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Baker hopes to return for Darwen
DARWEN go into tonight's penultimate game of the season with Eccleshall hoping to have Paul Baker back from illness. The striker missed Tuesday's 4-2 win at Castleton Gabriels after suffering a bout of flu, forcing manager Steve Wilkes to opt for an unfamiliar
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Emmett hopes for repeat of history
IT'S a decade since Darren Emmett tasted cup glory, courtesy of the sweetest strike of his career. And tonight he will be looking for a repeat of the winning goal that secured the North West Counties League Challenge Cup for Rossendale United in 1994.
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Rory's winning bout
A 25-year-old Leigh boxer made his debut at Barrow at Furness ABC recently. Light - middleweight amateur boxer, Rory Roberts, began the sport just twevle months ago. The talented boxer dominated the first round, forcing back his opponent, Army Private
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Shah strikes on debut
NEW Golborne pro, Shah, took three wickets on his debut in the rain-affected draw at Blackrod. Shah struck early with the wicket of Sanderson but Blackrod batted solidly to take the score to 69 before Smith (33) was caught off Cottrell. Jack Southworth
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Golborne finish season in style
Golborne Parkside 42 Higginshaw 6: GOLBORNE Parkside finished their season in fine style by hammering third placed Higginshaw 42-6. Having secured the championship the weekbefore, Golborne rested several of their regular first team forwards giving first
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Miners have it all to do
Castleford Lock Lane 44 Leigh Miners Rangers 14: LEIGH Miners have left themselves a tough task if they are to win the Arriva Trains Conference Grand Final. Their shock defeat to already relegated Lock Lane left the Miners anchored in the sixth, and final
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Riley's national time
LEIGH Harriers athletes have been in outstanding form. Peter Riley ran the second fastest time of the year in the Salford 10k, finishing second in a national ranking time of 29.36. Scott Hughes ran 31.46 for eighth place and Sarah Caine ran a personal
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Rain wrecks victory chance
ATHERTON CC got the new cricket season underway on Saturday, and with the arrivals of new professional Lee Childs from Australia and Neil Bannister making a return to his hometown club after over a decade away, the club has high expectations of challenging
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Leigh miss out in promotion chase
THE final game in the chase for a promotion spot was a bridge too far for Leigh as they went down 15-12 at Southport. Needing their rivals Bowdon to lose at Vagabonds or to win by a massive points difference, the challenge was too much for a side totally
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Former mayor dies, 72
LABOUR councillor and former mayor Connie Fitzgerald died in Fairfield Hospital on Monday following a short illness. She was 72. Councillor Fitzgerald represented Redvales ward for 12 years and was due to defend her seat in the June elections. She was
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Early season pace setters
DUE to the Easter Bank Holiday, there wasn't any action until last Tuesday evening. In Division Three, there were away wins for Limefield 185-122, against Tottington A, and for All Saints A over Kings XI. These two, along with Walshaw Ladies, are setting
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Grant reveals his injury despair
TONY Grant has revealed his despair at not being able to help guide Burnley to First Division safety. The midfielder sustained a medial knee ligament tear in Saturday's game at Cardiff City, ruling him out for the rest of the season. Burnley still need
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It's through the hoops to raise cash for hospice
VISITORS to Coronation Park in Radcliffe have tried their hand at the traditional sport of croquet. Bury Croquet Club held their annual open day in aid of Bury Hospice, as well as hosting the Millennium Advance Tournament -- now called the Neil Williams
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Police probe Jackass case
BROADCASTING watchdogs will consider the case of a schoolboy badly burned in a copycat prank when drawing up new TV show guidelines. The move came as police said they were reviewing the incident in which Darwen schoolboy Joe Armstrong, 10, was injured
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East Lancs MPs back Ground Zero British memorial bid
EAST Lancashire MPs led by Janet Anderson are urging the government and people to back a £3million appeal to set up a British memorial garden near Ground Zero. Burnley's Peter Pike, Hyndburn's Greg Pope and Ribble Valley's Nigel Evans have all backed
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Thugs spared jail
TWO youths who took part in an unprovoked baseball bat attack on a teenager have walked free from court. The Burnley bench was told Andrew Warren Thomas Kyle, 19, struck Max Jones with the weapon, while his accomplice Daniel Mark Howorth, 18, pushed him
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Police bid to shut 'drugs den' house
A HOUSE in Bacup could be the first in East Lancashire to be subject to a closing order - preventing people from living there after a drugs raid yesterday. Police are set to make an application to magistrates later today to impose East Lancashire's first
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Cake break for MS
LEIGH Conservative Club cake break begins on Friday at 10.30am in aid of Multiple Sclerosis funds.
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Surgery dates
COUNCILLOR Barbara Jarvis (Leigh Central Ward) will hold a surgery on Wednesdays April 28 and May 12 between 10am and noon at The Community Flat, 10 Beacon Road, Bickershaw.
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Island beauty
LEIGH Ornithological Society are indoors for their next meeting. Lifelong naturalist and group founder member Charles Owen will give an illustrated talk on "The Beauty of the Islands" in the Derby Room, Leigh Library, on Friday at 7.30pm.
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Barriers protect old railway line
NEW vehicle barriers have been installed to stop off-road hooligans in the Hindsford and Atherton areas. One has been placed behind Clarence Street at Hindsford following residents' complaints about menacing riders, 4 x 4 drivers and fly-tippers on the
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Off-road barriers go up
NEW vehicle barriers have been installed to stop off-road hooligans in the Hindsford and Atherton areas. One has been placed behind Clarence Street at Hindsford following residents complaints about menacing riders, 4 x 4 drivers and fly-tippers on the
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Myra's last post...
A LONG-SERVING postal worker is waving goodbye after 25 years' first class service. Myra Whiteside, who represents Leigh Central ward on Wigan Council, has taken early retirement to concentrate on her council and community work. Cllr Whiteside, pictured
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Pub opens smoke-free zone
A RADCLIFFE pub is joining a growing band with a no-smoking room for drinkers. Landlord Mel Howarth, and his wife Carol, of the Railway on Ainsworth Road, decided to close part of their pub to smokers during a recent revamp. The back room of the popular
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Surgery dates
COUNCILLOR Barbara Jarvis (Leigh Central Ward) will hold a surgery on Wednesdays April 28 and May 12 between 10am and noon at The Community Flat, 10 Beacon Road, Bickershaw.
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Thwaites brews a beer fit for heroes
SIXTY years since the courageous actions of East Lancs soldiers on D-Day a Blackburn brewer has commemorated their sacrifice. Thwaites has launched 'Liberation Ale' to help raise the awareness of the diamond anniversary of the D-Day Landings. Thwaites
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Top brass in reality checks on victims
SENIOR police officers are visiting victims to ensure they do not lose touch with the reality of fighting crime. Chief Constable Paul Stephenson has revealed that even he takes part in the scheme, which was today praised as an example of good practice
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Hip, hip, hooray for patients on waiting list
MORE than 100 East Lancashire patients will have hip or knee replacement operations brought forward thanks to a new government deal. The NHS today announced a £75million deal with two private healthcare providers. Patients across Lancashire and Cumbria
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'Town needs a brothel'
A LEADING councillor has called for Blackburn to have its own legalised brothel in a bid to end the problem of prostitutes tarnishing the town's image. Coun Andy Kay, the head of the town's community safety partnership and Blackburn with Darwen Council's
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Just one big happy family
HERE'S a tip if you ever find yourself short of cash in the 19th hole at Clitheroe Golf Club. Buy yourself a drink and ask to put it on the Underwood tab. Chances are, they'll owe you and the rest of the clubhouse a free scoop because one of them will
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Tom, 15, gets his A grades a year early
A 15-YEAR-OLD pupil has gained A grades in three A-level modules one year early. Tom Alldred, who attends Bridgewater Independent School, Worsley, took three AS level modules in Physics and Maths, gaining straight A grades. Tom, from Worsley, sat the
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Student helps village school in Ecuador
INTREPID student Andrew Vine took a break from his own studies to help pupils in Ecuador. Andrew, of Martingale Close, Radcliffe, spent part of a trip to the country helping to secure much-needed funds for a village school. The 18-year-old spent six weeks
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Put me down for one of these
A SHEFFIELD firm has made a killing selling nearly 30,000 "Bored With Beckham" T shirts. How many would like one? I know I would.
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Well done to the council
IT'S not often I receive letters handing out bouquets to the council. It gives me pleasure, therefore, to be able to praise the environmental health department on two counts. Their prompt action in removing rubbish within 48 hours has not gone unnoticed
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Naughty Person on Board
I'VE never seen the point of having "Child on Board" signs in the back of cars. My attitude, and I'm sure that of many others, is "So what?" If I had "Westie on Board" would it make motorists drive more carefully? I think not. However, I was taken with
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Woman hurt in late night brick attack
A SLEEPING woman was injured in a terrifying late night attack when three bricks were hurled through her lounge window. Now Mrs Elsie Gill is so afraid of another attack that she sleeps during the day and refuses to stay alone at her home in Ainsworth
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Vale close in on double
KERSAL Vale are still on track for a Leigh Soccer League cup and league double. They had a 4-1 win over AFC Tyldesley in the semi-final of the Davenport Cup thanks to a Hill hat-trick and another from Smith. Radcliffe scored Tyldesley's goal. In the league
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ANIMAL AID: Not one to hide in shadows
Shadow is a black four year old medium to large sized cross Labrador. He was admitted to the Manchester Dogs' Home on 24th November 2003 via the Oldham Dog Warden after he was found wandering in Oldham. He has a very friendly nature towards people and
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Borough celebrates six into one
A NEW era of community relations was ushered in 30 years ago on April 1 when six towns became one Bury. Bury Metropolitan Borough Council took over officially on April 1, 1974, bringing Bury, Radcliffe, Tottington, Ramsbottom, Whitefield and Prestwich
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Question marks are still lingering
SOCIAL services departments undoubtedly have a difficult task dealing with some of our troubled teenagers and their families. Indeed social workers and their managers often claim, sometimes with justification, that their successes are never put before
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Brave Rangers
rLEIGH Miners Rangers U11s put in plenty of effort and determination in their 16-0 defeat by Latchford. Balmer and Xenos ran themselves to a standstill while captain Ratcliffe tackled from start to finish. The MOM award deservedly went to Mikaluaskas
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Margo is a real credit to our town
HAVING commented in a past letter in the Lancashire Evening Telegraph, concerning the Goths and their touch of cultural colour to Blackburn. I am just writing to say that the presence of our very own celebrity, Lancashire Evening Telegraph columnist Margo
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Sad reflection on today's society
I HAPPENED to be caught up in the chaos caused by the road accident on Hyndburn Way on Friday, April 16 as I was on my way home from work. As a result of the accident involving a jack-knifed lorry blocking both lanes of the road onto the roundabout at
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I'm totally focused on the here and now
YOU'LL have noticed there has been a lot of speculation linking me with a move to Reading this summer but that is the furthest thing from my mind. As a player, you can't do anything about stories like that because it comes with the territory. I know my
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Rovers open Dougie talks
BLACKBURN Rovers have opened contract talks with Irish midfielder Jonathon Douglas. Rovers boss Graeme Souness has offered Douglas a new four year deal as a reward for his recent performances in the Premiership. And although the former Academy starlet
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Guilty plea addict 'feared for leg'
A DRUG addict set out to conquer his habit after he was told he may have to have his leg amputated, a court was told. Burnley Magistrates heard how thief Michael Patrick Quigley, 23, at one time on 10 bags of heroin a day as well as taking crack cocaine
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MPs 'are out of touch on hunt issue'
THIRTY ONE North West MPs who have signed an Early Day Motion calling for more parliamentary time to be spent on hunting are ridiculous and out of touch, according to the Countryside Alliance. A NOP poll found that 98 per cent of the public think that
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Countdown for people to stand in local elections
NOMINATION papers for anyone wanting to stand in the June local elections are now available from Burnley Town Hall. There will be 15 seats on Burnley Council up for grabs on Thursday, June 10. Gillian Taylor, the council's returning officer, said: "The
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Home Office chief pays tribute to partnerships
A HOME Office chief saw how Burnley was tackling anti-social behaviour during a fact-finding visit to the town. Louise Casey, director of the government's Anti-Social Behaviour Unit, paid a flying visit to the town yesterday to see schemes including Operation
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Computer suite for the disabled
PHYSICALLY disabled people and adults with sensory impairments in Pendle are to benefit from the launch of new computer suite. The IT Suite, at Marsden Resource Centre in Nelson, will let people access information to help them learn, shop, communicate
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Robber mugs pensioner at bus station
AN 82-year-old woman was robbed as she made her way through Nelson town centre. The pensioner was walking through the town's bus station in Broadway when a man approached her and snatched her shopping bag. After the incident at about 3pm on Tuesday the
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Nelson: the next stage
NINE buildings in Nelson town centre could soon be bought to make way for a civic space. A report to Pendle Council recommends councillors agree proposals to apply for a compulsory purchase order on premises in the Market Street area of the town at tomorrow
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Tales that enthralled young SidTHUMBNAIL:tlook220404)
THE smiles on the faces of these young soldiers as they pose for the camera hides the horror that many of them were to witness in the trenches of the Somme. The men were all members of the Royal Artillery who went on to serve in some of the fiercest fighting
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'Volatile' on street on night of death
POLICE officers arrived in a street to find a volatile and aggressive atmosphere on the night a teenager died, a court heard. PCs Andrew Eddlestone and Tim Hitchin told Preston Crown Court they were on patrol in an unmarked car when called to North Street
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50 years ago
IN a meeting of Blackburn and District Hospital Management Committee, it was reported 2,720 people were awaiting admission to hospital at the end of March. Meanwhile, emergency buses linked Blackburn and Preston railway station for nearly two hours and
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10 years ago
COUNCILLOR Tony Pickles, chairman of the governing body of Primet High School, Colne, condemned selfish motorists driving too fast near the school, endangering the lives of its pupils. Meanwhile, Burnley council was accused of discriminating against young
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Warriors cut down Vikings
AN impressive and powerful side was put out against the Vikings on Saturday and this reflected in the half time score of 38-0. Hird went over to score after just two minutes, then Terry added a second before Lee Dickinson, Chris Thomas, Daniel King, Terry
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Teenagers accused of wounding
TWO teenage boys have appeared in court charged with maliciously wounding a 47-year-old Clayton-le-Moors man. The boys, aged 14 and 17, who cannot be identified because of their ages, are charged with wounding Martin Mayor, of Arthur Street. They entered
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Watch wildlife
THE first meeting of a new Wildlife Watch group will be held tomorrow. The group, which is aimed at encouraging children, aged eight to 12, to learn about their natural surroundings will meet at 5pm at Lords House Farm, in Rishton. Lords House Farm offers
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Wardens helping reduce offences
CRIME has fallen by 28 per cent in areas which have a neighbourhood warden, research suggests. The wardens, which operate in several of the most deprived wards in Hyndburn and Burnley, have been on the streets for several years, paid for after councils
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Print firm helps mark borough's red-letter day
ACCRINGTON print firm Naylers is backing Hyndburn Council's planned celebrations for the borough's 30th anniversary. The Aero Mill firm is sponsoring leaflets, posters and the invitations to a summer event, and providing commemorative coasters. Managing
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Police probe possible thefts link
POLICE investigating a spate of car crime in Hyndburn which has cost motorists thousands of pounds have arrested two local men. A 42-year-old from Church and a 19-year-old from Accrington, who both live locally, were detained on suspicion of theft yesterday
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Firms get royal seal of approval
THREE East Lancashire companies have been recognised by the Queen in her national business awards scheme. The successful firms have each received Queen's Awards for Enterprise 2004. BMP Europe Ltd of Altham and Brisbane Moss Corduroys of Todmorden won
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Stars add punch to charity appeal
WHEN Julie Norcross was called on to organise a charity race night for a disabled 10-years-old boy last October little did she realise she would get roped in to organising a nationwide appeal. For Julie, who runs her own entertainment business, ended
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Church stalwarts honoured
FOUR hard-working pensioners received Easter honours from the Queen. Ninety-three-years-old Evelyn Orrell, of Lowton, Helen Dunning, of Platt Bridge, Randall Fitzpatrick, of Hindley and Wallace Sheridan, of Golborne, were among 156 recipients of Maundy
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Inquest opens on diver
AN inquest has been opened into the death of Heather Schofield, the 26-year-old teacher who died during a dive of the coast of Southern Ireland. The inquest heard that the Deputy Coroner for Kerry will also be holding an inquest into the death of Miss
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Throw out cleric, says MP Evans
RIBBLE Valley MP Nigel Evans has criticised the decision to grant legal aid to extremist cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri to fund his battle to stay in the country. Speaking in the House of Commons Mr Evans said: "I vehemently oppose the decision to grant Abu
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Water probe for future of rivers
A LONG-TERM vision for environmental improvements throughout the Ribble Valley has been boosted thanks to a series of public workshops to see how much people care about improving water quality. The workshops, run jointly by the World Wildlife Federation
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Abbey group needs young helpers
AN organisation set up to raise funds for Whalley Abbey is appealing for young people to help out. The Whalley Abbey Fellowship was established in 1930, two years after the Abbey was bought for the Church of England. The fellowship has about 500 members
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Treasure seekers get lucky
TREASURE seekers in Lancashire are finding record numbers of gems. And those seeking their fortune, armed with metal detectors, are increasingly heading to the east of the county in search of historical finds. Only five finds had been reported in the
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This is no surrender
WHEN I was Home Secretary pushing through legislation on anti-social behaviour, a repeated criticism from The Guardian's senior commentator, the late Hugo Young, was that I was a "populist" who listened (too much) to his Blackburn constituents. I pleaded
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From the Racliffe Times of April 23, 1954
Bury Transport Committee agreed to a series of conditions, which included taking responsibility for bus shelters, in its provision agreement with Radcliffe Town Council. Members of Radcliffe Fire Brigade reported that they had tackled nine local grass
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When the post was a family affair
POSTAL services in the Radcliffe Hall area were a family affair for more than a half-century. The district post office, which faces possible closure, provided a source of employment for most members of the Clegg and Finney family at some point. John Finney
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Simpson stars for buoyant champions Colne
CHAMPIONS Colne got back to winning ways after Monday night's draw at Harwood with a 3-0 win at Norton. Young goalkeeper Chris Brennan made a save in the first minute to keep the home side out but had little else to do in a poor first half at the Staffordshire-based
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Celebrating with flowers
A BLOSSOMING Atherton church is celebrating its 90th birthday with a festival of flowers. Organisers of the big three day event are appealing for any photographs or memorabilia relating to Atherton St Philip's Church and school, Atherton, over the decades
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Stars add punch to charity appeal
WHEN Julie Norcross was called on to organise a charity race night for a disabled 10-years-old boy last October little did she realise she would get roped in to organising a nationwide appeal. For Julie, who runs her own entertainment business, ended
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Busy weekend for A&T cycle racers
AFTER three weeks without a fixture, Astley & Tyldesley Miners Welfare-CTA Direct Cycle Speedway had a full weekend of racing. The team travelled to Bury on Saturday for the opening North & Midlands Regional Round of the British Youth & Junior
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Seconds go down to narrow defeat
LEIGH 2nds got their season of to a losing start but in a manner that wasnot without encouragement. Indeed this was a game that Leigh always looked like winning. From the very first ball when Dave Potter struck with a loosener, Huyton were on the back
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New boy Liam makes good first impression
LEIGH opened their 150th anniversary season with a 64-run victory over a Huyton side who had done the double against them in league games last year. But the first group match in the Premier Division Knockout Trophy competition had started badly for the
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Play-offs
HERE'S how the play-offs work. On current positions (after Tuesday night's games), the draw would look like this: Tuesday April 27: Game 1 Runcorn v Hyde Utd Game 2 Whitby v Radcliffe Game 3 Marine v Burscough Game 4 Bradford PA v Spennymoor Saturday
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Rovers open Dougie talks
BLACKBURN Rovers have opened contract talks with Irish midfielder Jonathon Douglas. Rovers boss Graeme Souness has offered Douglas a new four year deal as a reward for his recent performances in the Premiership. And although the former Academy starlet
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Bosses' boost for budding entrepreneurs
SUCCESSFUL business leaders have been helping to create a new generation of East Lancashire entrepreneurs. They have held workshops at five schools to encourage more young people to consider the idea of starting their own firm as a career. The scheme
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Charity boost for health centre
THE families of two young men who died from undetected heart conditions are helping to buy new equipment for Darwen Health Centre. Relatives of Neil Wickers and David Staff set up a memorial fund supporting the Cardiac Risk in the Young charity after
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Kittens warning
THE owner of a cat rescue centre in Darwen is urging people to get their cats neutered to avoid the onset of unwanted animals. Maureen Savage, of Moggies Cat Rescue, has offered to deal with the neutering and wants anyone who knows of a pregnant cat to
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Plea over missing pig
A FAMILY fear pig-knappers have stolen their pot-bellied pet after he went missing from moorland above their home. Now Morteza and Julie Zabhi, of Lower Pasture Barn Farm, Belmont, are offering a £50 reward for the safe return of their black, nine-month-old
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Protesters win m-way services gambling battle
RESIDENTS and school teachers in Darwen have won their battle to stop gambling machines being introduced at the town's motorway services. Entertainment company Namco had applied to Blackburn with Darwen Council for permission to install "amusements with
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Foster home was in 'her best interests'
SOCIAL Services bosses today defended their decision to take tragic teenager Carry Ann Brown into care, despite a family request for her to live with her aunty. Carry Ann, 14, of Huntington Drive, Darwen, was placed with foster parents by Blackburn with
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Fell race and dog show at family fun day
ALTHOUGH the weather may be wet in Stacksteads this week, members of the Riverside Park Group are looking ahead to the sunny days of June. This year they are holding their annual free fun day for all the family on Sunday, June 13, at Stacksteads Rec,
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Expert to visit in push for wind energy
WIND farms across Rossendale will be up for debate when a Green Party leader visits the Valley. Sustainability guru and Green Party leader Professor John Whitelegg will visit the Valley to publicly debate one of the most controversial environmental issues
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Search on for woman of year
SPECIAL women from across Rossendale will have the chance to shine at this year's prestigious Women of the Year award. The event is the highlight of Rossendale Hospice's fun d-raising calendar and has so far raised more than £100,000. The committee is
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Fancy dress for St George
RED roses will blossom on Friday in Atherton at a fancy dress and faith supper to celebrate St George's Day being held at Bag Lane Methodist Church from 7pm. Admission is £1.
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Blaze hits town centre chippy
TOWN centre chip shop staff refused hospital treatment after a fire broke last Friday. Firefighters were called to The Little Chippy in Elliott Street, Tyldesley at around noon on Friday after the frying range went up in flames. Two female staff members
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Elsie celebrates 100th
ATHERTON-born Elsie Hilton celebrated her 100th birthday in style with a party at the Bedford Residential home where she has lived since August 2003. A card from the Queen and a visit from Mayor of Wigan, Cllr Wilf Brogan, really made Mrs Hilton's day
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Flowers for church's 90th birthday
A CHURCH in Atherton is celebrating its 90th birthday with a festival of flowers on the May Day bank holiday. Festival organisers are also appealing for any photographs or memorabilia about Atherton St Philip's Church and School in Crosby Street so they
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Still places for top tournament
THERE are still places available on Radcliffe Boro's massive junior six-a-side tournament to be held at Stainton Park next month. The event, over four days, will involve 160 teams ranging in age from under 7s to under 12s and, for the first time, a girls-only
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It's win or bust time now boys
NINETY minutes of football stand between Radcliffe Boro and a place in the Unibond play-offs. At least a draw is needed on Saturday against Burscough at Stainton Park, although a win would guarantee them a play-off spot. Once there they would be just
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Have a say on 'new' Radcliffe
RADCLIFFE Area Board is hosting a Re-inventing Radcliffe session at its next meeting on Monday. The board will be asking people to get involved in the debate over the future of the town by dropping in and airing their views about their vision for the
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Cake break for MS
LEIGH Conservative Club cake break begins on Friday at 10.30am in aid of Multiple Sclerosis funds.
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Sick mayor taken back into hospital
THE Mayor of Blackburn has been taken back into hospital. Last month Coun Mike Barrett was forced to miss a number of important dates in his calendar when a kidney infection put him in hospital. Now he has been advised to go back, after just two weeks
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Ignorance shock over political shake-up
A NEW survey has revealed that a shocking number of people are ignorant of plans to shake up East Lancashire's political boundaries. Proposals for a regional assembly for the North West were first put to the public for consultation in December. In East
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New guides for popular walking
NEW guides have been released for ramblers to enjoy two of Blackburn and Darwen's most popular country walking spots. And the six guides for Witton Weavers Way and Darwen Tower walks are being launched with a guided hike on the Beamers Trail on Sunday
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110mph drive ends in jail
A MAN who drove through Blackburn at speeds of up to 110mph while being pursued by police has been jailed for 15 months. Preston Crown Court heard that Richard Stableford did not realise at the time that he had been affected by taking an ecstasy tablet
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Club's full strip plan is rejected
COUNCILLORS last night voted to keep Blackburn's "G-string rule" and stop girls at East Lancashire's only lap-dancing club from going full frontal. Mangers at the Velvet Lounge, in Duke Street, had asked Blackburn with Darwen Council's licensing committee
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Move to £3m school building in two years
TWO Blackburn primary schools will merge this summer -- two years before their new school is built. St Andrew's CE Primary, in Scotland Bank Terrace, and St Bartholomew's, in Bolton Road, will technically close this summer as part of a planned merger.
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New deal for Reds manager
JOHN Coleman has been set a three-year task to get Accrington Stanley back into the Football League. The Reds boss and assistant Jimmy Bell have been rewarded for a promising inaugural season in the Nationwide Conference with new three-year contracts.
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Finding relief in poetry...
MR N D Tildsley, of Glazebury, has challenged me to print his poem following my article last week slamming the filth in Leigh's newly-re-opened Bengal Street toilets. (You have to get into the right rhythm): My granddad Owd Joe Tildsley, Had the Duck
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Can you solve the cinema mystery?
FORMER projectionist Wilf Waterworth wants to hear from anyone who actually saw a cinema show at Leigh's former Theatre Royal (later Leigh Casino/Reubens) . Last week, after research in a local history book, I wrote that the former theatre, built in 1884
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Starbuck is looking to the future
LEIGH RMI Phil Starbuck insists that he is still looking forward to next season despite a dreadful campaign. Starbuck is keen to build on the club's potential and believes RMI will bounce back Starbuck said: "There is a lot going on. People are working
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Town's lesson
BOOTHSTOWN U12s were given a lesson in football by champions elect Fletcher Moss with a 7-1 drubbing. Jordan Potter scored Boothstown's consolation goal with Jack Byram taking the Man of the Match award.
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EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Friday, April 23, 2004
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. Boys and Girls Football, Community Shop, 93 Brunshaw Road, Burnley, 7pm-9pm. DJ Semple, The Work's, Burnley. Victorian Industrial Landscape, The Weavers Triangle, Burnley
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ANIMAL AID: Jonty deserves better
Jonty is a black and tan cross Alsatian who arrived at the Manchester Dogs' Home on Tuesday 23rd March 2004 via the Manchester Dog Warden. He was found tied to a tree with a thick chain lead near Wythenshawe Park, with his red food bowl and three tins
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ANIMAL AID: Socks looking for his slippers
Socks is a black and tan six year old cross breed who was admitted to the Home on 7th January 2004 via the Tameside Dog Warden. He was found wandering in the Dukinfield area. Socks is a very friendly dog who obeys basic commands such as 'sit' and 'fetch
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Scorpions in last gasp win
LEIGH East Scorpions grabbed a late try through Dominic Dean to beat Shevington 12-8. East's other try came from Gallagher.
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Thomas stars
THOMAS Grainey, in an unfamiliar hooking role, was the star man for Leigh East U12s as they beat Chorley Panthers 20-7. East only had 12 men due to injury and illness but still managed tries from Littlewood, Crook, O'Toole and Lythgoe. Gunning kicked
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Winning draw
A&T started their season with a winning draw over Spring View. New signing Andy Rostron top scored with 38 for A&T while Robert Bennett 22 and Chris Bullock 21 were the other highest scores. Simon Nicklin with 2-10 and Steve Walsh 2-22 were the
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Thanks to couple for kindness
I WISH to thank the couple who published a "found" advertisement on Friday, April 2 regarding a gents gold bracelet. I am very grateful to them, not only for the safe return of the bracelet, but also for going out of their way to actually ring the bracelet
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Referendum a chance for change
A REFERENDUM on the new EU constitution will give Britain a chance to drain poison from its system, poison for too long spread through the lies and distortions of the eurosceptics. It will in effect be a referendum on whether Britain is to play its part
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Mystery bidder buys nuclear bunker for £12,500
A MYSTERY bidder is celebrating buying his very own nuclear bunker in Atherton. The buyer, who does not want to be identified, paid £12,500 for the concrete underground shelter in an auction at Manchester Airport. And he said he had bought the Cold War
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Closure date given for Post Office
RADCLIFFE Hall Post Office is to shut next month, bosses have confirmed. But a decision on Chapelfield Post Office in Stand Lane is still awaited. Following a public consultation, Radcliffe Hall Post Office in Cross Lane will close on May 22, while Danesway
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You can trust us
LAW Society chiefs today moved to reassure Burnley people after police launched a second investigation linking local solicitors to alleged money laundering. Two solicitors, aged 43 and 47, and an accountant were among five people arrested yesterday as
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'Town needs a brothel'
A LEADING councillor has called for Blackburn to have its own legalised brothel in a bid to end the problem of prostitutes tarnishing the town's image. Coun Andy Kay, the head of the town's community safety partnership and Blackburn with Darwen Council's
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Andrew helps village school in Ecuador
INTREPID student Andrew Vine took a break from his own studies to help pupils in Ecuador. Andrew, of Martingale Close, Radcliffe, spent part of a trip to the country helping to secure much-needed funds for a village school. The 18-year-old spent six weeks
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Metrolink passengers to get new centre
METROLINK travellers will soon have a new "stop". For a brand new Metrolink Visitors' Centre is being created at the new "One Piccadilly" office development at Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester and is scheduled to be completed by the autumn. The centre
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Starbuck plans for next season
WITH the disastrous few months Leigh RMI have had, the last thing you would expect to hear from Phil Starbuck is that he is looking forward to next season. Yet the Hilton Park manager is keen to build on the club's potential and believes RMI will bounce
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Fergie gets ready for final push
BLACKBURN Rovers midfielder Barry Ferguson is almost ready to start training with the rest of the first team. The Scotland skipper has been sidelined since December 28 when he dislocated a knee-cap in the Premiership match with Newcastle United at St
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Pupils set to flock to aerospace roadshow
A WORLD leader in the development of aero structures will host a science roadshow in Burnley for budding East Lancashire scientists. Hurel Hispano, famed for the development, design and production of nacelle and thrust-reverser systems, will launch the
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Skid driver walked off after crash
A DRIVER who smashed into another motorist walked off leaving him in shock and waiting for the emergency services, a court was told. Burnley Magistrates heard how David Watkins, 42, had lost control and bounced off victim Neil Sunderland's vehicle before
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Town to pioneer TV crimebuster
TELEVISION screens that will broadcast community safety information and advice will be switched on in Burnley next week. The hi-tech scheme aimed at cutting crime and making the borough a safe place to live is being launched by BBC Crimewatch UK presenter
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Padiham and Hapton Bulletin
RESIDENTS of West Street have been told by Biffa that they have to leave their rubbish at the front of their houses. This means not only having to carry it through their houses but also that the bags are getting caught by motorists and being split. Members
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You can trust us
LAW Society chiefs today moved to reassure Burnley people after police launched a second investigation linking local solicitors to alleged money laundering. Two solicitors, aged 43 and 47, and an accountant were among five people arrested yesterday as
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Shakers' golf day
SHAKERS are holding another of their popular Company Golf Days at Walmersley Golf Club on Thursday, May 20. The event - sponsored by Andrew and Mark Smith Metals - includes soup and sandwiches on arrival, 18 holes of stableford golf, a complimentary beer
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Bike-riding thief
POLICE are hunting a thief on a bike who stole a woman's handbag as she walked through Nelson. The thief struck as the 29-year-old victim walked past garages in Lonsdale Street. The woman tried to hold onto the bag and during the ensuing struggle was
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Gallipoli: Town to honour the heroes
BURY'S proud military heritage will be remembered once more on Sunday when the annual Gallipoli Parade is held in the town centre. And this year the parade falls on the exact day that the famous battle took place in 1915. The 1st Battalion of the Lancashire
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Post Office closure date
RADCLIFFE Hall Post Office is to shut next month, bosses have confirmed. But a decision on Chapelfield Post Office in Stand Lane is still awaited. Following a public consultation, Radcliffe Hall Post Office in Cross Lane will close on May 22, while Danesway
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Hotel owner hits back
A HOTEL boss has hit back at councillors who want to close the venue shut down. Bernard Collins, owner of the Hendly Hotel in Colne, said councillors are 'nit-picking' and claims he's ready to take legal action if people continue to tarnish the hotel.
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25 years ago
THE National Union of Teachers gave a promise that no child taking examinations in East Lancashire that summer would be hit by a planned campaign of industrial action. Meanwhile part of the GEC complex at Clayton-le-Moors was to close, but no jobs were
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Fancy dress for St George
RED roses will blossom on Friday in Atherton at a fancy dress and faith supper to celebrate St George's Day being held at Bag Lane Methodist Church from 7pm. Admission is £1.
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Bleasdale snatches victory
BLACKBURN went into their final game of the season looking to end it on a high, especially after last week's Lancashire Cup triumph. Wigton, however, had more desperate motives as they were looking to avoid relegation to the North West Third Division.
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Heart Foundation supporters raise £18,000
SUPPORTERS of the British Heart Foundation in Hyndburn have raised more than £18,000 for the charity. Foundation branch members from Accrington and surrounding towns have held a variety of events to raise cash for the good cause, including walks across
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Celebrating with flowers
A BLOSSOMING Atherton church is celebrating its 90th birthday with a festival of flowers. Organisers of the big three day event are appealing for any photographs or memorabilia relating to Atherton St Philip's Church and school, Atherton, over the decades
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Company gets Queen's Award
A BUSINESS whose founder gambled £3,000 of his savings to set up 11 years ago has been rewarded with a highly coveted Queen's Award for Enterprise after B and H Polymers saw its turnover double in the last year to £60million. In 1993 B and H Polymers
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Prestwich PO closure date
DANESWAY Post Office in Prestwich will close on June 19, bosses have confirmed. But a decision on Chapelfield Post Office in Stand Lane is still awaited. Following a public consultation, Radcliffe Hall Post Office in Cross Lane will also close on May
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Going with our heads held high...
WORK started to drain the furnace at Philips TV glass factory yesterday, bringing to an end 44 years of production at the site. The boss of the LG Philips Displays plant at Simonstone, Steve Dobbs, said it was a sad day for all the staff. A hole was made
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Clarets are relegated
THE Clarets second team dropped out of the Pontin's Holiday League's Premier Division after being mugged by a late goal against neighbours Preston. Ironically it was a striker Preston knew well who handed Burnley the lead. Clarets trialist Fola Onibuje
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Grant reveals his injury despair
TONY Grant has revealed his despair at not being able to help guide Burnley to First Division safety. The midfielder sustained a medial knee ligament tear in Saturday's game at Cardiff City, ruling him out for the rest of the season. Burnley still need
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League's new deal
MUSBURY Fabrics have struck an eleventh hour deal to become the sponsors of the Lancashire Cricket League for 2004. The Rossendale-based household textiles and furnishings company shook hands on the deal to create the Musbury Fabrics Lancashire Cricket
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Cork impressed by starlet Sajid
LANCASHIRE'S seam attack produced an impressive performance as defending champions Sussex were bowled out for 195 on the first day at Hove. Dominic Cork and Sajid Mahmood led the way with three wickets each as the Sussex innings lasted only 56 overs.
