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Who's Leaver to label people?
ALTHOUGH I sympathise with the dilemma of Amanda Healy and her son, who was pricked by a discarded hypodermic syringe, I cannot sit back and ignore Eric Leaver's comments on drug users (LET, August 7). Who is he to label these people as scum? Druggies
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RMI's road to hell!
Dagenham and Redbridge 3 Leigh RMI 1 - THE words 'ludicrous' and 'farcical' have never been too far away from Leigh RMI in their short history, and they cropped up again as they were edged out at Dagenham on the opening day of the season. The kick-off
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Who said what...
PETER Reid and Graeme Souness spoke after their sides' drew a blank and shared the points at Ewood Park. Peter Reid said: "To keep a clean sheet against such an attacking side with so many options was very pleasing. "In the first half I thought we passed
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Form guide...
A LOOK at the key moments and facts from Rovers' opening game against Sunderland. ROVERS BRAD FRIEDEL: A relatively quiet afternoon for the big American although he needed to be on his toes to tip aside a late free-kick from Reyna...7 LUCAS NEILL: Solid
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Sunshine brings out the best in show
HOT August sunshine and and impressive entrants made this year's Fence Village Show blooming marvellous. Attractions included a garden show and a competition entitled "Garden That The Judges Would Most Like to Take Home." Winner of that prize was Tony
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Council launches free activities scheme
A FULL programme of after-school activities which aims to unite communities is being launched by Burnley Borough Council. The Community and Recreation Services Playteam is running more than 20 after school and early evening sessions every week in the
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Initiative will give job hunters extra help
AN initiative to help the unemployed back into work has been set up by Burnley Borough Council. Organisations working to support local people who want to learn new skills or improve their personal status have joined together to create a new community
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Care homes: the big debate
AFTER six months of widespread opposition, Lancashire County Council has drawn up new plans for its 48 care homes. It wanted to close 35 homes - including 19 in East Lancashire. But now an additional three will remain open for at least four years. Sixteen
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Charity cash set to grow
GREEN-fingered Alison Massey and Helen Hamer are holding a plant sale in aid of Hospice Care for Burnley and Pendle. Cottage garden perennials and annual shrubs will be on sale at Blacko Chapel, Blacko, for an August Bank Holiday extravaganza. Christina
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Little Nicole's spike ordeal
A LITTLE girl is recovering at home after she fell on metal railings impaling her thigh. Nicole Launders, aged eight, of Bury Road, Radcliffe, was stuck on the railing for half an hour until she was cut free. She had been playing football with her 10-
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Premier legend was only a myth
LOOKING Back's glimpse a fortnight ago at the old canal-sideVictoria Cinema in Blackburn, which shut in 1960 when its roof collapsed and a 270ft-deep hole was found under its cellar, brought picture-going memories reeling back for East Lancs exile in
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August 19: Here we go again!
Here we go again! has it been the calm before the storm? As the new football season begins and Sven is seen out and about my phone begins to ring more often. Spent a beautiful day at London Weekend Television on Thursday, filming for a documentary. The
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Ten years ago
OLYMPIC bronze medallist Sandra Douglas, a member of the British 4 x 400m women's relay team in Barcelona, was at the athletics course in Witton Park to launch children's sports.
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Five years ago
ELVIS impersonator Steve Preston was All Shook Up after performing a two hour tribute show in agony with an injured back. Steve, 38, was determined not to let down the packed house at King George's Hall, Blackburn.
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Find this man
POLICE hunting a thug who launched a "vicious and prolonged attack" on a father-of-two today named a man they wanted to question about the offence. They took the unusual step of issuing a picture of Naveed Ahmed, above, after being unable to trace him
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Who said what...
BURNLEY boss Stan Ternent couldn't beleive the start his team made, and knew there was to be a long day ahead. Clarets boss Stan Ternent said: "Our record here is abysmal and we didn't give ourselves a chance. "We conceded a goal in the first minute,
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Stan can do it: Jones
STAN Ternent faces a tough job at Burnley but he is the man to get it right, claimed Wolves boss David Jones. Having seen his side extend their remarkable sequence against the Clarets to 11 straight wins he explained: "Stan has got a difficult job on
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July 24: Almost glad they didn't win!
Long time, no speak! As you will understand, things have gone a great deal quieter since the World Cup finished, although bookings and enquiries are still made through my agent. I have had a three-week break and in many ways, I am almost glad our team
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Rams' stand-in pro hits a century
STAND-IN professional Pieter Strydom was the star for Worsley Cup winners Ramsbottom as they defeated Haslingden at Acre Bottom, writes PETE OLIVER. South African Strydom, who has been plying his trade with Netherfield in the Northern Premier League this
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Darwen still top
DARWEN maintained their grip on the Northern Premier League thanks to a comprehensive seven wicket victory over Leyland Motors at Birch Hall on Saturday. Motors were put in to bat on a good track, and despite losing Baines early on to Mercer for 13, cruised
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Settle still trying to topple the Tree
CHERRY Tree are odds on favourites to lift the Jennings Ramsbototm Cup, but must wait until tonight to secure the trophy. The game was interrupted by heavy rain but Gary Bolton scored 58 setting the Blackburn club on course for a total of 191-8. Kevin
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We haven't won yet: Wilkinson
BACUP skipper Neal Wilkinson has warned his side not to take the title for granted as the Transco Lancashire League champions limp to the season's finale. Once again the Sunday league programme was interrupted by rain with Bacup one of the worst-hit as
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Councillors surgeries
WIGAN Metro councillors will hold advice surgeries at the following times and venues: TUESDAY, August 20: Atherton Town Hall (9.30-11) B Splaine; Golborne Library, Tanners Lane (5.30-6.15) P Franzen; Shakerley CE School (6.30-7.30) R Bleakley, N Hogg.
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Record stand
ASTLEY and Tyldesley put on a club record opening stand to breeze past Blackrod's target. Aided by Jack Southworth,s 32, the home side registered a total of 139 all out. Bazid Khan took 3-49 and Steven Walsh 5-43 as the visitors took control. Khan then
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Record stand boosts A&T
ASTLEY and Tyldesley put on a club record opening stand to breeze past Blackrod's target. Aided by Jack Southworth's 32, Blackrod made 139 all out. Bazid Khan took 3-49 and Steve Walsh 5-43 as the visitors took control. Khan then struck an unbeaten 83
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Duff to sign
DAMIEN Duff today delivered the news all Blackburn fans have been desperate to hear by revealing he will sign a new deal with Rovers in the next seven days. After months of speculation, the 23-year-old winger has finally admitted in an exclusive interview
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Why are men so proud of their tums?
"YOU should get some shorts," a friend of mine pointed out while we entertained four children on what was probably the hottest day of the year so far. "I know," I replied, as I hitched up my long skirt -- not unlike those worn in the days when people
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Friends shocked by 'quiet' boy's bus accident
NEIGHBOURS of a nine-year-old boy who was knocked down by a bus have spoken of a quiet boy who is always well behaved. Adam Razaq, of Clarence Street, Darwen, was seriously injured in the accident at 1.25pm on Wednesday. The youngster was on his way to
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Partnership man to speak
THE director of Calderdale Forward, David Smith, has offered to address a future meeting of Todmorden Council about what he sees as the importance of the local strategic partnership for the Calderdale area. He is to be invited to attend the general purposes
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Gunman put to flight by shop wife
AN armed raider got more than he bargained for when he tried to hold up Jubilee Store in Haslingden yesterday. The gunman must have thought that housewife and mother-of-three Johar Largat would be easy prey and the shop's till, easy pickings. She was
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Meet us invite to new council chief
AN invitation to meet the Rossendale Chartists, a group set up to promote good practice in local government, has been made to the council's new interim chief executive. Troubleshooter James Gravenor takes over the helm of Rossendale Council today and
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Youths kick and beat up disabled man
A DISABLED man was knocked to the ground and set upon by five teenagers who punched and kicked him. He was taken to Blackburn Royal Infirmary with head injuries and bruising to other parts of his body, but was today recovering at home following the attack
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Disabled Peter at centre of rail row
A TRAIN company is re-thinking the way it treats its disabled customers after the Lancashire Evening Telegraph highlighted the plight of a passenger, banned from taking his scooter on board. The Hyndburn Access Group wrote to First North Western, asking
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Did Elvis own this Cadillac?
A PINK cadillac registered to Elvis Presley has been taken off the market as an international investigation into the car's history is launched. The classic 20-ft monster was put up for sale by car collector Ted Lethbridge, who recently retired to Spain
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Howarth's quality strikes
TWO quality strikes from Carl Howarth gave Nelson a winning start to their NWCL second division campaign. Nelson had fallen behind during a scrappy first half at Brantingham Road. They took the lead after 24 minutes when the Blues only half cleared a
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Wilkes delighted
DARWEN made an ideal start to their NWCL Division Two campaign with a comfortable victory at The Anchor Ground. Steve Wilkes' side went one-up through Matt Anderton on 14 minutes who capitalised on an error by visiting keeper Anthony Duffy. Jeff Moulton
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CHADDERTON 0 GREAT HARWOOD 0
GREAT Harwood take on Castleton Gabriels at home tonight in the hope of building on a solid start to their season in NWCL Division Two. The hot and humid conditions played a part in a tight game at Chadderton where the defences of both sides were on top
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Heat is on but Colne seal point
COLNE manager John Lister felt the heat played a part in his side's stalemate with Cheadle Town. "Day one of a new season is always tough on the legs and today was no different," he said. "Both sides began the match at a frenetic pace and it was inevitable
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Four for Bacup
BACUP got off to a flying start to the new season with an away win in a NWCL Division One match that was tougher than the scoreline suggests. The home side started the better and it was all square at the interval, thanks in part to a goal line clearance
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Point for Stand
RAMSBOTTOM opened their NWCL Division One campaign with a loss to Congleton Town despite hitting the woodwork a number of times. The Rams dominated the opening stages and summer signing Andy Grimshaw was desperately unlucky not to score with a great strike
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Stanley get off to winning start
ACCRINGTON Stanley boss John Coleman was relieved to get his side's first win under their belt - but wasn't getting too carried away. The Reds - many people's favourties to win the UniBond Premier Division title - lost their way last season after a disastrous
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Shakers break duck despite twin setback
Bury 3 Swansea City 2 - BURY boss Andy Preece was thrilled by the resolve of his young side after yet another refereeing blunder threatened to cost them their first points of the season. Shakers' early campaign has been blighted by ill fortune, with a
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Council slammed over homes
BURY Council failed to consider the basic human rights of frail and vulnerable residents before resolving to close down the old people's homes where they live, a top judge ruled. Mr Justice Richards said residents and their families had been given "inaccurate
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EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Tuesday, August 20
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. A Week of Fun with an animal theme for 5-11 year olds, Youth and Community Centre, Berry Lane, Longridge, 10am-noon. Blackburn and District Probus Club meet Lammack Methodist
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Shopping choice is running out
WHAT is happening to Blackburn shopping centre? Another two shops are closing. We need a variety in our shops. Soon, we will have no choice but to go to other towns. L EDWARDSON (Mrs), Franklin Road, Blackburn.
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Funds going to the wrong causes
IREAD recently of an asylum-seeker who, trying to leave this country, was chased inside the Channel Tunnel and brought back. Another was jailed for six months for trying to do the same thing. The same day I read of two Sikh terrorists who have been helped
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Potter is a star
POTTER the pussycat would make a wizard pet for a family with no young children and no other animals. Potter is a black and white neutered tom who is about five years old. Jeanette Ainscough, manager of the RSPCA animal home at Altham where Potter is
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Do the refugees want to be here?
WHAT an extraordinary amount of piffle from Blackburn's executive member for citizens and consumer affairs (Letters, August 10). First, it is of little relevance who pays the bill for asylum-seekers, be it central or local government: it is still extorted
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Woman set fire to shed
FIREFIGHTERS are warning of the dangers of lighting fires with petrol after a woman accidentally set three of her neighbours' fences and gardens alight. A fire brigade spokesman said that at 8.30pm last night, a woman decided to destroy her shed by burning
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Jo blasts Sefton with 85-ball ton
LEIGH CC gave their visiting sponsors from E.D.S. Memorex Telex something to remember with a tremendous performance against a shell-shocked Sefton Park side resulting in a 116-run victory. Leigh won the toss and, not surprisingly, elected to bat first
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Duff to sign
DAMIEN Duff today delivered the news all Blackburn fans have been desperate to hear by revealing he will sign a new deal with Rovers in the next seven days. After months of speculation, the 23-year-old winger has finally admitted in an exclusive interview
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Dazzling Duff
DAMIEN Duff underlined exactly what makes him so crucial to Graeme Souness's plans for the future with a dazzling display of wing-wizardry which threatened to heap further misery on Sunderland boss Peter Reid. After months of speculation surrounding his
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Internet swoop brings business boost
A BURNLEY-based internet company has bought out key components of a collapsed sports.com empire. MAD Group paid an undisclosed six-figure sum for part of the European Sports Agency which supplies major organisations with results statistics, reports and
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Shakers break duck despite twin setback
Bury 3 Swansea City 2 - BURY boss Andy Preece was thrilled by the resolve of his young side after yet another refereeing blunder threatened to cost them their first points of the season. Shakers' early campaign has been blighted by ill fortune, with a
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Ternent hit by an injury crisis
STAN Ternent surveyed his injury hit squad today and admitted: "We have got loads of them." But with the cash crisis that is gripping the club, it remains unclear whether the Clarets boss will have any hope of bringing in cover, even on a short term basis
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Duffer exclusive
ROVERS star winger Damien Duff speaks to the Lancashire Evening Telegraph's Andy Neild about his future. The 23-year-old Irish international tells how weeks' of speculation has affected his pre-season, his performances in friendlies and the latest on
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Sun shines for best gala ever
BOLD Venture Park was transformed into a hive of activity and laughter as Darwen Gala boasted its best year ever. Darwen centre came to a standstill in glorious sunshine as a record 32 colourful floats rolled by, accompanied by collectors in fancy dress
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New associates join health trust
BURNLEY Pendle and Rossendale Primary Care Trust has appointed local volunteers Mohammed Javed Khan and Raymond Tunnicliffe as new associate members. The new members will be invited to serve on various committees and panels and serve as quasi-non executive
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Padiham open with win
IT was a case of mission accomplished for Padiham on Saturday when they travelled to Castle Gabriels for their opening North West Counties League game of the season and returned home with three points following a 3-2 victory. Dean Stowe gave Padiham the
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Chris comes up with goods
A GOAL 15 minutes from time by substitute Chris Whittingham gave Clitheroe a share of the points with last seasons NWCL Division One runners-up Prescot Cables. Prescot took the lead when forward Steve Torpy raced clear on a through ball and slipped the
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Murray's goal gives Chorley derby win
CHORLEY player-boss Mark Molyneaux was all smiles after his first opening day victory in five years as a manager - but this tussle in sweltering conditions at Victory Park was not the sort of stirring local derby likely to linger in the memory. The Magpies
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Plans for future
VILLAGERS in Hawkshaw are on a mission to bring their local church and primary school into the 21st Century. Parishioners need to raise £19,000 to carry out work on St Mary's Church, which dates back to 1892. And school governors of the village school
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Potter is a star
POTTER the pussycat would make a wizard pet for a family with no young children and no other animals. Potter is a black and white neutered tom who is about five years old. Jeanette Ainscough, manager of the RSPCA animal home at Altham where Potter is
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A quiet word was sufficient
I COULD not believe my eyes when I read the article 'Don't Call Me Mate' (LET, July 24). What kind of sad person would lodge an official complaint to the ambulance authorities over being called 'mate' -- other than Victor Meldrew of One Foot in the Grave
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Youths kick and beat up disabled man
A DISABLED man was knocked to the ground and set upon by five teenagers who punched and kicked him. He was taken to Blackburn Royal Infirmary with head injuries and bruising to other parts of his body, but was today recovering at home following the attack
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Find this man
POLICE hunting a thug who launched a "vicious and prolonged attack" on a father-of-two today named a man they wanted to question about the offence. They took the unusual step of issuing a picture of Naveed Ahmed, above, after being unable to trace him
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Zairad joins in army game
HUNDREDS of East Lancashire soldiers, including 17-year-old Private Ziarad Mohammed, of Nelson, are taking part in a training exercise in Canada dubbed by army chiefs the 'ultimate war game'. For many of the young soldiers it is their first trip abroad
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Sports advisers set a hot pace
A BURY business advisory firm is carving a successful niche in the fast-expanding sport and leisure sector. DTE Insurance Brokers has developed a specialised service for sporting start-ups, enabling ventures which had stalled for lack of cover to get
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Form guide...
A LOOK at the key moments and facts from Burnley's second game at Wolves. BURNLEY: NIK MICHOPOULOS Made yet another costly error for the opener and only made amends with a wonderful stop from Miller's penalty...5 DEAN WEST Created a couple of good chances
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Clarets' Winter of discontent
IT MAY have been a baking hot summer's day but it was a Winter of discontent for the Clarets at Molineux on Saturday afternoon. Referee Jeff Winter is not afraid of the spotlight and he ensured he was the centre of attention with the red card that reduced
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Club saved as members take over
THE future of a 50-year-old social club has finally been secured following months of confusion. Almost 1,000 members of Ineos Sports and Social Club, in Bridge Street, Darwen, have agreed to take over after voting in favour of the proposal for the third
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A stride for life
WALKERS are being urged to dust off their trainers for a sponsored walk in aid of cancer research. The Stride For Life walk organised for October 20 in Witton Country Park, Blackburn, hopes to raise funds for Cancer Research UK. There are 40 similar10
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Police appeal to find missing teenager
POLICE are appealing for the public's help to find a 14-year-old girl who went missing in Blackpool on Saturday, August 3. Tracy Kendall, of Henry Street, Blackpool was last seen at 7pm on August 3 when she left her workplace, Manves Hotel on Yorkshire
