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EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Friday, September 7
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. Under 17s Disco, Alley Katz Dance Studio, Town Hall Street, Blackburn, 7.30pm-10pm. Folk Music with Norma Waterson and Martin Carthy, Accrington Town Hall, 8pm. Guided
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Keep THOMAS a shining example
A DRUGS' project run by a church man has been so successful that it is used as an example to other areas of the country. The THOMAS scheme has helped drug users stop their habit and homeless people off the streets and into work. Strange, then, that Blackburn
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Boro recover after surprise
Atherton LR 2 Radcliffe Boro 5 JUST as in Saturday's 3-3 draw at Stainton Park NWCL Division One LR had a few FA Cup surprises up the sleeve for Unibond League Boro. Rovers shocked their higher league opponens when they took the lead in the Preliminary
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One in five can't read small print
ONE in five people in East Lancashire are potentially at risk because they cannot read the small print on food labels or medicines, according to new research. The Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB) also revealed today that for more than 70
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Infection cost toddler her life
TODDLER Humayra Ainarkar, of Accrington Road, Blackburn, lost her fight for life after being struck down by a chest infection, an inquest heard. The hearing was told that the two-year-old had developed a metabolic disorder when she was one and, less than
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Theatre girls on look out for boys
YOUNG lasses at Burnley Youth Theatre are in need of some new men! They don't have to be tall, dark and handsome, but they will preferably be aged between 10 and 15 and be enthusiastic, committed and have a bit of talent in performing arts. Burnley Youth
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I pay cash, or I do without
YOU compare the cost of Mrs Bridge's wedding outfit with today's prices which, in my opinion, is incorrect. A working girl's wage in a factory would be, if she was fortunate, about £1/10/0 (£1.50) per week and to find £5 would be a struggle. I am 85 years-old
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Club raid gun terror
ARMED robbers made sure terrified social club staff were comfortable before locking them in toilets and stealing the weekend's takings. They gave stools and a duvet to Paddy's managers Michael and Donna Qualter during the early morning raid on the popular
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Our timebomb torture
A MOTHER today said she was waiting for another timebomb to explode in her family after the unexpected deaths of her husband and son. Julie Mellilieu, 54, has lost both her husband Frank Jolly, 51 and her youngest son Paul Jolly, 26, of Highfield Road
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Boro recover after surprise
Atherton LR 2 Radcliffe Boro 5 JUST as in Saturday's 3-3 draw at Stainton Park NWCL Division One LR had a few FA Cup surprises up the sleeve for Unibond League Boro. Rovers shocked their higher league opponens when they took the lead in the Preliminary
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Souey cleared
SOUNESS has escaped FA punishment following his confrontation with Tottenham's Mauricio Taricco at Ewood two weeks ago. Souness got involved in a heated exchange with the Argentinian defender after a savage tackle from Chris Perry flattened Matt Jansen
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International round-up
ROVERS boss Graeme Souness was today sweating on the fitness of his international players as he waits for their return following World Cup qualifying action last night. In-form wing-man Keith Gillespie again played a starring role for Northern Ireland
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Double boost for Rovers
BLACKBURN boss Graeme Souness was today handed a major injury boost ahead of Saturday's clash at Sunderland with influential duo Stig Bjornebye and Tugay both declaring themselves fit for the trip to the North East. Turkish midfield ace Tugay is in line
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Death fire campaign
LANCASHIRE Fire and Rescue Service has launched a hard-hitting television campaign to encourage people to install smoke alarms in their homes. In light of statistics showing 16 people died and a further 118 were injured in the county last year, the department
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A bloomin' super show
VISITORS to Preston's Moor Park enjoyed a free day of great family fun on Sunday. The fifth Preston Flower Fair and Family Fun Day took place near the pavilion on the park and was organised by the borough council in partnership with Preston and District
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Biking cans to Cork
A LEYLAND teacher is to embark on a charity quest - to deliver four cans of beer back to Ireland to raise money for her school. Ruth Whitter, 27, from Spring Meadow, Clayton Woods, who works with children at Beech Trees school, Meadow Lane, Bamber Bridge
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Tory big guns blast into town
AS the Conservative leadership battle comes to a head, the political big guns have been rolling into Preston to address local party members. Former chancellor Ken Clarke stopped off at the Preston Guild Hall last Thursday (August 30), and Iain Duncan
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Pit plans to plug town into Europe
VIBRANT plans for the future of the former Parkside pit could soon 'plug' St Helens into the heart of Europe. The colliery shut down amidst anger and controversy almost 10 years ago.. but now a new project could breathe new life into the decaying shell
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Belt up, light up -- slow down
A NEW 'belt up, light up and slow down' campaign has been launched to to cut down on the number of road traffic accidents in Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale. Throughout the rest of this month officers from the Pennine Division will be out in force carrying
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Mum gave details of neighbour to pay vet's fees
A MOTHER of three who took her dog to the vet gave a neighbour's details and left without paying for the animal's treatment. Burnley magistrates heard how Dawn Christie, 34, who has more than 120 previous convictions, had been told to go to the bank for
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Pension minister to visit
PENSIONS Minister Ian McCartney will be in Burnley on Saturday to support the creation of hundreds of new jobs at a new call centre for the government's Pensions Agency. He will be at an open day at Burnley Jobcentre, where help will be available to people
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Gregson fundraiser
A MUSICAL evening to raise money for the Mines Advisory Group will take place at the Gregson Centre in Lancaster on September 14. Eight quality local acts have offered their services including storming rock from The Mostly Hums, accomplished singer songwriter
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Council pledge to workers after review
LANCASTER City Council has confirmed no jobs will be lost in its new cultural services department. The town hall shake-up will see four departments -- arts and events, tourism, museums and leisure -- merged into one, with a director at the helm. The merger
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Supporters remain unconvinced by arguments
SUPPORTERS of the increasingly troubled Western Bypass have begun the fight-back after their preferred route was dubbed 'perverse' by government inspectors. The M6 Link committee held a working breakfast on Tuesday, and agreed that local consensus was
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Dances bring in the cash
DANCERS from the age of two upwards put on a charity performance at Burnley Mechanics. "It's Fun to Dance" was the title of the show to raise money for Pendleside Hospice, Reedley. The dancers aged from two and a half to adult are all pupils of the Sanderson
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Road rage attack after driver pipped
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a road-rage incident in which a 31-year-old motorist and his elderly father were attacked by a group of four men. The Nelson man was driving his car, in which his 63-year-old father was a passenger, along Leeds Road
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Preston so unlucky
PRESTON had to be content with a winning draw on Saturday against Leyland Motors but they were close to victory. The West Cliff side had Motors struggling on 111 for 8 after attaining a score of 183 for 8 themselves. In the end they had to be satisfied
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Preston pay price for missed chances
PRESTON Hockey Club first XI slipped to a 4-5 defeat in their opening pre-season match against Nelson and Rossendale. Despite dominating most of the game they were unable to convert a number of chances they created. Preston took the lead early in the
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Park motorbikes stirring up problem
MEMBERS of the Colne and District Committee will tonight discuss options for preventing unauthorised motorcyclists from using Holt House and Alkincoats Park, in Colne. During the last few months reports have been received by the council's parks, cemeteries
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Garage factory scheme set for thumbs-up
PERMISSION to replace a garage with an industrial building at JA Transport in Foulridge could be granted by councillors, despite opposition from residents and the parish council. Change of use proposals, which would involve demolishing the existing commercial
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Treasured bench found wrecked
A FAMILY'S treasured memorial bench, which was stolen last week by callous thieves, has been found smashed to bits by police in the attic of a house in Leyland. Last week (August 30) The Citizen revealed the bench was constructed by a family friend in
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'Club closed' shock for young
CHILDREN have been left devastated by the sudden closure of a youth club which was due to celebrate its 50 year anniversary next year. The announcement to close the club came after Lancashire County Council officials visited Huncoat Methodist Church,
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Action call on area where people 'live like pigs'
A DEVASTATING picture of life in Hyndburn's most deprived areas has prompted calls for millions of pounds in government help to improve housing. The Hyndburn Neighbourhood Renewal Panel report comes as it was confirmed that Housing Minister Lord Falconer
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What's £5 compared to a life?
A HARD-HITTING campaign to increase the number of smoke alarms in houses was launched today -- backed by a man who lost his wife and son in a blaze at their home. Last year 16 people died and a further 118 were injured in the county as a result of fires
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Churches join for mission
THROUGHOUT this week a Christian mission aims to challenge people to see Jesus as a friend rather than a historical figure. Six churches across Leigh have joined together to launch the Searchlight mission on in a marquee at Kings Park Christian Centre
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MP's realism
WE WARMLY welcome Hilton Dawson's recent statement on the Western Bypass. Friends of the Earth has argued for many years that road building often creates more problems than it solves: contrary to their promoters' expectations, many new roads have increased
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Logging on for hair care
WITH the latest news that one in five UK hairdressing salons are regularly seeing people with head lice a new information service has been launched for parents. The Lice Advisory Bureau, has a new website and a telephone information service on head lice
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Tight game ends all-square
ANDY Whittaker was on the scoresheet yet again for city, in a top of the table clash against Altrincham on Saturday. Whittaker's goals come in all shapes and sizes, but his opener at Giant Axe on Saturday came right out of the top drawer. His left footed
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Putting on the style
DEAN Martin's first goal of the season late into injury time helped maintain City's 100 per cent away record at Runcorn on Tuesday night. Martin rounded Runcorn keeper Mark Winstanley to fire home after some unselfish play from Colin Potts. Lancaster
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Clarets crash to red hot Tranmere
AFTER a great start to their Avon Insurance League campaign Burnley were brought back to earth with a bump at Prenton Park last night. Following on from a draw against Rotherham away and a home win over Wolves, they went down 3-0 at the hands of Tranmere
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Thomas could be back
CLARETS defender Mitchell Thomas could be set for a return at the heart of the defence against Rotherham. The 36-year-old came through a full 90 minutes in last night's reserve game at Tranmere Rovers. His outing in the 3-0 defeat at Prenton Park was
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LOCAL CRICKET: Floodlit match
WEATHER permitting, the floodlit cricket match between Bacup and Ramsbottom at Rawtenstall, which was rained off last night, will go ahead this afternoon, starting at 4.30pm. The winners of today's tie will play Rawtenstall in the final tomorrow.
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Big top Harvey loves circus
LITTLE ol' Leyland, with its streets littered with memories of an industrial past, is hardly the place you'd expect to find a sensational circus ringmaster! But it's out with the traditional top hat and tails and in with a lavish, powder blue outfit for
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Hesketh's fair play bid
LANCASTER City boss Tony Hesketh says he is sick of seeing teams taking advantage of injured players. Hesketh was attacked in a national football newspaper last week after his side refused to give the ball back to Marine in last week's game after it was
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Sainsbury's revamped
THE newly refurbished Sainsbury's store in Lancaster has reopened following a £2.5 million facelift. The new store will stock an extra 500 new products and has led to the creation of 75 new jobs. The week-long refurbishment has been carried out to create
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Lee feels he has point to prove
FORMER Burnley starlet Alan Lee returns to Turf Moor on Saturday wanting to make a point to his old club. The 23-year-old front-runner has shown his worth after being allowed to leave Burnley for Rotherham United, hitting 13 goals last term as the Millers
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Double boost for Rovers
BLACKBURN boss Graeme Souness was today handed a major injury boost ahead of Saturday's clash at Sunderland with influential duo Stig Bjornebye and Tugay both declaring themselves fit for the trip to the North East. Turkish midfield ace Tugay is in line
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Bury VIP package
BURY are offering a special VIP package for Saturday's clash against local rivals Wigan Athletic, kick off 3pm. The package includes car park pass, bucks fizz reception, superb four course pre match lunch in Starkies pitchside restaurant, full bar facilities
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Haydock start for racecourse marathon
CHARITY fund-raiser Dave Thornhill ran a circuit of Haydock Park Racecourse on Sunday, September 2, the first day of a personal seven-day marathon around all 59 tracks in Britain. Keen racing fan Dave, from Solihull in the West Midlands, decided on the
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Visit to rule on stables
COUNCILLORS will visit a farm in Weir before deciding if stables which have been built without permission should remain. A retrospective application has been made to construct stables and a paddock area at The Old Clough Stables, off Burnley Road. The
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A night to remember for parting pensioners
NEARLY 600 pensioners enjoyed a night to remember at Bacup Leisure Hall, thanks to local Councillor Jimmy Eaton. He organised two nights of fun with a free buffet and free raffle, with more than 100 prizes including 70 Christmas meals at the Rose 'n'
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Residents have high hopes
ORGANISERS of the first party in the park for Edgeside residents are hoping for a huge turnout to help raise funds to improve leisure facilities for local youngsters. Sunday's event, from 11am to 5pm at Edgeside Park, will be opened by the Mayor and Mayoress
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Thanks for our great fete
THANKS to the generosity of local people and businesses, this year's Longton Village Fete generated a surplus of almost £1,300. As promised, all this money is to be donated to local charities, village groups and organizations -- both to help them and
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Roadworks driving me round the bend
I CANNOT believe the state of play on the roads in Leyland at the moment. Roadworks and temporary traffic lights have sprung up all over the place. In fact, you can't get out of the town without running into one or more long cue of traffic. It's just
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Ladder fall killed ex-Russian soldier
OLD soldier Jaroslaw Lojisz's colourful life came to an end after he fell from a ladder, an inquest heard. The hearing was told that the Ukraine-born Mr Lojisz, of Suffolk Street, Blackburn, had fought for the Russians in the Second World War and had
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Drugs raids: 15 more held
FIFTEEN people were arrested early today as police from across the county swooped on suspected drug dealers for the second day running. A total of 19 warrants were executed at addresses in the Blackburn area as part of Operation Hurricane, which police
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ATHLETICS WHAT'S ON: A look around the area
FELL racing is slowly returning to the local calendar, and there is a choice of two events this week. Tonight, at 7pm, there is the Hades Hill Fell Race. Five-miles long , with 1200ft of climb, it starts from Taylor St, Whitworth, near Rochdale. Saturday's
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ATHLETICS: Pendle put on a strong show
PENDLE athletes put on a show when the club opened it 's doors to their neighbours at Sunday's Open Meeting. Back on the home territory of Seedhill after a long season, much of it spent on the road, the ladies particularly were in fine form. They had
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Raedy to do battle in the cup
IT'S round two of the Worthington Cup next week and PNE are away to Tranmere Rovers. We've had quite a few battles with them in the past and Prenton Park is never an easy place to go to, especially in the cups, but with plenty of support behind them Preston
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Fighting for Caleb
KICK boxing champs from across the country will flock to Leyland to take part in a memorable tournament to raise money for a little boy who is blind. Furious fighting will kick off at 8pm, Sunday September 16, at Leyland Leisure Centre, in aid of toddler
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Decision day for £1.5m crematorium plan
A FIVE-YEAR saga over plans to build a crematorium in Radcliffe is due to end tonight (Thurs Sept 6). Planning bosses are expected to approve the controversial £1.5 million development in Cemetery Road, despite protests from neighbouring householders.
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Talks bring arts centre nearer
PLANS to provide a new cinema, theatre and cultural centre for the Ribble Valley have moved a giant step forward after a brainstorming meeting between the partners involved in the scheme. Talks have been under way for a year between Ribble Valley Borough
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Focus on Titanic's star Kate
"Titanic" star Kate Winslet and husband Jim Threapleton have confirmed that they are separating and it could have affected her decision to take over Winona Ryder's role in a new British film. Winona was forced to pull out of Lily and the Secret Planting
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Principle politics
I'LL LEAVE readers to judge whether they would have felt insulted by your correspondent's recent comments. However I must correct the misrepresentation of Green Party policy on road building. We do not oppose new roads as a matter of principle. What we
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Hopefuls' eyes on soap roles
I DON'T know about you but I wouldn't like to be a wannabe Soapstar if the first episode of the follow-on to Popstars was anything to go by. I thought that Popstars would be a tough act to follow but it looks like they have hired another nasty Nigel in
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Ryelands in perspective
IN RESPONSE to the latest comments 'Ryelands Against Demolition "group" the council feels it necessary to make the following comments to provide a clear perspective on what is currently happening on Ryelands. Residents on the estate have been extensively
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The predators from the deep
AFTER US emergency services started aerial patrols off the coast of North Carolina following a second suspected fatal shark attack, I decided to find out more about the mysteries of the water. It was the second fatal shark attack off America's east coast
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Defeat ends fine run
MORECAMBE'S incredible run of results at Hayes had to come to an end some time. That time was Saturday and the defeat, when it came, was comprehensive. Dean Clark opened the scoring for the team from West London after 25 minutes. The same man doubled
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Double delight!
MORECAMBE should have had this home game against the early season leaders won inside the first half hour. The Shrimps raced into a two goal lead within a quarter of an hour and didn't even look like being pegged back until a stunning free kick from left
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Racial abuse forces shop closure
CONSTANT racial abuse has forced a Carnforth takeaway owner to close his business, a court has heard. Lancaster Magistrates were told that in one incident a local teenager said he would kill Mohammed Ashraf, owner of the town's Medina Indian takeaway,
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Lee feels he has point to prove
FORMER Burnley starlet Alan Lee returns to Turf Moor on Saturday wanting to make a point to his old club. The 23-year-old front-runner has shown his worth after being allowed to leave Burnley for Rotherham United, hitting 13 goals last term as the Millers
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LOCAL CRICKET: Van Jaarsveld is on a mission
ENFIELD professional Martin van Jaarsveld is going for his hat-trick this weekend - and hopes to have a say or two in the path of the Lancashire League title in the process. The South African needs 119 runs in the last two games -- against the two title
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Market traders to take on Tesco
MARKET traders in Leyland say they are ready to take on the might of supermarket giant Tesco -- despite rumours to the contrary. According to the traders business is booming since they moved to the new market site in Ecroyd Street, off Hough Lane, more
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Triple contract boost
THREE North End players have committed their future to the club by signing new deals which will keep them at Deepdale for the next three years. Full-back Graham Alexander, Rob Edwards and goalkeeper Tepi Moilanen have all signed three year contracts with
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Service provides rapid response
TWO 'flying squad' type emergency vehicles based in St Helens are helping to keep Mersey Regional Ambulance Service as the top performing North West ambulance trust. Rapid Response Vehicles are equipped with oxygen, medication, fluids, defibrillators,
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Alarm campaign to cut fire deaths
A MAJOR new national smoke alarm campaign has been set up to help reduce the number of accidental fire deaths and injuries in the home. It is part of the National Community Fire Safety Centre's continuing partnership with fire brigades, working to-gether
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Slip roads to close
EXIT slip roads at junction four of the M65 near Darwen will be closed for essential maintenance for two weekends, starting from Friday. The eastbound exit slip road to the A666 will be closed from 7pm on Friday to 6am on Monday. A clearly-signed diversion
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Good news from community
IT'S not too often that good news hits the headlines. So a community group is writing its own after successfully lifting the profile of an area saddled with an unenvious reputation for vandalism and teen-gang intimidation. There were the usual cynical
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Funeral director rescues day for dancers
A DARWEN funeral director has come to the rescue of the town's morris dancers by providing a venue for their annual competition. In response to an appeal for sponsors the Co-operative Funeral Service in Hacking Street has hired Darwen Leisure Centre on
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Mixed news on crime front
CRIME rates in St Helens have fallen below the national average, despite an overall increase in crime in the town. But a new report highlights some very mixed findings; including a 25 per cent increase in reports of sexual offences, while there is a 40
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Julie driven out of home by thieves
A WOMAN who suffers from chronic asthma today claimed she had been forced to move out of her home amid fears it could be burgled for a third time. Julie Barton, 43, of Alfred Street, Darwen, has moved in with her friend in Blackburn to escape growing
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Toddlers left by busy main road
A 47 year old woman was found drunk after two toddlers were discovered beside a busy main road by members of the public. Burnley magistrates heard how the youngsters, aged three and one, were dirty and dishevelled, one was injured and the baby was suffering
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An Atlantic e-mail from Thomas
A 'HELLO' message from the Atlantic has been sent by Rossendale's 'teenage yachtsman Thomas Elmer. The 18-year-old from Spring Gardens, Cowpe, is the youngest competitor in this year's Times Round The World Yacht Race. He is on board the 60ft Liverpool
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Staff restructure to solve problem
ROSSENDALE Council is hoping its planned restructuring could solve staffing problems, which this week saw the borough solicitor hand in his notice. John Tradewell has been at the council for 13 years, starting as assistant solicitor and after about two
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Rolling back those years
WE are trying to trace around 190 past pupils who left St Cuthbert Mayne High School in 1981for a 20 years reunion, to be held at Fulwood and Broughton Cricket Club, on Saturday, September 22, at 8pm. We have managed to track down almost 120 people but
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24 hour station
PRESTON'S central bus station and its multi-storey car-park, is the key to the town centre's future. Would Preston have done as well in the past 30-years without it? The recent threats to its future, have made the public realise this magnificent building
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County Haul!
COUNTY council staff are being blamed for thousands of pounds-worth of damage and thefts at their historic headquarters. Now a memo has been issued to all employees of Lancashire County Council, pleading with them to help preserve County Hall for future
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Final touches for art centre
BLACKBURN'S new art and community centre will start generating income this month as it opens its doors to a dance studio and a professional theatre company. Volunteers will again be hard at work this weekend as they prepare the former S Reed and Co factory
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From nursing to note-taking
TERRITORIAL Army Officer Marie Richter, from Blackburn, is normally a teaching sister at St Thomas Hospital in London but is currently spending six months working as a journalist for the multinational peace keeping force in Bosnia. Marie, 36, is serving
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Stand up for mod god Paul
BLACKBURN'S King George's Hall is set to host its first stand-up concert in three years. And Mod God Paul Weller has some seriously heavy metal to thank for his date with East Lancashire music lovers on Friday, November 30. The last stand-up gig was performed
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Airwave given thumbs up by police
POLICE have said the introduction of the Airwave radio system has been a great success - just four weeks after the launch. Concerns had been raised about the safety of the digital TETRA devices because of the possible radiation risk and the chance that
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Eye patients will see the benefits
HEALTH bosses promise waiting lists for eye patients will be slashed with the opening of a new clinic. The service is based at Blackburn's Queen's Park Hospital, Blackburn, and has been set up by the Blackburn with Darwen Primary Care Trust and Burnley
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Ordeal goes on for bonfire boys
THE ordeal endured by two of the teenagers badly burned in a bonfire accident has only just begun, with the news they are to face months away from school. Anthony Cooper, 13 and James Foster, 15, were treated for serious chemical burns over a week ago
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Official 'on leave' after trip fiasco
A YOUTH project is on hold while an investigation is carried out into why a mother and seven children were dumped on the side of the road after a day out. And environmental charity Groundwork, which runs the Youth Works scheme, revealed today that the
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Help group reels from cash blow
THE leader of a help group for drug users and the homeless which has been heralded as a blueprint for the rest of the country today spoke of his dismay after his funding was halted. Father Jim McCartney, who runs the project, said the news was a major
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ATHLETICS ROUND-UP: Greenhalgh wins
BERNICE Greenhalgh, of Chorley Harriers, has won the five race Wood End 4M Night Race Series. Greenhalgh clinched the ladies title last Wednesday, finishing third in the final race behind Lisa Heyes, of Salford, and Clayton's veteran Vanessa Peacock,
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ATHLETICS: Clayton's Carr won't be stopped
CLAYTON Harrier Kieran Carr won the over-fifty age group in the Ben Nevis Race for the fifth successive year. And it was the sixth time in seven races since the 56-year-old reached his half century. On the other occasion he was second! The Clayton runner
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Triple contract boost
THREE North End players have committed their future to the club by signing new deals which will keep them at Deepdale for the next three years. Full-back Graham Alexander, Rob Edwards and goalkeeper Tepi Moilanen have all signed three year contracts with
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Schools deeply demoralised by situation
TEACHERS caught in the middle of a staffing crisis which is forcing an East Lancashire council to scout in Europe for new classroom recruits are deeply demoralised, a union boss has claimed. Simon Jones, divisional secretary for the Blackburn with Darwen
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Broncos deal is not dead
LEIGH Centurions still have not given up hope of linking with London Broncos and playing in Super League next season. Even though the Centurions-Broncos merger plans were effectively blocked by Super League clubs on Monday, further talks between Hilton
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Boss Waywell in despair
Leigh RMI 1 Southport 2 STEVE Waywell's injury crisis deepened yet further on a bleak night at Hilton Park as the frustrated Leigh boss admitted that "I don't know what to do next." With an already overcrowded treatment table, Waywell's early season woes
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Boro recover after surprise
Atherton LR 2 Radcliffe Boro 5 JUST as in Saturday's 3-3 draw at Stainton Park NWCL Division One LR had a few FA Cup surprises up the sleeve for Unibond League Boro. Rovers shocked their higher league opponents when they took the lead in the Preliminary
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Drive to save life on site
AN initiative to save lives in the building industry drives into Blackburn tomorrow. Organised by the Health and Safety Executive, the Working Well Together scheme has toured the North West, offering construction workers invaluable advice which could
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Time to ban the street drinkers
REGARDING the article about noise nuisance from the outdoor stages (LET, August 28), as a Colne Blues Festival-goer for the past 10 years, I say get rid of them. They are not appreciated by the real blues fans who are usually in the Muni or the leisure
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Town no worse than others
JUDITH Moss (Letters, August 28) lists various Blackburn buildings which are 'wonderful gems.' But how do we treat our heritage? The Old Town Hall was swamped by the new town hall which, within a couple of decades, started to fall apart. The Cotton Exchange
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Pub would create a vital link
REGARDING Mr D Pratt's remarks (Letters, August 28) concerning the new pub in Broadway, Accrington, the town does need a pub or two on Broadway. It would create a vital link between the popular Whalley Road/Burnley Road circuit and the town centre 'square
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Farmers are hit by new crackdown
EAST LANCASHIRE farmers have been hit with new restrictions following the recent cases of foot and mouth in Northumberland. The move was announced as a farmer whose business was blitzed by the disease celebrated being given the go-ahead to re-stock his
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Waiting on decison for new signings
GRAEME Souness is likely to make a decision on whether or not to press ahead with the signing of Millwall's Lucas Neill in the next 48 hours. But he is not yet in a position to make a decision on Troyes defender Luciano Zuvagno after the player got injured
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Compost plant plan is refused
CONTROVERSIAL plans for a compost plant in Longton were thrown out by Lancashire County Council. The unanimous vote, on September 5, vetoed the massive plant which would compost human, animal and other organic waste, in Thropps Lane, just off the A59.
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Vicar docks in Fulwood
A CLERGYMAN who spent years travelling the world with a shipping company is dropping anchor at St Cuthbert's Church in Fulwood as the new vicar. The Rev Christopher Halliwell will be instituted as vicar at the Douglas Road church on Thursday, September
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Passing the oranges!
A PRESTON care charity is aiming to squeeze into the record books by successfully completing a fruity fund-raising event. Staff at Sue Ryder Care, based in Cuerden Hall, Bamber Bridge, are hoping to smash the Guinness World Record for the most number
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Head tells of race to re-open after blaze
THE headteacher from Broad Oak Primary school, breathed a sigh of relief on Tuesday when children started new classes nine days after a potentially devastating fire. When Headmaster, Ian Kirkland (pictured above in front of the damage) saw the extent
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Rock star video hunt
A FORMER Preston rock star is appealing for help to find a lost music video. Tony Green, 50, from Penwortham, was a founder member and bass guitarist in Hard Cash, one of the area's most popular rock groups in the 1970s. After a turbulent career, which
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WHAT'S ON IN TOWN: Tutu good...
HEAD to Preston's Charter Theatre for an enchanting performance of Coppelia with the dancers of the English Youth Ballet. This new production by Janet Lewis Enterprises is a delight, with Julianne Rice-Oxley as Swandilda, Kasper Cornish as Franz and Roddie
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Invite to wake-up to world of CCTV
A BREAKFAST conference discussing CCTV cameras will be held at Burnley Business Centre, Bank Parade. Lancashire police will be among the agencies attending the conference on September 12 from 7.45am to 9.30am to give advice and answer questions. The aim
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Task force chairman blasts 'attack on integrity'
LORD Tony Clarke, independent chairman of the task force set up to investigate the recent racial disturbances in Burnley, hit back at what he regarded as an attack on his integrity at Burnley Council. Responding to remarks by independent councillor Harry
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Don't keep us in the dark
LANCASTER and Morecambe Shoppers should not be kept in the dark about genetically modified foods claims local Euro MP, Chris Davies. He has hit out at the American Government which is currently trying to force European nations to not put GM labels on
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New store jobs boost to town
NEWS that over 80 jobs will be created when American retailer TK Max opens its latest store in Burnley have been welcomed as a shot in the arm for the town. The clothes and homes goods store will be situated in one of two retail units in the former Sainsbury's
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MP Angola mission
LANCASTER MP Hilton Dawson has flown out to Angola as part of his crusade to campaign for children's rights. The African country is considered by UNICEF to be one of the "worst places on earth to be a child" following 30 years of civil war, poverty and
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Councillor resigns over benefits shock
A DISABLED councillor has been forced to resign after the Benefits Agency threatened to reduce his incapacity allowance. Sam Holgate, 40, independent councillor in Lowerhouse, Burnley, said today: "I had no option but to resign. I have to put my family
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Show with a genuine fuschia
THE Summer Show of the Lancaster and District Horticultural Society will be held at the Ashton Hall at Lancaster Town Hall . A huge array of flowers and vegetables will be on show to the public from 1pm to 5pm, on Sunday (September 9). Anyone can enter
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War of roses in peace garden!
LANCASTER council's new cabinet had its biggest argument yet on Tuesday this week at its third meeting... over flowers! The council has turned down the chance to take part in a world peace initiative which would have seen more than 200 roses planted in
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Artist blast for city planners
NEW buildings and developments in Lancaster are ruining the city's architectural heritage, claims a local artist. Geoff Woodhead of St George's Quay says many of the new buildings in the city are not in keeping with the historic skyline. The new cinema
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Board out of their minds!
THE world of wakeboarding was focused on Carnforth last week, as the national championships came to the Pine Lake resort. The event, which will feature on TV this Friday, saw major success for local competitors, with Pine Lake riders winning five of the
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Morecambe grandmother Maureen is nightclub boss
"WOMEN are like tea bags," explains Maureen Harding, "you don't know how strong they are until you put them in hot water." For the last four months Maureen has had to be incredibly strong after unexpectedly finding herself in very hot water. When up to
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Lancs fightback too late
THE Service Area Representative games that took place on Saturday at Preston Sports Arena against Rochdale Service Area product some quality and very entertaining rugby. At Under 16 Lancashire opened the scoring with a penalty goal in front of the posts
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Action on materials storage
ENFORCEMENT action may be taken to stop an area of land in White Lee Avenue, in Trawden, being used as a storage area for building materials. A complaint was made to the council in April this year that although the building of the White Lee Estate had
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What every fan wants...
PRESTON North End fans, who are driven with enthusiasm for their favourite team, will get the chance to own their dream car-- registration D900 PNE. St Catherine's Hospice have been donated this car, which is taxed until November but the MOT runs out
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Charting the history of our churches
A NEW book charting the turbulent times seen by two of Preston's oldest churches has just been published. 'Tower and Steeple', by Rory O'Brien, tells the story of St John the Evangelist Church, on Church Street, and St George the Martyr on Lune Street
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Second time raider hunt
POLICE suspect that a man who held up a building society in Preston town centre on Tuesday is the same robber who carried out an identical raid on the building in March. The suspect was caught on security cameras in the latest raid on Marsden's Building
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Five years ago
A TEENAGER became a hero when he managed to rescue his family trapped in their smoke-filled home. Andrew Blackledge managed to lower himself from a bedroom window and find a ladder so his mum Leslie and Stuart Cunliffe could escape from the house at The
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Ten years ago
A PAIR of daredevils came down to earth with a bump when their birthday ballooning treat didn't go quite as planned. Garry Turplin, 40, of Peregrine Drive, Darwen and Ivan Bowling, 56, of Stirling Court, Briercliffe were celebrating their 40th and 56th
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It's less than a convenience
I WONDER if any of your readers can tell me how long it has been since the Arndale Centre in Morecambe had toilet facilities. It must be over 15 years when they put a notice up saying "Toilets Closed Due to Vandalism." Since then we have had to endure
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Danger of two-wheel monsters
A WARNING has been issued about the dangers of powerful motorbikes despite a new report revealing that road deaths in the Ribble Valley have fallen from 13 to two in the last three years. The statistics, revealed in the new Ribble Valley Crime and Disorder
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Change of Hart
I WANT to immediately acknowledge fault with my previous letter to the Citizen (23 August). The original point of the letter was not to support Louis Farrakhan but to guard against intolerance and to support the Human Rights Act (which Cllr Beaman referred
