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No place to hide for drug dealers
IT'S well known that drugs - or more precisely the people using them - are responsible for a large proportion of the ever-increasing tide of crime. All sorts of efforts are made to tackle the drugs problem by trying to cut off the supply lines that get
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Traders don't want French connection
AS a trader on Blackburn's three-day market and secretary of the local branch of the National Market Traders Federation (NMTF), I am absolutely livid that the council has seen fit to bring a French market to the town, without any consultation with existing
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For the love of Gavin
TWO hundred family and friends brought a town to a standstill as they paid their final respects to alleged murder victim Gavin Tattersall. Gavin, 18, of Cambridge Drive, Padiham, died after an incident in Churchill's nightclub in Accrington on May 27,
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Alder death: police are cleared
FIVE police officers accused of the manslaughter of a former soldier were acquitted after a judge said conflicting medical evidence meant a jury could not be sure how he died. Mr Justice Roderick Evans ordered the jury at Teesside Crown Court to clear
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Horror smash 'could have been avoided'
A MAN who lost his Burnley nephew in a two-car horror smash said today: "It could have been avoided". Two teenagers, a toddler and a 66-year-old woman all died from their injuries after a Ford Focus collided with a Rover, in Thornton Road, Bradford, last
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Death: Family may take legal action
THE family of a 70-year-old Burnley woman who died shortly after surgery are considering taking legal action against the Burnley Health Care NHS Trust. An inquest heard that Letizia Lombardi underwent emergency surgery for a strangulated hernia at Burnley
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A moving tribute to Gavin, 18
TRAFFIC came to a standstill as 200 family and friends paid their final respects to alleged murder victim Gavin Tattersall. Blackburn window cleaner Gavin, 18, of Cambridge Drive, Padiham, a talented sportsman, died after an incident in Churchill's nightclub
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Children uniting in summer games
PEOPLE who cannot get to Manchester this summer to watch the Commonwealth Games are being invited to visit Pendle's very own mini commonwealth games instead. Pendle Leisure Trust are giving local primary school children the chance to take part in their
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Parish councils are given their wish list
PARISH and town councils in Pendle were given a financial boost when the borough council's executive committee agreed to allocate money to every bid submitted. The councils submitted a total bid of £18, 759 for capital grants but the financial manager
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Licensees back drugs crackdown
LICENSEES in East Lancashire have welcomed police plans to carry out raids on pubs in a bid to eradicate drug dealing. The execution of warrants on licensed premises came as an extension of a force-wide initiative to reduce street crimes, including drug
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Chemists on Duty
Thursday, June 27 BLACKBURN: To 9pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 4-6 Railway Road; Cohens Chemist, 63 Whalley Range; To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 6.30pm: Donald Wood Ltd, 53 Fishmoor Drive; Healthbook
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Chemists on Duty
Monday, June 24 BLACKBURN: To 9pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 4-6 Railway Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 7pm: Moss Pharmacy, 314 Bolton Road; The Pharmacy, Oakenhurst
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Science advance through a folk band
A SCHOOL is staging live music event in Whalley Abbey to raise funds for specialist science status. St. Augustine's RC High School, in Elker Lane, Billington, has booked the Houghton Weavers for Music in the Park on Saturday, July 13. The crowd are being
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Darren bowls into town
BLACKPOOL youngsters had a wicket time when cricket star Darren Gough came to town! The England fast bowler visited Blackpool Pleasure Beach on Sunday with the Natwest cricket roadshow, giving children the chance to fast-bowl their way into trials for
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Driver set to stand in
LANCASHIRE could ask Ryan Driver to fill the huge boots of Andy Flintoff as they aim to end a run of four one-day defeats at Derby tomorrow. Flintoff is unavailable for the Norwich Union National League game against Derbyshire because he has rejoined
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Korean dream rolls-on
SOUTH Korea controversially beat Spain on penalties to become the first Asian side ever to reach the World Cup semi-finals. After Lee Woon-jae had saved Joaquin's spot-kick, it fell to Korean captain Hong Myung-bo to convert the winning penalty. Spain
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Anna's shower of sheer happiness
A WOMAN who has been unable to have a bath on her own for three years in case she suffered an epileptic fit was celebrating today. Big-hearted sponsors fitted a new shower in her home. Anna Riding, 24, made an appeal for help through the Lancashire Evening
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Floods deal blow to tourist railway
EAST Lancashire has been dealt a devastating tourism blow after a vital railway bridge was washed away. Trains will no longer be able to run between the picturesque Rawtenstall and Ramsbottom stations after torrential rain caused the River Irwell to burst
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Support for health trusts merger
HEALTH bosses dealing with the public response to the merger of the two East Lancashire health trusts, say the majority of public letters were in favour. The NHS Executive North West, which is handling the public consultation process to merge the Blackburn
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Youth's size made him an 'ideal' burglar
ADRIAN Preston's small size meant he was an obvious choice to carry out a raid on a Blackburn home. Persuaded by others to commit burglary, he climbed into the address on Fawcett Close to steal home brewed beer and some wine. He was arrested several days
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It isn't the end of the world, Seaman
A BLACKBURN vicar today urged David Seaman to put his World Cup woes behind him and said there are far more important things in the world than losing a football match. The Rev Anthony Bedell, of St Luke with St Philip's, Bank Top, said England goalkeeper
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Theft suspect's penknife threat to shop man
A SUSPECTED shoplifter threatened an assistant manager who tailed him from a Blackburn cash and carry business. William Carter dropped stolen property and apparently pointed a 3in bladed penknife at the other man. Although he managed to flee the scene
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Team out for revenge
NOW that England are out of the World Cup the nation's hopes are resting on a team from Lancashire to bring back the silverware in an international tournament. One of the first teams they could meet are England's tormentors Brazil, who sent David Beckham
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'Time to move on' - new archdeacon
A NEW archdeacon has started work at Blackburn Cathedral, nine months after his predecessor quit amid child porn allegations -- and he stressed that the time has come to move on. Canon John Hawley added: "Since I have arrived it has become clear to me
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A moving tribute to Gavin, 18
TRAFFIC came to a standstill as 200 family and friends paid their final respects to alleged murder victim Gavin Tattersall. Blackburn window cleaner Gavin, 18, of Cambridge Drive, Padiham, a talented sportsman, died after an incident in Churchill's nightclub
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What's On...
Sunday Shows at the Grand and Opera House. Blackpool Grand Theatre (01253 290190) Nigel Ogden In Town Tonight -- Ivory tickler from Radio 2's The Organist Entertains performs with the unique Allen concert organ. June 23 at 7.30pm. Tickets £7.50 and £12.50
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What's On...
Shows at the Winter Gardens, the Tower and more. Winter Gardens (01253 292029) The Good Olde Days -- traditional entertainment with Duggie Clark, Mike Terry and Tony Del Ray. Venue: Pavilion Theatre every Tues, Wed and Thurs (except June 25, 26 &
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Wright close finish
AN exciting Northern Premier League game of fluctuating fortunes at Stanley Park on Saturday swung one way and then the other. But in the end neither Fleetwood nor Blackpool could force a win to achieve maximum points and they had to settle for an honourable
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Forget football: what about my loo handle?
BY the time you read this the country will either be sailing on cloud nine to the semi-finals or in a state of deep mourning, but none of it will make any difference to me. I'll still be trying to solve the latest worrying crisis in my life - repairing
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The sick joke on squaddies
THE ITV series 'Lads Army' is fraying at the edges. Any National Serviceman will tell you to report sick you don't, as was said, "get your beret." You reported sick with a sniffle (or else you were put on a charge of rendering the entire squad unfit for
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It's a sign of our anger
I READ Mrs Bridie Sutton's remarks on Lancashire's red rose symbol with interest and would point out that the county council say the new logo will show who is doing things in the county. Things like closing residential homes for the aged, closing children's
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Textile out of exile
BLACKBURN'S famous Lewis Textile museum is set to re-open in the autumn -- four years after a council closed it down to save money. The Lewis was shut to the public four years ago as part of a £4million package of cuts implemented by Blackburn with Darwen
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Turkey to face Brazil
ROVERS' Turkish stars Tugay and Hakan Unsal will face Brazil in the World Cup semi-final after their team's golden-goal win over Senegal. Midfielder Tugay played throughout the quarter-final game against the surprise package of the championships. But
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Korean dream rolls-on
SOUTH Korea controversially beat Spain on penalties to become the first Asian side ever to reach the World Cup semi-finals. After Lee Woon-jae had saved Joaquin's spot-kick, it fell to Korean captain Hong Myung-bo to convert the winning penalty. Spain
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Parish councils are given their wish list
PARISH and town councils in Pendle were given a financial boost when the borough council's executive committee agreed to allocate money to every bid submitted. The councils submitted a total bid of £18, 759 for capital grants but the financial manager
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Children uniting in summer games
PEOPLE who cannot get to Manchester this summer to watch the Commonwealth Games are being invited to visit Pendle's very own mini commonwealth games instead. Pendle Leisure Trust are giving local primary school children the chance to take part in their
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Driver who killed boy, 7, walks free
A FARMER who knocked down and killed a little boy on a pelican crossing has walked from court a free man. Stephen Crossley, 42, was at the wheel of a tipper truck when he took his eyes off the road ahead for at least five seconds which resulted in the
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Quicker bus time to the City
TRIPS to Manchester from Accrington will take less than an hour on a new direct bus service to start on Saturday. The new 700 bus service will take customers direct from Whalley, Great Harwood, Clayton-le-Moors, Accrington, Baxenden and Haslingden. The
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Chemists on Duty
Sunday, June 23 BLACKBURN: 10am-1pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road; noon-1pm: Moss Pharmacy, 98 Audley Range. DARWEN: noon-1pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 11 Church Street. ACCRINGTON: noon-1pm: Espleys Chemists, 257 Whalley Road; noon-1pm: Co-op Pharmacy,
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Chemists on Duty
Friday, June 28 BLACKBURN: To 9pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 4-6 Railway Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 7pm: Moss Pharmacy, 314 Bolton Road; The Pharmacy, Oakenhurst
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lChemists on Duty
Wednesday, June 26 BLACKBURN: To 9pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 4-6 Railway Road; The Surgery (Chiropody), 132 Lammack Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 7pm: The Pharmacy
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Chemists on Duty
Tuesday, June 25 BLACKBURN: To 9pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 4-6 Railway Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 7pm: The Pharmacy, Oakenhurst Road; Geloo Bros, Cleaver
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MARK HIGGS is out to rescue Church's season tomorrow as the side meet Lowerhouse in the semi-finals
Church are bottom of the Transco Lancashire League after a nightmare first nine matches, during which they have won just one game. The were left rooted to bottom spot after Saturday's matches, when Accrington beat Burnley and they were defeated at champions
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Turkey to face Brazil
ROVERS' Turkish stars Tugay and Hakan Unsal will face Brazil in the World Cup semi-final after their team's golden-goal win over Senegal. Midfielder Tugay played throughout the quarter-final game against the surprise package of the championships. But
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The teacher who is top of the class
A PRIMARY school teacher from Darwen has been named the North West's best. Wendy Nunns, of Knowsley Meadows, scooped first place in the regional heats of the 'BT Teacher of the Year' competition. Now she goes into the televised national finals which will
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Germans ask for Rossendale eggs
A COUNCIL delegation visiting the twin German town of Bocholt in September have been asked to bring along a dozen free range Rossendale eggs and some local spring water! The eggs are to make a European omelette and the spring water is to be used in a
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Caravan blaze victims named
POLICE have named the middle-aged couple who died in a fire at Lamaleach Caravan Park, Freckleton on Wednesday (June 19). Brian Drake, 61, and Jennifer Doris Trinder, 57, died as a blaze ripped through their static home at the site, off Lodge Lane at
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Racist abuse at the pizza shop
A MAN said to be caught up on a wave of patriotic fervour shouted racist abuse at the owner of a Blackburn town centre pizza shop. Blackburn magistrates heard that Mark Robert Blything banged on the windows of Caesar's Pizza House in Northgate shouting
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Litle fighter John winning the battle
LITTLE fighter John Mark Riding is slowly regaining his strength after an eight-hour operation to remove a brain tumour. The five-year-old, a former Lancashire Evening Telegraph Baby of the Year, is having daily chemotherapy after the operation in the
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Licensees back drugs crackdown
LICENSEES in East Lancashire have welcomed police plans to carry out raids on pubs in a bid to eradicate drug dealing. The execution of warrants on licensed premises came as an extension of a force-wide initiative to reduce street crimes, including drug
