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EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Friday, January 11
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. Janet Anderson MP advice surgery, Sudellside Community Centre, Darwen, 5.30-6.30pm. Christian charity shop, 27 Mincing Lane, Blackburn, 10am-3pm. Burnley Pantomime Society
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A star is born
A BLACKBURN brewer has helped make a five-year-old's Christmas come early -- a whole 12 months early! For Daniel Thwaites are inviting Oliver Harkness to switch on the brewery's famous Christmas star later this year after his grandmother sent staff a
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Regulars barred from club after fracas
MANAGEMENT at a Blackburn social club have barred a large group of regulars following an incident which led to police being called. Waterside Social Club in Audley Range has suffered a spate of vandalism following a fight which broke out on the premises
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Bumper takings at store
SHOPPERS in Blackburn and Burnley have helped supermarket giant Morrisons to record takings over the Christmas period. In the six weeks to January 6 total store takings nationally, excluding fuel, broke all previous records for the national chain. Figures
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Public deserve a reliable ride
AFTER reading your article on the safety blitz on taxis (LET, December 22), I am pleased that so many dangerous ones have been taken off the roads. But I'm curious to know how taxis manage to acquire a valid MoT certificate when it is obvious they are
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Police story disturbing and amusing
IWAS certainly amused, if not a little disturbed, that 'The Green Blue Line' article could occupy the Front Page headlines (LET, January 3). You have seemingly recycled (pun intended) another thin story about the environment, dressed up by a new initiative
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COLE EXCLUSIVE: 'Why I joined Rovers'
PICK-UP a copy of Friday's Lancashire Evening Telegraph to read an exclusive interview with Rovers stiker Andy Cole. Friday's edition of the Lancashire Evening Telegraph will feature Cole's first one-to-one interview since his big money move from Old
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Interest in Grabbi from home
NAPOLI chairman Giorgio Corbelli has revealed the Italian Serie B club are still interested in signing Ciccio Grabbi before the Italian transfer window closes at the end of the month. Napoli continue to be linked with the former Juventus star as he struggles
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Public to get a say in council policies
EAST Lancashire citizens could be in line for a bigger say in how their borough is run if a pilot scheme gets the go-ahead. Burnley Borough Council is currently looking at ways to give people a greater say in how the town is run and how money is spent
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Bird talk as pub teams up with survey
A PUB in Fence is preparing to entertain some unusual guests as they team up with the RSPB for the nation's biggest survey into garden birds. Ye Old Sparrowhawk in Wheatley Lane Road, is planning to take part in the Big Garden Birdwatch at the end of
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'Listen to locals'
ENGLISH Heritage has slammed Pendle Council's decision to declare Whitefield in Nelson as a 'clearance area' accusing them of dismissing the wishes of residents and failing to undertake any assessment of the historical value of the area. Judith Nelson
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Five years ago
RSPCA staff found a surprise on their doorstep when a cat was left abandoned in a black holdall at the Altham animal centre. A woman was thought to have left the cat after arriving in a taxi but attempts to trace her failed. The tabby moggy was christened
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Judge frees trio in attack case
TWO schoolboys and a man who took part in a melee in which a 15-year-old was injured walked free from court after a judge slammed their victim as a "drunken lout." Judge Barbara Watson told the trio, who had originally been charged with more serious wounding
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Jobs shock at textile group
WORKERS were left reeling today when it was announced 40 jobs were to be axed at one of East Lancashire's largest employers. Textile firm The Hilden Group, which employs more than 550 workers in Blackburn, Oswaldtwistle and Accrington, announced it was
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Riding to success
A FUEL crisis and bad weather didn't prevent the Ring and Ride transport service reaching parts that other buses can't. The Leigh area service ferried 150,000 passengers for those travellers who are unable to use ordinary public transport. An annual report
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MP finally admits factory fight defeat
MP Greg Pope has lost his last ditch effort to save a major local factory from closure. He appealed to the Hallmark Cards US bosses to rethink their decision to close its Altham factory to consolidate its UK operations in Bradford. Despite the offer of
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Volex axes 220
A COMPANY which was once the area's biggest employer is axing 220 jobs and moving production to Asia. Factory workers are reeling from the news that they will lose their jobs at Volex Powercords -- less than five years after its new factory opened in
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Town centre booze ban
A CRACKDOWN on street boozers will see Leigh town centre become an Alcohol Free Zone by the end of March. A joint venture between Wigan Council and Leigh Police will mean anyone caught drinking in certain areas could be arrested and fined. Leigh will
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New Year vandals target cars
A FED UP Atherton resident is calling for more street lighting and better policing after several cars had their tyres slashed on New Year's Eve. Cars parked on the streets from Mealhouse Lane to areas of Hag Fold estate were targeted by vandals who slashed
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Head's 'Back us' plea to parents
THE headteacher of a East Lancashire private school today urged parents to deluge an MP with letters in a bid to win support in a planning battle. And Phil Mahon, principal of Oakhill College Whalley, said that the school was preparing to appeal against
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A drop of advice
NOTHING beats a lovely glass of wine but with new varieties and names appearing on the shelves why not turn to the net for a drop of simple advice. The London Wine Academy (http://www.londonwineacademy.com/) offers wine courses, tastings and tours for
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Don't take your looks to town
HAVE you ever noticed that a lot of men over a certain age look like Country and Western superstar Kenny Rogers? Well the internet brings Kenny look-a-likes from across the globe into the public spotlight at the menwholooklikekennyrogers web site. The
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Kuqi set for Owls
ONE-TIME Burnley target Shefki Kuqi looks to be on his way to first division rivals Sheffield Wednesday in a £1million deal after Stockport accepted the Owls' bid. The Finnish forward was also on Blackburn Rovers wanted list but a potential move fell
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Payton injury blow for Clarets
CLARETS boss Stan Ternent was today waiting on news of striker Andy Payton, who was stretchered off during last night's reserve clash with Tranmere at Turf Moor. The forward needed over five minutes of treatment for a leg injury sustained in a challenge
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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 £2.50 for children, are available from 01942 886756.
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Trophy relief for RMI
DINO Maamria reminded Leigh fans just how much he has been missed as his hat-trick helped RMI beat Rossendale 4-3 after extra time on Tuesday and reach the Lancashire Trophy quarter-finals for a third successive year. Rossendale lined up with three ex-Railwaymen
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'We couldn't win a game of tiddlywinks'
Southport 5 Leigh RMI 0 By Martyn Hindley LEIGH RMI assistant boss Dave Miller watched his side slide further towards the foot of the Nationwide Conference and declared: "We wouldn't win a game of tiddlywinks at the moment! "I don't think we had one player
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RMI's Trophy ambition
LEIGH RMI may be languishing perilously close to the Conference drop zone but their minds will be elsewhere on Saturday when the road to Villa Park starts in the FA Trophy. Leigh are not noted for a successful run in non-league's most prestigious knockout
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Payton injury blow for Clarets
CLARETS boss Stan Ternent was today waiting on news of striker Andy Payton, who was stretchered off during last night's reserve clash with Tranmere at Turf Moor. The forward needed over five minutes of treatment for a leg injury sustained in a challenge
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Sides head into battle over club
DOZENS of cricket and football fans are expected to pack out a public meeting tonight (Thurs Jan 10) regarding controversial plans to sell Radcliffe Cricket Club's ground for housing. The 7pm meeting at Radcliffe Civic Suite follows a previous gathering
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Learning trip
PUPILS at St Edward's RC School, Darwen, learned about Islam yesterday on a visit to Millham Street Mosque, Blackburn, as part of their studies on different faiths. Deputy Head Gerard Keane said: "We did a topic in autumn on Islam. The children thoroughly
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Touching gift
BLIND children can look forward to exploring a tactile wall thanks to cash from a Christmas Eve carol concert at Darwen Health Centre in aid of Blackburn and District Blind Society's babies and toddlers group. Site administrator Anita Jowett said: "Because
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Sex case adjourned
THE case of a Rossendale man charged with an act of gross indecency with a girl under the age of 16 has been adjourned for a week. Ian Griffiths, 46, of Edgeside Lane, Waterfoot, appeared at Rossendale magistrates court yesterday. He had pleaded not guilty
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Prison for driver with 42 convictions
A MAN with an extensive record for driving while disqualified was jailed for four months. Blackburn magistrates heard that Robert Wayne Bausor, 31, of Police Street, Darwen, had 42 previous convictions for driving while banned in a 10-year period. He
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Teatime fire hits takeaway
A POPULAR takeaway was temporarily out of business today after fire ripped through the kitchen in a tea-time blaze. Firefighters. called to Zorba's takeaway in Haslingden at 5.15pm yesterday, said it was completely destroyed in the blaze in the kitchen
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Life-saver PC's relief after bridge talk-down
A POLICE officer who saved the life of a man attempting suicide has spoken of his relief when the man decided to climb back to safety. PC Justin Fraser was on duty in Haslingden when he was flagged down by a motorist who alerted him to the man who was
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Teacher's fight to protect innocent
A TEACHER who walked free when claims that he sexually abused a teenage pupil were dropped said today: "I'm going to fight on for justice." Colin Povey, 41, the suspended head of French at Haslingden High School, wants to challenge the police in the courts
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Overnight loaves
LANCASHIRE Evening Telegraph reader Mrs Ruth O'Donnell shares with us a recipe passed down from her grandmother. Mrs O'Donnell's grandma was still making overnight loaves at the age of 86 -- and Mrs O'Donnell, 67, continues the family tradition of baking
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Firm is left short changed by Euro fax
EAST Lancashire businesses were today warned to beware of returning faxes asking for public opinion on the single currency -- after it cost one company 21 Euros to reply. Gordon McCallum, sales director of call centre JINI Internet PLC, received a fax
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She's got a text to ride!
TRAVELLERS across Lancashire are finding out when their next bus is due around the corner -- by looking at their mobile phones! Lancashire County Council has become the first in the country to let people look up bus timetables via text messaging. And,
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Cold war of words on gritting action
THE frost may have thawed but one Blackburn woman still has an icy determination to change the council's mind about its gritting policy. Jacqueline McGrew, of Devon Road, was so incensed about side roads in the borough not being gritted during the recent
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Rail station almost finished
PASSENGERS are being prevented from using the new ticket office at Blackburn's refurbished railway station by another red tape delay. The office on the platform was finished in late November but Railtrack are still waiting for the Strategic Rail Authority
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Brian's best
CLAYTON'S Brian Leathley set a new over 70's record of 62:13 in the 6M long Auld Lang Syne Fell Race. In the last race of the year Jack Holt won the M50 class for Clayton while Rossendale's Ken Taylor was third. Bingley's Ian Holmes took his ninth victory
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Fell runner Vicky is rewarded
CHORLEY Athletic Club's extraordinary year was reflected at their prize giving evening when four Special Achievement Awards were presented. High jumper Lee Pursglove was the first to make his big breakthrough when he won the silver medal at the English
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Round Up: Classy show
TEENAGERS Marc Hartley of Burnley, Jade Hartley representing Pendle and Rachel Curran from Hyndburn were all class winners in the New Year's Day Joe Salt 5K Road Race at Littleborough. Lee Passco of Clayton returned a brisk 16:37 to finish sixth out of
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Race Calendar: Next stop Burnley for Mid Lancs
THE penultimate round of the Mid Lancs Cross Country League is at Towneley Park, Burnley on Saturday. With the under 11 girls off at 12:30pm and the boys at 12:45pm, the races progress in age group order with the final race, for senior men at 2:30pm.
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Powell's power means home rule
ENGLAND International Pauline Powell is Lancashire's queen of cross country after winning the County Championship on her own patch. The Blackburn Harrier won the two lap race through Witton Park with a confident display of front running which belied the
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Not a model to follow
THE most overused phrase in English football at the moment has got to be 'role model'. In column inch after column inch in the national press a clutch of modern day footballers are being lambasted for failing to set the right example. If there is a story
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Now even I'm switched on!
I'VE succumbed -- the world's biggest hater of mobile phones actually got one for Christmas. But I shan't be using it in the street, on public transport or in the shops. In fact the pay-as-you-go piece will remain switched off in my bag and come out only
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Night out youths damaged cars
TWO teenagers caused hundreds of pounds worth of damage to two cars when they tried to steal them so they could get home, Bury magistrates were told. Stephen Murray, aged 19, and a 17-year-old who cannot be named for legal reasons, smashed the vehicles
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A Cup cracker from Pool
POOL are through to the LDV Vans Northern Section final after a 5-2 victory over Oldham, where they will face Huddersfield Town. The 1st leg at Bloomfield Road will take place on Tues 29/01/02 with a 7:45pm kick-off. The match has been designated all-ticket
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People power to beat vandals
THE Victorians recognised the importance of areas of open space in industrial areas like East Lancashire. They provided a relaxing oasis of green where people whose homes were usually without gardens could escape the grimy, polluted, smoke-filled streets
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Man in court for gun shot murder attempt
A TEENAGER was today remanded in custody charged with the attempted murder of Anthony Rigby. Mark Peter Harrington 19, of St James Road, Blackburn, is also charged with possession of an Olympic .38 alloy handgun. Mr Rigby, 18, was found barely conscious
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Man in court for gun shot murder attempt
A TEENAGER has been charged with the attempted murder of Anthony Rigby who was found with shot wounds to the head at his home. Mark Peter Harrington 19, of St James Road, Blackburn, was due to appear at Blackburn Magistrates this morning. He also faces
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Arena update work under way
WORK to upgrade facilities at the Blackburn Arena is getting under way. The Arena is at the heart of a massive leisure and retail redevelopment in the Lower Audley district and bosses at the 11-year-old facility are determined to take advantage of the
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Back to the past for book group
A BOOK written by amateur authors in four East Lancashire villages has been such a success that publishers are considering a second edition. 'Four Villages Past & Present' was created by a group of retired residents living in the neighbouring villages
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Charity collection raised £3,300
IWOULD like to thank the people of Blackburn and district for their generosity in our annual charity Christmas collection with Santa and his helpers. We collected more than £3,300, all of which goes directly to local charities and the needy. DAVE MASSEY
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No controls to protect animals
MRS M Pickering is right to highlight the grotesque trade in toy cats made from real fur (Letters, December 18). Many are made from rabbit fur but, due to lack of controls, they could be made from real cat and dog fur. Her advice not to buy these items
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Road conditions unacceptable
REGARDING "great gritting debate," I do not know which roads Judith Moss (Letters, January 7) refers to, but the main roads and side roads that I encountered over Christmas and New Year were treacherous, which I found totally unacceptable. I feel that
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Thanks to your caring readers
DURING the week between Christmas and the New Year, I lost my best friend -- my dog, Max, an 11-year-old red chow. You ran an article about him being lost and followed it up when he was found and later died of a heart attack. I would like to thank you
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Crack down on yobs - MP tells Blair
A TOUGH crackdown on yobs is needed MP Andy Burnham has told Tony Blair. Yesterday, at Prime Minister's Question Time in the House of Common, Leigh MP Mr Burnham raised the matter of youth vandalism and lawless behaviour. Mr Burnham asked: "Does the Prime
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School crossing: Shock report
A TYLDESLEY school crossing patrol point had the highest risk assessment score in the Leigh area, according to Wigan Council figures. Officers worked out that the island crossing point on A5082 Hough Lane / Henfold Road had the third highest level of
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Whistle Blower with Neil Yates
ALAN Smith's pre-Christmas proclamation that he was to clean up his act was given much publicity. Sceptics amongst us however, were unlikely to have been surprised by his dismissal at Cardiff for clearly thrusting an elbow into the face of an opponent
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Short and sweet
A FORM of tennis introduced to attract children to the game is proving to be a smash hit with the adults. In fact, East Lancashire is the only area in the country where adults regularly play short tennis -- and have been doing so for the past 10 years
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Works gates protest over cash wrangle
IRATE company bosses from Burnley blockaded a customer's business in a row over cash. Two 45ft trailers were abandoned outside the entrance of Brand Support Services, Union Mills Business Centre, Accrington, preventing vehicles entering or leaving the
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Death on sale
A CORONER has accused shops who sell solvents to youths of putting profit before lives after an inquest heard how a 14-year-old boy died after sniffing butane gas. And Michael Singleton warned shopowners that the full weight of the law would be thrown
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Centurions play it again
LEIGH Centurions have lost their appeal for two competitions points from their abandoned game at Hull KR last Sunday and must replay the game. But Rovers have been blamed for their part in the floodlight failure fiasco and have been given a £1,000 suspended
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Flitcroft's monster mission
EWOOD enforcer Garry Flitcroft is facing a battle to be fit for Saturday's 'monster' Premiership battle with Charlton Athletic. The tough-tackling skipper missed Tuesday night's Worthington Cup win over Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough after suffering
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Douglas returns but Rovers lose
JONATHAN Douglas made an impressive comeback from injury last night but that failed to inspire the rest of his team-mates as Rovers kicked off the New Year with a defeat. Leon Mike's clinical first half strike ultimately tipped the balance as an experienced
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MP goes out and about to meet the people
AN East Lancashire MP today announced he was taking to the streets in a bid to improve his relationship with constituents. The move by Burnley MP Peter Pike comes after he reviewed how effective his advice surgeries can be. He has already added an additional
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Probe into works blaze
FIRE crews are investigating the cause of a fire at Hapton's Blythe's chemical factory. Firefighters wearing special breathing apparatus battled for over two hours to bring a blaze at a chemical plant at William Blythes, Hapton, under control. The cause
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MP's joy at £20m hearing aids boost
PENDLE MP Gordon Prentice was delighted to hear the news that the Department of Health is to invest £20 million to modernise hearing aid services this year. The cash means that in addition to the 20 sites already involved in the project at least a further
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Pledge to tackle overgrowth
COUNCIL officers in Barnoldswick have vowed to tackle the problem of overgrown trees and minor flooding near Letcliffe Park after a complaint from a resident at the West Craven Committee. Geoffrey Starkie, of Manchester Road, said the water on the road
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Teenager clicks into place
A COLNE teenager clicked into top gear during a work placement with a car restorer. Danny Steer, 15, a pupil at Park High School, got the chance to turn his love of cars into reality when East Lancashire Education Partnerships arranged for him to spend
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Race trouble for taxi men
A MAN aged 26 who caused racist trouble to taxi drivers when drunk was given 80 hours community punishment. Burnley Magistrates revoked a 12 month community rehabilitation order earlier imposed after the rumpus and gave Shaun Steven Lockwood the new sentence
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Ten years ago
FORTY workers were made redundant when a night club was sold off by receivers. Manhattan Heights, Blackburn, was owned by leisure group Themes International which went into receivership with debts estimated up to £50 million. The club had closed following
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Pregnant woman may have collapsed at wheel
A TRAGIC mother-to-be who died on the way to give birth may have collapsed before her car was involved in a road smash. At the opening of the inquest into the death of Jeanette McKenna, at Hyndburn Magistrates Court yesterday, Blackburn, Hyndburn and
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Lorries blockade firm in dispute over cash
IRATE company bosses blockaded a customer's business in a row over cash. Two 45ft trailers were abandoned outside the entrance of Brand Support Services, Union Mills Business Centre, Accrington, preventing vehicles entering or leaving the site yesterday
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Star pupil's top award
A STAR Astley student has won a prize that will help fund her further education. Charlotte Grundy who gained for grade A 'A' levels at St Mary's High School Sixth Form has been awarded the Jim Hammond Memorial Prize. It will help her continue her studies
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Look who's talking at special school
THIS is the £360,000 unit which has helped autistic children experience the magic of speech for the first time. Stone Hey is a purpose built unit at Broadfield School, Oswaldtwistle, which consists of two classrooms and facilities for up to 12 autistic
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Last straw as thieves hit Tyldesley firm again
A £10,000 burglary has proved to be the final straw for a Tyldesley-based business who now vow to leave the town. Allied Weldings Supplies on Shakerley Road has been targeted by vandals and thieves for the last 12 months, but never to this extent. On
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Vandals target Atherton church crib
VANDALS have desecrated Atherton's Christmas crib and stolen characters from the manger. The sick thieves smashed in the front of the festive feature then made off with Mary and Joseph and an angel, which has since been recovered. Now Atherton and Tyldesley
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Car scheme test
A FAST track scheme aimed at tackling the scourge of dumped vehicles is to be piloted in the Leigh area. Wigan Council has teamed up with Greater Manchester Police in a move that will mean abandoned cars could be moved within 30 minutes from February
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New Year drivers arrested
SEVEN drivers had an unhappy start to 2002 when they were arrested for drink driving in the first five hours of the New Year. Over the festive period divisional traffic police charged a total of 30 people after positive breath tests. A unit spokesman
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For six months couple thought they were going to have a girl
A YOUNG Leigh couple had the shock of their lives when the baby girl they were expecting turned out to be a boy. Amanda Holt gave birth to a bouncing baby boy - much to her great surprise - on New Year's Day at Billinge Hospital. During her pregnancy
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Making Britain an online nation
THE Government wants as many people as possible to use the internet. But getting people to use it is quite a challenge, especially those who have never had to use a computer before. A new website has been launched to "internetise" the nation at www.letsallgeton.gov.uk
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Clarets can't pass nine-man Rovers
DESPITE facing a Tranmere side reduced to nine men Ronnie Jepson's Clarets side had to settle for a point in the reserve clash at Turf Moor last night. In a physical contest the goals came in the opening half with Mark Rasmussen giving Burnley the lead
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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
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COLE EXCLUSIVE: 'Why I joined Rovers'
PICK-UP a copy of Friday's Lancashire Evening Telegraph to read an exclusive interview with Rovers stiker Andy Cole. Friday's edition of the Lancashire Evening Telegraph will feature Cole's first one-to-one interview since his big money move from Old
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Gregan set to boost midfield
LEE Cartwright has been ordered to take it easy amid fears he could be out of action for longer than first thought. But Sean Gregan and Michael Jackson could both figure in this weekend's league match -- North End's first of the new year. Preston travel
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Former pupil's plea to locate old pals
A MAN from Darwen today made a plea for information about two school pals he has not seen since 1974. David Longworth, 43, a former pupil of the Darwen Knowle School in Holden Fold, said: "I met up recently with some of the lads I used to go to school
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Teens case conference
A CASE conference is due to be held in Rossendale tomorrow after a group of teenage tearaways refused to sign behaviour contracts with police. The meeting has been set up as police prepare to pursue four juveniles through the courts to obtain anti social
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Councillor re-selected prospective candidate
CHAIRMAN of Ramsbottom and Tottington Area Board Coun Dorothy Gunther, has been re-selected as the prospective Conservative candidate for Ramsbottom in May 2002. Coun Gunther first represented the town on Bury Council in 1992 and has served on education
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Poet's verse taken to book
PERFORMING art student Charlotte Davies is celebrating publishing success after penning a personal tribute to her grandma. Charlotte, 18, is now looking forward to seeing the poem printed in Visions of Verse. The publication was so impressed with the
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Green honour for quarry firm
A COMPANY'S good work hasn't gone to waste after it won first and second place in an environmental competition for the standard of its quarries. Aggregate Industries Ltd's Jamestone Quarry in Grane Road, Haslingden, was the winner, while Brockholes Quarry
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Book launch for Phil
AN eight year labour of love ended recently for Leigh-born Phil Taylor with the publication of a book on his famous relative, Jonathan Dewhurst. "Jonathan Dewhurst - The Lancashire Tragedian", which tells of the life of Leigh's great Victorian actor,
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Raids may be linked
POLICE are investigating whether two armed robberies, which happened within minutes of each other, are linked. Thieves struck the Shell petrol station on Bolton Road, Atherton at around 2.30am on Tuesday. Two masked men armed with baseball bats threatened
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PM's wife to open factory
TONY Blair's wife Cherie Booth QC is coming to Leigh next month to open an Indian Food factory. Cherie is set to officially open the new Patak's Factory on February 1 -- which is believed to be the largest Indian food factory in the world. The Prime Minister's
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Some fishy goings on...
THERE'S something fishy going on this week as celebrity chef Nigel Smith steers us away from turkey and other festive fare to create a light and delicious meal. Each week Nigel, of the Feilden's Arms, Mellor Brook, prepares a special dish to share with
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Vandals hit playing fields
THE man in charge of a borough's playing fields is fed up with vandals who keep using his best football pitches as a motorcar rally circuit. Graham Harris, outdoor bookings manager at Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, was speaking after damage estimated
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College in the fast lane
A COLLEGE is to join the fast lane of the information super highway with a new £1million multi-media building. The two-storey state-of-the-art complex at St Mary's College, Shear Brow, Blackburn, will house eight classrooms to provide IT and media courses
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College in the fast lane
A COLLEGE is to join the fast lane of the information super highway with a new £1million multi-media building. The two-storey state-of-the-art complex at St Mary's College, Shear Brow, Blackburn, will house eight classrooms to provide IT and media courses
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Support for park's community role
REGENERATION Minister Sally Keeble said Blackburn's Corporation Park was guaranteed a bright future as long as it continued to receive the support of the community. The minister met members of the Park Supporters' Group during her visit to the 150-year-old
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Beds freed up thanks to grant
COUNCILS across East Lancashire are to get a share of a £3million government cash boost aimed at tackling the problem of 'bed blocking' in hospitals. But a senior Blackburn with Darwen councillor today claimed the authority had been penalised for its
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Death on sale
A CORONER has accused shops who sell solvents to youths of putting profit before lives after an inquest heard how a 14-year-old boy died after sniffing butane gas. And Michael Singleton warned shopowners that the full weight of the law would be thrown
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Trophy triumph for four goal Reds
LUTEL James and Gary Williams both made their marks since coming off the transfer list as Stanley made it into the third round of the Lancashire Marsden Trophy. James and Williams both found the back of the net against North West Counties League Division
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Double exposure
STARS in Their Eyes grand finalist Jeff Greenalgh had double exposure as Paul McCartney look and soundalike over the holiday. In the festive special, which took the contestants to Lapland, Jeff revealed that after his grand final performance a year ago
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The bravest under stress
I LOVED the quiz Britain's Brainiest Teacher . The top 12 contestants were whittled down from thousands of applicants, and a great character won. I was amazed at their chosen subjects, which included The Simpsons, 60's no 1 hits, Glam Rock, Carry On films
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New lead wanted for dog collar
BRENDA Crompton is searching for a lead to find the owner of a silver dog collar featured on the BBC's Antiques Roadshow, and in this column, last month. Brenda believes the posh collar could have belonged to her husband Richard's family who were butchers
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Woman, 74, in mugging ordeal
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a 74-year-old woman was mugged in Prestwich. The victim was at the Metrolink Station in Prestwich at 3.15pm yesterday, when she was approached by a man from behind and hit on the head with an unknown object. Her
