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EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Thursday, March 6
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. Lancashire Food Festival, Accrington Town Hall, 10.30am-3pm. Blackburn Theatre Workshop presents "The Birthday Party," Thwaites Theatre, Ewood, Blackburn, 7.30pm. Pendle
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Use camera cash for council tax
I NOTICE that the police have made £7.6 million out of motorists with their speed cameras (LET, February 19). May I suggest that after reading of their claim for an 18.4 per cent raise in council tax, in future, they use money from the cameras and not
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Villagers against development
THERE were a couple of anomalies in your report about the development of flats off Free Lane, Helmshore. It is not a derelict mill site. Porrit's mill was further up Sunnybank Road -- a site on which Hurstwood Developments have already built. This site
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The policy for sickness is already set
REGARDING your article about absenteeism among Blackburn with Darwen Council employees (LET, February 14), of particular interest was the fact that the authority has set aside some £70,000 in next year's budget to look at the level of sickness. It appears
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County in £10m equal pay battle
UNION leaders have begun ground-breaking legal action in a bid to secure a £10million pay rise for 4,000 county council workers. UNISON, which represents white collar public sector workers, has lodged its claim on behalf of mainly female teaching support
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Hakan goal boost
HAKAN Sukur stepped up his comeback plans last night by scoring for the first time since he secured a move to England. The Turkish World Cup star capped his first start since recovering from a broken leg with a goal in the Kanu Heart Foundation charity
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Why Souey faces toughest summer
This time 12 months ago, Rovers found themselves on the footballing equivalent of death row as they faced a desperate fight for Premiership survival. But a year on, Graeme Souness's squad could afford to jet out to Marbella this week, safe in the knowledge
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I'll buy my own robes - Mayor
A MAYOR has decided to dip into his pockets and replace his borough's ceremonial robes because the council cannot afford to buy them. Coun Gordon Birtwistle, said that despite an annual expenditure of £14million Burnley Council was unable to find the
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Shakers shocked by lowly Rovers
Bury 0 Bristol Rovers 1 by Chris Hall: SHAKERS slumped to a shock home defeat against relegation strugglers Bristol. All the momentum gained by the gutsy win over Bournemouth on Saturday was embarrassingly thrown away in a performance devoid of cutting
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Shakers shocked by lowly Rovers
Bury 0 Bristol Rovers 1 by Chris Hall: SHAKERS slumped to a shock home defeat against relegation strugglers Bristol. All the momentum gained by the gutsy win over Bournemouth on Saturday was embarrassingly thrown away in a performance devoid of cutting
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Preece blames himself for defeat
HUMBLE boss Andy Preece heaped the blame on his own shoulders after Bury slumped to a shock home defeat against relegation strugglers Bristol. All the momentum gained by the gutsy win over Bournemouth on Saturday was embarrassingly thrown away in a performance
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Young guns ready to shoot to the top
WHEN Bury FC wonderkid David Nugent finally signed a two-and-a-half year contract on Monday he became the fourth young player to pledge his allegiance to the club writes Phil Thorp Three of the Shakers' other promising 17-year-olds beat him in the race
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Move over dear, I'll reverse for you!
A WOMAN who asked her husband to reverse her new luxury car into a parking space watched in horror as it smashed through a shop window. The automatic, two-litre Jaguar X-type V6, worth more than £20,000, was a Christmas present from her husband and was
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Brothers start jail terms after drugs swoop
TWO brothers arrested during a drug swoop in a busy shopping centre have been sentenced to a total of six-and-a-half years in prison. Amjad Khizar, 23, and Omar Khan, 24, were convicted of possession of class A drugs with intent to supply, as well as
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Clamp on pub thugs
A LANDLORD who closed his pub and called police when a fight broke out today welcomed a new pub watch scheme which aims to wipe out trouble in the town. Keith Thompson, of The Lord Nelson, Manchester Road, said he was looking forward to working with other
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Galleries & exhibitions (from March 5)
Bury Museum and Art Gallery, Moss Street, Bury - Contrasts. A chance to view two pictures and compare the contrasts with a selection of pairs from the Gallery's collections of paintings. Runs until Saturday, April 5, open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am-5pm
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Councillor selected as Co-op party chairman
PENDLE county councillor Tim Ormrod has become the chairman of the Co-operative Party Council - North West and North Wales. Coun Ormrod, who represents the county division of Colne, has been vice-chairman for a number of years and now steps into the shoes
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No regrets about seeing a maestro at work
TIME appears to have stood still as far as Midge Ure is concerned. The driving force behind Ultravox and, of course, Live Aid powered through a 90 minute set looking not a day older than he did in the 'glory days' of the 1980s. The same could not be said
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Accrington fall to late scores
ACCRINGTON must be wondering how they let victory slip as they ran in two first half tries, scored 14 points, only to lose in the dying minutes. The home side stuck to their game plan and took early control through a fine try from Ian Coates and penalty
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Big improvement from Blackburn
BLACKBURN aren't back to winning ways but it was a much improved performance against table-toppers Tarleton. A late breakaway try flattered the visitors who were pushed all the way against a rejuvenated Blackburn in a bruising Ramsgreave encounter. The
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Up against a top form team
ROSSENDALE came up against a team not only top of the league but also a side playing with bags of confidence. This was evident as early as the opening 10 minutes when they quickly scored a try with their first attack and their fly half kicked a penalty
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Shake-up of area councils planned
HYNDBURN Council will launch a comprehensive review of its area councils -- but it remains committed to the system. The precise workings of the review, to be carried out later this year, have yet to be finalised but it will look at issues such as funding
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We must be up for the FA cup
BURNLEY earned a point at Millwall but Stan Ternent knows they will need to play better than they did last night if the FA Cup dream is to stay alive. "That was not one of our best performances and we will have to be a lot better on Sunday if we are going
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Hindle strikes his eighth goal
IN-form striker Damien Hindle netted his eighth goal in the last six games as Burnley forced a 1-1 draw at Stockport County on Saturday. His form up front has delighted coach Terry Pashley who admitted: "He is doing very well at the moment, he is looking
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Cooper suffering from yellow fever
ALL too often it is all too easy to attack a referee and blame him for a result. Last night it was virtually impossible to look anywhere else! Mark Cooper was taking charge of his second Clarets game of the season and he has now managed to dish out ten
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Wendy joins Keoghs
WENDY Unsworth, aged 26, has been appointed to the corporate finance team at Bolton law firm Keoghs. The 26-year-old will specialise in advising clients on the acquisition and disposal of private limited companies. She is married, lives in Wigan and previously
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Kaos gets earnest
KAOS Theatre goes Wilde at the Lowry with a presentation of The Importance of Being Earnest. The Oscar Wilde classic comedy runs from March 3 to 5. This unorthodox version is a high-octane blend of physical theatre, clowning, opera and ensemble playing
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See the making of a lady -- by George!
POPULAR musical My Fair Lady is St Paul's Players' next production at the Adlington Community Centre, Railway Road, Adlington, from March 3 to 8. Performances begin at 7.30pm each night with tickets from 01257 481910 or from Tyrers Coaches, Chorley Road
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Councillors on duty
WEDNESDAY, March 5: Leigh Town Hall (10.30-noon) B Thomas. THURSDAY, March 6: Golborne Library (10-11) B Strett, D Kelly; Lowton labour Club (7-7.30) B Strett, D Kelly; Lane Head Methodist Church, Lowton (7-7.45) P Franzen; Abram Library (10.30-noon)
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Ironman charity contest date
SOME of the strongest men in the country are to descend on Bury in aid of charity for the Silvers Ironman Contest. The competition, at Silvers Gym on Back Silver Street on May 4, has been set up by former UK Bodybuilding champ Barry Neill, and all profits
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A day for women to celebrate
ROSSENDALE women will gather to celebrate an international event on Sunday. The Lancashire Youth and Community Service has organised free workshops for women, including car maintenance, henna hand painting, CV writing, poetry and team challenges. They
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Workers rally for family of tragic teenager
COLLEAGUES of a teenager who was found hanged in his bedroom have rallied round to raise money for his family. Workmates at Texecom, St Crispin Way, Helmshore, started making donations the day after they found out about 17-year-old apprentice Michael
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One stop for all the info
NEW one-stop shops could be created across Blackburn with Darwen in a bid to make it easier for people to contact the council. The centres would be opened inside social services offices and community centres and be designed to provide information on all
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'Coward' conman targets elderly people
POLICE in Great Harwood have appealed for residents to help them catch a "coward" who targets elderly people in their homes. Police said the conman, in his 40s, tried to talk his way into an 81-year-old woman's house and although he did not get in he
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Charity joy at £50,000 salvation
THE future of a charity which provides furniture and household goods to people in need has been secured for another year thanks to a £50,000 grant from Blackburn with Darwen's regeneration partnership. Blackburn with Darwen Churches Together currently
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Unite plea as legal bid ends
A CALL went out today for the parties involved in the care homes closure row to work together for the good of the county's elderly. Coun Chris Cheetham, Lancashire County Council's cabinet member for social services, made his plea as two legal challenges
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Homing in on the future
MORE than half of Blackburn and Darwen's houses are to be pulled down or transformed under plans unveiled today. Council bosses have drawn up their target areas to receive Government cash under the East Lancashire-wide Pathfinder project launched last
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County in £10m equal pay battle
UNION leaders have begun ground-breaking legal action in a bid to secure a £10million pay rise for 4,000 county council workers. UNISON, which represents white collar public sector workers, has lodged its claim on behalf of mainly female teaching support
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Stanley's lead at top is cut
ACCRINGTON Stanley's lead at the top of the UniBond Premier Division has been cut to 12 points following Barrow's win over Altrincham last night. The Bluebirds moved into second spot courtesy of a crushing 4-0 victory over the Robins at Holker Street.
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Blues fail to close gap
CLITHEROE's title hopes suffered a blow with a goalless draw against lowly Atherton LR. And they missed the chance to close the gap at the top after leaders Prescot Cables lost to Newcastle Town, while fellow contenders Mossley won. The Blues probably
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Young Hawks are flying against Jets
BLACKBURN Hawks finished their league and cup programme with a 10-goal thriller and honours shared with old rivals Kingston Jets. The Hawks travelled to Hull with five under 19s in the line-up and more than matched the experienced Jets as they forced
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Uddin to the fore in Mills booster
New Mills...0 Prestwich Heys...2 - PLAYING up the slope at New Mills can cause problems, but Heys coped with this well in the first half. They gradually imposed their dominance in midfield and took the lead in the 20th minute when Orrell kept possession
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It's a lot more than just buildings...
WHEN many people hear about the National Trust all they think about is the preservation of wonderful buildings. In our area we have Gawthorpe Hall in Padiham and East Riddlesden in Keighley. The inference is that the National Trust has nothing much to
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Committees have the right of veto
IF I understood Councillor K Connor (Letters, February 15) correctly, he equates the function of council scrutiny committees to that of the House of Lords. Therefore, they have the right to veto any decisions of the executive. So why are his fellow councillors
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Woman, 90, robbed by fake charity duo
AN elderly woman was tricked by two women -- possibly pensioners themselves -- posing as charity workers. The con women called at the 90-year-old's house in Green Street, Hindsford in Atherton, saying they were collecting clothes and other items for the
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It's official ... Clarets can now indulge in cup fever
After last night's match at Millwall the Burnley players are able to turn their attention to the FA Cup clash at Watford on Sunday. Stan Ternent has not allowed them to look any further than the league games at the Britannia Stadium and the New Den but
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I'll buy my own robes - Mayor
A MAYOR has decided to dip into his pockets and replace his borough's ceremonial robes because the council cannot afford to buy them. Coun Gordon Birtwistle, said that despite an annual expenditure of £14million Burnley Council was unable to find the
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Resilient RMI edge to safety
Leigh RMI 3 Farnborough Town 2 by David Magilton LEIGH took another step towards relegation safety with a nailbiting victory that has helped them rack up ten vital points from their last five Conference games. Keith Scott powered home Andy Heald's cross
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Rovers hold United starlets
ROVERS Under 17s picked up an excellent point following a hard-fought 1-1 draw with Manchester United at the weekend. Ian Miller's side surged into a first half lead when Clark Walsh powered home a header from a cross. United then struck back to equalise
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Below-par Rovers sunk by Big Dunc
ROVERS reserves suffered at the hands of Duncan Ferguson last night as the injury-plagued striker marked his latest comeback with a goal in this Everton victory. Ferguson converted a first half penalty to add to an earlier strike from Leon Osman as the
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The human face of war
YORKSHIRE looks to Lancashire for inspiration when the West Yorkshire Playhouse, based in Leeds, presents The Accrington Pals until March 29. In 1916, Accrington suffered the devastating loss of more than 200 young men in the Battle of the Somme. This
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Dog pack probe after attack on boy
POLICE today revealed they were investigating whether a pack of dogs which attacked a seven-year-old school boy had caused problems before. And detectives urged anyone who had had problems with animals in the Tunnel Street area of Burnley or who had seen
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Dad pays penalty for son's goal miss
WHEN Brian Howarth's son stepped up to take a penalty in Nelson's match with Norton United, he thought he'd struck gold. After buying a Golden Goal ticket before kick-off, with around £30 at stake if the deadlock was broken on 35 minutes, the Nelson physio
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Fare deal for men!
MEN between the ages of 60 and 64 in Radcliffe are being urged not to miss the bus! For they can now apply for their senior citizen's pass which come into operation on April 1. Following the introduction of legislation requiring local authorities to lower
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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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Slip-ups prove costly for threatened Burnley
FITNESS and lack of effort let Burnley down at Thornton Cleveleys as the let a 15-point lead slip to heighten the own relegation worries. Burnley got off to a flyer thanks to an early penalty and good try from the strong running Antony Stephenson before
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Bards and barbs don't faze Hughes
WHEN you've been a top class international referee and an England selector there can only be two people you could really annoy. Anti-anything-English Max Boyce and anti-establishment Will Carling - and Peter Hughes has upset them both! For Hughes, a committee
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'Coward' conman targets elderly people
POLICE in Great Harwood have appealed for residents to help them catch a "coward" who targets elderly people in their homes. Police said the conman, in his 40s, tried to talk his way into an 81-year-old woman's house and although he did not get in he
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Hell's bells, it's only a name
POLICE have sounded a warning after a Hell's Angel gave his home a potentially offensive name. But today 55-year-old Ken Sutch has said that anyone who is offended by what he has done has a "dirty mind." Mr Sutch has been a resident of Hill Street, Accrington
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Concert throws charity a lifeline
A CHARITY struggling to stay afloat is to benefit from a music extravaganza featuring live bands. Maundy Relief, which helps the homeless, will receive the proceeds from a four-band gig at Oswaldtwistle Civic Theatre. The cash will throw a lifeline to
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Trader gets rocket for fireworks sale
A NEWSAGENT sold fireworks to a 13-year-old girl sent into the shop by trading standards officers. Blackburn magistrates heard that the girl was told to "help herself" from an open cabinet when she asked to buy a packet of rockets. And at no stage did
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This week (from February 28) in 1978 25 years ago
SKATE-BORED: Bury was looking to become the first local authority in the country to draft a by-law banning skateboarding in the streets. STRANDED: British Rail staff swung into action in 1978 after 12-year-old Joanne Booth was left stranded in Bury while
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Clarets tune up quintet
THE Clarets home reserve match with Oldham Athletic this afternoon offered manager Stan Ternent a chance to get some important match practise into senior players who have not been in the first team. Arthur Gnohere, Dimitri Papadopoulos, Gordon Armstrong
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Cardiff boss makes Burnley winger a summer target
CARDIFF City boss Lennie Lawrence today admitted he tried to sign Burnley star Glen Little. Lawrence recently contacted the Clarets about the possibility of taking Little to Ninian Park on loan. But Burnley boss Stan Ternent was quick to put a block on
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We were cheated by referee, blasts Ternent
FURIOUS Burnley boss Stan Ternent claims his side was "cheated" out of three points at Millwall last night by referee Mark Cooper. In a typical Ternent blast he has called on something to be done about the standard of refereeing and especially about Mr
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Form guide...
THE key stats and moments from the game against Millwall. BURNLEY MARLON BERESFORD Was forced to make a number of smart saves and his last gasp effort denied Sadlier a winner...8 DEAN WEST One of the booked, apparently for dissent as he contested a corner
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'Operatunity' for all with auditions
PRESTON Opera will be holding principle auditions for its November 2003 production of Verdi's Nabucco. Auditions will be held on Sunday, March 2 and anyone interested should call Marie-Louise Lane on 01772 747673 for further details. Preston Opera is
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Chance for TV stardom
IF you have been waiting for a chance to be a TV star, your time might have come with ITV1's new show Judgement Day. Endemol Entertainment are looking for lively and outgoing people aged over 18 to take part in its new Saturday night game show. Those
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'Angie' and the 'it' girl wax lyrical
AN ALL star cast returns in The Vagina Monologues to The Lowry from March 3 to 8. Celebrities appearing in the new production are the newly announced Tamara Beckwith, Mina Anwar and Anita Dobson. Tamara Beckwith, the well known "it" girl is the Los Angeles
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Back on form, back on stage
MATTHEW Kelly stars in the touring production Of Mice and Men which comes to Blackpool Grand Theatre from March 4 to 8. The popular TV host appears as Lennie, opposite George Costigan's George in the classic tale of two friends, their loyalty and their
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Painting a rosy picture, but at whose expense?
IF, among the several gongs won by Blackburn with Darwen in the relatively short time it has had self-run unitary status, there is the prestigious Council of the Year award, it can be assumed that it is doing much right much of the time. Why, then, need
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Clarets share the spoils
Richard Sadlier's goal six minutes from time gave Millwall a deserved point against the Clarets. Ian Moore's third goal in four games had given the Clarets an 18th minute lead at the New Den. But the home side piled forward throughout the second half
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Hakan goal boost
HAKAN Sukur stepped up his comeback plans last night by scoring for the first time since he secured a move to England. The Turkish World Cup star capped his first start since recovering from a broken leg with a goal in the Kanu Heart Foundation charity
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'Don't panic' message on pensions
UNION bosses today called for workers at Barnoldswick's Rolls-Royce plant not to panic ,despite a £1.1billion black hole in the company's pension scheme. Amicus said it was in discussing the shortfall with bosses at the Skipton Road site. Rolls-Royce
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Behave warning to young yobs
YOUNG tearaways who run riot in Rossendale were today warned to behave, after a specially trained officer was appointed to deal with anti social behaviour and tackle the problem of juvenile nuisance in the area. PC Paul Wood has been seconded from Lancashire
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Awesome foursome kills off Borough
Radcliffe Borough 2, Alfreton Town 4: A DEVASTATING spell of four goals in 13 minutes gave Unibond Division One leaders Alfreton Town an important win. Borough had led 1-0 at the break, with Alfreton captain Brookes conceding a tenth minute own goal.
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Unite plea as legal bid ends
A CALL went out today for the parties involved in the care homes closure row to work together for the good of the county's elderly. Coun Chris Cheetham, the council's cabinet member for Social Services, made his plea as two legal challenges against the
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Peters sounds warning
BACUP manager Brent Peters won't be taking anything for granted when his side entertain Cheadle Town tonight. Bacup have already put 11 goals past the mid-table NWC Second Division outfit in two previous meetings. But Peters says that will make Cheadle
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Replay ends in controversy
NELSON's replayed game against Oldham Town in the NWCL Second Division exploded into life with a controversial finish. Three red cards, one for Nelson and two for Oldham, were brandished by the referee when the match boiled over after Nelson scored a
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Two away-wins within a week
PRESTON pulled themselves up the league for the first time this year as they completed a double-header of away wins in the space of four days. Watford certainly helped Preston on their way to 15th place, with defender Sean Dyche especially to thank. He
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Town make good point
ATHERTON Town held Manchester League Premer Division leaders Wythenshawe Amateurs to a 1-1 draw. Clint McLoughlin put Town ahead but they could not hold on to the lead. Leigh Athletic moved back into second spot with a 5-0 away win at Willows, Danny Wilson
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Hot shot Rob strikes again for County
COUNTY Juniors' young striker Robert Crank notched another two goals in an U12s 3-3 draw with Atherton LR. This added to his recent tally which has helped his Bolton Boys Federation team reach the Manchester County Cup semi-final as well as have an impressive
