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EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Tuesday, Date: April 15
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. Spud Pirate and the Very Hungry Crocodile, Library Theatre, Knott Street, Darwen, 1pm and 3.30pm. Humpty Dumpty Easter Extravaganza, The Palace Theatre and Cinema, Longridge
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Show this evil man no mercy
THE criminals who prey on the elderly are the lowest of the low - contemptible cowards whose targets are the frail and solitary. Yet though these rats shock decent, law-abiding folk whenever they strike, can any have sunk to the hideous depravity of the
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I'm safe, Aly-Joy tells her mother
A PETITE paramedic in the frontline of the war with Iraq has phoned her East Lancashire home to say she is safe and well. Aly-Joy Haworth, 18, who is just 4ft 10ins, is an army paramedic and was despatched to the Middle East before war broke out. The
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Traps turning us into criminals
IN the unlikely event of my opting to attend one of those pretentiously named speed awareness courses, I should not be scandalised to find myself sitting at the feet of an instructor who had attracted the vengeance of the law by driving, no doubt safely
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Pet tied up for too long
REGARDING your report about council officials claiming they were 'duped' into reuniting Barbara McVety with her pet (LET, April 2). As a dog owner myself, I can't believe anyone could possibly consider it acceptable to leave a dog for three hours tied
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System far too testing
WHY is a person with a full "moped" licence required to sit a "motorcycle" test? Riding a manual moped is exactly the same as riding a manual motorcycle and riding a "twist and go" moped is exactly the same as riding a larger cc/BHP "twist and go scooter
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Council 'muggers' strike again
MUGGED again! We have come to expect the annual ritual of getting 'done over' for new higher levels of Council Tax each year, but it still hurts and the fact that the perpetrators are 'elected representatives' does not reduce the sense of being victimised
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Murder charge
A 22-YEAR-OLD man was due in Preston Magistrates' court this morning charged with the suspected murder of a local man. David Worgan, was charged with the murder of Andrew Tomms after the 20-year-old was found close to Aqualenium nightclub on Church Street
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Vital to keep Duff
GRAEME Souness today underlined his determination to hang on to Damien Duff after the Republic of Ireland star produced another match-winning performance at the weekend. Duff was magnificent in Saturday's 1-0 win over Charlton where he capped a dazzling
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Form guide...
THE key stats and moments from the game against Charlton Athletic. ROVERS: BRAD FRIEDEL: Pulled off a couple of crucial saves including one in the very last minute to secure the points...7 LUCAS NEILL: A comfortable afternoon's work for the Aussie. Defended
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Appeal to missing man
POLICE in Preston are searching for a man missing from Whittingham Hospital since Friday, April 11. Paul Lawrence, 50, a resident at the facility, has not been seen since leaving at around 3pm. Mr Lawrence is about 5ft 6ins tall, with a stocky to heavy
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Student is neo-Nazi target
A PRESTON 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
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Three minutes to find your perfect partner!
THE dating game is set to hot up for fun-seeking singles as an American match-making craze heads to Preston. Lonely hearts looking for fun, friendship or the man or woman of their dreams could find a quick fix solution at Fives, Guildhall Street, when
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Come home safely daddy
LITTLE beauty Leah Melody came into the world on Saturday, at Sharoe Green Hospital, in Fulwood, weighing a healthy 8lb 5oz. Dad Andrew O'Condell, a 23-year-old medic currently caring for Iraqi prisoners of war in Kuwait, has already been told the good
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School proves it can do better
BARDEN Junior School, Burnley, has been commended in an Ofsted for its progress following a bad report four years ago. The glowing report follows the damming inspection in November 1999 which said the school was failing to give its pupils an acceptable
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Prison controversy: appeal thrown out
A CONTROVERSIAL planning application to build an East Lancashire prison has been thrown out following an appeal. Landowner Paul Dew, 49, has been pursuing plans to develop a prison or detention centre on land at Old Hall Farm, Oswald Street, Burnley,
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Beer mats idea to mop up drug crime
DRINKERS in Burnley will have a chance to help fight crime while downing their pints after police announced plans to produce beer mats as part of a crackdown on drug dealers. The mats are being distributed to local licensed premises with the words "drug
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Abuse: Blunkett defends probes
HOME Secretary David Blunkett has rejected claims that police investigations into child abuse in Lancashire had ruined lives and had put innocent people in the dock. He was replying to a report from a powerful all party group of MPs which said the police
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Shakers' run in
Good Friday April 18...Rochdale (A) Mon April 21...Scunthorpe (H) Sat April 26...Southend (A) Sat May 3...Wrexham (H)
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Bury fade-out angers Preece
BURY 1 CARLISLE UTD 1 by Phil Thorp: NO-ONE escaped blame when Andy Preece's Shakers again frittered away two vital points in the chase for the Third Division play-offs. The players, supporters and even the Gigg Lane groundstaff were criticised as another
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Sping fair at church cashes in
CAKES, crafts, Easter eggs and a tombola were among the attractions at the Brierfield Methodist Church Spring Fair at the weekend. Held at the church in Colne Road, Nelson, it raised money for the kitchen fund to pay for repairs. Organiser Anne Dixon,
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Five years ago
A SLI...N boosted church repair funds for St Bartholemew's in Colne. The rector Rev Peter Mott shed six pounds during Lent in a sponsored slim, which involved dieting and exercise including an energetic Easter scaling of Pendle Hill.
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Heavy cross to bear
CHURCHGOERS from throughout East Lancashire took part in their annual Palm Sunday processions yesterday to mark the start of Holy Week. Members of the Barnes Square Methodist Church in Clayton-le-Moors carried a cross from their church to land next to
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Stanley staff questioned after brawl
TWO members of Accrington Stanley's staff were arrested after the club's promotion celebration ended in violence. A police investigation has been launched into a fight outside Opium, in Willow Street, Accrington. Nightclub owner Mick Cookson today said
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Untaxed cars towed away
SIXTEEN cars were towed away from Clitheroe town centre in a clampdown on tax-dodgers. Insp Bob Ford, of Clitheroe Police, said: "It has been a successful initiative and 16 vehicles without road tax were either clamped or towed away to the police compound
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Evans on attack over danger road
AN MP has attacked the government over its refusal to support a new roundabout at a danger junction on the A59 between Clitheroe and Sabden. Ribble Valley MP Nigel Evans has been campaigning for the major improvement at the junction between the trunk
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A smiling pet of a site
IF you have got a crazy dog or a loveable cat then drop by the petsmiles web directory. The site (www.petsmiles.com) offers a range of advice on caring for your favourite bundle of fun, as well as hints and tips on buying a pet. There is also a news section
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Wedding couple's boost for charities
A COUPLE from Burnley decided to raise money for charity on their wedding day by asking friends and relatives for donations instead of presents. Yvonne and Tony MacMahon, of Westbourne Avenue, celebrated with their guests at the Alexander Hotel, where
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Vital to keep Duff
GRAEME Souness today underlined his determination to hang on to Damien Duff after the Republic of Ireland star produced another match-winning performance at the weekend. Duff was magnificent in Saturday's 1-0 win over Charlton where he capped a dazzling
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Young wreckers hit historic institute
A 100-year-old village institute is slowly being destroyed by endless teenage vandalism, it is claimed. The Barlow Institute and its grounds in Edgworth has suffered damage to windows, the nearby cricket pitch and bowling green. Three £60 windows have
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Firebugs warning after blaze at mill
FIRE chiefs in Rossendale have warned businesses to be on their guard against firebugs after a blaze at a mill in Whitworth. Firefighters were called to the blaze at Bridge Mill, Market Street, at shortly after 5.30pm yesterday and spent more than two
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I fear a child will be killed, says trader
A WATERFOOT trader is concerned that youngsters who do not use the designated road crossings are risking their lives and warned: "Somebody will be killed." Steve Taylor of Steve's Greengrocers, Bacup Road, Waterfoot, is calling on school pupils to use
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Elderly woman rescued from canal
A SEMI-conscious woman was hauled from the Leeds and Liverpool Canal in Blackburn by emergency services. The woman, who is not being named, but is believed to have been a patient at Pendle Psychiatric Unit in Queen's Park Hospital, Blackburn, was spotted
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Library returns open all hours
LIBRARY users will be able to return books 24 hours a day when Blackburn's new-look facility opens later this month. Council bosses say that video shop-style deposit boxes will be set up at the entrances to the central library, in Town Hall Street. They
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Hughes on a high
GREAT Harwood Town kept up their late season form with a comprehensive victory over Norton United. Manager John Hughes said: "Right now we don't want the season to end - we are enjoying our football again and picking up victories as a result. "I just
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Five star second half
DAREWN produced a five star second half performance to inflict a crushing defeat on Cheadle Town at the Anchor Ground. Despite carving out a host of opportunities in the first 45 minutes Darwen went into the break without the goals their dominance merited
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We're feeling just champion!
"GOOD things come to those who wait," smiled Lutel James as the title was ensured - Stanley's two-goal hero couldn't have phrased it better. In terms of the victory that brought Accrington the UniBond League Premier Division title the Reds had had to
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Parents' Guide to... School holidays
UNLESS you are a dab hand with sticky tape and card board cut outs, the Easter holidays can be a long break, trying to entertain the children. Making Easter cards and fluffy yellow ducklings is one way to pass an afternoon but if Blue Peter-style origami
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Advertisement wins top design award
AN eye-catching advertisement to entice new council staff has proved to be a winner in a different field. Bosses put together the colourful ad featuring a youngster to recruit experienced people to their new children, family and schools service. The ad
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Stanley dream can be reality
IT is not just soccer fans, but everyone with pride in East Lancashire who will welcome the triumph of Accrington Stanley as champions of the Unibond League. For this means much more than promotion to the Conference -- the waiting room for teams dreaming
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Family's TV scare
THE family of a Desert Rat watched their son dodge a mortar -- as he was being interviewed on TV. Irish Guard John Shaw, whose family live in Selous Road, Witton, and his 7th Armoured Brigade stormed the southern Iraqi city last week and took control.
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Pensioners badly treated
HOW can pensioners afford to pay increases of nearly 10 per cent on their Council Tax when they themselves receive just over two per cent on their pensions? It is unjust and unreasonable. The pension rise of 75p will never be forgotten by all pensioners
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Crooks asked to shop widow's robber
A FRAIL 89-year-old widow today spoke of her terror at being attacked during a burglary at her Blackburn home. And Blackburn CID has asked the town's criminal fraternity to turn in the man who robbed the deaf and partially-sighted woman. The woman, who
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Turley injury marrs victory
Leigh Centurions 58 Rochdale Hornets 30 by Mike Hulme: A HAT-TRICK from record breaking full-back Neil Turley in 10 second half minutes tipped this 16-try extravanganza Leigh's way. But Turley, who finished with 26 points, was taken to hospital at the
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All you need is Duff!
SIR Paul McCartney returned to his native north west last week to wow audiences on the latest leg of his sell-out world tour. But here at Ewood it was the performance of another man with star quality which prompted the Blackburn End to belt out an old
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Murder charge
A 22-YEAR-OLD man was due in Preston Magistrates' court this morning charged with the suspected murder of a local man. David Worgan, was charged with the murder of Andrew Tomms after the 20-year-old was found close to Aqualenium nightclub on Church Street
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Flying into the eye of the storm
A PRESTON man is planning to set up home in the Chinese province worst hit by a killer virus, despite national warnings from the Department of Health for people not to travel. Matt Horn, 37, of Victoria Parade, Ashton, will be going to southern China
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Why four town hall trees may be in for the chop
BURNLEY Council is carrying out a root and branch survey of four trees outside Padiham Town Hall, which could be for the chop. Burnley Council's tree officer, Roger Rawlinson, inspected the hornbeam trees and said although they are in a healthy condition
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Report calls for action on sickness levels
SICKNESS levels at Burnley Council need to be tackled more rigorously, according to a new report. A Risk Management report set to be debated by councillors next week says the levels of absence are one of six 'High Priority' risks facing the council. The
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Community support man gets free tickets to ride
ONE of Burnley's new Police Community Support Officers is to go "on the buses" in a bid to fight crime and anti-social behaviour. Gannow's Kevin Hall is hoping to provide a reassuring presence to bus users and at the same time deter juvenile nuisance
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'New Billy' is on his first steps to fame
A BURNLEY youngster is set to become the next Billy Elliott after winning a place at a prestigious London theatre school. Chris Parkinson, 10, beat off competition from thousands of other youngsters from across the country to scoop a scholarship at the
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Saturday opening at historic hall
SATURDAY opening will return to Towneley Hall as part of a raft of improvement plans. From Saturday, the hall will be open to the public on Saturdays and on Fridays by appointment only. To mark the change, the Towneley Re-enactors will give a performance
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Action on bus lane pests
A BURNLEY bus company has joined forces with police to launch a hi-tech crackdown on motorists who flout the law. Local bus operator Burnley and Pendle Travel and Pennine Police will be using CCTV footage from buses to enforce driving and parking restrictions
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Firm loses action
A RADCLIFFE firm which lost thousands of cases of alcohol after they were seized by customs officials, has failed in a unique human rights court action. Hamer and Perks Ltd has been involved in a dispute with Customs and Excise since May 1999 when officers
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Update warning to hotel
THE owner of the Hendley Hotel, Colne, could be forced to upgrade standards or face legal action. Inquiries are being carried out into the present use of the hotel, in Queen Street, to establish whether it should be classed as a hotel or a house in multiple
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Ten years ago
A CHIPPINDALE was crowned Accrington's Carnival Queen! Gorgeous Jennifer Chippindale, 23, from Accrington beat off competition from 16 other beauties at Martholme Grange nightclub, Altham.
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Champs are aiming higher
ACCRINGTON Stanley are the toast of East Lancashire today -- and it feels just champion. The club is on top of the world as well as on top of the Unibond League after its fantastic season. And today it was aiming still higher. The club has just a few
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Workers fear for long-term jobs after buyout
WORKERS at an East Lancashire engineering company today said they were ready for future redundancies despite a management buy-out guaranteeing short-term job security. Managers at Allspeeds, Clayton-le-Moors, bought out Norfolk-based parent company GEI
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Red hot glory for Stanley!
ACCRINGTON erupted into a sea of red and white as jubilant fans celebrated the promotion of the town's football team to the Conference. A bumper 2,263 crowd watched Accrington Stanley recapture some of its former glory following a 3-1 win against Altrincham
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MP calls for tourist drive
RIBBLE Valley MP Nigel Evans has called for renewed efforts to dissuade tourists from by-passing East Lancashire as they flock to Blackpool in their millions. Most of the region's top tourist attractions are in the seaside resort and the MP believes that
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Body and wreckage discovered
A MAN died after his microlight plunged into a field in the Ribble Valley. The pilot's body was spotted in the tangled wreckage of the microlight by a passer-by just after 4pm yesterday near Dutton, between Hurst Green and Ribchester. It is believed he
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Man jailed after indecency with girl
A MARRIED man who indecently assaulted a 14-year-old girl he met in an internet chatroom has been jailed. Alan Wiles had sexual contact with her at his Ribchester home, having asked her to bring a school uniform with her prior to one meeting. His prosecution
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Click on to the Burn
I'M sure you have heard by now that the BurnFM is broadcasting across the area - but did you know you can listen online. From the frontage of the thisislancashire.co.uk web site just click on the logo and it will take you through to the Burn's own pages
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Making a war effort
EXPLORE some British military history at the detailed British Army in the Great War site, www.1914-1918.net. The site will build-up a comprehensive order of battle ensuring no unit, no matter how small or what their role was, will be overlooked the author
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Addict jailed for burgling relatives' homes
A FATHER-of-two who raided both his parents' and his cousin's homes has been sent to detention for eight months. Burnley Crown Court heard how Michael Boothby, 19, had been banned from his mum and dad's house but they returned from work to find property
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Time to use kid gloves
BURNLEY boss Stan Ternent has pledged to look after his promising young players for the rest of this season - but also vowed to keep them involved. Amid the disappointment of the 2-0 defeat at Norwich City at the weekend, he was boosted by the positive
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Fact file...
A LOOK at the key moments from the game against Norwich. BURNLEY: NIK MICHOPOULOS: Early save didn't inspire confidence. Looked nervous on high crosses and was at fault for Norwich's second goal...5 DEAN WEST: Great goal line clearance and looked dangerous
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Canaries peck holes in Clarets
LAST week's leaky Clarets defence may have had some drastic repair work done on it, but conceding two goals was still two too many for Stan Ternent on Saturday. The Burnley boss was keen to build on Tuesday's pounding of Preston, but the Canaries were
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Time to use kid gloves
BURNLEY boss Stan Ternent has pledged to look after his promising young players for the rest of this season - but also vowed to keep them involved. Amid the disappointment of the 2-0 defeat at Norwich City at the weekend, he was boosted by the positive
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Steam line services hopes rise
EAST Lancashire's steam railway could soon be used for regular train services, it was revealed today. The East Lancashire Partnership -- made up of councils and and other organisations -- believes there is enough demand for commuters travelling to Manchester
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Crooks asked to shop widow's robber
A FRAIL 89-year-old widow today spoke of her terror at being attacked during a burglary at her Blackburn home. And Blackburn CID has asked the town's criminal fraternity to turn in the man who robbed the deaf and partially-sighted woman. The woman, who
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'Double standards' rap after BNP left out
A COUNCIL leader was today accused of 'double standards' after failing to invite a BNP councillor to take part in a charity event. Opposition councillors in Blackburn today rounded on Bill Taylor, accusing him of making a mockery of the council's 'inclusivity
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A fond farewell
STAFF and pupils at a Darwen primary school paid tribute to a "wonderful" headteacher by throwing a surprise party as she left them to seek out sunnier shores. Pauline Livesy left Ashleigh school after four years at the helm to jet off to Auckland, in
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Our School... Withnell Fold Primary
SCHOOL REPORT: We are a small rural primary school located five miles between Blackburn and Chorley along the A674. We have a Blackburn phone number, Preston postcode and come within the Chorley district administratively. Confused? Pupils come from the
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Coping with a falling budget
CUTS in education budgets were inevitably going to take their toll at ground level at some point. Lancashire education bosses were told in January to shave more than £9 million off spending for the next financial year to help stop a massive hike in council
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Leigh slip ever closer to drop
Leigh RMI 0 Gravesend 0 by Martyn Hindley: TIME is fast disappearing for Leigh RMI after a frustrating afternoon at Hilton Park could only yield a goalless bore draw with fellow strugglers Gravesend. The Railwaymen started their penultimate home game
