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My First. . .
This week, with JEANETTE AINSCOUGH, manager of the RSPCA Animal Home, Altham MEMORY: When I was about three I remember asking my brother where lamb chops came from. He told me and I never ate them again. I was 10 when I fully became vegetarian. HOLIDAY
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Mystery man's £1.3m to Shakers
A MYSTERY benefactor has emerged as a potential saviour of the Shakers by offering to settle the club's outstanding £1.3 million mortgage. Thursday's (March 14) dramatic development came on the eve of the crucial High Court hearing at which Bury FC was
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Charity minibus wrecked
THE BOSS of a Blackburn charity has slammed vandals who wrecked the group's minibus, causing damage estimated at hundreds of pounds. Mike Mulcahy, chief executive of the Blind Society, said he was disgusted by the behaviour of the vandals who tried to
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Toy sale will aid war vcitims
A NURSERY is holding a toy sale to raise money for the Blackburn with Darwen Afghanistan Appeal. St Barnabas Nursery, in Arthur Way, Bank Top, is staging the event on Tuesday between 11.15am and 1.15pm. Teacher Joan Whaley said the toys had been donated
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Toys on loan for childcare
CHILDMINDERS and pre-school teachers are set to benefit from a new resource centre which will provide them with the latest toys on loan. The centre, in Mill Lane, Blackburn, will stock toys and equipment for childminders, pre-schools, nurseries, nursery
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Asylum seeker banned
A KURDISH asylum seeker from Iraq was told that he must abide by the laws of the land while he is resident in this country. Blackburn magistrates heard that Rehan Mahmood, 22, of Cherry Street, Blackburn, was caught driving a car with a bald tyre without
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Nolan Trust issues Kilimanjaro challenge
ARMCHAIR adventurers are being invited to dust off their hiking boots and beat the winter blues with a life-saving challenge. The Anthony Nolan Trust has recently launched the latest addition to its programme of overseas challenge events for 2003. The
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'Route 14-25' keeps young on right track
THE UK's leading youth charity has launched a pilot scheme in Lancashire to help youngsters keep their lives on track. The Prince's Trust 'Route 14-25' has been targeted at Lancashire, and Blackburn in particular, because research revealed there was a
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Taste of curling for kids
ACTIVITIES to mark the 17th Commonwealth Games across Blackburn and Darwen were launched at a Curling taster session. Curling, hitherto a minority sport, has shot to prominence following the British women's team Gold Medal triumph at the recent Winter
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Threats against in-laws charges dropped
A WOMAN and her brother-in-law were threatened by her boyfriend at a time when the couple were separated and he was facing charges of assaulting her. But Blackburn magistrates heard the charges had been dropped, the couple were now reconciled and Barnes
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Give old folk their dignity
IT is a disgrace what is happening regarding the proposed closure of care homes for the elderly in Lancashire. These are people who have given their lives to this country, worked for poor wages in the past and are now looking at the situation of having
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What value for council tax?
GIVING the Labour budget proposals at the meeting of Blackburn with Darwen Council, Councillor Gail Barton boasted that the rise in council tax of just 4.5 per cent is one of the lowest in the country. Of course, as my colleague Councillor Jim Hirst pointed
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Parents demand apology
PARENTS are demanding an apology after school pupils were showered with shattered glass. Rebecca Armstrong was among a group of school children waiting at the bus stop outside St John's Church on Atherton Road at Hindley Green. She says as a fire engine
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Tragic tale of a man all alone
AFTER reading about the proposed closure of 19 old people's homes in East Lancashire, I am compelled to tell you about one particular old person's experience of living in the community. Frank William Penny lived on Willows Lane, Accrington. While driving
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GAZZA JOINS CLARETS
ENGLAND soccer legend Paul Gascoigne has joined Burnley until the end of the season. No fee is involved and it is hoped that Gascoigne will be able to make his debut on Wednesday against Bradford City. Gazza was in Burnley last night after Clarets boss
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Now it's ok for karaoke
LANDLORDS were singing with joy today after a council did a major U-turn over a 'crazy' pub karaoke policy. Blackburn with Darwen Council had told landlords they needed expensive wiring in order to stage the popular music nights. Today it withdrew the
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Spanish striker to stand-in for Cole
SPANISH striker Yordi Gonzalez can boost his chances of a permanent move to Ewood in the summer as he attempts to fill the boots of Andy Cole over the next three weeks. The on-loan hit-man -- signed on a short-term deal from Real Zaragoza recently --
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Rotary seeks entries for its golf day
MEMBERS of Burnley Rotary Club are preparing for their annual charity golf day in aid of Pendleside Hospice. Organisers hope to raise as much money as possible from the event on Wednesday, May 1, which is open to teams of four. Last year's event raised
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Skaters asked what they want
SKATEBOARDERS and roller skaters were asked what they want in a skate park to get them out of Burnley town centre. A public meeting was called by Buckinghamshire company Tribe Enterprises, a consultancy firm brought in by Burnley to try to find a solution
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Three are held in drugs swoop on house
THREE people were arrested and drugs believed to be crack cocaine worth £600 was seized in a raid on a house in Ulster Street, Burnley. A 31-year-old male was charged with possession of a Class B drug, while two other people arrested at the address, a
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Glossy guide printed
A GLOSSY guide to Burnley's shops, businesses, sport and heritage has been published to attract business and investment to the town. The 72-page Burnley Guide describes popular tourist attractions including Towneley Hall -- once home to 17th century astronomer
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Chains are symbol of council revival
MAYORAL chains which have been stored away in mothballs for almost 30 years will finally get an airing when Padiham elects a new town council mayor. Padiham town council last met in 1974 before a local government review shut down many smaller town councils
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Gazza's in town for the Clarets
ENGLAND soccer legend Paul Gascoigne could be a Burnley player by Wednesday. Gazza was in Burnley last night after Clarets boss Stan Ternent declared: " I hope that the deal will be done sooner rather than later". The 34-year-old is expected to put on
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Pupil power for school elections
NEVER mind the new X-Box computer -- children at a Nelson school are more interested in putting their X in the ballot box. And teachers at Walverden Primary School, which is setting up its own school council for pupils, are hoping the election will prevent
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Sidings report holds up homes plan
PROTESTERS who turned out in force to hear whether plans to build 190 houses off Knotts Lane would be given the go-ahead heard that a decision would be deferred until April after new information came to light. Chairman of the Colne and District Committee
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Man cleared of vandalism allegation
ONE of two men said to have gone on a racially motivated vandalism spree within days of the September 11 World Trade Centre atrocities, has been cleared. Rowan Gane, 30, was found not guilty of three counts of damage by a jury at Burnley Crown Court on
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Heroin pair jailed for child neglect
A HEROIN addicted mother and father were behind bars today after their baby son was left near to death after being neglected. Burnley Crown Court heard little Keiron Mullins, was found to have kidney failure, advanced liver damage and his brain was bleeding
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Chemists on Duty
Sunday, March 17 BLACKBURN: 10.30am-4.30pm: Superdrugs Pharmacy, 3-7 Stonybutts; 11am-2pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road; noon-1pm: Boots Chemists, 2 Cobden Court. DARWEN: noon-1pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 11 Church Street. ACCRINGTON: 10am-2pm: Lloyds
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Chemists on Duty
Thursday, March 21 BLACKBURN: To 9pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 4-6 Railway Road; Cohens Chemist, 63 Whalley Range; To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 6.30pm: Donald Wood Ltd, 53 Fishmoor Drive;
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Farmer despairs at inquiry blow
A FARMER who went to the High Court in a bid to force a public foot and mouth inquiry today spoke of his disappointment after the case was lost. Judges threw out the move by 13 farmers and rural businessmen, who were protesting at the Government's decision
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Councils asked to back booze bans
PLANS to stop people drinking alcohol in public places in three East Lancashire towns could be enforced within the next few weeks. Ribble Valley Borough Council has joined forces with local police to implement the boozing ban and has called on Clitheroe
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Sing your hearts out!
THEY may have come in for criticism in the past few weeks but Burnley's fans have the chance to make a real impact when the Clarets take on Lancashire rivals Preston North End at Turf Moor tomorrow. The travelling fans were magnificent during the 3-2
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'Bon appetit' and Peter shows how
AN Atherton man is keen to show young people how easy it is to prepare good food on a budget. Peter Street, a cook, youth worker and poet, is running a series of healthy eating sessions. The project has been funded by money linked to the Commonwealth
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It's the biggest clash so far for Clarets
STAN Ternent believes that tomorrow's Red Rose derby against Preston North End is the biggest game of the season so far - but only the first of several. The Clarets fate will be decided over the next five weeks as they seek to consolidate their position
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Rovers' Spanish striker to stand-in for Cole
SPANISH striker Yordi Gonzalez can boost his chances of a permanent move to Ewood in the summer as he attempts to fill the boots of Andy Cole over the next three weeks. The on-loan hit-man -- signed on a short-term deal from Real Zaragoza recently --
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Crew in wild goose chase
FIREFIGHTERS from Rawtenstall went on a 'wild goose chase' with an RSPCA inspector after a goose got a bit flighty in Whitewell Bottom. The crews were called to assist the RSPCA in helping the goose off a roof at Lambert Howarth's distribution warehouse
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Charity abseil to help hospice funding
DAREDEVILS are being encouraged to take the plunge into abseiling for a local charity. Brave souls across the county are being asked to raise money for East Lancashire Hospice, Park Lee, Blackburn, by taking part in something which, though a fun event
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Showstoppers' date with the Bulls
TALENTED youngsters from Blackburn and Darwen schools will be taking a touch of 'ooh la la' across the Pennines next month. Eighty singers and dancers had been due to provide the pre-match entertainment at Blackburn Rovers' home game next weekend against
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Firefighters insist radio system safe
FIREFIGHTERS today defended the use of a controversial radio system after claims it was damaging health. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service became the first brigade in the country to use the Airwave digital radio system when it switched over from the
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1,000 readers join home closure fight
THE number of people backing the Lancashire Evening Telegraph's campaign to halt the closure of 35 OAP homes today hit the 1,000 mark. Launched just 10 days ago, the paper has seen a deluge of campaign coupons returned. The news came as a Labour councillor
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And the band is still playing on!
IN 1882 the first shop in the world was lit by electric light, the London Chamber of Commerce met for the first time....and Blackburn's very own Salvation Army Band was established. Now, 120 years later, members have discovered a picture of the band's
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Time to act over graffiti, firms told
BUSINESS bosses have been urged to have some pride after a council report claimed they were refusing to remove graffiti from their buildings. East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce called on businesses in Blackburn with Darwen to work with the council to
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Dennis makes specs appeal
THE snooker player who captured the hearts of the nation with his upside-down glasses today focused his attention on collecting on specs to help the Third World. Dennis Taylor puts his memorable 1985 World Championship win on the final black against Steve
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Neville urges creditors to accept new deal
NEVILLE Neville has urged Bury FC's creditors to cut their losses and accept an offer tabled by a mystery benefactor which could save the club from extinction. Shakers were yesterday granted a six-week extension by the High Court to raise £400,000 by
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Building pride in the borough
STILL smarting at losing out again in its bid for city status, Blackburn with Darwen today finds that its efforts to boost the borough's prosperity by making it more attractive and better known are hampered by a sector of the community that really should
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Lancashire Hot Spots
This week, with KATH MARAH, chairman of Darwen Football Club KATH has been chairman of Darwen Football Club for eight years, and on the rare occasions she can drag herself away from the ground, she likes to head to the wilds of Beacon Fell, between Longridge
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The Saturday Message
This week, with the Rev Christopher Armstrong, Dean of Blackburn RACIAL differences were few in Scarborough. Moving to Blackburn required for me a huge adjustment in attitude. Suddenly the world is a smaller place, the differences of race and faith more
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Beauty earns a TV role for village
Drive & Stroll, with RON FREETHY WITH Downham to be featured in a major BBC television series Born and Bred, now is perhaps the best time to enjoy the delightful walks which surround one of Lancashire's unspoiled villages. I am certain that the television
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Grim day when 19 miners perished
FORTY years ago 19 miners were killed and 13 injured in an explosion in Hapton Valley's number two pit. Tomorrow survivors will join family and friends to remember the fateful event on March 22, 1962. Reporter KATHY BOOTH spoke to those involved. MINER
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These weird car ads drive me mad
One Fort in the Grave, with KEITH FORT THERE was a time when the test of a person's trustworthiness and reliability was summed up in the phrase: "Would you buy a second-hand car from this man?" Nowadays, we could well ask: "Would you buy a new car on
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At last - a movie mum can watch!
Ray Brady's films have won acclaim at prestigious international festivals from Edinburgh to Rotterdam. PAULINE HAWKINS talks to the East Lancashire man who aims to raise the profile of British films on the world stage. UP-AND-COMING East Lancashire director
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Talented in their own write
PUPILS at Longshaw Primary School, Blackburn, revelled in their literacy masterpiece after getting all the school entries published in the book Poetic Voyages. All 38 of the poems made it into print, totalling one third of the whole book. Head teacher
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Anyone lost a blind cat?
A CARING cat lover helped a blind cat after seeing it struggling in the street. Teresa Wislocka, of Parklands Way, Blackburn had seen the ginger and white animal outside her house looking confused and lost since early on Thursday. She said: "It kept crashing
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Girl in cells for night after pie theft
A 14-year-old girl who spent a night in police cells after being arrested for stealing a pork pie has had an existing referral order extended by three months. Blackburn youth court heard that the girl was arrested in theTesco 24-hour store in Hill Street
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Library spotlight rewards young artists
YOUNG people using the Nightsafe Day Centre in Blackburn have been receiving tuition in artwork with such good results that their work is to form an exhibition at the Central Library. The education and lifelong learning department for Blackburn with Darwen
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Are trees next for the chop?
FIRST, we suffered the inadequacies of our winter gritting services. Now, in spring, daffodils get the chop (LET, March 11). What next for summer? Knocking down some trees in the park because they take the light? D BULLEN (Mr), Albany Road, Blackburn.
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Rainy day blues without a hood
WHY don't more shops, chemists, hairdressers etc. sell plastic rainhoods? They are a Godsend. The only one I have at present is better than sliced bread and yes, I have asked at shops but they always answer that they have none. Why, in this weather, don't
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Daffs should be allowed to thrive
REGARDING the daffodils massacre (LET, March 11), would it not seem feasible in a future spring to allow the flowers to thrive on a central strip of the grass verge? If it were to be neatly mown along the pavement edge and likewise on the road edge, leaving
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80mph stolen car driver is jailed for 15 months
POLICE pursued a stolen car at speeds of up to 80 miles per hour through built-up areas in Leigh on a busy Saturday afternoon, a court heard. Gareth Pierce carried on trying to lose the police even when a front tyre burst when he hit the kerb. He drove
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It's a full house!
LEIGH Centurions' Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Challenge Cup quarter-final tie with borough neighbours Wigan Warriors at Hilton Park on Sunday will be a 10,000 sell-out writes Mike Hulme Leigh sold out their allocation of almost 5,500 in under two days, leaving
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Souness ready to take a break
GRAEME Souness and his Blackburn Rovers' squad will jet-off to Dubai for a mid-season break following tomorrow's Roses battle with Leeds United at Elland Road. Rovers have taken advantage of a gap in the fixture list -- created as a result of Newcastle's
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Headship swap for teachers
TEACHERS have swapped headships at two primary schools. When the head of Rossendale's Stubbins Primary Dorothy Fair went on long-term sick, head of Burnley's Brunshaw Primary Neil Tranmer became associate head, while his deputy Tricia Braddock took over
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Stabbing after father 'pushed over edge'
A SPURNED father of two was pushed over the edge when his estranged wife's new partner ordered him out of the home that used to be his. Burnley Crown Court heard how Derek Kearney, 34, 'lost it' and tried to stab the love rival he saw as having taken
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Flats for homeless opposed
A PROJECT which could provide 12 flats for homeless young people in Burnley town centre has met strong opposition from local residents. The project, by the West Pennine Housing Association and the Stepping Stone Project, is for 12 one bedroom flats for
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Pupils net web wizard knowledge
CHILDREN at Brierfield's Mansfield High School have been learning how to produce their own web pages. Year nine pupils have been studying the use of HTML, a computer language used to create internet pages. It involves giving the computer commands which
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MP joins the call to stop Iraq action
EAST Lancashire MP Gordon Prentice has joined a Commons call for the Government to prevent any new military action against Iraq. He is one of more than 100 MPs concerned at British support for American threats to launch military action against Saddan
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Conservatory plan probe
A DECISION over whether to allow a resident to build a uPVC conservatory within the Lidgett and Bents Conservation Area, in Colne, has been put on hold to allow members of the Colne and District Committee time to visit the site. The application relates
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Paul's losing it for a good cause
A FUND-RAISING record breaker is already well on the way to losing his target weight as part of a sponsored slim. Paul Dunn, 41, of Green Hill, Great Harwood, wants to lose at least two of his 21 stones to raise money for both the Royal British Legion
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Chemists on Duty
Friday, March 22 BLACKBURN: To 9pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 4-6 Railway Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 7pm: Moss Pharmacy, 314 Bolton Road; The Pharmacy, Oakenhurst
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lChemists on Duty
Wednesday, March 20 BLACKBURN: To 9pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 4-6 Railway Road; The Surgery (Chiropody), 132 Lammack Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 7pm: The
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Chemists on Duty
Monday, March 18 BLACKBURN: To 9pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 4-6 Railway Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 7pm: Moss Pharmacy, 314 Bolton Road; The Pharmacy, Oakenhurst
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Chemists on Duty
Tuesday, March 19 BLACKBURN: To 9pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 4-6 Railway Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 7pm: The Pharmacy, Oakenhurst Road; Geloo Bros, Cleaver
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Crash teenager 'faints' on seeing damage
A TEENAGER walked away unscathed after crashing her car -- then fainted when she saw the damage to her vehicle. The 19-year-old was driving along Whalley Road, Clitheroe, at 8.30 last night when she crashed. She got out of the car, but when she saw what
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Ban on moving animals 'harming farmers'
EAST Lancashire's Tory MP Nigel Evans has called on the government to end the rule which prevents livestock farmers moving newly bought cattle for 20 days after purchase as a result of foot and mouth. He said the restriction particularly affected farmers
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Return of the Ribble Valley Rider
A BUS service where passengers help decide the route is set to return to rural Ribble Valley. The Ribble Valley Rider is returning to serve Gisburn, Chatburn, Sawley and nearby villages from April 2. People in the area can take advantage of the bus service
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Drug deals denial by caravan man
ONE of the alleged ringleaders of a crime gang was a second-hand electrical dealer who had nothing to do with illegal drugs, a court heard. Father-of-two Anthony Lockwood said at his trial at Preston Crown Court that he made his money buying and selling
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Ban for driver told not to sleep at pub
A LORRY driver planned to sleep off the effects of a night drinking in his car on the pub car park. But Blackburn magistrates heard the landlord of the Talbot in Chipping objected to his plans and Richard Woods foolishly decided to drive home to Longridge
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Victory for village over developers
THE Government has blocked a controversial housing and industrial development on the site of the former Whittingham Hospital - and local MP Nigel Evans hopes any similar greenfield schemes in the area will also be vetoed by Ministers. The major scheme
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Friend and foe for Johnson
DAVID Johnson looks set to make his Burnley debut tomorrow evening and he will be coming face to face with a former friend and foe, writes MATT HORN. Johnson is in line to be thrown straight into the heat of a Red Rose and promotion battle against Preston
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It's the biggest clash so far says Stan
STAN Ternent believes that tomorrow's Red Rose derby against Preston North End is the biggest game of the season so far - but only the first of several. The Clarets fate will be decided over the next five weeks as they seek to consolidate their position
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Contrast of managers
Burnley v Preston North End - big match preview THE League's newest manager will lock horns with one of the most experienced in the business at Turf Moor tomorrow but Preston North End's Kelham O'Hanlon claimed: "I'm looking forward to it." Stan Ternent
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Brighton 2, Bury 1
BURY'S delight at their High Court cash reprieve didn't last too long down on the South Coast where Brighton swept into a 2-0 half-time lead. Player manager Andy Preece gave them a lifeline when he pulled one back on 68 minutes but it was not enough.
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'Someone knows the Darwen rapist'
DETECTIVES today renewed their appeal for help in catching a violent rapist and said: "Somebody in Darwen must know this man." Despite a high-profile, two-month inquiry, no new leads have been uncovered by officers since the early days of the investigation
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Pupils attend school's day of industry
MORE than 400 primary and secondary pupils attended an Industry Day at Fearns High School in Stacksteads. Accrington and Rossendale College, Burnley College, the Army, Asda, Training 2000, Rethink environmental group, North Lancashire Training Group and
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Thief's jewels haul worth £3,300
A BURGLAR who helped himself to a £3,300 jewellery haul has been given a three-year jail term. Burnley Crown Court heard how Nicholas Mulcahy was caught by forensic analysis after leaving fingerprints at the property in Edgeside Lane, Waterfoot. Mulcahy
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Owner tried to stop car snatch
A CAR owner was dragged along the ground as he tried to stop his car being stolen from outside his house. Steve Holt, 54, of Bury Road, Rawtenstall, was defrosting a Ford Focus and a BMW. When he went into the BMW to turn the ignition off, a man jumped
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Dad's delight his daughter is safe
THE father of missing teenager Becky Stuart spoke today at his relief that she had been found safe and well. Becky, 14, a student at Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar School, in Waterfoot, went missing on February 12 from her home in Campion Drive, Helmshore
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MP calls for return of the Royal Mail
LINDSAY Hoyle has called for the government to ditch the name Consignia for the Post Office and veto plans to open up the Royal Mail's letter service to competition. The Chorley MP told Postal Minister Douglas Alexander: "I urge you to use your influence
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I'll fight red tape delays in NHS
A HUSBAND today vowed to fight government 'bureaucracy' in memory of his wife who died from breast cancer six months ago. Barrie Hilton, of Beechwood Drive, Blackburn was angered that a Herceptin, a life enhancing breast cancer drug, was added to the
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Now it's ok for karaoke
LANDLORDS were singing with joy today after a council did a major U-turn over a 'crazy' pub karaoke policy. Blackburn with Darwen Council had told landlords they needed expensive wiring in order to stage the popular music nights. Today it withdrew the
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Raper takes Leigh threat seriously
WIGAN coach Stuart Raper has issued a warning to his team of Challenge Cup favourites. Raper believes the leading Northern Ford Premiership outfit are a match for many of the Super League teams, a point illustrated by Leigh's fourth-round win over Salford
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Svabic cup boost for Terzis
SIMON Svabic's dislocated and fractured finger is unlikely to keep him out of tomorrow's 'Battle of the Borough'. The Centurions' stand-off star gave Leigh a few anxious days before coach Paul Terzis was able to declare that Svabic was '99 per cent certain
