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His fight for life touched us all
ALMOST exactly a year ago the parents of four-year-old John Mark Riding issued an emotional plea through this newspaper. They had been told he had just three months to live. The former Lancashire Evening Telegraph Baby of the Year was diagnosed with a
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Spare a thought for poor pets
WE were advised to keep our animals indoors on bonfire day, but fireworks were being set off weeks before the date will be for weeks after. Surely there should be some law enforced to resolve this problem as the poor animals are petrified. A P BEAN (Mrs
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Halcyon GP days have gone
THE unnamed Doctor Who (Letters, October 18) says my earlier remarks referred back to the halcyon days of general practice, but this was not my intention. I was merely pointing out that unlike doctors today, Dr Lavery and Dr Lees not only accepted responsibility
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Ram-raid drama
THE owner of a children's designer clothes shop was facing a bleak Christmas after masked men ram-raided the store and plundered £15,000 worth of stock. Alison Massey, of Carousel, Gisburn Road, Barrowford, said her festive trade had been devastated because
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Jay delight at Rovers debut
TEENAGE defender Jay McEveley said he was thrilled to have made a surprise Rovers debut in last night's Worthington triumph over Walsall. The 17-year-old centre-back became the latest product of the Academy to get called into the first team squad on Tuesday
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Souey relief as Rovers scrape through
BLACKBURN boss Graeme Souness admitted his relief after Rovers scraped past Walsall in the third round of the Worthington Cup last night following a dramatic penalty shootout victory. The current holders appeared to be losing their grip on the trophy
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Letters: Tackle root of anti-social youth problems
Yet another correspondent sends a letter to the Citizen (October 24) complaining about 'anti-social youths'. All these 'youths' are apparently from the so-called ' underclass' in this particular letter, it appears. Is nobody from the 'overclass' or 'ruling
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Letters: Unite communities
I may be biased but I think Sam Haynes (Letters, Oct 24th) is just a little too quick to condemn. At the public meeting to which he refers I agreed to feedback on a number of issues - discussions with Chelverton about a future public meeting, discussions
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MP backs ban on sale of fireworks
BURNLEY MP Peter Pike wants a ban on domestic fireworks and has backed a Motion which calls for them to be restricted to organised displays. He is one of more than 80 MPs who want the government to act because of misuse of the explosives. Speaking after
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Two face sentence on riots violence
TWO men will be sentenced next month after they pleaded guilty to charges of violent disorder during last year's Burnley riots. Shahid Khan and Amir Hussain, both of Burnley, admitted the charge following three days of legal arguments at Preston Crown
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Police in drugs raid on house
THREE people were arrested after police raided an address in Burnley and seized a quantity of drugs. Two females and one male were arrested at their home on the Melrose Estate at around 6.15pm on Tuesday, after police found what they believe to be heroin
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Bid to take brake off traffic jams
MOTORISTS in Burnley are about to get into the fast lane with the introduction of a £2million state-of-the-art traffic scheme. Lancashire County Council revealed it is negotiating with the Department of Transport for the final stages of funding for the
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Shakers' midfield ace faces lengthy absence
SHAKERS are counting the cost of their 3-1 third round Worthington Cup defeat at Fulham with key midfielder Terry Dunfield facing a lengthy injury lay-off. The Manchester City youngster, who has been impressive during his loan spell with the Shakers,
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Study hope to revive town centre
A FEASIBILITY study in to the regeneration of empty shops in Scotland Road and Manchester Road in Nelson town centre is currently being carried out by property consultant Chesterton. The project forms one of two studies recently commissioned by Pendle
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Vacant shop will be base for Care company
AN empty shop in Nelson will soon be back in use as offices for a community care company. Plans by Ribble Valley Care Ltd, in Great Harwood, to use the double-fronted property for that purpose were approved this week. It has previously been operated as
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Plan to save Pendle 'wildlife haven'
THE Edge End area of Pendle is one step nearer becoming a conservation area after members of the Nelson Committee recommended the proposal to the executive. Its designation would acknowledge the area's special architectural and historic interest as the
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Last Post will echo in Hapton
A REMEMBRANCE service in Hapton whose traditions were under threat has been saved thanks to the Lancashire Evening Telegraph. Organisers feared they would have to break with custom if a bugler could not be found to play during the event. The Last Post
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George gets a round of applause from regulars
REQUEST from panto-goers has led to local favourite George Critchley stepping in to the role of Buttons for the forthcoming pantomime Cinderella at Colne Municipal Hall. Nathan Zorchak was originally cast in the role but had to pull out because of other
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Five years ago
TINY tots from Feniscowles Mother and Toddler Group raised £200 for the East Lancashire SuperScan appeal. They raised the money with a sponsored toddle around an obstacle course at Livesey Parish Church.
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Ten years ago
BLACKBURN Rovers star Alan Shearer brought a smile to the face of a deaf youngster when he met him at Ewood Park. Football mad Andrew Forrest, of St Bartholomew's Primary School, met the star striker on a behind-the-scenes day at the ground.
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New drama set for war memorial
JUNIOR schoolchildren are to be introduced to the theatre of war, and the bravery of Leigh's WW2 heroes, thanks to a new drama production. Leigh Community Sixth Form students will perform an original work on the war memorial to an audience of young and
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New media code of practice 'is not a gag'
HYNDBURN councillors have been reassured that a new communication and media relation code of practice will not gag personal opinions. The code, which relates only to information concerned with Hyndburn Community Safety Partnership, was agreed at yesterday's
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Charity worker climbs to the top - but needs help
THERAPIST Kathryn Slater is facing the biggest challenge of her life. The 28-years-old Atherton charity worker is aiming to climb Africa's highest mountain -- and is looking for sponsors. Kathryn, of Allenby Street, who works as a speech and language
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Walkway to healthier life
ELDERLY and unfit people can take their first steps towards a healthier lifestyle with the launch of a new walking project. Stepping Out is an initiative to encourage people who do not take regular exercise to join organised brisk walks in a bid to reduce
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Shame of pet ban couple
A LEIGH couple have been banned for life from keeping any animals after they admitted causing unnecessary suffering to their St Bernard dog. Neika, a five year old male dog, had severe hair loss, ringworm, lice infestation, open sores and scabs, eye problems
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Councillor reported for 'phone mis-use'
A COUNCILLOR leading the Leigh fire pump fight has been accused of abusing town hall telephone facilities. But Community Action Cllr Peter Franzen claims the row is aimed at diverting attention from the council's "betrayal of Leigh people" over the campaign
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Police probe after body found in house
THE discovery of a man's body in a Tyldesley terraced house sparked a major police investigation. Police and forensic experts sealed off the house in Morris Street on Monday night when the body of 43-years-old Paul McCarthy was discovered by his brother
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New drama set for war memorial
JUNIOR schoolchildren are to be introduced to the theatre of war, and the bravery of Leigh's WW2 heroes, thanks to a new drama production. Leigh Community Sixth Form students will perform an original work on the war memorial to an audience of young and
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Cherie gets a taste of the countryside
A £1.5MILLION community centre in a Ribble Valley backwater was unveiled by the Prime Minister's wife, Cherie Booth. Stephen Park in the Forest of Bowland will give youngsters from urban areas in Merseyside a taste of rural life, as well as offering local
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Pub attack by Marine
A ROYAL Marine who head butted a Clitheroe landlord in the face was said to have used his body as a weapon - just as another man might use a knife. Blackburn magistrates told Jamie Norman Walmsley the fact he was a highly trained and extremely fit young
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Pool masters
Scientists really do have too much time on their hands because they have developed a pool table that can teach you to be the hottest hustler in town. The table monitors ball positions with a camera and uses the bright point of a moving laser beam to suggest
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Macca calls for home improvements
VISITORS Stockport shocked the Seasiders with three second half goals to destroy Pool's unbeaten home record. Given County's inferior position in the division and with winning twice on the trot, Steve McMahon's men were confident that the three points
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Pendle art group is on show
THE 34th autumn exhibition by the Pendle Artists' Society was opened by the Chairman of Lancashire County Council, County Councillor Niki Penney, at St George's Church in Preston. Watercolours, oils and pastel paintings by more than 30 artists from across
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First win for reserves
THE likes of Craig Hignett and Irish international Alan Mahon pulled on the red and white shirt of Morecambe last week. But The Shrimps haven't burst the bank to sign the Premiership aces - both were playing for Blackburn Rovers reserves, and found themselves
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Lancaster rally team taste success
LANCASTER Honda's rally team finished fourth in class and 25th overall in the Legends Stages Rally last weekend. Driver David Cox and his co-driver Chris Thomas endured terrible weather at Weeton Army Camp, near Blackpool, but the car, which is serviced
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Little: Best of my career
GLEN Little produced a match-winning display from the bench at Turf Moor against Spurs and admitted: "Last night was the best 65 minutes of my career. "It was frustrating and disappointing to be on the bench at the start but you just have to get on with
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Clarets go through
BURNLEY won a thrilling Worthington Cup third round match as they came from behind to beat Tottenham Hotspur. The Clarets trailed at the interval to a header from Gus Poyet and at times they were out passed with embarrassing ease. But they showed great
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Form guide...
THE key stats and moments from the game against Spurs. BURNLEY MARLON BERESFORD Beaten by an early header but came off best in his one on ones with Robbie Keane...7 DEAN WEST Spent the first half being roasted by Matthew Etherington but came into the
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Hoddle's ship sunk by subs
NEVER mind a game of two halves, last night's thrilling cup tie was a game of two subs. Glen Little came off the bench and produced a dazzling display of wing play to completely change the course of the game. But if Spurs replacement Robbie Keane had
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A drop of the Irish...
IMAGINE Tarantino and Scorsese meet Father Ted... the outcome would be something very similar to the Octagon's current productionThe Lonesome West. Set in Leenane, Galway, The Lonesome West tells the story of Valene and Coleman, two brothers living together
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Don't miss this Beauty...
MAGNIFICENT scenery, stunning special effects and astounding talent bring the colourful characters of Disney's Beauty and the Beast miraculously to life in this award-winning musical. The magical tale of a selfish prince who was changed into a hideous
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Charity plea for Christmas wrap
THE International Aid Trust North Lancashire Group urgently needs gift wrapping paper to cover the shoeboxes it sends to needy children and adults all year round. The charity sends thousands of shoeboxes filled with clothes, toiletries, stationery and
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Hopes for uni rooms still high
LANCASTER University bosses remain optimistic that the first stage of a £112 million construction project will be completed on time - despite delays to the start. The University is in talks with its banks in the hope of overcoming legal and financial
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Sights set on Commons seat
A local councillor and farmer is set to fight the Morecambe and Lunesdale parliamentary constituency. James Airey, leader of the Tory group on Lancaster City Council, will hope to overturn Geraldine Smith's 5,092 majority in what was once a safe Conservative
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Drugs battle goes on
A local Euro MP has vowed to continue his fight to legalise cannabis despite being fined for possession of the drug last week, reports Liz Aspinall. Chris Davies was fined £100 for defying the law after he stuck a small piece of cannabis to a postage
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Lecturers keep working
IT WAS lessons as usual at Lancaster and Morecambe College on Tuesday as the majority of lecturers decided not to take part in a national strike over pay. Lecturers union NATFHE called the strike in protest at an offer of a 2.3 per cent pay rise, compared
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Classic squash
CLASSIC World of Fitness squash results: Classic 1 had a hard fought battle against David Lloyd 4 losing by 3 games to 2. Tod Bulmer and Vic Moses failed to cope with the warm courts, both losing 3-0. Mark Taylor and Graham Collier had comfortable wins
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Winter bowls
ALAN Williams won the third winter merit at Pennington Park, beating John Platt in the final 21-16. A special mention this week goes to Colin Knight who beat Edna Smith in the consolation final, he has played consistently well in all three merits this
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Triples bowls league
LEIGH Cricket Club need 12 bowls teams to play in their inaugural Triples League 2003. The season runs from April-September next year. All matches will be played on the cricket club green (in lanes) on Fridays at 6.30pm. Teams will be any three from a
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Waywell turns on his defence
SEVEN points from the last three Conference games is not a bad return, but Leigh RMI boss Steve Waywell believes it should have been nine and is pointing the blame firmly at his defence. As the Railwaymen's manager prepares for Saturday's short trip to
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East finish with a flourish
Leigh East 32, East Leeds 16: AFTER a lucky draw and a disappointing defeat, Leigh East made a welcome return to winning ways against National Conference Premier Division newcomers East Leeds. But it was not an easy victory. The two sides were neck and
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New striker rescues a late point against bottom club
Leigh RMI 2 Kettering Town 2 By Martyn Hindley: WIDELY expected to be a home banker on many people's coupons, Leigh RMI and Kettering Town played out a fascinating draw that proved football isn't as predictable as it seems. Even without the injured Dino
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Souey relief as Rovers scrape through
BLACKBURN boss Graeme Souness admitted his relief after Rovers scraped past Walsall in the third round of the Worthington Cup last night following a dramatic penalty shootout victory. The current holders appeared to be losing their grip on the trophy
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Bring on big guns
CLARETS boss Stan Ternent celebrated one of the best nights of his managerial career as his side recorded a deserved 2-1 victory over Premiership giants Tottenham Hotspur. Having seen his side reach the fourth round for the first time in 20 years, he
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Hands off warning from Brown
CRAIG Brown today warned the Premiership vultures circling around Deepdale: You'll need deep pockets to get my players! Both striker Ricardo Fuller and midfielder Dickson Etuhu have been the subject of constant media rumours which link them with a host
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Stamp sales
BOLTON Philatelic Society is to hold an all-day stamp auction at the Masonic Hall, Bury and Bolton Road, Radcliffe, on Saturday, November 16, with more than 1,200 lots. Viewing is from 10am and the auction starts at 1pm. Entrance is free.
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Super month for crime crackers
POLICE are hailing the success of a month-long campaign which targeted Darwen's most common crimes -- burglaries, car crime and drugs. Operation Exclaim has caused a 17 per cent reduction in crime overall and 34 people were arrested. Tactics used included
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New cafe plan serves up redundancy threat
WORKERS are being laid off at Roddlesworth visitor centre -- to fund the construction of a cafe on site. United Utilities, which owns the Tockholes facility, said it was taking the action to fulfil customers' wishes for dining facilities. The three part-time
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My 'beach hotel' was on top of cliff
SUN-SEEKER Susan Parry was left high and dry when she went on a 'beach' holiday to "sizzling Sicily" with a specialist singles holiday company. The Kafara hotel on the Mediterranean island was perched on top of a 300ft cliff and not on the beach, as claimed
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House prices rocket
Lancaster is emerging as one of the North West's property hot spots after a 35 per cent house price boom in the past 12 months. But there are fears that first-time buyers and others moving to the city looking for a cheap place to live may be left out
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Bears at the ready
PUDSEY bear will be making his way to Asda in Rawtenstall next week to help raise money for Children in Need. The store is already raising money daily by placing collection buckets on every check-out and selling pin badges for £1 each. Events Coordinator
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Jobs go as part of council 'recovery plan'
WORKERS at four leisure facilities to be axed by Rossendale Council have received redundancy notices from the authority. More than 30 staff at Whitworth Pool, Bacup's Aged, Blind and Deaf Centre, Rawtenstall's Astoria Ballroom and Haslingden Public Hall
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Mine scheme looks sunk
PLANS which would allow mining to continue at a Bacup colliery beyond 2004 look set to be rejected by councillors. Lancashire County Council's Development Control Committee will receive a report next Wednesday urging refusal of planning permission for
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MP Andy in town
LEIGH MP Andy Burnham will hold advice surgeries on Friday at Atherton Town Hall (6-6.45pm) and Golborne Day Centre (7.15-8pm) and on Saturday at 10 Market Street, Leigh (10-11am).
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My terror from masked robbers
A FORMER policeman turned postmaster today relived the terrifying moment he was held at gunpoint by masked robbers. David Jackson, 38, was working alone in Facit Post Office, Market Street, Whitworth, at 5.15pm on Tuesday, when three men wearing balaclavas
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Collectors' date
A STAMP collectors' group is spreading its wings. The St Helens and District Philatelic Society already attracts Lowton enthusiasts to meetings held on the third Thursday of each month at 7.30pm at Clock Face Methodist Church Hall. Further details from
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A date with Doddy
THOUSANDS of people are expected to flock to Leigh town centre on Friday, November 22 when comedy king Ken Dodd switches on the Christmas lights. Town centre attractions to celebrate the 6pm switch-on include carol singing, brass band music, children's
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New recording for Over 50s
LEIGH'S Making Waves Radio Group has just finished recording a tape for the over 50s. Three hundred copies of the 'Metrolink' cassette have been delivered to Leigh library for free distribution. Further information about the 90 minute tape from 27 Charles
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Atherton road concern
ROAD dangers have been highlighted by people who live alongside a town's new two-way traffic system. Atherton residents expressed fears that the town centre system is dangerous without an operational pedestrian crossing in Mealhouse Lane. And their fears
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Zone rangers set up new classes
ZONE Rangers are preparing to blast into Cyberspace. Their mission: to set up a new IT club for gifted computer wizards. An elite group of 20 pupils from five Leigh Education Action Zone schools met for an introductory session at St Thomas CE, Bedford
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Young blooms in garden
A COMMUNITY garden will give young children an early start on the nature trail Infants from Hindley Green and Hindley now have their own space in which to become tiny Titchmarshes thanks to a project pioneered by Wigan Council play experts The garden
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Cancer battle online
A CHARITY which helps cancer patients across East Lancashire has just launched a new website. The Rosemere Cancer Foundation launched the new site -- www.rosemere.org.uk -- at Ewood Park. It will give comprehensive information to patients, carers and
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Heating firm boss banned for three years
THE director of a heating and plumbing installation repair business which failed with debts of more than £222,000 was disqualified from acting as a company director in the Blackburn County Court on 3 October 2002 for three years. Kenneth Paul Hacking,
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Confusion on rail threat to express
A PASSENGERS' watchdog today said customers were confused by a major reorganisation of rail services which was designed to provide clarity. But the government's Strategic Rail Authority (SRA) appealed for passengers to be patient until the two new franchises
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Plans to be reviewed on Boulevard
COUNCIL bosses have vowed to review Blackburn's town centre drinking ban after it has failed to control the Boulevard drunks. The review came after a drunken member of the Bouley Gang had to be carried away by police after standing on the pedestrian crossing
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Stamp sales
BOLTON Philatelic Society is to hold an all-day stamp auction at the Masonic Hall, Bury and Bolton Road, Radcliffe, on Saturday, November 16, with more than 1,200 lots. Viewing is from 10am and the auction starts at 1pm. Entrance is free.
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Let's make it a family occasion - Waite
GREAT Britain coach David Waite wants to give the sporting public of East Lancashire a game to remember at Ewood Park on Saturday - promising a spectacle for all the family. International rugby league comes to Blackburn Rovers' home with Waite's side
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Student Sarah is a 'good citizen'
WESTLEIGH High pupil Sarah Molyneux is a 'good citizen'. Fifteen years-old Sarah gets her Good Citizenship Award on Friday from Leigh MP Andy Burnham in recognition of her sporting work with youngsters. The Liverpool John Moores, Lloyds TSB and Liverpool
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You've got to laugh...
THE best true local newspaper story I've heard of for ages involved a woman shoplifter found with a salami stuffed down her underwear. Her mitigating circumstances to a Manchester court were that she was "missing her Italian boyfriend." How did the bench
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Stateside mission for old mates
OLD mates Paul Terzis and Ian Millward are teaming up again. The coaching duo hope to be one step ahead of the rest when they return from a fact-finding mission to study American sports. Leigh Centurions boss Terzis and St Helens coach Millward - both
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Knife gang pounces on postmaster
A POSTMASTER was held at knifepoint after he was ambushed while opening his office. Mr Frank Gwilt was unlocking the branch in Bolton Road at around 8am last Friday when the robbers struck. "I had just unlocked the back door when three of them pushed
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A bad week at Bloomfield Road
IT'S not been the best of weeks for Steve McMahon's men. A 3-1 loss to Stockport on Tuesday night was followed quickly by the news that star loan signings Peter Clarke and Keith Southern were to return to Everton. In addition, this week Steve McMahon
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EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Friday, November 8
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. Agricultural Antiques Quiz, Goosnargh Village Hall, 7.30pm. Echoes of Floyd -- tribute to Pink Floyd, King George's hall, Northgate, Blackburn, 8pm. 24-Hour Pool Marathon
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Manpower is the solution to rubbish issue
IT was interesting to read the director of direct services for Blackburn with Darwen decrying the increase of dumping in the back streets of the borough. I wonder, however, if he is aware of the responsibility of one of the sections in his department's
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Columnist ill-informed
I am writing to you to inquire why it is you employ the ignorant ill-informed columnist Mr Eric Leaver ? Surely you must realise that he is costing you readers. I do not live in East Lancs but if I did I certainly wouldn't be purchasing your paper Today
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Equal payouts for cold weather cash
LEIGH, Lowton and Golborne residents were furious when they were frozen out of receiving cold weather payments last year. While Atherton residents whose postcodes linked to Manchester's Ringway weather station qualified for the bonus, the WN7 and WA3
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Let's start winning again - in the league!
WITH the Spurs game out of the way it is back to the serious business of trying to improve our league position, starting with the visit of Coventry City on Saturday. We have lost three on the bounce in the league and we need to turn it around but I don't
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Farewell, John Mark
JOHN Mark Riding, the brave little boy who touched the hearts of thousands of East Lancashire folk, has died. The 1998 Lancashire Evening Telegraph Baby of the Year died at 8.20pm yesterday at his home in Cornwall after falling into a coma. His family
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Judge halts DVT case
THE High Court action for compensation from major airlines by survivors of deep vein thrombosis has been adjourned after the trial judge revealed he owned British Airways shares. Brenda Payne of Taylor Street, Bury, is one of 55 airline passengers, or
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Centurions launch season ticket drive
LEIGH Centurions have sent out a message for all fans to purchase a season ticket for the 2003 season and benefit from huge savings. Supporters purchasing a season ticket before Christmas will not only raise money for the Centurions, but will also benefit
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Form guide...
THE key stats and moments from the game against Walsall. ROVERS: KELLY: Made a couple of sharp saves including one in the shoot-out in what was his first appearance of the season...7 CURTIS: Looked short of match fitness which is understandable after
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Rovers nearly let Cup slip
BLACKBURN Rovers still have two hands on the Worthington Cup -- but only just after Colin Lee's team of United Nations came within a coat of paint of dumping them out at the third round stage. The holders looked to be heading for an embarrassing exit
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Rovers nearly let Cup slip
BLACKBURN Rovers still have two hands on the Worthington Cup -- but only just after Colin Lee's team of United Nations came within a coat of paint of dumping them out at the third round stage. The holders looked to be heading for an embarrassing exit
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Rovers get through on penalties
MINUTE-by-minute match action from the game against Walsall. 22:44: Richards steps up to put Rovers through, he scores and it's 4-5 22:43: Zdrilic for Walsall, 4-4 22:43: mahon for Rovers, 3-4 22:42: Bazeley for Walsall, 3-3 22:42: Dunn for Rovers, 2-
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Letters: Bus services a step backwards
Concerning the bus services between the University and the City Centre, last year we had double deckers on the number two route and a year or so earlier the route was supplemented by the number one. In recent years we have seen these routes ' upgraded
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Litter louts fined on the spot
OFFICERS from Burnley Borough Council are continuing with a tough new regime aimed at catching litter louts. During a routine patrol of the town centre on Wednesday, seven people were caught dropping cigarette stubs, paper bags and cellophane food wrappers
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Maria has her eyes on movie magic
ART lovers' eyes are firmly focused on Maria Marshall, whose work is creating quite a spectacle in Leigh. She has already found fame in America and Europe by using large-scale video projections to bring together a range of film and digital special effects
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Shoppers want more big names
BURNLEY's town centre management team is looking to attract multi-national companies to the town in a bid to give shoppers more of what they want. Marketing manager Ian Stackhouse said people wanted to see big name shops like Miss Selfridge, and department
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Banned motorist had to be CS gassed by police
A MAN parked on double yellow lines produced a knife after police went to speak to him, a court was told. Burnley Magistrates heard how father-of-three Michael Holden, 26, who was banned from driving, had to be CS gassed and police found an asp -- the
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Police to question man about PC beating
DETECTIVES in Burnley were today due to quiz a man in connection with a savage attack on a popular community beat bobby. Police said a 20-year-old local man was arrested yesterday following an investigation into the beating of PC Nic Fisher, who covers
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Padiham and Hapton Bulletin
ST JOHN the Baptist Church is having trouble with the main drain which runs through the car park. The damage has been caused by tree roots which have damaged the drain beyond repair. Work to replace the drain will start shortly and will hopefully be completed
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Ram-raid drama
THE owner of a children's designer clothes shop was today facing a bleak Christmas after masked men ram-raided the store and plundered £15,000 worth of stock. Alison Massey, of Carousel, Gisburn Road, Barrowford, said her festive trade had been devastated
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But Shakers are still record-breakers!
ANDY Preece had the consolation of seeing Jon Newby score a stoppage time goal that extended his team's run to 18 consecutive scoring games, equalling a record set in the 1960-61 Third Division championship campaign. "It was a fine individual goal from
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Cosmopolitan Fulham show their class
JEAN Tigana's cosmopolitan collective kicked off with 11 players of different nationalities - 10 of them full internationals - and their Premiership class told in the end. Preece and Newby cut lonely figures up front as their teammates failed to provide
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Teen terrors are targeted
BRIERFIELD councillor Frank Clifford has held crisis talks with local police in a bid to tackle teenage tearaways. He requested a meeting with Insp Paul Robinson after a rise in under-age drinking and complaints about youths throwing stones at emergency
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Co-op's jubilee teapot
THE flood of memories triggered by Looking Back's recent recollections of the Co-op's hey-day in East Lancashire is added to today by Blackburn reader Bob Whalley showing us his souvenir of one of the old-time societies. It's a teapot commemorating the
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Hospice quiz sheet on sale
HOSPICE Care for Burnley and Pendle has released its latest fundraising quiz sheet, on sale for £1. The 40 clues all lead to answers about British football teams in the quiz compiled by Fred Watford, an ambulance driver from Barrowford. The prizes include
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Animal growth drugs will be banned
EAST Lancashire MP Gordon Prentice has welcomed Euro plans to ban the use of antibiotic growth promoters in animals because of fears they may put humans at greater risk of disease. The Pendle Labour back bencher has long been concerned that the use of
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Pub doors order is cancelled
HYNDBURN Council's judicial committee have removed a condition stipulating that the New Inn, Thomas Street, Oswaldtwistle, should have an extra pair of doors installed. The condition was imposed in March when the committee approved an extension to the
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Old England's merrier
LICENSING bosses have approved an entertainments licence for a pub with a history of noise complaints. Karl Yates, landlord of the Old England Forever, told Hyndburn Council's judicial committee £50,000 had been spent insulating the premises, in Church
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Joy at planespotter decision
THE brother of one of the 12 planespotters cleared of espionage in a Greek court today spoke of his relief at the decision. Andrew Jenkins will return to England on Sunday, determined to carry on with the hobby that almost cost him his freedom. Brother
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Peter preserves beauty spots on canvas
ARTIST Peter Hollingsworth is recording the beauty spots of Leigh, Atherton and Tyldesley before they vanish under a sea of bricks. A skilful watercolourist, retired art teacher Peter is exhibiting his work all this month at Leigh's Turnpike Centre. Entitled
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Theft of stone flags is spreading
POLICE are asking for the public's help to track down thieves who have been stealing stone flags in Hyndburn. And officers today said a spate of incidents in the area was probably linked with others in Pendle and Burnley. Officers said there had been
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Who loved first?
A MAN told his minister that he was worried because he didn't feel he loved God. The minister replied, "When I go home at teatime I will lovingly nurse my baby son although he hardly knows anything about loving me! If I was broken hearted, he wouldn't
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Town's new strategy
SHOPPERS in Accrington town centre have noticed a lot of changes taking place recently and 2003 promises a new look altogether. But how can it compete for business sandwiched, as it is, between bigger towns like Blackburn and Burnley. Donna McKenzie reports
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Lovesick burglar stole £42,000
A BURGLAR who stole £42,000 worth of property and caused £22,000 damage to help his girlfriend flee from Pakistan has escaped jail. Catholic Patrick Roach fell in love with Muslim Fizza Khan but her parents went beserk when they found out she was seeing
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MP highlights tax credit moves
ANDY Burnham got together with Chancellor Gordon Brown to encourage tax credit claims. The Leigh MP highlighted how from next April, the current tax credits for families and disabled people will be replaced with Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit
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Disabled sailors get new facilities
THE Deputy Mayor of Wigan, Cllr Wilfred Brogan opened new changing facilities at the Leigh and Lowton Sailing Club last Saturday. This is the result of a lot of hard work by Harry Budd, the President, Alan Woosey, the Commodore, David Shiel the Treasurer
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Rugby lads to visit the 'Rock'
YOUNG rugby players from an independent Catholic school in Ribble Valley forged links with Gibraltar during a week-long visit to "the Rock". Fourteen students and 25 parents and staff from St Mary's Hall, Stonyhurst, visited the family of fellow pupil
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More bins in war on dirty dogs
A COUNCIL is stepping up its fight against dog fouling so animal owners don't do the dirty on moves to encourage tourism. Ribble Valley Council already has 20 dog waste bins dotted around the borough, but will provide an extra 20 in its battle against
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One-stop shop
THE UK has became the first country in the world to have its own "one-stop shop" portal on the Internet. The site - www.i-uk.com - will provide information for people from abroad wanting to holiday, study or invest in the UK. It will also provide links
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Now you can go to college in the States
THE Internet opens up a world of information that in the past would have only been available to an elite few. There are countless encyclopaedias, maps and academic papers online, but now the world famous Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in
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Rail track on the way back?
I HAVE been interested to read in Rail magazine that Leigh is back on track to have its rail link reinstated. Apparently the Rail Passengers' Council committee have proposed a series of enhancements across the rail network. One of these, in the North
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Hang your heads in shame
AS a member of NUM/COSA (Colliery Officials and Staffs Area), from 1965-1994, and a militant activist, for which I make no apology, during the 1972 and 1974 miners strikes, I feel quite justified in saying how shocked and appalled I am at the disclosures
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Shrimps face stiff competition
Morecambe face one of their biggest tests of the season this Saturday when they take on promotion chasing Doncaster Rovers at Christie Park. Shrimps directors are keen to drum up support from home fans to match what is expected to be a large travelling
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Off the Ball with Steve Dunthorpe
The ordinary football fan is not, to coin a phrase my mum uses, 'made of money.' They might shell out for the special occasion, sure. They probably think nothing of blowing £100 on getting decent seats at the cup final for the family. And, over the years
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City earn a point in disappointing week
Lancaster City face Marine on Saturday, after a disappointing week which saw them fail to capitalise on their recent good form. After a Giant Axe defeat by Vauxhall Motors, the Dolly Blues were pegged back to claim a draw on Tuesday after going ahead
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Honour for Dimi
CLARETS striker Dimitri Papadopoulos has been handed his first call up to the full Greece international squad - and he looks certain to make his debut. The lightning quick front man will come under the gaze of international boss Otto Rehagel in the friendly
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Bring on big guns
CLARETS boss Stan Ternent celebrated one of the best nights of his managerial career as his side recorded a deserved 2-1 victory over Premiership giants Tottenham Hotspur. Having seen his side reach the fourth round for the first time in 20 years, he
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MU show date
LOWTON St Mary's Mothers' Union presents Tights With a Difference , with Eunice Wood, in the church hall from 7.30pm on Tuesday, November 12. Entrance is 50p including light refreshments.
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Andy brings band 'home'
rLEIGH drummer Andy Lyth is bringing his band, Frencheryk to The Litten Tree in Lord Street, Leigh, tonight (Thursday) for a one-off performance. Andy, aged 22 of Church Street, Leigh, met the other band members, Andy Clark, Martin Clarke and Rob Tryner
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Charity in cash plea
Battered wives and their children will be left to fend for themselves if a cash-strapped local charity is forced to close, claim volunteers. With up to 2,000 domestic violence referrals across the district last year, Lancaster and Morecambe Women's Aid
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Thieves strike at fish farm
OWNERS of a fish farm in north Lancashire were left reeling after thieves made off with thousands of pounds of fishing equipment and personal items. Lesley Bratby, co-owner of the Tewitfield Trout Fishery, near Carnforth, estimated at least £3,000 worth
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Burglar flees after women raise alarm
A burglar told two elderly people whose homes he had broken into that he was there because he had seen thieves The man struck twice in less than an hour on Saturday night at houses in Caton and Lancaster, and attempted to deceive the female residents,
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Home insulation boost
Residents across the district are set to benefit from a quarter of a million pound grant to help subsidise home insulation. Lancaster City Council, working in partnership with London Electricity, has just secured funding of £80,000 per year for the next
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Doubts cast over tax deferral
Doubts have been cast over the legality of Lancaster City Council's decision to let the owners of Heysham power stations defer a £1.7million rate payment. Legal advice from the Nuclear Free Local Authorities group argues that the agreement should have
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Sportsmen raise cash for charity
Lancaster City's footballers face a university challenge next week - but it's all in a good cause. City will take on Lancaster University on Thursday night as part of a night of fun, which will raise cash for Children in Need. The game is also part of
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Rangers open up with win
THE new Leigh Miners Rangers U7s side opened up with a 7-4 win over Halton Hornets. There were top performances from Parry, Hayes, Ashton, Tyson, Hall, Mapleston, Wardle and Barry. The best supporting player was Marc Parry, top tackler Jamie Hall and
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Eagles shot down
LEIGH Miners 'A' defied torrential rain to beat Culcheth Eagles 22-6. Miners took an early lead with a try and goal from Evans. Culcheth equalised but a try by Morgan gave the Miners a 10-6 half time lead. Second half tries by Patterson and Newton, both
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Speedway club wins £1303 grant
ASTLEY and Tyldesley Cycle Speedway Club has won a grant for £1303 from the Wigan MBC Community Chest. The grant will fund the purchase of equipment for next year's World Championships at Astley. The club has taken delivery of a new announcer's and officials
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Excellent year for pupils
PARENTS of children at Darwen Vale High School celebrated an excellent year at the school's award ceremony. Headteacher Lynn Dunning gave a short speech thanking the children and teachers for their hard work before awarding the prizes. The assembled parents
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Farewell, John Mark
JOHN Mark Riding, the brave little boy who touched the hearts of thousands of East Lancashire folk, has died. The 1998 Lancashire Evening Telegraph Baby of the Year died at 8.20pm yesterday at his home in Cornwall after falling into a coma. His family
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Green is all go
WORK has begun on a major new scheme to improve the environment on a Bacup estate. The Hawthorn Road Doorstep Green project was launched this weekend after 12 months of planning and consultation with residents. The scheme, set for completion in Spring
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George Formby in profile
TYLDESLEY Probus Club members were enthralled by Jack Pendlebury's story of the life of Wigan-born Thirties' star George Formby. They heard how the singer-actor, previously a jockey, was completely dominated by his wife, Beryl, and died in 1961 leaving
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Food rations recalled
UNPLEASANT as well as humorous memories of food rationing were recalled at Atherton Probus Club when speaker Norman Hindley reminded members of the days of home growing between 1940 and 1954. The next meeting is on Tuesday, November 14, at 2pm in Atherton's
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College picket
PICKET lines were set-up at Wigan and Leigh College on Tuesday when further education lecturers and support staff held a one-day national strike in protest at a 2.3% pay offer. Unions say the offer is the lowest this year in the public sector and they
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Band leads town parade
MARCHING music for Sunday's remembrance parade in Leigh town centre will be provided by the Bedford High Leigh Community Band which has risen from the ashes of the defunct Leigh Silver Band. Bandsman Harold Roberts and Bedford High teacher Pat Calcutt
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Jessica joins carol service
'STARS in Their Eyes -- Kids' hopeful Jessica Stretton will join the performers at one of the area's biggest community carol concerts. Golborne Brass Band lead the singing at the annual Lowton, Golborne and Ashton Mencap Society event being held from
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Santa's minibus plea
LEIGH Rotary Club is appealing for extra wheels to help with this year's Christmas float collection. Safety and insurance requirements ban collectors from travelling in float-towing vehicles so charity fund-raisers need a minibus. The group hits the road
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Student Sarah is a 'good citizen'
WESTLEIGH High pupil Sarah Molyneux is a 'good citizen'. Fifteen years-old Sarah gets her Good Citizenship Award on Friday from Leigh MP Andy Burnham in recognition of her sporting work with youngsters. The Liverpool John Moores, Lloyds TSB and Liverpool
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Lilford Park pets get new homes
ALL 326 animals and birds kept at Leigh's Lilford Park zoo have now been rehoused. The site is being cleared and parks chiefs are researching its future with the help of local councillors. Following the forced closure in March, because of lack of funding
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Rugby playing PC aims to tackle crime
A NEW beat bobby's aim is to reduce crime in two communities. Rugby fan PC Andrew Westwell has taken over the streets of Bedford and Higher Folds from PC John Burns who has transferred to the schools liaison department. After only a week in the community
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Teenage gang pounce on plucky pensioner
POLICE are hunting a gang who attacked a pensioner in the grounds of Blackburn Cathedral. Detective Inspector Neil Hunter, of Blackburn CID, said the four Asian teenagers pounced on the man on Monday as he walked thorugh the grounds at around 8pm. One
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Head's praise for students and staff
THE headteacher of Witton Park High School opened the annual awards evening by announcing another record-breaking year. John Gosling said that nearly 60 per cent of the pupils who took their GCSE's in June gained five a more passes at grade A*-C. And
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Bogus whisky 'could cause coma'
COUNCIL trading standards service is warning consumers about potentially lethal, counterfeit Johnnie Walker Black Label whisky. The whisky, which has been found to contain high levels of methanol, has been found on sale in London and Wolverhampton and
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Relax, and forget it's double maths
THE image of teachers frantically running from classroom to classroom piled high with books is nothing new. Now staff at Queen's Park Technology College in Blackburn have launched a new stress management scheme encouraging them to draw a deep breath and
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Deal for Salford falls apart
THE hunt is on to find a new developer for a rundown site in the centre of Blackburn after a £12million project involving a leading fashion retailer collapsed. Regeneration chiefs at Blackburn with Darwen Council today revealed the project announced in
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Soccer mascots in derby dash
THEY'RE in a league of their own and they're under starter's orders to help Children in Need. Pudsey Bear and four footy mascots are set to run one lap round Blackburn Cathedral in aid of charity on November 15. And to give the event more of a thrill
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Stanley boss slams display
THE look on John Coleman's face wouldn't have told you that Stanley had secured their first win in six matches. The Reds chief was furious with his side for what he slammed as an "abysmal" last 25 minutes and promised that there would be changes if his
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Something to BRAG about...
A CHALLENGING out-of-school activity programme in Bury has earned regional recognition. BRAG -- the Bury and Rochdale Active Generation project -- run by Bury Council, Rochdale Council and the local Primary Care Trust, has become a North West Sports Board
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Switched on to Emmerdale
I'VE never seen an episode of Emmerdale, but I turned on for Corrie on Monday and the face filling the screen was that of former Athertonian Dave Dutton. The ex-Leigh journalist turned actor who has seven different roles in the Street on his CV, was playing
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Lonnie Donegan: First hero of pop
THERE'S a "Cumberland Gap" in the music world following the death of one of the biggest influences in modern music - Lonnie Donegan. Thanks to his infuence skiffle groups, complete with easily accessible washboards and tea chests, were formed in schools
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Time to remember
THE following verse, given to me by Leigh Royal British Legion stalwart John Corbett, tells us just why Remembrance Day means so much to our surviving war heroes. Remembering Why do you march old man with medals on your chest? Why do you grieve old man
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At least it's easier for us shoppers
THE Market Street, Atherton, road closure which has worried traders fearing a drop in business in the run up to Christmas has certainly made life easier for shoppers. Prior to the barricades going up last week, while work is carried out on pedestrianisation
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Coaches in walk-out shock
LEIGH Centurions coaches Norman Turley and Darren Abram have sensationally walked out of Hilton Park. First team assistant Turley and Academy Under 19s boss Abram have both quit after a week of backroom turmoil at the Centurions. Turley cut his six year
