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EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Tuesday, October 1
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. Blackburn Breast Care Support Group, Beardwood Hospital, Preston New Rod, Blackburn, 7pm-9pm. Speaker: Dr Wendy Higson of the Well Woma Clinic. Salsa Dancing, Stanhill
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Going over the same old ground
ON it goes with weary repetition -- the troublesome traverse of the travellers in East Lancashire. Their caravan convoy is on the move again, having in the past two weeks descended on Altham, Nelson, Clitheroe and Burnley. On their travels, they have
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Police warning over danger of vodka
OFFICERS in Manchester are issuing a warning to East Lancashire residents who may have bought bottles of Valkonov Vodka after a 33 year old woman suffered methanol poisoning. The woman, from Gorton, Manchester was admitted to Manchester Royal Infirmary
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Call for cycling proficiency cash
NOW that the speed-camera breeding programme is reaching fruition, would some of the thousands of pounds which have been and will be made from them not be beneficial to both the average cyclist and the anti-social, unsafe minority of them who seem to
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Stopping the closures will save lives
I READ with interest the remarks by Mr John Burns on care homes (Letters, September 3) as I know he has a great deal of first-hand experience of both sheltered housing and residential care and I applaud his sentiments on the varying levels of care that
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Network needs your support
I WOULD like to extend an invitation to readers to support the work of Sustrans -- the sustainable transport charity responsible for co-ordinating the building of the National Cycle Network (NCN) currently covering 6,500 miles of the UK, with 10,000 miles
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Mob stones fire crews
A MOB of youths have been warned that somebody could lose their life if they continue to stone police and fire crews. The move came after emergency services were pelted in two separate incidents over the weekend. A gang of around 40 juveniles targeted
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Man of the moment
BLACKBURN midfielder David Thompson is currently the man of the moment as far as Rovers fans are concerned. And manager Graeme Souness will once again look to the former Coventry man for inspiration at the Hawthorns tonight, particularly if Damien Duff
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Souey's tower of strength
GIANT defender Martin Taylor is psyching himself up for another stern examination of his defensive capabilities tonight as Rovers aim to blunt Baggies strike duo Jason Roberts and Lee Hughes. Taylor is now an integral part of Graeme Souness's defence
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Search for the top 'lollipop'
ASDA Burnley is running a competition to find the town's best lollipop lady or man. Store staff will visit school in town, asking teachers, parents and children for their nominees. Manager Graham Price said: "They play an integral part of the community
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Steven voted top trader
A BURNLEY shopkeeper has been voted national Forecourt Trader of the Year. Steven Blackadder, who runs the Spar Store at Kitchens Garage in Trafalgar Street, scooped several awards at London's Hilton Hotel last week. "We were encouraged to enter the awards
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Another clean-up as camp moves
TRAVELLERS who set up home on a store car park have moved again. The caravans have visited several East Lancashire sites in the past couple of weeks, including Nelson, Barrow and Burnley. They set up home on the car park of TK Maxx in Church Street for
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Probe into industrial estate paint spill
AN investigation was under way today after a leak of more than 2,000 litres of paint at a Burnley industrial estate. Hycrome, a powdered paints manufacturer, reported a substance leaking from their premises at 3.40am yesterday . Seven fire engines answered
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Rockin' role for Andrew
PADIHAM's pop wannabe Andrew Derbyshire has rocked his way to the top of a popular London show by stepping in for the lead role. Andrew, 20, was rejected from last year's ITV hit Pop Idol show after making it to the last 50 in the programme's search for
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Bingo Brian's in with a shout!
THE number could be up for bingo callers after Brian Gillatt won a place in the national final of Bingo Caller of the Year. For the first time in the three years of entering the competition, Brian, 43, scooped the title of Best in the North. He now faces
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DIY School gears up for inspection
BURNLEY'S DIY school is to undergo an OFSTED school inspection to ensure that the children are being educated to the government's standards. An exact date has not been given for the inspection but the parents have welcomed it with open arms. Parent Lisa
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Reunion for classmates of the 50s
THE organiser of a reunion for former members of a Nelson school wants their old classmates to get in touch. The get-together for Nelson Grammar School pupils of the 1950s is being organised by the Reverend David Wiseman. Since leaving school, the Rev
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New plans for Clover Croft Mill site
TWO new applications have been received by Pendle Council to develop the former Winchester Furniture Ltd in Higham. The first is to build 17 houses on the site, in Clover Croft Mill, and to convert part of the mill into 12 flats. The second is to demolish
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Farming clan has a plot to aid income
A PENDLE farming clan hopes to invest £300,000 in a housing diversification scheme in a bid to save their livelihoods. The Nutter family, of Sabden Old Hall Farm, Newchurch -in-Pendle, were devastated by the foot and mouth epidemic and feel this is a
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Playing catch up in the Hospital Cup
AFTER the little kerfuffle last month over two Blackburn football teams being barred on geographical grounds from Burnley's Hospital Cup, which, dating from 1883, is the world's oldest amateur football competition, an echo comes to Looking Back showing
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Newby hits top form
BURY drew 2-2 at Wrexham in what was a hugely entertaining game. The home side took the lead through a magnificent strike from the league's leading scorer Andy Morrell, who netted from 25 yards, and Morrell himself doubled the advanatage only minutes
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Third loss in a row
COLNE boss John Lister refused to be downcast after his side slipped to their third defeat in a row against high fliers Stone Dominoes. "That's probably the best we've played in the last few weeks," he said. "Stone aren't third in the league by accidentt
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Blues go six points behind leaders
DESPITE going ahead after only two minutes with a Lee Buggie header, Clitheroe came off second best at NWCL first division leaders Prescot Cables. The home team had the best of the first half with goals from Todd on 13 minutes from a rebound off keeper
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Ten years ago
SOCCER star Alan Shearer's wife Lainya gave birth to a baby girl at Southampton hospital. Alan said that baby Chloe, who was 7lb 12oz, was already a "better dribbler than Gazza."
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Peter, falsely jailed for 18 years, marries
A FORMER East Lancashire man freed from jail after 18 years for a double murder he did not commit has married. Born again Christian Peter Fell, 40, wed fiancee Elaine, 32, at the church where they met, the Metropolitan Tabernacle Church in South London
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Drug addict is spared jail term
A DRUG addict who struck twice -- once at his next door neighbours -- has escaped a jail term. Burnley Crown Court heard how Marc Bowers, 28, whose hauls included children's toys, had become addicted to heroin while in prison and a judge said it was in
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Full steam ahead at engines classic
CLASSIC steam engines and the best of farming formed a weekend display in Gisburn. Hundreds of people, intrigued by farming life and equipment, enjoyed the days presentations and entertainment. And all eyes turned to the sky for a thrilling Falconry display
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Who said what...
Stan Ternent - "I THOUGHT we created a lot of chances but I said at half time that if we kept doing that sooner or later we would get a goal. "We created numerous chances but they only had one shot from their outside right and then one or two bits and
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Striker shortage
STAN Ternent is facing up to losing two members of his strike force for the Clarets next home game. Young Greek striker Dimitri Papadopoulos has been called up for international duty again and is certainly away for the visit of Walsall. His fellow striker
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Fact file...
A LOOK at the key moments from the game against Wimbledon. MARLON BERESFORD: Had a few potential Enckelman moments courtesy of some dodgy back passes but coped well...8 DEAN WEST: Had to limp off with a tight hamstring but once again confirmed that the
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Souness looking for a Euro boost
BLACKBURN boss Graeme Souness will go in search of a UEFA Cup boost at the Hawthorns tonight as Rovers gear up for the biggest week of their season so far. Souness knows a victory over West Brom would act as a massive shot in the arm ahead of Thursday's
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Five flee blazing house
FIVE people including a three-year-old boy fled for their lives from a blazing terraced house. The fire broke out in Olive Lane, Darwen, at 4.30am yesterday and is believed to have been started by a discarded cigarette. Two people are thought to have
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New bogus caller alert
A DETECTIVE today appealed for pensioners to be vigilant after the twelfth 'distraction' burglary on an elderly person's home in just over a month. Det Insp Neil Hunter said that anyone in doubt at the identity of an unexpected caller could even ask the
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War veterans remembered
WORLD War one heroes are to be remembered in a Rossendale peace garden if enough funding can be gathered. More than 80 people from Stacksteads died and in remembrance of this, each veteran is to have his name inscribed on to a monument. The statue is
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Computer store worker admits theft
A COMPUTER store assistant processed a credit card transaction for an acquaintance who claimed he could not make it to the shop in person. Blackburn magistrates heard the details given were from a stolen card and Mohammed Makda had no way of checking
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Struggle as man defied drink ban
A MAN ordered to hand over a bottle of booze under the Blackburn town centre drinking ban struggled violently with police. Local magistrates heard that during the struggle, the head of Meredith Angus Hughes collided with an officer's face, causing bruising
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Festivals revellers urged to take care
POLICE are planning a major crime initiative to coincide with the celebration of religious festivals in Lancashire. The Navratri and Diwali festivals attract revellers from all over the country but police are worried that, in the past, they have also
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Injuries as 'battle' gets out of hand
FOUR people were taken to hospital with battle scars after fighting at a war re-enactment got out of hand. The armour-clad warriors took to the fields around Hoghton Tower over the weekend to re-enact an English civil battle. But some Sealed Knot troops
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The passions and politics of Barbara
THE journalist writing a revealing Barbara Castle biography today defended the project and said: "She was a passionate person and lived a passionate life." Anne Perkins is compiling 'The Red Queen,' which is due to be published in May 2003. Rossendale
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Champs in hell, Blues in seventh heaven
A CARL HOWARTH hat-trick paved the way for Nelson to hammer local rivals and champions Stand in this NWCL second division fixture. Fresh from a three-week lay-off, Howarth opened the scoring when he converted a Dave Gray cross. Stand should have levelled
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Bacup gift wrap goals
BACUP manager Brent Peters was left fuming after a lack of discipline cost his side two goals and the points at Maine Road. Just 11 minutes into the NWCL second division game they were 1-0 down after Lee Kershaw let Maine Road player-boss Chris Simms
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Sargy earns a point in six-goal thriller
ROSSENDALE let a two-goal lead slip before going behind and then eventually taking a point in this six-goal UniBond first division thriller. On 23 minutes, Gary Williams took on the Matlock defence, squared to Chris Brooks who calmly steered the ball
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Party takes off at Rossendale
AS Europe's stunning Ryder Cup victory was celebrated long and hard in golf clubs across the continent, an extra big party was being held at Rossendale Golf Club. That is because Bob Torrance, father and mentor of winning captain Sam, is still fondly
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Chorley fightback
CHORLEY showed great character to mount a stirring second-half fightback which transformed a sorry shambles into compelling viewing. The first hour of this UniBond first division clash had been a thoroughly untidy stop-start scramble, littered with niggling
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Goldline Quarter-Finals by Martyn Hindley
PRESTWICH Heys are just 90 minutes from the Reebok Stadium after a 3-0 win over Tempest United in the Goldline Trophy semis. Heys were always in command of the game and took a deserved eighth minute lead when Danny Norton took advantage of a goalkeeping
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School exams system is given a fail grade
EAST Lancashire's teachers put the examinations system to the test today in the wake of the A-levels fiasco - and awarded it a 'fail' grade. One headteacher said: "I despair when teaching is only about preparing for tests." Children in the UK are the
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Parking fines up fifty per cent in council takeover
DRIVERS who park illegally on the street face a 50 per cent hike in fines from tomorrow (Tues Oct 1). The increase has been imposed by Bury Council, which is taking over enforcement of on-street parking and waiting restrictions from the police. They will
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New-look store is unveiled
MARKS and Spencer has organised a three-day entertainment extravaganza to celebrate the £400,000 refurbishment of its Blackburn store. The new look emporium will be unveiled to shoppers on Thursday and the opening will also mark a non-stop programme of
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Group is celebrating green grant
A CONSERVATION group has been awarded a major cash boost in a bid to recruit more people in local areas to campaign for the countryside. The Lancashire Branch of the Council for the Protection of Rural England has received a grant over three years worth
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Memories of a knight in amour
YOUR story and photographs of Hyndburn councillor David Myles dressing up as a medival knight for his wedding (LET, September 16) prompted me to dig out the poem with which I won first prize in a 1985 competition in which the Lancashire Evening Telegraph
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Family flees home blaze
A FAMILY of seven had to be evacuated from their Leigh home last night after a bedroom fire. The fire, which started at 7pm in a bedroom at the home in Abbey Lane, Westleigh, shared by two 14-year-old girls, is thought to have been caused by a carelessly
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Boy,12 knifed on bus
A TERRIFIED 12-year-old today relived the horror of being stabbed on a bus and said: "I thought I was going to die." The schoolboy was wounded just centimetres from a main artery in his right leg as he made his way home from St Bede's High School, Blackburn
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Good news at last for Centurions' boss
PAUL Terzis this week received the news he'd been hoping for. The Centurions' medical experts are confident that half-back pair John Duffy and Bobbie Goulding will be 100 per cent for Leigh's play-off Major Semi-Final on Sunday. Leigh lost Duffy and Goulding
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RMI down in the dumps
Leigh RMI 2 Yeovil Town 4 by David Magilton THREE successive defeats have put Leigh deep in trouble in the Conference. They are just one place off the bottom after suffering agonies against Yeovil, who in stark contrast went to the top of the table after
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Souness looking for a Euro boost
BLACKBURN boss Graeme Souness will go in search of a UEFA Cup boost at the Hawthorns tonight as Rovers gear up for the biggest week of their season so far. Souness knows a victory over West Brom would act as a massive shot in the arm ahead of Thursday's
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Three hurt in head-on road crash
THREE people were injured in a head-on smash outside the Bull and Butcher pub in Burnley on Saturday afternoon. The incident happened around noon where a Peugeot 306 and a Volkswagen Golf collided off Manchester Road. Firefighters were called to assist
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Mob stones fire crews
A MOB of youths have been warned that somebody could lose their life if they continue to stone police and fire crews. The move came after emergency services were pelted in two separate incidents over the weekend. A gang of around 40 juveniles targeted
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Shakers comeback - but should it have been more?
WREXHAM 2 BURY 2: OPPOSING managers Andy Preece and Wrexham's Denis Smith were the only two people who weren't fully satisfied with events at the Racecourse after both teams were cheered off at the final whistle. Preece believed his side should have taken
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Craft fair has something for everyone
A CRAFT fair will this week celebrate its 16th anniversary this week with an exhibition to suit everyone. Higher Ford Methodists will stage the three-day event in Gisburn Road to raise cash for Higher Ford and Southfield Methodist Churches. Various exhibitions
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Storks stay top after win
PADIHAM recorded their eighth NWCL second division win of the season to stay top of the league and earn manager Graham Howarth the manager of the month award for September. Martyn Thompson gave the Storks the lead in the 12th minute when he raced on to
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Five years ago
MATTHEU Parry of Brierfield appealed for people to sponsor a charity scooter push across America. Mattheu, of Taylor Street, had already pushed a scooter from Land's End to John O'Groats and broke a world record for pushing his scooter 160 miles in 24
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Embroidery show has it stitched up
HUNDREDS of visitors were all stitched up over a patchwork and embroidery show at the weekend. Coach loads of guests flooded Oswaldtwistle Mills to inspect quilt displays and embroidery demonstrations. Months of planning went into the event, a first for
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Lecturer takes up invite
AN EAST Lancashire lecturer flew to Malaysia today to attend an international conference. Accrington and Rossendale College tutor Dr David Kitchener has been invited by the University of Kebanggaan to conduct workshops exploring special needs transition
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Recycling plant another step closer
A MAJOR new recycling plant in Accrington will be another step closer when the group behind the project move into their new base. The Prospects Community Recycling Project, which has attracted £431,000 of government and European funding, will move into
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Clarets play with two keeprs
CLARETS keeper Nik Michopoulos made his debut for Crystal Palace yesterday in a 2-2 draw against Gilingham at Selhurst Park. But Burnley boss Stan Ternent explained: "We have got him on an immediate so if we need him back, he will come straight back."
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Ternent: We can improve
THE Clarets maintained their unbeaten record in September but manager Stan Ternent admitted: "We can play better". "We have gone seven without loss despite not playing as well as we can. But we will keep improving and wins breed confidence. "We have done
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Star Little lets them have it!
IN the opening weeks of last season Clarets winger Glen Little was a lean, mean scoring machine. On Saturday he finally opened his account for this campaign with the solitary goal in a hard-fought but thoroughly deserved win that extended the Clarets'
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Ternent: We can improve
THE Clarets maintained their unbeaten record in September but manager Stan Ternent admitted: "We can play better". "We have gone seven without loss despite not playing as well as we can. But we will keep improving and wins breed confidence. "We have done
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I'm confused by country of origin
HELP, I'm confused. For the past week, in fact ever since thousands of people took to the streets to battle for the legal right to hunt down and kill wildlife, I have heard more than a few damning remarks against a certain section of the population. No
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Magnificent seven give Boro a lift
ROSSINGTON 0 RADCLIFFE BORO 7 RADCLIFFE put their poor league form behind them to crush Rossington 7-0 in an FA Cup Qualifying tie. Two goals in the space of 45 seconds, either side of half time sealed the win. Radcliffe then relaxed and played scintillating
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Drivers face new powers over parking
MOTORISTS in Ramsbottom face new powers to enforce on-street parking and waiting restrictions. From tomorrow responsibility for the enforcement of on-street parking and yellow line offences will pass from Greater Manchester Police to Bury Metro, the council
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Litter message hits home...
VOLUNTEERS, including MEP Terry Wynn and Deputy Mayor Cllr Wilf Brogan, went back to school as part of a major campaign to clean-up the streets. Groups gathered at Hesketh Fletcher High then set-out to tackle Atherton's litter problem. Using pickers,
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North Wales date for Boro
RADCLIFFE Boro travel to Colwyn Bay in the third qualifying round of the FA Cup, The full draw: Chester-Le-Street Town or Harrogate Railway v Stalybridge Celtic or Workington Droylsden v Spennymoor United Accrington Stanley v Harrogate Town Bradford (
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Posts up for grabs at huge Jobsfair
MORE THAN 1,000 local jobs will be up for grabs when more than 30 of East Lancashire's best known employers take part in a Jobsfair on Saturday. The event is being held at the Jobcentre Plus Office, in Penny Street, Blackburn, and has been organised by
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Learning to walk on the school run
PARENTS are being encouraged to walk their children to school this week to improve their health and the environment. Coun Mahfooz Hussain, executive member for education at Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, said: "We know that walking even part of
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New Netto store gets the go-ahead
A FORMER car showroom is set to become the home of Blackburn's fourth discount supermarket. Scandanvian food giant Netto has been given planning permission to open a new store in Montague Street, Blackburn. They will move on to the site of the former
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Former partner in a 'frenzied attack'
A MAN who agreed to babysit for his former partner blew his top when she did not come home until 10am the following morning. Blackburn magistrates heard that Richard James Farren took their baby from Annette McCammon's arms before launching a frenzied
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Mayor steps out to boost appeal
BURNLEY'S Mayor today urged fund-raisers to get their boots on and back the town's Magic Eye walk. Coun Gordon Birtwistle took time out from his mayoral charity work to encourage people to support the Lancashire Evening Telegraph appeal. We are aiming
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Boy,12 knifed on bus
A TERRIFIED 12-year-old today relived the horror of being stabbed on a bus and said: "I thought I was going to die." The schoolboy was wounded just centimetres from a main artery in his right leg as he made his way home from St Bede's High School, Blackburn
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Have your say
A PUBLIC meeting where Metrolink passengers can have their say, will be held at the Elizabethan Suite, Bury Town Hall, on Friday, November 1, 11am start. The meeting is organised by the Rail Passengers Committee for North Western England. Agendas are
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Rock-indie offering well worth a listen
SATURDAY sees the launch of 1000 Watt Vol 1, a compilation of bands who have rocked Bury's Met. Featuring Sighing Gaia, David R Black, who are playing the Met tomorrow, Saturday, The Libertines, and Reformasi, it is largely a rock-indie offering well
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Darwen victorious
DARWEN laid their midweek frustrations to rest with a comfortable NWCL second division victory over Chadderton. Still smarting from their red card-ridden game at Leek, Steve Wilkes's men responded in fine fashion against the lowly-placed Oldham side.
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Stuck at the bottom
RAMSBOTTOM stay rooted to the bottom of NWCL Division One after a 4-1 defeat at home to Woodley Sports. After going close to a goal in the opening minute Woodley kept the pressure on and grabbed the lead on four minutes, Andy Pavey scoring from close
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Harwood bank £10k from this year's FA Cup
GREAT HARWOOD have banked almost £10,000 from their run in this year's FA Cup. The North West Counties second division side went out of the world's most famous cup competition to UniBond Premier League big-spenders Harrogate on Saturday. But the minnows
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Stanley go through but it is no walk in the park
ACCRINGTON STANLEY swept aside lowly Billingham Town but manager John Coleman was not impressed. The Reds are in today's Third Qualifying Round draw after a 2-0 win but Coleman said it was a disappointing display from his title chasers. Stanley are top
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Hodgson is happy to consolidate his place as ...
BURNLEY star Neil Hodgson, who will join new world superbike champion Colin Edwards at the works Ducati outfit next season, was delighted to have clinched third place in the championship with a fourth and fifth places in this season's final two races
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Parents' guide to... Stressed-out kids
HOMEWORK and exams are much more likely to cause children stress than peer pressure to be "trendy" and have a boyfriend or girlfriend. Doing well at school topped the list of the five most common worries of five to 16-year-olds, according to new research
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Give pupils a fair deal
GIVE schoolchildren in the North West a fair deal. That was the message from more than 200 education leaders to the Government at a special conference on funding. Each of the 21 local education authorities in the North-West, including Blackburn with Darwen
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Our School... Windsmoor House, Blackburn
SCHOOL REPORT: Windsmoor House is an independent day school for children with learning difficulties and has just been named as a finalist in the the HSBC Start-Up Stars Awards. It offers full-time and flexible placements for young people with learning
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Celebrity soccer match raises cash for school
FOOTBALLING greats and a TV star joined a team of ex-pupils in a charity match to raise funds for Radcliffe High School. The selection of former pupils who played for the school team between 1970 to 1975 took on a Bury Select XI, managed by former Gigg
