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EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Tuesday, September 23
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. St John's Operatic and Dramatic Society presents "Little Shop Of Horrors," Pendle Hippodrome Theatre, Newmarket Street, Colne, 7.15pm. 'Life in Lancashire,' Queen Street
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closed cinema must be waved
IT is important for the cinema to stay in Accrington. A lot of people I have spoken to were very happy with it. I run a small company in Accrington and if it stays closed it will affect the town badly, having a knock-on effect on other leisure outlets
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Inequality is subsidised by us
REGARDING Councillor Don Rishton glorifying the new parliament/assembly of both Scotland and Wales (Letters, September 15), while both of these countries receive a much greater British government funding for every resident, it is the English people who
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Patterson wants more attacking options
Leigh RMI 1 Tamworth 1 by David Magilton: WHAT would Mark Patterson give for a big striker to add another dimension to his attack? The Leigh manager saw his side pinned back by a second-half onslaught from Tamworth but his lack of attacking options only
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Souey 'no' to Spurs
BLACKBURN boss Graeme Souness today said he's not interested in talking to Tottenham about the vacant manager's job at White Hart Lane. Souness has been heavily linked with a return to the club where he started his career, even before Glenn Hoddle got
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Village folk set to lose church battle
PLANS to extend a church hall in Hurstwood look set to go ahead despite objections from local residents. New male and female changing rooms and two extra meeting rooms will be created at Hurstwood Church Hall, in Hurstwood Lane, if the proposals are approved
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Asbestos alert after factory blaze
RESIDENTS in Padiham were told to keep their doors and windows shut today after a fire sent asbestos into the air. Firefighters from across East Lancashire were called to Fleetwood Road overnight to deal with a blaze in the Thornton Traditional Felts
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Billy's historic challenge
A MAN who lost his sight while clearing mass graves in Bosnia, and who last month claimed a motorcycle landspeed record, will deliver a pioneering presentation to schoolchildren this month. Billy Baxter will visit Woodhey High School in Ramsbottom on
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Bugs festival beats first-day drenching
BARNOLDSWICK was buzzing at the weekend when it was invaded by giant butterflies, bees and beetles, and other colourful creepy crawlies at the town's annual Bug Festival. Despite poor weather on Saturday, visitors were rewarded on Sunday when the weather
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Shedding light on safer streets
WORK has started making the streets of Hyndburn safer after dark. Hyndburn Council's £140,000 "Operation Twinkle" will improve street lighting at specific locations within the borough and should be completed by early next year. It's hoped the extra lighting
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Charity staff back sex warning boss
A CHARITY shop boss who has been put on the sex offenders' register says he wants to put the ordeal behind him and move on. Richard Day, chairman of Accrington Shopmobility, accepted a police caution after he was charged with two counts of indecent assault
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Events taking place in East Lancashire on Monday, September 22:
MONDAY Brindle Historical Society meet Brindle Community Hall, 7.30pm. Whist and Domino Drive, Knowle Green Village Hall, 7.30pm. Accrington Camcorder Club meet Clifton Mill, Pickup Street, Oswaldtwistle, 7.15pm. Club Night. Family History Class, Colne
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Neill answers his critics
LUCAS NEILL'S manager and team-mates have hailed him a hero after making the breakthrough in Saturday's 2-1 victory at Portsmouth. The Aussie put the events of the past week behind him as he swooped to set Rovers on their way to their first away win of
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Great strides for restoration fund
MORE than 100 walkers took part in Cliviger's annual Scarlett's Stride yesterday, raising more than £1,400 for the St John the Divine Parish Church restoration fund. The sun shone down on all those who took part in the 12-mile walk through the countryside
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Hospice charity is streets ahead
CORONATION Street stars helped raise vital funds for Pendleside Hospice when they turned out to support a charity fashion show in Burnley. Vicky Entwistle, who plays Janet Battersby in the top-rated soap, was joined by Burnley-born actors Malcolm Hebden
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Ten years ago
A BREWERY's pub managers proved they were not short on brains when they won a business game. The team from Pennine Inns, Lion Brewery, Blackburn, won the regional league of the Bulmers National Innkeeping Business Game.
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Five years ago
ENTHUSIASTS held an event at Osbaldeston Riding Centre to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Land Rover. Members of Red Rose Land Rover Club came from all over the country with 34 vehicles between 40 and 50 years old.
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MP calls for probe into cinema closure
AN MP has called on Hyndburn Council to take urgent action to reopen Accrington's Premiere Cinema. Hyndburn MP Greg Pope has also demanded an investigation into how the company running it was forced to close the complex. Operator GSX put the business
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Kiddies' lottery windfall
TWO working mums have received a lottery windfall to set up an out of school club at a Clitheroe primary school. Stephanie Zak, 39, of Eastham Street, Clitheroe, and Julie Oliver, 39, of Waddington Road, Clitheroe, have received £10,000 to run the Daisychain
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Blake puts on a magic show
MAGICIAN David Blaine is 16 days into a self-inflicted famine from normality - starved of food and contact with the outside world for a total of 44 days as he dangles in a box over the River Thames. Like the American cult figure, Burnley too have been
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Loye leads chase for crown
LANCASHIRE Lightning claimed the National League Second Division title with a nine-wicket win over nearest rivals Northamptonshire. Set a target of 241, the visitors claimed victory thanks to a century from former Northants batsman Mal Loye on his return
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Mum missing with daughter
A MOTHER and daughter, missing from their Blackpool home for ten days, may have headed for Lancaster police believe. Officers are growing concerned for the safety of Michelle Addy, 34, and her eight-year-old daughter Jenna Hargreaves, who have been missing
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Souey 'no' to Spurs
BLACKBURN boss Graeme Souness today said he's not interested in talking to Tottenham about the vacant manager's job at White Hart Lane. Souness has been heavily linked with a return to the club where he started his career, even before Glenn Hoddle got
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Hot water misery led to ovedoses
A WOMAN from Darwen says she was twice driven to suicide attempts due to the frustration of having no hot water for more than two years. Julie Barton, 45, applied for a grant from Eaga, a social enterprise organisation which works with central government
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Help on line for families
FAMILIES in Rossendale are being offered a friendly ear in the form of a new helpline for parents and carers. Rossendale Family Forum, which was launched in June by the Mayor of Rossendale, Councillor Eileen Kershaw, is behind the plan. It hopes the line
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Courses will offer crafty ideas for Christmas
A BACUP craft shop is inviting people to take part in a new programme of workshops, which will run until Christmas. The House on the Corner, in Market Street, is offering courses on crafts, including handmade card-making, rubber stamping, glass painting
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Cricket club fights damages claim
A LANCASHIRE League cricket club is fighting a court decision which could see it having to pay up to £250,000 damages to a man who suffered burns to his face and hands at a bonfire night event it had organised. Michael Bottomley, from Rochdale, whose
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Last gasp goal rocks Borough
Radcliffe Borough 1 Vauxhall Motors 2: RADCLIFFE Borough were left cursing their luck as Vauxhall Motors grabbed the points with two goals in the last 10 minutes, the winner coming two minutes into injury time. Jody Banim put Radcliffe ahead after Motors
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Charity bonfire team seeks sponsors
COMPANIES in Blackburn are being urged to sponsor the annual bonfire and firework show. Organisers, the Blackburn Rotaract Club, are making the appeal for companies to help worthy causes, including the main charity this year which is the East Lancashire
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You can 'cc' the quality
THE pop of champagne corks has been competing with the sound of motorcycle engines at a Blackburn-based bike makers. CCM Motorcycles, based in Lions Drive, Shadsworth Business Park, has taken £1million-worth of orders for its new bike in just seven days
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Family's shock at raid by neighbour
A LITTLE girl was so upset by a raid on her house she would not go home for several days - but the man responsible was allowed to walk free by a judge. Burnley Crown Court heard the 10-year-old child's mother was physically sick by what awaited her when
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Net closing in on Maggot Pete
DETECTIVES today said the net was closing in on the ringleader of a "wicked and dangerous" £1million food fraud, which saw condemned poultry supplied to supermarkets, cafes and snack bars across the country -- including East Lancashire. Four accomplices
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Darwen crash out
DARWEN crashed out of the FA Vase at the hands of Yorkshire side Liversedge after again conceding four goals. Nestor went unchallenged to rifle home from the edge of the box to give Liversedge the lead before Matt Anderton conceded a penalty, which Mark
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A tough game, but a win
BACUP made the long trek up to the North East and made hard work of this one-sided FA Vase tie. Karl Stanley was a thorn in Murton's side with his electrifying direct runs, creating a host of chances which the visitors failed to capitalise on. Scott Gilchrist
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Storks run out of time
AN 18-mile traffic jam on the A1 on Saturday turned Padiham's journey north to take on Crook Town in the second qualifying round of the this season's FA Vase competition, into a nightmare four-and-a-half-hour journey. It caused the scheduled kick-off
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Four goal Matty
GREAT Harwood Town stretched their unbeaten run to 17 NWCL Division Two games with a 'four-midable' performance at Castleton Gabriels. And 17-year-old Matty Derbyshire took all the plaudits by snatching all four of the Robins' goals. The young striker
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Procter takes shine of win
STANLEY celebrated their first Conference away success but the day was marred by the side's fourth red card of the season. Stanley had to play for almost an hour with 10 men after Andy Procter was the latest player to receive his marching orders. John
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Parent's guide...to family learning
LEARNING doesn't necessarily need to be confined to the classroom. And although most parents finished their schooling years ago, it doesn't mean that they can never learn something new. During the annual Family Learning Weekend -- October 10-12 -- a host
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The head...
HEAD teacher at Ivy Bank Business and Enterprise College in Burnley, Stephen Ball, was recently short listed for a prestigious teaching award. Having been at the helm of the college in Byron Street for nine years and an English specialist for his 25 years
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M66 delays alert after crash
POLICE are warning of heavy delays around the Bury area on Monday following an accident near junction two of the northbound M66. The junction has been closed in both directions. Diversions have been put in place, but there is now serious congestion around
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Letter of the Week
PROVIDING a smile in response to an article on slimming, Blackburn reader Ray Butler's comments on the old-time ration book once being every household's sure-fire diet plan wins him our Letter of the Week prize of £10
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Grateful for Straw support
I AM a frequent visitor to your online newspaper and would like to personally and publicly thanks Jack Straw and Tony Blair's administration for their support of the US and our troops in the Middle East. I appreciate the support and leadership Jack Straw
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Get in touch for school reunion
LAST year, we held a 1950s reunion for ex-students of Nelson Grammar School. It was a great success, with 180 old friends attending. This autumn we are planning a follow-up and are hoping for an even greater response. We are extending the invitation to
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Bogus fire check alert
FIRE Officer ADO Pete Brandon of Leigh has issued a warning after a bogus company -- falsely claiming to be affiliated to the Fire Service -- carried out home fire safety checks. Mr Brandon urged people to contact their local fire station for free safety
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Home truths from advance driving course
IF you were to ask any of your friends, family, colleagues or even yourself the question: do you think you are a good, safe driver? The answer most likely would be yes. However, the truth is very different. I thought of myself in exactly those terms before
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Turf Beat
BURNLEY'S youngsters showed the future is bright when they packed some real Premiership punch in a recent tournament. The Clarets Centre Of Excellence foought above well their weight during the annual Everton Football Club Academy Tournament in Liverpool
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Mum and daughter go missing
A MOTHER and daughter, missing from their Blackpool home for ten days, may have headed for Lancaster police believe. Officers are growing concerned for the safety of Michelle Addy, 34, and her eight-year-old daughter Jenna Hargreaves, who have been missing
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Blitz on the sex perverts
TOUGH new laws to jail perverts who sexually exploit children have been announced by Home Secretary David Blunkett, after he learnt about the case of a 12-year-old who worked as a prostitute and became pregnant while in voluntary care. Mr Blunkett said
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Lucas aids recovery
A WEEK dominated by talk of broken bones and broken friendships had strewn much debris across Blackburn's preparations for this game so, boy, did they need someone to sweep it up quick. Step forward Lucas Neill of all people. Australians aren't the type
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Ewood Beat
A GROUP of Rovers supporters will be heading for Ankara next week on a special peace-keeping mission designed to improve relations between rival fans from England and Turkey. Just 18 days before England meet Turkey in a crucial Euro 2004 qualifying game
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Action group to battle for cash
RESIDENTS in Burnley Wood have launched a new action group to try to improve the quality of life for people in in the area. More than 70 people, including the three ward councillors and the local policeman, turned out for a meeting at Burnley Wood One
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Court acts over gang boys' havoc
TEN youngsters accused of wreaking havoc in their community have appeared in court in a bid to force them to behave. The group are said to be members of a group calling themselves the Bengali Boys, who police said were making peoples' lives a misery.
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Beware fan fury, warns Preece
Boston United 1 Bury 0: ANDY Preece has warned his players to expect a backlash from the terraces if the Shakers do not return to winning ways in their next two home fixtures. Preece stressed at the start of the campaign the success or failure of Bury's
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New map is guide to shape of old Colne
COLNE as it was more than 90 years ago can now be revisited following the publication of an old Ordnance Survey map. The map covers the area from Church Street northwards, including Market Street, Keighley Road, Skipton Road and Red Lane, and extends
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Crash driver had been drinking
A MAN whose car ended up on its roof after hitting a hedge told police he had swerved to avoid a dog. Blackburn magistrates heard that Robert William Harrison later failed a breathalyser test. Harrison, 55, of Holme Hill, Clitheroe, pleaded guilty to
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Ex-BNP candidate vandalised car of love rival
A FORMER British National Party candidate was caught on closed circuit TV smashing up a car belonging to a love rival. Blackburn magistrates heard that Shannon Peter Gath caused damage estimated at £1,400. The court heard that Gath had gone to the home
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Blake rallies Claret troops
CLARETS conjurer Robbie Blake has backed Burnley to continue their shoot-on-sight mission. Manager Stan Ternent urged more goals after a disappointing midweek defeat against Nottingham Forest. And Blake was more than happy to help deliver the goods against
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Blake rallies Claret troops
CLARETS conjurer Robbie Blake has backed Burnley to continue their shoot-on-sight mission. Manager Stan Ternent urged more goals after a disappointing midweek defeat against Nottingham Forest. And Blake was more than happy to help deliver the goods against
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'Major' mills homes plan refused
PLANS to transform the Victoria Mill, at Chapeltown, into apartments and a business centre are being opposed by parish councillors who claim the development would be too big. North Turton Parish Council rejected the proposal to remodel and extend the
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Family living in fear of wasps
TWO schoolboys are being forced to sleep in the living room of their home after their mother was told it could be five weeks before a wasps' nest could be removed from outside their bedroom window. Tracy Barnes, of Allerton Close, Darwen, spotted the
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'Miracle' girl flies flag for E Lancs
A MIRACLE girl who made hospital history after being given just a five per cent chance of survival is today representing the youth of East Lancashire abroad. Catherine Mills was born at Queen's Park Hospital on July 1, 1990, four months premature and
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Biker crashes on way to show
A MOTORBIKER believed to be visiting the Rossendale Bike Show is today in a critical condition after an accident on a small country lane. Geoffrey Lomax, from Northern Ireland, sustained head injuries after the accident in Longworth Road, near Belmont
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Bikers get all revved up
TWO bare bikers felt more than the wind in their hair when they joined the cavalcade of riders at the 11th annual Rossendale Valley Motorbike Show wearing just crash helmets and a g-strings. The cheeky duo, Peter Earl and Richard Brown, were among 1,200
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Police set to nick former nightclub
A FORMER nightclub could be demolished to pave the way for a state-of-the-art police station in Bacup. It is estimated that the development at Horace's nightclub, off Market Street, will cost more than £500,000 as part of plans spearheaded by Lancashire
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A helping hand for football club
BLACKBURN Athletic football club have been given a helping hand and a new look thanks to a tenacious teenager and a helpful hi-fi firm. The team entered the Blackburn Community 7-a-side league and wanted to go into the winter league -- but were struggling
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Party drinks and drugs led to attack
A MAN who swallowed a cocktail of drink and drugs at a house party attacked another drinker. John Moir assaulted Amar Alam inside the house, then outside as he lay on the ground. He was given a nine months prison sentence by a Preston Crown Court judge
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Police target drug deals cash
A NEW police crackdown aims to prove that crime does not pay by seizing the profits of drug dealers and returning the cash to the public purse. Lancashire Constabulary is stepping up the use of confiscation powers after the government said forces across
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Blitz on the sex perverts
TOUGH new laws to jail perverts who sexually exploit children have been announced by Home Secretary David Blunkett, after he learnt about the case of a 12-year-old who worked as a prostitute and became pregnant while in voluntary care. Mr Blunkett said
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Rams blast in five
THE Rams swept aside Shotton with a fine team display, taking the lead after just 45 seconds. Mark Fitton was on hand to steer the ball past Yates in the Shotton goal before in-form striker Greg Brickell made it 2-0 with a hedaer from Fitton's cross.
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Simpson scores late winner
COLNE'S new management team of Nigel Coates and Gary Rishton recorded their third victory in seven days as the Red's late winner took them through to the next round of the FA Vase. The home side got off to a flying start when a Chris Ingham cross found
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Superb opener for new boss
PAUL Lynch's managerial reign at Rossendale United got off to a flying start with a well deserved victory at Stocksbridge. The Yorkshire side were unbeaten on their home patch prior to Saturday, and after an even first 45 minutes, they were blown away
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Blues on top of the pack
LEE CRYER was the architect as Clitheroe consolidated their position at the top of the league with a superb performance. The Blues took the lead on 20 minutes with a well crafted goal. A neat passing move resulted in Cryer slipping the ball to Paul Stansfield
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Alexander proves his worth
GRAHAM Alexander proved a week is a long time in football as he completed a transformation from villain to hero. Heckled as he left the pitch following his sending-off at Bradford seven days ago, he got a standing ovation when substituted in the second
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School uniforms make real business sense
THERE is nothing better than pulling on crisp new clothes -- especially when you have designed them for yourself. Pupils at Ivy Bank Business College will be enjoying such a privilege as of the new term. But better still, the new uniforms could make them
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Age is no barrier says Leigh's new Director of Football
AT a time of life when most people are contemplating a quiet retirement, Alex Murphy still has all the enthusiasm of a 21-year-old as he prepares to step back into the cauldron of day-to-day rugby league. Murphy's love affair was Leigh Centurions was
