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Is Labour Party running scared?
THROUGH these columns the Labour leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council publicly asks people in this paper to vote Tory or Lib if they do not want to vote for his lot. This surely must be a first for a Labour politician. Councillor Taylor must be running
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Life ban call on shameful fans
SUPPORTERS today demanded lifetime bans for Burnley fans who they said shamed the club by invading the pitch during the Lancashire derby. The calls came amid concern about the Clarets followers' growing reputation for disruption and violence and the fact
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Dunfield lands late knockout
Leyton Orient ... 1 Bury ... 2 by Phil Thorp A THIRD goal in three games from player-boss Andy Preece helped the Shakers to a fine victory that sent them roaring into the Division Three play off places. The evergreen striker, who turned 35 this year,
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Burglaries pair are behind bars
A HOUSE breaker who struck while on prison licence and disturbed his victims in their home is behind bars for five years. Ian Ashworth, 33, also raided another property while on bail and the judge who jailed him told him he was an "habitual burglar."
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Bacup hit five
BACUP went nap to record their third win in four games in NWCL Division Two. It took Bacup just two minutes to take the lead when Stuart Telfer's goal-bound shot was helped over the line by a Cheadle defender attempting to clear. On 22 minutes Cheadle
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Parents warned after girl's fire fall
FIREFIGHTERS have issued a warning to parents after an eight-year-old girl fell onto an open fire at her Accrington home and received burns to her legs. Crews said the girl is believed to have removed the guard from the fire and fell on to it at teatime
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Pupils strut their stuff for model show
PUPILS at an Accrington school have been strutting their stuff on the catwalk in a bid to be selected to model in a fashion show. More than 20 youngsters from Mount Carmel High School auditioned for a spot on a fundraising event where a top talent spotter
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'Open up' call on policy meetings
A FORMER leader of Hyndburn Council has called for the public to be allowed into the authority's policy meetings. Tory group leader Coun Peter Britcliffe said the meetings were used to debate things that used to be discussed in open committee. He added
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Fuller back on song
CRAIG Brown revealed the mind game he played with Ricardo Fuller which helped the Jamaican on to bag a brace and set up a third against Burnley. Back from a three game ban for a bizarre red card dished out at Bradford last month, Fuller was told by Brown
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Our Yes Men are starting to say no
AND there I was feeling guilty. Worrying about whether I boss my husband about too much. I shouldn't be concerned -- it's the thing to do in a relationship, apparently. Men need to be bossed around, says Heather Mills McCartney, wife of Sir Paul. And
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Getting everybody involved
RAMSBOTTOM will play its part in National Inclusion Week to give youngsters and their parents in the area the chance to try something new. The Early Years Development Childcare Partnership together with other agencies is responding to the challenge of
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Computer help
THE Plank Lane Action Now Klub in Leigh have been awarded an computer and a year's connection to the internet. It is one of 48 community groups recognised in the BT Community Connections award scheme. The club was assessed on how it planned to use the
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Ye shud be reet prahd, says Ron
LANCASHIRE author Ron Freethy is so passionate about his dialect he is waging a war to stop it being lost forever. And he has a message for the doubters who think local twang is a thing of the past: "Ye shud be reet prahd." Ron, who is also a broadcaster
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Another sparkling success
RAIN failed to dampen the spirits of 15,000 people who turned out in force for Blackburn's biggest charity bonfire. The event, at Witton Park, raised over £3,500 for the Lancashire Evening Telegraph Magic Eye Appeal, and organisers said a huge thank you
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Dark Lane boss goes after two years at helm
JIM McCLUSKIE has quit as manager of Rossendale United, according to the club's official website. The Dale boss had been in charge at Dark Lane for little more than two years after taking over from Micky Graham in September 2000. McCluskie's side were
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Magpies dive on travels
FRESH from their midweek FA Cup triumph over Dr Marten's Premier Division club Tamworth, Guiseley showed plenty of appetite for this UniBond first division clash and their extra hunger when it counted most was the difference between two well-matched teams
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Fans praised
CRAIG Brown heaped praise on the fans for their part in the 3-1 demolition of Burnley at Deepdale. The ground had seemed to quienten down in recent weeks as fans became frustrated with some results. But the old cauldron of noise metaphor was used in abundance
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Parents' guide . . .Class wars
TEENAGERS in East Lancashire have to put up with more time-wasting, noise and disorder in larger classrooms than their counterparts in 30 other countries. But if they can make it to university and get a degree they will get the best return on their investment
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Gareth's site helps charities unite on-line
A FATHER of two from Ramsbottom is ensuring that good causes across the globe feel the net benefit of his work. Gareth Ford-Williams, of St Andrew's Close, is the driving force behind a new website which allows people to gain cash for charities at the
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What's sauce for the goose...
REGARDING firemen and wage demands. Yes, I think they are excessive, but then again, the rise our MPs gave themselves last year was also excessive. So come on Blair, what's sauce for the goose, is also sauce for the gander. ALBERT MONAGHAN, Lois Place
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Camilla has no right to throne
I WATCHED with interest the BBC's TV Panorama programme about whether Camilla Parker-Bowles should ever be queen. I don't think so. The one thing a royal family provides which you don't get with a republic is continuity, presidents come and go. But if
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Police cash could be better spent
WITH reference to the article in the LET edition of October 26 giving details of the appointment of Mr Brian Aldred to the newly created post of chief executive of Lancashire Police Authority. May I suggest that the duties of the new post ought to be
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Lacklustre Leigh held by bottom club
Leigh RMI 2 Kettering 2 by David Magilton LEIGH's hopes of putting daylight between themselves and bottom club Kettering were dented by an indisciplined display. The Railwaymen, looking for a third successive league win, lacked a cutting edge in attack
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Form guide...
The key stats and moments from the game against Villa. ROVERS BRAD FRIEDEL: Had one of his quietest afternoons for some time as Villa rarely threatened to breach Rovers' defence...6 LUCAS NEILL: Made a couple of thrusting runs from the back but his distribution
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Man's body found with head injuries
POLICE launched an inquiry after a body believed to be that of a local tramp was found with head injuries in a derelict house. Detectives are appealing for information following the discovery of the body at just after 3pm on Saturday in a disused house
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High school students heading for SkillCity
PUPILS from Nelson will join thousands of young people nationwide when they take part in a huge vocational event later this month. The students from Brierfield High School will be among children from more than 300 schools trying their hand at a range
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OAP's bag snatched
A 74-YEAR-OLD woman suffered minor injuries after a thief grabbed her handbag. The pensioner was walking along Gingham Park, Radcliffe, at about 7.30pm on Friday when the man snatched her bag. The pensioner fell to the floor and slightly injured her left
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Millennium marked at last
CIVIC leaders were left red faced after unveiling their millennium monuments -- more than two years too late. The embarrassing delay in Barnoldswick's celebrations is the latest in a long line of disasters that have bedevilled the Lancashire town's celebrations
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Five years ago
BLACKBURN Rovers Football in the Community team joined Age Concern to help recruit more volunteers to befriend lonely and isolated pensioners. The team handed out leaflets and chatted to people on Market Way, Blackburn.
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Boffins help pupils with robot power
PUPILS at Norden school in Rishton had some expert advice when they took part in a robotics day as part of the science department's Links with Industry programme. A team from the Physics and Astronomy Department of the Open University spent a day at the
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HotPot's bangers message
THE mascot for Lancashire's school meals service, HotPot, has called into a Hyndburn school to tell youngsters about another hot topic at the moment. HotPot was joined by Coun Terry Burns, champion for young people, at Peel Park Primary School in Accrington
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Valley success of the Message in a Bottle
A SCHEME offering vital on-the-spot information about a person's medical condition in the event of an emergency has been hailed a success in Ribble Valley. The Message in a Bottle Scheme was launched in the area earlier this year by Clitheroe Rotary Club
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ITV get a blast
STAN Ternent wasted little time telling ITV viewers who is to blame for the current financial crisis in the game - the channel they were watching. A guest on Granada's Goals on Sunday programme, Ternent was speaking with presenter Alistair Mann who asked
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We sold our fans short says Stan
STAN Ternent has vowed to do something about his players after they suffered a third successive defeat at Preston on Saturday. But as well as blasting his players he suggested he might have to shoulder some of the blame as he said: "Some players have
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Reggae Boy runs Clarets ragged
JAMAICAN international Ricardo Fuller was rightly named man of the match after a thrilling Lancashire derby. He scored twice, made the third and ran the Clarets beleaguered defence ragged. But the fact that his manager Craig Brown showered praise on Preston
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We sold our fans short says Stan
STAN Ternent has vowed to do something about his players after they suffered a third successive defeat at Preston on Saturday. But as well as blasting his players he suggested he might have to shoulder some of the blame as he said: "Some players have
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Driver led police on high-speed chase
A 32-YEAR-OLD Bacup man led police on a high speed chase around Blackburn after he and his girlfriend were caught shoplifting. Blackburn magistrates heard that Barry Edwards initially drove onto the pavement to get round a police car when 30 children
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Drunk with flag brought traffic to standstill
A DRUNK draped in a Union Jack brought traffic on Blackburn Boulevard to a standstill when he planted himself on the pedestrian crossing outside the railway station. Blackburn magistrates heard that Anthony Smith was extremely drunk and police on duty
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'Angry' man in doorstep attack is jailed
AN "angry" man who attacked another man on his doorstep and threatened him with a knife is starting a six month jail term. Jason Gray, 33, was told by a judge he had a "volatile temperament," and only custody could be justified. Recorder John Gateshill
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Let us pray...to be better understood
CHURCH bosses are set to introduce modern language into Cathedral services in a bid to attract more youngsters. A Parish Communion will be held on December 1 and then each Sunday, replacing the Sung Matins with worship more in keeping with 21st Century
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Soap box derby wheels in cash
A TIN bath on three wheels raced past the finishing line in a "soap box derby" that raised more than £350 for charity. The event was held at the Langho FC Sports and Country Club in aid of the Lancashire Evening Telegraph Magic Eye Appeal. Entries included
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Old soldiers into battle
WAR veterans have snubbed a Remembrance Sunday church service after a row over the two-minute silence divided their town. Great Harwood Royal British Legion is to hold its own march and service after St Bartholomew's vicar Janet Heil refused to move the
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New managers get first win at the Riverside
TWO goals in the final ten minutes consigned Darwen to another disappointing NWCL Division Two defeat against Norton United. The mid-table clash looked destined for a scoreless draw, until a pair of defensive mistakes gifted the Stoke side all three points
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Clitheroe cruise to victory
CLITHEROE moved into the third round of the Worthington Trophy with a 3-2 win at Woodley Sports. Mark Stewart opened the scoring with a shot from a corner on 10 minutes and Clitheroe created several chances but couldn't extend their lead. The home team
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Thommo saves the day for the Storks
PADIHAM'S are one of only four NWCL second division sides still remaining in the Worthington Trophy at the last 16 stage. However, the home side left it late to clinch their place in Friday evening's third round draw when, with the game looking likely
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Harwood are through
GREAT HARWOOD progressed to the third round of the Worthington Challenge Trophy after an outstanding victory at NWCL Division One side Abbey Hey. Second divisions Harwood's combination of slick passing and controlled possession proved just too much for
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For once the Lions have got to roar.
WHEN Great Britain walk out at Ewood Park next Saturday they will want to be preaching to the converted as well as their potential new disciples. When the Rugby Football League selected Blackburn Rovers' home for the first Test of the three-match series
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Fuller's fitness race
GOAL hero Ricardo Fuller is facing a race against time to be fit for tomorrow's Worthington Cup tie at Birmingham City. With Burnley players biting as his heels throughout Saturday's game, Fuller pulled up several times and was described by manager Craig
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EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Tuesday, November 5
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. Bonfire and Firework Display, Belthorn Recreation Ground, from 6pm. Mulled wine, hotdogs, black peas and sweets. Blackburn Breast Care Support Group, Beardwood Hospital
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EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Monday, November 4
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. SUNDAY Craft Fair and Gift Show, Longridge Civic Hall, Preston, 10am-4pm. Autumn Fair, Slaidburn Village Hall, 11am-3pm. Argentinian Tango Workshop, St John's Ambulance
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Public have a right to know
THE idea that local government should be open to public scrutiny is one of the basic principles upon which it is based. Unless the public knows what is being considered in their name they cannot play their proper part in the decision making process -
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Priorities are all wrong
ISN'T there something very wrong in a society where callous county councillors condemn vulnerable, frail and sometimes confused citizens to disruption, despair, depression and perhaps even death for the shallowest of political reasons. Whilst just 200
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Cameras not the cause of road accidents
THE letters to your Opinions Column castigating seemingly all aspects of speed cameras from their necessity; to their numbers; to their callous consequences; to the suspect motives behind their introduction; shows little sign of abating. The reasoning
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TWO elderly women were left shaken after their handbags were snatched in two separate incidents over
A 79-year-old woman was walking along Lowes Road, Bury, at about 3.45pm on Saturday when a thief ran past her and grabbed her belongings. He is described as white, 5ft 9ins tall and was wearing a dark anorak with dark trousers. In the second robbery,
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Anger over sex beast sentence
A MOTHER today spoke of her outrage after the man accused of raping her daughter in Cyprus was jailed for three years for a lesser charge. The 22-year-old holidaymaker from Clitheroe was attacked in the seaside resort of Ayia Napa on September 16 and
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Life ban call on shameful fans
SUPPORTERS today demanded lifetime bans for Burnley fans who they said shamed the club by invading the pitch during the Lancashire derby. The calls came amid concern about the Clarets followers' growing reputation for disruption and violence and the fact
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What they said..
Graham Taylor - "NO GOALS again - it's a pretty regular occurrence for the Villa. I don't think I have managed such a low-scoring team before - in 12 games we have managed only seven goals. "It is becoming quite mystifying and very frustrating. We had
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Aussie has top six target
AUSSIE defender Lucas Neill today set his sights on a top six finish even though he admitted to being bitterly disappointed by Rovers' 0-0 draw at the hands of Aston Villa yesterday. Graeme Souness's side missed the chance to climb up to fourth in the
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Inmates took turns to look after me
Tonight, in the first of a six-part serialisation of his brand new autobiography, the Ewood legend talks openly about the time he spent in prison after he was sentenced to nine months for contempt of court in November 1996. "Please stand, Mr Garner."
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The champagne loses its fizz
RADIO Five presenter Mark Clemmit certainly won't forget his visit to Blackburn in hurry! The roving reporter is currently in the middle of a whistle-stop tour of the 92 professional football grounds in England and Wales as part of a special feature for
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Town centre mural reflects river's changing fortunes
A MURAL showing the life of the River Calder has been erected above the river in Padiham town centre. The artwork depicts the history of the river and its transition from a polluted river to a rejuvenated wildlife haven through the last century. The mural
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Taking hope on the road to Morocco
INTREPID Peter Neaves is temporarily leaving behind a life of cracking crime for a 1,200-mile trip to investigate the Atlas mountains. Peter works full-time as a civilian Crime Scene Investigator with Blackburn Police but will trek up Morocco's Mount
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Good communicator wanted
BURNLEY Council has advertised for a head of a new communications unit after it was revealed the urgent Task Force recommendation had not been put in place nearly a year after it was suggested. Council leader Stuart Caddy last month admitted plans for
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£20,000 schemes to boost road safety
COUNCILLORS are set to debate proposals to spend £20,000 on road safety improvements in Nelson. Four schemes are being put forward costing between £2,000 and £8,000, including cycle lane facilities in the Nelson area. Pendle Borough Council approved the
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Ten years ago
THE manager of a Blackburn store knocked himself out cold while delivering a Christmas tree and decorations to the casualty department of Blackburn Infirmary. Martin Rouse, 24, of Wot U Need, hit his head just outside the hospital.
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Man, 22, cleared of violent assault charge
A MAN has been cleared of assault, causing actual bodily harm, but is awaiting sentence after breaching a community rehabilitation order. Terry Grimshaw, 22, formerly of Belfield Road, Accrington, was found not guilty of the violence allegation after
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Dentist's wrecked by arson attack
A DENTIST was today working to save his business after it was wrecked by an arson attack. Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident in Whalley Road, Accrington, in the early hours of Sunday. The blaze ripped through the Mark Wilkinson Dental
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Pub raiders steal camera and cash
A DIGITAL camera and quantity of cash was stolen during a burglary at the Friendship Inn, Scholes Lane, Prestwich, earlier today. An intruder climbed into the pub through an open side window at about 3.20am. He searched the premises before escaping in
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The born-again learner drivers
AN INNOVATIVE driver re-training scheme has proved a resounding success by giving people the confidence to get behind the wheel again. The 'Work Drive' scheme has enabled ten people so far to become born-again motorists. The Northern Rural Partnership
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Who said what...
Craig Brown - "I THOUGHT we played well, particularly in the first half. But every team has a spell when they are on top and we were expecting Burnley to come up with all guns blazing at the start of the second half. "They scored but we showed great resilience
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Fact file...
A LOOK at the key moments from the game against North End BURNLEY: MARLON BERESFORD: No chance with any of the goals and took a heavy knock as he saved from Alexander in the first half...6 DEAN WEST: Was given a rough ride by Lewis down the left but did
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Car-jack nightmare
BURY businessman Phil Enion did everything possible to beat the car-jackers. But it didn't stop him losing his £30,000 Mercedes when he stopped to take a call on his mobile. It is the latest in a worrying series of daring car-jackings in the Bury area
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Aussie has top six target
AUSSIE defender Lucas Neill today set his sights on a top six finish even though he admitted to being bitterly disappointed by Rovers' 0-0 draw at the hands of Aston Villa yesterday. Graeme Souness's side missed the chance to climb up to fourth in the
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Preece so happy with goal glut
SHAKERS boss Andy Preece boss is certainly enjoying his goalscoring spell. "I'm thrilled with how I am doing, throughout my career I've always seemed to score goals in spells like this. "We needed someone to take over up front after Pawel Abbott went
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Ranger scheme bids to ensure river stays clean
USERS of the River Darwen are being asked to become its guardians and ensure the waterway stays rubbish free. Three years ago pollution in the river prompted a £50,000 clean-up campaign which has just been completed. It received government praise last
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Crash driver named
A MAN rescued in a three-hour operation to free him from his 38 tonne lorry which overturned, shedding its load of fish on a busy roundabout ,was today named as Ian Ross-Smith. The lorry driven by Mr Ross-Smith, 63, of Aberdeenshire, was involved in the
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Beer bus rolls in for pub's annual knees up
AN illuminated beer bus has rolled into the car park of Ramsbottom's Hare and Hounds pub as the hostelry holds its annual festival. It is the second year mine hosts Andy and Lyn Grant have organised the event. Andy said: "We have more than 80 real ales
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Drop in to play
A NEW toy library has opened in Tyldesley for children under four. Youngsters can enjoy a range of activities at the Sure Start Drop-in Shop in Elliott Street every Wednesday from 10am to 11am and 1pm to 2pm.
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Ye shud be reet prahd, says Ron
LANCASHIRE author Ron Freethy is so passionate about his dialect he is waging a war to stop it being lost forever. And he has a message for the doubters who think local twang is a thing of the past: "Ye shud be reet prahd." Ron, who is also a broadcaster
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Indian food curries favour
MORE than £3,000 was raised over a bottle of wine and fine Indian food for the Magic Eye scanner appeal. The management and staff of the Usha Restaurant in Rossendale Road, Burnley, organised a Charity Dinner. Supported by the Mayor of Burnley, Councillor
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Old folk can find a little extra care
OLD folk in need of extra care are being given the chance to retain their independence thanks to a new council scheme. Blackburn with Darwen Council and the Portico Housing Association have opened a new sheltered housing complex at St Margaret's Court
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Blues' hopes end
NELSON'S Worthington Trophy hopes sank in the mud of Victoria Park against NWCL first division side Newcastle Town. The Blues looked the better side in the early stages and deservedly took the lead after 17 minutes through an Andy Haworth header. Newcastle
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The pride of Britain
THE hopes of the home side rest on their heroes finding fluency as a team. There can be no doubt that as individuals there are some world class performers who will be pulling on those red, white and blue shirts. But if this is to be a winning series then
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Kiwis who can fly
THE Kiwis go into the Test series as favourites and they are certainly a talented group. Led by the man dubbed the "Little General", skipper Stacey Jones, they have the ability to tough it out when they need to and break free and play some expansive rugby
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Our School . . . St Anne's Primary School, Blackburn
SCHOOL MESSAGE: St Anne's is a Roman Catholic school centred on the teachings of Jesus Christ. We provide a happy and secure environment, which will enable all children to develop as fully as possible, but particularly to develop a sense of their own
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Pupils leading drive towards better buses
HUNDREDS of East Lancashire pupils are to lead a drive towards improving anti-social behaviour on school buses. The success of a pilot scheme involving youngsters from Fearns High School in Bacup means that the project will now roll out across the county
