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Bowls Handicap entries
CARLSBERG Tetley Bowling Handicap played at Leigh Miners on May 10 & 11 and 17 &18 with the final on May 25. For details ring 678469.
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Atherton edged out
AS PART of their preparations for the coming season, Atherton CC played friendly matches against Haydock home and away at the weekend. Haydock, who play in the first division of the Liverpool Competition, edged out the Higham Park boys on both occasions
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Tommy guns down Raiders
Oulton Raiders 6 Leigh Miners Rangers 32: SKIPPER Tommy Goulden was the inspirational figure as Leigh Miners Rangers maintained second spot in the National Conference Premier Division. The Lancashire County captain was a constant threat as Leigh had too
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Air Miles Manchester League
LATEST details PREMIER DIVISION Wythenshawe Amateurs... 30 16 7 7 50 33 55 17 Irlam Mitchell Shackleton... 25 14 5 6 50 36 47 14 Leigh Athletic... 30 12 8 10 70 48 44 22 Stockport Georgians... 25 13 2 10 63 52 41 10 Royton Town... 25 11 6 8 64 53 39 11
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Straw diary: Claret Campbell is wind-up at summit
THE Home Secretary used to be responsible for Northern Ireland, but that ended when the "troubles" got bad in the early 1970s, and a separate Secretary of State was appointed. So my trip to Hillsborough for this week's US/UK summit was my first. Hillsborough
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Strongest link no match for his wife
MILLIONS of viewers watched as Blackburn solicitor Elliott Taylforth proved he was the strongest link on TV last night. But after taking on the formidable Anne Robinson, Elliott accepted defeat when it came to deciding what to do with the near £4,000
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Plea to missing girl
POLICE in Blackburn today appealed for a missing 18-year-old girl to let them know she is safe. Amanda Jane Nolan left her home in Oxford Drive, Knuzden, at 2pm on Saturday, April 5, and has not been seen since. She has not been into work, at an engineering
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Volunteers needed to ease stress on families
PIONEERING church social workers in East Lancashire are appealing for volunteers to help families under stress. Family support volunteers for the Blackburn Diocese assist parents and children who face isolation after a move or parental split. Peter Nowland
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We should fly our flag
MRS H Hamer (Letters, March 27) is right -- we should all stop listening to these politically-correct crackpots and, as she says, fly the flag. I have recently moved from Lancashire to Carlisle and travel round the Borders -- we went to Hawick recently
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Better to leave dog at home
I READ the report (LET, March 25) about Barbara McVety being reunited with her dog, Matty, with mixed feelings. A psychiatrist, who is an expert on pets, stated recently that it breaks a dog's heart every time their owner leaves them. What must Matty
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My dog Oscar needs new home
A DISABLED pensioner has made a heartfelt plea for somebody to give her beloved pet a home because she can't look after him any more. Margaret Becket, 72, of Church, suffers from emphysema and is unable to give her six-year-old pedigree Maltese dog Oscar
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Fight for jewel in town's crown
MR A Culverhouse (Letters, March 25) criticises me for the move to set up a "Friends of Whitehall Park" group because this means volunteers will be doing the work council workers should be doing. If this was the case, the criticism would be justified.
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Iraq conflict is a matter for us all
REGARDING columnist Eric Leaver's comments (LET, March 19) regarding ten Blackburn Labour councillors 'threatening to quit' if war broke out without UN backing, your reporter Clare Cook quoted two Labour member councillors currently serving on the executive
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Bus-t up over station fees
A BUS company is at the centre of a row with Burnley Council over charges for the use of the town's new £3million station. Blazefield Holdings began withholding payments to the authority, which owns the Centenary Way terminal, after a row broke out when
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Banned driver put behind bars
A BANNED driver who got behind the wheel for the seventh time has been jailed for six months. Harry Michael Robert Nugent, 21, told the police "You again, " when he was arrested. The defendant, of Leyland Road, Burnley, is currently serving a ten-month
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Conduct of surgeon is questioned
HEALTH chiefs today revealed that an orthopaedic surgeon was still under investigation at Burnley General Hospital after more than 12 months. A specialist team from the Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) were called in to look into the conduct of the specialist
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Padiham and Hapton Bulletin
THE Mayoress of Burnley, Mrs Kathleen Birtwistle, is to host a spring fair at Padiham Town Hall on Saturday, from 10am to 2pm. Event organiser Carol Stintson hopes to attract a large crowd of people to spend money which will go to the Mayor's Charity
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We're so proud
THE proud family of East Lancashire's latest soap star today spoke of the moment they spotted their daughter on Britain's best-known street for the first time. Julia Haworth, 23, of Todmorden Road, Burnley, made her debut as nanny Claire Casey on Coronation
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Police praise our campaign on louts
A HIGH-RANKING police officer today praised the Lancashire Evening Telegraph for helping in the fight against football hooligans. Chief Inspector Richard Morgan said the newspaper had played a major role in a police crackdown on violence among soccer
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Injured duo set to return
INJURY-STRICKEN stars Ian Lawson and Matt Barrass may yet play a part in Shakers' dramatic promotion campaign. It has been another year of frustration for the pair, who would almost certainly figure in the first team but for a succession of fitness troubles
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One-stop shop moving closer
THE HEAD of a Nelson nursery school today spoke of her vision for the future as Lancashire's first centre of excellence for early years children. Audrey Wilson said she hopes work to transform Walton Lane Early Excellence Centre will begin in June this
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Good Friday service
AT noon on Good Friday, Christians of all denominations will gather in the grounds of Leigh Parish Church for a half hour service including hymns, a reading of the Passion of Jesus according to John, prayers and a blessing. The service organised by the
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Big Band sound set for CD
THE Fred Longworth Community Big Band will strike a chord with music lovers next month at an Atherton concert. The band, which has been together for two years, will play its unique brand of jazz on May 2 at 7.30pm at Atherton Parish Church. The 20-strong
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Teenage tearaway case put on hold
MAGISTRATES have adjourned the case of a teen tearaway who has "abused and tormented residents" in two neighbourhoods. The bench extended an interim anti-social behaviour order (ASBO) placed on Aaron Stoddard, 15, formerly of Spring Street, Accrington
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'Iraqis die' taunt as bricks throwna t taxi
A GREAT Harwood teenager shouted "Iraqis die" seconds before throwing a brick into a Blackburn taxi office. Blackburn magistrates heard that Terry Sowerbutts then threw bricks and other missiles at a taxi, causing, £200 worth of damage, before shouting
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Tragic death of baby Emmi still a mystery
A YOUNG mother has told how she found her "beautiful baby" dead in her bed just days after it had had its first injections. But a leading paediatric pathologist told the parents and family of 11-week-old Emmi Jayne Whittaker there was nothing to link
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Jail for pensioner after bus assault
A MAN branded a "menace to young girls" has been jailed for four years for indecently assaulting a 17-year-old on a bus. George Kenwright, aged 78, from Croft, pleaded guilty to attacking the teenager last December. The girl had boarded the number 19
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Archbishop opens new school
THE Archbishop of York was in Atherton on Tuesday when he officially opened a new infants building at St George's Primary School which cost nearly £1 million. Dr David Hope -- the Archbishop who heads the Church of England in the north of the country
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Quickfire double ends Colls' Trophy hopes
Prestwich Heys 3 Atherton Colls 0: PRESTWICH Heys banished the curse of the home dressing room to become the fifth different winners of the Goldline Trophy at the Reebok Stadium. The Manchester League side scored twice in four first half minutes to seize
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Antique silverware in giveaway
ANTIQUE silverware worth thousands of pounds is up for grabs in a giveaway by Clitheroe Town Council. The council is offering 14 trophies and salvers worth from £300 to £3,000 each to schools and organisations in Clitheroe -- for free. The trophies and
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Night of trouble began with a kiss
THINGS went from bad to worse for care worker Simon Hodgkinson after his girlfriend caught him in a passionate embrace with her work-friend. The couple had a blazing row during which he threw a heavy metal candle holder which struck her on the head. He
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Stan seeking a boost
STAN Ternent was this morning checking on the fitness of his injured players as he plans for the trip to play-off chasing Norwich City on Saturday afternoon. His players have been lifted by Tuesday's morale boosting derby defeat of Preston North End at
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Hoping the Mail delivers
CHURCH and Oswaldtwistle are looking for Greg Mail to deliver some divine inspiration this season. Their Australian pro for 2003 is creating a buzz of excitement at the club ahead of the new Lancashire League campaign, and he doesn't even arrive in the
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Dance the day away
STUDENTS are invited to celebrate the Easter holidays by dancing the day away. The Dream Kids are back at the Albert Halls, Bolton, with Chart Toppers 2003 on Tuesday, April 22, at 2pm. There will be two hours of great entertainment featuring the latest
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Cycle Speedway team finish in third
ASTLEY & Tyldesley Miners' Welfare Cycle Speedway Club travelled to Sheffield on Sunday for the opening round of the Northern Fours and Junior League series. Having had 14 pre-season on track training sessions, the A & T club were well prepared
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Cricket Club look to raise profile in town
EDS Leigh Cricket Club start its 149th season this weekend, with a visit from their old adversaries, Bootle, in the first group match of the LDCC Premier League Knockout Cup, a trophy the Green and Gold's have won twice in the last three years. As ever
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Rovers face battle for Gresko
BLACKBURN Rovers remain in pole-position to sign Vratislav Gresko this summer - despite speculation suggesting Leeds United are ready to compete for his signature. Ewood chief executive John Williams met officials from Italian club Parma on Monday night
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Milking it for £2.62 a year
ACCRINGTON milkman Vic Allonby thought about toasting his family's 'winnings' in Gordon Brown's budget - but he will have to stick to the white stuff. Vic, partner Wendy and their 13-year-old daughter Carla Victoria, will be better off by a mere £2.62
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'Own goal' on beer prices
THE boss of Blackburn brewers Daniel Thwaites has accused Gordon Brown of scoring a "classic own goal" over his plans to raise tax on the price of a pint by 1p. Paul Baker, who is also chairman of the British Beer and Pub Association, said he was "very
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Easter chemists
EASTER Sunday opening times for chemists covering the Ashton, Leigh and Wigan Primary Care Trust area are: Co-op Pharmacy, 1 Coldalhurst Lane, Astley (11-noon); Abram Pharmacy, 358 Warrington Road, Abram (4pm-5pm); Cohens Chemist, 90-92 Manchester Road
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Good Friday service
AT noon on Good Friday, Christians of all denominations will gather in the grounds of Leigh Parish Church for a half hour service including hymns, a reading of the Passion of Jesus according to John, prayers and a blessing. The service organised by the
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Fifth officer recruited for turnaround team
ROSSENDALE Borough Council has appointed a fifth member to its restructured management team as the beleagured authority begins to look to the future after a disastrous Audit Commission report. Lynn Hurrell is the new director of landlord services -- a
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Hi-tech bus station
NEW information boards which will make life easier for bus passengers are being installed at Leigh Bus Station. The electronic displays have been given the thumbs-up by Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Authority after successful trials. Councillor
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Woman died after house fall
AN 83-year-old woman died after a fall at home, an inquest heard. Veronica Rowson, of Cedar Road, Leigh, suffered from Paget's Disease and had been unsteady on her feet for the last three years. Her son Michael told the inquest he had found his mother
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Homes plan fears
PIT site homes could create nightmares for Lowton and Golborne people who are meeting to raise development concerns. A proposed major development at Parkside Colliery would, they say, send hundreds of lorries and cars their way. Next Tuesday, Lane Head
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Road repairs bring traffic headaches
MOTORISTS are facing major disruptions with a number of local roads due for closure for repair work. A major route between Leigh and Wigan will be closed to traffic from Saturday for six to eight weeks because of sewer work. Wigan Road and Leigh Road,
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Drugs dealers behind bars
THREE friends who dealt in heroin, crack cocaine and cannabis have been jailed for a total of seven and-a-half years. When police raided a house in Bank Street, Platt Bridge they found heroin with a street value of £1,230, £350 worth of crack cocaine,
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Joint project success
THE award-winning Classrooms in Companies project has been one of the major successes of the joint venture involving Leigh Education Action Zone and Wigan Education Business Partnership. And it has sparked a glowing report for Wigan EBP from the National
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Charter Mark first for new health trust
THE newly formed East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust has received its first Charter Mark Award - thanks to the efforts of a staff health centre. The former Blackburn Hyndburn & Ribble Valley Trust became a Health Promoting Hospital (HPH) in September
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Supermarket car park sex protest
POLICE have been urged to clamp down on prostitutes engaging in sex acts in the car park of Blackburn's new Lidl supermarket. Police said the call girls had taken to using the area after another car park nearby had had a barrier put across it. Town centre
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Boost for ambulance service
A NEW set of state-of-the-art ambulances with the latest life-saving equipment have taken to the streets of East Lancashire. Lancashire Ambulance Service has taken delivery of 15 emergency ambulances, six of which will be used in East Lancashire based
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Childcare booster in free-for-all plan
MORE than 400 new childcare places are to be created across an East Lancashire borough as a council comes good on a promise of 'free care for all.' Blackburn with Darwen Council has unveiled the first phase of a £15million project to create 17 children's
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Mounties urged to probe killing
POLICE in Canada are to review the case of a Blackburn woman who died nearly 23 years after she was brutally assaulted by her boyfriend. Gillian Porter was attacked in 1980 by her Canadian fiance Raymond Jules and suffered severe head injuries which left
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Pauline has got the power
PAULINE Powell endured gruelling preparation for the Wakefield 10k at the weekend. But it proved to be worth while as the 29-year-old was the second woman to cross the line - 19th overall - just 39 seconds behind Catherine Mutwa. The Kenyan finished in
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Telfer header seals win
ANOTHER successful night for Bacup Borough was marred by an incident involving Ian McLelan. The Bacup captain sustained a broken collar bone when he was involved in a car accident on his way to the game. Manager Brent Peters said: "Thankfully the accident
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Quickfire double ends Colls' Trophy hopes
Prestwich Heys 3 Atherton Colls 0: PRESTWICH Heys banished the curse of the home dressing room to become the fifth different winners of the Goldline Trophy at the Reebok Stadium. The Manchester League side scored twice in four first half minutes to seize
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Exam results put school on a high
PUPILS and staff at an Astley school are on a real high after some remarkable results. Following the publication of A level performance tables David Burnett, head of St Mary's Catholic High, said achievements were "truly remarkable and a cause for celebration
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Archbishop opens new school
THE Archbishop of York was in Atherton on Tuesday when he officially opened a new infants building at St George's Primary School which cost nearly £1 million. Dr David Hope -- the Archbishop who heads the Church of England in the north of the country
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Is sarsparilla safe!?!
ONE of the country's oldest temperance bars has been ordered to stop selling sarsaparilla after 100 years -- so that the council can check the contents are safe. It's taken them long enough. Remember the sasp days of Leigh's Railway Road temp, another
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Green fingers are now black
I'VE caught the spring gardening bug for the first time after being inundated with gardening knowledge from the box. I've turned into a right little Charlie Dimmock, but with the necessary underwear. A land dispute resulted in me acquiring a new plot
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Raise a glass to Vimto
I'M sorry to learn that Vimto's new factory is to close with the loss of 60 jobs. Drinks company Nichols, makers of Vimto and Sunkist drinks, has confirmed it is closing in Golborne after a short stay there. The plan is to relocate to the existing factory
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Talk about old women
I WAS bemused to hear two men in conversation while they were rummaging through shop bargains. Like a Monty Python sketch they were trying to outdo each other with the number of ailments they had and the different pills they took. The younger bragged
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Old boys come back to haunt Centurions
Chorley Lynx 31 Leigh Centurions 22 by Mike Hulme PAUL Terzis called it 'a dark day in my coaching career' as a gang of Leigh old boys came back to ambush him and his team. Coach Terzis was sensible enough not to look for excuses for Leigh's inexcusable
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Leigh Amateur League
LATEST details Redwaters Coronation Cup Semi Final COLLIERS REST...4 AFC TYLDESLEY...1 Division One HIGHER FOLD LC...2 ROPE/ANCHOR...1 HOWE BRIDGE MILLS...0 THREE CROWNS A...4 Division Two LEIGH LEGION...1 HOWE BRIDGE RES...3 ASDA GOLBORNE...1 FIR TREE
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Air Miles Manchester League
LATYEST details PREMIER DIVISION Wythenshawe Amateurs... 30 16 7 7 50 33 55 17 Irlam Mitchell Shackleton... 25 14 5 6 50 36 47 14 Leigh Athletic... 30 12 8 10 70 48 44 22 Stockport Georgians... 25 13 2 10 63 52 41 10 Royton Town... 25 11 6 8 64 53 39
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EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Friday, April 11
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. Line Dance Social, St Edward's Church Hall, Veronica Street, Darwen, 7.30pm-11.30pm. Advice and Information Service. Low cost insurance services for the over 55's, Age
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Rangers lose in Final
LEIGH Miners Rangers U14s were beaten 12-6 by Blackbrook Royals in the National Youth Final. The Miners trailed 8-6 at half time with their try coming from Adam Thomason. Miners second rower Chris Mugan took the man of the match award.
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East triumph
LEIGH East U12s played some outstanding rugby to demolish Royton Tigers 38-16 but their defence was a little suspect at times. East's tries came from Roper (3), Unsworth, Yarwood, Hansen and Lane. Shepherd landed seven goals. Top tackler - J.Unsworth;
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Tennis players wanted
CULCHETH Tennis Club is looking for new players to help maintain and revitalise their men's and ladies teams. The tennis club is also on the lookout for players to boost their junior ranks at u12, u15 and u18 levels. A coach-led programme to all juniors
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Burning issue has to be addressed
PERHAPS as few as 10 years ago any call to ban smoking in public places in East Lancashire would have provoked shock. But today, as director of public health Dr Jim Paris backs just such a demand, the reaction is much more likely to be one of support.
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Super sub Gary leaves it late for East
Leigh East 35 Skirlaugh 28: LEIGH East recorded an excellent win over Hull side Skirlaugh thanks to a last minute try by sub Gary Hopkins followed by a drop goal from Danny Kilshaw. Skirlaugh went in front for the only time in the first minute when East
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Messages of hope
EAST Lancashire families today spoke of their cautious hopes as the war in Iraq looked to be nearing its end. Stephanie Haworth, of James Street, Great Harwood, whose daughter Aly-Joy, 18, is an Army medic in Iraq, said: "We heard from her for the first
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No flag for our boys
THE Union Jack will not fly outside Burnley or Padiham town hall, despite the heartfelt pleas of a mother whose son is fighting in Iraq. Burnley Council has told Marion Smith, of Collinge Street, Padiham, that it has taken a decision not to hoist the
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Children show way!
WALKERS in Hyndburn donned their boots for the first Baxenden Jubilee Walk starting at Haworth Art Gallery in Manchester Road. The walk, which is now open to the public, is signed by waymakers designed by youngsters from Hollins County High, Accrington
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War fear composer cancels visit again
A PROMINENT US composer has cancelled two consecutive trips to a Blackburn music shop -- because of September 11 and the war in Iraq. Jane Bastien, from New Orleans, was so worried of terrorist reprisals following the outbreak of war she has cancelled
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Time to find Sasha a home
MANCHESTER Dogs' Home is looking for a loving home for one of our long-stay dogs, Sasha. She has been resident in the home since September 5, 2002 when she was brought in by the Stockport Dog Warden. She was found wandering in the Reddish area. Sasha
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Now wishes can come true
ON behalf of everyone at the Make-A-Wish Foundation UK, I would like to thank all those who attended our recent jumble sale in Whalley. The purpose of Make-A-Wish is simple: to grant the wishes of children aged between three and 18 with life-threatening
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Bike crash boy still serious
A TEENAGER is still in intensive care after being seriously injured in a late night motorcycle accident. The 15 year-old, and his passenger, were hurt after they crashed into a wall while riding a stolen motorcycle on Wigan Road, Leigh, last weekend.
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Glad to see lads bouncing back
IT IS not often that I am left speechless but that is what happened to me on Saturday afternoon as news started to come through from Turf Moor. I had been out swimming and had a bit of lunch before watching the Man United game and then I was told it was
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Mounties urged to probe killing
POLICE in Canada are to review the case of a Blackburn woman who died nearly 23 years after she was brutally assaulted by her boyfriend. Gillian Porter was attacked in 1980 by her Canadian fiance Raymond Jules and suffered severe head injuries which left
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Quickfire double ends Colls' Trophy hopes
Prestwich Heys 3 Atherton Colls 0: PRESTWICH Heys banished the curse of the home dressing room to become the fifth different winners of the Goldline Trophy at the Reebok Stadium. The Manchester League side scored twice in four first half minutes to seize
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Liverpool given an academy lesson
BLACKBURN Rovers are bang on course to make the last eight of the Academy Under 17 play-offs following a stunning win against Liverpool. Ian Miller's side romped to a 4-0 win at Brockhall on Saturday and they now need a point against Southampton in a
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Rovers face battle for Gresko
BLACKBURN Rovers remain in pole-position to sign Vratislav Gresko this summer - despite speculation suggesting Leeds United are ready to compete for his signature. Ewood chief executive John Williams met officials from Italian club Parma on Monday night
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Robes go from tatty to natty
BURNLEY'S new mayoral robes were unveiled for the first time at a council meeting last night. The Mayor, councillor Gordon Birtwistle paid £900 for the new robes to replace the existing ones which he said were "tatty". They have been in use since 1935
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Ex-Naval officer in a real mess
AN ex-Royal Naval officer ended up spending a night in the cells after one too many at a mess dinner. Burnley magistrates heard how plasterer Ian Wilkinson, 43, tried to punch a taxi driver and damaged the vehicle's doors. Wilkinson, of Alexander Grove
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Family takes stock of memorabilia
THE owner of a family-run sports shop, which is moving after more than a century, today revealed some sporting treasures of the past as he cleared out the stock room. Ken Cocker, of Cockers, in Keirby Walk, Burnley, has unearthed some memories of days
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Bus-t up over station fees
A BUS company is at the centre of a row with Burnley Council over charges for the use of the town's new £3million station. Blazefield Holdings began withholding payments to the authority, which owns the Centenary Way terminal, after a row broke out when
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Councillor in traffic laws takeover fear
COUNCIL attempts to enforce a system of decriminalised parking could prove impossible because of the lack of traffic wardens and the number of motorists flouting parking laws. Concerns over the planned takeover of traffic duties from police by the borough
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Bid to build new homes
PLANS have been submitted to Pendle Council to build eight townhouses, and an estate road, on a former factory site at unit one of the Barnfield Business Centre, in Brunswick Street, Nelson. The proposal will be discussed by members of the Nelson Committee
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Night to catch moths
PENDLE Council's park ranger service will hold a moth night at Marsden Park, in Nelson, on Saturday as part of National Moth Week. Anyone wanting to take part is asked to meet at the conservatory in the park at 7pm. To join in the event, people will be
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Man broke jaw of his former friend
A MAN who attacked a former friend was given a community rehabilitation sentence and ordered to pay compensation. Darren Leigh punched his victim David Nagle repeatedly leaving him with a fractured jaw. Leigh, aged 29, of Turks Road, Radcliffe, appeared
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Trouble at home
THE Library Theatre brings a new play to the stage with a tale of sibling rivalry and A-roads in Traffic and Weather. Set against a succession of uncomfortable Christmas visits Richard, played by Leigh Symonds, and Chris, played by award winner Graeme
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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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Stage for more success
DARWEN Library Theatre has been hailed 'a theatre of tomorrow' in the wake of its new summer schedule. The praise has come from comedian Jim Bowen, host of TV's 'Bullseye' and a former Accrington schoolteacher. He said: "I will be paying my second visit
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Take a break
TAKE a break with home made cakes, tea and coffee which will be served between 9.30am and noon tomorrow (Friday) at Kingsleigh Church. All proceeds will go to the local MS Group.
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Easter chemists
EASTER Sunday opening times for chemists covering the Ashton, Leigh and Wigan Primary Care Trust area are: Co-op Pharmacy, 1 Coldalhurst Lane, Astley (11-noon); Abram Pharmacy, 358 Warrington Road, Abram (4pm-5pm); Cohens Chemist, 90-92 Manchester Road
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Five years ago
MEMBERS of the Blackburn with Darwen branch of Slimming World collected over 70 eggs and gave them to poorly children in Blackburn's hospitals.
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Ten years ago
MANCHESTER United manager Alex Ferguson scored a hit with Downs Syndrome sufferer Scott Kearns when he gave him a birthday treat. Scott, from Langho, was invited to watch a home league game and was sent a birthday card signed by all the players.
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Safe teen disco at The Cube
THE Cube nightclub is set to launch a teenage disco after they received the backing of police and local headteachers. Steve Smith, the owner of the Leigh nightspot which opened last month, plans to hold a monthly disco for 14 to 18 year-olds. There will
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Safe teen disco at The Cube
THE Cube nightclub is set to launch a teenage disco after they received the backing of police and local headteachers. Steve Smith, the owner of the Leigh nightspot which opened last month, plans to hold a monthly disco for 14 to 18 year-olds. There will
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Exam results put school on a high
PUPILS and staff at an Astley school are on a real high after some remarkable results. Following the publication of A level performance tables David Burnett, head of St Mary's Catholic High, said achievements were "truly remarkable and a cause for celebration
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My dog Oscar needs new home
A DISABLED pensioner has made a heartfelt plea for somebody to give her beloved pet a home because she can't look after him any more. Margaret Becket, 72, of Church, suffers from emphysema and is unable to give her six-year-old pedigree Maltese dog Oscar
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A MARIE Curie nurse from Tyldesley is through to the final of Marie Curie/Clinton Cards Nurse of the
Barbara Rawlinson, 58, is one of 211 Marie Curie Nurses in the North West where she looks after people seriously ill with cancer in their own homes. Barbara says she is delighted to have made it into the finals of the promotion which would give her the
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Leigh schools set trend for country
TWO schools within Leigh Education Action Zone are trailblazing a triumphant path for the rest of the UK to follow. Twelve Apostles RC and Sacred Heart RC are the first primary schools in the country to be honoured with the prestigious Excellence in Work
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Bitter defeat for Astley mum
A MOTHER, whose desperately disabled son drowned when left unattended in a care home jacuzzi, has suffered bitter defeat in her High Court bid to have those she blames for the tragedy prosecuted Brenda Rowley had challenged the Director of Public Prosecutions
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Praise for the young Clarets
A VERY young Burnley reserve side received praise from both sets of coaches after they lost 3-1 at Walsall yesterday afternoon. Reserve boss Ronnie Jepson explained: "They had a very strong side out and even their manager made a point of saying how well
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Pashley pleased Matty got chance
YOUNG winger Matty O'Neill made his debut for the Clarets first team on Saturday and is now hoping to be offered a professional contract. O'Neill was given a warm welcome from home fans looking for any ray of hope and his youth team coach Terry Pashley
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Second string fall to Saddlers
BURNLEY'S young reserve lost at the Bescot Stadium yesterday afternoon, with their more experienced opponents taking the points with a 3-1 victory. The only first team experience in Burnley's side came in the shape of Matty O'Neill, having played just
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Greg Mail is one to watch
IF you can tell a lot about a person from the company they keep then Church and Oswaldtwistle could have one of the signings of the summer in Greg Mail. Mail, who turns 25 this month, has managed to hold down a regular place in a New South Wales side
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We need to forget all about Fulham!
ONE down, six more to go! That's the way we are looking at our remaining games as we prepare to enter the final straight. And as they say at the Grand National, we look to be in a healthy position as we reach the elbow, which is more than can be said
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Greenwood out to make impact
MOTORSPORT fanatic Deborah Greenwood is hoping to change the face of Formula One. The mother-of-two from Burnley was the first to put her name forward for next year's Formula Woman - the first ever national motorsport series devoted entirely to female
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Get 'In The Mood'
WITH today's young heroes waging war on Iraq, Leigh people can relive the emotion of past conflicts at a special exhibition. The major show "In The Mood" at the Trafford-based Imperial War Museum North will look at entertainment from the First World War
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Stan seeking a boost
STAN Ternent was this morning checking on the fitness of his injured players as he plans for the trip to play-off chasing Norwich City on Saturday afternoon. His players have been lifted by Tuesday's morale boosting derby defeat of Preston North End at
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Business chiefs cautious over Budget proposals
THERE was a muted response today from East 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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Take a break
TAKE a break with home made cakes, tea and coffee which will be served between 9.30am and noon tomorrow (Friday) at Kingsleigh Church. All proceeds will go to the local MS Group.
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Stage for mroe success
DARWEN Library Theatre has been hailed 'a theatre of tomorrow' in the wake of its new summer schedule. The praise has come from comedian Jim Bowen, host of TV's 'Bullseye' and a former Accrington schoolteacher. He said: "I will be paying my second visit
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School reunion
TWO Joans -- Bunting and Edwards -- are staging a reunion for pupils who went to Atherton St George's Junior School between the years 1936-41. It will start around 8pm on Thursday, April 24 at the Blue Bell Hotel, Bolton Road, Atherton. Enquiries to 01942
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What a Relief?
JOKERS and disco dancers from a Leigh pub restaurant helped raise £54,000 for Comic Relief. Donations from a funniest joke competition and a fancy dress disco plus collections at the Atherleigh Way boosted Brewsters Family Restaurants' donation of £54,000
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Teenage tearaway case put on hold
MAGISTRATES have adjourned the case of a teen tearaway who has "abused and tormented residents" in two neighbourhoods. The bench extended an interim anti-social behaviour order (ASBO) placed on Aaron Stoddard (below, right), 15, formerly of Spring Street
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Joe's 'key' to success
LEIGH dialect poet Joseph Wildman has written a piece of prizewinning prose. He lifted the Pomfret Cup in the Lancashire Authors' Association annual competition for his work "A Threep'ny Key". The group hopes to boost its dwindling membership by encouraging
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New library section is just the ticket
LEIGH Library is just the ticket for the under fives. A new section has opened in a dinosaur decorated area with books and activities aimed at the very young. The project, part of a government-backed investment in children scheme, aims to improve achievement
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Bin emptying times 'rubbish' say residents
ROSSENDALE Council could revert to weekly refuse collections after residents complained that rubbish was overflowing under a new recycling scheme. The council received complaints after it changed collection times from once a week, to every two weeks,
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Bogus holiday club warning
CONSUMER watchdogs are backing a national campaign alerting sunseekers to the dangers of joining bogus holiday clubs. Trading standards chief for Wigan Council, Alan Blundell has warned that the clubs are not covered by timeshare laws which means there
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Big Band sound set for CD
THE Fred Longworth Community Big Band will strike a chord with music lovers next month at an Atherton concert. The band, which has been together for two years, will play its unique brand of jazz on May 2 at 7.30pm at Atherton Parish Church. The 20-strong
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Diamond day for Len and Ada
SIXTY-FIVE years after they met as 16 year-olds working at Leigh cable works, great-grandparents Len and Ada Farrington celebrated their diamond wedding. Married in wartime -- April 3, 1943 -- at Leigh Parish Church and with an £8 wedding budget which
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Brewery put pub up for sale
A POPULAR pub which attracts hordes of drinkers eager to sample beer at a bargain price has been put up for sale by a well known brewery chain. The George and Dragon pub in Tyldesley town centre -- acknowledged as one of the cheapest places in the area
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Ginger's charity ride just gets better and better
MORE than 1,500 scooter enthusiasts took to the streets of Lowton last Saturday to take toys and chocolates to sick kids at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital in the annual Ginger's Easter Egg Run. The enthusiasts, riding Lambretta and Vespa models
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Peter's tales of the unexpected
STRANGE encounters on the East Lancs Road and a haunted Lowton farm feature in author Peter Hough's latest book Supernatural Lancashire due to be published next Thursday. Peter's 18th title is full of local flavour and includes stories of ghosts, witchcraft
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Double raid at charity shop
THIEVES twice targeted an animal charity shop in Leigh town centre. After smashing through the back door of the PDSA branch in Bradshawgate on Friday night, intruders broke into an office and stole a television, CDs, watches and gold chains and cash from
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Regiment's VCs to have memorial
OFFICIALS at Blackburn Cathedral say they will erect a memorial to mark the bravery of soldiers in the East Lancashire Regiment. The news comes after former soldier Raymond Walsh spent nearly two years pushing for a commemorative plaque which recognises
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Tony's words are poetry in commotion
A CONTROVERSIAL poet has hired a personal minder after being rugby tackled by a drinker while reciting verse in a pub. Tony West was standing on a stool at The Gibraltar Hotel, Dukes Brow, Blackburn, reading a poem about Blackburn Rovers when the man
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Trauma of death riddle husband
A MAN who has lived under the cloud of suspicion after the death of his wife today spoke of the trauma of a never ending wait for answers. Robert Lund has yet to be given any conclusive evidence about what happened to his wife Evelyn since she vanished
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Health chief backs call for public smoking ban
A CALL to ban smoking in public places in Blackburn and Darwen has been backed by the area's leading public health official. Director of public health Dr Jim Paris spoke as leading American anti-smoking campaigner Stanton Glantz began a lecture tour across
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Bid to get back on track
RAILWAY routes closed 40 years ago could be re-opened as mini railways or bus-only expressways to boost public transport. Extra stations could also be opened and East Lancashire's two existing railway tracks could carry up to four trains an hour under
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Double blow for Dale
AN injury to Rossendale goalkeeper John Gillies proved to be the deciding factor in this match. However, despite having midfielder Dave Gamble between the sticks for the best part of 70 minutes, they were unlucky not to take something from the game. It
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Butler stands up to pressure
THE 54th annual Nelson Wheelers promotion of the Circuit of the Dales last Sunday lived up to its Classic status in cycle racing circles with one of the closest results for some years. Overall winner for the seventh time was Preston-based Gethin Butler
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Super Steve seals a share of spoils
A LATE strike from Steve Orrell salvaged a point for Prestwich Heys in the Air Miles Manchester League. The goal secured a 1-1 draw with Leigh Athletic, who had opened the scoring on the half-hour with a Steve Bevin goal. Elton Vale put their recent disappointing
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Joint project success
THE award-winning Classrooms in Companies project has been one of the major successes of the joint venture involving Leigh Education Action Zone and Wigan Education Business Partnership. And it has sparked a glowing report for Wigan EBP from the National
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Leigh schools set trend for country
TWO schools within Leigh Education Action Zone are trailblazing a triumphant path for the rest of the UK to follow. Twelve Apostles RC and Sacred Heart RC are the first primary schools in the country to be honoured with the prestigious Excellence in Work
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Appeal for egg donations
A LEADING IVF clinic has picked an appropriate time to appeal for egg donations -- Easter It wants more donors to come forward to help childless couples have a much longed for baby of their own. Many people are willing to donate organs after death but
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Another defeat pushes Leigh closer to the drop
LEIGH RMI's three season roller-coaster ride in the Conference could be heading for an unhappy ending. The Railwaymen have just four remaining games to grab a lifeline to stop them being shunted back into the Unibond Premier Division. Time is fast running
