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EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Friday, October 11
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. The Lancashire Artillery Volunteers Band in Concert, Parish Church, Market Street, Edenfield, 8pm-10pm. Russian Night -- Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, King George's Hall
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Centre sale is a golden opportunity
AS owners Standard Life put up the 'For Sale' sign on Blackburn's shopping precinct, their decision to pull out opens up the prospect of a new boost for the town's regeneration. For while during the nine years that it has been theirs, Standard Life can
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Action needed to stop the rot
YEAR after year, East Lancashire's dental health shows up in the official league tables as among the worst in the country. It is a sorry state of affairs that lies behind the revived drive by health officials for domestic water supplies to be fluoridated
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Catch him while you can
WHEN Jeff Green comes to Blackburn next Saturday night, it might be your last chance to catch one of Britain's top stand-up comedians for some time. "Once this tour's over I think I'll stop doing stand-up for a couple of years," says the amiable Green
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Kelly made the right move
FORMER Ramsbottom United boss Mike Kelly today explains the reasons for giving up the Riverside hotseat. Kelly called it a day after last weekend's 0-0 draw at Alsager but admits to having decided to relinquish the reins a couple of weeks ago. The Rams
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Colne cane Latics again
WORTHINGTON CHALLENGE CUP Second round Colne 2 Stand Athletic 1 STAND travelled to Colne looking to avenge a league defeat there just three weeks ago. In that match, Stand had overwhelming control of the game, but couldn't capitalise and went down to
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Today's the day - October 11, 2002
1899: The Boer War began. 1939: Albert Einstein warned American president Franklin Roosevelt of the possibilities of the atomic bomb. 1948: The BBC broadcast from Downing Street for the first time. 1957: The largest radio telescope in the world was switched
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Dancing to Russia's tune
THEATREGOERS will be seeing red when Cossack dancing and Russian singers take Blackpool Opera House by storm for a spectacular one-nighter. The energetic Red Army Song and Dance Ensemble from Russia will make a one-off appearance at Blackpool's Opera
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Scooter hidden in bonfire
A BONFIRE attended by a Bury fire crew had a hidden surprise. Beneath the blazing logs and timber piled on wasteland at Orwell Close in Bury was a new motor scooter. "Whoever was responsible for the fire was obviously trying to disguise the fact that
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All in a day's workshop for Carol
THE woman behind Bury's very own fame academy took to the stage with the Prime Minister's wife last week. Carol Godby, who has been responsible for the success of many young television stars, met up with Cherie Booth in Blackpool. "Cherie was there to
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Specialists to teach pupils on road safety
SPECIALLY trained volunteers will be going into the borough's schools to teach youngsters how to cross the road safely. The scheme has been made possible after Bury successfully bid for an £80,000 government grant. Local co-ordinators will now be recruited
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Shopping centre up for sale
BLACKBURN Shopping Centre has been put up for sale by its owners Standard Life, and a number of potential buyers have already shown an interest. Traders today welcomed the news and said the Edinburgh-based investment company had gone as far as it could
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A gap in the market
HUNDREDS of people queued for more than three hours to register for a new NHS dentist in an area blighted by the East Lancashire tooth care crisis. The prospective patients waited in the cold to make sure they were listed at Rossendale Dental Health Centre
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Last residents leave home
THE remaining residents of a private care home in Radcliffe left on Monday (Oct 7) after being given only two weeks to find alternative accommodation. Stand Lodge Residential Home in Stand Lane had cared for 13 people until they were suddenly told it
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"Gutted" after trial bikes stolen
THIEVES have left two young motorcyclists devastated and their father furious. The theft occurred at the home of Phil Price in Ainsworth Road, Bury, on September 21. "I went to bed at 1am and woke up at 9am to find the garage door had been removed from
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New facilities for feeding mums
NEW mums at Fairfield Hospital can care for their little ones in comfort and privacy thanks to a new breast feeding room. Situated in the special care baby unit, the refurbished room has been created especially for mothers of premature babies. Instead
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Christ Church names its new vicar
CHRIST Church Ainsworth has named the Rev David Griffiths as its new vicar. Mr Griffiths (58) will replace Father Alan Flaherty who died in January after ten years at the parish church. In addition, Mr Griffiths will also be the Ecumenical Ministry Development
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RMI are determined to make Mark on old boy
MARK Westhead returns to Leigh RMI as a Stevenage Borough player on Saturday with his former team-mates keen to show him just what he's missing. The former Wycombe Wanderers shot-stopper traded Leigh for Broadhall Way in the summer and after having an
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Bogus callers use kids
CHILDREN stole from two properties in Radcliffe while the victims were distracted by adults. Police are urging residents to be on their guard against bogus callers, and to keep doors locked. The first victim was a 54-year-old woman at Ebony Florists in
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Stig poised for 'amazing' return
BRAVE defender Stig Bjornebye could be back in full-time training next week as he steps up his remarkable comeback from the eye injury which threatened to end his career. The former Norwegian international hasn't kicked a ball competitively since he shattered
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Feared strike not ruled out
A FIRE service union boss has not ruled out a feared strike by firefighters on Bonfire Night as part of their battle to get a pay increase. Lancashire Firefighters have until Friday, October 18, to submit their ballots which could see the start of the
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Decision on deadly virus
PUBLIC health consultants in Preston are sitting tight and waiting for news from the Department of Health on whether their staff will be vaccinated against a deadly virus. It comes as news that the Government department has been stockpiling the vaccine
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Tributes to a 'great guy'
TRIBUTES have poured in for a popular referee and charity worker who died of a stroke this week. Jack Cunningham, who was the president of the Preston Referees' Society, had a stroke on Friday, September 27, and died a week later in hospital on Sunday
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High and dry
SWIMMING pools at Fulwood Leisure Centre are half-empty owing to a staff shortage caused by delays in criminal records checks. Six members of staff have left their jobs, and until the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) completes the checks, the centre will
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Warning over sex pest
A LETTER warning parents about a man who indecently exposed himself in a field where children play has been distributed by a Burnley headteacher. A man was seen on two separate occasions in the same area this week. The headteacher of St James Lane Head
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Polic in new plea over park attack
DETECTIVES say they are no closer to finding a tattooed man who attacked an 11-year-old girl in Burnley's Towneley Park. Detective Sergeant Derek Jones today said they have been "overwhelmed" by the amount of calls received, but said none had provided
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Preece warning on visitors
DARLINGTON have been strongly fancied to do well in Division Three this season but are currently struggling at the wrong end of the table. They picked up a morale-boosting 1-0 home victory against Bristol Rovers last weekend and that could give them a
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Fans' forum reminder
ALL Shakers' fans are reminded that a Fans Forum is being held at Bury FC Social Club on Thursday, October 17, 8.30pm. The event, organised by Forever Bury, the supporters' trust is bringing together a panel of guests to answer fans' questions and discuss
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Blades must make good offer
SHAKERS goalkeeper Paddy Kenny will join Sheffield United next week if the Blades make a reasonable offer. The Yorkshire shot stopper moved to Bramall Lane as cover for the injured Simon Tracey in August. His ever-present three-month stint is nearly complete
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Preece wants full effort
SHAKERS boss Andy Preece is looking for a full ninety minutes display from his players ahead of Saturday's home clash against Darlington (3pm). The Bury manager has been disappointed with their level of performance believing they have a tendency to switch
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Happy couple's gift to hospice
A COUPLE who first met when they were thrown together during a gala fund-raising dinner have thanked organisers by asking people to donated money to the charity in place of wedding presents. John and Vanessa Osborn ended up at the same table at the May
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Off to a flyer
Blackburn United could not have hoped for a better start to the season in the Blackburn Combination league. Despite being dumped out of the cup recently at the hands of Witton Albion (3-1) the side seem to have got it right this season in the Premier
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Schools welcome merger plan
PLANS to bulldoze Radcliffe's two high schools and replace them with one new school have been welcomed by both sets of governors. The Radcliffe Times last week revealed details of the idea being explored by council bosses to close Coney Green and Radcliffe
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Race attack charge denied
TWO men appeared before Burnley Magistrates accused of racially aggravated assault causing actual bodily harm and damage. Neil Hodder, 35, of Burnley Road, Colne, denied the charges while co-defendant Peter Joseph Bell, 45, of Berridge Avenue, Burnley
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Pleasure by royal appointment
PREPARE to party, the best swing band in the world is heading to town and if you ain't jumpin and jiving along with them, you've obviously lost the will to live. King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys have built up a reputation as one of the great live acts
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City to get seven wardens
PRESTON streets are set to be patrolled by seven new crime-busting wardens it was announced this week. A cash injection of £300,464 from the office of Deputy Prime Minister, John Prescott, has been handed to the city council. The grant, will be used to
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Eye in the sky to cut estate crime
LANCASHIRE Constabulary's Air Support Unit is tackling the problem of crime committed on the county's industrial estates with a new initiative called Operation Night Watchman. The force helicopter supports the operational policing across Lancashire, and
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Five years ago
CURLY Watts of Coronation Street was the guest at a superstore opening when he cut the ribbon at the Time Computer Systems showroom. Curly, actor Kevin Kennedy, thrilled the crowds at the store at Peel Centre, Whitebirk Trading Estate, Blackburn.
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What's on around Preston
QUONDAM Theatre Company's comedy production Doughnuts Like Fanny's tells the story of original celebrity chef Fanny Craddock, who introduced a whole new range of food to the public including prawn cocktail. The performance starts at 7.45pm, on Saturday
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The divorce saga part II
In this month's article I shall be outlining the various procedural steps in obtaining the divorce procedure. The divorce has two stages. First, the court has to be satisfied that the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage has been proven. If it is satisfied
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Club's extension approved
A PLANNING application to extend a social club has been passed, despite objections from residents. A 37-name petition and five letters of objection were submitted to Hyndburn Council's planning department, opposing an application by PFH Leisure to extend
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'Cannabis cafe' raid
DEFIANT businessman Frank Mac today pledged to carry on with his Amsterdam-style coffee shop after police raided it in the search for illegal drugs. Officers descended on the business, above Mr Mac's tattoo parlour in Warner Street, Accrington,, at 12.44pm
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Web guide
HOW to make your web work! That's the guidance for members of the thriving Bury Business Network at its latest meeting at the town's Bolholt Country Park Hotel. Gordon Jones from Gregory-Jones Marketing & Communications, gave the first of his two-part
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Euro MP networks
RADCLIFFE-based Euro MP Gary Titley, leader of the British Group of Labour MEPs, will be the keynote speaker at a special inaugural meeting next week. He will be the guest at the first meeting of the new North Manchester International Trade Network at
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Life's all go for Dawes family
ST ANNES mum Angela Dawes is used to her action-packed family keeping her on her toes. Talented daughter Leona, 12, is due to appear in Whistle Down the Wind at the Opera House this month and husband Russell is regularly going on scuba diving trips. But
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I'll be back
THE latest in the saga of wannabe actress Yukta Mookhey is that she is turning her hand to script writing after failing to become an established leading lady. Her debut film Pyaasa ran into serious financial trouble and she walked out of her second film
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She's got the power
KARISMA Kapoor and Shah Rukh Khan team up in this big budget effort. Karisma plays a Canadian based girl, Nandini who ends up getting married to a young man, Shekar (Sanjay Kapoor). They have a son. Soon after Nandini realises she has familay-in-law living
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The wrong road, the wrong time
ROAD had been touted as a film full of surprises and one that was sure to take the viewer for a roller coaster ride of thrills and suspense. For the first half of the movie you might say writer Rajneesh Thakur succeeds. But as is the case with most promising
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JJB chief hanging: inquest opens
AN inquest into the death of JJB Sports chief executive Duncan Sharpe was opened and adjourned in Clitheroe yesterday. The 43-year-old, of Waddington Old Hall, Waddington, near Clitheroe, was found by a farmer at a Bolton-by-Bowland beauty spot at 1.15pm
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Drugs advice to go on the road
A DRUGS prevention team is hitting the road to visit schools and village halls in the Ribble Valley thanks to a £49,000 government grant. The Ribble Valley Drugs Education Group has received the cash to employ two youth workers to travel the area with
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Rugby League report
STANLEY took honours in the local derby in a tight game which was marred by a referee who refused to let the game flow by giving a string of penalties right through the game. In fact Craig Campbell gave the Scorpions the lead with a penalty. Stanley hit
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This week (October 11) in 1977 25 years ago
FARES FAIR: Taxi operators in Bury applied to increased hire charges claiming that the present fare structure was not realistic. LOLLIPOP FEAST: Despite increases in the cost of school meals, 'lollipop' patrols who manned crossing points at lunchtime
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Clarets get derby tickets
BURNLEY have received 6,000 tickets for the Lancashire derby with Preston North End at Deepdale on Saturday November 2. The game, which kicks off at 5.35pm, is the first meeting of the season between the local rivals and the tickets are priced at £15
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Keeping shackles on Little
WALSALL boss Colin Lee is well aware of the talents of Clarets winger Glen Little and he will be keen to deny him a third goal in three games. Lee admitted this week that when he had a spell as a scout for Leeds United Little was one of the players that
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Saddlers find their feet after a false start
HAVING finished just two points above the relegation zone last season Walsall were among the bookies favourites to struggle this season. But having made a start to the season almost as bad as the Clarets they have started to find their feet and now lie
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New £4m Marks opens its doors
THE new £4million Marks and Spencer store in Prestwich will open on October 23. The 10,000 sq ft food store has brought 40 new jobs to the area and will cater for every taste with a state-of-the-art bakery, fresh fruit and vegetables, delicatessen, horticulture
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Long distance love heartache
DEAR Massi. In last months Asian Image there was letter by a JK of Blackburn about men and how they don't like it when the woman earns more than them. I feel this is especially true within our community and it has been a major issue within my marriage
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Peter loses cancer battle
A POPULAR Leyland man who fought a long and brave battle against cancer has died. Former Leyland Trucks worker Peter Gibson was diagnosed with a brain tumour more than two years ago. He had hoped to travel to New York for a life-saving operation by pioneering
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Family arts weekend
UP TO 30 Blackpool families can take part in a special arts project in Blackpool this weekend. The My Place arts project takes place at Stanley Park on Saturday. After a day learning about storytelling, collage making and photography, families will be
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Swim teacher faces death charge
FYLDE Coast teacher, Pauline Mills, has appeared in court charged with manslaughter after a four-year-old Blackpool girl drowned in a swimming pool tragedy. Mrs Mills, 53, of Marsh View, Newton, near Kirkham, who is also a school swimming instructor,
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It's purr-fect for Smokey
A PLUCKY pet, who lost one of her nine lives plus both her ears and half her tail in a fire is an 'Ultimate Survivor" entry in a national competition for rescued cats. Smokey was in a bad way after her life was saved by a fireman last year. As a result
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Radcliffe-born dancer dies on honeymoon
A FORMER Radcliffe woman who helped launch a thriving promotional company after a successful career in showbusiness has died suddenly while on honeymoon. Mrs Vivienne Amy Kitto, (45), who will be better remembered by many local people under her maiden
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Sites in East Bury get a facelift
FROM eye-sores to eye-catching! That's a number of areas in East Bury which have been transformed as part of a successful ongoing programme to improve small sites. It's all thanks to £144,000 worth of funding out of a total of £700,000 allocated to the
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Shakers quiz night
A FUNDRAISING quiz night in aid of the Shakers will be held at the club's Social Club, Gigg Lane on Thursday, November 21, commencing 8pm. The cost to enter a teams (maximum five members) is £5 and must be booked in by ringing Ian or Shirley on 0161-764
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Fulham tickets on sale
TICKET details for the Shakers forthcoming Worthington Cup third round tie at Premiership Fulham have been announced. The match will be played at QPR's Loftus Road Stadium on Wednesday, November 6, kick-off 7.45pm. Shakers fans will be in the School End
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Beresford signs deal
MARLON Beresford has signed a new month-long deal to stay at Turf Moor but he said: "I hope to sign a longer contract next week." Beresford admitted it had been frustrating not getting a longer term deal ahead of tomorrow's clash with Walsall but he said
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Stig poised for 'amazing' return
BRAVE defender Stig Bjornebye could be back in full-time training next week as he steps up his remarkable comeback from the eye injury which threatened to end his career. The former Norwegian international hasn't kicked a ball competitively since he shattered
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PNE appeal over Fuller
NORTH End have lodged an appeal over the controversial red card given to Ricardo Fuller during last weekend's maddening game at Bradford. Boss Craig Brown was left sweating over both his strikers following the 1-1 draw. Richard Cresswell crashed into
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Show of Hands on tour
FANS of acoustic roots heroes Show of Hands will be glad to know they're still crazy after all these years. Two decades after they first got together, they're on the road again with a 48-date UK tour. But when one half of the duo, songwriter Steve Knightley
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Mast Sanity's findings spark national concern
THE findings of a Radcliffe-based environmental group have sparked national alarm over mobile phone transmitters. Mast Sanity, whose chairman Chris Maile lives in Outwood Road, has gone public with the results of the group's five-month long investigation
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Picture holds a lasting memory
SINCE Charlotte's death pictures of the 22-year-old, often sitting with her siblings, have taken pride of place in the Flanagans' family home in Darwen. But for her mother, Dorothy, there is one photograph of Charlotte which has become the lasting memory
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Judge praises police's 'prompt action'
A BLACKBURN policeman was praised for his 'prompt and professional conduct' after taking to the stand during the Charlotte Flanagan murder trial. And Sgt Peter Crane revealed that Gareth Horton - found guilty of Charlotte's murder - had confessed to killing
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Poignant birthday visit to church
IT should have been a day of rejoicing, a chance for the family to get together and sing Happy Birthday to Charlotte, the youngest daughter of the Flanagan family. Instead, April 24 was spent in a quiet church in the small Canarian town of Teguise, high
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Willkommen to our town
TRADERS in Rawtenstall will say a warm 'Willkommen' to civic delegates visiting the town this weekend to celebrate 50 years of twinning with the German town Bocholt. Around 250 people from Bocholt will visit Rossendale to find out about their twin town
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We must stand up to these young bullies
WHILE walking around our lovely 'leafy' area recently, I came across a sturdy wooden bridge crossing a stream that had been vandalised. Later I learned a number of teenagers were responsible for this act of wanton destruction and those who witnessed it
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Show of Hands on tour
FANS of acoustic roots heroes Show of Hands will be glad to know they're still crazy after all these years. Two decades after they first got together, they're on the road again with a 48-date UK tour. But when one half of the duo, songwriter Steve Knightley
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Catch him while you can
WHEN Jeff Green comes to Blackburn next Saturday night, it might be your last chance to catch one of Britain's top stand-up comedians for some time. "Once this tour's over I think I'll stop doing stand-up for a couple of years," says the amiable Green
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Pilot project to help teen mums
A NATIONWIDE pioneering scheme aimed an encouraging gym slip mums back to work or study is to be launched in Blackpool. The pilot Teen Parent Project will offer young parents, aged 19 or under, free childminding while they work or study. The National
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Mack in the old routine...
WHEN he comes to Burnley Mechanics next Thursday, comedian Lee Mack will be hoping his secret won't slip out. "Yes, it's true," he says. "I am a Blackburn Rovers supporter. "I shouldn't say that if I'm playing Burnley, should I?" But Lee can perhaps be
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Pledge on drug clinic concerns
A BLACKPOOL medical company says it could hold a public meeting if its proposals for a clinic for recovering drug addicts on Whitegate Drive, Blackpool provoke concern amongst residents and traders. Fylde Coast Medical Services Ltd (FCMS), the area's
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TV role is one big scream!
IF things are going bump in the night and you don't know who to call, Thornton graduate Sam Witcher might have the answer. The 22-year-old from Briar Mews, Thornton, has been getting himself into all sorts of ghoulish situations recently -- all in the
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Abdul is mallet king of the UK
A RETIRED teacher has picked up a second major croquet title to join an elite band of mallet men. Abdul Ahmad, of Church Street, Barrowford, scooped the Old England Golf Croquet Champion title at the national championships at Colchester Croquet Club.
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School run fears
"I'VE lost one child to cancer, I don't want to lose another in a road accident." Stark words uttered by Blackpool father-of-two David Schulz, who is appalled by some drivers on the school run at his daughter's school. Because of his concerns, David,
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Biggest celebration set for Birmingham
BILLED as the UK's biggest Asian and lifestyle extravaganza, MELA 2002 takes place between October 18th and 20th at the NEC in Birmingham. The three-day lifestyle show will play host to Anil Kapoor himself, as he visits the UK for the first time in years
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'Exciting time for the town'
A COUNCIL chief today welcomed the move to invite a "developer" rather than a "pension fund" to sort out Lord Square. Standard Life vowed to carry out an extensive revamp of the shopping centre two years ago. But in the long-running wrangle over the best
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Further delay in sentencing
THE sentencing of a Blackburn man found guilty of a street shooting in New York has been postponed for the second time as the search for new evidence goes on. Manzoor Qadar will now face sentencing by a Brooklyn judge in November after changing his solicitor
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Shopping centre up for sale
BLACKBURN Shopping Centre has been put up for sale by its owners Standard Life, and a number of potential buyers have already shown an interest. Traders today welcomed the news and said the Edinburgh-based investment company had gone as far as it could
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Concern that lay behind centre sell-off
THE move to sell Blackburn shopping centre has come eight months after the Lancashire Evening Telegraph launched a campaign calling for a major re-development of Lord Square. The "forgotten corner" of the centre, which links the majority of shops with
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Blues wary of bottom club
CLITHEROE manager Lee Sculpher will be taking nothing for granted when his side travel to bottom club Glossop North End in NWCL Division One tomorrow. The Derbyshire strugglers have lost nine out of 11 games this season but surprised everyone by getting
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Reds chase FA Cup glory
ACCRINGTON Stanley's promotion bid will be put on the back-burner tomorrow as the Reds go in search of FA Cup glory. UniBond Premier Division rivals Harrogate Town are the visitors to the Crown Ground and manager John Coleman admitted: "Winning games
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Rams set sights on future
ANDY GRIMSHAW has completed his first week as manager of Ramsbottom United saying: "Crisis, what crisis?" The former Colne Dynamoes man has taken over at the Riverside in the wake of four resignations from backroom staff in the past fortnight. Secretary
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All the help I need
SHOP owner Usman Rehman is computer illiterate -- but knows the ABF holds the key to help and advice. "When I want information and to find out certain things that are available on screen, I know I only have to contact the federation and they will give
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Bags of computer drive
MEMBERSHIP of the ABF is seen by one Asian family business as a key to further success. Starmount Ltd has just become a member after six years in business after finding out about its benefits. The firm, involved with computer peripherals and media is
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Brick technology builds for future
ONE company hoping to build firm foundations with the Asian Business Federation is Brick technology. A full service interactive agency, it provides website design and web development for a whole range of clients, from a snooker hall in Blackburn, to a
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I thought readers might find this interesting.
Why is it so hard to tell the truth but.... .yet so easy to tell a lie? Why are we so sleepy in mosque but.... right when the prayer is over, we suddenly wake up? Why is it so hard to talk about Allah but...yet so easy to talk about nasty stuff? Why is
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For argument...
JIM Bowen this week resigned from his Radio Lancashire show The Happy Daft Farm after calling a black person a 'nig-nog'. The whole furore surrounds the double meaning of the word -- in bygone days a generic term for an idiot but more lately a vile racial
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Against...
LISTENERS have certainly rallied to the defence of Jim Bowen. All week callers to the show have been asking about the 65-year-old presenter and asking for his return. The line of 'political correctness gone mad' is the mainstay of his defence - and the
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Firebugs hit charity shop
A BLAZE that shattered a Leyland charity shop front is the latest in a string of suspicious incidents to hit businesses and charities in the centre of the town. A bag of goods left by a donor in the doorway of St Catherine's Hospice shop, Hough Lane,
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It's a hole lot of trouble
A CLEVELEYS man who feared there would be an explosive end to a unhole-y battle with United Utilities says trouble may blow up again. Minibus driver Ian Cornwell of Carr Gate, Cleveleys, contacted claimed it was only a matter of time before a paving stone
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Heys fail in another Shield shocker
LANCASHIRE AMATEUR SHIELD FIRST ROUND ASPULL JUNIORS...4 PRESTWICH HEYS...3 THE brief flirtation Heys usually have with this cup competition continued at Aspull, where they failed again to progress beyond the first round, for the third successive season
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400 yards of rubbish
AS a resident of Walshaw Park estate, I have become increasingly angry at the amounts of litter dropped by pupils of Elton High School. Walking down Walshaw Road, the rubbish stretches for about 400 yards, to the entrance of Cotswold Crescent. Three bins
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Safety warning after tragedy
FIREFIGHTERS are aiming to create more awareness in the community in a bid to prevent further tragedies after a 24-year-old man died in a house blaze . Zahid Mohammed was pronounced dead at the scene after firefighters discovered him in a house in Belfield
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Give them a break!
WE are looking for people willing to give up a week of their time to help people with physical disabilities have a holiday and give carers a break. The Winged Fellowship Trust has five purpose-built centres in Cornwall, Essex, Nottingham, Southport and
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PFI costs more in the long run
THE virtual privatisation of our local schools must never be allowed to happen (High Schools Face Closure, Radcliffe Times, Oct 3). It would have a long-term detrimental effect on our children's education and a drastic effect on the long-term budget strategy
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Anglers tried to scare us
ANGLERS may have a natural empathy with fish but they lack a certain something when it comes to dealing with children and adults. I recently took my sons, aged eight and five, to Entwistle Reservoir. They had with them two nets and crab lines (no hook
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Candidate is "too negative"
AS the Forever Bury elections are soon to take place, I recently received a 150-word summary from the prospective candidates. Virtually all those standing for a post of director made positive statements about how they had previously helped the club or
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Road is hell and no one cares
THE residents of Timberhurst feel disappointment and anger at what is or rather, what is not happening on Bridge Hall Lane, Bury. Bridge Hall Lane, near the B&Q store, is an unadopted road, and a few months ago we attended a meeting at the town hall
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Specialists to teach pupils on road safety
SPECIALLY trained volunteers will be going into the borough's schools to teach youngsters how to cross the road safely. The scheme has been made possible after Bury successfully bid for an £80,000 government grant. Local co-ordinators will now be recruited
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Careers fair highlights legal profession
THE UK's first Black and Ethnic Minority Careers Fair aimed at increasing recruitment into the legal profession will take place on Wednesday 23rd October 2002. The Careers Fair will be attended by representatives from the UK's top 100 law firms. Ethnic
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What's on...
SUNDAY Shows at the Grand, Opera House and North Pier. Blackpool Grand Theatre (01253 290190) Ken Dodd -- Britain's king of comedy. October 13, 20 and 27 at 7.30pm. Tickets £9 to £15. Opera House (01253) 292029 Comedians -- Stan Boardman, Jim Bowen, Roy
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What's on in Blackpool...
SHOWS at the Winter Gardens, the Tower and more. Winter Gardens and Piers (01253 292029) Legends -- two different tribute shows featuring sound-alike Roy Orbison, Kylie Minogue, Rod Stewart and more. Venue: Central Pier every Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sat and
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JD Sports brings jobs hope to town
A MAJOR sports retailer is to move its headquarters to Bury, and could bring up to 500 jobs. JD Sports is transferring the 250 staff from its current head office in Heywood to new 46,000 sq ft premises at the thriving Castlebrook Business Park in Hollins
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Plans to cut crime
POLICE are launching a new initiative to cut crime at two upcoming festivals. The Navratri and Diwali festivals attract revellers from all over the country but police are worried that, in the past, they have also attracted thieves. And they intend to
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Launch of multi-ligual advice line
AGE Concern has launched a new multi-lingual advice line in an effort to reach out to older people from all communities. The advice line aims to improve the quality of life for hundreds of black and minority ethnic elders living in sheltered housing accommodation
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Thousands travel to anti-war demo
MEMBERS of the local community travelled in their thousands to London to demonstrate their opposition to military action against Iraq. Coaches left early in the morning of the day of the march from Preston, Bolton, Manchester and Blackburn. Police put
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Minimum wage increase announced
MORE than a million workers are to benefit with an increase in the minimum wage. The National Minimum Wage main rate for workers aged 22 and over has been increased to £4.20 an hour, and the development rate for 18-21 year olds to £3.60 an hour. A four-week
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Hit-and-run driver jailed
A 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, 67. Ten
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New project aims to help
A NEW drugs project aimed at young people has received the go-ahead. The Inward House 'Options for All' project will receive £6493 from the Pendle Partnership over the next two years. By providing accessible information to people with substance misuse
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Anayat returns home
A MAN who for much of his life lived in Blackburn has returned to the town to take up a position in a pioneering project. Mohammed Anayat, who until a year ago lived in Blackburn, now makes his way across the Pennines from West Yorkshire everyday to his
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A holiday tour of the world
A TWO-WEEK break turned into a journey of a lifetime for a young Blackburn man. Mohammed Nissar, of Davonport Road, set off on his mammoth journey in January of this year. He returned nine months later having visited 62 major towns and cities in the Far
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Shot fired as shop owner fights back
A SHOP owner relived the moment an armed raider burst into the store and attacked her husband with a gun before firing a shot in the air. The gunman entered Yasir Off Licence, Brownhill Avenue, Burnley, at 9pm on Monday night and struck shop owner, Mehboob
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Disagreements must stop
A TROUBLED Racial Equality Council must stop the feuding between 'factions on the executive committee' otherwise it may lose it's council funding. The warning came as it was revealed three Blackburn with Darwen Council representatives have resigned from
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Five into 30 for group
SCHOOLHOUSE Players are stretching themselves for their latest terrific production. The Playhouse Theatre regulars will bring 30 characters to life in the hilarious Second From Last in the Sack Race -- with just five actors! Second From Last tells the
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Mack in the old routine...
WHEN he comes to Burnley Mechanics next Thursday, comedian Lee Mack will be hoping his secret won't slip out. "Yes, it's true," he says. "I am a Blackburn Rovers supporter. "I shouldn't say that if I'm playing Burnley, should I?" But Lee can perhaps be
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Henderson aiming to be 'King of the Rake'
FORMBY-based cyclist Jim Henderson will start hot favourite when another top class field takes to the roads above Ramsbottom in Sunday's Lancashire Road Club Rake Hill Climb. The race is always a popular event on the local sporting calendar and Henderson
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Vale leave it late
Lancashire County Shield Crown Rovers 1 Elton Vale 2 ELTON left it late as they finally negotiated a potential banana skin, and progressed to the second round of the County Shield with a victory against the unbeaten leaders of the Accrington League. With
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Late leveller blow for new Rams boss
Ramsbottom United...1 St Helens Town...1 A GOAL two minutes from the end of normal time took the shine off Andy Grimshaw's first match in charge of Ramsbottom United, writes STEVE BOTT. The former Rams midfielder took over after previous boss Mike Kelly
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Powergen Cup first round
Halifax...22pts Sedgley P...16pts SEDGLEY Park crashed out of the Powergen Cup to add another disappointing chapter to this season's sorry story. Park faced both wind and slope in the first half, but began with some nice, controlled rugby in the first
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Kiss of death for Boro?
LEE KISSOCK will be all fired up and ready to go when Radcliffe Borough come calling at Colwyn Bay in the FA Cup on Saturday. The likeable Scouser was a regular in the Boro side until midway through last season, but following the return of Neill Hardy
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Brighter Bury look top half material
NORTH LANCS/CUMBRIA Bury...23pts Tyldesley...10pts BURY have ridden roughshod over the emotions of their faithful this season on a roller-coaster of highs and lows, but at last a definite assessment of their potential in the league this season can be
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Bernard still plays it for laughs
LOVE him or loathe him, you just can't ignore Bernard Manning. This week, and for the next two weeks, he's in Blackpool entertaining in his own inimitable style. So why is the man who can make a trip to the bar a nightmare or destroy a heckler with one
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Police station opens Monday
THE new Prestwich Police Station will be open to the public from Monday (Oct 14). Members of the public are invited to call in at any time to chat to the officers or they can contact them via the enquiry desk on 798 8308. The new station has been re-located
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Theft in alley
A TEENAGER was bundled into an alleyway by two thugs who stole his wallet, mini-disc and mobile phone worth £225. The 19-year-old male victim was walking through the Longfield Centre in Prestwich when he was approached by two men. They grabbed him by
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Woman (88) left badly shaken by bag snatch
AN 88-year-old woman had her handbag snatched by a thief who jumped from a passing vehicle. The pensioner was walking along Hollinhurst Road in Radcliffe at 10.30am on Monday (Oct 7) when a white saloon car pulled up behind her. The thief grabbed her
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Slow down!
A SHAKEN Steve Gregory is calling for a crackdown on speeding motorists after a car careered off the road and demolished his garden wall. The incident happened at around 8.30pm last Thursday (Oct 3) when a blue Escort spun off Radcliffe Moor Road, Radcliffe
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New project gathers PACE
AN innovative project, the first of its kind in the country, has been launched in the borough. The PACE (People Add the Competitive Edge) network, which aims to support local businesses in developing and enhancing their people management practices, was
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Headbutted one of gang in carjacking attempt
A GANG of four who dragged a man from his Fiat Punto in an attempted carjacking are being hunted by police. The 21-year-old victim was approached by his attackers on Bury New Road, Whitefield, at 8.45pm on Sunday (Oct 6). After opening the door and punching
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The conspiracy theory
THE eternal fight between good and evil continues but the conspiracy theory lives on. It could be a death or a just a get together but if you want to know the truth you have to sit and LISTEN to the bunch of learned gentlemen who frequent my front room
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UEFA bid to stamp out the racists
UEFA last night came out with all guns blazing in a bid to stamp out the kind of racist incidents which dogged Blackburn Rovers' UEFA Cup clash with CSKA Sofia in Bulgaria. Rovers striker Andy Cole, Fulham's Rufus Brevett, Ipswich's Marcus Bent and Arsenal's
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Show's star cast named
WOULD-BE popstars are being given their chance to shine next month in a local talent show. The Citizen is backing South Ribble Borough Council's Search for a Star competition, and each week we will feature two of the lucky ten finalists. The ten will
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Furnishing them with knowledge
A PRESTON furniture retailer is branching out into an exciting new career -- making movies! Tony Slater has put the finishing touches to Nanny Nicecakes and Oscar, an educational film aimed at teaching French to children aged four and five. It was filmed
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Phone theft spate alert
POLICE are appealing for students to be on their guard after a spate of mobile phone robberies in the Plungington area of Preston. Three separate robberies occurred on Aqueduct Street and Plungington Road between 1.15am and 2.15am on Friday. Each involved
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Sex suspect killed himself
A PRESTON man, who was due to appear in court charged with a string of sexual offences relating to children, killed himself, a coroners' court heard. At about the time of his death last month, Richard Henry Foy was due to appear at Preston Crown Court
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Trip cut as boat torched
A PRESTON couple are cutting short their holiday in Spain after discovering their canal boat has been devastated by fire. The brightly coloured barge, moored on the new Ribble Link near Preston Sports Arena, was left a burnt-out shell. Police believe
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Truancy blitz set to start
TRUANTS and their parents beware! Lancashire County Council welfare officers will soon be patrolling the streets of nearly every town in the county to catch any skiving youngsters in the act. Preston will be getting a visit from the eagle-eyed officers
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Photos give a positive image
THE Mayor of Burnley was given an insight into the changing face of Burnley as he cast his eye over entrants of a photographic competition this week. Councillor Gordon Birtwistle got the chance to view the winners of the competition organised by Burnley
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Factory's business in filters booming
BUSINESS is booming at a major Burnley employer. McLeod Russel, which operates a major air filter factory at Farrington Road, has issued a trading update which said it expected profits to be significantly higher in the second half of its financial year
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Rosegrove bulletin
ROSEGROVE Infant School on Owen Street are having their annual Autumn Fayre tomorrow, Saturday, October 12, at 2pm. This is one of their main fundraising events and they will be grateful for your support. The book fair at the school also started on Wednesday
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Winnie the Pooh stolen to buy food
A SERIAL thief not long out of jail pinched a Winnie the Pooh cuddly toy to try and raise some cash. Burnley Magistrates heard how Paul McNamara's girlfriend was pregnant and the pair had no money. McNamara was told by the bench his criminal record was
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Race riots violence: four found guilty
FOUR Asian men have been found guilty of violent disorder following last year's Burnley riots. The three adults and a teenager were convicted of the offence which related to a charge on police lines by a group of Asians during the violence which rocked
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Forever Bury Bulletin
QUALIFYING for a discount on the purchase of goods and services would not enter the minds of local footballers, when they signed on as members of Forever Bury, the Bury FC Supporters Society. But to steal a famous phrase from the late, great commentator
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A step too far for young lions
BOLTON'S brave Young Lions FC nearly went all the way in a regional seven-a-side football tournament. The youngsters were in great form throughout the competition but finally ran out of steam against Preston's Barmy Army in the annual Abdul Valli Cup
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A great day
HUNDREDS of youngsters took part in a inter-masjid tournament in aid of charity. A total of 40 teams from 15 mosques in the area played in the first of what it is hoped will be an annual charity event at Deane and Derby Cricket Club, off Chelsea Road,
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Two men remanded in drugs case
TWO Nelson men who denied drug offences were remanded to await trial when they appeared before Preston Crown court. Azhar Ali, 31, of Hartington Street, Brierfield, pleaded not guilty to possession of cocaine with intent to supply, possession of heroin
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Third time lucky
Deepdale La Coruna finally put the disappointments of the Abdul Valli Cup and the Summer 200 Cancer Relief Tournament behind them after they won the inaugural Royal Air Force under 12s tournament. This time there were no mistakes in the final against
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Focus is on unity
THERE was a real carnival atmosphere at an annual football tournament organised to raise the profile of a Blackburn community. Organised by Little Harwood Youth, which was formed three years ago, the tournament attracted 24 teams -- including those that
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Brig out of Trophy
BAMBER Bridge are out of the FA Trophy after being defeated 3-1 by Leek Town after extra-time on Tuesday night. The preliminary round tie went to a replay after a 1-1 draw on Saturday at Irongate after David Leaver had scored a late equaliser. Brig face
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Ian's out but not down
AN McCulloch is in upbeat mood for the new snooker season despite his 5-4 defeat in the LG Cup to Anthony Hamilton. Victory for the Walton-le-Dale based player would have set up a dream match at the Guild Hall against world number one, 'Rocket' Ronnie
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"Abusive" collector
TWO weeks ago, a well-dressed man knocked at my door and said he was an agent from the RSPCA, collecting donations. I refused. He then became abusive, saying that surely I could afford to pay a small sum each week. In my opinion, he tried to intimidate
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Red letter day for PO
IT was the end of an era for Post Office counter staff in Preston at the weekend. Despite a city-wide campaign to save the Birley Street office the blinds were pulled down on Saturday, October 5, for the last time and the post boxes sealed. Counter staff
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Hot curry for Major
THE chef at an award-winning Indian takeaway revealed this week how he produced another spicy curry for former Prime Minister John Major. Shanin Ahmed dished up a chicken madras for the deposed leader -- whose fling with ex-Government minister Edwina
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Ten years ago
DARWEN bands Russian for Money and Alan is Bad set up stage at the Lord Street Emporium, Blackburn, to raise money for charity. The two bands entertained shoppers and stall-holders and collected money to equip ambulances with life saving equipment.
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Impossible to keep good woman down
SO Asian women have high blood pressure. Of course we do, we have to deal with Asian men. Now, don't get me wrong. I have nothing against Asian men (except a few court injunctions). On the whole they are responsible and hard-working. But a minority are
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Sensory designs feature
A NEW home specially designed for people who are both deaf and blind is set to be officially opened in East Lancashire. Sense, the national charity which works with deafblind people, is extending its services for people in Lancashire, and will open the
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Farmer speechless at planning refusal
A FARMER is 'lost for words' after a planning application to pull down an old agricultural building and replace it with a new house has been turned down for a third time. Last month Coun Tim O'Kane urged planners to be more farmer-friendly in a bid to
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Centenary celebration
A LONG-established Bury manufacturing company formed by two Swiss businessmen is well and truly on a roll! For this month Excelsior Group International Ltd has notched up an enviable milestone by celebrating its centenary. And thanks to a new generation
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Engagement couple shy away
FILM stars Abhishek Bachchan and Karisma Kapoor have escaped from frenzied media attention after announcing their surprise engagement. The couple exchanged rings in front of family and friends at an informal ceremony and then jetted off to New Zealand
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Mr India heads for Birmingham
ACTOR Anil Kapoor is looking forward to attending the massive indoor festival Mela 2002, which takes place from October 18-20 in Birmingham. Even though he remains deliberately aloof from the usual Bollywood circles, Kapoor is undoubtedly one of the most
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Hollywood keeps eye on Bollywood
FOR many years Bollywood has been remaking a long line of Hollywood films without first securing permission. Hollywood has been acutely aware of the plagiarism, but reckoned it wasn't worth pursuing their Eastern cousins through the courts. But with Bollywood
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Junior Football round-up
A LOOK at the local junior soccer scene. FLEETWOOD GYM U10s 0 BLACKPOOL RANGERS 4 ANOTHER strong performance by Rangers who were always in control. Tom Barkhuizen opened the scoring, with Nick Shaw and Barkhuizen adding to the score. A long range strike
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Losing time with e-mails
NORTH West bosses estimate they are losing an average of 11.5 working days a year through unauthorised internet surfing and workers writing e-mails to their friends. The findings feature in the latest Grant Thornton Business Barometer which also revealed
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Sales going through the roof
PUTTING a roof over their heads by doing the same for others. That's Bury-based Eiger Conservatory Roof Systems which has enjoyed considerable growth in its first 12 months of trading. The company, now in the process of transferring to larger premises
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Pensions merit pass for Michael
MORE than a suitable candidate for success! That's Ainsworth-based independent financial adviser Michael Norris who has been awarded the prestigious Scottish Equitable Retirement Options Merit Award for 2002. Scottish Equitable will present Michael with
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Beer on 'Tap' is the best
THE Taps is the tops, according to CAMRA judges who've raised their glasses to the Lytham hostelry and named it best pub in the West Pennines. And perhaps it's no wonder the popular Henry Street local has won this accolade as the landlord was born in
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Spaniard Zigor stands in Little's path
WITH two goals in his last two games Glen Little will start tomorrow's match against Walsall in confident form as he goes for a hat-trick of sorts. But as he plays down the right flank he knows he will face a tough test against one of the most consistent
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Stan will get his message across
AFTER eight years together in a managerial team Stan Ternent and Sam Ellis can claim to have a telepathic understanding - and against Walsall they will need one. The touchline ban that sees manager Ternent, who has slammed the decision, sent to the stands
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What do I say?
DEAR Massi, I am writing to you for the first time. I am 15 year old boy who likes this girl at my school. I can't stop thinking about her. Everytime I see her I want to tell her that I really like her but some how I can't. During last term I was about
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I'm being suffocated
DEAR Massi, I would like you to post this in Dear Massi's column. Basically, I'm having trouble with my parents as they are so 'cultural minded'. All I want to do is finish off my education but you are making it so difficult for me. You constantly criticise
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Long distance love heartache
DEAR Massi, Last year I went to Pakistan for a family bereavement. While I was there I fell in love with a beautiful girl. The problem is my mum's youngest sister found out and told my mum about it. My mum was furious with me. She told me I had done a
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First class Catherine
A LAW student from the Fylde has graduated from Oxford University with two of the top awards for academic excellence. Catherine Antcliffe, a former head girl of Queen Mary School, Lytham, has attained a first class degree from Magdalen College, with the
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Garden is their tribute
THE lives and voluntary work of three Mereside community heroes were celebrated with the opening of a special memorial garden in Mereside. Les Faulkner, 53, gardener at the Mereside estate, who died in a house fire in Bostonway in June 2001 was remembered
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Animal home to stay open
ANIMAL lovers were celebrating today with the news that the RSPCA's Longview Animal Home at Marton has been saved. In November last year, the charity's local branch announced a decision to close Longview because of financial difficulties. The trustees
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Project reaches for the skies
THE sky's the limit for the Excellence in Blackpool Project with the planned launch of 1,000 balloons to celebrate Excellence in Cities Week. The project promotes high education standards for children in Blackpool and the special week will mark and promote
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Blaze factory evacuated
WORKERS at a Bury factory were evacuated when a machine fire spread to the roof. Three fire crews tackled Sunday's (Oct 6) early morning blaze at the Manchester Road premises of plastic and rubber moulders Swintex. No one was hurt but a firefighters had
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Gurpal's the best joker in the pack!
HEARD the one about the psychiatrist from Bury whose gag has come tops in a worldwide survey? Well, it's no joke! For Gurpal Gosall has emerged as an unlikely "king of comedy" after his rib-tickler received the highest global rating of more than 40,000
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Police target street attackers
THUGS involved in street robberies and snatch thefts were targeted by police during a successful month-long operation to curb their criminal activities. And it has emerged that some people who claimed they were victims of such robberies lied to police
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Post office forced to close
WHITEFIELD Post Office is to close, leaving elderly customers facing a bus journey or long walk to collect their pensions. The post office in Bury New Road, next to Whitefield Police Station, will sell its last stamp on November 27. The building is owned
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£15,000 donated in Colin's memory
BURY Hospice Association's annual general meeting was a particularly poignant occasion as it marked the first meeting since the sudden death of chairman Colin Caffrey in January. In his report, acting chairman Mr Malcolm Gray paid tribute to the man who
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All clear on the injury front
THE news is good on the rest of Radcliffe's formerly injured or absent stars. David Bean was on the bench for last Saturday's FA Trophy tie against Eastwood Town as was Mark Dempsey, defender Nicky Spooner has been granted permission to play in the FA
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Euro MP networks
RADCLIFFE-based Euro MP Gary Titley, leader of the British Group of Labour MEPs, will be the keynote speaker at a special inaugural meeting next week. He will be the guest at the first meeting of the new North Manchester International Trade Network at
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Chance for young mums to get out and about
MUMS with young children can involved with the Sure Start Young Mums' Group which has started up again in Darwen. The group offers mums the chance to meet other mums every week from 10am to noon at the new Sure Start Centre on Lord Street. A free crche
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Nicola reaches national semis
HAWKSHAW Tennis Club's Nicola Ullathorne reached the semi-finals at this year's Nestle England Tennis Ladder Competition. A previous Nestle Tennis Ladder champion, Nicola (16) won the 14 and under girls competition in 2000 but narrowly missed out in this
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A young woman who was going to go far
CHARLOTTE Flanagan was a member of a ground-breaking drugs prevention team praised by former government drugs czar Keith Hellawell. She was a member of the Activate Project at the Trinity Youth and Community Centre in Clitheroe, which established an award-winning
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Countdown to murder
THE days that led up to the death of Charlotte Flanagan. Dec 24: Gareth Horton travels to London to spend Christmas with Charlotte. Dec 25: Charlotte Flanagan meets her new boyfriend, David Ivmey, at the Barley Mow pub where she is working. Dec 26: Horton
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Town's 'gentle giant'
THE DARWEN man accused of viciously stabbing Charlotte Flanagan is known by people where he lived as the "gentle giant". Gareth Richard Horton, of Walmsley Street, Darwen, was a man who kept "himself to himself" and was rarely seen around with friends
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Life sentence for Horton
GARETH Horton was today beginning a life-sentence for murdering the most important girl in his life -- as her family vowed: "We'll never forgive him". Horton, 29, of Walmsley Street, Darwen, was convicted by a majority of 11-1 by an Old Bailey jury yesterday
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Someone to confide in
GARETH RICHARD HORTON felt he had found a true friend in Charlotte Flanagan - the woman he has been convicted of killing. Because both had suffered from depression in the past, psychiatrists said Horton felt he could confide in Charlotte like no other
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Vicky plans to send 'em like Beckham
YOUNGSTERS who fancy the star treatment on their birthday can now be transformed into their favourite pop idols, thanks to a new party plan. Mum Vicky Jones, who owns Tufties Hair and Beauty off Bank Street, Rawtenstall, has come up with the Glam and
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Help for the RNLI
I WOULD like to thank the people of Leyland who supported our RNLI band concert held on Worden Park in the town on Sunday, September 29 and the Leyland St Mary's College Band who supplied the music for everyones entertainment. I am pleased to say that
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Memories of beat
I AM working on a book project on the beat music scene in Lancashire and I would like to hear from anyone who has any cuttings, pictures, memories about any of the following groups: The Warriors, The Party, The Gentle Party, Le Cruches. All of these possibly
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Thanks for making carnival a success
THE Preston Caribbean Carnival and Arts Association would like to pass on its grateful thanks to The Citizen for your help in this year's event in June enabling us to make it a great success. We hope you were able to enjoy the day as we, and many others
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I weep -- but for an entirely different reason!!!
A FEW months ago I drew reference to the fact that The Sparrow Hawk Hotel in Burnley was putting on weekly jazz sessions at Sunday lunchtimes. Well, I am delighted to be able to pass on the news that, after a short summer recess, the sessions have restarted
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Kiss of death for Boro?
LEE KISSOCK will be all fired up and ready to go when Radcliffe Borough come calling at Colwyn Bay in the FA Cup on Saturday. The likeable Scouser was a regular in the Boro side until midway through last season, but following the return of Neill Hardy
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Pleasure by royal appointment
PREPARE to party, the best swing band in the world is heading to town and if you ain't jumpin and jiving along with them, you've obviously lost the will to live. King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys have built up a reputation as one of the great live acts
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Seawall work shows tide has turned
A £3m coastal protection project which will shield Blackpool's shoreline into the next century, has been hailed as a leading example of a new approach to building by construction minister Brian Wilson. Mr Wilson was visiting the St Stephen's Avenue Project
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'Sneaky' mobile traps slammed
SPEED camera chiefs have been accused of being 'sneaky' for planning to set up mobile traps -- just yards after drivers have passed fixed sites. Police and council bosses believe that drivers are getting wise to the location of speed cameras across Lancashire
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Attack on man using a crutch
A DRUNKEN thug hit a 55-year-old man in the face in an apparently unprovoked attack on Coronation Street, Blackpool, on Friday, September 20. The victim, who was walking with a crutch, was near to the junction of Coronation Street and Church Street at
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'What's the difference?' asks angry trader
PROMENADE traders were left shaking their heads in amazement when a new speed camera was planted almost in the middle of the pavement. But they were angered when one of them put a signboard in front of it and this was confiscated by the council for causing
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Patricia's full of civic pride
A FORMER first citizen of Fylde has been awarded the runner-up prize in a prestigious national competition. Councillor Patricia Fieldhouse, Fylde Mayor 2001-2, was the runner-up in the Mayor of the Year Award, which scours the country for the mayor who
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Home rule drive
THE drive to get a town council for St Annes is gathering pace with plans being formed for a petition of residents and setting out a boundary for the authority. Campaigners on the Town Council Steering Group need the support of a least 10 per cent of
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Badminton tournament is a smash
A badminton tournament went down a smash with locals in Preston. The competition was organised by Sanjay Tandon, of the Gujrat Hindu Centre, based in South Meadow Lane. Members of the Lancashire Fire Service, Lancashire Constabulary and the Probation
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Indoor Mela goes down a storm
AFTER the disappointment of cancelling the Preston Mela in August organisers decided to take the festival indoors. A carnival atmosphere filled the city's Guild Hall as revellers came from far and wide to enjoy a celebration of South Asian culture and
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Court hears confession
THE tape-recorded confession made by Andrew Greenwood to the murder of law student Janet Murgatroyd was played to a hushed courtroom. Greenwood made the admission while being interviewed by police shortly after asking a taxi driver to take him to the
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Morning-after driver banned
ANDREW Whalley, 31, of Manor Road, Blackburn, was disqualified from driving for 12 months and fined £175 with £35 costs by Blackburn magistrates after pleading guilty to driving with excess alcohol, failing to comply with a red light, driving without
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Eight's great!
NELSON face Daisy Hill in NWCL Division Two and manager John Bailey will be hoping his side can inflict a similar scoreline on them this week as last week - when they won 8-1. Goals from Dave Gray (four), Lee Coldridge (two), Stuart Mulligan and Craig
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Purvis axed
DARWEN manager Steve Wilkes has signed a new goalkeeper. Former Clitheroe, Great Harwood and Bamber Bridge keeper Lee Greenacre will make his debut tomorrow at Maine Road in the place of the long-standing Lee Purvis, who sits the game out due to a series
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New man faces old club
BACUP manager Brent Peters refuses to call this tie a derby because Stand, who play in Haslingden, have their roots in Prestwich. But there is enough spice to the match at Ewood Bridge without it being a derby as four former Stand players are in Bacup's
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Colne out for revenge
COLNE will be looking to gain revenge on their NWCL second division rivals Great Harwood when the two teams meet at Holt House tomorrow. Harwood came back from two goals down to win 4-2 against the John Lister's side last month and they get an early chance
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Storks get 'nice' headache
PADIHAM'S good start to the season has thrown up a 'nice' problem that now needs a quick solution - the club's ground isn't good enough for the NWCL first division. If Padiham were to win the second division - they currently lead by one point from Maine
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The best advice need not be such a pain
Everyone needs advice. And while Scorpion Claims has plenty for those who suffer personal injury accidents, neither is it slow to listen to guidance from those who can further its success. That was the reasoning behind its decision to become part of the
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Legal eagles have it all figured out
Shanklys is a new solicitors' practice, set up in Prestwich just a few weeks ago, by partners Jamil Ahmed and Abid Ghani. Both partners have been in the profession for over five years. Jamil hails from Bradford and Abid lives in Bury. Although they advise
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Standpoint - the view from the fans
ANOTHER game another draw although North End should have beaten a poor Bradford side out of sight. Chances are being missed far too often and we could have been at least two goals to the good well before Richard Cresswell was mugged just prior to the
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Five star performance
DESPITE being frustrated at times by the Mossley Hill offside trap, PNE managed to break it down and eventually came out convincing winners. PNE took the lead on 23 minutes when Fiona Dransfield ran on to Alison Tabener's 40-yard free-kick from her own
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We must make the first move
REGARDING the letter by Mr M Patel in last month's Asian Image concerning the growing drug culture within our community. I agreed with your sentiments that we as a community have ignored the issue for far too long and let it get out of control. A family
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A great misadventure
I DO not understand the logic of going to attack Iraq at all. All those conditions which our Prime Minister is citing can be applied to Israel and North Korea. Take Israel, they have flouted UN resolutions for nearly 40 years consistently without the
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Local authority can do the job
I AGREE with "Tax Payer" (Your Letters, Sept 20) that the Racial Equality Council (REC) in Bury is dividing communities instead of tackling racism. It is time that it was closed down for good, as it serves no useful purpose. The local authority should
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Good Samaritan
I WISH to thank the young lady who came to my rescue on Friday afternoon, Sept 27, in Mill Gate. My young guide dog, he had been working for only three weeks, had a "mishap". I called out for help, but shoppers just passed me by, all except for one Good
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What are your "successes"?
FOREVER Bury election candidate Roger Barlow recently stated that he had been involved in a number of successful textiles companies. Fellow candidate Chris Walsh also stated that his company was successful. As these statements may influence people choosing
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Don't make them into heroes
ON reading the report of the young boy who was rescued by helicopter after falling from a motorcycle and breaking his leg (Bury Times, Sept 27), I was disappointed that your reporter had failed to address certain questions. This boy was, presumably, using
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Schools welcome merger plan
PLANS to bulldoze Radcliffe's two high schools and replace them with one new school have been welcomed by both sets of governors. The Radcliffe Times last week revealed details of the idea being explored by council bosses to close Coney Green and Radcliffe
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Why pay day is so near and yet so far
I'M skint dear readers, absolutely brassick. Broke, penniless and really don't have a pot to.... you get the picture. There's still four days left until pay day, and because those four days include a weekend the misery is compounded. I won't be going
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The "Cross" of St George
A PAINT job at a Bury pub which obliterated a giant "flag" of St George has caused an uprising among regulars. The patriotic symbol, which took up a whole gable end wall at the Derby Arms in Bolton Road, was removed by order of brewery chiefs. It has
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Pyramid scheme scam warning
LANCASHIRE County Council's Trading Standards is warning people of the return of the pyramid selling scams. Trading Standard's is now receiving enquiries which indicate that these schemes are returning to Lancashire. The schemes work on a 'pyramid recruitment
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Taxi-driver attacked with club
A TAXI-DRIVER suffered a broken finger after being attacked by a passenger with a golf club. Sarfraz Ahmed, 25, was taken to Blackburn Royal Infirmary after the incident and underwent a four-hour operation on his hand. Chairman of Hyndburn Taxi Cab Association
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Plans to knock down school
A MUSLIM school could be knocked down to make way for 86 new homes in Bromley Cross. Trustees at the Islamic College, in Hospital Road, have put in a bid for the recently-closed Crowthorn School in Edgworth. If their application--which had been lodged
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Looking back at Barbodhan community
A BOLTON man has developed a unique historical website and is urging others to follow suit. Ibrahim Kala, of Henley Grove, Daubhill, has over the past two years put together a website and published a booklet documenting the experiences of members of the
