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Homes closed without fuss
IWOULD like to know just how many care homes Lancashire County Council has closed in the recent past, without any fuss -- no news reports and so on. Seven or eight homes in Blackburn alone have been closed in recent years. JOHN HEAP, Providence Street
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In search of old 'Ark' shipmates
IAM trying to regain contact with old shipmates, one of whom, George Baxendale, came from Blackburn. We served together aboard HMS Ark Royal between 1962 and 1967. Unfortunately, I was invalided off the 'Ark' in December 1967, and consequently lost contact
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Closures a high risk strategy
AS a professional social work manager in a neighbouring authority to Lancashire County Council, my experience is that to close care homes on this scale is a high-risk strategy. Money is saved as private care is typically cheaper to buy, crucially because
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Killer furniture warning
A LEATHER sofa was not all it appeared to be when trading standards officers were called to an Atherton warehouse. The fake outer cover hid old packing case material and highly flammable dangerous foam filling. Now trading standards officers are warning
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All is well for ace Helliwell
CHRIS Helliwell upset the odds to beat team-mate Dave Ebbrell to take second place in the second of the Sporting Courses series. The Blackburn and District CTC rider finished the 10.6 mile course in 25.49 -- just seven seconds behind former national road
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Little Ryan is a big hit to sink United
HE may have been the smallest player on the pitch but Ryan Curwen was a big thorn in the side of Borrowdale United. The little striker nicked two second half goals as Brierfield marched in to the final despite being put under the cosh by United. Curwen's
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League goes from strength to strength
THE Byrom Supplies Blackburn and District Cricket League begins its 107th year next month and it is as strong as ever. For while a number of leagues continue to struggle to hold on to teams and attract umpires, the league has managed keep the momentum
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Blind girl in court battle
A SIX-YEAR-OLD blind girl who suffers from cerebral palsy and epilepsy has launched a High Court action against a health trust for alleged negligence following complications during her birth. Pema Murry, of Victoria Street, Clitheroe, is said to have
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Duffy back to boost Leigh
JOHN Duffy is back at Hilton Park - just as the Centurions have run into a massive injury pile-up writes Mike Hulme The talented half-back, who quit Hilton Park last year after being unable to agree terms, returned this week and goes straight into the
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Is Terzis off to Salford ?
MYSTERY surrounds the future of Leigh Centurions coach Paul Terzis. Reports are emerging that the highly-rated Aussie is wanted by Super League neighbours Salford City Reds who have made a winless start to their season. Terzis says he has had no approach
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Labour's no closures plea
Morecambe Labour Party had a lengthy debate on the issue of the proposed closures of County Council administered Care Homes. Grave concerns were voiced about the possible effects of any closures for the clients. The trauma involved could be catastrophic
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Thanks
ON BEHALF of Marie Curie Cancer Care I would like to thank the people of Lancaster and surrounding areas, for supporting our street collection on March 9, which raised £693.18 despite the appalling weather conditions on the day. The money that has been
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Looking after number one?
AFTER reading about all the political goings on by our so called elected representatives I think it is time to bring in the authorities, these so called representatives are only out for one thing and that is to look after No 1 and their cronies. The Halton
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Jewels theft
JEWELLERY worth £2,300 has been stolen from a house on Francis Street, Burnley. Items reported stolen on Tuesday (March 26) included two gold bracelets described as chunky with two balls on each end, eight gold bangles, a ladies' gold ring with a gold
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Burn's in tune with fans
BURN FM presenter Paul Booth has been in tune with Blackburn Rovers fans this week as he gave away 10 pairs of tickets for the Easter Monday crunch match against Southampton. Afternoon presenter Paul has been giving away two tickets a day to the first
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Accident waiting is priority
ABOLISHING 12-hour trolley waits in accident and emergency departments is at the top of Burnley Health Care NHS Trust's spending plan for the coming year. The Trust's finance director David Meakin yesterday told trust board members: "It's going to be
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Blues mania back in town!
FESTIVAL fever comes to Burnley town centre over the Easter weekend with the 14th Burnley National Blues Festival. One of the main events in the blues calendar, the festival boasts a host of major names and international artists. Burnley Mechanics will
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Viktor Achter axe 100
A LEADING Burnley textile firm today announced 100 redundancies and blamed cheap foreign labour for the loss. Car fabric manufacturer Viktor Achter is to close its cut, sew and trim department in November. The news came on the day the last tyre rolled
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Safety campaign in sotre
SHOPPERS at ASDA in Colne helped themselves to free security advice this week as part of a police safety campaign. Community Beat Officer PC Phil Davies was in store to hand out security advice and free mobile phone marking.
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Fancy fantasy a cash-raiser
A FANTASY footballers event at Accrington and Rossendale college hopes to have raised £500 for Cancer Research. The event at the Sandy Lane site was arranged by AVCE business and leisure students in their second year and included a variety of events including
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Four-year-old hurt in road accident
A four-year-old boy was airlifted to hospital with a suspected broken thigh bone after a collision on a busy road. The boy was flown to the Royal Preston Hospital by Lancashire Air Ambulance following the accident on Hyndburn Road, Accrington, at around
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Sports car appeal renew
POLICE chasing a thief who stole a sports car and then ran off when it crashed renewed their appeal today for information. Officers from Accrington police continue to investigate the incident which occured between 10.20pm and 11.50pm on Sunday, December
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Sports car: Appeal is renewed
POLICE chasing a thief who stole a sports car and then ran off when it crashed renewed their appeal today for information. Officers from Accrington police continue to investigate the incident which occurred between 10.20pm and 11.50pm on Sunday, December
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Play zone plans are thrown out
PLAY zone plans have been thrown out following an outcry. Many Hindsford residents feared a proposed play area on land next to Fallowfield Way would be a night-time magnet for trouble makers. Cradle swings and climbing frames for youngsters would have
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In fear of the dark
FRIGHTENED elderly residents are appealing to the council for more lighting outside their sheltered accommodation. Residents of Mealhouse Lane in Atherton are currently too scared to go out after dark as the entrance to their bungalows, which is at the
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Mum in labour as car crashed
THE 33-year-old pregnant woman who died after crashing into a lamp post was in labour at the time, an inquest heard. And the hearing in to the death of Jeanette McKenna, of The Copse, Accrington, heard that she died as a result of the crash which partially
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Special schools must merge
AMBITIOUS proposals to merge Tanfield School and Two Porches School to create one multi-purpose state-of-the-art special school have been approved. The schools cater for pupils with severe learning difficulties (SLD) from the ages of two-19. Both buildings
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Animals rehoused
ANIMALS from Lilford Park pets corner are being rehoused in new homes across the country. Last week some animals from Leigh's mini zoo -- closed for over a year -- were relocated. One donkey is staying local having been moved to Heybrook Community Farm
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End of an era
AFTER almost a century trading in Leigh Jackson's Bazaar hardware store closes today. Brothers Keith and Gordon Jackson have for the past 21 years run the Queen Street business founded by their grandfather back in 1905. The premises have been sold for
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Tom's choir is the toast of Paris
CHORISTER Tom Sherratt heard the crowds in uproar at Paris' World Cup stadium last week. But it wasn't football the 103,000 fans at the Stad de France were cheering - it was the sounds of the Flint Male Voice Choir of which the Lowton-based Deputy Leader
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Take a leaf out of Mayor's book
THE Mayor is branching out into landscape gardening to back a campaign to keep the borough's streets clear for blind and partially sighted people. Councillor John Hilton is supporting The Guide Dog for the Blind Association's appeal to homeowners to cut
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Easter services
EASTER services at St Wilfrid's Church, Ribchester, will begin on Maundy Thursday at 7.30pm with the eucharist of the Lord's Supper with ceremony of the washing of feet, stripping of the altars and vigil of silent prayer before the altar of repose. Good
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Cliff and valleys
LONGRIDGE History Society members welcomed Cliff Astin to their latest meeting for a talk on the history and beauty of the Lune Valley from Green Bell Hill to Glasson Dock. As well as talking about the villages along the river, Mr Astin also spoke about
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Rescuers win commendation
TWO ambulancemen who helped rescue a climber after he plunged more than 35ft from a rock face have been commended for their efforts. Clitheroe ambulance station-based paramedic Derek Walsh and technician Mark Adamson were on the scene near to the Inn
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Chamber of trade in need of new members
NEW members are desperately being sought to join Clitheroe Chamber of Trade to avoid it folding for good. Out-going president Stephen Pietrzak, who runs Togged Up in Market Place, said that unless new, younger members join and the committee's structure
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Jon flexes his muscle for show
WRESTLING stars are crossing the Atlantic to strut their stuff in Lancashire thanks to a determined Ribble Valley teenager. College student Jon Farrer, 19, of Beech Drive, Longridge, has been passionate about wrestling since he was six years old after
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Councillor who gets some action
t last we have a councillor in Susan Loudon who is going to do something about the gangs of youths walking the streets at night, intimidating residents. The old are afraid to open their doors and the police don't want to know. So it's good to see Susan
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Traffic calming leads to road rage
SIR, We are writing to you about the new traffic-calming scheme in Holden Road, Leigh. The purpose of such calming measures are intended to slow down road users, to reduce accidents and increase safety. The methods for doing this include using road build
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Becca just keeps on running
TOP local orienteer, Becca Roberts, was in action in Denmark over the weekend, rubbing shoulders with the World's elite. Altogether there were over 2,000 competitors from 18 countries competing in different age classes. Navigating across unknown terrain
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Stiker pledges final boost
Former Lancaster City striker Peter Thomson is back in the area - with deadly rivals Morecambe! Thomson, 24, had a meteoric career with the Dolly Blues and attracted interest from dozens of football league clubs before a surprise move to Dutch top flight
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Crack-pot Gazza says Durrant
ASK the former Rangers star Ian Durrant to talk about Paul Gascoigne and his response is immediate. "Apart from being a fantastic footballer, he is a total crack-pot," laughed the man who was capped 20 times for his country. The two men were great friends
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Family fun night
AN Easter family fun night is being held at St Paul's Labour Club, Westleigh. The fun, including a raffle, tombola, bingo and Easter bonnet competition, starts a 7.30pm on Saturday, April 1. Tickets cost £2 adults and £1 children and include supper. Proceeds
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Come and feel the 'Pulse'...
TICKETS have been released for 'Pulse', an International Festival of Rhythm to be held in Manchester this summer. Pulse is part of Cultureshock and The Spirit of Friendship Festival and promises to explore international music as well as celebrating the
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Bus passengers are being ripped off
IN THE past few weeks, I have read in the Citizen about the people of Carnforth moaning about the fares they have to pay on the public transport. Quite right too, but they are not the only ones being ripped off. So here we go. Did you know that the fare
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Double jeopardy
LANCASTER City were beaten by Emley for the second time this season at the Axe on Tuesday night. The home side started brightly with both Brian Welch and Phil Brown missing good scoring opportunities as Lancaster dominated the opening exchanges. Emley's
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No to memorial market
PLANS to use the area around Carnforth's war memorial for the town's weekly market have been kicked out by councillors. The Carnforth and district chamber of trade, had applied to use land off Market Street, including the L-shaped parking area around
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Cadet gets compensation
A PROMISING RAF cadet who suffered massive brain damage during treatment at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary has been awarded compensation of £4.4 million pounds. Morecambe Bay Hospitals NHS Trust admitted liability but contested the level of damages, with
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Drug dealers charged
A COURT has jailed six men and four women from Morecambe who admitted being involved in the supply of drugs. The 10 were given sentences totalling almost 40 years at Preston Crown Court last week after a police investigation known as ' Operation Lincoln
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Festival flood warning
The Irish Sea could be an unwelcome visitor at this year's Martime Festival this weekend. A particular combination of atmospheric conditions and wind factors could lead to low-level flooding along St George's Quay where many events are due to take place
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F&M Inquiry hears evidence
AN INQUIRY into the foot and mouth epidemic visited Lancaster last week to hear evidence from local farmers and other group affected by last year's outbreak. The 'lessons learned' inquiry, chaired by Dr Anderson, heard criticism of delays in declaring
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Search for rapist goes on
A NEW appeal has been launched for information on a rape in Lancaster that happened a year ago this week. Police, who have visited more than 3,000 addresses in the area, are now keen to trace a man believed to be a lorry driver who was seen outside the
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East back with win
AFTER last week's hiccup it was back to winning ways for Leigh East U10s. Tries: J Lythgoe (3), M Littlewood, T Kay, D Leonard. Goals: D Gunning, D Leonard, J Lythgoe, T Kay, K Trotter, S Keegan. Man Of Match: Joshua Reynard. Top Tackler:- Daniel Leonard
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Tyldesley run out of steam
Rossendale 30 Tyldesley 11: IF rugby games lasted 60 minutes Tyldesley RU would have picked up two wins in a row instead of two defeats. For the second successive week Tyldesley took the game to opponents Rossendale and thanks to a Ryan Grainey try and
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Mahon injury blow
REPUBLIC of Ireland midfielder Alan Mahon last night feared his season could be over after his latest comeback was cut-short by another injury blow. The former Tranmere star, who has not appeared in the first team since January 26, limped out of last
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Kilby angry over TV 'Del boys'
THE current crisis that is engulfing ITV Digital is being closely monitored by everyone at Turf Moor as well as all other clubs across the country. Burnley chairman Barry Kilby claimed today: "Granada and Carlton are up and down like a couple of Del boys
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Charity walk on again
A POPULAR fund-raising 'trudge' around Darwen returns this spring after missing last year due to foot and mouth. More than 200 people are expected for the eight-mile walk organised by Darwen Rotary Club on May 5. It starts and finishes at the kiosk in
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Girl and horse in mud trap ordeal
A MOTHER wants more farmland opened up to horse riders after her daughter suffered a terrifying ordeal when her pony started to sink in a bog. Jessica McCluskey, 12, and a 15-year-old friend spent ten frantic minutes trying to rescue their Welsh ponies
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Fancy fantasy a cash-raiser
A FANTASY footballers event at Accrington and Rossendale college hopes to have raised £500 for Cancer Research. The event at the Sandy Lane site was arranged by AVCE business and leisure students in their second year and included a variety of events including
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Bomb man gets ten years
A WILD West showman whose Morecambe home was a "bomb makers paradise" filled with explosives, guns and ammunition started a 10-year jail sentence this week. John Baker, 59, of Clark Street, described in court as a "fantasist," was a self-styled vigilante
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Sheila putting her feet up
PHYSIOTHERAPIST Sheila Crisp retired today from her dual role caring for patients in Rossendale Hospital and at Reedley Hall in Reedley. Sheila, 60 six months ago, continued as physiotherapy manager until the end of the financial year. She worked in Rossendale
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Setback for school campaigners
CAMPAIGNERS bidding to save a Church of England primary school have a been dealt a blow by the diocese which is backing its closure. Parents with pupils at St Paul's CE Primary School formed an action group to try to save the historic building in Crow
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Tradition the theme of this town's Easter
BACUP is the place to be this weekend with a host of activities combined with the traditional Britannia Coconutters Easter boundary dance. Most events will be held on Saturday. A guided circular walk led by historian John Taylor on a six-mile route from
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Bitter battle of adoption mum
A MOTHER who lives in the Rossendale Valley, forced to give up her son for adoption after being made homeless, today attacked the way social services handled a complaint she made and said: "They still haven't said sorry." The Local Government Ombudsman
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Clubbers bus keeps on running
AN extended late night clubbers' 39 bus service to and from Leigh to Manchester city centre has proved so popular it will keep on running. Transport chiefs have welcomed the news that an average of 1500 passengers a week are using the seven subsidised
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Nursing home plan vetoed
PLANS for a massive 25-bedroom extension to a nursing home in the Pennington conservation area have been vetoed by Wigan's planning chiefs. Owners of Pennington View, a 12-bedroom nursing home on St Helens Road had planned to extend on a grand scale by
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Police bid to trace man's final hours
POLICE are appealing for help in tracing the last steps of a man found dead in the canal at Leigh. Frank Dickinson's body was found in the water near English Street on Sunday, March 10. The 61-year-old, who was from Leigh, was seen in the Boars Head pub
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Late night bus to carry on running
AN extended late night clubbers' bus service from Manchester city centre to Leigh has proved so popular it will keep on running to the end of a trial period. Transport chiefs have welcomed the news that a weekly average of 1500 passengers, paying a £2.50
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Chisel raiders steal Mercedes
THUGS attacked an Atherton man with a chisel before stealing his Mercedes. The 48-year-old answered a knock at his Rosehill Terrace home at 11.15pm on Friday and was confronted by two men armed with a metal chisel. The offenders pushed their way into
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Good Knight Jamie!
JAMIE Wilton is now 'Sir Jamie' after being granted an honorary knighthood in recognition for his hard work at school. The 10-year-old Leigh Sacred Heart pupil was among 60 other North-West school children to receive the prestigious award at Camelot Theme
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Station plan steams ahead
PLANS for a Hindley train station car park finally seem to be steaming ahead. Councillors Stuart Shaw and Jack Topping, who -- together with MP Andy Burnham -- have been pushing for progress, met at the site to discuss the results of a feasibility study
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Bus corridor just does not work
MOTORIST claims a bus corridor has increased his journey to work time by 20 minutes. William Nelson is furious about new bus lanes which he claims have only created more congestion. He says road narrowing has caused massive tailbacks in Leigh Road, Leigh
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Nuts about cookies
HERE'S something new to dunk in your tea or coffee -- a biscuit bursting with Sun Pat peanut butter. Latest addition to the Maryland cookie stable is the Choc Chip and Peanut variety, which has a delicious nutty taste while still packed with chocolate
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County offer on jubilee tickets
PEOPLE are being invited to apply for tickets to attend an event to commemorate the Queen's Golden Jubilee before the offer closes on April 15. The county service of thanksgiving, to be held in Blackburn Cathedral on Sunday, June 2, at 4pm, will be a
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Spring alert over growing garden thefts
POLICE across East Lancashire today warned gardeners to be on their guard against opportunist spring thieves. Officers have been called to a number of thefts from gardens and outbuildings and are now urging householders to protect property by marking
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Cat-astrophe for neutering service
THE Cats Protection League is appealing to animal lovers after its mobile neutering unit and the car that tows it were damaged in an accident. The accident happened near Blackburn when the driver of the unit had to brake suddenly and the tow-bar buckled
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State of the art development
A BLACKBURN call centre earmarked for closure less than three years ago is to benefit from a £13.5million redevelopment fund. British Telecom's site in Jubilee Street is to be transformed into a state-of-the-art customer contact centre after the firm
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Christmas 'fix' proved fatal for ex-addict
A ONE-TIME heroin addict, who appeared to have beaten the habit following a residential rehab programme, died after sharing a Christmas Day 'fix' with a fellow user. An inquest heard it was the second time in a week that Alec Richard Heaton had overdosed
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Margo's Castle will be fit for a queen
A HIGH-CLASS shopping development is being planned for Blackburn -- by one of the area's most flamboyant pub bosses. Margo Grimshaw, who owns a string of pubs and clubs, plans to renovate the first floor of her Castle venue in Market Street, Blackburn
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ATHLETICS: Brown' s World hopes
MARK Brown is quietly confident of being selected for the World Marathon Championship at Lille, France in July. The Paralympic star from Clayton Harriers recently attended a training weekend with the National Endurance Squad, and ran the Bath Half Marathon
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Howarth's late show
NELSON took the points with a Carl Howarth goal in the 90th minute of a tense local battle at Victoria Park in NWCL Division Two. The Blues made the better start and they tested the Colne defence in the opening 15 minutes with some penetrating moves using
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Hats off to Steve
STEVE Clements wears many different hats. But whichever one he pulls on the aim is the same -- to promote and encourage grassroots rugby league. His list of roles within the sport is impressive and you need to take a deep breath just to role them all
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ATHLETICS: Good Friday Country challenge
THE Caldervale Country 10M Road Race starts from Caldervale Village Hall at 1pm on Good Friday, and there is a four mile Fun Run at noon. The main race is over a challenging single lap using country roads. From the M6 at Broughton travel north on A6.
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Lynx look for cup success
CHORLEY Lynx take a break from Northern Ford Premiership action for the next five games as they take part in the National League Cup. This is a new competition for the Northern Ford Premiership clubs and will be fought out at the start on a mini league
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Payne comes up with the goods
THE man who David Ginola would have struggled to displace in the Stanley side according to boss John Coleman scored the goal to extend the Reds unbeaten run to six games. Reds winger Russell Payne chipped home the equaliser on 52 minutes after Chris Hurst
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The eyes have it!
CARL Fogarty believes you can tell a great deal about a person simply by looking into their eyes. And as I stare into his as we sit at the breakfast bar in his plushly-appointed kitchen, I know instantly that he's deadly serious when he describes himself
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Duffy's back to bolster injury-hit Centurions
JOHN Duffy is back at Hilton Park - just as the Centurions have run into a massive injury pile-up. The talented half-back who quit Hilton Park in the off-season after being unable to agree terms, returned this week and goes straight into the squad for
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EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Friday, Date: March 29
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. Tomorrow Arts and crafts festival, Higham Village Hall, 1-6pm. Daneshouse and Stoneyholme community beat officer PC Nic Fisher is holding a police surgery, Asda, Burnley
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The Victorian connection
YOUNGSTERS got to spend a day out of their school uniforms on Tuesday to get a taste of life in the Victorian days. Pupils and teachers at Our Lady of Perpetual Succour Primary School in Blackburn travelled back in time to the year 1837 to replicate life
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Harold came for the cash
PUPILS at St Peter and St Paul's Primary School in Blackburn joined forces with Blackburn Lions to present £400 to the East Lancashire Support Group for Life Education Centres in the county. The youngsters were on hand with Peter Heaton from the Lions
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Appeal in family hunt
A BLACKBURN man is hoping Lancashire Evening Telegraph readers can help him locate a family who moved to Blackpool in the 1960s. Alan Hughes, of Rhodes Avenue, is trying to contact Herbert and Cissie Eddleston, who lived in Riley Street, Audley, Blackburn
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Helping kids learn
THE Early Years Development and Childcare Partnership organised a special workshop to think up new creative ideas to help children learn. The workshop for early education and childcare providers at Roe Lee Park Primary School, Blackburn, aimed to develop
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Owner saves car in arson attack
A CAR was set on fire in Mill Hill early today but firefighters are not linking it to recent arson attacks in the area. Someone forced a side-back window of the car on Mill Hill Street, Blackburn, and set a child's baby seat on fire. The owner, who was
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We should look after our own
IT was reported on TV on March 13 that Skelmersdale has been given permission to provide accommodation for 700 asylum seekers. France doesn't want them but we seem to be welcoming them and they haven't paid anything into the system. But some of our old
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Tough talk, but weak actions
IT is alarming that in the last period violent crime in Lancashire has risen by a staggering 31 per cent. At the same time, there have been 600,000 violent street robberies. Also, according to statistics from the Home Office, prisoners freed early under
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Cinema and patrons in need of lift
REGARDING your report (LET, March 20) about eight-year-old Rebekah Newton being unable to go to the Apollo Cinema in Blackburn as she needs a wheelchair to get around following a car accident, my heart went out to her and her family. Last September, my
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Tales from the Touchline with Michael Black
"LET'S hope they are friendlier than the Scousers we met in the last round." Right, and Jordan is a role model for all young mothers. Our visit in the Northern Cup to Penlake of St Helens (complete with its "Welcome to Hell" signs) turned into the biggest
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Whistle Blower with Neil Yates
TREVOR Hanson's recent description of me as self-centred, condescending and sarcastic had me scouring the Yellow Pages for libel lawyers. That is until my wife calmly informed me his claims were all true. I thus plead guilty as charged. However, to tar
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Steve Tinniswood's Park Patrol
Your secret is 'fine' with me Spudley! I've just realised that I have probably given myself too much bad publicity regarding an unfortunate own goal I scored last November. I promise I won't mention it again, obviously after this brief tale. Because on
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Viktor Achter axe 100
A LEADING Burnley textile firm today announced 100 redundancies and blamed cheap foreign labour for the loss. Car fabric manufacturer Viktor Achter is to close its cut, sew and trim department in November. The news came on the day the last tyre rolled
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Dubai trip was first class
SOUNESS has hailed Rovers' trip to Dubai as a raging success as he and his squad returned to training at the club's Brockhall training base yesterday. "It was an excellent trip to Dubai, everyone has benefited and enjoyed it," said Souness. "We used the
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Egil in limbo
FIRST Division strugglers Barnsley have snubbed the chance to take Egil Ostenstad on loan ahead of tomorrow's transfer deadline. I can reveal the Tykes were offered Ostenstad earlier this week after manager Steve Parkin failed in a similar bid to land
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Mahon injury blow
REPUBLIC of Ireland midfielder Alan Mahon last night feared his season could be over after his latest comeback was cut-short by another injury blow. The former Tranmere star, who has not appeared in the first team since January 26, limped out of last
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Pensioner in fire drama
AN 83-YEAR-OLD pensioner was rescued from a kitchen fire after a neighbour's son smashed his way into her smoke-logged home. Anna Entwistle, of Hargher Street, Burnley, was disorientated and had suffered a cut to her head during the drama at 2pm yesterday
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The last tyre
AFTER turning out almost two million tyres there was more than a hint of sadness in the air when the last moulding was collected from the end of the production line at Michelin in Burnley yesterday. Since the news that its last 452 workers were to be
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Councillor's foot and mouth appeal
LANCASHIRE Liberal Democrats, led by Pendle County Councillor David Whipp, are renewing appeals for a public inquiry into the foot and mouth crisis. Coun Whipp, Lancashire's Liberal Democrat leader, said: "The Government now accepts that they were wrong
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Local folk in focus
ORGANISERS of a giant community mural today renewed their appeal for images as photographs of local people continued to pour in. Nelson residents are being urged send in snaps to create a giant mural in the town. The mural will feature photographs of
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MP takes leading role in fight to end fox hunts
PENDLE MP Gordon Prentice is to take a leading role in the battle to ensure there is a total ban on fox hunting. Along with former Shadow Foreign Secretary Gerald Kaufman he is determined to get the government's compromise proposals amended to the complete
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Jail over bus drink shame
A BUS driver found to be nearly three times over the drink-drive limit has been jailed for four months. Magistrates told David Thompson, 55, that there was no alternative but to send him to prison as he had made a very bad judgment and put lives at risk
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Looking town in the face
THE Pendle Forest Association of National Trust members is holding the last in a series of lectures at St Peter's Church, Burnley, on Tuesday, April 9. Frank Watson will speak on The changing face of Accrington. The meeting starts at 7.30pm. Admission
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Centre for fun
RISHTON youngsters are being invited to a series of fun Easter holiday activities at the Primetime Leisure Centre in Stourton Street. Events include basketball, netball, rounders and arts and crafts including face-painting. Under eights' events are from
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Bus corridor 'causes more congestion'
A MOTORIST claims a bus corridor has increased his journey to work time by 20 minutes. William Nelson is furious about new bus lanes which he claims have only created more congestion. He says road narrowing has caused massive tailbacks in Leigh Road,
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Radio security boost for traders
TRADERS in Accrington market hall have joined forces with an existing town centre scheme to crack down on crime. Town centre traders have enjoyed the benefits of a police radio link-up scheme for around five years but the market hall was not included
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Medical corps trooping the colour in Bosnia
ARMY troops from East Lancashire are too busy away from home this Easter to tuck in to chocolate Easter eggs. Four soldiers from the Royal Artillery, Royal Army Medical Corps and Royal Engineering Corps will be concentrating on community and aid work
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Hilton Park booze ban
LEIGH Centurions have banned booze on the terraces at least for the rest of this season. The club moved swiftly in response to the bottle-throwing incident at the recent Challenge Cup tie against Wigan at Hilton Park. The move comes at a request from
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Warden patrols plea to save the elderly
VETERAN serviceman John Kelly is calling for round-the-clock wardens following a cowardly spate of robberies on lone pensioners. The Leigh Royal British Legion stalwart is to meet Leigh MP Andy Burnham to discuss the growing dangers facing elderly residents
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Blind girl in court battle
A SIX-YEAR-OLD blind girl who suffers from cerebral palsy and epilepsy has launched a High Court action against a health trust for alleged negligence following complications during her birth. Pema Murry, of Victoria Street, Clitheroe, is said to have
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It may have one of the longest web addresses but
www.famouspeoplewholookbetterwiththebodyofananimal.co.uk/ is a cracker of a site. The site does exactly what it says and celebrities that have been given the body transplant treatment include Bruce Forsyth as a giraffe, Carol Voderman as a chicken and
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It's just as if you are 007!
Like most modern gadgetry, digital cameras started out hideously expensive, but now they are far more affordable. With the arrival in the shops of a little device called L'espion, there is finally a camera you could put in the impulse purchase category
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Tell us the truth
I AM a staunch Leigh RLC supporter and I don't want to knock our team after a couple of defeats. The lads put up a great show against Wigan, but we were well beaten by a far superior Huddersfield. The thing that is really getting up my nose , however,
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Bombers ready to take off
LANCASTER University's American football squad, the Lancaster Bombers, has received international and British collegiate recognition. St Martin's College student Stewart Flaherty, Ian Gavin , a student at Manchester University and Lancaster student Chris
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Free sports coaching programme
P LANCASTER and Morecambe College is to repeat its popular free sports coaching after Easter. Students on various sports courses at the college take the sessions, supervised by professional tutoring staff. Head of sport, leisure and tourism, Barbara Glover
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Back to the future
FORMER players from the North Lancashire league took part in their econ annual reunion earlier this month. Around 20 clubs from the 1950s and 60s era were represented at Skerton Liberal Club, almost on the site of Acrelands, the former Skerton Old Boy's
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Over and in!
A SPECTACULAR late equaliser from new signing Peter Thomson gave Morecambe a point from their clash with Dagenham, and may have tipped the balance in the conference title race. Thomson capped a good Shrimps performance with a fantastic overhead kick three
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Off the Ball with Steve Dunthorpe
We are the famous Morecambe and we're going to Villa Park' might not have quite the same ring to it as the traditional Wembley chants, but that won't dampen the enthusiasm of Christie Park crowd for their forthcoming FA Trophy semi-final. Forget Ipswich
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Shandran heads for Celtic on loan
CLARETS boss Stan Ternent promised there would be little transfer activity ahead of today's deadline but he has allowed one youngster to leave on loan. Striker Anthony Shandran has joined Nationwide Conference side Stalybridge Celtic for the next month
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Zoff loved Gazza
DINO Zoff is one of the greatest names in world football. The Italian goalkeeper, who lifted the World Cup as a 40-year-old in Spain in 1982, served his country with great distinction both on the pitch and, just a couple of seasons ago, as the manager
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Kilby angry over TV 'Del boys'
THE current crisis that is engulfing ITV Digital is being closely monitored by everyone at Turf Moor as well as all other clubs across the country. Burnley chairman Barry Kilby claimed today: "Granada and Carlton are up and down like a couple of Del boys
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Italian job a big hit
WHEN Paul Gascoigne was signed by Lazio in the summer of 1992 he instantly became one of the biggest names in football mad Italy. And, in the wake of Premiership football being hijacked by Sky Television, a new television phenomenon was created - Italian
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Win tickets for musical
BLUES fans are being offered the opportunity to see hit show Sweet Home Chicago FREE. The musical was created by two renowned soul maestros, Eddy Stacey (World Harmonica champion) and Pete Tobit (ex The Commitments) and features soul and blues classics
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Only One Mammal in search of contract
LEIGH-based group Only One Mammal are playing at the Witchwood Club in Ashton-Under-Lyne on April 3. The four-man group consists of Simon Lyon, aged 28 from Leigh, his wife Alison, aged 27, Ian Wynd, aged 22 from Salford, and Sean Lloyd, aged 30 from
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Citizen Smith
Regular readers will know that Citizen Smith and the former New Labour autocracy which led this Council up the crooked Crinkley Bottom path have never really seen eye to eye. But it's nice to see Ian Barker finally admitting that, with regard to this
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Award for tourism chiefs
LANCASTER City Council's Tourism Service's hard work and commitment has been recognised by an award from the resort's Hotels and Tourism Association. At the Annual General Meeting of the Association, held at the Glenthorn Hotel in Morecambe on Wednesday
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Speed cameras
TRAFFIC cameras across Lancaster and Morecambe are to be refurbished with high visibility yellow panels in the latest drive to cut the county's road casualties. The Lancashire Partnership for Road Safety has announced that the programme has begun to make
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Estate blaze was arson
UP TO 100 cars were destroyed and a cloud of toxic smoke was released after a suspected arson attack on a Lancaster scrapyard. A fire started at Lancaster Auto Salvage on the Lune industrial estate between 4.30pm and 7.17pm on Wednesday night. Fire-fighters
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Ambitious scheme for Midland
THE ambitious £10 million restoration plans for Morecambe's Midland Hotel have been given the green light by planners. The planning committee's unanimous decision means work can now start on the promenade site. The approval of the planning proposals,
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County joins PM in fighting crime
A LANCASTER county councillor has joined the Prime Minister on a Downing Street task force set up to tackle street crime. Ruth Henig, Chairman of the Lancashire Police Authority, has joined forces with Prime Minister Tony Blair to discuss ways of tackling
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Experts explode UXB shell
BOMB disposal experts carried out a controlled explosion of an 18lb unexploded artillery shell which had been found by contractors on site at Heysham 1 nuclear power plant. Workmen unearthed the 1920s shell at 10.00am on Wednesday morning, and Royal Logistics
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Dramatic Bay rescue
A THREE YEAR OLD toddler and her grandfather were rescued by fire-fighters after getting stuck in mud flats close to Morecambe's Stone Jetty on Monday afternoon. The two visitors from Leeds were stuck for nearly 30 minutes before their cries for help
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New recruits wanted
AN already strong Leigh East U11s squad still has one or two places for new recruits. Due to the requirement of a regular squad of 20 players, in full training, for next season, the Club can offer places for new players . If anyone is interested, contact
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Winter bowls
Semi-finals: Rowson 21-19 Berry and Smith 21-14 Rigby. Final: Rowson 21-15 Smith. Consolation semi-finals: Thorpe 21-15 Sylvia Jeffries and Grimshaw 21-17 Eccleston. Final: Grimshaw 21-14 Thorpe. To close the winter season there is a knockout on Saturday
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Westhoughton u9's 30 v Leigh MR u9's 14 '
Miners' slow start MINERS Rangers U9s did not wake up until after the first quarter but by then the damage had been done by Westhoughton who ran out 30-14 winners. Although the Rangers finally rallied after that opening 10 minute spell, the first half
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Classic squash
CLASSIC 1 scored 17 points from their home fixture against David Lloyd Bolton. The visitors were badly depleted and Mike Howard missed his first match for several seasons for lack of an opponent. The remaining four matches were all resolved 3-0 in a totally
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Leigh out of luck
A DEPLETED Leigh RU team can count themselves unlucky to lose their re-arranged league match against high-flying Birchfield by 19-12. Taking the field with a hardly-recognisable back division, their task was made considerably harder by poor refereering
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Angry Preece slams Jarrett transfer fee
ANGRY Bury manager Andy Preece has slammed club bosses for selling midfield ace Jason Jarrett from under his nose. The 22-year-old first team star, who Preece signed from Wrexham less than two years ago, was yesterday sold to Division Two rivals Wigan
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Dance to the music of the world
PEOPLE in the Darwen area can dance off those excess Easter eggs with a trip to Edgworth on Friday, April 5, for a funky night out with community world music band Off the Rails. The band is bringing its unique and vibrant sound to East Lancashire as part
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Woman, 99, died after she fell down stairs
A 'SPRIGHTLY' 99-year-old woman, described by her doctor as hyperactive, died after falling down the stairs which she normally negotiated unaided and without any trouble, An inquest heard that Bridget Yates was looking forward to going out for a walk
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Fun day plan
A VILLAGE fun day may be held in Weir at the end of June, which could become an annual occasion attracting stalls, displays, a tug o' war, beer tent, bands and children's races and games. Anyone with ideas can attend a meeting of the Weir Community Forum
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Hill search for woman
A MASSIVE search operation including mountain rescuers, police and Lancashire Constabulary's helicopter was launched in the early hours of today after a car was abandoned in a car park near Hameldon Hill above Hapton. The vehicle, believed to belong to
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Charity race night
PUNTERS who fancy a flutter on the horses can raise funds for the NSPCC at a charity race night organised by staff from Labroke's bookmakers in Atherton. The fun starts at 8pm tonight (Thursday) at The Atherton Arms.
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Easter dustbin delays
DUSTBIN collections won't be made within Wigan Borough on Good Friday and Easter Monday. Households who are on the normal Friday rota will have their bins emptied on Saturday, March 30. Collections scheduled for the following Monday and for the remainder
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School workshops
LOWTON High School is running another series of workshops in its successful programme covering antiques and decorative art. Starting Tuesday, April 16 from 7-9pm the eight weeks course will examine major design influences from 1750, the role of the auctioneer
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Tragic hero of bid to halt runaway car
A RETIRED loader killed by his runaway car has been hailed a hero who fought to avoid disaster and injury to others. Thomas Edmond Steal Maxwell, 57, had apparently been trying to jump start his Rover vehicle when it went out of control on a steep hill
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Chaplain speaks to club
LEIGH Infirmary's Chaplain spoke to Tyldesley Probus Club members about his chaplaincy posts. The Rev John Leech spoke about his part-time chaplaincy posts during his time as a Methodist minister. He explained how his first appointment was to an RAF station
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Drivers get blue warning...
BLUE flashing lights will get motorists into hot water. Police are having a clampdown -- beginning tomorrow (Friday) -- on motorists who fit flashing coloured lights to their vehicles. PC Dave Bunce, a section officer based at Leigh, warns that having
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Police look for pub attack raider
A VIOLENT robber who attacked a pub barman is still being sought by police. Last month a man punched a staff member at the Yew Tree in Brudgewater Road, Mosley Common and snatched a small amount of cash after threatening staff with a screwdriver.The man
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Groom-to-be's proposal put on ice
A LEIGH man literally broke the ice when he proposed to his long-term girlfriend on live television. Fergal Lyons decided the only way to gain any attention from his figure skating-mad girlfriend, Fiona Sinclair, during the World Figure Skating Championships
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Barn renovation work 'unauthorised'
UNAUTHORISED renovation work on a Green Belt barn was spotted by Council officers who were following up a planning application. They made the discovery when they went to look at a barn earmarked for conversion into a house at Landside Farm -- a former
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Scrambled spectacular
TO celebrate Easter celebrity chef Nigel Smith, of the Feilden's Arms, Mellor Brook, has hatched a new twist on the tried and tested scrambled egg to create a rich treat for dinner party guests. INGREDIENTS: 3 eggs 4 spears of asparagus 2oz wild mushrooms
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Man, 91, died after problem with hip surgery
A RETIRED chartered accountant died from sceptic complications after hip surgery. An inquest in Blackburn heard that Peter Noel Ashworth, 91, of Kemp Court, Whalley New Road, Blackburn, had first undergone hip replacement surgery in 1966. That had not
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No more burning but mass burials
THE smoking pyres of burning carcasses, which became one of the most enduring images during the foot and mouth crisis last year, will not be seen in East Lancashire again, following a new government report. Instead, the Government will use more mass burial
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Thefts mum spared prison
A MOTHER who stole nearly £5,000 from her employer over a six month period in a bid to fend off increasing debt problems has escaped a jail sentence. Preston Crown Court heard that Valerie Eldridge, 41, of Romney Walk, Blackburn, had severe financial
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Police plea for more radio system tests
LANCASHIRE Police have asked the Government for further tests on the safety of controversial radio system Airwave, after officers raised concerns over health issues. Airwave is still plagued with problems despite being given the green light more than
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Brit star jumped at the chance
CARL Fogarty has always been proud of his English heritage so when it came to setting up his own racing team he was fiercely determined to sign a British rider. And in James Haydon he has plumped for a man who is widely regarded as one of the most exciting
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ATHLETICS: Track season is off to a flyer
WITHIN a month the track and field season will be in full swing, and with the County Championships being held early athletes are looking for a flying start to the year. Pre-season meetings like the one hosted by Pendle Athletic Club on Sunday add that
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School workshops
LOWTON High School is running another series of workshops in its successful programme covering antiques and decorative art. Starting Tuesday, April 16 from 7-9pm the eight weeks course will examine major design influences from 1750, the role of the auctioneer
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Stop these monsters
IT'S about time juggernauts were stopped from using Platt Lane to travel through from Chequerbent to Atherton and vice versa. The road surface is being badly broken up by heavy traffic. I almost got a square wheel this week after clunking down a deep
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Blots on the landscape
IT must be soul destroying for the people who make the effort to clear up an area only to find within days of their good work lazy scruffs have been at it again. The other week I reported how good it was to see the unofficial dumping area behind homes
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Don't trust this video idea
I KEEP trusting Video Plus to record programmes, but I must be mad. More often than not I sit down to watch a tape and just at a crucial moment the thing cuts off abruptly. It seems to be happening more and more. My latest annoying experience was on Sunday
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Designer gear? No chance in the past
I WATCHED the lovely 1961 film Whistle Down The Wind -- filmed around Burnley and Clitheroe -- the other afternoon. The children of that era seemed a world away from the trendy little devils we rear today. Imagine today's little 'uns playing out in gaberdine
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Come to Leigh and see the dereliction!
STEEPLEJACK Fred Dibnah has always been a visible character in the Leigh area trundling about on his beloved steam roller. His latest career as a TV documentary maker has been a revelation. What a clever, fascinating and interesting chap he is behind
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Dad on ventilator after street attack
A RADCLIFFE father is still unconscious in hospital five days after being attacked by a gang of thugs. Jeff Cooke is on a ventilator in Fairfield General Hospital's intensive care unit. His wife and parents are keeping a round-the-clock vigil at his bedside
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A Giant mauling
Leigh Centurions...4 Huddersfield Giants...37 L EIGH used to believe they were the best team outside of Super League. That mantle is now worn by the Giants. Sunday was a sobering experience for the Centurions. They weren't just beaten by Huddersfield
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Shakers' fears over TV deal
A MEMBER of Second Division Bury's administration team believes the current television crisis will see clubs go to the wall. Experts are forecasting dire consequences for football if the the dispute between the Football League and ITV Digital is not resolved
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RMI on the up-and-up
Leigh RMI 2 Dagenham and Redbridge 0 by Martyn Hindley ANDY Heald continued his exhilarating form at Leigh RMI as victory over promotion hopefuls Dagenham and Redbridge at Hilton Park almost guaranteed them Conference football next season. For the first
