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NATURE: Artists who ode so much...
I LOVE old dialect poems that remind us of the days when life was certainly harder but much more simple and stress-free. Joseph Cronshaw's poem set me off in search of some of our old wells, which were vital before piped water came to our towns and villages
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Ballot boxes were better
WHAT a ridiculous time to have a postal vote for the elections. The post is as unpredictable as the weather. The alternative now from a local polling station to ensure arrival is to travel into Burnley to the Town Hall. Hardly a ship forward. The old
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EU Directive will mean exploitation
THE concentration of media attention on the issue of the European Union constitution has resulted in other far-reaching EU proposals going largely unnoticed. In particular, the European Commission's Draft Directive on Services marks a major move in effect
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Police plea over prisoner on the run found dead
POLICE are appealing for information about the last known movements of a man whose body was discovered in a brook in Leigh, in April. Andrew Bell, aged 28, absconded from Kirkham Prison in Lancashire in February and was last seen on March 6, in the Leigh
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Woman, 84, stranded on trip
A DISABLED 84-year-old was left stranded at the seaside after the coach which took her on a day trip left for home without her. Today the firm behind the outing said arthritis sufferer Ruth Holmes was one of six people it failed to collect and said they
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Van not the man for Rovers
BLACKBURN Rovers have scotched reports they are set to blow their entire transfer kitty on Belgian defender Daniel van Buyten. The £4m-rated Marseille ace, who made six appearances on loan at Manchester City last season before his campaign was cut short
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KEELY: Souness must hang on to stars
AS far as I am concerned, it is not a case who comes to Blackburn Rovers this summer but a case of who actually stays. For while I would love to see fresh faces at Ewood Park it is just as important to stop our star players from walking out of the door
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Curfew on driver by court
IAN Smith, 38, of Brownhill Avenue, Burnley, was given two years community rehabilitation, 80 hours community punishment and a four-month curfew order by Burnley Magistrates. He admitted driving without due care and attention, failing to stop after an
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Crack squad to tackle yobs is approved
PLANS to set up a crack squad to tackle yobbish behaviour in Burnley have been given the green light. A working group at Burnley Council, formed to examine the progress in the fight against anti-social behaviour, has recommended the introduction of a
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Worsthorne Bulletin
WORSTHORNE School's recycling scheme for old inkjet and toner cartridges is being extended into the community. As well as a collection box in school, people can drop cartridges off during the holidays either at Pike Hill Post Office or Worsthorne Post
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Chip in and help me, says sculptor
A SCULPTOR has invited Burnley residents to join him in creating a piece of art to complete a landscape overhaul. Four large stones have already appeared alongside the Burnley Way, at Habergham Eaves, as the final part of a project to spruce up the area
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Pioneer scheme targets children with disorder
A POLICE pilot scheme has been launched in Burnley and Pendle to reduce the number of children with a hyperactivity disorder who turn to crime. The project, which aims to reduce the risk of people with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder becoming
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Weekend soccer festival for stars of future
PENDLE is getting in the mood for the Euro 2004 football tournament by holding its own tournament for soccer-mad youngsters from across the North West. Pendle Youth Football Tournament will take place on Bullholme and Swindon playing fields, Barrowford
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Cycling coup as top riders head for East Lancs
SOME OF Britain's top cyclists are heading to the region to take part in the East Lancashire Bike Fest. Riders from across the UK are expected to flock to Pendle, which is staging the sporting event this summer. Details of the cycling extravaganza, unveiled
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50 years ago
SHIPS of the Royal Navy were dressed to mark the first anniversary of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. A Royal salute of 21 guns was fired from the naval shore batteries at noon. Meanwhile the Queen, Duke of Edinburgh and other members of the Royal
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Legion's branch goes marching into history
AN historic British Legion branch which ceased to exist in its own right is unlikely ever to start up again. The Accrington branch of the legion 'closed' last year. There were not enough members willing to take on key roles like treasurer and secretary
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MP backs Indian PM
RIBBLE Valley Tory MP Nigel Evans today welcomed the appointment of Manmohan Singh as Prime Minister of India. He has signed a Commons Motion noting that the world's largest democracy now has a Sikh Prime Minister, a Muslim President, a Hindu External
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Schools in safety plan revealed
THE first East Lancashire schools set to benefit from a new county council safety drive have been named. The primary schools are all set to have traffic measures introduced in the roads outside their gates as a way of keeping pupils safe. Whalley C of
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Hard work's Rings reward
TEENAGERS from Yorkshire are being offered the chance to win holidays in the Ribble Valley in return for working hard in school. Pupils in Leeds who attend study support centres out of school hours are being offered the chance to stay at hotels and guest
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Rail bosses under fire for 'vandalism'
RAIL bosses have been accused of 'vandalism' after a historic bridge was painted yellow and black in a bid to reduce accidents. People in Whalley said they were stunned by Network Rail's decision to paint the arch of the Victorian stone bridge in Mitton
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Van not the man for Rovers
BLACKBURN Rovers have scotched reports they are set to blow their entire transfer kitty on Belgian defender Daniel van Buyten. The £4m-rated Marseille ace, who made six appearances on loan at Manchester City last season before his campaign was cut short
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Cash grant for carnival
THE Friends of Rossendale Carnival have been awarded £2,525 to help fund this year's event in Bacup town centre on Sunday, June 27. To celebrate the Olympics the theme this year will be rings and the grant will be spent on hiring performers to represent
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A few tickets left
A HANDFUL of tickets for the prestigious Women of the Year awards lunch at Horncliffe Mansion on June 11 are still available. The event is the highlight of Rossendale Hospice's fundraising calendar and to date the special events committee has raised more
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Inspector takes up new task in policing
A POLICE inspector in Rossendale is leaving the post to take on a new role within the force. Geographic Inspector Caroline Edwards has taken charge of the team policing in Rossendale West. She replaces Roger Ravenscroft, who has taken up a new post as
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Riddle of driver three times the limit
THE mystery of how a driver who had not had a drink in 24 hours was found to be more than three times the legal limit will have to be resolved by experts, a court was told. Antony Watson, 56, of Summerdale Drive, Ramsbottom, was before the magistrates
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Jimmy's triathlon bid to buy hospice bus
CHARITY champion Jimmy Eaton is planning to raise £30,000 to pay for a new community hospice bus by completing a breath-busting triathlon. And he has enlisted the help of Darwen and Rossendale's MP Janet Anderson who plans to swim part of the event. Councillor
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Church stores for needy expand
A CHURCH group has expanded its furniture recycling and repair stores, which provide goods for the needy. Blackburn with Darwen Churches Action Group runs three workshops, as well as its own stores, supplying household goods. The workshops also offer
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Shoppers' £800 Guide Dog boost
STAFF at Specsavers Opticians in Blackburn are celebrating a successful launch to their Guide Dog Puppy Appeal after shoppers helped them to raise over £800. The King William Street store and Morrisons superstore hope to raise a total of £5,000 in their
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Guidelines against damp proof cheats
NEW guidelines have been issued to protect the public from "cold calling" damp proofers offering unnecessary and over-priced work. The measures follow complaints to Lancashire County Council's Trading Standards officers, as well as Blackburn with Darwen
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Elicia makes a a splash for cash
TINY Elicia Clark may only be eight months old but she's already making a big splash for charity. The bathing babe is about to take to the water for a 60-minute splashathon. Elicia will join other tiny pals at Waves, in Blackburn, for the mini-marathon
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Ringing up a massive bill!
CHILDREN could run up bills they can not afford to pay in a bid to keep pace with the mobile phone ringtone craze, parents were warned today. The advice was given as the record company with two top ten entries in the first ever national ringtone chart
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Whalley welcomes ticket boom
ACCRINGTON Stanley are on course for record season ticket sales this year. And chairman Eric Whalley believes the side's well publicised FA Cup run, which ended with a third round replay at Colchester United, has been instrumental in the heightened interest
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Blair praises local police
LOCAL police have been told they are doing a great job -- by Prime Minister Tony Blair. The PM's words of support came during an unannounced visit to Whitefield Police Station on Friday morning where he praised the work of the local force. "You are doing
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EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Friday, June 4, 2004
Multi-Activities (five-eight year-olds), 10am-noon; (nine-13 year-olds) 12.30pm-3.30pm,Thorn Primary School, Bacup. "Stereonation," Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley. Quiz Night, Nelson Cricket Club, Seedhill, Nelson, 8.15pm. Rockwater Bird Conservation
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Let's continue the good rail work
SINCE privatisation the task of sorting out rail fares in this country has become an incredibly complex matter. Journeys can now involve several different rail operators each with their own fare structure and timetable. Add to that the fact that there
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HEALTH: Ups and downs of dieting
IT'S the time of year when thoughts naturally turn to holidays in the sun. But a survey shows most women will be far from happy with the idea of donning a bikini and bearing their bodies on the beach. The Great British Diet Survey revealed a third of
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Bring back good fish and chips
IS it not time for fish and chip shops to carry a government health warning before selling their products? During the war government posters advertised 'Fish, chips and peas, a well balanced meal.' I don't think this would apply today. I have yet to visit
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Anglers can help protect fish
WITH the 2004 traditional coarse fishing season in prospect there has never been a better time for anglers, commonly known as the eyes and ears of Britain's waterways, to monitor the damage done to our fish stocks by cormorants. Ben Bradshaw MP last week
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Survival gives RMI new hope for future
LEIGH RMI's Nationwide Conference reprieve could provide the lifeline the struggling club need to survive. The Railwaymen finished the season next to bottom, but automatic relegation to the new Conference North was averted when Margate failed to bring
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Dorothy's final curtain comes down
THE Grand Dame of Leigh theatre has died aged 83. For Dorothy Kane, who thrilled thousands of children and inspired hundreds more to tread the boards, the final curtain came down peacefully in Leigh Infirmary, surrounded by her family on Monday last week
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Six parks set for 'teen zone' boost
SIX Burnley parks are set to be given a £500,000 overhaul as part of a bid to tackle juvenile nuisance. The 'teen zone initiative', managed by Burnley Council, aims to improve facilities for young people across the borough. The project is aimed at 12
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Safety call after canal death plunge
A BURNLEY councillor has called for a safety review at a park after a four-year-old boy drowned in a nearby canal trying to retrieve his football. Hamaad Shahid, of Spencer Street, was pulled from the Leeds-Liverpool canal on Sunday evening by a passer-by
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Pictures to trap 'dirty dog' owners
PHOTOGRAPHS taken by the public could be used to prosecute dog owners who fail to clear up after their pets. The measures, which also include naming and shaming offending dog owners, are part of a raft of ideas put forward by Burnley Council bosses to
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Hungry thief out of jail
A DESPERATE thief who struck because he had not had any food for two days has won his freedom. Burnley Magistrates heard how Francis John Duffy, 26, had been arrested on Christmas Day, was released at New Year, but then later ended up behind bars again
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Plea for walkers to trek sands for hospice
WALKERS are being encouraged to put their best foot forward to help Pendleside Hospice by taking part in a Morecambe Bay Walk. The walk takes place on Sunday, August 8, and it costs £10 to take part, which includes transport to and from the Reedley-based
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Heroin addict stole from parents
A HEROIN addict stole from his mother and father in a bid to feed his habit, Burnley Magistrates heard. The court was told David Paul Baker, 27, had been able to fund his habit from his job but he had been sacked after somebody phoned his bosses and told
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'Escaped prisoner' on the run for cancer charity
A MAN who went on the run from Nelson as an 'escaped prisoner' to raise cash for charity has thanked all those who helped him on his trip. Former cancer sufferer Desmond Hutchinson, 52, from Walverden, hitch-hiked to Filey, on the Yorkshire coast, during
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Rolls-Royce order joy
ROLLS-ROYCE workers at Barnoldswick were celebrating today after the company announced that it had won the first order for its new Trent 1000 engine. The order has come from Air New Zealand which has also made the Trent 800 - being developed for the Boeing
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10 years ago
BUS drivers declared no-go areas on two trouble-plagued council estates amid fears that vandals could kill someone. The drivers refused to work some routes through the Highercroft and Roman Road estates in Blackburn because of stone-throwing yobs. Meanwhile
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25 years ago
FIREMEN rescued two Darwen men from the top floor of a smoke-filled block of flats in Wood Vale when fire broke out. The alarm was raised by a tenant in a neighbouring flat. Meanwhile policeman Bill Brady visited children at Spring Hill Nursery School
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Pie-makers' profits drop
THE parent company of Baxenden pie-maker Walter Holland & Sons today announced a £11million drop in annual profits after what the company described as a "difficult and disappointing" year. Yorkshire-based Northern Foods said pre-tax profits had fallen
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Firebug warning after blaze at hall
POLICE and firefighters have warned young firebugs that they could be putting lives at risk. A number of fires have been reported at the Arden Hall site, off Plantation Street and police said gangs, aged between 16 and 20, have been lighting bonfires
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Asbestos moved from school fields
TONS of earth containing asbestos fibres are to be moved from a primary school's playing fields after three Second World War air-raid shelters were found during renovations. Officers at Lancashire County Council were due to sanction the removal of the
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Two women quizzed over road death
A 23-YEAR-OLD pedestrian from Prestwich was killed when he was struck by a car. Asif Hussain, of Lowther Road, Prestwich, was struck by the blue Ford Ka on Knowles Street, Radcliffe, close to the junction with Watson Street, at around 10.50am on Saturday
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MP launches 'save phone boxes' fight
RIBBLE Valley MP Nigel Evans has launched a campaign to save pay phones in East Lancashire from closure. He is alarmed that British Telecom has earmarked 231 earmarked for the axe across the county, of which 102 are in the eastern half. And the Conservative
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Tragic dad tribute to son's pals
A FATHER today paid tribute to friends of his cancer-victim son for raising thousands of pounds in his memory. Jack Hollingworth said he was immensely touched by the turnout at a charity football match held in Longridge to raise money in memory of son
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First-class gesture as rail fares are cut
TRAIN bosses have cut fares after the Evening Telegraph revealed they were charging up to £50 for first-class travel on carriages with no first-class seats. Operator Virgin's policy affected connections from many local towns to the West Coast mainline
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Cotterill will sweat blood for Clarets
Steve Cotterill is set to be named the new Burnley boss. MATT HORN, who covered the Clarets for the Lancashire Evening Telegraph for two years, gives an unique insight into the man he has met many times... THE first time I met Steve Cotterill was as a
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Branch backs new boss
STEVE Cotterill's appointment as Burnley manager has been given the seal of approval by captain Graham Branch. The Clarets skipper is relieved the board have finally identified the man to succeed Stan Ternent as manager - as exclusively revealed in last
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Clitheroe back on the attack
CLITHEROE captain Neil Bolton believes his side is capable of making an impact at the top end of the Veka Ribblesdale League now that his bowling attack has started to hit top gear. Maximum points from wins over Earby and Ribblesdale Wanderers over the
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Storks welcome new era
PADIHAM secretary Alan Smith is excited about ushering in a new era with new manager Steve Wilkes. Former Darwen manager Wilkes was announced as the new Storks chief on Monday, ending a 10-year spell at the Anchor Ground as both player and manager. Longevity
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Branch backs new boss
STEVE Cotterill's appointment as Burnley manager has been given the seal of approval by captain Graham Branch. The Clarets skipper is relieved the board have finally identified the man to succeed Stan Ternent as manager - as exclusively revealed in last
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Pie-makers' profits drop
THE parent company of Baxenden pie-maker Walter Holland & Sons today announced a £11million drop in annual profits after what the company described as a "difficult and disappointing" year. Yorkshire-based Northern Foods said pre-tax profits had fallen
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Rolls-Royce order joy
ROLLS-ROYCE workers at Barnoldswick were celebrating today after the company announced that it had won the first order for its new Trent 1000 engine. The order has come from Air New Zealand which has also made the Trent 800 - being developed for the Boeing
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First-class gesture as rail fares are cut
TRAIN bosses have cut fares after the Evening Telegraph revealed they were charging up to £50 for first-class travel on carriages with no first-class seats. Operator Virgin's policy affected connections from many local towns to the West Coast mainline
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Relief in village as postal ballot forms arrive
VOTERS in Turton have finally received their postal ballot forms, days after residents in the rest of the Blackburn and Darwen borough got theirs. The voting packs landed on doormats in the parish yesterday while most households had theirs by the weekend
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Holiday hell in Nepal
A DARWEN man's dream holiday in Nepal turned sour when he was caught up in a freak hailstorm, protest marches and a complete shutdown of the capital city. Former photographer Len Partington, of Green Street East, wanted to spend six weeks in the state
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Woman, 84, stranded on trip
A DISABLED 84-year-old was left stranded at the seaside after the coach which took her on a day trip left for home without her. Today the firm behind the outing said arthritis sufferer Ruth Holmes was one of six people it failed to collect and said they
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Permission sought for 'amphitheatre'
A RECREATION group hoping to transform an area of open space has applied to Rossendale Council for planning permission so it can press ahead with its idea. Cloughfold Recreation Action Group Ltd has also been granted a 25-year lease which could see the
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Opera star Sean one to note at opening
BACUP-born opera star Sean Ruane will be giving people in the town a taste of his talent when he officially opens the new £2.8m showcase office development. He will be making a return visit to his home town, interrupting his rehearsals for a major London
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Praise for post-16 education bosses
FIFTY council members and directors responsible for overseeing post-16 education in Lancashire have been praised for helping boost numeracy and literacy skills. And a scheme in Blackburn with Darwen to help boost the skills levels of hundreds of taxi
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Last piece in orbital road jigsaw
A SURVEY is to be carried out to find the best route for the final section of Blackburn's long-awaited orbital roadway. Councillors have asked town hall officers to identify the exact location for the road. It will carry traffic from Montague Street to
