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Town cannot afford delays
HAVING courted controversy from the start, Blackburn's Church Street regeneration project was today rocked by the disclosure that it will not be finished this summer as planned. And now traders -- many of whom feared of loss of custom when this major
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Council the best? I don't believe it
REGARDING your report 'Council is best in the country,' I found it just unbelievable. If Blackburn with Darwen Council is the best, heaven help the rest. But then again, I thought, no doubt the judges are out of the same mould as those for the Turner
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Town too filthy for city status
I RECENTLY returned from travelling in Russia, China, Australia and America, visiting large and small places including many downtown areas and nowhere have I seen streets as dirty as Johnston Street in Blackburn. It is absolutely disgusting. Walking from
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'Lone Wolf' a voice against demolition
IWAS born and brought up in Blackburn. My grandfather, Rueben Culshaw, served as a councillor and Alderman on Blackburn Council and later my father, Kenneth Culshaw, was an independent councillor for St Silas' Ward. During the 1960s your newspaper, called
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Arson attack on school
ARSONISTS destroyed a classroom when they set fire to a primary school on Sunday night. The fireraisers broke into Mersey Drive Primary School, Whitefield, through a window that had earlier been smashed and boarded up. The fire is believed to have smouldered
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Cyclist dies after 150ft cliff plunge
THE body of a 32-year-old man from Bury has been found at Ashworth Valley. The man was discovered lying face down in a stream at 10am on Sunday (March 24), with a mountain bike beside him. It is believed he had fallen 150ft down a cliff and died from
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'The Firm' drugs gang jailed for 63 years
SEVEN members of a criminal gang known as The Firm, which flooded the North West with huge quantities of Class A drugs have been jailed for a total of 63 years. Among them was Anthony Lockwood who was put behind bars for 17 years for dealing in ecstasy
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Last eight beckons
BLACKBURN Rovers' Under 17s moved a step closer the Academy play-off quarter finals thanks to a 2-0 win over Wolves at the weekend. England Under 18 star Jerome Watt put Rob Kelly's men in the driving seat after converting a first half penalty. And centre-back
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Ready for a royal year
A DISPLAY of Royal connections with Burnley will be on display when the Weavers' Triangle visitors centre opens for the summer season. The centre in Manchester Road will re-open on Saturday with an exhibition recording royal visits to the town and the
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Open day to help tourism campaign
CROWDS of people lapped up the Spring sunshine at Towneley Hall on Saturday for their first Spring Attractions Fair. The fair was supported by the North West Development Agency's Foot and Mouth Recovery Fund to demonstrate what is happening in Burnley
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'Unusual' events led to drink driving
A TECHNICIAN found to be over twice the legal limit got behind the wheel because of "unusual" domestic circumstances. Burnley Magistrates heard how Michael Coombe, 53, abused police and had to be handcuffed. Coombe, of Wroxham Close, Burnley, admitted
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Road tax cheats face crushing blow
ROAD tax cheats in Burnley could face a crushing blow if they don't pay up due after a hard hitting campaign was launched by police. The new crackdown on road tax cheats is being run in partnership with the DVLA and Vehicle Registration Organisation.
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Jaw broken in nightclub attack
POLICE today praised a Burnley nightclub for its security procedures, despite calls for increased protection from a 30-year-old reveller who became the latest victim of a violent town centre attack. Gary Whittaker, of Nairne Street, Burnley, suffered
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Advice from experts
A FREE enterprise event for all Pendle businesses, community enterprises and people hoping to start their own empire is taking place today at the Civic Theatre, Stanley Street, Nelson. The event, open until 7pm, is designed to offer advice and the right
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Sporting Easter from cash grant
FREE sports and leisure activities are on offer to youngsters in Pendle over the Easter period, thanks to a £20,000 Government funding. Youngsters can enjoy free swimming, along with free courses in football, athletics and golfing skills. The activities
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Relegation form could see us up
AFTER getting thumped 5-1 at Manchester "too big for this league" City I remember remarking to a fellow supporters that all the Clarets had to do to stay in the top six, was show relegation form up until the end of the season. Which is pretty much what
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Low tax rise is in nation's top eight
NEW government figures today revealed that Hyndburn's council tax rise is not only the lowest in Lancashire but the eighth lowest in the country. The council's 2.7 per cent increase for 2002-03 beat 230 other district councils nation wide to put it in
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Chemist rota...
CHEMISTS on duty in Preston and Leyland. Chemists on duty on Sunday, are: Moss Side Pharmacy, Dunkirk Lane, Leyland, 10am-2pm; Boots, Fishergate, Preston, 10.30am-4.30pm; Moss Chemists, Asda, Fulwood, 10.30am-4.30pm; Moss Chemists, Sainsburys, Deepdale
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'The Firm' gang jailed for 63 years
SEVEN members of a criminal gang known as The Firm, which flooded the North West of England with huge quantities of Class A drugs have been jailed for a total of 63 years. Among them was Anthony Lockwood who was put behind bars for 17 years for dealing
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Computer boost for school
A BURNLEY office equipment company has backed a local primary school by providing a football strip and new computers. The tie up between St James' Lanehead CE Primary School and FH Brown has provided school's seven-a-side team with new kit and 17 desktop
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Stan offers helping hand
CLARETS boss Stan Ternent is ready to help out his former club Bury with the offer of a friendly match at the end of the season. The cash-strapped Shakers recently received a stay of execution amid fears fears that the 117-year-old club was going to be
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Clarets battle back
BURNLEY'S youth team made it three wins out of four in their merit league campaign with a 4-2 defeat of Carlisle United at Gawthorpe on Friday afternoon. Manager Terry Pashley was absolutely delighted with the way the young side overturned a half-time
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I hope Gazza will be a success, says Milford
IF ever one man's career was affected by one game, it could be argued that it was Paul Gascoigne and the 1991 FA Cup Final. And the man at the centre of the drama in the opening minutes of the clash between Spurs and Nottingham Forest was referee Roger
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Malthouse lines up new fare
CHORLEY'S Malthouse Farm has unveiled a new menu which landlord David Telford is describing as "British classics with a twist". The changes come following market analysis of current trends at the pub which revealed Thai, Indian and Indonesian are popular
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Queens is king of pubs
PHIL and Kay Miller are toasting victory after their pub was voted a top spot for a tipple. The Queens Hotel in Eastgate, Accrington, has been voted best promotions and entertainment pub of the year in the Mitchell's of Lancaster brewery league. Phil
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Bar offering 'weird' moment of fame
BLACKBURN bar Moist is looking forward to welcoming the very latest in club acts in the form of Rock FM DJ Tommy Sex for a "twisted" Stars in Your Eyes. In a bid to boost Wednesday trade the bar in Northgate has organised a talent show with a difference
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Success schools' reward
STAFF at 26 schools in Bury will get a bonus in their pay packet for helping pupils achieve high or improved test results. A total of 23 primary schools will each receive an award of about £5,500 and three secondary schools will each get an amount in
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Dunn's World Cup agony
MIDFIELD maestro David Dunn today conceded his World Cup dreams are over after being struck down by another crushing injury blow. Ewood ace Dunn felt he had an outside chance of making Sven Goran Eriksson's squad for tomorrow night's friendly with Italy
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New sponsor for PNE
NORTH End today unveiled their new sponsor - number plate specialists NewReg.com. The Deepdale outfit have been looking for a new shirt sponsor ever since BAXI, the world-famous boilermakers based in Bamber Bridge, pulled out earlier in the year. Although
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Why I'm still 15
WHEN it comes to maturity, men are the weaker sex. They act like schoolgirls and grow up only when they marry, say researchers. Apparently, the average male aged between 20 and 29 has the same "mental orientation" as a girl of 14 to 19. It is only when
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Beauties brighten up theatre
A PAIR of Beauties will brighten up Darwen Library Theatre next Saturday and Sunday. The production, by the Hull Truck Theatre Company, is the latest in a series of weekend shows at the recently improved theatre. The story follows two teenage wannabies
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Campaign bid to halt phone masts
RESIDENTS in Darwen have started a campaign to stop plans for two mobile phone masts on a town centre building. A petition signed by 15 people living in the Everton Street area has been presented to the planning and highways committee at Blackburn with
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Community group will boost village
A RURAL community campaign group and a church are joining forces to improve life in the village of Weir. Weir Lodges and Woodlands Trust was established to campaign about a planning application for the former mill site Irwell Springs to ensure the preservation
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Mum's warning over 'killer dog'
A MUM today issued a grim warning as she launched a search to find the owner of a dog which savaged the family cat. Michelle Navin told how the animal was killed close to the family home in David Street, Stacksteads, and said: "It is only a matter of
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Fine for poor service on the rails
A TRAIN company which runs a major express route through East Lancashire has been fined £2 million for its poor performance. The money will be deducted from Arriva Trains Northern's franchise payments from the government's Strategic Rail Authority (SRA
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B-test motorist drove off after collision
AN IT consultant who normally drives 45,000 miles a year in the course of his business was banned for 24 months by Blackburn magistrates after pleading guilty to drink driving. The court heard that Brian Place was nearly three times the limit when he
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Fire boss sounds alert
FIREFIGHTERS are warning people to be extra vigilant after a spate of fires believed to have been caused by an arsonist. Station Officer Keith Cunliffe said there had been six deliberate fires, two malicious calls, five house fires and four vehicle fires
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Talented Clare has spot at top music school
A YOUNG musician hit all the right notes to impress judges at Manchester's prestigious Chetham's School of Music. Clare Sutlieff, who plays the viola and is a pupil at Blackburn's Westholme School, has been selected to attend the school in Manchester.
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Thank you CIS
I WOULD just like to thank Blackburn Rovers' sponsors CIS for the competition-winning tickets for the Rovers v Ipswich game. My dad and I enjoyed a tremendous match sandwiched between two pairs of other winners. BARRY WALSH, Calgary Avenue, Lammack, Blackburn
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Primary school's splendid Ofsted report
GOVERNMENT inspectors have heaped praise on an East Lancashire school. The Ofsted team said St Alban's RC Primary in Blackburn was a very good school with many strengths and standards were high. Children were given a very positive start in the nursery
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Kids' free entry in museums drive
CHILDREN are to be allowed into Lancashire's museums free in a bid to bolster attendances and boost learning. As of yesterday, accompanied children go free to all of Lancashire County Council's seven museums, while admission prices for adults have been
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Revamp delayed for a month
COUNCIL bosses were under fire today after it was revealed a major town centre regeneration project was a month behind schedule, and all that will mark its completion is five wooden plinths. Planners are blaming poor winter weather for the delay over
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Peters and Wilkes square up for derby night
BACUP Borough boss Brent Peters hopes his spying mission pays off when he meets his big rival, Darwen chief Steve Wilkes, tonight. Bacup's game against NWCL Division Two leaders Stand was called off on Saturday so Peters took the opportunity to have a
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'Female refs stick to women's matches'
JOE ROYLE caused a stir when he suggested it, but the former Manchester City and Everton boss was right about women referees. That is the view of the Great Harwood chairman Bill Holden, who launched a tirade against female officials when asked what had
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Anti-war protest at Straw surgery
ANTI-WAR campaigners staged a silent protest outside a surgery being held by Blackburn MP and Foreign Secretary Jack Straw. The group, which has previously organised peace marches and public meetings in Blackburn, protested at Audley Community Centre
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Bid for Pop Idol look turns out a real snip
THE Dean of Blackburn Cathedral will have a spikey hairstyle like Pop Idol's Gareth after an £11 bid in a fund-raising auction which brought in £1,050. The Very Rev Chris Armstrong will have the cut by a teenager next Sunday. Brunch with the bishop, a
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Daffs report sympathetic
THANK you for your very good report about our objection to the unnecessary cutting of the daffodils (LET, March 19). Your reporter Ian Singleton deserves thanks for his very sympathetic interview. JOAN and JAMES SANDHAM, Mayfield Flats, Darwen.
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Shame on our councillors
COUNTY councillors should hang their heads in shame for the way they are treating our elderly people. They go on about not having the money to keep open the care homes for these pensioners who have worked all their lives and now in their hour of need
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Outraged at repairs figures
I FULLY support people's outrage at the closure of old folks homes by Lancashire County Council. However, one thing which really surprises me is the lack of anger at the £14.5 million estimate to renovate these homes. Just where do these people get their
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Youri the one for me
IT was lucky 13 for devoted Atherton-born Wanderers fan Mike Montgomery when he jumped to it to grab Youri Djorkaeff's shirt. Mr Montgomery, who stands 6ft 5in tall, says his giant stature came in handy for the first time in his life when he beat the
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Revamp delayed for a month
COUNCIL bosses were under fire today after it was revealed a major town centre regeneration project was a month behind schedule, and all that will mark its completion is five wooden plinths. Planners are blaming poor winter weather for the delay over
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Ken Wolstenholme dies, aged 81
FARNWORTH-born sports commentator Kenneth Wolstenholme, most famous for uttering the words "they think it's all over, it is now" at the end of England's 1966 World Cup win, has died aged 81, his agent said today. The former Farnworth Grammar School pupil
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Dunn's World Cup agony
MIDFIELD maestro David Dunn today conceded his World Cup dreams are over after being struck down by another crushing injury blow. Ewood ace Dunn felt he had an outside chance of making Sven Goran Eriksson's squad for tomorrow night's friendly with Italy
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Dunn's
World Cup agony MIDFIELD maestro David Dunn today conceded his World Cup dreams are over after being struck down by another crushing injury blow. Ewood ace Dunn felt he had an outside chance of making Sven Goran Eriksson's squad for tomorrow night's friendly
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Hospice looks to a big Easter bonus
AN Easter egg-stravaganza will be held by Burnley and Pendle Hospice Care at the Pendleside Hospice, Reedley, on Saturday. The event, starting at 10am, will feature the traditional stalls including tombola, cakes, crafts, children's games and bric-a-brac
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Police back red cards for racism
PENNINE Police have teamed up with Burnley Football Club to lend their support to a new national campaign aimed at kicking racism out of football. The national campaign is being run by police in partnership with the FA, the Premier League, the Football
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Club doormen training scheme scrapped
A POLICE training scheme for nightclub doormen in Burnley has been scrapped due to a lack of resources. A council report says doormen have been missing training in first aid and drugs awareness over the last 18 months. Inspector John Clucas of Burnley
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How nice to meet you, Prime Minister
A DISABLED Burnley woman had a chance meeting with the Prime Minister when she travelled to London to pick up an award. Mrs Margaret Spencer, 46, of Talbot Drive, exchanged pleasantries with Tony Blair in the House of Commons after receiving The Snowdon
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Malik stands by race row views
SHAHID Malik today said he felt liberated after he was not re-appointed to the Commission for Racial Equality. He added: "I am obviously disappointed but not terribly surprised. I feel liberated from the shackles of Home Office rules " Shahid, son of
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Hat's the way to do it in school's contest
EASTER bonnets became Easter hats in an end of term school competition so the boys could take part. There were a variety of entries in the competition yesterday at Holy Saviour RC Primary, Holland Place, Nelson. Winners from each class received Easter
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Five years ago
THE mysteries of being mayor were revealed to nine-year-old Aimee Schofield as she spent a day with Blackburn's first citizen after winning a Christian Aid auction.
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Ten years ago
SHOPPERS flocked to the opening of the former Woolworth store in Blackburn. After standing empty for five years, the Church Street building was leased to Parker and Franks - selling household goods and clothing.
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Easter will be crucial
WHILE the majority of the first team squad no doubt spent most of last week sweating upon the identity of the winner of The Breeders Cup in Dubai, the blank weekend gave supporters the opportunity to study form of a different kind. At first glance wins
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Crash victim's special thanks
ACCIDENT victim Darren Helm, who took part in a skipathon to raise money for other head injury sufferers, has raised nearly £1,000. Darren, 30, a self-employed builder of Great Harwood, suffered major injuries in a road accident 10 years ago which left
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Council acts over bus station danger
A BUSY town centre bus station is to be improved after council chiefs admitted it was dangerous. Accrington's central bus station will benefit from almost £13,000 worth of improvements after members of Hyndburn Council heard the terminus was congested
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Rock face plunge rescue drama
A MAN was dramatically rescued by a farmer using a quad bike after falling more than 35ft from a rock face. The Blackpool man, involved in the drama has not yet been named. He was transferred to the Royal Preston Hospital by ambulance following the rescue
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FA Cup coming to Ribble Valley
THE FA Cup is to make its first visit to Lancashire in years when it will take pride of place at Clitheroe's Shawbridge ground on Easter Sunday. Hot on the heels of the Worthington Cup, AXA, current sponsors of the world-renowned trophy, have teamed up
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Proud youngster lands a role fit for a Queen!
A YOUNGSTER is to play a star role in front of the Queen, thanks to a cheeky letter asking if she could take part in a jubilee tribute. Becky Barton, aged 10, of Cross Lane, Clitheroe, will be the youngest member of the 2,000-strong cast in a tribute
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Drop 'no boozing' zones, says vicar
A VICAR today appealed for villagers in his parish to be allowed to drink in the street after councillors put forward plans for a ban. The Vicar of Whalley, the Rev Chris Sterry, who is also warden of Whalley Abbey, has registered his opposition to the
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Gazza was always going to be a star
AS the star of the Newcastle United side that reached the FA Youth Cup final the early 80s it came as no great surprise when Paul Gascoigne broke into the first team as a teenager. His progress as a young player had been monitored by Newcastle Chronicle
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I would pay to watch Gazza, says Mabbutt
AFTER his disappointing display against Sheffield United at the weekend a number of national newspapers have already written off Paul Gascoigne's move to Burnley as a foolish one for both parties. But one man who still believes it will pay off for everyone
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Gazza was special
WILLIE McFaul was the manager at Newcastle United who gave Paul Gascoigne his full debut for the Magpies. He is currently the national manager of Guam, a Pacific island just over an hour's flight from Japan. The Lancashire Evening Telegraph broke the
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Comic Mick comes home
BLACKBURN'S Mick Davies is returning to his home stage as the latest stand-up at the Lock n Load comedy club. After months of working the Manchester comedy circuit Mick will be performing alongside headline artist Stan Vernon on April 4 at the Wharf Pub
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I would pay to watch Gazza, says Mabbutt
AFTER his disappointing display against Sheffield United at the weekend a number of national newspapers have already written off Paul Gascoigne's move to Burnley as a foolish one for both parties. But one man who still believes it will pay off for everyone
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Ken Wolstenholme dies, aged 81
FARNWORTH-born sports commentator Kenneth Wolstenholme, most famous for uttering the words "they think it's all over, it is now" at the end of England's 1966 World Cup win, has died aged 81, his agent said today. The former Farnworth Grammar School pupil
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Charity in call for shop items
A CHARITY needs unwanted clothes or bric-a-brac for a fundraising shop in Darwen. Cancer Research UK opens a shop in the town annually for one week -- this year's opens on April 14. Linda Chatburn, press officer for the charity, is calling for anybody
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Public inquiry into homes plan
A PUBLIC inquiry into a planning application for a housing development in Weir will now be heard on June 11 from 10am. The inquiry has been called by the planning inspectorate from the Department of the Environment after Rossendale Council refused an
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Footpath set to be upgraded
A PUBLIC footpath in Ramsbottom is likely to be upgraded to a bridleway by county councillors. It runs from Cheesden Bridge, Rochdale Road above Shuttleworth, in a southerly direction to the junction with the Castle Hill Road and Scotland Road bridleways
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Chartists upset by council's apathy
ROSSENDALE Chartists are plannning to attack the local council and its officers over what they see as 'indifference'. They are preparing a document which will include letters to the council and its official replies. Two of the nine citizens' rights in
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New chairman checks in
A FORMER headteacher has been named as the new chairman of the Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale Community Health Council. Don Pacey, 70, will replace Frank Clifford who left to take up a seat on the board of Burnley Health Care NHS Trust as a non-executive
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Man charged over hit and run
A MAN is due to appear before Preston magistrates this morning (Tuesday March 26) charged in connection with an accident that left a five-year-old girl in hospital. The girl, Afifaa Ugrada, received serious head and shoulder injuries and was taken to
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Preparing for terror attack
HOW to prepare for a terrorist attack on Blackburn is set to be considered by council bosses as they bid to shake-up their emergency planning service. Blackburn with Darwen Council is set to take control of its own disaster preparations from next April
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Vandals' concrete madness as train hits slabs
A PASSENGER train narrowly avoided being derailed after vandals put a pile of concrete slabs on a line. And British Transport police warned today that anyone caught causing chaos on the tracks would be jailed. Passengers on the 9.18pm First North Western
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Staff shock as last post is announced
SHELL-SHOCKED employees of Blackburn's ill-fated Parcelforce depot were today coming to terms with the news that the operation will close. Bosses held a briefing for the depot's 67 staff throughout yesterday after Consignia, which was formally Royal Mail
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Nat at the same game
READING Mathew Dunn's coverage of the Burnley v Bradford game in the Daily Express, I don't think he even saw the match. "The scenes in Burnley were a lot different as Gascoigne tried in vain to inspire one of the Nationwide League's less-fashionable
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So sad to see league go under
IT WAS sad to read of the disbandment of the Burnley and District Cricket League, established over 100 years ago. As a former player and umpire in the league, it makes me wonder where the passion and desire for the game has gone in the amateur ranks.
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Are Rovers better than Man U?
I DON'T want to start a war with Manchester United fans as us Roverites have enough fun keeping Clarets' fans in their place, but R Bottomley's comments (Sport Letters, March 19) got me thinking how Rovers' football history would stand up against United's
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So close for Clitheroe golf pro
PAUL DWYER secured his best ever finish in a European Tour event at the Madeira Island Open - but felt he should have won the tournament. He was one shot off the lead going into the final round but a number of mistakes in howling wind cost him several
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Stanley make bid for French star
ACCRINGTON Stanley have made an audacious swoop for Everton star David Ginola. The French wing wizard had been told he can leave Everton before transfer deadline day on Thursday -- prompting the Reds to lodge an official enquiry for the Gallic genius.
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Roads closed after suspect package delivery
A SUSPECT package sent to civil service buildings in south Blackpool led to rush-hour road closures. The package was sent to the government buildings on Brunel Way, Marton triggering a security alert just after 8.30am on Tuesday, March 26. It is understood
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Hammer raid on post office staff
TWO robbers armed with a sledgehammer threatened staff at a post office in Radcliffe. The masked men entered Outwood post office in Ringley Road shortly after 9am yesterday. They stole cash before escaping in a H-registered Vauxhall Cavalier which is
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Boy, 16, guilty of killing pensioner
A TEENAGER faces time behind bars after being convicted of killing a Radcliffe pensioner who died five months after a senseless street attack. The victim, 68-year-old Eric Conwell, was beaten unconscious by the thug while on his way home from a bowls
