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EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Wednesday, June 2, 2004
Manchester United Soccer Scheme Visit, Fearns Sports Centre, Bacup, 10am-3pm. Multi-Activities (five-eight year-olds), 10am-noon; (nine-13 year-olds) 12.30pm-3.30pm,Thorn Primary School, Bacup. Multi-Activities (five-eight year-olds), 10am-noon and 1pm
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EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Thursday, June 3, 2004
Line Dancing for Beginners, Nelson Old Brass Band Club, 7pm-8pm. Pensioners Modern Sequence Dancing, Padiham Town Hall, 7pm-10pm. Free Confidential Counselling, Rosehill Baptist Church, Burnley, 10am-1.30pm. DJ Hickey Blue Eyes, The Work's, Burnley, 10pm
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Crabtree excels as five strike gold
EAST Lancashire athletes lifted eight medals, including five golds, in the North of England Junior Track and Field Championships over the Bank Holiday weekend. On their own, Pendle Athletic Club beat the region's return of two gold medals won 12 months
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ANIMAL AID: Eric is ideal
Eric is a black and white Collie cross approximately 3 years old. He was admitted to the Manchester Dogs' Home on 27th February 2004 after he was found wandering in Gorton by the Manchester Dog Warden. He has received some basic training as he will sit
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ANIMAL AID: Oliver, no twist
Oliver is a two year old black cross breed with a white mark on his chest. He was found wandering in Newton Heath on 11th February 2004 and handed in to the Manchester Police as a stray by a member of the public. He has received some basic training as
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ANIMAL AID: Tilly the tan cross
Tilly is a tan and white two year old cross Terrier type. She was admitted on 7th May 2004 via the Rochdale Dog Warden after she was found wandering in Middleton. Tilly is a very friendly dog who gets on well with people and other dogs. She would make
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ANIMAL AID: Can you help James
James is a black approx. six year old cross breed who was admitted in January 2004 via the Manchester Dog Warden after being found wandering in the Gorton area. He is a very friendly dog who will obey basic commands and will 'sit' and 'fetch'. He does
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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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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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Hard work is appreciated
I WOULD like to take this opportunity to thank the Ribble Valley Rail Committee, for all the work they have done in the past 10 years to provide an excellent rail service. Also a special thank you to Mr Ken Roberts for keeping Ramsgreave and Wilpshire
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Don't fall prey to loan sharks
THERE is an alternative to loan companies who charge extortionate rates of interest (LET, May 24 and 28) and it could be on your doorstep. It's your local Credit Union. Members of our community need to know there is the credit union available, where we
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Why don't police take notice?
I HAD to write and agree with E Kelly (LET, May 21) re the issues of illegally parked vehicles on Whalley Range and Plane Street. I have on many occasions complained to the police about this problem but to no avail. The people that are causing the problem
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Agency takes complaints very seriously
RE: Get Lost Mary! (LET, May 21). It is not correct to say that the Environment Agency has ceased to respond to complaints about Castle Cement from Mary Horner because they have "become annoying." The Agency has listened to, responded to and investigated
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Residents want a final solution
ESTATE residents involved in a traffic calming experiment are backing a call for a public meeting to discuss a final solution. Families in the Bradwell Road area have signed a petition launched by councillors Peter Franzen and Peter Solinas who claim
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'Highway robbery'
A RESIDENTS-only parking scheme was today branded 'highway robbery' after council bosses admitted they were charging residents for a system they could not enforce. Hundreds of residents in the Infirmary, Ewood and Mill Hill areas of Blackburn have been
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Angry Abram blasts fans
FANS calling for the head of Darren Abram have made the Leigh Centurions coach all the more determined to succeed. The Hilton Park boss was stung by the criticism he and his injury-hit squad received following their surprise defeat at Doncaster last Sunday
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Murray ready for Rovers challenge
ALAN Murray has revealed he is relishing the challenge of being Blackburn Rovers' new assistant manager. The former reserve team boss will take over as Graeme Souness's number two from Tony Parkes, who will replace Murray as part of a major backroom re-shuffle
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Lorry driver hit by road ban after 'new job' celebrations
A HGV driver who went out to celebrate a potential new job landed himself a driving ban instead. Burnley Magistrates heard Paul Peter Harrison, 58, was found more than twice the limit in the middle of the afternoon. The defendant, of Colin Street, Burnley
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No jail for thief in bat threats in shop
A MAN threatened a shop assistant with a baseball bat after helping himself to a bottle of whisky, a court was told. Burnley magistrates heard Gareth Fishwick, 25, struck the counter with the weapon and was later disarmed by the owner. Fishwick, of Dall
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Padiham and Hapton bulletin
THE 60th Anniversary of D-Day was marked in great style in the Great Barn of Gawthorpe Hall. The band 'Parade' had the crowd jiving and jigging and many of the older dancers showed off their skills to the younger generations. IT is Padiham's Walking Day
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On yer bike for a charity boost
CYCLISTS across Lancashire are being urged to get in the saddle for Bike to Work Week. The aim of the event, which starts on June 7, is to get the county's cyclists to help reduce congestion on the roads, get fit -- and raise money for Lancashire Wildlife
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Pupil labours to bear fruit
CHILDREN at a Nelson primary school will be getting fruity as part of a pilot scheme to extend a Government project to boost child health. Junior pupils at Castercliff Primary School have planned their own enterprise to ensure youngsters of all ages have
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Making sure every dog has its day
DOG obedience training may conjure up starchy Barbara Woodhouse-style images, but according to one Nelson group the secret of success is to play with your pets. The Nelson Dog Obedience Club, based at Marsden Community Centre, is celebrating its 35th
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Legion to stage D-Day parade
RADCLIFFE British Legion will stage a parade on Sunday in honour of those who took part in the D-Day Landings . Veterans and youth organisations, including the local Army Cadet Force, will leave the Legion headquarters in Water Street at 9.50am and march
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Appeal after man's road death
A MAN aged 23 died after a road accident in Radcliffe on Saturday morning, shortly after a row with his girlfriend. Victim Asif Hussain sustained serious head injuries when he was in collision with a blue Ford Ka while crossing Knowles Street at 10.50am
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A 100 glimpses of Ribble Valley's yesteryear
LIFE in the Ribble Valley has been chronicled in a fascinating new book which features evocative photographs of days gone by. Clitheroe: Photographic Memories includes around 100 images taken from the historic Frith Collection and covers life in and around
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D-DAY: Heroes of the hour
THOSE involved in the Normandy landings on Tuesday June 6 1944 will never forget what they went through to liberate Europe. Operation Overlord, or D-Day, was the single biggest military operation the world has ever seen. In the first of a three-part series
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Gearing up for Bike Fest
CYCLISTS from across the UK are expected to flock to Colne for the East Lancashire Bike Fest later this year. The cycling extravaganza will include a string of events for amateur riders as well as the Colne Grand Prix, involving the British Cycling Federation
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10 years ago
A TORY county councillor demanded to know why pupils at Roman Catholic schools seemed to be higher achievers than other county school pupils. Bill Thompson made the claim after councillors met to discuss school reports by government inspectors. Meanwhile
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Family fun day
A FAMILY fun day featuring firemen, Leigh Centurions rugby players , a bouncy castle and balloon races will start at 3.15pm on Friday, June 11 at Bedford Hall Methodist School in Breaston Avenue, Leigh. Proceeds will help create an adventure playground
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50 years ago
OUT-patients of Blackburn Infirmary spoke up at the Blackburn Conference of Women's Organisations to ask why they should be kept waiting over two hours at Blackburn Infirmary. Meanwhile, Blackburn received the go-ahead from the Ministry of Housing and
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Get shirty - but for a good cause
STAFF at Asda, in Accrington, are raising money for a disabled people's charity by wearing football shirts to work. Staff at the Hyndburn Road store are allowed to wear their favourite team top on June 17 in return for making a £1 donation to Motability
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Teenager rescued from mud pool
A 13-YEAR-OLD girl has told of the terrifying moment she became trapped in a mud pool at a quarry. Kirsty Barras, of Lancaster Drive, Padiham, was trapped in the pool at Rakeshead Quarry, off Burnley Road, in Accrington, as she played with a group of
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Surgeons fight for man's life
SURGEONS were today battling to save the life of a man found by police with head injuries at his Accrington home. The man, named by neighbours in St Leger Court as 34-year-old Paul Dixon, was taken to Blackburn Royal Infirmary shortly after 11pm yesterday
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TLT's tribute to theatre's long history
AN amateur theatre group is set to stage a special end-of-season show dedicated to the theatre's most popular variety performances. Performed by members of Tyldesley Little Theatre, the exciting evening will pay tribute to dramatics shown at the venue
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Review of boundaries relaunched
THE Boundary Committee has re-launched its review of Lancashire County Council wards, despite the fact that the authority could be scrapped in the autumn. Today critics blasted the move as a waste of time and money. The Committee started a review of constituencies
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Raise a glass to Bill's champion real ale brew...
A CHAMPION brewery with Atherton links is the toast of real ale connoisseurs throughout the world. The Pride of Pendle from Moorhouses Brewery -- owned by Atherton businessman Bill Parkinson -- has been voted the best cask ale in the world and a second
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Countdown to June 10 in Leigh
ELECTORS won't be going to the polling booths next Thursday -- all votes for local government and the European Parliament will be done through the post. Everyone on the electoral register should by now have received a ballot pack as it's goodbye to traditional
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Family's appeal after man's road death
The family of a Prestwich man, aged 23, who died after a road accident on Saturday morning, shortly after a row with his girlfriend, have appealed for witnesses to come forward. Victim Asif Hussain sustained serious head injuries when he was in collision
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Baa-my Army!
DON'T have the wool pulled over your eyes -- the best dressed sheep in Clitheroe are taking over the castle this weekend! For the second year running, two baa-rmy men are staging SheepFest, a celebration of the animal which dominates rural life. And Charles
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Jack Straw's diary
Switching on to the Rovers THERE are few places in England further away from Blackburn than Broadstairs in Kent, yet here I am on a visit to a local firm "Decorative Additions", and they have wisely decided to present me with a "Blackburn Rovers decorative
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Young green fingers
A READY, Steady, Dig scheme has been launched by Bents Garden Centre in Glazebury to encourage children away from computers and play stations and into the great outdoors. With plants featuring as a key area of study on the National Curriculum, the Ready
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Five in 70s heaven
FIVE golfers returned nett 70s in Clitheroe Golf Club's first round of the Tom Morris Putter competition. Mark Ashworth celebrated his selection for Lancashire in this weekend's War of the Roses at Fairhaven with a gross 70 off scratch to hold fourth
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Best of brass will raise roof at gala concert
THE sounds of brass will raise the roof at an annual gala concert. One hundred and fifty members of three youth bands will take the stage on Friday, June 11 at 7.30pm at Bolton Festival Hall, Bolton -- the third time Astley Youth Band, and Wigan and Bolton
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Speedway festival
ASTLEY & Tyldesley hosted the 13th annual cycle speedway festival meeting, sponsored by Motor Body Services of Salford. First up was the Novices event. A & T's Daniel Swales headed the qualifiers, winning through to the final. In the final Swales
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Midweek Bowls
Tuesday May 25 Division One: Bed Libs 205, Cricket "A" 194; Bowling "A" 210, Westleigh "A" 146; Gardeners "B" 189, Miners 194; Libs 205, Brunswick 174; St Pauls "B" 223, Botanical 165; Tamar 157, A&T "A" 182. Division Two: A & T "B" 216, R.Union
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Riley wins Gin Pit 5
ASTLEY & Tyldesley Roadrunners successfully hosted their first ever race last Wednesday - the Gin Pit 5. Eighty runners from all over the North West turned out to race in which local lad Peter Riley won in an impressive 24mins 27secs. Peter, who is
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Golborne's double defeat
GOLBORNE CC firsts suffered a disappointing weekend of cricket as they were crushed by both Spring View and Daisy Hill. On Saturday they managed to reduce Spring View to a respectable 197 for 8, but a batting collapse of 101 all out meant Golborne lost
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Victory Trophy
A COMPETITION founded to commemorate the end of the Great War tees off at Leigh Golf Club. The battle for the District Victory Trophy starts on June 12 with contestants vying for the Junior Victory Trophy at Gathurst on August 26 and for the Senior Victory
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Ex-Test spinners have Leigh in a tangle
A CATASTROPHIC batting collapse cost Leigh CC the game against Northop Hall as their batsmen had no answer to the problems caused by two spin bowlers with Test experience, Arshad Khan and Chris Schofield. There was little sign of the mayhem to come as
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Cotterill signs three-year contract
STEVE Cotterill today took the reins as Burnley manager with a mandate to haul the club off its knees. The former Cheltenham and Stoke boss has signed a three-year deal with the Clarets - starting with immediate effect. Cotterill, 39, must instantly turn
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Leaders chase their long-term vision
TOWN leaders are pressing ahead with their long-term vision to regenerate Radcliffe. They have formally adopted the "Re-inventing Radcliffe: Vision and Development Strategy" as a material planning consideration, which will determine how they judge planning
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Abandoned dog charity walk
LEIGH and District branch of Petsearch UK want dog lovers to step out and help abandoned animals at a sponsored dog walk on Wednesday evening, June 24, at Pennington Country Park. More information or sponsorship forms from 01942 714015.
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Teen boozers ace action
YOUTHS causing trouble in Darwen will be targeted during a summer crackdown on juvenile nuisance and under-age drinking. Officers in the town will monitor the behaviour of young people over a three-month period, particularly on Friday and Saturday evenings
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Burned dinner
A FAMILY of four had a lucky escape when a Bank Holiday meal went up in flames. The blaze in Devonshire Road, Atherton happened around mid-day and destroyed the cooker and caused smoke damage to the kitchen and living room. A smoke alarm alerted the occupants
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MP presses for on-street booze ban
JANET Anderson is calling for the on-street boozing ban in Rawtenstall town centre to be extended throughout Rossendale borough. The MP will be writing to council chiefs, magistrates and police to call for the tough measure after meeting worried Stacksteads
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MP calls for drink ban across Valley
ROSSENDALE'S MP has called for a town centre booze ban to be extended across the Valley. Janet Anderson made the call after chairing a meeting set up by police and councillors to discuss groups of teenagers who regularly gather in Hammond Avenue, Stacksteads
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Rock the night away in Golborne
ROCK music lovers will be excited to hear that following the great success of a rock night last October, another event is being organised in Golborne. For those unaware of the extent of talented bands from the Leigh area the event aims to provide exposure
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Churches plan Unity Service
FIVE churches are to combine for a "better together" service. On June 27 St John's Church at Mosley Common will host a Unity Service for the Churches Together in Boothstown. Congregations from St John's, St Mary's, St Andrew's, Holy Family and Boothstown
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Athletics champ visits school
BRITAIN'S first World Indoor athletics' champion will visit Lowton Community Sports College this week for a guided tour around the school. A selection of primary school pupils will receive tips from John Regis on their athletic techniques as they practise
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Teach yourself how to deal with illness
PEOPLE suffering from a chronic condition are being invited to enrol on a free self-management course in Atherton. Ashton, Leigh and Wigan Primary Care Trust is backing the NHS funded course which begins on Tuesday, June 8 at Howe Bridge Sports Centre
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Tough task for Under 21s
LEIGH Centurions U21s face a top of the table clash with Huddersfield at Hilton Park on Saturday. So far this season both have played six and won six. In their last game, Leigh defeated Doncaster 50-36 with tries from Woods (3), Maddocks (2), Rowson (
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Abandoned dog charity walk
LEIGH and District branch of Petsearch UK want dog lovers to step out and help abandoned animals at a sponsored dog walk on Wednesday evening, June 24, at Pennington Country Park. More information or sponsorship forms from 01942 714015.
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Choir concert
PARKSIDE Colliery Male Voice Choir will be in concert from 8pm on Saturday, June 12 at Twelve Apostles Church, Nel Pan Lane in Leigh. Admission is £3, payable at the door, with all proceeds for the church repair fund. Light refreshments will be available
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One in five have reutrned voting papers
ONE in five voters in Blackburn and Darwen have already returned their ballot papers, according to the borough's returning officer. Phil Watson said of the 100,000 postal voting packs issued 20,000 had been sent back to the town hall. The latest figures
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New fine rules for speeding drivers
MOTORISTS in East Lancashire will have to drive 38 miles an hour in 30mph zones before being given a fixed penalty fine under new rules taking effect from today. Following a three-month review, Lancashire Constabulary has announced its new speed enforcement
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Rock the night away in Golborne
ROCK music lovers will be excited to hear that following the great success of a rock night last October, another event is being organised in Golborne. For those unaware of the extent of talented bands from the Leigh area the event aims to provide exposure
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Songs of Praise' for civic year
A 'SONGS of Praise' event, hosted by a national radio presenter, is being arranged to mark the end of a year in office for Chorley's mayor. Coun Eric Bell has drafted in pals from all walks of life for the service of thanksgiving at St John's CE Church
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Museum's clay village is child's play
EIGHTY new houses have sprung up in Blackburn's town centre...and they've all been designed by three and four year olds! But the new creations, designed by pupils of Kelsall Avenue Nursery School, are proving to be a model of perfection -- because they
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Firms' protest alert over fuel price hike
MOTORISTS and business leaders today warned of the crippling effects of a fuel protest as the cost of petrol in East Lancashire began to soar. The weekend terrorist attacks in Saudi Arabia prompted fears fuel prices will shoot up in the summer - causing
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DIY man with snappy slogan
SOME small business people are ingenious. I suppose they have to be to succeed in a tough world. I was struck this week by the creativity of one white van man I saw in Atherton who obviously sold himself on putting people's disasters right. The DIY question
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Literary response to John's ditty...
LIKE me Hindsford's John Nutter is sick to death of litter louts. In despair he penned a poem and sent it of to the town's Cleaner Greener group calling for punishments for all rubbish droppers and for children to be taught the error of their scruffy
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Stars turn out to help little Emily
A LITTLE girl who suffers from cerebral palsy will be rubbing shoulders with celebrities from the world of soccer and television this weekend. Seven-year-old Emily Riley, of Chapeltown Road in Radcliffe, will join the stars at a special event for the
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EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Saturday, June 5, 2004
DJ Phat Pat, Chicago Rock Cafe, Burnley, 9pm. Museum, Gift Shop and Tea Room, Pendle Heritage Centre, Park Hill, Barrowford, Nelson. Towneley Hall Art Gallery and Museums, Towneley Park, Burnley. 60s Music, Churchills, 58a Bank Street, Burnley. Formation
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Keith sweats it out for Chorley
FOR the first eight miles, a home victory was on the cards at the Chorley Harriers' Sweatshop 10 Mile Road Race, thanks to the run of the day by Chorley Harriers' Keith Johnson. In his own words, it was nip and tuck as to who would finish first. Eventually
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Parking permits must be policed
IT'S well known that we have real problems these days with streets of Victorian houses that were designed before the motor car. Almost every householder has a car, some have two, but whole areas of East Lancashire streets do not have places to park them
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Tennis hits
LEIGH Tennis Club is enjoying a smash-hit start to the new season. And a shock 53-45 victory against Hawkshaw in the first round of the Bolton Sports Federation Cup has given the club fresh impetus. Hawkshaw, one of the strongest teams in the league,
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Help for war veterans
HELP is at hand for East Lancashire war veterans as the 60th anniversary of D-Day approaches. Volunteers from the local branch of the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and their Families Association are at hand for people who require specialist support and care
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E Lancs people love to talk politics
EAST Lancashire is a hidden hotbed of political debate, according to the Electoral Commission. The region has been included in research which shows the country holds 14.5million political conversations every day. The study showed that whether it's rubbish
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Pupils' record feat bid
SCHOOLCHILDREN in Blackburn will be letting their feet do the talking when they take part in a national Guinness Book of Records bid. Asda Blackburn have joined forces with Audley Infant School to take part in a national walking bus scheme on Wednesday
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New hope in fire dispute
UNION bosses were yesterday (Wed) expected to rubber-stamp a deal to settle the firefighters' pay dispute. The Fire Brigades Union's acceptance of new wording in contracts of employment would mean crews would finally receive a 3.5 per cent pay increase
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Devil's Elbow speed limit to be slashed
THE speed limit at a notorious rural blackspot is to be slashed in a bid to save lives, council bosses and police have revealed. County council staff will start work within weeks on improving a stretch of Whalley Road, near Read, known locally as Devil's
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Who will be the Ewood new boys?
ROVERS yesterday announced that Paul Dickov is expected to complete a deal next week to become the first summer signing. Negotiations are expected to result in the Leicester City striker putting pen to paper next week for a fee of around £150,000. The
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Have a good laugh with St Joseph's Players
AN hilarious comedy with a twist in its tail is the latest show by St Joseph's Players. From June 8-12 (nightly at 7.30pm) they present Abigail's Party, by Mike Leigh, at St Joseph's Hall, Chapel Street in Leigh. The story involves surburbanites Laurence
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TLT's tribute to theatre's long history
AN amateur theatre group is set to stage a special end-of-season show dedicated to the theatre's most popular variety performances. Performed by members of Tyldesley Little Theatre, the exciting evening will pay tribute to dramatics shown at the venue
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Schools in line for £50,000 Yellow prize fund
SCHOOLS in Burnley are competing for part of a £50,000 prize fund in a national competition. The Yellow Woods Challenge is a campaign by Yellow Pages and the Woodland Trust. To take part pupils have to take old Yellow Pages directories to school for recycling
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Devil's Elbow speed limit to be slashed
THE speed limit at a notorious rural blackspot is to be slashed in a bid to save lives, council bosses and police have revealed. County council staff will start work within weeks on improving a stretch of Whalley Road, near Read, known locally as Devil's
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'Be a friend' appeal
A WIDOW who suffers from cancer today appealed for more people to become volunteers to bring pleasure into lives like hers. Mary Twigger's plea coincides with national volunteers week, when the work of unpaid helpers is being celebrated across the country
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Dog club celebrates milestone
DOG obedience training may conjure up images of starchy Barbara Woodhouse-types ordering dogs around, but according to one Nelson group the secret of success is to play with your pets. The Nelson Dog Obedience Club, based at Marsden Community Centre,
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D-DAY: I saw things no-one should have to see
AS a young Royal Navy signalman Peter Cooke had been honed to physical and military sharpness for two years before he became part of the historic D-day battle. Sixty years ago this week he was in his uniform, with the cream of Britain's youth, ready to
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25 years ago
A 12-year-old Blackburn boy risked his life to save his younger brother from the flying hooves of a stamping horse. Hero Gavin Clarkson was treated in hospital for a fractured skull after a fun day at Witton Park turned into disaster. Meanwhile, two Colne
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MP's surgery dates
LEIGH MP Andy Burnham will meet constituents at advice surgeries in Lowton, Atherton and Leigh this weekend. On Saturday (June 5) he will be at the Church Lane Community Centre, Lowton, between 9.30am and 10.30am, moving on to Atherton Town Hall between
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Villagers show off their skills
A VILLAGE handicrafts treat is on the cards -- to help raise funds for church renovations. Old and new skills will be revealed at the June 12 and 13 Thanksgiving Festival at Christ Church in Lady Lane, Croft. The new pastimes of tea bag and iris folding
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Prospects good for volunteers
COMMUNITY charity Prospects is looking for volunteers to help out across Hyndburn. The Prospects Foundation carries out environmental projects across the borough and supports a number of 'panels' in towns. Now the organisation is looking for helpers who
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Man set for surgery after 'assault'
A MAN in his early 30s has been rushed to hospital with "life-threatening" head injuries after an incident at his Accrington home. A local 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault. Police were called to a flat in St Leger Court, off Plantation
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Hero driver's funeral
THE funeral of a man who died moments after stopping the van he was driving his family in was due to take place today. Stephen Astin, 40, of Granville Road, Accrington, died 10 days ago -- just hours after taking part in two motocross races at an event
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Apple a day kept me okay!
LOYAL employee Linden Kirk-Yates is the apple of his bosses' eye - after racking up 37 years of service without a single day off sick. And the 55-year-old buyer for LG Philips Displays, Blackburn, says he owes it all to eating an apple every day. Linden
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Parents remember their 'fun-loving' son
THE parents of a five-year-old boy killed in a road accident have paid tribute to their son. Ryan Thomas Ashbrook died on Friday evening after he was involved in a collision with a Ford Transit van outside his home in Hope Street, Leigh. The youngster
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Budding film producers and their work take centre stage
STUDENTS from Bedford High School in Leigh enjoyed an Oscars-style ceremony of their own. Year 11 pupils showcased films they have made at Manchester's Printworks Cinema at the 'Bedford Film Festival', where representatives from local businesses will
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Use empty homes for Londoners
A CHARITY today called for East Lancashire's empty houses to be used to help re-home people who cannot afford to live in London any more. The Empty Homes Agency is calling on the areas with the highest proportion of vacant houses to offer them up for
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Home decor shop plans big changes
LATEST planning applications submitted to Wigan Council include: Wallpaper Supplies Home Decor - demolish part of the showroom to make way for 17 car parking spaces, boundary walls and railings and alter existing access on Cook Street. 28 Naylor Avenue
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Westleigh strike gold
WESTLEIGH High School is celebrating after being awarded an Arts Mark Gold. Students and staff celebrated becoming one of only 400 schools in the country to gain the award which was introduced four years ago and judges the quality of classroom teaching
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Theatre celebrates 20 years on stage
TURNPIKE Community Theatre is celebrating 20 years of presenting entertaining theatre in Leigh. And the fun continues with Jo Shepherd's modernised Wuthering Heights based on Emily Bronte's classic runs for three nights, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
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£209,407 - average price of Valley home
HOUSES in the Ribble Valley are now worth more on average than home in the prosperous South East thanks to Lancashire's rural property boom. New figures from the Land Registry -- which records sales -- have shown that the average for the first three months
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Clarets unveil new away strip
RICHARD Chaplow models Burnley Football Club's new away shirt. The shirt will go on general sale in early July, but fans can pre-order their shirt from the club between now and June 25. As part of the Season Ticket package for the 2004/2005 season, all
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Cotterill signs three-year contract
STEVE Cotterill today took the reins as Burnley manager with a mandate to haul the club off its knees. The former Cheltenham and Stoke boss has signed a three-year deal with the Clarets - starting with immediate effect. Cotterill, 39, must instantly turn
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Budding film producers and their work take centre stage
STUDENTS from Bedford High School in Leigh enjoyed an Oscars-style ceremony of their own. Year 11 pupils showcased films they have made at Manchester's Printworks Cinema at the 'Bedford Film Festival', where representatives from local businesses will
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Westleigh strike gold
WESTLEIGH High School is celebrating after being awarded an Arts Mark Gold. Students and staff celebrated becoming one of only 400 schools in the country to gain the award which was introduced four years ago and judges the quality of classroom teaching
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Theatre celebrates 20 years on stage
TURNPIKE Community Theatre is celebrating 20 years of presenting entertaining theatre in Leigh. And the fun continues with Jo Shepherd's modernised Wuthering Heights based on Emily Bronte's classic runs for three nights, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
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Young eagles lead way at Accrington
MOST golf clubs pride themselves on the way they nurture their youngsters -- but at Accrington it's the kids that are leading the way. Ryan Foster carried off the club's Harold Barnes Cup at the weekend, winning the open singles event at the age of just
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Churches plan Unity Service
FIVE churches are to combine for a "better together" service. On June 27 St John's Church at Mosley Common will host a Unity Service for the Churches Together in Boothstown. Congregations from St John's, St Mary's, St Andrew's, Holy Family and Boothstown
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Teach yourself how to deal with illness
PEOPLE suffering from a chronic condition are being invited to enrol on a free self-management course in Atherton. Ashton, Leigh and Wigan Primary Care Trust is backing the NHS funded course which begins on Tuesday, June 8 at Howe Bridge Sports Centre
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Teenager Brown hits maiden ton as Atherton grab win
TWO of the brightest talents in local cricket were on show in a game that was only decided with the penultimate ball. Atherton openers Karl Brown and Paul Keenan are both only 16, but have already proved their pedigree with a feast of high scores at both
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Championship medals for Leigh pair
LEIGH Harriers Rebecca Howarth and Hannah Warburton won silver and bronze medals at the Northern Track and Field Championships at Robin Park. Howarth,15, ran the race of her life in the ladies U17s 1500m final. Always up with the leaders, she went through
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Murray ready for Rovers challenge
ALAN Murray has revealed he is relishing the challenge of being Blackburn Rovers' new assistant manager. The former reserve team boss will take over as Graeme Souness's number two from Tony Parkes, who will replace Murray as part of a major backroom re-shuffle
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BAE vow to stay in Saudi
BAE Systems have vowed to stand by their customers in Saudi Arabia despite an Al Qaeda terrorist attack which killed 22 people. The company, which has plants at Samlesbury and Warton, employs 5,500 people in the Arab state -- including 2,500 UK citizens
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Steamed up
STEAM engines are the subject of David Lewis's talk at the June 8 meeting of Atherton Heritage Society which starts at 7.30pm in St Richard's Hall, Atherton. Admission is £1.50 to non-members.
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D-Day service at Atherton
CAMPAIGN veterans will be out in force on Sunday, June 6, to commemorate D-Day with a 60th anniversary service at Atherton Parish Church. The Rev Dr Bill Baldwin will preach at the 6.30pm service in the town centre church.
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Veterans' free passport scheme hailed
DARWEN MP Janet Anderson has welcomed news that all British residents over 75 will qualify for free 10-year passports to mark of their wartime efforts. Home Secretary David Blunkett made the announcement ahead of the 60th anniversary of D-Day. Mrs Anderson
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Family fun day
A FAMILY fun day featuring firemen, Leigh Centurions rugby players , a bouncy castle and balloon races will start at 3.15pm on Friday, June 11 at Bedford Hall Methodist School in Breaston Avenue, Leigh. Proceeds will help create an adventure playground
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Choir concert
PARKSIDE Colliery Male Voice Choir will be in concert from 8pm on Saturday, June 12 at Twelve Apostles Church, Nel Pan Lane in Leigh. Admission is £3, payable at the door, with all proceeds for the church repair fund. Light refreshments will be available
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MP's surgery dates
LEIGH MP Andy Burnham will meet constituents at advice surgeries in Lowton, Atherton and Leigh this weekend. On Saturday (June 5) he will be at the Church Lane Community Centre, Lowton, between 9.30am and 10.30am, moving on to Atherton Town Hall between
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Flower creations
INTERNATIONAL flower arranger Carl Wilde enthralled the members of Atherton Ladies' Luncheon Club with his unusual creations. And after the Atherton Festival event the TV star's grand exhibits were raffled off to boost the Air Ambulance Service funds.
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Games re-lived
COMMONWEALTH Games volunteer Mrs M Allen dug out her uniform and told Newchurch WI about her role in the Manchester spectacle. Members discussed and passed three resolutions to be put to the National Federation AGM -- GM crops in the UK, the trafficking
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Anyone seen Anthony?
POLICE are appealing for help tracing a vulnerable 35-year-old man from Leigh who has not been seen since last Wednesday. Anthony Anderton admitted himself to Wigan Royal Infirmary in a distressed state, but left the hospital at approximately 10.30pm.
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School wins silver award
A LEIGH high school has won its second glittering arts award. Bedford High will again receive Artsmark Silver for its commitment to the development of art, music, drama and dance. Museum, theatre and art gallery visits plus school workshops involving
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Best of brass will raise roof at gala concert
THE sounds of brass will raise the roof at an annual gala concert. One hundred and fifty members of three youth bands will take the stage on Friday, June 11 at 7.30pm at Bolton Festival Hall, Bolton -- the third time Astley Youth Band, and Wigan and Bolton
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Villagers show off their skills
A VILLAGE handicrafts treat is on the cards -- to help raise funds for church renovations. Old and new skills will be revealed at the June 12 and 13 Thanksgiving Festival at Christ Church in Lady Lane, Croft. The new pastimes of tea bag and iris folding
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Have a good laugh with St Joseph's Players
AN hilarious comedy with a twist in its tail is the latest show by St Joseph's Players. From June 8-12 (nightly at 7.30pm) they present Abigail's Party, by Mike Leigh, at St Joseph's Hall, Chapel Street in Leigh. The story involves surburbanites Laurence
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Residents fight East Lancs litter battle
LOWTON people who are fed-up with mobile litter louts messing-up their village will be out on Saturday targeting the East Lancashire Road. From 10am until noon Lane Head South Residents Group will clear the rubbish discarded from vehicles as they pass
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Young green fingers
A READY, Steady, Dig scheme has been launched by Bents Garden Centre in Glazebury to encourage children away from computers and play stations and into the great outdoors. With plants featuring as a key area of study on the National Curriculum, the Ready
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Traders plea for D-Day help
RADCLIFFE Traders' Association is looking for people to help decorate the town centre for the D-day celebrations. Sue Stockall, chairman of the group, is asking anyone with materials, ideas and suggestions to help mark the event this weekend. She is also
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Carnival fun for all this weekend
RADCLIFFE Carnival gets underway on Saturday morning at the Red Bank playing fields in Unsworth Street. Silcocks fair opens at 11am and the judging of the floats will take place between 1pm and 1.30pm, followed by the procession and parade between 2pm
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Charity fair
A CRAFT and gift fair will be open in Leigh Library between 10m and 3pm on June 5 to raise funds for Derian House, the NW children's hospice. Admission is free.
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Steamed up
STEAM engines are the subject of David Lewis's talk at the June 8 meeting of Atherton Heritage Society which starts at 7.30pm in St Richard's Hall, Atherton. Admission is £1.50 to non-members.
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D-Day service at Atherton
CAMPAIGN veterans will be out in force on Sunday, June 6, to commemorate D-Day with a 60th anniversary service at Atherton Parish Church. The Rev Dr Bill Baldwin will preach at the 6.30pm service in the town centre church.
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Corrie's Ken will talk about death 'and beyond'
CORONATION Street star William Roache - better known to millions as Ken Barlow - will talk about life, death and beyond when he addresses Blackburn Spiritualist Church next week. The soap opera stalwart's visit, on Saturday, June 12, will be followed
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Disabled asked to give view on postal voting
DISABLED voters across the region are being asked to put forward their views on postal voting for the forthcoming European elections. The charity Scope is quizzing people to find out how accessible postal voting is. The disability group has been invited
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Ben victim of laptop larceny
A DYSLEXIC student who can cope with full-time education only by using a laptop computer has been dealt a cruel blow after it was stolen in a mugging. Ben Waddington, a student at Runshaw College, will now have to re-do a year's worth of work in just
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BAE vow to stay in Saudi
BAE Systems have vowed to stand by their customers in Saudi Arabia despite an Al Qaeda terrorist attack which killed 22 people. The company, which has plants at Samlesbury and Warton, employs 5,500 people in the Arab state -- including 2,500 UK citizens
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'Highway robbery'
A RESIDENTS-only parking scheme was today branded 'highway robbery' after council bosses admitted they were charging residents for a system they could not enforce. Hundreds of residents in the Infirmary, Ewood and Mill Hill areas of Blackburn have been
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School wins silver award
A LEIGH high school has won its second glittering arts award. Bedford High will again receive Artsmark Silver for its commitment to the development of art, music, drama and dance. Museum, theatre and art gallery visits plus school workshops involving
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Athletics champ visits school
BRITAIN'S first World Indoor athletics' champion will visit Lowton Community Sports College this week for a guided tour around the school. A selection of primary school pupils will receive tips from John Regis on their athletic techniques as they practise
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No sad loss in the name of art
THE millions of pounds worth of modern Brit artwork destroyed in a warehouse blaze is no sad loss. Some of the hideous pieces by Turner prize winners Damien Hirst and Tracy Emin needed burning. I don't call Emin's tent embroidered with the names of all
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Make your vote count - no matter how complicated a process it is
THE pilot postal vote experiment introduced next week is intended to encourage more people to take part in the local council and European elections. I hope it does, but I have my doubts. People are not natural form readers and filler-inners and at first
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Abram's fury as Leigh crash
Doncaster Dragons 19 Leigh Centurions 14 by Mike Hulme: IF Darren Abram believed he'd put together a squad capable of taking Leigh into the Promised Land, he's probably having second thoughts this week. Last Sunday was a perfect opportunity for some of
