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Smile that lit up the 20th Century
THERE are scarcely any people in this world who are universally liked. But in this, like so many other things, the Queen Mother broke all the rules. She was truly loved by all. To one generation she was the woman who literally stood alongside them and
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Walk of witness
EASTER'S traditional walk of witness will once again make its way through Radcliffe today (Fri March 27). An inter-denominational service will be held in St Mary's RC Church on Spring Lane at 6.30pm and at around 7pm the procession, led by the cross,
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Video nasty duo flee store
WORKERS at a video store refused to hand over cash to two masked intruders. Staff at Global Videos in Rochdale Road, Bury, were approached by two hooded men who demanded money from the till. One of the raiders pointed an object covered by a plastic bag
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Number's up for mobile thieves
THE theft of mobile phones is on the increase. If readers dial *#06# on their mobiles, they will see a 15-digit number on the screen. Make a careful note of this and keep it safe. If your mobile gets stolen, by reporting the theft and giving this number
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Metrolink misery hits commuters
METROLINK services between Manchester and Bury were severely disrupted after a tram struck an object on the line. It is not known whether vandals could have been responsible for the incident which happened on a section of track between Bury and Whitefield
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Town priorities are all wrong
REGARDING Blackburn with Darwen Council once again mowing down daffodils just before flowering (LET, March 11), no wonder the town didn't get city status -- they have their priorities wrong. It's a pity they don't employ the workmen to tidy up the numerous
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Let there be light
RESIDENTS who worked hard to brighten up their area can see their success day and night. Members of the Nangreaves Residents' Association spent two years trying to bring extra street lighting into Mount Pleasant. They succeeded in gaining Kickstart funding
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Police probe car fires
POLICE are investigating a spate of car fires in Radcliffe at the weekend, which may be linked. Firefighters were called ou to tackle four separate blazes on Friday night (March 22). The first vehicle, a Nissan Micra, was found alight at 8.30pm in Church
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People's right to choice is paramount
I WORKED in a private care home for 17 years until it closed in March 2001. Although we rarely had an empty bed, the home, with 12 residents, was no longer financially viable due to new regulations and the lack of money needed to implement them. Although
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Mock dock!
GIRLS from Bury Grammar were up before the judge at Manchester Crown Court, in a competition to prove their courtroom skills. Sixth form students took part in the Sir Rhys Davies Mock Trial Competition, supplying their own advocates, defendants and witnesses
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Pupils get a taste for value for money
SUCCESS certainly tasted good for youngsters at Lowercroft Primary School and they got to eat it! They won chocolate eggs after coming top in this year's Easter Egg Value for Money competition. The contest attracted entries from across the borough, but
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Grammar school head to leave
THE headteacher of Bury Grammar School (Girls) is to leave. Miss Caroline Thompson will take up the post of headteacher at King Edward's School in Bath later this year. She has held the position at Bury Grammar since 1998 and her original intention was
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Fast ambulances go further
BURY'S Rapid Response Ambulance is to expand its service to cover Rochdale. Greater Manchester Ambulance Service (GMAS) has announced that the fast-response vehicle will operate from bases in both towns rather than from its current deployment post at
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Joe's eggs-travaganza
ENJOY a real cracker of an entertainer this Easter Saturday (March 30) as legendary showman Joe Longthorne returns to Blackpool Grand Theatre for one night only. Fans who caught Joe at his sell-out summer season at the Grand last year will know this is
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Normal service is resumed
RADCLIFFE'S newest church held its first service on Sunday (March 24), in front of a packed congregation. Now the £355,000 Radcliffe United Reformed Church in Water Street is hoping to welcome new as well as old faces on Easter Sunday (March 31). The
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Hospital beds fear
HEALTH bosses fear an increase in waiting lists because proposals to close 19 of the county's OAP care homes will lead to pensioners clogging up hospital beds. Today John Dell, acting chief executive of the Blackburn, Hyndburn and Ribble Valley NHS Trust
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Bids for Bury close next week
ADMINISTRATORS for Bury FC have set a deadline of next Tuesday (April 2) for offers to buy the struggling club. Although several interested parties have already signalled their intention to save the Shakers, none has so far provided proof of funding.
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It's make or break for Souness
BLACKBURN boss Graeme Souness has branded tonight's game with Southampton as make or break as far as Rovers survival hopes are concerned. Saturday's crushing defeat at the hands of rock-bottom Leicester has turned up the heat on Rovers in their battle
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Dozy drivers in the spotlight
THE horrific consequences of falling asleep at the wheel were driven home yesterday (Wednesday) at the launch of a new, hard-hitting advertising campaign. It is part of Lancashire County Council's 'Together We Can Make the Difference' Road Safety Strategy
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Top cops safety plan
THE new chief of police in South Ribble is promising to keep the area safe. Superintendent Chris Weigh has been appointed to take charge of policing in Lancashire Constabulary's Southern Division, which covers South Ribble, Chorley, and West Lancs. As
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Nurse Honor in cash dash
A PENWORTHAM nurse is entering the 'Race for Life' despite being run off her feet with work and three children to look after. Honor Jackson, 43, from Almond Close in Penwortham is looking for volunteers to join her in the Race for Life on Sunday May 26
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Devis coup for museum
THE Harris Museum has succeeded in raising funds to buy a rare set of paintings by Preston's most famous artist, Arthur Devis. The museum received a Heritage Lottery Fund grant, helping them buy the Du Cane Triptych from a private buyer for £380,000.
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Putting a curb on the problem
A MONTH after Preston police launched a ground-breaking plan to cut kerb crawling and prostitution, our reporter Ben Hewes went out with the officers responsible to find out how it's working. OPERATION Kerb, which began on February 21, sees a team of
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Fifteen new jobs as firm secures extra work
A PROMOTIONS company has made big business gains at its Burnley branch. Domestic & General Services (DGS), based at Martin Street, Burnley has just taken on three new clients and recruited 15 more employees to handle the extra work. It has just been
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MP kicks up stink about foul smells
EAST Lancashire MP Gordon Prentice is kicking up a stink over foul smells. He says they can drive people to sickness, depression and even out of their homes. The Labour backbencher wants tough action from the Government to freshen up Britain's air. He
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Junior tennis aces at Bamber Bridge
SOUTH Ribble Tennis Centre, Bamber Bridge is to host to the Bowker North of England Junior Tennis Championships 2002. The competiton will begin on Monday and culminate in a Grand Finals Day on Sunday April 7 and some of the north west's finest talent
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Zara bowls a hat-trick
CELEBRATIONS were in order after Zara Glover from Whitestake secured top 12 placings in three events at the British Tenpin Bowling Association's National Championships in Chester on Sunday. Zara's victories included second place in the Ladies' Double's
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Let there be light, please!
CONFUCIUS said "Many hands make light work". I wish we had enough hands in Bury's street lighting department to make the light work in Elton Vale Road! Since a concrete lamp post was replaced with a metal one two months ago the light has never worked.
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Anti-Euro MEP is a dinosaur
DAVID Sumberg's "Letter from Europe" (March 12) was fairly thin on the activities of 300 million people now in the "Euro-zone". It is now a fact whether he supports it or not! Can we therefore please have some acknowledgement from our MEP of the money
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Great, another cycle lane!
THE rates go up, taxes go up and everyone complains but the powers-that-be have finally provided what we could not live without and that's a cycle lane on the already crowded, over-used Brandlesholme Road in Bury. Surely this obsession with the cyclist
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Will other MP follow suit?
PRESTWICH and Whitefield CND congratulate David Chaytor MP on his decision to oppose President Bush's policy of bombing Iraq. Not having heard of any such move from Ivan Lewis MP, we sincerely hope that he has or soon will arrive at the same political
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Hospital thieves are scum
I AM writing to express my utter disgust at the low life who decided to steal my car from the main car park at Fairfield General Hospital on Friday evening. Do these idiots not realise that people are there to visit seriously ill friends and relatives
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Cat carers need a tow
PRESTON Cats Protection is appealing to animal lovers after the mobile neutering unit and the car that tows it were damaged in an accident. It happened near Blackburn when the driver of the unit had to break suddenly and the tow bar buckled under pressure
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Ten years ago
YOUNG magician Lee Clark was at the top of the Modern Mystic League after fellow conjurers voted him president. The 22-year-old from Colne became the youngest president of the Blackburn-based club.
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Five years ago
BONNETS brimmed with frills and fancies for a special Easter competition at the Addison Court nursing home, Accrington. Residents joined in the fun with their annual parade and enjoyed music by John Connolly.
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Victoria proves she's a golden girl
GOLDEN girl Victoria Bickerstaffe is set for a right Royal day out after proving she's not afraid of a challenge. Victoria, 19, from Fell View Farm, Samlesbury, is heading for St James's Palace in London to collect her Duke of Edinburgh gold award from
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Twinning jubilee festival weekend
SHOPPERS enjoyed a programme of Easter events to mark the 25th anniversary of the Clitheroe's twinning with its French counterpart Rivesaltes on Saturday. Market traders and Ribble Valley Borough Council joined forces to plan the day to remember to celebrate
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Council chief retires
A BURY man who scaled the heights in his chosen profession has retired from his top job with Rochdale Council. Mr David Willis (59), had been head of the local authority's building control department. He had held the important post for the last eight
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Who said what
Stan Ternent: "OVERALL we had a lot of chances and we need to take the second half performance and start with that tempo. "I think we were too spread in the first half and we gave poor goals away. At 3-0 down you are playing for pride but you need to
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Six of the worst!
BURNLEY'S record against the top three sides in the first division makes sorry reading. There is no doubt that Manchester City, West Bromwich Albion and Saturday's opponents Wolves are the best teams in the league, just look at this morning's table for
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Leigh hold out to take a deserved point
Woking 1 Leigh RMI 1by Martyn Hindley LEIGH RMI survived a second half onslaught from relegation-threatened Woking to take a point away from their Easter Saturday showdown in Surrey. Geoff Chapple's side had not beaten Leigh in three league attempts and
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KNIGHTMARE!
FURIOUS Stan Ternent slammed referee Barry Knight after the official contributed to the 3-2 home defeat by Wolves on Saturday. And he has called for ex-players to be used to referee games in order to improve standards . "Referees are like God, they are
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Lottery is toast of restored fountain
THE 95-year-old drinking fountain in Sunnyhurst Woods is now restored thanks to a £3,250 lottery grant. The fountain has not been used to drink from since 1980, and the work has sealed off the water supply to leave it as a historical monument. The Friends
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The final wishes of artist Agnes realised
THE FINAL wishes of a local artist who died 45 years ago are finally being realised. Agnes Eccles, late of Hawkshaw Avenue, Darwen, bequeathed £2,000 for art scholarships at the then Blackburn Municipal School of Art. This request was made in her will
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Alien footprints in the sand
THE aliens have landed in Bacup and left footprints all over the grass. The blue, red, white and green footprints scattered over a piece of recreation ground above the town behind Todmorden Road is the creation of Kathryn Darbyshire, 30, who graduated
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Schoolchildren will watch funeral on TV
SCHOOLS will want to mark the day of the Queen Mother's funeral and many will make special arrangements to enable pupils to watch the event on television, headteachers said today. While it may prove inappropriate for three and four-year-olds who may not
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Queen Mother dies in her sleep
THE Queen Mother has died, Buckingham Palace have announced with her daughter, her majesty the Queen, at her bedside. The 101 year-old died "peacefully in her sleep" on Saturday afternoon at Royal Lodge, Windsor, the Palace said. "Queen Elizabeth the
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Tag before trial
SO the do gooders of this world are at it again, this time protesting that it's an infringement of human rights to have teenagers electronically tagged while out on bail awaiting trial for offences they have been charged with. I too am in favour of electronically
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Football book needs you
I AM doing some research in the hope of writing a book to celebrate 50 years of the FA Youth Cup (first competed for in the season 1952/53). One part of the book will highlight certain matches, but clearly after all this time full details of the games
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Who's going to clear up this mess?
EVERY Friday the weekly refuse is collected in our street. The council has decided that in place of 'wheelie' bins, we will have to make use of the regulation black bin bags, which of course are regularly torn open by cats and rubbish is strewn all over
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Cash better spent on kids than royalty
I SUPPORT South Ribble Borough Council's decision to refuse to contribute £1,000 toward the Guild Hall reception for royal visitors on August 5 (Citizen, March 21). Contributing to local events and to support street parties for local children is an alternative
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Hop to it for the bunny
JOIN in the RSPCA's fun bunny hunt and help raise funds to keep the local branch open and caring for the Fylde's sick and unwanted bunnies and their friends. The bunny hunt is taking place until this Saturday (March 30). To win a huge and cuddly Easter
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Teenage cyclist dies on Shard Lane
POLICE have named a Blackpool teenage cyclist who died in a fatal road collision near Shard Bridge, Hambleton on Wednesday. Jonathon Robertson, 16, of Foxdale Avenue, Blackpool suffered serious head injuries after a collision on Shard Lane at about 6.40pm
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Not black and white with Pandas
MEET one of a trio of new arrivals at Blackpool Zoo this week looking dozy after a long drive from his previous home on the south coast. The Red Pandas arrived at have settled into their temporary accomodation extremely well and are looking forward to
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Green light for road safety project
CLEVELEYS is giving the green light to the UK's largest locally-based road safety project. As part of the latest drive to cut road casualties, the newest laser speed detection equipment and high-visibility traffic cameras will be operating at Amounderness
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Rock fall angler drowned
A BLACKPOOL angler died on holiday on Monday (March 25) after falling from rocks and drowning at Portpatrick on the Galloway coast of Scotland. Brian Osborne, 62, of Pershore Gardens, Normoss, was fishing with two friends when he fell from rocks at Dasher's
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Bill revs up for charity contest
RUGBY legend Bill Beaumont is to tackle one of Britain's toughest physical challenges -- from the comfort of his car seat! The former Grand Slam-winning England captain will be revving the engine as a driver in a team of four taking part in the Wooden
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Council calms car park fears
ANGRY Lytham residents concerned about plans for a new car park are demanding reassurances from Fylde Borough Council. Fylde Borough's planning committee recently gave the go-ahead to insurance giants Aegon for a 130-space car park off Park View Road.
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What was in zoo package?
TREATMENT of elephants at Blackpool Zoo was back on the agenda once again at Blackpool Borough Council after a councillor claimed "instruments of torture" had been bought for the zoo using taxpayers' money. Tory leader Peter Callow tabled a question to
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Fears as prisons numbers to rise by extra 240
PLANNING councillors look set to give the go-ahead for three accommodation blocks for 240 more inmates at two local prisons. The Prison Service submitted plans to Chorley Borough Council for Garth and Wymott jails. But Ulnes Walton Parish Council fears
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Bishop slams our 'culture of blame'
THE Bishop of Blackburn has slammed a "blame culture" which he says is destroying society. The Rt Rev Alan Chester hit out as he gave his Easter Day sermon at Blackburn Cathedral yesterday. He said a negative blame culture was destroying society and was
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Dyslexic Jason is honoured
JASON Parkington has received a royal congratulation at Buckingham Palace for his outstanding contribution to the Prison Service -- despite suffering from dyslexia. The Butler Trust Awards, which aim to encourage positive work in prisons, were presented
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Council vow to fight for town's heritage
COUNCIL bosses have pledged to fight to save Blackburn's heritage, after it was revealed two developments could deprive the town of its past. Blackburn with Darwen Council has begun talks with Railtrack to make sure at least one of the famous railway
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Handouts will help grass root projects
SCHOOLS and voluntary groups across Lancashire have netted almost £250,000 from a programme set up to help grass root community projects. Broadfield School in Accrington was among scores of organisations to receive money from the programme, funded jointly
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NON-LEAGUE SOCCER: Sloane stars for Harwood
GOALKEEPER Darryl Sloane stood between bottom club Great Harwood and a heavy defeat at Woodley in the NWCL Division One. A string of fine saves, and one from a penalty, ensured his side had a chance, though they failed to make the most of late opportunities
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NON-LEAGUE SOCCER: Stowe treble sets Storks up for win
PADIHAM powered their way to a season's best 5-0 home win over North West Counties Football League Division Two basement side Castleton Gabriels. Dean Stowe scored a hat trick and the other two goals came from substitute John Harrison. Chances came one
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NON-LEAGUE SOCCER: Scott's late saviour
CHRIS Scott scored the all-important equaliser to share the spoils for Rossendale in a six-goal thriller at Trafford in the UniBond First Division. The former Burnley defender got on the end of Gareth Gardiner's cross in the 85th minute to keep Rossendale's
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NON-LEAGUE SOCCER: Lutel's double boosts the Reds
LUTEL James took his tally to 24 goals for the season with a late brace to give Stanley a realistic chance of a second spot finish in the UniBond Premier Division. John Coleman's fourth placed side have played more games than the teams around them but
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Odds on
GAMBLING laws look set to be axed across the nation -- and could turn the pipe dreams of Blackpool's Las Vegas vision into a reality. Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell announced proposals on Tuesday (March 26)to relax the laws on gambling which could see
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True fans don't say such things
THE writer of the letter signed "United and Bury fan" (March 15) should not mislead readers by pretending to be a Bury fan. No true fan would publicly slag off his team. I was amongst a group of City fans who responded to the appeal by attending the Notts
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Labour claim is just silly
I AM writing to point out the obvious silliness of the principal plank in the election platform of the Labour candidate in Radcliffe North Ward. This candidate tells readers that she wishes to be elected to join her husband (a Labour male) and the other
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Focus of attention on old folk's care homes
STUDENTS have turned their candid camera on the plight of hundreds of old people who face being turned out of their East Lancashire care homes. Widespread anger greeted plans by Lancashire County Council to close 35 of its 48 homes -- and the students
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Leyland Warriors reports
Warriors U11's 16 Wigan St Judes 26 THIS pulsating match was close until the nail-biting end, as it reached its climax in the final few minutes. St Judes raced into a 12-0 lead in the first half, but the Warriors defence maintained their strength and
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Spy cameras to tackle taxi thugs
SECRET video cameras are to be installed in some Bury taxis as part of bid to tackle the number of attacks on drivers. The safety move coincides with an announcement that Bury is to help spearhead research into racial attacks on cabbies. Bury was selected
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Theatre of learning
A LOCAL theatre group is bringing to life a story by one of America's greatest modern playwrights. South Ribble Youth Company have teamed up with Leyland's C'est Tous Theatre Company to present A View From The Bridge, by Arthur Miller. C'est Tous, which
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Fylde pupils meet the planemakers and Alasdair Barrett from Lytham St Annes High School take part in
PUPILS from across the Fylde Coast enjoyed a hands-on day of science at BAE Systems to celebrate National Science Week recently. More than 100 pupils from six primary and senior schools, including Lytham St Annes High Technology College, Lytham and Rossall
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Youngsters splash out in gala swim
YOUNG Blackpool swimmers had a splashing time at Blackpool Primary Schools Swimming Association gala recently. Pupils from 11 major primary schools across the borough took part in the two-hour gala at Moor Park swimming pool, Bispham, on March 19. Norbreck
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Road Safety gets really 'wicked'
BLACKPOOL pupils experienced the drama of road safety when a special play toured ten primary schools. The Tiny Giants theatre company performed "Spike" -- a fun 50 minute interactive theatre production -- to hundreds of seven to nine- year-olds across
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Car crashes into lamp post
A 47-year-old man is recovering in hospital after his car left the road and struck a lamp post. Police, who believe the driver was taken ill at the wheel of the Renault, are appealing for witnesses. The crash was on Tottington Road, Bury, at its junction
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Rally call for hospital road risk campaign
PEOPLE concerned that lives are being put at risk at the expense of building a dedicated emergency road to Fairfied General Hospital are urged to attend a public meeting. Bury Pensioners Association have arranged the meeting as part of their high-profile
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House in play takes on a life of its own
THE cast of a play usually outnumber the backstage crew. But Oswaldtwistle Players' production of 'The Haunting of Hill House' is definitely an exception to the rule. The play, on stage at Oswaldtwistle Civic Theatre from April 17 to 20, requires countless
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Look again for cash savings
THIS plan to close council-run care homes in Lancashire is ill-conceived, ill-prepared and the entire Labour group of Lancashire County Council must be sick in the head. I wonder how much money would be saved if we did not give the county councillors
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What's the point being in Europe?
JUST over two years ago, our beef was declared safe for export by the European Commission. The French government refused to lift their ban on it in blatant contravention of the European Union regulations, not because our beef was unsafe, but to protect
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Mowing of daffs is outrageous
PICTURE the scene: It's a lovely spring day, the birds are singing and there are rows of golden daffodils, nodding their heads, and then -- a big, dirty council mower cuts them all down, leaving them for dead I am outraged at some of the acts that Blackburn
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Rail chaos looms as drivers strike
COMMUTERS face chaos tomorrow as First North Western train drivers go on strike. All services have been cancelled, stranding passengers who usually use the trains to commute to work in Manchester. The stoppage comes in a dispute between the company's
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Cats left in a box outside pub
THREE young cats were dumped outside a Radcliffe pub with a note saying they could no longer be cared for. David Allcock, landlord of the Ainsworth Arms in Bolton and Bury Road, discovered a box on his doorstep on Monday morning (March 25). He brought
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GMP name new chief
A LONDON-based senior police officer is to take over as Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police. Michael Todd (44) will succeed Mr David Wilmot who retires in September. He will lead England's largest provincial police force of 7,200 police officers
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Baby inquest opens
AN inquest has been opened into the unexplained death of a ten-month-old Radcliffe baby. Bury District Coroner Barrie Williams was told the cause of death of Connor Peter Delve, of Jubilee Avenue, had not yet been ascertained. But a police inquiry had
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Woman who slept through fire is critical
A WOMAN who slept through a chip pan fire is in a critical condition at a specialist lung unit after being rescued by firemen. Brigade chiefs say the incident is a stark warning to others about the consequences of leaving stoves unattended. Crews were
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Flower power!
SUMMER could be blooming spectacular if a colourful flower scheme gets off the ground. Businesses and retailers are being urged to sponsor 750 hanging baskets in the borough's six town centres. For an annual charge of £30, firms will be supplied with
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Residents to get "spy film" preview
RESIDENTS in Prestwich will be the first to get a bird's eye view of the CCTV camera coverage of the town. The long-awaited equipment, costing £915,000, is to be installed over the next few weeks at various crime hot-spots. But first a demonstration video
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Six held in police probe over death
POLICE today launched a murder-style inquiry after the death of a man in his 60s in Burnley. Police said Raja Qayyam was attacked at his house in Halifax Road, Haggate, Burnley, on Saturday afternoon and taken to Burnley General Hospital. He was treated
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Point to point comeback
THE race is on to resurrect a popular local tradition dating back to 1921. The Millworkers' Grand National will once again be under starter's orders on Saturday, April 13, after an absence of 32 years. The borough's very own version of the country's most
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They're set for Copacabana premier!
NEWS of a local amateur dramatic group's latest production has spread worldwide! Members of PADOS have been inundated with letters and good luck messages for their production of singer/songwriter Barry Manilow's blockbuster musical, Copacabana. The PADOS
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Big guns aiming for local supremacy
WIGAN boss Stuart Raper insists he will not be dragged into a war of words with St Helens coach Ian Millward when their rival Super League sides go head-to-head at Knowsley Road tonight. The master tacticians have hardly hit it off since Raper took over
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Who said what
Dave Bassett: "IT IS a game Blackburn could have drawn but we got a couple of breaks and Ian Walker pulled off a great save. "Having said that, though, I thought we created some good chances ourselves. "I was disappointed with the way we started the second
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Saints needs to improve
RORY Delap today warned his Southampton team-mates that they need to improve if they plan to take anything from tonight's clash with Rovers at Ewood Park. The former Derby man might have scored a superb equaliser in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Fulham at
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FORM GUIDE:
LOOK at the key stats and figures from the defeat against Leicester City. BRAD FRIEDEL: Wasn't particularly tested apart from the two occasions when Dickov breached the Rovers' defence...6 LUCAS NEILL: Didn't have too much to do on the right as most of
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Double dose from Dickov
WHEN the bulldozers finally move in to flatten Filbert Street at the end of the season it's a fair bet Graeme Souness won't be shedding any tears. For the rest of the Premiership might have fond memories of Leicester's tired old stadium after it has become
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Jon flexes his muscle for show
THE stars of wrestling are coming to Preston to strut their stuff thanks to a determined college student. Jon Farrer, 19, of Beech Drive, Longridge, has been passionate about wrestling since he was six years old after watching wrestling champ Hulk Hogan
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Duo whip up treat for Queen
A COUPLE of Preston lads are cutting the mustard at the Savoy -- cooking lunch for the Queen -- after securing a placement with the top London hotel. The New Deal Preston College students are studying NVQ's in food preparation and service, and will be
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Post jobs to go
UNION bosses have hit out at news that more than 70 workers at a Preston post office distribution centre are set to lose their jobs. In an announcement made on Monday, Consignia said that its Lancaster distribution office, based at Walton Summit Industrial
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Robert gives £800 gift to charity
A FORMER footballer, who once tackled Sir Tom Finney in a friendly match, knocked presents on the head in favour of raising cash to mark his 80th birthday. Instead of buying expensive gifts Robert Salisbury, of The Grove, Penwortham, asked family and
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Coun Saksena to be first Asian mayor
PRESTON'S first Asian councillor is set to make history for the second time -- by becoming the first Asian mayor. When the next elections take place, in May this year, long-serving councillor Jonathan Saksena will be installed in the historic position
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Bed-block fears on homes shutdown
HEALTH bosses fear an increase in waiting lists because proposals to close 19 of the county's OAP care homes will lead to pensioners clogging up hospital beds. Today they said they were hoping to meet with the man behind the care home closures plan to
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Unique role at Commonwealth Games
BEING vertically challenged has not meant a shortage of opportunities for Joanne Maden who has landed a unique role in this year's Commonwealth Games. The 31-year-old accountancy consultant, who lives in Corlass Street, Barrowford, has been selected as
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FA manager at referees meeting
A LARGE turnout is expected when Preston Referees Society welcomes Eddie Lomas, the newly appointed FA Regional Manager for Refereeing. His aim is to streamline training programmes and promotion routes for referees while building close contacts with county
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Standpoint - Play-off hopes still alive
WOULD you believe it! After all the upheavals of this topsy turvy season we still find ourselves in with a good shout of reaching the play-offs. With only five games to go we are just a single point outside the top six. A good Easter would see us with
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Considerate motorcyclists
I WOULD like to express my thanks to all the considerate motorcyclists in the Ramsbottom and Edenfield area. The care they show when driving past horses is excellent, passing wide and slow and sometimes even cutting the engine sound if it is noisy. They
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Stone injured Metro users
I WOULD inform the youths who thought it very funny to throw stones through the windows of a Metrolink tram at 6pm on Tuesday, March 12, that they were successful in their attempt to cause distress and injury. The stone smashed through the window, hitting
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What's on this week
HUTTON local history and historical society are meeting for a talk on Thirty Days that Shook the World, on Tuesday April 2. The talk, by Brian Oldroyd, starts at 7.30pm at Hutton Village Hall, near Preston. Annual subscription to the society is £7. A
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Super boost for leisure scheme
A LEISURE scheme set up to provide a programme of extra activities for Ribble Valley residents is to be extended in a bid to pull in more users. The Passport to Leisure scheme, which has been in operation for some time, offers discounted casual activities
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Sparkling effort
STAFF at a Bury nursery proved themselves bright sparks at business to win the Investor in People award. The number of children at Bright Sparks Kindergarten in Walshaw has doubled in the 12 months since new owner Andrea Redman took over. Registered for
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Manufacturing hits major slump
THE long-term viability of manufacturing in Greater Manchester is now questionable with market conditions the bleakest for some time, according to a shock survey. The nationwide study, commissioned by leading turnaround finance firm the MacDonald Partnership
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Toasting silver success
THEY'RE the toast of the town! That's Gill and David Heyes of the popular Garsdale Country Inn & Restaurant in Woodhill Road, Bury, who are celebrating silver. For the couple triumphed in the coveted Morning Advertiser Pub Industry Awards, one of
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Crime tackled at club meeting
THERE was crime and disorder at the latest meeting of Bury Business Club. But the police didn't require to be summoned because they were already there. For crime and its effects on the business community were the twin themes of the club's crime night
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Unhappy return after cup win
It wasnt to be a happy return to the County Ground for Steve McMahon as a solitary goal from Alan Young seals the points for Swindon. The home supporters still blame former manager McMahon for their teams downfall over the past few years and unfortunately
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KNIGHTMARE!
FURIOUS Stan Ternent slammed referee Barry Knight after the official contributed to the 3-2 home defeat by Wolves on Saturday. And he has called for ex-players to be used to referee games in order to improve standards . "Referees are like God, they are
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Form Guide:
A LOOK at the key stats and figures from the defeat against Wolves. BURNLEY NIK MICHOPOULOS: The Greek keeper came back for the first time in two months and had no chance with the goals...6 DEAN WEST: Moved into a back three after Moore's dismissal having
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Drop-in invite to everyone
A NEW community library and drop-in centre which will become a focal point for many householders in East Bury has opened its doors. And it is a tribute to the work of the New Mosses Tenants' and Residents' Association members who are lobbying for more
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Couple's back garden wall goes AWOL!
WHEN Steven Whitnall returned home to discover something amiss in his back garden, you could have knocked him down. He was shocked to discover that council workers had partially dismantled a wall at the rear of the house without his permission and carted
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Council re-think on crematorium
THE threat of a public inquiry has made councillors back track over controversial plans for a crematorium in Radcliffe. Planning bosses have granted unconditional approval to extend the period of time the international Crematorium Company has to submit
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Brave mum puts thugs to flight
RECOVERING cancer victim Geraldine Bridgewood fought off armed thugs who tried to steal her car from the driveway of her Prestwich home. The brave mother punched and kicked out at the carjackers, and forced them to flee when she alerted her husband Jeff
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A star for the future
FROM the disappointment of Shakers' home draw with Port Vale emerged a bright new striking hope at Gigg Lane. Bury chairmen Fred Mason and John Smith are under pressure to offload players in a bid to escape their financial crisis and, with little or no
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It's make or break for Souness
BLACKBURN boss Graeme Souness has branded tonight's game with Southampton as make or break as far as Rovers survival hopes are concerned. Saturday's crushing defeat at the hands of rock-bottom Leicester has turned up the heat on Rovers in their battle
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O'Hanlon's defensive headache
PRESTON boss Kelham O'Hanlon faces a defensive headache ahead of this afternoon's crunch game at Barnsley. Rob Edwards limped off during Preston's home win against Portsmouth on Saturday and centre half Chris Lucketti also has a gashed ankle. With Colin
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Church is listed and for sale
A GRADE-two listed church had become more than a business opportunity to its owner, it has been revealed. The man, whose identity has not been revealed, has spent a couple of years living in a converted maisonette in Belgrave Church, in Belgrave Square
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Jobs under threat in fight for survival
THE axe is hanging over staff at one of Darwen's oldest companies after it was placed into administration. Evertaut, in Anyon Street, Darwen, manufactures office seating and is thought to employ more than 200 people. A spokeswoman for the company said
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How the Queen Mum touched our lives
THE EASTER Sunday congregation of Blackburn Cathedral shared its memories and thoughts of the Queen Mother and spoke of how she touched their lives. George Wilson, 72, of Lambeth Street, Blackburn had two encounters with the Queen Mother. He said: "She
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Brief encounters which will be remembered with pride
PEOPLE who met the Queen Mother spoke today of their sorrow at her death and relived the joy of meeting such a special royal. For former Rossendale mayoress Joyce Valentine, her memories are as vivid as if they happened yesterday -- even though their
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Tributes to 'a wonderful lady'
"GOD Bless You Ma'am" -- one of dozens of messages in a book of condolence which summed up East Lancashire's grief over the death of the Queen Mother. Mourners flocked to Blackburn Cathedral yesterday as news of the 101-year-old's peaceful death began
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Stamps and cards wanted
I'M collecting used stamps and picture cards for Guide Dogs for the Blind and was wondering if any of your readers would be kind enough to help. Please send all stamps and picture phone cards to me at the address below. Mrs Diana Ashton, 66 Highbank,
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Privileges of patriots
SO the Gibraltar question has raised its head again in that 30,000 Gibraltarians want nothing to do with the suggestion of faint sovereignty with Spain. When I lived and worked in Gibraltar it came across that the only things British about its inhabitants
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Poor sign of times
WHAT is becoming of Bamber Bridge a village I was once proud to live in? Rubbish, litter, beer cans and worse of all broken bottles and glass strewn the streets and and pavements. Then there are the pavements which are themselves a mismatch of badly repaired
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Memories of the mills
I wonder if any readers of your excellent paper can help me with a query. I have learnt that four distant cousins of mine lived, and died, in Preston, and I don't know anything about them. They were Thomas Locks, who was a cotton spinner and died at Friargate
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Easter cliffs service
A "SON Rise" morning service will be held at the cross on Bispham cliffs, opposite the former Miners' Convalescent Home, at 7am on Easter Sunday. The service will be conducted by the Reverend Audrey Boon. She will also conduct Good Friday and Easter Sunday
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Pieces fall into place
ONE Fleetwood police officer is tackling the problems of bogus callers piece by piece. PC Dave Oldfield has rolled out Operation Jigsaw across the coastal town to help stop burglars and bogus callers preying on the elderly and vulnerable. He said: "The
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Power to the patient
PATIENTS at the Preston Royal Hospital will soon be able to catch up on their favourite soaps or watch the footy from their sick beds. The move, dubbed 'Patient Power', will see bedside communication systems installed in all the wards. Each bed will have
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Welcome aboard!
NEW oil regulations were highlighted at the latest breakfast briefing staged by the Bury Business Environment Association (BEA). Around 33 delegates attended the event held at the BEA's headquarters in Link House, Bury. Guest speaker was Mr Stephen Smith
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Toast to their success
A BURY firm certainly knows its onions according to computer software giants Sage. Accountancy software specialists Sudden Solutions Ltd are now toasting success after their instant entry into the national league tables produced by Sage. Hollins-based
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Fans back Flitcroft
BLACKBURN Rovers fans have backed sex-scandal skipper Garry Flitcroft and said: "We still love you!" Around 4,000 Rovers supporters travelled down to Filbert Street for the team's crunch relegation encounter with Leicester City on Saturday. Rival fans
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NON-LEAGUE SOCCER: Bacup can't convert
A GOAL 11 minutes from time denied Bacup a point in a NCWL second division clash they dominated. The home side held the majority of possession but a header from a corner late in the game handed Leek all three points. Bacup boss Brent Peters that his side
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NON-LEAGUE SOCCER: Seventh heaven for Clitheroe
CLITHEROE were in seventh heaven after demolishing Abbey Hey to record their biggest NCWL Division One win of the season. "I have been saying for some time that we would rattle up a score sooner or later and this was the day when the chances finally went
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NON-LEAGUE SOCCER: Hat-trick of spot kicks fires Stand
A HAT-TRICK of first half penalties from Steve Stott sent Stand on the way to their 24th NWCL second division win of the season against Oldham Town. And Lee Wilkinson completed the rout with a fourth Stand goal virtually on the whistle. Stott put the
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NON-LEAGUE SOCCER: Chorley pair enjoy eye-catching debuts
IMPROVING Chorley made it seven points from three games in a hard-fought UniBond First Division encounter on Humberside. A draw was a fair reflection of a match in which the Magpies were the more dangerous in the first half and the home side finished
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NON-LEAGUE SOCCER: Half-time break does Blues no good
NELSON crashed to defeat thanks to a disappointing second half performance at Alsager on Saturday. The Blues were without several key players as they faced the second placed promotion contenders on a hard bobbly pitch, but gave a good account of themselves
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A game of two halfs
SOME games just lend themselves to time-weary cliches. On Saturday, Preston quite literally played a game of two halves. Jittery throughout the first and on fire in the second - this game served to prove North End are more like competent enough to overcome
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Parents probably "shell-shocked"
OVER the last few weeks there has been lots of publicity about the proposed closure of St Paul's in Ramsbottom. Little has been heard from St Andrew's, which is also threatened with "closure" through possible amalgamation with St Paul's. I have given
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Vandals who slept in our football club
TOTTINGTON United Football Club has been established in the village for more years than I care to remember. We have had players on our books whose sons and grandsons are now playing for us. Rounders teams use our pitches during the summer and St Anne's
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A parents' guide to . . .Why school heads are angry
HEADTEACHERS in East Lancashire are thinking the unthinkable. After Easter they will join colleagues in 20,000 schools across the country in a ballot on industrial action. Members of the National Association of Headteachers and the Secondary Heads Association
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Gangster's poster is shot down
CONTROVERSIAL posters advertising cult comedian Ali G's debut film have been banned by the Advertising Standards Authority. As reported last week, the tasteless image of Ali G with his hand resting on a naked woman's bottom caused a stir among the business
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Four of the best!
BLACKPOOL has brought home the LDV Vans Trophy with an outstanding 4-1 win at the Millennium Stadium - their first domestic trophy since the FA Cup in 1953. The Seasiders were just too hot for Cambridge to handle as goals from John Murphy, Chris Clarke
