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Miners 'A' pay for their mistakes
LEIGH Miners 'A' paid the price for making too many mistakes as they went down 12-6 at Bamber Bridge. After an even opening half hour, Miners took the lead with a well worked try by Hindley converted by Newton. Lapses in concentration gave Bamber Bridge
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Man who's been pioneer of change
WHEN Iain Aiken retires from his newspaper career in April it is fair to say he will be regarded as someone who pioneered change in the industry. The 57-year-old was directly responsible for the Lancashire Evening Telegraph becoming the first regional
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Foreign legion of volunteers
YOUNG people from other countries are experiencing life in Blackburn courtesy of the Nightsafe homeless people's shelter -- and in some cases it's a far cry from their homeland. Pauline Hawkins found out more: THERE'S a place in Blackburn where you'll
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Thank you all for your kindness
ON January 16 I had a nasty fall on Church Street, Blackburn, and really hurt myself. Luckily, I had my daughter and husband with me, while a stranger also stopped, helped me to my feet and found me a seat. I didn't get a chance to thank this Good Samaritan
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Litter louts are not from hostel
IN reply to the writer who inferred that residents of the bail hostel in St Peter Street, Blackburn, were causing litter in its grounds and in the surrounding area (Letters, January 22), as one of them, I can tell you that this mess is caused in the main
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Residents vow to fight race plans
HUNDREDS of people packed into turbulent meetings to voice their feelings about plans for a new Manchester racecourse on the outskirts of Astley and Boothstown. This week locals thronged to meetings in Boothstown and Worsley to hear about plans for a
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Tribute time
U2 fans can look forward to a treat in Bury tomorrow night. Tribute band Achtung Baby will be recreating every era from U2's 15 year history, including black PVC and studded jeans, through the Zoo TV tour and cowboy phase. Achtung Baby play at the Met
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Reception is the icing on the cake
A MAYORAL reception put icing on the cake for volunteers who were rewarded for extending the hand of friendship to families facing difficulties. Nine members of the Home-Start project were presented with certificates for their dedication to the scheme
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Gun terror of shopkeeper
A SHOPKEEPER was told he would be shot unless he handed over cash during a terryfying robbery at an off-licence. The man was threatened during the raid last night and today police said a substantial reward was being put up to catch the Victoria Wine robbers
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'I hope BBC didn't mislead Journal readers' - Harry
Special report by Brian Gomm: OVER 200 years ago ironmaster Abraham Darby the Third made a giant step forward in the world of construction when he spanned the River Severn with his Iron Bridge. This remarkable feat of 18th century engineering was highlighted
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Loophole to be plugged
THE government is to change the law against anti-social behaviour after persistent criminals in East Lancashire started evading court orders by moving towns. The move comes after Greg Pope, MP for Hyndburn which has pioneered the use of Anti Social Behaviour
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Are there any town hall whistleblowers left?
Just like Morecambe and Wise, the Citizen and town hall whistelblowers are a combination, which have just made a major contribution towards creating a better future for the local economy and environment and future generations of ratepayers. As an ex whistelblower
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New approaches to dyslexia
LANCASTER Adult Dyslexics (LAD) is the local organisation for adults with dyslexia and we are keen to be informed about any new approaches that remedy dyslexic difficulties. We therefore viewed with great interest the BBC Tonight programme on the DDAT
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Messina win race for Grabbi
ITALIAN striker Ciccio Grabbi was on his way back to Italy today -- but not to Napoli after the long-running transfer saga took a further twist last night. As we reported yesterday, Rovers thought they had got an agreement in place with the Serie B promotion-chasers
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Jansen anger at refs decision
EWOOD goal-ace Matt Jansen last night joined manager Graeme Souness in condemning referee Dermot Gallagher for his performance during Rovers' 3-2 defeat at the hands of Arsenal. Like Souness, Jansen also felt Dennis Bergkamp should have been punished
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Time to improve faciliteis for all
IT IS some time now since an access officer was appointed to improve facilities for the disabled in Lancaster. Yet though new buildings have such facilities, many existing ones do not. There are various reasons why many old shops, restaurants and pubs
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Beresford back at Burnley
FORMER Clarets favourite Marlon Beresford is the answer to Stan Ternent's goalkeeping crisis. The star from the mid-90s has returned to Turf Moor on a month's loan and will make his debut against West Bromwich Albion on Sunday evening. Ternent was desperate
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Turf's taking in amnesty items
BURNLEY soccer fans were today warned not to panic if they see wheelchairs and crutches being delivered to Turf Moor -- there is no massive injury crisis, it's just part of a health trust amnesty being supported by the club. Burnley Health Care NHS trust
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Boom time for computer firm
TECHNOLOGY firm Time has bought out one of its biggest rivals in a £20million bid to become the UK's leading computer retailer. The company has taken over Tiny Computers and will be switching all manufacturing, sales and support to its headquarters at
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Plea for witnesses after 'racist attack'
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a racially-aggravated assault on an 18-year-old in the Nelson area. The white man, from the Earby area of the town, was sitting at a bus stop in the bus station at Nelson when a group of Asian males walked past him
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An unsettling homecoming
THE story goes that Steven Spielberg once said Pete Postlethwaite was the best actor in the world, and this staging of The Homecoming has brought a truly world-class production to the region. The play centres around a very male household of father, uncle
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Five years ago
AMBULANCE bosses mounted a campaign to keep bogus paramedics away from accident scenes in East Lancashire. The Lancashire Ambulance NHS Trust called for legislation to close a legal loophole that allowed people to set up as mercy men and attend accident
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Sorry we forgot Christmas lights
A COUNCIL has apologised to residents in an East Lancashire town after they forgot to order the Christmas lights! Residents in Great Harwood had expected the best display of Christmas lights ever when they were told the town's area council had set aside
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Supermarket robber tracked down by blood sample
AN armed robber who cut himself in a supermarket raid has been jailed for 10 years after forensic scientists matched his DNA from a trail of blood. Paul Devalda, aged 26, who pleaded guilty at Bolton Crown Court to a charge of armed robbery was arrested
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Ribble Valley restrictions lifted next week
PUBLIC rights of way in the Ribble Valley blighted by foot and mouth are set to reopen in time for the half-term holiday. Lancashire was declared disease-free on November 27 last year after a period of three months with no new outbreaks. The Ribble Valley
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On the SLI-de
IF you think life is hard at the moment just give a thought to those poor individuals who, when stressed, knock out nearby street lamps and other electrical equipment. You may think it's strange, it is a US site, but the Street Lamp Interference (SLI)
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It's so easy to help others on the web
IF you think it is time to give a little back to society why not browse around the internet and track down the details of thousands of voluntary organisations? There are many groups who would welcome all kinds of practical help from administrative and
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Graham's grand plan for charity run
A TECHNICIAN at Lancaster University is getting his running shoes on and is heading to the capital to take part in this year's London Marathon. Graham Crook, 36 from Heysham will be taking part in his second London Marathon. "The first time I ran it in
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Beresford back at Burnley
STAN TERNENT'S preparations for Sunday's crucial promotion battle against West Bromwich Albion were hit when last night's reserve match against Barnsley at Turf Moor was called off. The heavy rain that fell on Burnley caused the pitch to be waterlogged
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Beresford back at Burnley
FORMER Clarets favourite Marlon Beresford is the answer to Stan Ternent's goalkeeping crisis. The star from the mid-90s has returned to Turf Moor on a month's loan and will make his debut against West Bromwich Albion on Sunday evening. Ternent was desperate
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Writing groups on stage
TWO local writing groups will have their scripts performed by Scriptshop on Friday, February 8. Pemberton Pens and Tyldesley Writers have produced scripts as part of a 10-week New Start scriptwriting course provided by Wigan and Leigh College. The finished
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Dr Ruth re-appointed
LOCAL county councillor Ruth Henig has been re-appointed to serve a key role in Brussels. The County Council cabinet member, Chairman of Lancashire Police Authority, Chairman of Luneside East Regeneration Board and university history lecturer will serve
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Church lunch
rTRINITY Methodist Church pastoral care staff's next lunch will be on the February 26, and a warm welcome is extended to anyone who lives in the Westleigh area.
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Academy sets goal
JOHN Hardiker's big money move to Stockport should inspire his former teammates from Morecambe's academy, according to the club's Chief Executive. Rod Taylor says that several of the current Shrimps squad could follow Hardiker into the higher divisions
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Station's on the right track
LOCAL MP, Hilton Dawson declared Lancaster railway station a "winner", as he unveiled a plaque to commemorate the achievement of being awarded the DTLR (Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions) Secure station accreditation. The award
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Police ask for help finding flasher
ON Tuesday 15 January at about 6.45pm, a woman was indecently exposed to at the junction of Coulston Road and Bowerham Road. The 48 year-old woman was walking along the pavement when a man approached her and exposed himself to her. The police describe
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Vic plans earned retirement
LANCASTER CITY Council Chief Planning Officer, Vic Crumley hangs up his pencil on February 8, after 27 years of service to the authority and district. The 55 year-old Scotsman first came to Lancaster in 1974 and had only intended to stay a few years,
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Public warned of stiff tax rise
COUNCIL tax bills in Lancaster will soar by almost eight per cent if Lancashire County Council accepts budget proposals from the ruling Labour group. The 7.9 per cent rise - almost four times the rate of inflation - is to be put to a full meeting of the
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Car thieves in terror raids
CAR thieves HAVE brought terror to the streets of Bury in a series of attacks. Police in the Whitefield sub division of Bury are urging motorists to be extra cautious following a incidents of theft or attempted theft of motor vehicles. Four incidents
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Police ban may save victims of drug overdoses
AMBULANCE crews are to deny police access to drug users who are in need of emergency help. Under current rules, Greater Manchester Ambulance Service staff automatically notify the police when they treat someone who has taken an overdose of illegal drugs
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Beresford back at Burnley
FORMER Clarets favourite Marlon Beresford is the answer to Stan Ternent's goalkeeping crisis. The star from the mid-90s has returned to Turf Moor on a month's loan and will make his debut against West Bromwich Albion on Sunday evening. Ternent was desperate
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Counter attack by benefit staff
HARD-UP benefits claimants from Lancaster could be sent as far away as Kendal or Preston - to be told that they aren' t allowed to have more money. Members of the PCS union, which held strikes at Lancaster and Morecambe job centres and benefits offices
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Lowton WI meet
LOWTON Women's Institute meet at Golborne High School on Wednesday, February 6 from 7.15-9.15pm when Mrs Gilbertson will talk about the Mappa Munday. Future meetings are planned for the first Wednesday of each month.
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Litter fight launch
ON the spot fines for people caught dropping litter in Leigh and Atherton, enforceable by new litter wardens, are being introduced for by Wigan Council. Local sporting stars will join the council next week to launch a major public awareness campaign highlighting
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Organic food scheme
AN organic food co-operative is planned for central Darwen. Its aim is for people to eat healthy food cheaply, and it is hoped the produce for the co-op will be grown locally. Despite poor attendance at a public meeting on Monday, Peter Nowland of scheme
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rTHREE country parks, eight lakes, seven leisure centres, five public halls, swimming pools and libr
He also outlined the facilities at Wigan Pier and the Robin Park Sports Centre and the LINC card scheme. On February 7 Joan Bown's talk is entitled "We Are Our Past".
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Beer Bash winners
THE winners of the Bent and Bongs Beer Bash free tickets were : J M Massey, Daric Close, Leigh; Vicky Cooke, Chowbent Close, Atherton; R J Thompson, Elizabethan Court, Tyldesley; D Pokrzywnicki, Limefield Road, Radcliffe; Chris Dawson, Chanters Ave, Atherton
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Help for street party planning
LIGHTSHAW councillors are offering help with paper work to those planning street parties for the Queen's Jubilee. Some form filling will be necessary in order to comply with safety regulations and the councillors are offering to help relieve organisers
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Leigh MP gets in Who's Who
LEIGH MP Andy Burnham has been listed in the new 2002 edition of Who's Who -- the big names book which is out today. Mr Burnham, elected as Labour MP last June, is one of 1000 new entries and is listed alongside celebrities such as TV presenter Carol
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Raising cash for Gin Pit
GIN Pit villagers have organised a fund-raising band concert to help them in their quest to rejuvenate their surroundings. Tickets for the night, which involves Eagley Brass Band performing at the Astley and Tyldesley Miners Welfare Club from 7.30pm on
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Marathon sponsors wanted
A LEIGH man planning to run the Flora London Marathon in aid of The Anthony Nolan Trust is looking for sponsorship. Andrew Seddon, of Meynell Drive, is currently training for the 26-mile run scheduled for Sunday, April 14. Andrew, aged 45, has been registered
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Daniel concert raises £1300
A CONCERT organised to boost a leukaemia victim's journey of hope fund has raised £1,310. The event, organised by Atherton soprano Lisa Mannion, took place on Saturday at Chowbent Chapel in front of a full house. The concert for Daniel Berry featured
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Cash boost for voluntary groups
VOLUNTARY groups are to get a cash boost from Wigan Council. Wigan and Leigh Pensioners Link, Leigh Centre for the Unemployed and Shakerley Community Centre are just a few of the voluntary groups set to receive financial support from the social services
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School gets glowing report
A HINDLEY school has been given a glowing report by OFSTED inspectors. Hindley Junior and Infant School in Argyle Street is said to give children a "very good start to their education". Standards have continued to rise since the school's last inspection
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Groom swaps bits for bytes!
AFTER four years of mucking-out police horses Anne Marie Ingram has a stable new career. Because she felt saddled with poor prospects as a Greater Manchester force groom Anne Marie enrolled on an IT programme that has helped her swap bits for bytes. Now
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School get top marks
BEDFORD High has gone platinum. The Leigh school is one of the first in the country to be recommended for the Award for Excellence in Work Related Learning after curriculum changes led to improved attendance and reduced exclusions. The highly-prized decoration
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Nursing cash worries MP
THE Government is being urged to take steps to ensure nursing homes can't pocket government cash intended for residents. Leigh MP Andy Burnham was appalled when he received a letter from a constituent claiming a local nursing home resident was not benefiting
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Escabeche of Sea Bass
EACH week celebrity chef Nigel Smith, of the Feilden's Arms, Mellor Brook, cooks up a delicious dish to share with readers. Here's a relatively straightforward recipe which is healthy, tasty and won't take long to prepare. Serves four 4 sea bass fillets
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Gun terror of shopkeeper
A SHOPKEEPER was told he would be shot unless he handed over cash during a terryfying robbery at an off-licence. The man was threatened during the raid last night and today police said a substantial reward was being put up to catch the Victoria Wine robbers
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Neil gears up for race
BRITAIN'S Neil Hodgson, who won his home round at Donington Park last season, geared up for a crack at the world superbike crown by setting the eighth-quickest time around the Australian circuit of Phillip Island. The 28-year-old racer from Burnley -
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Colne continue run
JOHN Lister's men made it nine games unbeaten with another excellent performance at Blackpool. Lister's men have charged up the table with seven wins in that run and the latest was one of the most impressive. For Colne had to withstand the pressure from
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What's on
A ROUND-UP of local clubs events, presentations and race days. Thurs January 31st: Darwen Dashers Presentation Evening Sat February 2nd: Lancashire Schools Cross Country Champs (Witton Park), Pendle Forest Orienteers Club Championship, Ogden Moors Fell
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Athletics round-up
RICHARD Thomas has been selected to run for North Wales in the Inter Counties Cross Country Championships following last Saturday's selection race. At Northrop near Wrexham, the Darwen Dasher finished fifth in the N Wales Championship over an undulating
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Mullin double secures win
PAUL Mullin scored a double to take Stanley through to their second semi-final in a week - although there is a question mark over who scored the first goal. It looked like Lutel James had put the Reds ahead in the Lancashire Marsden Trophy quarter-final
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An eye on the future
DANIELLE Walker and Callum Fitzpatrick are the best under 13 cross country runners in the North of England. What many pundits in East Lancashire suspected was confirmed on Saturday at Allestree Park in Derby when the pair were crowned Northern Champions
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Scales that shame
SOME joker tampered with scales which printed out "get off fat pig" to the stunned recipient of a ticket. I'm all for it. What a great way to shame us into slimming.
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Ref's in firing line
FOUR Super League referees will be in the firing line next week when Leigh Centurions' LISA organisation stage a question and answer forum. Stuart Cummings, Karl Kirkpatrick, Steve Ganson and one of the Connolly brothers will field questions from fans
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Council officer dies of cancer
ONE of Bury Council's senior officers, Mike Lord, has died after a brave fight against cancer. Mr Lord, aged 51, a chartered civil engineer, was the borough operational services officer. He lived in Accrington with his wife, Miriam, and son, Robert. He
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Rugged Cross...
HALTON SIMMS CROSS...12, LEIGH CENTURIONS...36: ONE of most famous advertising slogans devised by new Challenge Cup sponsors Kelloggs to promote a product was 'Snap, Crackle and Pop.' Clearly they didn't have this game in mind when they came up with that
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RMI U11s held
LEIGH RMI Under 11s were held to a scoreless draw by Ladybridge in the Bolton Boys Federation. Both teams hit the woodwork but excellent goal-keeping kept the scoresheet blank.
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Leigh Youth Soccer
IN one of only two games to survive the heavy rain, Hindsford Under 14s beat Wakefield Villa 3-2. In the only other game to take place Leigh beat Culcheth 4-0 in the Under 16s section. DUE to most fixtures being abandoned through water-logged pitches
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EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Friday, Date: February 1
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. Under 17s Disco, Tony's Ballroom, Town Hall Street, Blackburn, 7.30pm-10pm. 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,' Chipping Village Hall, 7.30pm. 'Acoustic Rescue' -- concert
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Euro bronze for Emma
MARTIAL arts exponent Emma Lees won a bronze medal when representing England in her first international competition. The 20-year-old, from Holden Road, Leigh, who trains at the Sei Do Kan Karate Club at Howe Bridge Sports Centre, won bronze in the team
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Rangers in finals
LEIGH Miners Rangers Under 14s and 16s will be hoping that home town advantage will bring them silverware on Sunday. The two Miners Rangers sides have reached their respective finals in the Lancashire County Junior Cup and both matches will be staged
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You're needed at home, Tony
WHY pay a huge salary to our Foreign Secretary Jack Straw, when Tony Blair seems to be doing his job for him? Mr Blair loves centre stage and, as the song goes, is busy doing nothing. Please stay home, Mr Blair, and sort out our many problems here. You
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Let celebrations of Queen begin
IHAVE read in the national press that many local authorities are not funding street parties to mark the Queen's Golden Jubilee in summer. I hope Blackburn with Darwen Council, who are being very positive about rejuvenating the borough, are going to promote
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Man on murder charge
A 26-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with the murder of a Hindley mother-of-two. Daniel Beeston of Carr Street, Platt Bridge appeared before Wigan Magistrates this week charged with the murder of Kerry Adamson, 25, of Castle Hill Road, Hindley after an
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Superstores 'double up' on organic foods
HARROGATE this week is hosting a conference regarding organic food. Ironically, it is sponsored by a big supermarket chain. I say ironically because it is these very people who charge almost double for organic food. A survey produced by the Soil Association
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Teens enjoy musical workshop
TEENAGERS helped to trumpet a new musical workshop held at the Mosses Centre in Bury. The event, which attracted 14 youngsters aged between 11 and 16, marked the launch of a new project designed to help the youngsters of East Bury. A series of similar
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Centurions ready for threat
LEIGH Centurions are reaching for the insect repellent as they home in on the Wasps and the Hornets in successive matches! And unbeaten Leigh are confident they can kill off both challengers to make further progress in the League and Cup. York Wasps are
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Form guide
A LOOK at the key stats and moments from the game against Arsenal. ROVERS: FRIEDEL: Not a lot to do on the night other than pick the ball out of the net on three separate occasions...6 NEILL: Not one of his better nights but then it's not every day you
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Taxing question of Sinn Fein for MPs
WHILE this Labour government is becoming ever more enthusiastic about taxing us till the pips squeak, it appears that those flighty Lib Dems may be cooling in their taxing ardour. Whereas they were advocating an extra penny on income tax, which would
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Counting cost of not minding the language
THREE cheers for the Citizen in getting a response, from Mr David Jordison, chief executive of Morecambe Bay NHS Primary Care Trust, concerning the appalling cuts in service to children with special needs. I wrote to him on January 9 expressing my concerns
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Jansen goals not enough
ARSENE Wenger last night backed Blackburn to beat the drop despite watching his Gunners sneak out of Ewood with a priceless away win. While Rovers boss Graeme Souness sifted through the debris of another damaging defeat, Wenger offered some words of comfort
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Young in special variety performance
A HOST of young talent is to take to the stage for a special variety show next month. Young performers from across the borough will strut their stuff at the 2002 Bury Variety Showcase held at the Longfield Suite in Prestwich. The event is the brainchild
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Chumba turn backs on a thumpin' good numba!
CHART-TOPPING rock group Chumbawamba have refused to let a company use their biggest hit in an advert - because it makes engines for bombers. The band, which includes four members from Burnley, refused to accept a reported $750,000 to allow their Tubthumping
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Art of drawing pictures on the wing
VISITORS to Nelson library will have the chance to see a display of paintings by 'butterfly artist' Robert Haworth. The exhibition opens on Saturday and runs for a month. The 27-year-old artist who specialises in colourful pencil drawings of butterflies
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A keen performance ensures win
YOUNG hotshot Michael Keane showed Bradford why he is the darling of North End's Townend as he blasted the only goal of the game. The 18-year-old, who was drafted in from the reserves to cover for Mark Rankine's injury, is determined is stake his claim
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Park death inquest opens
AN inquest has been opened into the death of a lorry driver found collapsed in a park in Barnoldswick. Sean Russell, 32, of Gisburn Road in the town was found in Victory Park on Saturday. He was taken to Burnley General Hospital and later died. The hearing
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Ten years ago
ROVERS supremo Kenny Dalglish brought a ray of sunshine to youngsters at a special school when he handed over the keys to a new mini bus. The Sunshine Coach from the Variety Club of Great Britain was given to Northcliffe School, Great Harwood, after they
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Blueprint to boost town
A BLUEPRINT for the future of an East Lancashire town has been presented to its residents, who have been urged to put the Great back into Great Harwood. Terrace houses need to be knocked down, new parks created, better employment encouraged and the town
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Smokes seized in Customs swoop
AN estimated two million cigarettes and a large amount of cash were seized by Customs and Excise officers when they swooped on an Accrington industrial unit following a tip off to Blackburn CID. Five men, none of whom were local, were arrested and then
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Strong local flavour at Beer Bash
A TASTE of Scotland, Ireland and Devon comes to Atherton today with the opening of the charity Bent and Bongs Beer Bash. But the Formby Hall beer festival, organised by Atherton and Tyldesley Round Table, still has a strong local flavour with brewers
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Pennington water supplies facing disruption
HUNDREDS of Pennington residents could be facing months of disruption to water supplies and traffic, as water mains improvement work is carried out. Water suppliers United Utilities are set to spend half a million pounds on improving water quality for
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New tourism brochure launched
THE NORTH Lancashire village of Wray was the setting as Lancaster City Council launched a new tourism guide for the Lune Valley. For most of last year, this stretch of countryside was largely out-of-bounds to visitors and walkers as a result of Foot &
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Cash for builder's accident
A LANCASTER builder has been awarded £5,000 compensation after an accident at a building site left him on a life support machine. Philip Oddie, 19, was awarded the money at Lancaster Magistrates' court on Friday. The court heard that Mr Oddie had been
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New scheme for farmers
A NEW scheme to help local farmers protect the countryside in the Lancaster area has been launched. The Biological Heritage Sites project, a partnership between Lancashire county council, the Wildlife Trust and English Nature , will advise landowners
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Bed and bored for Big Brother students!
LANCASTER'S students could be a huge hit on the world wide web with two 'big brother' style houses vying for attention on the internet. One mystery landlord is offering rent-free accommodation to students willing to live in a house that will broadcast
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Training starts
ASTLEY & Tyldesley Miners' Welfare/CTA Direct Cycle Speedway Club are starting their pre-season training this week. Sessions start on Sunday, February 3, between 2 and 4 pm, and on Wednesday, February 6, between 7 and 9 pm. The sessions will run every
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Injury-free Mark is back
HINDLEY boxer Mark Paxford returns to action on February 8, finally free of injuries that ruined most of 2001. Paxford made a victorious comeback in December after undergoing surgery on his shoulder during the summer, scoring an impressive points win
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Nervous Miners just hang on
Leigh Miners Rangers 34, Siddal 22: TWO injury-time tries booked Leigh Miners' ticket into round three of the GMB National Cup. Miners' nerves were shredded as the Halifax-based side almost completed an amazing comeback. Siddal looked down and out when
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Tyldesley seconds edged out
TYLDESLEY RUFC second XV took centre stage on Saturday when the first and third team games were called-off because of bad weather. Because of the slippery conditions the match between Tyldesley and Rossendale at St George's Park turned in to a good, old-fashioned
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Souey blasts ref
FURIOUS Blackburn boss Graeme Souness slammed referee Dermot Gallagher for failing to send-off Dennis Bergkamp after the Arsenal striker condemned Rovers to another Premiership defeat. Dutch international Bergkamp escaped unpunished after catching Nils-Eric
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Moyes blasts league
PRESTON North End boss David Moyes insists his side are ready for their third game in five days - but that hasn't stopped him writing to the football league to complain. Moyes has fired off a formal complaint after it emerged tonight's opponents Watford
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Husband awaits sentence over kill threat
THE sentence of a man who threatened to kill a Darwen mother has been adjourned for a week. Estranged husband Aledwyn Jones, 43, appeared at Preston Crown Court charged with making a threat to kill against Anna Jones following an incident in Richmond
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Residents get busway say
RESIDENTS in the Higher Folds area of Leigh can have their say on the busway network at drop-in sessions on Monday, February 4 (7pm) and Wednesday, February 6 (2pm) at the Stirling Close community centre. Information will also be available on the proposed
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A taste of the world of work
PUPILS enjoyed the sweet taste of success in a pioneering project. Youngsters at St James CE Primary, Darwen, received an insight into the world of work as each class formed its own company and then designed, made, advertised and sold its products. Help
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Parking restrictions
WAITING restrictions will be imposed on roads near Atherton railway station in a bid to reduce on-street parking. Because more people are using Atherton train station and a gym has opened in the area there is now a significant amount of on-street parking
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Ex-Miners reunion
EX-MINERS are staging a reunion to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the closure of Leigh's last coal mines. A re-union dance is being held at Leigh Miners Welfare Club in Twist Lane on Thursday, March 28 -- 10 years to the day since the last pit in
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Garden centre plan on eyesore mill site
A £2.5 MILLION scheme to transform a derelict eyesore into a garden centre could be open by Easter 2003. Architects Ivan Wilson, of Clitheroe, have designed a scheme for Sykeside Mill in Syke Road, Haslingden, to transform the former Wills Fabrics base
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Park animals still on site
ALL Lilford Park's animal enclosure residents are still being cared for on site despite closure plans announced last year. A council spokesman said the groundwork was still being laid for the transfer of the animals to other homes. The animal park, which
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New police HQ gets the nod
NEW police station plans for Atherton have been given local authority approval. Building work should begin soon at the junction of Flapper Fold Lane and Gloucester Street after Wigan Council planners gave the go-ahead. The single storey station, which
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Snakes alive! Oliver's stunt is the real thing
THE brother of a young meningitis victim is set to get to grips with a slippery customer, in a bid to raise hundreds of pounds for research into the disease. Oliver Haworth, eight, of Margaret Street, Blackburn, wants to raise funds for the Meningitis
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Loophole to be plugged
THE government is to change the law against anti-social behaviour after persistent criminals in East Lancashire started evading court orders by moving towns. The move comes after Greg Pope, MP for Hyndburn which has pioneered the use of Anti Social Behaviour
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Pair follow in tracks
TRAINING partners Steve Sweeney and Shaun Livesey proved to be perfectly matched at the 19th running of the Soreen Stanbury Splash Fell Race at Haworth. While some of the sport's biggest names chased Ian Holmes forlornly as he won for the seven mile race
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Crewe date announced
NORTH End's League clash with Crewe Alexandra, originally scheduled to take place on Saturday 16th February, has been given a new date. The game has had to be postponed because both sides are still in the FA Cup. The game will now take place on Wednesday
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Idiots' guides make me no wiser
I'VE bought a "Complete Idiot's Guide to Microsoft Windows" for my now antique home computer -- and I'm still no wiser. Thick or what?
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All-time hate list
THE death of singer Peggy Lee at the age of 81 last week has prompted an ad for the sale of a CD "The Magic of Peggy Lee" in the Saturday newspaper disaster columns. I shan't be rushing out to buy one. I couldn't even put the radio on on the day of her
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Car boot bullies
THOSE who have been bullied by dealers buying at car boot sales will know what a nuisance they can be. They snoop around casual's cars as they arrive, delve into boxes while they're still in the vehicle, help unload them and root among the goods before
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Warning over car-hijacks
MOTORISTS have been warned to be on their guard after a spate of car-hijackings in which drivers have been attacked in the Bury area. Officers are urging car owners to be vigilant following eight thefts or attempted thefts of vehicles in the Whitefield
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Last gasp goal puts Latics on top
THE Air Miles Manchester League programme suffered an almost total washout as pitches across Greater Manchester were waterlogged after heavy overnight rain. Following the resignation of Failsworth Town, the leadership of the Premier Division had switched
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New players benefit
LEIGH East U11s entertained the recently formed Shevington Sharks. With the Shevington youngsters in a competitive mood, the new players in East's squad benefited from the game. Tries: D.Hodgson 2, J.Lane 3, P.Sproston, A.Thomasson 2, K.Williams 2, D.Yarwood
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Massey Transport Bedford D&D
DARTS: Daten 112, Boundry 103, Leigh Miners 93, Fir Tree 92, Eastleigh 91, Bedford Libs 82, Bulls Head 80, Courts 76, British Legion 74, Foundry 73, Royal Oak 73, Cart & Horses 70, Rugby Union 61, Three Crowns 53, Grey Horse 50, Standard Mower 50,
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Coming apart at the seams
ISN'T it time that Mr D Pratt (Letters, January 25) changed his record? Does he not know that Tony Blair is in charge and will soon be entering his sixth year as premier? What is the sum total of New Labour success in this period? -- Zilch. Taxes have
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Town's Holocaust tribute
LEIGH paid a moving tribute to those who suffered through some of humanity's darkest days at a Holocaust memorial service on Friday. The horrors will be remembered over the next few weeks with poignant exhibitions in both Leigh and Wigan. Sunday marked
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Greens welcomed to a not so exclusive club
IT HAS come to my attention that I may have, in the letter pages of local papers, inadvertently given the impression that I believed the Green Party and the wider environmental movement, were a bunch of ideologically driven fanatics and zealots, with
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Souey blasts ref
FURIOUS Blackburn boss Graeme Souness last night slammed referee Dermot Gallagher for failing to send-off Dennis Bergkamp after the Arsenal striker condemned Rovers to another damaging Premiership defeat. Dutch international Bergkamp escaped unpunished
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Massive hunt for armed robbers
EXTENSIVE police inquires are taking place in a bid to trace two men who carried out an armed robbery at a Burnley off licence. The men both armed with handguns forced two women assistants to lay on the floor in a stock room at the rear of the Victoria
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Heysham power's future debated
A MEETING will be held in Morecambe next week to discuss the future of Heysham nuclear power station. A ballot has been held in Lancaster city centre for the last two weekends and it will run again from a stall near the Arndale Centre, Morecambe this
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Family rhyme and reason pays up
A FAMILY of holiday makers from Newchurch are in the Euros after winning a caption competition. The contest was organised by travel agents Lunn Poly, who asked entrants to complete a rhyme about their favourite destination. Teresa Ward of Gorrell Close
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Fears voiced over new housing
ATHERTON residents fear more homes would wreak havoc on what they say is already a troublesome drainage system. A handful of residents in Old Hall Mill Lane and Leigh Road have written to Wigan Council planners objecting to a new housing estate part of
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Hit-run driver still sought
POLICE are still trying to trace the driver of a silver Volkswagen Golf believed to have been involved in an accident which resulted in a pensioner having part of his leg amputated. Kazimierz 'Ken' Sroka, a 76 year-old retired miner, has needed further
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Porn video DJ jailed for two months
A DISC jockey who lured schoolgirls into appearing in a pornographic video by advertising for models on the internet, has been jailed. John Doswell was put behind bars for two months and put on the sex offenders' register for seven years. Doswell arranged
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Market traders are blown off site
MORE stallholders have been blown away from Leigh's open market. They claim pleas for reduced rents and help to block the swirling winds have fallen on deaf ears. On windy Monday three traders who turned up were forced to quit at 10.30am and for the first
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Leigh businesses are country's best
LEADING Leigh retailers scooped major national awards to prove they are the best in the business. In 2002, visitors to Bents Garden Centre and any one of the 33 bakery shops in the Waterfields' chain will officially be shopping at the best in the country
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Net call to arms
THERE is an interesting web site on the net for people who once served in the armed forces. The Forces Officer Group site which keeps more than three million veterans and officers from around the world in touch with each other. www.fog.uk.com is a brilliant
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Brighten up your screens
THE thisislancashire.co.uk web site now features the weekly entertainment news and advertising you see in the InsideOut leisure guide. You can find out all you need to know about what's on over the coming week, just click on the InsideOut button in the
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Reserves match postponed
STAN TERNENT'S preparations for Sunday's crucial promotion battle against West Bromwich Albion were hit when last night's reserve match against Barnsley at Turf Moor was called off. The heavy rain that fell on Burnley caused the pitch to be waterlogged
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Mott decides to leave Rawtenstall
MATTHEW MOTT has dropped a bombshell on Rawtenstall by deciding not to return to the club this summer. The 28-year-old Australian had given a provisional 'yes' to the Transco Lancashire League side but a job offer from Melbourne cricket club has changed
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Ensign dance
THE Atherton and District White Ensign Association St Valentine's Day dance is being held five days early -- on Saturday, February 9 at the Jubilee Hall, off Mayfield Street, Atherton. The event starts at 7.30pm. Admission is by ticket only. They cost
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It's panto time
rST Joseph's Players' panto production of The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe started yesterday and runs until February 9. Tickets for the show, staged at St Joseph's Hall in Chapel Street, Leigh, cost £5 adults and £3 children and are available from Boardman's
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Take a trip to Fleetwood...
RUMOURS of Fleetwood Mac (RFM) are visiting Bolton's Albert Halls for one night of live music on Saturday, February 9. The tribute band to one of the greatest groups of all time, play a live set including hits from the early 1960s, through the critically
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Local tv duo go global
NOWT on telly worth watching? Lancaster's Paul Egglestone and Ian Aspin are in the business of making thought provoking television that's well worth setting the video for. From slavery in Sudan to social housing in inner city Manchester, their TV production
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Police looking for video stars
LANCASTER police are looking for budding video stars to help them ram home the personal safety message. Young people aged between 13 and 16 are needed to make and star in a film called 'Street Cred' which will address current safety issues and concerns
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Sale time
A JUMBLE sale will be held at Ingleside residential home in Upper George Street, Tyldesley between 10am and 4pm on Saturday, February 23. Admission is free.
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Cash boost for canal restoration
LANCASTER'S canals are set to be given a £40 million boost once the restoration of the derelict Lancaster Canal between Tewitfield and Kendal has been completed. Once finished, sometime later this decade, the link will provide commercial and leisure boat
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New computer training courses
MORECAMBE residents have a chance to learn more about the technology of the future without fear at the town's newest BEST centre. The centre, on Euston Road, opens its doors on Friday (February 1) for a special open day, in advance of the official opening
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Sports PostBag
I have moved to Daisy Hill in the last 12 months and have read with interest the developments, or lack of them, from Leigh RMI football club. The lack of interest shown in the town back up what was said by many Horwich RMI fans back in the early nineties
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Harriers girls in medals again
LEIGH Harriers Under 15s girls team were in the medals again at the Northern Cross Country Championships in Derby at the weekend. The team, which is having an outstanding season, took bronze to add to wins in the local league and the Greater Manchester
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East's heroes steal the show
Sheffield Eagles 34, Leigh East 12: THE scoreline may suggest that the professional side had an easy passage into round four of the Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Challenge Cup. But the reality was different as East's heroes gave the Eagles the fright of their
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Doctor appeal
AN emergency doctors' service run entirely by volunteers is still looking for a doctor to cover Darwen. An appeal went out by Med Alert fund-raising co-ordinator Marie Dawson earlier this month but no one has come forward. The charity provides emergency
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Verdict soon on rural funding
RESULTS from talks on how to spend a £75,000 regeneration grant will be made public within a month. A consultation asked residents in East Rural Ward how they would like to see the money spent. East Rural community zone shadow board chairman Coun Fred
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Bank raid
TWO masked men robbed a Hindley bank last Friday after threatening customers and staff with a shotgun and an axe. The men escaped with a large amount of cash after robbing the Royal Bank of Scotland on Market Street around 11am. They drove off in a stolen
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Probus Club talk
THREE country parks, eight lakes, seven leisure centres, five public halls, swimming pools and libraries were facilities highlighted when Martin Green from Wigan Leisure department spoke at a meeting of Tyldesley Probus Club. He also outlined the facilities
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Junaid launches search for book authors
A BOY whose childhood in Pakistan was captured in an educational book written by a couple from Blackburn wants to trace the authors. Junaid Dah was eight in 1984 when Ailsa and Alan Scarsbrook took up temporary residence with him and his family in Lahore
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'Food safe here' says restaurant manager
MANAGEMENT at a Haslingden restaurant which was wrongly accused of being at the centre of food poisoning outbreak, have urged local people not to be put off by the unfounded rumours. The rumours started after a group of 19 volunteers from the Haslingden
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More carriages call for 'violent' crush hour line
A TOWN councillor has urged train bosses to put more carriages on services using the Wigan to Manchester line. Cllr Derek Gradwell says angry passengers at Daisy Hill station sometimes get violent with ticket collectors because the trains are packed.
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Leigh head is on the move
LEIGH head teacher Chris Groves is changing schools after Easter. She will leave Leigh St Peter's Infants after five years to take charge at Lowton St Luke's next term. Mrs Groves said: "I will be leaving for a new challenge but with many wonderful memories
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Homes plan gets go-ahead
A CONTROVERSIAL plan to build houses on former allotments has been approved. Despite about 100 objections Dorbcrest Homes Ltd got the go-ahead to construct 46 houses and garages on land off Ravenswood Drive at Hindley. Residents had complained the plans
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Jubilee street parties
ANYONE planning to hold a street party to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee is being urged to apply for permission from the council in advance. With an extended Bank Holiday weekend scheduled for June 1-4, it's likely many communities will already
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Busway campaign
A CAMPAIGN has been launched to derail busway proposals with rail-link plans and alternative transport measures. The Busway Campaign, run by the Campaign for Planning Sanity, is firmly against GMPTE's plans to build a £26 million Leigh - Salford - Manchester
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TV chef star of festival
A WEEK-LONG food festival at Northcote Manor in Langho drew culinary expertise to East Lancashire from across Europe. Among the chefs preparing fine cuisine for guests was Brian Turner, a regular on BBC's Ready, Steady, Cook and Food and Drink, who prepared
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Aussies are big fluffy prima donnas
AND they have the audacity to talk about whingeing Poms. Australians like to depict themselves as the toughest of the tough, the kings of the outback, men (and women) who can survive in the most testing of environments. But now we are beginning to see
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Disturbing tale of Parkinson's sufferer
FOLLOWING the revelation that this year's Bent and Bongs Beer Bash chairman John Firth is suffering from Parkinson's Disease I received a disturbing letter from 79-years-old Betty Evans. Her husband Joe, now 84, has suffered from the incapacitating disease
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RMI aim for Trophy glory day
LEIGH RMI will hope to convert their new-found form to the FA Trophy this weekend when they will make the last 16 if they can overcome Conference high-flyers Margate. RMI are not noted for their cup successes but having overwhelmed UniBond Premier League
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Strike pair sink Vics
Northwich Victoria 0, Leigh RMI 3: A VIRTUOSO performance from Dino Maamria and the supporting role of Tony Black helped Leigh RMI's climb up the Conference table continue with a thoroughly emphatic defeat of Northwich Victoria at the Drill Field. The
