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EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Thursday, April 10
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. Easter Parade and Open Afternoon, St Mary's School Hall, Mellor, 1.30pm. Blackburn Flower Club, Trinity United Reformed Church Hall, Brownhill, Blackburn, 7.30pm. Practice
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Letter of the week
I ALWAYS read Nature Watch with interest. Perhaps you could find space to draw attention to the dangers of wildlife posed by plastic rings for six packs used to distribute drinks? EILEEN EASTHAM of Milton Close, Darwen. Ron's reply: Eileen's letter refers
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Budget day anti-war protest
ANTI-war demonstrators in Burnley are planning a week of protest over the continuing conflict in Iraq. Burnley Stop the War Coalition was organising a Budget day protest in Burnley, and is sending a coach to a national demonstration in London on Saturday
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I must help in Baghdad
A PROTESTER is flying back to Baghdad in a bid to help the people of Iraq. Former human shield Dieter Seager, of Washington Road, Accrington, will fly back on Saturday and hopes to get into Baghdad to provide humanitarian relief for the embattled residents
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Hunt for missing girl
POLICE in Cumbria today appealed for people in Blackburn and Nelson to help them trace a 16-year-old girl who has been missing for 12 days. They believe Amanda West, from Kendal, may have headed to the East Lancashire towns as her family used to live
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Mosque arson attack 'not racial incident'
POLICE investigating an arson attack on a Blackburn mosque say they are not treating it as a racial incident. The Masjid-E-Zainabia mosque, in Logwood Street, was damaged by fire and smoke on Monday night. The mosque's secretary Mohammed Hussain was first
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'Give a cat a home' plea
A CAT carer wants Darwen families to provide homes for a cluster of homeless cats. Maureen Savage, who uses her home to care for lost cats, is looking for people to take four feline friends off her hands. Maureen said: "These cats really need homes and
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Hares need our protection
ONCE again, the Holcombe Hunt chose to continue breaking up hares well into the hares' breeding season, this despite the Burns Report into Hunting expressing particular concern about this practice. Similarly, during the Waterloo Cup pregnant hares would
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Animal haven set for greater comfort
MORE kennel space will be provided when a popular animal sanctuary completes extension plans. Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary, Edenfield, hopes to have the Waddington block rebuilt in time for winter. The exterior will be made of reconstituted walls and a
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Put historic building to good use
WHAT will happen to the Blackburn Infirmary building when services are relocated to the new Queen's Park Hospital? I have heard rumours that the buildings will be demolished to create a housing estate; that it will be used for educational or religious
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Tip-toeing through the rubbish
CONTRARY to the belief that Blackburn with Darwen Council does not collect the rubbish that litters our streets and green areas, I am pleased to report that I have seen council workmen at work cleaning our green and pleasant land. On my way home from
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Where are all the missing links?
I APPRECIATE the points of Albert Morris and Dave Hollings (Letters, March 22). I make similar ones in my book, 'Responding to the Challenge of Evolution'. Mr Morris says there are some links between kinds of animals in the fossil record, and invites
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Babies and pensioners big winners
GORDON Brown's budget today was in the words of one commentator "a classic Labour promise to look after people from the cradle to the grave". And certainly babies and pensioners were the big winners in a financial strategy which would have pleased the
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Say it loud I ain't so proud
It's official we hate ourselves more than we hate anyone else. Well...I do anyway and this month I'm taking no prisoners. For instance if an Asian bloke tries to sell you something you automatically think the guy is trying to rip you off. If a non-Asian
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Reserves strike late
ROVERS' reserves snatched a dramatic equaliser last night as an Alan Morgan effort, that clipped Craig Hignett on it's way in, produced a late leveller and secured a hard-earned point for Alan Murray's men in a 2-2 draw at Sheffield Wednesday. And but
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14,000 reasons to SMILE
A COUNSELLING service is celebrating a £14,000 Easter gift from the Lloyds TSB Foundation. Specialist Mediation in East Lancashire (SMILE) of Burnley offers counselling to people who are involved in disputes, particularly in the areas of anti-social behaviour
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Tee off to raise funds for hospice
BURNLEY Rotary Club is preparing for its annual Charity Golf Day on Wednesday, May 7. The event is well established with teams entering from many local businesses. All proceeds from the event, sponsored by CD Bramhall, will go to the Reedley-based Hospice
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Worsthorne Bulletin
RESIDENTS who attended a meeting of the parish council last night have opted to raise a petition against building on land between Pike Hill and Worsthorne, The decision came after Michael Wellock, an expert on Burnley's new local plan was unable to attend
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Pike blasts council tax benefit cuts
HUNDREDS of people will face heartache if the Government goes ahead with plans to slash council tax benefits to owners of empty properties, Burnley MP Peter Pike claimed today. Until now, people owning more than one home have paid 50 per cent of council
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A healthy new role for wharf
KEYS to Nelson's Yarnspinners Wharf were officially handed over to Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale Primary Care Trust yesterday so that work can begin on a new health centre in the town. The grade two listed Victorian warehouse on the banks of the Leeds
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Shamed builder is spared prison
A BUILDER who stole £700 from a confused pensioner has escaped jail - but a judge stressed that she did not want the public to think that was "the norm". Bankrupt John Harvey, 64, was not fit to do community punishment but the effects of a short term
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Kasha joins up as a student nurse
AN 18-year-old girl from Colne has taken her first steps into an Army career in nursing after completing a modern apprenticeship with Pendle Training. Kasha Gregson, who will join the Army as a student nurse this summer, wanted to get into nursing ever
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Raider sneaked through loft
A RAIDER who stole more than £600 of goods from a corner shop after sneaking in through the loft, has been warned he could face detention. Timothy Slade, 20, struck three times after removing bricks from a neighbouring house, Burnley Magistrates heard
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A tale of broken hopes
THE hopes and dreams of John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men are brought to the Lowry with this stunning production of the modern classic. Set during the 30,s Depression, television star Matthew Kelly plays Lennie the slow-witted, misunderstood farm labourer
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Ten years ago
A VOLUNTEER nurse was awarded a special medal after being nominated by grateful parents. Judith Johnson of Constablelee, Rawtenstall, was said to have "auxiliary talents worthy of a Blue Peter presenter."
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Burnley have edge over Rossy
BURNLEY made it three wins out of three against local rivals Rossendale this season as both sides served up a feast of rugby. The visitors ran in seven tries to Rossendale's three as running rugby was the order of the day. Burnley started with more desire
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All change for Clitheroe club
CLITHEROE RUFC are preparing for the most important close season in their 24 year history. For the club is undergoing a dramatic face-lift which chairman Andrew Thornber believes is the most significant step since it was formed in 1979. Work has already
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Meat cleaver victim 'could have died'
A MAN today spoke of the moment he thought he was going to die after he was attacked with a meat cleaver in a takeaway brawl. Mark Perry was in Rino's Pizza House, Union Road, Oswaldtwistle, when a fight broke out between an unknown girl and his girlfriend
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Senor Roshan
Hrithik Roshan is about to become a Latin heart throb when his film Kaho Na Pyaar Hai is to dubbed into Spanish. The film, which won a truck full of awards and turned Hrithik into a worldwide phenomenon when it was released three years ago, will be reduced
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Malkit in Jalandar
Malkit Singh was one of many stars appearing at a huge musical extravaganza in Jalandar. Over 10,000 people turned out to watch Malkit performing songs from his forthcoming new album Midas Touch 2. The huge musical extravaganza was watched on ETC Channel
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Everyone's out to get Govinda
It's been a long time since Govinda appeared on these pages and that doesn't mean he hasn't been making movies. Surprisingly, the brash forty something still has an audience out there willing to pay the pounds to watch him. In this buddy movie he stars
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Traders won't pay to go green
FURIOUS traders in Clitheroe are fighting back after being told they must pay to use a municipal recycling centre. The Clitheroe and District Chamber of Commerce has launched a campaign to get the controversial charges ditched. From May 14, Lancashire
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Praise for Greek keeper
NIK Michopoulos made an impressive return to the starting line-up against Preston last night, keeping a clean sheet in the 2-0 derby win. His display delighted manager Stan Ternent but while he praised the Greek international he had a go at the "morons
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Form guide...
THE key stats and moments from the game against Preston North End. BURNLEY: NIK MICHOPOULOS Had very little to do in the first half but produced two crucial saves to justify his recall to the side...8 DEAN WEST Stayed focused as he took on the tricky
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Clarets show fighting pride
WHEN you have gone eight games without a win and have just been thumped 7-4 at home, rediscovering a winning formula must be easier said than done. But it was all Greek to Stan Ternent as his double change paid dividends at both ends of the pitch. The
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Just try to be yourself
I totally understand the reader who wrote in last month concerning "What's Wrong With Tradition?" Living in an western world and society we as us men and women are greatly influenced with the western culture and it is made as a tradition that the only
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She deserves more than him
I have just found out that my best friend's partner has been lying to her. He has told her that he is single and that she means everything to him. Ever since she started seeing him she spends less time with me. However, I know that he is in fact married
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Hubby's weight problem is really getting me down
When I married my husband he did not have a weight problem and took his looks very seriously. However, over the past six years he has put on so much weight. He can't even go upstairs now without getting tired. He used to care about his looks and always
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Fly the flag with pride... always
I AM sure that people in other countries would find it odd that soldier's mother Marion Smith had actually to ask for the British flag to be flown at Padiham Town Hall to show support for our troops in Iraq. I am also certain they would find it equally
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Art...but at what price?
WITH plenty of public art already -- and much controversy about it as well -- no doubt new arguments will rage over whether East Lancashire wants or needs more. The so-called Panopticons Project plans to erect six huge sculptures on upland sites at key
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Hignett on comeback quest
VETERAN midfielder Craig Hignett made a welcome return from injury in last night's reserve clash with Sheffield Wednesday. Hignett played a full 90 minutes in the 2-2 draw with the Owls and marked his comeback by claiming a late equaliser after a shot
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Firms yet to be convinced
THERE was a muted response today from Lancashire business leaders to Gordon Brown's budget proposals to boost the local economy. Mike Damms, chief executive of the East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce described the Chancellor's announcement as "neutral
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Talks over special care homes
MEMBERS of the Alzheimer's Society are in talks with Blackburn with Darwen Council over the building of a unique home for people with dementia. The extra care sheltered housing scheme, in Ellenshaw Close, Darwen, will home dementia sufferers together
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Couple ask for charity cash not presents
A COUPLE celebrating their golden wedding have donated £250 to a charity that helps raise awareness of heart defects in young people. Alan and Edith Bury from Darwen asked for donations to CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young) instead of the usual gifts to
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Animal haven set for greater comfort
MORE kennel space will be provided when a popular animal sanctuary completes extension plans. Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary, Edenfield, hopes to have the Waddington block rebuilt in time for winter. The exterior will be made of reconstituted walls and a
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Battle on to keep surgery in village
THE future of a village surgery will be in the hands of the government after evidence for a planning appeal is submitted next week. Plans to move the facility from Farholme Lane, Stacksteads, to the ambulance station in nearby Commercial Street were rejected
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Tributes after bike fan is killed
NEIGHBOURS today paid tribute to a motorbike fan who was tragically killed as he travelled to Wales on a day trip. Residents in Melbourne Street, Waterfoot, told how Malcolm Dixon, 52, set up home in Rossendale to start a new life. A Manchester-based
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Fighting spirit
AN 88-YEAR-OLD war veteran today spoke of the moment he used a bottle of whisky to fight off a street robber. Roy Smith and his wife Susan, 86, of Bacup, were returning home from Bacup Leisure Centre after winning a bottle of Famous Grouse in a raffle
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Getting the right venue
Weddings take place every weekend throughout the summer months with venues being booked way in advance. Organising a wedding is no mean feat and takes a great deal of care and detail. Finding a perfect venue is really difficult and lets be honest it all
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When it needs to be more than just perfect...
Many women looking for a new look head for the hairdressers - after all the quickest way for a change of image is to change your hairstyle. But without a little thought the results of a dramatic change can be disastrous. They say it's only hair and it
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Man in jail for indecent assault
A BLACKBURN man has been jailed for two years and placed on the Sex Offenders Register for ten years for sex offences against a girl. At a Preston Crown Court hearing, Stephen Beardsworth's barrister asked a judge not to send him to jail, but rather to
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'Hannibal' is off his food
A MAN who dubbed himself 'Hannibal Lecter' today vowed to starve himself to death in a row with social services. David Jackson, a father-of-13, is on the ninth day of a hunger-strike in protest at the way he has been treated. Today police said they were
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Sandra takes a shine to Thomas
BIG-hearted mum Sandra Almond has pledged to come to the aid of disabled war veteran Thomas Bywater...by offering her cleaning services for free. Former desert rat Mr Bywater, 81, was being forced to give up his home help support after the weekly cost
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Great run continues
GREAT Harwood Town made it 13 points out of 15 in North West Counties Division Two with another fine win at Dasiy Hill last night. They only had one goal to show for their first half dominance thanks to Russell McKenna, who lobbed the goalkeeper. And
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Barker snatches a point for Rams
RAMSBOTTOM United recovered from a 2-0 deficit to snatch a point at home to Mossley. Glyn Barker was unlucky to head over in the first half, while Mossley went close from a couple of set pieces. The visitors took the lead on 57 minutes after Simon Heaton
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City welcome ABF to West Lancashire
The UK's fastest growing ethnic business association has expanded in North and West Lancashire to help boost the region's economy. The Asian Business Federation is now a Lancashire wide organisation and with the support from its partners, North West Development
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Real cricket is with us again
After all the excitement of the cricket World Cup it's now time to concentrate on the real thing. The coming month will see various cricket leagues kick-off their 2003 season. The Byom Supplies Blackburn and District Amateur Cricket League will begin
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Even Cha Cha was speechless
Mohammed Farook, Mushtaq Khan and Tanveer Riaz spent four weeks savouring the festivities of ICC Cricket World Cup in South Africa. Here they share their experiences from the terraces with ASIAN IMAGE readers. Unfortunately or in this case unfortunately
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Sympathy
It was interesting to read in last months Asian Image the letter from a disappointed driver who was racially abused. I have nothing but sympathy for him or her. I agree that some Asian drivers can be far too aggressive on the road. I don't think it's
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Who's next
Safe in their non-combatant fox holes our politicians have sanctioned cowardly air-strikes on Baghdad. These Tomahawk cruise missiles are more off target than on target. A Syrian bus, innocent non-combatant civilians, Iraqi women and children are being
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It makes me sick
I am sure you have received many letters concerning the invasion in Iraq. I have watched the scenes unfold on TV and cannot believe a nation that prides itself on democracy and freedom is conducting such a barbaric exercise. It seems the pundits on television
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Where have you all gone?
Where are the people we elected to take represent our views? It seems our Member of Parliament didn't give damn about the views of his constituents so where are our councillors? What do they think that this Iraq crisis will slowly fade away and things
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Awareness Day for Burnley Parents
Burnley parents of children with special educational needs were targeted by local organisations at an information and awareness day. The 'Parents Need to Know ' day was held on Saturday, 29th March 2003 at Burnley Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley.
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Guard halts suicide
A security guard who received an award normally reserved for police spoke of the night he prevented a man from jumping from a high-rise car park. Zain Khan Kiyani (pictured), of Blackburn, received a Divisional Commanders' Commendation, along with colleague
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Drugs project wants you to be involved
A new drugs project wants you to get involved and assist it meet its aims . One of the main objectives of the Options for All project is to encourage drug users to return to education, training and employment. A range of activities will be provided including
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Seeing through the lies
The criticism Arabic news Channel Al-Jazeera has received throughout this war, from the US and British governments will probably only increase its popularity in the Arabic world. Al-Jazeera has been able to use its local knowledge of the Middle East and
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Callous thieves leave mother heartbroken
A mother was left heartbroken by thieves who stole the car she uses to take her five-year-old daughter for chemotherapy sessions. It is the second time within months that thieves have stolen Nafisa Sarwar's car. Miss Sarwar woke to discover that her blue
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Torment
A British woman peace protester who is in Baghdad has spoken by phone about living with the daily coalitian onslaught. Uzma Bashir told how coalitian 'precision bombing' had led to many civilian deaths - and her family told of their torment as they worried
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Beware of Quick Fixes
Have you ever looked through a magazine or newspaper and spotted some incredible advertisements offering an array of miracle cures for all sorts of common problems. Weight loss is one of the biggest ones with hundreds of promises for painless and rapid
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The price of 'Liberation'
There seems little doubt in the minds of most people that the Bush administration through sheer and vast destruction will achieve their objective. When the Bush Administration decided on their policy for the war in Iraq as one that would deliver shock
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The brothel, the clients and the law
We speak to 19-year-old Ani (not her real name), an Asian prostitute, who tells how she has been forced to sell herself to men. There are two ways in which you might want to look at this article. There are those who will regard the title in repugnance
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Only big hearts aid war veteran Tom
MANY readers were shocked and upset at the plight of 81-year-old disabled East Lancashire war veteran Thomas Bywater when he was forced to stop his home help's twice-weekly visits after the charges more than trebled. Though he depended on the visits to
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Primrose spells start of spring
IF you translate 'primrose' directly from the Latin we have the Prime-Rosa meaning, the first rose of spring. The German name means 'the key flower' because it is said to unlock the spring. Gerard Manley Hopkins, a poet and Roman Catholic priest living
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Reflections of proud service
ACCRINGTON'S Manchester Road fire station has been a home and work place for the town's firefighters for nearly 70 years. But with their new £1.7million Hyndburn Road station now operational they have left the old building and all its memories behind.
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'Stop war' protest planned for town
BLACKBURN with Darwen stop the war coalition will hold a town centre public rally on Saturday. The group, which has opposed the war with Iraq from the beginning, is calling for the war to stop and British troops to return. George Davies, chairman, said
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Golden days
A COUPLE who snatched their first kiss after a night out dancing are celebrating 50 years of happy marriage. Mary and Jack Whittaker, of Portree Crescent, Blackburn, are grandparents-of-six who regularly enjoy visits from three more great- grandchildren
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Nurse could be struck off register
A NURSE due to face misconduct allegations at the Nursing and Midwifery Council's Professional Conduct Committee has had her case adjourned. Susan Mary Cheshire, 41, from Blackburn, is facing six allegations of misconduct, including failing to attend
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Donkey stones still available
REGARDING your feature on "donkey stones" (LET, February 12) I would like to point out to readers that the product is still available from ourselves. G BUCKLEY, Bailey's (Hardware) Ltd, Market Hall, Ashton-under-Lyne.
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Disgust over old folks' treatment
REGARDING your report (LET, March 15) about the closure of a care home and its elderly residents being given just 36 hours' notice to leave, I was disgusted and very upset at old people being treated this way. It worries me what is happening to this country
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Animal charity collars national acclaim
A HYNDBURN animal charity has been held up as an example of good practice by one of its national counterparts. Hyndburn Stray Dogs in Need was invited to a special dinner held by the National Canine Defence League to highlight its work to other charities
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Matt makes future look bright
WHAT a difference three days makes! Woeful against Watford they did nothing to inspire confidence in their fans. But those who left Turf Moor last night can be proud of how they performed against Preston. It was not the most fluent display of the season
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Budget 2003 - minute by minute
BEER and cigarettes have been hit by Gordon Brown with the cost of a pint rising by a penny and cigs seeing an 8p rise for a packet of 20. Below is minute by minute report of the Chancellor's main points. 13:30: Gordon Brown returns to his seat. 13:30
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Hignett on comeback quest
VETERAN midfielder Craig Hignett made a welcome return from injury in last night's reserve clash with Sheffield Wednesday. Hignett played a full 90 minutes in the 2-2 draw with the Owls and marked his comeback by claiming a late equaliser after a shot
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Souness buys speak for themselves
FOOTBALL is hardly an exact science so every transfer carries with it an element of risk. The trick as a manager is to get more right than you do wrong and in Graeme Souness's case, you have to say his record holds up favourably during his time at Ewood
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Holocaust survivors recall moving story
HOLOCAUST survivors captivated an audience at the launch of the Anne Frank exhibition in Burnley. The exhibition, which is being held at the Mechanics Theatre in Manchester Road, has been billed as one of the world's most moving experiences. It tells
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Top marks for spelling
SCHOOL support assistant Pat Jones was celebrating today after coming top of the class in a spelling test on national TV. Pat, 67, of Bridgefield Street, Hapton, beat off competition from three university graduates and two older people to scoop the first
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Former miner Bob to be new mayor
A FORMER miner has been officially voted in as the new Mayor of Padiham. Padiham councillor Bob Clark, who spent a year as deputy mayor, was the unanimous choice of councillors at a meeting of Padiham Council. Councillor Clark, 61, was born in Padiham
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Rioters' appeal put on hold
FOUR men convicted of violent disorder during the Burnley riots today faced a delay in their appeal to have "excessive" sentences reduced. Judges presiding over the case at London's Appeal Court adjourned the case yesterday while they deliberate over
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England draft Dobson into squad
IT was a case of deja-vu for Pendle Panthers after another star player was drafted in to the England under 21s set-up. Just like Sarah Dixon had done four weeks previous, stand-off Andrea Dobson was the latest Panther to impress watching Great Britain
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Five years ago
THE Union Jack was flown above Accrington's Victorian market hall after an absence of half a century. The flag was back by public demand after traders and shoppers were sad to see the flagpole bare on the death of the Princess of Wales.
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Blackburn clinch title
BLACKBURN clinched the North West Third XV League title with a devastating display of power rugby as they ran in 12 tries. Back row forwards Mickey Doolan and Dominic Moon stole the show with four tries apiece while Nick Coe, Andrew Sutcliffe, Andy Ridehalgh
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Time to try something truly new
I know, I know, don't knock it till you have tried it. No I'm not talking about some new Mathai (sweets) but a rugby game. You couldn't blame me for being a teensy bit apprehensive, could you? I remembered at college how rugby players were famed for drinking
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Appealing againsty the Home Office or Entry Clearance decision
Whenever an application is refused, the first point to consider is whether there is any right of appeal. The Notice of Refusal will state the reasons for refusal and will also state whether or not there is a right to appeal against the decision. The Notice
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Rape claim left my life in tatters
A MAN who had a rape charge against him dropped spoke today of his personal hell and warned: "It can happen to anyone." Andrew Worswick, of Sparth Avenue, Clayton-le-Moors, was told of the move after the prosecution conceded there was no chance of him
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Diana is the business
Former Miss World Diana Hayden took a break from shooting her debut Bollywood feature to host the prestigious Asian Business Awards. She announced that she wants to write an autobiography. The bombshell is making her debut in Tehzee. Cynics criticised
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The asking price
Aamir Khan will be paid a record amount of money for his next film 1857 Uprising. He will be getting four times the amount of an average top grade Bollywood star for taking on the role of freedom fighter Mangal Pandey. Reportedly, around £1.2 million
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Life's complicated enough
Despite not appearing in any movies for such a long time Juhi Chawla has lost little of her affection from admiring audiences. She was always at her best starring in romantic comedies and it seems Bollywood has missed her glowing smile and ability to
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Valley at heart of celebration
WALKERS and cyclists are being steered towards Ribble Valley as part of a national celebration starting in May. The Forest of Bowland is being promoted as part of National Outdoor Week from May 3 to 11. Lancashire Countryside Service will be running a
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We deserved it says Stan
CLARETS boss Stan Ternent admitted he was "delighted for both his players and for the fans" after the 2-0 derby triumph against Preston North End at Turf Moor last night. "It is always nice to win a derby match and I thought we fully deserved it," he
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Her ways are not my ways
I just feel as if I am living in a prison. My parents always seemed to be understanding people but recently they have changed their tune and want to know what I am doing and where I am going all the time. I blame my cousins for this. Their daughter got
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We deserved it says Stan
CLARETS boss Stan Ternent admitted he was "delighted for both his players and for the fans" after the 2-0 derby triumph against Preston North End at Turf Moor last night. "It is always nice to win a derby match and I thought we fully deserved it," he
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Babies and pensioners big winners
GORDON Brown's budget today was in the words of one commentator "a classic Labour promise to look after people from the cradle to the grave". And certainly babies and pensioners were the big winners in a financial strategy which would have pleased the
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Big hopes for folk event
FOLK band Slightly Faded return to Bolton Road Conservative Club, Darwen, tomorrow night, in what is hoped will become a regular slot for the group. Harry Birkner, club chairman, said: "It's years since Darwen had a flourishing folk club and this could
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Funny bunnies night
EASTER Sunday offers a saucy treat for Bar Java customers - all for charity. Bar staff at the Darwen venue will be dressed as bunny girls and playboys to raise money for the Evening Telegraph Magic Eye appeal. Julia Bracewell, bar manager, said: "We are
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'Give a cat a home' plea
A CAT carer wants Darwen families to provide homes for a cluster of homeless cats. Maureen Savage, who uses her home to care for lost cats, is looking for people to take four feline friends off her hands. Maureen said: "These cats really need homes and
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Silt blow for woods
A CENTURIES-OLD habitat of rare plants and wildlife is being destroyed by the dumping of river-bed waste. Friends of Sunnyhurst Wood, Darwen, fear the dumping will thwart their long-term hope of becoming a nature reserve. The wet woodland is defined as
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Jessica's stunning swimming
THE first in a series of 10-week courses which aim to turn tots into water babies has ended with all children receiving a special certificate. The Duckling Course run by Sure Start was held at Rawtenstall's Marl Pits swimming pool. Instructor Lindsay
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Town's brighter image is taking off
A PROJECT to help brighten up Bacup is under way after five bird sculptures landed in the town. They are part of the Market Street Gateways Project in partnership with Bacup Consortium and Groundwork Rossendale. The project is being funded by Lancashire
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Sushil features in BBC series
A twenty-five year old actor who has been appearing in the BBC series - Clocking Off, is hoping it will help make some people sit up and think. Sushil Chudasama, a former Accrington and Rossendale College student, has played factory cutter Faz alongside
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Time to shop till you drop
Another year passes and prince charming is still driving his Twin Cam up and down my street. I thought that was a nightmare until a friend of mine told me about organising her wedding! Instead of blurting the usual speel on what to do and what not to
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Sleepy drivers urged to take a break
DRIVERS in East Lancashire are being warned of the dangers of being tired at the wheel with the launch of a new safety campaign. Lancashire County Council's road safety group is urging anyone embarking on a long journey over Easter to be aware of the
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A 'new life' hand-out
EAST Lancashire councils are set to get £34million over the next two years to help improve life in rundown communities. The move came after it was revealed that East Lancashire will have to wait until next year before getting its share of the Government's
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Have your say call renewed
A SECOND call has gone out for people to have their say on the possible creation of regional assemblies across the country. Local Government minister Nick Raynsford yesterday announced amendments to the Regional Assemblies (Preparations) Bill, which would
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Assembly row lord quitting bench
LORD Tony Greaves has quit the Liberal Democrats' front bench in the House of Lords in a row over the future of Lancashire County Council. The Pendle peer accused his party's MPs of letting down the people of the North West after they backed moves to
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Club boss suspended over remark
A NIGHTCLUB boss has been suspended following an allegation over a racially derogatory remark. Darren Rowley, general manager of Jumpin Jaks, Blackburn, has been suspended by owners Luminar Leisure Plc, pending the result of an inquiry. The club had to
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Speed dating makes debut
LONELY hearts have new hope in the search for love, courtesy of an American dating concept. East Lancashire's first speed dating event took place in Blakey's cafe bar at King George's Hall, Blackburn, last night and reporter Sarah Warden went along to
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Parents hit with school fees hike
PARENTS paying for the education of their children are facing increased fees as headteachers in East Lancashire cope with mounting bills. Independent schools are having to push up fees by more than seven per cent in some cases following new government
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Blues chase title
WITH third place Mossley only managing a draw away to Ramsbottom, Clitheroe crept towards a possible championship chase with Prescot Cables. The Blues made Woodley Sports leave Shawbridge empty handed after taking an early lead through Chris Whittingham
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Local pride with Padiham
COLNE completed a North West Counties League Division Two double to dent Padiham's promotion hopes at Holt House last night. Padiham created the early chances with both John Harrison and Carl Haworth flashing shots across the face of goal. But as the
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H & T turn on the style to clinch it
It was a familiar story at the top of Division 1 in the Blackburn Community League where Harvey and Thompson ran out as eventual winners. While H & T (FJM) were not at their very best this season they retained the title through sheer determination
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Two out of two for Prestonians
Let us begin by congratulating Canaries again for their second promotion in two seasons. The proud Prestonians claimed the runners-up spot in the Preston Sunday League third division after beating Lancs and Yorks FC 5-2. Goals by Ali (2), Z Mal, Akujy
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Smart Skills for Business
An exciting new initiative is launched in April to deliver Learndirect courses to minority ethnic businesses with up to 249 employees. The Asian Business Federation and MBW Training will be working together to drive the SmartSkills project. This initiative
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Streetwise kids could win prizes
Manchester City striker, Shaun Goater, has given street crime the 'red card' by offering two free Premiership tickets to the most streetwise youngster in Greater Manchester. By logging on to the new, interactive Operation Hawk website to be found at www.operationhawk.com
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Mend our pitch plea for 'cage'
Youngsters in Lancashire want someone to take responsibility and re-build their local football pitch The football pitch known popularly as the Cage, based off St Stephen's Road in Little Harwood, Blackburn, caters for many youngsters of all backgrounds
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PNE fall to county rivals
PRESTON found themselves dogged by more dodgy decisions by the man in black. For the second time in as many games, goals which should have stood were disallowed thanks to some disputable refereeing. This time, Eddie Lewis' 31st minute free kick came down
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It's not so simple...
I refer to the letter in the March issue of Asian Image concerning' What's wrong with tradition?'. After reading your brief and biased views I felt compelled to write a counter argument. We get 'annoyed' at wearing Asian clothes because most of us wear
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Walk for peace
I spent four days in Parliament Square and one day in Hyde Park demonstrating on behalf of peace. On Saturday the 22nd of March, I was at the biggest ever war-time anti-war demonstration in the course of British history. Previously, on the 8th of March
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Job skills are being ignored
Student job applications are riddled with elementary errors including spelling mistakes, a survey showed. More than 1,000 applications were analysed by public relations company Lewis for its trainee positions, and the firm found it was common for them
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Youth forum celebrations
A local youth-led organisation held it's annual presentation evening in Blackburn. The presentations took place for projects relating to numerous issues that affect young people including substance misuse, educational guidance, CV preparation, bullying
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Motorists warned of M62 delays
Motorists are being warned of delays as a multi-million pound road maintenance scheme on the M62 moves to a new section of the motorway. Work on a £10 million package of improvements has moved from Junction 18 at Whitefield to Junction 19 at Middleton
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Excuses excuses excuses!
Perhaps it was naive to suppose that Foreign Secretary and Blackburn MP Jack Straw would ever have acted on the views of so many of his constituents concerning the invasion of Iraq. After all it seems the thinking of much of the British population as
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Sajjad is hoping for a Euro first
A solicitor and former councillor is hoping to be the first Liberal Democrat Asian MEP for the North West after winning the number two slot on the Party's candidate list for next year's European elections. Sajjad Karim of Nelson is being supported by
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Mosque launches appeal
A Preston mosque that aims to raise thousands of pounds for aid in Iraq, is calling on other groups to join their campaign. Clarendon Street Mosque, Avenham, launched its appeal on Monday and has already raised thousands of pounds. Now it is aiming to
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Student is target on hate website
A student has found himself listed on a neo-nazi website after researching into the far -right for his course. Andi Ali a 35-year-old postgraduate student at the University of Central Lancashire said he was shocked to find pictures of him had been posted
