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Stage Whispers
HYNDBURN Theatre Group's new season includes visits to the Grand Theatre in Blackpool and the Bridgewater Hall and Palace in Manchester. There are 19 coach pick-up points and membership costs £5 a year. Contact 01254 389254 or 234323. Full details are
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A breath of spring
THE Revidge Fold United Reformed Church Amateur Dramatic Society will present the comedy Breath of Spring on November 14, 15 and 16. Performances in the church hall in Shear Brow will start at 7.30pm. Tickets are £3.50 adults, £3 concessions and £2 children
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Attack united rural groups
THE Countryside Alliance thanks all in Lancashire who gave up their Sunday on September 22 to be part of the display of people-power which brought more than 400,000 people into London to march peacefully for liberty and livelihood. Unsurprisingly, the
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MP backs bid to tackle youth boredom
A RURAL MP is backing the national launch today of a campaign aimed at tackling boredom among young people. The Kids Clubs Network is launching a campaign at the House of Commons targeting the lack of opportunities for teenagers. Campaigners claim teenagers
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Ellis hopes record will end
SAM Ellis is hoping that Burnley's woeful record at Blundell Park will be a thing of the past after tonight's match at Grimsby. The Clarets have lost both matches at the ground since their return to the first division, 1-0 two seasons ago and a damaging
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Mariners manager has got problems
GRIMSBY'S player-manager Paul Groves is facing problems in both defence and midfield as he prepares for tonight's visit by Burnley. And fans at Blundell Park have been joking that it is only a matter of time before he has to put "Harry the Haddock" on
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Drinkers toast £50,000 refit
DRINKERS at a Great Harwood pub can now enjoy a pint in new surroundings thanks to a £50,000 refurbishment. The Royal Hotel, on Station Road, finished the first stage of its renovation after its new bar was relocated within the pub. The mammoth task has
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Resident compere shows the way for club
AN EAST Lancashire Comedy Club is preparing for its next show following the success of its resident compere. Martin Cassidy of the Lock n Load Comedy Club has reached the final of Manchester's City Life Comedian of the Year competition. Martin fought
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Army seek revenge
NEW Zealand Army Rugby League Test tour of the UK reaches its climax on Friday at Leigh Miners Welfare Club when they take on the British Army in the third match of the series, kick off 7.30pm. Entry is free. So far the Kiwis have demonstrated their speed
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Too late for Leigh
IN the Air Miles Manchester Football League Gilgryst Cup, Wilmslow Albion found their scoring boots in extra-time at Leigh Athletic, where they eventualy won 6-1. Steve Bevin had put the Latics ahead in the first half, but Albion levelled to take the
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Please speak to us, say the police
RESIDENTS in Rossendale have been urged to voice their opinions and play their part in helping police tackle crime in the valley. The plea came during an open forum held by community beat bobby Clare Foster on Thursday night. PC Foster was horrified to
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Support workers get 'OK'
LANCASHIRE police today received an early Christmas present as it was revealed 72 new community support workers are to take to the streets. Each of Lancashire Constabulary's six divisions will get 12 Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs). The officers
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Fierce contest for coveted Ferrier bursary award
OPERA singers from music colleges across the country descended on Blackburn for the annual Kathleen Ferrier Society singing competition. The young hopefuls gathered at King George's Hall for the chance to walk away with the society's £3,000 bursary. The
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Church Fayre time
Xll Apostles Church, Leigh are holding their Christmas Fayre on Saturday at 12 noon in the parish hall, Westleigh Lane. There will be all the usual attractions including bingo and refreshments. Admission is 20p
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Defendant shouts abuse
A MAN arrested after doing a good turn for a friend shouted: "Hell" at magistrates when they jailed him for four months. Stephen Higginbottom manoeuvred a car down a narrow alleyway so his friend could move furniture into a new home. But Higginbottom,
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Newly-revamped store hit by flood
BOSSES at one of Blackburn's flagship department stores were today counting the cost of a flood which closed parts of two floors, just weeks after a £400,000 refit was completed. Staff at Marks & Spencer in King William Street, Blackburn, had to shut
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Support workers get 'OK'
EAST Lancashire police today received an early Christmas present as it was revealed 72 new community support workers are to take to the streets. Each of Lancashire Constabulary's six divisions, including Eastern covering Blackburn, Darwen, Accrington
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Grateful gran backs our appeal
A GRANDMA will be able to greet her new grandchild thanks to lifesaving surgery to fight cancer. Shirley Barnes was told by her doctor five years ago that she was suffering from stomach cancer and today she relived the moment the doctor said: "You have
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Girl in bath scalds horror
A MOTHER today relived the horrific moment when her five-year-old daughter fell into a bath of scalding water and was badly burned. Katie Cowell suffered 15 per cent burns when she tumbled while climbing to reach her toothbrush and could now be scarred
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Kiwi skipper Jones knows the danger
NEW Zealand captain Stacey Jones admits Adrian Morley will be one of the biggest threats to the tourists in the forthcoming rugby league Test series with Great Britain. That three-match series kicks off at Blackburn Rovers' Ewood Park on Saturday, November
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PNE secure the points
RICHARD Cresswell used his head to give Preston only their second win of the season at Deepdale and Lady Luck seems to have returned too! Just 24 hours before the start of the game, Cresswell was at A&E after sustaining a suspected broken foot in
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Robbers threaten to "slit throat"
ROBBERS threatened to slit a customer's throat during an armed raid on a Greenmount post office. The terrified woman had a machete held to her neck by one man while his accomplice ordered the sub-postmaster to open the security doors. The two men had
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Magic Eye walkers disappointed
HOW very disappointed a lot of people were after completing the nine-mile walk in aid of the Magic Eye Appeal. On returning "triumphant" to Blackburn College, my daughter and I and a lot of other weary walkers looked in disbelief as we saw the college
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Affray charge teenagers must go to crown court
THREE teenagers accused of causing an affray at the Warner Village cinema complex in Bury are to be dealt with by the crown court. Bury magistrates heard that Mark Britton, aged 18, from Canterbury Drive, Bury, Ryan Madeley, also aged 18, of Orwell Close
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Road death message takes the bus
ROAD safety experts are using the bus to put across the "take care" message to motorists and bikers in a bid to cut soaring accident rates. The number of motorcycle riders who have died in accidents has risen by 50 per cent in just three years. With sales
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Leigh coach stays
SPECULATION over the future of Paul Terzis is finally over with Leigh Centurions announcing that Paul Terzis has agreed a new 12 month contract to stay with the club as Head Coach. The Aussie's future had been in doubt ever since the Centurions were beaten
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Arsenal star admits stamping
DENNIS Bergkamp has ADMITTED stamping on Rovers defender Nils-Eric Johansson. The Arsenal striker was caught on camera putting the boot into Johansson during Saturday's Highbury clash but the incident was missed by referee Graham Barber and the FA are
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Souey turns to Gers
GRAEME Souness has enlisted the help of his old club Rangers to boost Rovers' preparations for Thursday's UEFA Cup clash with Celtic at Parkhead. Rovers will put the finishing touches to their plans for the second round tie by training at Rangers' Murray
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Duff ready for Battle of Britain
BLACKBURN winger Damien Duff today delivered the news all Rovers fans wanted to hear by declaring himself fit and ready for Thursday's UEFA Cup showdown with Celtic. Duff returned to training yesterday for the first time since he suffered a hamstring
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School hosts open evening
JUNIOR school pupils were given a taste of life at secondary school during an open evening at Habergham High School. The school, in Byron Street, Burnley, hosted the evening for children from year six who will be moving up to year seven in August next
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Mayor's insight into changing town
THE MAYOR of Burnley was given an insight into the changing face of the town as he made a presentation to winners of a photographic competition. Councillor Gordon Birtwistle proudly hosted the ceremony at Burnley Town Hall and awarded all winners with
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Cliviger Bulletin
ORGANISERS of the Christmas fair at St John's have renewed their appeal for donations of any items for the event. The fair will open from 11.30am until 2pm on Saturday, November 16. Welephant, Fireman Sam and Postman Pat will be in attendance, as well
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Celebration of Bishopric
SOME of East Lancashire's top clergy will join councillors and other VIPs for the centenary celebrations of the Bishopric of Burnley tomorrow. The town's Mayor, Councillor Gordon Birtwistle, will host a civic event at Burnley Town Hall, Manchester Road
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'Was his life worth just £145?'
A DISTRAUGHT mother today spoke of her anger over her son's death after the driver in the crash which killed him escaped with a £145 fine. Joiner Alan Cawdrey, 19, lost control in Skipton Road, Foulridge, crossed the road and hit a car coming in the opposite
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First show for guild
A GROUP of Lancashire artists and designers will be showing off their work in Pendle until Friday, November 29. The exhibition of the Craft Guild of West Lancashire, which opened on Saturday, features fine art, textiles, photography, wood, ceramics, jewellery
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Bury boss looking for a play-off lift
BURY travel to Lincoln City tonight looking for a victory that would catapult them into the play-off places for the first time this season. Saturday's home win over Macclesfield Town - a third triumph in the space of eight days - moved Andy Preece's side
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No support for office unit plans
AN EMPTY shop unit in Hibson Road, Nelson, could remain that way for a while longer if Pendle councillors follow planners' advice to refuse plans for it to be turned in to offices. The unit at 8 and 10 Hibson Road was, until recently, a greengrocers and
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Lee's race raised funds
NELSON runner Lee Anderson achieved a personal best in a recent half-marathon -- and helped raise cash for the local hospice. Lee took part in the Great North Run, in Newcastle, passing the finishing line in 1hr 42 minutes. It was the second time Lee,
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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 today (Tuesday) beginning with a free buffet at 6pm. Mike McNicholas
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A chance to shape your area's future
PENDLE folk have been given the chance to help shape the area's future in six consultation sessions. The public were invited to Barrowford Civic Hall on Saturday to have their say on issues that matter most to them in their area. Five more consultation
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Ten years ago
RUNNER Gary Finnigan took to the streets for a charity midnight marathon on his birthday. Garry, of Bombay Street, Blackburn, decided to raise money for the burns unit at Manchester's Withington Hospital.
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Make mine a league and cup double!
THAT'S the English champions accounted for. Now for the Scottish ones! Highbury has proved a surprisingly happy hunting ground over the past decade and so it proved on Saturday. In nine league visits we've had three wins, four draws and only two defeats
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Churches bid to beat crime
A SCHEME to clamp down on crime in places of worship is set to be introduced in Accrington later this year. Churchwatch is a national scheme which aims to help churches and other places of worship keep their doors open for people to pray without worry
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Don's campaign becomes a TV drama
A JOURNALIST'S eight-year campaign to free a man wrongly convicted of murder is to be turned into a major TV drama. And as well as helping to write the script, Don Hale is hoping for a cameo role in the drama of the controversial killing. Prestwich-born
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Nik heading back
GREEK keeper Nik Michopoulos is on his way back to Burnley after playing four games in a month while on loan at Crystal Palace. The international star was signed on loan by Trevor Francis as cover for the injured pair of Matt Clarke and Alex Kolinko but
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West's new deal
DEAN West has agreed a new deal with the Clarets that will keep him at Turf Moor until the end of next season. But negotiations are continuing with goalkeeper Marlon Beresford in the hope of securing his services for the same length of time. Manager Stan
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Shakers boss fears squad cuts
BURY manager Andy Preece faces a tough fight to keep his freshly bolstered squad from falling apart. It has been an exciting week or so at Gigg Lane, with victories over Rushden and Rochdale, Pawel Abbott and Terry Dunfield extending their Shakers contracts
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Bid to bring back late night buses
A FRESH hunt for funding to bring back Blackburn's pioneering 'bouncers on the buses' scheme has been launched by the borough council. Blackburn with Darwen Council ran two late night services on Friday and Saturday nights in November and December last
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A galaxy of stars on the line
TV STAR Penelope Keith breezed into East Lancashire to film her latest screen role and revealed: "This is my second home!" The star used to own a cottage in Wycoller with husband Rodney Timpson, originally from Waterfoot, and became a honorary East Lancastrian
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Pupils' work goes on show
PUPILS at Hesketh Fletcher High School are to have their creative work displayed inside Manchester Cathedral and are inviting the wider community to become involved in the project. Leanne Gray, aged 16, will be the first pupil from the Atherton school
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New force will need our help
GOVERNMENT permission for police to recruit and set up a network of 72 new community support workers in Lancashire could prove to be a turning point in the way the service operates - and public perceptions of it. At present we expect uniformed officers
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Going up in the world
TODMORDEN Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society is going up in the world with a high-rise adventure. Three plays will mark the opening of the Hippodrome Theatre's Studio Production Season later this week - Feeding The Ducks, Jumping Off and All Of The
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Closures should be reconsidered
REGARDING the future of care homes for the elderly, I understand that Health Secretary Alan Milburn has dropped or eased the requirements as to their standards, which led to the closure action by Lancashire County Council. So they should reconsider. V
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Drink can lead to accidents
WHEN I so often read of accidents in the workplace, I think employees should not be allowed to drink at dinner time and then go back to operate machinery. In my day, we were not allowed to leave work. Now, everyone goes out for a drink at lunchtime and
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More tolerance - more crime
I READ with wry amusement 'Fight conditions causing crime' (Letters, September 26). Create Utopia, and all criminals will disappear. If only it was that simple! Proving cause and effect is notoriously difficult. The poor and abused can often be the most
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Men launched revenge attack on wrong victim
A GOOD Samaritan was attacked by two drunken men after he escorted a pensioner home from the pub, a court was told. Eric Gunning was beaten around the head and body with a wooden pole after the two men burst into the pensioner's home. Robert Gray and
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Girl in bath scalds horror
A MOTHER today relived the horrific moment when her five-year-old daughter fell into a bath of scalding water and was badly burned. Katie Cowell suffered 15 per cent burns when she tumbled while climbing to reach her toothbrush and could now be scarred
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Mum wants speed bumps after daughter hurt
A MOTHER of three is pressing for traffic calming measures after her four-year-old daughter broke a leg in an accident involving a car. Tia Taylor was hurt after running from behind a parked vehicle outside her home in Cornwall Drive, Bury. Although the
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Residents can air their concerns on crime
RESIDENTS in the Trinity area of Burnley are being given a chance to air their concerns about crime at a series of police surgeries. Local community beat manager PC Adam Gordon will hold two surgeries in the run-up to Christmas, both of which will take
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Police charge boy trapped under car
A TEENAGER who was trapped under a police car after officers chased a suspected stolen vehicle has been charged with three offences. The move came as police renewed their appeal for witnesses to the incident, in Halifax Road, Brierfield, at 1.45am on
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Street sealed off after body find
POLICE launched a major investigation after a man was found dead at his home in Brierfield. David Lee Cardwell, 30, was found in his house in Berkeley Street by police at 8pm on Sunday after neighbours raised the alarm, saying he had not been seen since
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Fireworks show pays homage
BARNOLDSWICK will be transformed into Middle Earth this weekend as part of a fireworks spectacular which promises to pay homage to the Lord of the Rings. Members of Pendle Council will host the event at Victory Park on Sunday, November 3, after deciding
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Best side we've seen all season
AH well, all good things come to an end and so it was on Saturday. The Clarets' impressive 12-match unbeaten run ground to a halt against a Portsmouth side which, inspired by the brilliant Paul Merson's creative promptings, looked as good as anything
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Five years ago
POLICEMAN Tony Ellis literally got the bird when he spotted a rook attacking a parakeet. Dog-handler Tony flew to the rescue of the terrified bird just behind Blackburn police station.
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College staff to strike over pay claim
COLLEGE staff in East Lancashire are poised for industrial action after a row over pay and conditions. Unison, the largest union among support staff in all colleges, has organised the national walk-out for Tuesday, November 5 after balloting members.
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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 today (Tuesday) beginning with a free buffet at 6pm. Mike McNicholas
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Drivers plea for meal deliveries
THE Women's Royal Voluntary Service needs volunteer drivers to help deliver meals on wheels in the Mellor and Salesbury area. Meals are delivered on every weekday except Friday and each round takes one to two hours. The amount of time a volunteer gives
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Beware the Welsh wing wizard
DARREN Barnard's left boot has been a great weapon in recent seasons for both Barnsley and Bristol City and now it is going to be a key factor in whether Grimsby can beat the drop again. And tonight his battle with Glen Little down one side of the pitch
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Cox eager to get another run going
HAVING lost for the first time in two months on Saturday, Clarets defender Ian Cox is delighted that they are straight back in action at Grimsby tonight. "We have got to look to try and start another run and the important thing is to bounce back as soon
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Army seek revenge
NEW Zealand Army Rugby League Test tour of the UK reaches its climax on Friday at Leigh Miners Welfare Club when they take on the British Army in the third match of the series, kick off 7.30pm. So far the Kiwis have demonstrated their speed and pack strength
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And what do you think of Kabul?!
Bury Times reporter Terry Morgan jetted into war-ravaged Afghanistan to talk to the local TA lads helping to keep the peace. Here is the first of two pieces he has filed from the front line. A SHIVER ran down my spine and my heart froze as the plane's
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Brave Boro go out with pride
Radcliffe Boro 2 Chester City 4 - IT was good while it lasted but Radcliffe's FA Cup ride was derailed by FA Conference outfit Chester City at Stainton Park. Borough matched their opponents in all areas in the first-half, with Chester having to resort
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Preston aim to topple pace-setters
PRESTON North End face a big task as they take on rampant Portsmouth at Fratton Park tonight. Pompey hope to welcome back Italian defender Gianluca Festa as they bid to extend their lead at the top of the Nationwide League's first division. The former
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Fly-tipping in shock rise
A NEW war on fly-tipping was launched after it was revealed cases of illegal dumping rocketed 300 per cent in just three years. Blackburn with Darwen Council is piloting a new project in back streets around Darwen which involve regular clean-ups and no-dumping
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Celtic are Frank's dream team
PLANNING chief Frank Connor makes decisions for the benefit of Blackburn -- but on Thursday he will be hoping for Rovers' downfall. Glasgow-born Coun Connor will not even let the fortunes of his adopted town stand in the way of his beloved Celtic in the
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Hospital on alert
HOSPITAL staff have been put on alert following an incident where a cleaner fought off a sex attacker. Bosses at Blackburn, Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley NHS Trust have told staff to be aware after the Saturday morning attack in the grounds of Queen's
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Parents devastated by school closure
A RAMSBOTTOM Primary school WILL close, a Government inspector has ruled. The gates of St Paul's CE Primary will be locked for the last time at the end of the summer term next year as part of Bury's proposals to address falling pupil rolls and surplus
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EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Wednesday, October 30
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. Children's Hallowe'en Party, The Dog Inn, Belthorn, 6pm-8pm. Fancy dress, karaoke, disco and games. Padiham and District Photographic Society, Padiham Cricket Club, Arbory
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Curtain goes up on so many memories
I HAVE been doing a bit of socialising this past couple of weeks. You can't beat a natter and a convivial glass or two, it refreshes the soul, so to speak. I was at a bit of a posh do the other week in Blackpool, Thwaites were the hosts, it was to launch
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Public debut for 'dream' theatre
BLACKBURN Gilbert and Sullivan Society will stage the historic first public concert at the town's new Thwaites Theatre on Saturday. When the theatre opened at a star-studded weekend gala it was the realisation of a 20-year dream. Now, the G and S specialists
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Word seems to have no meaning
REGARDING the resignation of Jim Bowen from the Radio Lancashire morning show as a consequence of using the word nig-nog (LET, October 7) I was curious to know what exactly this word means and from where it derives. Radio Lancashire has a slot on the
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Town centre gets new loos
NEW public toilets have been opened in Tyldesley town centre after the old facilities were closed because of safety concerns. The old toilets, close to Tyldesley town centre's main car park, had become the target of repeated vandal attacks. Wigan Council's
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'Was his life worth just £145?'
A DISTRAUGHT mother today spoke of her anger over her son's death after the driver in the crash which killed him escaped with a £145 fine. Joiner Alan Cawdrey, 19, lost control in Skipton Road, Foulridge, crossed the road and hit a car coming in the opposite
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It's full steam ahead
A GROUP of model steam train enthusiasts will be getting ready to show off their masterpieces at an exhibition next month. The North West group of the Gauge One Model Railway Association have built a portable indoor exhibition track which they will be
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Directors' bonuses despite sales fall
DIRECTORS of one of Burnley's major employers received almost £1million in bonuses despite falling sales. But the seven directors of engineering giant Smiths Group -- the parent company of Aero and Industrial Technology and Aero and Industrial Services
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Family wins fight for college cash
THE family of an autistic teenager have won their fight to get him funding for a place at a special college. After months of negotiations, Lancashire County Council has agreed to a top-up grant for 16-year-old Timothy Rosen, of Brierfield, so he can attend
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Bonfire party ended in violence
A BONFIRE party led to violence when a man later turned up at a house and smashed his niece's estranged husband's jaw, a jury heard. Roger Atkinson, 55, allegedly headbutted victim David Loughlin, knocking him to the floor, stamped on his face and then
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Join the party
TAKE a stroll into the acidic world of George and Martha in the Library Theatre's production of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Edward Albee's sixties Broadway smash is a hard-hitting portrait of a boozy night hosted by history lecturer George and his
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Seeking tales of old Shakerley
AN Atherton woman is seeking stories of Shakerley from years gone by. An anonymous writer wants to hear from people who lived in the area, used the Piggy Bridge or played in Bluebell Hollow. She is collecting both serious or humorous tales. Anyone wishing
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Skills boost for disabled
DISABLED people at five Lancashire day centres will soon be able to brush up on their computer skills thanks to a £800,000 boost from the Government and the New Opportunities Fund. The scheme, which has been set up by Lancashire County Council Social
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Council to review transport policies
COUNCIL bosses have pledged to review their policy on drivers after a convicted sex offender was found to be transporting special needs children. Lancashire County Council insisted it already had "strict procedures" to ensure the safety of children, with
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Streets to become drinks free zones
A STREET drinking ban comes into force in the Ribble Valley next month. Police will be able to stop people drinking or carrying bottles and glasses on the streets of Clitheroe, Longridge and Whalley. The ban will coincide with the switch-on of Clitheroe
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Poplar sets out to help charity
AN Accrington social club will hold a number of nights in November to raise money for charity. The Poplar Social Club, on Wellington Street, will hold the final fundraising event of the year for the NSPCC on Saturday, November 2 at 8pm. The night will
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A real triumph for teamwork
MILL Hill Working Men's Club raised more than £1,300 for the Magic Eye Appeal after weeks of hard work. The organisers at the social club, on Moorgate Street, Blackburn, raised money by getting local firms to give sponsorship, holding raffles and running
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Duff ready for Battle of Britain
BLACKBURN winger Damien Duff today delivered the news all Rovers fans wanted to hear by declaring himself fit and ready for Thursday's UEFA Cup showdown with Celtic. Duff returned to training yesterday for the first time since he suffered a hamstring
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West's new deal
DEAN West has agreed a new deal with the Clarets that will keep him at Turf Moor until the end of next season. But negotiations are continuing with goalkeeper Marlon Beresford in the hope of securing his services for the same length of time. Manager Stan
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Burglar awaits sentence
A YOUTH responsible for a string of burglaries in Darwen was committed to Preston Crown Court for sentence after magistrates ruled their powers were insufficient. James McGrady, 18, of Portland Street, pleaded guilty to burglary at a house in Bolton Road
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Boom brings traffic headache
DARWEN'S jobs boom in India Mill has caused traffic chaos on the town's major road. More than 500 new posts were created as private firm Capita brought contracts with the Criminal Records Bureau and TV Licensing to town. But the new employees, together
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Don't make your car a target for thieves
POLICE in Rossendale today warned motorists that every car which has property on display is a potential target for thieves. The warning comes after 10 cars were broken into in Bacup, Waterfoot and Rawtenstall over the past week. Detective Sergeant Andy
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Nominate a young hero for award
THE search is on to find the county's top young citizens. The Young Citizen Award scheme seeks to celebrate and reward the achievements of individuals, in particular those who have put others before themselves. The award is open to young people aged between
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'Quiet man' is now reaping the rewards
IF you ask Graham Howarth whether he thought his Padiham side would make a good start to the season he says: "No, definitely not!" But a good start they have made. The Storks are the only side in the North West Counties or UniBond Leagues to still have
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Back to fixture madness
IT WAS a very quiet journey home from Harrogate Town a week last Tuesday. Our Millennium Stadium dream was over for another 12 months, and the next game against Worksop Town at home couldn't come quick enough. The game itself was a great advert for non-League
