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Welcome step to cut child carnage
CHILDREN have a far more challenging time making their way through life today than youngsters did a few decades ago. The temptation to experiment with drugs and alcohol are life-threatening risks that face every one of them. Stealing cars, theft and robbery
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Our place in the community
EVERYONE picks up a copy of their local paper to find out what is going on in their community. But one of the key roles of a local newspaper is to play an active role in helping the people it serves. It is a role that is taken very seriously at the Evening
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Mozart at Westholme
MOZART'S masterpiece The Magic Flute will be performed by girls from Westholme School this weekend. The production was written for male singers and features some famously difficult arias. Adaptations to the pitch of some songs have been made so that the
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Clocks a perfect face for station
REGARDING the Victorian clocks belonging to Blackburn rail station (LET, June 20), I think putting them back would fit in very well -- as a contrast of the old and new as Blackburn Station looks very good indeed now. The clocks would set the station off
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How long before all roads close?
IT was interesting to read that planners recommended the closure of 'congested' Church Street to improve the attraction of the town to traders. I wonder, however, if the people who wrote the report were referring to the top end of Church Street/Astley
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Dressing down a backward step
HAVING read with interest Councillor Peter Clarke's views on the relaxation of Hyndburn Council's dress code (Letters, June 19), although I am not a young adult, but maybe an old-fashioned, experienced adult, I fully endorse the points he makes. The suggestions
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No change in grounds of Cathedral
REGARDING vice in Blackburn Cathedral grounds and the call for them to be fenced (LET, May 30), in my time as a chorister there during World War Two, I recall the organist clearing away used condoms from the vicinity during Sunday morning services. Nothing
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Homeowners heartbroken as new homes are swamped
HEARTBROKEN residents have been forced out of their dream homes only six weeks after moving in. A 10-strong delegation -- including a family of four who have had to move upstairs after flash floods swamped new home -- asked Leigh MP Andy Burnham to help
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Pensioner injured in 'cowardly' robbery
A PENSIONER suffered a broken wrist after a "cowardly" teenage robber stole her handbag. She was walking along Ormrod Street towards Pimhole Road, Bury, at 3.45pm yesterday when the thief snatched her bag from behind. The 75-year-old tried to hold on,
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Big guns miss Whitehaven crunch
THE odds are firmly stacked against Leigh Centurions as they prepare for Sunday's crunch game at Whitehaven. Just when Leigh's lengthy injury list showed some signs of easing, coach Paul Terzis could be without three more of his big guns at the Recreation
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Hair we go for Brazil star Ronaldo
HE may only have been half fit and with only half a haircut but you would have had to be a half-wit not to back Ronaldo to do the business for Brazil yesterday. This particular boy from Brazil is set to win the Golden Boot and put right everything that
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Brazil on course for fifth win
Ronaldo scored his tournament-leading sixth goal four minutes after the interval and Brazil advanced to its third straight World Cup final, posting a 1-0 victory over Turkey. After witnessing a month of upsets by non-traditional powers over long-established
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Homes closure 'scare' claims
BACKBENCH councillors have claimed a vital report was weighted so county hall bosses would have no choice but to close Lancashire care homes. The conclusion came in a report by a task group of ten councillors, who were asked to scrutinise plans to shut
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Lifesaving visit
A SCHOOLBOY from near the disaster-hit Chernobyl nuclear plant is spending a summer month in Penwortham - to help him survive winters at home. Chris and Rick Czyzewski of Stanley Grove, Penwortham, are to look after 11-year-old Sergai as he pays his third
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Beating Crohn's Disease
ANASTACIA the American pop singer is just one of many sufferers of a stomach disease being highlighted this week by a Preston man as part of a national awareness campaign. Ian Gunn, 44, from Cottam, also suffers with Crohn's and is calling on people to
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Boy, 12, badly hurt in ravine plunge
A 12-YEAR-OLD boy was seriously injured after falling 35 feet down a ravine while playing with friends. Daniel Bennett, of Kirk View, Waterfoot, slipped and tumbled down a drop close to The Glen, off Bacup Road, Waterfoot, at 5.30pm yesterday. Daniel,
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Padiham and Hapton Bulletin
EXCITING news for the Gawthorpe Environment Group who have received planning permission to convert the former tobacconist shop at 28 Burnley Road into their headquarters. Refurbishment, which will be in keeping with the building, will start shortly and
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Addict stole from own family
A LEADING judge has hit out at the devastation drugs can inflict on "exemplary"families and said solving the problem was "beyond the ability of anybody." Judge Philip Raynor, QC, made his comments as he jailed a 23-year-old man whose heroin addiction
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CRICKET: Preston find their form in cup
PRESTON may remain anchored at the foot of the Northern Premier League but they enjoyed better luck in the Thwaites Smooth Beer League Cup on Sunday when they beat Fleetwood by 32 runs. After scoring 195 for the loss of five wickets in their allotted
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Driver's 'short trip' ends in a ban
A FATHER of two who took a taxi to a pub but then drove home has paid the price with a three-year ban. Burnley Magistrates heard how Rolls Royce worker David Middleton, 41, already had a previous conviction for drink driving. Middleton, of Birtwistle
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Graveyard explained
GRAVEYARD guru Tony Ashcroft's invites those with a quest for knowledge about Tyldesley's Hough Lane burial ground to meet him at the cemetery gates. The local history expert continues his popular and informative series of talks and walks on Tuesday,
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Firearm clergyman jailed
A QUESTION mark hangs over the career of a clergyman who has been jailed on firearms offences. The Rev Michael Daggett has just begun a four month jail sentence after police found a pistol and ammunition when they visited his vicarage. American Rev Daggett
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Custom bike show
A CUSTOM motorcycle show which will raise funds for an animal sanctuary is being held on Sunday afternoon at Hindsford. Customs, trikes and chops will set the scene from 4pm at The Glass Barrel (opposite McDonald's) at Tyldesley Road, Hindsford. Other
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Leigh RL fan jailed for attack
A RUGBY league fan who attacked a rival supporter and left him unconscious has been jailed for a year. Widnes fan Paul Strong was punched in the face repeatedly by Raymond Cross, who was seen by witnesses dancing like a boxer. The incident happened after
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Leigh fire station to lose one pump
A PUMP from Leigh will back up two new fire stations in Wigan. The move was announced in a Greater Manchester County Fire Service five year blueprint that will see Wigan's Robin Park Road station phased out as two new ones are built in Standish and Ashton
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A tasty finale to the Ruskin Suite
STUDENTS from two Leigh Education Action Zone schools prepared the 'Last Supper' as Leigh College's much-respected restaurant closed its doors for the final time. Cooking facilities at the Ruskin Suite, a popular local dining spot for almost 20 years,
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Bogus sellers start alarms ringing
ELDERLY householders are being asked to be on their guard against bogus salesman selling house alarms at inflated prices. A man claiming to be a salesman took nearly £300 for three small alarms from an elderly householder in West View, Clitheroe, this
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Council upgrades 'Spider-Man' film
A COUNCIL leader has exercised emergency powers to upgrade the rating of the controversial new movie 'Spider-Man' when it opens in Clitheroe tomorrow. The last time a film rating was overturned at the independent Clitheroe Grand Cinema in York Street
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Hanged prisoner 'was in distress'
AN open verdict has been recorded on a Clitheroe man who hanged himself on remand while facing a possible life sentence. Before the jury retired to consider their verdict, coroner Mr Howard McCann told them they had to be sure Gary Wilkinson, 35, wanted
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How couples can truly click
MODERN-day courtship moved from the parlour to the pub a long time ago - now it has moved from the small ads into cyberspace. As communication speeds up all over the world more than two million people are ditching age-old dating habits and surfing the
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CRICKET: It is no joke as Lancs fight back
HEARD the one about the Cornishman, the Queenslander and the son of a Pakistani retirement home manager from Copenhagen? That was the story of a bizarre first day of Lancashire's Championship match against Kent in Liverpool, as Ryan Driver and Stuart
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Tour of graves
LOCAL history expert Tony Ashcroft is inviting people interested in finding out more about about Tyldesley's Hough Lane burial ground to join him on a guided tour on Tuesday July 2 at 10am. More details from Mr Ashcroft on 01942 404559.
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Best yet
GOLBORNE Parkside U8s gave their best performance of the season to demolish Widnes Moorfield. Man of the match was five-try Ben Currie while second man of the match was Greg Wilde, who scored one try, and tackled with great determination. Most improvedwas
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Danny boy...
DANNY Martin was the winner of the senior section in the Leigh Osprey's latest angling contest. He landed a tench and a number of good roach on bread punch in his 2-0-0. In second place was Martin Keaveney with 0-9-0 and third was Ian Mort with 0-5-0.
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Rovers deny second raid
BLACKBURN Rovers today played down talk of a second swoop on German outfit Kaiserslautern after being linked with a move for promising young midfielder Rainer Hauck. According to reports in the national Press this morning, Rovers boss Graeme Souness is
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PNE linked to USA World Cup star
PRESTON North End's big money summer signing of Ricardo Fuller could open the flood gates for a series of high profile names to be linked with the Deepdale outfit. Most recently, Craig Brown has been linked with Fulham's American wide man Eddie Lewis.
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Brazil on a roll, or are they?
BRAZIL'S 1-0 win over Turkey yesterday kept up their record of never having lost a World Cup semi-final in the post-war era. The victory was their sixth success at the last-four stage, with their only defeat coming against Italy in 1938. Their previous
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Inquest on cancer sufferer
AN inquest has been opened and adjourned into the death of a Rossendale man who lost his life aged 55. John James McGuire of Newchurch Road, Stacksteads, died at his home on June 22. The hearing, at Burnley Magistrates' Court, was told Mr McGuire had
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Phil and Julie's baby joy
MANCHESTER United footballer and Rossendale resident Phil Neville and his wife Julie now have a bouncing baby boy, Harvey James born at 1am yesterday. The couple, who live in the former Diocesan Conference Centre in Burnley Road, Crawshawbooth, chose
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Fears over future of Valley council
FEARS for the future of Rossendale as a council were sounded in discussions when the government's White Paper on regional devolution was discussed. Conservative leader Coun Neil Smith told the corporate policy committee he feared the valley's council
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Bid to ban dogs from cemetery
IRRESPONSIBLE dog owners who allow animals to foul graves were today warned they will be fined and may face court action if caught. Rossendale animal warden David East is furious following complaints about Rawtenstall Cemetery. He said: "How would they
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Calling for a healthy future
WE are constantly reminded that a healthy diet is vital and 'we are what we eat'. This being so, one wonders whether the meat on our plates is as wholesome as we are led to believe. Most of Britain's meat is produced on factory farms where the aim is
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Everyone a winner in Race for Life
MORE than 2,000 women and girls ran through rain, gales and the pain barrier last night -- but they knew their discomfort could save a life. They were taking part in the Cancer Research UK Race For Life at Witton Park, Blackburn. The five-kilometre run
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Tenants get choice in a renting revolution
A REVOLUTIONARY homes-to-let scheme, launched this week, is set to change the face of rented housing in Blackburn and Darwen. The "B-with-us" initiative is aimed at ending waiting lists -- from now on potential tenants will be able to choose where they
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Engineer, 24, dies on Australia holiday
A 24-YEAR-OLD East Lancashire aerospace engineer has died suddenly on holiday in Australia. Stephen Tipper was sightseeing in Sydney with two former schoolfriends when he suffered a brain haemorrhage and collapsed. The BAe Systems worker, who lived with
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Hendry op surgeon still under medical council investigation
A SURGEON who performed the operation which left Denise Hendry fighting for her life is still under investigation by the General Medical Council, her solicitors insisted today. Bosses at Broughton Park Private Hospital, Preston, had claimed that Dr Gustaf
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Teacher was 'blackmailed'
A FORMER religious education teacher accused of indecently assaulting a pupil told a court he was blackmailed into handing over £1,500 to his alleged victim. Neil Turpin, 66, of Victoria Avenue, Chatburn, is charged with three counts of indecently assaulting
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GOLF: Sip it and flip it!
GOLFING talent wasn't the only thing needed to win the annual 'Sip it and Flip it' charity golf event at Mytton Fold. The ability to hold your alcohol was also a key factor! The event's bizarre format included players supping a glass of wine before each
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Warning to local shops
I RECEIVED a communique from a short sighted prat on Monday written like a blackmail note addressed to Lesley Richards Esqs with all the words cut out of newspapers. I don't know what the writer was trying to tell me except that a shop in the Spinning
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Andy's astonishing Strip show!
KING of Swing Andy Prior is the new boy on The Strip. The Leigh born big band leader, who followed in father's Johnny's music loving footsteps, reached the pinnacle of his career this week stepping into his hero Frank Sinatra's shoes. Andy took up an
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Man in court on father murder charge
A MAN was due to appear before magistrates at Bury today charged with murdering a father-of-three. Gary Kelly, aged 30, from David Lewis Close in Rochdale has been charged with the murder of 42-year-old Rupert Satchell. Mr Satchell died from gunshot wounds
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Waywell plays a waiting game
LEIGH RMI boss Steve Waywell is prepared to bide his time before further strengthening his squad. Waywell currently has 14 players signed up for next season and still has gaps to fill. But he's happy with the current situation and is keeping some powder
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EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Friday, June 28
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. The Pendle Jazzmen, Holden Arms, Grane Road, Haslingden, 9pm. "Make 'Em Laugh" -- Frank Carson, Jimmy Cricket, Duncan Norvelle and Norman Collier, King George's Hall,
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Public not asked about new look
REGARDING your report (LET, June 15) on the new look of Church Street in Blackburn with its pyramids, the chance of providing the town with a tourist attraction has been wasted. Why on earth have we no statues of famous Blackburn servants: Jack Walker
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Cameras infringe human rights
IHAVE just received a fixed penalty notice for driving at 35mph in a 30mph zone. I intend to pay up and smile, but I have a few points to make about the legality of this method of fining people. Q. Can I have a copy of the photograph? A. No. If you wish
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Closure fears after class numbers fall
COUNCILLORS will today (Thursday) consider recommendations to close two primary schools as predictions suggest primary places will fall by a fifth over the next 20 years. A working group set-up to evaluate the situation has made recommendations to close
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Boy, 12, badly hurt in ravine plunge
A 12-YEAR-OLD boy was seriously injured after falling 35 feet down a ravine while playing with friends. Daniel Bennett, of Kirk View, Waterfoot, slipped and tumbled down a drop close to The Glen, off Bacup Road, Waterfoot, at 5.30pm yesterday. Daniel,
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Teacher was 'blackmailed'
A FORMER religious education teacher accused of indecently assaulting a pupil told a court he was blackmailed into handing over £1,500 to his alleged victim. Neil Turpin, 66, of Victoria Avenue, Chatburn, is charged with three counts of indecently assaulting
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Rovers deny second raid
BLACKBURN Rovers today played down talk of a second swoop on German outfit Kaiserslautern after being linked with a move for promising young midfielder Rainer Hauck. According to reports in the national Press this morning, Rovers boss Graeme Souness is
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Wardens delve in
TRAFFIC wardens are playing a key part in a new police scheme to make the roads safer by stopping people who use mobile phones while driving. Operation Delve, launched last week, is scheduled to run through the summer months. Wardens will also pull over
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Cathy's top award
A PRESTON student, who battles daily with a rare illness, has received a prestigious award for achievement. Cathy Lee, of Sulby Drive, received the East Preston Community Chest Shield as Achiever of the Year at Millennium House, a Preston College community
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Thomas plays toy part to perfection
A LEYLAND youngster will soon be a familiar face on television - even though he has never acted before in his life! Nine-year-old Thomas Monk, of Wellfield Avenue, Leyland, was picked to star in a set of toy adverts after his auntie took him along to
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Dad tells of baby tragedy
AN 11-week-old baby died after being accidentally suffocated while lying under bedclothes, an inquest heard. Consultant pathologist Dr Alison Armour told Preston Coroner's Court on Thursday June 20 that following a post-mortem the cause of Yasmeen Marie
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A rose for the Queen
THE Citizen's Gift from Lancashire competition has caused a buzz among the creative community and the general public alike. Ideas are pouring in for what to present to the Queen as a souvenir of her visit to the county on August 5. One celebrity broadcaster
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Hendry legal move
COLIN Hendry is preparing to sue following the operation which left his wife battling for her life. The former Blackburn Rovers star, on loan to Preston North End earlier this year, revealed the move as the boss of the private hospital at the centre of
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A greener future
YOUNG people in Burnley have been helping to improve their environment and make their neighbourhood more attractive during a tree planting session. The Forest of Burnley, Groundwork East Lancashire and Youth on Unity joined forces in Daneshouse and Stoneyholme
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Man died after fall at home
A MIDDLE-AGED man died of bronchial pneumonia after he fell and broke his arm at home, an inquest heard. Acting East Lancs Coroner Richard Taylor recorded a verdict of accidental death on Kevin Donoghue, 52, who was thought to be registered disabled and
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Unity work merits cash, MP urges
BURNLEY MP Peter Pike has paid tribute to the work of the town's youth theatre and religious groups in trying to heal the wounds of the disturbances a year ago. He has called on the Arts Council to visit the town and meet members of Burnley Youth Theatre
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Pupils gather for the long goodbye
A PRIMARY school, due to close at the end of term as part of an education shake-up, will celebrate its centenary this weekend. Staff, pupils and parents at Burnley's Hargher Clough Primary in Venice Street will host two events to mark the 100 year anniversary
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Accidental overdose killed mum
THE fianc of a woman who died from an accidental overdose told how he thought she was asleep. Stephen Bennett was giving evidence at the inquest into the death of Kathleen Denney, of Nairne Street, Burnley, yesterday. The court heard how Mrs Denney, who
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Elderly 'trapped' in their own homes
RESIDENTS campaigning for Burnley Council to adopt an unmade road today revealed how an 87-year-old stroke victim had to be carried down the street because an ambulance could not get to the front door. And neighbours living in David Street, Burnley, also
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Increase presence of UN in Kashmir, says MP
PENDLE MP Gordon Prentice has urged the Government to ensure that more UN observers are posted along the disputed "line of control" between the Pakistani- and Indian- administered portions of Kashmir. Currently there are 40 UN observers along the 400-
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Scooter rider seriously hurt in accident
A RADCLIFFE man riding a Vespa scooter suffered serious leg injuries in an accident with a car in Bury. The 37-year-old needed surgery after the incident in Bolton Road, near to the junction with Glenboro Avenue, at 9.40am yesterday. The 32-year-old motorist
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Ten years ago
WARDEN Andrew Mizzen and paramedic Peter Barratt dragged semi-conscious 28-year-old Susan Loynds downstairs to safety as flames engulfed her flat in Sunnyhurst Road, Blackburn, opposite the ambulance station.
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Five years ago
A GROUP of talented young people from across Pendle were due to head off to Greece to take part in a week-long cultural exchange. The children, aged between 15 and 19, were to travel to Kardista to perform poems, songs, sketches and dances.
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School reunion
FORMER pupils of Paddock House Grammar School, Oswaldtwistle, are invited to a reunion next month. The 'old girls' of the school will be getting together at the Wickets Hotel, Blackburn Road, Rishton, on Saturday, July 20. The event will be open to pupils
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Council's fresh start in swish new offices
HYNDBURN Borough Council has officially unveiled its £1.9 million office complex. The plush new Scaitcliffe House, on Scaitfcliffe Street, Accrington - the former site of SDL Trophies Group - will be the base for the council's operations after a move
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Sheep slaughtered in bloody orgy
A FARMER told today of his horror after finding sheep mutilated and shot in an orgy of violence. John Pickard revealed how one animal had its head hacked off, another had been shot in the throat with an air rifle and a month old lamb had been thrown on
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Diamond day
MARY and Nathaniel Matchett celebrated their Diamond Wedding in their Leigh home where she has always lived. The pair, thought to be the oldest married couple living in Bonnywell Road, celebrated 60 years of marriage last Thursday with a family buffet
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Building a better sporting future
LOWTON High School has kicked off a buy-a-brick appeal to build a healthy future for the school and community. England football manager Sven Goran Ericsson lookalike, Bolton Evening News photographer Colin Lyne, has agreed to be patron, and he joined
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An end to Peace and Harmony
THE final curtain came down on Peace & Harmony - Leigh Education Action Zone's second annual arts and writing venture -- as the stunning exhibition at Leigh Library was dismantled. It has been hailed as 'a magnificent achievement' -- a credit to the
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Mystery of manuscript
A MANUSCRIPT containing a mysterious reference to famous Leigh-born novelist James Hilton is to go on sale. The papers and uncorrected proof of R.F. Delderfield's novel To Serve Them All My Days will be auctioned at Sotheby's in London on July 12 and
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Sounds good
PERFORMANCES from this year's Glastonbury Festival will be broadcast live across the internet. Three to four live shows from artists on the two main stages will be webcast each day of the festival, which runs from tomorrow to Sunday. Glastonbury organiser
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Holiday treats
THE readers' holiday section of the thisislancashire website has been updated, with a new range of breaks and trips on offer. In July you could enjoy the thrills and spills of the French Grand Prix or go Tiger watching at the Open golf championship. In
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Clarets coach plays down link with the Terriers
CLARETS reserve team boss Ronnie Jepson today insisted he wants to stay at Turf Moor. The 39-year-old has been linked with the vacant managerial position at second division Huddersfield Town, but Jepson says he is happy with his lot under Stan Ternent
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Class reunion
A JOINT reunion for Westleigh High School classes of '77 and '78 is being held on July 13. The night includes a disco and buffet and starts at 8pm at Leigh Miners Club. More details from Gail Hesketh (1978) on 01942 607515 or Steve Foulkes (1977) on 07624
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Leigh Miners Rangers: Junior Section
Leigh MR U10s V Ashton U10s Rangers u10s will want to forget this one. Lifeless Leigh's tackling was pathetic and they spilled too many balls as Ashton ran in tries at will, three in each half. After the break Rangers livened a little then faded as bad
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Double joy for Atherton
ATHERTON CC made it four wins on the bounce since they axed professional Greg Dimery. On Saturday they overhauled a near 200 score to beat Darcy Lever while the following day they just managed to defend a 200 plus score to beat Standish in a real thriller
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Leigh throw away winning chance
ANY hopes Memorex Leigh CC had of establishing themselves as championship contenders appear to have been shattered after an agonisingly narrow defeat at the hands of their arch rivals Bootle. They had, however, made a spectacular start to the match after
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Clarets coach plays down link with the Terriers
CLARETS reserve team boss Ronnie Jepson today insisted he wants to stay at Turf Moor. The 39-year-old has been linked with the vacant managerial position at second division Huddersfield Town, but Jepson says he is happy with his lot under Stan Ternent
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Company is saved
A TROUBLED Darwen company and the jobs of its 47 employees have been saved following a management buy-out. The sales team of Hille Ltd, in Anyon Street, have taken control and aim to re-establish the company as a market leader. It will now trade as Hille
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Lareena is a singer with soul
WATCH out Will Young and Gareth Gates you've got serious competition from Rossendale's very own pop icon winner Lareena Edwards. Lareena is a familiar face in the club scene of Rossendale as one half of duo Souled as Seen with her father, Larry. She also
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School upbeat despite low intake
A PRIMARY school in Bacup has had £100,000 spent on it -- but only two pupils on the roll in September. Members of Rossendale Council heard how Sharneyford County Primary School, in Todmorden Road, currently has 82 pupils on its books but only has two
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Question of birth
I REFER to the letters about Robert Service. I have a copy of his birth certificate which shows that he was born on January 16, 1874, at 4 Christian Road. His father was a bank cashier and a terraced house seems appropriate for a man doing such a job
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Help us find our Ruben
COULD readers help us find our cat. It is urgent because he has a medical condition and most foods can make him ill. Ruben went missing on Saturday, June 22. He is a Siamese cat with chocolate brown markings on his face, ears, legs and tail. Ruben is
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Is the bus station to be demolished?
'TO BE or not to be, that is the question' -- yes, our splendid bus station is in real danger of demise, because the Tithebarn masterplan decrees it stands in the way of progress, with more shops planned for the area. The Bard himself would have agreed
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ON THE MENU
WIMBLEDON is upon us -- and that means strawberries and cream. Celebrity chef Nigel Smith, of the Feilden's Arms, Mellor Brook, has prepared a sensuous sweet to serve while you're cheering on your favourite tennis players. Fromage Frais Ingredients:1
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Traffic chaos could get worse
LANCASHIRE County Council is formally expressing concern about plans to redevelop Preston City Centre. Traffic congestion in the city could be made even worse by the newly-unveiled Tithebarn regeneration scheme, officers fear. The worries are raised in
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Medical teams in army's hospital challenge
MEDICS from Blackburn were prescribed a dose of fun by the Territorial Army when they took part in a hospital challenge. Physiotherapists, dental officers and pharmacists were amongst civilian staff who competed against 15 other teams from around the
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Flood staff jobs wait
STAFF at a textile mill face an anxious wait to see if they will lose their jobs as the business recovers from a freak storm. The first machine at the Dutton Carpets' Griffin Mill, Amberley Street, Mill Hill, is up and running and the rest are expected
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Schools safety drive is stepping up a gear
A NEW classroom campaign has been unveiled as council bosses try to step up their efforts to reduce the number of children killed in crashes. At the centre of the new project is a new child pedestrian co-ordinator, who will go to schools in Blackburn
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Crackdown on council tax fraud
PRIVATE detectives may be used to catch people who pay less council tax by pretending they live alone. Under current rules, singles are entitled to a 25 per cent reduction in the standard band for their property. Blackburn with Darwen Council bosses say
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Family salute navy man who saved torpedoed ship
A WAR hero who helped save the lives of colleagues after their ship was torpedoed has died on his 81st birthday. Navy engineer John Ford was instrumental in helping save HMS Kenya during a submarine attack during World War Two. He stayed in the engine
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Valley volunteers rally to the cause
RIBBLE Valley volunteers have issued a rallying call for people to help raise the £200,000 needed for revolutionary scanner equipment in East Lancs. Patients with suspected cancer of the throat, stomach, liver or pancreas cancer currently have to travel
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Races are uniting to raise cash
THE Asian community is rallying behind the Magic Eye Appeal in a bid to help combat cancer. A poster and leafleting campaign in Urdu and Gujarati has been launched in a mosque in Little Harwood. And thousands of Muslims and Asians are helping put East
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ATHLETICS: Brown's heading for worlds
PARALYMPIC athlete Mark Brown has been selected for the World Championships at Lille in France next month. The arm amputee who represents Clayton Harriers and Blackburn Harriers won the silver medal for the marathon at the Sydney Paralympics two years
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GOLF: Confident Dwyer has Euro card in his sights
PAUL DWYER is enjoying his most successful season as a professional. The Clitheroe-attached pro is currently ranked 12th on the European Challenge Tour with winnings of around £14,000 in 2002. He has also won around £12,000 in three events on the European
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ATHLETICS: Clayton Harriers take the honours
CLAYTON Harrier Andy Stubbs won the Barrowford Fell Race to maintain a healthy lead in the Pendle and Burnley Grand Prix at the half way mark. Team mate Anna Kelly looked set to emulate Stubbs as she won too, but with a double header this weekend she
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Talks on schools facing closure
THE future of two Tyldesley schools earmarked for closure was due to be discussed today. Predictions suggest that demand for primary places will fall by a fifth over the next 20 years. A working group set-up to assess the situation has recommended the
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Bitter taste to end of Cup
rWELL I for one am relieved that England is out of the World Cup. Hopefully that will put an end to early pub opening hours for matches and giving idiot supporters the chance to bend their elbows from 7am. Following Friday's disappointing result against
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Warriors hold out
Leyland Warriors U9s 0 Portico (St Helens) 0 DESPITE the scoreline this was a fantastic game of rugby league and both squads of players must be congratulated on their performances as this was one of the highlights of the season. As the score suggests
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Leigh RL fan jailed for attack
A RUGBY league fan who attacked a rival supporter and left him unconscious has been jailed for a year. Widnes fan Paul Strong was punched in the face repeatedly by Raymond Cross, who was seen by witnesses dancing like a boxer. The incident happened after
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Opportunity knocks for Leigh and Terzis
rFROM cellar-dwellers to the door of the penthouse. That's how far Leigh Centurions have come in four years. Today head coach Paul Terzis talks exclusively to Mike Hulme as his team start to make their promotion push. PAUL Terzis is passionate about his
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Leigh find scoring form after horror start
Leigh Centurions...52, Keighley Cougars...16: Mike Hulme reports from Hilton Park ALTHOUGH the Cougars had scared the pants off title contenders Hull KR and Rochdale in recent weeks, they found that few sides can cope with the Centurions when they're
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Vandals daub racist graffiti on church
RACIST vandals have caused damage estimated at hundreds of pounds to a Radcliffe church. They used paint to daub messages on the walls of St Thomas and St John Church between 8.30pm on Monday (June 24) and 9am on Tuesday. The Rev Chich Hewitt, team rector
