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EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Friday, Date: November 9
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. Coffee Evening, Leamington Road Baptist Church, Blackburn, 7pm. Proceeds for Guides. Children's Voices -- Rossendale Hospice, Royal Court Theatre, Bacup, 7.30pm. Children
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Badge rules have to be met
IN reply to Nicholas Holt's scathing attack on disabled drivers (Letters, November 8), firstly, doctors do not hand out disability badges. They are a component of a disability allowance that has thoroughly assessed a person's claim for disability, usually
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Old soldiers lay 'deserters' claim
OLD soldiers branded civic leaders 'deserters' and claimed councillors snubbed a Remembrance Day invite on political grounds. Leigh Royal British Legion branch vice president Bert Paxford was incensed after Sunday's parade when he claimed councillors
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Vila deal is 50-50
SAMOAN hard-man Vila Matautia is making Leigh Centurions play a waiting game. The ex-St Helens front rower's financial demands have so far prevented a deal being done. But Leigh remain hopeful that they can strike a compromise with the 32-year-old. Matautia
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Jittery RMI ease through
Chorley 2 Leigh RMI 4 by Martyn Hindley RMI produced a jittery performance against their local rivals Chorley in Tuesday's Marsden Lancashire Cup tie, but managed to stave off the UniBond First Division side after an improved second half showing at Victory
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Cash will pay for youth workers
FUNDING has been gained to employ a youth worker in Burnley to help recruit, support and train volunteers to work with young offenders and young people at risk of offending. Lancashire Youth Association has secured £200,000 for the Learning and Skills
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Spurned lorry driver trashed home
A LORRY driver who thought his fiancee was cheating on him set a trap -- and then trashed her mother's home after spotting her with another man. Burnley Magistrates heard how Duane Haythornthwaite, 27, had been gutted after he saw his girlfriend leaving
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Explosion recalled in book
ON the morning of Thursday March 22, 1962, a methane gas explosion ripped through the Rise Two District of Hapton Valley Colliery colliery, killing sixteen men instantly. Another three later lost their lives. The worst colliery disaster in Burnley's long
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Friends rally round for brave teenager
BRAVE leukaemia sufferer Beth Rogan will be able to enjoy her first family holiday for a number of years thanks to the people of Barnoldswick. A group of friends from Sam's Salon and the Barnoldswick and Earby Bosom Friends took part in a fancy dress
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Council in maladministration report meeting
MEMBERS of tonight's full council meeting in Nelson will decide what action they will take in response to an Ombudsman report which found Pendle Council guilty of maladministration. The report relates to a complaint made against the council about a planning
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Head praises staff for restoring school reputation
THE headteacher of Edge End High School, Martin Burgess, praised his staff and pupils in helping to restore the school's reputation as one of the best in the borough. In his ninth prize evening speech, he reflected on the school being ranked among the
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Ten years ago
YOUNG loves Darren Tillotson and Heather Masterson were set to walk down the aisle after a blind date style contest -- despite being just 10-years-old. The pupils of Primet Primary School, Colne, were 'married' to show children how a Christian wedding
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Pensioner 'critical'
AN 81-year-old pedestrian is critically ill in hospital after being involved in a collision while crossing the road in Golborne. The man, of Ash Grove, Golborne, was crossing High Street using a pelican crossing at midday on Monday, when he was involved
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Shoppers flock to revamped Mall
SHOPPERS flocked to Leigh's new revamped Spinning Gate Mall in an unbelievable opening few days. The £3m extension was officially opened on Friday in time for the Christmas shopping spree. Some retailers were reported to have trebled the business they
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Leigh vicar's son masterpiece could fetch £30,000
AN oil painting by Leigh's greatest artist goes under the hammer at top auction house Christie's this month. The 18th century work by Leigh vicar's son, Joseph Farington, entitled "The Gatehouse on the Bridge over the River Severn at Bridgnorth" is expected
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Bid for Robbie and help buy Tina's chair
A HELICOPTER ride and a signed photo of soccer star Robbie Fowler are just some of the items up for grabs at a charity event to raise money for Clitheroe youngster Tina Stevenson. The nine-year-old Edisford County Primary School pupil suffers from cerebral
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Rural recovery pledge from new chairman
THE new chairman of a rural advisory body has pledged it will do everything in its power to aid the recovery of the local economy and maintain support to those affected by the foot and mouth outbreak. At a recent meeting of the Forest of Bowland Area
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Log on to a good cause
FSauctions have teamed up with BBC Children in Need to bring you some fantastic auctions. Geri Halliwell has donated the boots and the bag which were used in her brilliant Scream if you Want to go Faster video. These items come complete with signed photos
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Wheelspin to The Sweeney
THE Sweeney, yep the classic cop show of the 70s, has its very own home on the internet. The site, which is found at http:/www.thesweeney.com/ plays host to sound files of the theme music and some of the infamous quotes. You can also watch film clips,
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The crowd that roared
THE crowd at Turf Moor may have been only just over 13,000 but the fans who were there certainly made themselves heard on Tuesday. Paul Smith and Phil Miller, from Boundary and Accrington Clarets respectively, had urged fans to roar the side to success
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Flitty fitness wait
GRAEME Souness was today sweating on the fitness of influential skipper Garry Flitcroft ahead of Saturday's high-noon showdown with Liverpool at Ewood. Flitcroft has undergone intensive treatment on a groin injury over the last 10 days in a desperate
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Colours and quiz night for centre
AN exhibition by John Stirton of water colours depicting scenes from around Darwen and surrounding areas is currently on display at the Darwen Heritage and Craft Centre. And the centre has seen more people come forward to take part in its historical quiz
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Some 'culprits' back MP's call
TOUGH new laws banning drivers using mobile phones have been urged by Darwen and Rossendale MP Janet Anderson. The call comes despite the fact that she and all her fellow East Lancashire MPs admitted having used such devices in the past while at the wheel
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Plan for new flats
PLANNERS will decide tonight whether a three-storey building in Ramsbottom is to get permission. Manchester Methodist Housing Association has applied to Bury Metro to build 24 flats on the Peel Brow Estate on spare land. Although tenants and residents
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Dancing talent performs gala gig for kids
A TALENTED group of dancers is holding a special gala performance to raise money for disabled children. The Dance Factory, based in Feniscowles, Blackburn, recently showed off their skills and scooped a series of prizes at a regional dance competition
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Sm-art move as youngsters sell their work
YOUNG people who are staging their own art exhibition are celebrating its success and the sale of some of their work. The exhibition, The Young People of Mill Hill, will be open again this Saturday at Net Works, in New Chapel Street, Blackburn, between
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Hospice asks you to light up a life
A FUND-RAISING campaign in memory of loved ones who have died has been launched following the success of a similar appeal last year. The "Light up a Life" campaign was introduced last year by the East Lancashire Hospice at Blackburn Cathedral. For a gift
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Take a dip in a star's bath
HEART-THROB balladeer Daniel O'Donnell sat in my bath... The wish will come true for one lucky punter as the fixtures and fittings at Blackburn's biggest hotel go under the hammer. The County Hotel, for 30 years a landmark at the western gateway to the
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Patients say hospital meals are fare enough
UNIONS, staff, health watchdogs and patients have all defended hospital food in Blackburn after it was described as "slop". Nurse research fellow Samantha Pollitt from the University of Central Lancashire in Preston had been reported as saying the food
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Women usually get their own way
NEVER underestimate the power of a woman! I'd like to share a joke I read in Chuckle Corner, in the Hindley Green Parish Church magazine. There were 11 people hanging on to a rope, dangling from a helicopter, 10 men and a woman. They all decided that
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Has anyone got £30,000 to spare?
AN 18th century masterpiece by a Leigh-born artist goes under the hammer at Christies on November 30. The estimated price for Royal Academian Joseph Farington's oil on canvas is £20,000-£30,000. Born in 1747, the son of the Vicar of Leigh, Farington was
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Slashers go on the rampage
VANDALS slashed the tyres of 34 cars when they went on the rampage in Radcliffe. The attacks on vehicles parked in the Turks Road, Countess Lane, Lichfield Road and Pilkington Road areas occurred in the early hours of Sunday and Monday (Nov 11-12). Inspector
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Jittery RMI ease through
Chorley 2 Leigh RMI 4 By Martyn Hindley RMI produced a jittery performance against their local rivals Chorley in Tuesday's Marsden Lancashire Cup tie, but managed to stave off the UniBond First Division side after an improved second half showing at Victory
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Terror boy name ban is wrong
CLEARLY, something had to be done about the out-of-control 11-year-old boy who, for years, had been running amok in an East Lancashire neighbourhood. But now that he has become the youngest person in the country to be served with an Anti-Social Behaviour
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They're just potty about Harry!
TEACHERS are delighted that schoolboy wizard Harry Potter has cast a spell over their pupils -- encouraging them to read and improve their literacy. Youngsters have this week been glued to the big screen at the Apollo Cinema, Burnley, as the bespectacled
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'Scrooge' council unfair to charities
EBENEZER Scrooge couldn't hold a candle up to Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council when it comes to penny pinching and depriving the people of the right to earn an honest crust. I refer to the way they treat charitable organisations which wish to hold
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What's response to march?
WITH regard to the response Councillor Bill Taylor gave to the Santa picture of Osama bin Laden that a trader had to take down (LET, November 5), I would like to hear his response to the march by the hard-line Muslims on November 10 and threats against
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Get together for devolution
I EXPECTED a more constructive response from Coun Paul Browne (Letters, November 8) knowing that devolution for Darwen is a subject close to his heart, but his reply to a very serious question was more like a party political broadcast. But if by next
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Beefcake for Christmas...
SEE the stars Leigh Centurions as you've never seen them before! The Hilton Park heroes have produced a saucy calendar that will get the pulses racing of the Centurions' female fans. And it will be in the shops well in time for Christmas. Hilton Park's
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Atherton jobs, homes, boom
HUNDREDS of jobs, 459 houses, a shopping centre and a pub are earmarked for land alongside the Leigh-Atherton bypass. The plan for the Atherton end of Atherleigh Way has been drawn-up by Midlands-based Black Country Properties whose 110 acres Gibfield
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Remarks about the disabled are offensive
THE remarks of Nicholas Holt (Letters, November 8), regarding disabled drivers, demonstrate the kind of attitude which prompted J Buckley to write in the first instance about "selfish, able-bodied drivers" parking in bays set aside for disabled drivers
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Candle blaze rescue
FIRE chiefs today said a smoke alarm saved the life of a teenage girl who escaped an inferno in her bedroom. Amy Whitaker, 14, was rescued after a candle is thought to have started a fire which gutted her room. The teenager, who was suffering from the
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Court ban for 11-year-old
AN 11-YEAR-OLD boy who brought terror to his neighbourhood has become the youngest person in the country to be served with an Anti-Social Behaviour Order. And today an MP demanded the youngster's identity be made public after a magistrate ruled it should
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Hughes not keen on Kuqi swap
SHEFKI Kuqi's move to Ewood is now back in the balance after Mark Hughes turned down the chance of a loan move to Edgeley Park. As we revealed yesterday, new County boss Carlton Palmer wanted the veteran striker on a temporary basis in exchange for sanctioning
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Tugay takes Turkey east
MIDFIELD playermaker Tugay became the latest Rovers player to book his ticket to next summer's World Cup finals last night. The former Rangers star played a starring role in Turkey's 5-0 play-off win over Austria in Istanbul -- a result which took his
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Flitty fitness wait
GRAEME Souness was today sweating on the fitness of influential skipper Garry Flitcroft ahead of Saturday's high-noon showdown with Liverpool at Ewood. Flitcroft has undergone intensive treatment on a groin injury over the last 10 days in a desperate
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Dot's long-distance seat of learning
STUDENTS aren't generally known for dedication to their courses. A daily struggle with the alarm clock, followed by a sporadic bus journey to the campus is how we usually imagine life as an undergraduate. But for one student at Burnley College a love
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Firemen free trapped man after smash
THE A59 at Sawley was closed for three hours yesterday afternoon following a head-on collision on Sawley Brow. The accident happened at 4.08pm, with both vehicles thought to be overtaking in opposite directions. Frank Waller, 56, of Albion Street, Earby
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Couple hide drugs prior to search
POLICE found heroin to the tune of up to £1,000, scales and a radio scanner when they searched a couple's home. Burnley Crown Court heard how Gillian Russell, 37, "had control," of the drugs, and hid the heroin. Officers discovered the scales hidden in
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Five years ago
A FORMER smoker who was struck down with cancer announced that he was suing two tobacco companies for more than £50,000. The man, from Mellor, issued writs blaming Imperial Tobacco and Gallagher for his illness. He claimed there were no warnings on the
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Pedestrian 79, killed
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after the death of a 79 years-old pedestrian following a road accident in Hindley. Peter Hulton of Deansgate, Hindley died on Sunday two days after he was involved in a collision with a double decker bus at the Market
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Frankie's teaching dream comes true
AN Oswaldtwistle school has welcomed new recruit Frankie Freeman after she bucked the national trend and went back to the classroom to learn how to be a teacher. Frankie, 40, joined Moor End Primary School, White Ash Lane, after completing the 12 month
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Have your say
YOUNG people have been invited to have their say on plans for a new meeting place in Westleigh. A group of 11-15-year-olds attended a consultation day at the beginning of the month, at Twelve Apostles Hall on Nel Pan Lane. The aim of the day, organised
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Farmhand in council tax flood protest
A FARM worker was today refusing to appear in court for not paying his council tax in a protest over his home being flooded. Brian Duerden has stopped paying council tax since suffering flooding problems at his home, Watch Cottage, Bentley Wood, Hapton
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Addict posed as a cleaner
A BOGUS window cleaner was jailed for four years after admitting stealing property worth £18,000 in break-ins at 26 houses. Bolton Crown Court heard how Anthony Baxter used to visit houses on the pretence of being a window cleaner to see if anyone was
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Drier fire will cost thousands
AN ELECTRICAL fault in a tumble drier caused a spectacular fire which damaged two houses, trees, two sheds, a summer house, car port and fencing. Geoff Fitzpatrick was left surveying thousands of pounds worth of damage after his tumble drier - which he
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Revving up for the Jag
THERE'S no finer sight on the road than a classic Jaguar car, and this marque is well taken care of on the net. One of the most interesting and extensive sites is www.jag-lovers.org. The site is a collection and distribution point for anyone wanting to
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Second string in six-goal rout
AN EXPERIENCED Clarets side took Port Vale to the cleaners with an impressive performance in the Avon Insurance League's Premier Division at Turf Moor last night. Strike partnership Andy Payton and Tony Ellis were on the scoresheet. In addition the side
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Sacked captain 'could sue Lancs'
LANCASHIRE finally got their man today, announcing the signing of Aussie run machine Stuart Law as their new overseas player on a two-year contract. But they could be heading for a legal battle with former captain John Crawley if they try to stop him
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Anne shines on Harriers home run...
DEFENDING South East Lancs Cross Country League senior champion Anne Powell dominated from the start to lead Leigh Harriers to a treble victory on home ground. She finished the Lilford Park four mile course well ahead in 25min 15sec to record her second
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Graham's injury time try gives Miners narrow victory
Leigh Miners Rangers 16 Leigh East 10 A MARVELLOUSLY worked try from young winger Craig Graham in the seventh minute of added time finally secure victory for the Miners in last Friday's pulsating derby thriller under the Twist Lane lights. The game was
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Moore hits back
REPUBLIC of Ireland international Alan Moore could be set for a return to the Clarets side at Coventry this weekend after a goal-scoring return to action. The left-sided midfielder came through a 45 minute test in the reserves last night without problem
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Bhutia: Injury sparks contract fears
BAICHUNG Bhutia has spoken of his disappointment at being ruled out through injury for the rest of the season. Bury's Indian international striker admitted he felt "very low" as doubts about his future at Gigg Lane continue to grow. Bhutia's contract
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Years of dedication rewarded
BROWNIE guiders from the Darwen Division were presented with long service awards for their contribution to the organisation. County commissioner Janet Donnelly presented the awards to Barbara Clare for 30 years service, Lilian Nicholson for 25 years,
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Man denies indecency charge
A 46-YEAR-OLD man from Waterfoot pleaded not guilty to a charge of gross indecency in front of children when he appeared before Rossendale Magistrates. The trial of Ian Griffiths, 46, of Edgeside Lane, will be heard at Burnley Crown Court and the case
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Fightback against burglars
BURGLARS will find their plans thwarted, thanks to a new scheme in Bacup and Stacksteads. Residents do not have to have been a victim of crime in order to qualify for the Burglary Fightback campaign. The scheme will see properties fitted with five-lever
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Youth cleared of attack on dad of four
A YOUTH has been cleared of attacking a father of four, but has owned up to assaulting a teenager. Paul Workman, 18, was found not guilty of wounding David Trickett with intent to do him grievous bodily harm and an allegation of affray by a Burnley Crown
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Sculpture trail takes viewers back to 1826 riots
VIEWERS of Channel Four's Watercolour Challenge were treated to view of the Irwell Valley Sculpture Trail. The popular painting programme set its amateur artists the challenge of tackling Richard Caink's In the Picture, which is based at Chatterton, near
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Fish for some compliments
CELEBRITY chef Nigel Smith, of the Fielden Arms, Mellor Brook, today presents the first of a regular series of recipes for Lancashire Evening Telegraph readers. To begin the weekly series, the TV chef gives us his recipe for traditional fish and chips
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Mugger attacks three elderly women
POLICE were today hunting a mugger believed to be responsible for three attacks on elderly women in less than three hours in Blackburn. Two of the attacks happened in just 10 minutes on the same street. All three women were approached from behind and
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Bellows of the ball threatened
A VINTAGE organ which has bellowed out music for nearly 65 years may be silenced. The classic 1938 vintage Compton organ graces the Lancastrian Ballroom at the Town Hall in Chorley. But the music maker, containing more than 700 pipes and bellows, could
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Rams halt fightback
IN A dramatic Marsden Cup clash, NWCL First Division Ramsbottom survived a stirring fightback from John Lister's Second Division side Colne. "The game turned on two controversial refereeing decisions in the last 15 minutes," said Colne chairman Dave Blacklock
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Sculpher's Vase relief
ABSOLUTE relief was the expression on Clitheroe boss Lee Sculpher's face after his side saw off the challenge of underdogs Nelson to reach the third round of the FA Vase. The NWCL Division One side reached the semi-finals of the competition last season
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Colin wants to cash in
ACCRINGTON boxer Colin McCash is being tipped to go all the way to the top. The light middleweight takes to the ring at Preston's Guild Hall on Friday night, third on a seven strong bill for his seventh professional fight. His record so far stands at
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Dunny must make most of his chance
DAVID Dunn has to start his preparations for elevation to the England first team from this moment on. Justifiably Dunny has been pin-pointed as a major talent who can have a big effect on the England team in future years -- but the consequences of such
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Enjoy the silence
JONTY Sempter has compiled a double CD from 70 years of two minutes of silences at the London Cenotaph. Apparently, they're all distinctive -- in 1982 it rained, and in 1988 a baby cried. Bet it's riveting. Must rush out and buy it.
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Think about this ...
WE'RE on the verge of a Third World War and the media are going potty about Liz Hurley being pregnant. Who cares? A FESTIVE break has been arranged for Scrooges at a Whitby hotel. It boasts cold sandwiches for Christmas dinner, and a chance to burn decorations
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Five-star Neil
NEIL Turley's phenomenal rise up the rugby league ladder went up another notch or two on Sunday as the Leigh Centurions full-back made a sensational international debut. Turley, 21, capped an astonishing 12 months by scoring FIVE tries in England Under
