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EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Wednesday, September 18
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. Musical Evening with the Accrington Clef Club, Accrington Library, 7.30pm. Organ Recital by Ronald Frost, Blackburn Cathedral, 1pm. Guided Tour -- Ulrich Ruckriem, Irwell
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Walker's indoor accolade
MOVE over Nasser! Prestwich cricketer Ian Walker is to lead his country in the Indoor Cricket World Cup. The 34-year-old has been chosen to skipper England for the eight-day tournament in Wellington, New Zealand, at the start of October. Ian has had an
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Schools Round-up by Graeme Hollinshead
BURY and Bolton schools are gearing themselves up for the new season's cup competitions. The flagship Under 16s Individual Schools competition has attracted 75 entries from Greater Manchester and the only three local schools involved in the 1st Round
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Spare a light, Blackburn?
NEARLY a quarter of a million pounds is to be spent on floodlighting Blackburn town centre's 'best-looking buildings' (LET, September 4). Might there be a few spare for a couple of jam jars and candles to add a bit of extra sparkle to Darwen Tower and
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Death penalty is needed now
I AGREE with Mr Roy Davies, what a terrible fortnight it has been for everyone. Crime will carry on unless the death penalty is not brought back as the perpetrators have nothing to fear. What a place we live in. The police have been marvellous and a credit
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Enough is enough, I'm for the off
I ONCE wrote here that the only good thing about Blackburn was the road leading out of it. Well, I have given up. I am leaving, not only leaving the town, but the county. I have had enough. Enough of a county council declaration that old people in council
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Guided walks
HEATON Park is to be the venue for three free guided walks as part of a Red Rose Forest health festival. The leisurely strolls will take place on Wednesday (Sept 18) at 1.15pm, Friday (Sept 20) at 10.30am and Sunday 22 September at 11am. Walkers should
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TV date for Stuart
THE eyes of millions of viewers will be on Prestwich spectacle designer Stuart Jones later this week. Stuart, who creates unique eyewear for famous clients worldwide, has been chosen for a guest spot on Granada TV's new magazine series, The Afternoon
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Two quizzed after moors body find
TWO people were being quizzed by detectives today after the discovery of a man's body. It was found on moorland above the village of Cornholme, near Todmorden. Police were called to the gruesome find after a passing hill walker saw the body of the 44-
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Ten things you didn't know about CSKA Sofia
CSKA were formed in 1948 and they are the official 'army' club of Bulgaria. THEY have won the Bulgarian title a record 28 times. OVER the years they have beaten teams such as Liverpool, Ajax, Juventus, Nottingham Forest, Parma and AS Monaco in European
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Tiatto says sorry
MANCHESTER City's Danny Tiatto has apologised for his two-footed lunge on Rovers midfielder David Thompson. The Australian international was sent off for the tackle only seven minutes after coming on a substitute in the 2-2 draw at Maine Road on Sunday
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Cole facing fitness fight
BLACKBURN boss Graeme Souness today faced up to the prospect of going into Europe without both Andy Cole and David Thompson. Cole was due to have a scan on his hamstring this morning in order to assess the extent of the damage after he limped off injured
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Two quizzed after moors body find
TWO people were being quizzed by detectives today after the discovery of a man's body. It was found on moorland above the village of Cornholme, near Todmorden. Police were called to the gruesome find after a passing hill walker saw the body of the 44-
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Non-arrests 'tactics' during distubances
HUNDREDS of yobs were left to terrorise Burnley during the riots after arresting trouble makers was ruled to be against police 'tactics' a court heard. Police officers were ordered to prioritise their efforts in three key areas -- reassuring both white
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Crime figures plunge by 11 per cent
CRIME in Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale is falling sharply and criminals should keep "looking over their shoulders" according to police. New figures for the this year show that overall crime in Pennine Division is down by 11 per cent compared with last
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Town is host to look at the riots recovery
BURNLEY played host to a major national conference yesterday to look at how far communities rocked by last year's riots have progressed. Delegates from local councils, the police, partner agencies and faith organisations attended the Working for Community
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Court's warning for street louts
A LEADING magistrate has warned loutish behaviour will not be tolerated on the streets of Burnley - and troublemakers had better get the message. Jim McGowan hit out as he sentenced two men - one the father of a seven year old girl - for their involvement
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FT: Bristol Rovers 2, Shakers 1
SHAKERS' run up the Third Division table finally ran out of steam against Bristol Rovers despite Pav Abbott's 90th minute fightback goal. Full details and all the Shakers reaction here on Wednesday morning
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Post Office customer smashed glass
AN irate customer saw red when the sub postmaster wouldn't open up Brierfield post office before nine o'clock. Burnley Magistrates heard how Peter Hope, 30, was angry when allowed in on the dot of nine, broke a glass counter screen and walked out of the
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Beautiful Blacko an award-winner
RESIDENTS of a Pendle village are celebrating after putting on a blooming good show to scoop first prize in a prestigious countryside competition. The picturesque village of Blacko, near Barrowford, has been singled out for an award in this year's Best
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Shoppers' loyalty paid dividends
THERE'S a story of a young Bacup soldier who, when taken prisoner by the Germans in the last war and asked by his captors for his name, rank and number, gave his mother's Co-op number. It was engraved more indelibly in his memory than the one the Army
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Fractured skull: Man due in court
A MAN was due to appear before Burnley Magistrates today charged in connection with an attack that left a man in hospital with a fractured skull. The attack too place near the sports centre in Albert Road, Colne in the early hours of Monday morning. The
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Women invited to join business group
BUSINESSWOMEN in East Lancashire are being urged to attend the launch of the area's first Women in Business group on Wednesday, October 2, at 8pm at Business Team Training, Greenfield Road, Colne. Successful businesswomen Eileen Hirst and Wendy Bowers
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Five years ago
LISA Kolquhoun took a step closer to her dreams of dancing in the West End after she secured a place on a performance course at the London Studio Centre. Lisa, 16, of Hope Street, Blackburn, started dancing with Pat Eakets School of Dancing at the age
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Tear a strip off them in private if you like, but...
I WAS a tad uncomfortable to hear the manager singling out Dwight Yorke and Tugay for individual public criticism following Sunday's shambolic last ten minutes. By all means criticise the team as a whole when things go wrong, and boy did they go wrong
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Work to bring school together
THE doors have now opened on a £4million-plus development which it is hoped will help unite an Accrington school in more ways than one. The massive transformation at Moorhead High School, in Queens Road West, which was formerly a split-site school, is
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Recycling plant gets green light
AMBITIOUS plans for a recycling plant in Accrington have been given the go-ahead after grant approval for nearly half a million pounds. The project is the brainchild of the Clayton-le-Moors Prospects Panel, a group made up of residents and councillors
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Show returns in triumph
THE Hodder Valley agricultural show made a hugely successful comeback, a year after it was cancelled due to the outbreak of foot and mouth. Organisers said the event at Tosside Road, Slaidburn, was a resounding triumph after hundreds turned up on a gloriously
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Death crash driver waits for sentence
A 23-YEAR-OLD man who admitted a charge of dangerous driving involving an accident in which his friend was killed will have to wait until next month to learn his fate. Preston Crown Court was told that victim Neil Heywood was driving a car involved in
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Transport scheme means extra jobs
NINETEEN jobs could be created with the introduction of a new transport scheme for parts of the Ribble Valley. Using cash from the Countryside Agency's Vital Villages scheme, the Bowland Transit aims to provide a fleet of minibuses and better access to
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Fine for fish deaths firm
AN animal feed manufacturer with a previously unblemished record was fined £10,000 for a discharge into a river last year which wiped out more than 600 fish. Blackburn magistrates heard that the August incident had been caused as a result of the company's
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Ternent banned for two games
THE FA today found Burnley manager Stan Ternent guilty of improper conduct and abusive language. The charge arose after comments Ternent made about match referee Barry Knight during the Burnley v Wolves Division One fixture on March 30, 2002. The game
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Davies faces 'warm' reception
FOUR years after his disastrous £7.5m move to Blackburn Rovers, Kevin Davies returns to East Lancashire tonight where he can expect a hot reception at Turf Moor. Davies will play his second match on loan for Millwall against the Clarets but the Southampton
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Clarets kids go back to school
BURNLEY'S young players returned to college yesterday but Terry Pashley is hoping that they learned some harsh footballing lessons at the weekend. The youngsters will have a half day of study every Monday and a full day on Thursday as they continue to
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Fab four want a start
THE Clarets have a fearsome foursome of strikers straining at the leash ahead of tonight's televised clash with Millwall at Turf Moor. Manager Stan Ternent's key decision will be which pair out of Robbie Blake, Ian Moore, Dimitri Papadopoulos and Gareth
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A seasonal tasty offering
A FENCE pub has celebrated the onset of autumn with its new seasonal menu of food and wines. The Ye Old Sparrowhawk, Wheatley Lane Road, introduced the new menu to replace the summer list. The menu offers a number of new dishes of food more suited to
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Graduate Laura finally breaks free from TV
UNIVERSITY is often the first experience most 18-year-olds have of life in the real world. Besides moving away from home, there are the additional pressures of making new friends and adjusting to a new form of study. So imagine how much more intense it
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Jon lines up as Bury's best
GREEN-FINGERED Jon Paul Entwistle has been chosen to represent Bury's Thin Blue Line. The 12-year-old beat off stiff competition to be named the Bury Young Citizen of the Year 2002 and is now one of 11 finalists who will compete for the Greater Manchester
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Ternent banned for two games
THE FA today found Burnley manager Stan Ternent guilty of improper conduct and abusive language. The charge arose after comments Ternent made about match referee Barry Knight during the Burnley v Wolves Division One fixture on March 30, 2002. The game
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Rovers hoping for late surge
BLACKBURN Rovers officials are hoping for a late surge in ticket sales as they prepare to return to European competition after a four-year absence later this week. With just two days to go before Thursday night's UEFA Cup first round first leg clash with
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Another life-saver op for John Mark
FORMER Lancashire Evening Telegraph Baby of the Year John Mark Riding is critically ill in hospital after undergoing a life-saving operation. The five-year-old, formerly of Darwen and who now lives with his mum Jacqueline Sanderson in Cornwall, was rushed
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A better way of life down by the river
ROSSENDALE residents have been helping with a regeneration project in Edenfield. Groundwork Rossendale and the Rossendale Rivers Initiative have been gaining ideas from local residents on how to improve a riverside walk in Dearden Clough. Improved access
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New charge for murder case teenager
THE 18 year old Blackburn girl accused of murdering her lover has appeared before Blackburn magistrates charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice. Louise Berry is charged that between August 6 and September 13 she wrote to Rita Wrigley
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Woman cashed bogus benefit cheques
A WOMAN obtained £500 when she cashed bogus social security cheques at a Darwen Post office. But Blackburn magistrates heard that alarm bells began to ring because of the number of orders and when Lisa Wooton tried to cash another docket she was detained
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Sofia 'fans' banned
AROUND 150 people have been refused permission to travel to Blackburn for this week's UEFA Cup game amid fears of asylum-seeking and hooliganism. The British Embassy in Sofia refused to grant visas to some people claiming to be supporters who wanted to
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£5m county fund for abuse claims
A £5MILLION fund for alleged sex abuse payouts had been put aside by county council bosses. The move was announced as they revealed claims had been received by people who say they were abused while in the county council's care. A £2million fund was earmarked
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Call for walkers to step up support
WITH a month to go before East Lancashire fundraisers put their hiking boots to the test, sponsored walk organisers for the Magic Eye Appeal are calling for more action. A special hotline was set up to get people registered on any one of the six mass
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Waite looks to his Test options
GREAT Britain head coach David Waite has started his preparations to face World Cup finalists New Zealand in November's three-Test series in this country by naming a 32-man training squad. The series kicks off with the first Rugby League international
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Scouts keeping tabs on Stanley
JOHN Coleman is hoping he can hang onto his record breaking team as the scouts descend on the Crown Ground following their nine consecutive wins. Oldham and Coventry City are rumoured to have been casting a watchful eye over the Stanley side who are runaway
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Fleece jackets a must as winter closes in
SPONSORSHIP is the main source of income at most clubs, and at Accrington we are lucky to have great support from our main sponsors Red Rose Assurance, as well as from all our other regular sponsors. We have also just secured valuable sponsorship from
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End of hazards at rubbish tip
A LANDFILL site at Pilsworth is to stop handling dangerous rubbish despite being designated a hazardous waste dump by environment chiefs. Viridor Waste Management, which operates a former quarry area off Pilsworth Road, says that consignments of potentially-harmful
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Schoolboy saves drowning friend
ELEVEN-YEAR-OLD Daniel Tonge owes his life to a quick-thinking school friend after he plunged 50ft from a rope swing. Jason Blackledge risked his own life to scramble down a steep embankment to drag his unconscious friend from a stream. Daniel's father
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Calling it another name won't work
WHO designs kitchens? All those cupboards under worktops and sinks, cupboards that you put stuff in and it never see the light of day again. You know that tasty sandwich toaster you bought in a mad moment and used constantly for a couple of weeks and
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Dan's the mini golf king!
YOUNG Daniel Thornton is following in his brothers' footsteps on the road to golfing glory. And just to prove that fact the fifteen-year-old St Gabriel's pupil recently won the Lancashire Under-15 boys championship. Daniel, who plays off a handicap of
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Another veteran success for Paul
IT was another successful weekend of racing for Bury riders, both in the Northern Alliance Individuals at Goshen and at Leicester in the Midland/North Regional League. Saturdays Individual meeting, postponed from the Goshen Jubilee bank holiday, produced
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Park get a Nottingham lacing!
Sedgley Park 11pts Nottingham 13 THE sun shone brightly on an emerald pitch which had been cut like a bowling green. The balcony flowers were as impressive as jewels, but what about the mighty match? Pretty drab at best, and sadly did not live up to the
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euro's sending prices rocketing
IT is interesting to observe the impact of the introduction of the euro in other EU countries. In Greece, the cost of items such as snacks, soft drinks and fruit and vegetables has soared by 50 per cent. In France, retail prices have risen by 10 per cent
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Leave our town alone, planners
I AGREE with the remarks made by Margo Grimshaw (LET, September 3) -- the Blackburn we knew and loved has been ruined by our town planners and local councillors. The demise began with demolition of the Market Hall and clock and has progressed from there
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Anger of dad who 'butted' boy, 13
A FATHER from Atherton, who took the law into his own hands after his daughter was bullied, today told of his disbelief when he was charged with assault . Philip Smith lost his temper when his 13-year-old daughter came home hysterical, claiming boys from
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Jobs figures
THE number of people out of work in the borough and claiming benefit has shown a slight increase. Figures for August show the total rose by 16 to 2,028. The statistics comprise 1,502 males and 526 females. The unemployment rate has also risen slightly
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Doors open to disabled
DISABLED people should enjoy full access to local public buildings by 2004. Bury Council is spending £300,000 to make 38 buildings accessible, as required by the Disability Discrimination Act. These range from Bury Art Gallery to Ramsbottom library, Prestwich
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Digging deep to meet Town Hall pay
TOWN Hall coffers will have to be raided to meet the cost of employees' pay increases. Bury Council is having to find an extra £400,000 after ACAS brokered a deal to give staff a larger than expected rise. Bury had budgeted for a wage hike of three per
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Sofia 'fans' banned
AROUND 150 people have been refused permission to travel to Blackburn for this week's UEFA Cup game amid fears of asylum-seeking and hooliganism. The British Embassy in Sofia refused to grant visas to some people claiming to be supporters who wanted to
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Leigh RMI 1, Nuneaton 1
Leigh RMI v Nuneaton Borough match report by Martyn Hindley on this site on Wednesday morning
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Death of head teacher
A LEADING educationalist, whose father lives in Summerseat and who was made a Dame two years ago, has died. Dame Judith Kilpatrick collapsed during a meeting on September 5 at Portsmouth City Girls School where she had been head teacher since 1995. Her
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Rovers hoping for late surge
BLACKBURN Rovers officials are hoping for a late surge in ticket sales as they prepare to return to European competition after a four-year absence later this week. With just two days to go before Thursday night's UEFA Cup first round first leg clash with
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Good start for Rovers
BLACKBURN Rovers' two Academy sides maintained their excellent start to the season with two more encouraging results at the weekend. Ian Miller's Under 17s made it four wins out of four with a thumping 5-1 triumph over Bristol City. And Rob Kelly's Under
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In-form CSKA bid for more glory
BLACKBURN Rovers' UEFA Cup opponents CSKA Sofia will fly into England tomorrow confident they can pull off a shock in Thursday's first round first leg at Ewood. The Bulgarians are currently flying high after five straight wins have catapulted them to
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Two quizzed after moors body find
TWO people were being quizzed by detectives today after the discovery of a man's body. The body of James Bowman, 44, was found on moorland above the village of Cornholme, near Todmorden. Police were called to the gruesome find after a passing hill walker
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Favour for son proves costly
A DRINK driver got behind the wheel to take his son away from a suicidal and argumentative friend. Burnley Magistrates heard how John Riley, 38, wanted to stop the row and his solicitor said while his motives had been decent, he had been absent minded
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Inspectors move in to check council's work
A TEAM of top level auditors arrived in Burnley yesterday to carry out a "root and branch" inspection of council services. The week-long inspection is part of the council's efforts to improve its functions after being criticised in a report into last
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Mother in casualty rumpus warned by court
A DEPRESSED mum who caused a casualty department rumpus and then attacked a police officer has been warned she could face jail. Burnley Magistrates heard how Sharon Snape, 32, had been found sitting on the hospital floor crying. After she became abusive
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We didn't need this - Preece
MANAGER Andy Preece was looking forward to the Bristol Rovers clash but admitted the midweek fixtures were taking their toll. "We had a few very tired players after the game on Saturday and we could have done without another game this week but it's the
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Disqualified driver lied to police
A DISQUALIFIED driver caught on a motorway lied to police about his identity. Tony Jones, a jobless 26-year-old of Giles Street, Nelson, pleaded guilty to driving while banned and without insurance and obstructing a police officer. He was sentenced to
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Dramatic turnaround boost for Clarets
A LITTLE over a week ago, a couple of thousand Burnley supporters filed into Pride Park fearing the worst. Slouched at the foot of the table, the Clarets had one point, one goal and absolutely no form. Three games later and the turnaround has been as
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Ten years ago
TWO adventurous young people won places in the 28,000-mile British Steel Challenge race. Andrew Hindley, 25, former Mount Carmel High School student, and Justine Cotton, 21, of Langho, took part in the race that shipped them around the globe.
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Bidders will go potty at pottery sale
BIDDERS will be going fund-raising potty at an event to raise money for West End Methodist Church, Blackburn Road, Oswaldtwistle. Lots at the auction of fine pottery will include Beswick, Coalport and Wedgwood. There will also be sports equipment on offer
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Biker exposed himself in wood
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a teenager rode through woodlands on a mountain bike exposing himself to women. In two separate incidents five minutes apart, the youth indecently exposed himself while he cycled with his trousers down. The first
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Famous 'atomic' son a town forgot
A SCIENTIST who unlocked the secret of the atom has been honoured with the unveiling of a plaque at his birthplace in Rishton. Sir Ernest Marsden was born in Hermitage Street in 1889, and attended the Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Blackburn. He conducted
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Alert over landfill sites
CAMPAIGNERS have called for urgent action after five landfills across East Lancashire were given the green light to become specialist hazardous waste sites. The landfills were among more than 200 named across England and Wales. The sites which have been
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Beacons blaze to signal country march
BEACONS illuminated the skies above East Lancashire last night and lit the blue touchpaper for a huge countryside march. Ribble Valley MP Nigel Evans lit the biggest beacon in the region at the old Roman look-out post above Mellor. It was backed by a
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BNP may contest Ribble Valley by-election
RESIDENTS were today urged to turn their backs on the British National Party after volunteers began leafleting homes in the Ribble Valley. The move came as the far right party confirmed it was likely to field a candidate in the forthcoming Waddington
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Macca fury at leaky defence
TWO goals from Greek substitute Dimi Papadopoulos inflicted a disappointing 3-0 defeat on the Seasiders at Turf Moor. Pool boss Steve McMahon pointed out afterwards that defensive errors were at fault for the first round exit and that his side also failed
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Head to head
THERE is more linking Millwall's Christophe Kinet and Burnley's Lennie Johnrose than the fact they are both left footed midfielders. The two men both had uncertain summers having been released by their clubs, Kinet having trials with Luton and Wimbledon
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Rivals out to reverse poor starts
THE last time Millwall visited Turf Moor the Clarets were on the back of a seven game winning run, top of the table and the Lions were one of the teams in the chasing pack. Tonight, after sluggish starts, the two sides are in the bottom half of the table
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Arthur promises to carry on kissing
CLARETS boss Stan Ternent had better beware, Arthur Gnohere is ready to plant another smacker on him. The French defender celebrated his first goal of the season against Stoke at the weekend by removing his shirt instead of repeating the kiss that he
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Regulars chip in for good cause
REGULARS at a Todmorden pub took time out from their pints to raise money for a cancer charity. Drinkers in the Wellington pub, on Halifax Road, raised £50 for Manchester's Christie Hospital and its research centre in Chelmsford. The regulars took part
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Club is loading up with more laughs
THE new line-up of comedy acts for the next Saturday show at a Blackburn comedy club have been announced by the club's organisers. The Lock 'N' Load Comedy Club, on the Wharf, Blackburn, has brought together a list of comedians it hopes will continue
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Drinkers can toast new look at pub
DRINKERS at a Great Harwood pub can now enjoy a pint in new surroundings thanks to a £50,000 refurbishment. The Royal Hotel, on Station Road, finished the first stage of its renovation after its new bar was relocated within the pub. The mammoth task has
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The final countdown
THE nine-month long NFP league season is now over and the top nine clubs can prepare for the play-off series which culminates in the Grand Final at Widnes on October 12. How the newlook play-off systemwill work . . . September 22 PRELIMINARY SEMI-FINALS
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Defeats cost Leigh title
MEMOREX Leigh suffered a weekend of double disappointment as they narrowly lost out to Wallasey in their attempt to win the league championship and were beaten at Bootle in the final of the Liverpool Echo knockout competition. The Liverpool Competition
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Travellers go, rubbish stays
OLD sofas and piles of rubbish litter a site next to the M65 after police sent more than 100 travellers packing. The camp was broken up after complaints from local residents and from motorists who had become snarled up in traffic chaos. Sixty caravans
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Fears over planned housing estate
A NEW housing estate is to be built in Darwen - as long as the developer stumps up more than £151,000 to help improve the area. Hargreaves Homes has asked to build 112 houses on land off Marsh House Lane and Pole Lane. A report urges Blackburn with Darwen
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Hero dies in holiday tragedy
AN investigation has been launched after an East Lancashire man died suddenly while on holiday in Turkey. Sean Breslin, 37, who was hailed a hero after rescuing a family from a house fire four years ago, was staying in the Turkish resort of Marmaris when
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Prize restaurant man's cash plea
THE owner of a recently closed award winning Indian restaurant has made a desperate plea for somebody to buy the premises before he is forced to declare himself bankrupt. Former Rossendale councillor Abu Asad Chaudhury, owner of the Saffron Restaurant
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National issues on Youth MPs' agenda
DRUGS and education will be high on the agenda when junior MPs from across the North West gather in East Lancashire for a United Kingdom Youth Parliament regional meeting. It is a national project, supported by the Government, to give young people a voice
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Heads join protest over exam marks
MORE than 40 promising students are having their A-levels re-marked as a headteacher claimed the downgrading row could become a national scandal. Som former independent school sixth-formers from East Lancashire will have to go to their second-choice universities
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Patient on the run had stabbed man
A PATIENT on the run from a psychiatric unit was originally detained after stabbing and threatening to kill a man with a kitchen knife. Albert Oszmianski, 39, who absconded from Kemple View unit, Langho, on Friday, was sentenced to be detained indefinitely
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Souness will take Scottish captain's role
BLACKBURN ROVERS boss Graeme Souness will open the 15th annual blind golf international between England and Scotland at Pleasington golf club tomorrow morning. But he will not be supporting the England team - he is the honorary captain of the Scotland
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Pool secure the points
THE Seasiders always seem to enjoy the trip to Wycombe's Adams Park stadium. Previous visits have seen superb performances from Pool including an emphatic 4-1 victory last season and a solid 2-0 win in the 1999/00 season. This season was no different
