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rLEIGH Miners 'A' returned to winning ways with a 38-8 win over Albert Park.
Leigh's first half tries came from Parker, Clarke and Webster, all converted by Thompson for an 18-4 lead. Evans, Bracek (2) and Clarke all touched down after the break with Thompson adding two goals.
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East U10s beaten
Leigh East u 10's 4 - Thatto Heath 24 LEIGH started brightly when Josh Reynard scooted in for the first try on two minutes but the team didn't capitalize on their lead and seemed to go to sleep. Sloppy tackling and non-existent passing gave the game away
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Open House
RIBBLE Valley MP Nigel Evans has been forced to deny that he had switched parties after a Tory colleague claimed that all of Britain's new cities were represented by Labour. The embarrassed shadow cabinet minister represents almost a third of the newly
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Swailes to appeal ban
THE Shakers are to appeal against the red card picked up by Danny Swailes at Brighton last weekend. The Bury central defender reacted angrily after conceding a penalty to the Seagulls' Bobby Zamora then appeared to push the striker to the ground in protest
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Vale must wait for gratitude
PORT Vale boss Brian Horton and his players have all pledged money to the Shakers Buy A Seat campaign this week - but they'll have to wait until after tomorrow's game for their thanks. The likeable former Manchester City manager has been quick to get
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Angling notes
THE sixth and final match in the Bury Societies Winter League took place on Parkers Lodge on Sunday. The best four results frrom six or on a points basis to determine the top three places. The fieldside pegs producing the better weights, but the quality
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A chance of limelight
TWO Annies and two groups of children will share the limelight when Blackburn Amateurs stage their latest production. The amateurs are busy rehearsing for the musical Annie to be staged at the Civic Theatre in Oswaldtwistle from Monday to Saturday, May
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Youth project may go public
A YOUTH Theatre project in Rossendale over the Easter holidays could culminate in a public performance on Saturday, April 6. The project, run from the Horse and Bamboo Centre in Waterfoot, is aimed at eight to 14-year-olds who have an interest in performance
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Saving homes is a priority
ITHINK it is obscene if the council spend money on the Queen's Jubilee celebrations when they can't look after homes for the old people. The homes are a priority. Let our old people be comfortable in their 'golden years.' J EDDLESTON, Brecon Avenue, Oswaldtwistle
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Moving old folk is totally wrong
HAVING dealt with old people for 16 years, we know that caring for them is not easy. But keeping them at home, as we did with my mother and aunt, needs patience, time and commitment. In some cases, this is not possible. Some elderly people settle in care
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It's nice to see you
PUPILS on an exchange visit from Dijon in France experienced the flavour of Bury thanks to pupils from the town's grammar school . Twenty-one students aged from 16 to 18 from the Lycee Europeen Charles d' Gaulle school in Dijon stayed with pupils from
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Come and join us
BUSINESSES in Whitefield and Unsworth are being urged to band together to tackle problems and discuss ways of improving their links with the community. The newly-formed Whitefield and Unsworth Business Forum, which meets every month, wants to boost its
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Wall to wall history lesson
A GIANT celebration of a school's 150 years has been officially unveiled. Pupils at Holy Trinity CE Primary School in Cecil Street, Bury have created a colourful mural on wall in the main hall. It took them four months to paint, with the help of local
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Tulle ensemble jazz up town twinning week
RADCLIFFE Civic Suite will be filled with the sound of jazz when musicians from the borough's twin town make a visit. The 27-strong Jazz Ensemble de Tulle will perform a concert at 8pm on April 3 in the suite. It is just one of many events planned during
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Back to his roots
NEWCOMER John Slater has come back to his roots as the new co-ordinator for Bury West area board. The Bury-born father-of-two is glad of the chance to use his expertise, gained in both the public and private sectors, to improve his home town. He said:
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Merger man takes on umbrella trust
FATHER-OF-THREE Chris Appleby has been appointed head of the newly-formed Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, which will cover Bury. Mr Appleby (46) will bring with him nearly 26 years of experience to the post of chief executive of one of the largest
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Well done Mike Ford
I'm sure next week's pages will be packed with letters ref Crinkley Bottom. Hope there's room for this one? While around 140,000 of us muttered into our pints about the Council's mismanagement of Crinkley Bottom, one chap was actually doing something.
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No-go on Curtis move
ROVERS have rejected an enquiry from Wolves to take full-back John Curtis on a month's loan. Molineux chief Dave Jones is a long-standing admirer of the former Manchester United defender who has struggled to command a regular first team place at Ewood
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Mahon ready to fight for place
VERSATILE midfielder Alan Mahon is ready to knuckle down and fight for his place after pledging his future to Blackburn Rovers. The Republic of Ireland international has been targeted by Birmingham boss Steve Bruce recently and the City chief may return
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Green should face realpolitik
MAY I, through your columns, express my sincere thanks to Professor Whitelegg, the Green Party candidate for Lancaster and Wyre at the last General Election, for, after a delay of several months, answering a simple question that has been put to him several
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Double burglar may face jail term
A RAIDER who struck at a barber's and a bookies' on the same night, is awaiting sentence. Drug addict and father to be Christopher John Woodrup, 32 was remanded in custody until April 5 for a pre-sentence report by Burnley Magistrates, who told him all
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Family in fear for son captured by Alliance
A BURNLEY man, captured while fighting for the Taliban has been released only to be re-arrested as he crossed the border into Pakistan. The family of Anwar Khan, 25, now fear he could remain in custody in Pakistan for a considerable time or even be sent
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Tourist attractions set to spring back into life
A SPRING attractions day highlighting the tourist draws of the area will be held at Towneley Hall, Burnley, on Sunday. It is being financed by the North West Development Agency's foot and mouth recovery fund to help local visitor attractions to bounce
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My harrowing visit to concentration camp
A SCHOOLTEACHER has told of her harrowing visit to a Nazi concentration camp and how the trip has opened new learning avenues for the school. Julia Coleman was invited to represent Mansfield High School, Brierfield, on an educational trip to Auschwitz
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Death-trap car kills man
A CORONER has issued a warning to motorists after a 'death trap car' cost a Colne man his life. Peter Bruce Scott, 55, of Clondyke Central Prospect Farm, died of multiple injuries on the Blacko to Gisburn stretch of the A6842. Passenger Andrew Dwyer of
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Green light for £8m plan
A NEW timetable has been revealed for work to start on Accrington's long-awaited £8million market square development -- just a week before it was originally due to open. Two years ago market traders were told the massive year-long project was likely to
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Residents urged to have say
RIBBLE Valley residents and businesspeople are invited to air their views on issues affecting their local communities at a meeting next month. Ribble Valley Borough Council will hold its annual public meeting on Tuesday, April 9 at its chamber office
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Boys show who the men are
MORE than 80 competitors took part in Lancaster City Council's 14th annual indoor bowling tournament last Monday. The Boys Club were overall winners of the team event at the Morecambe Superdome, with Yealand in second place. A pair from Bolton-le-Sands
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Late show from Southport
A LATE, late goal from Steve Jones denied Morecambe a deserved victory against fierce rivals Southport in their Tuesday night derby. The Shrimps had high hopes of achieving a sweet three points when they went ahead after just six minutes. Chris Lightfoot
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Worries over two-tier postal system
SMALL businesses are worried that their big brothers could be favoured in a two-tier postal system. The warning has come from the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) amid Postcomm's proposals to remove Consignia's monopoly on the UK's lucrative business
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IT advice wins top award
GIVING more than a good account of themselves! That's a thriving Bury company which has lifted a majoraward to mark its expertise in information technology (IT). Staff at accountants Horsfield & Smith are jubilant after scooping a coveted regional
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Head to head
A GOALKEEPER being sent off is hardly headline news these days but Sheffield United stopper Simon Tracey was all over the papers last weekend. The 34-year-old was the first of the infamous three to see red at Bramall Lane last weekend against West Brom
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A DREAM come true for pop fans -- tributes to all the biggest chart toppers lined up for one night o
On Wednesday, March 27, Bolton's Albert Halls will host A-Kitten, S Club Fiesta, Steps Gold as well as tributes to Westlife, Britney Spears, Ronan and Hear'Say. The show starts at 2pm and tickets cost £6.50 available from 01204 334400.
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Soundwave
take to stage Possibly getting pic LOCAL group Soundwave are set to play at The Tavern in Wigan on Saturday, March 23. The four members of the group met while studying music at Wigan and Leigh College and have been performing rock and indie style music
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Flexible approach to housing stock
A NEW and more flexible scheme for renting homes from Lancaster City Council has been introduced. In recent years the traditional demand for council housing has fallen, reducing the waiting list by half. As a consequence there are fewer applicants waiting
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Phone scam warning
AN INTERNATIONAL telephone scam run by a Canadian firm is targeting Lancaster residents, local police have revealed. The con involves phone calls from a Toronto company calling itself 'International Winners.' The victim I then told that they have been
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Rescue saves drowning man
A LIFEBOAT and helicopter were called in to help save a man who tried to commit suicide by drowning himself in the sea off Morecambe. Police have praised the professionalism actions of the coastguard and lifeboat crew without whom the man's life would
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New skateboard arena plans
P COUNCILLORS look set to back plans for a new skateboard arena at a former warehouse in Lancaster City Centre. Members of the council's planning committee will meet on Monday to discuss an application by Mikeron Leisure Ltd to turn the former Kenneth
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Time near for final hotel decision
THE ambitious multi-million pound plans to turn the near derelict Midland into a five star hotel are expected to be given the go-ahead on Monday. Kalber Leisure, the company which has bought the Grade II listed building, has submitted plans which include
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Leaders thank public for vigilance
A SPECIAL council committee set up to respond to the District Auditor's Crinkley Bottom investigation has already hit difficulties. The first meeting has been beset by rows over who should actually be allowed to sit on the committee. There have been questions
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Guilty secret revealed at last minute
A WOMAN who kept secret the fact that her husband was a murderer finally revealed the truth the day her divorce came through. Janet Garrity told police that her ex husband, Brian, was responsible for savagely attacking a garage worker with a claw hammer
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Leigh East U/11
s V West Bank Bears U/11 s 24 6 Awesome East LEIGH East U11s were in awesome form, crossing the whitewash five times in a 24-6 win over West Bank Bears. Beautiful flowing rugby paved the way, with East dominent in defence throughout. Tries: J.Unsworth
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Winter bowls
THE local bowlers at Pennington followed the Rugby League side by letting Wigan take the spoils in the weekly sweep. Derek Seddon from the Bellingham club picked up first prize when he beat Cliff Berry in the final 21-10. Results - semi-finals - Berry
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East reserves land third title
LEIGH East second team have landed a third successive league title. By hammering Rochdale Mayfield 44-14, East's reserve side clinched the Division Four championship after previously winning Divisions Five and Six. And what makes the story even better
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Tyldesley fall
in final minutes Tyldesley 15, Rochdale 41 TYLDESLEY RU but up a brave performance before succumbing in the final ten minutes of a pulsating match with league leaders Rochdale. Rochdale opened the scoring with a try out the left wing but Tyldesley hit
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Manhunt launched for killer
POLICE have launched a nationwide manhunt for the driver of a car which killed a Bury pensioner. Officers this week confirmed they have identified a suspect who may have been at the wheel of the Toyota Corolla GTi when it hit 73-year-old William Armstead
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Two are banned from being directors
TWO local businessman whose company crashed with debts of around £22,000 have given undertakings not to hold directorships or take any part in company management. The undertakings by Keiron Barnard, of Simister Green, Prestwich, and Jonathan Cohen, of
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Summer start for leisure complex
A MULTI-million pound retail and leisure complex is set to replace the old Sainsbury's supermarket in Prestwich by next Easter. Plans to transform the Longfield Centre into a thriving shopping venue were passed by Bury's planning committee last Thursday
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Couple condemn age gap decision
A MAN and wife have spoken out against a minister's decision to refuse to marry a couple because of their age difference. As reported in last week's Bury Times, the Rev Ruth Wollaston caused a storm after saying the marriage of 54-year-old Ellen Channon
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Clarets ready to right wrongs
A WEEK after the battle of Bramall Lane the Clarets are ready to take on Sheffield United and put right the wrongs of last season. Last Saturday West Brom boss Gary Megson accused Blades manager Neil Warnock of being a "cheat" following the controversial
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Winjhard signs
PRESTON boss Kelham O'Hanlon said he had been told to make decisions - and he has, signing ex-Leeds striker Clyde Wijnhard. The 28-year-old has this morning signed forms to transfer his contract from Huddersfield Town to North End until the end of the
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Eye on the prize for battle heroes
ROCK outfit Depon Eye have secured a new manager, reached the final of a battle of the bands contest and are looking for a new drummer. The popular Burnley five-piece won their heat of the competition in Northwich last weekend and, after beating off a
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Waltz into 50 years of love
AGREEING not to disagree is the secret of a long and happy marriage according to a couple celebrating their Golden Wedding anniversary today. Joan and Patrick Humphrey, of St Albans Road, Darwen, married at St George's Church in the town, having met two
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'Breakthrough' for brain tumour boy
LITTLE John Mark Riding, the cancer-stricken boy who has beaten the odds, has continued his amazing battle against an inoperable brain tumour which doctors thought would kill him. Five-year-old John, formerly from Darwen and a Lancashire Evening Telegraph
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Modern 'home' at last for school pupils
PUPILS at a Darwen primary school were today enjoying lessons in state-of-the-art classrooms following a campaign for new buildings which spanned 30 years. Sudell Primary is the latest school in Blackburn with Darwen to benefit from cash to replace old
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By-pass crash boy, 11 'critical'
AN 11-year-old boy is still fighting for his life today after being struck by two cars while crossing the notorious Rawtenstall to Edenfield by-pass. Parents of the boy, who lives in a children's home in Rossendale, were at his bedside today in the intensive
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Red alert after girl stopped in street
PARENTS were today placed on red alert as police stepped up patrols after a man approached a nine-year-old girl as she made her way to school. Officers investigating the incident, close to Holy Trinity CE Primary School, Booth Road, Stacksteads, said
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A chance of limelight
TWO Annies and two groups of children will share the limelight when Blackburn Amateurs stage their latest production. The amateurs are busy rehearsing for the musical Annie to be staged at the Civic Theatre in Oswaldtwistle from Monday to Saturday, May
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Fast forward with Streamline deal
AMBITIOUS outfit Ten Stone Dead have this week signed a management and record deal with new indie label Streamline Records. The five-piece Clayton-le-Moors guitar band -- Pete Norman, Rebecca Norman, John Briggs, Mick Bamford and Dan Pinder -- have agreed
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Gilbert's back on the road
A QUICK glance at the cover of Gilbert O'Sullivan's new album reveals much about why he has become one of our most enduring singer/songwriters. For on the back cover of his CD 'Irlish' is a little verse: 'You can't make music at your age unless of course
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Something a little different
THE Grand Cinema in Clitheroe will tomorrow be the unlikely setting for a jazz concert featuring a band led by keyboards veteran Eric Ainsworth, one of the best-known and respected musicians in the North West. I say unlikely because the elegant Grand
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Appeal for witnesses to Westby accident
BLACKPOOL Police are appealing for witnesses of a road accident which left a pedal cyclist seriously injured to come forward. Officers are still trying to identify the cyclist who was seriously injured in a collision with a blue S-reg Jaguar saloon on
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Worker loses arm in horror accident
A MAN'S left arm was severed below the elbow in an horrific industrial accident. The Health and Safety Executive has launched an investigation at B Robinson and Company, Kenyon Street, Whitebirk, Blackburn, following the incident at midday yesterday.
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Red hot romance fires up the school
PUPILS at Blackburn's Roe Lee Primary fired up their imagination when wedding bells rang for two cuddly star-crossed lovers yesterday. Trevor Dragon and Saira Patel were married in front of children, teachers and parents following a whirlwind month-long
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Students set for a bite of the Big Apple
THREE sixth-form students are looking forward to the trip of a lifetime after making their mark in national exams. The trio, from St Wilfrid's CE High School, Blackburn, will represent Blackburn with Darwen -- and Great Britain -- at the Global Young
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Thwaites shires toast of show
THWAITES' Shire Horses swept the board at the prestigious annual Shire Horse Spring Show in Peterborough, winning five accolades. A seven-strong team, led by Thwaites' head horsekeeper Charles Beardmore, scooped first prize in the pairs, unicorns and
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VIP invitation for brave Faizan
A TEENAGER who donated money from a bravery award to help pay for a new play park is facing a race against time to be well enough to attend its official opening. Faizan Awan, 15, has been asked to be the guest of honour at a 'Spirit of Friendship' event
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Owner 'laughed' while dog savaged boy, 13
A DOG owner allegedly stood and laughed as a Staffordshire Bull terrier cross savaged a 13-year-old boy. And Blackburn magistrates' court heard that less than half an hour later the same dog attacked an eight-year-old girl as she played in a friend's
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Parker on way back
PADIHAM'S Carl Parker could make his comeback for the reserves tomorrow after three months out with a badly sprained ankle. The Storks have little to play for this season in NWCL Division Two but they have 15 games remaining and manager Graham Howarth
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Brierley is back!
RAMSBOTTOM manager Mike Kelly was delighted to see top scorer Russell Brierley bag four goals in Tuesday's match against Abbey Hey. And now the Rams manager needs to convince the 32-goal hitman to stay at the Riverside for another season. Brierley is
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Six wins needed to save Harwood
DENIS Underwood has set his side a target of six wins to save Great Harwood from NWCL Division One relegation. Harwood - who have won just four all season - are currently bottom of the table following a loss to fellow strugglers Maine Road on Monday night
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Hodgson needs better luck down under
SUPERBIKE riders Neil Hodgson, of Burnley, and James Toseland return to the Phillip Island GP circuit stronger than ever before. Both HM Plant Ducati/GSE Racing riders have improved upon their start to the 2001 season in Valencia and they now embark on
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County have nothing to lose, says O'Hanlon
PRESTON NORTH END face already relegated Stockport County in the Nationwide first division tomorrow still hopeful of securing a play-off place for a second successive season. A 2-2 draw against Crewe on Wednesday night dented their hopes of pushing into
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Winjhard signs
PRESTON boss Kelham O'Hanlon said he had been told to make decisions - and he has, signing ex-Leeds striker Clyde Wijnhard. The 28-year-old has this morning signed forms to transfer his contract from Huddersfield Town to North End until the end of the
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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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Inconsiderate parkers
HAS anyone noticed the increasing number of inconsiderate parkers who leave their cars on the road, even if the house has a driveway? In the recent bad weather in the area where I live, only one "lane" up the middle of the road was available, with vehicles
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Lovely, caring environment
OUR son is in Year Four at St Andrew's in Ramsbottom and we have nothing but praise for this excellent school. It provides a lovely, caring environment in which the child's natural quest for knowledge is fulfilled by devoted and wonderful teachers. St
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Every pfennig helps hospice
OUR campaign to collect old British and foreign currency is going really well and I want to thank everyone who has contributed. Schools are joining in as well as post offices, shops and medical centres. Indeed, it is so successful that we are continuing
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Nellie is well remembered
I WOULD like to express my thanks to the many kind people who responded to my letter (printed in the Daily Mail) concerning that late fine Radcliffe athlete, Miss Nellie Halstead. I had no idea when I wrote it that it would strike a chord with so many
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Why is church so obstructive?
I WAS very interested to real the letter headlined "I can't get my baby christened" (March 1) and have great sympathy with the writer. More than 30 years ago, I approached the minister at a church in south Manchester, where I was a regular worshipper,
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Our tax is the second lowest
MR Watts' letter (March 12) berating the council for the 6.5 per cent council tax increase also called for improvements in council services. I agree with him and so do those people who took the trouble to tell us what they thought during the round of
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Male hygiene: So now you know!
VERNON Scrips had a boil on his bum in this week's edition of the super village cops-in-the-60s series "Heartbeat". In that era men always seemed to have the horrible red puss ridden blemishes positioned just where it hurt -- on the collar line. I've
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Taken to task
A FORMER Sportsman bowler was upset by my comments on the loss of the green last week. He tells me the bowling section which ran 10 teams maintained it themselves, provided all the seating and floodlights and were devastated to lose it. They have since
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Here's a country I'd like to explore
THERE'S something about being in a new place. Traipsing around streets that are strangers to my feet. Discovering new sights with each corner I turn. And as I stand here, in a shopping centre in the middle of Liverpool, I make a vow to myself: I must
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Shakers back court action threat
BURY FC are backing Football League threats of court action against ITV Digital if they refuse to pay up their £315million contract in a move which could kill off the 117-year-old club writes Chris Hall Only £130million of the three-year deal, which entitles
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Leigh Youth Soccer
Under 12s: Horwich St Mary's 1, Golborne Sports 4 (Burnett 2, Lee, Aspinall); Culcheth Athletic 10, Hindley Juniors 3; Highfield Grange 7, Standish Parma. Under 13s: Golborne Sports 9, Hindsford Bandits 1; Aspull Juniors 6 (Wallwork 2, McCall, Smith M
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Whelan laughs off ribbing to claim three medal haul
PAUL Whelan, alias 'Billy Elliott', had the last laugh on his Ramsbottom Rascals team-mates. The 12-year-old had been on work experience and word got out that he'd picked up the nickname due to his amazing likeness to the big screen film hero. But Woodhey
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Busy year for croquet club
BURY Croquet Club held their annual dinner and presentation of trophies at Bury Golf Club last Friday. The evening was attended by 34 members and guests including members from the Pendle and Culcheth clubs. In his address, chairman Tony Rudkin, outlined
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Bury stay on course for second
THORNTON CLEVELEYS...3 BURY...20 BURY's visit to the Fylde coast was successful in so much that it adds two more points to their league tally and helps them to towards their only realistic target for this season of finishing in second place and so gaining
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Father found safe and well
A MAN who went missing more than a week ago has been found safe and well. Police would not disclose where 34-year-old Neil Loram was found last night but said he had been reunited with his family. Mr Loram, of Leicester Close, Blackburn, had been missing
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Man, 41, jailed for slap on bus driver
A MAN who slapped a female driver during a disturbance on her bus was jailed for three months by Blackburn magistrates. John Archibald, 41, of Rothesay Road, Blackburn, pleaded guilty to using threatening behaviour. Emma Kehoe, prosecuting, said Archibald
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A town apart from other cities
THE failure to be awarded city status must for Blackburn and Darwen Council be very disappointing, compounded by the fact that Preston has achieved the much sought-after honour. With five cities within the historic county of Lancashire, it would seem
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Conversion of buildings a white elephant
BEFORE any design for Lord Square in Blackburn commences, the future of the three nondescript derelict buildings on Church Street should be resolved. Their proposed conversion into a restaurant can only be a great white elephant due to the required capital
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Three hurt as car flips
A MERCEDES flipped out of control and crashed into metal barriers in Angouleme Way in Bury. Police arrived outside Peel Health Centre at 2.40am on Sunday (March 17) to find the 300E Mercedes lying on its roof. The driver and his passengers had vanished
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Armed raid at Kwiksave
DETECTIVES are hunting three masked robbers after an armed raid on a Bury supermarket. After threatening staff at the Kwiksave store in Derby Street, the thugs escaped with an unknown amount of cash. The raid happened at around 7.45pm on Friday (March
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Knifepoint robbery
A MAN was robbed at knifepoint in Bell Lane, Bury, on Wednesday (March 20). The 41-year-old victim had £200 taken from his pocket when he was attacked by two thugs. One of the offenders punched him in the face and produced a knife while the second man
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Engineers tackle ageing drains
MAJOR renovation work will be carried out to a number of old Victorian culverts in Bury and Radcliffe. But engineers hope that hardly anyone will notice, because most of the work is taking place underground. In Bury, work to a culvert passing under Moorgate
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Anglers land cash boost
FISHERMEN are weighing up the results of their efforts after successfully angling for cash to improve a Brandlesholme nature spot. Members of the Ramsbottom Angling Association landed a £7,000 catch from landfill tax distributors Hanson Trust to breathe
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Grant undercuts basket scheme
A WAR of the Roses has broken out over who should lead the way in making Bury a brighter place to live. And the future of floral hanging baskets hangs in the balance as Prestwich Business Forum and Bury Council try to come to some agreement. The row over
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Rovers face competition for Karpin
DERBY boss John Gregory is ready to join the scramble to sign Russian flyer Valeri Karpin -- a target for Ewood chief Graeme Souness. The 33-year-old Celta Vigo star is one of a number of players who have been watched by Rovers' scouting staff recently
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In form Rovers push for top two
PROMOTION has never looked more likely for Blackburn Rovers Ladies after they pulled out a much-needed victory against Huddersfield Ladies. Despite a poor performance from the normally impressive side, left midfielder Vikki Eastwood secured three points
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Time for a new way of doing things
I BELIEVE that the information acquired by the auditor during his investigations should have been published in full so that everyone could read what really went on. As it is at the moment we only know certain things were 'unlawful' and that it involves
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Heroin addict fined for benefits scam
A HEROIN addict involved in a post office difficulty over benefits cash was fined £50 by Burnley Magistrates. Graham Webster, 24, was told by the bench the money would be taken as having been paid, as he had spent about 24 hours in custody. An attendance
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14-point plan in wake of violence
REGENERATION is the key to the future in Burnley Council's plan to prevent a repeat of the violent disturbances in the town last June. There are 14 items on this theme on the draft action plan unveiled this week including: improving private sector housing
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Pendle jobless figures revealed
LATEST Jobseeker statistics published by the government today revealed that almost four per cent of people are unemployed in Pendle. The figures show the number of people out of work and claiming Jobseeker's Allowance in Pendle in February was down to
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Bomb taken home on bus
TWO men were due to be sentenced today after one brought a live bomb home on a bus. John Baker, 59, and Philip Benson, 39, were due to appear before Judge Raymond Bennett at Burnley Crown Court. Yesterday the court heard how police found a "bomb maker's
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Fears as rustlers hit sheep farms
SHEEP rustlers have struck in East Lancashire for the second time in two weeks. Landowner John Haworth, the latest victim, fears the theft could mean the end of the line for one pedigree breed. Eight crown pedigree lambs and 10 neutered lambs, worth nearly
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Better homes action plan
A REFURBISHMENT programme costing £623,000 is to be carried out on council houses in the Ribble Valley. The scheme includes new windows and doors at a cost of £170,000 and new kitchens costing £99,242. And £51,000 has been set aside for the installation
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'We are people, not numbers'
A WHEELCHAIR-bound couple could be separated after 54 years of marriage under council plans to close down nursing homes. Ann and Harold Hacking wept after being told the controversial scheme to scrap homes in East Lancashire could force them to live apart
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Get the Blues
WHAT do Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Rick Wakeman and the fastest red card in history have in common? All of them are likely to be under discussion at the next meeting of Morecambe Bay Manchester City Supporters Association. City fans were cursing Morecambe
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Off the Ball with Steve Dunthorpe
ROBBIE Earle put it best: "I thought this kind of thing only existed in quiz questions, I didn't expect to see it happen in real life." He was talking, of course, about Saturday's disgrace at Bramall Lane, where three indisputable sendings off were followed
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Buses are better for businesses campaign
BURY businesses are being urged to ditch the executive Daimler and opt for the bus instead. They are being targeted by Manchester bus operator First. The company is launching a campaign to persuade major employers and their staff about the benefits of
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Clarets slip as Albion bag points
BURNLEY'S stay in third place of the first division lasted less than 24 hours after the Football League yesterday confirmed West Brom's 3-0 lead in the abandoned 'Battle of Bramall Lane' will stand as the result. Sheffield United, who take on the Clarets
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Festival linked to Games
THIS year's Wigan International Jazz Festival is being linked to the Commonwealth Games. The 17th annual festival will take place between July 12-21 and plans to offer fans an impressive line-up of some of the Commonwealth's top jazz performers. Artists
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EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Saturday, March 23, 2002
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, 2.45pm. Spring Attractions Fair, Towneley Hall, Burnley. Dance Night, Municipal Hall,
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This is one cruelty too far
JUST how cruel can they be? It's bad enough that Lancashire County Council is treating hundreds of old people like cattle in sweeping closures of dozens of care homes. Bad enough that their residents are now living in fear, wondering what their fate will
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Something a little different
THE Grand Cinema in Clitheroe will tomorrow be the unlikely setting for a jazz concert featuring a band led by keyboards veteran Eric Ainsworth, one of the best-known and respected musicians in the North West. I say unlikely because the elegant Grand
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Humphries waits on dead leg victim
ALAN SHEA is Swinton coach Tony Humphries only doubt for Sunday's home game against Keighley Cougars at Gigg Lane (kick-off 3pm). Second row forward Shea has a dead leg and his chances are put at 50-50. "I have not finalised the team yet. There were one
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Shakers stiffs double whammy!
BURY'S second string enjoyed a superb week with two wins in the space of three days. On Monday afternoon at Radcliffe Boro's Stainton Park they crushed Shrewsbury Town 4-0 in a re-arranged Avon Assurance League Division One clash. Lee Connell led the
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Joy for Sedgley in game of two halves
Sedgley Park...26pts Rosslyn Park...19pts SEDGLEY led this game 26-0 at half time after 40 minutes' blissful rugby. The second half was much the same, except it was the visitors turn to be playing superbly. A casual observer might have thought the teams
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Former Rovers trainee jailed
A FORMER apprentice with Blackburn Rovers was jailed for three months for shoplifting by Blackburn magistrates. The court heard that Conrad Culshaw was finished by the club when he committed his first drugs offence and had subsequently taken a job at
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Thief offered video card for lager
STEPHEN John Buck was 'probably' the most unsophisticated shoplifter to strike at a local convenience store. Blackburn magistrates heard that he tried to pay for eight cans of Carlsberg lager with a video club membership card and then walked out with
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Is Labour trying to buy us off?
YOUR Opinion, 'Taxing problem for councillors,' (LET, March 5), could not have been presented better by one of the infamous Labour spin doctors. Blackburn with Darwen Council is already starting from a high level council tax base. So the 'low' 4.5 per
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Fault sparks house blaze
AN electrical fault is being blamed for a blaze which destroyed the main bedroom of a Bury house. The occupants of the property in Wash Lane had only been out for half an hour when neighbours saw smoke pouring from a first-floor window. Neighbours raised
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School's computer suite in flames
AN ELECTRICAL fault is suspected of causing a blaze at Radcliffe Junior School on Saturday night (March 16). A fire crew spent three hours tackling the fire which was reported at the Coronation Road school shortly after 10pm. The blaze was confined to
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Jeweller tortured by robbers
A RETIRED jeweller told today how he fought masked robbers who threatened to torture him by cutting off his toes. Market trader Keith Langfield, 65, was beaten and tied up in the 20-minute ordeal in his home and only gave in to villains demanding a safe
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Summer ride for hospice
A TRIP to the seaside could raise thousands of pounds for Bury Hospice. A total of 27 cyclists undertook the 55-mile journey last year, bringing in £2,300 for the hospice, in Dumers Lane, Radcliffe. Now Prestwich-based fund-raiser Terry Johnson is hoping
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'We are people, not numbers'
A WHEELCHAIR-bound couple could be separated after 54 years of marriage under council plans to close down nursing homes. Ann and Harold Hacking wept after being told the controversial scheme to scrap homes in East Lancashire could force them to live apart
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Lapping up learning science
BUGGIES lined up on the starting grid as pupils from Bury and Radcliffe pitted their engineering skills against each other in a mini grand prix. The pocket rockets raced across the floor at Bury's Mill Gate Centre as the highlight of a drive to make science
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New bodies take over health reins
BURY and Rochdale Health Authority officials toasted the end of an era at a farewell reception. The health authority will disband on April 1 and be replaced with Primary Care Trusts covering Bury and Rochdale. The chairman of Bury and Rochdale Health
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Blow as diocese backs school closure
CONTROVERSIAL proposals to close a church school in Ramsbottom are being supported by the Diocese of Manchester. The revelation has shocked SOS (Save our School) campaigners battling to stop the closure of St Paul's CE primary. Local education authority
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Striker crisis hits RMI
RMI manager Steve Waywell has something of a striker crisis as his side bids for a double against title-chasing Dagenham and Redbridge this weekend. Leigh have the worst record in the league at home and hopes of improving that dismal run have been weakened
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Service gets tough over unpaid rent
MORE council tenants will be dragged to court as housing bosses try to claw back massive rent arrears. They have promised tougher action in the wake of a scathing report by independent inspectors. The Best Value inspection team gave the rent collection
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What do we get for our Tax?
I don't want the council to send me any letters in April telling me what they have spent their money on. I'm not interested. How much more do we have to pay - that's what bothers me! I can't afford to pay any more. I am on a fixed income so I don't make
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Cash boost for high achiever schools
STAFF and pupils at two Burnley high schools were celebrating today after being receiving more than £50,000 of extra cash in a government reward scheme. Ivy Bank High and Towneley High are among about 170 in Lancashire and 7,000 nationwide to be highlighted
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It's hot stuff for Balti night
HOSPICE Care for Burnley and Pendle are hoping to tempt a few taste buds with a Balti Night The event will be held on Thursday 25th April at the Tulsi Restaurant on Skipton Road in Foulridge. Proceeds from the evening are going to Hospice Care for Burnley
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Jeweller tortured by robbers
A RETIRED jeweller told today how he fought masked robbers who threatened to torture him by cutting off his toes. Market trader Keith Langfield, 65, was beaten and tied up in the 20-minute ordeal in his home and only gave in to villains demanding a safe
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Dwyer posts solid round
CLITHEROE-ATTACHED pro Paul Dwyer overshadowed rising star Nick Dougherty on the first day of the Madiera Island Open at Santo de Sanza. The 28-year-old from Read is joint 22nd after a one under par first round score of 71. Dougherty lags behind in joint
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A treat of melodies and exquisite harmonies
THE Camerata have been touring to Colne, Crewe and the Royal Northern College of Music for many years now, but lately the musical choice has become rather 'safe', and wonderful though it always is, in this month's tour, Colne lost out in the 'daring'
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Ten years ago
HORRIFYING RSPCA statistics put the North West at the top of the league for animal abuse. The shock statistics showed more than 13,000 cases in East Lancashire alone with dogs being the major target but cruelty to cats and farm animals had shown a major
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Five years ago
BILL Dewhurst's television series, The Treacle People, was nominated for a BAFTA award. The show's furry characters were based on the Dewhurst's family attraction - Sabden Treacle Mines - and the show was put forward for the prestigious award in the children's
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Ethnic groups in new project
THREE minority ethnic groups are to link up in a pioneering project to help the elderly and their carers in Hyndburn. The partnership is the first of its kind in Accrington and will mean ethnic groups can operate from an upgraded common headquarters.
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Boss of 'The Firm' guilty of supplying drugs
THE head of a drugs gang known as The Firm has been found guilty on three charges of supplying illegal drugs. Matthew Glover, 39, was convicted by a unanimous jury at Preston Crown Court after more than eight hours' deliberation. The married father-of-five
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Shrimps in final countdown
MORECAMBE must overcome Stevenage Borough in a tough two-legged FA Trophy semi-final after they despatched Margate on Saturday. The Shrimps had super sub John Norman to thank for the 2-1 victory at the weekend and now stand jut 180 minutes from their
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Talking broadband at next network meeting
HEARD of the broadband? If not, then you soon will! For that is the major topic to come under the spotlight at the latest meeting of the thriving BURYBUSINESS.Network. Greater Manchester is at the forefront of the broadband revolution and those who harness
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Design specialist hit mark
THEY'VE taken top marks! That's Prestwich design and communication specialists Appleby Bowers. For the Bury Old Road company has created a striking corporate identity for an organisation that forges closer links between the business community and the
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Companies in class act
SCHOOL them in business! That's a major Government recommendation which has been welcomed by local business leaders. Bolton and Bury Chamber has praised the Government-commissioned review into education and business, claiming that experience of business
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Johno looking forward to game
HAVING recently finished a loan spell at Sheffield Wednesday, in form Burnley striker David Johnson is expecting a bit of stick from the Bramall Lane fans tomorrow but he insisted: "That doesn't bother me." The loan star hit his second goal in two starts
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Like chalk and cheese
THEY may both have managed cash strapped Bury but that is where the similarities between Stan Ternent and Neil Warnock end. That is the view of Nigel Jemson who was a player at Gigg Lane under both men. And as he looked ahead to tomorrow's clash between
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Old Bill unplugged
THE 2002 Shakespeare Unplugged tour of ' Measure For Measure' visits the Platform in Morecambe for two performances only on April 3rd and 4th as part of its nationwide tour of schools and community venues. A disturbing tale of suspense, dark comedy and
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Caliban found at Platform!
VOULEZ Vous, one the UK's greatest and best-loved Abba tribute bands make a welcome return to the Platform on March 22nd. Now in their eleventh year together and still boasting their original line up, Voulez Vous promise an evening of pure 'Abba' nostalgia
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Golden oldies
OVER 60s entertainers are being given the opportunity to shine in the annual Silver Stars Talent Contest run by Yours magazine in association with local authorities and Age Concern. Amateur singers, dancers, actors, impressionists, comedians, musicians
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Summer college open day
LANCASTER University is hosting an open day next month for people interested in joining its successful Summer College in July. The Summer College is a five-week intensive course for students who have the ability to get into higher education but feel they
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Highland challenge for charity
THE Highlands of Scotland were the challenging destination for a group from Lancaster's Adult College. A group including people with learning difficulties, spent two days on the Scottish hills learning a variety of new skills. The project was run in conjunction
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OAP home opens new rooms
A LANCASTER home for the elderly is offering 30 new rooms - but may have to ask some residents to find new providers of nursing care. The Sisters of Nazareth, who run the Nazareth House home, say they regret the fact that the home will offer 'residential
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Calling all budding Beckhams
LANCASTER City Football Club has begun recruiting for the new intake at its youth academy, run at Myerscough College. Club bosses and Myerscough staff are delighted with the success of the academy, which combines football training with studying. Succesful
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Council looks for ways to avoid shortfall
P LANCASTER City Council will keep an open mind over methods it will use to avoid a £20 million shortfall in the long-term costs of keeping its housing stock in good condition. The council will look into three options to deal with the shortfall, which
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Time running out for station
THERE'S still no clock at the new Lancaster Bus Station - one year after it first opened. Bus users say the departure information system is still not working and because the computerised system is also the building's only time display, the bus station
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Leigh MR u9's 8 v Thatto Heath u9's 22 "
Miners lose record LEIGH Miners U9s lost their unbeaten start to the year, beaten 22-8 by a strong Thatto Heath side. Rangers' two tries came from Mikaluaskas and McCall - a last gasp tackle prevented Jolley from scoring a third try in the corner after
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Miners blow
hot and cold Leigh Miners Rangers 32 Saddleworth Rangers 20 IT took a half time wake-up call before Leigh Miners Rangers dispatched Saddleworth to relegation. Down 8-6 at the interval after blowing hot and cold, it was not until the half hour that they
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Ideal win
for East Leigh East 30 Ideal Isberg 0 LEIGH East moved another step closer to their target of a National Conference top five play-off place with Saturday's convincing win. It wasn't a classic performance but coming towards the end of a high-pressure season
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Leigh made to pay
Wilmslow 35, Leigh RU 15 LEIGH RU's habitual slow start cost them dearly in their visit to the league leaders Wilmslow. Early pressure by the Leigh forwards was wasted when a handling error gifted Wilmslow an easy penalty. The strong Wilmslow pack then
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Have your say on Radcliffe's future
WHAT would you like Radcliffe to be like in 2022? The town and how it could be in 20 years' time is one of the central themes of the next meeting of Radcliffe Area Board on March 28. Discussions have already begun about Radcliffe's future and the vision
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£32m canal restoration looks set to come true
A CUT of £500 million to be pumped into waterways nationwide could be the key to the regeneration of Radcliffe. The canal through the middle of the town is one of just nine projects across Britain to be given priority status for major restoration by British
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Tributes to stalwart of amateur football
TRIBUTES have poured in for former landlord Charlie Metcalf, who will be long remembered for his footballing and music connections in Radcliffe. Charlie, a stalwart of the amateur football scene for more than 60 years, died aged 81, following a short
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Ali G fails to amuse
CULT comedian Ali G has made a "massive" impact in Whitefield with his debut film's advertising campaign. But one local businesswoman claims the posters advertising the funny man's new film "Ali G Indahouse" have got no "respect" for members of the public
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Drunks on rampage at sports club
TEENAGERS destroyed a football club's changing rooms and risked their lives by setting fire to a table during a drinking session. They were found asleep amid a "bomb site" of debris, beer and cider bottles by Tottington United Football Club chairman Geoff
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Mahon ready to fight for place
VERSATILE midfielder Alan Mahon is ready to knuckle down and fight for his place after pledging his future to Blackburn Rovers. The Republic of Ireland international has been targeted by Birmingham boss Steve Bruce recently and the City chief may return
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It's fast forward with a Streamline deal
AMBITIOUS outfit Ten Stone Dead have this week signed a management and record deal with new indie label Streamline Records. The five-piece Clayton-le-Moors guitar band -- Pete Norman, Rebecca Norman, John Briggs, Mick Bamford and Dan Pinder -- have agreed
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Shakers' survival battle boost
SHAKERS' survival battle has been boosted by a string of comebacks ahead of the crucial visit of Port Vale on Saturday. No fewer than four first team stars returned to competitive action in Bury reserves' 3-2 win at league leaders Grimsby in midweek,
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Custody remand for 'Pied Piper' teenager
THE 15-year-old Darwen youth dubbed the "pied piper" by police because of his influence on other youngsters has been remanded in custody. He appeared in court on charges which include four allegations of breaching an anti-social behaviour order. Lee Andrew
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Workers show respect for colleague
MACHINES at a paper mill fell silent this week as a mark of respect for a Heysham man who died after an industrial accident. On Monday, workers at specialist papermakers, James Cropper, in Burneside, downed tools in memory of 43-year-old colleague, Stephen
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Bid to speed up store's service
A NATIONAL supermarket chain today revealed it will spend £110,000 in a bid to cut queues. Kwik Save said the investment for the supermarket, in New Hall Hey, Rawtenstall, would enable shoppers to 'speed' through the check-outs. The branch, next to Rawtenstall
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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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Crash 'taught postman a big lesson'
A BLACKBURN postman crashed his car after foolishly deciding to drive the short distance home from a friend's birthday celebration. Blackburn magistrates were told the incident had shaken Jason Lee Jones and his father and there would never be any repeat
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Bid cash and save your sole
THERE can't be many people who can say their shoes have had a divine shine. And even fewer who can boast that a girls' choir does their shopping for them. But this Sunday a bidding war will break out at Blackburn Cathedral to ensure that someone will
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Brakes on for bikers
CONTROVERSIAL plans to create a motocross centre on the site where Blackburn's three times World Superbike Champion Carl Fogarty used to ride have been withdrawn after public pressure. The planning application to create junior and adult motocross tracks
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Drink-drive ban led to a web of deceit
A MAN spun a web of lies around his daily life after losing his job for the second time within 12 months, a court heard. Blackburn magistrates were told that Paul Andrew Harkness kept up the pretence of leaving the house every day for his work as a delivery
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Bails wants more of same
NELSON manager John Bailey is hoping for the same relaxed feeling as he felt on Wednesday night. It has been a turbulent season for the Blues who wanted to be up there challenging for the NWCL Division Two title as they have been for the last two seasons
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Take Gabs seriously says Steve
DARWEN manager Steve Wilkes has warned his players not to be complacent as they head to bottom-of-the-league Castleton Gabriels tomorrow. Castleton have announced their decision to drop out of the league at the end of the season and, after five wins on
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Carl's injury is huge loss
CLITHEROE manager Lee Sculpher has described midfielder Carl Greenwood's injury as 'a massive loss'. The 27-year-old battler has been a virtual ever-present in the Clitheroe side for the past four seasons but broke his leg in four places in the 1-1 draw
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Stand ready for Bacup, weather permitting!
STAND manager Nick Davis has landed himself in hot water with the Lancashire FA after launching a verbal attack on the match referee before Tuesday's game at home to Squires Gate. Stand had their 19th home game of the season called off but Davis didn't
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Gray feels 'let down' by Rossendale
DAVE Gray says he feels 'let down' after being booted out of Rossendale United. During showdown talks with manager Jim McCluskie at Dark Lane, the 22-year-old striker had his contract terminated 'by mutual consent'. But Gray, who is from Bacup, says he
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More belief will take Reds far
CONFERENCE football could beckon for Accrington Stanley at the end of next season if the players show a bit more self belief. That is the verdict of boss John Coleman after he watched his side beat one of the main contenders for the UniBond Premier League
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We have pride in our school
I AM writing to tell readers why St Andrew's School in Ramsbottom should not be closed. We have brilliant facilities, such as computer suites, which children and parents worked hard raising money for. We did lots of fun things to raise money, like talent
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Village's spirit dwindling fast
COMMUNITY spirit is dwindling at the prospect of stripping away the heart of Affetside village and sending our children in schools more than three miles away. Let me tell readers a little about our school. The staff are very personable and you can get
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Too vital to be sacrificed
THE news that the Furniture Recycling Centre in Pimhole, Bury, may close down because of lack of funding fills me with sadness and anger. For the past three years this wonderful organisation has provided an essential service to well over 1,200 families
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Another thicko is out there then!
I RECEIVED a communique from US reader Deborah Schlemer which cheered me up no end. She wrote: "I'm a Brit who has lived in the States for the past 20 years, and appreciate your great British sense of humour! "I also bought an "Idiots guide to Windows
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Cheers to a good wine
HMY favourite cookery expert Delia Smith suggested freezing leftover wine into ice cubes for future use in casseroles and sauces. Left over wine! What left over wine? There's never enough in my house. On the subject of wine, and safe drinking levels of
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Centurions' giant task
THE Centurions know they have another Giant-sized task on their hands this weekend - and they can't wait. Anyone expecting the mood in the Leigh camp to be a gloomy one after their controversial Challenge Cup exit by Wigan last Sunday would be mistaken
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Leigh Centurions...16
Wigan Warriors...30 W HAT a game! This really was a match that had everything. Packed terraces and stands, passion, blood and thunder action, controversy, more passion and a war of words - and then even more passion. The fervour generated by Leigh's renewed
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GOLBORNE SPORTS 3 v CHEADLE HEATH 2, MID-CHESHIRE LEAGUE.
Golborne find it tough GOLBORNE Sports maintained the pressure on the other teams at the top of the Mid-Cheshire League with a hard earned 3-2 victory against basement club Cheadle. Golborne were coasting at half-time with a 3-1 lead courtesy of goals
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Oak are spot on...
EXTRA time failed to determine an outright winner in the Redwaters Coronation Cup quarter-final with Royal Oak eventually winning through 5-3 on penalties against Rope and Anchor. The two had finished all square on 2-2 at the end of 90 minutes, Jamie
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Andy man brings
relief for RMI Forest Green Rovers 1 Leigh RMI 2 By Martyn Hindley IT'S been a long hard season for Leigh RMI but it looks set to finish just as it had started - with injuries gradually mounting. Although the current situation is nowhere near the scale
