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Eating out just isn't what it used to be
IT'S back to the grind, well not quite yet. Having got bored of watching 15 hours of telly a day I decided to take a trip to the curry mile in Manchester for a hard earned curry. However, it seems going to a restaurant isn't what it used to be, what with
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Police target motorways in the fight against crime
CRIMINALS using Lancashire's motorway network were today warned by the county's new top motorway cop: "We're watching you". Inspector Phil Cottam, Accrington's police commander for two and a half years, will make the move to head up the county's Motorway
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Animal testing driven by cash
THANK you for drawing attention to laboratory animals (LET, December 19). This government has shown no concern for animal welfare, despite promising to control this outrage,. The reason for lack of co-operation comes down money. It is cheaper to experiment
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How must Amy's family feel?
WHAT planet do we live on? The letter from Joan Sourbutts (LET, December 22) asking us to "understand" the circumstances of the person who killed Amy Houston, beggars belief. This person entered our country for protection and received it. He then broke
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Wind power misconceptions should be blown away
I WOULD like to try and correct some misconceptions about wind power. Firstly, this form of electricity generation is not as clean or green as it appears. The wind is only blowing for about one third of the time, so for two thirds of the time we are dependent
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Dog's leap into peril
A DOG owner has told of the terrifying moment her puppy jumped over a 16ft wall into a freezing river. Natalie Gibson, 16, watched in horror as Amber, her 15-month-old Labrador, leapt into the water after being let off her lead. Amazingly, Amber escaped
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Murdered
THEY look the picture of happiness, posing for the camera as they enjoy a New Year's Eve party. But almost a year to the day later the families of Richard and Clare Mace are coming to terms with a Christmas Eve tragedy which claimed both their lives.
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Witness plea over youth's gang beating
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a teenager was chased by a gang of youths and assaulted in Burnley. The 15-year-old victim was on his way back to work after his lunch break when the incident happened. He was in Richard Street, near the Burnley
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Help shape future by taking part in survey
A UNION is urging people to take part in a major new survey into what matters most to those living, and working, in Burnley and Padiham. The survey, to be carried out by telephone in the New Year by a North West polling company, is being conducted by
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ALL the parents, family and friends enjoyed the performance of this year's nativity 'Shepherd's Deli
THE Rosegrove Railway Club held another Cabaret Star Night last week and the audience were treated to a great night of entertainment by top comedian Mike Dennett and his dummy Chic, plus Kathy Parr. Look out for the next one. Rosegrove bulletin ALL the
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Basic instinct
WHILE most of us will be settling down to watch festive TV, a trio of Burnley stars will be treading the boards in top theatrical productions. Basics Theatre Dance Group, in Plumbe Street, Burnley, has gone from strength to strength since it was established
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Whelan back with Shakers
GLENN Whelan has returned to Bury for a second loan spell. The 19-year-old Manchester City midfielder spent two months with the Shakers earlier in the season. His loan spell was cut short last month when he travelled to the United Arab Emirates with the
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Book cooks up food for thought
A COOK book produced by Colne residents as part of an award-winning project has been published. Colne Recipe Book features traditional and modern recipes alongside contributions from celebrity chef Paul Heathcote. It was created as part of the Food in
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Clergy facing poverty, says MP
PENDLE'S MP is calling for members of the clergy to be able to enjoy a more secure retirement. Gordon Prentice has told the House of Commons that some vicars and priests will face poverty in their old age unless parishes help to pay to support them. The
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Prize guys never looked back
ENTRIES are already arriving for the Lancashire Evening Telegraph Business Awards 2003 which will highlight the jewels in the region's industrial crown. Although a total of £9,000 will be awarded across the eight categories, the prestige that goes with
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From Pet Set to the Jet Set
EAST Lancashire businessman Kevin Horkin mingled with the stars at a glittering event to honour screen star Julie Walters. The entrepreneur and television presenter attended the filming of Julie Walters - a Bafta Tribute - in London, held to celebrate
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Police probe petrol bomb arson attack
POLICE today revealed that a petrol bomb thrown through the window of a house was the latest in a string of incidents in the neighbourhood. Now local councillors have pledged to work with police to try to increase patrols in the area after learning of
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Pioneering scheme for deaf people in district
A NEW scheme to provide emergency interpreters for deaf people at short notice is being pioneered in Rossendale. East Lancashire Sign Language Interpreting Service has developed a scheme to help address the shortage of qualified interpreters. Lucy Cotton
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How you could help to drive 'CAR'
COMMUNITY Action in Rossendale (CAR) is looking for volunteers to come up with innovative ideas. CAR is a not-for-profit charitable membership organisation, originally established to bring together community, voluntary and faith groups in Rossendale.
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Dog's leap into peril
A DOG owner has told of the terrifying moment her puppy jumped over a 16ft wall into a freezing river. Natalie Gibson, 16, watched in horror as Amber, her 15-month-old Labrador, leapt into the water after being let off her lead. Amazingly, Amber escaped
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Guide for 'real ale walkers' raises £1,000
A BOOK written by Blackburn accountant John Turner which combines breathtaking country walks with a traditional pint of real ale has raised £1,000 for local charities. John raised the cash after publishing his guide to 10 walks in the West Pennines which
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Scheme to encourage healthy eating on the way
A NEW scheme to encourage healthier eating will begin in the new year in the Brookhouse and Bastwell area of Blackburn. Cooking on Prescription aims to provide opportunities for people who suffer from diet related diseases, such as coronary heart disease
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Back-pay boost for workers
ALMOST 500 North West workers were given a Christmas boost following a crackdown on bosses who fail to pay the minimum wage. Gerry Sutcliffe, the government's employment relations minister, announced that almost £1.8million in wage arrears was uncovered
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Troubled train firm is out of running on franchise
A TRAIN company blighted by strikes and poor performance has lost its last chance to continue running rail services in East Lancashire. Arriva Trains Northern has not made the final shortlist of companies in the running for the new Northern Franchise,
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Advert finds boy in care a new life
A TROUBLED youngster with a love of horses is looking forward to a new life after carers placed a magazine advert to find him a family. The 11-year-old boy, known as 'Bobby', has been under the care of Blackburn with Darwen Council's social services department
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Police appeal after masked men raid off-licence
POLICE in Bury are appealing for information after an armed robbery at a convenience store. Two masked men armed with a large spanner threatened staff and stole cash in the raid on the Co-Op Late Shop, Vernon Road, Greenmount, Bury at 9pm on Monday. One
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Star performers
I DISAGREE with Lisa Goddard (LET December 22) who wrote that the three stars awarded to Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council's social services department is unjustified. Thanks to them I have been supplied with a disabled shower and a stairlift, both
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Evelyn's case must end soon
I GREW up being friends with Evelyn Lund's (nee Taylor) children, Patricia, Elizabeth and Victoria. I think this is all very sad - Evelyn was a very strong type of woman and I can't imagine just how her life has ended. This must be brought to a conclusion
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Campaign support overwhelming
IN the summer the Royal British Legion declared its support for the IsItFair campaign for the reform of council tax. In their November Legion Letter, distributed to every branch in the country, they published a copy of the IsItFair petition. I am pleased
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Sympathy for driver shock
I WRITE in response to a letter by Joan Sourbutts headed 'Vengeance and justice different' (LET, December 22). I do not know how the parents of Amy Houston must have felt on reading this letter, but in my opinion the writer seems to have more sympathy
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Probe into fire in taxi office
FIREFIGHTERS were called to Atherton town centre on Christmas Day after a fire broke out on the bottom floor of a taxi office. They were called to a taxi office on Market Street at 3.25pm and it took nearly two hours to bring the blaze under control.
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Show me it was a one-off - Souey
BLACKBURN boss Graeme Souness today called on his players to prove that Saturday's woeful performance against Aston Villa was strictly a one-off. Souness described Rovers' 2-0 defeat as the worst display during his three and a half years at the club.
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Santa babies bring smiles of joy
WHEN Kaneez Fatima's seven-year-old daughter wished for a baby for Christmas, her family had no idea the wish would come true as their child was not due for another two weeks. But the baby, who has not yet been named, had other ideas and was born at 6.20am
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New depot to save jobs
A TOWN centre 'eyesore' is to be bulldozed to make way for new £443,000 depot for council services in Nelson. The offices and warehouse in Fleet Street, Bradley, will replace temporary buildings that house Pendle Council's operational services department
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Who'll save collie?
A DOG warden has appealed to Lancashire Evening Telegraph readers to help reunite a farm dog with its owners before it has to be put down. The black and white border collie was found wandering on the moors near Belthorn last Friday . Steve Wood, Hyndburn
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Murdered
THEY look the picture of happiness, posing for the camera as they enjoy a New Year's Eve party. But almost a year to the day later the families of Richard and Clare Mace are coming to terms with a Christmas Eve tragedy which claimed both their lives.
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Branch backing for keeper Brian
BURNLEY skipper Graham Branch is backing Brian Jensen to return to his beastly best at Crewe today. The former West Brom stopper will be looking to bounce back from his horror show at Preston last week, when manager Stan Ternent blamed him for four of
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Mahon shocked by Rovers return
ALAN Mahon today admitted he was shocked to hear he was being recalled by Blackburn Rovers. The Republic of Ireland international was busy preparing for Ipswich's clash with West Ham when he heard that his loan spell with the Tractor Boys was being cut
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Time to hit the accelerator - Moore
IAN Moore has urged Burnley to step on the gas in the second half of the season. The Clarets striker delivered a typically honest mid-term report on the team's roller-coaster season. And starting with today's testing trip to Crewe, Moore is hoping Stan
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Rob plays the fame game
A POP wannabe who has toured with Westlife is hoping fate plays a part in him hitting the big time in 2004. Rob Sharples, 19, of Crosby Close, Darwen, had a memorable 2003 when his band FY8 were given the opportunity to perform alongside chart-toppers
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'Gentleman of cricket' dies, 91
HASLINGDEN Cricket Club's oldest member, known to many as "the gentleman of cricket", has died. Popular Harry Whittaker's family and friends have paid tribute to his fruitful life after he suffered a heart attack aged 91. Mr Whittaker's son, Brian, who
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Scheme interprets the law at short notice
EAST Lancashire Sign Language Interpreting Service is developing a scheme that can provide interpreters at short notice in emergency situations. Lucy Cotton, of East Lancashire Sign Language Interpreting Service, said since the introduction of the Disability
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Help at hand for troubled young
A TEENAGE advice service is set to stay open throughout the Christmas and New Year period. Connexions Direct said young people, who could be feeling isolated over the holidays, will continue to have easy access to high-quality information and advice on
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Santa babies bring smiles of joy
WHILE East Lancashire endured a rainy and dull Christmas Day, a cluster of Christmas babies lit up local hospitals with smiles of joy. The firt baby to be born at Queen's Park Hospital, in Blackburn, was Callum Joseph Wilding, who was born at 3.55am weighing
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Road tax dodgers face clampdown
MOTORISTS are being warned that the police will catch them out if they do not have a valid car tax disc. Police Community Support Officer Nigel Brooks was speaking after 66 cars were clamped last week in Blackburn for either having an out of date disc
