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Start the year on a high note
AFTER the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping, wrapping presents and writing cards -- there is nothing more relaxing than a visit to the theatre to see a ballet. This New Year let the Russian National Ballet company take you on a dreamy trip of self-indulgence
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Babes meet fiends for grisly panto
BABES in the Wood meets Dracula when Leyland's C'est Tous Theatre Company presents its annual Christmas panto' production. The South Ribble company has taken the traditional tale and injected a little Rocky Horror-style showmanship into the show which
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What's going on over Christmas
ENJOY a leisurely five-mile ramble on Wednesday, December 26, meeting at the Craft Centre, Worden Park, Leyland, at 1pm. For details call 421109. LEYLAND Photographic Society are holding a Christmas social evening and supper on Wednesday, December 19,
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Office jobs coup is Capita-l news
AT a time when East Lancashire has suffered a series of hard blows to its economy, with hundreds of jobs -- mainly in manufacturing -- being axed in recent weeks, the announcement today that 230 new white-collar jobs are to be created in Blackburn is
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School Cinders is almost Grand
THEY shall go to the ball! And pupils of King Edward and Queen Mary's infant school, Lytham, made sure their own Cinderella travelled in style for her Christmas panto. The pupils put on their own version of Cinderella for mums, dads and grandparents this
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Just Jamie: Call time on that give-away voice
I SIT here at my desk a little flustered -- and a little late. It's only a couple of minutes -- so slight that nobody has noticed (or rather nobody has said anything. Every office has the diligent, unofficial time-monitor who takes it upon themselves
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Oh the bells Esmerelda!
ST MARY'S Pantomime Group will present The Hunchback of Notre Dame at Oswaldtwistle Civic Theatre from Thursday to Saturday, January 17 to 19. The show starts nightly at 7.30pm and tickets are available from Accrington Information Centre or by telephoning
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Buddies to get Dolled up
ACCRINGTON Theatre Group Buddies are preparing to stage the musical Guys and Dolls at Oswaldtwistle Civic Theatre from Wednesday to Saturday, March 20 to 23 (7.30pm). For information about ticket prices and availability contact Accrington Information
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Amateurs all set to play it for laughs
TODMORDEN Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society is hoping to steal plenty of laughs with its first production of 2002. After last week's hit presentation of 'The Rise and Fall of Little Voice', TAODS is getting ready for its next production, 'Theft',
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Well worth the money
MY partner and I went for a meal to the Brown Cow on Haslingden Old Road, Oswaldtwistle, having cut an advertisement from a newspaper stating that two people could dine there for £5. As it turned out, it was a mistake printed in the paper, but to the
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Lords 'cronies' proved wrong
DESPITE the words of local Tories about standing at the shoulders of the Government in the fight against terrorism, we see their unelected cronies in the Lords threatening to destroy the Government's vital anti-terrorism legislation. They argue that it
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Children must come first
JOHN Street (Letters, December 4) was rather scathing about the comments of Mrs Gladys Robinson who questioned the rights of gays to adopt children. The majority would agree with her whereas Mr Street's view represents a small but vocal minority. Most
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Dream holiday
A MACHINE operator went for a pint -- and ended-up winning a dream holiday. Tommy Yates, aged 49, from Atherton -- a regular of the White Bear pub -- won a two-week Caribbean cruise in a nationwide raffle organised by brewers John Smith's. Martin Watkinson
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Europe grabs more power
MEPs have spoken in glowing terms about the new Euro-wide arrest warrant and the beefing up of Europol. But past experience should have taught us to distrust anything coming from Brussels (apart from sprouts). The EU have long wanted to create a Europe-wide
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The situation is not rosy for everyone
IN response to Councillor Dave Smith's remarks in 'We've never had it so good' (Letters, November 28), he gives a list of Labour's achievements since it came to power, but writes off all they have got wrong by claiming the Government has got everything
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Table topping thriller
MATTHEW Alston and Lee Smith fired AC Blackburn to the top-of-the-table in a thrilling 'six pointer' victory against Huncoat United. Both sides went into the clash defending 100 per cent records and it was AC Blackburn who maintained their winning start
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Dina changes dates
SOUL singer Dina Carroll today announced that she has been forced to reschedule her upcoming UK tour, which was due to start at The Lowry, Salford, on December 7, due to a personal issue. Ticket holders should hold on to their tickets, which will be valid
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Ice pair chosen for Winter Olympics
LOVE is in the air and on the ice as Blackpool Pleasure Beach's answer to Torvill and Dean have been picked to skate together at the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City next February. Marika Humphreys and Vitali Baranov met when Marika joined the cast of
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Jail threat to E Lancs BNP leader
A BRITISH National Party leader could go to jail after he admitted falsifying signatures on election nomination papers. The police investigation into forged signatures proposing BNP candidates led to all six of the party's candidates for the county council
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RMI not afraid of bogey men
LEIGH RMI manager Steve Waywell is desperate to bury the Doncaster Rovers hoodoo when the two sides meet at Hilton Park on Saturday. The Railwaymen have failed to score against the South Yorkshire side in their past three meetings, all of which have resulted
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Focus on goals - not management
FORMER Ewood favourite Alan Shearer made a habit of breaking records during a brilliant career with Blackburn Rovers. And now Newcastle boss Bobby Robson is urging him to continue re-writing the record books on Tyneside after recently becoming an exclusive
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Jansen takes on his heroes
EWOOD goal-ace Matt Jansen has set his sights on gunning down his boyhood idols Newcastle tomorrow as he looks for a repeat of his goalscoring exploits against Arsenal in midweek. Jansen used to follow the Geordies as a youngster with Peter Beardsley
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Ruling raises fears of further litigation
COUNCILLORS have been warned of a potential flood of litigation after what could be a landmark tribunal ruling in a Preston case. A tribunal in Liverpool this week upheld Shirley Harrison's claim of victimisation by Councillor Geoff Driver and Preston
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Health check for hospitals
PRESTON Acute Hospitals and Chorley and South Ribble NHS Trust have undergone a health check and received a mixed report. The check, to make sure it is delivering the highest possible care for patients, was carried out by the Commission for Health Improvement
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Avoid the fake Harry Potters
TRADING Standards chiefs are urging Christmas shoppers to be on their guard after the new Harry Potter film becomes the latest box office smash to fall prey to dodgy street dealers. In Preston a number of fake Harry Potter videos and DVDs have already
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Charlotte's work to be exhibited at Harris
A FIVE-YEAR-OLD Preston girl has kept it in the family by having a drawing exhibited in the town's Harris museum alongside her father's work. Charlotte Cullen entered a drawing of Harry Potter into the annual Celebration of Local Talent exhibition after
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Paint 'can solve lorries problem'
PADIHAM County Councillor Marcus Johnstone says the solution to Padiham's traffic problems can be tackled simply -- with a can of paint. He claims lorries which pass through the town can be redirected off the M65 by making amendments to motorway signs
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Focus on stamping out drug problem
SEVERAL ways of tackling the problem of drugs and drug dealing in Burnley have been suggested after white and Asian communities highlighted it as a major concern. Police have pledged to provide more Community Beat Officers to work with communities to
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Call for cash to help vulnerable
HEALTH and social issues are inextricably linked to high levels of drug misuse in Burnley with dealers preying on the vulnerable who live in deprived areas. Chief Executive of Burnley and Pendle Primary Care Group Tim Mansfield said there was a concern
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Cause trouble and you're banned for life
PUBS in Padiham are sending out a warning to potential Christmas troublemakers -- behave or be barred for life. The Pubwatch scheme, which covers every hostelry in the town, has decided to mete out the harsh punishment in order to keep pubs safe over
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Jail threat to E Lancs BNP leader
A BRITISH National Party leader could go to jail after he admitted falsifying signatures on election nomination papers. The police investigation into forged signatures proposing BNP candidates led to all six of the party's candidates for the county council
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The other side in town!
ONE sport you may not be familiar with in the Preston area is baseball. But the town's baseball club, established more than 20 years ago, have recently revealed some exciting new initiatives which aim to boost the profile of the club for the forthcoming
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Hoppers fight back is too late
A SECOND half fight back by Hoppers just failed to get any reward from this vital relegation clash. Hoppers were first to attack but their opening score only came after the Midlands side had ventured into home territory. A swift counter attack saw Russell
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Hockey- thrilling win for Preston
AFTER scoring a last gasp equaliser in the thrilling 3-3 draw with Bowdon the previous week, Mark Fletcher played the hero's role again, this time with a brilliant goal line clearance in the final passage of play to secure three points for Preston. And
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Shop brings 12 new jobs
TWELVE jobs have been created in Barrowford with the building of a new SPAR store in a parade of shops in Gisburn Road. The shop was due to be officially opened at 10am today by local primary school pupil Franchesca Howell, who won a drawing competition
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The Snow Queen
THIS is one of those shows that kids love and get very involved in, appealing to audiences from five years upwards. Not a panto in the old tradition, it is interesting theatre Ragdoll, dancer T.C. Howard, is a very physical presence, putting everything
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Five years ago
CARDBOARD city came to Blackburn as more than 60 brave fundraisers bedded down on the streets in sub zero temperatures. The sponsored sleep out was organised by Blackburn Borough Young Singles Housing Association and Nightsafe.
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Ten years ago
YOUNGSTERS in Blackburn Royal Infirmary's children's ward were given a Christmas boost when Blackburn Rovers stars played Father Christmas. Players , including Colin Hendry and Terry Gennoe, handed out autographed posters and presented a signed football
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Burglars flee with till cash
POLICE have appealed for witnesses to a burglary at an Accrington video store. Two Asian men entered Blockbuster Videos, Blackburn Road, near McDonald's, and held a sharp instrument against the store assistant before ordering her to open the till. The
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Chance to join local legal system
HYNDBURN residents are being given the chance to become magistrates and play their part in local justice. Applications are being invited from ordinary people who want to serve their community in this vital and important role -- but anyone interested needs
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Lily, 82, beats off burglar with walking stick
A FRAIL but brave 82-year-old great-grandmother beat off a burglar with her walking stick. Lily Alty hit the intruder over the head forcing him to flee from her home in the Bedford area of Leigh. She was sitting watching her television when she noticed
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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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Riddle of coma girl
THE father of a St Annes student has spoken out after discovering his daughter may have had her drink spiked with the notorious "date rape" drug, GHB. Sales executive Matt Davies said his 23-year-old daughter collapsed mysteriously in a St Annes bar on
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No place to pray as church is closed
A RIBBLE Valley village is being urged to rally together this Christmas after its church was declared unsafe for worship. St Nicholas' Church in Sabden, a 160-year-old Grade Two listed building, was closed at lunchtime yesterday following a safety survey
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Storming start by Scorpions
SCORPIONS began at a fast pace, pinning their opponents in their own quarter, and it was no surprise when they took the lead with a Dave Tanner try as he forced his way over after shrugging off would-be tacklers. Scorpions, while well on top, were making
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Cox put on Kuqi alert...
SHEFKI KUQI will line up for Stockport County at Turf Moor tomorrow having seen his dream move to the Premierhip collapse. The Finnish international had been the subject of a £600,000 bid from the Clarets East Lancashire neighbours Blackburn Rovers but
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Bennett set to face Clarets
STOCKPORT County look set to give new striker Luke Bennett a debut against Burnley in the top versus bottom clash at Turf Moor tomorrow. The 25-year-old was signed for £100,000 from second division Chesterfield on Thursday afternoon and he is expected
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Taking nothing for granted - Ternent
THE bookies may have table topping Burnley at 3-1 on to beat bottom side Stockport County at Turf Moor tomorrow but manager Stan Ternent warned: "We will certainly not be complacent. "I watched Stockport play against Wimbledon last Saturday, they played
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Dunn ready for Swiss challenge
I wonder what Switzerland's like in June? Because, after yesterday's draw, that's where we're heading for next summer's European Under 21 Championships. I must admit I don't know too much about the place so it could be an interesting trip, provided I'm
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Little stars of the Nativity
HAPPY Christmas from all the children at Happy Days nursery in Poulton who discovered the real meaning of Christmas by putting on a heart-warming production of the Nativity. Children aged between two and five donned colourful costumes and gave a spectacular
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Attack victim needed head staples
A MIDDLE-AGED man needed nine staples to be inserted in a two-inch head wound caused by a brutal attack with a wine bottle at a Blackpool off-licence. A group of seven or eight youths set on the 39-year-old man in the shop in Talbot Road, Blackpool, at
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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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Stan's happy with imports
CLARETS boss Stan Ternent has hailed the improvements of his two foreign summer signings - and he insists they will keep getting better. Arthur Gnohere is already a fixture in Ternent's first team and having watched Dimitri Papadopoulos bag a hat-trick
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Blackpool still tracking Newby
BURY will not comment on Blackpool's continued interest in striker Jon Newby. The Gigg Lane hit-man became a target for the Seasiders after they banked £1.75m following the sale of Brett Ormerod to Southampton. Blackpool boss Steve McMahon said: "The
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Emotional journey
LEARNING how to deal with emotions was one of the issues youngsters at St James C Of E Primary School, Darwen, learned about when they were visited by the Talia Theatre Group. Head at the school Kathy Hardman said Year 6 pupils aged between ten and 11
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OAP robbed in street
A PENSIONER was robbed as she walked home from Darwen town centre. The woman, aged 77, was walking along Ellinson Fold Terrace at 5.55pm on Wednesday when two men pulled her shopping bag from her. DS Ian Critchley, of Darwen CID, said: "They approached
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Top tips for giving homes a new look
NEW classes start at Earcroft Community Base, in Darwen, after the New Year and courses for 2002 include top tips for revamping your home on a budget. Changing Rooms (on a budget) For Women starts on January 14. The course is provided by the Women's Centre
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Shop workers take up safety challenge
A COURSE on how to deal with difficult and abusive customers was held in Darwen yesterday. The staff safety course, believed to be the first of its kind in the county, attracted around 40 people. PC Richard Green, of the Community Safety Office at Blackburn
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Mums and dads go back to school
COMMUNITY school Alder Grange High in Rawtenstall is opening its doors to parents as well as pupils to learn information communication technology. Twelve parents are currently on the GNVQ course being run by ICT curriculum manager Dave Hoyle. The course
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Volunteer honoured
FOLLOWING the Citizen's article in June I went to Buckingham Palace on Friday November 16 and was presented with my MBE for 40 years-plus service in the Women's Royal Voluntary Service, including 41 years with the meals on wheels, serving in Longridge
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One mother of a panto
FOR a rip-roaring, traditional pantomime the Library Theatre's Mother Goose really hits the mark. In a riot of music, fabulous sets and outrageously corny gags Jeffrey Longmore brings fun and frolics to this family favourite. With around half the audience
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Babes meet fiends for grisly panto
BABES in the Wood meets Dracula when Leyland's C'est Tous Theatre Company presents its annual Christmas panto' production. The South Ribble company has taken the traditional tale and injected a little Rocky Horror-style showmanship into the show which
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A Christmas treat on South Seas
SHIVER me timbers! Blackpool Tower's Christmas Circus is all at sea. Mooky the clown and friends are thrilling kids -- and their parents and grandparents -- with their mix of traditional panto high jinks and edge-of-your-seat acrobatics in their tale
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Festive fraud is on the cards...
TO avoid becoming victims of fraud, Christmas shoppers and revellers must play it safe with their credit cards, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has warned. "This is a peak time for credit card fraud and consumers should be streetwise
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We Care for Kids...
TREES are trimmed, presents are wrapped and Advent calendars are opening for the big countdown -- but remember that some children on the Fylde won't be able to enjoy a family Christmas at home. Your community-minded Citizen is backing the Care for Kids
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Cabinet count-down
WYRE people will experience New Year's resolutions in a literal sense in January with the trial introduction of a new council cabinet that will radically change the way decisions are made. The new cabinet at Wyre Borough Council will work in a similar
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Christmas cracker!
CHRISTMAS has come early at Palatine High School. The school's playing fields in South Shore, Blackpool, is to be the site of a £5.4 million leisure centre after Blackpool Council was awarded £4.4million from the Sport England Lottery Fund. The rest of
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Shops precinct 'like Toxteth'
AN action group has been formed to campaign for a better deal for Thornton where a shopping precinct has been described as "looking like Liverpool's Toxteth". The Thornton Action Group came into being after a public meeting called by local MP Hilton Dawson
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Guides win top awards
FOUR hard-working guides from Salesbury were among the first in East Lancashire to receive the prestigious Baden Powell awards. Lauren Grime, 14, Justine Greenwood, 14, Beth Richardson, 15, and Samantha Claxton, 13, all from the 1st Salesbury Guides,
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Firework display promises to be our best ever
CHRISTMAS comes alive this Wednesday when Blackburn celebrates with a massive firework display in the grounds of Blackburn Cathedral followed by the Lancashire Evening Telegraph Carol Concert. This year's firework display, which is being put together
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Mum was the light of my life
CHRISTMAS tree lights took on a new meaning for six-year-old Kieran Lewis-Ward when he switched them on at a special service of lights held in Blackburn Cathedral. The brave boy, whose 10-year-old brother Rhys was unable to attend the service, performed
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The search is on for special people
RESIDENTS are being urged to nominate Chorley's two chief achievers. The search is on for two extra special individuals who do so much for others but ask so little in return. The proud pair will then go forward to take part in a county dinner for People
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Public backing for street drinks ban
AN overwhelming response supporting a ban on drinking alcohol in public places has been received through public consultation. Blackburn is now a step closer to becoming one of the first places in the country to make drinking alcohol in its centre an arrestable
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Primary school's triumph
A PRIMARY school which Government inspectors said four years ago needed special measures has won top marks for pulling off an "exceptional turnaround". And St Anthony's RC Primary in the deprived Shadsworth area of Blackburn has a strong commitment to
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Darwen surprise
WILL the real Darwen please stand up! Frustrated Anchor Ground boss Steve Wilkes wants his side to shed their Jekyll and Hyde image and find the consistency to put them among the NWCL Division Two promotion fight. Wilkes has seen his side beat the leagues
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They are making competition worthless: Peters
BACUP have accused the North West Counties League of devaluing their own competition after they crashed out of the Worthington Challenge Trophy. Brent Peters was furious that his side and opponents Maine Road were forced to play the cup tie at short notice
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Brett's move is boost for Steve
STANLEY midfielder Steve Flitcroft is hoping to follow in Brett Ormerod's footsteps. Ormerod was released by Rovers, moved to Stanley, got picked up by Blackpool and then sealed a dream £1.75m move to Southampton last week. Flitcroft has started on the
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Fish shines as he goes off-road
BEN Fish has enjoyed a wonderful year on the track and the road, but on Sunday he showed that he can also shine on the fells as he finished first junior in the David Staff Memorial Race. The route of Darwen Dashers' flagship event takes the runners on
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Time to bring in new faces
Our unbeaten run came to a disappointing end last Sunday at Deepdale against arch rivals Burnley. Everyone knew it was going to be tough and so it proved. Burnley look a good side and deserve to be where they are, at the top of the league, but oh the
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Long festive break for Cresswell
MARK RANKINE should make a return to the starting line-up at Rotherham on Saturday as North End look to put their defeat against Burnley behind them. The midfield maestro missed Sunday's Lancashire derby after damaging a hamstring in training. According
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No, this is not the way forward
SINGLE-FAITH schools can add to the separation of communities, a Home Office report into the summer violence in northern towns like Burnley said this week. "A significant problem is posed by existing and future mono-cultural schools," the report by the
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Riddle of coma girl
THE father of a St Annes student has spoken out after discovering his daughter may have had her drink spiked with the notorious "date rape" drug, GHB. Sales executive Matt Davies said his 23-year-old daughter collapsed mysteriously in a St Annes bar on
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Cashier swindled council out of £4,000, court told
A MAN concocted bogus memos to swindle Manchester City Council out of nearly £4,000. But city council chief cashier Stephen Ratcliffe, aged 42, repaid the cash within two days of the thefts coming to light, thanks to the generosity of his family. Manchester
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Author calls in to read story
CLEVELEYS primary pupils enjoyed tales of adventure when they met children's author Gerald Rigby. Gerald visited Anchorsholme Primary School last week to read extracts of his new book The Ring to Rebellion. The fantasy adventure story is based on local
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Curtain up on a possible career...
BLACKPOOL pupils enjoyed a dramatic glimpse of college life during special workshops held in the town. Students from several high schools took part in drama, dance, music technology and media workshops put on by Blackpool and The Fylde College on Wednesday
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It's joy in a box
POULTON pupils have been putting their heart and "sole" into Christmas giving. For youngsters at Hodgson High School Technology College have been filling shoe boxes with gifts as part of a special scheme, dubbed Operation Christmas Child 2001. The scheme
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Open House: A touch of India
BURNLEY MP Peter Pike has hailed the decision to put on show a vast collection of Indian Silks at the East Lancashire textile museum at Gawthorpe Hall in his constituency as a prime example of how to blend British nationhood with multi-culturalism. As
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Victorian Fair called off
A VICTORIAN Christmas Fair due to be held in Blackburn's Corporation Park on Sunday afternoon has been cancelled. The event had been planned by the Corporation Park Supporters' Group but a spokeswoman for the group said that with other events going on
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What a swindle
BLACKBURN Drama Club will also be treading the boards at Darwen Library Theatre for its production of Cash On Delivery from Wednesday to Saturday, February 6-9, at 7.30pm. The farce revolves around respectable couple Eric and Linda Swan -- but unbeknown
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Farndale farce
THE Haunted Through Lounge and Recessed Dining Nook at Farndale Castle is the snappy title of Darwen Library Players' New Year production at Darwen Library Theatre on Friday and Saturday, January 25 and 26. The players' riotous comedy sees the ladies
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Memories of the 'tanner lap-up'
REGARDING your 'Looking Back' feature, memories were awakened by the photograph of the old Fish Set at Blackburn railway station (LET, December 3). As a lad, working as a 'train booker' in the Blackburn East signal box, which was opposite the Fish Set
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Ways to detect forged notes
IN response to Mrs H Hamer's remarks about forged Scottish bank notes (Letters, December 12), I am sorry that a particular charity shop is being targeted by people who have obviously learned that this place is an easy target for receiving goods by fraudulent
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Clever ladies could spruce up the town
I READ with amazement the story (LET, December 4) about the group of old ladies on Elm Grove, Darwen, who have decorated the front of their houses with Christmas lights as a demonstration of their disgust at the festive lights put up in Darwen town centre
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Lottery bonus for Leigh schools
FROM the £750m the Government set aside from the National Lottery last year to improve schools sports facilities across the UK, Lottery distributor New Opportunities Fund has decided £4.3m should go to schools in the Leigh and Wigan area. Detailed plans
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Swan causes a commotion
A MISSION to rescue an injured swan which involved three fire engines, a boat and the RSPCA, was abandoned after rescuers spent more than an hour chasing the elusive bird. The male mute swan had become entangled in discarded fishing lines at Fir Tree
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Whistle Blower by Neil Yates
HAVING become a proud father again this week, I have already set about planning the refereeing career of my new offspring. Refereeing used to be an extension of a playing career that guaranteed the retention of minimum fitness levels and protection from
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Rugby razzmatazz!
THE cheerleaders provided the razzmatazz and the junior players turned on the style as Blackburn RUFC held its annual mini rugby tournament. Teams from Aspull, Leigh, Fleetwood, Rochdale and Orrell joined their hosts in the competition ffrom under sevens
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Schools dominate finals
QUEEN Elizabeth's Grammar School and Westholme dominated this year's cross country championships at Witton Park Westholme won all three girls team events while QEGS won two of the boys races with both schools picking up individual honours. Only St Bedes
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Brave Danielle skates to third place
DANIELLE Guppy produced one of the bravest performances of her short career to finish third in the British Figure Skating Championships -- despite knowing her grandfather had suddenly died. The 16-year-old Blackburn College student -- the youngest competitor
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No joy for Molloy
I EXPECT a goal scorer and bigger nets might be on the top of Mick Molloy's Christmas wish list this year. For the new Burnley Belvedere boss saw his side squander no fewer than eight clear cut chances and hit the bar twice against in-form Whinney Hill
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Festive music from the Phil
MAKE A note in your diary! The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra is bringing a festive feast to Blackpool's Grand Theatre this Sunday (December 16). Starting at 7.30pm, the orchestra is celebrating Christmas in Blackpool with a traditional English
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Tangible tension in Pinter production
ATMOSPHERIC and intense, English National Theatre's production of The Caretaker was not a play for the faint-hearted. I must admit I wasn't looking forward to this, but it was definitely Pinter without tears, not just for die-hard fans. Running at two
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A Christmas treat on South Seas
SHIVER me timbers! Blackpool Tower's Christmas Circus is all at sea. Mooky the clown and friends are thrilling kids -- and their parents and grandparents -- with their mix of traditional panto high jinks and edge-of-your-seat acrobatics in their tale
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It's a Capita-l boost
BLACKBURN'S economy is to be boosted by the creation of 230 jobs after the BBC said a licence fee call centre would be based in the town. The jobs are being created by Capita who have won the contract for the national administration of the Beeb's licence
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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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Filan is Wigan bound
ROVERS keeper John Filan was today joining up with Wigan Athletic for a fee of £600,000. Wigan boss Paul Jewell weighed in with an offer for the 31-year-old which was subsequently accepted by Rovers. The deal is expected to be finalised once the player
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Wing nuts having a field day...
NEWCASTLE fans have always loved entertainers so it's no surprise they've taken French winger Laurent Robert immediately to their hearts. Manager Bobby Robson had originally targeted Boudewijn Zenden as the man to provide some much-needed balance down
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Ewood run rule over Wolff
BLACKBURN boss Graeme Souness could be ready to turn to Josh Wolff as the man to solve his side's striking problems. United States international Wolff has swooped into Blackburn to spend the next two weeks training with Rovers. And if he impresses, then
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Rovers wary of toppled Toon
NEWCASTLE will attempt to make Rovers pay for their Worthington Cup heartache by strengthening their claims on a top six Premiership finish. Bobby Robson's side returned from Chelsea on Wednesday night with their London misery extended to 29 games without
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So backs safer Eid
TELEVISION presenter So Rahman is backing Lancashire Constabulary's latest campaign to promote safer driving during the Eid celebrations, due to be celebrated by Muslims from December 15-17. So, who presents Granada's Crime File, has thrown his weight
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Telling the season's tale
YOUNGSTERS in Preston and South Ribble have been donning the greasepaint to tread the boards for their annual Christmas productions. The 65 tiny stars of the Wonderland Nursery, Waterloo Road, Ashton on Ribble, Preston - all under four-years-old -- have
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What's going on over Christmas
ENJOY a leisurely five-mile ramble on Wednesday, December 26, meeting at the Craft Centre, Worden Park, Leyland, at 1pm. For details call 421109. LEYLAND Photographic Society are holding a Christmas social evening and supper on Wednesday, December 19,
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'My tribunal relief'
A PRESTON woman has spoken of her relief after a tribunal upheld her claim of victimisation against a borough councillor. Shirley Harrison, assistant director of legal and administration at Preston Borough Council, said she had been subject to "a vendetta
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TV eye on the buses
NEW buses offer more than just a 'quality' service for people in Burnley and Pendle -- they will also help to combat crime. Burnley and Pendle Transport's quality buses are fitted with an on-board CCTV system which has two cameras to keep an eye the interior
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Banned driver given four months custody
A 'persistent offender,' who twice got behind the wheel while banned, has been sent to custody for four months. Burnley magistrates told Carl Priestley, 20, said to have a fixation with cars, he had failed to comply with non-custodial terms and only immediate
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Row over lights sparked girlfriend attack
A FAMILY fall-out over cash for Christmas lights led to a door-to-door salesman pushing his multiple sclerosis-stricken girlfriend. Burnley Magistrates heard Joanne Carroll, the mother of Ian Fenlon's son, fell backwards against the bottom of the stairs
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Drugs the root problem
WHITE and Asian criminal gangs have been blamed for starting disturbances which wreaked havoc in Burnley. As the Task Force reports back on problems facing the town and possible ways forward Crime Reporter Nick Evans looks at the involvement of drug dealing
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Drunk harassed mother to get money
A DRUNKARD who turned up at his mother's work demanded a tenner for a taxi and threatened to make trouble if he didn't get it. Burnley Magistrates heard how Lee David Wood, 31, was arrested after being abusive towards the woman after arriving at Marsden's
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Religion clause 'needs more thought'
EAST Lancashire MP Gordon Prentice rebelled against the Government for the second time over plans to outlaw incitement to religious hatred. The Pendle back-bencher joined a minor revolt by worried MPs at the clause being included in the Government's anti-terror
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Difference in religion but same message
COLOURFUL greeting cards celebrating both Christmas and Eid have been designed by asylum seekers in Pendle. People from various countries such as Romania and Iran, as well as support volunteers, worked together to create the cards which feature pictures
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Prisoners work to beat burglars
RESIDENTS in an area of Nelson have been made to feel more secure in their homes through the work of prisoners at a Lancashire jail and offenders on community orders. As part of a pilot scheme to reduce the number of burglaries in Pendle, prisoners at
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Police van damaged after taxi fare row
A CATERING boss who wrecked part of the inside of a police Land Rover after a night out in Clitheroe had been left in the darkened vehicle for half an hour, a court heard. Burnley Magistrates were told "well respected businessman" Stephen Henry Marsden
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Runshaw celebrate multi sports success
RUNSHAW COLLEGE have had cause for celebration this term following the success of their football, basketball and cross-country squads. The academy five-a-side football team were crowned North West champions after triumphing over South Trafford 9-1 in
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Too many draws cost Bacup dear
BACUP boss Brent Peters is hoping to cut out his side's overenthusiasm as he aims to lose the tag of 'draw specialists.' Bacup have drawn their last three League encounters and need to start getting the three points, beginning at home to Daisy Hill tomorrow
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Win wanted by Nelson
NELSON are desperate for victory after 'their worst performance of the season.' The Blues lost 1-0 to Cheadle last Saturday - their second successive loss - which means they have now won just once in their last 11 encounters, although they have drawn
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Denis warning for Harwood
GREAT Harwood Town boss Denis Underwood has warned his players that it might get worse before it gets better. However, he is confident that he can guide his side away from the foot of NWCL Division One -- even if it does take some time. Third from bottom
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Police to tape the rowdies
POLICE in Colne are clamping down on juvenile nuisance and anti-social behaviour problems in the town by capturing troublemakers on film. Officers will be conducting regular patrols around hot spot areas in the town and openly filming any youths engaged
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Big bands line up
A RIP-ROARING concert of festive favourites is to be staged in Preston featuring two of the North West's top brass bands. The Kings Division Normandy Band, based near Blackpoool, are joining up with the highly acclaimed Besses O' Th' Barn from Manchester
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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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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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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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Need a chemist?
CHEMISTS on duty on Sunday, December 16, are: Moss Side Pharmacy, Dunkirk Lane, Leyland, 10am-2pm; Boots, Fishergate, Preston, 10.30am-4.30pm; Moss Chemists, Asda, Fulwood, 10.30am-4.30pm; Moss Chemists, Sainsburys, Deepdale, 10.30am-4.30pm; Scholes Chemist
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Christmas characters
HUNDREDS of people flocked to Whalley last night as the village celebrated Christmas past. People donned period clothes as the whole village was transported back to Victorian times for the annual Pickwick night. And as promised it was bigger and better
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Super Simpson show
HOW enjoyable it was for the fans on Saturday to see Pool's performance, not only for Simmo's superb strike but for the luxury of watching a second half with the comfort of a two-goal cushion. Our group is delighted that Steve McMahon has brought the
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Stan's happy with imports
CLARETS boss Stan Ternent has hailed the improvements of his two foreign summer signings - and he insists they will keep getting better. Arthur Gnohere is already a fixture in Ternent's first team and having watched Dimitri Papadopoulos bag a hat-trick
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Tourists in strong position
ENGLAND have a real chance of leveling the saeries against India following a good day at the crease led by Mark Butcher. Butcher has a gut feeling England win the second Test against India at Motera. The Surrey opener, who overcame a different kind of
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Ewood run rule over Wolff
BLACKBURN boss Graeme Souness could be ready to turn to Josh Wolff as the man to solve his side's striking problems. United States international Wolff has swooped into Blackburn to spend the next two weeks training with Rovers. And if he impresses, then
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Lytham share points with league leaders
YORK, top of the league and unbeaten in their previous eleven games, were always going to be tough opposition for Lytham who were looking for something to kick-start their season into action. Lytham started promisingly, with Peter Dodd linking well with
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Moyes keen to get back on run
PRESTON boss David Moyes will be aiming to lead his side on another run after their 11 game unbeaten stretch came to an end last Sunday against Burnley. North End make the trip to Rotherham tomorrow looking to get back into the play-off positions. "We
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Lancashire Amateur League: Bury let two goal lead slip
BURY GSOB threw away a two goal interval lead in a disappointing 3-2 defeat at Hesketh Casuals. Andy Myers got the opener when he followed up Pete Lee's shot which rebounded off the crossbar and on the half hour mark Ian Riggs curled in a beauty for the
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'Queer' remark led to attack with metal bar
A SAINSBURYS worker who attacked a colleague with a metal bar after he had called him "a queer," has been jailed for 12 months. Burnley Crown Court heard how Ahmed Hajee's victim Stephen Vernon was struck at least 11 times with the three-foot bar which
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Queen's Jubilee will be observed in style
ROSSENDALE is set to celebrate the Queen's jubilee in style, thanks to volunteers from Haslingden Community Forum. A meeting of the jubilee committee was held to organise events for next summer and ideas discussed include sporting competitions, photography
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Crime costs soar
CRIME in Rossendale during the past year cost an estimated £5m plus, according to the latest figures -- though recorded crime fell by eight per cent in the same period. The cost of crime, based on thefts of vehicles, thefts from vehicles, burglary and
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Were you at sea school?
I WISH to bring to the attention of any readers who may be interested in the recent formation of the Gravesend Sea School/College Association. Anyone interested should contact Colin Titcombe, at Badgers End, 100 Grasmere Road, South Tankerton, Whitstable
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Keep the bus station
AS many people and readers must feel, Preston Bus Station will be disposed of for financial reasons and not out of any farcical consultation exercise. We do not need anymore tacky shops and should not encourage more car parking -- Preston is fast becoming
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Miss Reddy: an example to us all
LIKE many ex-St Mary's High School pupils, aged 40-plus, I remember Miss Reddy with great kindness and was sad to hear she had died (Citizen, December 6). She was a pillar of the community who dedicated her life to teaching and helping those less fortunate
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Such sweet children!
PUPILS at Brunshaw County Primary School, Burnley, have been busy making delicious sweets to share with family and friends at Christmas. The youngsters and their families have been hard at work preparing a range of tasty menus for a proposed Parent Teacher
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The Snow Queen
THIS is one of those shows that kids love and get very involved in, appealing to audiences from five years upwards. Not a panto in the old tradition, it is interesting theatre Ragdoll, dancer T.C. Howard, is a very physical presence, putting everything
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Yes Chumba are back
CHUMBAWAMBA are celebrating the completion of their tenth album with a string of shows across the UK early next year. The anarchic group, which boasts four members from Burnley, are also busy putting the finishing touches to a film soundtrack. Providing
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That Robbie sure can swing
A NUMBER of people have asked me in the last couple of weeks, what I thought about the Robbie Williams televised concert from the Royal Albert Hall. And whether his current CD 'Swing When You're Winning', in which he takes a dramatic musical turn from
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Teenager left naked on beach
A TEENAGER was subjected to a humiliating robbery by three men which left him naked on a Blackpool beach. The incident occurred at 7.20pm on December 6 and began as the three thieves approached the 17-year-old and invited him to go and smoke cannabis
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Fake videos warning
BLACKPOOL parents are being warned not to buy fake Harry Potter videos in the run up to Christmas. Counterfeit copies of the film have been found on sale at markets and car boot sales in West Lancashire during Lancashire County Council Trading Standards
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Road works cause chaos
RUSH-hour traffic ground to a halt in and around Poulton this week as another set of road works went up at the town centre junction of Tithebarn Street -- causing motor mayhem. People living around the area have complained that insufficient notice was
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Landlady tells of terrifying ordeal
A PUB landlady has described her terrifying ordeal at the hands of gun-toting raiders on Sunday night. Detectives are still hunting the two masked robbers who held up the Derby Arms at Treales, near Kirkham, at around 11pm. Wearing white masks and brandishing
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Clubs' licences are Renewed(AUTHORS:Claire Fearn and Rachel Sills)
FED-UP Poulton residents living near the town's two night clubs were angered by a decision last week to renew the clubs' licences -- but managed to voice their objections at a heated council meeting. People living close to The Residence, on Vicarage Road
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Resign row in council
THE leader of Preston Borough Council believes a councillor found by an employment tribunal this week to have conducted a vendetta against a senior council officer should resign his extra responsibilities. Council leader Ian Hall also believes Conservative
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Drunken patient attacked doctor and nurse
A DOCTOR and a staff nurse were attacked by a patient in a hospital's casualty unit. Thomas Hindle, who had been drinking, punched both while they were trying to care for him at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. Three police officers then had to spend one
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Road plans given green light
MULTI-MILLION-pound plans to make it easier and safer to get about on East Lancashire's roads have been given the green light. Minister for Transport John Spellar said today that Blackburn with Darwen would receive £4.4million and Lancashire County Council
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Panto stage set for Cinders at 65!
MULTI-TALENTED pensioner Joyce Hope has quick-stepped her way into a role in her first pantomime -- as Cinderella -- at the age of 65. Dedicated Joyce will be taking to the stage as Cinders in February and also took up line dancing as another challenge
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Area defies trend as Aids cases show fall
THE number of cases of HIV and Aids in East Lancashire dropped last year, despite figures across the North West rising sharply. But experts deny that the area is bucking the trend. There were eight new cases reported in 2000 across East Lancashire, compared
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Kelly on the defensive
RAMSBOTTOM manager Mike Kelly has gone on the defensive after seeing his side leak nine goals in their last two games. The Rams boss has put a centre half on top of his Christmas wish list -- although he admits his number one target may have to be a belated
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Davis will keep Stand on their toes
RUNAWAY NWCL Division Two leaders Stand are beginning to think about promotion -- but boss Nick Davis is not letting it get to his players' heads. For while the club is making moves both on and off the pitch, Davis has warned his players that complacency
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Pair need to turn on style in league
THE Lee Cryer-Neil Spencer partnership signalled the end of Cogenhoe's Vase dreams - now boss Lee Sculpher will hope it can boost Clitheroe's League bid. The front pair, whose partnership helped the Blues to the runners-up spot in NWCL Division One last
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Stocks shocker for Dale
STOCKSBRIDGE have been one side that have surprised Rossendale's Jim McCluskie this season - for the wrong reasons. Rossendale make the trip to Sheffield tomorrow on the back of a run of one loss in seven games which has reignited their UniBond First
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Pike race could be oldest
THE Rivington Pike Fell Race may be the country's oldest fell race. Now nearly 120 years old, only the Hallamshire Chase in Sheffield is thought to be older - and that is no longer in the FRA calendar. The first race was in 1882 and it became an official
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More to come from Lister's young guns
COLNE manager John Lister is still pinching himself that this season isn't a dream. After struggling against relegation last season, the Holt House side are one of the form sides and last week went above rivals Nelson - although they have played more
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MIGHT I suggest that Coun Catlow spends a little less time being defensive, and a little more time s
Residents near the centre are plagued by nuisance, noise and vandalism. Others, like myself, are fed up with stepping around the mess in Poulton on a Saturday or Sunday morning and as for actually visiting the village centre on a Friday or Saturday evening
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Yes, it means more choice
AS EDUCATION chiefs in Blackburn decide whether to set up Lancashire's first publicly-funded Islamic schools single-faith teaching has come under fire. But Blackburn education chief Mark Pattison said: "The town's cultural and religious diversity is one
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Nursing new skills
A LEYLAND nurse swapped her uniform for a cap and gown after graduating from the University of Central Lancashire recently. Mum-of-two, Tracey Ginger, gained a DipHE in Nursing from the Preston-based university where she has been a student for three years
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Fears grow for missing pensioner
CONCERN is growing for a Blackpool pensioner missing from home since December 8. Peter Barker, 76, who suffers from deafness and cataracts, was last seen that day leaving his Woodfield Road home at 5pm in his blue Nissan Prairie car. He was reported missing
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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
