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Love affair war could not conquer
IT was the middle of the Second World War but nothing could keep airman Arthur Aiken from his wedding. Today the former RAF serviceman celebrates 60 years of marriage to Alice. The couple, both 86, tied the knot at their local church in Liverpool in 1942
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Hit-man Andy launches bid to feed street kids
BLACKBURN Rovers hitman Andy Cole has his sights firmly set on a new goal -- raising money for starving children. The £7million striker has teamed up with singer Lulu to launch an emergency appeal to feed orphans in Zimbabwe who are facing critical food
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Site clocks in the new town centre
REGARDING the clocks once resident at Blackburn railway station, perhaps the council could supply a couple of modern, rain-resistant, easy-to-view types for the station. In return for the classic railway types that could be located safe and dry in a shopping
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Coal health claim date
MINISTER for Energy, Brian Wilson, will be in Leigh next week to discuss coal compensation -- almost 10 years to the day after the closure of Leigh's last pits. Mr Wilson will address a public meeting on the coal health compensation scheme at Leigh Miners
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Tales from the Touchline with Ian Fraser
WELL, it's been a few weeks since I last wrote an article and I am pleased to report back that the Redskins have at last reached the obscurity of the middle of the table. Two weeks ago we created a hatful of chances against Strategy of Barnoldswick and
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Why Nina's 'Evita' did cry
ANOTHER Suitcase, Another Hall and another night, another Eva Peron for Blackpool Grand Theatre as Andrew Lloyd Webber's famous musical comes to town. Blackpool Operatic Players is taking the unusual step of casting two leading ladies in its production
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Marriage racket boss faces prison
A SELF-styled Asian community leader is facing jail after admitting his part in a worldwide multi-million pound fake-marriage racket. Ismail Purbhai was part of an illegal marriage and immigration operation which was based in Blackburn and stretched as
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Rest will do us good: Souness
BLACKBURN boss Graeme Souness believes Rovers' trip to Dubai will breathe new life into his side's survival battle when they return to England at the start of next week. Souness and his squad jetted out to the Middle East on Monday to spend a week training
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Setting up made easy
A PARTIALLY sighted Bamber Bridge man is setting up a service for adults with learning disabilities as part of his work for the Preston Guild Volunteer Bureau. Former hotel worker Colin Farmer, who lost his sight three years ago, is aiming to develop
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Unions slam closure plan
THE UNION that represents care homes staff fears that under county council proposals three local children's homes could be shut before enough replacement foster carers are found. Unison, the public service workers union, argue that the county council
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Run for funds
AFTER learning she had breast cancer, Gillian Harrison did not know where to turn. Within a month of finding the initial lump she had had a mastectomy and she was soon to learn the next stage of her treatment was the dreaded chemotherapy. "I was frightened
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Auditors praise council's good progress
EXTERNAL auditors have said Burnley Borough Council is making good progress. The District Audit Service praised management arrangements, the new pilot democratic structure based on a leader with executive, preparation of accounts and performance management
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Sporting chance for new Pendle centre
A BID for £1.2million for a sports centre in Brierfield is being made by Pendle Council. The move to provide Brierfield and Reedley with a sports hall is a joint partnership between Pendle Council and Lancashire County Council. The council is hoping to
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What's on this week
BROUGHTON Club Players are performing their last play of the season until Saturday, March 23. Key for Two, a farce, starts at 7.30pm, at The Hall, Broughton and District Club, Whittingham Lane, Broughton. For tickets ring 774208. ONE of the area's most
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Gadget gives thief a way in
POLICE today issued a warning to residents after a would-be burglar tried to steal a set of keys using a home-made device through a letterbox. The gadget - made from a magnet connected to a bamboo cane by a shoe lace - was found after the culprit fled
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Local art stars in gallery relaunch
A JEWEL in East Lancashire's cultural crown has emerged newly-polished after vandals struck during a £300,000 refit. Haworth Art Gallery in Accrington has reopened its doors nearly a year after it closed for a massive refurbishment which was delayed when
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MPs press minister for action over jobs
THREE East Lancashire MPs have met with Regions Minister Alan Johnson in a bid to get extra government help to tackle the area's manufacturing jobs crisis. Greg Pope, Gordon Prentice and Peter Pike discussed that recent redundancies, the problems of the
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Acorns a Centre of Excellence
A RIBBLE Valley nursery has become one of the first in the country to be given Centre of Excellence status. Staff and pupils at Acorns Nursery at Oakhill College in Whalley were awarded the accreditation by the Pre-School Learning Alliance after being
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Special service as charity comes to a close
A CLITHEROE cancer fund is coming to a close with a service of celebration and remembrance. A Litany of Hope will take place at Trinity Methodist Church in Parson Lane, Clitheroe, on Sunday, April 21, at 7.30pm. The service is for anyone affected by cancer
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Up for grabs - and free
THE Internet is about the only place you can get something for nothing. If you are after some new software, whether it be virus protection or a word processing package, the web will have something for you. Many, such as Download.com (www.download.com)
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Second-half show flattens Vale
IN a much-improved performance at Bloomfield Road, Pool demolish Vale with an array of second half goals. The first win in front of the new stands finally puts Pool on 50 points, a total that should all but ensure the Seasiders will be playing Division
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Form guide
A LOOK at the key facts and figures from the game against Bradford. Burnley MARLON BERESFORD: Inspired display with the first half stop from Eoin Jess the highlight. Beaten by scrambled goal...8 DEAN WEST: Always enjoys playing with Little in front of
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Does anyone want a pint at kick-off?
A TEST-CASE licensing application to allow an East Lancashire pub to open at breakfast during the World Cup has been adjourned following a national hearing in the High Court. Stephen Butterworth of the Cock and Magpie pub in Whitworth, Rossendale, appeared
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Open day for closed doors
ELDERLY Fylde residents will be offered top tips on how to beat bogus callers at an Age Concern open day in Blackpool next month. From 10am until 3pm on April 9 at the Cookson Street branch, general age concern services home security advisor Ann Leather
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Sound advice
FLEETWOOD Fire Service and Fleetwood Hospital have come up with a red-hot scheme to protect one of the most vulnerable groups in the area. Out-patients of the Elderly Mental Ill (EMI) unit at the hospital are to have special fire alarms fitted after staff
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It's many happy returns
TIGGER the wandering cat is feline fine after being re-united with his owner -- with the help of The Citizen! The hapless puss was found alone in an empty house on Freckleton Street, Lytham, by an estate agent who passed him to volunteers at cat charity
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Zoo's future is still uncertain
BLACKPOOL Zoo's future is still undecided -- despite a special council committee meeting held to consider presentations from parties interested in running it. And the meeting turned stormy as one councillor walked out after being told not to repeatedly
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Loophole in tax a threat to old folk
COUNTY Hall bosses are on collision course with government officials as a tax loophole threatens to scupper their shake-up of provision for old folk. Under the county's plans, they will shut 35 of their 48 care homes, including 19 in East Lancashire,
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Marriage racket boss faces prison
A SELF-styled Asian community leader is facing jail after admitting his part in a worldwide multi-million pound fake-marriage racket. Ismail Purbhai was part of an illegal marriage and immigration operation which was based in Blackburn and stretched as
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Sporty Mayor holds charity fun run
IT may not be a record, but I would lay generous odds that it is not far from it, that the Mayor of the Borough of Blackburn with Darwen should still be an active athlete. John Williams is currently the man in that office and in 1999 he took a national
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Poland calling for England duo
TWO local athletes have been selected to run for England in the World Cross Country Championships for athletes with special needs. Blackburn Harrier Richard Robb, 33, will start a five day trip to Poland on April 4, and he will be joined by Derek Lee
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What's On
RED Rose Road Runners will be holding their Annual Presentation Evening on Saturday at 7:30pm at the Deafway Club on Brockholes Brow. The Coniston 14 is a race of 13.875 miles around Coniston Water starting and finishing at the John Ruskin School in Coniston
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Help guide dogs charity
IN last week's letters pages we inadvertently published two names and addresses at the end of a letter which invited readers to send used stamps and phone cards to assist in raising money for Guide Dogs For The Blind. These, in fact, should be sent to
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Good lord, we are not 'sin city'
THE Blackpool 1st Alliance is an organisation set up to, among other things, foster openness and democracy in the affairs of Blackpool and to promote and protect the prosperity and welfare of its residents and businesses. Our members, while not against
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Party poopers
MORALE-BOOSTING parties for residents in closure-threatened care homes have been stopped by Lancashire County Council. Dispirited residents from the three Fylde care homes threatened with closure have been denied the opportunity of welcoming members of
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Mystery over company's future
WORKERS at one of Radcliffe's biggest employers Adams face an uncertain future after reports that it could be the subject of a £1.4 billion bid. But bosses of the company formerly known as Halls, based at Dumers Lane, have dismissed the sale claims as
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Nowt funnier than folk
A FAMOUS couple are visiting the Preston Playhouse theatre. Neil Simon's The Odd Couple has delighted audiences around the world since it was first written, and is now on its way to Preston thanks to local drama group the Grimsargh Players. The play,
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Meal deal that'll make you laugh
WATCH out for a programme of exciting entertainment, scheduled to take place at the South Ribble Banqueting Suite, in Leyland next month. The entertainment kicks off with the first Comedy bites event on April 5 featuring Justin Moorehouse, star of Channel
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School goes full circle
A BLACKPOOL primary school has been taken out of special measures after a two-year turnaround in its standards. Our Lady of the Assumption RC Primary School, Common Edge Road was described as "a pleasant, happy and friendly place" by Ofsted in its latest
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Health plan bids to boost NHS services
A FIRM which moved to Blackburn from London two years ago, has launched a healthcare scheme to enhance NHS services rather than replace them. Insurance firm Berkeley Morgan plc, of Phoenix Park in Blakewater Road, launched the NHS Plus plan after customers
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Impressed at developments
Icongratulate Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council on being named Council of the Year (LET, March 13). I've come home from university in the last year and been impressed by the developments in the borough while I've been away. The Council isn't perfect
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Crash coward has dealt a blow
IWOULD like to thank the person who drove into my car the other day while it was parked but did not have the guts or integrity to leave their details. I am a disabled driver and need my car to get around, so this is a double blow for me. Apart from being
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Whistle Blower with Neil Yates
THE events of Saturday at Bramall Lane had fans, phone-in hosts and even experts scurrying for the "rule book." They were unsure as to why Blackburn ref Eddie Wolstenholme had abandoned the game. Of course we all knew that having only six players left
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Colls aiming to make it an Atherton treble
ALMOST nine months of hard work on and off the pitch comes to a gripping climax next month at the Reebok Stadium when Charnock Richard and Atherton Collieries meet in the final of the fourth Goldline Trophy. Bolton Wanderers and the Goldline committee
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Cole deal pure speculation say Fulham
FULHAM have poured further cold water on reports in the national Press suggesting Jean Tigana wants to sign Andy Cole. Several tabloids claimed Cole is ready to walk out on Rovers in the summer in favour of a move to Craven Cottage. But Fulham officials
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An asset to country
A FORMER Preston car park attendant, who trained Saudi Arabians to maintain their aircraft during the Gulf War, made a trip to Westminster this week to wow judges with his scientific work. University of Central Lancashire research fellow, Dr Tim Mercer
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So what next?
A WEEK has passed since Preston achieved city status and the question on many people's lips is -- 'So What?'. The successful bid was the latest of three attempts by council bosses to see the town upgraded. Around £30,000 of council tax payers' money was
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Venue gets 24-hour link to police
A LEISURE centre where staff were trapped when a gang of youths placed the premises under seige is the latest edition to a radio security scheme. Padiham Leisure Centre has been included in the community initiative which operates a direct, 24-hour link
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No ban for cheeky streaker
A CLARETS fan who streaked across the pitch before being tackled by Burnley mascot Bertie Bee has escaped a club ban, and today said he wouldn't be doing it again. Sabaean Myers' cheeky celebration of Gazza's arrival at Turf Moor during the game against
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Landslide causes delays
MOTORISTS are warned to expect delays when road works being on Robin House Lane in Briercliffe on April 1. Lancashire County Council is closing the road from its junction with Halifax Road to its junction with Barker House Road following a land slip.
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Closure bid on agenda
MEMBERS of Pendle Council are due to hear an emergency motion about the closure of care homes in the borough during a meeting tonight. The motion will be brought before full council after the authority's Care Homes Working Group met to discuss Lancashire
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Hockey - rare defeat for Preston
PRESTON Hockey Club lost 3-2 to Bowdon II on Saturday. Sam Sinclair and Luke Wilson scored the goals. Despite the defeat the team have still won promotion from their division.
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Hoppers to rebuild
PRESTON Grasshoppers are expecting to make major changes both on and off the pitch in the close season as they reconcile themselves to playing in Division Three North next year. Hoppers, already doomed to relegation, were thrashed 67-8 by Orrell on Saturday
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Looking for a place to curl
SINCE the unforgettable triumph of the women's curling team in the Winter Olympics interest in the sport has swept the nation. And lately Preston Curling Club has been inundated with requests from people asking to take up the sport-- only to be told that
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Watch your waste plea
COUNCILLORS went on a litter pick of Preston this week claiming the new city is 'dirty' and in danger of becoming a dump. Rubbish overflowing in bins and blowing all over streets and parks needs to be sorted out, if Preston is to attract visitors, according
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Invaders' mission: Big style!
WHEN Samantha Hall moved into her new house last summer she knew it would take more than a bit of spit and polish to turn it into her dream home. But she never dreamed that a whole team of experts from BBC daytime TV show House Invaders would help out
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Leisure take-over still on
ROSSENDALE's leisure facilities could soon be privately owned as negotiations with Glendale continue. The company, which runs leisure complexes in Cumbria, has been picked by Rossendale Council to take over management of the leisure halls, swimming pools
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Gazza hazza dazzling debut
PAUL Gascoigne had no hesitation in backing Burnley to stay in the top six after enjoying an impressive home debut against Bradford City last night. "I am looking forward to the play-offs because the team is definitely good enough," he enthused after
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They're hair-raising
MAD March hair-do's were in abundance at this year's Festival of Hair and Beauty at the Winter Gardens. From multi-coloured mohicans to crowns full of curls -- hair cuts and styles came in every shape, size and shade imaginable at the Blackpool Hairdressing
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Dangers of too much home security
FIREFIGHTERS today pleaded with terrified crime victims not to risk their lives by over-securing their homes. After nine burglaries in just over a week in the Sunnyhurst area of Darwen, police sent extra officers in high visibility uniforms or plain clothes
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Listed building could be in for a revamp
MULTI-million-pound plans to redevelop Rawtenstall's listed Ilex Mill could become a reality. Rossendale Council is currently negotiating to sell the mill in Bacup Road to Manchester development company P J Livesey. The company's land and estates manager
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Boy hit by two cars
A YOUNGSTER was fighting for his life today after he was struck twice by cars as he tried to cross a killer by-pass. Campaigners have been fighting for the controversial footpath which runs across the Edenfield by-pass where the 11-year-old boy was hit
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New city, but same litter problem
NEW city status -- but the litter is still there! Take a look around one of the only patches of green in the city centre bordered by Lancaster Road, Tithebarne Street, Lord Street and Crooked Lane. This green square is the most disgusting and contaminated
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Alison's dish is a winner!
CELEBRITY chef Andrew Nutter had a great time tasting recipes from eight imaginative cooks at the Lancashire Food Festival held in Accrington. The finalists in the Lancashire Evening Telegraph Benedictine Secret Recipe competition each allowed Andrew,
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We Van do it, say eager fans
THOUSANDS of Blackpool fans are heading for Cardiff's Millennium Stadium this weekend, for the second time in 10 months. Last May they returned triumphant after roaring their heroes on to the victory in the play-off final which brought Second Division
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Custody death woman named
THE POLICE Complaints Authority (PCA) has named a 50-year-old woman who died in police custody at Fleetwood police station. A PCA spokesman confirmed that Lillian Taylor, of Rington Avenue, Carleton, was found collapsed in her cell shortly after 3am on
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Police warn drug dealers
LANCASHIRE police will continue to crack down on drug crimes -- that's the stark warning to dealers across the Fylde. And the Constabulary's own newspaper, Context, this month gives a rare insight into the conviction of one notorious Blackpool drug dealer
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Cracking service from plaster duo
LONG serving hospital workers Walter Reed and Granville Hargreaves have made sure two generations of Blackburn residents have got well and truly plastered, by patching up 30,000 broken bones. The retiring plastering technicians have patched thousands
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Police eager to crack egg thieves
POLICE in Lancashire are warning against a different kind of egg collecting in the run up to Easter. Gathering wild birds' eggs was a popular 19th century egg hobby, but was made illegal in 1954. And to be in possession of an egg was also banned with
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Council agrees to land sale
PLANS to develop a new business centre in Blackburn have received a boost after council bosses agreed to sell land to property developers. Atlantic Property Services, in partnership with the Capita Group, plans to create a new office development on land
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Pavilions revival given new hope
CATHEDRAL bosses today said they were confident they would soon have the money in place to start renovating three of Blackburn's oldest buildings. Church leaders took control of the town's Georgian Waterloo Pavilions, in Church Street, last year from
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Spend your Easter at Stanley
ACCRINGTON STANLEY manager John Coleman and a team of FA coaches will be running an Easter Soccer School from Tuesday 26th March to Thursday 28th March, from 10am to 3pm. The school is open to boys and girls of 6 and 12. The cost of the course is £7.50
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Five star Nelson
TWO goals from Carl Howarth and two from Micky Bartholomew may have kickstarted Nelson's season - at last. Nelson have now lost just one in the last six games in North West Counties League Division Two in what has been a stop-start season for the side
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Red hot Burns steals show
PAUL Burns scored an injury-time winner to complete a remarkable comeback for Stanley against the UniBond Premier's second placed side Lancaster. The Giant Axe side had led 2-0 after just 31 minutes and looked on course for a comfortable three points
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Who needs the EU?
THE EU is to be reformed "to make it more accountable to the people," according to BBC's Today programme. Who are they trying to kid? The truth is that we, the people, have had more than enough of this preposterous pipe-dreamers' expensive but useless
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New appeal over hit-run death
POLICE in Bury have made a fresh appeal for information following a hit-run crash in which an elderly pedestrian died. The crash happened at Rochdale Road near to its junction with Castle Hill Road, at 8.40am on last Thursday. William Armstead, aged 73
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It's time to party to Abba
ABBA fans unite! From the makers of sing-a-long a Sound of Music comes a chance to join in with the Swedish super-group's greatest hits, complete with subtitles so everyone can join in! Sing-a-long-a Abba is coming to the Charter Theatre, Preston, on
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You'll be shaken but stirred
GEORGE Orwell's 1984 at the Charter Theatre, Preston, is running to Saturday, March 23 THIS production grabs your attention with its violence, its raw energy and the scope of its ambition. '1984' - the Northern Stage Ensemble's take on George Orwell's
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Chance to kit out your team
BLACKPOOL pupils are being encouraged to get shirty to win football equipment. Co-operative Insurance Society (CIS) has teamed up with sports giant UMBRO for its "Kit Out The Stars" initiative asking pupils to design a futuristic football kit. Pupils
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Glowing with civic pride
COUNCIL leader Bill Taylor is delighted with the response since Blackburn with Darwen scooped Council of the Year. The authority received the award in London, beating off competition from 200 councils. Coun Taylor said: "I never thought so many people
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Force rapped over excessive hours
LANCASHIRE Constabulary has been told to change the way it records officers' hours after it fell foul of European legislation governing working practices. The review has been ordered by the Health and Safety Executive after some officers complained about
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Firm is a true blue-chip winner
TWO Blackburn companies have emerged as true blue chip winners according to the results of this year's Deloitte & Touche Fast 50 technology awards for the North. The annual 'Oscars' night for technology companies meant celebrations for Formfill and
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Where are the relatives in all this uproar?
REGARDING your 'Save Our Homes Campaign,' while I applaud your stance in supporting the elderly in care homes who are clearly concerned at the proposed closures, the problem is far deeper. The responsibility for these elderly people cannot be put solely
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Witton wonders are five stars!
WITTON Park hot shots Charlotte Pearson and Hollie Smith guided their school to success. The super strikers netted 15 goals between them as Witton lifted the Women's International Week's schools five-a-side title. However, it wasn't just down to the scoring
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Muddy marvels suffer Casual-ties
COLNE and Nelson's stubborn defence was breached just once but once is all it took for Nottingham Casuals to win this muddy battle. The Casuals came in to the game as massive favourites but came up against a Colne side who defended doggedly throughout
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End of an era for cricket league
IT'S the end of an era for the Burnley and District Cricket League who have been forced to disband since forming back in 1894. Only two world wars have halted the 106-year-old league but lack of teams and umpires have forced officials to call it a day
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Rousing Last Night
ENJOY an evening of pomp and ceremony at The Last Night of the Jubilee Proms at Blackpool's Grand Theatre this weekend. The great British celebration for the Queen's Jubilee Year will feature the Locrian Ensemble with London's premier string soloists,
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Royal day for cadet winner
A PRESTON student who won the title Cadet of the Year for Lancashire, has been to Buckingham Palace to pick up her trophy. Samantha Parker, of Glenluce Drive, near Farringdon Park, was picked for the St John Ambulance accolade after making a presentation
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Byers knocks bypass' future>bhewes@lancashire.newsquest.co.uk
CAMPAIGNERS are celebrating after the future of the controversial Broughton bypass was thrown into doubt. The bypass, approved in July last year, was to be part funded by construction firms that were planning to develop land on the site of the former
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Snooker - McCulloch fails to make world championships
PRESTON'S Ian McCulloch failed in his bid to reach the final stages of the World Snooker Championships in Sheffield. The 30-year-old lost his eliminator match against Thailand's James Wattana 10-7 at the final qualifying rounds at the Newport Centre.
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Ten years ago
BLACKBURN councillors issued a grim 'pay up or else' warning in a dramatic clampdown on thousands of would-be tax evaders. It came days after a poor performance on collection report from external auditors.
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Gadget give thief a way in
POLICE today issued a warning to residents after a would-be burglar tried to steal a set of keys using a home-made device through a letterbox. The gadget - made from a magnet connected to a bamboo cane by a shoe lace - was found after burglars fled a
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School six to face affray court
A COURT date has been set for six pupils accused of affray after the disturbance at Moorhead High School, Accrington, in January. The boys -- one aged 14, three 15 and two 16 -- have all denied the offence and will appear before Hyndburn Youth Court on
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Police go incognito to tackle bus crime
PLAIN-clothes police are to go on the buses to help combat crime and disorder in Hyndburn. Bus company Lancashire United Travel says the scheme today is its latest initiative in its partnership with Lancashire Police. The move comes after Lancashire United
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Jill and David are Pearly gems
LANCASHIRE'S Pearly King and Queen David and Jill Atkinson enthralled the ladies of Billington and Langho W.I. with the story of how they gained their title. The couple came to the meeting in their outfits, which contain 25,000 pearl buttons, all hand
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Truth behind bridge fiasco
IF you have spent the best part of the past 18 months wondering what caused London's Millennium Bridge to be so wobbly, you can find out online. www.arup.com/millenniumbridge explains why with clearly designed models, plans and clips of other bridges.
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Asian Image goes live
A NEW addition to thisislancashire is the Asian Image website. Featuring a wide range of news from both home and abroad, you can also catch up with the popular columnists and the latest from Bollywood. Just click on the button in the left-hand column.
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It should've been a penalty, says Stan
FORGET Gazza's debut, furious Stan Ternent could not believe that his side had been denied a clear penalty 13 minutes into last night's clash with Bradford City at Turf Moor. "How that's not a penalty I will never know," he fumed. "If that's not a penalty
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Road death pensioner named
POLICE have named an elderly woman who died in a road accident in Blackpool. Elsie Webster, 87, of Annaside Close, Blackpool died after colliding with a Renault saloon being driven by 27-year-old Karen Smith of Hathaway, Blackpool on Wednesday afternoon
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Left-over goods on offer
STAFF at an old folk's home are looking to donate a large box of goods left over from a Christmas collection. Woodland Residential Home, in Holly Tree Close, Darwen, joined in an aid appeal organised by GMTV in December. Staff asked the local Ashleigh
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Festival bikers move up a gear
BIKERS have moved up a gear with their new technology thanks to a generous donation of a computer from local firm Ross Computers in Bacup. Rossendale Valley Motorbike Show was pleased to take delivery of a new computer, printer and software package from
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Plenty to change in our new city
PRESTON a city - wow! Who would have believed it? Certainly nobody I know. Indeed, what is the criteria for a town to suddenly become elevated to a city status? Granted, it's an old mill town with plenty of history and good road and rail access Other
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Nurse strangled
AN INQUEST has been opened by Fylde Coroner Samuel Lee into the death of a Blackpool nurse whose body was found on wasteland in St Annes this month. The body of auxiliary nurse 38-year-old Diane Barker, of Doncaster Road, Blackpool, was found on the seafront
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Police try to identify injured cyclist
POLICE were this morning (Thursday, March 21) trying to identify a male pedal cyclist who suffered serious injuries in a road accident at Westby on Wednesday evening. The collision, involving the cyclist and a Jaguar XJ8 driven by 53-year-old Magdalene
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Black Magic conwoman on the loose
POLICE in Blackburn and Accrington are warning about a "Black Magic" con woman who puts on an elaborate show designed to ward off evil spirits. The woman has struck at least three times but police believe there could be more victims too embarrassed to
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Health body would be area's biggest employer
MOVES which will merge Blackburn and Burnley's health trusts into one East Lancashire-wide health body is expected to create the area's biggest employer. Twelve weeks of public consultation on the moves by Blackburn, Hyndburn and Ribble Valley NHS Trust
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Wake up, Blackpool!
WITH reference to the article about Blackpool's council tax increases, let us inform this incompetent "Cabinet" that we cannot continue paying increases year after year. We are not brought into this world to help to bail out a system that is overloaded
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Standpoint - We cannot just drift along
HAS anyone else left this week? Or more importantly has anyone new come in yet? It could be argued that since the AGM in October we have lost three of the most important people at the club. Its almost six months since the best chairman that Preston North
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Councillor's traffic fears over waste plan
A PROPOSED waste management facility in Leyland has caused concern for a South Ribble councillor who believes it will increase traffic on Leyland's congested roads. Farington councillor Mark Alcock has voiced his concerns about the proposed development
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Warriors round-up
A LOOK at the junior rugby league scene. Heysham Atoms U11s 20 Leyland Warriors 40 THE Warriors won their second game in succession in a game played in excellent spirit against an enthusiastic Atoms team. The Warriors raced into a 20-12 half-time lead
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A second-rate performance
POOL boss Steve McMahon obviously had one eye on Sundays LDV Vans Trophy Final when he selected his team for this game. A second-rate Blackpool side, that excluded regulars such as Barnes, Hills and Coid were no match for high flying Brentford as the
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EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Friday, March 22
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. "Joseph and his Amazing Technicolour Dream Coat," St Cuthbert's School, Darwen, 7.30pm. "Half a Sixpence," Pendle Hippodrome Theatre, Colne. David Knight, Kingstreet
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Magical show on stage
CHORLEY Youth Theatre's latest production of Terry Prachett's book Mort, adapted for stage by Stephen Briggs, takes place at Chorley Little Theatre on March 22 and 23, at 7.30pm. The cast is: Oliver Franklin (Mort), Paul Thompson, (Death), Charlotte Knowles
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Misery role for TV hard man
GET ready to be lost in the thrilling world of one of Steven King's most popular novels. A brand new stage version of Misery is coming to Preston's Charter Theatre next month -- complete with an all-star cast. Leslie Grantham, best known as Eastenders
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Halting today's highwaymen
IT says a lot for how crime-ridden our society has become that as debate rages about mugging and safety on our streets, police in East Lancashire are having to ride on buses to deter yobs. Officers in uniform and plain clothes are to ride on specific
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Teacher's a robot!
PUPILS from Collegiate High School, Blackpool have been learning all about cancer, from a robot. A group of year eight students from the Blackpool Old Road school met the Cancer Research UK science information robot when they visited Manchester's Museum
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A rambler then a rambler now
FIFTY years ago I left Blackburn High School for Girls on Preston New Road to go to university. At school, a group of us had formed a rambling club known as 'ELBMAR.' I would be interested to hear from any members on this special anniversary. By the way
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Wallpaper firm 'born' in Darwen
REGARDING the suggestion by David Pressley that Imperial Mill in Blackburn would be an ideal venue to celebrate the 'achievements of Blackburn and Darwen,' being the birthplace of decorative products manufacturing both paint and wallpaper (Letters, March
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Group very wary over turnaround
OUR action group is very wary about this turnabout regarding the closure of county council care homes for the elderly (LET, March 12). We will not be happy until we have it in writing that the residents of Worsley House will not be moved and also that
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Wally the wallaby dies
EXCLUSIVE By Ruth Jolley: CHILDREN'S corner favourite Wally the wallaby died after an attempt to move animals from Lilford Park turned into a fiasco. The terrified wallaby died after escaping as animals were being loaded into a truck following Wigan Council's
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Man in cell after dispute
AN early morning disturbance ended with time in police cells for Stephen Noble. Bury Magistrates heard that officers were called out to Hawthorn Avenue in Radcliffe in the early hours of the morning. When police arrived, they found that there had been
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Greatest story in double quick time
THE Complete Works of God is the latest project to be tackled by the highly-acclaimed Reduced Shakespeare Company as they present The Bible (abridged) at Blackpool Grand Theatre on Tuesday, March 26. The Reduced Shakespeare Company has previously abbreviated
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Boy hit by two cars
A YOUNGSTER was fighting for his life today after he was struck twice by cars as he tried to cross a killer by-pass. Campaigners have been fighting for the controversial footpath which runs across the Edenfield by-pass where the 11-year-old boy was hit
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Birthday boy ahoy!
A SEAFARING Preston man is aiming to sail all the way to his 50th birthday later this year as he prepares to party on the ocean waves. Howard Casson, from Fulwood, wanted to do something extra special to celebrate his half century and snapped up the chance
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TV role makes Becci's pulse race
A PRESTON College student is set for the big time after scooping a top role in one of the country's best loved TV dramas! Drama student Becci Atkinson, 18, can't wait to tune into Heartbeat next month after winning a part in the hit show. Talented Becci
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'Don't let this happen to you'
A PRESTON couple, whose young daughter was killed in a house fire two years ago, have backed a government campaign to raise awareness about putting cigarettes out properly. The 'Put it Out -- Right Out' campaign is backed by Lancashire Fire and Rescue
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Snarling dog fright for man
A FRIGHTENED dog walker thought he would be attacked as another dog tried to bite the smaller animal. Burnley Magistrates heard that the snarling dog, said to weigh about 8st, went "full pelt" at the walker, baring its teeth. The walker was then confronted
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The razzmatazz of Gazza's debut
GAZZAMANIA continued in Burnley last night as the England legend took to the pitch in Claret and Blue for the first time. Turf Moor season-ticket holder and Lancashire Evening Telegraph feature writer GILL JOHNSON was there to welcome the latest addition
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Memories playing tricks
THE Library Theatre brings a tale of anguish and loss amongst three sisters to the stage with The Memory of Water. But playwright Shelagh Stephenson handles the fears and tears of the women with a light touch and some brilliant black humour. The action
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Five years ago
JAPANESE sweethearts travelled halfway around the world to have their wedding vows blessed at Ewood Park. Takeshi and Kayo Yamamoto, aged 26 and 23 respectively, came to the stadium on honeymoon, having supported Blackburn Rovers for four years.
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Petition out to save care homes
ORGANISERS of a petition in support of the fight to keep Lancashire's care homes open have appealed for Baxenden residents to get involved if they feel strongly about the issue. Members of the Baxenden Community Forum have organised a petition to fight
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GAZZA WATCH:
03Jinks past a defender before playing a clever ball into Ian Moore on the edge of the box 08A surging run from midfield takes him deep into enemy territory but David Johnson falls foul of an offside flag as he races onto the through ball 10Forces a full-length
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We coped with Gazza: Law
NEW Bradford City boss Nicky Law felt his side coped comfortably with the threat of Paul Gascoigne at Turf Moor last night. All eyes were on the former England man as he made his eagerly awaited Burnley debut against the Bantams. But despite forcing City
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Gazza izza big hit
WHEN Stan Ternent signed Paul Gascoigne some people suggested that it was effectively the end for the player. The man who has spent virtually all his career at the highest level would not cope in the hurly burly that is the Nationwide first division.
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Rest will do us good: Souness
BLACKBURN boss Graeme Souness believes Rovers' trip to Dubai will breathe new life into his side's survival battle when they return to England at the start of next week. Souness and his squad jetted out to the Middle East on Monday to spend a week training
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Gazza hazza dazzling debut
PAUL Gascoigne had no hesitation in backing Burnley to stay in the top six after enjoying an impressive home debut against Bradford City last night. "I am looking forward to the play-offs because the team is definitely good enough," he enthused after
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All square post-Moyes
IT took 21 seconds for Paul Mckenna to answer the question: "Will the heart still beat now Moyes has gone?" His opening blast seemed to prove the team were alive and pumping. But for the remaining 89 minutes, 39 seconds, Preston did their damndest to
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Shakers in red card appeal
SHAKERS look set to appeal against the red card slapped on defender Danny Swailes last weekend. The Bury centre half reacted angrily after conceding a penalty to Brighton's Bobby Zamora, pushing the prolific front man to the ground in protest to earn
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Harness makers rein in award
A SADDLER'S shop, which has been in Darwen for more than 150 years, has won an industry award. Houghton J and Son, in Bolton Road, beat 100 other businesses to be named harness-makers of the year by the Worshipful Company of Saddlers (WCOS). John Thomas
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Clock 'should go again'
DEVELOPERS who removed the mechanism from a clock in Waterfoot are being asked to replace it. Time has stood still at the clock on the former St James Church, Bacup Road, for several months. The clock has been maintained at public expense but now the
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Homes ordeal for 84-year-old Annie
AN 84-YEAR-OLD great-grandmother is today settling into her fourth home in less two years following the sudden closure of a Waterfoot rest home. Scout Rest Home, in Burnley Road East, closed on Monday when owners Sheila Birt and her brothers Michael and
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Statement horrified me
I READ with horror BNFL's remarks about the McMaster family. (Citizen, March 14) How can they say the fire in 1957 didn't affect people's health? I lived in Cumbria and remember the scare with the milk and vegetables. It is ludicrous to say the levels
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Good luck to family
THE stories about BNFL get worse and I admire the McMaster family for their persistence in trying to get to the bottom of it. (Citizen, March 14) I remember the fire in 1957. I lived in Blackpool and the milk was thrown down drains and vegetables and
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Eye in the sky is good
I MUST respond to the ridiculous letter from Evan Williams about the disturbance created by the police helicopter. (Citizen, March 14) As a recent victim of crime I was assisted greatly by police who were able to apprehend the offenders by using the helicopter
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Johnny made police girl jump!
PATROLLING officer PC Lisa Clayton swore it wasn't an early Easter bunny she could see nibbling clumps of spring daffodils this week. Driving home along Shard Lane after a long night shift on Tuesday, March 19, PC Clayton blinked at what she thought was
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Party poopers not invited
THE Borough of South Ribble has been snubbed from attending an 'invitation-only' royal party after refusing to cough-up £1,000 toward the cost of the event. Instead, the authority has agreed to use the cash to pay for blanket advertising of residents'
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Council drive on voting by post
VOTERS in an East Lancashire borough are being urged ask for their postal votes now in a bid to prevent a repeat of last year's problems. Blackburn with Darwen's plea comes as a neighbouring borough gets set to do away with the conventional ballot box
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Katy's going wild to save island's nature
ADVENTURER Katy Littler is heading off half way around the world to fight for environmental conservation, leaving her treasured hair-straightener and favourite films behind. For ten weeks 21-year-old Katy will live in a mud hut and dig her own toilet
