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Barclays BNP policy alarm
SO Barclays have entered the political arena by saying they will not have the BNP as customers any longer. Obviously one man's pound isn't as good as another's. Unless people want a loan or a mortgage perhaps! Will people who require any of the aforementioned
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Teach 'Heimlich' in schools
THE other day a lady saw a portly gentleman in a distressed state, holding his throat and falling on to his face, apparently choking. She struggled to raise him, and was helped by one man out of a number standing around. Both of the rescuers were trying
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My health care was excellent
WE hear so much criticism of the NHS but I wanted to write about my very different experience on Ward 19 at Blackburn Royal Infirmary. The quality of care was excellent from Mr Mohan and his dedicated and happy team. Nothing seemed too much trouble whilst
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Postal voting was well received
THE Electoral Commission will shortly give its verdict on the recent all-out postal ballots in the North West for the local and European election and Mr Reynolds's description (LET, July 10) of them as a "shambles" is to say the least premature. How much
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NW assembly referendum 'off'
THE Government was today on the verge of dropping plans to hold a referendum on whether to give the North West an elected regional assembly after East Lancashire MP Gordon Prentice savaged the proposals in the Commons. Although Deputy Prime Minister John
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School mourns caretaker
STAFF at Prestwich Community High School are mourning the sudden death of their popular head caretaker. Mr Dennis Fendlen, of Rupert Street, Radcliffe, died in Fairfield Hospital, Bury, last Thursday (July 15). He had been ill for some time. The 63-year-old
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ANDY Cole has stated he is happy with his time at Blackburn Rovers after coming under fire from mana
The former Manchester United and Arsenal marksman completed his free transfer move to Fulham this weekafter nearly three years at Rovers. Cole reserved special praise for Blackburn's fans as he felt he was well received by the club's supporters, despite
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The real unsung heroes
BLACKBURN Rovers' determination to ensure their players' every needs are catered for seemingly knows no bounds out here in Germany. Graeme Souness has even insisted on shipping the club's team bus over here so his players could be ferried to and from
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Derbyshire at the double against Dale
MATT DERBYSHIRE ROSSENDALE UNITED ...0 BLACKBURN ROVERS ...3 MATT Derbyshire struck twice as a young Blackburn Rovers side won their friendly at Dark Lane. And their fitness proved key as Rovers took control to cruise to a comfortable win in the final
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Pessimism
is rife in Germany THERE was once a time in football circles when you wrote the Germans off at your peril. These days, however, people are practically falling over themselves to do exactly that - and the sense of pessimism has even spread to the German
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TOMMO TAKES
CENTRE STAGE Tommo takes centre stage Souey hands star a new role By ANDY NEILD in Germany BLACKBURN boss Graeme Souness today revealed he's ready to hand David Thompson a new role in the centre of his midfield next season. The former Liverpool star is
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Shops misery 'a top priority'
RESIDENTS who have been fighting to have a block of run-down flats and shops in Burnley bulldozed have been told their long battle could soon be over. Burnley Council leader Coun Stuart Caddy reassured people living in Calderbrook Avenue, off Manchester
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Group helping to bring joy to deaf youngsters
AN East Lancashire deaf group is hoping to bridge the gap for deaf children who want to get involved with play schemes this summer. Chantelle Alker, manager of the East Lancashire Deaf Society's Family Support Services, says that around 70 youngsters
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65 per cent rise in violent crime
CRIME rocketed by a quarter in Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale - but a police chief today urged residents to look at the long-term picture. Violent crime soared 65 per cent, burglaries by 13 per cent and vehicle crime two-and-a-half per cent in the Pennine
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Council wants seven 'vital' post offices saved
SENIOR Burnley councillors have slammed plans to close seven post offices in the town. The council was asked for its view on the proposed closures as part of the public consultation exercise, which ends today. At a meeting of the Executive Committee members
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Home front battle for working mums
FOLLOWING the 60th anniversary celebrations of the Normandy landings, 86-year-old Bessie Atkinson has spoken about another important part of the war effort. She refers to the day nurseries, which were set up to give parents involved in war work a safe
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Bird owner ruffles feathers - again
A PENDLE pigeon fancier recently ordered to take down his lofts has again ruffled the feathers of council bosses. David Brown, 62, was prosecuted by Pendle Council last week for keeping pigeons in two coops without planning permission, on land near his
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Flat-out winners
IT may not have been the most eagerly awaited stage of the Tour de France but the inaugural Colne Grand Prix sure got the people of East Lancashire excited. As Lance Armstrong and co were been cheered on by an estimated one million supporters on the L'Alpe
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Angie cuts it for kindness
GUARDIAN Angel Angie Hulme showed 'hair' true colours - by having her head shaved for charity. Big-hearted Angie, 21, of Stanley Street, Accrington, is a member of the Karma Army - or Join Me Collective - whose mission is to bring more happiness to the
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New study brings hope
RESIDENTS and councillors who have spent years demanding action over the landfill site in Huncoat have welcomed a new independent study. The study, due to be published in September, looks into problems surrounding the Whinney Hill tip, following complaints
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Retail ban for 'prolific' shoplifter
A THIEF with 121 previous convictions has been banned from entering any retail shops while on bail after appearing in court for a string of offences. Blackburn magistrates heard Michael Aspin, described in court as "probably the most prolific shoplifter
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Schoolboy rescued from cliff top
A 13-year-old Accrington boy was pulled to safety by a coastguard helicopter during a dramatic cliff-top rescue in Devon. The boy was playing with two Haslingden brothers aged 17 and 12 last night when an incoming tide trapped him on a dangerous cliff
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Driver fled crash scene
THE driver of a vehicle involved in a two-car accident on the A59, near Langho, has been arrested after fleeing the scene. Police were alerted to the 27-year-old's erratic driving by a concerned jogger, who had called police on his mobile phone. The man
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Patients in mental unit steal drugs
AN investigation has been launched after two patients managed to break into a medicine cupboard in a hospital's medium-secure mental health unit and steal tranquillisers. The incident, at Calderstones Hospital, in Whalley, led to two men being taken to
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Serial offenders? Just mention the cat
I LIVE with three females. There's my wife, there's my daughter - a student (so not often there) and there's Abby, our cat. All three have strong personalities, but as to who is the most assertive, the most determined to get her own way? You've guessed
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Hope and glory
FORMER Lowerhouse opening batsman Nicky Hope showed he still has a range of strokes as he comfortably won Burnley's midweek singles stableford. His 41-point total in difficult conditions was three better than Craig Smith's 38.
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Zak takes
prize from president CLITHEROE Golf Club president Derek Wood hosted a golf day for junior members and presented Zak Foley with the top prize for his return of 83-17-66. Young Robert Ashworth shot a net 67 to take second place, Andrew Heesom took the
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ELGA JUNIOR
CHAMPIONSHIP TEE OFF TIMES 8.30am J Tomlinson (Great Harwood) and T Mason (Great Harwood); 8.38 N Dunn (Great Harwood) and E Speke (Great Harwood); 8.46 M Lees (Greatt Harwood), R Wharden (Great Harwood), J Eddleston (Accrington); 8.54 S Field (Nelson
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Michael
revved up for title tilt PLEASINGTON player Michael Hunt increased his lead in the Mitsushiba Northern Order of Merit after finishing runner-up in the Revidge Cannon at Blackburn. But it was Nelson's Craig Fort who called the shots with rounds of 67 and
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ELGA starlets are
hit hard EAST Lancashire's top young golfers have been through a tough preparation ahead of today's ELGA Junior Championship. The association's representative side, containing many of the favourites to lift the trophy at Rishton, were brutally brushed
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ACCRINGTON
CAPTAIN and lady captain's charity fourball -- Men: 1 J Ashworth & S HIndle 45, 2 C Dickenson & A Gaffney 44 (card). Ladies: 1 Mrs J Crossley & Miss P Taylor 42, 2 Mrs B Hargreaves & Mrs C Watson 40. BAXENDEN FOUR man team event: 1 John
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'No ball games' sign is given the red card
AINSWORTH youngsters who enjoy a daily kickabout have scored their biggest victory - by overturning a soccer ban. Together with nearby residents in Broomfield Close and Bankfield Close, they saw red when the local authority put up the "no ball games"
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Mum's shock at unit closure
A RADCLIFFE mother has spoken of her shock over plans to shut Fairfield Hospital's Special Care Baby Unit. Amanda Bebbington, of Glenwood Close, gave birth to tiny Ethan just seven weeks ago by Caesarean section. Ethan, who was two weeks premature and
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Thrill at mill for 300
A CUSTOMER contact centre in Darwen has been rewarded for its treatment of staff by receiving the accolade Employer of the Year in the North West. Capita Group plc runs the contact centre at India Mill, which deals with TV licensing customer inquiries
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Disabled man's tormentors jailed
TWO brothers said to have terrorised a handicapped man and made him hand over his savings are behind bars. Robert and Brent West used vulnerable Andrew Halstead, who is registered disabled and has several carers, as a ready supply of cash, Burnley Crown
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Infant death mystery
MYSTERY surrounds the death of a six-month-old baby who died days after being treated for common illnesses. An inquest heard how Subhaan Ezaan Nadeem died despite being treated by two separate doctors for vomiting and diarrhoea. But 31-year-old mum Fazana
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Hughes bidding to win contract with Reds
IAN Hughes may have his last chance to fight for a contract at Accrington Stanley tonight. The former Blackpool captain has been on trial with the Reds for three weeks and has been involved in all of their pre-season friendlies so far. Preston North End
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United deal for film firm
TWO Radcliffe-based brothers have been signed up by Manchester United. Scotsmen Jim and David Ferguson - no relation to Reds boss Sir Alex - have secured the contract to produce a behind-the-scenes film of Old Trafford. They are now currently editing
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'Teach tots about hazards of the internet'
CHILDREN aged as young as four could be given internet safety lessons in school because the threat from perverts online is so serious. Rachel O'Connell, director of the cyberspace research unit at the University of Central Lancashire, has proposed the
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Aerospace must stay in front
EAST Lancashire has the biggest cluster of aerospace companies in Europe - and the specialist skills of their employees are a vital asset to the area. This was obvious to anyone at this week's Farnborough Air Show where the North West Aerospace Alliance
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Wardens' job to make life easier
I WRITE in response to Maurice McHugh (LET, July 14) regarding the use of parking wardens in the borough. The aim of these wardens is to make the roads safer for all users, to stop neighbourhood nuisance and to assist the smooth flow of traffic. The council
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Couple 'unfit' to run company
A WHITEFIELD couple have been disqualified from holding directorships after their gift distribution business crashed with debts totalling £710,000. Nigel Warren Gordon (52) was banned for five years and his wife Michele Gordon (50) was disqualified for
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Firm gets into the picture
A RADCLIFFE business became a film set last week, as comedian Peter Kay arrived to shoot scenes for his new series. The Radcliffe Tyre Centre, on Radcliffe Moor Road, was used as a garage for his Phoenix Nights spin-off comedy show. Road to Nowhere is
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Beach trip bridges the age gaps
A DAY out at the seaside helped bridge the generation gap for a group of Burnley residents yesterday. Young people from the Burnley Lane Residents Group, their families and elderly residents from the Queensgate area came together for a trip to Lytham
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Mill homes go-ahead
PLANS to build 27 new homes on the site of a 19th-century mill in Brierfield have been approved. Rowan Ramsay Investments applied for outline permission to build two-storey three and four bedroomed homes on the site of the former Lob Lane Mill. The plans
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Aero firms get a £20m boost
A £20 MILLION centre of excellence for the aerospace industry will be built in Lancashire to give the region's manufacturers a vital competitive edge in international markets. The Aerospace Innovation Centre will be the most advanced in Europe and, according
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50 YEARS AGO
LANCASHIRE'S first and last-surviving water-wheel came to the end of a 150 years of service. The 20ft diameter wheel powered the entire woollen mill at Higher Mill, Helmshore but was replaced by an electric motor after it was no longer cost effective.
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Parents warned after factory explosion
FIREFIGHTERS have warned parents to make sure they know their children's whereabouts after a fire started by youths in Oswaldtwistle caused a gas cylinder to explode. The old pickle factory, in Stanhill Road, went up in flames at around 1am today after
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Legends
come out for Ternent BURNLEY v EVERTON ALL-STAR CAST FOR TERNENT Wright heads list of legends as United head to Turf Moor Club in crisis: Match preview - Page 62 BRING ON THE BLUES IAN Wright is set to lead a host of legends paying tribute Stan Ternent
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Everton put crisis behind them at Turf
Burnley help Toffees by getting back to business EVERTON arrive at Turf Moor for tonight's friendly as a Premiership club in crisis. Manager David Moyes is forced to handle pre-season with a squad stripped to the bare bones. And with the Toffeemen an
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Don't fall victim to the Spanish letter scam
A BURY man knew there was something suspicious when he received a fine for a traffic offence in Spain. That is because he was sitting at his desk at work in Bury on the date the incident was supposed to have happened! The 33-year-old man is the latest
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Petrol death man named
POLICE have named the man who died after dousing himself in petrol and setting himself alight. David Guest, of Lower Ebor Street, York, turned up at the house of his estranged wife in Rectory Close, Newchurch, carrying a petrol can just after 3pm on Tuesday
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Bogus taxis warning
HOLIDAYMAKERS are being warned about bogus taxi drivers taking passengers to Manchester Airport return for as little as £20. The warning comes after two complaints to Rossendale Borough Council from legitimate taxi firms about unlicensed cabbies undercutting
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School graffiti attacks
SCHOOLS in Blackburn and Darwen are counting the cost of summer vandals as the latest wave of offensive graffiti is cleared-up. Vandals struck at Witton Park High School in Buncer Lane, daubing several walls and trees with multi-coloured writing. Education
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Military shake-up could see merger of QLR
DEFENCE Secretary Geoff Hoon has confirmed a shake-up of the military, which could see the Queen's Lancashire Regiment merged with its neighbours. Mr Hoon ended months of intense speculation when he told the Commons that a review would be taking place
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Bush whacked!
A DISABLED woman has blasted recycling contractors after one of their drivers knocked down a memorial bush dedicated to her late husband. And 47-year-old Wendy Wilkinson says she is upset that six weeks after it happened, nobody has been to fix the problem
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50 per cent rise in violent crime
VIOLENT crime has risen by 50 per cent -- with changes in recording methods being blamed once more. But burglaries and vehicle crime in the Eastern Division, covering Blackburn, Darwen, Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley, fell to all-time lows in figures
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Prevention is better than cure with violent crime - police
IN the third part of the Evening Telegraph's investigation into the drinking culture in Blackburn town centre, chief reporter DAVID HIGGERSON found out what the police are doing to keep those in the area safe. IT was criticised as just another Blair gimmick
