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EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Sunday, October 5 and Monday, October 6, 2003
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. SUNDAY Harvest festival, St Silas's Church, Preston New Road, Blackburn, 10.30am. Family Fun Day, St Cecilia's RC High School, Chapel Hill, Longridge, 1-4pm. Accrington
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Second thoughts on fining parents
MOST governments, and the present one is certainly no exception, are frequently accused of dreaming up 'policy initiatives' that might make good instant soundbites but later turn out to be far from practical. And when their own backbenchers criticise
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Thai's the boy to put spice into your life
IF you're looking for the ideal family pet, Thai the black-and-white cat is the boy for you. Currently residing at Moggies cat rescue charity in Darwen, 12-month-old Thai loves people and other cats and would be the ideal pet for a family environment.
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Pupils link up for poem day
BUDDING poets from local schools are being sought by the environmental organisation, Groundwork, to take part in an innovative event to mark National Poetry Day on October 9. Groundwork will be making up the first two lines of a poem and e-mailing it
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Lottery prizes need increasing
ALTHOUGH the national lottery has been running since 1994, the £10 prize for three numbers has not changed in all that time. It should be increased by at least 100 per cent to make it a feasible gamble for the punter and to encourage more participants
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Draw your own conclusions
IN reply to Mr G Pilkington's question (Letters, September 27) as to what the sculptures in Church Street, Blackburn, represent, I may be able to enlighten him. As with all abstract art, it is not what you see but what you feel -- as they say. With regard
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Trust is there to help
MANY people believe that meningitis is simply a matter of life or death and have no real understanding of the lasting effect it has on individuals and families. A high proportion of people recovering from meningitis will suffer after-effects and these
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Snoopers well worth the money
IN response to readers' comments concerning the massive increase in speed cameras, there is a very simple, cost-effective way of dealing with them. You can actually buy from any reputable car accessory firm or shop a camera detection unit called "snooper
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Burnley fans Two Mile down the road
A GROUP of young Burnley fans had a day to remember when Wimbledon made their bow at the National Hockey Stadium in Milton Keynes last weekend. Pupils from the town's Two Mile Ash School have built up good links with the Clarets through the club's youth
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Over to you, says Padiham maanger
VINCE Overson has revealed his desire to move into Football League management after taking up his first post at Padiham. The Burnley Centre of Excellence coach now has the final word on team affairs at the Arbories after his friend and Padiham boss Graham
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Supermart tumble 'killed my life'
THE husband of a pensioner who died two days after falling over a bread tray at an East Lancashire supermarket is launching a legal battle. The inquest into the death of Patricia Barnett revealed the fall, at KwikSave, Craddock Road, Colne, contributed
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Babbel books top doc
BLACKBURN defender Markus Babbel has enlisted the help of the man responsible for rescuing Michael Owen's career as he attempts to make a speedy recovery from a worrying thigh injury. Babbel flew out to Germany this week for a special consultation with
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I know what Reidy is going through ... I was axed from Torino after SIX games in charge
GRAEME Souness today spoke of the pressures of being a modern day manager as he came out in passionate support of underfire Leeds boss Peter Reid. Reid's position at Elland Road has been the subject of intense scrutiny in the media this week following
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Suicide man left five notes
A MAN killed himself after becoming depressed, an inquest heard. Paul Whalley, 34, formerly of Burnley, was found in his flat in Paisley Road West, Glasgow, where he had lived for about a year. He had slit his wrists. A statement read to the inquest from
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Youth Theatre workshop chances
BURNLEY Youth Theatre has reported a higher than ever response to its new autumn programme of workshops, but there are still a few places left for the current term. Young people aged from five to 25 are invited to grab the last few slots on workshops
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Dad had 'drugs cocktail' in his pockets
A FATHER of three was found with a cocktail of drugs when searched by police. Michael Wilcocks, 35, of Scotland Bank Terrace, Blackburn, pleaded guilty to possession of ecstasy, amphetamine and cannabis. He was given a two years conditional discharge
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Detectives clampdown on the burglary fraudsters
POLICE in Burnley have moved to clamp down on the town's burglary rate -- by targeting people who make false insurance claims. Senior officers have warned anyone thinking of faking a report of burglary that they could be charged with a criminal offence
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Rosegrove column
LOWERHOUSE Bowling Club was the venue for the final of the Jimmy Jowett Memorial Cup on Sunday, September 28. The 16 finalists that took part enjoyed some very close finishes on a sunny afternoon. The winner was Len Cutler from Queen's Park BC; runner-up
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Newlywed left smash victim in the road
A TEENAGER helped himself to his uncle's hire car and smashed into another vehicle, leaving the victim lying injured in the road, a court was told. Burnley Magistrates heard how newlywed Kamru Zaman, 18, who had never passed a driving test and was not
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Relationship is crucial for pupils
HEADTEACHER of Habergham High School, Burnley, Stuart Smith, praised pupils and staff at the school's annual awards night. Guest of honour was John Fairbrother who recently retired as headteacher at Ightenhill County Primary School after 20 years. Mr
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Teenage tearaway crackdown praise
A CRACKDOWN on teenage tearaways in Brunshaw by local Community Beat Manager Faizal Mahmed has won acclaim from local residents. PC Mahmed started his initiative shortly after he was made Community Beat Manager for Brunshaw at the beginning of this year
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Cards with a double message
PRIMARY school children in Pendle are being asked to promote cultural diversity in the borough by designing a card to celebrate both Eid and Christmas. All primary schools in the borough have been invited to enter a competition to design the card which
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New-look pub pulls in the trade
A MAJOR refurbishment at a popular Barrowford pub has is helping to pull in the customers. Bosses at the White Bear in Gisburn Road have recorded "booming" trade figures since the establishment re-opened to the public six weeks ago. The new-look White
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Man denies murdering woman, 78
A MAN has denied murdering a 78-year-old woman who was allegedly hit by an ashtray while walking past a Burnley pub. Anthony Clark, 21, of Brunshaw Road, Burnley, pleaded not guilty to murdering Eileen O'Meara when he appeared at Preston Crown Court.
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Mystery bidder surfaces for beds group
A MYSTERY bidder has emerged with a potential rival bid for the troubled Salterforth-based beds to furniture group Silentnight. Chairman Roger Pedder said the independent directors had been approached by a third party with a possible offer for the company
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Supermart tumble 'killed my life'
THE husband of a pensioner who died two days after falling over a bread tray at an East Lancashire supermarket is launching a legal battle. The inquest into the death of Patricia Barnett revealed the fall, at KwikSave, Craddock Road, Colne, contributed
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Relief for mum as missing son found
A MOTHER today spoke of her family's "deep relief" after her teenage son turned up safe and well three weeks after going missing. Anne Knott, of Willows Lane, Accrington, said she was "over the moon" after son Christopher was found by police in Stoke-on-Trent
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MPs give stick to truancy fines plan
A TRUANCY officer turned MP has slammed government plans to hand out on-the-spot fines to parents caught with a child playing truant. Hyndburn Labour MP Greg Pope branded the move as laws "written on the back of a fag packet" and warned ministers that
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Chemists on Duty
MONDAY, OCTOBER 6 BLACKBURN: To 9pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 4-6 Railway Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 7pm: Moss Pharmacy, 314 Bolton Road; The Pharmacy, Oakenhurst
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Chemists on Duty
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7 BLACKBURN: To 9pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 4-6 Railway Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 7pm: The Pharmacy, Oakenhurst Road; Geloo Bros, Cleaver
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MP gives out write lines
A RURAL MP has written to youngsters in his constituency inviting them to take part in a House of Commons writing competition. Ribble Valley MP Nigel Evans has written to schools inviting pupils aged 10 to 13 to take part in the Parliamentary Press Gallery
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Buildings exhibition will put hall in new light
AN exhibition based on the architecture of Burnley's Towneley Hall is on display until the beginning of November. It features watercolours commissioned in 1999 to show the hall's architectural features, which were painted by Rochdale artist Kit Smith.
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Marathon effort for new bells
ST PETER'S Church in Burnley is marking the arrival of two new bells by attempting a peal that will take around three hours to ring. The Blackburn branch of the Lancashire Association of Change Ringers will be at the church to make 5,040 special rings
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Babbel books top doc
BLACKBURN defender Markus Babbel has enlisted the help of the man responsible for rescuing Michael Owen's career as he attempts to make a speedy recovery from a worrying thigh injury. Babbel flew out to Germany this week for a special consultation with
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Eighty jobs to go as factory is axed
UP to 80 people are to lose their jobs at the Hoddlesden base of healthcare manufacturing firm Vernon-Carus Ltd after the firm announced it was to close its factory there. The move was revealed just days after Darwen was hit by the bombshell that Crown
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Burglar freed to take drugs tests
A BURGLAR who was caught by his victims has won his freedom so he can be assessed for a drug treatment and testing order. Mark Mansell, 35, had appeared before magistrates accused of the first raid and then struck the second time on his way home. He had
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Go green at centres, council urges
RESIDENTS in Ramsbottom who have yet to benefit from Bury Council's doorstep garden waste recycling scheme are being urged to use one of the borough's local household waste recycling centres instead. Bury Council's new £600,000 programme to increase recycling
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Police faced drunken 'Nazi' taunts
TWO police officers faced a "barrage of vile abuse" when they stopped two men in the early hours, a court was told. Blackburn magistrates heard the abuse was racially orientated and included taunts of "Nazi" by the two men, who were clearly drunk. Malik
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Euro-MP praises eco-safe paint law changes
BLACKBURN Euro MP Chris Davies has welcomed the European Parliament's backing to proposals for industries to use more environmentally-friendly paints and varnishes. He said that DIY in Blackburn should become a lot less smelly and more environmentally
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Pensioner conned out of £1,000
ELDERLY people are being warned to be vigilant after a conman gardener stole £1,000 from an 85-year-old pensioner. The man's deception of the woman in Whinney Lane, Lammack, Blackburn, was the second theft he had carried out in a fortnight. Police believe
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Hawks seeking home comfort
AFTER a month without a competitive ice hockey clash at the Arena, Blackburn Hawks player-coach Bobby Haig is relishing tomorrow's tilt at last season's champions Sheffield. The Hawks lost out to their rivals in a tight league game in Yorkshire last month
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Leather stars in match of the day
IF there's one thing fearless fans' favourite Ian Leather isn't afraid of it's commitment. Just ask Chorley Football Club, who have granted the Magpies captain a testimonial to mark five seasons of sterling service at Victory Park. But today, whole-hearted
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Death driver is found guilty
A MAN was found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving of a Bury man after a crash on a country road. Passenger Andrew Whitby, aged 18, of Lowercroft, Bury, was killed when the driver lost control of a Peugeot 106 GTI on Bradshaw Road, Bolton, on
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Unforgettable evening
MR G Studholme's recollections (LET, September 30) reminded me of the time, prior to joining the Fleet Air Arm in the Second World War, when I was a member of Great Harwood Home Guard based in St Hubert's Lodge. I was 16. To prepare for the expected invasion
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Red Army on the march to Widnes
THE Red Army will march on Widnes on Sunday. Leigh Centurions are likely to have a following of 4,000 cheering them on as they bid to win the National League On Grand Final and book a place in Super League. The National League showpiece final is heading
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match report
Glossop North end ...0 Burnley FC Girls ...8 Venue: Glossop Town FC Stadium, Glossop Hitchen 4, Rohman 2, Ronson 2 THE guile of Laura Hitchen and the pace of her strike partner Kelly Ronson proved too much Glossop North End as Burnley Girls came away
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Food firm in cancer alert
A BLACKBURN food company is at the centre of a national cancer scare after a banned dye was found in some of its products. Khan Quality Foods, of Cardwell Place, has withdrawn a number of lines from sale after the Food Standards Agency discovered it was
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Weisner in line to take over from banned hooker
PAT Weisner is earmarked to fill Paul Rowley's hooking role when Leigh Centurions make a third attempt to reach Super League on Sunday. The Hilton Park backroom team are considering replacing the suspended Rowley with their Aussie half-back for Sunday's
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Ladies hit Toon for six
A SUPERB second half performance saw free-scoring Rovers Ladies overcome Newcastle United 6-2 at the Academy. Andy McNally's side have now scored 20 goals in their opening four Northern Combination games, with only four to their name in the against column
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Rub you up the write way
MEDIA hospitality at Ewood Park - a mug of steaming tea, maybe a biscuit or two, and the traditional half-time cup of soup. That's all well and good, but it doesn't really relieve the pre-match tension for reporters, photographers and pundits as excitement
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Engineer cleared of 'drugs party' assault
A TECHNICAL engineer has been cleared of attacking a man with a cup after a drink and drugs party at his then girlfriend's home. David Knowles, 25, was found not guilty of assault causing actual bodily harm, last April, after a trial at Burnley Crown
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Ninth people power award for VEKA
ONE of Burnley's biggest employers has now been highlighted as one of the town's top trainers after earning the Investors in People plaque for a ninth consecutive year. The national accreditation, which recognises commitment to employee development, is
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Student robbed in street attack by youths
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a teenage student was hit on the back of the head and robbed while walking along a Nelson Street. The 19-year-old was walking along Cravendale Avenue at 2am on Wednesday when he was approached from behind and knocked
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Workers back pensions strike
WORKERS at Pendle's Rolls-Royce plant today backed a national strike threat over the firm's pensions crisis. Union members are set to be balloted over the possible industrial action in around six weeks after talks broke down. The news comes after the
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Tim, you're ace!
TENNIS fans Oscar Metcalf and Edward James netted the game of a lifetime when they won the chance to meet their hero, Tim Henman. The two youngsters, both pupils at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Blackburn, won the prize after Oscar's mum Kim entered
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Get flags sorted for market
A COUNCIL has been urged to tackle the problem of loose flagstones in Accrington town centre before it affects the new £8million Market Square development. Opposition Labour councillors said Hyndburn Council should sort out the problem, which is particularly
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Chemists on Duty
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9 BLACKBURN: To 9pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 4-6 Railway Road; Cohens Chemist, 63 Whalley Range; To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 6.30pm: Donald Wood Ltd, 53 Fishmoor Drive;
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Chemists on Duty
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10 BLACKBURN: To 9pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 4-6 Railway Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 7pm: Moss Pharmacy, 314 Bolton Road; The Pharmacy, Oakenhurst
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lChemists on Duty
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8 BLACKBURN: To 9pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 4-6 Railway Road; The Surgery (Chiropody), 132 Lammack Road; Cohen, 63 Whalley Range. To 8pm: Johnston Pharmacy, 50-52 Johnston Street. To 7.30pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road. To 7pm: The
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Police plea to catch burglars
POLICE in Burnley have issued descriptions of two people they believe to be involved in burglary. The first is a white man described as being in his mid 20s and 5ft 8in with short, light brown hair and clean shaven. He is thought to be responsible for
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Cricket champs eye move to rival league
BOLTON Association champions Walshaw have applied to join the rival Central Lancashire League. They, and neighbouring Bury and fellow Association side Elton, responded after the CLL asked for applications from interested clubs. But whereas Elton informed
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Two free electric blanket safety sessions
PEOPLE are being urged to visit two safety sessions in Blackburn and Darwen to find out whether their electric blanket is safe to use. Age Concern Blackburn with Darwen in partnership with Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council's trading standards service
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'Rovers shirt' attack: Judge's warning
A TEENAGER who attacked a man who was wearing a Blackburn Rovers shirt has been warned the courts will not tolerate violence. Burnley Crown Court heard how Ben O'Connor's victim, Mark Hall, suffered a smashed jaw, had to have hospital treatment and was
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Andrew puds on a century
BLACK pudding king Andrew Holt has cooked up his 100th award. Andrew, who runs R S Ireland, The Real Lancashire Black Pudding Company, in Waterfoot, won best sausage category in the North West Food Producer of the Year contest. Using a recipe dating from
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'Moon' man bound over by court
A 51 year old father of five showed two female neighbours the "full moon" following an exchange of words, a court was told. Blackburn magistrates heard that David Leckie Fraser dropped his pants and exposed his bottom cheeks to the two ladies who had
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One milligram means a ban
A TINY amount of alcohol cost a 30-year-old Blackburn man a 12 month driving ban and £234 in fines and costs. Blackburn magistrates heard that Gurmeet Uppal gave a reading of 41 at the police station, one milligram over the level at which the police do
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Rogue element step in to help new theatre
THE rogues are coming out of the woodwork to support an ambitious plan to improve facilities at Blackburn's newest theatre. Work is due to start later this month on a scheme to provide extra seating and a bar area in the balcony at the Thwaites Empire
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Birthday man, 28, in breach of peace
A 28-YEAR-OLD man celebrating his birthday played peace-maker between two of his friends but ended up being arrested, a court was told. Blackburn magistrates heard that Sajid Hussain restrained Mohammed Gujar, who was arguing with the owner of the Mela
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Cans contain green future
EAST Lancashire residents are being challenged to help turn empty drink and food cans into trees, simply by recycling more. The Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation is promising to plant a tree for each tonne of aluminium cans and foil recycled
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Food firm in cancer alert
A BLACKBURN food company is at the centre of a national cancer scare after a banned dye was found in some of its products. Khan Quality Foods, of Cardwell Place, has withdrawn a number of lines from sale after the Food Standards Agency discovered it was
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'Milestone' choice of business chief
THE first Asian leader of business and industry in East Lancashire has hailed his appointment as a "milestone" for all communities. Speaking at the Chamber of Commerce's annual dinner, the president, Sajad Butt, said his role showed the way forward for
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BRIERFIELD CELTIC 1
Beddows leads Knuzden onslaught KNUZDEN Youth under-17s notched a 6-1 away win at Brierfield in the Red Rose Blackburn Youth League. There was a great display from young striker Anthony Beddows who grabbed five, Gordon McKay got the other goal. Stand-in
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Rocket horror teenager's dad in ban plea
THE father of a Bury teenager who lost his hand in an horrific firework accident has called for the Government take them off the shelves. James Hamilton, whose son Stuart returned to a lit rocket, said potentially lethal fireworks should be banned from
