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Not impressed at town centre pub
REGARDING your article (LET, August 20), we don't want a pub in the middle of one of Accrington's main shopping streets. There are too many outlets for alcohol in the immediate area as it is and we have had too much trouble with 'winos' in the town centre
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Councillor has a lot to learn
IFULLY endorse Eric Leaver's comments (LET, August 22) about Councillor Ashley Whalley, who seems dismissive of anyone who disagrees with the regeneration scheme for Church Street in Blackburn. In the past, I have thought that hairdresser Jeff Stone's
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Get on course for first aid
THE Ribble Valley centre of the British Red Cross will be commencing their autumn first aid training course on Thursday, September 20, at 7pm, at their centre in Back King Street, Clitheroe. Lasting 13 weeks, it will include the new techniques issued
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Snatch judge will try writing again
A JUDGE who made two girls wards of court after they were taken to Jordan by their father is to write another letter to government bosses in the Middle East -- after they ignored the last two. Now, distraught mother Josephine Bromley has claimed she cannot
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'Foreign legion' of teachers to be recruited
A FOREIGN Legion of teachers is to be drafted into Blackburn and Darwen's schools in a bid to stave off a teacher shortage crisis. Just two days after council bosses admitted some pupils may be taught subjects by teachers without the relevent specialist
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Open doors at Sessions House
PRESTON'S Sessions House, the location for some of the country's most infamous Crown Court trials, is throwing its doors open to the public for free next week. Sessions House, opposite the Guild Hall, is holding an open day on Saturday, September 8, from
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Charity champ vows to quit
A VOLUNTEER for the Cancer Research Campaign, who has been a smoker since the age of 13, is to stamp out her last cigarette to help raise awareness about the benefits of quitting. Pensioner Isabella Ronald, 74, of Molyneaux Court, Preston, says she is
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Thugs terrorise harmless pets
VANDALS have terrorised harmless rabbits after scaling fences to destroy the huts where the orphaned animals are kept. During the last few weeks cruel thugs have been getting into the RSPCA's complex in Longridge Road, Ribbleton, Preston, to vandalise
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Join the club
A MUM of twins, who has set up a new club for parents of multiple births, is calling on parents with 'double trouble' to get in touch. Karoline Jordan, 32, of St Stephen's Road, Preston, gave birth to Cerys and Jacob two years ago. The former retail manager
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Coroner Smith conducts his last inquest
EAST Lancashire Coroner David Smith has conducted his last inquest after 22 years in the job. During that time the local solicitor has conducted thousands on inquests ranging from cases of death from industrial diseases, suicides, road accidents and murders
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Home-made explosive in subway
A LOUD explosion caused by a home-made device alarmed residents in the Gannow Lane area of Burnley last night. An explosive device was set off in a subway under the Gannow roundabout near to the slip roads to the M65 at junction 10. Ten calls were made
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Death crash scene sign obscured
A CORONER is asking Burnley Council to consider felling four trees after being told they obscured a 'give way' sign at a crossroads where a pensioner was involved in death crash. Police accident investigation officer described the sign as a 'waste of
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No hospital bed for youth in jail
A MENTALLY ill teenager who is in jail because no bed can be found in a secure hospital unit may soon see an end to his ordeal. Neil Anthony Green's solicitor Dermot Woodhead, told Burnley Magistrates the defendant was due to see a psychiatrist at Lancaster
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Workforce is halved
NEWS that more than half the staff at a state of the art warehousing and distribution centre in Burnley are to lose their jobs has been greeted with anger by the workforce. Around 70 of the 120 workers at Cornwell Parker, which makes and distributes textiles
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Drunken woman told police: 'Lock me up'
A DRUNKEN woman hit her husband in front of police and then invited officers to lock her up. Burnley Magistrates heard how Donna Isaac, 31, had made allegations about her partner, wanted him removed from their home -- but didn't appear to give officers
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LOCAL RUGBY: Weekend league action
LANCASHIRE junior and youth rugby league teams join the World Class Development Programme this weekend with representative games being held at noon in the New Preston Sports Arena, Tom Benson Way, on Saturday, September 1. Lancashire Service Area take
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LOCAL CRICKET: Double loss for Preston
PRESTON were reduced to a miserable 47 all out on Monday by a St Annes side who found the going surprisingly easy. The home side, batting first, were reduced to 22 for eight before a last-wicket stand took them to 47 all out after just 25.3 overs. Only
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Youth threw a punch
A youth seen to throw a punch at a much younger teenager during the Blues Festival told police he had merely 'smacked' the13-year-old. Burnley Magistrates heard how apprentice butcher Jonathan Brogan, 18, was spotted by officers in the early hours and
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Protest meeting will fight school sell-off
A MEETING to assess public opinion on possible future uses of Barnoldswick's old Rainhall Road School will be held on Monday at the Baptist Church Centre, Manchester Road, from 7pm. Lancashire County Council has said the building is surplus to its needs
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Cops saw woman 'punched'
A MAN seen by police to hit a woman during Colne Blues Festival was told by Burnley Magistrates such behaviour brought 'disrepute' on the event. The court had heard how father-of-two Darren Stobbs, 36, was clearly drunk, was arrested but the alleged victim
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TEN years ago
A LANCASHIRE budgie breeder -- described as one of the world's best was reported to the national Budgerigar Society for allegedly tampering with the tall feathers of a prize winner. Terry Pilkington, of Leyland claimed there was a campaign of jealousy
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Two men arrested after 'handgun' report
TWO men were arrested by armed police after reportedly firing a handgun at an abandoned car in a car park at a service station. Police were called after a member of the public reported seeing two men with what was believed to be a handgun near the McDonald's
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A first payment for Peter
A MAN who spent 20 years in jail for two murders he did not commit today celebrated the arrival of an interim cheque ahead of a full compensation payout and said: "I can now get on with my life." Since being released from prison in December and then having
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Surf along with Willie
WITH less than a week to go until the kids go back to school, parents will be looking for things to keep them occupied in the run up to the return. I found a fantastic website to help keep their minds stimulated with plenty of cool pictures and sounds
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Deirdre turns on some spex appeal
DULL Deirdre has dropped her dowdy appearance and has gone for a new look in spex appeal. Corrie's Deirdre has ditched her old fashioned glasses for good, thanks to people who have been voting on www.coronationstreet.co.uk for her new 'spexy' look. Voting
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TURF TALK: Millwall trouble, in reply
OUR man at Burnley FC, Pete Barrow, caused quite a stir with his column this week arguing that the trouble he saw at the recent game against Millwall at the New Den was the exception, rather that the rule. Here we we highlight some of the comments from
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CRICKET: Pro fires parting shot at Lancashire
IAN Austin has followed Mike Atherton by announcing his retirement from first class cricket. And it came with a parting shot at Lancashire and especially coach Bob Simpson. Austin, the Haslingden professional, has hardly played for the club this season
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Jobs lost as firms merge
JOB losses are to hit Leyland's Centurion Way after a merger between two neighbouring engineering firms. Specialist engineering companies Drinkwater Engineering and The Vehicle Application Centre (TVAC), merged at the end of last week after talks lasting
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Day blossoms!
A BLOOMIN' marvellous day was had by all at the Leyland and District Chrysanthemum and Horticultural Flower Show on Saturday at St Ambrose's church hall, Moss Lane, Leyland. The sun was shining down on the pretty petals and leaves, creating a lush and
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Speeder scheme on track
MOTORISTS who marginally broke the speed limit have been sent on a course in Leyland to be educated in road safety rather than be prosecuted as part of a new initiative. The course, set up by the Lancashire Partnership for Road Safety, aims to slow down
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Higgy's waiting game
REJUVENATED midfielder Craig Hignett today admitted he faces a game of patience as he battles to win back his place in Graeme Souness's first team plans. With last season's injury nightmare now firmly behind him, the former Barnsley man is desperate to
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Snatch judge will try writing again
A JUDGE who made two girls wards of court after they were taken to Jordan by their father is to write another letter to government bosses in the Middle East -- after they ignored the last two. Now, distraught mother Josephine Bromley has claimed she cannot
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Sue will get the needle for bike show wedding
CHARITY co-ordinator for Rossendale Bike Show Sue Troughton is going to grin and bear it to raise more money. She is to have a specially designed tattoo to mark the bike show wedding of Pip Baggs and Simon Tille. The couple are having their wedding at
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Sponsor can help Leanne's dreams
A BUDDING actress from Stacksteads who has been offered a place at the prestigious Guildford School of Acting is looking for sponsors to help with her fees Leanne Hoyle, 21, of Farholme Lane, was not awarded a scholarship and must find £30,000 before
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Hot bacon, avocado and spinach salad
HERE'S a quick and easy recipe combining meat, fruit and vegetables for a summer supper for family or friends. 8 rashers of Tulip XXX 2 ripe avocado pears, peeled and stoned 6 small tomatoes, quartered 2 spring onions, sliced 100g/4oz baby spinach leaves
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Get lunch all wrapped up
MUMS will need to be operating at full throttle over the next few days as their little angels prepare for a transition from lie-ins and casual clothes to homework and school ties. Kellogg's National Breakfast Week (September 3-9) coincides with the return
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Kicking out trouble
A LANDLORD, whose pub was terrorised by gangs of troublesome youths, has given the teenagers a glass of goodwill -- by building them a five-a-side football pitch on the pub car park. Kind-hearted Phill Whiteside, who runs the Brookfield Arms, Croasdale
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Fun Day to help Alex's treatment
A FUN Day in aid of a four-year-old Blackburn girl's trip to Disneyland is being held on Saturday. Alex Cumberland suffers from a rare genetic disorder, which means she has severe learning difficulties. Her illness, known as Cossin Firif syndrome, is
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Drugs found in car after crash
A MAN was found in posession of cannabis after a car he was travelling in was in an accident. Ryan Rimmer, 18, of Greenside Avenue, Blackburn, was given a conditional discharge for six months and ordered to pay £65 costs by Blackburn magistrates. Mr Rimmer
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Bottle 'not used as a weapon'
A POLICE officer who went to assist colleagues dealing with an incident outside O'Neill's bar in King William Street, Blackburn, saw Steven McLauchlan with a bottle in his hand shouting at a policewoman. Blackburn magistratres heard that McLauchlan was
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Charity worker allowed to keep freedom
A CHARITY worker who stole hundreds of pounds while employed by the Royal National Institute for the Deaf has been ordered to do 200 hours unpaid community work. Nicola Hill removed £601 from the account of a vulnerable woman over a period of about six
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Drug joy for mum suffering cancer
A CANCER suffering mum-of-two is celebrating after being told she will get a potentially life-enhancing drug. But Michelle Hilton today revealed that she was so fed up with red tape after initially being told funding was not available for Herceptin that
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LOCAL SOCCER: Rams draw
RUSSELL Brierley scored from the spot but Ramsbottom held on to the lead for just four minutes in the North West Counties First Division encounter against Woodley. Both sides opened confidently with some good build-up play but the final ball often lacked
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GOLF: Lora goes back to school
LORA Fairclough will have a second stab at qualifying for the American LPGA Tour next week. The Chorley pro, who played on the LPGA in 1998 and 1999 but returned to Europe because of homesickness, believes she is better equipped now to deal with the rigours
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Is nothing sacred?
CALLOUS thieves have stolen a Leyland family's treasured memorial to their war hero dad, just months after his death. Seventy-nine-year-old Edward Bibby, of St Clement's Avenue, Farington, died two months ago after a short battle against liver cancer.
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EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Friday, August 31
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. Line Dancing, Astoria Ballroom, Rawtenstall, 7.30pm. 'Lightnin' Boy and the Boys' continuous play, Enterprise Centre, Valley Street, Burnley, 11am-4pm. Red Rose County
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Dean's off to a life of 'walking and the cello'
RETIRING Dean of Blackburn the Very Rev David Frayne has many fond memories to take with him when he leaves his post in just over a week's time. Mr Frayne, 66, and his wife Liz are now packing in preparation for their move to an idyllic south-facing cottage
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Ban and fine for row driver
DANIEL Lee Fox, 23, drove to a friend's house after his girlfriend ordered him out following a row. Blackburn magistrates heard that the friend was not in and Fox was breathalysed as he drove back to his home in Staffa Crescent. Fox, 23, pleaded guilty
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Silence of the bells deafening
IT'S about 10am on a Sunday morning. The roads are quiet, the sun is shining through the clouds and birds are singing. But there's a somewhat strange quiet. There are no church bells ringing at all. Where have they all gone? No wonder so few people go
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Booklet planned on pit disaster
ONE of Burnley's pits, Hapton Valley Colliery, was the scene of a dreadful explosion on March 22, 1962 and 10 men and boys lost their lives. Many others were injured. To commemorate this tragic event on its 40th anniversary, I am hoping to bring out a
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Public deserves better at station
REGARDING the leaking subway on Blackburn Station, it is totally unacceptable for it to be left in this condition. The damage being caused by the seeping water is already visible and is obviously going to get worse. A scheme which has cost such a large
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'Government' cash belongs to the people
AN honourable mention is deserved by the comment by Miranda Carruthers-Watt in your article 'Refugees in desperate search for fresh start' (LET, August 17). "We must stress that the money spent on asylum seekers is not money that would have been spent
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Police launch probe after two robberies
DETECTIVES are appealing for information after two incidents in Atherton which they believe could be linked. The first was outside the Rope and Anchor pub, Bolton Old Road, at noon on Tuesday. A 41-year-old woman was sat in her car in the car park when
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Connect to free services
PEOPLE in Bury are missing out on free energy services. Energywatch, the gas and electricity watchdog, have discovered that many pensioners and people with disabilities throughout greater Manchester are not taking advantage of free services to help with
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Grayson goes under County spotlight
NOTTS County are the latest club to show an interest in out-of-favour defender Simon Grayson. The Second Division club have already spoken to Grayson about a possible move to Meadow Lane and now it's up to the player to decide whether or not he's prepared
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Higgy's waiting game
REJUVENATED midfielder Craig Hignett today admitted he faces a game of patience as he battles to win back his place in Graeme Souness's first team plans. With last season's injury nightmare now firmly behind him, the former Barnsley man is desperate to
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Final days of freedom
LITTLE clowns and jugglers took part in a circus school this week as part of a series of summer activities. The Greater Deepdale summer splash, which runs until Friday, August 31, is devoted to giving children something different to do before they go
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Festival at new mosque
PRESTON'S newest mosque has played host to a two-day international Islamic religious festival. The £1m Noor Mosque, in Noor Street, Deepdale, opened last month, was chosen as the venue for the latest International Sunni Ijtema religious conference. The
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School safe after blaze
THE new term is expected to start as normal next week for children at Broad Oak Primary School, Pope Lane, Penwortham, near Preston despite a fire damaging the building. The fire, which broke out on Sunday afternoon, August 26, also damaged the school's
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Tribute rider's dash for cash
A FORMER Runshaw College student is setting off on a marathon cycle ride in memory of his grandfather who died five years ago. Keen cyclist Jonathan Hill, 19, sets out on his mercy mission 270-mile ride across England on Sunday, September 9, five days
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Crowds flock to see Daniel
IRISH crooner Daniel O'Donnell serenaded crowds at Much Hoole country fair near Preston this week. The Emerald Isle heart-throb drew-in thousands of people from across the North West on Monday, who flocked to see the singer perform hits like the Green
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Art group gone for a Burton's
A PRESTON art group, infamous for controversial public exhibitions, has changed its ways and settled into a gallery in the town centre. Arcadia Group plc, which owns numerous high street fashion chains up and down the country, had allowed the 5:15 art
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Meeting offer about bin
A TOWN councillor has offered to meet a Calderdale Council inspector and show him where there is a need for at least one litter bin. Councillor Simon Ormerod made the offer after first pleading for more adequate cover in bins at Ferney Lee Road, which
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Jumping for joy after death scare
THE death of a much loved pony would break the heart of any teenage girl, but for one Burnley teenager what could have been a tragedy has turned into a dream come true. Sarah Field, lives with her parents, Susan and John and brother, Robert on Corn Field
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Tuition lauched by Red Cross
BRITISH Red Cross is to open a £250,000 training centre and district office for East Lancashire. The new centre will be in Manchester Road, Burnley, and will open later this year. Thirty locally-based volunteers will deliver all British Red Cross services
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Flasher police bring in 'Cracker'
A PYSCHIATRIST has been brought in by police to try and help catch a serial flasher. He was brought in to help the dedicated team of six detectives trying to catch the pervert who has indecently exposed himself to youngsters and women in the Burnley area
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Widower found hanged
A NELSON man was found hanged at his home less than a month after the death of his wife. Olive Dodd died at Pendle Community Hospital on August 2, her 80th birthday. Dennis Dodd, 80, was found on Monday at his home in Ada Street by his daughter, Denise
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Going North for the baby unit
THE Mayor and council leader will be swapping the comforts of Pendle council chamber for lung-bursting travails of the Great North Run next month with the aim of raising money for charity. Councillors Colin Waite and Azhar Ali will take part in the 13
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LOCAL SOCCER: Bridge secure point
BAMBER Bridge took their first point of the campaign at Barrow. The home side started well and put Brig under some intense pressure with good moves from midfield feeding their impressive strike force. But Brig were constantly alert to the danger and successfully
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Dancing the day away...
SENIOR citizens put on their dancing shoes, swished their skirts and had a jolly good old knees ups at the Catherine Beckett centre. The centre, in Meadow Street, Preston, played host to a toe-tapping dance class on Wednesday, August 22.
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FIVE years ago
BURNLEY Council was asked again to look for an official traveller site in the area. Councillors agreed to appoint a traveller officer to deal with the removal of problem travellers from unofficial sites and to take pressure off council staff who found
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Couple urge hoaxers to stop pranks
A COUPLE targeted by hoaxers who have left them dealing with unwanted taxis, takeaways and workmen today said "enough is enough" after their cars were vandalised too. Lesley and Malcolm Randerson, of Ormerod Street, Accrington, who were bombarded by taxis
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Parking bays plea is driven forward
RESIDENTS at the end of their tether with traffic problems are appealing to councillors to turn the green, green grass of home into parking bays. Members of Laneside Residents' Association, Accrington, are fed up with their cars being clipped and mirrors
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Exam success
YOU can now find out GCSE results on line at www.thisislancashire.co.uk. The site has the results of schools from around East Lancashire and the best bit is that you can actually e-mail your results to friends and family. The site is easy to use and allows
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Out and about
TO make the most of the nice weather whilst it lasts take at look at www.crofter.com. With the summer nearly over you may want to get out and about before the rain and the cold weather sets in. The site is full of outdoor activity pursuits for anybody
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Piercing insight into Posh
IF you were shocked to see Victoria Beckham's latest publicity stunt then you may find her life story interesting. Victoria has brought out a new book Victoria's Secrets, although a website with her biography can let you in on all her true secrets. The
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Greek fire hands Clarets success
A SECOND half strike by Greek front-runner Dimitrios Papadopoulos earned the Clarets reserves a 1-0 win over Wolves at Turf Moor last night. Unbeaten in two Avon Insurance League Premier Division outings, having opened with a 0-0 draw at Rotherham, the
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John Bullen's local soccer scene
Leigh League TWO weeks into the new season but already reigning champions Higher Fold have been shown their bid for a fourth consecutive Division One title is a different kettle of fish this time around. On Saturday the side who joined the league after
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TURF TALK: Millwall trouble, in reply
OUR man at Burnley FC, Pete Barrow, caused quite a stir with his column this week arguing that the trouble he saw at the recent game against Millwall at the New Den was the exception, rather that the rule. Here we we highlight some of the comments from
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Shakers suffering from Gigg pain
FORMER Liverpool boss Roy Evans reckons Bury are being adversely affected by the moaners and groaners in the Gigg Lane crowd. The experienced manager believes the Shakers are much better away from home because there is less pressure. And he says it is
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Gala day marks opening of kids' haven
FUN-SEEKERS are being reminded about the gala that is being held on Sunday to celebrate the opening on a new safe play area for children in Darwen. The event is being held at a patch of derelict land at the former disused water lodge, off Watery Lane,
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Accident blackspot made safer
A TRAFFIC-calming scheme is being put into place on one of Darwen's accident blackspots. Council officers drew up plans to make Bolton Road safer following a study by Blackburn with Darwen Council. It revealed there had been 18 recorded accidents recorded
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New exhibitors wanted at Gardeners Society show
GARDENERS in the Rossendale area are being urged to show off their horticultural skills at the Rawtenstall, Edgeside and District Amateur Gardeners Society Show. Society secretary for the past 14 years Dawn Taylor said: "We would like new exhibitors to
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Mobile call at the wheel ends in fine
A LABOURER who took a mobile phone call telling him his mother was in hospital while he was driving on the motorway ended up in court after he was spotted by police. Graham Mark Robinson, 34, from Rossendale, didn't realise that the driver behind in an
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This salad's smokin'
SHOPPERS who like to bring home the bacon might make rasher decisions in life than to opt for a tasty dish designed for Scottish tastebuds. Apparently Scots eat more smoked back bacon than any other nationality in the world, but you too can try an extra
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Cathedral 'giant' Fred dies at 94
RELIGIOUS leaders have led the tributes to former Ribble Valley Mayor Fred Green, who has died aged 94. Mr Green, of Kemp Court, Whalley New Road, Blackburn, was a well-known and well-loved figure in East Lancs and one of the UK's oldest Rotarians. He
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Pressure group is to open more branches
PRESSURE group Friends of the Earth is set to start up more branches across East Lancashire. The organisation, the world's largest environmental group, has balloted its members on a move to opening separate branches in Blackburn, Hyndburn and the Ribble
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Accident stresses need for control
ORGANISERS of the Witton Park bonfire, due to be held on Saturday November 3, say the accident in Rishton, which left three teenage youths badly burned, highlights the dangers of unorganised fires. This years event may have to be cancelled because of
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'Foreign legion' of teachers to be recruited
A FOREIGN Legion of teachers is to be drafted into Blackburn and Darwen's schools in a bid to stave off a teacher shortage crisis. Just two days after council bosses admitted some pupils may be taught subjects by teachers without the relevent specialist
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Why our soldiers must be there
MANY families of servicemen in East Lancashire will be asking today: "What are we doing in Macedonia anyway?" here Foreign Secretary and Blackburn MP Jack Straw gives an exclusive statement to the Lancashire Evening Telegraph answering that question.
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LOCAL SOCCER: Lister blames himself
COLNE player-boss John Lister pointed the finger at himself after his side were held to a goalless draw at home to Blackpool Mechanics last night. "It was a game we should have won without a doubt," said a disappointed Lister. "We had the chances, in
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LOCAL SOCCER: Denis's bogey team strike again
IT WAS a case of deja vu for Great Harwood boss Denis Underwood as Brigg Town once more proved to be his bogey team. Last year in the FA Vase, Brigg knocked Harwood out in a replay after the Showground side had run them close. And it was the same this
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GOLF: Anthony's keen on American dream
ANTHONY Keenan's house has begun to resemble a Nike shop. The 18-year-old Burnley player has been receiving free gifts from the sportswear manufacturers, who just happen to be sponsoring the Daily Telegraph Junior Golf Championships which start at Sea
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LOCAL SOCCER: Stanley story is played by book
THE bare bones of the Accrington Stanley story are known to many football and non-football fans alike. They were one of the early members of the Football League in the 1920s before financial problems forced them to resign in 1962. They hit the headlines
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Missing man: Body found in Cumbria
THE family of a man missing for two weeks were today travelling to Cumbria following the discovery of a body. Police investigating the disappearance of Mark Robert Hughes, aged 19, are liaising with Cumbria police after a body was found in the Windermere
