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Plane spotter case gets more bizarre
IT is now nearly a month since the 12 train spotters were arrested in Greece for alleged spying -- and the story seems to get more bizarre by the day. Today we learn the group leader once travelled to Turkey as a guest of its armed forces just six months
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Wildlife Trust to pay worker wages
CONSERVATION volunteers from East Lancashire can now earn a wage while helping the environment thanks the funding from Europe. The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside has secured funding from the European Social Fund which will
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We're leading the world in thieving
IT is sad to read of job losses which have occured since the events of September 11. Unfortunatly, when reading the 'News in Brief' column in the Lancashire Evening Telegraph, the only growth industry appears to be that of thieving. Likewise, if 'A' levels
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Switch-on, night to remember
WE had Atomic Kitten, Rock FM, the excellent Blackburn People's Choir, Father Christmas and stars from our premiership football team. But the mere sight of our very own Executive Member for Regeneration, wearing, what appeared to be a suit and tie, made
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Mum, 87, hit by bureaucracy
THE other weekend, my mother, aged 87, had a cataract operation, which left her rather weak and wobbly and unable to do things like walking to the toilet, getting washed, etc., without help. I realised that the temporary use of a Zimmer frame would allow
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Police chief denies 'worst force' label
A NEW survey has labelled Greater Manchester Police the worst force in England and Wales. The survey, commissioned by a national Sunday newspaper, looked at performance in several areas, including detection rates, complaints from the public, response
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Police chief denies 'worst force' label
A NEW survey has labelled Greater Manchester Police the worst force in England and Wales. The survey, commissioned by a national Sunday newspaper, looked at performance in several areas, including detection rates, complaints from the public, response
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Stan is this month's man
CLARETS boss Stan Ternent was this morning named as the Nationwide First Division Manager of the Month for November. The award completed a great weekend for the 55-year-old who saw his side win at Crystal Palace to go top of the table and then closest
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Panic buttons for rural station
PANIC alarms are to be fitted at a crime-plagued station in a bid to make passengers feel safe. But today the area's county councillor said people would only feel safe if the station was staffed after it was condemned as one of the most intimidating of
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Spurs v Wanderers: Live reports here
CHIEF Soccer Writer Gordon Sharrock is at White Hart Lane for tonight's Premiership clash between Spurs and Wanderers. Click HERE for the latest team news shortly before kick off, half-time report and full-time report Click HERE for the latest Wanderers
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Centurions open up in style
Leigh Centurions 30 Barrow Border Raiders 12 by Mike Hulme NORTHERN Ford Premiership favourites Leigh eased to an opening day victory with the promise of more to come. Leigh showed in flashes that they will again be a force to be reckoned with after overcoming
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"I thought we deserved to win," says Boro chief
"IT was an important win, a big win, it just keeps momentum going which we have gathered over the last few weeks," said Boro boss Steve McClaren. "After the disappointment of last week when we drew our biggest crowd, the lads have felt all week that they
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Form guide...
A LOOK at the key stats from the match against Middlesbrough. BRAD FRIEDEL: Kept Rovers in the game with a couple of top drawer saves but left stranded by a cruel deflection for the goal...7 LUCAS NEILL: Caught out on a couple of occasions but another
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Street attack hunt
AN ATTACKER bit a man on the face in an incident in Accrington Road, Burnley. The 40-year-old victim was also punched in the mouth with a blow that loosened his teeth. The incident happened at 5pm on Friday as the man left a chemist's shop. He spoke to
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Shelter refusal angers council members
MEMBERS of Todmorden Town Council are furious that their request for a bus shelter has been refused. They are now to investigate how much each shelter costs before making a decision on whether to provide a shelter at Winterbutlee Road. A letter from Metro's
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Woman shocked at bag snatch from car
A THIEF snatched a woman's handbag from her just as she was about to drive off. The 34-year-old woman victim had seen the man as she walked towards her blue Daewoo estate car parked at the Adelphi Hotel, Railway Street, Burnley. She got into the vehicle
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Friday night joy for disco team
YOUNG presenters from the radio station at Ivy Bank High School, Burnley, have formed a unique partnership with Leisure in Burnley to present Friday night disco parties at the Thompson Centre. The student presenters are now booked up to Christmas and
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Prentice backs 'warm homes' policy
PENDLE MP Gordon Prentice has pledged support for the government's "warm homes for all" policy. He backed the Home Energy Conservation Bill, calling for the provision of a decent and safe standard of accommodation for all citizens, at a second reading
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Pupils put on a fair time
PUPILS played a big part in the success of the annual Christmas fair at Kelbrook Primary School. One did nail painting, another face painting while another youngster organised a Harry Potter quiz. Others had a stall selling cross stitch Christmas cards
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Top organist in concert
A CHRISTMAS concert at St Bartholemew's Parish Church, Colne, will feature radio organist Nigel Ogden and the Linden Singers. The fundraising event on Friday has become a regular feature of the church calendar with Nigel being joined by other local choirs
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Charity's internet boost
AGE Concern Hyndburn has been given a high-tech boost. The Whalley Road, Accrington based charity has been awarded a PC and a year's free access to the internet, as part of a scheme run by BT, who are aiming to give £1 million of computer equipment to
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'Sweety' Lilly's 100 years
A LETTER from the Queen arrived in the hands of a special lady today. Church-born Lilly Woodhouse was set to hit the grand old age of 100. But Lilly is still young at heart, and was to celebratethe big day with her whole family,at the Hope House Christian
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T-shirt campaign for plane spotters
THE anguished brother of one of the group arrested in Greece while 'plane spotting' has launched a T-shirt campaign to help win his freedom. Steven Jenkins, of Southwood Drive, Baxenden, was horrified to learn his brother Andrew was among a group arrested
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Moore the merrier
A COUPLE of weeks ago Stan Ternent said he wanted to see more goals from his team. Well he got two Moore goals on Saturday to send his team back to the top of the first division. With top scorer Gareth Taylor out with suspension his strike partner Ian
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Rovers blast link with star striker
BLACKBURN Rovers have slammed reports suggesting they are ready to launch a big-money move for Sunderland hitman Kevin Phillips. Speculation in the national Press over the weekend claimed Phillips is the new name on manager Graeme Souness's wish-list
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Anthony steps into Robbie's boots
BURY Football Club has a new Robbie the Bobby after the former mascot was sacked for bad behaviour. Anthony Bersz, a friend of mid-fielder Paul O'Shoughnessy, has stepped into Jonathan Pollard's shoes after it was agreed that he should step down from
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Crime campaign beating burglars
POLICE have hailed their recent crime-busting exercise a success with not a single crime being reported in the St James area of Darwen since the patrols were put in place. Patrols had to be stepped up on the St James estate following a recent crime spree
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Burglary scare
A MAN of 86 was awakened in the early hours by a burglar in his bedroom. The incident at 4am on Saturday was one of three burglaries at houses in New Line, Bacup during the same night. The crook got into the elderly man's home by forcing a kitchen window
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Guard's face cut after attack by gang
FLYING glass from a smashed window caused minor cuts to a security guard's face after he was chased by three intruders. The incident happened at Amtrack Express Parcels warehouse, The Fold, Rawtenstall, shortly after 7pm on Saturday. The crooks broke
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Party time at sanctuary
BLEAKHOLT animal sanctuary which has been closed for much of the year because of the foot and mouth crisis reopened yesterday with a Christmas party. The sanctuary in Turn village, Rossendale, is one of the largest in the North West, and yesterday attracted
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Couple's joy at golden day
A HAPPY couple from Blackburn have celebrated 50 years together. Enid and Jim Wilkinson were married on November 30 1951, but the changing times have not stopped them from reaching their golden anniversary. The couple, from Arkwright Fold, met when they
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QEGS pupils back charity effort
PUPILS at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Blackburn, gave their full backing to a charity fundraising effort in support of PE teacher Roger Davies. He was able to hand over a cheque for £1,450 to the Children's Brain Tumour Research Centre and more
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Troubled boy said he would firebomb shop
AN 11-year-old Blackburn boy, who was traumatised by witnessing his father's attempted suicide at the age of five, stood outside a shop with a petrol can in his hand and told the owner he was going to firebomb the premises. Blackburn magistrates heard
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Man fined after threats
A 20-YEAR-OLD man who verbally threatened a woman due to give evidence against him has walked free from court. Burnley Crown Court heard how Christopher Hartley had been falsely accused of arson and had the prospect of court proceedings hanging over him
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Nelson suffer
NELSON were unable to turn possession into goals against a spirited Stone Dominoes in the NWCL Division Two clash at Victoria Park. The Blues were rocked by a goal after six minutes when Ben Biddulph broke clear and poked the ball past the advancing Mark
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Lister's men are reaching new heights
CONFIDENT Colne moved into their highest ever position in the NWCL since the club was reformed. Victory at Holt House over Daisy Hill took John Lister's men up to seventh spot in the Division Two table. The club have struggled in recent seasons after
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The Government has not done enough
INVESTMENT to tackle child poverty must be done urgently, if the country is to protect future generations, according to Ribble Valley MP Nigel Evans. The Government may have made a start, but much more needs to be done, with funding targeted at basics
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Police chief denies 'worst force' label
A NEW survey has labelled Greater Manchester Police the worst force in England and Wales. The survey, commissioned by a national Sunday newspaper, looked at performance in several areas, including detection rates, complaints from the public, response
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Brett looks to be heading south
BRETT Ormerod's £1.75 million move to Southampton looks set to go ahead as Blackpool chairman Karl Oyston irons out details with his Saints counterpart Rupert Lowe. The 25-year-old - who has been in blistering form this season, bagging 20 goals already
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EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Tuesday, December 3
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. Blackburn Breast Care Support Group meet Beardwood Hospital, Preston New Road, Blackburn, 7pm. Christmas Party Night. Blackburn Fellowship for the Hard of Hearing meet
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Cricket club sale
RADCLIFFE Cricket Club is planning to sell its Racecourse ground for housing and relocate to the Cams Lane running track where it hopes to establish a £500,000 multi-sports centre. The revelation of detailed proposals comes just six months after the club
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Man, 38, accused of attack
A 38-YEAR-OLD man has appeared before Blackburn magistrates charged with assaulting a 68-year-old man and his son with a metal dog chain. Frederick Leslie Lewis, of Kipling Place, Blackburn, was ordered to stand trial at Preston Crown Court on charges
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Mencap in boost after firm's aid
A SAFETY conscious company is helping to make the lives better of people with learning disabilities in the North West. United Utilities, the region's main water and electricity distribution company, recently gave £4,000 to Mencap raised by a safety at
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Few volunteers for freedom fight
WHY is it that people keep telling you that the war dead sacrificed their lives for your right to freedom, but when you exercise that freedom by doing something they disagree with you are dishonouring the sacrifice? I refer to the recent anti-war march
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Elderly prefer care in their own homes
IN reply to Rod Wilkins' comments on behalf of Blackburn with Darwen's private care home owners (Letters, November 12), the real situation is: There are masses of independent local and national evidence that elderly people wish to be cared for in their
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Hike in parking charges
SHOPPERS in Burnley town centre look set to be hit by a FIFTY per cent increase in car parking charges. A review of car parking charges will be considered by members of the Burnley Council executive tomorrow. Suggested increases include a jump in fees
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Royal girls join stars for festive switch-on
PRESTWICH royalty will join radio and television personalities for the grand Christmas lights switch-on at the village today. The group of Carnival Queens and Princesses, who were selected for the carnival parade in June this year, will help press the
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Defeat leaves Leigh deeper in trouble
Hayes 2 Leigh RMI 1 by Martyn Hindley LEIGH RMI look set to become tangled up in the relegation dogfight after defeat in a critical basement battle with Hayes at Church Road. Despite the addition of new boy Gerry Harrison in midfield for the Railwaymen
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Youth team in action
ROVERS' young guns are in action against Chelsea tomorrow in the fourth round of the AXA FA Youth Cup. And fans are reminded that Under 16s can watch the game free if accompanied by an adult. The match is also free to season ticket holders and non-season
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Rovers blast link with star striker
BLACKBURN Rovers have slammed reports suggesting they are ready to launch a big-money move for Sunderland hitman Kevin Phillips. Speculation in the national Press over the weekend claimed Phillips is the new name on manager Graeme Souness's wish-list
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"A poxy way to lose," says Souey
SOUNESS was hugely disappointed with Saturday's result against Middlesbrough, especially considering the manner of Alen Boksic's winner. "It was a poxy way to lose it but that's football," said Souness. "Craig Short made the tackle, Boksic knew nothing
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Rovers missing Flitty
GRAEME Souness can expect a knock on his office door this week and the odds are it could well be Garry Flitcroft asking for a pay rise. For Blackburn Rovers' currently redundant midfield enforcer has found his value soaring -- through not even playing
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Victorian evening is £500 boost for mayor's charity
A VICTORIAN evening raised around £500 for the Mayoress of Burnley's charity fund. The event, which was held at the Borrowdale Drive home of Stephen and Dorothy Gallagher, was attended by 50 people, including the Mayor and Mayoress, Coun Jack Alston and
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Global warming boycott
SCORES of leaflets were handed out to motorists at a Burnley petrol station urging them to boycott Esso garages. Members of the Burnley and District Friends of the Earth were taking part in a nationwide day of protest aimed at the oil giant. They handed
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Fans accused of affray at Lords
FOUR young cricket fans, including one from Burnley, arrested during an outbreak of hooliganism during the presentations at the end of the National Westminster one-day international between Australia and Pakistan at Lords on June 23 this year, were remanded
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Thieves con way in to rob 91-year-olds
TWO 91-year-old men have fallen victim to people who have entered their homes and stolen money. The incidents happened within hours of each other in Burnley and Padiham, but there is nothing to link them at this time. The mean thefts have led to police
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Two men hunted for racist attack
TWO late night attacks in Burnley town centre are being investigated by police. One of the attacks in which a white man was assaulted by two Asian men at 2.30am on Saturday is being treated as a racial incident. The other incident was at 1.25am on Saturday
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Community primary 'by next August'
A NEW community primary school for about 350 pupils in Burnley should be in place by August next year. Todmorden Road and Burnley Wood schools will be amalgamated, with the new school in extended premises on the Burnley Wood site. A two month period for
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Cattle shed plan looks doomed
COUNCILLORS will be asked to refuse a planning application for a cattle shed in a field at Admergill Hall farm, Gisburn Road, Blacko. Five letters of objection, and one in support will be considered by Barrowford and Western Parishes committee on Thursday
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Democratic voice for young people
A NEW youth council has been launched, aimed at giving youngsters a democratic voice. Hazel Harding, leader of Lancashire County Council, joined the leader of Pendle Borough Council Azhar Ali and young people from the area to launch the Pendle District
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Students will tour Jersey
THIRTEEN Barnoldswick youngsters will help sew the seeds of fashion when they visit the headquarters of Accrington-based clothing manufacturer Simon Jersey Ltd this week. The students from West Craven Technology College, Barnoldswick, will be given a
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Star flicks switch for light fantastic
TO say the Barnes family go crackers at Christmas is putting it lightly. This year their home in Wheatley Lane Road, Fence, is covered by 10,000 light bulbs which will shine brightly throughout the festive season. More than 5,000 people attended the display
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Ten years ago
JACK Walker's dream of a £12 million super stadium began to take shape ready for the 21st century. Detailed plans were still being finalised but the Lancashire Evening Telegraph was able to publish the first glimpses of how Ewood Park would look if they
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Five years ago
A CHRISTMAS crackdown on boozy drivers was launched in East Lancashire with the message: be served a non-alcoholic drink not a prison sentence. Police and Lancashire County Council joined forces and even put a touring non-alcoholic bar on the road to
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Jim fixes it for charity
ACCRINGTON and Rossendale College lecturer Jim Doran made a marathon effort when he decided to walk to work for charity. Jim lives in Southport and had to walk 26 miles before he arrived at the Sandy Lane site were he works as a support tutor. His efforts
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'Night vision' to trap pet foulers
A DOG warden is using state of the art technology to catch people who let their pets foul-- at night time. Hyndburn Borough Council dog warden Steve Wood is using a special night-vision camera to turn night into day when he is out on patrol. The camera
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'Over zealous' traffic warden sparks protest
GREAT Harwood residents say they are being driven mad by getting parking tickets for leaving vehicles outside their homes. Shaun Riding and girlfriend Michelle Latham, of Blackburn Road, moved into their house 16 months ago. He said: "There is a sign
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Funding the key to homes renewal
PROPOSALS for a long-term programme of neighbourhood renewal could mean dramatic changes for west Accrington if adequate funding is obtained. Lower Antley is one of Hyndburn's most deprived wards and there have been talks for two years regarding the future
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Factory's smelly problem lingering
A PLAN to end nasty smells from a plucking factory wafting across the Ribble Valley have been scrapped after councillors refused permission for the site to be used for two houses. Members of the council's planning and development committee refused a request
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"I though we were undeserved losers," says Francis
NEW Palace boss Trevor Francis said: "It would have been nice to start off with a win, it would have been nice to have not lost the game. "On the balance of the game I though we were undeserved losers and we merited at least a share of the spoils. But
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Clarets youth crash
BURNLEY crashed out of the their second cup competition in despite a battling display against Manchester City at Maine Road yesterday. The Blues Academy youngsters were too strong for Terry Pashley's team in the AXA FA Youth Cup but, after the 5-0 mauling
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Stan is this month's man
CLARETS boss Stan Ternent was this morning named as the Nationwide First Division Manager of the Month for November. The award completed a great weekend for the 55-year-old who saw his side win at Crystal Palace to go top of the table and then closest
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Form guide...
A ROUND-UP of the match stats from the victory at Crystal Palace. NIK MICHOPOULOS: Made a great save to deny Morrison a second equaliser but was otherwise barely troubled...7 DEAN WEST: One great early cross on the run showed what he can do and was solid
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Only ourselves to blame - Moyes
A SECOND-HALF fightback ensured North End took away a point from this game. Unfortunately, unlike previous weeks where Preston have fought back from the brinks of defeat, it was the opposition who hauled themselves back into the game. North End had done
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Shakers beaten by 'a better side'
Bury 0 Brighton 2 by Steve Canavan SOMETIMES there is no point moaning about the referee, bad luck, the weather, crippling injury lists or the grass being too long. Sometimes you just have to accept that you are beaten hands down by a superior side. That
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Leisure classes a big hit
TASTER sessions for a new body balance class at Darwen Leisure Centre proved to be a big hit. The classes, which involve gentle stretching exercises, attracted more than 30 people. Leisure centre assistant manager David Penman said: "The taster sessions
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Homes hit by power failure
RESIDENTS and businesses in Darwen found themselves without electricity for a short time after a 'mystery' power failure. Shops and households were left without power and traffic lights were out of action around the Cobden Street, Borough Road, Astley
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School lays on treat for senior citizens
PENSIONERS in Darwen are looking forward to a pensioners' party being held on Thursday at Darwen Moorland High School on Holden Fold. Attractions will include a meal, bingo, dancing and carols. Deputy Head at the school Judith Berry said the party was
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Keeping on their toes
ONE hundred and forty youngsters from all over the North West are taking part in the annual Rossendale Dance Festival. The four day festival is taking place at Haslingden Public Hall. It began at the weekend and continues on Saturday and Sunday. The festival
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School's future in balance
CAMPAIGNERS are hoping an application for listed status may secure the future of a former school which is planned to be developed for housing. Hurstwood Developments is hoping to convert the buildings on the former Lea Bank School site in Cloughfold into
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Hospital porter sold bootleg tobacco
A PORTER supervisor at Queen's Park Hospital in Blackburn has admitted selling bootleg cigarettes and tobacco to staff at the hospital. But Blackburn magistrates heard that unless common ground can be found between prosecution and defence there will have
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'Streetwise' dog evading capture
A STRAY dog terrorising residents in Pringle Street, Blackburn, has managed to repeatedly outsmart the council dog warden. Residents are convinced it is only a matter of time before the black mongrel bites a child, as it has a habit of snapping at people's
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Market takes on Victorian image
BLACKBURN turned back the clock at the weekend for the start of the magical Victorian market. Stalls throughout the three-day market in Blackburn town centre were transformed. From fish to flower stalls, traders pulled out all the stops to bring back
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Love's old sweet song in a brand new setting
LOVE was in the air as young-at-heart Peter Heaton and Jessie Watson became the first to to tie the knot in the newly refurbished marriage suite at Blackburn Register Office. The suite has been transformed as part of a £100,000 package of improvements
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Health chiefs predict success of plan to import doctors
HEALTH bosses who have organised a pioneering new scheme to bring Spanish GPs to East Lancashire believe they have the prescription for success. The national pilot, which saw 24 Spanish-trained GPs visit the north west for interviews this weekend, will
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Speed up pit illness payouts, MPs urge
THE government has paid out more than £1.5 million in compensation for coal mining related diseases to former pitmen in East Lancashire, it has been revealed. But there are hundreds of claims outstanding and the final figure could top £15 million for
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Graham is the Trophy hero
TWO goals in seven second half minutes by substitute striker Graham Lightbown sent Great Harwood galloping into the last eight of the Worthington Challenge Trophy. With improving form over recent weeks, Great Harwood came up with a winning display which
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Stanley ready to roast Alty
STANLEY go into tomorrow night's FA Trophy second round replay confident that they can seal a place in the next stage against UniBond Premier high-fliers Altrincham. Reds boss John Coleman was disappointed at conceding an early goal when Ian Craney fired
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Yes, the Government is working hard
RESEARCH shows that poverty in childhood can lead to a catalogue of health problems which are likely to lead onto other problems in adult life. Youngsters in East Lancashire on average have almost the poorest dental health in the country, have a poor
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St Annes man charged with murder
A ST ANNES teenager is to appear before Preston Crown Court in connection with the death of Blackpool man. Lee Joseph Paul Parkinson, 19, of Richmond Road, St Annes appeared before Blackpool Magistrates Court on Friday (November 30) charged with the murder
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Parents' guide to... City academies
EAST Lancashire may be one of the first areas on the country to see the creation of a City Academy. Education chiefs in Blackburn are considering whether an existing community high school should be transformed into a Church of England School -- or one
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Our School... Queen's Park High, Blackburn
SCHOOL MESSAGE: Queen's Park is a community technology college. Our school is a hard-working and friendly community where high personal achievement and good working relationships are of paramount importance. We subscribe to the Blackburn with Darwen mission
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Students fighting back through Access Point
BULLIES made Jane Battersby's life a misery when she was at school. But now, she is fighting back -- thanks to an education and lifelong learning project at Blackburn with Darwen Council's Roman Road Access Point. Jane had learning difficulties at school
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Police chief denies 'worst force' label
A NEW survey has labelled Greater Manchester Police the worst force in England and Wales. The survey, commissioned by a national Sunday newspaper, looked at performance in several areas, including detection rates, complaints from the public, response
