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Seeing sense about recycling
LOTS of families are finding they have to take extra care and trouble to help the necessary drive towards recycling their rubbish wherever possible. Separating glass, plastic and paper does take more time than just dumping everything in the bin but it
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Experts pour cold water over big freeze warning
THE Statue of Liberty buried under snow and a tidal wave washing down New York's Fifth Avenue. Those are just two of the doomsday images from the new $125million blockbuster starring Dennis Quaid and Jake Gyllenhaal. The film's makers say it could happen
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School's thanks
A NEW society will be launched tomorrow to recognise and thank those who have written their will to leave their legacy in favour of Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Blackburn. Members of the 1509 club, so called after the founding year of the school,
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Teachers head to States on fact-finding trip
THREE teachers set off across the Atlantic on a research trip to one of the world's most prestigious universities. Staff from St Wilfrid's CE High School and Technology College, Blackburn, hope to find the key to recruiting and retaining teachers, improving
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Perfect cast prove play is write on
ROSSENDALE Players' final show of the season is called Nobody's Perfect - the title taken from the last line of Tony Curtis' classic, Some Like It Hot. Penned by Simon Williams, it tells the story of Harriet, a feminist publisher who rejects Leonard's
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Stage Whispers. . .
THE Thwaites Empire Theatre Trust annual general meeting will take place tonight, from 7.15pm, in the Capita Building, which sits behind the theatre. Members of the public are invited to attend and for more information, call them on 01254 680137. TODMORDEN
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Votes going to be late
RE comments on postal voting, I doubt any party will benefit from this, as given the state of the postal service none of the votes will get there on time anyway! L PARKER (Mrs), Abbey Court, Darwen.
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Hit-and-run was despicable
ON Tuesday, May 18 my sister and her husband travelled up from Weston-super-Mare to attend a funeral. They later came back to my house before returning home. They parked their car on Observatory Road opposite the shop. When we came out to go some kind
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Thanks to a generous lady
IT is with deep sincerity and gratitude that the Committee of Derwent Hall, in George Street, Darwen, on behalf of the many people who attend for various clubs. Wish to acknowledge the most generous bequest from their former chairman and vice president
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Injunction for Carr's protection
THE Lancashire Evening Telegraph has reported that Maxine Carr 'was tasting freedom'. Media groups are apparently challenging what you describe as a 'draconian injunction' that bans any details of Maxine's whereabouts, appearance or movements being published
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Furnishing their future
A BURY organisation which helps people rebuild their lives is appealing for unwanted household furniture. Rebuild helps those on low incomes or who have been forced to start from scratch to furnish their properties. Louise Ball, administration officer
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Lucky escape for couple
AN elderly couple were "lucky to be alive" after their car flipped over and rolled down a 12-foot embankment in Hawkshaw following a collision. The couple had to be cut free from their wrecked Rover Metro on Saturday afternoon. The car was being driven
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Town hall to have £3.6m IT upgrade
TOWN hall bosses are spending £3.6 million to replace their ageing computer system with a "state of the art" alternative. They say the new system will ultimately save money and speed up services for the public of Bury. But they admit there are "very considerable
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GPs working to stop heart attacks
HUNDREDS of heart attacks have been prevented in Bury by family doctors who are more likely to prescribe cholesterol busting drugs than GPs elsewhere in the country. The borough's prescribing rates for statin drugs, which reduce cholesterol levels and
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Relief as 'takeover' fails
RIBBLE Valley leaders today breathed a huge sigh of relief after escaping what they saw as a Blackburn takeover. Under options for local government re-organisation revealed today, 10 parishes of the Ribble Valley can not now become part of an expanded
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40 firefighters battle to control raging mill blaze
FIREFIGHTERS battled to stop a raging mill blaze spreading to a nearby petrol station in Brandlesholme. Flames were shooting through the roof of the building when the crews arrived at 11pm on Thursday and there were fears that flames could reach the filling
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Struggle for off-key Leigh
Leigh Centurions 30 Keighley Cougars 12 by Mike Hulme: NEIL Turley was left stranded on 98 in his quest to become the fastest-ever player to reach 100 goals in a season as an out-of-sorts Leigh Centurions struggled to overcome basement side Keighley.
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Souey in tug of war for Dickov
BLACKBURN Rovers are facing a tug of war with Birmingham City over the signing of Leicester City striker Paul Dickov. Rovers boss Graeme Souness wants to sign the Scotland international in a cut-price deal, as we revealed in our later editions last night
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Running to help charity is a family affair
A BURNLEY mother and her two daughters are joining this years' Race For Life to help raise cash for charity. Gillian Lingard and daughters Chantal, 12, and Brogan, nine, will be putting their best feet forward for the 5km race. The Burnley trio are joining
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Barrow gets a sneak preview of player list
BURY manager Graham Barrow has sneaked a lead on his rival managers after getting an early glimpse of the PFA's list of free transfers. Barrow visited the PFA offices in Manchester in a bid to determine potential transfer targets and came away more than
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Consultant anaesthetist banned for drink-driving
A CONSULTANT anaesthetist who smashed into parked cars in the early hours was almost three times the drink drive limit. Burnley Magistrates heard how father of two David Paul McDowell's Mercedes ended up embedded in one car. Police called to reports of
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25 years ago
'MANIAC' motorists were carrying killer "petrol bombs" in their cars in an attempt to beat the East Lancashire fuel panic. One East Lancashire filling station boss revealed that fuel famished drivers were even filling milk bottles in a bid to hoard petrol
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10 years ago
A MASSIVE £65million package of measures to boost deprived areas of Burnley was announced. The outline bid to secure an initial £20million grant aimed to build on the development of the town centre, the Weavers' Triangle and Trafalgar areas as well as
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50 years ago
THE history and background of Clitheroe Rural Council's area were incorporated in a new coat of arms. White waves represented the four district rivers and the three golden whales, derived from the ancient arms of Whalley Abbey, were included in the new
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Company's gifts of joy to European orphan kids
AN Accrington firm has helped a charity supporting poor Eastern European youngsters by donating children's toys and office equipment. The Albert Harrison wholesale company, in Queen's Road, gave the goods to the International Aid Trust, which supports
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Home visits in crime blitz
KNOWN car thieves in Hyndburn are getting home visits from police officers who warn: "We're watching you!" Chiefs in Accrington say the project is already paying dividends after they curbed a spate of car thefts in the Hyndburn Road area of the town.
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Drowning in rubbish
A FAMILY of nine today pleaded with council bosses to collect their rubbish and said: "Our wheelie bins can't cope!" John James, 59, of Queensway, Church, and his ex-partner and children fill about 15 extra bin bags each week which is mounting up, even
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Town hall to have £3.6m IT upgrade
TOWN hall bosses are spending £3.6 million to replace their ageing computer system with a "state of the art" alternative. They say the new system will ultimately save money and speed up services for the public of Bury. But they admit there are "very considerable
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Cricket club site search to go on
THE search for a new site for the relocation of Burnley Cricket Club will continue after it was decided a potential site was unsuitable. During meetings at Turf Moor, between Burnley FC, MP Peter Pike, and Burnley Borough Council, it was decided not to
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PAYTON: Keeley was wrong to tout Chaplow
JUST who does Glenn Keeley think he is? Ever since his ill-judged comments last week, when he blatantly touted Richard Chaplow to Blackburn, I've had people coming up and expressing their anger. Keeley knows full well the feeling Burnley fans have towards
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Ex-Claret Flynn set for interview
BRIAN Flynn today officially joined the race to become Burnley boss. The former Turf Moor favourite confirmed he is set to be interviewed for the vacancy after making a lengthy shortlist. I believe Burnley chairman Barry Kilby and his secretive selection
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Corrie bad girl films at Longfield centre
SCHEMING Coronation Street character Cilla Brown wreaked havoc in a Prestwich shopping centre. The soap bad girl, together with other cast and crew, spent most of the day on Sunday at the Longfield Centre, filming an exciting new storyline. Flame-haired
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Strauss misses Red Rose showdown
MIDDLESEX will again be without captain Andrew Strauss for the Frizzell County Championship match against Lancashire at Old Trafford. The left-hander is unavailable following his involvement in the first Test between England and New Zealand. Jamie Dalrymple
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Close finishes are what we are looking for
ENGLAND notched a well earned success over New Zealand at Lord's yesterday on the type of wicket that was perfect for creating a competitive Test match. There were some reservations expressed about the track early in the game, but a wicket that takes
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Glyn's glittering haul
THERE was a clean sweep for Shakers' goalkeeper Glyn Garner when he picked up four awards at the club's Player of the Season evening. The popular Welsh shotstopper took the prestigious Forever Bury Player of the Year award, voted for by the supporters
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Guests rally in darkness
GUESTS at the Shireburn Arms Hotel's first ever cabaret evening had to rally together to make the night a success after the electricity went off just as they arrived. They were about to sit down for a five course meal and listen to Elton John tribute
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Top 20 on sale at pub's beer festival
BLACKBURN'S real ale fans will be spoilt for choice this week when Bradley Hollingsworth holds a beer festival at his pub. Bradley, who runs The Postal Order in Darwen Street, has lined up 20 beers from around Britain for the festival, which runs from
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Grim facts that face taxpayer over rubbish
BURY taxpayers will be stung with a multi-million pound bill if drastic measures are not taken to reduce and recycle rubbish. A grim report presented to councillors shows that landfill sites are running out, while fines for burying waste will inexorably
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Souey in tug of war for Dickov
BLACKBURN Rovers are facing a tug of war with Birmingham City over the signing of Leicester City striker Paul Dickov. Rovers boss Graeme Souness wants to sign the Scotland international in a cut-price deal, as we revealed in our later editions last night
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Ex-Claret Flynn set for interview
BRIAN Flynn today officially joined the race to become Burnley boss. The former Turf Moor favourite confirmed he is set to be interviewed for the vacancy after making a lengthy shortlist. I believe Burnley chairman Barry Kilby and his secretive selection
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Driving force Fitton steers Elton to clear lead
THERE is no stopping Elton at the top of the Bolton Association. The unbeaten Bury side made it six wins out of seven with another dominating display against Astley and Tyldesley. And it was Mark Goddard with the ball and Dexter Fitton with the bat who
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'Darwen' could be dropped from council name
DARWEN today reacted with fury over plans to drop the town's name from its council title if a shake-up of local government goes ahead. The Boundary Committee has presented two options for changing East Lancashire's council structure if people vote in
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Ex-mayor's support blast
A FORMER mayor of Whitworth used this year's mayor-making ceremony to slam fellow councillors for their alleged lack of support. Coun Alan Neal passed the chain of office to his deputy, Coun Kieran Heakin, on Friday at Lords Caterers. But he said in his
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Scheme to bring out skills in young
A PILOT project to get youngsters from disadvantaged communities into work was today showing off its achievements. The Young Volunteer Challenge was showcasing the work of youngsters aged 18 and 19 who have been involved in local charities and government
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Tributes flood in after death of mayor
TRIBUTES have poured in this morning following the death of Blackburn with Darwen's Mayor, Coun Michael Barrett. Coun Barrett, councillor for Earcroft ward in Darwen, who became mayor in May 2003, had been suffering with kidney problems for some months
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Kids get lessons to keep clean in kitchens
A GOVERNMENT agency is visiting Blackburn to give hundreds of youngsters a crash course in cooking. The Food Standards Agency's Cooking Bus will be parked up at Pleckgate High School, in Pleckgate Road, Blackburn, on Friday. It will stay for a week to
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Girl,19, given final chance
A 19-YEAR-OLD girl's tragic history was blamed for her being on the threshold of going to prison. But after they heard Tammy Dwyer's tale of abuse and abandonment and how heroin and crack cocaine addictions had driven her to shoplifting and prostitution
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Falklands veteran praises courage of officers
COURAGEOUS police officers from East Lancashire who risked their lives in the line of duty have been commended by a national hero. Fifteen East Lancashire officers were last night presented with 2004 Lancashire Constabulary Bravery Awards at a ceremony
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EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Wednesday, May 26, 2004
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. Life drawing classes, Mid Pennine Gallery, Yorke Street, Burnley, 7-9pm. Brierfield Bridge Club, Whitfield Senior Citizens Centre, 212a Manchester Road, Nelson, 1.30pm
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EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Thursday, May 27, 2004
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. Blackburn Flower Club meet Brownhill United Reformed Church Hall, Blackburn, 7.30pm."Pot Luck," by Sheila Mason from Cleveleys. Sharon Neill (Ireland's medium), Mechanics
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HEALTH: Teaming up for a drive to clear the air
ANTI SMOKING campaigners have teamed up with health bosses to help clear the air across East Lancashire. North West ASH and the North West Public Health Group hope to boost the number of non smoking public places, such as restaurants, pubs and shopping
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Teen love turns golden
JIMMY and Doreen Jeal celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a surprise party at home organised by their family. The couple, both aged 71, of Hamer Avenue, Blackburn, met in their teens and married at Blackburn Register Office, with a later ceremony
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At least I've been noticed!
MY term as the only Liberal Democrat MEP in the North West comes to an end shortly. So let me thank those readers who over the past five years have written to support my views and also those who have attacked me, often with venom. It's good to be noticed
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Building's sale a betrayal of its benfactor
IN 1909, the Harrison Gymnasium in Blackburn was completed and it was presented to the people of Blackburn by the man who commissioned it, Mr Henry Harrison. The gymnasium was used to improve the fitness of local boys and to educate girls in the domestic
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Carly killer in daughter quiz
THE killer of teenage prostitute Carly Bateman is being questioned about the mysterious death of his daughter eight years ago. Geoffrey Porter, aged 43, is currently serving life for murdering the 17-year-old vice girl and dumping her body in an alleyway
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Council merge prospects 'Stupid'
PLANS to merge four boroughs into one authority if people vote in favour of a Regional Assembly were today branded the height of stupidity. The option is one of two which people are being asked to consider if there is a "yes" vote in the autumn - the
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Paul can set the tone for Rovers
PAUL Dickov's infectious enthusiasm could be a massive boost to Blackburn Rovers next season, according to former team-mate Callum Davidson. The Leicester City striker emerged as a possible summer target for Graeme Souness yesterday and ex-Rover Davidson
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Now firm can forge ahead
AN ironsmith firm which struggled to find six blacksmiths has received almost 100 applications since an appeal in the Evening Telegraph. Burnley's B Rourke and Co, Accrington Road, was unable to recruit new blacksmiths despite using job adverts and agencies
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Drink-drive man may be jailed
A 36-YEAR-old man is facing a possible jail term after clocking up his third drink drive conviction. Burnley Magistrates heard Thomas Lowry was more than twice the limit when breath-tested in the early hours. A previous ban ended weeks before. Lowry,
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Former mayor's son bids to be a Labour MP
BURNLEY'S Shahid Malik has been selected as a prospective parliamentary candidate in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire. Mr Malik, 36, a member of the Labour Party's National Executive Committee, was chosen by Dewsbury Constituency Labour Party with a majority
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Church appeal fund reaches £19,000
AN appeal to raise funds to help restore part of Burnley's oldest church has so far reached £19,000. The Save Our Tower appeal was set up to raise the £50,000 needed to replace the tower pinnacles and parapet of St Peter's Church, after English Heritage
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Police blitz on nuisance youths
FIFTY youths have been rounded up in Padiham in a police blitz on nuisance youngsters. Seven youths were arrested, including two for breach of anti-social behaviour orders, and 43 were issued with Youth Referral Forms. A large quantity of alcohol was
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Join the crowd and have a cuppa for charity
PEOPLE in Burnley and Pendle are being invited to join in Britain's biggest tea party to help raise vital funds for Pendleside Hospice. The week beginning Monday, June 14, is officially Tea at Three Week and hospices all over the country are urging their
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Posties can dump 'fascist' leaflets
POSTAL workers have been told they don't have to deliver election literature for 'fascist and racist' political parties. The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has implemented a national policy that allows staff to decide whether to deliver pamphlets ahead
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Child's letter sparks plea
A COMMUNITY group has called for improvements to children's play facilities in one of the most deprived areas of Britain. Burnley Wood Community Action Group (BWCAG) is lobbying for better provisions in the area after it was contacted by a young resident
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Council merge prospects 'Stupid'
PLANS to merge four boroughs into one authority if people vote in favour of a Regional Assembly were today branded the height of stupidity. The option is one of two which people are being asked to consider if there is a "yes" vote in the autumn - the
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Julia set to round off charity ride
A BRIERFIELD woman is hoping to complete a solo challenge to travel the length of Great Britain next week. Julia Merrifield, 36, of Walverden Road, will cycle alone along a 500-mile route from Dumfries to John O'Groats to complete the end-to-end challenge
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Woman dies in house blaze
A WOMAN died today after a fire at her home in Barnoldswick. Fire crews were called to a house in Easthill Street just before 9am after neighbours saw smoke coming from the building. Two neighbours attempted to rescue the woman, whose identity has not
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Drugs man in warning about jail
A 28-YEAR-OLD Clayton-le-Moors man could be facing jail after being found with almost 100 ecstasy tablets. Burnley Crown Court heard how Michael Guittard was going to take some of the 97 tablets himself and supply some to his friends. The defendant, whose
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Open windows burglary alert
POLICE are warning householders to take extra care to beat crime now the summer months arrive. Officers say the warm weather often means residents leave windows open longer than they should in the evening. Thieves are then able to climb through an opened
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'We won't be swallowed up'
HYNDBURN councillors today pledged to fight 'tooth and nail' to prevent a neighbouring authority expanding into their borough. Council leaders at Accrington Town Hall were left seething after one proposed re-organisation of local government in East Lancashire
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Peace gift husband ends up in court
A MAN wanting to make amends with his wife after a long drinking session was arrested for stealing flowers from a petrol station. Roger Evans, aged 43, of Beechcroft, Sedgley Park, Prestwich, admitted stealing bunches worth £21 from Hilton Park Service
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Race on for sports cash
A CAMPAIGN has been launched to get better sports and community facilities in Whalley. Trustees of the Queen Elizabeth II sportsground are calling on members of the community to rally behind their plans. They said that they stand a better chance of being
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Relief as 'takeover' fails
RIBBLE Valley leaders today breathed a huge sigh of relief after escaping what they saw as a Blackburn takeover. Under options for local government re-organisation revealed today, 10 parishes of the Ribble Valley can not now become part of an expanded
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That's Asda slice!
BURNLEY Mayor Lilian Clark has enjoyed a slice of the action to help an Asda store's 10th birthday celebrations go with a swing. Coun Clark and Mayoress Jackie Elkington joined staff and customers to cut the birthday cake at the Princess Way supermarket
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Robber stole bag from elderly woman
A 74-YEAR-old woman was robbed as she was walking down a Burnley street. The pensioner was walking past the Woodman Pub in Todmorden Road on Saturday morning when a man walked past her. She continued into Stewart Street where the same man grabbed her
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Club's on the ball
FOOTBALL fans can watch Euro 2004 on a giant screen at Jumpin Jaks nightclub, St Peter Street, Blackburn, which will show all of England's games. The club will also have a screen upstairs in the VIP area, where seating can be reserved, and also on 14
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Bogus surveyor warning
RESIDENTS in the Sunnyhurst ward of Darwen are being warned about bogus surveyors. The alert comes after Coun Dave Hollings was contacted by constituents in Sunnybank Street who reported they had "official looking" men call at their homes claiming to
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Schoolboys ready to rock
A TEENAGE punk rock group are aiming for their big break this weekend when they perform in the Darwen 2004 music festival. The four Year 10 pupils at Darwen Moorland High School will take to the Cue Music Stage at Marigolds function room on Sunday - and
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Dad stabbed wife and sons to death
A MAN who was obsessed with the devil killed his wife and two children because she would not give up smoking. John Jarvis pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of his wife Patricia, 38, and their sons Stuart, eight years, and John Jarvis Junior, 11 years
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Dad is arrested at girl's birthday party
A FATHER was arrested after police were called to his daughter's fourth birthday party. Blackburn magistrates heard that adults at the party had been drinking throughout the day and police were initially told they were attending a mass brawl. Jason Lee
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Service order for benefit cheat
A MOTHER claimed benefits despite receiving maintenance payments and working as a shop assistant. Blackburn magistrates heard Tracey Butler, 22, received £1,637 to which she was not entitled, during a four-month period. Butler, of Mosley Street, pleaded
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Mum wrongly claimed £6,000
A 35-YEAR-old mother-of- two continued to claim benefits while holding down two jobs. Blackburn magistrates heard that Joanne Hadfield was paid more than £6,000 to which she was not entitled over an eight-month period. And defence solicitor John Greenwood
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'Hire the ex-drug addicts'
FIRMS have been urged to employ former drink and drug addicts as part of a drive to tackle Blackburn and Darwen's addiction problems. In a report by The Citizens' Jury, they also asked for more drug users to be spared jail and instead put in rehabilitation
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'Driven out of town'
A BLACKBURN businessman claims he is being driven out of the town because the council has failed to find him new town centre premises. Owners at Pound Craze based in Lord Square have until July 15 to find new premises so the area can be redeveloped. The
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Dog thrown off motorway bridge
A DOG was killed when it was thrown off a motorway bridge in Bury and was crushed under the wheels of a passing car. The Golden Labrador's front and back paws and its jaws were taped up before it was tossed from the walkway over the M66 between Fern Grove
