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EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Friday, July 6
Under 17s Disco, Alley Katz Dance Studio, Tony's Ballroom, Town Hall Street, Blackburn, 7.30pm-10pm. All welcome. Afternoon Social, St Paul's Centre, Constable Lee, Rawtenstall, 1.45pm-3.15pm. Blackburn Theatre Trust Charity Shop, Lord Street West, Blackburn
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Cab laws need urgent reform
AS a diabetes sufferer and road accident victim, East Lancashire wheelchair-user Hayley Reed depends on taxis for travel, but needs ones that have been adapted for people like her. Yet so scarce are they in Hyndburn, where she lives, work and studies,
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Oliver audience left wanting more
WESTHOLME School left audiences wanting more during a four night production of Oliver. The show had a cast of over 100 as well as a 32-piece orchestra. Jessica Foxley, 13, played the title role, with Louize Jaegar-Scott, 18, as Mr Bumble, Sally Crawshaw
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Would-be burglar took along a snack
DAVID Currie's light-fingered exploits landed him in cells when he was detained by two members of the public. Blackburn magistrates heard that Currie was seen approaching houses on Observatory Road, Blackburn, and trying a garage door. But defence solicitor
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Were you a teen during the war?
I AM presently carrying out an oral history project for the Open University on teenagers in wartime, and would like to interview people who were in this age group during the 1939-45 conflict. RAYMOND MARSH, 5 Billington Gardens, Billington BB7 9LU. Tel
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'Rural' scene is second to none
ALL too often, we tend to criticise our councillors for various reasons, myself included, but this is to acknowledge an achievement which deserves our praise. I refer to the landscape completion at the top end of Bonsall Street, Mill Hill, Blackburn,
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Blaming the BNP is unfair
ALTHOUGH I have no sympathy with the views of the British National Party, I feel it is unfair that they are being blamed for the present racial unrest, when the Government itself has done so much to stir up racial hatred. If you keep telling a racial
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Medal marvels
LANCASHIRE Youth Games -- Swimming BLACKBURN and Pendle swam to success in the pool as they picked up a clutch of medals between them. The Blackburn team struck gold in the year five contest and finished third in both the year six and joint second in
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Pendle boys play fair
LANCASHIRE Youth Games -- Tag Rugby Finals. LOCAL rugby league teams showed the true essence of the Lancashire Youth Games after picking up all three fair play awards. Pendle, Ribble Valley Seconds and Hyndburn won the awards for their good sporting behaviour
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Health chiefs confirm GP's suspension
A BURY GP has been officially suspended by the General Medical Council amid claims he hired a surgery worker with criminal convictions. Colin Ogdon, of Higher Lees Farm, Helmshore Road, Holcombe, has had his suspension confirmed by the General Medical
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Suspected firebomb attacks on newsagents
A FIREBOMBER attacked a newsagents shop today just days after the owner and his family were targeted by racist thugs. Police and fire crews were called to M and I News in Hereford Road, Blackburn at around 11.30am after reports that a white man had ridden
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Dunn keen to get going
ROVERS start their preparations for their Premiership return on Monday and David Dunn is busting a gut to experience his second taste of the top-flight. He said: "I am very excited at the prospect. It's been a long hard fight to finally get back to the
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Row breaks out over top role
A ROW has broken out over how county councillors are selected for a prestigious role. Members of the Conservative and Liberal Democrat groups at Lancashire County Council claim the ruling Labour group have turned the role of chairman into a political
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Historic sites get face-lifts
GRADE II listed buildings in Preston are to be improved thanks to a £20,640 grant from the town's council and English Heritage. Among the buildings earmarked for a face-lift is 12 Frenchwood Street, Preston, which is currently in a poor state of repair
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Fight for centre isn't kids' play
A COMMUNITY-spirited Leyland shop owner is leading the fight to get local children off the streets and into a planned activity centre. Karen Cairns, who runs TK's General stores in Church Road, Leyland, realised that many local children had nothing to
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Royal date for rider
A FORMER Queen's guard from Leyland has been honoured by the British Horse Society after nearly half-of-a-century of voluntary work. Ex-Household Cavalry (Life Guards) serviceman John Holt, 66, of West Paddock, Leyland, is the first person ever to receive
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Family fun on superstore's America day
AMERICAN Independence Day was celebrated at the Burnley Asda store. There was a competition to guess the number of balloons in a car and a cake baked by members of the South West Burnley enterprise centre, who were provided with the ingredients by the
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Engineer bound over
BURNLEY Council engineer Darren Paul Hunt attacked a car belonging to the man his estranged wife was seeing. Blackburn magistrates heard that Hunt caused £983-worth of damage to the vehicle during the incident in Read but had since lodged payment in full
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Drink drive admitted
A MOTORIST seen driving erratically in Padiham town centre was more than twice the legal limit, a court heard. Burnley magistrates were told how Stuart Ryan, 29, was spotted by officers turning into a road and then running into a house. The lower of two
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It's getting otter!
WILD otters are -- slowly but surely -- returning to the Lancaster and Morecambe area. That's the verdict from a three year study backed by the Wildlife Trust and United Utilities. The area is said to have 'otters in low numbers, but not expanding.' The
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Scanner on way
ROYAL Lancaster Infirmary will be installing a new MRI scanner in the next few weeks in a brand new extension. The new radiology suite has been built to house the state-of-the-art scanner, and also a new CT x-ray scanner which is due to arrive shortly
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Missing diver feared dead
A DIVER was today missing, presumed dead after disappearing while searching a wreck off the Welsh coast. Michael Brennan, 33, of Brownside Road, Worsthorne, was diving up to 120 metres with a team from the Irish O'Faith boat, 15-miles off South Stack,
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New bishop keeps it simple
LANCASTER formally welcomed Bishop Patrick O'Donoghue on Wednesday, at a simple ceremony at the cathedral. He was joined by relatives from as far away as Ireland and the USAfor his official Mass of Installation, at which he became only the fifth catholic
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LRGS pupils greet the Princess Royal
LANCASTER Royal Grammar School celebrated its 150th anniversary on Friday with a special visit from the Princess Royal. The Princess chatted freely with pupils and staff, unveiled a commemorative plaque and signed a visitor's book before flying off in
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Mum forgives drug doctor
A CARNFORTH mother this week forgave the doctor who prescribed a fatal dose of methadone to her teenage son - but warned: "I hope you've learned your lesson." And Gillian Edmondson also added that the medical profession also needed to learn from 16-year-old
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Raid plot teenage duo face youth court
TWO boys have appeared before Burnley Magistrates accused of plotting a house raid just yards from where pensioner Sheila Bridge recently died. A 16-year-old and his 13-year-old co-defendant are accused of conspiracy to commit burglary and their cases
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Inquest told of complex case after street collapse
A FALL in the street is the most likely reason that led to the death of 94-year-old retired engineer Gilbert Kinder. An inquest heard that Mr Kinder also fell at his flat and after admission to hospital in Burnley General and Pendle Hospital, Nelson.
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Preston delight at beating leaders
PRESTON followed their recent improvement in league form in sensational style on Saturday by beating top-of-the-table Netherfield. Preston appeared to be heading to defeat after batting first and scoring just 178 all out with professional Raouf Akbar
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Zara bowls a hat-trick
TEN-PIN bowler, Zara Glover, has won an incredible hat-trick of medals at the European Tenpin Bowling Championships in Denmark. Zara, aged 19, from Whitestake near Preston, and works at the Megabowl at the Capitol Centre, won gold, silver and bronze medals
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Runner's charity booster
RAILTRACK engineer Nicola Abrahams has presented £2,700 towards the setting up of a resource centre and gym for Multiple Sclerosis sufferers. Nicola's dad, Jeff, suffers from MS. The former painter and decorator was first affected by the condition about
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Five choices for play area's future
RESIDENTS living near Rushton Street playground in Earby could be asked to decide whether it should be improved or closed down. Members of the council's West Craven Committee are faced with five options of how to deal with the site at Rushton Avenue,
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New exhibition
SOUTH Ribble museum and exhibition centre in Church Road, Leyland, is hosting a new exhibition this month featuring the work of New Longton artists. The event kicks off on Saturday, July 7, with a display of acrylic paintings by Hazel Titherley.
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Rosie's ready to study in Germany
PRESTON College student Rosie Lovett (pictured) has scooped an exciting four-week study trip to Germany as part of an international exchange programme. Hard-working Rosie, 17, from Fulwood, Preston, will study maths, chemistry and German on the trip organised
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Two hurt in bus smash
A DOUBLE-decker Stagecoach bus taking students to Runshaw College, Langdale Road, Leyland, crashed into a garage forecourt canopy on Monday, July 1, after taking a wrong turn. Emergency services rushed to help two injured students after the bus, driven
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Citizen snapper in Cypriot riots
FORMER Preston Citizen photographer Robert Underdown was in Cyprus this week when trouble flared following the arrest of Cypriot MP Marios Matsakis, who is protesting against the installation of a new radar mast at the Akrotiri military base. Robert,
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Pupils go sleepless at St Paul's
SLEEPY-EYED children from a Leyland junior school made a dash for cash in their pyjamas to raise money for their school. Dozens of children from St Paul's School, in Croston Road, Farington, turned up early on Monday, July 2, in time for a sponsored run
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Symphony at the Tower
THE Preston skyline is to light up in a medley of colour when the sixth Firework/Symphony Concert perform at Hoghton Tower in aid of St Catherine's Hospice. The concert, provided by The Northern Chamber Orchestra Symphonia, will blast off on Saturday
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Blind date strikes gold
A BLIND date marked the start of 50 golden years together for anniversary couple Jean and Harry Bradshaw. The happy couple, who lived in Preston for 25 years before moving to Blackburn, celebrated the milestone on Saturday, June 30. There was a instant
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Five years ago
BUDGIE the Helicopter visited Oswaldtwistle Civic Theatre. The cartoon character created by Sarah Ferguson, the former wife of the Duke of York, was booked by Hyndburn Council for two shows.
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Long-term illness led to death
A 46-YEAR-old Oswaldtwistle man died as a direct result of a rare natural, degenerative disease which caused a chemical imbalance in the brain. An inquest heard that Stephen James Lane, of Havelock Street, appeared to be making a good recovery in hospital
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Club-goer hit out at car
SELF-employed mechanic Alan James Nester took his frustration out on a taxi after being ejected from the Rendesvous nightclub in Whalley. Blackburn magistrates heard that Nester knocked the taxi sign off the top of the vehicle but that he had since paid
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Star Trek games - the next generation
BOLDLY go where no man has gone before with a simulator game that will open up a new world of 'Star Trek' fantasy. A caricature of Captain James T Kirk will follow your commands by throwing shapes and bleating 'Beam!' and 'Spock! to help bring in an extra
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Doing the rounds with Chris and Co
FOR everything you ever wanted to know about the guy who can't get himself out of the news - Chris Evans - look no further than www.mtvasia.com. The website allows you to dish the dirt on all the stars and what they get up to when the cameras are not
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Concerns over Warehouse raid
I WOULD like to thank all those who have written to the Citizen on the subject of the raid on the Warehouse nightclub. I have severe reservations about this incident, in particular: 1. The consideration the police gave to the impact of their operations
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Surfing for all the best beaches
PICTURE the perfect holiday destination and the chances are you think of sun, surf and sand. The internet allows you to visit the best beaches in the world in the comfort of your own home, without the need for factor 30 suncream. Whether it is a Florida
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Baggies set sights on Rowlands
WEST Brom are reported to be ready to step up their chase for Burnley target Martin Rowlands. The Baggies are thought to be ready to pay £500,000 for Brentford's Republic of Ireland under-21 international midfielder. Ternent is looking to strengthen his
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CRICKET: Flintoff owes Lancs a few runs
ANDY Flintoff owed Lancashire a few runs at Canterbury today. The all-rounder produced an impressive bowling stint on the first day of the Championship match against Kent, but blotted his copybook by dropping a slip chance late in the day. Lancashire
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Penney drops into new role
TWO Lancaster county councillors are to sit in the county's first cabinet. Skerton county councillor Niki Penney will take on the communications, Information & Lifelong Learning portfolio while Ruth Henig (Lancaster East) will be in charge of 'cross
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Williams is hoping for some Turkish delight
ROVERS should find out in the middle of next week whether they have been successful in their pursuit of Rangers midfielder Tugay Terimoglu. Blackburn were knocked back in their initial bid to sign the Turkish international when he was refused a work permit
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Taylor's feel-good factor
SUMMER signing Gareth Taylor plans to make the feel-good factor pay dividends for himself and Burnley when he kicks off the new season as a fully fledged Claret. Taylor this week formally put pen to paper on a three-year deal at Turf Moor once his existing
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Management step into £1.5m buy-out
THE management team at Lambert Haworth Safety Ltd has completed the £1.5million buy-out of the Rawtenstall-based business. The team, headed by finance director Richard Fletcher, has bought the company from the troubled Lambert Haworth Group which used
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Vintage cars wanted for big event
OWNERS of vintage or unusual vehicles are being urged to sign up for the annual Darwen Gala road parade on Saturday, August 18. Organisers want to encourage more groups and individuals to get involved. Anybody interested in entering a float, dressing
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Progress on tower repairs
DELAYED repair work designed to ensure that Darwen Tower is still standing next century is to go ahead as promised. The landmark listed structure -- which celebrated its 100th birthday in 1997 -- was shut to the public last October when Blackburn with
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Lay-offs at raided company
A FIRM raided by thieves who stole £100,000 worth of equipment is being forced to lay off staff as a result. RHP Bearings, Davyfield Road, Darwen, had aluminium pattern mouldings taken in a weekend break-in. Now bosses at the plant fear the firm may not
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Let's take school seriously
IT is quite amusing that we now reward children for simply turning up for school! (Citizen, June 28). I dare say a trip to the cinema for a young boy who "has never skipped a day at school since his final year in primary education" is merely a publicity
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Hate won't bring Jamie back
WHAT a piece of incitement to revenge and further evil was published in your newspaper last week, concerning the Jamie Bulger killers. One man was reported to give a balanced and fair opinion. Others questioned had obviously read the tabloid with their
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Why we won't be changing tune
THE editor of this paper has, as advised by the honourable member for Lancaster & Wyre, noted the MP's observation that, apart from the 'daft lad' running round in a Blobby suit, the whole issue of the Crinkley Bottom scandal was raised only once
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Flavours of summer
COOLING desserts are a delicious feature of summer. While we comfort ourselves with steamed puddings and custard in the winter, we can now revel in summer's fruits -- they're not just for the strawberries and cream set at Wimbledon. Here are two light
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Bringing an Italian touch
TRY-OUT a tasty Limonesco Sorbet. Ingredients: 250g (10oz) castor sugar 150ml ( pint) water I bottle Limonesco, well chilled Lemon zest and mint to garnish PLACE the sugar and water in a medium sized saucepan and place over a low heat. When the sugar
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'This is for you, Wynford'
A CARE worker who devoted his spare time to helping a terminally ill man has won a top award for his efforts just days before the man died of his illness. John Kershaw, from Bilsborrow, near Preston, was voted Carer of the Month from Preston Carewatch
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Suspected firebomb attacks on newsagents
A FIREBOMBER attacked a newsagents shop today just days after the owner and his family were targeted by racist thugs. Police and fire crews were called to M and I News in Hereford Road, Blackburn at around 11.30am after reports that a white man had ridden
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Community groups 'net' free computers
FIVE community organisations in East Lancashire are to widen their net after being awarded free computers. They are part of £1million worth of internet-ready PCs which British Telecom has given to groups or individuals who want to make a positive impact
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Town rides high in chuckle charts!
LIFE'S a laugh a minute for the people of East Lancashire who rank high in the national chuckle chart. A new rib-tickling survey shows people in the town are the third biggest laughers in Britain, giggling an average of 22 times a day. That's four more
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Hospital ban on crime spree boy
HOSPITAL bosses have told a teenage crook to "stay away" after an 18-month crime spree which has cost thousands of pounds. Crime rates at Queen's Park Hospital in Blackburn dropped by more than 95 per cent following the 17-year-old's arrest at the end
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CYCLING: Boothman scores a success
AFTER two cancelled weeks following foot and mouth restrictions, the Thursday Evening Time Trials promoted by the Pendle Forest Cycling Club were back on schedule with an 11-mile hilly circuit based on Thornton-in-Craven. Fastest was in-form Jonathan
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GOLF: Results and scorecards
A ROUND-UP of recent golfing competitions. BAXENDEN Harold Bailey Trophy --Division One: 1 S Nolan (81-12-69), 2 R Rothwell (75-6-69), 3 J Bradshaw (81-12-69). Division Two: 1 T Kelly (84-14-70), 2 T Bailey (84-14-70), 3 J B Wood (88-16-72). Division
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Sign tutor: Parents fail in legal battle
THE parents of a five-year-old boy stricken by a mysterious inability to speak have failed in a legal bid to force Bury Council to meet the full cost of a sign language tutor -- despite winning a High Court judge's sympathy for his plight. Connor Freeman
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Suspected firebomb attack on newsagents
POLICE and fire crews were at a newsagents shop today after a suspected firebomb attack. Crews were called out just before mid-day to a shop and newsagents on Hereford Road, Blackburn. For more details on this breaking story return to thisislancashire
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Health merger agreed
HEALTH chiefs announced today the merger of two hospital trusts. The Chorley and South Ribble NHS Trust and the Preston Acute Hospitals NHS Trust have agreed that the two should merge as from April 1, 2002. A joint statement said: "As one Trust our vision
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Man, 20, cleared of attack on health officer
ONE of three young men accused of taking part in an attack on a health and safety officer has been cleared. James Aspin, 20, of Yew Tree Drive, Oswaldtwistle, was found not guilty by a Burnley Crown Court jury. Judge Sycamore discharged the jury from
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'Misled' by a headline
IT is clear some people have been misled by the 'heading' over my letter (Letters, June 12). Surcharging would apply to non-voting, eligible voters only. Ticking the 'abstention' box on the ballot paper would be treated as a 'vote' and your name would
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No thought to consequences of mugging
ON Saturday evening, (June 30), I was walking through Blackburn Cathedral grounds when I was alerted by the screams of an elderly lady 100 yards in front of me. She had just been mugged by a young man who I saw making a getaway in the direction of Fleming
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Writing 'art' is far from dead
THE art of letter writing is often thought to be dead, but I must disagree. In spite of all the excellent communication systems in use today, the good old letter is still very much alive and kicking. When I joined the International Penfriends Club, I
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Biker loses fight for life
A 20-YEAR-OLD motorcyclist has died in hospital, two weeks after he was involved in a road accident. Graham Johnson, of Duke Street, Astley, died in the Royal Bolton Hospital yesterday morning, nearly a fortnight after he was involved in the accident
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Excellence award for GP
HEALTH Minister Lord Philip Hunt was in Leigh today to present an award for excellence to a family doctor. Dr Morris Doublet-Stewart is just the second single-handed practice GP to be given the Quality Practice Award. Lord Hunt, on a quick tour of the
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Kebab House blast drama
AN explosion badly damaged an Indian takeaway in Prestwich early today. Fire crews and police officers were called to the Kashmiri Kebab house in Hilton Lane, Prestwich, just before 1am. Today detectives launched an investigation into the cause of the
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LOCAL SOCCER: East Lancs 7-a-side Midweek Football League
RESULTS and league tables. RESULTS -- Division One: Celta 7s 7 BI Group 1; Lord Raglan 3 Ivy Hotel 2; Moorings 4 FJM Pawnbroker 1; Rightway C&C 3 Galligreaves 2; Lord Raglan 0 Baber Zaman 4. Division Two: Bowland Wand 2 The Wanderers 1; Sapphire Win
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Valley win gold in a spot kick showdown
LANCASHIRE Youth Games - Girls football finals. HOST borough Ribble Valley created one of the highlights of the Lancashire Youth Games when they won the girls under 12s football final in a thrilling penalty shoot-out. The Valley girls, cheered on by a
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Howzat Hyndburn!
LANCASHIRE Youth Games -- Girls and disability cricket competitions. PRACTICE made perfect for Hyndburn's Moderate Learning Difficulty side who won gold with a tremendous team performance. Made up of players from Broadfield School is Oswaldtwistle and
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Morton pots back
COLIN MORTON was often painted as one of snooker's black sheep during the Nineties. It was all a bit harsh; a mucky mid-grey would have been nearer the mark. He liked a pint. Perhaps he didn't practise as hard as he should have done since turning professional
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Hospital ban on crime spree boy
HOSPITAL bosses have told a teenage crook to "stay away" after an 18-month crime spree which has cost thousands of pounds. Crime rates at Queen's Park Hospital in Blackburn dropped by more than 95 per cent following the 17-year-old's arrest at the end
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More parents fined over truancy
FIVE more parents -- all of whom failed to make an appearance before magistrates -- have been fined in their absence over the non-attendance of their children in school. Fines and costs totalling more than £1,000 were handed out by the Bury bench after
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RMI boss in same boat as Allardyce!
LEIGH RMI manager Steve Waywell has likened his financial plight with that of Wanderers' boss Sam Allardyce. Bolton are set for a £30million cash bonanza from their promotion to the Premiership but Allardyce will only have a small part of that to spend
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Williams is hoping for some Turkish delight
ROVERS should find out in the middle of next week whether they have been successful in their pursuit of Rangers midfielder Tugay Terimoglu. Blackburn were knocked back in their initial bid to sign the Turkish international when he was refused a work permit
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36-hour trek for charity
FUNDRAISING is a walk in the park for two best friends due to complete a 36-hour trek from Longridge to Ambleside at 4pm today (Thursday). Warwick Thompson, 23, and Matthew Gallagher, 26, set off from their homes at 4am on yesterday with only a rucksack
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What's on
LEGENDS -- starring soundalike favourites including Elvis, Shirley Bassey, Freddie Mercury, Rod Stewart and ABBA -- runs nightly at Central Pier Showbar, in Blackpool, from now until October 28, at 8pm on week nights, and 6pm and 9.30pm at weekends. Two
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Vicar's in-spired rooftop protest
A PRESTON vicar who is terrified of heights is planning to camp out on a leaky church roof until his parishioners come up with £3,000 to repair it. Father Graham Piper, of St Aidan's Church, Longworth Street, Bamber Bridge, who describes himself as "getting
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A chorus of praise for visit
A RETIRED Leyland priest's friendship with a Romanian family has led to a visit by a 42-strong choir from Moldavia next week. The Reverend Thomas Finch, of Royal Avenue, Leyland, has worked with an ecumenical support group to bring The Friends of Music
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Meters get thumbs down by firms
CAR owners who can park for free in a busy town centre square are furious that they may have to pay for the privilege. And firms located in Winckley Square, Preston, are worried that they may be forced to close, following council plans to put pay and
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Teacher pipped at award post
A PRESTON primary school teacher has narrowly missed out on being voted Teacher of the Year after being nominated for the award by her peers. But to the children and staff at Moor Nook County Primary School, in Preston, hard-working nursery teacher Jennifer
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Bike thief banned
A BURNLEY man with a fascination for motorbikes could not resist when he saw a 400cc Honda left in Taylor Street, Clitheroe, with the keys in the ignition. Blackburn magistrates heard that Robert Matthew Whitehead sped off on the bike when spotted by
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Arsonist on the rampage
A FIRE-raiser is believed to to be responsible for eight arson attacks in Padiham within 36 hours. Most of the incidents have been relatively minor with the exception of a VW Polo which was destroyed. The incidents have cost the fire and rescue service
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Crews to test hovercraft's rescue power
MORECAMBE lifeboat volunteers will be flying later this month as they test out what could be the latest life-saving craft. The resort will welcome a new 6-seater hovercraft for two weeks of trials. The area will be used to evaluate if a hovercraft can
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Serious problems facing trust
THE local NHS Trust has approached private hospitals for help to deal with its "serious" waiting list problems. Morecambe Bay NHS Trust is struggling to meet waiting list targets just two months into the new financial year and is considering a number
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New film being made in city
LANCASTER and the surrounding district is set for a starring role in a new British film. And, according to the group set up to promote filming in the area, it could be the first of several productions to use the district as a backdrop. Former St Martin's
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Prison praised for positive approach
A PRISON with a "positive" outlook and an excellent approach to drug problems is how a surprise inspection report described Lancaster Castle Prison. HM Inspectorate of Prisons conducted the unannounced inspection at the city centre prison in December
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MBI to be swept from power?
A FIERCE contest for political control of Lancaster City Council will take place next week with New Labour looking to eject the MBIs from power. A brand new cabinet will be elected at a full council meeting on Wednesday afternoon but - with deals being
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School garden a winner
CREATIVE youngsters at a before-and-after school club in Nelson have won an award for a garden created in the school grounds. The children from The Rocking Horse Club, based at Walton Lane Nursery School, won a Spring Greens award of £250 from the Nescafe
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Warrior winners
LEYLAND Warriors Amateur Rugby League club topped an outstanding year with a presentation evening at Wellington Park. Wigan Warriors manager and former player Dean Bell was on hand to present team and individual medals. The club has more than 150 junior
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Soccer goes on the road to schools
SKY TV is to team up with schools in the area to run soccer roadshows. It is hoped the roadshow will act as an incentive for children to improve their attendance. Coaching staff from the world famous 'Bobby Charlton Soccer School' are running the roadshow
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Michael is a tennis ace
MICHAEL Nott, a nine-year-old tennis sensation from Leyland, is the national champion of the Boys U9 Fred Perry Challenge event. Michael reached the finals of the nine and under age group, by advancing through the first local rounds in dominant fashion
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Do you recognise these tools?
IF you recognise any of the tools in this picture, your property could be among £30,00-worth of items recovered by police in Colne. The collection of machinery and power tools was discovered in an industrial unit in the Waterside area of Colne at the
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Residents meet for mast protest
PROTESTERS against plans for a second mobile phone transmitter mast hundreds of yards from their homes will voice their concerns tonight at the Barrowford and Western Parishes Committee. Members of SPAM (Strong Protest Against Mast) are against proposals
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Spare a few hours
COULD you spare a few hours to give an isolated person a bit of company? If you can, Age Concern Preston and South Ribble would like to hear from you. Call 01772 253079 for details.
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Appeal for volunteers
AGE Concern are appealing for volunteers to help at the charity's Spinning Jenny Cafe in Arkwright House in Stoneygate, Preston. People aged 18-plus who have a few hours to spare between 10am to 2pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Fridays are welcome to apply
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Drivers wanted
GALLOWAY'S Society for the Blind is looking for volunteers to drive the charity minibus on a Wednesday afternoon. Galloway's need a driver from 12.30pm to 5pm to transport people to a weekly dance. All volunteers will be provided with training through
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Jobs axe swings at Baxi site
HEATING giant Baxi is to axe 250 jobs within two years at its Bamber Bridge plant. The cash-strapped company will cease manufacturing at its Brownedge Lane site in two years in a bid to boost profits. Baxi chiefs have confirmed the site will remain as
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Winning firm is example to all
AWARD-WINNING Leyland Trucks has been praised by Trade and Industry Secretary Patricia Hewitt in a celebration of the best of new ideas in UK manufacturing. The company, which scooped the engineering category of the Best Factory Awards 2000, is being
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Mole's tour is in town
SCHOOLCHILDREN from across the area enjoyed a visit to the theatre this week as members of the Storytellers Theatre Company brought a fairytale to life at Worden Arts Centre, in Worden Park, Leyland. Youngsters were wowed with a very special performance
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Prison tops packed prisons table
PRESTON Prison has been revealed as the most overcrowded in England and Wales, holding 78 per cent more prisoners than is acceptable. Preston topped the list of packed prisons following an enquiry by the Prison Reform Trust. The study also revealed that
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Ten years ago
A POPULAR town centre takeaway was closed to the public after it was found to be infested by cockroaches. Environmental health officers made the shock discovery at the Red Lion chop suey bar in Accrington and Hyndburn Council sought a court order.
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'Remorse' saves drive ban drug addict from jail
A BANNED driver who got behind the wheel escaped a jail sentence -- even though Burnley Magistrates said they had planned to send him down. The bench was told how Michael Mitchell, 40, who cares full-time for his wife, had been plagued by drug addiction
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Drugs overdose was 'cry for help'
THE drug overdose that killed retired haulage contractor William Heaslip was probably a cry for help, an inquest heard. His partner and mother of his children, Elizabeth O'Shea, told the hearing that there were other tablets in the house he could have
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Disabled student calls for better taxis
A COLLEGE student has called for more wheelchair adaptable taxis in Hyndburn after finding herself stranded for more than 90 minutes. Hayley Reed, 31, of Church Street, Great Harwood, an insulin dependent diabetic, has used an electric wheelchair since
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Big prizes for bride's big day
WITH the wedding season in full swing, the Lancashire Evening Telegraph bride of the year competition gives blushing brides the chance of winning thousands of prizes. Brides can now enter the prize packed competition online. Take a look at the site...
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MP hits at cash machine charge plans
EAST Lancashire MP Nigel Evans has attacked the Post Office over plans to charge customers withdrawing money from cash machines in its branches. The Ribble Valley Tory has called on the publicly-owned operation to rethink the policy. Mr Evans said: "The
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Farmers fined for killing fish
TWO farmers, one of whom had cattle infected by foot and mouth, have been fined after they drained slurry into a stream and caused the death of 2,700 fish. Michael Cornthwaite, of Close Hall Farm, Bolton-by-Bowland, and Andrew Long, of Hayber Farm, Skipton
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It's a question of answers
HELLO Lancaster. Greetings from the Republic of Srpska. We are sorry to hear about the actions of the authorities with regard to the Warehouse nightclub and want to express our support because our organisation is facing similar problems when we organise
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Net gains scream out in Yell awards
RESEARCH has revealed that people in the North West subscribe to games sites more than any other. This is one of the findings in a survey commissioned by Yell.com to launch its annual awards, look at internet usage in the UK and offer a sneak preview
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Local troops face rioters on island
LOCAL soldiers serving in Cyprus had to tackle rioters this week after being deployed to quell rampaging mobs. Two members of the King's Own Royal Border Regiment (KORBR) were taken to hospital following pitched battles which were described by the army
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Time to look forward and back
THE past, present and future of Poulton in Morecambe will be celebrated during the Poulton Heritage Festival, Saturday, July 7, at Morecambe Town Hall. The public are invited to wander among the stalls, displays of art, theatre, history and memorabilia
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Richard keeps a watchful eye
LANCASTER city council has appointed a new man to help councillors scrutinise their colleagues. Richard Tulej will head the council's policy unit which will work with the four new review boards which will oversee the council's new leader and cabinet.
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Stand honour for Alan
THE NEW stand at Deepdale's Town End is to be called the Alan Kelly Stand after former goalkeeping great. It is hoped it will be open in time for the televised clash against Manchester City on October 21. Chief executive Tony Scholes said: "There have
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Hungary for the 'green' trade
LANCASHIRE companies involved in the environmental industry are being offered the opportunity to break into lucrative markets in Hungary. Business support agency Nimtech is organising British interest at OKOTECH, an international trade fair that will
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Skipper follows Swailes to Rotherham
BURY skipper Nick Daws has linked up with his old team-mate Chris Swailes at Rotherham United. The Shakers' skipper and longest serving player gave up the chance of a big pay day in a year's time when he would have qualified for a testimonial after serving
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Lonely husband took an overdose of pills
A PENSIONER who was lonely after his wife died swallowed eight times the fatal dose of an antidepressant. The family of John Chadwick were shocked to hear at his inquest at Rawtenstall that he also had taken a large quantity of alcohol. Mr Chadwick, 70
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Girlfriend and neighbour's vain bid to save man's life
A NEIGHBOUR and the girlfriend of Stephen McMurray told how they gave him the kiss of life in a vain attempt to try to save his life. The father-of-one had swallowed eight times the lethal dose of a prescribed drug and died at the home in Russell Street
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Cab-crazy vicar revs up a taxi!
VICAR Stephen Brown not only knows the way to heaven -- he knows the way to most other places too! The clergyman is the proud owner of a 1973 black Hackney carriage which led to him being dubbed "eccentric" by his former parish. The vehicle came complete
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Thanks for the Leyland coverage
CAN I just say how much I enjoy The Citizen's coverage of Leyland. And after many months of telling us that Tesco is coming soon I was pleased to read that it is due to be up and running next summer (Citizen, June 21). This new store sounds absolutely
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'Smack' threat to get arrested by police
KEITH Richard Baldwin threatened to 'smack' a police officer in order to get arrested after he had been found hiding in a garden following a domestic dispute, a court was told. Blackburn magistrates heard that Baldwin told police that if he saw his wife
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Stolen car used in armed robbery
A HIGH-powered car stolen from an East Lancashire businessman was used as the getaway vehicle in a supermarket armed robbery. Steve Woolley, 41, of Pleasington, has been left in terror ever since being dragged out of his metallic green high-powered Volvo
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Lions pack a present to patients
GIFT packs containing essential equipment for people going into hospital at a moments notice have been donated to health chiefs. Blackburn Lions have donated 200 packs, each containing a facecloth, soap, shampoo, disposable toothbrush and toothpaste,
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Peter the chippy is selling up
A WELL-known town centre chip shop is up for sale, after the owner collapsed while serving. Pete Theodorou has owned the Hake Boat, in Railway Road, for nearly three years. But last Wednesday he collapsed in the shop and was taken to Blackburn Royal Infirmary
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Vandalism forces closure of railway footbridge
VANDALS have forced Railtrack to close a footbridge near Mill Hill station for four weeks. The bridge was due to be closed for renovation on July 14 but was sealed off on Tuesday after a preliminary inspection by engineers. A spokesman for Railtrack said
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Jack Straw sued by local resident
FOREIGN Secretary Jack Straw is being sued for negligence by one of his own constituents, the Lancashire Evening Telegraph can reveal. Along with Blackburn with Darwen Council, the Blackburn MP has had court papers served against him by the unnamed Blackburn
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GOLF: Webster swaps boots for clubs
FOOTBALLER-turned-professional golfer Jamie Webster has turned his life around since being released by Burnley Football Club as a teenager. Webster, who is the grandson of Harry Potts, the most successful manager in Clarets' history, has a year to go
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GOLF: Open qualifying is just a distraction
FORMER Blackburn driving range pro Jeff Mathews begins his quest for the Open Championship on Monday -- but really wishes he wasn't! Mathews is in the final stages of building his own driving range at Samlesbury Hall and thinks he has better things to
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German tour fixtures announced
NORTH End have announced their opponents for their pre-season training camp in Germany and Austria. They Austrian Third Division side Wacker Burghausen on Friday, July 20 kick-off 6.30 pm. The following day Preston will face Turkish Premier League side
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City clash on TV
NORTH End's clash with Manchester City has been moved back 24 hours as it is to be shown on the new ITV Sport channel. It will now be played on Sunday, October 21 (6.15 kick-off). This could mean the game at home to Sheffield United on Tuesday 23 could
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Man who kept out Finney dies
FORMER North end winger Tommy Hough has died aged 79. Famous for once keeping Sir Tom Finney out of a Preston football team. Tom Hough reached almost legendary status in the town as he kept Sir Tom out of the Preston schoolboys side 65 years ago. The
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Football enjoys a boom -- and suffers disasters
Tom Parker continues his look at the history of English football AS with the end of the First World War, at the end of the Second World War the nation turned to football for entertainment because it was cheap and the people felt that things were getting
