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NATURE: Would you Adam and Eve it?
THE white deadnettle, an attractive flower seen at its best from now until well into the autumn, has lots of old names associated with it. Its leaves look very like those of the stinging nettle but there is no sting - hence dead nettle. Another name is
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GOLF - Quartet earn semi spot
THE champagne was flowing at Bury Golf Club when Gary Dempsey and Gary Kelly won the right to represent the club in the semi-finals of the International Pairs to take place at a top Scottish course. Gary Dempsey, an 18-handicapper, and Gary Kelly, who
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CRICKET - Lancashire League round-up
RAMSBOTTOM got their season back on track with a comprehensive victory over a Church side that were occupying second place in the table at the start of the day's proceedings. Asking the opposition to take first knock on a good looking wicket appeared
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Louts are running riot
WITH regard to your article about football. It should be banned from the streets. As well as the pounding of the ball you get the kids shouting and screaming, also damage to cars and property. There should be some consideration for the elderly and sick
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Politicians are in it for power trip
I AM one of Blackburn with Darwen Council's 5,000-plus employees and the thought of working for the so-called "coalition" of power-hungry politicians fills me with absolute dread. So much so that I for one will be down to the job centre searching for
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Parking fines to cut council tax bills
COUNCILS could use extra funds raised through 'stealth tax' parking fines to keep council tax bills down, it was revealed today. A new army of 100 traffic wardens will hit the streets from September, when a partnership of Lancashire County Council and
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10 years ago
A PASSIONATE plea in the House of Commons by Burnley MP Peter Pike helped persuade his fellow MPs to restrict DIY stores to six hours' opening on Sundays. Mr Pike claimed letting the stores open longer than supermarkets would have been one step towards
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25 years ago
BLACKBURN Rovers chairman Derrick Keighley, 49, collapsed and died during a board meeting at Ewood Park, following a suspected heart attack. Meanwhile Accrington councillors said they were powerless to stop the 17th second hand shop in Blackburn Road
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50 years ago
A CAMPAIGN was launched to encourage people to support their county by buying Lancashire cheese. The move was made after sales of the dairy produce failed to take off after the end of cheese rationing. West African cotton merchants from Nigeria visited
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Killer's 'pity for family'
A MAN who admitted the manslaughter of an 87-year-old war veteran told a jury he pleaded guilty out of pity for the man's family. Graham Holden, 21, of Countess Street, Accrington, said he acted as a lookout while his friend Paul Dwyer burgled James Allen's
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Strugglers Usher in a new skipper
VEKA Ribblesdale League strugglers Baxenden are hoping it's third time lucky after appointing Back Lane stalwart David Usher as their new skipper. Usher takes over the job held by Kevin Jelley and then temporarily by professional Jonathan Harvey to make
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Post office closure petition
A CAMPAIGN to save Darwen's London Terrace Post Office from closure has stepped up a gear with the presentation of a 629-name petition. Ward councillor Roy Davies began the battle earlier this month when he stood outside the building collecting signatures
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Police tipped off over drink-driver
POLICE received a call to say that a man would be driving his car and he would be drunk. And Blackburn magistrates heard that officers who arrested Philip Shaw found the caller to be correct. Neil White, prosecuting, said police approached as Shaw parked
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Post office battle pledge
PROTESTERS say they will fight on after just ten people attended a public meeting last night aimed at saving Whitebirk Post Office, Blackburn. Jacqueline McGrew, chairman of Whitebirk and Intack Tenants and Residents' Association said she was disappointed
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Chippies in bid to batter the opposition
SIX East Lancashire fish and chip shops are in the running for the title of Britain's best chippy. They are among 55 North West entrants in the National Fish and Chip Shop of the Year Competition 2004. The winner will be shortlisted for the overall UK
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Was murder an 'honour killing'?
A LANCASHIRE murder is among 120 killings which Metropolitan police believe could be a so-called 'honour killing'. But Scotland Yard was today staying tight-lipped on the identity of the case that is being re-examined. A spokesman for the Met said: "We
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Be a friend to offenders
PROBATION chiefs in Lancashire are recruiting men and women to befriend offenders - and help steer them away from crime. The Probation Service in the county wants the volunteers to work as mentors with offenders who attend basic skills education and training
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Too many missing from D-Day service
AS an ex-Royal Navy member who attended the commemorative D-Day service at the War Memorial on June 6, I was surprised by the lack of public interest. Council leaders didn't even acknowledge the event. Not even a wreath. None of the cadet forces attended
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Don't be over-zealous on parking
THE responsibility for parking enforcement will fall on local authorities come September. And what a large responsibility it is. Previously, traffic wardens employed by the police have been the ones to keep a check on illegal parking. They may not always
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CRICKET - Manchester Association round-up
BURY lost out by two wickets in a thrilling battle with Stretford on Saturday. Batting first, Bury were indebted to some solid partnerships at the top of the order in their final total of 149. Professional Nick Kennedy fell one run short of his half-century
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CRICKET - Bolton Association round-up
WALSHAW met Spring View at Sycamore Road in a league fixture just six days after defeating them in the Cross Cup and the visitors seemed determined to avenge their defeat of the previous weekend. Professional, Sarkar, showed the way in making a hard-hitting
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Man to face assault and kidnap charges
A 22-YEAR-OLD man has appeared before Blackburn magistrates on charges including kidnapping, witness intimidation, wounding and assault. Mohammed Malik, of Montague Street, Blackburn, is accused of an assault on university student Irfan Mohammed causing
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Thief had booty in the boot
POLICE investigating an early morning report of two men acting suspiciously arrived in time to see a pair of feet disappearing into the boot of a car, a court was told. And when the officers opened the boot, they found Martin Haggan and a stereo taken
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Streets no place for football
I AM amazed at the attitude of so-called responsible people in encouraging youngsters to play football in the streets and the cheap jibe that decent law-abiding Council Tax paying citizens are akin to TV's Victor Meldrew. Do any of these free thinking
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Man jailed after blinding friend
A MAN who attacked his best friend during a row leaving him blind in one eye has been jailed for 27 months. Mark Howarth, aged 35, forced Brian Derbyshire to the ground and kicked him once, causing him to lose the sight in his left eye. Mr Derbyshire
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Carnival dads on street parade
THOUSANDS of fun-seekers enjoyed Prestwich Carnival on Sunday - despite the wet weather. Families took their dads to St Mary's Park for a Father's Day treat, where they were entertained by top tribute artists JK as Robbie, Justlike Timberlake, Elvis Williamson
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Little Acorns nursery will help kids to grow
A NEW nursery was due to open in Burnley today. Little Acorns, in the Sure Start Healthy Living Centre on Hurtley Street, will create 37 places for children and babies aged up to five. An outdoor play area is also being built. The nursery is part of the
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£10m housing plan goes on display for residents
RESIDENTS in Burnley are being given the chance to find out more about plans to regenerate their neighbourhood. A public meeting is being held tonight to discuss plans to build a £10million housing scheme on the site of a disused factory in Gannow Lane
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Worsthorne Bulletin
WORSTHORNE School Parents Group is getting ready to announce how it will spend the money raised at the school's annual summer fair. The organisation is preparing to make an announcement on how village youngsters at the school will benefit from Saturday's
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Ousted party battles to keep power on the council
LABOUR bosses in Burnley have imposed a three-line whip on the vote to select who should lead the new council. Party chiefs are now planning a battle to hold on to power and have told members that turning up is essential to prevent opposition parties
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Polish dentists could fill the gap
POLISH dentists could head for Burnley as health bosses try to improve access to dental care. The Primary Care Trust has been approached by Lancashire-based Integrated Dental Holdings about setting up six new dental surgeries in the town. They would be
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Voluntary workers' chance to learn new skills
A SERIES of free workshops is being held to boost the skills of those involved in voluntary and community groups in Pendle. The council's community economic development officers have organised the events to give organisations a chance to share their experiences
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Depressed husband admits arson
A MAN has admitted a series of arson attacks in Radcliffe, causing damage worth more than £4,000. Terence Yates, who told Bury magistrates he had been suffering depression and stress at the time, attempted to destroy a wheelie bin, an electricity junction
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Vicar's new Italian job
A VICAR will be carrying out duties for a rather different flock when he moves to a new position in Italy, as chaplain to the local NATO forces. The Rev Arthur Siddall, vicar of Chipping with Whitewell, has been appointed chaplain at historic Christ Church
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McGreal is the real deal - Grant
CLARETS midfielder Tony Grant is delighted new boss Steve Cotterill has snapped up old pal John McGreal. Grant hailed fellow Merseysider McGreal as a "top drawer" defender who will help stiffen up one of the most breached back lines in Division One last
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Darwen have the edge in rain-hit derby
RAIN cut short an intriguing Northern Premier League 20-20 Cup match at Windsor Park with Darwen chasing Chorley's 133 for 9 from their full 20 overs. Man-in-form Tom Smith hit 43 for the home side, who were also grateful for a productive eighth-wicket
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Gate open for churchyard improvements
AFTER two months of fundraising at St Paul's, Hoddlesden, there is now enough cash to buy new gates for the churchyard. A Loose Change Month was organised in May when a model church was set up for people to throw in their spare coins. And this month has
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Councillor 'upset' by deputy choice
A LONG-SERVING Labour councillor in Rossendale who was due to become deputy mayor this week has been given a kick in the teeth after the Tories voted to elect another councillor to the post. Michael McShea, a Stacksteads ward councillor of 13 years, was
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Locked it and lost it
WAVES water centre bosses are to review security after a father had his belongings stolen while he was swimming with his family. Owen Batty, 32, of Honey Hole, Blackburn, claims that after leaving his belongings in a locker at the centre and heading off
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Student to take part in Pamplona nude run
AN animal rights protester will run through a Spanish town wearing just plastic horns and a smile to highlight the cruelty of its annual bull-run. Jonathan Prasad, of Beardwood Park, Blackburn, will join up to 1,000 people from all over the world on a
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Viewers decide where couple tie the knot
RADCLIFFE barber Darren Foster and his fiancee, Sam Lilley, face a nail-biting wait to find out where millions of GMTV viewers will send them to tie the knot. The lovebirds could end up getting hitched in exotic locations such as Las Vegas, Cyprus, or
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EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Friday, June 18, 2004
Songs for a Summer Evening, St James Parish Church, Briercliffe, 7pm. Burnley High School Reunion -- former pupils aged 40 this year, Ighten Leigh Social Club, Padiham Road, Burnley. Soul Night, Town Hall, Accrington, 8pm. Irish Ceildh, The Idl Club,
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EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Thursday, June 24, 2004
Coffee Day, Civic Hall, Longridge. Breakfast Is Best event, Help the Aged shop, Blackburn Road, Accrington, 10am. Lancashire & South Cumbria Kidney Patients Association East Lancashire Support Group meet Bentley Wood Farm, Hapton, 6.15pm. Hyndburn
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More women are happy to be biker chicks
Riding motorbikes has traditionally been a male pursuit. So why is it that many more women are opting for the thrill of two-wheeled transport? JENNY SCOTT investigates. . . IT'S usually a man you see, forging a path through the traffic -- leather-clad
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CRICKET - Bolton League round-up
GREENMOUNT'S title challenge stepped up a gear when they trounced Little Lever by 132 runs at Victory Road. Batting first, Greenmount built a solid base for victory through a series of solid partnerships. Professional Nishit Shetty top-scored with 42
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CRICKET - CLL round-up
IT was a weekend to forget for Radcliffe as they slumped to an embarrassing defeat at Central Lancashire League strugglers Crompton on Saturday. After skittling out their opposition for 130 on a poor wicket, the Racecourse side subsided to a paltry 50
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New centre help for green farms
A NEW centre which has been set up to provide impartial information and support to organic farmers in Lancashire will open its doors tomorrow. The North West Organic Centre has been created at the Rural Business Centre in Myerscough College, near Preston
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158 have gas supply cut off
RESIDENTS in Blackburn are 78 per cent more likely to be disconnected by their gas supplier than homeowners in other parts of the country. New figures, published by campaign group Energywatch North West today, show that 158 homes were disconnected for
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Children's lives are at risk
HAVING read the article in the Evening Telegraph, regarding children playing football in the streets I am quite amazed at the comments made by past footballers and councillors who seem to have no regard to other people's concerns or feelings. The fact
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Stop moaning and get a life
I AM writing in response to your article re kids and football (June 15). I am the proud parent of two well behaved and well mannered boys, one of whom has only been allowed to play out for the past 18 months. During this time I feel my son has been witness
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Parking fines to cut council tax bills
COUNCILS could use extra funds raised through 'stealth tax' parking fines to keep council tax bills down, it was revealed today. A new army of 100 traffic wardens will hit the streets from September, when a partnership of Lancashire County Council and
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Grieving mum in plea to hit-and-run driver
A DISTRAUGHT mother has pleaded with the hit-and-run driver who left her son dying in the road to come forward and end her torment. Jenny Metcalfe was speaking after an inquest into the death of her son Shaun, who died after being hit by a car outside
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Ferguson gets the go-ahead
BLACKBURN Rovers midfielder Barry Ferguson has been given the green light to start pre-season training. Ferguson will return to action on Monday, 10 days ahead of the rest of his team-mates, after making a successful recovery from a serious knee injury
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KEELEY:England must believe they can win the trophy
IF England can find the belief then Euro 2004 is theirs for the taking. On Monday night, Sven Goran Eriksson's team put in a terrific performance against Croatia to book their place in the last eight. Now they face a potentially tricky quarter final tie
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Keen residents join in streets clean-up
RESIDENTS of Burnley Wood are taking part in a community clean-up. Members of Burnley Wood Action Group will be working with local people, community wardens, police support officers, the area caretaking team and the probation service to clean up the alleyway
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Plenty to Shout about for bored children
CHILDREN are being invited to banish the summer holiday blues by taking part in Burnley Council's Shout scheme. Shout is a holiday activity programme for youngsters aged 11 and over. This year's programme will run from Monday, July 19, to Friday, August
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Minister boosts art school bid
TWO high-profile visitors were given a tour of a Burnley school to help boost its profile following a failed bid for specialist arts status. Arts minister Estelle Morris and Lord Tony Clarke, who headed the inquiry into the riots of 2001, visited Towneley
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Mouse mat idea to for booze message
A COMPETITION has been launched to warn young people of the dangers of alcohol. Burnley Community Safety Partnership's Alcohol Action Group is inviting under 18s to design a computer mouse mat to highlight the fact that booze can be bad news. Winning
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Staff 'not to blame for death'
A HOSPITAL investigation into how a man died following a complicated operation found health staff were not to blame for his death, an inquest heard. Barry Charles Miller, 59, of Romney Avenue, Barrowford, died two weeks after a high-risk operation to
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Colne gets ready for 'In Bloom' competition
COLNE residents will be sprucing up their town for the summer this Sunday in preparation for their town's blooming battle. Mass clean-up operations will be taking place across the town and all residents are invited to get involved. Pendle Council will
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Chorley second best in cat fight
CHORLEY Lynx slipped to their second successive away defeat in an error strewn encounter at Park Lane on Sunday. Lynx never reached the heights they showed at Barrow the previous week and were made to pay for moments of ill discipline as they became more
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'Watch out' warning on shops clothes snatchers
POLICE have issued a warning to shoppers and traders in Accrington against thieves who are stealing armfuls of clothes worth thousands of pounds from town centre shops. Officers have said that the raids have been taking place over the last month. They
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Grieving mum in plea to hit-and-run driver
A DISTRAUGHT mother has pleaded with the hit-and-run driver who left her son dying in the road to come forward and end her torment. Jenny Metcalfe was speaking after an inquest into the death of her son Shaun, who died after being hit by a car outside
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Driver who left wife at crash is fined
A MOTORIST who collided with a trailer fled from the scene -- leaving his wife behind, Bury magistrates heard. Roger Evans, aged 37, of Beechcroft, Sedgley Park, Prestwich, was in a collision with a parked trailer, which was attached to a Land Rover.
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Rugger stars' charity tee-off
A TRIO of rugby world champions will join a golf club's 25th birthday celebrations to raise money for charity. Iain Balshaw, Kyran Bracken and Will Greenwood have pledged their support to the event at Stonyhurst Park Golf Club, Hurst Green, on Friday,
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Calendar girl Jen's big-time ambitions
STUDENT Jennifer Holgate is dreaming of becoming a model after reaching the semi-finals of an on-line beauty contest. Jennifer, 20, of Fairhurst House, Billington, attended the Miss Great Britain heat at London's Cafe de Paris along with 39 other short-listed
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'We want to park outside our own homes'
RESIDENTS fear that Clitheroe is on the verge of traffic chaos if council-appointed traffic wardens prevent them parking outside their homes. Nearly 100 people living in Clitheroe town centre have written to Ribble Valley Council and Lancashire County
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Kids with stars in their eyes
YOUNG performers in Nelson are bidding for a place in the grand final of a Stars in their Eyes talent competition. They have already made it through the audition stage and will battle it out at Burnley Mechanics Theatre, on Saturday, July 31. Budding
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Unknown quantity of pain killers led to death
A 39-YEAR-OLD man died after taking a large quantity of paracetamol, an inquest heard. Dean Alston, of Rosegrove Lane, Burnley, was found dead in the bedroom of his home on the morning of Friday, February 20, this year. The inquest, held at Burnley Magistrates
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Youngsters warned about dropping litter
ENVIRONMENT officers have begun a crackdown on young litter louts in Todmorden. Calderdale Council staff have been to Todmorden High School because of the increasing amount of rubbish being thrown around local streets. Throughout the district, letters
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DOBSON: Jim's adventure was a winding road
FROM ship-building to sales rep, Jim Thomson's football odyssey was never straightforward! The working class hero, who would give 13 years of his life to Burnley Football Club, came from a humble background. And the adventure began out of the blue when
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Lancashire hope for some relief
LANCASHIRE will be hoping that their injury worries may have subsided by the time they next take the field on Friday for the Old Trafford National League day-nighter against Northants Steelbacks. The Red Rose side brought an end to a run of five successive
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On course for thrilling final
A NEW name will be carved into the Harold Ryden trophy for the fifth successive year when finalists Gary Phillipson and Daniel Nutter go head to head at Clitheroe tonight. Andy Samuels' home victory at Burnley in 1999 is the only time in the past 11 years
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Ferguson gets the go-ahead
BLACKBURN Rovers midfielder Barry Ferguson has been given the green light to start pre-season training. Ferguson will return to action on Monday, 10 days ahead of the rest of his team-mates, after making a successful recovery from a serious knee injury
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McGreal is the real deal - Grant
CLARETS midfielder Tony Grant is delighted new boss Steve Cotterill has snapped up old pal John McGreal. Grant hailed fellow Merseysider McGreal as a "top drawer" defender who will help stiffen up one of the most breached back lines in Division One last
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Pognant theme to bike treat
MOTORBIKE fans have a rare chance to see the only 1955 Manx Norton Mead 250cc bike, at a fundraising event in Darwen next month. Biker Frank Kay, who recently rode the machine at the Isle of Man TT Races, is hoping to raise money in memory of his friend
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Winning snappers pick up their prizes
PRIZES are to be presented to the winners of Darwen Civic Society's annual photographic competition tonight by the Deputy Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Coun David Foster. Organisers of the competition said the entries this year were of a very high standard
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Flower show can bloom again
EDGWORTH and District Horticultural Society want people to get involved in their annual flower show and help repeat the success of last year's event. The show is at the Barlow Institute on Saturday, August 21. David Spencer, from the society, said: "An
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Woman, 51 denies 'road rage'
A 51-YEAR-OLD Rossendale woman has appeared before Bury magistrates accused of punching another driver through the window of his car during a"road rage" incident. Jane Lisberg, of Stables Close, Rush Bed, near Crawshawbooth, denied assaulting Michael
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Leader set for a new term at helm
RAMSBOTTOM councillor John Byrne was expected to be elected leader of Bury Council today. The Labour group is the largest party on the council, with an overall majority of three seats. The group is recommending a new executive board with Coun Wayne Campbell
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Price war drives down petrol prices
PETROL prices in East Lancashire have dropped by more than 1p in the last seven days. Figures released by the AA show that the average price for a litre of unleaded petrol in the area is now 80.70p, down from 82.8p this time last week. The fall is mainly
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College offers summer study chance
STUDENTS are being urged not to pack up their books for the summer holidays -- and think about carrying on with lessons instead. Blackburn College's Institute of Higher Education plans to offer summer college classes for three weeks in August. The course
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Labour top official speaks out over rift
A SENIOR Labour official has revealed how party leaders repeatedly tried to heal the rift with breakaway councillors, which left Blackburn with Darwen Council in turmoil. Phil Riley, secretary of the constituency Labour Party and a close friend of MP
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Keeper sweats on permit
SOCCEROO Jason Petkovic is praying a work permit will allow him to pursue his English dream. The Australian international goalkeeper has formally agreed to join Accrington Stanley in time for the start of the Conference season in just over a month's time
