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Your chance to witness greatness
JAZZ clubs are often stretched financially to accommodate one big name on an ad hoc basis. To do it week in, week out, requires a reasonably sound customer base, and bundles of optimism backed by hard cash. The Rhythm Station in Rawtenstall has become
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Amateur soccer: Old Boys fall at the Canal
AINTREE VILLA...4 BURY GSOB...2 A DISAPPOINTING display from the Old Boys ended their cup ambitions for another season as they were beaten on the Canal Corner ground at Liverpool Racecourse. Although the side lacked Croft, Riggs, Wilde and Williams from
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Cycle speedway: A triple torment
THERE was no end of season atmosphere apparent in the final two matches of the season at Goshen last weekend. Saturdays's sixth annual staging of the chairman's cup individual event, sponsored by the Duke William pub at Ainsworth, was a great success
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Amateur soccer: Vale's revenge mission
Elton Vale...2 New Mills...1 - ELTON returned to winning ways after their victory over New Mills, having lost to them by the same scoreline in the previous week. Vale made a number of changes as they searched for the winning formula, and John Armstrong
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Rugby Union: Bury rolled over by Winnington
IT is universally acknowledged that the industrial and chemical revolution had their homes in the most unlikely of places. The wonder that is the world's first iron bridge, built by Telford, across the gauge of outstanding natural beauty was the result
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Shop thief stole again
THE day after he appeared in court for shoplifting, Brian Taylor was caught stealing watches from Debenhams in Blackburn. The town's magistrates heard that when he first appeared Taylor was given a conditional discharge for 12 months but re-offended within
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Iraq dossier unconvincing
TONY Blair's "dossier" put to the House of Commons is not a justification for war against Iraq. In 1991 US bombers flew from British bases and bombed Iraqi water and irrigation facilities, nuclear and oil power stations. The infrastructure of Iraq was
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Wages fail to keep pace with job changes
REGARDING Eric Leaver's insulting article (LET, October 23), I am a serving firefighter of 15 years. I joined the service after 12 years in industry as a tradesman in engineering. At that time, pay of a qualified firefighter was comparable to that of
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Sky diver plunges into record book
SELF-confessed adrenaline addict Mark Calland flew into the Guinness Book of Records during the World Speed Sky Diving Championships in France. Mark, of Alfred Road, Lowton, near Leigh, has earned himself the prestigious title of fastest speed sky diver
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Firemen help flood pensioner
FIREMEN from Whitefield fire station came to the rescue of a 91-year-old woman after a domestic flooding. Officers were called to the pensioner's home in Apollo Drive, Whitefield, on Monday (Oct 21). A blockage in the toilet caused the flood which the
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Handbag snatch thief strikes in hospice grounds
AN ELDERLY hospice visitor was pulled to the ground when a teenage thief snatched her handbag and sped away. The 82-year-old was in the grounds of Bury Hospice, Dumers Lane, at 8.30pm on Saturday (Oct 19) when the offender pounced. She was pulled to the
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Giving a child a loving home
CARING residents are urged to come forward and give a child a loving home. Social services bosses took their plea across the borough during National Adoption Week, even taking a stall at the Asda store in Pilsworth. They especially need to find homes
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Marjorie is the Woman of Year
IT was second time lucky for Marjorie Atkinson who yesterday (Thurs Oct 24) was named Bury Woman of the Year 2002. Mrs Atkinson (73) of Kenmor Avenue, was left speechless when her name was announced as the fifth winner of the annual title. She had been
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Sand and deliver!
BURY'S Sandcastle Trust picked an appropriate location to begin a sponsored walk to raise funds for the organisation. For the Sandcastle in Blackpool was the starting point for the event which raised around £1,400. The sponsored walk for the Sandcastle
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£60 parking fines in force
MOTORISTS will now be fined £60 for parking illegally anywhere in the borough. After a two-week period of grace, the counciI has now taken over enforcement of yellow line offences from the police. Drivers who break the law will be handed Penalty Charge
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Waywell demands Moor of the same
LEIGH RMI boss Steve Waywell is warning his players not to become complacent ahead of Saturday's FA Cup crunch match at Moor Green. RMI travel to Birmingham for the final qualifying round clash in good spirits after three crucial wins in ten days. But
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Insight into Wenger's military planning
ROVERS' Academy chief Bobby Downes today provided an amazing insight into the meticulous planning behind Arsenal's push for the title. Downes recently got a special invite to the Gunners' training ground in London where he saw Arsene Wenger put his players
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Lecture on crowd trouble
THE last lecture in a series which dealt with the rise of the far right in Burnley is being staged. Dr Mark Levine, of Lancaster University, will appear at Nazareth Unitarian Chapel, Knight Hill, Padiham, on Wednesday, October 30, from 8pm. Previous lectures
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Hungry thief helped himself to sausages
A THIEF helped himself to some sausages because he was hungry, Burnley Magistrates heard. The court was told how Neil Linford, 41, had split up with his partner and had left her all the money for food. Linford, a father of four, of Russell Court, Burnley
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Police break in on over limit driver
POLICE had to break into the home of a self employed fitter after he hit another car while drink driving. Burnley magistrates heard Stuart Crossley, 46, had driven off, then got out of his vehicle and walked into his house. Officers found him lying across
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Theatre's future under threat
THE future of Burnley's Mechanics Theatre is under threat today as council officials try to claw back money from a £1 million budget deficit. The council is carrying out a major review of the arts in Burnley to see how facilities can be improved. Councillor
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Brian to spearhead action plan for town
CAMBRIDGE man Brian Hobbs who came to Burnley in the 1970s and fell in love with the town has been chosen to chair the Burnley Action Partnership for the next three years. The partnership was set up this year to bring the town's community, voluntary and
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Farmer in sheep row facing jail
A BURNLEY farmer who failed to dispose of around 100 sheep carcasses could face a jail sentence for his lack of action. Nigel Pepper, 38, of Shuttleworth Pasture Farm, Back Lane, Briercliffe, yesterday failed to appear at Reedley Magistrates Court. The
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Schools check out their computers
EVERY little helps and it certainly did for five Bury schools. Thanks to Tesco's "Computers for schools" scheme, the schools have received hundreds of pounds worth of information technology equipment between them. To mark the scheme's 11th year, Bury
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Councillors blamed for rise of BNP
BURNLEY councillors were blamed for the rise of the British National Party in the town during a high-profile anti-racism rally last night. The event at Turf Moor was the first meeting of the Coalition Against Racism, a body set up with the specific aim
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Globe-trotting teddy by teacher's side at palace
EVEN on one of the most memorable days of her life Radcliffe teacher Sharron Hardman did not forget the school teddy! Travelling Teddy accompanied Sharron to Buckingham Palace earlier this month when she was presented with the MBE in recognition of her
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Tough call in store for Preece
SHAKERS boss Andy Preece faces his most pleasing selection headache yet tomorrow (Saturday) as Bury look to continue their recent resurgence with a victory over Macclesfield. The shock win at Rushden failed to lift Bury higher than 13th in the Division
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Police kept watch on 'drugs gang' for months
A TEAM of undercover police officers trailed and recorded the movements of a gang of international drug smugglers for months before raiding an industrial unit in Radcliffe, a court was told. Gerald McLeish, who drove a gold Lexus, was followed as he visited
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A tranquil spot
I HOPE that Clarence Lido can be returned to its former cleanliness (Your Letters, Oct 4). It would definitely be worth spending money to get rid of the algae. It stinks! To see the geese, ducks and occasional heron on the water is wonderful. Such wildlife
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Spotlight on eating habits
A FOOD project will be launched at Colne Open Door Centre next Wednesday , during a free food tasting session. The project, piloted in Waterside, aims to encourage healthier eating as well as raise related issues such as what food is available in local
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A night to remember
KING by name and king of swing by nature -- it was a night to remember as this sensational six-piece brought skill and showmanship to Oswaldtwistle. Long-time festival favourites, the Biscuit Boys brought the sounds of the Forties and Fifties to life.
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Ten years ago
CHART-TOPPING group Bucks Fizz added sparkle to a young handicapped boy's appeal to raise £50,000 for treatment. They met John Aspinall, of Maudsley Street, Accrington, at the Dunk Inn, in Clayton-le-Moors.
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Five years ago
JILLIAN Carroll, of Peronne Crescent, Blackburn landed her an audition at Coronation Street. Jillian, who worked at the Hungry Tackler Coffee Shop, at Oswaldtwistle Mill, appeared in Emmerdale, a children's programme and a RAF advertisement.
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Elderly woman fell victim to sneak thief
POLICE in Great Harwood have urged pensioners to be vigilant after an 84-year-old woman had cash stolen from a purse in her home. Officers believe the woman was followed home from the post office in St Hubert's Road, where she had picked up her pension
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Burglars left footprints at newsagents
TWO drunken teenagers who raided a newsagents shop in the middle of the night have both started six-month terms of detention. Burnley Crown Court heard how Shaun Birtwistle, 18, and Mark Illsley, 19, helped themselves to cigarettes, lottery tickets and
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Laser show a highlight of cinema opening
THE SKIES over Accrington will be alight with lasers next week when the town's new cinema opens its doors. The 870-seat, four-screen complex, will be officially opened a week today, bringing to an end more than 10 years without the silver screen in Accrington
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Reward to find couple's attackers
AN anonymous Good Samaritan has put up a £1,000 reward in a bid to catch robbers who assaulted an elderly couple in their home. Police said the Hyndburn resident, who wishes not to be identified, was sickened and disgusted by the attack early on Wednesday
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Focus on business
EUROPE'S leading specialist photographic retailer, Jessops, is giving itself bags of local exposure by opening a new store in Union Street within the Mill Gate. And from today (Fri Oct 25) until Sunday, the store will be staging a special opening weekend
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A risky business!
THAT was the theme of the latest workshop staged by Bury's Groundwork Business Environment Association which asked the question "Whose Risk is it Anyway?" The risk assessment event, which was held at the organisation's Link House was well attended with
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Today's the day (October 25)
1415: The English Army defeated the French at the Battle of Agincourt during the Hundred Years' War. 1839: The world's first railway timetable, Bradshaw's Railway Guide, was published in Manchester. 1854: Lord Cardigan led the Charge of the Light Brigade
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Retired nurse adopts to strict hands-on therapy
PATIENT turned practitioner Barbara Tomlinson has adopted a strict "hands-on" approach to her new business as an alternative therapist. So impressed was the ex-nurse with treatment she received for a frozen shoulder that she's now adopted the same technique
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Little battling to make Pompey clash
GLEN Little is hoping to win his fitness battle and take on Portsmouth at Turf Moor at the weekend. The Clarets winger limped off at half time against Ipswich Town with a calf injury and he admitted: "It has been a bit sore but I worked with physio Ian
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Meeting of four wise men
FOUR of the wisest old heads in football clash at Turf Moor tomorrow and Clarets assistant boss Sam Ellis admitted: "The gaffer is desperate to be there." Stan Ternent was conspicuous by his absence at Portman Road on Tuesday night, unable to make the
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Ball hangs up his boots
SIX months after being released by Burnley, Kevin Ball has admitted that his distinguished playing career is finally over. "It means that my career ended with two seventh places in the first division with Burnley and I am happy with that," he said. "I
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Stan's men can go up, says Redknapp
PORTSMOUTH may be the pace-setters in the first division but manager Harry Redknapp insisted the race for the Premiership is wide open - with the Clarets in the thick of it. "There are seven or eight sides that have a realistic chance of a top two spot
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Brave new town
HELLO, hello, hello. Prestwich finally has a town centre police station! Years of campaigning have come to fruition with the opening of the new station in Fairfax Road. It will have a public inquiry counter, which is a first for Prestwich, open from 8am
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Bury FC: "Shaughny's" big night!
TUESDAY evening's game was a dream come true for young Shakers debutant Paul O'Shaughnessy. Midfielder 'Shaughny,' Bury born and bred and an unashamed Shakers fanatic, admitted after the LDV Vans Trophy win over Rochdale it was a night he will never forget
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Bury FC: LDV derby joy for understrength Shakers
Rochdale 0 - Bury 1 - BURY boss Andy Preece reckons these are great times to be a Shakers fan and on the evidence of Tuesday night that's an assessment that's hard to argue. Preece made seven changes to the team that defeated high-flying Rushden &
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Bury FC: Bos is happy with problem he has
BURY boss Andy Preece has a big problem ahead of the Shakers match against Macclesfield Town at Gigg Lane tomorrow. . . and he wouldn't have it any other way! Preece has the unenviable job of selecting a starting eleven to take on the Silkmen and for
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Bookshop assistant writes his own novel
BOOKSHOP assistant Ian Graham could be forgiven for being a little biased the next time a customer asks him to recommend a riveting read. The Waterstones employee, of Bolton Road West, Ramsbottom, is enjoying his own place on the sales shelf with a debut
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Fireworks crackdown launched
YOUTHS who let off fireworks in the street and shopkeepers who sell to under-18s could find themselves getting more than just their fingers burned. A huge operation involving police, fire and trading standards officers is being launched in the run-up
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Grieving mum plans party to celebrate son's life
A PARTY will be held to celebrate the life of a teenager who was killed in a road accident after making a last-minute decision to go out with friends. Andrew James Whitby (18) of Skipton Close, Bury, was thrown 20 feet from the vehicle when it crashed
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Monitoring Metrolink
METROLINK users are being given the opportunity to help shape future improvements at their local stations. The invitation comes as Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive (GMPTE) undertakes a series of surveys at rail and Metrolink stations across
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Seasiders kill off brave effort
BURY and Radcliffe U16s League's representative team suffered a 2-1 home defeat against Blackpool Youth League. They started brightly and went ahead midway through the first half after a cross from Ryan Hardman, of Little Lever, found the head of Chaddy
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Ball hangs up his boots
SIX months after being released by Burnley, Kevin Ball has admitted that his distinguished playing career is finally over. "It means that my career ended with two seventh places in the first division with Burnley and I am happy with that," he said. "I
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Don't miss Mist
BLACKBURN indie band The Mist will be playing at a famous venue tonight. They have a gig at St Gregory's Social Club in Farnworth, used as the Phoenix Club in comedian Peter Kay's TV series of the same name. The band will be on stage around 8.30pm. Admission
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Jobe's hard day's night with Peter Hook
RIBBLE VALLEY band Jobe have just finished recording their debut single, with legendary New Order bassist Peter Hook. And the group, who have been making music together since their days at Clitheroe Royal Grammar School, are delighted with the results
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Tip blaze
FIREFIGHTERS tackled a blaze which ripped through the main section of Radcliffe's amenity refuse centre in Cemetery Road. People sifting through the rubbish could have been responsible for starting the fire which was discovered at 3am on Sunday (Oct 27
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Ulrich finds inspiration at Riverside Gardens site
THE man who has helped to put Radcliffe on the international art map paid a flying visit to the town on Friday (Oct 17). Ulrich Ruckriem, who created the stunning "Standing Stones" sculpture in Outwood Country Park, visited Riverside Gardens, where he
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Flats for young mums get green light
A COMPLEX of flats for young mothers and pregnant teenagers will be built in Radcliffe. Planning bosses unanimously approved the application to build the twelve flats on disused land next to houses on Bury Road at a meeting of the planning control committee
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Oxfam shop staff celebrate 60th birthday revamp
A CHARITY shop has been given a colourful revamp in celebration of its organisation's Diamond Jubilee. The Haslingden Oxfam shop, which raises money to tackle poverty throughout the world, has been in operation for 19 years. And the charity is proudly
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Mugged for his last fiver
AN 80-year-old was battered and kicked to the ground by a gang of muggers who attacked him for his last fiver. Victim Kevin Corrigan today said he was lucky to be alive and police said they were appalled by the cowardly crime. Mr Corrigan was punched
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Family says thanks for hospital's care
THE family of a girl with heart and kidney problems has raised £2,000 as a thank-you to the children's hospital which cared for her at the height of her illness. Chelsea McGuinn's parents and family have been busy over the last 12 months, organising events
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West End trio spread Word in Darwen
DARWEN Library Theatre has pulled off a major coup in bringing the renowned Reduced Shakespeare Company to the venue next Friday. In the space of an evening, the company will present The Bible: The Complete Word of God in their own hilarious fashion.
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A lack of knowledge was an advantage
I WOULDN'T know a mezzo soprano if I fell over one and my musical talents don't even extend to the triangle. But I do know that it was not necessary to be an opera buff, a musical virtuoso or a silver tonsilled tunester to appreciate the experience that
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Another defeat for Rivs
Rivington 0, Old Blackburnians 2 - AFTER the dramatic victory against Radcliffe the previous week Old Rivingtonians crashed to a home defeat against fellow strugglers Old Blackburnians. For the first time this season Rivington stared a game with the same
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James is up for the challenge
SEASIDE success is the aim of South Pier's new general manager. James Burns, 45, from Bolton, a Belfast-born father-of-two, will be based at the pier, which is owned by Leisure Parcs. He will be responsible for day-to-day running and development. James
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Trapped - with the housemate from hell
I KNOW I bang on about not having friends, and you would think that the lack of them in my life would perhaps spur on my sociability. Don't get me wrong, I'm not the person to sit and sulk when in the company of strangers, and on a recent trip to Chicago
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Vital service for disabled faces closure
A VITAL information service for Blackpool's disabled will close on December 31 unless £5,000 can be found. A campaign has been launched to save the Blackpool Disability Information Service which has been hit by the ending of government support. The Blackpool
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Death of Telegraph engineer
JIM Livesey, the Lancashire Evening Telegraph's chief engineer for more than 20 years, has died suddenly in hospital after a brief illness. Mr Livesey, formerly of Kidder Street, Ewood, Blackburn, was 67. A former chairman of Guide Conservative Club,
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Office firm's B&Q worry
PLANS for a new retail park on the edge of Blackburn town centre have been approved -- as long as the developer helps sort out the concerns of neighbouring business. DIY giant B&Q is expected to anchor the new retail park, bounded by Russell Street
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Stage set for star-studded theatre opening night
THE stage is set for a glittering occasion tomorrow night, when Blackburn's brand new theatre is officially opened. The Thwaites Theatre, Bolton Road, Ewood, will play host to two shows with a host of celebrities expected to join the invited audience
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Spirit at work
BUSINESSES throughout Bury are invited to the next meeting of the Greater Manchester Association for Spirit at Work which is spearheading a culture of care, meaning and purpose in the workplace. Summerseat businessman Phil Clothier, managing director
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City men turn money-spinners for Clitheroe
KEVIN KEEGAN wowed the town of Clitheroe last night at a fundraising event for the town's non-League football club. The former England manager spoke in his typically frank, honest and humorous fashion for more than an hour to the hundreds of people packed
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Great news but help still needed
WHAT wonderful news! The RSPCA Longview Animal Home is saved and its all down to the animal loving supporters of the Fylde and sheer hard work of the dedicated fund raisers. But it is only the threat of imminent closure that has been removed, we must
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No argument...
THE government and the firefighters' employers believe the strike should not go ahead and believe the firefighters should accept the pay deal of four cent. They say the strike is not needed because there is an independent pay review planned and this will
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Some good politicians
ARTHUR Conley (Postbag, Oct 11) poses the question "What do they have in common?", referring to politicians and sleaze. In response, I will name a few politicians who have had a profoundly positive effect on the country: Sir Robert Peel, police; David
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Hospital sends cancer girl home with painkillers
SHOCKED parents are demanding an investigation into why a hospital doctor failed to diagnose their daughter's cancer and sent her home with painkillers instead. Six-year-old Dana Carroll now faces months of treatment after her family GP insisted on a
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Pool back on right track
A SECOND HALF strike from John Hills knocks Cardiff off the top of the table and revitalises Pool's promotion campaign. After the disappointment of QPR last Monday, Pool put on one of their best performances this season, showing they can compete with
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Mark loves listening to His Master's Voice
MOST people would be glad to see the back of old-fashioned-looking gramophone but one collector can't get enough of them -- and has two rooms filled with the music players. Mark Robinson, 47, of Crawshawbooth has been collecting for 15 years and has now
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Attack on youth to get phone
A17-year-old youth was attacked for his mobile phone at Spen Corner, Blackpool. As he walked down the road near the junction of Waterloo Road and Hawes Side Lane a thief got out of the rear of a red van and demanded the mobile phone. When the boy refused
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Stars in the making
TWO Fylde Coast teenagers could be heading for the top after winning through to the final of Blackpool Pleasure Beach's Popstar Search. Nineteen-year-olds Nick Whiteside, of Mill Dyke Close, Blackpool, and Kane Davies, of Bradshaw Lane, Pilling, are among
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Crackdown on illegal fireworks
A GROUP of children has joined the front-line battle against illegal firework sales in Blackpool. As part of a trading standards operation to catch out retailers who sell fireworks to under 18s, under-age youngsters are attempting to buy fireworks in
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Woman beaten in alley theft
A WOMAN lay unconscious in an alleyway for two hours after being savagely beaten with a piece of wood by a purse thief. The 21-year-old awoke at around 6pm in the area near Moseley Street, Blackburn, and checked herself into nearby Blackburn Royal Infirmary
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We have to keep fund raising
ON behalf of RSPCA Blackpool & North Lancs Branch, I just want to say a big thank you to both you and your readers, for their continued support, especially during the past six months of our campaign. The support has been quite overwhelming, and the
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Cup win soon forgotten
HAVING been a Bury FC fan for 60 years, I have certainly experienced some ups and downs in the club's fortunes. But at the recent match with Darlington, a section of fans started booing the manager when he came onto the field. A couple of weeks ago they
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Generosity appreciated
ON behalf of Lion president Vera Smith, and all members of the Radcliffe and Whitefield Lions Club, I wish to thank Asda Pilsworth, the store manager, the staff and the generosity of customers who enabled us to collect the princely sum of £400 on Saturday
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"Toll gate" to cut Fairfield traffic
I BELIEVE MP David Chaytor to be absolutely spot-on when he suggests the building of a relief road, crossing from Birtle to Bury New Road. In fact, I would go further and take the road right across to the M66 at Pilsworth. Is it not correct that the majority
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War on Iraq is about oil
IF there are doubters as to the reasons behind the Bush-Blair coalition for war in Iraq, they need look no further than the stated National Energy Policy (NEP), which outlines the energy crisis facing the USA. The oil needed for transport and industry
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Kenny's move was another "give-away"
AS a life-long Bury FC supporter (aged 71), a shareholder, Lifeline contributor, Treasureline contributor, and Forever Bury member, I read yet again of the mismanagement of the club. Time after time we make free gifts of our star players. As the club
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Buses look like museum pieces
WE had a very good bus service in the run-up to the Commonwealth Games, clean and running on time and I was able to plan my journey in a morning. But now I am extremely annoyed with First Manchester buses. I buy a weekly ticket for £9 and expect to get
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"Flag of shame" is now fashionable
THE enforced removal of England's national flag from the wall of the Derby Arms pub in Bury (Bury Times, Oct 11) raises, once again, the current debate concerning this country and its people. These islands are currently going through their most far-reaching
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Return of the Goddess
MILITARY Green Goddesses will hit the streets of Bury on Tuesday (Oct 29) for the first time in 25 years. As firefighters begin the first of 36 days of strike action, the ageing appliances, two dozen of them already in position at Holcombe Moor Training
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Open House
VETERAN East Lancashire MP Peter Pike yesterday rather shamefacedly chaired a House of Commons debate on the United Nation's Charter on the rights of the child. Despite the view of campaigners that smacking was wrong he had to acknowledge that he had
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Boys soccer: Friendly defeat at Blackburn
Blackburn Boys U-15...1 Bury Boys U-15...0 - BURY Boys suffered their first defeat of the season in their friendly match against Blackburn. Although it was disappointing to lose after five consecutive wins, they were far from disgraced, and really should
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Table tennis: Hot Rammy on the up
JUST five league games into the season, Ramsbottom A have opened up a twelve point gap at the top of the Division One table over the Ramsbottom B team, after their 10-0 victory over their own D team. The Ramsbottom B team played their C team and beat
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Man on sex charges
A 58-year-old man has appeared before Blackburn magistrates charged with indecency offences involving a seven-year-old girl. David Taylor, 58, of no fixed address, was further remanded in custody by Blackburn magistrates charged with gross indecency with
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Club reject kicked out at car
A MAN thrown out of a Blackburn town centre club kicked out at a car. Blackburn magistrates heard that Meredith Angus Hughes then challenged the male driver, whose girlfriend was in the car, and four door supervisors from the club to a fight before he
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Do traffic police bend the rules?
FULL marks to the powers whoever they may be for eventually getting rid of the island and bollards on Preston New Road in Blackburn at the entrance to Nazareth House. These had already been demolished at least twice by vehicles, the first time within
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Discover Forbidden Planet
FASTEN your seat belts, set your ray guns to stun and get ready to rock-'n'-roll your way through a cosmic adventure at Blackpool's Opera House! Return of Return to the Forbidden Planet is heading for Blackpool on Monday for a one-week run, and it promises
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Chisel raid
RAIDERS brandishing a chisel threatened staff at a convenience store, in Sunnybank Road, Bury, before making off with a haul including fireworks. Three men entered Dillons at 9.45pm on Friday (Oct 18) wearing balaclavas and gloves. One of the trio threatened
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This is the Scouts calling the world
SOUNDING off on the airwaves at the weekend were 33 scouts from different troops who took part in the "Jamboree On Air" at Giant's Seat campsite. The annual event sees them contacting as many scouts from across the world via radio. "We managed to radio
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Cybercafe computers that send an SOS
HIGH-TECH business boss Nick Hayes will know straight away if he is being burgled -- because his computers will tell him! The terminals at his Clitheroe cybercafe will phone their owner and sound machine gun fire at top pitch if they are being pinched
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Councillors blamed for rise of BNP
BURNLEY councillors were blamed for the rise of the British National Party in the town during a high-profile anti-racism rally last night. The event at Turf Moor was the first meeting of the Coalition Against Racism, a body set up with the specific aim
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Village club loses drinks licence
SUMMERSEAT Liberal Club has had its licence revoked. The Robin Road-based club's right to serve alcohol was taken away by Bury Magistrate. Police said they had been investigating activities at Summerseat Liberal Club since July following complaints from
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Amanda's Big Apple tester
THE Big Apple will provide a big occasion for Tottington athlete Amanda Symonds. And disabled children will be the main winners when Amanda (23) runs her first marathon in New York later this month. So far she has raised £1,000 in sponsorship for the
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Souness fears Gunners backlash
BLACKBURN boss Graeme Souness today warned his players to expect a backlash tomorrow as Rovers attempt to become the latest team to put a dent in Arsenal's title aspirations. Arsene Wenger's classy Gunners saw a magnificent 30-game unbeaten league run
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Join the fun at Folk Club
LEIGH Folk Club will echo with side-splitting laughter when comic rhyme genius Les Barker appears on the bill at Leigh Conservative Club in Railway Road. On Friday, October 25, talented Les will, as usual, reduce the audience to tears of joy. He appeals
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Rosegrove Bulletin
THREE new members are being recruited for the Burnley Community Warden Scheme which is expanding into Daneshouse and Stonyholme. It is hoped the new wardens will be fully trained and on the streets by the end of January 2003. Anyone who wants to know
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Riots: Asian taxi driver jailed
AN Asian taxi driver has been jailed for two years for his part in the Burnley riots last summer. Preston Crown Court heard how police were charged at by a group, some carrying weapons, and CCTV cameras were damaged. Nadeem Yasin, 23, of Robert Street
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Race is on to turn woods yellow
PUPILS are being urged to go yellow in a bid to keep the environment green. They could win prizes for their school by collecting old copies of Yellow Pages, which Bury Council will then arrange to be recycled. Students and their families should hand in
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How to crack car crime
PENDLE police have renewed their appeal for motorists to help reduce the number of thefts from vehicles in the area. They say many take place because vehicles are left unlocked or with valuable items clearly on view. Nelson-based Inspector Paul Robinson
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Invitation to help shape the future
PENDLE people are being offered a say in shaping the borough's future. A consultation hopes to discover what services local people want in the next decade and beyond and what their views and concerns are about existing services covering health, housing
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BBN meeting date
WEB sites for the disabled and the law will come under the spotlight at the next meeting of BURYBUSINESS.NETwork (BBN). The event will take place at the town's Bolholt Country Park Hotel next Tuesday (Oct 29), beginning with a free buffet at 6pm. Mike
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A lack of knowledge was an advantage
I WOULDN'T know a mezzo soprano if I fell over one and my musical talents don't even extend to the triangle. But I do know that it was not necessary to be an opera buff, a musical virtuoso or a silver tonsilled tunester to appreciate the experience that
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Councillors' surgeries
COUNCILLORS serving on Wigan MBC will be holding the following advice surgeries: FRIDAY, October 25: Howe Bridge Sports Centre (6-7) B Splaine; Leigh Town Hall (6-6.30) J O'Brien (7-8) K Cunliffe; Tyldesley Town Hall (6.30-7.30) B Wilson. TUESDAY, October
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Depressed ex-caretaker hanged himself
A FORMER school caretaker who had suffered years of depression hanged himself while four times over the legal drink drive limit, an inquest was told. George Vincent Smith, 67, of Harwood Road, Rishton, had become increasingly dejected since his retirement
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New arrival is coup for Kings
LEADING North-west commercial property specialists Kings Business Transfer is toasting its latest arrival. The Bury-based company has appointed licensed trade consultant Gordon Hume to spearhead its drive to go nationwide. Partner Gerry Murphy said: "
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Digging into the town's history
A SCENE straight from TV's Time Team greeted walkers in Prestwich as an area near St Mary's Parish Church became the focus for an archaeological dig. Members of Prestwich Heritage Society were joined by two experts from the University of Manchester Archeological
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Baggage boost
FLYING high! That's Bury-based luggage firm Antler whose growing European export business has been given a significant boost. Antler, the leading UK luggage brand with its headquarters in Alfred Street, is having its existing contract with BA extended
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Prestwich sport - give us your news!
Do you have any sport reports or news for the Prestwich area? Please email csudlow@lancashire.newsquest.co.uk or click HERE
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Running in the family!
CROCKED Bernard Greenhouse was given a run for his money despite being forced to pull out of a top long distance event. For his son Gary (22) stepped in at the last minute to complete the Great North Run to safeguard the £1,000 in sponsorship money collected
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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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Seven-up for red-hot Radcliffe
RADCLIFFE Amateurs beat local rivals Little Lever 4-0 to extend their Lancashire Amateur League Premiership lead to seven points. Little Lever put up an excellent fight but Radcliffe added to Shaun Scully's first half goal with a strike from Brett Hannah
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Souness fears Gunners backlash
BLACKBURN boss Graeme Souness today warned his players to expect a backlash as Rovers attempt to become the latest team to put a dent in Arsenal's title aspirations. Arsene Wenger's classy Gunners saw a magnificent 30-game unbeaten league run come shuddering
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Globe-trotting teddy by teacher's side at palace
EVEN on one of the most memorable days of her life Radcliffe teacher Sharron Hardman did not forget the school teddy! Travelling Teddy accompanied Sharron to Buckingham Palace earlier this month when she was presented with the MBE in recognition of her
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Head voices fears over single high school plan
THE headteacher of Radcliffe High School has voiced his concern over plans to bulldoze the town's two high schools and replace them with one new school. Mr Graham Rollinson revealed that since news of the proposal was revealed, one prospective member
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Soccer: Record breakers
RECORDS are set to tumble at Stainton Park on Saturday as Chester City come to town with a place in the FA Cup first round proper at stake. Boro are expecting a record-breaking attendance to roar them on to the first round for only the second time in
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Stallholders celebrate launch of new markets guide
SHOPPERS and stallholders raised a glass to celebrate the official launch of a new guide to markets in Rossendale. The leaflet, available at markets in the Valley and from tourist information offices, gives details of all traditional markets, including
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Council offering a free security package
BURGLARS now have 250 reasons to avoid Bacup and Stacksteads. Pickings in the area are anything but easy after potential burglary victims -- that is everyone -- were offered free security packages by the Single Regeneration Budget-funded Burglary Fightback
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Mark loves listening to His Master's Voice
MOST people would be glad to see the back of old-fashioned gramophone but one collector can't get enough of them -- and has two rooms filled with the music players. Mark Robinson, 47, of Crawshawbooth has been collecting for 15 years and has now turned
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Yes argument...
FIREFIGHTERS will go on a series of strikes totalling 36 days on Tuesday next week at 9am to get a 40 per cent increase in pay that would see their wage rise from £21,500 to £31,000. The firefighters and the Fire Brigade Union argue that the current level
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Business facing battle to rebuild
TOWN centre businesses were battling to rebuild their livelihoods after the devastation of the Grab City Arcade fire. The blaze which destroyed the seafront attraction early on Monday morning left a massive clean-up operation for those nearby, some of
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Prestwich rout bogey side
PRESTWICH put the finishing gloss on a successful season by polishing off Denton St Lawrence (DSL) by five wickets. The visitors, who are Prestwich's bogey side on their home ground, could only set a target of 118 which was easily attained by the homesters
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Locked out
I READ Mr Sherratt's letter (Oct 11) about the visit of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang to the Derby School in Bury in 1969. I was resident caretaker at the school. They wanted to put the car in the garage next to the house, but it was locked and the key was
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You couldn't buy Long John Silver
I WOULD like to thank Mr Neil Warnock and Mr Terry Robinson, along with the chairman of Bury FC, for getting such a great deal for Paddy Kenny, a 'keeper rated at £1million last season and now sold to Sheffield United for a bargain £60,000. Warnock and
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Head voices fears over single high school plan
THE headteacher of Radcliffe High School has voiced his concern over plans to bulldoze the town's two high schools and replace them with one new school. Mr Graham Rollinson revealed that since news of the proposal was revealed, one prospective member
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Trapped - with the housemate from hell
I KNOW I bang on about not having friends, and you would think that the lack of them in my life would perhaps spur on my sociability. Don't get me wrong, I'm not the person to sit and sulk when in the company of strangers, and on a recent trip to Chicago
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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. Oct 27 at 7.30pm. Tickets £9 to £15. Norma -- Bellini opera set in England at the time of the Druids, sung by the Chisinau
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Thinking clever to beat crime
AS theft and burglary seem to become a bigger and bigger worry to us all there are constant complaints that the only way to attack the problem is greater evidence of police activity - or more bobbies on the beat. But some senior officers argue that numbers
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Bury FC: Seconds struggle at strong Saddlers
Walsall Reserves...7 Bury Reserves...2 - IT'S not often that the nature of a football match can be guessed simply by looking at the score but this disastrous defeat for the Shakers second string needs little more adding to it to provide a full picture
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Angling: Club notes
THE overnight sharp frost on Saturday night had a drastic affect on catches especially on Bury canals. On Sunday, the Bury Society fished the October Cup on Parkers with some quite good results. Pegged on both sides the best results came from the deep
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Fluoride: Facts there for all to see
IN response to John Winstanley's remarks (Letters, September 21), supporting evidence on the adverse effects of fluoridation is plentiful and widely available. Hundreds of scientific papers and studies have been published over 50 years and are freely
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Taxi driver attacked
A TAXI driver was punched several times by two men after he turned up late for a fare in Clitheroe. Blackburn magistrates heard that after the attack Raja Khan used his car to form a barricade to stop Robert Mark Rodgers leaving in another taxi. He was
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Cybercafe computers that send an SOS
HIGH-TECH business boss Nick Hayes will know straight away if he is being burgled -- because his computers will tell him! The terminals at his Clitheroe cybercafe will phone their owner and sound machine gun fire at top pitch if they are being pinched
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Hi-tech spray will help police identify stolen walls
POLICE have come up with a new way of tracking down valuable and irreplaceable stonework stolen from across East Lancashire. Crooks are stripping the Ribble Valley and Burnley countryside of ancient dry stone walls and taking stone ornaments and features
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Course on umpiring
A CRICKET umpire's course starts at Kirkham and Wesham Cricket Club, Woodlands Avenue, Kirkham on November 11 at 7.30pm. The course lasts approximately 16 weeks. For further information, contact Mr J Collier on 01772 718885, Mr R S Seed on 01772 863000
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Scorpions storm to victory
BLACKPOOL Scorpions went into the game with only 16 fit players, but they got off to a great start by applying early offensive and defensive pressure to the visitors. Tony Green converted a penalty and then Luke Valente scored a try after good strong
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Juniors results
A LOOK at the junior soccer scene. KIRKHAM U10s 0 BLACKPOOL RANGERS U10s 4 Kirkham were unable to cope with Rangers' sick football and trailed 0-3 at half time. Kirkham created chances in the second half but were unable to break down Rangers' stubborn
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Spirit at work
BUSINESSES throughout Bury are invited to the next meeting of the Greater Manchester Association for Spirit at Work which is spearheading a culture of care, meaning and purpose in the workplace. Summerseat businessman Phil Clothier, managing director
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BBN meeting date
WEB sites for the disabled and the law will come under the spotlight at the next meeting of BURYBUSINESS.NETwork (BBN). The event will take place at the town's Bolholt Country Park Hotel next Tuesday (Oct 29), beginning with a free buffet at 6pm. Mike
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Head to head...
BURNLEY and Portsmouth will both be looking for inspiration from their talented playmakers when Robbie Blake (below) and Paul Merson (above) go head-to-head tomorrow. Both men have been in great form this season and they like nothing better than dropping
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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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Bobbies back on the beat!
BOBBIES in the borough are to make a welcome return to the beat in a bid to fight crime from within the community. As reported exclusively in the Bury Times in April this year police in the Bury division were considering a re-organisation of the existing
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Radcliffe and District Pool League
PREMIER Division: Rainsough Brew 3 Staff of Life A 4; Roach Ht A 6 Church Sp St 1; Staff of Life B 5 LLWMC 2; Royal Oak A 6 Derby Ht A 1. First Division: Victoria Ht 2 Old Tower 5; Welcome A 4 Masons Arms A 3; Top Bull 4 H Hounds 3; Derby Arms 7 Lord
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Winners join the party
WINNERS of a pair of tickets to the Smash Hits Pollwinners Party at the Manchester Arena are Anne Parrington of Pickering Fold, Blackburn and Emma Stewart of John Street, Clayton-le-Moors. They correctly stated that Samantha Mumba, one of the stars of
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Mayday! Hugh is on the road
ONE of the most influential figures in the New Wave movement comes to Manchester with his self-styled 'power trio'. It is 12 years since Hugh Cornwell left The Stranglers but many fans still don't realise he's left! "Because I left quietly some people
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Crematorium design gets planning approval
THE design of a controversial crematorium at Radcliffe Cemetery has been approved by planning bosses. The decision to grant conditional approval was made at Tuesday's (Oct 22) meeting of the planning control committee and is the latest victory for the
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Cleared high school tutor's suspension quashed
A TEACHER who was dismissed from a Rossendale high school after a investigation into sex offences has won his job back. Haslingden High School languages teacher Colin Povey, 41, of Narcissus Avenue, Helmshore, was suspended after his arrest as part of
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Project involves Co-op and council
BACUP bobbies could soon be based at a new £500,000 headquarters -- in a former nightclub. Officials are currently thrashing out a deal with the Co-op and Rossendale Borough Council, which jointly own the former Horace's nightclub land and building, hoping
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'Flippant' teenager jailed
A TEENAGER with an 'uncaring and flippant' attitude to driving has been jailed for four months after getting behind the wheel while banned and over the limit. Burnley Magistrates heard how David Barry Cummings had earlier been disqualified for dangerous
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Jobe's hard day's night with Peter Hook
RIBBLE VALLEY band Jobe have just finished recording their debut single, with legendary New Order bassist Peter Hook. And the group, who have been making music together since their days at Clitheroe Royal Grammar School, are delighted with the results
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Rock and roll, it's a way of life for Quo
IT'S not the best start to an interview. I'm 20 minutes late having been given the wrong phone number and Francis Rossi admits to feeling 'poached' having been on stage the night before. But as soon as we start to talk about Status Quo, their new album
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Builder's new bid to convert home
A FOURTH bid in as many years is being made to convert a derelict building on St Annes seafront. Housebuilders Morris Homes want to convert the former Blackburn Home on Clifton Drive North into 18 apartments with car parking spaces and have submitted
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Emotional visit for grandson
THE grandson of an army doctor who was mentioned in despatches eight times in the Second World War will travel to Blackpool from Inverness on Saturday to see a new Territorial Army centre named after his grandfather. John Fell will see the current head
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Clear up begins
A SMOULDERING heap of twisted wreckage was all that remained of Grab City amusement arcade this week after a huge fire engulfed the building on Monday. Demolition crews worked to clear the site after a night of drama when more than 30 people were led
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Val finds new lease of life
A WOMAN helping a wheelchair-bound youngster lead a better quality of life is enjoying a new lease of life herself. Val Arnold of Roylen Avenue, Poulton, was still mourning the loss of her husband Jon when she saw a notice at her GP's surgery, appealing
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Care homes fight enters legal stage
LEGAL action has been launched to force Lancashire County Council to keep some of its care homes open. A total of 32 of the county's 48 care homes were axed when the council finally announced its decision in September -- prompting public outcry. Campaigners
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Jury discharged
THE jury sitting on the trial of Preston man Andrew Greenwood, accused of murdering law student Janet Murgatroyd six years ago, has failed to reach a verdict. The jury of nine women and three men was discharged after 13 hours and 20 minutes of deliberations
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'He's lovely' says girl of Rovers ace David
THE new girlfriend of Blackburn Rovers soccer star David Dunn has spoken about their relationship and revealed: "He's a lovely lad". Sammy Winward, 17, who plays Katie Addyman in ITV soap Emmerdale, was taking part in an interview on This Morning yesterday
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Beaten up as wife looked on
A HUSBAND was viciously beaten up in front of his wife for failing to hand over cash to two robbers in an alleyway. He has a broken jaw and nose following the unprovoked assault in the area off Audley Range, Blackburn. The husband is recovering at home
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Protest falls on deaf ears
A NIGHTCLUB, shut down after councillors withdrew its licence, is to re-open -- if it is soundproofed. Blackburn with Darwen licensing sub-committee agreed to give the new owners of Cubes, in Duke Street, Blackburn, the chance to prove the venue could
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Six points and new drivers are off road
NEW drivers are being warned to take extra care on East Lancashire's roads after shocking new statistics on accidents and disqualifications. The message is being put across by the Lancashire Partnership for Road Safety after figures showed one-fifth of
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Schools and hospitals on strike alert
HOSPITALS schools and businesses across East Lancashire are on high alert in case the firefighters strike goes ahead. Safety packs have been sent out by the fire service outlining how to minimise risks and respond should a fire break out. The area faces
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Magical mystery tours...
THE mystery of magic goes on! A Blackburn travel company has organised mystery tours in aid of the Magic Eye appeal and the first one gets in gear at the end of this month. Travel Lines in Ainsworth Street has been backed by three coach companies to lay
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Ban on new asylum seekers after blunder
HOME Secretary David Blunkett today banned more asylum seekers from being sent to Blackburn and Darwen after blundering officials sent almost 100 too many. His move comes little more than a month after council bosses in Blackburn with Darwen claimed that
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My visit showed things never change
ON a recent trip 'down memory lane' to Blackpool (as a 17 year old, I moved with my family to Surrey in 1959), I saw my old school, Arnold High in Lytham Road, and could hardly believe one thing that hasn't changed. Forty or so years on, opposite the
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All our futures will be affected
HOW many residents in Blackpool and Fylde have heard of the convention on the Future of Europe? My guess is probably not many, yet its members are drafting a European constitution that is likely to determine the way in which decisions affecting us all
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Coming soon...
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 tonight (Thurs), Sat and Sun night
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RMI in seaside trophy triumph
Southport 3 Leigh RMI 4 - NEIL Tolson has played less than 45 minutes in a Leigh RMI shirt but he etched his name into club folklore with a memorable winner at Haig Avenue. The first round LDV Vans Trophy battle with fellow Conference side Southport looked
