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Hostel keeps hope alive
AT a time when so many people have never been so prosperous, it comes as a sobering shock to learn the extent of homelessness among the young in our society. For today we are told that over the past decade the Nightsafe charity set up in East Lancashire
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No excuses after forecast
AT 3.30pm on Saturday December 29, I had to travel from Feniscowles to Wilpshire and was appalled to find the roads so bad after only a light covering of snow and hail. This was forecast all day Friday, so there was no excuse for not gritting the roads
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Action needed, not an apology
BLACKBURN with Darwen Borough Council's apology (LET, January 1) for their inability to grit roads over the weekend is merely words. What we need is action and a formulated plan to combat adverse weather affecting local roads, since this lack of gritting
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Police probe double raids
POLICE are probing a link between two robberies which took place within 20 minutes in Leigh early today. Two men wearing balaclavas and armed with baseball bats broke through a security screen and stole cigarettes, phone cards and a small amount of cash
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Pally gives us draw from hell
I HAD always been largely indifferent towards Gary Pallister; nice enough bloke, nothing to dislike about him really. That was until Sunday evening, when the former Manchester United centre half was drawing the away teams in the fourth round of the FA
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Youth shot in the head
A TEENAGER was fighting for his life today after it is believed he was shot in the head and left for dead in his own home. The 18 year old, who neighbours said was called Anthony Rigby, was found barely conscious and lying in a pool of blood at his flat
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Key duo return for RMI
LEIGH RMI will go into tonight's Lancashire Cup meeting with Rossendale United with assistant manager Dave Miller declaring that "we couldn't win a tiddlywinks cup at the moment." Miller was speaking after the Railwaymen were hammered 5-0 at Southport
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'I'm not leaving' says Dunn
EWOOD chief John Williams slammed reports linking David Dunn with a move to rivals Chelsea, as the young midfielder said he wants to fight for his place back. A story in one of the tabloids this morning claimed the Stamford Bridge club are ready to lodge
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Parkes keen on Cup
ROVERS' assistant boss Tony Parkes has rejected claims that the Worthington Cup is an unwanted distraction in their battle to secure Premiership safety. Manager Graeme Souness has stressed all along this season that Rovers' priority remains survival in
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Grabbi is left out in the cold
ASSISTANT boss Tony Parkes today revealed Italian hit-man Ciccio Grabbi has been withdrawn from the firing line in a bid to help the player rediscover his confidence. Grabbi, a £6.75 million signing from Serie B side Ternana in the summer, has again been
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Broomes warns former team-mates
FORMER Ewood defender Marlon Broomes today warned his old Rovers team-mates not to take victory for granted ahead of tonight's Worthington Cup clash with struggling Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough. Broomes is better equipped than most to assess the
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Cole sure to get goals, says Hughes
LEGEND Mark Hughes today backed Andy Cole to become a smash hit at Ewood following his big-money move from Old Trafford. Veteran striker Hughes knows all about life after United after he made a similar career move during the early Nineties when he left
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Hughes wants a crack at Millennium Stadium
VETERAN striker Mark Hughes today revealed he would love to bring the curtain down on a glittering playing career with a Worthington Cup final appearance at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium. Hughes might have won virtually every top honour the game has to
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Oh please give me a Cup final
HAPPY New Year! Don't know about everyone else but I managed to enjoy my festive celebrations despite, rather than because of, Rovers efforts. Five games but only one win to report since my last column. In chronological order my views on events over the
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Boy talked down from roof
A BOY aged 12 boy remained in police custody today after damaging a squad car by hurling slates from the roof of a terrace house. He was taken to Burnley police station after the incident in Branch Road. A police negotiator spent nearly 90 minutes talking
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Players kick off with a grant for pitch
AMATEUR footballers in East Lancashire are kicking off the new year with news of a £150,000 grant from the Football Foundation. The grant will allow the council to fund much needed pitch drainage and construct modern changing facilities for men and women
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Experts continue probe into wall collapse
THE street in Burnley into which part of a building collapsed on Saturday will remain closed, but demolition workers will start making the site safe today. Part of gable end overlooking Cow Lane fell into the street on Saturday as pedestrians walked by
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Petition call for homes to be cleared
RESIDENTS supporting Pendle Council's decision to redevelop the Nelson west area by demolishing blocks of houses handed a petiton containing 100 names in advance of a public inquiry today. The inquiry, brought by English Heritage and the Residents' Action
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Review request on plans for farm shed
COUNCILLORS will be asked to review plans for a cattle shed at Admergill Hall Farm, in Blacko, after objections were received. Members of the Barrowford and Western Parishes Committee supported an amended scheme for a 30m by 18m by 6.5m shed, on the site
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What a give-away as dad is traced
BRIDE Carole Webster's big day proved to be an extra special reunion -- when she was given away by the father she had not seen for more than 20 years. For Carole and Barrie Webster, of Richmond Road, Accrington, the path down the aisle was full of twists
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THE freezing weather that has made it a frustrating start to the New Year for the Burnley first team
Terry Pashley's players were hoping to play a rearranged game against Tranmere Rovers at the weekend but it was frozen off. This Saturday the season gets back into full swing when the Football League Youth Alliance restarts with the visit of Blackpool
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Farmers trek with the poles
YOUNG farmers from Hawkshaw have proved themselves the cream of the crop when it comes to raising funds for Christie Hospital. Together with colleagues from Chorley, they were among 14 farmers who lugged two telegraph poles from Edgworth to Chapeltown
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Why this undie tip's a batty idea
EVERY year, while we're taking it easy at home, I settle myself down to read the paper. And every year I ask myself the same question: Is underwear the key to the future? In the first fortnight of January it's the same old thing -- every magazine, every
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Marsden Cup test for local sides
RAMSBOTTOM United travel to fellow NWCL Division One outfit Atherton LR tonight in one of the most attractive ties of the Lancs FA Marsden Trophy Round Two. The Rams go into the tie with injury doubts over defenders Dave Roach and Mike Langhorn and with
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Charity's thanks to generous readers
GENEROUS Lancashire Evening Telegraph readers helped out homeless people at Christmas time by donating sleeping bags, gloves and scarves. An appeal went out to readers from the manager of the Broken Arcs shop in Darwen Pat Monks for items to be donated
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Residents urged to join crime fight
POLICE are appealing to residents in the London Terrace area of Darwen to get involved with a Neighbourhood Watch group in a bid to stamp out crime. The area has been hit by a wave of break-ins, vandal attacks and damage to cars and property. In the latest
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Top Green award for historic quarry
A ROSSENDALE quarry has scooped first prize in the Lancashire Minerals and Waste Sites Environmental Awards for 2001. Jamestone Quarry in Grane Road, Haslingden, is operated by Aggregate Industries Limited. The judges were particularly impressed with
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Fears of disruption as strike on railway looms
EAST Lancashire rail passengers could face disruption if union members decide to take industrial action over pay conditions. The result of a ballot by members of the Rail Maritime and Transport Union (RMT) on Arriva Trains Northern was expected to be
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Police house sale boost
THE sale of vacant police houses has netted Lancashire Police Authority more than £1million in the past 12 months. In the last year the authority has sold 14 empty police houses in the county for £1,119,050 as part of their policy of off-loading vacant
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It was true grit, union says
A UNION has backed a councils's beleaguered gritters and said they suffered unjustified criticism during last week's freeze. Ros Billingham, the branch secretary for the Transport and General Workers Union said Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council's
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Call for helpers at new charity shop
VOLUNTEERS are needed for the first International Aid Trust charity shop in Blackburn, which is set to open this week. The shop, at d 80 New Chapel Street, Mill Hill, needs about 20 helpers to run smoothly and, so far, only a handful of people have come
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Dunny's column 'a breath of fresh air'
I THINK David Dunn's column in the Lancashire Evening Telegraph is a breath of fresh air. It gives a wonderful insight into how one of our brightest young stars is dealing with life at the top. The revelation that the team has hardly trained over Christmas
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Keeping homeless Nightsafe and sound
THE bitter cold and lingering snow of the past week have been solemn reminders of the hardships experienced by people who sleep rough. Waiting in a bus queue or on a freezing railway station proved hard enough to cope with as public transport struggled
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Ttime to give Souey new deal
SEVEN defeats from the last eight Premiership games, including four successive home defeats, is relegation form in capital letters for Blackburn Rovers. So what better time than to show faith in Graeme Souness than by renewing his contract with a lucrative
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Ticket sales boost
IN the second phase of Commonwealth Games' ticket sales 40,000 tickets were sold in the first 24 hours of the 400,000 available via live telephone and internet sales. The Games official web site recorded a peak of 150 hits per second which equates to
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Boss blasts former club
DARWEN manager Steve Wilkes turned up the heat on tonight's Lancashire Marsden Trophy match at home to high-flying Morecambe by blasting his former club for 'ignoring' him after a car crash more than 10 years ago. Wilkes, a former Preston North End professional
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Step-down cop moves up to HQ
CONTROVERSIAL cop Superintendent Steve Westcott is on the move. The second-in-command of Bury police is to take over the command of the Operational Communications Branch based in Greater Manchester Police's headquarters at Chester House. The 50-year-old
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EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Wednesday, December 9
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. Christian Charity Shop, 27 Mincing Lane, Blackburn, 10am-3pm. Clothing sale with many bargains. Rossendale Organ and Keybroad Club meet United Social Club, Staghills
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Flintoff is No 2
LANCASHIRE have appointed England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff as vice captain for the 2002 season. The 24-year-old, who impressed in England's recent Test series defeat in India, will serve under new skipper and fellow tourist Warren Hegg. Flintoff, who
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Hiding behind Lords ruling?
LEAVING Blackburn at 5.30pm on Saturday, December 29 turned out to be somewhat of an adventure, to put it lightly! Although snow was forecast by the media, the Council had not seen fit to grit any of the roads in the town. Consequently, if you were not
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When solution was to muck in
BLACKBURN with Darwen Council's executive member for regeneration, Councillor Ashley Whalley, asserted (LET, January 1) that minor streets had never been gritted. Oh, really? From 1956 to 1966 I was a clerical employee with the highways department and
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Iced-up town centre roads a disgrace
DURING the 35 years that I have lived and worked in Blackburn I can never remember the roads and footpaths being in such an appalling state after only a moderate fall of snow. I appreciate that the prevailing economic circumstances have reduced the amount
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Axe for 220 jobs at cable equipment factory
FACTORY workers in Leigh were today reeling from the news that they will lose their jobs after Volex Powercords announced sweeping cuts and said it was moving its production line to Asia. The axing of 220 jobs has been described as "a sad loss to the
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Pensioner targeted in bag theft
A 78-year-old woman broke two finger nails when a thief ripped a shopping bag from her grasp. The victim was unlocking her house door in Mostyn Avenue, Bury shortly before 4pm on Friday (Jan 4) when the thug struck. He began talking to her before grabbing
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Vote to name your teacher of the year
BURY teachers and schools could go top of the class if they are nominated for national awards. Organisers of the annual Education Resources Awards are asking members of the public and teaching profession to nominate teachers who have demonstrated outstanding
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Exploding hotdogs warning!
ENVIRONMENTAL services staff in the borough are warning local people to check their shelves and cupboards after certain tinned hot dogs were withdrawn from sale and a recall issued. Asda and Lidl supermarkets acted after concerns that there was a small
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Soccer pitches saved
FOOTBALL pitches threatened with closure despite being used by hundreds of amateur players each week have been saved by a £150,000 grant. The grant from the Football Foundation will go towards pitch drainage at the Prairie Playing Fields and modern changing
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Friends of lodges gain forest partners
CAMPAIGNERS hoping to establish a nature reserve around former mill lodges on the outskirts of Bury have been given a boost by a leading conservation group. The Friends of Cockey Moor, Whitehead and Parker's Lodges are looking to protect five reservoirs
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Sanctuary on abandoned animals alert
A FORTNIGHT after Christmas and unwanted presents are already being dumped at Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary. The Edenfield home for abandoned animals and unwanted pets has already taken in a number of puppies which were abandoned in a skip near the sanctuary
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Marsden Cup test for local sides
ATHERTON LR entertain fellow NWCL Division One outfit Ramsbottom United tonight in one of the most attractive ties of the Lancs FA Marsden Trophy Round Two. The Rams go into the tie with injury doubts over defenders Dave Roach and Mike Langhorn and with
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Jean's snowed up in 'sunny' Greece
A COUPLE who jetted off to Greece for a winter break got more than they bargained for after getting caught up in the country's worst snowstorms for more than 40 years. Mrs Jean Lord, sub-postmistress of the post office and stores in Gisburn Road, Blackho
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Jail after £10,000 stolen from boss
A "MENTALLY ill," woman who pocketed cash to the tune of more than £10,000 belonging to her boss was today starting a six month jail term. Jeanine Newton, 30, whose employer, garage owner John Macadam had treated her as one of the family - and would have
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Privatised buses 'are a disgrace'
A FORMER mayor of Hyndburn has branded the Clayton-le-Moors bus service a substandard disgrace since the service was privatised last summer. Cathleen Thom, a Labour councillor for 16 years and mayor in 1992, has vowed to campaign for an improvement in
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Addicks boss relieved
CHARTLON boss Alan Curbishley was full of praise for Blackpool after his Premiership team faced a tough FA Cup match against the Seasiders. He said after the game, "They came here with several players missing especially forwards, but they got the start
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Cup match put back
BURNLEY'S FA Cup fourth round clash at Cheltenham Town has been put back to Sunday January 27. The change has been made because of a clash with a race meeting on the Saturday and it will kick off at 1.00pm, but will not be televised. As a result, Burnley's
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Clarets bid to strengthen squad
CLARETS boss Stan Ternent may be forced to step up his efforts to strengthen his squad following the loss of two key players to injury. And while chairman Barry Kilby has promised to back his manager he today warned: "There may be a little more urgency
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Mooro is back!
WHEN a £1million striker scores the first senior hat-trick of his career you might expect him to grab the match ball, rush to the press room and tell the world about it. But Clarets star Ian Moore opted to keep a low profile after his FA Cup treble had
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Swann signs
LANCASHIRE today strengthened their batting resources with the signing of Alex Swann from Northants. The 25-year-old runmaker completed a two-year deal and the Red Rose side are hoping he will challenge strongly for a place at the top of the order. "He
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Flintoff is No 2
LANCASHIRE have appointed England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff as vice captain for the 2002 season. The 24-year-old, who impressed in England's recent Test series defeat in India, will serve under new skipper and fellow tourist Warren Hegg. Flintoff, who
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Plans for old site
A HISTORICAL part of Prestwich is to be given a face-lift with the help of local residents. Views from members of the public are being sought about a development plan for the popular Prestwich Clough area. A long-standing feature of the town, the Clough
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Tribute to the life of jazz musician
A SPECIAL celebration of the life and work of a Bury-born jazz musician is to be staged in London later this month. And the event will serve as a fitting tribute to Bury Grammar School "old boy" Paul Bridge who died last September at the age of 61. Paul
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Cup match put back
BURNLEY'S FA Cup fourth round clash at Cheltenham Town has been put back to Sunday January 27. The change has been made because of a clash with a race meeting on the Saturday and it will kick off at 1.00pm, but will not be televised. As a result, Burnley's
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Clarets bid to strengthen squad
CLARETS boss Stan Ternent may be forced to step up his efforts to strengthen his squad following the loss of two key players to injury. And while chairman Barry Kilby has promised to back his manager he today warned: "There may be a little more urgency
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Lancashire sign Northants batsman
LANCASHIRE today strengthened their batting resources with the signing of Alec Swann from Northants. The 25 year old runmaker completed a two year deal and the Red Rose side are hoping he will challenge strongly for a place at the top of the order. "He
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Blow away those winter blues
THE newly-built Central United Reformed Church in Darwen is hosting a Sunday Winter Band concert this weekend. Blackburn with Darwen Second Band will entertain the community at this special concert at 2.30pm aimed to bring the people of Darwen together
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A fine mess for driver George
A DRIVER who paid a parking fine within days of the ticket being issued now faces the threat of court action unless he takes his receipt to council offices in person. George Alberts, 26, of Hindle Street, Darwen, was fined after parking on Blackburn market
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Cancer toddler Joshua on the mend
A TODDLER treated for liver cancer in the past 12 months is celebrating the New Year after having a Hickman line removed. Joshua Westwell, of Lee Road, Bacup, is now looking forward to a bright 2002 after having the line, which was put in to feed chemotherapy
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National leader at church course on Christianity
AN introduction to the Christian faith is coming to Rossendale, thanks to Kay Street Baptist Church. A ten-week course starts on Monday at the Rawtenstall church and will include a meal, talk and small group discussion. Originally devised in Britain,
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Teacher denies video sex charge
A TEACHER used a camcorder borrowed from school to film himself having sex with a teenage pupil, a court heard. Colin Povey, 41, a languages teacher at Haslingden High School allegedly videoed the sex act after inviting the pupil back to his house for
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Warden warns of dog disease peril
A DOG warden is calling for a campaign to make children aware of a disease caused by dog fowling. Stephen Wood, dog warden for Hyndburn Borough Council, said his area "was sinking under a pile of dog dirt" which could lead to a real health hazard -- especially
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Woman missing four days
CONCERNS are growing for the safety of a 20-year-old woman who has been missing for four days. Linsey Ann Carsley, was last seen on Thursday at her home in the Moor Road area of Chorley. Police officers are anxious for her to get in touch to say she is
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Solicitor bankrupt case put on hold by court
A FORMER solicitor who was struck off for professional misconduct has had the appeal to have her bankruptcy order lifted, adjourned. Bushra Anwar appeared before the High Court in Leeds before Christmas. No date has been fixed for the next hearing. Miss
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Ex-Rover suffers double tragedy
FORMER Blackburn Rovers player Graham Fenton was today "absolutely devastated" after being told a former girlfriend had been stabbed to death. And for the star, now playing for Blackpool, it was the second tragedy in days, following the death of his father
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City loss was a one-off
AFTER Burnley's 5-1 thumping at Maine Road against a quality Manchester City outfit, the pundits are still saying that the bigger clubs like Manchester City, Birmingham, Wolves and Coventry will come through in the end and the Clarets will fade away and
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Wonderland for the nurses from India
THERE are many things which people love about Blackburn, but not many of us would say the weather. But for a group of Indian nurses brought to the town by health bosses to fill vacancies, Blackburn will forever be the place where they saw snow for the
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Burnley will get that sinking feeling
WELL what a surprise -- Rovers get to the Worthington Cup semi-final and Burnley fan M Hibbert (Sport Letters, December 18) knocks the competition. At least Rovers fans can look forward to the chance to reach the final of one of England's three main domestic
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Fogarty is set to sign Troy Corser
BLACKBURN'S four-times World Superbikes champion Carl Fogarty is set to sign former arch rival Troy Corser to his new team in the next 48 hours. The two men clashed several times when on the Superbikes circuit but Foggy was delighted to sign the former
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Scott to miss out
FORMER Clarets defender Chris Scott won't get the chance to play against his old side Leigh RMI in the Lancashire Marsden Trophy tonight - he is cup tied after playing just minutes in an earlier match. The 21-year-old, who lives in Westholme, signed for
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Hit-run driver left pensioner for dead
POLICE are hunting the driver of a car which mowed down a 63-year-old pedestrian as she crossed a Bury road. Mrs Gaetanina Gioia suffered a fractured pelvis, cuts and bruising as a result of the hit-and-run accident. She is expected to be detained in
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Pool so close
JOHN Hills opening goal was not enough for the Tangerines as Charlton came back to seal a 2-1 win in the third round of the FA Cup. A Graham Stuart penalty and Jason Euell's eighth goal of the season saw The Addicks edge past Blackpool despite a good
