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LEIGH RUFC Fixtures for Saturday
1st XV: Warrington at home away, meet at 12.30 pm. 2nd XV: Warrington away, meet at 12.30 pm. 3rd XV: Bolton at home, meet at 1.30 pm. Tofts: Caldy away, meet at 12.30 pm. Vets: Bolton at home, meet at 1.30 pm.
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Winter bowls
THE third winter bowls winner at Pennington Park was Bill Griffiths who beat John Prestwich in the final 21-17. The consolation final was won by Colin Knight who beat A.Llewellin 21-16. Main Final: W.Griffiths 21, J.Prestwich 17: Semi final: W.Griffiths
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U12s go through
ATHERTON Colls U12s reached the last 16 of the Lancashire Youth Cup after a 4-1 win over Clarence Athletic. Colls led 1-0 at half time after Brock had given them the lead with a great shot into the bottom corner after good work by Roberts. Sloppy defending
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Rangers improve
A VASTLY-improved Leigh Miners Rangers U11s team turned in probably their best performance of the season with a 6-6 draw against Oldham St Annes. A quick-thinking Eccleston scooted over from dummy half to score Rangers' only try which was converted by
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Daten's destroyers
DATEN Ladies Hockey got back into the swing of things with a 4-1 win over Hope. Daten went ahead early with a well worked goal from Sacha Hateley. Hope replied quickly seizing on a rare mistake by the defence. Undeterred, Daten pulled away with goals
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East bounce back
LEIGH East U12s ended their run of three defeats with an 18-16 win over Golborne. Ryan O'Toole opened the scoring in the first minute and Gunning converted. Golborne hit back after some sloppy defending by east. Ten minutes later Gunning scored under
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Bring on the dancing ghouls!
JOHN Haze's father was a lion tamer and his mother was an amazing spider woman in a circus sideshow. By the age of 12, John himself was a fire-eater. So, you could say he was born to run a circus. In fact, when he grew up, John went on to found The Circus
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From caveman to King
HE launched his career in Playdays, he played a fur-clad Neanderthal in Walking With Cavemen and he's now starring in Darwen as a manipulative martial-arts master called Merlin in a contemporary reworking of Arthurian legend. His name's David Rubin and
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Soccer: Highfield stun Latics from the off
HIGHFIELD UTD...3 LEIGH ATH...0 FOR the second consecutive week Highfield found themselves facing another of the top four sides in the shape of Leigh Athletic and again they came out on top. They got away to a flyer with the first goal timed at 34 seconds
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Angling notes: Rains top up local rivers
MONDAY'S welcome rains after many weeks of dry conditions topped up the local rivers. One water to suffer badly from the past summer's drought has been Jumbles Reservoir at Bradshaw, which at the time of writing is extremely low. Very few anglers have
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Soccer: Managerless Rammy too tough for Trafford
RAMSBOTTOM UNITED...3 TRAFFORD...0 WITH the Rams on the trail of a new manager, the players needed to continue where they left off in the defeat of Salford last Saturday. They couldn't have wished for a better start when a corner was swung in from the
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IT DIDN'T start out promisingly
With the news that 'original' Juliet, Laura Rees, was still recovering after falling from her balcony at a previous venue. Then there was an oddly low-key entrance of arch enemies Capulet and Montague, struggling to be heard above an unconvincing street
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Boy, 13, attacked by car-jacker
A 13-year-old schoolboy was struck on the head with a weapon as he tried to stop a car-jacker stealing his mother's car in Bury. The robber walked up to the 45 year-old woman as she pulled into the driveway of her home in Mile Lane with her son at around
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Second showing
POPULAR artist Alexander Graham Sinclair, of Leicester Road, Whitefield, is giving fans a second chance to view his work at Prestwich Library.Terrytoreitall is available to view at the library until November 29. Born in Scotland, Mr Sinclair moved to
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Hanged woman found by son
PARAMEDICS and nursing staff battled for nearly an hour to save the life of a Radcliffe woman. Mrs Sheree Chadwick was found hanged at her house in Bright Street, on Tuesday (Nov 4) at 4.30pm. After being discovered by her son, an ambulance crew performed
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MyTravel's profits warning
STRUGGLING Lancashire holiday firm MyTravel has dealt investors a fresh blow with its second profits warning in three months. City experts said it was most unusual for a holiday firm to issue a warning now because summer is its busiest trading period.
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Court role for students
LAW students at Holy Cross College will compete in the regional heats of the bar mock trials tomorrow (Sat Nov 8). Students from the college, representing the borough, will battle it out in a real courtroom in the hope that they will make it to the national
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Ball-bearing attack on bus
BALL-bearings were fired at a bus window in the latest vandalism attack which could force the temporary withdrawal of a popular Bury service. Following Wednesday evening's (Nov 5) incident, First bosses immediately suspended the 472 service and re-routed
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Cruckshank, Knox are back with Centurions
TWO familiar faces are returning to help Leigh Centurions' quest for Super League. Experienced forwards Heath Cruckshank and Simon Knox are both coming back to Hilton Park as Leigh's squad for 2004 starts to take shape. Aussie back row or prop Cruckshank
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A celebration of Islam
AN exhibition to celebrate Islam Awareness Week has been on display in the foyer of Bury Town Hall. It was opened on Monday (Nov 3) by the Mayor of Bury, Councillor Wilf Davison, and can be seen today (Friday Nov 7) during office hours. The exhibition
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Keeper joins Rovers'
ASTON Villa goalkeeper Peter Enckelman winged his way into Brockhall today to join Blackburn Rovers' Premiership fight. The player will go straight into the squad for Monday's game against Everton at Ewood Park. But midfielder Tugay will miss the crucial
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Saint is a sinner says Gallacher
FORMER Ewood favourite Kevin Gallacher today told Ian St John to keep his opinions to himself after the fading TV pundit launched a fresh broadside at Barry Ferguson and Blackburn Rovers. The Saint caused consternation in Blackburn two months ago when
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Remember that bus stop?
HELPFUL locals with a good memory could bag themselves a month's free bus travel if they can help council bosses solve a mystery. Phil Huddart, quality bus project manager for the county council, is looking for information on what is thought to be the
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Time travelling on bus and trainCAP:Tony Kuivala curator of the Ribble Steam Railway Museum)
PRESTON will be stepping back in time next year as two societies team up to bring the past to life. Ribble Steam Railway, who are building a museum on the city's docks, are joining forces with the Ribble Vehicle Preservation Trust for two days. The preservation
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Sex pest assaults woman
A 20-YEAR-OLD woman has been indecently assaulted on her way to work in Burnley. She was walking through a grassy area behind Sainsbury's at 8.35am on Friday, October 31, when a man grabbed her from behind and indecently assaulted her. The man is described
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Work well ahead
WORK to improve housing in Burnley and Padiham is likely to be completed years ahead of schedule thanks to an £8million cash boost. Burnley and Padiham Community Housing was expecting repair work to bring all of its 5,000 houses up to the Government's
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Race for MP seat starts
THE race to become Burnley's next MP has begun with the announcement that the selection process is under way. Labour National Executive Committee met on Wednesday to agree a timetable for the process and to formally announce the start of the race. The
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Crime spree yobs hit with anti-social ban
A HEADTEACHER has welcomed court action against two youths from Burnley after a mini-crimewave in their community. Kieran Heakin, head of St John's RC Junior School, Thames Avenue, said the school had been forced to spend thousands of pounds because of
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Three musketeers ride again
A TRIO of pensioners with a combined age of 257 have dubbed themselves The Three Musketeers to launch a protest against the council tax. The veterans, aged 81, 83 and 93, are all residents at Dove Court residential home in Burnley and argue that the tax
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Dale fans can pay on the day
SHAKERS have reversed their decision regarding tickets for away fans at Saturday's match. Rochdale supporters may now pay on the day.
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Second showing
POPULAR artist Alexander Graham Sinclair, of Leicester Road, Whitefield, is giving fans a second chance to view his work at Prestwich Library.Terrytoreitall is available to view at the library until November 29. Born in Scotland, Mr Sinclair moved to
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Woman in court on murder charge
A PSYCHOTHERAPIST accused of shooting dead a man in Radcliffe is due to appear in court on Friday. Heather Stephenson-Snell, aged 45, of Crombie Avenue, York, is charged with the murder of 43-year-old Robert Wilkie. He died from a single gunshot wound
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Hockey - students taught lesson in spirit
SUPERIOR team play and spirit saw Preston moved to third place in the league behind Brooklands Manchester University. Wade Blanchfield scored first in the third minute, capitalising on a dithering defence, to slip the ball through the keeper's legs. Leeds
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Hotel boss hits out at council findings
THE owner of Colne's Hendly Hotel said today he planned to speak out against a council report which declares his premises a "house in multiple occupation" (HMO). A report to go before the Colne and District Committee next Thursday states that the Hendly
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Paul plays for lookalike stars
MUSICIAN Paul Nicholson always has stars in his eyes, playing in the cult TV lookalikes' show band. The 20-years-old mechanical engineering student at UMIST was recruited by a talent spotter from Granada as he auditioned for an agent at a local club.
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25 YEARS AGO
A BURNLEY woman needed hospital treatment after a neighbour's monkey escaped and bit her on the leg. The monkey, called Tiny, escaped from a cage in Dorothy Parker's home before attacking neighbour Margaret Lingard. The victim said the beast sprang up
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Lest we forget those who paid ultimate sacrifice
OLD soldiers will parade throughout the area on Sunday to remember the millions who died in conflict. And relatives of the fallen, plus many who simply want to show their respect, will take part in the separate processions. At Leigh marchers will assemble
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Remembrance Sunday parades and services
HUNDREDS of people will pay tribute to those who gave their lives for others at this weekend's Remembrance Sunday parades. Ceremonies will take place in Bolton town centre and across the borough. The Mayor of Bolton, Cllr Cliff Morris, will lead civic
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Man on tracks delays trains
TRAINS travelling through Accrington last night were forced to slow to around 5mph after reports of a man walking along the tracks. A member of the public rang the police to say they had seen a man dangling from the Willows Lane bridge after a dispute
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Stanley win a Scouse cup backing
LIVERPUDLIANS once famously asked who Accrington Stanley were. But now there's a pocket of youngsters in Merseyside rooting for the Reds. For pupils at St Aloysious RC Primary School in Huyton, where Stanley manager John Coleman is a Year Five and Six
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Breakaway veterans vow to go ahead
WAR veterans behind a breakaway Remembrance Sunday service today vowed it would go ahead -- with or without a clergyman to lead it. But members of Great Harwood Royal British Legion are still hoping someone will come forward to answer their plea at the
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Redundant workers put on a brave face
WORKERS ended their careers and production at their factory with a goodbye party...for charity. One hundred and sixty employees at Electrium (formerly Volex), Hindley Green, swept aside the heartbreak of being made redundant to think of others worse off
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Tip masterplan shows changes
A GIANT, man-made landmark could remain on the horizon because of a £7 million rail link. In the New Year, UK Coal is set to resume long-awaited talks with Wigan, Bolton and Salford authorities regarding the development of the Cutacre tip, better known
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Lest we forget those who paid ultimate sacrifice
OLD soldiers will parade throughout the area on Sunday to remember the millions who died in conflict. And relatives of the fallen, plus many who simply want to show their respect, will take part in the separate processions. At Leigh marchers will assemble
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Learn from the masters
BURY Business Network has launched the first in its series of innovative master classes to help companies fully harness the benefits of Internet-based technologies. Altogether, these six special workshops will help guide firms through the process of integrating
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I've had my Phil of FA rules
A SENDING off for keeper Phil Barnes sounded the death knell for Blackpool's Carling Cup campaign in a disappointing defeat against Crystal Palace on Tuesday night. Barnes was given his marching orders after 15 minutes when he picked up the ball inches
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Yvonne gets ahead
GETTING a-head in her career is Bury hair stylist Yvonne Louise who has been chosen to join the Paul Mitchell Hair Care Artistic Roadshow Team. Yvonne, who works for the Antony for Hair Partnership in the town, has been invited to join the "hair camp"
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Stress event
A FREE workshop is to be held next Wednesday (Nov 12) following on from National Stress Awareness Day. The event will be organised jointly by the International Stress Management Association (ISMA) and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and will be
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Little things could make big difference for Burnley
NEIL WARNOCK has warned his flashing Blades to watch out for razor-sharp winger Glen Little. The United boss fears the Clarets ace could swing the Bramall Lane encounter and dish out a damaging fourth home defeat in five games. And Warnock has ordered
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In-form Luke is loving the Clarets
LUKE CHADWICK admits he is having the time of his life at Burnley. The on-loan Manchester United winger sets out to blunt the Blades tomorrow when the Clarets visit high-flying Sheffield United. And Chadwick is in the clouds himself after revealing he
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Grudging respect but little else . . .
THERE may not be a handshake tomorrow - but that does not mean a lack of professional respect. The spat between Stan Ternent and Neil Warnock is something both managers have aired on several occasions in recent times. Yet Blades boss Warnock has finally
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Tories blame IDS for defeat
THE leader of South Ribble's Conservative group has blamed the loss of confidence in former Tory leader Iain Duncan Smith for a by-election defeat which has cost the party a seat they have held for nearly 30 years. The party were dealt the blow after
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Theatre panto time
PANTO season is here again and Turnpike Community Theatre have a great family show. Alladin, by John Morley, has all the ingredients of the traditional pantomime -- boos, hisses, songs and dance. Jo Shepherd and Neil Gredecki have teamed-up to produce
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Literary meeting
LIZ Williams will talk about Frances Trollope at Leigh Literary Society's meeting in the Derby Room, Leigh Library, on Monday (November 17) at 7.30pm. Admission is £1.50.
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Craft fair
ST Michael's annual craft fair will be held on Saturday (11-4) at the Howe Bridge primary school in Leigh Road, Atherton. Features include a Father Christmas, face painters, badges, tattoos and wild hair styles plus a cafe and 50 stalls selling hand-crafted
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Controversial end to seven goal thriller
ATHERTON Collieries travelled away to top of the North West Counties League, Mossley, in the prestigious Challenge Cup, and after a tense, exciting affair lost 4-3 to a controversial late winner. The home side had won their previous eight league games
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Becky takes bronze in championship
TWO Astley & Tyldesley racers were in action in the British Indoor Individual Cycle Speedway Championships. Becky Heslop, left, was keen to go one better on the runner-up placing she took in the corresponding outdoor U13 Final in August. Second place
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Miners tame Lions
Leigh Miners Rangers 46 Featherstone Lions 12 LEIGH Miners Rangers strung together back-to-back wins for the first time this season. With both sides forced to change their line-ups, the game frequently went off the boil. But the Miners were in control
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Super East topple leaders
Thatto Heath 18 Leigh East 38 DON'T write off Leigh East just yet! That was the message which emerged - loud and clear - from Friday night's classic Arriva Trains Conference fixture against the then Premier Division leaders, Thatto Heath. East remain
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Golborne find success even in first defeat
GOLBORNE Parkside lost their unbeaten record when Thatto Heath did them the honour of bringing five of their National league first team players to record a 19-16 win. But it was also a day of success for the open age team who in March of this year folded
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Leigh waste a flying start
LEIGH RU threw away a dominant position against old rivals Widnes in the most disappointing of second half performances. Leigh started superbly. They weathered early pressure from the home team with some solid defence and then worked their way upfield
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Villagers rage over road
VILLAGERS who have got the hump over the poor state of a road have gone straight to Westminster. Neighbours in Boothway, Tottington, met with Bury North MP David Chaytor, in a desperate bid to get the pothole-ridden road behind their houses repaired.
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Fingers crossed!
VICTORIA Grabowski is just two weeks away from learning if she is to be named as Greater Manchester's top teenager. The 17-year-old, of Parkhills Road, Bury, is one of 11 youngsters aged between 10 and 18 who are in contention for Greater Manchester Police's
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£13m rival plans for Brand Centre
RIVAL developers for Whitefield have revealed they plan to invest £13 million in reviving the town centre and aim to create 100 new jobs. As reported last week, David McLean Homes are preparing a planning application for a mixed use development for land
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£200,000 centre opens its doors
A £200,000 state-of-the art centre, which will provide fun and challenging activities for Radcliffe's youngsters, will be officially opened on Saturday. The former Radcliffe Youth Centre in Westminster Avenue has been refurbished, revamped and renamed
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Bank team make a difference
CHILDREN at St James Primary School, Darwen, returned to a new look school and garden this week after volunteers from Barclays Bank gave up their time to make a difference. The staff spent two days at the school as part of their annual 'Make A Difference
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Shocked dad's fox hunt fury
A CONCERNED father of three has said his children were left terrified after witnessing a hunt which passed near their home unexpectedly. Peter Hughes, 40, of Stoneholme Terrace, Crawshawbooth, said his three children, Jade, 13, Josh, 12, and Jake, nine
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Fayre time
A CHRISTMAS fayre opens at 2pm on November 22 at St Peter's Junior School, Leigh.
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Civic Hall show
THE Lancashire British Bird and Hybrid Club show opens at 1.30pm on Sunday, November 16 at Lowton Civic Hall. Further details from 01942 257247.
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Soul night
A MINI all-nighter for fans of "The Very Best in Northern Soul" blasts off at Lowton Civic Hall on Friday, November 14, from 8pm to midnight. Tickets are £5.
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Literary meeting
LIZ Williams will talk about Frances Trollope at Leigh Literary Society's meeting in the Derby Room, Leigh Library, on Monday (November 17) at 7.30pm. Admission is £1.50.
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Police force origins
THE origins of the police force will be revealed to Atherton Heritage Society on Tuesday, November 11, at 7.30pm in St Richard's Jubilee Hall, Atherton, when Duncan Broady speaks on "The Police Museum". Admission is members £1, non-members £1.50.
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Craft fair
ST Michael's annual craft fair will be held on Saturday (11-4) at the Howe Bridge primary school in Leigh Road, Atherton. Features include a Father Christmas, face painters, badges, tattoos and wild hair styles plus a cafe and 50 stalls selling hand-crafted
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Village steps back in time
A VILLAGE will once again turn back the clock in the run up to Christmas. Culcheth Lions Club present their annual Victorian Day on November 29 and invite everyone to dress up and join in the fun. It starts at 10.30am with a parade to Santa's Grotto in
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Guild dinner
LEIGH Townswomen's Guild members celebrated the group's 54th birthday with an excellent dinner at Leigh Conservative Club. Speaker Joyce Tildesley and her daughter Avril enthralled members with their reminiscences about the time they won a trip to Paris
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Band boost
ASTLEY Youth Band's tour of the French Alps has been given a unique boost, the first concert coincides with the arrival of the world famous Tour de France cycle race. Organisers predict at least half a million people will arrive in Alpe d'Huez, a double
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Charity match for Darren
A CHARITY football match in memory of Darren Whittaker kicks-off at 7.45pm next Thursday night (Nov 13) at Atherton LR's Crilly Park ground in Spa Road. Darren, of Weston Street, Atherton, who was just 23 when he lost his 30 month fight with lymphoblastic
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Thanks from the orphans
A BIG thank you to the donors and helpers for the Container appeal. On behalf of the Orphans in Mulanje (Malawi) I would like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to everyone who donated money, goods and time. The container arrived safely
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Bring on the dancing ghouls!
JOHN Haze's father was a lion tamer and his mother was an amazing spider woman in a circus sideshow. By the age of 12, John himself was a fire-eater. So, you could say he was born to run a circus. In fact, when he grew up, John went on to found The Circus
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Woman in train horror accident
A WOMAN is fighting for her life after having both her legs amputated in a collision with a passing train at St Annes Rail Station. The incident occurred at the station on St Andrews Road North at around 5.30am on Tuesday, November 5. It is not yet clear
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Slap on the wrist for boss
A BLACKPOOL lap-dancing club boss whose business collapsed owing more than £68,000, has agreed not to take part in company management for three and a half years. Glenn Michael Walsh, 45, of North Park Drive, Stanley Park, Blackpool, is a former director
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Tesco Express thanks to local heroes
THE Citizen, in conjunction with Tesco Express, is proud to present the worthy winners of our Search for a Local Hero competition. Father and daughter Alan Dollive and Tracey Creighton were our first winners. They were chosen to open the new Tesco Express
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It's hell to shelter for angry tram passengers
A COUNCIL row over the future of a Cleveleys tram shelter looks set to leave passengers out in the cold for the third winter running. The shelter -- at Victoria Square in the town -- was demolished in 2001 after Blackpool Borough Council officials ruled
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Soul night
A MINI all-nighter for fans of "The Very Best in Northern Soul" blasts off at Lowton Civic Hall on Friday, November 14, from 8pm to midnight. Tickets are £5.
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Shopper trips up store thief
A SHOPPER who helped tackle a thief fleeing security guards in a town centre said today: "More people should stand up and be counted." The thief was escaping through Northgate, Blackburn, with several expensive coats taken from nearby Debenhams. Security
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Town centre design wins national award
BLACKBURN'S new town centre developments have scooped a national design award. Work carried out in Church Street, Darwen Street and Fleming Square beat off Birmingham and other towns across the country to land a British Council of Shopping Centres (BCSC
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Find us more GPs, MPs tell minister
EAST Lancashire MPs today called on the government to do more to attract family doctors to the area after health Minister John Hutton admitted it has too few family doctors. In a Commons written answer he confessed that the primary care trusts for Blackburn
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Come on you Reds!
ACCRINGTON Stanley's FA Cup clash with Huddersfield Town on Sunday is heading for a sell-out. As Cup fever sweeps through the town, the Reds' ticket office has been inundated with requests all week and chairman Eric Whalley today confirmed that only 380
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Stanley boss no longer has to envy cup sides
JOHN Coleman always gets a bit green-eyed at this time of year. Since taking over at Accrington Stanley in May 1999, he has desperately tried to get the Reds into the FA Cup first round, attracting all the glamour and media madness that comes with it.
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Dean has done it all before
NOT many non-league footballers get the chance to revel in one FA Cup run, let alone two. But Accrington Stanley's Dean Calcutt is confident a second spell in the world's most famous competition is beckoning. The midfield battler went all the way to the
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All-rounder Flintoff shows his true value
ANDREW Flintoff underlined his value to England with a superb all-round display to keep them on course for a comprehensive victory over Bangladesh in the opening one-day international today. The Lancashire all-rounder claimed career-best figures of four
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Hawks aim to defuse Bombers
BLACKBURN Hawks face a busy weekend with back-to-back games against opposition from the North East. Tomorrow, the Hawks are at Teeside for an English National Cup clash with old rivals, Billingham Bombers. And 24 hours, Sunderland Chiefs pitch up at the
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Clitheroe look to replace Cryer
Cryer left the North West Counties Division One leaders for Rossendale United last week and manager Lee Sculpher is still hoping to secure a loan deal in time for tomorrow's top-of-the-table clash at home to Mossley. With both clubs having applied to
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Clitheroe on the way
MARK Patterson is on the brink of boosting his squad with the signing of Lee Clitheroe from Southport. The new Chorley manager is hoping to secure the signature of the right-sided player in time for tomorrow's game at Lincoln United, his second in charge
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Biding his time
AS someone who managed Ramsbottom United for 17 years, Harry Williams knows the importance of biding his time. Which is why Williams, now chairman at the Riverside, is in no hurry to fill the vacant manager's position following Andy Grimshaw's weekend
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Driving force behind accident blackspot
IT WAS interesting to read the observations of your correspondent, bemoaning the accident situation at the junction of North Drive with Luton Road, Anchorsholme. While sharing his concern I can't agree with his conclusion. The mini roundabout is a calming
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Drink ban signs won't be seen
RECENTLY there has been a number signs appearing in Bury town centre showing a glass of beer with a red circle and diagonal line through it. These signs warn of a ban on drinking in the street but they are on posts more than six feet from the ground.
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Arts centre: is there a hidden agenda?
AS a member of Bury Art Society, I was dismayed to learn of the forthcoming closure of the Bury Arts and Crafts Centre, and the proposal to use it as the new home of the Regimental Museum. I appreciate that old buildings which are part of our heritage
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Self-enforcement isn't working
AS reported in the Bury Times (October 17), residents of Parkhills Road (and Wellington Road) are still complaining about the speed and vibration caused by the volume of traffic. This problem has arisen since the speed humps were installed and will not
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Keep 'Razor's' sharp wit...
rMUCH as I dislike football I would like to see 'Razor' Ruddock kept as a team captain on Question of Sport. His guest appearance last week was most enjoyable. He's 10 lengths ahead of jockey Frankie Dettori, whose sense of humour I find very childish
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Today's freedom didn't come free
OLD heroes will wear their medals with pride on Sunday as they march to war memorials throughout the borough to remember their pals lost on the battlefields. Young people ask why they still do it. Pensioner John Corbett has urged me to remind today's
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New signing hasn't come for an easy life
LEIGH recruit Richard Marshall insists he's not moved to the Centurions to settle for life in National League One. The 28-year-old front rower stepped down a flight from London Broncos to join his local team but is determined that his stay in the lower
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Fancy a game of 5-a-side?
FIVE-a-side players wanted for indoor game every Sunday morning. Come on your own or bring a team of five. It's a friendly game but very competitive and we are happy to have players over 45 years through to 18 years. Contact John 0161 764 1585 or email
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Charity match for Darren
A CHARITY football match in memory of Darren Whittaker kicks-off at 7.45pm next Thursday night (Nov 13) at Atherton LR's Crilly Park ground in Spa Road. Darren, of Weston Street, Atherton, who was just 23 when he lost his 30 month fight with lymphoblastic
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Doctors must be sick of all these 'ill' people
SOS, Waterloo and Knowing Me Knowing You. Great tracks, some might say, but don't play them in the health centre waiting room. What are you trying to do? For a minute we're all joyful because Mama doesn't know you're out, then Fernando just hammers home
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EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Saturday, November 8 2003
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. Map and compass session, Beacon Fell Country Park, 10am. Outdoor clothing advised. Meet Bowland Visitor Centre. 'Roman Towns: Rome, Pompeii -- and Walton le Dale' --
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EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Friday, November 7 2003
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. Community Festival Irish Ceili, Windsor Suite, King George's Hall, Blackburn, 8.30pm. Jack Straw MP Blackburn advice surgeries: 3.30-4.30pm Mill Hill Community Centre
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Andy's treble in vain
DESPITE a spirited second half performance from Boothstown U12s, Fletcher Moss ran out 6-3 winners. Andy Woodhouse led the Boothstown attack with another fine hat-trick but the Boothstown defence failed to contain the Fletcher Moss front line.
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Leigh Youth League
BEDFORD Rangers fought back from a three-goal deficit to beat Hindley Athletic 5-3 in the Under 16s section of the Leigh Youth League. Hindley led after 25 minutes through Darryl Yates, Ryan Stanistreet and Martin Whittle before Bedford roared back with
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Tyldesley double triumph
TYLDESLEY RUFC under 8s and 9s won their games against Ashton-on-Mersey. Tyldesley under 10s enjoyed a comfortable 35-5 win against Bolton boosted by four first half tries. Ever competitive Conor Norton, MOM Adam Prendergast (2) and Harry Dickinson, with
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'Bit less ear ache for Tony'
THERE has been a job swap amongst East Lancashire MPs -- Janet Anderson has taken over from Gordon Prentice on the Parliamentary Committee of the Labour Party. This body is elected by Labour MPs in the Commons to represent their views to Tony Blair. They
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Fame academy
Soap star Steven Pinder has nothing but praise for the East Lancashire school that launched him on his acting career, writes JENNY SCOTT SOMEWHERE in cyberspace lurks a picture of a slightly dishevelled-looking Steven Pinder as a Rishton schoolboy, circa
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Soccer: Bury Ladies are on one big Cup adventure
BURY Ladies continue their FA Cup escapade this weekend with a home tie against local rivals Blackburn Rovers. After disposing of Stockport and Durham in the preliminary rounds, Bury successfully negotiated a tricky away fixture coming from 2-0 down to
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GREGORIANS RES...0
FAIRFIELD...0 AFTER last weeks goal feast against Ainsworth, confidence was high for the top of the table clash with Gregorians Reserves. Bad luck struck very early, as key centre half Chris Hutchinson cried off at the last minute due to sickness, long-term
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Soccer: Honours even as Old Boys ride first half luck
OLD BOLTONIANS...2 BURY GSOB...2 AN 80th minute equaliser from substitute Ian Riggs, rescued a point for the Old Boys after the home side threatened to run riot in the first half. An unchanged side confidently expected to take the game to their hosts,
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Soccer: Delight for Vale in best display yet
ELTON VALE...3 BREIGHTMET UTD...1 BY far Elton's best display of the season saw them overwhelm their newly promoted neighbours periodically to collect three useful points. The result was a thoroughly deserved one as they came from behind to produce some
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Rugby Union: Bury pay price of team tampering
BURY...10 DIDSBURY TOC H...44 DESPITE predictions of the weathermen, Saturday was a bright day but a bitingly cold wind chilled the good turnout of spectators. Toc H opened their account after two minutes when the Bury tight head was penalised for offside
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'We're here to stay' - club boss
FOLLOWING the closure of Reubens night club, speculation about the future of another Leigh town centre attraction has been flatly dismissed by management. Bosses of the popular BARbarellas bar and nightclub confirmed their long-term commitment to the
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Pension plan "no"
BURY'S councillors have formally turned down an invitation to give themselves pensions at taxpayers' expense. The proposal had been put forward by an independent remuneration panel to help attact more candidates for election. But the council's standards
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Three musketeers ride again
A TRIO of pensioners with a combined age of 257 have dubbed themselves The Three Musketeers to launch a protest against the council tax. The veterans, aged 81, 83 and 93, are all residents at Dove Court residential home in Burnley and argue that the tax
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Hunt pub's fury
A PUBLICAN has hit out at a campaign to boycott pubs with links to hunting. Alison McCarthy, landlady of the Shoulder of Mutton, at Holcombe, has labelled a bid by the North West Hunt Saboteurs Association (NWHSA) bid as another attack on country life
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Scout hut appeal wins cash from area board
A SCOUT den faced with closure over structural problems has been given a helping hand. The 19th Prestwich Scout group's clubhouse in Rainsough is in danger of closing because it needs urgent repairs. The former Mission Church, on the corner of Hilton
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Simon Garner: Break will do Rovers the world of good
GRAEME Souness's decision to take his players off for a team bonding session in Scotland this week might not be everyone's idea of dealing with a crisis. But if it gets us a win against Everton on Monday night then I'm sure the sceptics will be happy
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Clare's a good mate to have around
POPPING a penny into a parking meter when the car is not yours is something most people would not even think of doing, but for one woman it's normal behaviour. Civil servant Clare Barwise, 25, is a member of the newly formed Karma Army, an unusual cult
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Turning the volume down
NOISY neighbours could be a thing of the past as Preston City Council plans to appoint a round-the-clock environmental health team to investigate and respond to noise complaints, alarms and loud music. A night-time noise service was introduced last year
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'No' to Nablus twinning plan
AFTER councillors in Preston threw out a move to twin the city with war-torn Nablus, in the Palestinian West Bank, a councillor who was involved with twinning for 30 years has spoken of his views on the initiative. Following a long debate, a majority
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Show won't go on
A PRESTON animal rights group has claimed victory after the broadcast of a 'trash' TV programme featuring animals competing against humans was postponed. Man Versus Beast was listed in television guides to be shown on ITV1 on Saturday, November 1, but
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Festive stage classic
A TOURING professional production of the Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol is coming to Lowton and Atherton. A cast of established repertory actors, joined by children from St Catherine's, Lowton, will play two performances at Lowton Civic Hall on November
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Reserve lose but not all bad news
LONG term injury victims Matt Barrass and George Clegg took major steps to full fitness by turning out for the reserves at Shrewsbury Town on Wednesday evening. Midfielder Clegg got in a full 90 minutes while Barrass played an hour in the match that the
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Shakers duo in El Salvador!
INTERNATIONAL call-ups are set to deny the Shakers two more players. Both midfielder Terry Dunfield and central defender Justin Thompson have been picked for the Canadian U-23 squad to take on El Salvador in a two-leg Olympic Games Concacaf qualifying
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Shakers aim for top FA Cup run
BURY'S recent uninspiring FA Cup record will be put to the test again on Saturday and boss Andy Preece can't wait. The Shakers chief is desperate for his team to embark on a moneyspinning run but first they must despatch local rivals Rochdale in the first
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Leavers' further learning chance
SCHOOL leavers in the Pendle area are being invited to take up opportunities to improve their futures at Nelson and Colne College. Open evenings will be held at the college's campuses on Wednesday and on November 17. Anyone interested in A-Levels, engineering
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County to rule on plan for youth centre
PLANS for a new youth and community centre in Brierfield will be put to county councillors on Wednesday. The proposed youth and community facility would be attached to Edge End school, in Hibson Road, and would provide an internet room and activity space
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Remembrance Sunday parades and services
HUNDREDS of people will pay tribute to those who gave their lives for others at this weekend's Remembrance Sunday parades. Ceremonies will take place throughout the area. The Mayor of Bolton, Cllr Cliff Morris, will lead civic officials, representatives
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Rugby union- Bailey converts for last minute victory
AFTER suffering three narrow league defeats it was Hoppers' turn to edge home by just two points thanks to a magnificent touchline conversion by Paul Bailey a minute from the final whistle. They had to dig deep to earn this victory because for most of
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Residents Parking only plan
A RESIDENTS-only parking zone could be created in a Colne street if proposals are approved by councillors next week. A survey found 60 per cent of residents and businesses in Bond Street were in favour of the proposals to create a restricted zone. The
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Charity match for Darren
A CHARITY football match in memory of Darren Whittaker kicks-off at 7.45pm next Thursday night (Nov 13) at Atherton LR's Crilly Park ground in Spa Road. Darren, of Weston Street, Atherton, who was just 23 when he lost his 30 month fight with lymphoblastic
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50 YEARS AGO
WING wizard Stanley Matthews signed autographs for young football fans in Accrington. He was visiting Accrington and Church Co-operative Society's Oakfield House headquarters. The soccer hero then left the town to play in Blackpool's match at Preston
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10 YEARS AGO
A GUNMAN was under siege nearly 24 hours after a man was shot and killed near a children's playground. Police negotiators spent all night talking to Newcastle-born Alan Neale, who was said to be armed with a shotgun and ammunition. The siege started the
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Crackdown on bogus officials
BOGUS officials who victimise the elderly are themselves being targeted in a police crackdown in the Leigh area. This week police cadets, officers and civilian staff are reassuring victims of doorstep conmen, giving them crime prevention tips and fitting
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Home-freeze victory
A RETIRED woman is celebrating victory against council planners which could see her move into a new home by Christmas. And pensioner Lorna King said: "If it wasn't for the Lancashire Evening Telegraph, we wouldn't have won." Hyndburn Council has now pledged
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Recycling plan sparks Labour fury
ALMOST £400,000 will be spent over the next three years to give every Hyndburn home a new wheelie bin. The money coming from Hyndburn Council's waste collection budget will provide for 24,000 new refuse bins costing £16.50 each that will be emptied on
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Cricket club in mourning
A LOCAL cricket club is in mourning after the sudden death of one of their star players. Westleigh Cricket Club's overseas amateur, Aussie all-rounder David Robertson died in his sleep at his home in New South Wales just three weeks after leaving Leigh
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Mum's mission to halt disease deaths
A DETERMINED mother who lost her son to meningitis and septicaemia has launched a personal mission to prevent other parents going through the same anguish. When Carole Dewett's 20-year-old son Darren died she was devastated. But six years on, she is now
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Paul plays for lookalike stars
MUSICIAN Paul Nicholson always has stars in his eyes, playing in the cult TV lookalikes' show band. The 20-years-old mechanical engineering student at UMIST was recruited by a talent spotter from Granada as he auditioned for an agent at a local club.
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'I wasn't in a foreign country, I was on a different planet'
PROFESSIONAL photographer Kevin Parry found himself caught up in the devastating California forest fires while on an assignment for an American magazine. Lowton-born Kevin was the first photographer to reach the town of Julian where for six days a small
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Thumbs up for jobs!
AROUND 150 new jobs are to be created at a plastic household and gardenware company as part of a £10m expansion. Thumbs Up (Bury) Ltd is spending around £7.5 million on a new 185,000 sq ft distribution centre and warehouse building at its Greenfields
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Cement works plan
Lancashire County Council is to consider a planning application for a development at Castle Cement's Ribblesdale works, CLitheroe. Managers for the company have applied for planning permission to build new machinery that would be used to handle animal
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Young ones hit musical trophy trail
TWO young musicians from the Ribble Valley have hit the high notes in a major national competition Anthony Satterthwaite, 13, of Darwen Close, Longridge, and Mary Ann Wootton, nine, scooped some of the most prestigious trophies at the Blackpool Music
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Seeing into the future
YATES and Suddell opticians who have invested in excess of £21,000 in revolutionary new eye testing equipment to further improve the quality of patient care at their Bury practice. Traditionally, opticians examine the inside of the eye using a device
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Andy Lochhead: Let the bosses begin battle
I ALWAYS look forward to Stan Ternent and Neil Warnock locking horns. I know they have their differences - but they remain two of the games characters in an era where they are in a pretty short demand. In my day, the old managers were larger than life
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Investigation into police crash
THE Police Complaints Authority is investigating a crash involving a police van which left five people injured in Leyland. The three car pile-up in Schleswig Way, at its junction with Slater Lane, happened at about 1.30pm, on Monday. An officer was responding
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Kellie makes her Leigh debut
SINGER-songwriter Kellie While makes her debut appearance at Leigh Folk Club on Friday, November 28, as part of her UK tour spotlighting her talent as a solo performer. Kellie is already a well-known name in the acoustic world. For a number of years she
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Police force origins
THE origins of the police force will be revealed to Atherton Heritage Society on Tuesday, November 11, at 7.30pm in St Richard's Jubilee Hall, Atherton, when Duncan Broady speaks on "The Police Museum". Admission is members £1, non-members £1.50.
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Village steps back in time
A VILLAGE will once again turn back the clock in the run up to Christmas. Culcheth Lions Club present their annual Victorian Day on November 29 and invite everyone to dress up and join in the fun. It starts at 10.30am with a parade to Santa's Grotto in
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Hindsford held
HINDSFORD were held to 2- 2 at home against Ashton Athletic on Saturday. Despite a bright start, Hindsford fell behind early in the game when a ball out of defence was intercepted and Mike Hamilton broke through to score. Hindsford fought back and had
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Atherton LR Juniors
AFTER a recent cup win and a half term break, Atherton LR U9s were back in league action with a 1-1 draw against North Walkden 'B'. Against the run of play LR went a goal down after 10 minutes but they kept pressing forward with both Louis Morris and
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Tyldesley keep home run going
TYLDESLEY RU's unbeaten home form continued with an assured if unspectacular 27-15 win over Trafford at St George's Park. Going behind to an early converted try was hardly the best start but Tyldesley regrouped and full back Andy Dickinson broke through
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Harriers teams on cross country victory trail
LEIGH Harriers' cross country stars scored four team victories when they hosted the second South East Lancashire League match at Marshall Street College. The course covered the site for the planned Leigh Sports Village and brought a trio of wins for girls
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Thumbs up for jobs!
AROUND 150 new jobs are to be created at a plastic household and gardenware company as part of a £10m expansion. Thumbs Up (Bury) Ltd is spending around £7.5 million on a new 185,000 sq ft distribution centre and warehouse building at its Greenfields
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Fusiliers will lead annual tribute
FUSILIERS who fought in Iraq will lead Bury's annual tribute to soldiers who gave their lives in wars over the last century. Members of the 1st Battalion, the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, will wear their desert combats for the Remembrance Day parade through
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Fancy a game of 5-a-side?
FIVE-a-side players wanted for indoor game every Sunday morning. Come on your own or bring a team of five. It's a friendly game but very competitive and we are happy to have players over 45 years through to 18 years. Contact John 0161 764 1585 or email
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In-form Luke is loving the Clarets
LUKE CHADWICK admits he is having the time of his life at Burnley. The on-loan Manchester United winger sets out to blunt the Blades tomorrow when the Clarets visit high-flying Sheffield United. And Chadwick is in the clouds himself after revealing he
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Keeper joins Rovers'
ASTON Villa goalkeeper Peter Enckelman winged his way into Brockhall today to join Blackburn Rovers' Premiership fight. The player will go straight into the squad for Monday's game against Everton at Ewood Park. But midfielder Tugay will miss the crucial
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Anne is the icing on Cream Christmas cake
CREAM'S Boxing Day outing to Liverpool is set to have an East Lancashire flavour, courtesy of local-lass-done-good Anne Savage. The Burnley-born and Blackburn-educated hard dance DJ is among those on the bill for what is set to be another mad night at
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JAZZ: Celebration brings memories flooding back
IWENT to a party on Sunday night after I had finished my resident gig at a club in Greater Manchester. It was the 76th birthday celebration of one of my oldest and closest mates, a loyal and enthusiastic follower of my bebop band Jeriatric Jazz and a
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Queen of the South
What is it with women? Hitmakers The Beautiful South just can't keep hold of them, as band member Dave Hemingway told JENNY SCOTT DAVE Hemingway doesn't understand women. "I don't know what we're doing to them," he said, referring to the Beautiful South's
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MyTravel's profits warning
STRUGGLING Lancashire holiday firm MyTravel has dealt investors a fresh blow with its second profits warning in three months. City experts said it was most unusual for a holiday firm to issue a warning now because summer is its busiest trading period.
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Rammy job up for grabs
THE search is on for a new manager at North West Counties League Ramsbottom United. The decision of Andy Grimshaw to step down due to work commitments has left the door open to a much sought-after job on the local non-league soccer scene. Already a number
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Azko Nobel jobs axe to fall on 25
DARWEN'S manufacturing industry was delivered another blow today when Akzo Nobel Decorative Coatings Limited announced up to 25 job losses. The company, based in Hollins Road, said it had to undertake a review of its business as a result of the difficult
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Funeral of businessman James Killelea
THE funeral of a successful Rossendale businessman was held this week to remember a man who dedicated his life to building an empire, which has more than 100 staff. A packed service to remember the life of James Killelea, 86, was held on Tuesday at St
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Have your say on vision of future
A VISION of Bacup and Stacksteads for the next 20 years is to be hammered out at a series of community open days. The hope is that the Bacup and Stacksteads Area Development Framework will be the key to unlock millions of pounds to pay for a wide range
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Pupils sent to top of class
HASLINGDEN High School students celebrated success last night at a special evening of awards to mark their achievements. The executive director of Lancashire Learning and Skills Council, Steve Palmer, addressed the students before handing out the GCSE
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Shape your future
A NEWLY set-up group is seeking representatives from five areas to help residents shape the future for their community. The Atherton Township Forum is beginning to take shape with the majority of the area represented, but delegates are still needed for
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Support poppy day
AS chairman of Lancashire County Council I would like to applaud the work of the Royal British Legion (RBL) and to encourage everyone to give as generously as possible to this year's poppy appeal. The RBL provides financial, social and emotional support
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Anne is the icing on Cream Christmas cake
CREAM'S Boxing Day outing to Liverpool is set to have an East Lancashire flavour, courtesy of local-lass-done-good Anne Savage. The Burnley-born and Blackburn-educated hard dance DJ is among those on the bill for what is set to be another mad night at
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Fame academy
Soap star Steven Pinder has nothing but praise for the East Lancashire school that launched him on his acting career, writes JENNY SCOTT SOMEWHERE in cyberspace lurks a picture of a slightly dishevelled-looking Steven Pinder as a Rishton schoolboy, circa
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Queen of the South
What is it with women? Hitmakers The Beautiful South just can't keep hold of them, as band member Dave Hemingway told JENNY SCOTT DAVE Hemingway doesn't understand women. "I don't know what we're doing to them," he said, referring to the Beautiful South's
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Romancing the stone
ONE of the Fylde's most romantic stately homes is taking a step back in time to create a modern version of its original medieval banqueting hall. Work is already under way on the brand new 'Great Hall' at Mains Hall, Singleton, which promises to replace
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Hundreds expected at poppy parades
HUNDREDS of people are expected to gather for Remembrance Day civic parades along the Fylde coast this Sunday (Nov 9). The annual event commemorates the millions of servicemen and women who lost their lives during the first and second World Wars and other
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Jail for disabled bank robber duo
AN 'UNLIKELY' bank robber and his brother have been jailed for a spree of terrifying bank and building society raids -- including two in the Blackpool area. As The Citizen revealed earlier this year, disabled Alan Moore, 47, would leave his walking stick
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Bouncer jailed for rape
A BLACKPOOL man has been jailed for six years after giving two underage schoolgirls drugs before raping one and indecently assaulting another after they attended a Bonfire Night party. Ex-bouncer, Paul Brown, was dubbed 'shameful and depraved' by a judge
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Duffy downs Kiwis
THE National League One's 40-28 victory over the touring New Zealand 'A' side on Sunday had its origins in Leigh. Not only was the game played at Hilton Park but the bulk of the damage was done by players with considerable Leigh connections. Centurions
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Fayre time
A CHRISTMAS fayre opens at 2pm on November 22 at St Peter's Junior School, Leigh.
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Remember loved ones with a light
PEOPLE are being asked to make a poignant tribute to their loved ones and raise money for a local charity at the same time. East Lancashire Hospice has launched its Light Up A Life appeal and hope it will be their most successful yet. Head of fundraising
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Civic Hall show
THE Lancashire British Bird and Hybrid Club show opens at 1.30pm on Sunday, November 16 at Lowton Civic Hall. Further details from 01942 257247.
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Gardens ready for Sunday's service
BLACKBURN'S refurbished remembrance garden is set to be ready in time for Sunday's service. The garden, in Corporation Park, has been brought back to life as part of the council's multi-million pound work to renovate the park. Last month, bosses in Blackburn
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Silent nights call by MPs
MPs have attempted to put the mockers on months of Christmas muzak in stores -- but have been been branded "miserable" by business bosses. The constant playing of festive tunes in stores in the run up to the big day has hit a jarring note at Westminster
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Grandma will baldly go into woolly sequined hat
PENSIONER Betty Wilkinson is hoping to 'baldly' go to the rescue of an East Lancashire theatre - by taking part in a sponsored head shave. Grandma Betty, 72, of Kirkstone Avenue, Cherry Tree, needs to raise £1,000 to become a 'rogue' at Blackburn's Thwaites
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£50,000 to boost ethnic police ranks
LANCASHIRE Constabulary has been awarded more than £50,000 to help attract new recruits from minority ethnic groups. The force is one of nine to be awarded funding under the Police Reform Delivery Programme, co-ordinated by the Association of Police Authorities
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Ormerod backs old club
FORMER Accrington Stanley star Brett Ormerod today backed his old club to pull off a famous giant-killing when they meet Huddersfield Town in the FA Cup tomorrow. Ormerod, who now plies his trade in the Premiership with Southampton, knows all about the
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Craig's crocked
PADIHAM have received a blow ahead of tomorrow's NWCL Division Two home game with Chadderton. Craig Williamson is set to miss the game because of a knee injury sustained in Tuesday's win at Oldham Town. "It's a big blow because he's the workhorse in midfield
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Peters wants more signings
BRENT Peters is ready to raid Chorley for more new signings after declaring that his players are "not up to the First Division." The Bacup Borough boss has already signed Darren Emmett from Victory Park and is also lining up Lee Wilkinson. Peters was
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Dwain B test thought to be positive
DWAIN Chambers' future hangs in the balance following reports that his B sample test for new designer steroid THG was positive. Confirmation of the result is still awaited from the International Amateur Athletics Federation and UK Athletics, a fact stressed
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Explain your objections
ON a warm and balmy evening in August we had a 'summer party' in our garden - the first for three years. We invited various friends and neighbours and set up party lights and music. The party was a great success, with dancing on the patio until the early
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"Warm-up" is polluting
POLICE have warned of the increasing risk of car thefts due to motorists leaving their engines running to allow the windscreens to defrost. Anyone who has to go out early in the morning during the winter months will have noticed this selfish habit of
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Hospital is run on "goodwill"
I HAVE been in Fairfield Hospital on four recent occasions and am now recovering from a serious condition. Having read many comments about the state of the NHS, I was a little concerned about the treatment I would receive. However, I have to say that
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Let's not forget hospital "names"
AFTER witnessing the sad dismantling of Bury General Hospital over the past few months, might I suggest that some thought now be given to the names of the avenues, drives and streets which will replace it when the site is developed for housing. Names
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Nursery: build it somewhere else
THE national SureStart scheme has to be applauded as a government initiative for its help given to families with a background of poverty, living in highly deprived areas. The current widespread local opposition to the building in Bury of an extensive
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Town centre concern
THERE'S always some prat who ignores regulations and spoils a good thing for everyone. Athertonian Harold Baugh has contacted me to ask what is happening in Atherton town centre. He says cars are being driven through the so-called pedestrian area at a
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Meninga leads Aussie Legends side at Hilton Park
SOME of the finest rugby league players ever to wear the Green and Gold of Australia will roll back the years at Leigh's Hilton Park on Sunday. The Australian Legends of League team will kick off their UK tour with a game against a visiting Manly representaive
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Council gets tough on conservation
MORE than half the homes in a village protected by conservation status are flouting planning laws. Now dozens of residents, whose cottage homes have been altered without planning permission, could be faced with bills to have the work reversed. A conservation