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EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Friday, February 21.
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. Jo Danuki Band, Suzy Q's, Darwen. Good as New, Bric-a-Brac and Jumble Sale, St Mark's Church, Rossendale Road, Burnley, 6.30pm. Classic Handel, King George's Hall, Blackburn
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Darts champ comes to town
EX-WORLD darts champ Steve Beaton is in Golborne next month. 'The Adonis', who won the Embassy title in 1996, is giving an exhibition from 8pm on Tuesday, March 11 at the Red Lion in Church Street when he'll challenge up to 20 local darters.
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Injured soldier's steps to recovery
A SOLDIER who needed emergency surgery after a pickaxe was lodged in his skull has taken his first steps. Lance Corporal Konrad Bisping, 26, from Clitheroe, has been moved from hospital in Southampton to an army rehabilitation centre in Surrey where he
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Souness admits to Kop mistake
BLACKBURN Rovers boss Graeme Souness has admitted he made a big mistake when he returned to Anfield as Liverpool manager. Souness joined the Reds in 1991 on the back of five years of success with Rangers. He led the Ibrox side to their first SPL title
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Rovers star heads back to
ROVERS defender Stig Bjornebye has returned to Norway in a bid to aid his recovery from a serious foot injury. The former Norwegian international has endured a nightmare 12 months in which he has suffered two separate career-threatening injuries. But
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Skateboard snatched in street robbery
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a teenager was robbed of a valuable skateboard. The 16-year-old was walking along Brunshaw Road, Burnley, about 8.55pm on Tuesday when he was approached by five youngsters. One walked up to the victim, threatened
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Former business man of year set for double takeover
A FORMER East Lancashire "business man of the year" has moved a step closer to taking control of two leading aerospace operations in the area. Steve Hollis, named Lancashire Evening Telegraph businessman of the year in the 1990s, could take over Colne's
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Bus driver's brush with yobs
SEVERAL passengers were injured when a bus driver slammed on his brakes as he was pestered by youths, a court was told. Burnley magistrates heard Simon Farnworth, 30, suffered a lapse in concentration when one youth had his hand in the driver's cab and
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Task Force chief in favour of single tier of power
THE chairman of the Burnley Task Force has lent his weight to proposals to replace local authorities with a regional assembly in the North West. Lord Tony Clarke of Hampstead, who headed the inquiry into the causes of the riots in June 2001, said Burnley
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Only 88 people reply to council tax consultation
ONLY 88 people responded to a consultation run by Pendle Council on council tax. Responses, via a newspaper advertisement and the council's website, showed 47.7 per cent wanted no increase Nineteen people wanted a 6.6 per cent increase and 14 favoured
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Dutch honour for Marine
HEROIC Royal Marine Mark Davey has received a top commendation for saving a man's life in a road accident. The 39-year-old, from Radcliffe, has been praised by the Commandant General of the Royal Marines for his "unselfish and decisive actions". Mr Davey
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Five years ago
CLUB steward Bob Foster had to step in when a booked stripper didn't turn up. Bob, of Orchard Working Men's Club in Whalley New Road, Blackburn, entertained the 130 women, but was stopped short of doing a full monty by wife Doreen.
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Public have their say on industrial development plan
A PUBLIC meeting has been called to discuss the implications of an industrial estate on farmland between Tyldesley and Mosley Common. Local councillors Alan Stephenson and Brian Wilson have invited locals to the meeting which starts at 7pm on Monday,
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Sports treat for good behaviour
THIRTY schoolchildren in Hyndburn's four most deprived wards are to benefit from a multi-activity week organised by local police. The teenagers, who live in the Spring Hill, Central, Barnfield and Church wards, have been chosen by community beat managers
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Care home gives 'top up' for jobs
TWELVE jobs are to be created when a private nursing home expands by building an extension on top of its premises. The unit, at Springhill House Nursing Home, Fairfield Street, Accrington, will be completed by the end of the summer. It will provide specialist
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Death fear speed bumps appeal
A GROUP of residents have appealed for support to help them bring more speed bumps to the town. People living in Greenhill, Great Harwood, said that although there have not been many accidents in the town, it is just a matter of time before someone is
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Public have their say on industrial development plan
A PUBLIC meeting has been called to discuss the implications of an industrial estate on farmland between Tyldesley and Mosley Common. Local councillors Alan Stephenson and Brian Wilson have invited locals to the meeting which starts at 7pm on Monday,
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Forget big stars, Terry's all gold
IT'S Chelsea this weekend and I really hope we can flower in the capital! Stamford Bridge is definitely one of the tougher places to go in the Premiership but we shouldn't be going there with anything to fear. Claudio Ranieri had his critics when he first
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Tigers stroll
LEIGH East Tigers raced into a 20-0 half time lead before running out 30-6 winners over Waterhead. Tries by Chris Penn, Iain Jolley and Lyndon Robertson gave them a flying start. A try by Daniel Weaving, converted by Karl Ashall, got them going again
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Mick's happy return pays dividends
Leigh Miners Rangers 25 Woolston Rovers 14: FORMER amateur international Mike Warburton stepped out of semi-retirement and turned back the clock to steer the Miners to a crucial National Conference victory. Warburton, usually confined to the second team
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Cross country quartet land first victory
LEIGH Harriers' young cross country quartet stormed to their first team victory of the season. The youth squad made up of Sam Cooke, Alex Urmston, Neil Pendlebury and Andy Edwards scored in the Wilf Richards' races at Heaton Park on Saturday. In an outstanding
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Leigh win battle of Waterloo
Waterloo 13 Leigh 1st XV 17: LEIGH RU progressed to the next round of the Lancashire Cup with a well earned victory over National League Division Two opponents at Blundellsands. A confident Waterloo pack exerted early pressure and won a lineout near the
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Easy does it as Boro coast home
Radcliffe Borough...4 Lincoln United...1 THERE won't be many easier victories than this for Radcliffe Borough. Kevin Glendon's men didn't have to move out of second gear to overcome a Lincoln side that had very little to offer in terms of attacking ideas
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Rovers star heads back to
ROVERS defender Stig Bjornebye has returned to Norway in a bid to aid his recovery from a serious foot injury. The former Norwegian international has endured a nightmare 12 months in which he has suffered two separate career-threatening injuries. But
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Capita's £107m profit sets company record
CAPITA, the company brought in to run council services in Blackburn with Darwen, today announced a record operating profit of £107 million. The company is now one of the area's biggest employers, with 1,200 people working from offices in Blackburn and
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Decision due on plans for danger route
A DECISION on plans to introduce traffic calming along a dangerous Darwen road will be made before the end of the month. Greenway Street, which runs parallel to Blackburn Road, has seen 11 accidents in five years and five children have been injured on
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Meeting on neutral territory
A PIONEERING child contact centre which aims to support children from broken homes has been welcomed by Darwen parents. The centre, the first of its kind in the borough, will offer supported contact to children who can meet with their non-resident parent
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Driver was staggering when stopped by the police
A FATHER of two caught out drink driving thought he was fit to get behind the wheel even though he felt a "little tipsy." Burnley Magistrates heard how Michael Anthony Loveday, 37, was almost four times the limit and was staggering when stopped by police
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Post offices: New setback
A WATERFOOT postmaster who has been serving the people of Rossendale for 17 years today announced that the facility was the latest in line to close. The closures are part of a national programme to restructure and modernise Post Office Ltd's national
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Golden day for WI
ASTLEY Women's Institute celebrated its golden anniversary with a visit from four past presidents. Members viewed an exhibition of memorabilia dating back to the first party held in the sixties. New members will be welcome at meetings in the Pensioners
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Iraq peace vigil date
A LEIGH church is opening its doors for a quiet vigil for peace with Iraq on Ash Wednesday. An open invitation is offered to anyone wishing to reflect on the situation at Leigh Parish Church on March 5 from noon to 2pm and 4.30pm to 6.30pm. The Rev Canon
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Forum is back on the road
A GROUP set up to improve the lives of the borough's greying population opens is on the road again. Members of Wigan and Leigh Over 50s Forum have the chance to meet the area's champions of older people on Friday, February 28 (1.30-4.30pm) at Mornington
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Talent all lined up
A LEIGH social club is bracing itself for a talent festival. Two Elvis impersonators are among the artistic line-up for the Coors Carling Talent Competition which begins next Wednesday (Feb 26) at Wigan Road Labour Club. Already its attracted interest
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Asbestos killed ex-fireman
A RETIRED fireman developed cancer and died following years of exposure to asbestos, an inquest was told. Former boiler engineer Arthur Wood, 72, of Warrington Road, Leigh, had stripped and maintained coal mine boilers for 14 years from 1945 before becoming
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Protest fails to stop PO closure
DESPITE local anger and council opposition, Hindsford post office will close permanently on March 17. Customers will have to use Tyldesley's main Johnson Street post office -- less than a half mile away. Wigan Council's cabinet and Hindsford councillors
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Residents' community blueprint
RESIDENTS on an Atherton housing estate have come up with their own blueprint for the future. Hag Fold's community has drawn up a pioneering: "Community Charter" - an agreement between residents and organisations providing public services which will ensure
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Homes bosses pull out of court action
PRIVATE care home bosses today revealed they had pulled out of a judicial review opposing plans to shake up Lancashire County Council's OAP provision. The Lancashire Care Association had teamed up with Chorley Council and individual residents in council
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Injured lollipop lady voices warning after accident
A LOLLIPOP lady has called for traffic-calming measures on the road where she works after she was injured in an accident. Sarah Spokes, 37, was on crossing patrol in Bennington Street, Blackburn, when she was hit by a car as she crossed to collect a child
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No help here - so we're on our bikes!
A MOTORBIKE company boss today slammed the lack of help he had received in East Lancashire -- as he announced a £4million expansion in Merseyside. CCM Motorcycles, which was established in 1971 and is backed by four times World Superbike champion Carl
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Late goals seal win
A BATTLING performance by Barnoldswick Barons in the North Valley under nines league helped them take three points with a 2-0 win over Foulridge Minors. But it could easily have been a draw as both teams played attacking football. Foulridge had the best
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Blackburn and district badminton association
CURRENT holders of the Times Cup, Stanhill B, look as though they are making a determined effort to retain their trophy. Although having previously suffered a defeat in their pool against Halsteads, this week they took control of their match against Clitheroe
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There's no accounting for taste.
NATIONAL Chip Week (this week) brings some revoltingly dippy tastes into the open. According to a Safeway survey research shows that northerners prefer traditional chip dunking into gravy, curry sauce and tomato ketchup, while southerners select continental
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Off the rails
A COLLEAGUE used to use a little publicly-known facility at Leigh's Railway Road College campus. Because we have no station in town he booked his train tickets there. This week when he went in to reserve seats from Wigan to London the office had vanished
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MP takes up mum's case
WHEN the family doctor found a lump in an Tyldesley mum's breast she was immediately referred to a Bolton specialist. The family was stunned when the patient received a letter from a secretary stating that due to high demand there was an 18-week waiting
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Travel with the team
THE Centurions are offering the opportunity for fans to travel with the first team to away fixtures on the team bus with the directors, players and coaching staff. To have your chance simply purchase your CATS ticket which are on sale in the club shop
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Castleford clash set up
CENTURIONS have arranged a friendly game at Castleford next Saturday, March 1, kick off 6pm at The Jungle, to fill in a blank weekend in the calendar. Travel package The club has organised a travel package for fans wanting to make the trip. For £25 a
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Turley on comeback trail
THERE was some good news for injured full-back Neil Turley this week with the club's medical team deciding he's ready to step up his comeback by playing in an Academy friendly against Wigan at Wigan St Jude's on Saturday afternoon. "Neil's been making
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No room for sentiment as Centurions tackle their old mates
CHOR-LEIGH'S familiar faces won't be getting any favours from Leigh Centurions when they pull into town for Sunday's Arriva Trains National Cup cross-group match. Dubbed Chor-Leigh because of the number of former Centurions now at Victory Park, the Lynx
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Ladies lose semi chance
HAVING beaten two Division Two teams, Third Division Leigh RMI Ladies came up against another in their quater-final. Leigh were 3-0 down inside half an hour but before half time puled one back through Sumner. After the break RMI took full control. Ten
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Help us survive, pleads Leigh RMI boss
LEIGH RMI boss Mark Patterson has appealed to the people of Leigh to support his side's fight for survival - both on and off the field. Despite playing their third season in the prestigious Nationwide Conference, the Railwaymen have struggled to attract
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Mark's battlers win a worthy point
Leigh RMI 1 Southport 1: RMI demonstrated just the kind of battling qualities manager Mark Patterson has been craving for as they salvaged a precious point to help in their fight for survival. They would have preferred three points but after going a goal
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Try was in vain
EVEN a fabulous 70 metre interception try by Stephen Crook couldn't quite get Leigh East U11s back into their game at Orrell St James which ended in a 30-16 defeat. Tries: J Lythgoe, S Crook, M Littlewood. Goals: D Gunning, R O'Toole. Man Of Match: Jonny
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Man denies club attack
A MAN has denied attacking a nightclub bouncer with a cosh. At Liverpool Crown Court Christian Henry, 27, claimed doorman Anthony James attacked him with the cosh and he had just tried to disarm him during a racas. It is alleged Henry turned up "mob-handed
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Our season will be shaped by next seven days
IT HAS obviously been an exciting week for everyone at the club but on Saturday we get back down to the serious business - climbing the league table. The whole season could be shaped by our results in the next two games and a couple of home wins at Turf
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Boy,16, found hanged by tie
A 16-YEAR-OLD twin has died after he was found hanging by a tie. Michael Browning, of Beaconsfield Street, Haslingden, was discovered at home but pronounced dead on arrival at hospital. Further toxicology tests are being carried out and a post mortem
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Jury clears man, 51 of attack in pub
A 51-YEAR-OLD man has been cleared of joining in an attack which left a man unconscious in his local pub. David Holmes was found not guilty of affray, an alternative allegation of using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour and assault
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Pike's pressure for better kidney services
BURNLEY MP Peter Pike has pledged to "keep up the pressure" for better kidney services as the town celebrates a new dialysis unit. He tabled a series of questions to the Department of Health during a Commons debate on renal care after hearing the news
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Shakers souvenir fetches £5,000
A RARE programme from Bury FC's 1903 FA Cup final win has fetched more than £5,000 at auction. Experts at Sotheby's had priced the item at £2,000, but were delighted when a bidding war drove the price to £5,520. The eventual buyer, however, was from the
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Bury have eye on second spot
SHAKERS boss Andy Preece insists Bury can yet finish as high as second in Division Three as the pacesetters struggle to put daylight between themselves and the play-off places. Second-placed Rushden and Diamonds appeared to be cruising towards the Second
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Grants on offer to help improve canal zone
PEOPLE and organisations in Pendle are invited to bid for a slice of £400,000 to improve the environment along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. Projects to improve the area through Nelson, Brierfield and Whitefield could receive funding as part of the Canal
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Developers' £10m business park plan
NELSON-based property developers Barnfield Construction today announced details of a £10m business park in the Whitebirk area of Blackburn. Fifteen-acre Trident Park, located off junction six of the M65, will include executive car showrooms, an attractive
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Experts quizzed on demolition bid
THE main opposition to the proposed demolition of 162 houses in Nelson West quizzed their first witness during the second day of a public inquiry. Eian Cawes, for English Heritage, questioned Professor Philip Leather, an expert in housing and urban renewal
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Ex-steward cleared of £17,000 theft
THE former steward of Colne Golf Club has been cleared of stealing more than £17,000 from the club. John Duffy, 41, was found not guilty of theft after the prosecution offered no evidence at Burnley Crown Court. He had denied the allegation. Duffy, of
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10 years ago
EXPERT John Burns held an exhibition of Blackburn's famous landmarks and buildings which he created on his computer. The show was at the Lewis Textile Museum, Blackburn, and was a mixture of electronic painting, 3D modelling and animation.
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Talent all lined up
A LEIGH social club is bracing itself for a talent festival. Two Elvis impersonators are among the artistic line-up for the Coors Carling Talent Competition which begins next Wednesday (Feb 26) at Wigan Road Labour Club. Already its attracted interest
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Councillors surgeries
THURSDAY, February 20: Golborne Library (10-11) B Strett, D Kelly; Lane Head Methodist Church, Lowton (7-7.45) P Franzen; Abram Library (10.30-noon) A Bennett. FRIDAY, February 21: Albert Tatum Siddow Community Centre, Hope Carr Road, Leigh (6-6.30) L
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Estate improvements underway
WORK has begun on long-awaited improvements to create The People's Place on the Hag Fold Estate at Atherton. Devonshire Road Park is being cleared to accommodate a brand new state of the art play area with equipment and play areas for all ages. A kick
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Ingersoll Rand set for closure
THE American owners of Ingersoll Rand have announced plans to close their Swan Lane factory in Hindley Green by the end of the year -- with the potential loss of 106 jobs. Ingersoll Rand, which manufactures percussive tools, grinders and hoists at the
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Simon's marathon challenge
AS a schoolboy Simon Whittaker detested cross country running. Despite being given a head start he always finished last. Now Simon, 34, is having nightmares about finishing at the back in the London Marathon. The Atherton account executive has entered
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Alder House for sale - at £425,000!
ALDER HOUSE in Atherton, which was bought for a peppercorn fee after being used as a clinic, is up for sale for a cool £425,000. And the The Ellesmere Memorial -- which stands behind Millionaire's Row at Worsley-- is also up for grabs for £225,000. The
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Couple robbed at knife-point
A TERRIFIED couple can't face returning to their home where they were robbed at knife-point. The man and woman, both in their early 30s, are still traumatised after being woken from their bed by robbers who stole their car and cash. Now, a fortnight after
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Council tax up by 9%
COUNCIL tax payers in Wigan borough face bills nearly nine per cent higher than last year. Metro chiefs say an 8.9 per cent increase is the price which must be paid to provide more police officers and cover increased fire service costs. It means the average
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Irene's dream comes true - after 58 years
A GRANDMOTHER'S wartime dream has come true, thanks to a kind-hearted stranger. Eighty-one years old Irene Mort longed to see the grave of her 20 year-old brother Charles Bate who was killed in action in India just weeks before the end of the Second World
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Injured soldier's steps to recovery
A SOLDIER who needed emergency surgery after a pickaxe was lodged in his skull has taken his first steps. Lance Corporal Konrad Bisping, 26, from Clitheroe, has been moved from hospital in Southampton to an army rehabilitation centre in Surrey where he
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Clarets look to strengthen for the run-in
STAN Ternent's hopes of bringing in a loan player in time for Saturday's clash with Derby County look to have been dashed. But with a mad month of football ahead in March, he is still looking to strengthen his hand as the Clarets chase glory on two fronts
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Alan is merit winner
ALAN Lambert wins the 18th winter merit at Pennington Park beating R.Foster in the final 21-15. The consolation final was won by John McCaul who beat Richard Foster 21-15. Main Final: A. Lambert 21 R.Foster 15 Semi final: A. Lambert 21 J.Glover 19 Semi
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Tyldesley hit a century...at rugby union
TYLDESLEY RU U13s hit the century mark as they demolished Rossendale 103-0. Excellent attacking play brought countless tries, the leading scorer was Daniel Riches who crossed six times. Robert Lethwood was in top form with the boot, landing 14 from 15
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LEIGH RUFC teams for Saturday
1st XV From Bentham, Wynne, Wilcock, Lee, Egerton, Fisher, Cunliffe, Bate, Liku, Sutton, Penn, Hampson, Prescott, Young, Bailey, Newton, Carlile, Wood. Northwich away. Meet at 12.00pm 2nd XV From Travers, Dewhurst, Hampson, Pilkington, Bibby, Aspinall
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James is England's new goalkeeper
ALL-ROUND sports star James Hill has been selected for the England U19 lacrosse squad. The 16-years-old Wigan and Leigh College student will join a tour to Canada -- home of the game -- in June. James, of Rydal Close, Tyldesley, took up the sport four
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East denied by last minute 'no try'
Siddal 18 Leigh East 12: LEIGH East made National Conference leaders Siddal scrap all the way before claiming a narrow victory. East, Siddal's bogey team in recent years, might even have snatched a draw had Rob Bowdler's last minute try been allowed to
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Clarets look to strengthen for the run-in
GET READY FOR 'MAD MARCH' BACK IN TRAINING: Clarets skipper Steve Davis has stepped up his comeback from injury STAN Ternent's hopes of bringing in a loan player in time for Saturday's clash with Derby County look to have been dashed. But with a mad month
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BAe Systems' £616m loss
DEFENCE giant BAE Systems today announced a massive loss of £616million after overspending on two key contracts. The company has had to write off £750million from its accounts because of problems with the Nimrod maritime patrol plane and the Astute submarine
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Soccer fees top league!
BURY is the most expensive place in Greater Manchester for amateur teams to hire a weekend football pitch. An independent survey also revealed that the borough charged the fourth highest rates in the North West, at £44.23 per game. And the figure is set
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Meeting will bid to allay fears
A PUBLIC meeting has been called to discuss the new £11million Darwen health centre. Protesters claim the centre, which is to be built on a hill behind the town's leisure centre, will be difficult for elderly and disabled people to get to. But health
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Boy,16, found hanged by tie
A 16-YEAR-OLD twin has died after he was found hanging by a tie. Michael Browning, of Beaconsfield Street, Haslingden, was discovered at home but pronounced dead on arrival at hospital. Further toxicology tests are being carried out and a post mortem
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Don't panic
PEOPLE in Bacup, Stacksteads and Colne are to be linked to police through the latest high-tech town centre panic button scheme. The "help points", which were first trialled in Rossendale 1995, are to be linked to the towns' CCTV systems and will allow
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A cut above
THERE'S no denying Gemma Westwell has lots of style. The 17 year-old apprentice hairdresser, who works at The Edge, in Lord Street, Leigh, has just been named Wigan and Leigh College's student of the year for the second year in succession.
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MP Andy's surgeries
LEIGH MP Andy Burnham will be available to meet constituents at three weekend surgeries. They are on Friday at Hindley Town Hall from 6.30pm to 7.15pm and The Bethel, Hindley Green, from 7.30pm to 8.15pm. On Saturday the Leigh Advice Centre, Market Street
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Memories of Pennington Church
LEIGH local historian Tony Ashcroft is appealing for past memories of Christ Church, Pennington, to help celebrate the 150th anniversary of its consecration next year. Leigh Library-based Tony is rewriting the history of the church and is seeking pictures
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New venue for canary show
CANARY fanciers have a new roost at Kings Park Christian Centre at Atherleigh. Centre leaders stepped in to help when Wigan Roller Canary Club had to find a new venue for their annual show which attracted breeders and judges from throughout Britain. And
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Pub's joke hunt
A LEIGH pub has joined the search for the funniest kids' joke. The Atherleigh Way is taking part in a nationwide Jokestars competition launched by Brewsters for this year's Comic Relief. Entrants aged 12 and under are invited to jot down their joke on
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'Bullfrog' hops into town!
SINGER, raconteur, stage and screen actor Bernard Wrigley is Leigh Folk Club's guest from 8pm on Friday, February 28 in the concert room at Leigh Conservative Club. On the night tickets will be on sale for Joe's Night -- Calico's fund-raising event in
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Family's appeal over cancer cash
THE family of Atherton teenager Daniel Berry, who lost his brave 18-month battle with leukaemia last week, have asked for donations in his memory to be sent to a different address to the one originally published. They have requested family flowers only
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Howe Bridge remembered
VISITORS to Howe Bridge Parish Church are invited to take a trip down memory lane. Historian Richard Sivill has put together an exhibition of villagers' best recollections for the church's open and gift day this Saturday. The display is the brainchild
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Talks to end pay strike
WORKERS at an East Lancashire company were set to decide today whether to go back to work after a day of industrial action. The 60 gas pipe layers and resurfacers from Alfred McAlpine's engineering depot in Heys Lane, Great Harwood, downed tools yesterday
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Strike a light! It's the last of Margaret's m fags
A GRANDMOTHER who has smoked more than half a million cigarettes has finally kicked the habit to raise cash for a children's charity. Margaret Spence, 53, gave up her 40-a-day fix after getting friends, family and colleagues to sponsor her. Now that she
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Solicitor's trip to Yangtze valleys before they disappear for ever
A SOLICITOR is about to embark on the journey of a lifetime when he will walk the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River in China. And Nigel Holden says the 'Disappearing World' title given to the charity fund-raising expedition could not be more appropriate
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Dean slams Pavilions renovation
CATHEDRAL bosses today branded the £1million scheme to regenerate Blackburn's rundown pavilions as "inferior" to their original plans. And the Dean of Blackburn, the Very Rev Christopher Armstrong, has called on Blackburn with Darwen Council to talk to
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Buses off road in danger blitz
INSPECTORS discovered a string of serious faults with buses, including loose wheel nuts and cracked brake discs, on the first day of a new blitz on dangerous vehicles. Out of 14 buses inspected in Blackburn, 13 were found to have some sort of fault with
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This is why John's no poet!
OLD soldier John Corbett, sender of my only valentine card, admits he was never any good at poetry. He gave up on it after he had his mouth washed out with carbolic soap after reciting a verse as a four years old at school. While a pupil at Butts CE in
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Where they play this season
THE National League Cup group games continue until the National League Division One season gets underway at Easter. Leigh's first league game is a trip to Hull KR on Good Friday night followed by a home clash with Whitehaven on Easter Monday. The first
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Death crash mystery driver plea
OFFICERS investigating the deaths of two young rugby stars in a road traffic accident in Bury are trying to trace the driver of a white car. Billy Joe Edwards, aged 20, and 18-year-old Craig Johnson were killed when the car they were travelling in crashed
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Centurions make their point
Leigh Centurions 20, Salford City Reds 20 by Mike Hulme IF Salford were under any misapprehension that life outside Super League was a doddle, they were given a stark warning to the contrary by the National League One's 'old hands'. Leigh know what this
