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Sport must learn lesson from Craig
THE one cast-iron certainty about the forthcoming Olympic Games in Sydney is that Britain will be among the also-rans when the medal winners are counted. And is it any wonder when we consider the plight of Burnley Olympic gymnast Craig Heap? This talented
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Soccer: Rams opening day sickener
Abbey Hey 2 Ramsbottom United 1 RAMSBOTTOM UNITED crashed to an opening day defeat for the fourth year in succession at the hands of a more committed Abbey Hey side. For the first 30 minutes the Rams had the better of things, creating three first class
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Soccer: Marksman Mullin makes a point
Radcliffe Boro 1 - Stocksbridge Park Steels 1 TOP gun Paul Mullin rescued a point for Boro with a classic strike nine minutes from the end. It's five years since Boro won their first home game of the season. They could have snatched this one in the last
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Push nets £423
ON behalf of the EMI Units at both Queen's Park Hospital and The Mount, Accrington, I would like to thank all who contributed to our Pram Push appeal, in which we raised £423 for our elderly clients. STELLA FORREST and colleagues, Queen's Park Hospital
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'Minority' is not so small
SHEER desperation must be setting in at the Regeneration Camp (LET, August 17). The sycophantic sound bites from Civic Society chief Doug Chadwick, almost blur yet another terrifying demonstration by regeneration chairman Councillor Ashley Whalley, that
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Has 'Cabinet' a secret agenda?
THE eight members are fully enthroned, as the 'Cabinet.' Yet when this move was first broached we were told one of the reasons was that it would enable us to have better access and quicker response to our concerns. Well let's see! One knows that they
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Euro sceptics over the top
A LETTER about the European Union I wrote a few weeks ago generated a lively response, yet very few replied to the point I made about the nature of the debate. I believe that criticism of political institutions is not only healthy but essential. Whitehall
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Royal honour for nurse in million
PAULINE SCOTT is a nurse in a million -- by royal approval. As part of the Queen Mother's 100th birthday celebrations, she has been honoured by the Queen's Nursing Institute. The special award recognises her "humanity and devoted nursing care which has
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Clean-up idea from New York
RESIDENTS, police and the council are to target the tippers in a New York City style campaign in the Burnley Lane area of Daneshouse, Burnley. The "broken windows" approach is to be used to help cut crime and disorder as part of an action group campaign
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East retain top trophy
Carlsberg-Tetley Challenge Leigh East 36 Hunslet Warriors 14 LEIGH East retained the Grainey Trophy with what was an ultimately comfortable victory over Hunslet Warriors. In the end it was a blockbusting opening eight minutes, and then a one-sided 15
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Souness rings the changes
GRAEME Souness is set to ring the changes tonight for Rovers' Worthington Cup first round first leg clash with Rochdale at Spotland. The likes of Stig Inge Bjornebye, Craig Short, Christian Dailly, Damien Duff and Jason McAteer are all set to be rested
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Clean-up idea from New York
RESIDENTS, police and the council are to target the tippers in a New York City style campaign in the Burnley Lane area of Daneshouse, Burnley. The "broken windows" approach is to be used to help cut crime and disorder as part of an action group campaign
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Concern grows for missing Sarah
POLICE are becoming increasingly concerned for the safety of a missing mentally handicapped woman. Sarah Greenwood was last seen at her home in Church Street, Barnoldswick, at 9am on Sunday, although she was not reported missing until yesterday afternoon
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Mum died from stab wounds
FATAL stab wounds victim Ruth Michelle Phillips had previously suffered violence from her partner, an inquest was told. The mother of two little girls aged four and two died on Sunday, August 13 at the home in Moor View , Salterforth, that she shared
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Ten years ago: The party's over
THE party was over for Blackburn revellers after "Acid house" nights were cancelled at a local club. The popular Hacienda Nights, which attracted more than 1,000 party-goers to Manhattan Nights club on Ciceley Lane were pulled after discussions with the
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Andy's round-world challenge
YACHTSMAN Andy Hindley is getting ready to sail the seas again on the revolutionary catamaran which spectacularly broke apart during its maiden voyage. Andy, 33, from Accrington, is second-in-command on the Team Philips yacht, which was launched in January
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Vintage time for vehicle lovers
VINTAGE vehicle fans were treated to a display of more than 400 cars, bikes, tractors, military vehicles and motorbikes at the annual Ribble Valley Vintage Club rally. Owners of vintage vehicles from right across the North West gathered at the ground
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Defender Briscoe believes Clarets will make progress
CLARETS defender Lee Briscoe is confident Burnley will avoid an upset when they launch their Worthington Cup campaign tonight. Third Division Hartlepool United go into the first-round tie as big underdogs and Briscoe believes Burnley can make the difference
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Turner takes Hart from experience
CHRIS Turner has been all the way in the Worthington Cup, collecting a loser's medal at Wembley in the 1985 final. Clive Walker's penalty miss and an own-goal from Gordon Chisholm left Turner in despair and Norwich City with their hands on the trophy.
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Work delays Metro
METROLINK passengers face delays on two successive Sundays because of essential engineering work. The tram service will be suspended between Old Trafford and Altrincham on August 27 and September 3. A replacement bus shuttle service with low-level access
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Pub boss robbed of£3,000
A PUB landlord was robbed of around £3,000. The landlord, who does not want to be identified, was threatened outside the Royal Bank of Scotland in Bury Old Road, Prestwich, on Sunday afternoon Aug 20). It is believed the landlord was taking the majority
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Drivers failed to stop
TRAFFIC police are investigating three hit and run accidents, one involving a five-year-old girl. Whitefield Primary School pupil Billy-Jo Grimes suffered leg and arm injuries on Sunday (Aug 20) at 7.10pm when she was struck down by a car in Alexandra
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Have your say on youth issues
YOUNG people have a golden opportunity to speak out about the issues that concern them in the community. A special meeting just for youths is being held by the Bury East Area Board on Monday, September 4. Council bosses worry that teenagers don't turn
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Factories make way for £6.5m car showroom
THE old being swept away for the new! That's the scene at Crostons Road, Bury, where demolition work is under way to transform what was one of the town's premier industrial sites into a major new redevelopment. Old factories and units are being knocked
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Advice on workplace legislation
A FREE seminar covering the essential aspects of health and safety at work is being staged next month. The event, being presented by the Health and Safety Executive and Blackburn-based Taylors Solicitors, will give small businesses an overview of the
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'Get ready' for new workers' rights
FIRMS in East Lancashire are being warned to be ready for new rights for workers From September 4 employees have the right to be accompanied by a colleague or trade union official in disciplinary hearings at work. The new rules apply whether workplaces
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Shareholders OK buy-out
SHAREHOLDERS owning more than 80 per cent of ink industry supplier Wolstenholme Rink have accepted a buyout offer. Last month bosses at the Darwen firm announced a £48.7million management buy-out but assured workers that no redundancies were expected
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Bury FC: All change at Crewe?
ENFORCED changes and not tactical ones will be foremost in the mind of Bury boss Andy Preece before tonight's Worthington Cup first round first leg tie at Crewe (7.45pm). There will be no knee jerk reaction to Saturday's 4-1 home defeat at the hands of
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Tools taken
TOOLS valued at £300 were stolen from a garage in St Johns Avenue, Darwen. The haul included a blue and grey Performance power electric angle grinder, a Black and Decker electric hammer drill in a green carry case, a Black and Decker flat bed electric
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Lawyer quizzed over stolen property
A SOLICITOR from Blackburn has been arrested on suspicion of supplying stolen property as part of a long running investigation. Officers from Lancashire police's Major Crime Unit arrested the solicitor after carrying out raids on addresses in Oldham and
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How to make a mela success
THOUSANDS flocked to Witton Park at the weekend for Blackburn's first ever "mela". The Asian gala was the grand finale of a four-week-long festival to celebrate Asian culture. Almost 10,000 people packed the park to see top bands, including the hottest
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Fans are united in grief
AS A Rovers supporter for over 25 years I, accompanied by my family, have just been to pay our respects to Uncle Jack at a dignified and very emotional Ewood Park. My wife, being a Burnley fan, was by chance wearing her Burnley shirt and no comment was
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Seven extra years planned for tip
BOSSES of a landfill site have applied to extend their work permit by seven years. Lancashire County Council has received an application to extend planning permission at Withnell Quarry Landfill site, Withnell, from December 2003 until December 2010.
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Bad for Rovers, bad for town
IT has been a bad year for Blackburn, not just Blackburn Rovers. With the death of Jack Walker, two of the town's and the club's great supporters have now been lost within the space of a few months, the other being Peter White, the Lancashire Evening
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Verse says it all
This poem was posted on the Blackburn Rovers official website by 'JF'. It sums up the thoughts of many a Rovers fan I have never written a poem before, I dont see any point in rhyme. It never appeals to us working class, it's just a waste of time. Well
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Paper worker 'lucky to be alive'
A 56-year-old worker at Sappi Specialities' Blackburn paper mill, who lost all his fingers in a horrific guillotine incident, was lucky to be alive. Blackburn magistrates heard that Harry Fishwick tripped and knocked himself out as he worked on the massive
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What's On Tomorrow, August 23
Scottish country dance, Brierfield Community Centre, Colne Road, Brierfield. Junior fun swim, Brinscall Swimming Pool, Lodge Bank, 1.30-3.30pm. Until September 3. Mayoral charity night with "Smart Move," Oswaldtwistle and Church Con Club, 8pm. Guided
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Tennis: Walmer's low key finish
IT has been one of Walmer's Tennis Club's less rewarding seasons in terms of team success, but the emergence of their Juniors into regular match tennis promises a sound future. The loss of influential players at key points in the league campaigns, has
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Bury FC: Disappointed boss looks on bright side
SATURDAY'S hammering could be the kick up the backside the Shakers need, according to Andy Preece. The boss was "bitterly disappointed" with the 4-1 drubbbing at the hands of Wrexham but he said heads would not go down and the team would bounce back.
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Goods plea for RNLI sale
THE Blackburn Guild of RNLI will be opening their charity shop in Lord Street West for the week commencing September 18. As this is their main source of fundraising for this worthy cause they would be most grateful for any saleable items with which to
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Stoking up intolerance
I WAS appalled to read of the Rev Phil Gough (LET, August 15), advocating retaining discriminatory employment practices when the European Human Rights- legislation is introduced into the UK later this year. As a Christian minister, I would have thought
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Super support for hospice
I WOULD like to take this opportunity to thank the members of the public for their continuing support for the East Lancashire Hospice Appeal Fund. In particular, we would like to thank the people who keep sending us used postage stamps which, in turn,
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Battle safety first
I FEEL I have to reply to Mr A Davis (Letters, August 17) about the Sealed Knot Battle in Witton Park. He says that common sense was a tragic casualty. Would he have preferred that no care had been taken so that anyone could have walked through an area
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Why I moved away
A FORMER nursing assistant who worked at Calderstones for more than four years today said she had moved her family away from the controversial medium secure unit because she was scared to let her children play out. But boss of Calderstones NHS Trust Russ
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Big brother is watchingd
THE plight of Big Brother contestant 'Nasty Nick' may be the topic on everyone's lips at the minute after his escapdes on the hit Channel 4 game show. But if you want the definitive version of life in the shadow of a real big brother then speak to David
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Clubbers' reunion night
FORMER revellers from a now-closed East Lancashire nightclub can enjoy a one-night revival and help raise money for terminally ill children. The event, on Friday, is being organised by Craig Lambert, of Esther Place, Bacup, who will also be completing
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Ravine fill-in go ahead
A CONTROVERSIAL scheme to create a crossing across a deep ravine on farmland in Pendle is set to get the green light this week. County councillors are recommended to grant planning permission for the scheme at Spurn Clough, Moor Isles Farm, Reedley Hallows
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'Old friends' face modern issues
PENDLE MP Gordon Prentice joined hundreds of people at Nelson Civic Hall to celebrate the Independence of Pakistan 53 years ago. The MP, who shared the platform with Burnley MP Peter Pike and the Pakistan Consul in Manchester, Jamil Ahmed Khan, told the
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Company jumps to gymnast's aid
OLYMPIC gymnast Craig Heap has been saved from retirement by an £11,000 donation from a local firm. The 27-year-old from Burnley, who is Great Britain's only male gymnast at Sydney, had thought about giving his sport up after the Games because of lack
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Drama at the village fun day
A SWASHBUCKLING tale of romance and adventure was part of an action-packed day as a quite Pendle village burst into life. As part of its wider Canal 2000 celebrations, Mid Pennine Arts staged a street theatre production during the annual fun day at Salterforth
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Frive years ago: Police plans put back
PLANS for a new police communications room covering the whole of East Lancashire were put on hold due to massive problems elsewhere in the country. After a series of hitches at the force's first area control base in Blackpool, the East Lancashire communications
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School fails in mast protest
A MOBILE phone mast is set to be built at a poultry farm -- despite objections from a nearby school. Councillors will be told tomorrow that they have no power to block the 15-metre-high mast, to be used by Cellnet. It will be sited at Knuzden Brook Poultry
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Top apprentices scoop awards
TALENTED trainees from the East Lancashire motor vehicle industry were under the spotlight at an awards evening. The Training 2000 awards were held at Mytton Fold Hotel and Gold Complex in Langho, where Blackburn Rovers favourites Tony Parkes and Damian
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Why I moved away
A FORMER nursing assistant who worked at Calderstones for more than four years today said she had moved her family away from the controversial medium secure unit because she was scared to let her children play out. But boss of Calderstones NHS Trust Russ
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Cooke wants a good cup run
BURNLEY launch their Worthington Cup campaign against Hartlepool United tonight with striker Andy Cooke insisting the Clarets can make their mark on the competition. Burnley haven't been past round two for at least six seasons and and have fallen at the
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Councillor is shying away from point
CUMMINGS AND GOINGS with Stephen Cummings MUCH more of this, and predictions of mere safety will need to be revised. First, a well-earned point at last year's FA Cup and play-off semi-finalists. Then on Saturday the taking of a major scalp in the form
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Inquest after man's body found at flat
AN inquest is to be opened later this week following the discovery of a partially decomposed body in a Radcliffe flat. Mr Stephen Patton, who is believed to come from the North East, was discovered dead by a relative who visited the private flat in Stand
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Second heat of contest
MORE of the borough's talented youngsters will have stars in their eyes tomorrow night, (Wednesday Aug 23). They will be competing in the second heat of a prestigious contest to promote local musical excellence. The Power Sound 2000 competition is being
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Vintage goes for classy price!
A VINTAGE Bugatti car, which a Bury man sold for just £30, has fetched a staggering £54,293 at auction in the USA. And yesterday former owner Andrew Heib, when told of the figure by the Bury Times, said: ""It does surprise me, really. But saying that,
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Police and publicans tackle soccer threat
BURY'S town centre licensees and the police claimed a home win over soccer thugs. Bury FC's first home game of the season saw more than 700 Wrexham fans travelling to the borough with around 40 supporters identified prior to Saturday's (Aug 19) match
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Diawara transfer tribute
BLACKBURN Rovers today concluded their first piece of business since the death of Jack Walker by signing French striker Kaba Diawara on a year-long loan. And chief executive John Williams believes it's the kind of deal Walker would have been proud of.
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Henderson out to prove point
FORMER Clarets striker Kevin Henderson returns to Turf Moor tonight determined to show Burnley what they're missing. Henderson will spearhead Hartlepool United's attack in the Worthington Cup clash 15 months after being shown the door at Burnley. And
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Poles in search of know-how
POLISH firms are heading for Blackburn later this year as part of a major trade event. Around 20 firms will be travelling to the Innovate 2000 event being staged at Ewood Park in November and organised by Blackburn with Darwen's International Business
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Town is streets ahead
A TOWN proved it is "streets ahead" when it comes to having fun. The annual Haslingden Street Fair brought a party atmosphere to the centre as large crowds milled around stalls, games and enjoyed the thrill of the fair on some hair-raising fairground
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Fortune smiles on garden party
NOT even Sceptic Peg could have predicted what a bumper event the garden party at St Aidan's Church, Blackburn, was going to be! The makeshift mystic, alias Pam Nolan, was one of the attractions at the Mill Hill church party which attracted over 200 people
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Muslims' joy at leader's visit
THOUSANDS of muslims gathered at a Blackburn mosque to welcome one of the world's top religious men. Sheikh Abdur-Rahman Sudaysee is Imam at the largest mosque in the world in Mecca, Saudi Arabia and muslim men from all over East Lancashire packed the
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'Mardi Gras' lasts three days
BANK Holiday fun is due to hit Blackburn when a carnival comes to town this weekend. The Family Mardi Gras 2000, being organised by Blackburn with Darwen Council, will transform the town centre with a party atmosphere between Saturday, August 26, and
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Marching on
JACK Walker is dead, but like the song: His Soul Goes Marching On. T BARNES, Cranbourne Drive, Church.
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Young criminals in burglary blitz
POLICE are appealing to residents in Whitebirk and Intack to help them catch a team of burglars who are blitzing the area. Detectives say at least 20 homes have been raided in the area around Accrington Road over the last two weeks. During the weekend
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Football widows unite
OH how I agree with Jean Lewis (LET, August 15). May I make a few extra points. Firstly, the season is longer than eight months (or does it just seem like it?) what with friendlies, Euro 2000 the lead-up to the qualifying games to the World Cup then the
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Life-saver hopes dashed
THE heartbroken godmother of tragic tot Kourtney Burns has been told by health bosses their are no plans to install life-saving equipment at hospitals in East Lancashire. Mandy Eccles, who runs the Cabin End pub in Knuzden, launched a fund-raising drive
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Memories of Uncle Jack
I USED to sit directly behind Jack Walker in the front row of the old Nuttall Street stand. In marked contrast to the other officials he would always make a point of greeting and shaking the hand of the four or five nearest spectators before kick off.
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Racing: Manorbier challenge
A FAIRYTALE comes true for Uncle Jack's Pub on Thursday at York when their Manorbier runs in the Group One Victor Chandler Nunthorpe stakes. It was on October 19 last year when Jim Hughes bid 500 guineas for Manorbier. I was sitting next to Jim and remember
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Holidays can be murder in summer
GONE are the days when the long summer holiday meant bored youngsters wondering what to do with themselves and frantic parents trying to provide entertainment. Summer activity schemes are now offered to young people by local councils and education committees
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Biker in dump truck horror
A CYCLIST is seriously ill in hospital after he fell under the wheels of a waste disposal truck in Holcombe Brook on Monday (Aug 21). The man, believed to be Polish and aged in his late teens or early 20s, suffered serious head and leg injuries in yesterday
