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EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Tuesday, November 27
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. Blackburn and District Probus Club meet Lammack Methodist Church, Blackburn, 10.30am. John Buchan -- his life and works by Norman Olive. Blackburn Local History Society
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Lytham league of nations
PUPILS at a Fylde school have been enjoying lessons with an international flavour -- thanks to an influx of students from abroad. Since Easter 34 international students have joined King Edward VII and Queen Mary School in Lytham. And to welcome them and
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Camera goes to Beacon Hill
STUDENTS of a Bispham school will soon be getting into focus with the very latest in state-of-the-art photographic technology -- thanks to The Citizen. Beacon Hill High School, Warbreck Hill Road, is to receive a Nikon Coolpix 775 digital camera worth
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Probation order for theft
A man has been placed on probation for two years for stealing from a house. Thomas Maher's case had been put back several days while inquiries were made with the probation service. The 23-year-old of Greenside Avenue, Blackburn, had earlier pleaded guilty
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Novel challenge online
A BLACKBURN school is the only one in the North West to be chosen for a project to write a novel online. Students in year 7 at Queens Park Community Technology College and pupils for Shadsworth Junior School will collaborate with schools from around the
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'Power to people' plan gets a warm welcome
THE Leader of Lancashire County Council has welcomed the possibility of an elected assembly for the North West which would operate alongside the county council. But she pledged that the county would continue to operate as well as the new assembly, despite
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Childminders get a boost from county
CHILDMINDERS throughout Lancashire have received a boost -- thanks to the creation of a new support team for their profession. The Childminding Development and Support Team, created by Lancashire Early Years Partnership when it became Children First,
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Nothing humane about fox hunting
YET again we have a pro-hunting person saying hunting with dogs to kill a fox is humane and to make it worse, Janet Kirkham (Letters, November 19) states that fox hunting is a respectable pastime. She is entitled to her opinion, but chasing a fox with
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Changing times at rail station
THE arguments over delays concerning the official opening and full use of Blackburn's refurbished railway station interior have overshadowed an absurd spectacle high up on the ages-old exterior overlooking the Boulevard -- namely, the tired-looking station
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Light up our Cinderella town
GREAT Harwood has had a £10,000 grant from the local area council for Christmas trees and lights to be displayed above shops on the main streets. And I know that Blackburn Council provides Darwen with two Christmas trees, though I believe the rest of
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A stunning slice of life
THROAT infections and a last-minute cast change still didn't stop Rent storming into Blackpool Grand Theatre on Monday. And if this is how it sounds when half the cast of the controversial rock musical have the November sniffles then audiences are in
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Waywell hits out at officials as luckless RMI go down
Boston United 2 Leigh RMI 1by Martyn Hindley STEVE Waywell was furious with the match officials after his Leigh RMI side undeservedly left York Street empty-handed. The visitors had won on the road at Dagenham and Margate earlier in the season and showed
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Keeping tabs on Fowler
ROVERS were again linked strongly with Liverpool's Robbie Fowler at the weekend in the wake of Marcus Bent's move to Ipswich. Leeds United, Lazio and Rovers are all said to be leading the chase for the England international. And, though no bid appears
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Souey happy with point, despite no-pen call
ROVERS boss Graeme Souness was delighted with Saturday's result in the capital -- even though he felt his side were denied a clear penalty. Television replays showed Graeme Le Saux clearly handled in the box as Matt Jansen prepared to shoot. But the offence
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Ewood's iron curtain closes on Chelsea
IT'S not often Sir Alex Ferguson admits to making mistakes. But as the inquest into Manchester United's current defensive frailties deepens, maybe it's time for the red-faced Scot to admit he dropped a clanger in allowing Henning Berg to leave Old Trafford
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Bumble Bee to set fayre buzzing
BURNLEY Football Club mascot Bumble Bee will officially open the Brunshaw Action Group's Christmas Fayre. The Fayre will be held on Saturday at 10am in Brunshaw Youth Centre in Morse Street, Burnley. Stalls will include cakes, fancy goods, sweets and
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Arson in the early hours
SHOP premises in Burnley were damaged in an early morning arson attack. Fire crews were called to Colne Road, Duke Bar, just before 3am to a fire in a back room of unoccupied premises next door to the Private Shop. Station officer Paul Harvey said: "Someone
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Library future looks secure after boss backs popular view
THE future of Todmorden Library looks to be secure as Calderdale libraries boss Martin Stone agreed with a demand that it should stay open. Mr Stone, assistant chief leisure services officer (libraries), told the amenities committee that he agreed with
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Killer peak defeats Claret's tribute bid
CLARETS fan Mark Davidson has failed in an attempt to fly his Burnley football club shirt on the top of Asia's killer mountain, the 13,455 feet Mount Kinabalu. Mark, a Burnley season ticket holder for 27 years, has taken his claret and blue colours all
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Church's full service history
PEOPLE travelled from as far as Portsmouth and Essex this weekend to celebrate 100 years of worship on the site of the United Reformed Church in Nelson. A two-hour-long Songs of Praise service, led by the Rev Sally Thomas, was held yesterday with one
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Kids on a high note at festival
THE Luther Greenwood Memorial Festival drew in crowds of talented youngsters and adults from across the North during its opening weekend. Entries were up a fifth on last year and the large number of competitors meant the music, speech and drama classes
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Five years ago
MUo-be Cheryl Bell nipped to a Church phone box to dial 999 but her baby son could not hang on and put in a lightning appearance in the public phone kiosk, attracting a crowd of onlookers.
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Ten years ago
TAXI drivers vowed to fight a ban on radios to protect their livelihoods and save lives. They faced a possible ban by Pendle Council on them using radios to link with their headquarters. But drivers claimed this would put them and passengers at risk.
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Children find right formula
SIX East Lancashire youngsters scooped prizes for themselves and their schools after coming out top of a Chemistry at Work quiz at Clayton Park Conference and Learning Centre, Clayton-le-Moors. Over 600 children entered the quiz, formed part of a packed
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Jail for slaughterman who beat up pregnant girlfriend
A SLAUGHTERMAN who beat up his pregnant girlfriend because he thought she had been cheating on him, has been jailed for 12 months. Burnley Crown Court heard how Paul Harry Smith, 21, subjected Adelaide Benetton to a prolonged attack, repeatedly punching
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Councillor's anger as firm pulls out
AN ex-mayoress and former Leoni employee today hit out at council bosses for agreeing to give the firm £150,000 to stay in Accrington and said: "They're just laughing at us now." Coun Sandra Hayes was less than two months into her husband's mayoral year
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Fylde's top trio head for China
FYLDE chiefs are preparing for an oriental trip of a lifetime after the town was voted as one of nine British towns and cities to take part in Nations in Bloom 2001. The three representatives for Fylde who will be travelling to the finals in China at
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Chemists on Duty
Friday, November 30 BLACKBURN: To 9pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 4-6 Railway Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 7pm: Moss Pharmacy, 314 Bolton Road; The Pharmacy, Oakenhurst
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lChemists on Duty
Wednesday, November 28 BLACKBURN: To 9pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 4-6 Railway Road; The Surgery (Chiropody), 132 Lammack Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 7pm: The
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MP's fears over jobs
AN East Lancashire MP has called for urgent action to stem the tide of recession sweeping through British manufacturing. Ribble Valley's Nigel Evans told Pendle Conservative Association that unless the problem is addressed quickly, thousands of jobs could
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Rugby Union: Glorious derby day
SCINTILLATING attacking play by the backs took King Edward and Queen Mary Under-12s to a comprehensive victory in their first local derby against Arnold School. Lytham owed much to powerful centre Robert Whittam and to scrum half Michael Cooper for an
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Rugby League: Superb Scorpions
THIS was the best performance by the Scorpions for a few weeks, with the forwards laying the platform for a fine victory. They started slowly and Woolston missed an easy penalty before scoring a good try which was converted to give them a 6-0 lead. Gradually
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STANDPOINT -- a view from the fans
BLACKPOOL made hard work of Tuesday night's game against Notts County, but on a positive note they have jumped two places to tenth in the table. This is the highest league position so far this season and, even more incredible, only two places from a play-off
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No go on Ginola
RUMOURS linking Aston Villa star David Ginola with a move to Turf Moor would appear to be well wide of the mark. The French midfielder's name has been linked with the Clarets but with wages thought to be in excess of £35,000, even a loan deal would look
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Youth team in action
BURNLEY'S young players take centre stage at Turf Moor tonight hoping to match the good form of the senior side. The Clarets' youth team welcomes Tranmere Rovers in a Lancashire Youth Cup tie, and they are hoping to get revenge against the side from the
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Man stabbed during brawl
A ST ANNES man was stabbed during a late-night street brawl in the town at the weekend. The 32-year-old, who has not been named, suffered an injury to the left side of his abdomen during the incident, which happened on The Crescent, St Annes at 2.20am
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Arson blazes anger firemen
ARSONISTS set alight a car and started nine other deliberate fires across Blackpool town centre on Sunday. The fires were all within a few hours of each other and most involved large rubbish bins and bags of rubbish being deliberately set ablaze. One
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Tricked driver robbed
A MAN was attacked and robbed after being tricked out of his car by a couple in a Blackpool street. The man was in his car in Benson Road at around 5.30pm on November 6 when a man came up and told him there was something wrong with the front of his vehicle
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Rams agony
Ramsbottom United 3 Kidsgrove 6 AN action packed game at the Riverside will be remembered more for inconsistent officiating rather than high level entertainment. With defender Dave Roach out of it through injury after ten minutes and Kidsgrove a goal
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Boro denied by keeper super show
Radcliffe Boro 1 Farsley Celtic 1 BORO'S lead at the top of the Unibond League Division One table was cut to two points as they struggled to find a way past a stubborn and resolute Farsley defence. The visitors keeper had an inspired day starting in the
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Berg to miss City cup clash
NORWEGIAN ice-man Henning Berg will be fit to face Middlesbrough at the weekend despite suffering a calf strain during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Chelsea. Ewood chief Graeme Souness today confirmed he will rest the 32-year-old as a precaution against Manchester
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Giving it all away
LYTHAM started well with some good attacking hockey and were unlucky not to score after hitting the post four times in the first half. Rotherham's answer was to score with their only attack of the half, making the score 1-0 at the interval! The second
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North End soar above Eagles
A DISASTEROUS defending debacle early in the first half meant North End had to play that familar role again - fighting to take anything from the game. It is the way they have had to play four of their last five games now, but each and every time they
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Woman rescued from blazing home
A WOMAN was rescued by firefighters after fire trapped her in the living room of her home in Elliott Avenue, Darwen. It is believed the fire started at 3.45pm on Friday after a newspaper left next to her gas fire set alight. A Darwen fire service spokesman
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Jail for addict who burgled dad's home
A FORMER soldier who raided his father's home while he was on holiday is behind bars for 12 months. Drug addict Antony Groves, 25, sold property he had stolen to feed his habit and told police the premises had already been broken into when he turned up
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You can have YOUR say...
BLACKPOOL residents are to have their say in the development of the resort over the next 15 years. Questionnaires and leaflets are being distributed by Blackpool Borough Council to all residents and businesses across the town inviting comments on future
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Route to trouble
BLACKPOOL could soon be on the map -- the National Cycle Network map, that is. Council chiefs, in conjunction with sustainable transport charity Sustrans, have proposed a cycle route along the Promenade which will link Blackpool with the rest of Britain
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CRIMESTOPPERS: Thieves target schoolboys
BULLIES grabbed money from a Blackpool schoolboy's pocket after punching him in the face. The 15-year-old boy was walking down Central Drive on October 28 between 1.20pm and 1.30pm when the two thieves came up and demanded money. One then punched him
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Down Your Street...
A LOOK at what's happening in your neighbourhood. ST ANNES GLASS painting and tile art will be some of the handicrafts at an art and craft fair at St Margaret's Church Community Centre, St Leonard's Road West, on Saturday. Local artists Ann Parkinson
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Dog hit by train needs 100 stitches
A DOG had a brush with death after being hit by a train at Adlington near Chorley -- and amazingly survived. The black labrador-cross was picked up by the RSPCA after being hit by the train and required more than 100 stitches in a skin wound during a
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Offences admitted to wipe the slate clean
A 26-YEAR-OLD Blackburn man confessed to a series of offences because he wanted to make a fresh start. Blackburn magistrates heard police were not even aware of some of the offences which were all committed in the Intack area of Blackburn. Jason Row,
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Tories attack new style council
TORIES have attacked a decision to adopt a new style of local government at a council -- claiming it places too much power with too few people. The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Coun John Williams, was among those who voted against the new constitution
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Supermarket deli in food bug alert
PUBLIC health officials are investigating an outbreak of the food poisoning bug E.coli after 10 people were admitted to hospital. Two cases have been confirmed in Eccleston near Chorley and at least eight more are under investigation, with the majority
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Tinnitus led to fatal overdose
A WOMAN whose life was said to have been blighted by tinnitus died after taking an overdose of sleeping pills. An inquest heard the tablets were the only thing that brought Susan Eddlestone, 52, relief from the torment of ringing in her ears. But her
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Underwood sees run of defeats end
GREAT Harwood ended a run of nine NWCL Division One defeats but manager Denis Underwood was disappointed not to take all three points. After gaining a first half lead when Damian McKay netted after 18 minutes Great Harwood then had to work hard to hold
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Sweet revenge for Darwen
DARWEN cut loose to gain revenge over Chadderton, who had beaten them 3-2 in the league in recent weeks. Three second half goals tied up success for Darwen but boss Steve Wilkes, though delighted with the win, felt his NWCL Second Division side should
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Stanley led from front by Simon
SIMON CARDEN hit four for Accrington Stanley in the 5-1 drubbing of Droylsden. Stanley were on top from the kick off with Mark Shirley and Lutel James combining well on the left before Simon Carden mis-hit James's pass and Paul Phillips, the Droylsden
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Foggy's return is boost for sport
CARL FOGARTY'S new team is a massive shot in the arm for the World Superbike Championship, which is locked in a battle with the new MotoGP class for the right to call itself the blue riband event of motorcycle racing. The one advantage World Superbike
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Doctor facing conduct committee
A BURY doctor was today (Mon Nov 26) facing the General Medical Council's professional conduct committee over alleged misdemeanours arising from his work in Essex. Accusations against Dr Surmit Mukherjee include prescribing drugs unnecessarily, excessively
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More wealth, better health
THE shocking state of child health in East Lancashire, revealed today in a new report as among the worst in the country, makes grim and depressing reading. For in 21st Century Britain, thousands of children are suffering from a catalogue of ills. They
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Potty over Harry!
PUPILS from Thornton's Millfield High School have been going potty over Harry! A group of 140 year seven pupils from the Belvedere Road school enjoyed a Friday morning screening of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone at Blackpool's Odeon. English
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Smash-and-grab Shakers steal the points
Colchester United 0 Bury 1by Steve Canavan of the Bolton Evening News BELEAGURED Bury picked up only their second away win of the league season in Essex on Saturday and had goalkeeper Paddy Kenny to thank for that. The Shakers custodian, playing his final
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No winter blues for jeans model
AFTER jetting all over Europe a Blackburn model is enjoying a few months at home -- before starting all over again. The past few months have seen Mary Habiba Davidson at photoshoots in Morocco, Italy and more recently Malaga after being chosen to front
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Custody remand on hate campaign charges
A 40-year-old man has appeared before Blackburn magistrates charged with conducting a hate campaign against his former girlfriend. Mark Anthony Lawrence, 40, of St Phillips Street, Blackburn, was sent in custody to Preston Crown Court on three charges
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Jail for man who failed to complete order
AN offender who didn't do his community punishment because he had backache, is behind bars for two weeks. Burnley Crown Court heard how Emran Sajawal, 21, had done 36 of the 70 hours imposed by a judge and the same judge told him he had said there would
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Help appreciated
IFELL on an escalator in Blackburn town centre on November 10 and hurt myself and want to thank the staff at Blackburn Infirmary, ambulance men and all who helped me. If everyone was so kind, it would be a wonderful world. C BARTON (Mrs), Aberdeen Drive
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Hospital grub was just great
IWAS disgusted by the report about hospital food being like slop (LET, November 14). I have just come out of Queen's Park Hospital, Blackburn and the food was great. There was a choice of three meals on the menu and, as a diabetic, I was well catered
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Saturday night in the age of 'innocence'
AFTER attending the brilliant military band concert at Accrington Town Hall on Saturday night, November 17, I was walking past the old 'Accy Con,' now Churchill's, and was struck by the contrast that has occurred since my long-lost youth. At 10pm, there
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Shylock will stroll in Stanley Park
WHAT more beautiful setting for a summer evening's production of Shakespeare than the serene lake, gardens and bandstand of Blackpool's Stanley Park? Strolling players from the Premier Theatre Company are to give a six-night promenade performance of The
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Sam casts off Corrie's nasty Gary
BLESS His Beautiful Hide...Sam Kane's Goin' Courtin' in Blackpool Grand Theatre this month as oldest brother Adam in the smash hit musical Seven Brides For Seven Brothers. We talked to Sam, pictured right, about taking the lead in UK Production's aptly
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Supermarket deli in food bug alert
PUBLIC health officials are investigating an outbreak of the food poisoning bug E.coli after 10 people were admitted to hospital. Two cases have been confirmed in Eccleston near Chorley and at least eight more are under investigation, with the majority
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Time to tackle child health problems
A DAMNING picture of the child health problems caused by deprivation and poverty in East Lancashire -- and the severe affects they cause in later life -- were revealed today. The catalogue of statistics has prompted the area's public health director to
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In-form Colls draw a blank
Maine Road 0 Atherton Colls 0 COLLS finished November unbeaten but this was tinged with the disappointment that the record during the month will not show six straight victories after a rather dour scoreless draw at Maine Road. The performance was far
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LR on five goal stunner
Atherton LR 0 Skelmersdale United 5 LR worked hard throughout but the visitors' keeper hardly had a save to make. In contrast Rovers' Steve Powell pulled off two quality stops before Alan Glover's corner eluded him completely to finish in the back of
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Juniors do well
ROVERS Under 19s enjoyed a brilliant 5-1 win over Stoke at the weekend. Rob Kelly's Under 17s also picked up a useful point following a 1-1 home draw with Sunderland.
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Happy that strike is off
EWOOD chief executive John Williams today spoke of his relief at the threat of a players' strike being averted. "I'm absolutely delighted that common sense has prevailed. "There would have been no winners and now we can get on with the business of playing
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Facts and stats
A LOOK at the key figures behind Rovers game at Stamford Bridge. TEAMS: Rovers (4-4-1-1): from right to left Friedel Curtis, Berg, Short, Bjornebye Gillespie, Tugay, Mahon, Duff Dunn Jansen Subs: Hughes (for Mahon, 60), Johansson (for Berg, 83) Not used
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Police step in again to cut 'mobile' crime
A MOBILE phone marking scheme aimed at reducing thefts is to be re-launched in Burnley in the run-up to Christmas. When the week-long initiative was run by police in Burnley town centre early this year 800 people took up the offer and one person even
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Put-off op a huge strain
A BURNLEY man whose operation to remove his gall bladder was cancelled more than two weeks ago has still not been given a new appointment by Burnley Health Care NHS Trust. Alastair Sydney, of Crowther Street, was told by a hospital worker on the evening
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Diabetics reassured over trust mergers
THE future care of diabetics in Burnley was discussed at a meeting of Diabetes UK. The charity, which provides care and support to diabetics and their families, has more than 30 members in Burnley and the meeting at the Keirby Hotel was haileds a success
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Worker tied up in petrol station raid
TWO armed masked raiders threatened an employee at a petrol station in Barrowford before tying him up and stealing around £8,000 in cash. The man had been preparing for opening time at Barrowford Service Station, in Gisburn Road, shortly after 6.30am
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Streaking clear
STAND went ten points clear at the top of NWCL Division Two with an emphatic 6-1 victory over Oldham Town. Lee Wilkinson hit four and Chris Denham got the other two for the visitors. RESULT: OLDHAM TOWN...1 STAND...6
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Event steams ahead for town criers
BARNOLDSWICK town crier Kevin Griffiths will join other town criers from across the country in York today for a special event to celebrate free admission in to the National Railway Museum. As a member of the Loyal Company of Town Criers, he will help
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Sex, sleaze... and sadness
ANY musical which can so skilfully blend love and lust is assured of being a winner and Miss Saigon has done just that since it opened in the West End in 1989. The new touring production of the show has just hit Manchester, where it is signed up at the
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Conman caught red-handed
A 24-year-old man has been sent to Preston Crown Court for sentence after pleading guilty to a doorstep con on a 68-year-old Accringtom man. Blackburn magistrates heard that George Johnston and another man called at a house in Countess Street, Accrington
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Chemists on Duty
Thursday, November 29 BLACKBURN: To 9pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 4-6 Railway Road; Cohens Chemist, 63 Whalley Range; To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 6.30pm: Donald Wood Ltd, 53 Fishmoor Drive
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Chemists on Duty
Monday, November 26 BLACKBURN: To 9pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 4-6 Railway Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 7pm: Moss Pharmacy, 314 Bolton Road; The Pharmacy, Oakenhurst
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Chemists on Duty
Tuesday, November 27 BLACKBURN: To 9pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 4-6 Railway Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 7pm: The Pharmacy, Oakenhurst Road; Geloo Bros, Cleaver
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Extra funding for Grand Cinema
RIBBLE Valley Council is to give £7,500 of grant aid to the Trinity Community Partnership towards projects at Clitheroe's Grand Cinema. The council's policy and finance committee agreed to the extra funding on top of its planned grant aid of up to £25,000
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'Rebuilt' Connelly feeling the benefits
CLARETS legend John Connelly has got two "bionic" knees, replacing the old ones that were ruined by a life in football. The first operation, five years ago, was funded by the Professional Footballers' Association but, when the pain from the other knee
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Scouts 'clean up' for jamboree
A FUND-raising car wash raised £160 for the Blackpool District Scout Council's Jamboree Contingent -- marking the beginning of their campaign to raise the money for a trip of a lifetime to Thailand to take part in the World Scout Jamboree. Scouts got
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Lampies light up children's ward
GIANT characters from the hit CBBC cartoon series The Lampies were on hand to light up the children's wards at Blackpool Victoria Hospital recently. The Lampies are responsible for keeping the lights on across the world, but took time out to give the
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Court move to save gardens
SUPPORTERS of Ashton Gardens (SOAG) are now appealing to St Annes public for funds to take their campaign to the courts. The group needs an initial £1,000 to liaise with a legal expert and prevent the Ashton Institute being sold to either Safeways, Newfield-Jones
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Burnley fears over Phoenix
THE Clarets proudly lead the way in the first division today but there are fears that money, not merit will soon decide which division teams will play in. The spectre of a second tier Premier League rose again over the weekend and Clarets chief executive
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First phase of Link 59 is well under way
WORK is now well under way on the first phase of speculative units within the new Link 59 business park, on the edge of Clitheroe. A terrace of 26,000 sq ft is currently being built, which will be divided into units from about 1,500 sq ft and available
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Planning system staying 'for now'
A LANDMARK decision in the House of Lords that the Secretary of State's power to 'call in' planning applications does not breach the right to a fair trial has saved the planning system for now, according to property consultants. The House of Lords overturned
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Hail King Kenny - Preece
SHAKERS boss Andy Preece was a relieved man after the 1-0 victory over Colchester and paid tribute to his keeper for earning three valuable points towards the Shakers' relegation fight writes Steve Canavan of the Bolton Evening News "You always get games
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Greens ask for ideas
RESIDENTS in Weir have received the third issue of their newsletter and an invitation to take part in a survey organised by Groundwork Rossendale. The environmental company is looking at ways to improve the area of woodland to the south of the former
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Doctors hope to save sight of girl
DOCTORS hope to have saved the sight in a 10-year-old girl's eye after she was struck in the face with a piece of masonry. Nadia Butler, of Birch Street, Bacup, was walking into the Day and Nite store on the corner of Union Street and King Street when
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Housing plan for 'eyesore' Albion mill site
THE site of an old mill in Helmshore, described as an 'eyesore', could be demolished and turned into homes if councillors approve outline planning permission. Tomorrow they will consider the first stage of the plans for Albion Mill, in Helmshore Road,
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Fylde's funny fundraisers
MADCAP money raisers across the Fylde Coast dressed up in daft costumes and got up to all sorts of activities to raise vital funds for the BBC's Children in Need Appeal. Blackpool and the Fylde College staff dressed up in uniforms ranging from police
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You're nicked!
CAT burglars across Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde are fast running out on their luck and loot as local police crackdown on ruthless opportunists. Homeowners' safety is top of the police agenda as the third phase of Lancashire Constabulary's Operation Reassure
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Blitz on car tax cheats
NEW "Stingray" cameras will be used in a bid to clampdown on road tax cheats in Lancashire. Tax dodgers could find their cars clamped or even crushed as part of a blitz on cheats starting next week. And wheel-clamping hit squads will be drafted into Lancashire
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Jack's a little hero
A SIX-year-old Poulton boy is being hailed a hero after helping to save his mum and sister in a house fire. Mum Clare Hodinott this week told The Citizen how little Jack calmly talked her through what to do when a blaze began in the lounge of their Garstang
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Christmas in the black
STICK to Christmas cards not credit cards this December says the Citizen's Advice Bureau. The average British family currently has debts of more than £5,000. And the temptation beckons to sink even more into the red as Christmas creeps up. As more and
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Vic in great heart
IT'S a case of some you win and some you lose for Blackpool Victoria Hospital this week as it scooped £32.7m of Government cash for a new cardiac centre, but was slammed for being one of the worst in the country for stroke victims. Work is to start on
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Road works close main street
A MAIN street into Blackburn has been closed, in a bid to ensure roadworks are completed before the Christmas rush. Lower Audley Street was closed to traffic yesterday and will re-open on Wednesday lunchtime. The closure will enable resurfacing works
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Dying father- youth in plea to court
A 19-year-old youth neglected a community punishment order because his father is dying of cancer, Blackburn magistrates were told. The bench heard Scot Melia was desperate to see as much of his father as possible before the inevitable happened. And defence
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Wedding on the agenda
THEY waited over 40 years but Blackburn deputy mayor Tony Humphrys finally got the girl when he married teenage sweetheart Jaqueline Lonsdale. And the couple's wedding was also extra special as it was the last to be held at Blackburn Town Hall's council
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Heads 'hoarding' more than £33m
MORE than £33million is lying unspent in Lancashire schools as head teachers hoard their cash, a teachers union has claimed. And Roger Haydock, spokesman for the National Association of Schoolmasters and Union of Women Teachers' Lancashire Federation,
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Hospital should stay same, say civic society
THE historic Blackburn Royal Infirmary building should be preserved and re-developed, claim campaigners. The original section of the building in Infirmary Way, which will be sold off when services move from their current site to the new extension at Queen's
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A win for Colne
GEORGE CRADDOCK was the two-goal hero as Colne picked up all three points at Ashton Town. It was an excellent performance from John Lister's men and they fully deserved the victory earned by Craddock with the winner eight minutes from time. Colne were
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Victory despite sending off
REDUCED to ten men after only 15 minutes of the first half when John Harrison was sent off for comments made to the linesman, Padiham showed real strength of character on Saturday when they outplayed their Merseyside opponents for the rest of the game
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Dale leak four
THIS was a game in which the old saying "it's goals that win matches" was never truer. Despite having the majority of the game and creating numerous chances the only goal UniBond First Division side Rossendale had to show for their efforts was a stunning
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A roller-coaster game ends even
CLITHEROE player-boss Lee Sculpher could not believe his eyes after his side's eight-goal thriller at Congleton. In an incredible last five minutes the Blues let a 3-1 lead slip and in the end needed a last-gasp leveller to take a point. "I have never
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Rams fail test
THE visit of third placed Kidsgrove Athletic to the Riverside was a stern test for a Ramsbottom side that had won on their last four outings. In the seventh minute Kidsgrove's Dicken found ex-Crewe Alexandra man Walters who connected sweetly with his
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Late goals clinch a point
TWO late goals earned Nelson a share of the points but it left Bacup boss Brent Peters frustrated as two points were wrenched from his grasp at Victoria Park. Goals from Jason Lanns, from the penalty spot after being fouled on 25 minutes, and Stuart Farnell
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Late goal spoils hard work
DESPITE a late equaliser, Pool shot themselves in the foot yet again as they allowed Bristol City to grab an even later winner. It was another one of those Blackpool away games where it is almost unbelievable that Steve McMahon's men have come away empty
