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Football project was a winner
CONGRATULATIONS to Blackburn Rovers and their coaching staff and sponsors McDonalds for their excellent Football in the Community project during the school holidays. What a great day out for out youngsters. A BURY (Mr), Cross Barn Grove, Darwen.
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Murder hunt police follow new leads
INVESTIGATIONS are continuing into the murder of pensioner Harry Upton. The 75-year-old father of two died in Warrington General Hospital on Saturday, June 1 after being stabbed in the head by intruders who broke into his bungalow on a warden-controlled
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41-hour op wait probe
AN MP today pledged to investigate claims an eight-year-old boy had to wait almost two days in hospital for treatment to a broken arm. Eddie Armitt said he took his step-son John Walters-Wood, eight, to Burnley General Hospital on Thursday evening after
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Lord Square 'must be improved or else' warning
SHOPPERS will turn their backs on Blackburn town centre unless rundown Lord Square is improved, an independent report has revealed. And officials have been warned that unless the more space is found for big-name retailers, the town centre will become
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Looking to the past, present and future
HUNDREDS of visitors passed through the doors of Whitefield Methodist Church to rekindle fond memories, meet old friends and make new acquaintances. A grand celebration weekend was staged to coincide with the Sunday School anniversary and the Queen's
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Owen should be fit, says Eriksson
ENGLAND coach Sven-Goran Eriksson today revealed striker Michael Owen has a groin injury, but believes he will be fit to face either Brazil or Belgium in the quarter-finals of the World Cup. Eriksson's heroes set up the tantalising prospect of meeting
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What a stunning weekend
WHAT a weekend! England cruise into the quarter-finals, poor old Ireland miss out on penalties, the German's look ominous as they grab a late winner and Mr Miami Vice sees his Senegal side grab a golden goal winner. Watching this wonderful World Cup is
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USA scale new heights
Brian McBride and Landon Donovan both scored in a 2-0 win over Mexico to put the United States through to the quarter-finals of the 2002 World Cup. The U.S. won an elimination game for the first time in the World Cup and will meet Germany at Ulsan on
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Friedel the saviour
MEXICO crashed out of the World Cup as they lost 2-0 to the United States in the latest shock to hit the tournament. Pablo Mastroeni, a player who has been linked with a move to Turf Moor in the past, was a key figure in the defence as Blackburn Rovers
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Rovers are ready to fight off bids for Irish ace
ROVERS winger Duff went to the World Cup as £10million rated player but returned today with his value nearer the £25million mark. But irrespective of what the biggest clubs in England and Europe are willing to pay for him, Blackburn Rovers remain determined
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Mum's anger at sewage smell
A MUM who suffered a collapsed lung today described how the smell of raw sewage regularly seeped into her home. Bosses at the Burnley and Padiham Housing Association said the problem was caused by rain water running under the floorboards mixing with waste
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Family in fear of air rifle hitman
A TERRIFIED woman today revealed how three windows of her home were shot and smashed as the family slept in the latest in a spate of attacks. Kathleen Haigh, 46, of Eagle Street, Nelson, said she had no idea who was responsible nor why the family, including
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Alcoholicset fire to his home
A LONELY alcoholic who tried to torch his mid-terrace home after a drinking bout told police he had "flipped". Burnley Crown Court heard how disabled Thomas Sugden, 31, who had suffered a lifetime of verbal abuse, claimed he did it for attention and didn't
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Sunday best for boys' big day
SPARED from demolition after being devastated in a Christmas arson attack two years ago, St Anne's RC Church in Blackburn -- pictured in 1949 when the parish celebrated its centenary -- was the venue for a big day in the life of the youngsters , inset
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Trawl for fish man memories
REMEMBER last week's picture (top) of the mystery roving fishmonger with his horse and cart in a rainy Blackburn Street long ago? Several readers got in touch to say I was right in my guess that it was taken in now-vanished Fisher Street. But 71-year-old
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NELSON'S COLUMN - By Dt Sgt Bill Nelson
IT is such a shame that the endeavours of our national football team are used as an excuse by mindless, ill- mannered, morons to behave in a manner that makes me think they have given up their rights of membership to any decent law abiding society. Alcohol-fuelled
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Andy's SOS for drape jacket
ASTLEY violin virtuoso Andy Long has sent out a last minute SOS for an authentic teddy boy drape jacket. The classically trained maestro hopes to dazzle concert-goers by stepping out in his blue, blue, blue suede shoes on Sunday. However he needs a 50
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CRICKET: Holders crash out
HOLDERS Rishton crashed out of the Inter-League Challenge Trophy yesterday after an embarrassing 106-run defeat at Radcliffe. Radcliffe made 163-6 before Rishton were limited to just 57. In the other quarter final ties, East Lancs beat Church by five
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CRICKET: Cherry Tree in the semis
CHERRY TREE reached the semi-final of the Jennings Ramsbottom Cup after a nail-biting finish to their game against Ribblesdale Wanderers yesterday. The Blackburn club set a target of 158 with professional Naeem Ashraf scoring 39 and Lee Kennedy adding
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CRICKET: Nelson rocked by Scuderi injury blow
NELSON'S prolific professional Joe Scuderi faces a fortnight on the sidelines after badly dislocating a finger at Rawtenstall on Saturday. The former Lancashire all-rounder was injured when attempting to take a return catch from Rawtenstall paid-man Andrew
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Mark will give GB a big lift!
LEIGH powerlifter Mark Woodcock will fly the flag for Britain after being selected for the British team that will compete in next month's European Union Cup in Holland. But before that Mark, of Peregrine Drive, will be aiming for a medal in the British
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Rangers on song
LEIGH Miners Rangers U10s gained a good 46-26 away win at Latchford depite falling behind early on. Two tries from Sarsfield got Rangers back into the game and he was soon followed across the line by Grieves. Latchford hit back with a try but before half
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Cycle Speedway
ASTLEY & Tyldesley Cycle Speedway travelled to Hull on Sunday for Round Three of the Northern Fours and Junior League. Due to injuries and rider unavailability, A & T fielded a makeshift line-up for the Fours match. However, with Stockport and
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Down comes the rain and the RAF men
IT wasn't just the RAF Falcons parachute team which fell from the sky during the Bury Carnival Gala Weekend. Rain did too. Lots of it! Although Saturday (June 8) proved relatively damp free, the rain returned with a vengeance the following day in what
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What's so good about this advert?
MOST people will have seen the advert on TV - that irritating American bell-boy turning up in unlikely locations with a pizza and a stomach-churning line in customer care. To me, his catchphrase "whenever" is swiftly translated to "never ever" as the
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Will it be Beck's Fizz for Breakfast with Brazil?
SVEN, Becks and Co were in the crowd in Kobe to watch Brazil stutter through to the Big Breakfast time quarter-final meeting with England on Friday. Rivaldo and Ronaldo scored the goals which meant unlucky Belgium, who had a goal disallowed, and posed
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As you like it
FANS of the Bard can catch one of his most romantic plays when theatre returns to a Darwen park this summer. A performance of Shakespeare's classic play As You Like It, described as being the Bard's most romantic comedy, will be performed at the Bold
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Push for funds carries on for families
THE families of two Darwen men who died from undetected heart conditions are continuing their fundraising efforts. The parents of Neil Wickers and David Staff raised £31,000 over four years to stage a free heart screening session for 40 men last week
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School bus at the end of the road
COUNCIL bosses are refusing to reinstate a school bus service for primary-aged children, despite objections from parents. Blackburn with Darwen Council's executive members for education and regeneration have both received petitions objecting to the school
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Targeting anti-social tenants
TACKLING anti-social tenants in Ramsbottom will be at the heart of a one day conference. The event called Open Space is being staged by Bury Metro and anyone with has an interest in tackling anti-social behaviour is welcome. The conference is based on
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On show
ART enthusiasts have a chance to view the work of Keith Tyson who has been short-listed for the 2002 Turner Prize. Tyson, aged 33, is one of four British artists in contention for the £20,000 prize. Examples of his work are included in Flights of Reality
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Ex-Atherton curate died after fall
A FORMER Atherton curate who was suffering from cancer died a few days after he collapsed and banged his head. Father Alan Thomas Flaherty was found on the floor behind the bathroom door at his home and the 56-year-old clergyman told his wife, Venetia
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£60,000 for drugs centre
A PIONEERING Christian centre which helps the homeless and drug users has been given a grant boost of more than £60,000. The Blackburn-based charity THOMAS -- Those On The Margins Of Society -- has secured £61,500 to help it fund a scheme aimed at getting
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Sour notes over lollipop patrols
A BOROUGH'S army of lollipop men and women face an uncertain future after council bosses announced they were reviewing their road crossing service. Blackburn with Darwen Council plans to have the review completed and changes in place by the start of the
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ANGLING: Bad weather blamed
THE weather last weekend was blamed for some less than impressive catches, but may yet prove to be a blessing in disguise. Brookside Fisheries, at Warrington, has been attracting attention from local anglers, including matchmen. Here an overnight deluge
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Not the only dimbo
I PLAYED centre forward at hockey for six years and could comprehend all the rules except offside. It's still beyond me. Though I think I know the theory I can never spot an infringement. I was therefore delighted to discover that as many men as women
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Good for Denise
IT'S good news that Denise Hendry, wife of Bolton Wanderers' star, Colin, is out of intensive care after a seven weeks battle for life. The 35-years-old mum has been in hospital after a private liposuction operation -- in which it is thought her bowel
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A PARENTS' GUIDE TO . . . new foundation degrees
COLLEGES across East Lancashire are already preparing for the next academic year as youngsters finish their A-level exams. And they are offering prospective students pioneering foundation degree courses. The foundation degree is a new qualification which
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Win a weekend break
A weekend break at the Holiday Inn, Chester West is up for grabs in our latest competition. Click on the COMPETITIONS link to enter.
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Purtill leaves Centurions
FORMER Centurions skipper Kieron Purtill is leaving Hilton Park. Forced into premature retirement by a persistent shoulder injury, the scrum-half is joining the backroom team at Super League neighbours St Helens. Leigh boss Paul Terzis says: "Kieron has
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Paint alone won't improve Square
BIG efforts have been made to improve Blackburn as a shopping centre over the past few years. The recladding of the centre itself a few years ago, improvements to the market, the rebuilding of the railway station and the pedestrianisation of Church Street
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Every weapon is vital to fight crime
AS new figures are reported to reveal the biggest rise in offences for a decade, it is evident that every weapon needs to be used in the fight against crime. And against a background of disturbing surges in offending in police force areas across the country
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Farewell to the standard
OLD salts will say a sad farewell when the standard of the Blackburn branch of the Royal Navy Association is laid up. Falling membership has forced the branch to close after more than 25 years . Secretary Frank Hookham said the laying up ceremony would
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Families not penalised
DARWEN children and families are not being "penalised" in relation to bus passes for St Bede's RC High School in Blackburn, as suggested by Mrs L Rackley (Letters, June 11). According to the Education Act of 1944, pupils over eight, living under three
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Thanks for a day to remember
IT was with trepidation that I faced the morning of Ramsbottom Jubilee Country Show day. My worries proved unfounded as by late morning the crowds flocked in and my fears turned to joy. Even the afternoon rain didn't dampen spirits. Many sincere thanks
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Party loyalty extraordinary but misplaced
JOE Harris, the General Secretary of the National Pensioners Convention, has reported that in 2000, 760 care homes closed, with a loss of nearly 10,000 beds. "What we now have," he said, "is a cycle of inadequacy, in which nursing homes claim they can't
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Bounciest bridge-building!
A TODDLER group which also benefits parents has been launched in Radcliffe. Bridge Builders is a community venture which educates and trains mums and dads in parenting skills while volunteers look after the children. So while the toddlers are playing
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Will it be Beck's Fizz for Breakfast with Brazil?
SVEN, Becks and Co were in the crowd in Kobe to watch Brazil stutter through to the Big Breakfast time quarter-final meeting with England on Friday. Rivaldo and Ronaldo scored the goals which meant unlucky Belgium, who had a goal disallowed, and posed
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Mick so proud
THE Irish dream of a quarter-final place fell apart on a penalty-shoot out, but Ireland's boss Mick McCarthy praised every one of his team. He said: "I am very proud of my players. We didn't deserve to lose, we deserved to win in normal time. It's sickening
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Brazil win to face England
Ronaldo continued to fulfill his promise of scoring in every match in the 2002 World Cup and Rivaldo kept matching his teammate. The talented tandem each scored a goal as Brazil advanced to the quarter-finals in a 2-0 victory over an impressive Belgium
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Motor dealers quit town centre
A MOTOR dealer which has occupied a town centre pitch for more than eight years is today boarded up and closed with the loss of five jobs. The business, which operated a showroom and repair centre from in Westgate, has now moved to Dixon's Ford dealership
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Brewster's kick for aid record
CUDDLY mascot Brewster the Bear helped two Burnley pubs to set a new world record. Brewster, who is a familiar face at the Gamecock and Queen Victoria, teamed up with Lofty the lion, Scunny Bunny and Ozzie Owl for the "the most mascots in the same place
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Padiham asks for Queen's support
THE new mayor of Padiham has written to the Queen asking for the palace's support for the town which was given its own council for the first time in 30 years earlier this year. Granville Lord, who was unanimously elected as the new mayor with Bob Clark
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Tears 'n' cheers for World Cup heroes
ENGLAND fans roared into the quarter finals of the World Cup -- but it was agony for the Republic of Ireland. Burnley town centre's streets were deserted as hundreds crowded into the pubs to watch the match on Saturday. One of the most popular venues
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41-hour op wait probe
AN MP today pledged to investigate claims an eight-year-old boy had to wait almost two days in hospital for treatment to a broken arm. Eddie Armitt said he took his step-son John Walters-Wood, eight, to Burnley General Hospital on Thursday evening after
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Simply the chest
A FOOTBALL fan from Nelson went one step further in his support of the England team by having part of his chest transformed into the cross of St George. Jack McGuire, of Hibson Road, had seen photographs of other customers with their heads shaved in the
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June 16: The day I played footie
A great score against Denmark with what I thought to be a good game! Friday Morning, went on a photoshoot to Tatton Park in their beautiful Japanese Garden. A chase back home for lunch and then on to the JJB Soccer Dome in Trafford Park for a five a side
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Extra homes revive new road campaign
RESIDENTS in Rishton who have been campaigning for a new access road for more than 10 years have renewed their efforts after hearing more houses are to be built on the estate. The Southside estate was built in the late 1970s and has only one exit, from
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Cruelty to 'shaking' dog brings £300 fine and ban
A HYNDBURN man has been fined £300 and banned from keeping animals for 10 years after a court found he had caused unnecessary suffering to his dog. William Baron, of Blackburn Road, Great Harwood, admitted the charge when he appeared before magistrates
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'White elephant' fears over cinema
A COUNCIL leader has expressed concern that Accrington's long-awaited cinema could become the "biggest white elephant in history" amid fears about when it will be opened. But operators Metroplex today assured people that funding to pay for the completion
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Jordan, 9, gives up his big teddy to help cancer sufferers
JORDAN Leather has donated his raffle prize to raise money to help his sick grandfather. Jordan, nine, a Mesnelea Primary School pupil, was over-the-moon when he won the star prize in a Christmas raffle -- a four foot tall Winnie The Pooh bear. When he
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Pensioner's plea over tree worry
A PENSIONER has become involved in a row with council officials about an oak tree which he says towers above his home. Bert Hopwood contacted Hyndburn Council in April because he was concerned it might fall on his house in bad weather. Mr Hopwood said
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Spate of killings blamed on mink
MINK set free by animal rights activists in the late 1990s have been blamed for disappearing wildlife in Hyndburn. Residents believe the creatures, set loose from their cages at mink farms when the Government promised to end mink farming in the UK, have
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Tyldesley businessman's trotters make TV debut
GLOBE-TROTTING pigs were flying sky high when they appeared in a TV show on Sunday. Clips of racing porkers were sent into Sky One's Kirsty's Home Videos -- a You've Been Framed-style collection of comedy videos -- by Tyldesley businessman Keith Bowen
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Bus dumped student miles from home
AN 18-years-old Leigh student claims she will never use late night buses again after being dumped at midnight miles from home. Kim Jenkins, of Manchester Road, alleges she and three other passengers were ordered off the First Manchester bus from Manchester
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Crackdown on car crime
MOTORISTS are being urged to help themselves by reducing opportunities for thieves as part of a crackdown on car crime. In a high profile joint project promoted by the local authority and police, warning signs and an increased uniformed and plain clothes
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Phone mast anger
RESIDENTS are angry after receiving notice of development of a telephone mast, weeks after being told it had been refused by planning chiefs. Three Warrington Road neighbours were horrified by a planning application to place telecommunications equipment
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More nominees for Walk of Fame
THE Journal has been inundated with names of local heroes who readers feel deserve to be honoured on a town centre Walk of Fame. Since the Golden Footsteps idea was launched in April they have suggested an amazing selection of deserving nominees. The
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A trance encounter does well for farmer
FARMER Michael Taylor used a water diviner to wipe thousands of pounds off his bills and boost his business. Mr Taylor, of Sunderland Hall Farm, Balderstone, turned to Welsh diviner Clive Thompson in an attempt to stave off mounting water costs as the
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CRICKET: Strugglers' win sends Church bottom
CHURCH went bottom of the Transco Lancashire League on Saturday after they were beaten by leaders Bacup and bottom club Accrington won at Burnley. Accrington moved off the bottom of the table for the first time this season. Burnley's Ben Law - who also
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Song birds on show
SONG birds will be the centre of attention on Sunday when Wigan Roller Canary Club meets at 1pm in the Seven Stars, Wallgate, Wigan. Atherton roller fanatics Tommy and Theresa Cunningham say newcomers are welcome. Call 01942 873374 for details.
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Running to succes
LEIGH Harriers have been awarded a Club Future Charter Certificate by UK Athletics. The Harriers has been identified as a club which follows good practice in pursuit of athletic excellence and provide a safe environment for athletes. They are also marked
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Musical magic
JUNE is bursting out in colour for youngsters at Leigh EAZ school Our Lady of the Rosary. They are preparing for two evenings of musical magic when they perform Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat on June 26/27 (7pm). Tickets (£1) are available
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Friedel the saviour
MEXICO crashed out of the World Cup as they lost 2-0 to the United States in the latest shock to hit the tournament. Pablo Mastroeni, a player who has been linked with a move to Turf Moor in the past, was a key figure in the defence as Blackburn Rovers
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Rovers are ready to fight off bids for Irish ace
ROVERS winger Duff went to the World Cup as £10million rated player but returned today with his value nearer the £25million mark. But irrespective of what the biggest clubs in England and Europe are willing to pay for him, Blackburn Rovers remain determined
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Business awards winners
EIGHT winners have been chosen as the cream of the area in the Lancashire Evening Telegraph Business Awards 2002. And Blackburn-based company Promethean -- at the forefront of an international high-tech classroom revolution with its educational interactive
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How beer boss gets the best from staff
LEFT SCHOOL AT 16, married at 18, father of two by the age of 19 - hardly the personal entries on a CV you would expect from the boss of one of East Lancashire's largest companies. But then again, Paul Baker has never exactly conformed to the norm as
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Desert Orchid is star of the show
RACING favourite Desert Orchid romped into Rossendale as part of a church charity day. The famous racehorse, who won the Cheltenham Gold Cup as well as a host of other titles during his racing days, was guest of honour at the Royal Jubilee Duck Derby
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History wall will get a new future
THE Bacup Wall of History will be one of the first projects to benefit from a £2m scheme aimed at regenerating derelict parts of East Lancashire. The North West Development Agency has provided £2.15m towards the Small Sites Reclamation programme for the
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New church curate
CHRIST Church, Pennington, has a treble celebration this month. The church is welcoming a new curate and toasting the ordination of a priest and a deacon. Curate Evan Cockshaw joins the parish from St John's College, Nottingham. He was ordained in the
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Computers for the library
LEIGH Library will take lap top computers out to the community. Wigan's Pentium Project, one of six selected ground breaking schemes in the north west, has been awarded £9,600 from the lottery's New Opportunities Fund. The People's Network will be used
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Birthday party - a year late
A LEIGH nursery devastated by fire only days before its 30th anniversary is set to celebrate -- one year late. Last June the Stonehouse Nursery was preparing to party when two classrooms and an outside toy store were destroyed in a Sunday afternoon arson
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Change your room and your life...
BUDDING decorators are being given the chance to change their rooms and their lives. Wigan and Leigh College wants new students to enrol on interior decorating courses. A spokesman said: "With a bit of tuition anyone could have Lawrence Llewelyn Bowen's
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Centre plan for Westleigh
A COMMUNITY centre could be built in the heart of Westleigh -- if local people give plans the go ahead. The proposed venue would be within Westleigh High School grounds but ownership and management would be the community's responsibility. Facilities the
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Golden toast to Thwaites
INTERNATIONAL football might be the flavour of the month, but Blackburn brewers Daniel Thwaites are enjoying global success of their own. The company is toasting an impressive haul of medals - two gold and two silver - at the prestigious World Selection
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Greenweek wins the day
UP TO 2,000 people turned out to enjoy environmental activities at Witton Park on Sunday, as part of the 12th annual Greenweek festival. Being in competition with Ireland's televised World Cup match against Spain did not stop the event from attracting
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Internet boost to fight crime
POLICE in East Lancashire are to be given advice and help in combating crime by a new on-line guide. Lancashire Constabulary is one of ten police forces involved in the scheme, which provides information maps, visual guides and initiatives across the
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Council reveals it has roll of 'bad behaviour'
MORE than 50 people are to be told they are on a council list because of their bad behaviour. Blackburn with Darwen Council has announced plans to write to the 53 people on their caution list, telling them it exists and giving them the chance to appeal
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Youngsters have homes plan say
YOUNG people living in children's homes in Lancashire are being asked what they think about proposals to close them down. Lancashire County Council plans to close six children's homes, four of which are in East Lancashire. They would be in additional
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Agony for Ireland but ecstasy for England
ECSTATIC England fans across East Lancashire celebrated at the weekend as Beckham and Co booked their place in the quarter finals of the World Cup. Supporters in red and white crammed into pubs to watch England's thrilling 3-0 win over Denmark on Saturday
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Floods response defended
COUNCIL leaders today defended the way they handled the effects of flash floods which sparked chaos across the area. Senior council officers from Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council spent hours on Friday night and Saturday assessing damage caused by
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Lord Square 'must be improved or else' warning
SHOPPERS will turn their backs on Blackburn town centre unless rundown Lord Square is improved, an independent report has revealed. And officials have been warned that unless the more space is found for big-name retailers, the town centre will become
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ATHLETICS: Gillibrand flies the flag in build up to the Games
KERRY Gillibrand became the first East Lancashire athlete to qualify for this year's Commonwealth Games after becoming the second English finisher in the women's 1,500m trial at the City of Manchester Stadium. It will be 25-year-old Kerry's first major
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GOLF: Nelson golfer heads the Harold Ryden pack
NELSON golfer Nick Uttley qualified five shots ahead of the field at the Harold Ryden Championships at Blackburn golf club on Saturday. The 35-year-old former Lancashire player shot an impressive 67 in the morning followed by 71 in the afternoon in wet
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Search for a sporting superstar
FIND the next David Beckham... that's the goal in East Lancashire as more than £12million is pumped into school sport. Teachers and specialist coaches are looking to capitalise on England's World Cup exploits in state-of-the-art venues which are coming
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OUR SCHOOL - Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar, Waterfoot
SCHOOL REPORT: BRGS is a very popular, selective, 11-18 foundation school with a large sixth form. The school is situated on a hillside overlooking the Rossendale Valley in the village of Waterfoot, between Rawtenstall and Bacup. The school's history
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SWANN LAKE
Leigh scrum half leads the Eagles a merry dance Centurions...32 Sheffield Eagles...0 Mike Hulme reports from Hilton Park I T may have been weather for ducks but for the Centurions it was also perfect for a Swann! Scrum-half Willie Swann was in imperious
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Hospital road is "chaotic", say police
A SENIOR traffic officer has branded as chaotic the road leading to the borough's accident and emergency department and urged an alternative route be built to Fairfield General Hospital. Traffic sergeant Pam Hadfield spoke of Bury police's concerns about
