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Pester power for a greener future
MOST people will agree that recycling is important but putting thoughts into practice can be a different matter. Many of us have been kitted out at home with bags for paper and boxes for tins and bottles, as well as the separate containers for waste that
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Government hypocrisy over health care
THE Government is constantly telling us to watch out health, to exercise, diet to fight obesity and blood pressure, stop smoking and so on and so on. And yet they fail to provide us with affordable NHS dentists. Taking care of one's teeth is important
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Listen to the elderly and learn
THE elderly in our community seem to have been given the 'short end of the stick.' Although I am in my mid-40s, I feel that the older generation have got through more problems than even myself or my children could ever contemplate. They have suffered
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Leave it to the Pope to decide
REGARDING the letter about the Pope being made to retire (LET, February 19), I think he should stay on for as long as he can. Let's face it, a man of his age who can speak more languages than some younger people can count is a shining example to us all
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More cameras not economical
TO suggest that 64 per cent of 3,000 people represents a yes vote from the people of Lancashire for higher taxes is ridiculous, if not misleading. On the one hand, we have the Lancashire Police Authority wanting more cash through the Council Tax to recruit
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Share the credit with county
I WOULD like to correct some information quoted by Sir Bill Taylor, Blackburn with Darwen Council Leader, who was credited as saying (LET Feb 16): "When Blackburn with Darwen became a Unitary Authority there were a dozen or more schools under special
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Biker's death: Two arrested
TWO youths have been arrested over the death of a motorcyclist from Leigh. Philip Taylor, aged 38, from Alt Close, Leigh, died after his motorbike collided with a stolen car in Beechill Lane, Wigan, on Thursday. He later died in Wigan Royal Infirmary.
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Pervert groomed boys with gifts and treats
A PERVERT who preyed on young boys in Clayton-le-Moors was today starting a six-year sentence. Bisexual Mark Davis, 24, hung around local recreation grounds where boys played football, befriended his victims and showered gifts and treats on them to groom
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Big welcome for 250 Reality jobs
CIVIC chiefs in Burnley today welcomed the news that more than 250 new jobs are to be created in the town by home shopping firm Reality. The Kingsway call centre, part of the GUS empire and one of Burnley's major employers, is to benefit from a decision
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MP backs town's cash plea
A BID to help Padiham become a thriving market town has been backed by the town's MP. Peter Pike is supporting the Padiham Life bid for money from the North West Development Agency to fund three studies - one of the market, one on local buildings and
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'Jail me', shoplifter told court
A MAN who turned to crime after being discharged injured from the Army asked magistrates to jail him - and got his wish. The bench heard that Wayne Noone, 25, had 34 previous convictions. He also had a drug habit, had turned to injecting heroin and wanted
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Gates to shut out anti-social trouble
A £90,000 scheme to banish crime and anti-social behaviour from Burnley's backstreets has been given the green light. Burnley magistrates have granted the first seven orders to close off alleyways behind more than 30 streets to the public. Alley gates
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Comic duo raise funds
CANON and Ball will be the stars of a fund-raising event for Bury and Rossendale Hospices on Wednesday, 12 May. The event, which includes dinner, will take place at Lancashire Homes & Gardens, Haslingden. Tickets are available from Bury Hospice, 89
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Look east for problems on the horizon
XENOPHOBES claim that over the past half century or so the United Kingdom has become the world's biggest refugee camp, with people of all nationalities heading here like homing pigeons. The main difference being that, once they land, they show neither
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Pensioner died after fall at home
AN INQUEST into the death of a pensioner who died following a fall has been opened and adjourned. Colin Firth, of Brookfield Way, Earby, was found at his home in the early hours of last Saturday morning. The inquest opening heard the 79-year-old had suffered
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Driver thought ban had ended
A DISQUALIFIED driver caught behind the wheel was said to have told police: "I know I'm banned." Burnley magistrates heard how Mark McConnell, 20, later claimed he had said: "I know I am bad." McConnell, of Glenroy Avenue, Colne, admitted driving while
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Garden your way to better health!
A COLNE housing estate is set to bloom after residents received backing to set up a gardening co-operative. Activate Pendle, a scheme set up to reduce the number of heart attacks in the area, is helping residents on the North Valley estate to launch the
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Lynx torn apart by Wildcats
Chorley Lynx ...6 Wakefield ...88 CHORLEY Lynx coach Mark Lee feared his worst nightmares would come true as Wakefield ruthlessly turned the screw at a snow covered Victory Park to emphasise the huge gap between a full-time Super League outfit and one
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Llamas to make you feel calmer
THINK keeping fit is boring? Then improve your karma with a llama! Lords House Farm centre, Rishton, has developed a network of footpaths opening this spring. And staff hope to encourage people who are put-off by serious walking or riding to participate
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Pester power cuts down waste
PESTER power has been used to treble waste recycling in Hyndburn. Now the Hyndburn Council project, called Waste Watching for Schools, has been highlighted by a national recycling body backed by the Government. Pester Power is an advertising industry
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Chemists on Duty
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 29 BLACKBURN: 10am-1pm: Aston Pharmacy, 95 Accrington Road; 10.30am-4.30pm: Superdrug Pharmacy, 5 Stonybutts; noon-1pm: Atherton Chemists, 37 Granville Road. DARWEN: noon-1pm: Lloyds Pharmacy, 11 Church Street. ACCRINGTON: 11am-1pm: Lloyds
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Chemists on Duty
THURSDAY, MARCH 4 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; Healthbook
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The write stuff
IF you have ever wanted to find out what your favourite author thinks about their work then online bookstore Amazon has the answer. It has opened up the Authors' Lounge (www.amazon.co.uk/authors-lounge) where clips of famous authors can be watched and
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Stan gets a helping hand
MANCHESTER United today sprung to Burnley's rescue by allowing Neil Wood to remain on loan at Burnley for a further two months. And Clarets boss Stan Ternent is still hopeful of persuading Newcastle and Charlton to grant Bradley Orr and Paul Rachubka
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Turf Beat
THE inside line on the Clarets with Darren Bentley. . . Clarets chiefs in fans' firing line FANS are being offered a rare chance to quiz Burnley's top brass in the build up to next week's derby clash with Preston North End. Chairman Barry Kilby and chief
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Stan gets a helping hand
MANCHESTER United today sprung to Burnley's rescue by allowing Neil Wood to remain on loan at Burnley for a further two months. And Clarets boss Stan Ternent is still hopeful of persuading Newcastle and Charlton to grant Bradley Orr and Paul Rachubka
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New deal for Douglas
BLACKBURN Rovers have opened talks with Jonathan Douglas about a new contract. The 22-year-old has impressed Rovers boss Graeme Souness with his performances in the Premiership during the last three months. And now Souness is keen to tie-up the versatile
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Splash of luxury now for Marion
A DARWEN woman is the proud owner of a new bathroom thanks to a BBC television show. Marion Cimen, 45, appealed to the makers of 'DIY SOS' for help with her bathroom. She had to wait while the public decided in a phone-in whether she was worthy of the
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Athens dream is still alive for teenage rider
A TOP horse rider from Darwen is waiting to hear if she has been selected to ride at this year's Paralympics in Athens. Felicity Coulthard, 19, suffers from cerebral palsy, and at a recent competition was selected to take part in the first selection trials
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Blow as dentist goes 'private'
A DENTIST has decided to go private because he could not cope with the number of NHS patients he was expected to see. Residents in the Sudell area of Darwen were left reeling after Wrennall's, of Railway Road, sent out letters to its patients announcing
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Campaigner backs flats plan for church building
AN environmental campaigner from Rossendale has backed plans to turn a church in Crawshawbooth into flats. The former Rakefoot Methodist Chapel, in Burnley Road, is currently the base for construction company Barnett Forest Homes. But the firm has now
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Company director ran up debts of £2.7m
A BLACKBURN company director who headed up two businesses which failed with debts estimated at around £2.7million has agreed not to hold a management position for seven years. Martin Knagg, 39, of Billinge End Road, was director of Roadways Northern Limited
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Going to great charity lengths
SUPERFIT Swimmer Lyndon Morris and his friends are hoping to go the distance when they take part in a swimathon for Macmillan Cancer Relief in the Butlin's Swimathon. Lyndon, 38, an electrical retailer at Fairbrother Appliances, Whalley Banks, Blackburn
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School to close for teacher's tribute
A BLACKBURN school will close on Monday as coach loads of staff and pupils pay tribute to their deputy headteacher who they will "miss terribly." Tim Butler, 47, of Preston, taught at St Bede's RC High School, in Livesey Branch Road, for 21 years - serving
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School loses out on cash
A MUSLIM girls' school was today told a funding bid to build new premises had been turned down. The Tauheedul private school in Shear Brow, Blackburn, submitted a capital bid to the Department for Education and Skills for the money for the project. It
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ICE HOCKEY: Double challenge for Hawks
BLACKBURN Hawks face a challenging, but fun, weekend with back to back friendlies home and away. First up, tonight, the Hawks are in Scotland for a return match with Camperdown Stars, before returning to base for a re-arranged challenge against old rivals
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ANGLING: Bibby beats freeze to win
by Kingfisher THE question really this week is whether to get out the ice-breaking kit for a stillwater, get down the river, or stay at home to do some DIY. The last option is really not on for any serious angler, so I have to favour the river where the
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EVENTS in East Lancashire on Sunday, February 29 and Monday, March 1
SUNDAY "Old Mother Riley's Music Hall," Thwaites Empire Theatre, Bolton Road, Blackburn, 7.30pm. The Pendle Jazzmen, Sparrow Hawk, Burnley, 12.30pm-3pm. Tenorissimo, Municipal Hall, Albert Road, Colne, 6.45pm. Hyndburn Ramblers meet Plantation Street/
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The Saturday Message
with the Rev Kevin Logan, Vicar of Christ Church, Accrington. . . GIVE 'em hell, vicar!" Somehow, it just doesn't ring true to our age, does it? "Give them heaven," advised a vicar-trainer posh enough to pronounce his tee-aitches. This sounded more apt
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Vital link on ancient route to the capital
Drive & Stroll, with RON FREETHY MY visit to Sandbach was suggested by Brian Gilders from London who had travelled to Burnley from London via the M6 "on a bad day." He had seen a copy of the Evening Telegraph in which I described the old coach roads
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Adventures of the real-life castaway
Adopted by an African tribe, shipwrecked on a tropical island -- Tony Bell's life has been truly eventful. He spoke to JENNY SCOTT. . . A THIRTY year career with the Foreign Office has taken Burnley man Tony Bell to some exciting places. But it was only
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Janet's kindest cut to help cancer trust
JANET Brennan was so deeply touched when she attended a benefit dinner for cancer sufferers that she had her hair shaved off to raise money for a teenage cancer trust. Janet, of Brownedge Road, Blackburn had her locks trimmed outside Outfit clothing,
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Out-of-town folk will be forced back in
DON'T you think it is about time that the people in the Ribble Valley who are going to be affected by the boundary changes spoke out. I wrote a two-page letter in April last year to Councillor Dyson stating my views on these changes -- I am totally against
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Nurse faces misconduct charges
A BURNLEY nurse who worked in a Colne home for the elderly is facing allegations of misconduct and could be struck off, it was revealed today. Sheila Grove, 47, faces seven allegations in relation to her work at the Grange Nursing Home in Keighley Road
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New deal for Douglas
BLACKBURN Rovers have opened talks with Jonathan Douglas about a new contract. The 22-year-old has impressed Rovers boss Graeme Souness with his performances in the Premiership during the last three months. And now Souness is keen to tie-up the versatile
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Ewood Beat
THE inside line on Rovers with Andy Neild. . . Tugay deal delayed by survival bid BLACKBURN boss Graeme Souness will delay making a decision over Tugay's future until Rovers have secured their Premiership status. The veteran Turkish international's current
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Pub rallies round fire deaths family
GENEROUS regulars at a Burnley pub last night got together to raise money for the devastated parents of the three Waddington sisters who died after a fire at their Hapton home. The event at the Coach and Horses, in Church Street, was organised by landlady
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Reading must be a right for everyone says MP
PENDLE MP Gordon Prentice is backing a new 'Right to Read' campaign to ensure that people with impaired sight and spelling problems don't miss out on books. He said too many disabled people are excluded from reading. He is backing the establishment of
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'Road rage' terror man spared jail for threats
A DRIVER who confronted another motorist while armed with a wheel brace in a "road rage" rumpus has avoided jail. But Burnley Crown Court heard how Omar Sharif, 23, must have terrified his victim, who would have the incident imprinted on his mind for
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Judge jails serial thief
A JUDGE warned a serial house breaker to stop offending before jailing him for 16 months. Burnley Crown Court heard Duane Marcel Pickles Murphy, 25, had confessed to his crimes and had taken police on a tour to the homes he had raided. Sentencing him
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Nurse faces misconduct charges
A BURNLEY nurse who worked in a Colne home for the elderly is facing allegations of misconduct and could be struck off, it was revealed today. Sheila Grove, 47, faces seven allegations in relation to her work at the Grange Nursing Home in Keighley Road
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£1,000 cost of smashed window
A DRUNKEN birthday night out proved costly when a 24-year-old man smashed a charity shop window. Jobless Mark Scott was ordered to pay £1,004.53 compensation by Burnley magistrates who had been told how he broke the British Red Cross Society window in
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Power cut hits 1,600 premises
HUNDREDS of homes and some businesses were left without electricity for up to two hours yesterday, due to a power cut in Huncoat. Electricity went off from 11.20am until around 1pm. Around 1,600 premises were cut off, after a digger working on land being
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'Panopticon' artists ready to take to hills
THE controversial Panopticons public arts project is to be officially launched next month, but uncertainty still surrounds the scheme. The plan to put up a series of eye-catching landmarks on East Lancashire hills has been dogged by opposition. Blackburn
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Pervert groomed boys with gifts and treats
A PERVERT who preyed on young boys in Clayton-le-Moors was today starting a six-year sentence. Bisexual Mark Davis, 24, hung around local recreation grounds where boys played football, befriended his victims and showered gifts and treats on them to groom
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Chemists on Duty
FRIDAY, MARCH 5 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
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3 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 Pharmacy
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Chemists on Duty
MONDAY, MARCH 1 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, MARCH 2 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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Old chapel plan
PLANS to renovate an old chapel to create a new community hall for a Ribble Valley village are to be unveiled to the public. Slaidburn is set for a new hall in the village's former Methodist chapel which held its final service in 1999. The plans for the
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Foggy riders on the pace
PETRONAS Racing riders Troy Corser and Chris Walker were right on the pace when the World Superbike championship revved into action at Valencia in Spain yesterday. New signing Walker was fourth after the morning's free practice session, with team-mate
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Nature reserve scheme welcomed by public
A SCHEME to declare Redisher Wood, Holcombe Brook, a local nature reserve took a step forward after plans were given the thumbs up at a public meeting. The meeting, at Woodhey High School, was attended by almost 100 people. Bury Council is behind the
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Curfew order for shops thief
A MAN was made subject to a community rehabilitation order for 18 months and a curfew order for six months by Blackburn magistrates after pleading guilty to offences going back up to three years. The court heard that Liam O'Reilly, 24, of Wisteria Drive
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Woman, 31, hurt as car crashes into lamp-post
A 31-YEAR-OLD woman was taken to Blackburn Royal Infirmary after a lamp-post crashed on to her car roof. The Blackburn woman, who has not been identified, was driving on Yew Tree Drive, Blackburn, towards Preston when she lost control of her Roadster
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'Keep watch for the big spenders'
MEMBERS of the public are being urged to shop anyone who has suspiciously started spending large amounts of cash following a bank robbery. Detective Inspector Simon Giles made the appeal after revealing the robbers who raided the HSBC Bank, in Church
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Death row dogs get 'counselling'
A DOG behaviour expert is to be brought in to assess the psychological make up of two Staffordshire bull terriers which allegedly attacked an 11-year-old girl. The dogs face a possible destruction order if their owner, Emma Clements, is convicted of allowing
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Sex-probe doctor faces GMC hearing
A DOCTOR who was questioned in a major sex abuse investigation is to face allegations of professional misconduct. Dr Barkat Chowdhury, a former doctor at Blackburn Royal Infirmary, is to face the hearing after a file containing allegations of sexual abuse
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MP Evans demands answers on alleged bugging
THE Tories have demanded to know what Foreign Secretary and Blackburn MP Jack Straw knew about the United Nations bugging scandal. Mr Straw is officially in charge of both MI6 and the GCHQ listening centre and would have to agree to any covert operations
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BADMINTON: Badgercote book a place in the final
IN the Johnson Trophy for First Division clubs in the Rosesendale Badminton League, Fearns A received a 35 point start against Badgercote A, but they fell 40 points short as Badgercote A booked their place in the final. Blackford Bridge A fielded an understrength
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Pupils to plant trees
PRIMARY school children are learning to protect the environment by growing trees. Pupils at Springside, Tottington, Our Lady of Lourdes and St Stephen's Primary Schools, in Bury, are growing their own Silver Birch trees in school from a special tree-seed
