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Eric's rooted in the past
EAST Lancashire-born TV expert Eric Knowles, who has become a household name thanks to his regular appearances on the BBC's long-running series Antiques Roadshow, used to watch its forerunner, Going For A Song, with his family. Eric and his brother were
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Dancers first time lucky
A BLACKBURN group is dancing with delight after scooping a top award -- at the first time of trying. The adult squad -- aged 11-24 -- from the Dance and Performing Art Centre came top of its group and also went home as overall champions. The girls, who
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'Voice of reason' on fox hunting
HOW refreshing to read A Pilkington's comments (Letters, September 12). It makes a nice change to hear the voice of reason in the matter of using dogs to hunt foxes -- arguably the most humane and natural method of control in which the fox is either killed
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Put a price on walking aids
REGARDING Mr H Robinson's suggestion (Letters, September 14) for a bounty to be put on the return of NHS walking aids, I don't know about bounty, but why not charge for the 'loan' of any item taken into patients' homes? On return of the item, they would
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Full facts on 'flying saucer'
REGARDING Ron Crane's remarks about the 'Flying Saucer' sculpture at Blackburn Cathedral (Letters, September 6), he has not got his facts right. First, the sculpture is stainless steel clad with patinated copper, stitched together with stainless steel
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Inquest told of teenager's heroin death
A TEENAGER died after injecting herself with heroin, an inquest was told. Charlene Dyson, aged 16, was found slumped over the bathroom sink at her home on Castle Street, Tyldesley, in July by her mother, Carole Bannister. She had vomited and a syringe
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Men, nothing to write home about
ICOULD not believe my eyes when I read Leslie Jones' remarks (Letters, September 5), but while I agree that there are a large number of untidy women in Blackburn and Darwen, I would certainly not go as far as to say that it is 99.99 per cent of them.
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Community man elected
A MAN who has helped many young people in Westhoughton is now hoping to be of assistance to a wider section of the community. Steve Greer was elected a member of the town's council after winning a by-election held for the Wingates ward. The Liberal Democrat
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Lay blame where it rightly belongs
IT seems that Lord Clarke is to hold a further meeting in Burnley to ascertain the cause of the riot. The last meeting only attracted 25 people. An open forum is not the place for people to speak openly -- such is the climate of fear over being accused
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Probe into town drugs scene
THE task force investigating the race riots in Burnley is to probe the town's drug scene to see if it was linked to the trouble, it was announced today. It is one of a number of areas to be examined by the group although the man heading the inquiry today
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STATS: The key facts and figures
A LOOK at the teams, formations and tactics from last night's game against Bolton. TEAMS: Rovers (3-5-2): from right to left Friedel Neill, Berg, Bjornebye Johnson, Flitcroft, Tugay, Mahon, Duff Jansen, Grabbi Subs: McAteer (for Mahon, 56), Bent (for
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Army game for Amanda
THE Army game is definitely rounders for Corporal Amanda Brown of Burnley. For Amanda, 27, of Burnley, who is serving with the Royal Logistic Corps, has just taken part in an Army Festival at Worthy Down near Winchester. Amanda has been playing rounders
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Friends will help families
A NEW group Friends of Home-Start will have its first meeting next week. Home-Start provides home visiting support for local families with young children and the aim of the Friends is to raise money for extras such as outings and a family Christmas party
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Residents get a say on future services
VIEWS are wanted on the future of community and recreation services in Burnley. Should the council continue to provide play work schemes, community buildings, healthy lifestyles work, over fifties groups, equipment and minibus loan and the area caretaker
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Trailer blazers extending the operation
A LANCASTER firm is set to unveil a new £700,000 extension to its building this week. Dennison Trailers is due to open its 3,600sq ft office building and 4,400sq ft factory extension at Caton Road today (Thursday) with former Blackpool and Bolton Wanderers
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Know Hill inquiry must be heard
COUNCILLORS will decide next week if an inquiry is to be heard into a controversial development in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Lancaster City Council kicked out plans for a road providing access to the previously approved development at Know
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Students to cash in on campus room incentive
STUDENTS are being offered £500 to give up their on campus rooms as the university welcomes a flood of new arrivals. The university has traditionally offered on campus accommodation to all new students, with remaining rooms offered to third and fourth
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Authority planning to take it to the streets
POULTON is to bid for funding under a new scheme to improve the way local streets are used. Lancaster city council has put the area forward for funding under the Government's Home Zone initiative. The scheme will look at how road space is shared between
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Concerns grow for the safety of missing Morecambe girl
CONCERNS are growing for the safety of a teenager from Morecambe who has been missing from home for a week. And, in an unrelated incident, police are searching for a man from Lancaster who has been missing since Tuesday. Police are anxious to hear from
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Let's have your views on bypass
LANCASTER'S MP Hilton Dawson has organised a special public meeting to discuss ways of improving the district's transport problems - and everyone's invited. High on the agenda will be measures to improve the rush hour gridlock, including developing safe
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Two wrongs do make a writ!
TAXPAYERS may be asked to foot some of the bill for a former tourism officer's libel suit against the city council, the Citizen can reveal. David Christley issued writs personally against an officer and former councillor last year over potentially defamatory
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Bravery awards for two
TWO East Lancashire police officers were today receiving bravery awards for rescuing a man from a blazing house. Julia Fort and Michael Baker, based at Nelson, were awarded certificates of commendation from the Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society.
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Soldier's struggle with police
A SOLDIER'S drunken night on the town after six alcohol-free months in Northern Ireland ended in the police cells after a nightclub melee. Burnley magistrates heard Lance Corporal Michael Bailey, 26, kicked an police officer after he had been arrested
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Softly, softly drill call to firefighters
FIRE crews in Earby have been told to take a 'softly, softly' approach after the noise of their drills annoyed a local resident. An anonymous friend said firefighters had told him they were being prevented from drilling properly because of the neighbour's
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Five years ago
ROYAL British Legion Leaders in Burnley were congratulated as the mayor, Coun Peter Swainston, marked the organisation's 75th anniversary. He handed certificates to branch representatives and told them they deserved the highest praise for their work for
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Walkabout to end the rat run
LOCALS in Oswaldtwistle who accuse motorists of treating Union Road as a rat run are to have their chance to suggest a solution, when they take to the streets this month. Oswaldtwistle area council has agreed to invite residents to join members on a trip
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Have a say on future of country areas
RIBBLE Valley residents will be able to share their views on the future of the countryside at a public consultation next week, Researchers will be at Ribble Valley Borough Council chambers next Thursday from noon to 9pm to discuss issues. The consultation
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Plans for detached house turned down
PLANNING chiefs have rejected proposals to build a detached house and garage at Clayton-le-Dale, due to the 'detrimental' impact the development would have on nearby residents and amenities. Members of the Ribble Valley Borough Council planning committee
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Chance for peace for our children's sake
WITH reflection over the last week, of the events in the USA, that was covered by every media source, did without doubt cover every emotion. On Sunday, I stood and watched the Red Arrows display, with my three and a half year old son Jak, and my mother
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Disease scare puts curse on spooky celebration
THERE will be no sorcery or revelry on Pendle Hill this hallowe'en as the area is kept off-limits due to foot and mouth. DEFRA officials said they wanted to ensure that blood tests gave the area's livestock and cattle the all-clear before re-opening the
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Concerned by anti student sentiment
THIS letter is in response to that sent by Mr Kelly printed in the last edition of the Citizen. His letter was particularly worrying to us as representatives of the student body at Lancaster University and St Martins College, and we are both very concerned
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The sky's the limit if you fancy flying a kite
WITH the autumnal winds beginning to blow why not wrap up warm and go fly a kite? Whether you take a practical approach, or are a kite romantic, the web sites on kites are as varied as their designs. Go fly a kite at www.intellicast.com/KITEcast/ is a
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McGuinness trades paint with Harris
MORECAMBE motorcycle racing ace John McGuinness was greeted at a sunny Mallory Park last Sunday by an ever growing army of family, friends, sponsors and fans as the gripping British Supersport Championship reaches a thrilling climax. John's main local
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Cheers as Boardman spirit set to soar
ALTHOUGH too young to legally drink champagne, teenager Tom Boardman is hoping to get his hands on a couple of bottles this weekend as he heads to the penultimate race weekend of the 2001 www.theAA.com MSA British Touring Car Championship. After celebrating
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Ton up for Norman
MORECAMBE hope to continue their good start to the season and, in particular, their improved away form, into this weekend's clash with a Justin Jackson inspired Doncaster Rovers. Jim Harvey's side travel to South Yorkshire to take on one of the favourites
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Trader's regret over BNP boot advert
THE Morecambe market trader forced off his stall by the city council has launched an appeal. Iain Dobson has apologised for advertising steel toe-capped shoes as 'BNP boots' and is asking for the chance to return to the Festival Market. "I agree that
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Moore to sign on the dotted line...
ALAN MOORE is on the verge of completing his permanent move to Turf Moor. The Republic of Ireland international is ready to put pen to paper on a three year deal after impressing during his switch from Middlesbrough as a free agent. Delighted Clarets
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City share spoils despite many raids on Banks
LANCASTER City enjoyed a break from league action last weekend, but are looking forward to the return of some of their injured aces. Andy Whittaker missed his return to Bamber Bridge on Tuesday night, but city's goalscoring ace is expected to be back
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Warehouse still jumping
THE meeting in which local councillors were to consider the renewal of the public entertainment licence for the Warehouse club has been adjourned until some date in the future as yet to be decided. The club's management has asked us to announce that club
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Right lady for th job!
LADY Shuttleworth has taken over as patron of CancerCare (North Lancs and South Lakes. She had seen up close the work of the charity while working with the Lancaster Infirmary Macmillan unit appeal, and says the invitation to become its patron is 'a return
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Taking the plunge
LOCAL fundraisers will get a spectacular view over the city of Lancaster this weekend when they join a daredevil fundraising drive. The event, which starts at 9am on Sunday, will see abseilers jump off the balcony of the famous Ashton Memorial. The event
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Moore to sign on the dotted line...
ALAN MOORE is on the verge of completing his permanent move to Turf Moor. The Republic of Ireland international is ready to put pen to paper on a three year deal after impressing during his switch from Middlesbrough as a free agent. Delighted Clarets
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Ex-addict 'had no intention of taking his life'
A FORMER heroin addict died after taking a cocktail of drugs and alcohol when he was deeply depressed because his mother had cancer. But coroner Michael Singleton concluded there were "compelling reasons" to believe that Samuel Brodie had not intended
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Museum's invite to artists
STAFF at Rossendale Museum, Whitaker Park, Rawtenstall, are preparing for the annual Rossendale Artists' exhibition, which will run from October 20 to November 23. Anyone wanting to exhibit can submit up to three of their works. The event is open to both
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Tumble at home led to woman's death
AN elderly woman died after an operation proved too much for her frail body, an inquest was told. Miss Harriet Brewin, aged 89, of Hollin Close, Whitewell Bottom, Rossendale, fell at home and needed an operation at Burnley General. The inquest, at Reedley
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Irwell Sculpture Trail explained
FIVE newly graduated artists have been commissioned to produce temporary works of art for the Bacup area. Interested people attended the cricket club to hear how the Irwell Sculpture Trail will work and what is proposed. Project officer Cathy Newbery
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Concern at racist leaflets
A NUMBER of racist leaflets circulating in Burnley have been confiscated by police. It is understood they call for retaliation over the terrorist attack in New York and have been found in the Burnley Wood area. Insp John Clucas said police were aware
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Let's all pull together, says multi-faith group
AN organisation which aims to bring Blackburn's faiths together today appealed for people not to let the atrocities in America affect the town's good inter-community relationships. The Blackburn with Darwen Interfaith Council spoke out after several incidents
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Cold comfort for your kids
THAT familiar morning and evening chill is more noticeable now as we hurtle towards the change of the clocks, Hallowe'en, Guy Fawkes' Night and Christmas. So it's time to think about what to give the family when they come in from the cold. A salad might
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Collision boy, 9, is off critical list
A NINE-year-old boy was today off the critical list after he collided with a car. Faheem Patel, of Granville Road, Blackburn, was seriously injured after the collision with a car in Preston New Road, at the junction of Lancaster Place, Blackburn, on Sunday
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Stamping out arson attacks
A PIONEERING anti-arson team is being hailed a success just weeks after it was set up. The police and fire service have joined forces for the first time to create the Arson Reduction Team. The team pools resources and expertise and encourages the community
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Aerospace firms braced for slump
EAST Lancashire's aerospace companies are bracing themselves for the impact of a global slump in the wake of the US terrorist attacks. American plane maker Boeing is planning to axe up to 31,000 jobs, amid fears that a dramatic fall in the number of flying
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What a striking resemblance!
HE has sold defenders a few dummies in his time now Blackburn Rovers striker Mark Hughes has the chance to buy one of his own -- of himself. A life-sized model of the legendary striker is up for grabs at auction tomorrow and the Welsh manager has first
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Early warning tests in flood risk areas
HUNDREDS of people living in parts of the Ribble Valley will receive mock flood warnings from the Environment Agency next week to check alarm systems are operating correctly. The Agency will issue them to homes and businesses in designated areas of Ribchester
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Rubber stamp for work on Pavilions
PLANS to turn Blackburn's run-down Waterloo Pavilions into a high-class restaurant are set to be approved tonight -- despite claims renovation work could lead to one of the three buildings collapsing. Blackburn Cathedral bought the Pavilions, in Church
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LOCAL SOCCER: Colne miss out on point
COLNE missed out on at least a share of the spoils at Holt House last night after gifting the visitors a couple of goals in the NWCL Division Two. The hosts were in control for much of the game but fell victim to a sucker punch as Leek took the lead in
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GOLF: Hunt is crowned champ
MICHAEL HUNT celebrated the 'perfect finish to the perfect year' in the Ashton Trophy at St Annes Old Links on Sunday. The 22-year-old Burnley amateur shot two rounds of 72 in the blustering wind to win the Mitsushiba Northern Order of Merit event by
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GOLF: Tributes pour in
THE tributes have been pouring in this week for Peter Haydock, president of Blackburn Golf Club, who died aged 67 last Wednesday. Haydock, who was a highly respected member at Blackburn, collapsed after a round of golf in Solihull. He has been in Birmingham
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ATHLETICS: Hunt for medals in track return
HYNDBURN Athletic Club have made a great success of the first athletics meeting to be staged at Wilson Playing Fields for three years. The problems with the venue's outdated facilities and the unsuccessful bid for National Lottery funding are well known
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McKinley new face at Deepdale
NORTH End is set to be the temporary home for a second ex-Blackburn Rovers player - Billy McKinley. McKinlay is the first new face to appear at Deepdale in the week after manager David Moyes announced he was going to strengthen his squad. Just one win
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Man faces new harassment charge
A MAN already facing proceedings for harassment has appeared before Bury magistrates charged with another similar matter. Gerald Banyard, aged 47, of Highfield Road, Edenfield, now faces an allegation of harassing Penny Wiseman at Prestwich in June and
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Jail for man in caravan
POLICE acting on reports of a break-in at a Heap Bridge caravan compound found a man hiding in a toilet, a court was told. Jack Dawson, aged 22, appeared before a combined Rochdale and Bury Magistrates Courts' session. He admitted being at Emm-Bee Caravans
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Borough set to reopen footpaths
THE northern part of Bury, taking in Hawkshaw, Holcombe and part of Ramsbottom, has had its foot and mouth "infected area" status lifted. Although walkers have been allowed back on to local footpaths for several weeks now, the change in status will mean
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EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Friday, September 21
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. ME/CFS Group, Wilpshire Methodist Church, Blackburn, 7.30pm. Save Lea Bank Campaign's Entertainment Night, Rossendale United Football Club, Dark Lane, Rossendale, 8pm
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Aero firms must get solid support
AS fear-filled shock waves of the terror in America still reverberate around the world, one of the linchpins of East Lancashire's economy - its aerospace industry - was steeling itself today for the impact of a global slump in aviation in the wake of
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Problems on the increase for teachers
ERIC Leaver (LET, September 12) launches a scathing attack on teachers, as his predecessor, John Blunt, was wont to do, without reference to current classroom conditions. Does anyone suppose that the hordes of young people out of control on the streets
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Vicar returns for inspirational day
SUMMER may be fading into autumn but there was a late bloom of colour in Ainsworth Parish Church at the weekend. The village church holds a flower festival every two years and this year, the theme was "Inspirations". And pictured admiring her rainbow-coloured
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Early warning tests in flood risk areas
HUNDREDS of people living in parts of the Ribble Valley will receive mock flood warnings from the Environment Agency next week to check alarm systems are operating correctly. The Agency will issue them to homes and businesses in designated areas of Ribchester
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WHO SAID WHAT: Allardyce disappointed
BOLTON may have returned to the top of the Premiership following last night's 1-1 draw at Ewood but manager Sam Allardyce was disappointed not to have sneaked away with a win. Wanderers claimed Lucas Neill's late equaliser should never have counted because
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Taylor blow for Rovers
BLACKBURN boss Graeme Souness has been stunned by another devastating injury blow after Martin Taylor underwent surgery on a knee injury last night which could keep him out for the next two months. The England Under 21 international went under the knife
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Lucas aid for Rovers
BLACKBURN new-boy Lucas Neill made one and scored one as Rovers roared back from the jaws of defeat to rescue a priceless point from this breathless Lancashire derby. Neill, a £600,000 signing from Millwall two weeks ago, spared his team-mates blushes
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Where there's a will there's help
A GROUP is staging a free seminar to help parents of people with learning disabilities construct a will. The Royal Society Mencap will take over the Higher Trapp Country Club Hotel, Simonstone, to give them advice on how to leave money to their sons and
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Area project for jobs help to carry on
THE work of the Access Point to help residents of Stoneyholme and Daneshouse, Burnley, into further education, training or employment is to continue. The facility in Brougham Street has so far helped 1,207 local people but the funding is due to run out
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Probe into town drugs scene
THE task force investigating the race riots in Burnley is to probe the town's drug scene to see if it was linked to the trouble, it was announced today. It is one of a number of areas to be examined by the group although the man heading the inquiry today
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Safety zones to protect children
NEW 20mph zones have been unveiled in two areas of Lancaster this week. The new zones, clearly marked by signs designed by local schoolchildren, have taken effect in the Skerton and Ryelands areas of the city. The new 20mph zones are being introduced
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Heavens above!
ONE of Lancaster's most famous historic buildings could soon be home to a mobile phone mast. The Priory church, close to the famous castle and a key landmark on the city's skyline, is the subject of a planning application from mobile phone operator One
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Communities pledge unity following US terror strikes
THE repercussions of last week's tragic events in the USA are continuing to be felt across the area. Books of condolence have been opened at Lancaster and Morecambe town halls after the terrorist atrocities in New York and Washington. Local firefighters
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'Workright' courses aimed at developing skills
COURSES aimed at developing basic employability skills are to be run at the Coldwell activity centre, Southfield, on the moors above Nelson and Burnley. The "Workright" subsidised courses will run until the end of March in conjunction with Lancashire
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Home comfort for wheelchair boy
A DISABLED youngster has been given a new lease of life since his family moved into a newly-built specially-designed bungalow. Muhammed Ahmed and his family are the first of three to benefit from moving into the new accommodation in Bradshaw Street, Nelson
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Miner killed by his work
A PENSIONER died as a result of injuries caused by a 30 year career in the coal mines, an inquest heard. Mr John Leonard Moore, Reedyford Road, Nelson, died aged 76 in July after a three-day stay in hospital. The inquest at Reedley Court heard that Mr
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Time in a pram heads journey
A TIME capsule dressed as a baby was pushed from Holy Trinity Church in Colne to the town's Asda store by members of the Pendle Deanery Mothers' Union The 'Journey of Hope' began in June at Westminster Abbey and it followed a service in the Abbey to mark
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Ten years ago
AN exhausted cygnet made a happy landing among the residents of a Blackburn housing estate. The young swan left the lake in Queens Park and wandered on to the Bennington Street estate before neighbours contacted Blackburn Council park rangers to come
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By-elections scheduled
A BY-election is to be held in the Huncoat and Immanuel wards of Hyndburn on Thursday, October 11. The Huncoat seat became vacant after the resignation of Douglas Deakin at the end of last month. Immanuel is vacant after Maureen Duffy resigned due to
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More clubs have feeling of relief
MORE social clubs throughout Hyndburn could benefit from extended rate relief now that a new working group has been established. In 2000 it was agreed that a 50 per cent discount would be given to selected social clubs -- and 11 out of the 15 workingmen's
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Finish our HQ or face huge fines
HYNDBURN borough has vowed to fine a company £1,000 per day if it fails to meet the deadline for completion of new council premises. Nelson-based Barnfield Construction, a one-third partner in Hyndburn regeneration agency Globe Enterprises Ltd along with
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Dad's anger over plastic in baby food
A CONCERNED father has issued a warning to parents after an inquiry into how his son's dried baby milk became contaminated with plastic. Mr Raymond Halleron, of Chapel Street, Rishton, is unhappy with manufacturer SMA Nutrition's apology after an investigation
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Time out for the carers
CARERS from Ribble Valley and Hyndburn can take time out at a relaxation day next month. Participants will be encouraged to relax, have fun and take part in tai chi, crafts, Indian head message workshops and aromatherapy and relaxation sessions. The event
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Help to clear man's name
I HAVE know Iain Dobson for a considerable length of time and within this time I have always looked upon him and a friend as I always will. There seems to be some allegations against Iain of apparent racism, which need I say, has completely shocked me
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Happy to support market trader Iain
I AM from what might be called an ethnic minority currently trading full time during market opening at Morecambe Festival Market. I trade next to the stall facing the shoe man referred to in last week's paper. I've known this trader for over two years
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Well, you've got to laugh
DO you want to take part in a ground-breaking experiment that will decide, once and for all, the world's funniest joke? Well get over to the Laugh Lab web site and take part in the largest ever scientific study into humour. The site gives you the chance
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If Labour had taken up its seats there would be no need for this simple maths lesson
YOUR article on the Cultural Services Review claims that the decision by cabinet was 'called in' by Labour and the Liberal Democrats. In fact, the signatories to the call-in also included the Green Party arts representative, Cllr Tony Pinkney. I agree
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Work will reduce 'bridge bashing'
WORK is set to start across East Lancashire to reduce the number of bridges being hit by lorries too big to fit under them. Among those earmarked for improvement work is the notorious A666 railway bridge in Langho -- which has been hit eight times in
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Check on the silver screen
IF you are at a bit of a loose end this weekend why not check out the thisislancashire cinema guide and find a film to watch. The site features in-depth reviews of the latest releases, a look behind the scenes with star interviews and a list of films
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Net users unite
IF the events in the United States showed us anything about the internet, it was that there is a new kind of global community among its users. As news emerged from Manhattan and Washington about what was happening, the internet became a central point
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What will happen with next year's intake?
THANKS for printing the letter, and the replies in this week's issue, from Vincent Miller and the university student. In response to their comments I write the following. May I firstly apologise to Vincent Miller, for annoying him with my comments regarding
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Disappointment at point
CITY were disappointed not to come away with all three points from their visit to Lancashire rivals Bamber Bridge on Tuesday night. Particularly frustrating for City was the fact that a player who is still on their books -- former Morecambe keeper Andy
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Halton plans under microscope
CONTROVERSIAL plans for housing and industrial units at Halton Mills are set to go before councillors again next week. Members of the council's planning and highways committee will consider on Monday whether to allow a consortium to go ahead with extensive
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Conference on violent crime
LANCASHIRE Police this week held a special conference to discuss violent crime. The conference, which took place on Tuesday, was attended by 180 invited guests and discussed a range of issues, such as dealing with victims of crime, alcohol related violence
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Councillors hope to clean up
LANCASTER councillors are to bid for a share of £25 million to help clean up two areas of Morecambe. The council wants to bring in 11 'environmental wardens', five for the West End of Morecambe and six in the Poulton area. As well as improving the environment
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Taylor blow for Rovers
BLACKBURN boss Graeme Souness has been stunned by another devastating injury blow after Martin Taylor underwent surgery on a knee injury last night which could keep him out for the next two months. The England Under 21 international went under the knife
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McKinley new face at Deepdale
NORTH End is set to be the temporary home for a second ex-Blackburn Rovers player - Billy McKinley. McKinlay is the first new face to appear at Deepdale in the week after manager David Moyes announced he was going to strengthen his squad. Just one win
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Youth cafe dream becoming a reality
A DARWEN construction company has pledged to donate profits in a bid to make the town's youth cafe become a reality. As well as donating £100, Moore Construction, of Limes Avenue, will give a percentage of the profits from each job they do. Lynne Moore
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Bouncer cleared of attack
A BOUNCER at a former Burnley nightclub has been cleared of attacking a customer out on the town with his friends. Victor Docherty, 30, was found not guilty of inflicting grievous bodily harm after a three day trial at Burnley Crown Court. Docherty, of
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Robbery attempt: police joining forces
POLICE in Rossendale are liaising with the Greater Manchester force, following an attempted armed robbery on Crawshawbooth Post Office. Two masked men entered the post office at 2pm on Tuesday and used a sledge hammer to smash the safety glass and when
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Come and see our 'ghettoes'
ROSSENDALE'S run down 'ghettoes' will be shown to Government Minister Lord Charlie Falconer when he tours the Valley to see housing problems for himself next month. Lord Falconer, Minister for Housing in the Department of Local Government, Transport and
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Help us help our American comrades
RAWTENSTALL firefighters will be holding a collection on Sunday for families of their American colleagues who lost their lives in the New York terrorist attack. They are hoping for support from the thousands expected to attend the annual Rossendale Motor
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Mayor expresses town's sadness
A LETTER of condolence to the American people has been sent to the United States Ambassador in London by the Mayor of Burnley, Coun Jack Alston. In his letter to His Excellency Sir Christopher Mayer, Coun Alston said he was writing on behalf of the members
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Relief for MP Greg as daughter returns
THE daughter of Hyndburn MP Greg Pope, who was within a mile of the New York terrorist attack which killed almost 6,000 people, returned home today. Student Roisin, 20, will never forget the the attack on the World Trade Centre which was destroyed by
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Union probe into firm's silent snub
UNION bosses have promised to investigate after employees were told they could not join in with a three-minute silence to remember those who perished in the terrorist attacks in America. Around 180 workers from across East Lancashire were told the switchboard
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No jobs for the boys
SHORT of sending a person to prison, taking away their means of making a living is just about one of the cruelest thing that can be done to a man. It leads to a variety of horrors, real or imagined, almost certain financial problems, very often homelessness
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Dance girls' silver touch
DANCING queens Alexandra Ainsworth and Rebecca Marsh have achieved double medal success after joining their dance school just six weeks ago. Alexandra, nine, of Bowen Street, Mill Hill, and Rebecca, 11, of Revidge Road, Blackburn, received silver medals
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Mosque plan to be approved
PLANS for a new mosque in Blackburn are set to be approved tonight . The Islamic Academy UK has submitted a planning application for land in Moss Street, Blackburn, to be used as the site for a new mosque. A four-storey residential college is already
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Champ seeks more power to her elbow
WORLD armwrestling champion Elaine Pickup is appealing for East Lancashire companies to help her bid to defend her title. The World Armwrestling Championships take place at Lake Garda in Italy next month and Blackburn's Elaine is desperate to go after
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Bulldozer threatens 'green' site
A GARDEN centre could be bulldozed to make way for an apartment block -- if plans get the green light. Beardwood Garden Centre, in Preston New Road, will be demolished to make way for the excutive flats if the plans get the go-ahead. The application to
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GOLF: Dougherty boost
NICK Dougherty's hopes of gaining a European Tour card at the first attempt received a huge boost. The Shaw Hill player shared the lead in the qualifying school at Cheshire's Carden Park. Despite the second round being rain interrupted, Dougherty carded
