators Childrens Club (6-11years), Bethesda Chapel, Shakespeare Way, Blackburn
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Subscribe to Rovers programme
ROVERS fans can now buy match day programmes even if they are not going to the game. The football club has teamed up with Premier Matchday Programmes (PMP) to offer an official football programme subscription service to its fans. PMP offers programmes
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Who sold out in first place?
WHAT a short memory County Councillor George Slynn has. I found it hard to believe that the person attempting to castigate Ray Pilkington for not signing up to yet another bit of control had apparently forgotten that it was no less a person than George
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Aid offer rejected
WHILE I feel a great deal for the plight of the allotment holders at Witton, Blackburn having to contend with vandalism and a degree of arson (LET, August 15) the blame should not be laid at the feet of Blackburn with Darwen Council and nor should the
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'Battle' well publicised
I HAVE to take issue with the inference in the report (LET August 12) regarding John Walsh's supposed "inability" to walk through Witton Park to Pleasington Cemetery on Friday, August 11. The Sealed Knot event in the park was held as part of the Council's
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Coroner to leave on health grounds
LEIGH'S coroner Martin Coppel has been forced to retire on health grounds. The district has not had a senior coroner for about three months since Mr Coppel -- whose role is to oversee inquests into sudden deaths -- went on sick leave. But officials are
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Time is up for a counterfeit
A CRACKDOWN on counterfeit goods campaign has been launched with an appeal for people to blow the whistle on fakes. The anti-counterfeit week began with a poster launch outside Burnley FC's ground at Turf Moor, and will continue tomorrow with a spot-the-fake
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A whole new ball game!
WIMBLEDON, Lord's and Waterloo look out - Leigh is on a £ million-plus sporting roll. Exciting plans to boost tennis, cricket and bowling facilities at Leigh Cricket Club's Beech Walk ground have been revealed Lottery cash in the shape of a £326,000 Sport
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Stig sent off
ROVERS new-boy Stig Inge Bjornebye was sent off a minute before the end of Norway's 3-1 defeat in Finalnd last night. The 30-year-old defender saw red after receiving a second yellow for handball. Damien Johnson and Keith Gillespie were also in international
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Dunn set for stardom
GARRY Flitcroft believes David Dunn could have a big future ahead of him after his starring role in the 2-0 win over Crystal Palace at the weekend. Rovers' new skipper has been hugely impressed by his central midfield partner since manager Graeme Souness
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Rovers plan loan move for Diawara
BLACKBURN boss Graeme Souness is planning a loan move for Paris St Germain striker Kaba Diawara. As we exclusively revealed yesterday, Rovers chief Souness has been tracking the former Arsenal hitman for a while. And he was today hoping to persuade the
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Runaway is 'not alone'
POLICE believe a thirteen-year-old runaway is being sheltered by someone in the Padiham area. David Nugent ran off from his home in Leyland Road, Burnley, at 9.30pm on Sunday. He took a bag of clothes with him. He has since been seen on the streets of
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Girls in a class of their own
GIRLS came out top of the class when they received their A-level results this morning. And many students across Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale had reason to celebrate today, with schools and colleges boasting some of the best A-level performances ever
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Time is up for a counterfeit
A CRACKDOWN on counterfeit goods campaign has been launched with an appeal for people to blow the whistle on fakes. The anti-counterfeit week began with a poster launch outside Burnley FC's ground at Turf Moor, and will continue tomorrow with a spot-the-fake
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Ear bitten off in savage attack
A LORRY driver had his ear bitten off after a row outside a Morecambe bar. The 38-year-old man had a conversation with another man, who then frisked him. The driver frisked him back and was attacked when the other man took offence. Three other men joined
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Grant to help business links
LANCASTER'S St Martin's College has won a £275,000 grant to help build links between business and higher education. The college will use the money to set up a Business and Community Enterprise Unit with centres in Lancaster and Ambleside. Tony Doherty
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Resort pub doorman attacked
A DOORMAN who tried to break up a disturbance in a Morecambe pub found himself under attack. Paul O'Neill was said to have been punched in the face as he rushed to stop an attack on a friend. The attacker was told by a judge that he deserved to go to
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Reigning cats and dogs!
HAVE you got a pet with unsociable habits? Reporter Paul Wilkinson finds out more about man's best friend from local animal behaviour consultant, Gill Aitken... Ever since my lovable pet pooch got to grips with an unsuspecting rabbit, "walkies" has never
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Protest woman dies at 82
A WOMAN who dedicated the last years of her life to saving Colne's historic Hartley Hospital from demolition has died at the age of 82. Ruth Starkie, of Wilmore Close, Colne, kept in regular contact with Nick Hartley, the grandson of Sir William Hartley
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Young boffins are brains of Britain
YOUNG boffins from a Pendle high school proved they are the brains of Britain after picking up a national award. The students from Fisher-More RC High School, Colne, won the Science Challenge 2000 contest after clinching a place in the finals at Leeds
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Ten years ago: Funfair drama
A NINE-year-old girl from Great Harwood was among eight people rescued by fire fighters when a loop-the-loop funfair ride stopped. The emergency left them stranded 40 ft in the air for 90 minutes at Butlin's Wonderland West leisure complex in Scotland
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Students say their goodbyes
SIXTH formers raised their glasses to celebrate the end of their school studies at a special event this week. The students were at the Dunkenhalgh Hotel, Clayton-le-Moors, to mark the end of their days at Clitheroe Royal Grammar School. About 140 students
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So how does your garden grow?
A NEW gardening competition will be launched in a Hyndburn community next year in a bid to encourage more green-fingered activity in the area. The contest will take place in the Dill Hall Lane estate in Church next July and is being organised by Church
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Accident sparks traffic calm call
COUNCIL chiefs are to look at further traffic calming measures in a "problem road" where a seven-year-old boy was badly injured in an accident with a car. Callam Sylvester, of Church Street, Church, who was crossing the road in New Lane, Oswaldtwistle
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Calderstones: McAlpine puts faith in NHS bosses
DEVELOPERS who plan to build more than 300 homes just yards from the controversial Calderstones site, today issued a vote of confidence in trust bosses and said: "We look forward to opening our sales centre very soon." Managing director of Alfred McAlpine
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Calderstones: McAlpine puts faith in NHS bosses
DEVELOPERS who plan to build more than 300 homes just yards from the controversial Calderstones site, today issued a vote of confidence in trust bosses and said: "We look forward to opening our sales centre very soon." Managing director of Alfred McAlpine
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Local man to chair good cause
A NATIONAL charity has appointed a Billington man as its millennium chairman. Management consultant Derek Jackson, of Painter Wood, is now at the helm of the Association for Neuro-Linguistic Programming (ANLP), which promotes the therapeutic technique
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Invitations by e-mail
FAR be it from me to encourage the consumption of intoxicating liquors, but a site packed with boozy wheezes is the Vladivar Vodka site. The virtual home of the erstwhile Wodka from Varrington has recently added a range of online party invitations which
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Calderstones: Give them the facts
A PLANNING chief today agreed that people moving onto the housing estate next to Calderstones hospital have a right to know who their neighbours are. Chief planning officer for Ribble Valley Council Stewart Bailey said they were "entitled to all the relevant
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And talking of football....
FANCY kicking off the new football season with a signed Leeds United shirt, an autographed photo of David Beckham or Ryan Giggs? Then click no further than the FSauctions.co.uk website, the auction channel from Freeserve, and our official auction partners
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Season clicks off with even better coverage
HURRAH and huzzah! Rovers have won, the Clarets have held the Trotters to a draw, the Shakers actually won away and Roy Keane has been unfairly picked on by a biased ref for the sin of playing for the Mighty Man United. Yes, the football season is well
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Tough away test for Pool
A TOUGH away match at Cardiff City faces Blackpool on Saturday (August 19) and Seasiders fans will be hoping for a strong performance to guarantee a further three points. Cardiff, who were relegated along with Blackpool from Division Two last season have
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Sex beast sent down for life
A LANCASTER sex beast has been caged for life after being convicted of another sick attack. Paul Robson, 35, was given the life sentence at Oxford Crown Court on Monday after a psychiatric report read to the court said that reducing the risk he faced
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Gray set to shake off injury scare
PHIL Gray looks set to lead the Clarets attack against Wimbledon on Saturday following his mid-week injury scare while on duty with Northern Ireland. The summer signing, who opened his Burnley account with the equaliser at Bolton last Saturday, missed
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Gray set to shake off injury scare
PHIL Gray looks set to lead the Clarets attack against Wimbledon on Saturday following his mid-week injury scare while on duty with Northern Ireland. The summer signing, who opened his Burnley account with the equaliser at Bolton last Saturday, missed
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Soccer: Playing for keeps
RADCLIFFE Borough's future is in safe hands as they go into the new UniBond League Division One campaign. Stocksbridge PS are the visitors to Stainton Park for the 2000-2001 opener -- but they will have to beat a 19-year-old goalkeeper who Boro boss Kevin
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Recipe: Bacon Snacks
Ingredients: 150g lean back bacon rashers; 1 ready made; fresh garlic bread loaf; 1 tomato, thinly sliced; 1 mushroom, thinly sliced; 1 spring onion, finely chopped; 25g low-fat cheese, grated; 1/2 tsp dried mixed herbs Preheat the oven to 200c/400f/
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Recipe: Smoked Salmon and Asparagus Squares
Makes 24 Ingredients: 500g shortcrust pastry; 250g smoked salmon; 200g cream cheese; 1tbsp chopped fresh dill; salt and pepper; 24 asparagus tips; beaten egg to glaze Preheat the oven to 200c/400f/ gas mark six. Roll out the pastry thinly on a floured
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The spice is right
IT is a well-known foodie fact that the British tastebuds are changing. Gone are the days when egg and chips, bacon butties and meat and two veg were the staple diet of Brits from Blackburn and Burnley to Bournemouth. Nowadays most households are more
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Woman is robbed in St Annes post office
AN ELDERLY woman was the victim of a robbery in Wood Street Post Office, St Annes, on Monday (August 14). St Annes police are searching for a man and woman who were pretending to view a selection of postcards at around 1.20pm when the man reached into
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'Legal eagle' raises hopes for elderly
WORRIED residents from the eight Blackpool care homes earmarked for closure are clinging on to the hope of a legal lifeline which may give pensioners the chance to stay where they are. A top Manchester barrister, who visited some of the residents this
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Pilot error blamed for helicopter crash
THICK cloud and pilot error have been blamed for a helicopter crash which killed three men. Pilots Wayne Burgess, 32, and Neil Andrew Waterfall, 38, and passenger James Rose, 40, died when the Robinson R44 helicopter in which they were flying from Blackpool
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Pub teams aim for Twin Towers
PUB football teams from the Fylde could soon be playing in a match that will go down in history. And regulars at the Bloomfield Hotel -- a minute's walk from the home of Blackpool F.C. -- might be swapping the Tangerines' turf for the glorious grass of
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Net defence for house
A WOMAN who wants to create a house near a golf course has been told she must provide nets to protect it from flying golf balls. Ribble Valley Borough Council approved Dorothy Kania's application to turn a two-storey structure in Whalley Road, Wilpshire
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Garden army's winning against vandals
A GARDEN army is blooming after an appeal to stop vandals trashing a local allotment site. For years members of the Witton and Garden Allotment Association have been plagued by vandals who have targeted the Buncer Lane site. This week they made their
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Pound puts 40 jobs at risk
UP TO 40 jobs may be lost at one of East Lancashire's most successful businesses. And the managing director of Emerson & Renwick -- which sells machinery across the world -- warned that manufacturing in the area was now in "dire straits" because of
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Civic society chief backs closure bid
CONTROVERSIAL plans to close off roads in Blackburn town centre have been backed by a civic and planning expert. Doug Chadwick says the no-go areas for traffic in Church Street and Darwen Street could be the key to the town's successful future. As the
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New government role for top cop
A FORMER police chief has pledged to act as a government "insider" for local people in his new role helping to cut crime. David Smith, who retired as Assistant Chief Constable for Lancashire in December, took up his role of Crime Reduction Director for
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County cricket: All eyes on Ganguly
THE spotlight was on Sourav Ganguly at Old Trafford today as Lancashire returned to Championship action against Kent. The tension between the Indian and his Lancashire team mates, which has been bubbling under the surface all season, came into public
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Town centre gets facelift
NEW businesses are moving into town, while existing ones have had a revamp as a fresh wave of optimism hits Radcliffe. Thanks to Bury Council's Shopfronts Scheme ten firms have already had improvements and been renovated and a further eight have had grant
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Seasiders late show special
THREE fine goals allowed Blackpool to overcome a Hull City side which had dominated much of the opening day match which ended Blackpool 3 - Hull City 1. And the two late strikes which sealed three points for Steve McMahon's side were a welcome change
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Not all doom and gloom
THE announcement by one of East Lancashire's most successful companies that up to 40 jobs may have to go is a stark reminder of the problems faced by Britain's small firms because of the strength of the pound. The managing director of Church-based Emerson
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Simpson has to carry can
THE scene was typical of many a dreary Lancashire summer afternoon. As the drizzle tumbled onto the outfield of the Liverpool ground, the Lancashire card sharps were huddled around their piles of pennies in the pavilion -- all except one, that is. Saurav
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Beware more stealth taxes
THE government has been very quiet over the forthcoming UN Summit between September 6-8. It has practically been concealed from the public that national governments are being asked to sign up for over 500 Treaties that will concentrate sweeping powers
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Cavalier attitude
PUBLIC relations and common sense were the major and tragic casualties in the 'Battle of Blackburn' held in Witton Park this last weekend. Taken completely by surprise, many local residents, using the park for their legitimate recreational purposes, were
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Calderstones: Give them the facts
A PLANNING chief today agreed that people moving onto the housing estate next to Calderstones hospital have a right to know who their neighbours are. Chief planning officer for Ribble Valley Council Stewart Bailey said they were "entitled to all the relevant
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Gillespie gets a boost from the boss
BLACKBURN winger Keith Gillespie could still have a role to play at Ewood this season despite being told he could find himself a new club over the summer. The Northern International wide-man was one of six players who were made available by Rovers over
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Bicycle smash: witness appeal
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to an accident in Burnley which left a cyclist with bruised ribs and leg. Cyclist Graham Waddington, 34, of Duke Street, Burnley, collided with a red Vauxhall Cavalier driven by a Abrar Ul-Haque, 37, of Railway Street
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Patient appeal to help save CHCs
A GENERATION of patients helped by a health watchdog group are being asked to join the organisation's own fight for survival. Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale Community Health Council, like other CHCs throughout the country, faces being disbanded under
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Lions give Matt eyes of a tiger!
A FAMILY who watched helplessly as a rare genetic disorder turned their eight-year-old son almost blind are praying that the condition does not affect his two brothers. Tests have confirmed that two-year-old Christopher Pounder suffers from the same x
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Call the stress busters
LANCASTER and District Samaritans have launched an awareness campaign encouraging people coping with A-level and GCSE results to use their website. The site at www.samaritans.org highlights symptoms of depression and stress and offers advice for dealing
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Football fan escapes prison sentence
A SOCCER fan who battered a rival supporter in a Lancaster pub while they watched a crucial international has escaped jail. Russell Mitchell "went mad" in the city's Keystone's pub as his Scotland team faced England in a European Championship play off
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Freedom celebration for 400
AROUND 400 people enjoyed a celebration dinner to mark the independence of Pakistan. Guests at the event on Tuesday night at Nelson Civic Theatre included Gordon Prentice and Peter Pike, MPs for Pendle and Burnley respectively, Pendle councillors and
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Five years ago: Best A-levels
STUDENTS celebrated the best ever A Levels results -- a record-breaking 84 per cent with the figures for all A grades shooting up too. But former Haslingden headmaster and education minister Sir Rhodes Boyson suggested they were getting easier.
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Rev up for a roaring bike show
THE Hope and Anchor Pub, Whalley Road, Accrington, will host the first Accrington Motor Cycle Show in conjunction with Accrington Arndale Centre on Sunday. The event will raise money for the RSPCA and the Only Foals and Horses annimal sanctuary. Motor
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My son could be scarred for life
A MOTHER whose son needed 10 stitches to his forehead following a building site accident today revealed that he would be scarred for life. And although Alison Houghton, of Orchard Drive, Oswaldtwistle, has praised Fairclough Homes, who are developing
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Calderstones: Staff morale 'at all-time low'
MORALE among workers at Calderstones is at an all time low according to the union -- but bosses say they are investing in more staff to try and resolve staff concerns. Latest figures show that staff working at the site in Whalley take an average of 16
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Cartoon's a classic
AND talking of grown-ups, can I just congratulate Matt Stone and Trey Parker for the episode of South Park shown last Friday on Channel 4, which was right up there with the one with Fat Bob Smith of The Cure in it. It was utterly, utterly brilliant. And
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Spam, spam, spam, spam...
ANYONE who has e-mail will have been annoyed daft by spam -- the electronic version of junk mail. But why is it called spam? Well, fans of Monty Python (above) will doubtless know and love the Spam Sketch, in which a . Others Those of you too young or
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Wasps win again
BLACKPOOL based West Coast Wasps added another trophy to their bulging trophy cabinet winning the Blackpool U12's Summer roller hockey tournament 2000. Held at the Blackpool Sports Centre Stanley Park last weekend the event was sponsored by BNFL Fuel
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Dav hat-trick in vain for Saints
SOGGY "summer" weather claimed another victim on Saturday (August 12) when St Annes' Bay 96.9 Northern Premier League clash with Darwen at Vernon Road was abandoned due to rain with an exciting finish in prospect. The Darwen reply to St Annes' 172-9 was
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The sky's the limit for Shrimps
ONE story alone dominated Morecambe's pre-season preparations. The leadin+g scorer in non-league football left Christie Park for the nouveau-riche football league wannabes of Rushden & Diamonds, smashing the non-league transfer record in the process
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Shandran strike
YOUNG striker Anthony Shandran grabbed the only goal of the game as Burnley won a reserve team work-out 1-0 at Huddersfield Town yesterday. Clarets boss Stan Ternent used the friendly to keep his players ticking over with the start of the reserve league
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Not so Andy for City
A BIZARRE Farrell Kilbane own goal was the only thing that came between City and their first silverware of the season in Friday's Peter Swales Challenge Shield against Leigh RMI. The traditional curtain raiser saw cup winners Lancaster travel to a sparsely
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Rovers plan loan move for Diawara
BLACKBURN boss Graeme Souness is planning a loan move for Paris St Germain striker Kaba Diawara. As we exclusively revealed yesterday, Rovers chief Souness has been tracking the former Arsenal hitman for a while. And he was today hoping to persuade the
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Mandy's job hunt lands her a hubby
HAIRDRESSER Mandy Shuttleworth asked for help to find a new job -- and ended up with a husband as well! The Employment Service Direct job scheme played cupid for the 35-year-old Darwen woman by putting her in touch with Tony Butler, 50, who gave her a
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Gran is safari so good
GUTSY grandma Kathleen Walsh has completed a gruelling safari cycle in her 50th year -- and had to buy her first bike for the trip. The accounts clerk, who has three children and a granddaughter, raised £2,800 for charity by taking part in 300-mile challenge
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Patient appeal to help save CHCs
A GENERATION of patients helped by a health watchdog group are being asked to join the organisation's own fight for survival. Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale Community Health Council, like other CHCs throughout the country, faces being disbanded under
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Recipe: Delhi Samosas
Makes 24 Ingredients: 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 large onion; 6oz shelled peas; 1lb potatoes; 1 chopped green chilli; 1 tsp garam masala; 1tsp roast cumin seeds; 2 tbsps water; 3 tbsps chopped coriander; 1.5 tbsp grated fresh ginger; 1.5 tbsps lemon juice
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'Gang rape' probe halted
POLICE investigations into a vicious gang rape in a Blackpool hotel room have been halted after the woman suddenly withdrew her complaint. Around 50 police officers conducted house-to-house inquiries in the Foxhall area of the town throughout late July
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Happy birthday tooth you!
WHAT do you give sharks as a birthday treat? A birthday cake of course. And the "residents" at Blackpool's Sealife Centre certainly got their teeth into it when Jimmy Cricket, from the Grand Theatre's Comedy Bonanza 2000, fed them a special cake made
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David's mission's all at sea
A THEOLOGY student is preparing set sail to spend a year caring for seamen around the world. David Arnold, 22, of The Crescent, Chorley, is planning to work as a chaplain's assistant under the Mission to Seafarers, an Anglican scheme based in the Netherlands
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Bridge club ready to re-open
BLACKBURN Bridge Club will open its doors next month in its newly refurbished centre. The club recently moved to the Bridge Centre, Pleckgate Road, and members helped transform the room, which boasts room for up to 22 bridge tables and comfortable chairs
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Cash appeal to help keep Joe
A CASH appeal has been launched to help an animal-loving grandmother fight Blackburn with Darwen Council's decision to take away her pet monkey. Mary Stanton is devastated by the thought of losing her Capuchin monkey, Joe, who has been allowed to roam
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Twin 'victim of syndrome'
A FIVE-MONTH-OLD twin boy who was found dead in his cot is believed to have been a victim of sudden infant death syndrome. An inquest heard that exhaustive post-mortem tests could find no actual cause of death for Lewis Logan, who was found dead by his
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The piano is Eddie's forte
EDDIE PEACOCK was so good on the piano he could play it with one hand. So he was determined that a stroke which rendered his right arm useless 11 years ago would not prevent him enjoying the instrument he loves. Today, Eddie, 57, was due to show off his
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Golf: Trio out of Boys Open
LOCAL interest in the British Boys Open Championship at Hillside, Southport came to an end at the third round stage yesterday. The Burnley pair of Ben Scott and Andrew Keenan had both won their two opening matches to reach the last 64, where they joined
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Golf: Dwyer's aim straight to Spain
PAUL Dwyer plans to crown an eventful summer by winning a place on next year's European Tour. Starting with the Norwegian Open which teed-off today, the 27-year-old pro can boost his chances of making the final stages of the European Tour School with
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Preston QPR clash all ticket
Preston's game against QPR at Loftus Road on Saturday September 9, kick-off 3pm, will be all ticket for visiting supporters. North End fans have been allocated 3,500 seats in the School End. Tickets in the Lower Section are priced at £16.00 adults and
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Police take it softly softly!
BLACKPOOL police are to take the softly-softly approach towards loutish and drunken behaviour in the town, The Citizen can reveal. Despite public calls from readers of The Citizen for more bobbies on the beat to make the streets safer, Det Chief Insp
