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Safety blitz on cabs
CABS are to be subjected to a series of Christmas safety checks after all the private hire cars inspected in a spot-blitz were faulty. Now Blackburn with Darwen Council is set to reduce the maximum age limit for the vehicles in a bid to make the trade
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I don't want to be a party-pooper, but...
WE'RE now in the middle of the most hectic party season of the year. No doubt there will be happy feasting and fun in thousands of homes across East Lancashire with mum slaving away as usual. My only note of caution is: be very careful who you invite.
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Walking in Tolkien's footsteps
THE area around Hurst Green has been one of my favourite strolls over many years and often I have been there without seeing a soul. "Now, however, as they say in Liverpool, I shall "Never Walk Alone" because this area has been discovered and will more
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A perfect village childhood
OUR childhood memories are often the most vivid and powerful. For Clitheroe woman Anne Musson, the inspiration to write about her early life in the sleepy village of Downham came from the death of her mother Edith Watson, aged 97, in 1999. Now her book
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ALL SET FOR ANOTHER BOXING DAY TEST
WHILE the international cricketers of South Africa sweat it out in Australia and England complete their three-match Test series in India, the hardy cricketers of Bolton Road and Brooksbottoms will be competing for the 39th consecutive year in the less
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BORO CUP OUT AT BURSCOUGH
UniBond League Cup Group Four BURSCOUGH 3 RADCLIFFE BOROUGH 0 WHEN a team is knocked out of a cup competition the phrase "Now we can concentrate on the league" is often trotted out. Such sentiments will be genuine at Stainton Park following Radcliffe
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BUOYANT BORO THE ONES TO BEAT
Radcliffe Borough 2 Eastwood Town 1 By MARC HIGGINSON RADCLIFFE BOROUGH got back to winning ways and consolidated their promotion credentials with a hard-fought victory over a stubborn Eastwood side. A well-taken Lee Kissock goal and a lucky Scott Wilson
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BELTER BANIM'S BIG BAN FEAR
JODY BANIM is facing the prospect of missing out on a Boxing Day bash against his old club Rossendale United because of suspension. Radcliffe Borough's 19-goal leading scorer has accumulated five bookings and the club are sweating on receiving notification
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Case adjourned
VALERIE Margaret Eldridge, 40, of Romney Walk, Blackburn, was remanded on bail until January 18 by Blackburn magistrates charged with stealing £4,941.03 in cash from her employer, the Lancashire Evening Telegraph. The case was adjourned at the request
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Staff praised in festive message
THE chairman of Lancashire Ambulance Service has paid a tribute to staff. Ruth Winterbottom, who also offered festive wishes to the public, said: "I am very pleased to have this opportunity to wish everyone a healthy Christmas and a peaceful New Year.
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Angry man broke shop door
JOHN McSherry, 31, of Bolton Road, Blackburn, was given a conditional discharge for 12 months and ordered to pay £50 compensation and £40 costs by Blackburn magistrates after pleading guilty to damaging a shop door and using threatening behaviour. A charge
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Company spending £2.6m to keep the power on
PEOPLE in East Lancashire will still be able to see the light despite being hit by powercuts. United Utilities is investing £2.65m into reducing disruptions caused by power blackouts. Both Blackburn and Burnley are set to benefit from the installation
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Holiday focus on mercy services
A NERVE centre has been set up to give a daily picture of how emergency services are coping with demand during Christmas. Months of planning have gone into the emergency services' preparations for the festive period. And for the third consecutive year
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Doctor denies killingA BURNLEY surgeon has denied the unlawful killing of a patient who died after h
Dr Mahesh Goel, 39, whose address was given as Burnley General Hospital, and consultant urologist John Roberts, 59, of Swansea, both pleaded not guilty at Swansea Crown Court to the unlawful killing of Graham Reeves. Mr Reeves, of Burry Port, West Wales
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Wolff's forced to wait and see
BLACKBURN boss Graeme Souness has shelved plans to sign American hot-shot Josh Wolff until the New Year. The United States international was due to return home this weekend after spending the last 10 days training with Rovers. But Souness will invite
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Company spending £2.6m to keep the power on
PEOPLE in East Lancashire will still be able to see the light despite being hit by powercuts. United Utilities is investing £2.65m into reducing disruptions caused by power blackouts. Both Blackburn and Burnley are set to benefit from the installation
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Charges up for parking in centre
THERE will be no free parking on car parks in Burnley town centre on Saturdays. Councillors decided that offering free parking on their town centre car parks after 3pm on Saturdays to bring them in line with rivals Blackburn, would cost them too much,
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'Who pays?' query over CCTV cameras in cabs
CONCERNS have been expressed over who should pay for installing CCTV systems in Burnley's taxis . Coun Carol Stinton said she believed the cost to be £1,000 per vehicle, amounting to hundreds of thousands of pounds. She believed the cost should be borne
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Triple boost for town centre site
THE bus station end of Burnley town centre is to receive a triple boost. The owners of Safeway House at the Keirby end of the bus station are on the point of letting the ground floor of the property to a major family pub chain and are set to carry out
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Vehicle repair shop facing action
A NELSON company could could have legal action taken against it by Pendle Council for breach of its planning conditions. Planning permission was granted in 1997 for use of the building at Bradley Fold, in Bankhouse Road, as the vehicle repair shop Imran
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Residents petition for street lighting
RESIDENTS in an area of Brierfield have urged the council to improve the street lighting near their homes before somebody is seriously injured or killed. A petition has been submitted, expressing concern about safety. It states: "We strongly request that
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A rash of thefts from cars
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to several incidents in Emmott Lane, Colne, overnight on Wednesday in which cars were damaged and property stolen. Vandals caused £100 worth of damage to a red Ford Fiesta, broke a window and stole a tool box, a quantity
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Driver killed in clooision
Driver killed in collisionA 55-year-old man was killed after his Fiat Uno skidded and collided with a Land Rover Defender. Peter Bruce Scott, of Lenches Road, Colne, was pronounced dead at the scene with extensive internal injuries once fire fighters
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Homes plan is facing the axe
A PROPOSED housing development in Earby could fall at the first hurdle if councillors follow planning officers advice to refuse the application. Cawder Construction are hoping to build five detached bungalows on 2,667 square metres of land between numbers
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Extension set for approval
PLANS to build a two storey extension to a workshop at Wolfenden Builders Merchants Ltd, in Kelbrook, look likely to be approved by members of the West Craven Committee at their meeting next month. The application by Wolfenden Concrete relates to part
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Residents petition for street lighting
RESIDENTS in an area of Brierfield have urged the council to improve the street lighting near their homes before somebody is seriously injured or killed. A petition has been submitted, expressing concern about safety. It states: "We strongly request that
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Woman saved from blaze
A woman was treated for smoke inhalation and shock after a fire at her home in Exchange Street, Accrington. The fire service was called yesterday at 6.30pm and rescued the woman, before tackling the blaze in the kitchen. Officers said a toaster was destroyed
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Park sounds
ANYONE with withdrawal symptoms waiting for the next Oakhill Park Sounds Festival can head to Brooks Club, Infant Street, Accrington, on Friday for live music from two groups who participated at the last festival. Celtic Cross and Realistic Hair will
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Inhaling vomit led death of patient
AN elderly man who appeared to be making a good recovery following surgery to remove a tumour died after inhaling his own vomit. An inquest heard that 71-year-old Michael Carroll was being given a bed bath by two nurses at the time of the incident but
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Burger takeaway burglar stole staff jacket
THE work's Christmas "do" ended with David Jonathon Woods and a friend dancing on the car park at McDonald's wearing staff jackets they had stolen from the fast-food outlet at Whitebirk. Blackburn magistrates heard that when police responded to the burglar
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Man is banned from being a director
HYNDBURN businessman Paul Mulligan has been banned from being a director for five years after his company collapsed with debts of more than £220,000. He was a director of painters and decorators PD Industrial Contractors Limited in Warner Street, Accrington
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John looks forward to his best ever gift
A YOUNG cerebral palsy sufferer is looking forward to a happy New Year with a wheelchair which will give him a new lease of life and independence. John Hindle, 10, was born three months premature, weighing 2lb 1oz, and suffered a brain haemorrhage at
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Outdoor ban on drinks nuisance
ACCRINGTON residents have given their overwhelming support to a proposal to ban drinking in their town centre which will come into effect in February. The Hyndburn town will be the first in East Lancashire to make drinking in public places an arrestable
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Chemists on Duty
Tuesday, December 25 BLACKBURN: 11am-2pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road; noon-1pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 4-6 Railway Road. DARWEN: noon-1pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 11 Church Street. ACCRINGTON: 11am-noon: Boots Chemists, Broadway; noon-1pm: Rishton Pharmacy
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Chemists on Duty
Sunday, December 23 BLACKBURN: 10.30am-4.30pm: Superdrugs Pharmacy, 3-7 Stonybutts; 11am-2pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road; noon-1pm: Shadsworth Pharmacy, 221 Shadsworth Road. DARWEN: noon-1pm: Boots Chemists, 8 Market Street. ACCRINGTON: 10am-2pm
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Chemists on Duty
Wednesday, December 26 BLACKBURN: 10am-4pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road; noon-1pm: Moss Pharmacy, 3 New Park House, Preston New Road. DARWEN: noon-1pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 11 Church Street. ACCRINGTON: 10am-noon: Lloyds Pharmacy, 27 Broadway; 11am-noon
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Teenagers on threat charge
AN 18-year-old girl and three juveniles, two aged 16 and one aged 14, have appeared in court in Blackburn charged with threatening behaviour. Maxine Jody Jeffries, of Faraday Avenue, Clitheroe and the three juveniles who cannot be named for legal reasons
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Pubs ban on bailed farmer
A SLAIDBURN farmer has appeared in court charged in connection with an incident in a Clitheroe pub in which a man suffered a broken jaw. Shaun Patrick Kenny, 22, of Standridge Farm, was sent on bail for trial at Preston Crown Court when he appeared before
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Ternent is scouring the world for new Turf talent
CLARETS fans may have expected to see some fresh faces at Turf Moor ahead of today's clash with Millwall but the lack of transfer activity is not for want of trying. After the defeat of Stockport last week manager Stan Ternent repeated his desire to strengthen
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SCORPIUS CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2000, £3.99, Morrisons
IF you want a decent red at a decent price that will go with most food this festive season you can't do much better than this berry-rich offering from Chile. It's from the Colchagua region near the Andes and is soft and very easy to drink and without
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True meanong of Christmas
WITH Christmas these days beginning around mid October, the true spirit of the season seems to be vanishing with each passing year. The Reverend Ken Howles from St Bartholomew's at Ewood Park knows this only too well. "I actually saw selection boxes for
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These scarlet beauties need plenty of TLC
CHRISTMAS would simply not be the same indoors without the colourful and popular poinsettia, with its large scarlet flowerheads. If you're not a fan of red, you can buy them in pink, white and cream to add a touch of sophistication to your Christmas decorations
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LIONS' INJURY WORRIES
SWINTON Lions have injury worries over prop Andrew Leatham (ankle) and centre Stuart Dickinson, who was stretchered off in the Lions' last game at Rochdale last Sunday. The next fixture for Tony Humphries men is the big Boxing Day clash against Leigh
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Shakers could reap rewards
BURY face a tough festive campaign with two testing away fixtures. Saturay's Blackpool clash is followed by games at Wigan Athletic on Boxing Day and at Swindon Town on Saturday 29. Both matches are difficult but the rewards for winning will be huge.
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Workers play Santa
FESTIVE food hampers were presented to older people when workers at Jubilee House in Blackburn decided to spread seasonal goodwill in the community. Staff from Capita Social Services adults' administration team joined forces with Blackburn with Darwen
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Abu cooks up a treat
RESTAURATEUR and takeaway owner Abu Asad Choudhury is celebrating after being awarded a certificate for his cuisine. Abu, who is also a councillor on Rossendale Council as well as owning the Shanaz takeaway and Saffron restaurant on Burnley Road, Rawtenstall
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Musci festival
ORGANISERS of the Ramsbottom Music Festival will launch a new category in next year's event to try to promote church organ playing. They are hoping more people will play the instrument after they discovered there was a national shortage and the Manchester
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Tower to open after project raises the roof
HISTORIC Peel Tower in Ramsbottom which has been closed for a year will open on New Year's Day to allow people to see the fabulous view. Council chiefs 'got on top' to protect the landmark by installing a weatherproof lid to keep the weather from damaging
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Accident mystery of head injury girl
POLICE today said they were baffled over the cause of a road accident which left a teenager with serious injuries. The parents of 13-year-old Roberta Almond were keeping a vigil at their daughter's bedside in Pendlebury Children's Hospital where she was
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Grants to help put communities back on map
COMMUNITIES and businesses which suffered during the foot and mouth crisis are being invited to bid for a share of a £30,000 pot of cash aimed at helping them stage their own promotional events. The money has been made available by the North West Development
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EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Sunday, December 23, and Monday, December 24:
SUNDAY Christmas Concert with the East Lancashire Concert Band and the Slopstones, Sports and Social Club, James Street, Oswaldtwistle, 2pm. Christingle Service, St Thomas' Church, Barrowford, 4pm. Christmas Family Service, Nazareth Unitarian Chapel,
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Ghostly encore from beyond the grave
A FORMER theatre in Blackburn has become the venue for a performance from beyond the grave. Simon Entwistle, whose ghost walks in Blackburn over the summer have chilled many a spine, has been relating the tale of the Teleghost, which stalks what is now
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We willl meet again
A ghost story for Christmas by JOHN HOWARD MARY and Jack were in their early 20s. Although they had been married for 18 months, they had seen little of each other due to the war. When Jack returned, a friend took him to the spot in the city where Mary
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Much has changed down memory lane
FROM the Padiham Bypass follow the route towards Nelson. Turn off right along Greenhead Lane, signed Burnley. Descend to Pendle Bridge and just before the bridge turn left and park on the side of track to the right of the river. The Route: FROM the car
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Drive and Stroll
Around Barden Directions Much has changed down memory lane FROM the Padiham Bypass follow the route towards Nelson. Turn off right along Greenhead Lane, signed Burnley. Descend to Pendle Bridge and just before the bridge turn left and park on the side
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I don't want to be a party-pooper, but...
WE'RE now in the middle of the most hectic party season of the year. No doubt there will be happy feasting and fun in thousands of homes across East Lancashire with mum slaving away as usual. My only note of caution is: be very careful who you invite.
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Have a nice stay...and they mean it these days
SEPTEMBER 11 2001, changed the world forever. Air travel along with other aspects of everyday life have continued but will they ever be the same again? In the first of three reports looking at New York at the end of the most traumatic year in its history
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CONTRACT OFFER FOR YORKIE
RAMSBOTTOM UNITED are putting their Mr Versatile, David Yorke-Robinson on contract after receiving an approach for the former Oldham Athletic youngster. Yorkie has hit 18 goals this season for the Rams from midfield and playing up front and is only three
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A perfect village childhood
BOMBS were falling, the world was in turmoil, but the dark days of the 1940s hold very different memories for Anne Musson. She enjoyed an idyllic childhood in the picture postcard village of Downham and has now published a book about her memories. VICKY
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GAMES BOSSES TARGET HOCKEY YOUNGSTERS
MANCHESTER 2002 and English Hockey are looking for the North West's best young hockey squads to take part in a special selection day on January 20, 2002 to find two teams ready to take on the challenge of patrolling the lines at Commonwealth Games hockey
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STAND'S SPIRITED SHOW
Stand Athletic 4 AshtonTown 1 LATICS overcame a spirited Ashton side to consolidate their position at the top of the table and create an eight-point cushion with two games in hand. Ashton, who always seem to be battling in the lower half of the division
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SUPER STEPHENS POINTS THE WAY
SEDGLEY PARK...50 Pts WHARFEDALE...24 Pts IT takes two to tango they say, and with Wharfedale as committed as Sedgley to playing the open game, the result was a wonderful afternoon's entertainment. There were nine tries and some breathtaking running and
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Lonely bunny wants to share her hutch
LONELY rabbit Fiva has been lodging at the RSPCA animal shelter in Altham since March last year and is desperate for a friend and a permanent home. Fiva is a female who was found straying and, despite being up for adoption for nearly two years, is always
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Warning to tired drivers
DRIVERS in East Lancashire are being urged to learn from the Selby rail crash and not get behind the wheel when tired. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) issued the warning in time for the festive season when many people travel
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Probe goes on over sex claim
BLACKBURN Police today said inquiries were continuing into allegations of a sex offence at Blackburn Rovers' training ground. The allegations followed a Christmas party at Ewood Park though club officials have stressed it was not related to the party.
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Fast track for police specials
THE recruitment process for Special Constables in Lancashire has been streamlined in a bid to keep the force on line to meet Home Office targets. Candidates will now no longer have to take part in role play during interviews and the application form has
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Restraint revoked 'for sake of the children'
MAGISTRATES revoked a restraining order just three months after it was made - at the request of the victim. Lisa Sanderson asked Blackburn magistrates to lift the restriction on Gary Junior Entwistle because she wanted him to be able to be a father to
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Hospice confident of raising £1million target
FOR terminally ill children with the shadow of their illness hanging over them, New Year can be daunting. But at Derian House Children's Hospice there is a feeling of optimism for the year 2002. For those children who have spent their New Year at the
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Safety blitz on taxis
CABS are to be subjected to a series of Christmas safety checks after all the private hire cars inspected in a spot-blitz were faulty. Now Blackburn with Darwen Council is set to reduce the maximum age limit for the vehicles in a bid to make the trade
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Mystery over Morley scuffle probe
LEIGH Centurions still don't know if international back rower Chris Morley will face disciplinary action after being put on report during last Sunday's landslide win over Hunslet. Morley was involved in a scuffle with Hawks' second rower Jonlee Lockwood
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Problems in NHS 'a priority'
A SHORTAGE of NHS dental services has been highlighted by Burnley MP Peter Pike. He told Secretary of State for Health Alan Milburn: "It is not acceptable to be offered a dentist in Barnoldswick, Colne or Accrington for those living in Burnley." Mr Pike
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Crash injuries
TWO Burnley men were seriously injured after the M6 smash yesterday morning which killed one and injured five. David Lee Wood, 30, of Olympia Street and Wayne Earnest Cole, of Oxford Road were travelling southbound near junction 28 when their Ford Transit
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Doctor denies killing
A BURNLEY surgeon has denied the unlawful killing of a patient who died after his only health kidney was removed during an operation. Dr Mahesh Goel, 39, whose address was given as Burnley General Hospital, and consultant urologist John Roberts, 59, of
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ay crash victims in hospital
TWO Burnley men were seriously injured in the M6 smash yesterday morning which killed one and injured five. David Lee Wood, 30, of Olympia Street, Burnley and Wayne Earnest Cole, of Oxford Road, Burnley, were travelling southbound near junction 28 when
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Patient died after inhaling vomit
AN elderly man who appeared to be making a good recovery following surgery to remove a tumour died after inhaling his own vomit. An inquest heard that 71-year-old Michael Carroll was being given a bed bath by two nurses at the time of the incident but
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Break-in attempt victim's heart trouble
A MAN who died after an attempted break-in at his flat was already suffering from heart problems, police revealed today. Trevor Whitehead, 61, collapsed and died from a heart attack following the attempted burglary at his flat in Blackburn Road, Accrington
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Chemists on Duty
Thursday, December 27 BLACKBURN: To 9pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 4-6 Railway Road; Cohens Chemist, 63 Whalley Range; To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 6.30pm: Donald Wood Ltd, 53 Fishmoor Drive
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Chemists on Duty
Friday, December 28 BLACKBURN: To 9pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 4-6 Railway Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 7pm: Moss Pharmacy, 314 Bolton Road; The Pharmacy, Oakenhurst
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Chemists on Duty
Monday, December 24 BLACKBURN: To 9pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 4-6 Railway Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 7pm: Moss Pharmacy, 314 Bolton Road; The Pharmacy, Oakenhurst
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'Arrogant thug' jailed for attack
A JUDGE who dubbed a man an arrogant thug jailed him for 18 months for what he described as a nasty and vicious attack on an innocent takeaway worker. Burnley Crown Court heard how Steven Clarke, 24, who had earlier vandalised victim Khalid Mehmood's
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Mattress makers were comfy already
DARWEN businessman Peter Cunliffe sleeps soundly in the knowledge that he helps children and babies nod off safely and happily. It also helps when you have £186,878 in the bank, courtesy of a winning line on the National Lottery. Peter and his wife Kathleen
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Jackpot girl is dishing up dinners
A PRETTY face will be missing from the Jackson family Christmas dinner table this year. While Tony and Linda Jackson sit down for lunch, their daughter Rachel, 17, will be serving festive diners at The Last Drop, a hotel, banqueting and entertainment
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MY FIRST
JIM ATHERTON 76, of Darwen Lancashire dialect poet MEMORY: I can remember being dragged up some steps to the old Brick School in Pilkington Street, Darwen. I screamed because I didn't want to go there and I can remember my mum pushing me through the door
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SHAKERS NEED MORE SPECCIES
BURY Football Club are desperate for extra people to pass through their gates as the financial reins tighten over the holiday period, writes PHIL THORP. Without a home match since the opening day of December, the visit of Lancashire rivals Blackpool tomorrow
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Safety blitz on cabs
CABS are to be subjected to a series of Christmas safety checks after all the private hire cars inspected in a spot-blitz were faulty. Now Blackburn with Darwen Council is set to reduce the maximum age limit for the vehicles in a bid to make the trade
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Walk off the excesses
DON'T worry if you're fearful of those mounting pounds adding up over the festive period. People wanting to shed any extra weight gained during Christmas are being invited to join a Christmas walk around the Grane Valley in Haslingden on December 30.
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Sneak thief targets barn
A CHRISTMAS Scrooge stole Christmas presents from a converted barn in Booth Road, Stacksteads. Thieves stole a new boxed Sony stereo, a girl's black bike and a full set of Wilson golf clubs in a black golf bag worth £1,290. A man was seen in the area
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Poor performance PC forced to quit
A LANCASHIRE Police officer with 18 years' service has become the first in the country to be forced to quit because of poor performance. The 45-year-old officer, who has not been identified, was asked by constabulary bosses to resign under legislation
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School passes Ofstedtest with flying colours
A JUNIOR school where many pupils come from deprived homes has passed a Government inspection with flying colours. St Stephen's, Phillips Road, Blackburn, is very well led and managed by a committed headteacher, deputy headteacher and staff, an Ofsted
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Crisis-hit farmers say big thank-you
LANCASHIRE'S NFU chairman has thanked the public for its "amazing" support and patience during the foot and mouth crisis. Ken Baxter said: "Farmers have had a horrendous year as a result of foot and mouth and I would like to thank the public for its support
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Merry Kissmas, but
be prepared to pay KISSES are going to be scarce this Christmas because the cost of mistletoe has gone through the roof! The custom of kissing under a sprig of the green plant has long been part a festive tradition but this year revellers could find anything
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Merry Kissmas, but be prepared to pay
KISSES are going to be scarce this Christmas because the cost of mistletoe has gone through the roof! The custom of kissing under a sprig of the green plant has long been part a festive tradition but this year revellers could find anything from a peck
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Council hit by loss of another officer
A COUNCIL battling to keep its staff is to lose its education number two, just weeks after her boss said he was leaving. Jill Baker, senior assistant director of education at Blackburn with Darwen Council, will still take temporary charge of the massive
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Council hit by loss of another officer
A COUNCIL battling to keep its staff is to lose its education number two, just weeks after her boss said he was leaving. Jill Baker, senior assistant director of education at Blackburn with Darwen Council, will still take temporary charge of the massive
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Lynx on their travels
CHORLEY Lynx face the long trip to Cumbria this Sunday when they travel to Craven Park to take on in-form Barrow Border Raiders, kick off 2pm. Last weekend Lynx turned the formbook upside down when they defeated previously unbeaten Whitehaven at Victory
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Fire safety warning for festive period
RESIDENTS are being warned to stay safe from fires over the Christmas period. Last December there were 227 accidental domestic fires at homes in the Greater Manchester area including Bolton. Most importantly, they are being advised to make sure their
