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EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Saturday, April 20, 2002:
Coffee Morning, Birtwistle Centre, Keighley Road, Colne, 10am-noon. Organ Recital by Peter Morrison, Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene, Church Street, Clitheroe, 7.30pm. Spring Fair, Robinson Court Residential Flats, Barnoldswick, 10am-2pm. Pleasers,
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Anfield trip
ANYONE wanting to watch Atherton Town Football Team compete in the Carlsberg Pub Cup semi-finals at Anfield, must buy a £1 admission ticket. Fans will not be able to pay on the door on May 12. Supporters coaches may be arranged, subject to interest. If
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Leigh RMI 2 v Hindsford Juniors 5
Late charge LEIGH RMI tried hard to get a foothold in this semi-final and equalized with scores just before and after half-time. Hindsford, however, seemed the more determined side, constantly catching the Leigh players on the ball, breaking down their
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Leigh East U11s 24 LM Rangers U11s 0
FLOWING rugby and rock solid defence paved the way for East's victory in this local derby. Halfbacks K.Williams and D.Yarwood continually broke the Rangers' defence, producing great attacking plays with D.Hodgson in devastating form. Tries: D.Hodgson(
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Orrell St James u9s 20 Leigh MR u9s 12.
LEIGH Miners Rangers U9s' continued hard work and commitment in training showed clearly in a vastly improved performance which saw them narrowly beaten 20-12 by Orrell St James. The last time these two sides met, the try tally was 9-2 in favour of Orrell
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St Anne's 22 Leigh East U10s 22
East started brightly and scored first but then sat back and let Oldham back into the game. Leigh missed a lot of tackles and by half-time it appeared the match was slipping away for them. But a half-time pep talk did the trick and a fired-up East returned
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OPEN HOUSE: A matter of great concern
JACK Straw, a devout Christian, this week met the leader of the Church of England, Archbishop of Canterbury the Rt Rev George Carey to discuss the problems of the Middle East. This week the Blackburn MP was under fire, not least from Jewish Manchester
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Craig's the one that they want
THE swagger, the greased back, jet black hair, the snake-like hips...a click of the fingers and girls fall for Danny Zuko's charms. Craig Urbani, who plays Danny in the musical Grease -- from Monday at the Grand Theatre in Blackpool -- had an excellent
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Just champion as Stand clinch title
Stand Athletic...3 Cheadle Town...1: STAND clinched the North West Counties Second Division championship with a comfortable win on a hard Ewood Bridge playing surface. The Latics may not be going up, but they have shown this season that they are formidable
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From East Lancs poverty to Harvard scholar
ERRAND boy, foundry worker, Oxford scholar, soldier, historian, husband, father and now best-selling author. William Woodruff has done all this and more. Not bad for a lad born into poverty in Blackburn during the First World War. Now 85 and living in
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Champs kick-off with a trip
BOLTON Association champions Walshaw kick off the new campaign with a trip to Little Hulton. The Sycamore Road side are approaching the task of lifting their fourth consecutive league title very seriously. Last Saturday they used the net facilities at
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Doggone it, Radcliffe ruff it in fight for promotion
RADCLIFFE BOROUGH have been dragged into the promotion play-off dogfight after a series of disappointing results that have tarnished what had been a season full of promise. At the beginning of the campaign Boro were riding high at the top of the table
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Farewell to a year of misery
AROUND 5.45pm at Peterborough United's London Road ground on Saturday evening the Shakers hope to draw a veil over their 'Annus Horibilis'. And everyone connected with the club will be glad to see the end of a nightmare season that has been not so much
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All change at Acre Bottom
RAMSBOTTOM are hoping for great things from their new professional Michael Clark when they begin the 2002 campaign this weekend. The Worsley Cup winners travel to Rishton for their first league game on Sunday, 24 hours after taking on Bacup in the Colne
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Bullough and the boys see off Fylde
RFU National League Two:Sedgley Park...37pts Fylde...15pts SEDGLEY Park rounded off a highly satisfactory league campaign with a comfortable 37-15 victory over Fylde in an entertaining, if scrappy, encounter at Park Lane. The home team had the better
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Today's the day
1587: Francis Drake sank the Spanish fleet in Cadiz Harbour. 1925: Civil rights leader Malcolm X was born. 1927: Mae West was found guilty of indecent behaviour as a result of her performance in the Broadway production of Sex, and was sentenced to ten
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Friends visit Denise Hendry
THE wife of former Blackburn Rovers star Colin Hendry was today said to be still "very poorly" in hospital. Denise Hendry was admitted to the critical care unit at the Royal Preston Hospital a week ago today. It is believed the 35-year-old contracted
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All of a shiver
THE Haunting of Hill House is sending shivers up the spines of theatregoers in Oswaldtwistle this week. The suspense thriller, performed by the Oswaldtwistle Players, opened on Wednesday and runs tonight and tomorrow at the Civic Theatre in Union Road
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Challenge of the brushes
HEALTH workers were given a day off work after being challenged by Blackburn Partnership to decorate a community centre. Members of the Blackburn with Darwen Primary Care Trust Health Development team spent the day painting the Shadsworth Neighbourhood
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Care homes are a valid issue
SO the leader of Hyndburn's Labour group, Councillor Ian Ormerod, is angry and appalled that the proposed closure of care homes by Lancashire County Council is being raised as an important issue in the May local elections (LET, April 4). What he fails
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You need to know Euro truth
SCEPTICISM about the European Union is not exclusively a British phenomenon. It is alive and flourishing in all member states and rife in many applicant countries. Subversion and deceit feature strongly in the present local debate about the need for an
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Labour follow where the Tories lead
YET again, Councillor Dave Smith (LET, March 30) quoted his very own council tax averaging method, by stating that the average paid by each house across Blackburn with Darwen was low compared with other unity authorities. When is he going to grasp that
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Golden footsteps for the famous
JUST AS Hollywood has its Walk of Fame, Leigh may get its very own Golden Footsteps celebrity showcase. The town's civic square could soon boast a number of size-12 brass-plated footsteps honouring top Leythers. Names suggested for the first footsteps
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Memories of Victorian life
VICTORIAN life comes alive at the Marine Hall, Fleetwood, on April 26 at 7.30pm. Lark Rise is a fictionalised autobiographical account of the early life of Flora Thompson -- the daughter of a builder's labourer born in 1876 Sylvia Read and William Fry
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Some golden moments for five charities
FIVE charities received a golden handshake from Ramsbottom Soropotimists. Bury Hospice, Rossendale Hospice, the Women's Trust Fund at Christie Hospital, the Alzheimer Society and Casa Alianza, a charity for street children in South America, were all presented
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Villagers will soon be shaping up
AINSWORTH residents will have the opportunity to have a say in shaping the village's future at a special open day on Saturday (April 20). Ainsworth Village Design Team has staged the event as part of the consultation towards creating a Village Design
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Big Battle to raise money
IT was music to the ears of staff at Bury C of E High School when they received the go-ahead for a much needed £1.16 million sports hall development. And music will be top of the bill at the Haslam Brow school tonight (Fri April 19) when the school stages
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Marathon Michael sets a hot pace!
RADCLIFFE AC runner Michael Aspinall has a spring in his step. In the Flora London Marathon on Sunday (April 14) he was the first British 18-year-old to finish in just 2hr 49min 43secs. Michael, of Alma Street, Radcliffe, was running in his first marathon
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Lifeline for the lonely
LONELY old folk in Bury could be given a lifeline if enough volunteers are found to get a charity group off the ground. Contact the Elderly, a nationwide charity, wants to establish a group in the borough. The charity aims to organise outings one Sunday
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Roadshow offers back-to-work help
A FAMILY-friendly roadshow will be rolling into Bury, Radcliffe and Prestwich. And local jobseekers should keep an eye out for this mobile jobs initiative. The Working with Families travelling advice centre will call at the Longfield Precinct, Prestwich
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Arriva strikes, First North Western's off
A MODERATE rail union today announced fresh strikes against Arriva Trains Northern in a long running dispute over pay. The Transport Salaried Staffs Association (TSSA) said its members on Arriva will stage three 48-hour walkouts on April 25 and 26, May
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Insect killer cancer alert
SHOPS were told by the Government today to clear shelves of almost 50 makes of insect killer immediately amid fears they could cause cancer. Ministers acting on scientific advice decided to suspend from sale a list of products, including some from household
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Andy rules the waves to take major title
TEENAGER Andy Brooks is making huge waves in the world of sailing. The 16-year-old from Holcombe Brook was crowned national champion at the Volvo Royal Yachting Association National Youth Championships and World Trials held at Weymouth and Portland Sailing
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Mini sites plan to boost recycling
CAMPAIGNERS who fought against a tip being sited in Ramsbottom are being urged to back council plans to reduce and recycle waste. Bury Council is to introduce a borough-wide recycling scheme in a bid to meet Government "green" targets in the coming years
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AWOL pro
READ pro Akram Rasa has gone AWOL just 24 hours before the start of the season. The player was supposed to arrive last Friday but still hadn't turned up yesterday. Chairman Wilf Woodhouse said: "We are looking for a sub-pro for tomorrow. We don't when
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Finish with a flourish says Southgate
ENGLAND defender Gareth Southgate has called on his Middlesbrough team-mates to finish the season with a flourish following their heartbreaking FA Cup exit at the hands of Arsenal last Sunday. Gianluca Festa's hapless own-goal shattered Boro's dreams
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Hanson hopes for more
EDENFIELD captain Chris Hanson is hoping his side can go at least one better than last year when they finished bottom! They have signed the South African Ian Mitchell, who played for Greenmount in the Bolton League and sub-proed at Edenfield for one match
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EXCLUSIVE: 'It's all Rover for me'
EWOOD hot-shot Andy Cole today admitted his England career is effectively over after being snubbed for Wednesday night's friendly against Paraguay at Anfield. Cole has bravely faced up to the fact his World Cup dream is now in tatters after he was overlooked
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Who wants to be a princess?
A PRINCESS or Queen for a day -- it's the stuff of fairy tales and something most little girls dream of. But when it comes to girls in Penwortham the dream is something of a myth. Floating round in long dresses and wearing a glittering tiara appears to
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Spring in their step
WITH spring in the air Preston women are putting their best feet forward to cross the finishing line in the Race for Life. Fitness club employee Mandy Langton and her colleagues are working up a sweat in the gym where they work recruiting staff and members
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Rail firm given stern signals
TRANSPORT secretary Stephen Byers has warned troubled train operator Arriva to improve their services in Lancashire or face losing their franchise. As commuters using Preston railway station continue to suffer delays and cancellations on Arriva's trans-Pennine
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Captains' choice to raise charity cash
HUSBAND and wife golf captains have proved themselves a winning team by raising £5,000 for two local charities. Clifford and Karen Hopwood, of Westbourne Avenue, Burnley who each happened to be voted captains of the men's and ladies' teams at Burnley
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Rosegrove Bulletin. . .
THE May Day carnival meeting held last week was attended by 16 people. Mr Mike Waite, who is head of Burnley Council community and development services, attended and gave good advice. He also explained the different items that can be lent to groups from
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Knife threat to parents
A KNIFEMAN threatened to kill his stepfather and to torch his mother's home after turning up to borrow money. Burnley Magistrates heard how drug addict Ian Whitehead, 29, said he would not leave until he got some cash and stabbed at the settee, leaving
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Dan's your man!
"DAN the van man" is certainly enjoying life in the fast lane. He's been appointed van sales specialist by Radcliffe-based LDV dealership Bethell Fleet Services. He joins the company after notching-up more than four years of service with Bristol Street
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Funding pays for skate and car parks
RADCLIFFE will share in a £1.7 million windfall to boost environmental and regeneration projects. A total of £208,000 is being spent on two projects to help local businesses and young skateboarders alike. The lion's share of the money, around £1.35 million
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Practice almost makes perfect for Bishop Rawstorne
BISHOP Rawstorne Language College's ten pin bowling team, who play at Preston Megabowl, are celebrating after finishing in second place in the Megabowl Schools Championships. The team of Gina Yates, David Prout, Elin Lloyd and Christopher Slinger fought
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Enterprising students win praise at awards
STUDENTS at Walton High School fought off stiff competition from three other high schools in Pendle to take home five of the ten Pendle Young Enterprise Awards -- including Best Overall Performance. Their company, which they named PTL which stood for
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Jobs boost delight at beds factory
BOSSES of a Barnoldswick factory which employs almost 800 people today revealed a major recruitment drive to appoint a further 50 to the payroll. The announcement by Silentnight Beds is good news for the area, which has been hit badly be redundancies,
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Derrin to prove Aussie rules
AUSSIE singer-songwriter Derrin Nauendorf will be at the Albion in Clayton-le-Moors tomorrow night. Widely acclaimed for both his vocal abilities and guitar playing, Nauendorf is set to pull a big crowd. Support comes from local band Maupa and Darwen
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Winner set to star
ADAM Watkiss, winner of TV talent show This Is My Moment, is coming to the area as part of his first national tour. The former carpenter, who has subsequently appeared in front of the Queen at this year's Royal Variety performance, will play Bolton's
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GP faces misconduct hearing
A PRESTON doctor is set to appear before the General Medical Council to investigate serious professional misconduct. Dr Ghassan Baroudi, registered as a GP at 200 Miller Road, Ribbleton, -- the location of Ribble Village Surgery -- will go before the
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Transport service in £1.8m boost
PUBLIC transport in Preston and South Ribble looks set to enter the millennium thanks to a £1.8million investment in the system. The public transport information system has been developed by the county council in partnership with bus operators -- and
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Council targets under-age drinking
UNDER-AGE drinkers will find off-licences refusing to sell them booze if a move by the county council proves successful. The responsibility for monitoring the sales of alcohol to under-18s now lies with the Trading Standards Department who will be working
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'Flying Doctor' off medical register
A PLASTIC surgeon who became known as the Flying Doctor after a series of allegations of misconduct while he worked at a Preston clinic can no longer work as a doctor. David Herbert, who was suspended by the General Medical Council (GMC) in August 2000
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Five years ago
JULIE Brown chatted happily to Prime Minister John Major on the phone thinking it was a friend's mate. Her boyfriend passed the phone over to Mr Major as he toured Akzo Nobel Decorative Coatings in Darwen.
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Ten years ago
BRITAIN'S biggest teaching union was on the brink of committing members to boycott government plans for teacher performance tests. Delegates from across East Lancashire backed the plans to reject appraisals.
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A look at what's on this week
LOCAL charity Access for All is holding a young pavement artist competition next month. Young artists can join the group on the Flag Market, Preston, or the nearby Harris Community Gallery between 10am and 4pm, from May 29 to June 8. Artists from four
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Cuddly toys on way to refugees in Sahara
TENS of thousands of toys from East Lancashire and other parts of Britain will put a smile on the faces of young refugees in Algeria. A 40-foot lorry left the GEC in Clayton-le-Moors packed with cuddly toys, early learning playthings and all manner of
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Dumped dog Jack finds soulmate
A BACHELOR who took pity on an abandoned dog after reading about its plight in the Lancashire Evening Telegraph is slowly winning his fight to gain its confidence. Jack, a German Shepherd cross, had been dumped outside Baxenden Chemicals in Accrington
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Mock shops teach pupils road safety
TEACHERS bidding to improve pupils' road safety awareness are urging them to play on the road, in the safety on their own school yard. The playground at St John with St Augustine's, Accrington, has undergone a dramatic transformation in the last two months
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Twins plan festival fun
AUDREY Carret, the borough's twin ambassador from Angers, invites Journal readers to join in the fun in the beautiful Loire Valley region of France. The twinning arrangement offers opportunities for people to discover the beautiful town of Angers, while
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Town remembers opera star
THE third concert in memory of Leigh's first lady of song, Eileen Darwell, takes to the stage next week. The top opera recording star (pictured) and singing teacher died on the second day of the new millennium, aged 76. After her funeral at Leigh St Joseph's
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Steel storage replaces dream farm home
A LARGE corrugated steel building is going up on the farmland where a man was forced to demolish his dream home. Wigan Council ordered Paul Rogers to knock down Nook Farm, his "dream" farmhouse which he rebuilt on Astley Moss, because it was on Green
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Family fun at Great Days Festival
EVENTS for all the family are promised at Clitheroe's 7th Great Days Festival which is being held from Friday to Sunday, June 7-9. Vibrant band The Bushburys will kick off the festival with a concert in the parish hall on Friday at 8pm, which also features
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In the driving seat
LOCAL Peugeot dealership Elton Garage, Bury, is certainly enjoying life in the fast lane. The firm is celebrating after helping drive Peugeot's national new car sales to more than 200,000 for the first time ever. Dealer principal David Cowan for Elton
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Drive of yards brings drinker a ban
A PRE-birthday night out ended with a three-year ban after a motorist moved his car a few hundred yards. Burnley Magistrates heard Richard John Barnes, 58, had two previous convictions for drink driving, one in the last 10 years, Barnes, of Kinross Street
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Ian takes stock of his Internet idea
THE flash of inspiration that led Whitefield businessman Ian Tomlinson to devise a method of making Electronic Point of Sale (EPoS) systems available via the Internet seemed like a good idea at the time. Today, it is being hailed as a quantum leap in
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Payne expects pleasure
SIMON Payne thinks his Baxenden side could be the surprise package this season. The 30-year-old has taken over as skipper and is hoping, with several new additions, that they can make an impact at the top of the table. All-rounder Sam Reidy has joined
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I wish I was there - Marlon
MARLON Beresford will have everything crossed for the Clarets on Sunday with his one regret being that he is no longer part of the push for the play-offs. The Middlesbrough keeper enjoyed an impressive two months back at Turf Moor on loan earlier this
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Bacup on hunt for Trophy glory
DEFENDING Transco Lancashire League champions Bacup begin their quest for silverware when they take on Ramsbottom in the Colne Trophy at Acre Bottom tomorrow. Bacup won the first cup of the season last summer when they defeated Todmorden and went on to
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Oldies can still win title
VETERAN Cherry Tree captain David Hayes is praying that his side are not too old to lift the Jennings Ribblesdale League title again this year! The 36-year-old says his team mates are raring to go. "Not a lot has happened over the summer except that we
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Austin has the power at Haslingden
HASLINGDEN pro Ian Austin has had a little dig at overseas professionals and the clubs that employ them just days before the start of the new Transco Lancashire League season on Sunday. The outspoken former Lancashire and England all-rounder reckons the
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This time we want title says new skip
GREAT Harwood's new skipper Ian Threlfall knows he will have his work cut out emulating last summer's success. He has taken over from Paul Houldsworth who, in his one season as captain, led Harwood to Jennings Ramsbottom Cup success and into second spot
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Whalley's hopes
WHALLEY have signed Darwen amateur Neil Cordingley as their new professional for the forthcoming Jennings Ribblesdale League season. Secretary Derek Higginbotham said: "We are optimistic. "This is an opportunity for him, he is a young lad, he is only
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It's crunch time for Golborne
GOLBORNE SPORTS CLUB 4 LINOTYPE 1: GOLBORNE returned to the top of the table with a convincing 4-1 win after producing a sparkling performance against a determined Linotype team. They maintained their push for promotion with two goals from the hard-working
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Wigan 3 v Leigh 12
Win offers a survival hope LEIGH gave themselves a relegation life-line with a fine win 12-3 away to local rivals Wigan. Leigh started well but wasted early chances through careless handling and a good chance was lost when winger Wright hit the corner
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Leigh Midweek Bowls
Division One: Atherton Liberals A 196 Astley & Tyldesley 188; Bedford Village 162 Leigh Miners Welfare 190; Brunswick 187 Westleigh Village 'B' 207; Gardeners 'B' 209 Westleigh St Paul's 'A' 122; Leigh Bowling 'A' 201 Leigh Cricket Club 'A' 154; Morgans
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Match off decision angers Tyldesley
TYLDESLEY were left kicking their heels in frustration as their scheduled league game at home to neighbours De la Salle was called off at the last moment. De La Salle were ordered to travel to promotion contenders Carlisle instead of making the trip to
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RMI rocked by keeper blow
Leigh RMI 1 Boston United 2 by Martyn Hindley LEIGH were hit by a spot of goal-keeping trouble on Saturday as they were edged out by championship contenders Boston United at Hilton Park. Already two goals behind by the half-time interval Steve Waywell's
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Domestic violence tops the agenda
MORE than 3,000 complaints of domestic violence were made to Bury police in the last year. And police and civic leaders worry that many more incidents go unreported. In an effort to encourage more victims to come forward, some 3,000 information guides
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Freedom march
THE Royal Regiment of the Fusiliers is to exercise its Freedom of Bury for the first time in 28 years. More than 120 serving members of the 2nd Battalion and the regimental mascot, Bobby, an Indian Black Buck, will parade through the town centre on September
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Governors call for assurances over merger plan
GOVERNORS at Radcliffe Infant School and Radcliffe Junior School are seeking assurances in the wake of plans to merge. Education bosses formally recommended at last Thursday's (April 11) executive meeting to close the two Coronation Road schools and create
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Tourists go Irish
AN Irish night at Leigh East ARLFC on April 26 aims to raise funds for Great Britain Under 19s tourists Lee Rowley and Greg Evans, who are off to France. The event starts at 7.30pm. Tickets are £5 from the Leigh East club. Details from 01942 678073.
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Reserves are on the up
BURY'S second string this week clinched promotion to the Avon Insurance League Premier Division after a superb run-in to the campaign writes PHIL THORP. Andy Feeley's side, who only won promotion to Division One last year, picked up the two crucial victories
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Young socceroos edge out villagers
TOTTINGTON UTD...0 ACT ACADEMY AUSTRALIA...1:THOSE Tottington folk who made the journey to Todmorden for United's game against the Australian Under-17 side must have left Yorkshire well pleased. The game was an excellent advert for football, well refereed
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EXCLUSIVE: 'It's all Rover for me'
EWOOD hot-shot Andy Cole today admitted his England career is effectively over after being snubbed for Wednesday night's friendly against Paraguay at Anfield. Cole has bravely faced up to the fact his World Cup dream is now in tatters after he was overlooked
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Motor Racing: Fired up for season
CHRIS WARD, formerly a pupil at King Edwards VII School, Lytham, will contest motor racing's 2002 National Supersports Championship for the Blackpool-based Juno Racing team. The season starts at Snetterton Circuit, in Norwich, on May 11. Ward joined Juno
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Budget could cost bosses £4bn in a year
NORTH West engineering bosses are concerned that the region's manufacturers will be hit hard as business is left picking up the big costs of the budget. Despite some welcome moves on research and development and training, they say the the across the board
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Funny Girls are back
THERE'LL be glamour galore in Blackpool this weekend as a popular nightspot re-opens its doors. Burlesque bar Funny Girls is staging a lavish VIP launch on Friday night (April 19) in the plush art-deco surroundings of its new home, the former Odeon building
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Cult indie group the Fall are set to play to a sell out crowd in Blackburn tonight. Playing at the N
With Smith's deadpan vocals and explosive nature, their uncompromising approach has earned them an army of loyal fans.
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Funny Girls are back
THERE'LL be glamour galore in Blackpool this weekend as a popular nightspot re-opens its doors. Burlesque bar Funny Girls is staging a lavish VIP launch on Friday night (April 19) in the plush art-deco surroundings of its new home, the former Odeon building
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St Mary's gives thanks for "Bishop of Radcliffe"
THE "Bishop of Radcliffe" is to be honoured in a special service at Radcliffe Parish Church later this month. Mr Geoffrey Howard has been a member of St Mary's Church for 60 years and has been a lay reader since he was licensed in December 1956. Mr Howard
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Shakers stars in fight for jobs
SHAKERS skipper Martyn Forrest says players will be playing to stay in a job when they take on Peterborough in their 'meaningless' last game in Division Two tomorrow writes Chris Hall Bury travel to the London Road ground seemingly with nothing to play
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Church celebrates the joy of marriage
THE Central United Reformed Church celebration of marriages in Darwen starts tonight. There is an exhibition of wedding dresses and flowers through the 20th century from 7pm at the Duckworth Street church, followed by a concert by the Ashleigh Singers
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Railway Society AGM
EAST Lancashire Railway Preservation Society will hold its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday in the Elizabethan Suite from 7.30pm at Bury Town Hall. People will only be admitted if they have a current 2002 Membership Card. The society welcomes new members
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Respek'... from Ali G
A SIGNED photo of controversial TV character Ali G, whose trademark 'in-yer-face' irreverance has brought fame and notoriety in equal measure, will be on offer at a charity auction. Other notable items include signed photos of film star Robert De Niro
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Fresh hope for decaying homes
HOUSING Minister Lord Falconer is considering a U-turn over Rossendale's inclusion in a scheme set to provide cash for decaying homes. His boss, Regions Secretary Stephen Byers, provoked outrage earlier this month when he left the borough out of the project
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Move is no trauma
A NEW trauma co-ordinator has been appointed by Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Trust. Glyn Lewis, who has extensive nursing experience and a background in orthopaedics, accident and emergency and quality and resuscitation, has moved from St Helens.
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Robbers make Kwik getaway
ROBBERS armed with a crowbar and a spray canister stole cash and phone cards after threatening supermarket staff. Detectives are appealing for witnesses following the raid at Kwik Save in Atherton Road, Hindley Green. Three men wearing balaclavas demanded
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Cadets need high fliers
AIR cadets are seeking new members to keep the high-flying squad active. The 316 Leigh Squadron Air Training Corps is appealing for civilian committee members and instructors, as well as members of staff and cadets. Civilian instructor Miriam Porter said
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New court is a good catch
A NEW public sports facility has opened at Firs Park in Leigh. The new multi-games area can be used for basketball, five-a-side football and other activities. The £68,000 facility is the result of a partnership between Wigan Council and the Park Users
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Back to nature for former mine site
RESIDENTS of Gin Pit village have received an environmental cash award of £7,800 to help their continuing redevelopment programme. The ex-mining community is the first in the North West to receive the People's Places Award, presented by the British Trust
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World record-holder dies, aged 93
A GIANT domino made from silk flowers will grace the coffin of the world's oldest dominoes player, who died aged 93. Lowton man, Alf Hill, of Alfred Road, entered the Guinness Book of Records as the world's oldest dominoes competitor in May 2000, when
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Run with friends
THE Friends of Heart of Lancashire Appeal is currently looking for people who are entering for any marathons this coming season who would be prepared to run on behalf of the charity who provide training for the people of Lancashire in cardio-pulmonary
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Nursery says thank you
HARD-WORKING volunteers put the finishing touch to their community project at Atherton Day Nursery by dedicating it to the memory of Mary Glover. The Atherton Team Two of Groundwork's Princes Trust group have prepared the Formby Avenue building for use
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What pleasure do vandals get?
READING the story about vandals attacking the nursery school in Leyland made me so angry. What is it about youngsters today? Why do they persist in causing nuisance and vandalising property just to satisfy their so called boredom? I've seem similar stories
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Marathon Michael sets a hot pace!
RADCLIFFE AC runner Michael Aspinall has a spring in his step. In the Flora London Marathon on Sunday (April 14) he was the first British 18-year-old to finish in just 2hr 49min 43secs. Michael, of Alma Street, Radcliffe, was running in his first marathon
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DOGGONE IT, RADCLIFFE RUFF IT IN FIGHT FOR PROMOTION
RADCLIFFE BOROUGH have been dragged into the promotion play-off dogfight after a series of disappointing results that have tarnished what had been a season full of promise. At the beginning of the campaign Boro were riding high at the top of the table
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Festival in the park is so Sound
ACCRINGTON'S Sounds music festival is set for a change of date as it celebrates 10 years of promoting the local music scene. The event, which is held annually in Oak Hill Park, has been brought forward by two months to coincide with the Queen's Golden
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Sister Act 2: The sibling squabbles
HISTORY is littered with incidents of sibling rivalry. Cain and Abel hardly saw eye to eye, and Joseph was betrayed by his band of jealous brothers. (If they knew he was to be immortalised by Jason Donovan, they may not have been as harsh.) Richard the
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Girl 10, in hit-and-run crash
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a hit-and-run incident which left a 10-year-old Blackpool girl with a fractured skull. Jade Bianca Parker, of Erdington Road, Blackpool, was cycling along Bethesda Road, Blackpool, when she was in collision with a
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Girl is shot in face
A GANG of youths armed with air weapons shot an 11-year-old girl in the face as she played near a Blackpool duck pond at about 5pm on Tuesday. The girl was with a friend in the Rock Gardens, Devonshire Road, when a shot from a ball-bearing gun hit the
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Proud day for Penny
FOR MANY the Queen Mother's funeral procession marked the end of an era -- but for one member of that procession it was the start of a new career. For Penny, a one-time rescue horse from Blackpool, was there on her first official engagement with King's
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Games thieves play rough
SIX thieves threatened a teenage boy with violence to make him hand over his new computer games. The 13-year-old boy was approached by five older teenagers and a 19-year-old man with facial stubble between 2.30pm and 3pm on March 29 in the open air market
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'We stand by station'
CAMPAIGNERS for the disabled have denied the city's railway station is inaccessible, after it was slated by agony aunt Claire Rayner. The TV celebrity, recently injured in a fall, described the access for disabled passengers at Preston Station as "against
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Beggar's cash to go to charity
A BLACKBURN beggar's collection is to be handed over to charity after a ruling by magistrates. Justices ordered that the money collected in a plastic box by Graham James Heys should be forfeited and given to charity. Heys, 21, of Carlinghurst Road, Blackburn
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Arriva strikes, First North Western's off
A MODERATE rail union today announced fresh strikes against Arriva Trains Northern in a long running dispute over pay. The Transport Salaried Staffs Association (TSSA) said its members on Arriva will stage three 48-hour walkouts on April 25 and 26, May
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Tories pull out two candidates
TWO Conservative candidates have been officially withdrawn from next month's local elections so campaigners can concentrate on other key wards. Blackburn hairdresser Jeff Stone announced he was standing down as Tory candidate in the Higher Croft ward
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Straw's blast for vandals in the park
BLACKBURN MP Jack Straw today blasted the vandals who caused thousands of pounds of damage to a popular park -- and called on residents to take pride in the venue. And the Foreign Secretary said he would do all he can to make sure the latest criminal
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Health trust shake-up 'a farce'
A WATCHDOG has labelled the recent National Health Service re-organisation a farce and claimed services in East Lancashire were in a shambles. On April 1 a new strategic health authority began to take over work from East Lancashire Health Authority and
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Jim's still hopeful that Dale can do it!
ROSSENDALE manager Jim McCluskie still hasn't written off his side's chances of reaching the UniBond first division play-offs - and he won't do until it is an impossibilty. The 2-1 defeat to fifth place Ashton on Tuesday night virtually ended Dale's hopes
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Brierley is back
THE Rams travel to Woodley Sports in NWCL Division One. Top scorer Russell Brierley is back in the side despite a knee injury. "He thought he'd damaged his knee ligaments so we thought he was out for the season," said manager Mike Kelly. "But he went
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Traffic adds to Darwen's woes
DARWEN threw the game away in 20 crazy second half minutes after going ahead through Matt Swailes. And to compound the side's misery they were stuck in a traffic jam on the M6 until 2am this morning. Steve Wilkes's side looked on top of the game when
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Hughes vows to turn it around
GREAT Harwood's new boss John Hughes is confident he can get his side straight back up into NWCL Division One if his side go down. Bottom club Harwood's fate depends on who is relegated from the UniBond League and who is promoted from Division Two. But
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Collection a success
MAY I express my sincere thanks and gratitude to all those in the Fylde area who contributed to a recent house to house collection between October 13 and 28 for the National Kidney Research Fund. The total sum raised was £1952.64 and will be used for
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We want ban on hunting
I RESPOND to the letter by N.G. Charnley (Letters, March 28) re hunting. Is he for real or just a wind-up to the many animal welfare supporters whom he knows read The Citizen? The premise of his argument seems to be not about the obvious cruelty (although
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Yes...
GORDON Brown made it clear that he believes the NHS needs a major operation to overhaul it and to cope with the increasing demands placed on it, rather than patching it up. He said spending on the NHS would increase from £64.5billion this year to £105.6billion
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No...
UNIONS and campaigners for the health service, while welcoming the massive injection of funding for the health service, are sceptical that money alone was the answer. Although they are delighted that the Chancellor has made the NHS his top priority, they
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Hundreds of new jobs
A NEW superstore will bring hundreds of jobs to Leyland and help bring unemployment to an all-time low. Tesco, which is building a giant store in Southern Towngate, has already guaranteed 110 jobs to long-term unemployed people from the area and expect
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He ignored my letter as well
DAVID Kemp (Your Letters, April 9) says he wrote to David Blunkett and did not get a reply. I am not surprised. I wrote to Mr Blunkett a few weeks ago about all these illegal immigrants sneaking into the country every week, and he didn't have the courtesy
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Why Wakes change?
WHILE undertaking some research in the Reference Library in old issues of the Bury Times, I found that the Bury Holidays at least in the 1920s were held at the beginning of August. Can anyone tell me when the local Wakes weeks were moved to the first
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Tories talk; Labour acts
IT was interesting to watch the Tory Spring Conference delegates in their attempt to reach out to the excluded, poor and vulnerable. It was good to see their honesty in admitting that they were out of touch with these people and to make much of Ian Duncan-Smith's
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Extra cost? No, it's a saving
I HAVE some words of comfort for "Disgruntled Ratepayer" (Your Letters, April 9). The overall costs of the management structure of the council have been considerably reduced over the years, by some £500,000. As for the restructuring, which is being done
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The rights of Palestinians
A NETWORK has been formed of Jews in Britain who oppose Israeli policies which destroy the livelihoods of the Palestinian people as well as their human, civil and political rights. The network intends to ensure that Jewish opinions critical of Israeli
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Too much, too young
I WAS watching a little girl of between three and four tottering about in maroon patent-look heeled boots -- her own, not her mums. It seemed a world away from the Start Rite flat, strappy shoes I was forced to wear as an infant. I pitied the child's
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Not a PlayStation in sight
I TOOK a step into toy town on Sunday to join thousands of big kids at a collectors' fair at the Reebok Stadium and had a ball rummaging around 250 stalls of playthings ancient and modern. There was everything from diecast models, old trains, model railways
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What's on in town
A LOOK at what's on at the Blackpool Grand Theatre and Opera House. Blackpool Grand Theatre (01253 290190) The Magic of The Musicals -- Marti Webb and Robert Meadmore sing best loved songs from West End musicals. April 20 at 8pm. Tickets from £12.50 to
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Eddie tees up a dream opportunity
A GOLF trip of a lifetime awaits Leyland amateur Eddie Tickle and his PGA professional partner Colin Burgess if they win through the next stage of Europe's biggest pro-am competition, the Lombard Trophy. Eddie won the club qualifying competition on March
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Hospital road 'mayhem' warning
A STARK warning that somebody could die unless Fairfield Hospital gets a new approach road was given this week. Leading campaigner Phil Kaiserman gave the alert at a public meeting in Bury on Tuesday (April 16) when he called for urgent action to solve
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Shake-up 'farce' must be sorted
ON Wednesday Chancellor Gordon Brown told the country how extra money, raised through increased National Insurance contributions is going into the NHS to improve standards and service. But today we hear that a patient's watchdog believes a reorganisation
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On target
LEIGH East U11s enjoyed a morning clay pigeon shooting at Astley Gun Club and got a pat on the back from the Club for impeccable behaviour and sportsmanship. Best in the 25 'bird' competition were: Nathan Whittaker 17, Michael Bostock 15, Ryan Holcroft
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RMI juniors clinch win
BOOTHSTOWN Juniors Pumas u8s and Leigh RMI u8s served up a feast of entertainment in a closely fought contest which ended in a 5-3 victory for the Railwaymen. But in an end to end game, tied 2-2 at one stage, RMI just deserved victory. Pumas scorers were
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Rams tough n tumble
FLEETWOOD FREEPORT...4, RAMSBOTTOM UTD...1: FLEETWOOD's muscle men had Ramsbottom on the ropes after being reduced to ten men in this physical tussle. Despite going a goal up, Ramsbottom found it tough going and eventually succumbed to the home side's
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Shakers' tributes to Billy
BURY Football Club has been left shocked by the death of first team coach Billy Ayre from lymph node cancer at the age of 49. The popular former Blackpool, Halifax and Cardiff City manager died peacefully in his sleep at his Southport home with his wife
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This week in 1977 25 years ago
CALL MY BLUFF: Newsagent Lucy Fitzwalter wasn't going to be pushed around when a man walked into her shop in Knowsley Street, Bury, with what appeared to be a gun and demanded money from the till. Mrs Fitzwalter pushed the man's hand away, looked him
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Arriva hit by 48-hour strikes
A MODERATE rail union today announced fresh strikes against Arriva Trains Northern in a long running dispute over pay. The Transport Salaried Staffs Association (TSSA) said its members on Arriva will stage three 48-hour walkouts on April 25 and 26, May
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Take a trip to the shop
BURNLEY Garrick Club presents The Shop at Sly Corner tonight and tomorrow at Burnley Mechanics (7.30pm). Tickets for the drama, written by Edward Percy and directed by Martin Chadwick, are £5 (students half price on production of NUS card). IVY Street
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A dash of West End magic
THE first musical revue at the Todmorden Hippodrome for some time promises to be an unmissable production, according to producer Andrew Rawlinson. The Magic of the West End, to be performed by Todmorden Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society from Wednesday
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It's all Fur Coat and No Knickers.
LADS from a coarse northern Catholic family set off on a stag night -- and the next day half the wedding guests and the priest have blinding hangovers. Bolton by Bowland Drama Group's audience would expect nothing less from the pen of Rochdale comedian
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Free computers: a coincidence?
HOW very strange that just before the coming election, the residents of Labour-controlled wards in Audley, Queen's Park and Shadsworth, in Blackburn, are to be given free computers on a first-come, first-served basis (LET, April 11). This was the case
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Searching for elder brother
MY name is David Allan Williams, I am 42 years of age, I was born in South Africa on April. 6 1960. My parents are Ivan Jack Williams and Sheila Field Williams. I am trying to find my brother, Brian John Williams, born May 14 1951 in South Africa. I have
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Drinking ban a month away?
LEIGH's town hall square could just be one month away from a complete alcohol ban. From May 30, anyone caught boozing in the civic square could face arrest and a possible £500 fine -- if the ban is imposed. This week, a notice has been publicised allowing
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Hospice red rose campaign
OUT and about promoting a very worthy cause on Friday (April12) were the Mayor and Mayoress of Bury, Coun Paul Nesbit and his wife, Shirley. They were giving their backing to Bury Hospice's Red Rose Festival and were in the Mill Gate Centre to help encourage
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Party and concert mark church opening
RADCLIFFE United Reformed Church had a grand opening of its new £355,000 building last Saturday (April13). The Rev Peter Brain, moderator of the North Western Synod, led a short act of worship at 3pm before the congregation made its way into the new building
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It's the end for Labour
I WISH to complain about the appalling seven per cent rise in council tax. Inflation is 2.5 per cent and I had a three per cent pay rise. So why the huge tax rise? Local services are poor and certainly poorer than last year; I see no police, except those
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St George's Day Parade
ENGLAND'S patron saint will be honoured on Sunday (April 21) as Bury's Scout Movement takes to the streets for its annual St George's Day Parade. Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Venture Scouts and their leaders will form up in the car park opposite the Mosses
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Ann hangs up her pots and pans
TRIBUTES and gifts stirred the emotions as Cams Lane Primary School cook Ann Greaves put away her pots and pans for the last time. Mrs Greaves has worked in education catering for the last 31 years, previously at Radcliffe High School and Radcliffe Technical
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Inquest is opened into car crush victim
AN INQUEST has been opened into the death of retired chartered accountant Mr Harry Frederick Moxon who died after a car collapsed on him. The 75-year-old grandfather was working underneath the car in the garage of his home in Kendal Road West, Holcombe
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Teen problems highlighted
TEENAGE problems from drug abuse to sexual health and truancy will come under the microscope today (Fri April 19). Some 200 experts from a range of public and private groups will attend a one-day conference at the Village Hotel in Bury. The seminar has
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Budding stars fight back
IT'S 30 years since this long-haired line-up of rugby league players from Leigh scooped the Lancashire Shield in the schoolboys' final at Swinton's famed but long-gone Station Road ground. The lads from Manchester Road Secondary Modern School were trailing
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Danny and Ewan: they don't talk anymore . . .
FILM star Ewan McGregor has fallen out with Radcliffe's famous son, director Danny Boyle. In an interview at the weekend, the Moulin Rouge star revealed he has not spoken to the award-winning Danny for three years. Danny, a one time pupil St Mary's RC
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Council says "no" to mobile phone mast
BURY Council has thrown out plans to locate a mobile phone mast in a residential area of Prestwich following concern from householders, councillors and MP Ivan Lewis. Telecommunications company, Hutchinsons 3G, approached the authority for permission
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Town's sports stars need a cash boost
BURY'S young sporting ambassadors need a financial boost to compete with the best abroad. They are appealing to local firms to help fund a May trip to the borough's twin German town of Schorndorf and a two-day youth sports festival. Around 100 young people
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Befriending aims to complete disabled jigsaw
VOLUNTEERS are being sought to provide friendship and support to those who feel socially isolated because of their disabilities. BADDAC (Bury and District Disabled Advisory Council) is launching a recruitment campaign for befrienders. Jigsaw Link is the
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Injury pile-up hits RMI's home finale
LEIGH RMI will face form side Yeovil Town tomorrow without influential midfielder Dave Ridings as he suffers suspected ligament damage following a horrendoustackle at Stevenage on Monday writes Martyn Hindley Ridings has already missed two months of this
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Nightmare!
NEW Blackburn Northern captain Neil Fitzmaurice is finding out the hard way what the job entails. "It is a nightmare trying to organise everyone!" he said. "I have had to ring everyone about three times to remind them to turn up on Saturday." They begin
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Battle of the bulge for Mike
A FULWOOD man has started to lift weights rather than pints as he continues to lose his spare tyre. Mike Hardaker, a senior supervisor at a Preston factory, has lost more than a stone in the last eight weeks and aims to continue fighting the flab as he
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Residents and police call to keep road open
PRESTON City Council is considering plans to close a residential Preston street to stop it being used as a rat-run for traffic. The new measures to prevent access in Whinfield Lane, Ashton -- which runs from Pedders Lane to the Larches estate -- will
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All in a day's work
STUDENTS from the University of Central Lancashire are ditching their books and picking up tools as part of a campaign to help families in Croatia. Spurred on by journalism lecturer Francesca Morrison, who visited the former Yugoslavia, the third year
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Horse of the Year is dead
THE ashes of a police horse, who galloped to success in the Horse of the Year competition three years on the trot, will be scattered at Lancashire Police headquarters in Hutton. Marquess, who served with Lancashire Constabulary for 20 years before his
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Married to their work
PRESTON politicians are proving that two heads are better than one when it comes to the the local elections next month. This year ten married couples, out of a total of around 140 candidates, are canvassing the town in a bid for election success. All
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Mum's poison panic lesson
A PENWORTHAM mum, who rushed her toddler to hospital at the weekend fearing he had poisoned himself, believes she has been taught a lesson for life. Little Arron Millray, two, was playing in the sitting room of his Sherburn Road home on Saturday evening
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On the march
CAMPAIGNERS are calling on the people of Lancashire to join them on a march in Preston to save the county's threatened care homes. Proposals put forward by the county council's social services department could see 35 of the 48 council-run residential
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TUC warns over voting for far right
A TRADE union leader has warned Burnley residents that voting for candidates of far-right political group the British Nationalist Party would damage future job prospects in the town. General Secretary of the the Trade Union Congress John Monks visited
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Aussie-style walkabout - in Burnley
PUB-GOERS who usually go 'walkabout' around the town centre on a night out will be able to add a new venue to their list if plans for an Australian theme pub get the go-ahead. The spirit of the Gold Coast will make make a kangaroo leap into East Lancashire
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Police deny death blame
THE trial of five police officers accused of the manslaughter of a man who died after being left lying on the floor of a police custody suite was due to continue today. Christopher Alder, whose sister Janet lives in Manchester Road, Burnley, was taken
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Children were caked in filth, court hears
TWO little children taken from a stinking house in Burnley by health workers were smelly and caked in filth, a court was told. Burnley magistrates heard how one of the youngsters, who had been found in the property, which was littered with faeces, was
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Neighbours in fear after knife attack
SHOCKED neighbours of a 59-year-old man stabbed in the back as he walked home from a night out today said: "You can't walk the streets any more without feeling scared." The man, of Cardinal Street, Burnley, was stabbed by a robber demanding cash after
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Show your support
MARCH for the future of our care homes, that's the message to Lancashire Evening Telegraph readers less than 24 hours before protesters unite for a massive show of public opinion. More than 1,000 people are expected at the event tomorrow to show their
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Traders count cost of bus station delay
BUSINESS managers today hit out over lost trade after it was revealed Burnley's bus station redevelopment is five weeks behind schedule. The £3.5million project is being funded by Lancashire County Council and Burnley Council to help improve the town's
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Council moves to meet waste targets
PENDLE Council has made two key appointments in order to reach Government targets on recycling and waste minimisation. Denise Bell, formerly administration assistant for operational services, has been appointed to recycling officer and her role involves
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Preston College go nap in final
PRESTON College footballers knocked the socks of St Helens College with a resounding 5-1 win in the North West Colleges Open Age Cup at Preston Sports Arena. Garran St Val scored three goals with John Carroll and Simon Stevens scoring one each. Team coach
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Warriors round-up
A LOOK at the amateur rugby league scene. Leyland Warriors U9s 12 Wigan St Jude's 32 IN a fast, exciting match barnstorming runs from Grant Smillie rewarded him with two tries. Brandon Dixon notched the team's other try and he was also top tackler. A
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What a little splasher
A WATER babe from Penwortham swam his heart out to raise a fantastic £1,031 for Macmillan Cancer Relief. Nine-year-old Christopher Smith, of Fieldfare Close, dived in for charity and swam a half-marathon at Fulwood Leisure Centre as part of the national
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MP's hunt campaign success
CAMPAIGNING East Lancashire MP Gordon Prentice has successfully stepped up his drive to get hunting with dogs banned. The Parliamentary Labour Party carried a motion put forward by the Pendle MP applauding the government for deciding to use the Parliament
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Eighties' stars back in town
SOME of the biggest names from the Eighties will be in Manchester next Saturday night with the Here and Now Tour 2002. On the bill at the Manchester Arena are Hadley, Norman and Keeble, formerly of Spandau Ballet, Belinda Carlisle, ABC, Go West, Howard
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Mary's talent is the attraction
MARY COUGHLAN, possessor of one of the finest voices around, will be bringing her unique vocal talents to Burnley Mechanics on Friday, May 3. Mary, who has been compared to both Billie Holliday and Marianne Faithfull, will be singing songs from her latest
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Stylish duo in fashion
THE catwalk is calling for two Preston students about to put on their very own high street fashion show. Lindsey Berry and Clare Townsend are holding the show as part of their degree courses at the University of Central Lancashire, after planning every
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What's on this week
ST MICHAEL and All Angel's Church, Egerton Road, Ashton, are holding a music marathon on Saturday, April 27. All types of music styles will be on show, from gospel to karaoke, from 9am to 7pm. For more information ring 726157. Photographic Society is
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Pop star tries the fast lane
THE man who drums for top pop group Travis pounded a different beat in an Accrington street yesterday and said: "I'm enjoying life in the fast lane." Neil Primrose is an aspiring rally driver when he isn't appearing in front of thousands of adoring fans
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Inspectors' high praise for school
A HYNDBURN primary school has won top marks from a team of Government inspectors. Hippings Methodist Primary in Oswaldtwistle was a good school with a family atmosphere which gave good value for money, they said. It provided a broad and balanced curriculum
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Missing girl may be in capital
POLICE today urged a depressed teenager to return home after she went missing three days ago. Nazia Begum, 19, of Claret Street, Accrington, is believed to be in London using another name. Police want Nazia to get in touch so her family will know she
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Behold the orchids
ONE of the most amazing examples of plant reproduction is the bucket orchid that employs an intricate mechanism to trap and release bees. This orchid is partly shaped like a bucket, which contains a rich, sugary liquid that attracts bees. When a bee arrives
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Dyslexia group attacks media's 'cure' claim
THE Wigan and District Dyslexia Association has hit out at sensational claims that there is a cure for the condition which creates abnormal difficulty in reading and spelling. The organisation's chairman, Sandra Herrington, maintains this is not the case
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Robbers target OAPS
RAIDERS subjected three pensioners to a night of terror in their own homes. Detectives are appealing for witnesses to a trio of crimes in Leigh and Mosley Common last week. They are also urging residents to keep an eye on their elderly and vulnerable
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Milkman's career takes off
FORMER dairy farmer Gary Jackson is flying high after graduating from the Open University. The 44-year-old ex-milkman -- now a commercial airline pilot -- has graduated with a BSc honours degree in mathematical sciences. His new career is miles away from
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Keep off our playing field!
LIKE most 11-year-old boys, Robert Webster loves playing football and cricket and generally running around open spaces. But Robert, who lives in Brook Road, Lytham, is worried that the play areas off Park View Road -- where he and his friends spend a
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Running: Alex makes it look easy
THERE were 30 personal bests clocked up on Wesham Road Runners' undulating 4.9 miles new handicap course with supervet Alex Rowe an easy winner. Positions: 1. Alex Rowe 26:41; 2. Barry Peatfield 28:35; 3. Ian Sharples 29:01; 4. Dave Waywell 29:17; 5.
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Junior Football
A LOOK at the local football scene. YMCA YMCA U9s 'A' 2 Clifton Rangers U9s 'A' 0 YMCA U9s 'B' 1 Clifton Rangers U9s 'B' 1 IN the 'A' game YMCA's goals camefrom Bobby Gunn and Kyle Thompson in the first half. In the 'B' game YMCA had the lion's share
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Glued to their seats
BURY businessmen and women will be glued to their seats when they attend a special breakfast briefing on the Solvent Emissions Directive. A number of speakers will take part in the event to be held by Bury Business Environment Association at its Link
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Marathon man still plodding!
SEASIDERS' stalwarts may recall the name of goalkeeper Lloyd Scott who made two appearances for the club in 1982. However, Lloyd, 40, from Rainham, Essex, is making more of a name for himself in his bid to complete the world's slowest marathon. After
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Vandalised phone box removed
A PHONE box, originally a gift from the German twin town of Bramche, has been so regularly vandalised that Todmorden Council have decided to stop paying for repairs. It was agreed by members that no further work should be carried out until a more suitable
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Tributes to soccer boss
ACCOLADES are pouring in for one of soccer's greats, former Blackpool FC manager Billy Ayre who lost his long battle against cancer on Tuesday (April 16). Billy died peacefully, a month short of his 50th birthday, in Southport with his wife and children
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Skills council change plans
GREATER Manchester's Learning and Skills Council has welcomed the Green Paper on education for 14 to 19-year-olds. Executive director Liz Davis said: "We welcome the proposal to rename vocational GCSEs and AVCEs. There has been debate for many years about
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Dan's your man!
"DAN the van man" is certainly enjoying life in the fast lane. He's been appointed van sales specialist by Radcliffe-based LDV dealership Bethell Fleet Services. He joins the company after notching-up more than four years of service with Bristol Street
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Call over soaring insurance costs
ENGINEERING leaders in the North West are pressing the Chancellor to reduce insurance premium tax which is hitting firms hard. The call from the Engineering Employers' Federation (EEF), which represents many Bury companies, comes after a recent survey
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TV showdown
THERE are hopes that a solution to the crisis involving the television money from ITV Digital may be in the offing. Burnley's chief executive Andrew Watson was at Maine Road yesterday for the meeting of the 72 Football League clubs and after another depressing
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Ossie hope for even better from this year's pro
OSWALDTWISTLE IMMANUEL may have lost the services of their Australian wicket-taker Will Carr but North Victorian Rob Ashton could prove another good catch. The 22-year-old plays for Melbourne alongside former Ramsbottom pro Brad Hodge and is, says captain
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Clitheroe aim to be a big hit this summer
CLITHEROE skipper Neil Bolton has boosted his side's batting prowess in the hope of a top four finish in the Jennings Ribblesdale League. Bolton, in his first year as captain last season, felt his side struggled because of their inexperience. And so they
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Teamwork holds key - Watkinson
TEAMWORK will be the key for Lancashire this season. That was the message from new cricket manager Mike Watkinson as they launched the 2002 season with a Frizzell Championship match against Leicestershire at Old Trafford today. Lancashire have lost stars
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Joe wants more glory for Nelson
THE rivalry between the South African professionals is building up ahead of the start of the Transco Lancashire League matches on Sunday - but a clash of the former Lancashire team-mates is also one to watch. Ian Austin is in his second season at Haslingden
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Our hearts go out to Colin and his family
MISSING out on the chance to stake my claim for a World Cup place against Paraguay in midweek came as a big disappointment to me. But that all paled into insignificance when I heard of the tragic news regarding Colin Hendry and his family. As everyone
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Royal exhibition at Wigan Pier
AN exhibition in memory of Queen Elizabeth II is now open at Wigan Pier. The 'QueenElizabethII GoldenJubilee' exhibition opened at Opie's Museum of Memories over Easter and will run until August 31. The exhibition highlights the major events and personal
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Forget Pop Idol...
GRANADA is searching for the most explosive musical talent to showcase its sounds on a new TV series. Claiming to be the perfect antidote to Pop Idol, 30 Minute Party People will emphasise substance rather than style. The six-part series will feature
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New tour for carpenter
THE winner of ITV's This Is My Moment, Adam Watkiss, is visiting Bolton's Albert Halls. Adam, who generated a record half a million votes from the public, won the national talent show last summer with his rendition of the classic This is my moment. Six
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Club re-opens with radio bash
RUEBENS nightclub celebrated its £200,000 refurbishment with the first of many successful Galaxy 102 nights. The club, in Lord Street, Leigh, reopened its doors a fortnight ago, having been closed for a month to allow extensive renovations which include
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Youngsters jig their way to the top
THE Herring-Clarke School of Irish Dancing held its sixth annual inter-class dance competition last weekend in Leigh. More than 60 pupils aged four to 16, from the school's four classes, competed in various age group categories at XII Apostles Club. Results
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Time for collectors
ANTIQUES fans have the chance to boost their collections at four clock and watch dealers fairs at Haydock Park Racecourse on May 5, July 21, September 22 and November 24. Entry fees are: 7am to 8.30am, £10; 8.30am to 10.30am £5; and 10.30am to 2.30 pm
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Councillors' surgeries
COUNCILLORS serving on Wigan MBC will hold advice surgeries at the following dates, times, and venues: Thursday, April 18: Golborne Library, Queen Street (10am-11am) D Kelly, B Sharratt, B Strett; Abram District Office, Vicarage Road (10.30am-noon) B
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Bowls results
Fazackerley Furnishing: Brunswick 152 Rugby Union B 115; Leigh Miners 163 Ast & Tylds 100; Rugby Union A 143 Botanical Gardens 150; Westleigh St Paul's 168 Atherton Park B 92; Atherton Park A 150 Morgans 118; Butts Park A 166 Butts Park B 111; Leigh
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Rare defeat
LM Rangers U8s 20 St Cuthbert's 24: RANGERS suffered a rare defeat after fielding a weakend team, in which star player Manfredi was missed. They got off to a good start when Holmes went over for a try then St Cuthbert's scored two tries before Holmes
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Rock school is set to roll
NORMAL lessons will be cancelled at Radcliffe High School next Tuesday(April 23) when rock and roll is put on the curriculum. Five hundred pupils at the school in Abden Street will benefit from YAMAHA AL!VE, a unique event aimed at motivating pupils to
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Emmerdale stars come to town
EMMERDALE stars, Anna Brecon (Lady Tara) and Jeff Hordley (Cain Dingle) star in Miss Julie -- at Bolton's Octagon. Set on Midsummer's eve, the adaptation of August Strindberg's classic drama follows the aristocratic Miss Julie in her passionate love affair
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Lions' lick their wounds
TONY BARROW has a whole host of injury worries as he takes his Swinton Lions side to Workington on Sunday in search of their first win in the National Cup competition. Andy Leatham injured his back during the warm-up before last Sunday's home game against
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Top flight dream
BURNLEY skipper Steve Davis knows that he is just 90 minutes away from having a crack at achieving his dream - leading the Clarets into the Premier League. And he insisted that he and his team mates are determined not to let the chance of a play-off place
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Quartet will rock the Grand
THERE'S a showcase for local talent tomorrrow night at The Grand Cinema in Clitheroe with an event dubbed Rockin' The Grand. Four local bands -- Reece, Tide, 76 Seconds and Rhythmic Intent -- will each perform a 30 minute set. Rhythmic Intent were the
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Festival in the park is so Sound
ACCRINGTON'S Sounds music festival is set for a change of date as it celebrates 10 years of promoting the local music scene. The event, which is held annually in Oak Hill Park, has been brought forward by two months to coincide with the Queen's Golden
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Fred aims at Jolson show sell-out
TICKETS are still available for 79-year-old Fred Coughlin's Al Jolson tribute concert at Oswaldtwistle Mills. The event on Tuesday is a birthday celebration for Fred who has used his rich baritone voice in clubs all his life. He is 80 on June 10. But
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Plea for clues to fatal accident
A MAN who died after his motorcycle ploughed into a tree has been named by police as 34-year-old Haydn Price. Mr Price, of Watery Lane, Darwen, died at midnight on Tuesday after being involved in a road accident in Smithills Dean Road in Bolton. He was
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Jobs lost as contract goes abroad
A COMPANY is closing down after losing a major contract to a South African factory. But James Walker, director of Duvergier, in India Street, Darwen, said there were no hard feelings over the decision by Ineos Acrylics which he said was "just business
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Citizens Advice Bureau needs staff
HASLINGDEN Citizen's Advice Bureau is appealing for volunteers to join its service in a bid to help staff at the busy town centre office. The work of the bureau includes advising clients on range of issues, family and employment rights and benefits and
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Plea to council in cricket row
CRICKET bosses today admitted it would be a case of hit and hope when the season begins just metres away from newly-built homes. And in a bid to resolve the dispute over stray balls, officials at Haslingden Cricket Club have called on Rossendale Council
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Axing victim's sex kit and Zorro mask
AN East Lancashire businessman who was hacked to death with an axe by his partner liked to dress up as woman and play doctors and nurses, a court heard. Lynn Golland, 42, told the trial of 36-year-old Jan Charlton how she and Danny O'Brien had planned
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Five-star treatment
SCORES of residential and nursing homes have dazzled inspectors with their 'star' quality. Care homes across Wigan borough have been assessed and given star-ratings between one and five, one being the lowest rating. This year, two homes received two stars
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Honour for Scout saint
SCOUTS and Guides will parade through Leigh to honour the patron saint of Scouting. Scouts, Beavers, Venture Scouts and Leigh division Guides will renew their St George's Day promises two days early -- on April 21-- at St Joseph's Church and parade through
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Damp course salesman alert
WATCHDOGS have warned people to be on their guard against hard-selling damp course salesmen targeting the Leigh area. Trading standards officers have received calls from concerned people who have been subjected to persistent salesmen both over the phone
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Land of make believe
HUTTON, land of make believe! It has a bogus grammar school, which is a comprehensive and a bogus village hall and village shop, when it is not a village. A village has a church. I suppose it could be called a hamlet rather than the urban sprawl that
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A truly remarkable woman
EVEN the most anti-royalist must have been touched by the sombre events after the Queen Mother's death and subsequent funeral. An historic moment indeed! Trust into the glare of publicity after the abdication crisis of 1936 -- which she was not prepared
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Join us at old battlefields
I AM the local contact for the War Research Society run mainly by retired and serving police officers and ex-servicemen as a charitable lobby. It was founded many years ago and supports a number of charities including the Royal British Legion poppy appeal
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Footpath hope for residents
ATHERTON pavements are to be re-laid after 60 years of complaints by residents. The footpaths in the Liscard Street and Lambeth Street area were surfaced pre-Second World War using the same material as used in the Mersey Tunnel. Before that, there had
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Counting cost of Euro
A SURVEY carried out by Paul Burstow MP reveals that state funding has failed to keep apace of nursing home needs. This year alone the shortfall has risen by 20 per cent and is now calculated at £185 million. More homes are being forced to close. In contrast
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Eighties' stars back in town
SOME of the biggest names from the Eighties will be in Manchester next Saturday night with the Here and Now Tour 2002. On the bill at the Manchester Arena are Hadley, Norman and Keeble, formerly of Spandau Ballet, Belinda Carlisle, ABC, Go West, Howard
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Winner set to star
ADAM Watkiss, winner of TV talent show This Is My Moment, is coming to the area as part of his first national tour. The former carpenter, who has subsequently appeared in front of the Queen at this year's Royal Variety performance, will play Bolton's
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Craig's the one that they want
THE swagger, the greased back, jet black hair, the snake-like hips...a click of the fingers and girls fall for Danny Zuko's charms. Craig Urbani, who plays Danny in the musical Grease -- from Monday at the Grand Theatre in Blackpool -- had an excellent
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Marathon man still plodding!
SEASIDERS' stalwarts may recall the name of goalkeeper Lloyd Scott who made two appearances for the club in 1982. However, Lloyd, 40, from Rainham, Essex, is making more of a name for himself in his bid to complete the world's slowest marathon. After
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From East Lancs poverty to Harvard scholar
ERRAND boy, foundry worker, Oxford scholar, soldier, historian, husband, father and now best-selling author. William Woodruff has done all this and more. Not bad for a lad born into poverty in Blackburn during the First World War. Now 85 and living in
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Firemen prevent gas blast
ARSONISTS torched a Vauxhall Astra with a gas cylinder inside it on Grange Park housing estate, Blackpool. Fire crews rushed to the rear of a house in Dinmore Avenue at 9.20pm on April 3 to find the saloon car ablaze. They were then told that there was
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Just call me Jessica...
BLACKPOOL Victoria Hospital's chaplain is only the third woman to become an honorary canon of Blackburn Cathedral. The installation and collation service of the Rev Canon Turner (pictured above) was performed by the Bishop of Blackburn, the Rt Rev Alan
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'Kill your speed' campaign
KILL speed, not people is the hard-hitting message of a major new road safety publicity campaign for Lancashire. The "All That Fuss Over A Couple Of Miles An Hour" campaign, spearheaded by the Lancashire Partnership for Road Safety, has been designed
