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EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Sunday, November 10 and Monday, November 11
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. SUNDAY Remembrance Concert with Paul Lacey, Jennifer Jones nd Tony Holland, Brooks Club, Accrington, from 1pm. Children welcome. Remembrance Service, St Mary's Parish
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Don't knock the Pavilions down
THE future of Blackburn's Pavilion buildings in Church Street is a longer running saga than many of TV's best known soaps. For more years than many can remember they have stood decaying and derelict. Today the council's opposition Tory leader has made
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Lancashire Hot Spots
This week with BRYAN DOUGLAS, legendary former Blackburn Rovers star EWOOD Park's favourite wizard of the wing finds magic of a different sort in the landscapes close to his Darwen home. "My wife Joyce and I like to get in the car and drive off through
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My First. . .
This week, with NIKKI PENNEY, chairman of Lancashire County Council HOLIDAY: Squires Gate Holiday Camp at Blackpool. My mum and dad used to transport us there by motorbike and sidecar. Plenty of fresh air and fun! HOME: A prefab in Hull. It was built
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One Fort in the Grave
with KEITH FORT WHAT on earth are we doing, in this day and age, selling fireworks -- from corner shops -- large enough and powerful enough to blow off a young man's hand? This on top of fatalities last year as a result of "fireworks," stolen then sold
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Pretty village deserves to be called the best
Drive & Stroll, with RON FREETHY I FIRST began writing this column in 1971 and during the last 30 years I have got to know East Lancashire pretty well. However, I have just had a very pleasant surprise. I was asked to judge the finals of the Lancashire's
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Armed robbers were no match for Mavis
When a gunman strode into a post office and demanded cash, he came up against an adversary he couldn't beat - customer Mavis Fazackerley. DAVID HIGGERSON met the unlikely heroine. MAVIS Fazackerley can remember the events of Saturday, July 29, 1995 as
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Councillor has cash to give youth groups
YOUTH and sports groups and their supporters are being invited to apply for a share of cash held by a leading local politician. Terry Burns was granted the money when Lancashire County Council appointed him Champion for Young People earlier this year.
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Four enjoy panto magic
FOUR dancers from Blackburn are a step closer to fame after being selected for a professional pantomime and for the three youngest it is their first time. Cheryl Watkinson, 26, Chantelle Leyland-Dewhurst, 16, Gemma Gregory, 16, and Kimberley Spencer,
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Last-minute Cole goal grabs point
ANDY Cole rescued a point for Rovers with an injury time equaliser to leave Southampton stunned at the St Mary's Stadium today. Gordon Strachan's team had dominated this game from start to finish and appeared to be heading for three points against 10-
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I have to get out, says Hignett
CRAIG Hignett today admitted his days at Ewood appear to be numbered as he attempts to revive his flagging career with Coventry City. The 32-year-old midfielder is currently on loan at Highfield Road until the end of the year after Sky Blues chief Gary
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I'll never forget my time in Kenny era
IN the final part of our six-part serialisation of Simon Garner's life story, the player reflects on the Kenny Dalglish era, promotion to the Premiership, and leaving the club he loved WHEN Kenny Dalglish was unveiled as the new manager of Blackburn Rovers
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School has designs on the future
STUDENTS from Ivy Bank Business and Enterprise College helped launch the college's new company which will design a new school uniform. Headteacher Stephen Ball unveiled what the future has in store for the Byron Street college after Ivy Bank was named
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Tramp Tommy's death mystery
AN inquest into the death of a man known as Tommy the Tramp has been opened and adjourned. Police launched an inquiry after a body believed to be that of Tommy was found with head injuries in a derelict house in Belle Vue Place, Burnley, at about 4pm
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New store plaque will point to area's history
BURNLEY's new Tesco store will feature a plaque containing information about what used to be on the site after builders discovered the remains of a ramp. Workers at the Centenary Way site thought they had revealed something of historical interest when
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Public meeting called over suggestions for park facilities
BOWLERS in Burnley today saw red at suggestions to rip up their beloved green and replace it with a football pitch. Users of the green in Scott Park are furious at a proposal from young people in the area to replace their facilities with a pitch and Burnley
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Shakers quiz: How good are you?
SHAKERS fan Andrew Buswell's new series of quiz questions for all you Gigg fans started off with a tough one . . . there were only two correct questions. He asked what was the score and teams for Andy Preece's first game in charge: The answer was Gillingham
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Young chef Steven in area final
FENCEGATE chef Steven Smith will represent Lancashire on Monday in Manchester during the finals of the Best Young Chef in the North West competition. The event will be held at Manchester Metropolitan University from 2pm. Steven, who is the youngest competitor
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Man's heroin stash for friends
A MAN who had a heroin stash ready to share out with his friends has kept his freedom. Burnley Crown Court heard how Jason Holmes, 33, had "an abundance of small plastic bags," on him when he was searched at a police station -- and three more fell out
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'Honour our 'war heroes'
OLD soldiers today hit out after they were told they would not get an official war memorial in their town -- but they may get a computer version. Members of the Nelson Branch of the Royal British Legion want a permanent roll of honour to remember those
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Volunteers will be honoured by Open
Door A PRESENTATION evening to celebrate the achievements of local volunteers will be held at the Open Door Centre, in Great George Street, Colne, on Friday, November 15, at 7pm. Representatives of other local voluntary and community organisations who
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New crackdown on drugs crime
A BEAT beat bobby is urging local residents to help him reel in the dealers after launching a new crackdown on drug-related crime. Haslingden community beat manager PC Gordon McGeechan, has launched "Communities Against Drugs" in direct response to concerns
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I had to pay £180 to get my own car back
A BAR manager today spoke of his disbelief at being charged £181.38 to retrieve his stolen car after it was towed away for forensic examination. Richard Walkden, 23, received the bill after his Peugeot 206 was taken by Triple A to premises in Whalley
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Chemists on Duty
Sunday, November 10 BLACKBURN: 10am-1pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road; noon-1pm: Espley & Son, Roe Lee Pharmacy, 450 Whalley New Road. DARWEN: noon-1pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 11 Church Street. ACCRINGTON: 11am-1pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 13 Peel Street
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Chemists on Duty
Thursday, November 14 BLACKBURN: To 9pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 4-6 Railway Road; Cohens Chemist, 63 Whalley Range; To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 6.30pm: Donald Wood Ltd, 53 Fishmoor Drive
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Chemists on Duty
Friday, November 15 BLACKBURN: To 9pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 4-6 Railway Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 7pm: Moss Pharmacy, 314 Bolton Road; The Pharmacy, Oakenhurst
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Chemists on Duty
Monday, November 11 BLACKBURN: To 9pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 4-6 Railway Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 7pm: Moss Pharmacy, 314 Bolton Road; The Pharmacy, Oakenhurst
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Pride of a school principal
THE principal of Moorland School told parents at the annual prizegiving evening last night how proud he was to be head of the Clitheroe school. Paul Smith told a packed Parish Hall, on Church Brow he felt this whenever he showed prospective parents and
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Bus station revamp plan unveiled
PLANS to give a Ribble Valley town an upgraded bus station have been unveiled by county councillors. A £5,000 feasibility study which will look at what improvements can be made at Whalley bus station has started. Transport chiefs want to turn the site
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Stan keeps Waddle striving for the top
CHRIS Waddle may have had a difficult spell as manager at Burnley but he is still determined to get back on to the managerial merry-go-round. And he has admitted that his successor at Burnley has helped to convince him not to give up on his dream of becoming
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Last-minute Cole goal grabs point
ANDY Cole rescued a point for Rovers with an injury time equaliser to leave Southampton stunned at the St Mary's Stadium today. Gordon Strachan's team had dominated this game from start to finish and appeared to be heading for three points against 10-
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Pupils join up for a taste of fame
FORMER schoolmates Anne-Marie Francis and Katherine Marriott have gone back to school together -- to launch their very own 'Fame' Academy. Nearly 20 years after they both attended St Peter's Primary School in Newchurch, Rossendale, Anne-Marie Francis
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Dancers' smart steps to Magic Eye cash
A DANCE extravaganza will give people the chance to tap into the chance to raise money for charity. Talented performers from Pat Eakets School of Dance have planned a two-day dancearama at King George's Hall in Blackburn. Money raised through programme
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Over 50s will be urged to set up a forum
THE over-50s in Blackburn with Darwen are being encouraged to set up a forum to let the authorities know what they want. The Local Strategic Partnership (LSP), including the local council, Blackburn with Darwen Primary Care Trust and Age Concern, will
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Fans are urged to arrive early for Celtic game
ROVERS fans have been told to arrive almost an hour early for the Celtic game -- or risk missing kick off due to a painstaking security operation. Stewards and police are attempting to check every supporter's ticket before they are allowed near the turnstiles
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Parking problems blamed on mosque
RESIDENTS are demanding urgent action over parking problems outside a Blackburn mosque and community centre which they claim makes their lives a misery. They say that most weekends hundreds of cars fill Newton Street, Dalton Close and Billing Street as
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Phone stolen from bag left in pub
JOANNE Maxwell, 21, of Romney Walk, Blackburn, was given a conditional discharge for six months and ordered to pay £10 compensation and £50 costs by Blackburn magistrates when she was sentenced for theft of a mobile phone. The court heard that Maxwell
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Man spotted looking for prostitute
A KERB crawler was spotted by police trying to pick up a prostitute in Blackburn's red light district, a court was told. Burnley Magistrates heard how Jafar Hajikarim Jabbary, 50, was seen carrying out the classic actions of a person soliciting, for almost
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Pupils' insight into the environment
BLACKBURN pupils are being given the chance to visit local businesses to help them become more environmentally aware. Youngsters from Sacred Hearts RC Primary School will visit Verifyne Plastics, in Blackburn, on Monday while children from Brookhouse
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Time to stop the pretence
NOW that the party conferences are over, what's new on the political landscape? It's hardly new or surprising that the Lib Dems aspire to be the official opposition. Well, who can say? -- there's been a vacancy since 1997 -- and cows might fly. Addressing
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Homes sale all about politics
WITH the majority of Labour-controlled local councils refusing to back a legal challenge to the closure of the majority of old folk's homes, it begs the following question. If the Conservatives controlled Lancashire County Council, and they had voted
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Hypocrisy shown over Iraq
ON BBC Radio Four's "Today" programme on October 21 Foreign Secretary Jack Straw indicated that the UK would go ahead with an attack on Iraq without the support of the United Nations, if, for example, we end up being vetoed on statements which are as
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Any room for Reggie?
REGGIE the 10-month-old terrier is looking for a new home. He was picked up from a local police station by helpers from the Aspen Valley Kennels, Oswaldtwistle after he was found wandering the streets. He is a healthy, friendly dog who would fit into
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11am the hour to remember them
WHILST holidaying over the last few days in Clitheroe, I came across Monday's edition of the Lancashire Evening Telegraph. I was horrified to read your front page story headlined 'Old soldiers into battle". I find the lack of sensitivity shown by the
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Europe has forgotten the heroes
WE have betrayed by the European Union. I contacted our MEP for help in the campaign to save the care homes only to be advised that it was a European matter? Well, let me take you back to June 1940, when the great might of the German army reached the
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Festival friend stole £26,000
AN ATHERTON man who met and befriended another man at the Glastonbury Festival stole a total of £26,000 from him. Peter Spain met Justin Horne at the annual rock festival but later Horne left and travelled around the country. Unknown to Horne, Spain had
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'Honour our 'war heroes'
OLD soldiers today hit out after they were told they would not get an official war memorial in their town -- but they may get a computer version. Members of the Nelson Branch of the Royal British Legion want a permanent roll of honour to remember those
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'Knock them down' call on town centre pavilions
A LEADING councillor today said there was only one way of solving the on-going problem of Blackburn's crumbling Pavilion buildings -- demolish them. Conservative leader Coun Colin Rigby, left, said there was no artistic merit in the Grade Two Listed buildings
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Northwich Vics 0, Leigh RMI 1
LEIGH RMI, boosted by the signing of Stuart Whittaker ahead of their tricky visit to Northwich, celebrated in style with a 1-0 victory. Whittaker spent a month with the Railwaymen from the middle of September, scoring two goals before returning to Chester
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Why Garner will always be one of my heroes
RICHARD Slater has been a Simon Garner fan for as long as he can remember - just like the vast majority of Blackburn Rovers supporters from that generation. One of his earliest memories as a Rovers follower consists of a game against Derby in 1983 in
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Our lollipop lady's a real sweetie!
DEVOTION to her work has led to 52-year-old Lynne Sedgewick being crowned Burnley Asda's Top Lollipop Lady. Lynne, of Lawrence Street, Padiham, spends every day whatever the weather making sure the children from St Leonard's Primary School in Padiham
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Minister pledges support for air industry
TREASURY Minister Paul Boateng has pledged the government will do all it can to help the East Lancashire Aerospace industry survive the problems caused by the aftermath of the suicide hijack attacks on America last year. He said Whitehall officials and
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Asylum seekers receive gifts
ASYLUM seekers in Nelson were delighted to receive gifts from youngsters in the area who spent their pocket money on picture dictionaries for them. Children who attended a summer holiday club at Central Methodist Church, in Carr Road, learned about asylum
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Shakers shocked by Graham strike
SHAKERS 1, TORQUAY 0: SHAKERS' hopes of scoring in 18 consecutive games ended in defeat as Torquay's David Graham hit his 12th goal of the seaon in the 57th minute. Jon Newby's 90th minute consolation strike in the Worthington Cup defeat at Fulham on
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Residents start clean-up campaign
RESIDENTS in Pendle have been urged to take more pride in their neighbourhoods during the first in a series of clean-up campaigns in some of the most deprived wards in the borough. Ward councillors joined council officers and local residents recently
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Ex-girlfriend walks free
A CARE assistant who glassed her former boyfriend of two years in a nightclub fight and left him scarred has walked free from court. Stacey Regan, 18, described by her tearful boss as an excellent carer who wouldn't harm anybody intentionally, was said
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Cut-price answer to burglar threat
BURGLARS will come under the spotlight in Pendle in a new crime-fighting initiative. Police are offering cut-price light timers in a bid to help homeowners beat the criminals. The initiative has been launched following a rise in burglaries in the area
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Knife wound in bike tug of war
A ONE-time murder suspect has walked free from court after injuring a man who claimed he owed him cash. Burnley Crown Court heard Adam Taylor's victim David Holmes had tried to take his bicycle but the defendant gashed his victim with a pocket penknife
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Seven road closures
SEVEN roads in Accrington will be closed for major repair work on water mains from Monday for 12 weeks. They are: Boundary Road, at its junction with Burnley Road; Birkett Road, junction with Burnley Road; Hatfield Road, junction with Burnley Road and
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Students in court for mock trials
SIXTEEN students from Accrington and Rossendale College were due to appear before Leeds Crown Court today. The law A-level and drama students are taking over the court as part of a national competition organised by the Bar Council and Citizenship foundation
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Residents reel from flood No.5
RESIDENTS in parts of Oswaldtwistle faced the misery of flooding for the fifth time this year as the rains came down again. George Street was rendered inaccessible yesterday as council workers pumped away more than 3ft of water from the street. For householders
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Boycott stays on mobile cenotaph
WAR veterans from Accrington's RAF Association will boycott the town's official Remembrance Day wreath-laying ceremony for the fourth consecutive year. Although a compromise was reached last year about the parade and church service on Remembrance Sunday
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lChemists on Duty
Wednesday, November 13 BLACKBURN: To 9pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 4-6 Railway Road; The Surgery (Chiropody), 132 Lammack Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 7pm: The
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Chemists on Duty
Tuesday, November 12 BLACKBURN: To 9pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 4-6 Railway Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 7pm: The Pharmacy, Oakenhurst Road; Geloo Bros, Cleaver
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Woman, 75, dies in road smash
A WOMAN died when the car she was travelling in collided with a Mercedes. Anne Caterall, 75, of Haighton Green Lane, Preston, was killed in the accident, in Cumeragh Lane, Longridge, at 10.30am yesterday. Inspector Steve Sansbury said it was believed
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False name used to obtain goods
STEPHEN Bisping used the details of the previous tenant of a flat in Wilpshire to obtain goods from a mail order company. Blackburn magistrates heard that Bisping failed to appear in court and it had then taken two and a half years for the warrant to
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Late goal secures points
NOT until Gareth Taylor's late cross was deflected home by visiting defender Callum Davenport could Burnley feel confident of beating ten man Coventry. Robbie Blake's penalty and Tony Grant's first goal for the club had given the Clarets a comfortable
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Beresford saga could end soon
MARLON Beresford was in goal for Burnley against Coventry City this afternoon and his contract saga could at last be settled in the next few days. Beresford returned to Turf Moor at the start of September and his second month long deal had to be extended
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Clarets draw Man United in Cup
BURNLEY will play Manchester United at Turf Moor in the fourth round of the Worthington Cup, whilst Blackburn entertain Rotherham. The ties will be played on the 3rd or 4th December. The full draw is: Aston Villa v Preston North End; Burnley v Man United
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Dunkirk veterans parade for last time
THE Ramsbottom Royal British Legion branch will be leaving the club in Central Street tomorrow at 10.30pm. Members will be parading down Bridge Street before assembling in St Paul's Memorial Gardens for the two minutes silence and the laying of wreaths
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Jail for rape after cocktail of drugs
A TEENAGER who raped a girl while babysitting has been put behind bars for four and a half years. The judge passing sentence told David Malacky-Terrell: "You are a dangerous young man". Malacky-Terrell told the court he could not remember carrying out
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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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Student Sarah is a 'good citizen'
WESTLEIGH High pupil Sarah Molyneux is a 'good citizen'. Fifteen years-old Sarah got 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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Royal thanks for caring pair
TWO caring youngsters from East Lancashire were given royal recognition for their work with the sick and disabled when they met Princess Anne at Buckingham Palace. Paul Swift, 16, and Fay Seddon, 17, cadets in the St John Ambulance, met the Princess Royal
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Figures reveal a mortality shock
PEOPLE in Blackburn die earlier compared to the vast majority of towns in England, according to new statistics. Average life expectancy for a man is 73 years, 15th worst in the country, while women live an average of 77.7 years, the fifth worst. A mixture
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Health chiefs approve action
AN action plan has been approved by health chiefs in response to a report into alleged institutionalised racism at Queen's Park Hospital in Blackburn. A report cleared top officials of racism over claims made by two consultants that they were being discriminated
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Who will remember this tragic soldier?
A TELEGRAM relaying the news of a soldier's death is one of the Second World War treasures discovered in a Blackburn loft. A tiny diary, love letters and a certificate of death are among the pieces of memorabilia unearthed during a loft conversion. The
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Remembrance Sunday services in East Lancashire
BLACKBURN: Blackburn Cathedral at 9.30am. Service of Remembrance followed by Civic Parade, leaving King William Street at 10.25am to the Gardens of Remembrance in Corporation Park. DARWEN: St Peter's Church at 2.30pm. Service of Remembrance followed by
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'Knock them down' call on town centre pavilions
A LEADING councillor today said there was only one way of solving the on-going problem of Blackburn's crumbling Pavilion buildings -- demolish them. Conservative leader Coun Colin Rigby, left, said there was no artistic merit in the Grade Two Listed buildings
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RUGBY LEAGUE: Waite feels good about Ewood Test
GREAT Britain coach David Waite is hoping that his side have got a feel for Ewood Park. His side trained at Blackburn Rovers ground on Thursday ahead of their opening clash with New Zealand in the three-match 'Don't Drink Drive' Test series and he felt
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ANGLING: Fish in abundance as Hebden hits top form
with KINGFISHER EVEN the Rochdale Canal at Hebden Bridge was in good form last weekend, as many venues benefited from much improved conditions. No broken poles to report this week either, just plenty of fish. Matchmen and pleasure anglers alike enjoyed
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Student Sarah is a 'good citizen'
WESTLEIGH High pupil Sarah Molyneux is a 'good citizen'. Fifteen years-old Sarah got 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
