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EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Thursday, January 10
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. Livesey WI meet Livesey Parish Community Hall, York Terrace, Feniscowles, Blackburn, 7.30pm. Cross Stitch with Mr R Snape. Blackburn Flower Club meet Trinity United Reformed
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Maamria stars in cup thriller
Leigh RMI 4 Rossendale United 3 (aet): LEIGH RMI made the quarter-finals of the Lancashire Marsden Trophy for the third consecutive season at Hilton Park last night, but they were pushed all the way by Unibond First Division side Rossendale United. Rick
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Meeting to promote equality
THE National Probation Service is to hold a multi-cultural conference to promote racial equality in East Lancashire. The event, to be held Jans Conference Centre, Higher Audley Street, Blackburn, on Friday, January 11, is the first of its kind to be held
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Tots' club to help parents
CHILDREN under one are being urged to join the club - and bring their parents with them. Two health visitors at the Larkhill health centre in Blackburn, Margaret Williams and Jacqui Stevens, have set up the club for under ones, which will be held every
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Strike misery looms for rail users
COMMUTERS in East Lancashire face misery after unions decided to strike over pay conditions. The Rail Maritime and Transport Union last night decided to call two 48-hour strikes at Arriva Trains Northern. More than 650 members were balloted and returned
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Did Steve make it?
INOTICED in the TV guide that the film The Great Escape, which I saw in the cinema on its first release, was on the Christmas Day schedule. I have seen it many times, but missed this screening. I wondered if Steve McQueen finally managed to get himself
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Pleased at MP's 'Rock' support
HERE in Gibraltar, we were pleased to learn of the support of Ribble Valley MP Nigel Evans for Gibraltar to remain British. Many of us' would like to take the matter further and fully integrate with the UK. Gibraltar as a component part of the UK, not
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Thanks for help on icy highway
MAY we express our heartfelt thanks to a group of people who were going out of their way to assist motorists to negotiate the brow at Witton Park, Blackburn, on Saturday night (December 29). We were on the point of abandoning our car and walking home
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Britain beginning to break apart
THE reason why England has survived as a nation, resisted foreign invasion and avoided revolution ever since the Norman Conquest in 1066 is because, despite regional, religious, class and social differences, its people have remained united under one flag
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Armed raids police appeal
POLICE are appealing for information after two armed robberies in Leigh. Masked raiders armed with a spanner threatened staff at the cigarette counter of Asda in Kirkhall Lane before stealing cigarettes and escaping in a Rover driven by a third man. The
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I'll fight for sacked workers
THE MP for Leigh has said he will do all he can to help the 220 workers who are to lose their jobs at a factory in the town. Andy Burnham said he would be urging Trade and Industry ministers at the House of Commons to open urgent talks with Volex Powercords
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Chemical plant fire
FIRE crews were called out to the William Blythes chemical plant in Hapton when a fire broke out in the roof of a building on the site. The fire started at 12.50pm at the Manchester Road site and the cause is being investigated. Four fire engines from
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Can you date this picture?
THIS may look a fairly insignificant photograph showing a summer scene in Leigh's war memorial gardens. Our photographer stamped the company copyright on the back of his print but didn't give any clue to help us date this shot taken from the Silk Street
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Cole strikes for Rovers
WHAT a difference a 'Cole' makes! After months of firing blanks up front, Rovers transformed themselves into deadly assassins as Sheffield Wednesday became the victims of a classic hit and run. And the man staring down the barrel was 'goal-king' Andy
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The FA Cup still has it's passion
SO they reckon the FA Cup has lost its passion? Well, the events of the last few days have surely blown that theory to smithereens, even if football has once again ended up in the dock as a result. First and foremost, let me start by condemning those
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Violence at match: Teenager to stand trial
A TEENAGER from Burnley has denied being involved in violence which marred a one-day cricket international between Australia and Pakistan at Lord's last summer. Aussie cricketer Michael Bevan was hit by a missile during the disturbances at the ground
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'Wooden shacks' theatre giving way to new venue
DEMOLITION work on the first part of a Burnley theatre is due to begin after the project received a grant of £25,000. Members of Burnley Youth Theatre in Queens Park Road, Burnley, are currently clearing the first building and storing stage equipment
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Public to join talk over parks
MEMBERS of the public are invited to join in discussions about the proposed new playground for Brierfield's Heyhead Park. The Friends of Brierfield Parks, which includes Benthead and Heyhead parks, will meet at 10am, next Wednesday, at Brierfield Town
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Library on-line for the public - and it's free
THE people of Colne have been making the most of new technology available at their local library by sending New Year wishes free of charge. Colne Library now has 20 computers installed and on-line, 18 of which are available just to library members and
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Five years ago
CLITHEROE FC not only lost their match against Morecambe in a 5-0 defeat - but their cash, credit cards, keys and even their clothes when their dressing room was broken into during the match. Players had to borrow tracksuits to travel home.
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Ten years ago
A SURVEY of Crown Courts revealed that 'soft-touch' juries in East Lancashire were only half as likely to convict criminals as some of the 'hardest juries' in the country. Burnley and Preston Crown Courts were branded a 'crooks' paradise' with almost
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Stalwarts toast life of leisure
HYNDBURN Sports Centre celebrated 25 years of leisure this week with staff saying not much has changed -- not even them. Although the centre has expanded over the years, many of the amenities, such as the badminton and squash courts and swimming pool,
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New look at Haworth gallery
COUNCIL bosses are set to spend more than £14,000 refurbishing a local art gallery. Officers at Hyndburn Borough Council, meeting today at a full cabinet meeting, will recommend that a bid to refurbish Haworth Art Gallery, put in by Apple Display Systems
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Poor sales mean bosses' pay cuts
DIRECTORS of Clitheroe-based conservatory roofing firm Ultraframe saw their pay packages fall last year after missing out on bonuses. According to the group's recently published annual report and accounts, chief executive David Moore, 38, saw his total
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Premiere time
rBOLTON'S Octagon presents the premiere of Sebastian Barry's Hinterland Tour. Set in a Dublin mansion, Hinterland is a lyrical and epic portrait of Johnny Silvester, a statesman father, who finds himself revisited by a dubious past. Featuring Patrick
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King of the swingers...
ANDY Prior and His Orchestra appear in a must-see show for any 'Big Band Sound' fan at Bolton's Albert Halls. Leigh's master musician has long been recognised as the finest swing singer Britain has ever produced. Since his early days as singer with the
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Painting for beginners
BUDDING artists can take their own paints and paper and join painting for beginners classes in the dance hall each Monday at the British Legion Club, Windermere Road between 7 and 9pm. Further information from Janet on 01942 601132.
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Grey power
OLDER people will unite for the first grey power event of 2002 on Friday. Makerfield MP and pensions minister, Ian McCartney, will address the meeting at Wigan Town Hall which it is hoped will help shape lives this year and for the future. Issues and
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Beer buffs' toast
BEER buffs will toast the 13th Bent and Bongs Beer Bash this month -- and the health of all Parkinson's Disease sufferers. The big Atherton and Tyldesley Round Table event, organised in association with CAMRA, will this year back The Parkinson's Society
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Lancashire sign Northants batsman
LANCASHIRE have 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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Fair deal? Give over!
MARVELLOUS, isn't it, the continuing kid-glove treatment that's given to council tenants behind with their rent? Only the other week, we had Burnley MP Peter Pike complaining about the bad timing of public sector housing occupants who were in arrears
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Row over gritting won't melt away
IT is the pantomime season, I know, but, surely, an end is due to the farce over whether the roads are gritted as they should be when they are gripped by snow as they were all last week. "Oh, yes, they are," shouts the Council. "Oh, no, they are not,"
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Still got it all to do
BLACKBURN boss Graeme Souness today warned 'the hard work still has to be done' despite watching Rovers take a giant step nearer the Worthington Cup final at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium last night. First half goals from Craig Hignett and Andy Cole saw
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Crisis meeting over sports ground
A PUBLIC meeting over future use of Cams Lane running track and possible sale of Radcliffe Cricket Club's ground is being held on Thursday. The meeting in Radcliffe Civic Hall, at 7pm, will be the latest phase in the decision making process. All comments
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Teenagers discover world of parenthood
TEENAGE girls who successfully completed the Ready or Not Scheme, which gave them a taste of what it feels like to be a parent, received their certificates. The scheme was a first for Darwen and was organised by Sure Start and Youthworks to give would-be
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Firm's passport to big success
HOME Office officials are considering using human barcode technology being developed by a Darwen firm to improve British passport security. Navigator Solutions, based in Duckworth Street, Darwen, has had support from the Home Office for the system, which
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Injuries as driver jumps red light
POLICE have renewed their appeal for witnesses after a driver and his passengers made off after jumping a red light and causing an accident. The group ran from a Toyota Celica car which police said drove through a red light and caused an accident at the
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Pupils show off their talents
WOULD-be pop idols from Alder Grange High School in Rawtenstall showed off their talents in the school's own competition. Hot on the heels of the popular TV programme, the school organised its own talent show with heats held every lunchtime for a week
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Brothers attacked woman, court is told
TWO brothers allegedly attacked a man in front of a newly-bereaved woman after turning up unannounced at a house at midnight, a jury was told. Burnley Crown Court heard how Jason Allpress, 34, the former boyfriend of Judith Nuttall, who had just lost
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Vilified head comes back with a smile
THE headteacher at the centre of a hate campaign has returned to school and said: "It is a new year and I just want to put it all behind me." Tracey Jackson, head of Northern Primary School in Bacup, refused to discuss the incidents which happened at
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Brave Deanna's joy to be back in school
A YOUNG cancer victim is celebrating the New Year with the news she is in remission and can return to school. Brave Deanna Radcliffe, five, is overjoyed to rejoin her classmates at Britannia Primary in Bacup after spending just two weeks in lessons at
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Youths 'acting like pack of wolves'
A LANDLADY today branded a group of tearaway teenagers 'a pack of wolves' who are running riot in an East Lancashire town. Joan Westwood, of the New Inn, Rochdale Road, Bacup, said the gang are regularly out in the town flouting the law and causing misery
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Police hunting nurse's attacker
POLICE are looking for a man who tried to sexually assault a nurse as she arrived at the Royal Preston Hospital to start work. The 35-year-old nurse parked in the car park in front of the hospital to begin her shift at 9.45pm on Monday, January 7. As
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Hungry father and son in raid
JOHN McKay broke into the home of his ex-partner with his son after they found themselves on the streets homeless, cold and hungry. Blackburn magistrates heard the woman in question witnessed the break-in from a neighbour's house and the two men were
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Minister sees vandals' work
A GOVERNMENT minister was today due to meet campaigners trying to save a vandal-hit park from troublemakers. Regeneration minister Sally Keeble was visiting 150-year-old Corporation Park, which has a Grade II listed conservatory which has been targeted
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Dogs savage sheep
A BLACKBURN farmer has appealed for help in finding two dogs after a horrific attack on one of her sheep. Heather Clarkson, of Waddington Farm Riding Centre, Brokenstone Road, Livesey, said the sheep had suffered severe facial injuries. The incident was
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Man bought ecstacy after insurance windfall
A MAN caught with 50 ecstasy tablets in his possession had bought the drugs with part of an insurance pay out, a court heard. Lee Fishwick had bought in bulk to save money and might have passed on some of them to friends. He was jailed for a total of
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Thief struck as fire raged
AN ELDERLY woman told today how a 'Good Samaritan' teenager who offered to help her to safety as two cars blazed outside her terrace home stole £120 from her pension book. Police are investigating after the cars were burned out in Chatburn Street, Blackburn
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'Lost hours' of gun victim
DETECTIVES were today trying to piece together the missing 42 hours in the life of a Blackburn teenager who was shot in the head and left for dead. Police said Anthony James Rigby, 18, had not been seen for two days before he was found barely conscious
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Pickup saves Harwood
A LAST gasp goal by substitute Steve Pickup meant Great Harwood forced a replay in the quarter-final of the Worthington Challenge Trophy against NWCL Division One high fliers Kidsgrove. But boss Denis Underwood was disappointed he had to rely on a late
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Neil's happy with four wheels
WORLD Superbike star Neil Hodgson will make the switch from two to four wheels this weekend when he opens the Autosport International Show. The Burnley race ace heads an all-star line-up at the three-day motorsport extravaganza, held at Birmingham's National
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Leigh pip Dale in extra time
ROSSENDALE and Leigh produced a classic Lancashire Marsden Trophy second round tie on what can be best described as a dreadful playing surface. Dale more than matched their Conference opponents, taking them to extra time, and can count themselves unfortunate
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Stuart ambitious for Blackburn
STUART Jarrold has tasted life at a higher level and now he wants to do it with Blackburn Rugby Union Club. The new captain returned to Ramsgreave Drive this season after a two year stint at National League Sedgley Park with an aim of getting his side
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Man stabbed with bayonet
A FLEETWOOD man was seriously injured after being stabbed in the chest. The 45-year-old man was attacked in an alleyway on the port's West View Estate at around 11.20pm on Monday. The man, who has not been named, managed to reach the house of a friend
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A welcome step away from debt
DEBT is a major problem in East Lancashire especially at this time of year when people are trying to claw back the cost of Christmas. In an area of significant economic deprivation many people are just not able to borrow from the usual sources like building
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Ring of confidence for bird lovers
ALL wildlife takes a real beating during periods of bad weather, especially at times of heavy snow. Birds suffer particularly badly and many die. Although it may appear to be a bit gruesome, good naturalists should examine every dead bird they come across
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Lancashire sign Northants batsman
LANCASHIRE have 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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Crash driver freed
FIREFIGHTERS had to free a man from his car early this morning following an accident in Whalley Old Road, Blackburn. Three fire crews from Accrington were called to the scene involving two cars, outside the Shepherds Rest pub, at around 7.43am. One man
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Appeal for Neil clues
LEYLAND Police have appealed for help in tracing a man who went missing on Saturday. Neil Hendrickson, 44, of Moss Lane, Leyland, has not been seen since he left the Royal Preston Hospital and was due to attend Chorley Hospital the same day, but did not
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Strike misery looms for rail users
COMMUTERS in East Lancashire face misery after unions decided to strike over pay conditions. The Rail Maritime and Transport Union last night decided to call two 48-hour strikes at Arriva Trains Northern. More than 650 members were balloted and returned
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Questions need to be asked
AFTER your excellent article about Blackburn's new orbital route, dealing with the chaos caused by Councillor Ashley Whalley's dreams becoming everyone else's nightmare (LET, December 29), some questions are begging to be asked. Which company or council
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Praise for the new system
REGARDING the criticism directed at Councillor Ashley Whalley concerning Blackburn's new orbital route, a scheme of this magnitude cannot possibly be undertaken without inconveniencing motorists, shoppers and traders alike. However, I think that, under
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Cat was in need of a little TLC
ICAME home from university to find an innocent, abandoned young cat. It was quiet and harmless. I phoned the RSPCA on numerous occasions over five days, only to receive the same response each time, "Leave it alone," they told me "and it will go away.
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When there were six ...
FILM fans had a choice of viewing with SIX Leigh cinemas advertising their latest offerings on the Journal front page half a century ago.
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There's life in the old girl yet
THE FA Cup may have had its knockers in recent seasons but the old girl came out fighting at the weekend to show she is alive and well. Cardiff beating Leeds, Bristol Rovers winning at Derby, the Os knocking out Pompey and even Everton defeating Stoke
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Did you know?
SOCCER star Harold Hassall signed for Bolton Wanderers in January 1952 for a reputed record signing fee of £30,000. Wanderers' were probably ruing how the former Leigh Grammar School lad slipped through their scouting net because the England international
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Teacher cleared of abusing pupil
A TEACHER accused of sexually abusing a teenage pupil has walked free from court after all the charges against him were dropped. Colin Povey, 41, a languages teacher at Haslingden High School, was found not guilty of three counts on indecent assault and
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Maamria stars in cup thriller
Leigh RMI 4 Rossendale United 3 (aet). LEIGH RMI made the quarter-finals of the Lancashire Marsden Trophy for the third consecutive season at Hilton Park last night. But they were pushed all the way by Unibond First Division side Rossendale United. Rick
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Who said what?
WEDNESDAY boss Terry Yorath thought his side deserved to get something from the game. Yorath said: "I thought we could have drawn that game. "We started well enough and could have scored in the first minute but, unfortunately, the ball went straight to
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Form guide
A LOOK at the key moments from Rovers game against Sheffield Wednesday. FRIEDEL: Earned his corn with a stunning save in each half to ensure Rovers took a one goal advantage back to Ewood...8 CURTIS: Looked sluggish on the right after a couple of weeks
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Still got it all to do
BLACKBURN boss Graeme Souness today warned 'the hard work still has to be done' despite watching Rovers take a giant step nearer the Worthington Cup final at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium last night. First half goals from Craig Hignett and Andy Cole saw
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The woof end of police recruiting
POLICE in Burnley are looking for recruits -- of the four-legged variety. Lancashire Constabulary's Dog Training School is in need of German shepherds, rottweilers and dobermans aged between one and two years. Sergeant John Dean said: "Last year's appeal
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Witness appeal after man fled car smash
POLICE today confirmed that a man is helping them with enquiries into a road crash but renewed their appeal for witnesses. The accident happened in Brunshaw Road in Burnley on Saturday morning when a silver Peugeot 405 collided with a grey Honda Accord
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Crime arrested thanks to police scheme
ALMOST 500 people in Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale have been saved from being burgled or having their car stolen, thanks to a county-wide crime crackdown by Lancashire police. Since Operation Reassure was launched back in November, figures show there
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Success school's county blueprint
THE foundation centre at a Burnley school could be used as the blueprint for similar projects across Lancashire following special praise in an Ofsted report. Brunshaw Primary School, Morse Street, Burnley, was awarded top marks by Government inspectors
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Help us spend money or we'll lose it
A TODMORDEN regeneration scheme is celebrating a £400,000 windfall -- and is looking for help to spend it. Todmorden Together provides grants for community based initiatives that will improve the local area. The group have been told that there is £200,000
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Praise for school foundation centre
THE foundation centre at a Burnley school could be used as the blueprint for similar projects across Lancashire, following special praise in an Ofsted report. Brunshaw Primary School, in Morse Street, was awarded top marks by government inspectors who
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Masked robbers' cash point raid
TWO masked robbers made off with three boxes of cash after threatening security guards as they refilled a supermarket cash machine. The men struck at the cashpoint in the wall outside the recently opened Spar in Padiham Road, Burnley, at 10.10pm yesterday
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Homes decision 'satisfactory'
AN East Lancashire council has told a public inquiry that it is satisfied with its procedures and decisions relating to the demolition and development of an urban renewal area. Pendle Council has told a public inquiry it is satisfied with its procedures
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Gang of four in armed raid at store
POLICE were waiting for an interpreter to help conduct a full interview of an Asian shopkeeper who was robbed by a gang of four men wearing balaclavas and carrying a baseball bat and a knife. The 54-year-old owner of the general store on Spring Hill Road
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Funeral of tragic accident mum, 33
A FUNERAL service will be held this Friday for a heavily-pregnant young mother who died in a road accident. Jeanette McKenna, 33, of The Copse, Accrington, is believed to have been heading for Queens Park Hospital to give birth to her second child when
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Reserves raring to go
BURNLEY reserves return to action tonight when Tranmere Rovers are the visitors to Turf Moor. The second string has not been in action since December 19 when Dimitri Papadopoulos scored both goals in the 2-2 draw with Preston North End. "We are all looking
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Fans can shout Clarets up
NEVERMIND signing new players, Clarets boss Stan Ternent believes the club's 12th man can help roar them to promotion. As he looked ahead to the last 20 games of the season he claimed: "The backing from our fans is going to be absolutely crucial. "They
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Frankenstein panto
NEW Garrett Theatre presents Frankenstein The Panto at Atherton Formby Hall. The show runs from Tuesday January 15 until Saturday January 19, with evening performances starting at 7.30pm and a Saturday matinee at 2pm. Tickets cost £4.50 for adults and
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Aladdin on stage
THE Apple Dance Players present their version of Aladdin this weekend. Performances are at 7.30pm on Friday January 11, 2pm and 7pm on Saturday 12 at the British Legion in Windermere Road, Leigh. Tickets cost £4 adults, £3 child and concession and are
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Trash and treasure
THE annual indoor trash and treasure sale at Tyldesley Methodist Church opens between 10am and 1pm on Saturday, February 2. To book a £5 stall at the Elliott Street event contact 0161 790 3493. Admission is 20p.
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Give your home a TV makeover
NEIGHBOURS who want to liven-up their living rooms or brighten a boring bedroom can apply to appear in the next TV home makeover series Changing Rooms. To be in with a chance of a visit from Carol Smillie and Handy Andy when the show starts filming in
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Shame on the tax collectors
IT must have been a frightening shock for 75-year-old Rossendale pensioners Stephen and Joan Spencer to receive a court summons for council tax arrears - when they pay their dues every month. But such diligence obviously counts for nothing in the world
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Fans can shout Clarets up
NEVERMIND signing new players, Clarets boss Stan Ternent believes the club's 12th man can help roar them to promotion. As he looked ahead to the last 20 games of the season he claimed: "The backing from our fans is going to be absolutely crucial. "They
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Performing arts, the Indian way
YOUNGSTERS are invited to take part in an Indian performing-arts project starting at Darwen Vale High School tomorrow. The project is open to anyone under 18 who lives in the town and will culminate in a performance at Darwen Library Theatre on February
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Official notice to preach
THREE people have been officially recognised as preachers. Central United Reformed Church, Darwen, was packed when the Darwen Churches Partnership recognised the three preachers as being fully accredited. Kathryn Bradshaw, of the New Methodist Church
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Pub Watch cuts town centre trouble
PUB and nightclub staff in Darwen say the new Pub Watch scheme ensured a trouble-free Christmas and New Year. Seven licensed premises in the town have taken advantage of the scheme which involves licensees alerting each other via a radio if troublemakers
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Teacher cleared of abusing pupil
A TEACHER accused of sexually abusing a teenage pupil has walked free from court after all the charges against him were dropped. Colin Povey, 41, a languages teacher at Haslingden High School, was found not guilty of three counts on indecent assault and
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'When boys burned school, they wrecked a community'
A HEADTEACHER has said she hoped the judge who will sentence two boys who started the £2million blaze at her school would remember that they had also destroyed a community. The youngsters, aged 14 and 15, who cannot be named because of a court order,
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'Lost hours' of gun victim
DETECTIVES were today trying to piece together the missing 42 hours in the life of a Blackburn teenager who was shot in the head and left for dead. Police said Anthony James Rigby, 18, had not been seen for two days before he was found barely conscious
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So grateful for our time with Rocco
THE parents of a four-month-old boy who died in their arms have paid tribute to hospital staff who made his short life a happy one. Rocco Alex Williams died at Queen's Park Hospital, in Blackburn, in the early hours of January 2 from a kidney problems
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Revolutionary bid to end debt problem
A REVOLUTIONARY money lending scheme has been launched in a bid to tackle East Lancashire's debt problem and thwart loan sharks who prey on vulnerable families. East Lancashire Moneyline offers loans from £50 to £10,000 to people who have been turned
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No cup upset at Shawbridge
TWO goals in the opening four minutes made sure there was never going to be any Cup upset at Shawbridge last night. Clitheroe were sent into cruise control after Jason Jones and Lee Cryer effectively knocked the stuffing out of Brent Peters' Bacup side
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Willcock winner in nine goal thriller
RAMSBOTTOM made it through to the third round of the Lancashire Marsden Trophy in a nine-goal thriller against fellow NWCL first division side Atherton LR. The Rams went close to a goal in the opening minute when LR keeper Dave Cummins did well to turn
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Stanley want Conference test
ACCRINGTON Stanley will be hoping to test their Conference credentials in the Lancashire Marsden Cup - but first they have to get past lower league opposition tonight. North West Counties Division One side Atherton Collieries are the visitors to the Crown
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Greatest moment for Wilkes
MINNOWS Darwen celebrated one of the greatest nights in their history when they twice came from behind to see off Conference side Morecambe in the Lancashire Marsden Trophy last night. Morecambe manager Jim Harvey named a full-strength side saying the
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The old ones are the best!
YOU don't need a fat wallet to succeed in motorsport - just ask Kevin Furber. The former Hapton driver won his class and finished an amazing fifth overall on the Park Hall Stages, driving a car bought for just £800 six weeks ago! Furber, a former works
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Appeal for Neil clues
LEYLAND Police have appealed for help in tracing a man who went missing on Saturday. Neil Hendrickson, 44, of Moss Lane, Leyland, has not been seen since he left the Royal Preston Hospital and was due to attend Chorley Hospital the same day, but did not
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Busy new year for 999 crews
NEW Year was one of the busiest on record for emergency services. Whitefield-based Greater Manchester Ambulance Service crews responded to 1,512 emergency calls on New Year's Day. More than 700 of those calls were received between midnight and 7am, with
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Mobile phone thefts soar
MOBILE phone thefts have soared at an alarming rate - with children under 15 the most popular targets. Even children as young as six and seven are being bullied into handing over their prized mobile phones by other children and statistics reveal that
