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EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Thursday, June 20
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. Dancing, The Lancastrian Room, Chorley Town Hall, 7.30pm. Congregational Supper, Nazareth Unitarian Chapel, Knight Hill, Padiham, 6.30pm. Bands in the Bar, Olivers Bar
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Here's a bright idea
WHEN I was walking around Arnside last summer I saw a strange flickering light. A close look revealed that the light was being produced by female glow worms. They produce light but not heat. It is an example of what scientists call bioluminescence. The
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Birds tell a tail about pollution
IN the mines of East Lancashire canaries were used to detect poisonous gases. These birds were therefore pollution indicators. Researchers in Belgium have found that blue tits and great tits could be about to help us measure pollution levels with the
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It doesn't make sense to me
I AM amazed that Blackburn intends to spend £900,000 on renovating tatty old buildings (LET, June 6). On the other hand, plans for a £2.5million scheme for the establishment of an up-market cafe-bar at premises in Darwen Street were turned down. Doesn't
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Comments on dress are not so smart
SO the new leader of Hyndburn Council, Coun Ian Ormerod, in power now for seven weeks, has decided that the reason why young people are not putting themselves forward to be councillors is because of the council's suit or "smart casual" dress code. I would
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Tests to find death cause ongoing
TESTS to determine how an East Lancashire grandmother died whilst living in France are still ongoing, nine months after her body was found. Evelyn Lund was discovered in the back of her car submerged in a French lake near to the home she shared with her
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World Cup backlash
FOOTBALL fans are turning violent on their families during the World Cup as the police's worst fears come true. England's 3-0 victory over Denmark was followed by 23 domestic violence incidents last Saturday and 23 on Sunday in the Eastern Division -
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O'Connor's plea after origin triumph
LANCASHIRE prop Terry O'Connor hopes to play in an expanded Origin Series next season after his man-of-the-match display against Yorkshire last night. The Wigan forward was awarded the Roy Powell Medal after his side held off a fierce White Rose fightback
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Who's gonna grow my Dhanya?
WITH summertime back I have decided to do up the garden. Where I haven't plastered loads of tarmac I shall be mostly growing Dhanya this year. The problem is I don't have any tools to do the job. I have a friend who has borrowed everything. This brother
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Golden goal puts Korea through
AHN Jung-hwan was the toast of South Korean football with a golden goal in the second period of extra-time that sent Italy home from the World Cup. The goal gave South Korea a 2-1 victory over three-time champions Italy, and sees them advance to the World
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Serial thief stole stone flags
A WOMAN returned home from work to find half her back yard missing, Burnley Magistrates were told. The court heard how the yard's stone flags had been stolen by Mark Winchester, 36, who then sold them to a demolition and stone merchant. Police, acting
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£10,000 boost to work team
GREEN-fingered members of a charity were delighted after receiving a £10,000 cash boost. The Lloyds TSB Foundation for England and Wales has given the money to Burnley-based Fresh Fields Enterprises towards the salary of a Greenteam co-ordinator. Fresh
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Triple burglar is freed by court for tests
A TRIPLE burglar has won his freedom to be assessed for a drug testing and treatment order. David Gerald Harward, 32, who had been in custody, was given bail until July 10 by Burnley magistrates, who told him he had an appalling record. Harward, of Brownhill
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Killing case surgeon 'ignored warning'
A MEDICAL student spotted a Burnley surgeon was about to remove the wrong kidney in a bungled operation but her warnings were ignored, a court has heard. Victoria Fearne, 25, told Cardiff Crown Court she was watching Dr Mahesh Goel during the operation
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Wheel help as asylum seekers get on their bike
ASYLUM seekers in Pendle have been given a new lease of life after being provided with bicycles to help them get around the borough. The donation by the Probation Service is part of a repair and recycling scheme carried out among offenders on probation
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District may lead way in East Lancs on Fairtrade
PENDLE could become East Lancashire's first Fairtrade zone. A resolution to support the scheme has been put to Pendle Council. If it is passed, that would be the first of five steps set out by the Fairtrade Foundation which towns or cities need to take
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Paak book their place north of the border
NELSON'S Paak United booked their place in the National Asian Football Championships with a thumping 6-2 win over Rochdale's Asia FC. Asia came into the game needing a win but were over-run by a Paak side determined to make it to the Scotland tournament
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Tournament raises money for Palestine
AN early morning downpour did not dampen spirits in a charity cricket tournament. Organisers of the Kashmir Cup held at Pleasington Playing Fields on Bank Holiday Monday this year aimed to raise as much money for a charity for homeless Palestinian children
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School's waste watch
PUPILS at an East Lancashire school are going green in a bid to raise awareness about waste. Children from St Mary's RC Primary School in Oswaldtwistle are staging a Green Day on Wednesday June 26 and hope that residents will join them in learning how
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'Old girls' open up reunion
A REUNION for the 'old girls' of Paddock House Grammar School in Oswaldtwistle has been organised for next month. Thanks to the web site friendsreunited.co.uk, a number of ex-pupils have already made contact. Many who had moved away a number of years
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Company rolls out the carpet for 35 years
A HYNDBURN company which claims to have been instrumental in developing a special prayer mat used in mosques all over the world is celebrating 35 years in business. Glen Mill, based in Whalley Road, Accrington, has traded in the flooring and carpets industry
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Residents' scrapyard challenge
RESIDENTS near a controversial scrapyard are to meet with government officials after complaining about noise and fumes from the business. Alliance Mill Scrapyard, Alliance Street, Baxenden, had its licence taken away by the Environment Agency in January
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Slump in soundtrack sales
EVER since the 1930s the Bollywood music industry has co-existed alongside the film industry. On many occasions a film that failed at the box office has made the money back on the soundtrack. That was until now - the last year has seen massive slumps
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The don, the doc and the daughter
HUM Kisise Kum Nahin sees Sanjay Dutt playing an underworld don who suddenly becomes besotted with the beauty of (Komal) Aishwarya Rai. He enlists the help of a 'brain doc', Big B, who unwittingly advises him to tell his new found desire how he really
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Competing for summer success
A LOT of Bollywood movie chiefs postponed and pre-poned their film releases because they didn't want to clash with the mega budget flick Devdas. Sadly, all the calculating was in vain because the release of the long awaited Devdas has been postponed again
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Keeping the dream alive
UPCOMING West End shows can often be quickly swamped with demand, causing booking enquiries to end in disappointment amid a scarcity of tickets. But apparently this does not yet apply to Bombay Dreams. It seems that Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber's homage to
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It should have been me
BAR from a few the bigger the star the bigger the flop seems to have been the pattern this year in India so far. So it is with a breath of fresh we welcome in the minnows. In this tale of 'it should have been me' we have Sanjay (Uday Chopra) who lives
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MP issues rallying call for elections
MP NIGEL Evans has called for all parties to field a full line-up of candidates in next year's local election for Ribble Valley Borough Council. He also wants voters to go to the polls in large numbers to help stop any moves by the Government to carve
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Why are they meddling with my future?
DEAR Massi, I have been studying for such a long time now and at the end of it I hope to do something with the education. But my parents are under pressure from some family friends to get me married. It makes me so angry when I think about it. My parents
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It's breaking me up inside
DEAR Massi, I was going out with this girl for three years and everything was going fine until one day she just wanted to end everything. She told me 'we were two different people' and we should give it a break for a while. I was disappointed but that's
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Surely a question of image
IT will, I think, be interesting to see the response to Great Harwood councillor Peter Clarke's quest in our Letters Page tonight for readers' views on the proposal by Hyndburn Council leader, Labour's Ian Ormerod that the the dress code for councillors
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Time to re-focus
HERE we go again with another dose of speed camera overkill. Another 48 are set to be switched on across the county at the end of this month -- 18 of them dotted around East Lancashire. And the justification for them is saving lives and reducing injury
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He's G-Owen to be fit
MICHAEL Owen and Paul Scholes are on course to be fit for England's World Cup quarter-final clash with Brazil in Shizuoka on Friday. The duo did not take part in England's training session at their Awaji Island headquarters but both will join in with
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Watch it on the Beeb - Kilby
CLARETS chairman Barry Kilby is urging all football fans to boycott ITV's coverage of the England clash with Brazil and watch the match on the Beeb. The financial crisis that is continuing to cripple the game following the collapse of ITV Digital has
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Owner foils theft at garage
POLICE in Darwen are hunting three people who tried to steal property from a garage in Egerton Road, Belmont, from under the owner's nose. The three offenders, two men and one woman, were caught red-handed by the owner while loading up a white Transit
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We will not give up on our beauty spot
MEMBERS of a residents' group have vowed not to give in after a freak storm devastated the beauty spot they had spent years improving. The flash floods left a 40ft by 12ft chasm at Sunnyhurst Woods, Darwen, as well as washing away all the footpaths and
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Charity fashion show
OVER £2,000 was raised by a charity fashion show. The money will go towards Muslim Global Relief's Emergency campaign for homeless children in Palestine. The event was organised by Kesar Shazad and Mohammed Riaz. Speaking to Asain Image, Kesar said, "
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Full timetable delivered
A TRAIN company besieged by strikes has delivered a full timetable for the first time in nine months. Arriva Trains Northern (ATN) put a temporary timetable in place last October due to a driver shortage which hit three percent of services. The Transpennine
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Air show stunner in miniature
HELICOPTERS and jets gave a stunning display over the skies of Blackburn, while their pilots kept their feet firmly on the ground. Model aircraft enthusiasts turned out in droves to Blackburn and District Model Aircraft Club's show their annual show.
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Toilet camera pervert jailed for year
A PAEDOPHILE who filmed a girl using a Blackburn public toilet by placing a camcorder under the cubicle has been sent to prison for a year. Convicted sex attacker Vincent Dring was also ordered to sign the sex offenders' register for an extra five years
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Straw steps in over suicide bombers
FOREIGN Secretary and Blackburn MP Jack Straw today stepped into the row over Cherie Blair's comments about Palestinian suicide bombers. Mr Straw said he felt "compassion" for the bombers but he drew a distinction between the "depressed and misguided"
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Young people urged to say what they think
COUNTY council bosses are turning to youngsters in a bid to find out how services can be improved. A group of nine young people who serve as district youth councillors have got together with council officers to produce a colourful leaflet for use in schools
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Asylum seekers' 'no' to Blackburn
ASYLUM seekers are threatening legal action against the Home Office in a bid to stop them being sent to Blackburn -- because they don't know where it is. A group of 37 had been told they would have to move from their temporary accommodation in Liverpool
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Peace hopes on horizon
HOPES for peace in South Asia have taken a tentative turn for the better after a month of tension. Continued hostility between India and Pakistan left many relatives in East Lancashire fearing the worst as both countries remained at deadlock. As recent
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First aid at first aid
MEMBERS of a Muslim Girls group were awarded their first Aid certificates at Nelson and Colne College. The voluntary group has been running for two years and aims to encourage Muslim students at the college to get involved in a variety of activities.
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Cash pilot to tempt students
STUDENTS from Bolton who stay on after completing their GCSE exams could get paid for moving up to further education. Bolton has been chosen to take part in a Government pilot scheme under which parents of eligible students between the ages of 16 and
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Young and at the Open University
ALMOST double the number of young people are studying with the Open University today, compared to five years ago. New figures show one in every 12 OU students is 24 or younger. The number of UK undergraduates with The Open University has risen from 5,894
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A quarter of a century later...
A 51-year-old hooked on learning has been forced to hang up his mortar board after 26 consecutive years as a student. Masud Ahmed, known to his neighbours as "college boy", is now unable to leave his home in Mandela Court, Blackburn, due to arthritis.
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Woman saved from death by stoning
A PAKISTANI woman who was sentenced to death by stoning for adultery was cleared of all charges. Zufran Bibi's case had triggered nationwide protests. The 28-year-old appealed against the conviction by the court in the conservative North West Frontier
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Britain is seen 'negatively' since Sept 11
A FIFTH of young Arabs and Muslims overseas view Britain more negatively than they did before September 11 and the "war on terrorism," according to a survey published. Research by the British Council found 19% of 15- to 25-year-olds in nine countries
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Parents to get vital drugs information
EDUCATION bosses are to hand out 200,000 copies of a leaflet giving parents advice on the drugs dangers facing their children. Most will be available through schools, but 30,000 will be on display at health centres and libraries. The leaflet, entitled
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Islamic education targeted
AN Islamic community has vowed to continue its fight for a Clitheroe mosque, after two separate fire attacks in a week on the building it proposes to use and a series of planning setbacks. The attacks on the terrace house in Holden Street, Clithroe, damaged
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The nightmarish legacy that threatens war over partitioned Kashmir
WHEN in October 1999, the General seized power in Pakistan, he must have realized that he was about to begin the most perilous journey of his life. With a Hindu nationalist party in power in India and huge economic, political, religious and social strife
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Violence that shames us all
PEOPLE throughout the world have been glued to their televisions over the past few weeks to watch and experience the emotional highs and lows of the planet's premier football competition. The success or lack of it by different teams has huge effects on
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Wildlife on the weather
ON Jubilee Sunday I was walking around Roughlee when the sky darkened and thunder and lightning was followed by heavy rain. This set me thinking just how our wildlife copes with storms. Birds and mammals ignore our flash photography because they think
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Year of cheer for Bill
IT is a year since Councillor Bill Taylor took over as leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council. Speaking to local government reporter DAVID HIGGERSON he reflects on the past 12 months... FOR most red-blooded males, allowing pop beauties Atomic Kitten
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National anthem note of discord
AM I right in thinking that the national anthem for England is actually Land of Hope and Glory, and not God Save the Queen? You never hear the Welsh or Scots playing God Save the Queen before any rugby or football matches. Can someone shed light on this
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Biggest lobby for fair trade
CAMPAIGNERS from Darwen and Blackburn were setting off for Westminster today to join the biggest-ever mass lobby of parliament - to call for justice in world trade. The mass lobby is calling for fairer international trade rules. Thousands of constituents
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Make infirmary a nursing home
I TOTALLY agree with Mr John Shorrock's comments (Letters, June 10) regarding the closure of Blackburn Infirmary. I have had two cataract operations and two complete hip replacements in this hospital and I could not have had better treatment anywhere.
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Defence not the weakest link - Brazil
BRAZIL coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has refuted claims his defence is the weakest link in their bid to beat England in the World Cup breakfast showdown on Friday. He said: "Our defence is no worse than any other defence, it has defects and qualities like
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He's G-Owen to be fit
MICHAEL Owen and Paul Scholes are on course to be fit for England's World Cup quarter-final clash with Brazil in Shizuoka on Friday. The duo did not take part in England's training session at their Awaji Island headquarters but both will join in with
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Watch it on the Beeb - Kilby
CLARETS chairman Barry Kilby is urging all football fans to boycott ITV's coverage of the England clash with Brazil and watch the match on the Beeb. The financial crisis that is continuing to cripple the game following the collapse of ITV Digital has
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Vieri? Don't bet on him
YESTERDAY I put on what I was convinced was the best bet of my life. An hour before kick-off in the game between Italy and Souh Korea I backed Christain Vieri to be the top scorer in the World Cup at odds of 16-1 - yes 16-1. This was a player with three
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England can do it says Fergie
SIR Alex Ferguson believes England has got a great chance of lifting the World Cup because everyone is "pulling for them". The Manchester United boss, who had his own success yesterday as his horse Rock of Gibraltar won the big race at Royal Ascot, insisted
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England ready to beat the Samba!
BRAZIL versus England - it's got a lovely ring about it hasn't it. There is no bigger game for any country to play in the World Cup than to take on the men in yellow. Of course England players have had classic battles with both Germany and Argentina in
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Sam blows in a special day
TALENTED trumpeter Sam Parkinson heralded the start of East Lancashire Arts Talent Enrichment Day at Burnley's Towneley High School. The seven-year-old from Heasandford Primary School was among more than 260 youngsters from 16 schools across the county
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Goodbye kiss then leap to death
A DEPRESSED man jumped to his death from a Burnley town centre car park after drinking a morning cup of coffee and kissing his partner goodbye. Francis Martin Boland, 42, of Harrogate Crescent, Burnley, left his home and drove to the top of St Peter's
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Lock out the thief, police urge drivers
POLICE in Burnley are urging motorists to be extra vigilant following a spate of car crime in the area. Officers issued the warning after a number of in-car CD players and valuables were stolen during the past week. Police said motorists should keep cars
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The art of taking nudes into a pub
BUDDING artists revealed more than their hidden talent during the launch of a life exhibition in Burnley. The students from Burnley College created the collection of nude portraits under the watchful eye of the town's famous artist David Wild. The Life
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Friends of the Park look for support
THE inaugural meeting of The Friends of Barrowford Park will take place on Wednesday, June 26, at 7pm at the Bull Holme Pavilion. Barrowford Park dates back to the 1920s and was conceived by two local cotton manufacturers, John Dixon and Sam Holden, who
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Duo selceted for County Schools XI
TWO eleven year-olds were the pick of the bunch after being selected to play for the Lancashire Schools County Cricket XI. Ameer Mirza and Jack Kennedy were among a talented fourteen from around the region who came through a series of trials in the spring
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Five years ago
BREAST cancer services in East Lancashire were to receive a £250,000 boost. Health chiefs said cash saved from cutting bureaucracy would go on fighting the killer disease and talks began on how to spend the money.
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Ten years ago
CAPTAIN Harry Barlow offered a challenge to local councillors in his battle to stop lorries that besiege his village pub. He invited them to stay the night at the Swan Inn in Whalley for free if they could stand it.
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Let's look at what we've contributed
OH dear, these BNP supporters are becoming ten a penny. In France, Holland and Burnley racists are taking up positions of authority. And its no laughing matter- though Stan Boardman tried to do something he's never done before- tell a funny joke, and
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Human rights
AS promised in last month's article, I now propose to discuss the implications of the Human Rights Act 1998 for private individuals and factors to take into account when instigating proceedings. The first issue to consider is who is a victim? To bring
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Shut down threat to teen-death club
AN East Lancashire night spot may face closure after an incident which led to the death of an 18-year-old clubber. Gavin Tattersall, of Cambridge Drive, Padiham, died in Blackburn Royal Infirmary the day after an alleged attack at Churchills, Accrington
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Everyone's got World Cup fever
MANY of the major film stars are altering their shooting so they can watch the matches in this year's World Cup. Fardeen Khan is going one step further by promoting the world cup with Pepsi. The surprise person who seems to be more clued up than anyone
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Rahul back into the groove
THE year 2000 was amazing for actor Rahul Bose as he scored hits in Bollywood movie Thakshak and English language movie Split Wide Open. Instead of taking up more acting offers, Rahul has turned his hand to directing. After a long time in limbo his debut
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Richard lands job with sexy pop stars
TEENAGER Richard Aspinall has landed a job every man in the country would love -- with sexy popstars Atomic Kitten. Richard, 18, will be touring with the top trio after winning a place with the band in a series of UK gigs this summer. The Stonyhurst College
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Fill your head with something
Dear Massi, Concerning the letter about the guy who said the loser always wins I want to say 'wake up'. I am a first rate loser who doesn't have a hope in hell of finding the right lady. I am proud of being a loser because I don't have spend all my days
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We're not all material girls
DEAR Massi, In the Asian Image May issue there was a letter about a man who was very low on confidence. Despite having a good job, being reasonably good looking (that's what he said) and being responsible he still lost out to losers (his words). I just
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Defence not the weakest link - Brazil
BRAZIL coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has refuted claims his defence is the weakest link in their bid to beat England in the World Cup breakfast showdown on Friday. He said: "Our defence is no worse than any other defence, it has defects and qualities like
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Patrols planned to stop football trouble
HIGH-visibility police patrols will be on duty around Darwen town centre when England play Brazil in their World Cup quarter-final on Friday. Sgt Neil Wilkinson said they wanted to avoid a repeat of the minor disturbances after England beat Denmark 3-
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Attack fear of man living as a woman
A MAN who is living his life as a woman today vowed to stay put in his home despite having his windows smashed by a neighbour. Philip Holdstock is now known as Christine Holden. Blackburn magistrates heard how he looked out of his window to see Ian Buxton
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Tests to find death cause ongoing
TESTS to determine how an East Lancashire grandmother died whilst living in France are still ongoing, nine months after her body was found. Evelyn Lund was discovered in the back of her car submerged in a French lake near to the home she shared with her
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Parents reassured over drugs threat
POLICE have moved to allay fears that a town's schoolchildren are being targeted by drug dealers. As members of a drug gang was sentenced at Preston Crown Court last week to a total of 43 years in jail it emerged they sold class A and B drugs to teens
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Taste for success
A RAWTENSTALL masterchef and former councillor has got a national award for his tasty dishes. Abu Chaudhury, of The Saffron restaurant in Burnley Road has received the Gold Award from the website good food guide www.qualityfoodonline.co.uk. Abu, a former
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Crash closes bypass
TWO people had a lucky escape when a lorry jack-knifed and hit their car on the Haslingden bypass. Commuters faced a 10-mile tail-back on the northbound route following the accident at Rising Bridge at 5.15pm yesterday. A police spokesman said emergency
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Budding young fashion designers are being asked to step forward and take part in a unique competitio
As part of Mela 2002, which takes place at the NEC in Birmingham on 18th-20th October the 'RCKC Young Designer of the Year Competition' will give designers the opportunity to create an outfit incorporating Hollywood with Bollywood. The lucky individual
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Make your mark in the world of fashion
BUDDING young fashion designers are being asked to step forward and take part in a unique competition later this year. As part of Mela 2002, which takes place at the NEC in Birmingham on 18th-20th October the 'RCKC Young Designer of the Year Competition
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A chance to be entertained
BLACKBURN is going Bollywood crazy with a celebration of the films and events throughout the summer. The full list of events is as follows: At the Blackburn Museum & Art Gallery Museum Street, Blackburn BB1 7AJ Tel: 01254 667130 (Unless otherwise
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A mega mela opportunity
COMMUNITY minded people are being to put their names forward to help out at this year's Manchester Mela. The Mela is taking place on the weekend of July 20th at Platt fields Park. This year's mela will be extra special for the city as it takes place alongside
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The ultimate mela guide
SUMMER time wouldn't be complete without a Mela these days. Every town has one. If you have yet to experience the Mela there's probably one coming to a park near you. Our Mela freaks have been out and about gathering information on what's what and who's
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Peter out to bring home the bacon!
A BLACKBURN bacon fan is looking forward to a smashing time when he travels to London for a chance to become a millionaire. Peter Snape, 52, became one 20 finalists in the Royal Crest Dutch Bacon contest after finding a winning ticket on a lucky packet
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CCTV caught vandal breaking window
THE owner of a Blackburn house occupied by Iranian asylum seekers installed a closed circuit TV camera because of problems with vandalism and damage. And Blackburn magistrates heard that the camera caught Francis Graham Thompson in the act when he smashed
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Offender jailed for life gets 'extra' 90 days
A MAN sentenced to life imprisonment last week for a knife attack has appeared before Blackburn magistrates for sentence on offences of assault. Munier Hussain received the mandatory life sentence because of a previous offence of wounding and the magistrates
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Police warn of dumped acid menace
POLICE are warning that fuel criminals are putting people's health at risk by dumping harmful acid in leaking containers. Officers said that so-called fuel launderers were illegally converting red diesel into fuel that appeared to be normal diesel. And
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Bacup sign keeper Allen
BACUP BOROUGH have swooped to sign Stand goalkeeper Tommy Allen. Allen, 30, has been signed on a two-year contract at the North West Counties Second Division club. Bacup manager Brent Peters said it was coup for the club. "Some of the saves he made last
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Golfing cometition
NICK UTTLEY and Anthony Harwood will meet in the final of the Harold Ryden Trophy tonight. Nelson golfer Uttley beat Blackburn's Chris Smith in last night's semi-final by three holes with two to play. Harwood, on his home course, beat fellow Blackburn
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A disgrace to us all
I AM writing about the the recent election of three BNP councillors in Burnley. I am not Asian but I feel I speak for many non-Asians when I say it was nothing short of disgraceful. These people have conned the electorate into thinking they will make
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Who really has weapons of mass distruction?
THE only country that has weapons of Mass Destruction in the Middle East is Israel. This is why it is ignoring all calls by the UN to enforce their resolution. Iraq is the next target because it is developing weapons of mass destruction. I believe it
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The right to decide
THE war on terrorism! What a farce! How can you have a war on terrorism when the word terrorist or terrorism is not defined. Everyone is now jumping on the bandwagon to meet their own sinister objectives. Israel is calling the Palistineans terrorist,
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Joining hands event big success
STUDENTS and pupils of Blackburn College braved the rain to join together and hold hands to promote a multi-cultural society. The inspiration behind the human circle, which took place yesterday morning, was college learning support worker Adil Babar.
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Fizzing with success in science contest
PUPILS from Bury Grammar School are one step away from clinching a place in the final of a national science competition. They are among a batch of young scientists vying for a place at the Science Challenge Finals in London on July 10. Bury Grammar Girls
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Gujarat conference in Bolton
FRIENDS of Gujarat held a meeting in Bolton highlighting the carnage in the state of Gujarat that continues to take place in the region. Over a 1000 people attended the highly emotive gathering organised by group Friends of Gujarat. The meeting which
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Crimestoppers available in three languages
CRIMESTOPPERS in Lancashire will now be operating in three additional languages to encourage members of the Asian community to report crime to the police. The new system will give callers the option of using Gujarati, Punjabi and Urdu in addition to English
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Masjid hosts Gujarat Violence conference
THE continuing violence in Gujarat was discussed at a unique meeting in Blackburn. Over a thousand people attended the meeting at Masjid-e-Sajedeen on Plane Tree Road in Little Harwood to listen to a speech by Maulana Mahmood As'ad Madani, General Secretary
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Graduate pipped at post for achievement award
SHE didn't win her category at the Asian Women of Achievement Awards but law graduate Shysta Habib was not one to let the opportunity for further challenges pass her by. Shysta, 25, of Bankhouse Road, was pipped to the post for Young Achiever of the Year
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Council kick starts search for curry king
SALFORD'S environmental services chiefs are warming up in their search to find this year's local Curry Chef 2002. Salford's winner will go on to enter in the national competition to become the Charted Institute of Environmental Health National Curry Chef
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Thousands attend annual march(THUBNAIL:tai-march)
ORGANISERS of a march which saw 10,000 Muslims brave the rain through a town centre want to treble its size in the future. They are inviting local people of all cultures to join them in Blackburn next year for the annual celebration of the prophet Mohammed's
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Three-year mosque bid blocked for second time
THE three-year bid to create Clitheroe's first mosque was turned down for the second time. Ribble Valley Council received over 200 objections to a plan for a single-storey extension on the side of the Islamic Education Centre in Holden Street, with concerns
