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Schooling need must come first
THE problem of providing sufficient places for secondary-school children has been such a vexed one in the Ribble Valley in recent years that -- against a background of strong parent protest -- some have had to be allocated places as far away as Accrington
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Better things than booze for young
IREAD with dismay the comments of the president of the Blackburn Chamber of Trade, Mr Ron O'Keeffe, that for the younger people Christmas is a time to "go out and get drunk" (LET, December 7). Does Mr O'Keeffe really believe that all young people have
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Illegal cigs dealer jailed for 120 days
IAN Fitton, 58, of Lilac Avenue, Leigh has been jailed for 120 days for illegally keeping and selling cigarettes. Fitton pleaded guilty when he appeared before Wigan Magistrates where he was also found guilty of obstruction of a Customs officer. The charges
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I won't be told where to shop
HOW dare Ron O'Keeffe, president of Blackburn's Chamber of Trade, try to stop the shopping trip to the Trafford Centre (LET, December 6). I have a very dear friend from the Shadsworth area who was looking forward to going on this outing. For 51 weeks
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'Desperate' over messy cats
LAST week, in desperation, I sent a circular to cat owners where I live, telling how I spent the best part of an hour cleaning and disinfecting my porch and hall, fouled by trodden-in cat faeces. I wanrted them to know the distress and inconvenience caused
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Dismay at the closure of furniture store
AS someone who sees the real consequences of housing problems on an everyday basis, I was sad to read of the closure of the Furniture Store in Burnley. This valuable service, which was run by South West Burnley Enterprise Trust, has helped many young
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Taxing times for the Spring St "dodgers"
TRAFFIC wardens swooped on 33 untaxed cars in the same Bury street after a tip-off from a member of the public. Wardens were dispatched after receiving complaints about two untaxed cars on Spring Street, but they found a further 31 cars without up to
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Harry Potter website boost for steam railway
A NEW fascination with steam trains created by the Harry Potter film looks set to provide a boost for Bury's East Lancashire Railway. The attraction, which already brings thousands of visitors to the town every year, is to be included in an Internet campaign
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Lego lands Harry fans in a frenzy
LEGO wars has erupted in East Lancashire as parents battle to get the latest products in the Harry Potter range in time for Christmas. Hot on the heels of what has been hailed the film of the year, Harry Potter merchandise has become this year's must-have
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Filan off to Stoke
ROVERS keeper John Filan was heading for Stoke today to start a one-month loan spell with the Second Division club. City are currently in the throes of an injury crisis and they have turned to the Australian international as the man to bridge the gap.
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RIOTS: Bishop welcomes report
THE Bishop of Blackburn the Rt Rev Alan Chesters welcomed recommendations in the report into the riots. Among the 70-plus recommendations the Cantle report, which also looked at the disturbances in Bradford and Oldham, said there needed to be a limit
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British Legion mark anniversary of war memorial's dedication
MEMBERS of the Burnley branch of the Royal British Legion gathered for a special service to mark the 75th dedication anniversary of the town's original war memorial at Towneley. The service was held at the memorial in Towneley on Wednesday morning after
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Mother tried to use fake credit card
A NEW mum who tried to get a laptop computer with a fake credit card was told by magistrates she was very lucky not to go to jail. The Burnley bench heard how Marie Devlin, 30, who had 39 previous convictions for theft, had committed offences while on
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Ron Wood follows his animal instincts
THERE won't be many people getting a hand-made rocking zebra in their Christmas stocking this year! Lancaster man Ron Wood turned his hand to carpentry just over two years ago and discovered a skill for making traditional rocking horses. His first horse
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RIOTS: Causes 'still to be addressed'
A MAJOR racism campaigner has said that the reports into the summer riots in Burnley, Oldham and Bradford have failed to address the root causes. The National Assembly Against Racism (NAAR), a London-based pressure group, said that although the reports
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Police aim to reassure
POLICE officers swooped on suspected drugs offenders in Morecambe on Wednesday arresting 16 people. More than 80 officers were involved in the operation with some officers being drafted in from other parts of the county. Code-named Operation Reassure,
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RIOTS: Community gets its life back on track
THE long-awaited report into the cause of the summer disturbances in Burnley has been released, but has anything changed since June, when homes, shops and businesses were set on fire by gangs of rampaging youths and could it happen again? Reporter DANNY
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City could benefit from radical designs
LANCASTER is in danger of becoming a "neo-Georgian, neo-Victorian" stage set, claims the chairman of the city's Civic Society. John Cousins is calling on the City Council to review its design guidelines to encourage modern 21st century architecture in
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Residents braced for site clean up
LANCASTER residents are bracing themselves for a year long clean up of the Luneside East site which will see hundreds of lorries passing through the city's streets. The ambitious plans for an "urban village" at Luneside East includes 300 houses, a hotel
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Behave or we will evict you!
TENANTS on the Ryelands estate face eviction for anti-social behaviour following a far-reaching legal battle in the courts. Three families who terrorised their neighbours look certain to lose their council homes following last week's legal action at the
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Adam has panto magic
NELSON teenager Adam Bowles will be hoping for cheers from the audience when he takes to the stage tonight in the lead role of a Christmas panto. The 19-year-old, who is currently studying for a BA (Hons) degree in music and drama in Liverpool, has grown
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Gates set to lock out the criminals
THE first of Pendle's "alleygates" which will seal off back streets across the borough from intruders were due to be installed today. Pendle was chosen to pilot the national scheme that aims to reduce burglaries in crime spots. Burns Street and Chatham
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Ministers consider jobs help
GOVERNMENT Ministers are to consider what can be done to help Rolls Royce and the troubled aerospace industry in East Lancashire. Yesterday Pendle MP Gordon Prentice told Trade and Industry Secretary Patricia Hewitt of the moves that Rolls believe could
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Lighter fuel and drugs killed boyfriend
A MAN found collapsed at his girlfriend's home died from a lethal combination of drugs and lighter fuel. A Burnley inquest heard how Paul Pickles had "over experimented," when he took cannabis and amphetamine and "tooted," butane gas. Recording a verdict
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Mozart by Candlelight
ALTHOUGH a catchy title, this is somewhat a misnomer, as the Locrian Ensemble play much more than Mozart. However, the period costumes do lend a certain atmosphere to proceedings. The concert included well known pieces by Mozart, 'Eine Kleine Nacht Musik
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Five years ago
BLACKBURN'S Nynex Cablecomms was turned into a haven for Coronation Street fans. Bet Lynch and Raquel Wolstenhome lookalikes were joined by the real Des Barnes, actor Phil Middlemiss, for a pint of Newton and Ridley at a specially recreated bar.
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Ten years ago
A YOUNG couple were blasted out of their bed and into the street when a gas explosion ripped through their home. Kevin and Karen Heseltine were covered in rubble after the walls of their Burnley home collapsed but were able to save their 21 alsation dogs
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Pals Derek and Mark have lots of bottle!
BUILDERS are getting set to move into the site for Great Harwood's newest drinks emporium in the New Year. Bbottles in Towngate -- which is currently an empty shop --is planned to open in March after work, including the addition of new toilets, has been
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Overturned car driver was twice legal drink limit
A BANNED motorist from Oswaldtwistle, who had more than twice the legal amount of alcohol in his system when he crashed his car, will be spending Christmas behind bars. Skegness magistrates sent David Morris, of Birch Crescent, Oswaldtwistle, to a young
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Last Post for band
THE LAST Post has sounded for Leigh Silver Band. A decision has been made to end a tradition which began over 80 years ago and this Christmas will be the last time band members play together under the proud old title. Leigh Silver Band stalwart Harold
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Brave Daniel meets hero Sir Alex
A TEENAGE leukaemia sufferer was visited in hospital by his hero -- Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson. Doctors at Salford's Hope Hospital made special allowances so the Reds' manager could see Atherton 17-year-old Daniel Berry while he was in
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Rowdy pupil facing action
A FED-up bus passenger says she is disgusted by the behaviour of schoolgoers who board the Warrington-Leigh bus at Culcheth. Three times a week Barbara Johnson travels on the 3.10pm number 19 bus to her home in Leigh and claims Culcheth High School pupils
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Parents' call to take up extra school places
A PARENTS' group is calling on education bosses to accept an offer from Clitheroe Royal Grammar School to help solve the annual places shortage. Stuart Finch, from Ribble Valley Schools for Ribble Valley Children, said the change in Government policy
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Novel way of curing insomnia
I WAS somewhat horrified to see people asking Richard Newman-Thompson to stop writing to the Citizen. Whether one agrees or disagrees with his views, it is important that he (and everyone else) has an opportunity to express them. It was never my intention
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Get rid of the lights
IT GAVE me great satisfaction to read Mr M Baron's letter about the road and I agree entirely -- an early solution would be to get rid of the five sets of traffic lights and the 'no-go' hatched areas, as there is plenty of room to make the road a dual
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Cash crisis threat to volunteer plan
A FUNDING crisis could mean the closure of a Ribble Valley volunteering scheme despite its increased success over the last year. The Volunteering Development Project, part of the Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Council for Voluntary Service, has seen over
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Around the globe
THE thisislancashire.co.uk web site now features a Christmas Get in Touch section where you can read messages from people across the globe. Through the site you can post your own messages and contact long distance family friends and relations. Look out
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The sooner the better
COUNCILLOR Heath claims that the reason that I would not serve in a Cabinet led by her is because I dislike her. Don't flatter yourself, Mrs Heath; my reasons are neither as trivial nor as frivolous as mere clashes of personality. Your administration
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'Accident death' verdict on A59 car crash driver
A UNIVERSITY lecturer died after his car was involved in a head-on collision on the A59 at Sawley, an inquest heard. Kevin David Kendrick, 40, had been travelling to Liverpool on August 20 from his family home in Ilkley with his wife Pauline and son Paul
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Fun tales with the mice site
LOOKING to do something fun with your child to break up the long winter evenings? Then why not visit a new fun site called the Mouse Club (http:/www.themouseclub. co.u). The site contains activities such as make a card, dot to dot, hide and seek and maze
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Pros and cons of Heysham routes
IT IS WELL known that the leaders in the No Heysham Access campaign live in Lancaster, are often single and have no car (Hilton no doubt changes his car frequently!). What may have escaped some people's notice is that many of those favouring the Northern
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Think before you drink
THE Government is working hard to change people's views on drink-driving this Christmas and has turned to the net to push this message home. The Think (http://www.think.dtlr.gov.uk/) website highlights the Government's campaign and features statistics
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Do students bestow significant benefits?
IN THE recent spate of letters criticising Mr St John, students repeatedly infer that they and the university bestow significant benefits on the city and the population. In 40 years neither I nor anyone I know has discovered any benefits. I get on with
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Thieves steal children's toys from church
HARD up children in the West End of Morecambe could suffer after heartless thieves stole toys donated for them from a local church while 250 people listened to Handel's Messiah next door. Sefton Road United Reform Church was broken into during a performance
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No old pals' act for Flynn
STOCKPORT skipper Mike Flynn is backing Burnley for promotion because he has a lot of mates at Turf Moor. But all friendship will be put to one side on Saturday when top faces bottom in a crucial clash at Turf Moor. "I hope Burnley are in the Premier
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Blues are going for a Burton!
LANCASTER City's goalden boy Andy Whittaker got back on the goal trail with a brace as City completed a league double over Worksop on Saturday. The former Bamber Bridge striker struck twice to give the Dolly Blues a big boost in their bid to catch Burton
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ABC to close
LANCASTER'S ABC cinema will close its doors in the New Year staff have been told. The old fashioned cinema on King Street will shut on January 13 following a management decision to scale down their operation. The imminent opening of the six screen Warner
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Birthday honour
ONE of Lancaster's leading hotels celebrated its 10th anniversary in style with a royal guest of honour. Princess Alexandra attended a special dinner at the Lancaster House Hotel, part of the English Lakes Hotels group. The four star luxury hotel and
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Police in search for missing man
POLICE are appealing for help as they try to find a Morecambe man who has not been seen for almost two months. Barry Kevin Haygarth, 40, of West End Road, Morecambe was last seen in Lancaster on October 18. Originally from Torquay, Barry moved to the
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RMI make a point for fans
Leigh RMI 2 Margate 2: THE 100 or so extra fans that answered Leigh's SOS were rewarded by a team performance that showed a determination to overcome the odds. Cash-strapped RMI had appealed for stay-away supporters to turn out in force to prove the town
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Leigh edged out in derby clash
LEIGH RU hoped to continue their winning run against near neighbours Wigan but were undone by a muddy pitch with the inability to turn ascendancy into points. Leigh started much the stronger team and were denied a try from winger Jimmy Bridge when the
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No old pals' act for Flynn
STOCKPORT skipper Mike Flynn is backing Burnley for promotion because he has a lot of mates at Turf Moor. But all friendship will be put to one side on Saturday when top faces bottom in a crucial clash at Turf Moor. "I hope Burnley are in the Premier
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Charity makes special specs appeal
THE HELP the Aged shop on School Street in Darwen is one of the places people can go to donate their unwanted glasses. The charity is running an appeal called World in Sight where glasses which are useless to their original owners can help to benefit
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Village green bid doomed to failure
VILLAGERS look likely to have failed in their bid to have a piece of land in the centre of Irwell Vale accepted as a village green. Members of Lancashire commons and town greens sub-committee have been recommended todayto reject the application to have
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Long-haul ski team's Guinness Records bid
A MOTOR dealership is bidding for a place in the record books after hauling eight ski instructors up Ski Rossendale. At an incline of 60 degrees -- twice as steep as a British road -- the turbo-diesel Chrysler Jeep had no problems. Richard Cort, who owns
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Reunion planned for 1977 school leavers
A SILVER jubilee reunion is planned for ex-Leigh St Mary's RC High pupils. Six schoolmates are appealing for fellow class of 1977 members at the Astley school to contact them about a 25 years-on get-together planned for May 25 at Leigh Conservative Club
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Road campaigner wants more crossings
A ROAD safety campaigner is fighting for better crossing facilities on a busy Leigh street. Andrew Booth of Gorse Walk, Leigh, says two pedestrian crossings on Firs Lane are urgently needed. He says the crossing patrols that currently operate on the road
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Carole's major prize in waste awards
CAROLE Taylor, one of Lancashire County Council's Waste Minimisation team, has been highly commended at a prestigious waste industry awards ceremony. Carole joined the County Council's Waste Management Group in August 2000 and has already made an impact
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Late buses for revellers
PARTY-goers visiting Blackburn town centre over Christmas can take advantage of a special late night bus service to get them home. Blackburn with Darwen Council has teamed up with Blackburn Transport to arrange the pilot bus scheme to help get revellers
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Asian woman in sex case 'treated better'
A CLOSE friend of a policeman who killed himself over allegations of sexual harassment made by a female colleague told a tribunal hearing she was given preferential treatment because she was Asian. PC Paul Walmsley is one of four officers suing Lancashire
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Bacup boss furious at Cup switch
BACUP boss Brent Peters has slammed the North West Counties League management committee after his side's Worthington Challenge Cup tie was switched to Maine Road tonight. The game has been postponed three times at West View - the latest on Tuesday night
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Coach to make £10,000 prize draw
lTHE second of Leigh Centurions Super Leigh 2000 £10,000 draw will be made by head coach Paul Terzis in the Hilton Lounge at 8pm on Wednesday, December 19. First team players will also be in attendance and bar facilties will be available. Everyone welcome
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EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Friday, December 14
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. Origami Christmas trimmings -- drop in workshop for everyone, Blackburn Museum, 11am-4pm. Schools Carols, Blackburn Cathedral, 1pm. Mellor School. Janet Anderson MP advice
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Youngsters help with Victorian theme for the market
PUPILS from St Luke's and St Phillip's Primary School helped to trim Blackburn market's Christmas tree with a selection of specially designed Victorian themed decorations. The youngsters, who designed and crafted the decorations, were rewarded for their
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Tea for 250 at annual dance
KING George's Hall rang to the sound of timeless classics at the annual Lancashire Evening Telegraph tea dance. Nearly 250 people turned out in their dancing shoes to take to the floor in the Windsor Suite, and enjoy dancing and mince pies. And the dance
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Language lesson
SAFE in our hands, says the British Gas TV advert. Let's pray safer than the English language. 'The belt has came off the drum' hardly inspires confidence in British Gas managerial control. How much do we spend nationally on education? D PRATT (Mr), Plantation
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Council moves to restrict fireworks
A CAMPAIGN to restrict firework sales has received sound support in Leigh. A Wigan Council hotline calling for views on moves to get the Government to tackle the problem of noisy fireworks and extended November 5 celebrations attracted 100 replies. And
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Terror at the take-away
A TAKE-AWAY trip turned to terror for a Leigh man was threatened with a knife and then had his car rammed by a robbers' getaway car. Freelance photographer Dave Billinge won't forget his visit to McDonald's at Lowton's Stone Cross Park. He decided not
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Mum pleads for action after £12,500 crash
AN ANXIOUS mum is demanding urgent action after vehicles were wrecked outside her farmhouse door. Elena Hampson had just returned to the family home in Sandy Lane, Lowton at 9pm on Friday when she and her partner, who have a total of seven children, heard
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'We would have prevented riot'
THE former chairman of a racial equality council today launched a scathing attack on the decision to scrap it, saying: "The summer disturbances would not have happened if we were still working". The last man in charge of Burnley and Pendle Racial Equality
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Hospital staff fear festive snub
MEDICAL staff still working at Bury General Hospital fear the Christmas spirit has passed them by. Since the transfer of services from the Walmersley Road site to Fairfield General Hospital, staff still left at Bury General say they feel they have been
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Batley Bulldogs 11, Leigh Centurions 22
PAUL Norman didn't know until a few weeks ago whether he had a future with the Centurions. Now he knows he does. The unsung packman was Leigh's unlikely match-winner at Mount Un-Pleasant, his vital try and high workrate off the bench drawing warm praise
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Reserves charge
ROVERS' reserves roared to an excellent 3-0 win over Middlesbrough last night in the north east. Striker Marc Richards -- recently back from a spell on loan with Oldham Athletic -- led the charge with a smartly taken brace before Burton O'Brien then wrapped
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Kenna not given up on Rovers
COMEBACK kid Jeff Kenna today insisted he has not given up on his Ewood career in the wake of his shock recall against Arsenal on Tuesday night. The Republic of Ireland international has admitted he was stunned when he learned he was in the team to face
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RIOTS: Mixed feelings over loyalty oath
A SUGGESTION to make new immigrants learn English and take an oath of allegiance to the Queen has been given a mixed reaction by Asians. The controversial proposals come out of the Cantle report into the summer riots in Burnley, Oldham and Bradford. The
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Disabled man praised for fire action
FIREFIGHTERS say that a fire put out by a disabled pensioner in a wheelchair yesterday could have been a lot worse. The man, who has not been named, managed to extinguish the flames that were spreading from a washing machine in the kitchen of his home
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Reasons why your pavements stay broken
LANCASTER and Morecambe is to get less money from central Government to pay for essential local services. Local politicians have expressed disappointment at the 5 per cent revenue support grant which they say will make next year's budget very difficult
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Police launch clampdown on misuse of air weapons
POLICE in Pennine Division have launched an air weapons amnesty as part of their clampdown on the misuse of airguns and ball bearing guns. The amnesty, which started on Monday and will run until Monday, January 14, follows visits to schools throughout
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Licensee to query drug law application
A LANCASTER licensee has written to senior police chiefs asking for clarification regarding the local drugs enforcement laws. Mark Harding of the Warehouse on North Road claims the local situation is very confusing as some clubs have an amnesty for reporting
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Holiday park jobs promise
FIFTY jobs could be created in north Lancashire if the go-ahead is given to transform a former gravel quarry near Carnforth into a £15 million holiday park. Rapidly expanding South Lakeland Caravans Ltd has applied to Lancashire County Council to build
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Opportunity rings for actor Andy
LORD of the Rings is set to become one of the world's most successful film series -- and a former Lancaster man will be the voice behind one of the star roles. Andy Serkis will be an unfamiliar name amongst the role call of screen legends who make up
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Delays likely until 2007
WORK on a Lancaster bypass is unlikely to start before 2007 after county council chiefs recommended carrying out studies on both possible routes. Environmental impact appraisals on both northern and western routes will last 18 months and are set to cost
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Modified club plan gets the go-ahead
AMENDED plans for the rebuilding of the Palatine WMC in Nelson have been given the thumbs-up by the Nelson area committee. Councillors raised no objections to the proposals when first considering the plans last month but the application was brought back
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'Unusual death' of depressed woman
A DEPRESSED pensioner found dead with a carrier bag over her head had told her daughter she wished she could be with her late husband. A Burnley inquest heard how three times married Shirley Blackburn, 65, whose death was described as "very unusual,"
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Voice of West Craven
DJs Sarah Cox and Chris Moyles could soon find themselves out of a job if the first broadcast attempts by pupils at West Craven High Technology College are anything to go by. The school was granted a temporary radio licence and the station was sponsored
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Students learn of gun unit
PUPILS at Primet High School in Colne learned about the work of the police armed response unit when two officers visited and gave a talk. PCs Dave Pasco and Tony Roberts spoke to years seven, eight and nine about their role in the police and about the
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Popular head set to retire
LONG-serving head Alan Bell is retiring after nearly 40 years in teaching. Mr Bell, who has been in charge of St Mary's RC High School at Astley for 13 years, is due to leave at the end of this term after a career full happy memories. He said: "I have
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RSPCA hopes its third time lucky for Patch
CHRISTMAS can be a lonely and depressing time for many people, especially those who live on their own. But a single person could be the saviour of a little dog that really wants to be loved -- and will give plenty of love in return. Patch is three-and-a-half
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MP backs fight for little Millie's garden
MORE than 700 people have backed the family of a little girl whose cherished garden is under threat from council planners. Bob Landon, who runs Bob's chip shop on Catlow Hall Street, Oswaldtwistle, built a roof garden above the family's garage to provide
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Public back fireworks sales ban
WIGAN Council's campaign to restrict firework sales has got people's backing. A hotline calling for views on moves to get the government to tackle the problem of noisy fireworks and extended November 5 celebrations attracted 100 replies. All but one person
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Overdose killed builder
A BUILDER was found dead in his flat by his brother who climbed in through a window when he failed to turn up for work. At an inquest this week in Leigh Coroner Jennifer Leeming recorded that Jason Coleman, 28, of Siddow Common, Leigh died accidentally
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Get your Hill guide
THANK YOU Mr Hill for pointing out that the amiable chap I often see cycling to the town hall is in fact the evil dictator Pol Pot. For a minute there I thought it was Cllr Jon Barry. Having exposed the Cambodian Communist Party's Castle Ward faction,
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Thanks
READERS Letters pages are always popular; whether we contribute or just read them. Occasionally there is a letter of such profound significance that it not only makes you stop and think but actually changes your view of the world. Such a letter was that
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Cigarette caused tragic house fire
A DISCARDED cigarette was the cause of a house fire in which a Clitheroe mother-of-five died, fire chiefs revealed. And the smoke alarm at Pauline Stannard's Lime Street home did not have a battery in it, investigation officers confirmed. Now Peter Holland
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How much cash are you getting?
ONCE again the Citizen is to be congratulated on its ability to bring to the public's notice a matter which certain politicians would prefer to keep out of the public domain, namely the obscene rises which the police authority members have 'forced' upon
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Lego lands Harry fans in a frenzy
LEGO wars has erupted in East Lancashire as parents battle to get the latest products in the Harry Potter range in time for Christmas. Hot on the heels of what has been hailed the film of the year, Harry Potter merchandise has become this year's must-have
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Log on for a truly Ouija experience
WHY not enter the strange twilight world of the Ouija board out on the internet. At www.museumoftalkingboards.com you will find out all you need to know about the magical, mystical boards. The site gives a run down on the history of the boards and how
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League Cup dream crashes
LANCASTER City's love affair with the Unibond league cup came crashing to an end on Tuesday evening with a defeat at Lancashire rivals Bamber Bridge. The Dolly Blues, who have also lost at Kendal in the same competition this year, went down to an Andy
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Shrimps to look for revenge
MORECAMBE will hope to get their own back on Stalybridge Celtic in a repeat of the most exciting match of their season so far. Morecambe seemed to be cruising to victory in their game at last season's Unibond league champions, leading 3-1 with 12 minutes
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It should have been three!
MORECAMBE took their first ever point off Chester on Saturday -- but it should have been all three as the Shrimps put up another impressive performance at the Deva Stadium. Morecambe started brightly, with the ever-lively Ian Arnold giving the visitors
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Papa preaches goals
BURNLEY striker Dimitri Papadopoulos gave three good reasons for Stan Ternent to include him in his promotion plans with a hat-trick for the reserves in a 5-2 win at Wolves last night. Reserve team boss Ronnie Jepson said today: "Dimitri was smashing
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Dimitri shines for Clarets reserves
GREEK striker Dimitri Papadopoulos fired a hat-trick against Wolves last night to help the Clarets reserves to an impressive 5-2 victory. And his fellow countryman Giorgios Alexopoulos had an impressive game in defence as he looked to impress in his first
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Kingsway list
A SHORTLIST of five different tenders for Lancaster's derelict Kingsway site has been drawn up by the city council. A total of 13 different development companies expressed an interest in developing the site following the collapse of the previous deal
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Feigning cats and dogs
LANCASTER MEP Chris Davies claims local shoppers could be fooled into buying clothes, accessories and even pet toys made using dog and cat fur. The products -- mostly manufactured in the far east -- use as many as 12 dogs or 24 cats to put together a
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Swanton's try is the winner
TYLDESLEY RU showed great determination and discipline to record a narrow 7-5 victory at Salford-based De La Salle. While the home side complained about everything, Tyldesley concentrated on keeping the ball and using it well when they had to. First score
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East get revenge
Leigh East 38, Saddleworth Rangers 12: BACK in September Saddleworth Rangers, languishing at the foot of the National Conference Premier Division without a solitary win to their name, inflicted an embarrassing defeat on Leigh East. Three months later
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Kenna not given up on Rovers
COMEBACK kid Jeff Kenna today insisted he has not given up on his Ewood career in the wake of his shock recall against Arsenal on Tuesday night. The Republic of Ireland international has admitted he was stunned when he learned he was in the team to face
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Boro suffer cup setback
RADCLIFFE Boro went down 3-1 last night in the Unibond League Cup Group stage at Accrington Stanley. After a very even first half, Boro broke the deadlock on 49 minutes when Jody Banim squared the ball for Lee Kissock to score from close range. The home
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Woman in court on drug death charge
A WOMAN facing a manslaughter charge after a schoolgirl's death from an overdose made a brief appearance at Preston Crown Court. Sally Corkhill, 40, of Sudell Road, Darwen,is also charged with supplying prescription drugs, and four charges of child abduction
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Bus trip is one of life's low spots
A DARWEN mother says the low floor bus service provided by Blackburn Transport is not helping the people it is supposed to. Mrs Pierina McCaughran, who has a four month old daughter, said: "Anytime I want to get on one of these single decker buses there's
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McLaren takes schools dance trophy
THE Schools Trophy at Rossendale Dance Festival was won by Debra McLaren School of Dance. The following were winners in the sections. F SECTION: K Arkwright 1 F national, Greek, modern, song and dance, tap; J Stopworth 1 F ballet; E Flemming 1 F character
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Can you solve this mystery?
MANCHESTER Art Gallery is appealing to people in Bolton, Bury and Leigh to help solve a mystery surrounding one of its main benefactors -- the cotton heir George Beatson Blair. Staff are working on a new display showing 500 pieces from his house in Manchester
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Council moves to restrict fireworks
A CAMPAIGN to restrict firework sales has received sound support in Leigh. A Wigan Council hotline calling for views on moves to get the Government to tackle the problem of noisy fireworks and extended November 5 celebrations attracted 100 replies. And
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Stamp duty plan is big benefit - MP
LEIGH MP Andy Burnham says the decision to scrap stamp duty on properties under £150,000 in Leigh, Atherton and Hindley is already working. The measure was announced in the Chancellor's pre-budget report to the House of Commons as a means of stimulating
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Euro MP seeks arrest on drug charge
A NORTH WEST Euro MP is planning to seek arrest for possession of cannabis in a protest aimed at supporting the imprisoned owner of Britain's first Dutch-style 'coffee shop'. Chris Davies, the Liberal Democrat MEP for the North West, will on Saturday
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Prints clue to would-be thief ends with jail
A BLACKBURN woman was put under pressure to burgle a flat in the town, a court was told. Nothing was taken from the property on Stonyhurst Road, but Amanda Atherton was framed by a fingerprint found on a windowsill. The 25-year-old woman of Hazel Close
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Dad wanted grave stone for son
ROBERT Smith continued to claim benefits when he got a job because he needed the cash to buy a headstone for his son's grave. Blackburn magistrates were told that when Smith obtained work at a bakery he thought it would only be temporary and had not notified
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'Put safety first' plea to Muslims
POLICE are warning the Muslim community to put safety first during this year's Eid celebrations. Lancashire Constabulary has launched a campaign warning of the dangers of speeding and reckless driving during the annual festival. The campaign was first
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Statue now fully armed
A BRONZE statue is feeling more complete today -- after having its arm replaced by workmen. Vandals hacked off the limb of statue of a little boy, who achingly reaches out for his teddy bear while holding his grandmother's hand, in the summer. Although
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Strikers in job office safety call
STRIKING job centre workers in East Lancashire have warned that the disruption could last until the New Year. Staff at the Job Centre Plus Office in Blackburn and the job centres in Burnley and Accrington, joined workers across the country in striking
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Suicide student's message baffles family
A STUDENT near the end of a Masters degree threw himself off a multi-storey car park after leaving a note to his parents saying -- I'm an academic fraud. But the family of Lee Kuczer and his lecturers said they were baffled as to why he would do such
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Carden brace earns Reds last eight spot
ACCRINGTON Stanley made it through to the quarter-finals of the UniBond League Cup with victory over First Division leaders Radcliffe Borough. Simon Carden took his tally to 14 goals for the season with a second half brace which secured the Reds top spot
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Charlie's made up with Vale job
SELF-confessed girlie Charlene 'Charlie' Aspinall isn't quite ready to swap her make-up for muscle rub just yet. For Charlie, who likes nothing more than having a sing-song while slapping on the lipstick in her bedroom, is Calder Vale's newest and unlikeliest
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Wenger right about Worthy Cup
FOR once Arsene Wenger hit the nail on the head when he said that the Worthington Cup is just not worthy. After the 4-0 quarter-final defeat by Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park on Tuesday the Gunners' French opined that the European qualification place
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Batley Bulldogs 11, Leigh Centurions 22
PAUL Norman didn't know until a few weeks ago whether he had a future with the Centurions. Now he knows he does. The unsung packman was Leigh's unlikely match-winner at Mount Un-Pleasant, his vital try and high workrate off the bench drawing warm praise
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Anger as work starts at club
A SURVEY of land earmarked for development has begun at Radcliffe Cricket Club, fuelling rumours that the site has already been sold to house builders. Surprised residents watched a 40-ft high drilling rig take up position next to the Racecourse ground
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Smith does the trick yet again
KERSAL Vale's John Smith took his season's goal tally to an impressive 25 with yet another hat-trick in his Division One team's Redwaters Coronation Cup 8-1 home romp over Division Two Atherton Royals. Steve Fagan also bagged three, Mike Phillips and
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Confident Waywell ready for Rovers
LEIGH RMI will be hoping to break their goalscoring duck against Doncaster Rovers when the two sides meet at Hilton Park on Saturday. The Railwaymen have failed to score against the South Yorkshire club in three previous Nationwide Conference matches,
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Ridings gets the point
Leigh RMI 2, Margate 2: LEIGH RMI avoided a fourth successive 2-1 defeat in the Nationwide Conference when Dave Ridings got the Railwaymen out of jail seven minutes from time. Hilton Park was silenced for almost the duration as Margate looked set to hold
