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EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Tuesday, Date: February 4
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. Blackburn Organ and Keyboard Club, St Stephen's Conservatice Club, Robinson Street, Little Harwood, 8pm. Lisa Atherton. Whist Drive, Simonstone Old School, 7.30pm. Recipe
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Crimefighting with 21st century style
CRIMINALS have embraced technology to become ever more sophisticated at evading justice. But as the wrongdoers make full use of every gadget available police have had to wage war from buildings that belong to another age. Draughty Victorian piles with
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Sedgley fall at first hurdle
Lancashire Cup first round West Park...27pts Sedgley Park...17pts SEDGLEY'S defence of their trophy lasted just one game. The team had trailed 0-12, had briefly led 17-15, and had finally fallen victim to two late tries in an exciting encounter. Sedgleys
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NO DOUBT ABOUT IT!
RFU National League Two Sedgley Park...47pts Newbury...5pts THE result was never in doubt after the opening ten minutes. Playing up the slope, Sedgley had already scored two tries and had exposed the visitors' weak defence and lack of pace. Scrum-half
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Democracy? It's a dictatorship
I TOTALLY agree with Mr P Newton (Letters, January 17), who says that councillors who are not members of Blackburn with Darwen's executive eight don't have much chance of representing their ward members. It appears these eight have supreme power in running
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Modern health centre welcome
YOU'D think that the new Darwen health centre was being built on the top of Mount Everest the way Darwen people are going on. I'm sure that the powers-that-be have already thought through the possibilities of developing the existing health centre, the
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Crew frees toddler's finger
STRIKING firefighters abandoned their picket duty when toddler Toby Firth turned up with his finger stuck in a plughole. Crews at Leigh fire station went into action when the 14-month-old tot arrived with the plug hole and drain still attached to his
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Police hunt bank fraudster
POLICE are trying to catch a fraudster who has targeted banks in four counties, including Lancashire, over the past six months. The conman has entered banks posing as a customer and tricked staff into allowing him to make a counter withdrawal. No violence
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Toby's mum awaits decision
MOTHER Donna Hanson, at the centre of a police probe after losing two babies, is to have her case reviewed following the Sally Clark murder case. And police today said they were hoping for an "imminent conclusion" after new evidence helped the investigation
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Fact file...
A LOOK at the key moments from the game against Aston Villa. ROVERS: FRIEDEL: But for him Rovers' embarrassment would have been even more acute on a day when the rest of the team simply failed to turn up...7 CURTIS: Looked a little off the pace after
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Prisoner in his own home
THE WIFE of a disabled man says her husband is 'a prisoner in his own home' because the access road to their house is so poorly maintained. Sally Clayton, of Honeysuckle Row, Ribbleton, whose husband Colin became wheelchair-bound after suffering a stroke
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European paintings on display
AN exhibition of over 50 watercolour paintings with a European theme are to be displayed in Burnley. Paintings by Turner, Prout, Leaver and Roberts will go on display at Towneley Hall from February 23 to April 27. Included is a famous portrait of Charles
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Special needs school planned
A NEW special needs secondary school is being planned for Burnley, it was revealed today. It will mean that, for the first time, secondary-aged with special needs children living in Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale will be able to educated within the area
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Injured fan Iain still toes line
BURNLEY fan Iain Beattie proved he was a true Clarets supporter by getting to the match despite having two bandaged feet. And although his team crashed to a 5-2 defeat by Reading, he said it was still worth all the effort. The 45-year-old season ticket
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Director counting cost of waste dump
THE director of a Padiham-based company illegally dumped excavation waste and then deliberately misled the subsequent investigation, a court heard. Joseph Bowes, a director of Riverstone Recycling and Reclamation Ltd, was fined £500 and ordered to pay
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Eyes and ears of the police impress on beat with MP
A NEW community support officer has been praised for his work in rural areas of Burnley by the town's MP. Dave Johnson is one of five new police community support officers (PCSOs) who now work alongside the police in Burnley. Peter Pike MP spent a day
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Soldier blaze heroes honoured
A BURNLEY soldier who helped rescue a mother and her four-week-old baby from a blazing house was given a bravery award today but said: "I'm no hero". Private Lee North, 24, from Duke Bar, Burnley, and Private Duncan Smith, 24, from Great Harwood, rescued
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Search for hit and run driver
AN 11-YEAR-OLD boy was recovering today after being hit by a car which failed to stop in Nelson. Traffic police in Pendle have urged any witnesses to come forward after Kafil Aslam, of Rhoda Street, was hit by a car on Thursday in Brunswick Street, near
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New youth centre gets go-ahead
PROPOSALS to build a youth centre at Edge End High School in Brierfield to tackle juvenile nuisance have been given the go-ahead. The £478,000 development will involve the refurbishment of a building underneath the science block and allow a new single
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Regeneration team look back and forward
A REVIEW of four years of work to improve an area of Bury will be featured in an exhibition. Bury's East Ward Regeneration Project Steering Group is holding the exhibition on Thursday, February 6. The event, from 1pm-7pm in the New Kershaw Centre, will
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Old pots could be a crock of gold
OVER the last few years, big Victorian dinner services have become increasingly popular at auction. At one time these big services would have been regarded as Granny's old rubbish and possibly even thrown away. Now these services are collected for decorative
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Chic and cheerful
FOR the latest in chic, a weekend reservation at a boutique hotel is a must do. For the uninitiated, boutique hotels combine designer elegance with a relaxed informality allowing you to enjoy your surroundings without feeling intimidated by them. One
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Chip shop gutted by blaze
A POPULAR Pendle chip shop was gutted by fire over the weekend. Kelbrook Fisheries, in Colne Road, was severely damaged by fire after an electrical fault in a fuse box caused flames to spread through the building. The Green Goddess was alerted to the
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Ten years ago
PHILOMENA Howard and her granddaughter Caroline knitted winter woollies for the needy in Albania. One consignment from the nimble-fingered gran, of Ramsgreave Drive, had already benefited people in India and Romania.
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Soldiers pulled mother and baby from blaze
TWO East Lancashire soldiers are to receive bravery awards after rescuing a mother and her four-week-old baby from a blazing house. Private Duncan Smith, 24, from Great Harwood, and Private Lee North, 24, from Burnley, rescued a 20-year-old mother Kelly
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Double tragedy as man is found dead
A MAN was found dead in his house by a relative just hours after returning from a night out. And today neighbours said that Stephen Ogilvie's death was a double tragedy for his family, coming just a year after his mother died. Police believe Stephen may
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Clarets meet
ACCRINGTON Clarets are holding a meeting tonight at the Queens Hotel, Eastgate, Accrington. Bookings will be taken for travel to the next two away games at Coventry and Fulham. The meeting is open to both members and non-members.
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Talks on to keep Clarets stars
THE Turf Moor futures of goalkeeper Marlon Beresford and defender Drissa Diallo were being considered today as their respective month long contracts come to an end. And manager Stan Ternent admitted: "I hope to get them both settled in as Burnley players
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Form guide...
THE key stats and moments from the game against Gillingham. BURNLEY: MARLON BERESFORD: Gave away a penalty for the second time in a fortnight and had little chance with any of the goals...6 DEAN WEST: Involved in the first Clarets goal and scored a stunning
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Nightmare on defending Street
IF they were to make a film of the Clarets' season it would have to star Vincent Price, Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff as it has seen a series of defensive horror shows. The latest collapse allowed Reading, third lowest scorers in the first division this
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Ace Anderson has been 'exceptional'
CRICKETING legend Ravi Shastri has hailed Lancashire duo James Anderson and Andy Flintoff as 'pivotal' to England's chances of progressing in this year's World Cup. Shastri, who played 121 Test innings for India, says he has been impressed with the progress
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Skin deep Shakers
FANS of Bury Football Club who want to show their loyalty by having the club badge tattooed on their person, can claim a 25 per cent discount. The offer is being made by James Lomax of the Skin Graffiti Tattoo Studio in Rochdale Road, Bury, to members
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Forever Bury Bulletin
NOW that the Yuletide season is over, things are getting active, if not hectic, on the Forever Buryfront. A provisional diary of events has been produced for this year which to date lists 26 entries and there are obviously going to be more additions in
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Snooker's 'big two' go head-to-head
TWO of the biggest entertainers in snooker are set to do battle in Bury in March. Ronnie "The Rocket" O'Sullivan and Jimmy "Whirlwind" White are lined up for what's sure to be a night not to be missed for fans of the green baize. The superstars will each
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Ternent: We will fight on
CLARETS boss Stan Ternent admitted the play-off dream is fading fast after the latest defensive nightmare but he is refusing to give up the fight. "We have made it very difficult for ourselves but we have still got 51 points to play for," he said. "We
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Shakers' race night
YOU can test your skill as a punter and help the Shakers when Bury FC hold a fundraising Family Race Night on Friday, February 7 at the Social Club, Gigg Lane. The event, which is always very popular, is being billed as a Family Fun Night with something
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Pupils freshen up their toilets
PUPILS at Moorland High School, Darwen, did away with vandalism this week by painting their school toilets. Members of the school council, which has been running since 2002, painted the year seven toilets thanks to a paint donation from Akzo Nobel. Vincent
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Weekly police surgeries at church and centre
POLICE surgeries will aim to tackle crime at a community level during weekly visits to a Darwen church and community centre. Throughout February, residents will benefit from police visits to Sudellside Community Centre, Sudellside Road and St James's
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Film man's cash tonic for hospice
A FILM maker has recruited the people of Darwen to raise money for a children's hospice after seeing how staff helped his sick grandson. Two-and-a-half year-old Joseph Reddy, of Hartwood Close, Beardwood, Blackburn, contracted meningitis at just four
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Glimpse into future of the Valley
THE future development of Rossendale is being put into the hands of the local people. A 12-month exercise will map a path for housing, schools, health, jobs, crime and the environment. It started this weekend when more than 150 people representing every
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Drugs education first for schools
FOUR secondary schools in East Lancashire have been selected to take part in the first ever UK pilot project to develop drugs education. The blueprint research run by the Home Office aims to study the best way of enabling young people to make informed
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Engineer was four times over limit
A 40-YEAR-OLD engineer stopped and breathalysed on his way to work at 8.30am was four times the legal drink drive limit. Blackburn magistrates heard that Russell Hacking blamed persistent heavy drinking for the "exceedingly high" reading. And the court
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Style gurus roll out the changes
ONE of Blackburn's most successful companies is heading for a brave new world with the help of the some of the most famous designers in the country. Graham and Brown, which employs nearly 500 in East Lancashire, is preparing to turn the old concepts of
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Darwen complete fightback
DARWEN produced a sterling second half fight-back to claim a deserved draw against Holker Old Boys. But one NWCL Division Two point could so easily have been three as the home side carved out chance after chance. Player manager Steve Wilkes said: "After
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Colne furious as referee disallows goal
COLNE crashed out of the Second Division Trophy in controversial fashion with a 3-1 defeat at Ashton Town. George Craddock thought he had put the Reds 2-1 up early in the second half but the referee disallowed the goal, infuriating the visiting side.
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Rams in seventh heaven
THE Rams took full advantage against a poor Flixton side to claim a much-needed three points to take them off the bottom of NWCL Division One for the first time in six weeks. The Rams paraded new signing Don Clarke and he was to prove very influential
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Preston date
BURNLEY'S Lancashire derby against Preston North End has been re-scheduled for Tuesday, February 25 - but may yet be subject to another change. The match had been due to be played on February 15 but the Clarets will be down in London that weekend, taking
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Preston back on track
FEW would have predicted a North End victory against Divison One's team of the moment. Even fewer would have put a pound on the noisy Town End singing 'There's only one Barry Ashby' as North End notced up a 3-0 win, ending a run of eight games without
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Parents' guide to... Parents' evenings
THE average meeting at parents' evening lasts only 20 minutes and time seems to fly extra quickly when you are talking about your child. But there are guidelines available to make the most of the annual review of a child's performance to help parents
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Model way to connect with learning
TEENAGERS are being offered a week surrounded by bikini-clad models in a bid to arouse over 16s' interest in education. East Lancashire students can compete for the work experience through Connexions -- the Government scheme aimed at encouraging 16 to
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De La Salle sorted
De La Salle Salford...12pts Bury...15pts BURY visited the Lancaster Road home of De La Salle secure in the knowledge that the game would be played with no quarter asked or given. It is a sad condemnation of the sport that in what is by nature a body contact
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Irlam hoodoo strikes again
AIR MILES Manchester League Premier Division Elton Vale...1 Irlam Mitchell Shackleton...2 VALE'S bogey side made it five wins and a draw from their seven visits to Elton as they just about held on after a late onslaught from the home side. Three-figure
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Residents' thanks for your attention
THANK you all your readers for taking the time to listen to residents from Clayton-le-Moors, Altham and Huncoat regarding the Whinney Hill tip (LET, January 28). Let's hope the council do! PAIL FINGLAS, Oakbank, Whinney Hill Road, Altham.
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Book on street where I lived
REGARDING your report (LET, January 21) on the new tour based on author William Woodruff's 'Road to Nab End' book about growing up in Blackburn in the Depression years, the photograph with it of the corner shop in Griffin Street, was not of Jack Tate's
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Insight into the futility of talking shops
COUNCILLOR Michael Barrett (Letters, January 22) says he has waited a while before replying to my recent statements. He should have taken longer, then he may have got his facts right. Most of my comments were critical of the reporting of Blackburn with
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Hero Cardoza sparks Leigh big finish
Swinton Lions 10 Leigh Centurions 24 by Mike Hulme THREE tries from centre Dale Cardoza - two of them in the final quarter - helped maintain Leigh's 100 per cent start to the season. Cardoza's late burst gave Leigh a flattering winning margin after they
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We were pathetic, says Egil
BLACKBURN striker Egil Ostenstad today conceded Rovers' dreams of a return to Europe are fading fast after branding yesterday's 3-0 defeat at Aston Villa as a 'terrible performance'. Villa gained suitable revenge for last month's 4-1 FA Cup defeat with
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Rovers rocked by dazzling Dion
BLACKBURN Rovers must head for Sunderland later this week with the aim of saving a season which is fast in danger of going down the pan. Veteran hit-man Dion Dublin became the latest Premiership striker to put Rovers' flimsy defence to the sword as Graeme
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Stump up more cash for county
THE government has been told to stump up more cash for Lancashire County Council and ease the burden on hard-pressed council tax-payers. Local MP Peter Pike tackled Minister Christopher Leslie on the issue in the Commons. The Labour backbencher, who represents
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New wood for Wood
AN environmental team project is helping put the wood back into Burnley Wood. Seven semi-mature trees -- five beech and two western red cedars -- are to be planted at the top of Crowther Street. The planting is the first phase of an programme to transform
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Big splash for charity
PADIHAM Leisure Centre is urging people to don their swimming costumes and make a big splash to raise money for charity. The centre has teamed up with Macmillan Cancer relief to take part in the Butlins Swimathon 2003. Staff at the Park Road centre have
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Yvonne Ridley to speak in Burnley
A JOURNALIST who was captured by the Taliban will speak about her experiences at an anti-war rally in Burnley. Yvonne Ridley, who was taken prisoner while covering events in Afghanistan, has been lined up to speak at a public meeting, organised by Burnley's
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Clover Hill scheme unveiled
AN open evening and public consultation on how to improve the Clover Hill area of Nelson will be held on Thursday at St Bede's Church Hall. Organised by the Clover Hill Residents' Action Group (CRAG), the meeting comes after 12 months of negotiation with
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Heavenly - or just heavy?
DO you think that Victorian dining chairs are smart or ugly? If you like good quality solid Victorian furniture, they are cracking examples of a type. But the purist, with a great love for 18th century elegance, might think they were a little too heavy
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A Prince Charning
THE Ribble Valley became the Royal Valley when the Prince of Wales paid a visit and charmed his way into the hearts of local people. The Prince bowed to little Elena and Hanna Charles, from Hurst Green, as they waited outside Chipping Village Hall. The
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Friend to Fiddler
ONE of the kings of musical theatre is preparing to take one of the most popular shows out on the road -- and he can't wait. Paul Nicholas will play the lead in Fiddler On The Roof which premieres at Blackpool's Grand Theatre on Monday, February 17 before
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Paddling pool's fate to be discussed
THE future of Sough paddling pool will be discussed by West Craven's councillors when they meet tomorrow night. They will be asked to indicate how they would like to proceed with the pool after various sources of funding to recommission it, including
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Snakes alive! Satana slips out of hole in hideout
A SLIPPERY snake which escaped from her cage and disappeared for almost three weeks is back safe in captivity. Satana the grass snake managed to nudge the top off her cage and slithered through a hole in the kitchen into a cavity wall. Owner Chris Winstanley
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Teenager hit with plank
A GROUP of youths followed a 17 year old boy and his friend from the UCI cinema before attacking them in the street. While walking in Peddars Lane, Ashton-on-Ribble on Monday, January 20, at 9.45pm, the group struck the 17 year old once with a plank of
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Five years ago
STEPHEN Lightbown celebrated after being spotted as a raw talent in wheelchair basketball. Stephen, of Blackburn Road, Darwen, paralysed from the waist down when his sledge hit a tree, was nominated to get a new sports wheelchair from the Richard Laghorn
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Police arrest 10 in club drugs swoop
TEN people were arrested after a police swoop turned in a haul of drugs and weapons near a controversial Great Harwood club. And police have said they will continue to crack down on party-goers until the organisers 'sort their club out.' The arrests were
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Man rang police to say he'd 'fired' car
A YOUNG man with mental health problems attacked a police vehicle and caused £4,000 pounds worth of damage. Richard Allen set the car alight outside Accrington police station in Spring Gardens before making a phone call to confess he was responsible.
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Toby's mum awaits decision
MOTHER Donna Hanson, at the centre of a police probe after losing two babies, is to have her case reviewed following the Sally Clark murder case. And police today said they were hoping for an "imminent conclusion" after new evidence helped the investigation
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Rebuild grant awarded for old hall
THE rural community of Tosside has been awarded a £181,000 Community Fund lottery grant towards rebuilding its village hall. The grant has been made to Tosside Community Link the registered charity formed by all the voluntary groups based in the hamlet
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Darren says he's 'lucky to be alive'
A MAN today spoke of how he planned to turn his life around as he recovered from serious stab wounds. Darren Leecy, 33, sustained the injuries in an incident in the kitchen of his home in Standen Road, Clitheroe, in the early hours of January 19. He suffered
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Contest a Chinese cracker
CHILDREN in Burnley celebrated the Chinese New Year on Saturday by using chopsticks. The Asda store, in Princess Way, invited local youngsters to attempt to eat a dish of noodles with chopsticks, which proved to be entertaining for shoppers. They were
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Ternent: We will fight on
CLARETS boss Stan Ternent admitted the play-off dream is fading fast after the latest defensive nightmare but he is refusing to give up the fight. "We have made it very difficult for ourselves but we have still got 51 points to play for," he said. "We
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Allott 'shocked' at Lancashire snub
LANCASHIRE were still reeling today from the shock election which saw Paul Allott booted off the Old Trafford committee. Manager Mike Watkinson said: "He gave me tremendous support and was responsible for a lot of positive things. "In fact he was my eyes
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We were pathetic, says Egil
BLACKBURN striker Egil Ostenstad today conceded Rovers' dreams of a return to Europe are fading fast after branding yesterday's 3-0 defeat at Aston Villa as a 'terrible performance'. Villa gained suitable revenge for last month's 4-1 FA Cup defeat with
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Beds firm shares plunge after warning
SHARES in Salterforth-based Silentnight Group dropped to an all-time low of £1 today after the company issued a profits warning. Continuing losses at the company's furniture operations forced directors to warn shareholders that results for the year will
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Bargains store loses survival battle
FOURTEEN people are to lose their jobs in Blackburn after a national retail chain announced it was closing all its stores. What Everyone Wants, which has a shop in Townsmoor Retail Park, Bolton Street, has failed to attract a buyer after being in administration
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Jobs at risk in group's merger scheme
UP TO 50 engineering jobs could be at risk at one of East Lancashire's leading aerospace contractors. Gardner Aerospace has announced it is merging its operations in Colne and Burnley as part of a radical restructuring of the company. Gardner Group announced
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Capricorn leaps in with work hopes
AN OFFICE complex costing £500,000 is to be created on one of Blackburn's booming business parks, creating more than 140 jobs. Called Capricorn Park, the new office development is being funded using Government and European cash. It is hoped the project
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Phobias of money merry-go-round
HELP, I'm married to a man with a recognised phobia. No, it's not a fear of small spaces, heights or spiders. He is terrified of money! Not that he would shake with fear if we won the lottery. Like me, he would effortlessly ease himself into a life of
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Snap up eyesore challenge
DARWEN Civic Society has launched its 15th annual photographic competition today. Eyesores in and about Darwen will be the theme for the 2003 exhibition. Schools and amateur photographers are invited to record an example of an eyesore in Darwen. Geoff
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Signing up for change is popular
A PETITION set up by M65 services managers to recognise their workplace as Darwen has been signed by 400 people in just four days. The petition, which was placed in all three of the services complexes, has been signed by visitors from Darwen and Blackburn
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Council wins back licence
EXTRA investment and more staff training have enabled Rossendale Council to win back its vehicle operating licence, which it lost last June. All council vehicles over three and a half tonnes have been run on an interim licence since the traffic commissioner
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Into the world of work
HUNDREDS of students are swopping their school blazers for business wear in forthcoming work experience placements. And students at Witton Park High School in Blackburn have prepared to face the world of work with an Industry day. Most Year 10 students
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Sally says a big thank-you to kind shoppers
THE daughter of tragic Phoebe Morley has said a tearful thankyou to Blackburn shoppers who raised money in her mother's memory six months after the ordeal which captured the public's imagination. In summer last year Phoebe Morley, 76, of Ewood, Blackburn
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Eye tests team to step up home visits
AN East Lancashire opticians is to step up home services for customers. Specsavers, which celebrates its 15th anniversary this year, has been offering to visit housebound customers and those who are unable to travel to the store. To date, the Specsavers
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Deputy taking over a chief retires
A POLICE divisional commander is retiring -- with his deputy set to take his place. Chief Superintendent John Thompson, 51, will step down as head of the Eastern Division, covering Blackburn, Darwen, Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley, in March. Superintendent
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'Test case' hockey charge man bailed
THE prosecution of an 18-year-old ice hockey player for an alleged assault during play at Blackburn arena could become a national test case. Robert Nathan Brownbill is the first player in the UK to be taken to court as a result of an incident during the
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Bravery award for lake plunge police
TWO police officers who saved a man's life after he started to drown and sank to the bottom of a lake are to receive a bravery award. Colin Ward was plucked unconscious from Derwentwater in the Lake District after he got into difficulty while swimming
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HQ puts police in the 21st century
A STATE-of-the art police headquarters has opened to serve the people of Blackburn, Darwen, Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley. But what are we getting for the £7.3million it cost? Ian Singleton was one of the first to be given a guided tour of the Greenbank
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Energy saving show house
BURY'S newly opened and innovative Energy Show House at 20 Parsonage Street is now offering visitors a free low energy light bulb for every caller. Anyone filling in a home energy check form will go into a monthly draw to win an energy efficient kettle
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Defender joins Hyde
STRUGGLING Hyde United have signed Accrington Stanley defender Mark Sertori to bolster their defence. The experienced 35-year-old made around 350 appearances in the full time game with Stockport County, Lincoln City, Wrexham, Bury, Scunthorpe Utd, Halifax
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Harwood go out
GREAT Harwood Town let a two-goal lead slip as they crashed out of the Second Division Trophy at the hands of Oldham Town. "I simply can't believe it," said Robins boss John Hughes. "We were in complete control and enjoying the game but the second half
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Storks go second
HIGHWAYMAN Dick Turpin would have been proud of the way Padiham snatched all three points from their away fixture with Blackpool Mechanics in NWCL Division Two. Two smash and grab raids late in the game saw them score twice in the space of 30 seconds
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Bacup hit back after break
BACUP had to come from behind but eventually recorded a resounding win in this Second Division Trophy clash. Bacup, who rested key players Paul Fildes, Stuart Telfer and David Gray, were second best in the first half and Tommy Allen had to be alert to
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Spot-kick king is double the trouble
TWO spot kicks from Lutel James were enough to secure Accrington Stanley their fifth consecutive win and send them 11 points clear at the top of the UniBond Premier League. The Reds hold a seemingly unassailable lead at the top of the league and look
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PNE loan Healy out to Norwich
OUT-OF-SORTS striker David Healy has joined Norwich on a month's loan deal. The 22-year-old has struggled to hit the back of the net this season, bagging just five goals from 30 appearances. And with new boys Simon Lynch and George Koumantarakis impressing
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Cash aid to fight truancy
NEW projects which aim to cut truancy levels and improve the health of children now have access to extra cash. The Children's Fund is a Government-led initiative designed to offer increased and better co-ordinated services for five-to-13-year-olds and
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Our School... St Gabriels CE Primary School, Blackburn
SCHOOL REPORT: The school seeks to provide a caring and happy environment where each child as a unique individual, develops academically, socially and spiritually and makes a full contribution to the life of the school. The staff work well together as
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Boom town!
IT'S boom time for Bury homeowners after a national survey showed house prices had shot through the roof. The town emerges as 38th in a league of areas rated on their relative increase in house values over the last 15 years. Figures compiled by the Halifax
