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Solution to school places wrangle must be found
ROWS over pupils being refused places at the schools their parents want them to attend have become almost an annual rite in East Lancashire. After flare-ups in previous years in Blackburn, Darwen and the Ribble Valley, now it is parents in Burnley who
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The Saturday Message
This week, with MARTYN HALSALL, communications officer for the Church of England in Lancashire WERE you aware of another sound, threatening to drown out the marching of the anti-war protesters, last weekend? Could it have been the collective sniggering
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My First. . .
This week, with PETER MORGAN, 48. director of education and lifelong learning for Blackburn with Darwen Council HOLIDAY: My family holidays were spent at Butlins, in a caravan or camping and being part of a large family. My first summer holiday abroad
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One fort in the Grave
with KEITH FORT WHEN I first opened my bank account in the mists of the mid 1900s I used to dread having to call every Friday to deposit my weekly pay cheque (yes, we were paid weekly then, usually in cash). This was not because of the interminable queues
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School opens new unit
ST JAMES Primary School in Blackburn will hold the official opening and rededication of its newly-revamped infant department on October 14. Religious leaders from Christian and Muslim communities will attend, reflecting the school's multi-cultural nature
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Marriage problems led to court
A MAN took exception when he felt neighbours of his estranged wife were interfering in his matrimonial problems. Blackburn magistrates heard that when police arrived at the wife's home John Moir was jabbing his finger and making threats towards the neighbours
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Murder bid charge man in custody
A MAN charged with the attempted murder of his father made a second court appearance after breaching bail the day it was granted. Michael Brown, 52, of Stenbridge Road, South Norwood, London, is charged with attempting to murder Ronald Brown, 84, at his
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'Twilight' reunion
AN evening nursing service will celebrate its 21st anniversary by having a reunion of workers past and present. The Blackburn with Darwen Twilight Nursing Service was set up in the Montague Health Centre in 1981 so patients could be cared for in their
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A flight to remember
MY husband and I have just had a once-in-a-lifetime trip in a helicopter -- for my 70th birthday and his 75th. Our daughters, Christine, Pauline and Ann, took us out for lunch and presented us with the tickets. We took off in Skipton on September 29,
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Girl, 11 grabbed by man who jumped from tree
PARENTS were today placed on red alert after an 11-year-old girl was attacked as she walked home through a park. A man leapt onto the child from a tree in Towneley Park, Burnley, put his hand over her mouth and carried her dangling 18 inches from the
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Sofia strike was 'best ever'
DAVID THOMPSON hailed his stunning strike in against CSKA Sofia as the best goal of his career as he reflected on Rovers' passage into the UEFA Cup second round. Thompson settled the visitors' nerves with a thunderous 30-yard volley to take his tally
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Rubbish mountains into a molehill
A NEW improved recycling scheme has been launched in Burnley to try to turn mountains of rubbish into molehills. Burnley Borough Council has been given a government grant to extend its current kerbside collection service to take in a host of other recyclable
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Riot accused helped lost pensioner
A GREAT grandmother told a court how an Asian accused of violent disorder during last year's riots in Burnley was "a good samaritan." Mrs Valerie Goss said that Mohammed Nawaz had gone out of his way to help her after she got lost while driving through
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Girl, 11 grabbed by man who jumped from tree
PARENTS were today placed on red alert after an 11-year-old girl was attacked as she walked home through a park. A man leapt onto the child from a tree in Towneley Park, Burnley, put his hand over her mouth and carried her dangling 18 inches from the
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Admissions 'a lottery' says education chief
LANCASHIRE County Council's head of education policy has admitted that the school admissions procedure is a 'lottery' and 'crazy.' The row over places has been highlighted this year by the plight of a breakaway 'DIY School' in Burnley, set up after several
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Anti-BNP demo will feature celebs and politicians
A MAJOR anti-racism rally is being organised to bring politicians, clergy, national activists and television celebrities to Burnley The demo on Thursday, October 24, has been organised by the Coalition Against Racism in the wake of the the rioting in
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College raise the cash for arts dream
TODMORDEN College has raised £50,000 to achieve its aim of becoming an arts college. And now the school in Ewood Lane is waiting to hear if the government keeps its promise of adding £100,000 to the fund. The college raised a total £42,900 from local
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Residents' rage at shooting plan
PLANS to open a 50-metre rifle range at the top of Hameldon Road, Hapton, have met with opposition from local residents. People living in houses and farms close to the proposed site, at Barley Green, have begun sending letters of objection to Burnley
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Land set to get new look
A LANDSCAPING scheme to turn an area behind Hillsborough Avenue in Brierfield in to a public open space could be approved next Thursday. Several meetings have been held about the state of the land which is intended to be adopted by the council. The Residents
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My Suzanne will bounce back - mum
THE mother of Hear'Say singer Suzanne Shaw has admitted she is "disappointed" the pop group has split. Janet Kish, who lives in Bury, said her daughter was taking time out to think about her career. But she told the Bolton Evening News that she knew nothing
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Artists' skills on show
WORKS of art will fill Colne Municipal Hall next week as the 19th Pendle in Paint event gets underway. Organised by Pendle Leisure Trust, the exhibition of local art and crafts will showcase examples of art from amateur and semi-professional artists throughout
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Profits shock by beds firm board
THE directors who won the battle of the boardroom at Silentnight have issued a shock profits warning just days after taking control. The new board, brought in by the Clarke family which founded the Salterforth-based business, made the announcement after
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No inquiry over Hollands injury
THE Health and Safety Executive will not be launching an investigation into an accident which caused a woman to lose the tip of her finger. The female employee of Hollands Pies, who has not been named, was taken to Blackburn Royal Infirmary after an incident
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Chemists on Duty
Thursday, Ocober 10 BLACKBURN: To 9pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 4-6 Railway Road; Cohens Chemist, 63 Whalley Range; To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 6.30pm: Donald Wood Ltd, 53 Fishmoor Drive;
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Chemists on Duty
Friday, October 11 BLACKBURN: To 9pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 4-6 Railway Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 7pm: Moss Pharmacy, 314 Bolton Road; The Pharmacy, Oakenhurst
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Internet row man reinstated
THE man who sparked a mass walkout at BAE Systems' Samlesbury factory after being sacked for "internet abuse" will be back on the shopfloor on Monday. The unnamed worker was reinstated after winning his appeal against instant dismissal for misuse of the
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£700,000 plan to stop sewage spills
WORK has begun on a £700,000 scheme which aims to tackle the ongoing problem of sewage spills during freak floods and heavy rainfall. The project will prevent sewage spills into woodland and watercourses in Gisburn, Ribble Valley. United Utilities is
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Friend discovers man dead
A 39-YEAR-OLD diabetic has been found dead at his home. William Wilson, of Whalley Street, Burnley, was found collapsed at his home on Thursday at 6.14am by a female friend who alerted the emergency services. He was confirmed as deceased at the scene
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Foster carers get together
AN event to mark the coming together of foster carers from throughout East Lancashire takes place at Burnley Football Club tomorrow. Foster carers, their families and the children they looked after on behalf of Lancashire Social Services have been invited
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Briscoe's marathon run may end
LEE Briscoe's hamstring injury looked certain to end his unbroken run in the Burnley side this afternoon at 38 matches. And he admitted: "I have played in a lot of different positions in that time. "I looked at the fixtures we have played so far this
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September 16: Fun day in Lowton
As patron of a charity to support Lowton High School's bid for Sports College status, I am pleased to announce that the school is holding a fun day on Saturday 28 September. Will Travis of Where The Heart Is Fame has agreed to officially launch the day
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Don't suffer Euro hangover, warns Souness
GRAEME Souness has one message for his Rovers stars ahead of tomorrow's visit by Spurs: "Don't suffer a European hangover." Glenn Hoddle's side will arrive at Ewood Park knowing that if things had been different in Cardiff earlier this year it would have
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BRIZZA GETS
HAMSTRUNG! HE'S THE OUT FOR THE COUNT: Lee Briscoe's run of 38 consecutive games for Burnley may end today BRISCOE'S THE MAN FOR THE JOB! KEVIN BALL: I MISS THE LADS AT THE TURF Briscoe proving he's the player for any position LEE Briscoe's hamstring
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Trust hits back in storm over GPs
A NEW health centre for Darwen is in the pipeline to dramatically improve health services in Darwen, it has been announced. Chief executive of Blackburn with Darwen Primary Care Trust Vivien Aspey made the announcement while defending her trust's record
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Thomas the Tank here to meet his friends
FANS of the East Lancashire Railway are invited to take part in a weekend with Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends. The event will take place today and tomorrow with feature engines and carriages travelling the network and characters from the popular children's
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Twin town celebration
A SPECTACULAR celebration of Rossendale's twinning links with German town Bocholt will be held on October 12 and 13. A total of 250 people from Bocholt will travel to the borough to join in the 50th anniversary celebrations and it is planned to hold a
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I name my houses 'Lauren' and 'Abby'
A PROUD builder is keeping it in the family by naming houses in his latest project after his two daughters. Peter Maden, managing director of Waterfoot company Glengarth Construction, hit on the idea after reading about Lancashire mill owners who named
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Thief who fell asleep on the job
A THEFT attempt turned into an opportunity to sleep for a 35-year-old man suffering from insomnia. Blackburn magistrates heard that Thomas Tatler took a handful of sleeping pills before walking home from a friend's house in the early hours. And after
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Waste disposal bonfire costs £3,000
MAGISTRATES fined a man £2,000 after he admitted keeping controlled waste and disposing of it on land in Clayton-le-Dale. Leonard Sunter, of Cabin End Row Blackburn, was also ordered to pay £1,000 costs to the Environment Agency. Matt Lockett, prosecuting
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School hopes for a second 'Sting'
A HIGH school hopes to mark its 40th anniversary with the revival of an acclaimed musical that saw 190 pupils jet off to New York in 1988 and perform alongside rock star Sting. Youngsters from St Augustine's RC High School in Billington hope to hit the
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Transport plans right on track
RADICAL plans which could transform East Lancashire's transport systems and regenerate the area are right on track. County Councillor Tim Ormerod, who represents Lancashire County Council on the East Lancashire's Partnership's Rapid Transit Board, said
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Josephine is back at her roots
BESTSELLING authoress Josephine Cox took a trip down memory lane when she visited her old school -- some 50 years on. The uniforms at Blackburn's St Anne's RC Primary School may be a long way from the raggy-trousered children playing there in her day,
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Hit-and-run killer driver sent to jail
A BLACKBURN man who killed a pedestrian as he sped through a junction in his BMW has been jailed for three and a half years. Preston Crown Court also heard how Feroz Suleman drove off and abandoned the car after an accident which killed Terence Brennan
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Lancashire Hot Spots
This week, Burnley FC's GLEN LITTLE heads for the park BURNLEY Football Club's Glen Little swops the wing for the swings in the park when he's not busy baffling defenders at Turf Moor. Glen likes nothing better than spending a hectic sunny afternoon at
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Church, canal and a country hostelry
Drive & Stroll, with RON FREETHY ON a cool autumn morning I approached St Peter's delightful little church in the parish of Martons. Both are part of the district of Craven. East Marton and West Marton are connected by being close to the canal. The
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Partners in rhyme
Every rhyme has a reason for Norman Warwick and Pam McKee. Their mission is to take poetry to the public, as KEITH RAFFAELLI discovered. IF 21st century pop idols are as instant as a cup of coffee, troubadours Norman Warwick and Pam McKee belong to a
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Award win celebrated at Scope
BLACKBURN charity Scope celebrated winning the National Volunteer of the Year Award. Staff, customers and guests marked the success with a party and presentation at the charity's shop in Ainsworth Street. Scope regional manager Jenn Brown and area manager
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Spooky ghost walks set up
TWO chilling ghost walks around a town centre's 'haunts' are being staged to herald Hallowe'en. Spooky Storyteller Simon Entwistle will lead the tours around Blackburn on October 14 and November 11. For the past year, Simon has hosted fortnightly walks
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Choral society cash hits right note
A CHORLEY society is singing with delight after the council came to its rescue -- and helped stage a winning performance. Chorley Choral Society now have a new lightweight stage on which to stage their shows after securing both council and lottery funding
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Woman held after 'frenzied' attack on sister
A 22-YEAR-OLD Chorley woman who attacked her sister with a knife and threatened to kill her has been detained under the Mental Health Act. Preston Crown court was told that at the time of the attack, which was described as "frenzied", Sarah Lyons was
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Keen as mustard to help
I'M sure many people who have lived on Roman Road Estate in Blackburn over the past 18 years knowwill be aware of the Mustard Seed House, in Fishmoor Drive. The people there offer support to anyone, regardless of income, have always been friendly, approachable
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Your cat isn't a 'thing' to own
THE RSPCA Centre at Altham is filled to capacity with stray and abandoned cats (LET September 12). No doubt other animal centres and individuals who also care for strays can tell the same tale. It is far too easy to obtain a pet and if it happens to be
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Access denied: extraordinary
FOLLOWING the saga of Peter Foulkes being denied access on First North Western trains with his electric wheelchair (LET, August 2), I am surprised that you have not been swamped with support for him in his predicament. It seems quite extraordinary, with
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Simple hygiene could be answer
JOHN Winstanley (Letters, September 21) says that no dentist or hygienist has ever advised him against taking sodium fluoride. But has any ever advised him to? He adds that anyone who wishes to drink pure water can buy a filter to remove fluoride. Where
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Payments of costs are not automatic
YOUR articles on Burnley Council's clearance proposals (LET, September 3 and 16), in which I was quoted, contained information regarding the council's responsibility to pay costs to residents who are unhappy with the proposals and object to the making
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Attack man loses appeal
A WINDOW cleaner who punched a stranger during a violent scuffle after a rugby league match has failed to get a cut in his one year jail term. Raymond Andrew Cross, aged 39, of Braken Road, Leigh, was jailed for 12 months at Bolton Crown Court on June
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'I hope BBC didn't mislead Journal readers' - Harry
Special report by Brian Gomm: OVER 200 years ago ironmaster Abraham Darby the Third made a giant step forward in the world of construction when he spanned the River Severn with his Iron Bridge. This remarkable feat of 18th century engineering was highlighted
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Blind man too terrified to go home
A BLIND man has been left homeless as he is too scared to return to the place where he was viciously stabbed. Graham Jones, was rushed to hospital two weeks ago after an attacker burst into his home, knocked him to the ground and stabbed him several times
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Rovers v Spurs - Brad Friedel v Kasey Keller
ONLY a few months ago Brad Friedel and Kasey Keller were team mates as the United States defied the odds to reach the quarter finals of the World Cup. Tomorrow they will be at opposite ends of the pitch hoping to keep out the other's striking colleagues
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Don't suffer Euro hangover, warns Souness
GRAEME Souness has one message for his Rovers stars ahead of tomorrow's visit by Spurs: "Don't suffer a European hangover." Glenn Hoddle's side will arrive at Ewood Park knowing that if things had been different in Cardiff earlier this year it would have
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Draw could provide trip home for Souness
WITH one successful trip to Eastern Europe behind them, Blackburn Rovers will find out what awaits them in the next round of the UEFA Cup when the draw is made on Tuesday. And arguably the most thrilling prospect could be that they will be drawn against
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Tommo keeps feet on ground
DAVID Thompson's latest wonder strike may not have been seen on television but the Rovers star is hoping that word might have reached England coach Sven Goran Eriksson. The Swede will name his squad tomorrow evening for the start of the Euro 2004 qualifying
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Ewood Beat
Robbie's Keane to avoid destroyer Duff ROBBIE KEANE is warning his Tottenham team-mates their revenge mission to Blackburn tomorrow could be wrecked by his Republic of Ireland World Cup pal Damien Duff. The flame-haired Rovers winger is known as 'Duffer
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Places system 'a crazy lottery'
LANCASHIRE County Council's head of education policy today admitted the school admissions procedure is a "lottery." The row over places has been highlighted this year by the plight of Burnley's "DIY School", set up when several parents refused to send
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Have your say on anti-crime strategy
MEMBERS of the public have been invited to judge how a team of key organisations in Burnley are tackling the fight against crime and disorder. The Burnley Community Safety Partnership's Crime and Disorder Reduction Strategy comes on the back of the Task
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Traffic plans go-slow costing us business, claim traders
TRADERS claim a delay in traffic plans round Burnley's new bus station could be threatening their businesses. President of the town's Chamber of Trade, Rita Walsh, claims the scheme could have been finalised months ago. Mrs Walsh said: "Burnley Borough
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Diversion warning
MOTORISTS are advised to avoid part of Cuckstool Lane, in Fence, between 5am and 11am next week. It will be closed from its junction with the A6068 to 200 metres south of the Forest Inn, for kerb and carriageway resurfacing works. An alternative route
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Drivers warned after spate of car break-ins
MOTORISTS in Pendle are being urged to keep their personal belongings out of sight when they leave their car after a spate of car break-ins in Colne. High visibility patrols have been covering the area and posters warning people to secure their property
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Council receives coveted award
HYNDBURN Borough Council has been awarded a commendation for its high standards of equal opportunities. The accolade, awarded by Remploy at the 6th Northern Region Leading the Way Awards Ceremony, was the result of a nomination by the CCTV team within
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Wheelie bins get the green light
WHEELIE bins and kerbside recycling boxes are heading for Hyndburn after residents voted overwhelmingly in favour of the new recycling and waste management scheme. More than 1,250 local people aired their views in a public consultation which showed that
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Chemists on Duty
Sunday, October 6 BLACKBURN: 10am-1pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road; noon-1pm: Boots Chemists, 2 Cobden Court. DARWEN: noon-1pm: Geloo Bros, 14 Union Street. ACCRINGTON: noon-1pm: Co-op Pharmacy, 198 Blackburn Road; noon-1pm: Cohens Chemists, 53
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lChemists on Duty
Wednesday, October 9 BLACKBURN: To 9pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 4-6 Railway Road; The Surgery (Chiropody), 132 Lammack Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 7pm: The
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Chemists on Duty
Monday, October 7 BLACKBURN: To 9pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 4-6 Railway Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 7pm: Moss Pharmacy, 314 Bolton Road; The Pharmacy, Oakenhurst
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Chemists on Duty
Tuesday, October 8 BLACKBURN: To 9pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 4-6 Railway Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 7pm: The Pharmacy, Oakenhurst Road; Geloo Bros, Cleaver
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Hope for Johnrose
LENNIE Johnrose, released by Burnley for the second time in four months a week ago, could still have a career in League football. The combative midfielder has enjoyed a couple of training sessions with their division club Carlisle United and he is n now
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Turf Beat
I miss having a ball with the lads FORMER Clarets midfielder Kevin Ball took a trip down Memory Lane this week as he returned to East Lancashire for talks with Accrington Stanley. He finally decided not to make the Crown Ground the next stop in a career
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Murder trial told of 'mental disorders'
THE man accused of murdering Darwen woman Charlotte Flanagan was suffering from mental disorders which could have led to him 'flipping' , a psychiatrist has claimed. Gareth Richard Horton, 29, of Walmsley Street, Darwen, has denied murdering Charlotte
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Council's views on changes
ROSSENDALE Borough Council's views on proposed boundary changes have been submitted to the county council. Lancashire County Council are carrying out a review of the electoral ward boundaries across the county and have asked the borough for their views
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Awareness days for mental health
A SERIES of world mental health day events will help raise awareness of support and services available in Blackburn with Darwen. Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council Social Services has teamed up with other departments to put on the activities. A keep
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Awareness drive targets drug users
CLUBBERS and venue owners across East Lancashire have received vital health and safety advice on drugs and sexual infections in a bid to make nights out safer. Members of the Lancashire Drug Action Team staged a conference at the Utopia Discotheque, Blackburn
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Dad 'gave boy a taste for drugs'
ADDICT Craig Joseph Thomas got his first taste of illegal drugs when his father injected him with amphetamine when he was just 13 years old. Blackburn magistrates heard that he had been addicted ever since but at last realised that he faced an early death
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Keith's walking in sunshine for appeal
FUND-RAISERS supporting the Magic Eye sponsored walk will be hoping for good weather when they put their best foot forward as part of the event on Sunday, October 13. But one man dedicated to raising funds for the Lancashire Evening Telegraph appeal is
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Blind man too terrified to go home
A BLIND man has been left homeless as he is too scared to return to the place where he was viciously stabbed. Graham Jones, was rushed to hospital two weeks ago after an attacker burst into his home, knocked him to the ground and stabbed him several times
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ANGLING: Well worth a crack at the canals
by KINGFISHER THE reappearance of grayling in catches from both the Ribble and Calder is a clear indication that winter, though not yet upon us, is just around the corner. Elsewhere, however, there are few signs, with roach and bream feeding well. The
