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EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Sunday, December 2, and Monday, December 3
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. SUNDAY Grand reopening, Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary, Rochdale Road, Edenfield, Ramsbottom, noon-4pm. Christmas Fair, Rowans Care Centre, Whalley New Road, Blackburn, 1.30
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MY FIRST
NEIL HODGSON of Burnley, former British Superbike champion MEMORY: I was probably three or four and I was riding a pushbike. I can remember being a bit saddlesore. I was so excited. I thought it was the best thing I had ever done. HOLIDAY: We used to
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Old favourite is worth exploring
Drive and stroll with Ron Freethy FOR many years I have been fascinated by our North Western seaside resorts, which began in the late 18th century as the fashion for drinking and immersing ourselves in sea water took hold. Now that the North West's bathing
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Friend spurred on fale ID case, man told
DANIEL Hill used a false name and identification when he hired tools worth £410 from ACME Hire. Blackburn magistrates heard the shop manager tried to confirm the identification by phoning the solicitor who Hill said had provided a letter but could only
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Hospice has new £300,000 target
AN appeal is to be launched to raise £300,000 to keep East Lancashire's new hospice running. Patients and staff of the East Lancashire Hospice are just weeks away from moving into their new state-of-the-art building in Blackburn, thanks to generous local
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Rovers treat for tragic Kirsty's brother
STAR Blackburn Rovers players rallied round to give a belated birthday present to the brother of tragic toddler Kirsty Wright. Two-year-old Kirsty drowned in a hotel swimming pool while on holiday on the Greek island of Kos with her family in October.
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Spanish GPs to come to E Lancs
SPANISH GPs are being recruited to doctors' practices across East Lancashire in an attempt to tackle a recruitment crisis in local surgeries. East Lancashire has one of the highest vacancy rates in the north west, with only a few areas of Manchester and
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Back Grabbi says Souey
SOUNESS today called on Rovers fans everywhere to get behind unsettled striker Ciccio Grabbi. The former Juventus star's future at Ewood remains the subject of intense speculation, despite him publicly declaring he wants to stay earlier this week. And
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Hard line on pub rowdies
A 'HARD' stance is being taken against violence, drug use and anti-social behaviour around pubs in Harle Syke. A new pub watch scheme entitled HARD - Harle Syke Against Rowdy Disorder - has been set up by publicans and the police. The scheme is being
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Home targeted three times in nine days
A TEENAGE burglar who targeted the same family home three times in nine days, has been sent to detention for three years. Burnley Crown Court heard how John Barnard's victims were frightened to go home because of what may await them and had been "deeply
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Kind gesture helps lift victim's spirits
Attacked pensioner given flower and fruit treat STAFF at Asda, Burnley, have presented a gift of fruit and flowers to attack victim Constantino Caginicola. The 78-year-old was knocked to the ground and had his walking sticks pushed from under him as he
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Long live the King
ELVIS Presley is alive and well ... and coming to Blackburn next week! Elvis Aaron Presley Jr will be coming over from the United States to bring his Majestic Millennium World Tour to King George's Hall on Thursday. Presley, who claims to be the illegitimate
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Hallmark drop 300 jobs at Altham site
THREE hundred workers at Hallmark Cards in Altham were today coming to terms with the shock news that they have to choose between losing their jobs or working at the company's Bradford site. The Bradford-based company announced its proposal to relocate
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Chemists on Duty
Thursday, December 6 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, December 3 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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Praise for positive attitude to disabled
A CLITHEROE-BASED firm has been recognised for its positive attitude towards disabled workers. North West E.Net, based in Church Street, was given the Employment Service's 'Positive about Disabled People' symbol at a special presentation at Clitheroe
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Mike's raising the Alarm
TWENTY years after the birth of The Alarm, frontman and founder member Mike Peters retains the enthusiasm and energy of a man on a mission. During a 10 year period, between 1981-91, his band notched up 14 top 50 singles, toured the world and sold over
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Back Grabbi says Souey
SOUNESS today called on Rovers fans everywhere to get behind unsettled striker Ciccio Grabbi. The former Juventus star's future at Ewood remains the subject of intense speculation, despite him publicly declaring he wants to stay earlier this week. And
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Court struggle 'was man's protest'
A MAN who resisted when Group 4 custody officers at Burnley magistrates' court tried to take him to the cells did so because he wanted to protest to the court and not because he wanted to escape. Blackburn magistrates heard that Michael Jonathon Ashe,
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Top dog hand is a big hit with owners
DOG behaviourist Peter Neville proved a big hit when he talked to the Rossendale Borough Dog Training Club. He was addressing a meeting at Bacup Leisure Hall and Rossendale dog warden David East was delighted when 144 people attended. Some came as far
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Nightspot hits back after licence is rejected
THE owner of a pub and nightclub in Rossendale says he and his family have been victimised by the police and council after their entertainment licence was refused. Paul Stannard, a joint partner in the Royal Hotel and Club Royale in Waterfoot with his
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Councillor backing suspended officials
A COUNCILLOR has joined in the fight to clear the name of a community association suspended by Blackburn with Darwen Council. The Bank Top Community Association was temporarily dissolved last week while an investigation takes place over alleged irregularities
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Rovers treat for tragic Kirsty's brother
STAR Blackburn Rovers players rallied round to give a belated birthday present to the brother of tragic toddler Kirsty Wright. Two-year-old Kirsty drowned in a hotel swimming pool while on holiday on the Greek island of Kos with her family in October.
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Spanish GPs to come to E Lancs
SPANISH GPs are being recruited to doctors' practices across East Lancashire in an attempt to tackle a recruitment crisis in local surgeries. East Lancashire has one of the highest vacancy rates in the north west, with only a few areas of Manchester and
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One Fort in the Grave
Ma spell cheque says me store is all write... I INTEND to spell check this article. When I finish it, that is. Spell check is something the teacher did at school when I was a lad. She also checked your sentence construction, syntax and grammar and woe-betide
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All steamed up as Santa pays a visit
SANTA SPECIALS ALL aboard for real festive "fare" as Santa takes to the track with his sack -- full of gifts for good boys and girls. Father Christmas will be busy in the run-up to the big day as he enjoys train rides across East Lancashire, meeting wide-eyed
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Beauty secret we'll never understand
WHY can't British towns be as simple and beautiful as our Italian counterparts? On the surface of it, Sardinia, has little more to commend it than say, Lincolnshire -- rugged interior with a few coastal resorts. But while the UK county has striven, and
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New idea? That rings a bell . . .
A BLACKBURN man is at the forefront of BT's design strategy. He spoke to PAULINE HAWKINS about his work -- and breaking down the language barrier with American counterparts. TIME is money to BT and its advanced concepts manager Graham Whitehead. Not so
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GARDENING COLUMN Getting on the trail of wandering ivy
AS we get into the festive spirit, one plant takes centre stage for decorations, variation and colour both inside and out -- the ivy. Many deride this vigorous plant as being invasive and accuse it of strangling everything in its path. But there is little
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Souness gives backing to £5m heart appeal
BLACKBURN Rovers manager Graeme Souness has endorsed the Heart of Lancashire Appeal which is aiming to raise £5 million pounds over the next five years. The money raised will be used to provide an emergency heart care response programme urgently needed
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Hospice has new £300,000 target
AN appeal is to be launched to raise £300,000 to keep East Lancashire's new hospice running. Patients and staff of the East Lancashire Hospice are just weeks away from moving into their new state-of-the-art building in Blackburn, thanks to generous local
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Youngsters tour places of power
A GROUP of young people from areas of Burnley affected by the summer racial disturbances went on a day out in London including a visit to the Houses of Parliament. The youngsters, aged from 15-17, were shown around Westminster by Burnley's MP Peter Pike
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Egil's landed back in squad
BLACKBURN boss Graeme Souness today revealed he is ready to give Egil Ostenstad one last chance to prove he still has a future at Ewood. Souness brought the Norwegian international back in from the cold for Wednesday night's Worthington Cup clash with
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Youngsters tour places of power
A GROUP of young people from areas of Burnley affected by the summer racial disturbances went on a day out in London including a visit to the Houses of Parliament. The youngsters, aged from 15-17, were shown around Westminster by Burnley's MP Peter Pike
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Kind gesture helps lift victim's spirits
STAFF at Asda, Burnley, have presented a gift of fruit and flowers to attack victim Constantino Caginicola. The 78-year-old was knocked to the ground and had his walking sticks pushed from under him as he tried to get back to his feet. He suffered a black
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BT mast protest goes all the way
RESIDENTS in Barnoldswick are hoping their overwhelming opposition to plans for a mobile phone mast in a field off Folly Lane will be taken into account by councillors before they make a decision. A large number of people plan to attend the West Craven
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BT mast protest goes all way
RESIDENTS in Barnoldswick will be hoping their overwhelming opposition against plans for a mobile phone mast in a field off Folly Lane will be taken in to account by councillors before they make a decision. A large number of people plan to attend the
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Catch the Kittens
TICKETS go on sale today for Atomic Kitten who will be playing at Preston Guild Hall on Friday February 22. The trio who have had a string of Top 10 hits are sure to prove a massive draw. Tickets are priced at £16.50 and further details are available
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'Nightmare' ends for ju-jitsu man
AN osteopath and martial arts boss acquitted of attacking a former patient told of his "absolute relief," that his name had been cleared. Martin Dixon, 50, said he was thankful the truth had come out and his "nightmare," was over and felt vindicated by
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Ju-jitsu expert cleared of attack with bar stool
AN osteopath and martial arts boss acquitted of attacking a former patient told of his "absolute relief," that his name had been cleared. Martin Dixon, 50, said he was thankful the truth had come out and his "nightmare," was over and felt vindicated by
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Class acts celebrate in awards night
STUDENTS from across East Lancashire celebrated at the Accrington and Rossendale College Higher Education Awards Evening. The address was given by Professor Robert Boucher, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sheffield. Students received the following
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Chemists on Duty
Sunday, December 2 BLACKBURN: 10.30am-4.30pm: Superdrugs Pharmacy, 3-7 Stonybutts; 11am-2pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road; noon-1pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 8 Bentham Road. DARWEN: noon-1pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 11 Church Street. ACCRINGTON: 10am-2pm: Lloyds
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Chemists on Duty
Friday, December 7 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, December 5 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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Chemists on Duty
Tuesday, December 4 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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Village holding festive Pickwick evening
THE sights and sounds of Christmas past will come to life in Whalley village on Thursday, December 13. Whalley Village Pickwick Night festivities start at 6pm, when the village centre will come alive to the sights and sounds of a host of entertainment
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Shift shelter, owner is told
COUNCILLORS have demanded a shelter for agricultural equipment should be ripped down, 12 months after it was put in place. Ribble Valley planning and development committee ruled the large shed, at Newlands, Ribchester Road, Hothersall, near Longridge,
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Catch the Kittens
TICKETS go on sale today for Atomic Kitten who will be playing at Preston Guild Hall on Friday February 22. The trio who have had a string of Top 10 hits are sure to prove a massive draw. Tickets are priced at £16.50 and further details are available
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Long live the King
ELVIS Presley is alive and well ... and coming to Blackburn next week! Elvis Aaron Presley Jr will be coming over from the United States to bring his Majestic Millennium World Tour to King George's Hall on Thursday. Presley, who claims to be the illegitimate
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Take a trip to see two of Europe's finest
I'M starting the column this week with an unusual but urgent request from The Rhythm Station at Rawtenstall. DON'T go there next Tuesday. The place will be closed for refurbishment ahead of the anticipated Christmas rush. This means that the eagerly-awaited
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Cook makes a hasty exit
PAUL COOK'S surprise loan switch to his former club Wigan Athletic meant that he kicked off playing against Swindon Town today rather than for the Clarets at Selhurst Park. Manager Stan Ternent was tight lipped about the move and at the moment it is not
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MEat C;leaver Co-op robber jailed
A DRUG-addicted shoplifter who produced a meat cleaver when confronted by staff, is behind bars for three and a half years. Burnley Crown Court heard Jason Hayfield, 29, later told police the two women were mistaken and it had just been tin foil which
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Sven draws Group of Death
ROVERS teammates David Dunn and Nils-Eric Johansson could come face to face in next year's World Cup, after England were drawn in the most difficult group. The promising youngsters are both knocking on the door of their county's respective senior squads
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Brave Michelle's spirit will live on
A 6,500-name petition was handed to Blackburn MP Jack Straw yesterday calling for the breast cancer drug Herceptin to be made available on the NHS. The petition was organised by friends and relatives of Michelle Hilton, who lost her brave battle against
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Brave Michelle's spirit will live on
A 6,500-name petition was handed to Blackburn MP Jack Straw yesterday calling for the breast cancer drug Herceptin to be made available on the NHS. The petition was organised by friends and relatives of Michelle Hilton, who lost her brave battle against
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'Why we escaped the racial riots'
BLACKBURN'S newly-arrived Dean is already aware of the trust and community spirit in the town and is determined to build on its firm foundations. He has moved from the other side of the country but knows Blackburn escaped the summer riots which blighted
