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EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Wednesday, August 4:
Face Painting, Helmshore Textile Museum, Holcombe Road, Helmshore, 2pm-4pm. Costumes Workshop, Lowerfold Youth and Community Centre, Great Harwood, 11am-4pm. C'est Tous Theatre Company present "The Importance of Being Earnest," Samlesbury Hall, 7.30pm
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Margo Grimshaw column
Local papers are the platform for debate AREN'T local papers grand? They're the one place, and in some cases the only place, we get to state our views, to say things that affect our town, and us. 'They' won't always let me say all what I want, but then
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On the tiles - and nervously flirting
ON STAGE they're both fighting over the same woman, but off stage Paul McGowan and Roger Nuttall have been friends for years. "We've appeared in quite a few shows together in Bacup and Burnley," explained Roger, 20. Now the pair form two points of the
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Nodding execs no substitute
IN support of P Broadley (LET, July 28), Feniscowles, Accrington and district once had a public health officer. He/she was a qualified doctor who specialised in public health, environment and council operation. The post was abolished but much of their
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Regiment must be saved
I AM writing regarding my concerns about the proposals made this month by the Secretary of State for Defence, Geoffrey Hoon. There has been well informed speculation that, among other defence cuts, the infantry may be reduced by some four battalions.
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Victory an inside job
BLACKBURN Rovers' Worthington Cup triumph was the first domestic soccer showpiece to be played indoors. Officials made the decision to close the Millennium Stadium's massive roof in Cardiff hours before the kick-off as rain set in. Both Rovers and Spurs
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Nissa: I'm not guilty
NILS-Eric Johansson admitted he may have made contact with Teddy Sheringham. Spurs protested loudly for a penalty in the dying minutes after Nissa's challenge on the Tottenham favourite. "My first reaction was that he dived," said Johansson. "I can't
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Thanks for the memories
LANCASHIRE Evening Telegraph reporter Ian Singleton has been a Blackburn Rovers fan since he was four. Here he explains what it was like for a life-long fan to see the team lift the cup... IT'S 74 years since Rovers won a major cup, so this is an unknown
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Flying railway visit
AIR cadets from all over the world touched down at Bury's Bolton Street station. A party of 35 cadets took a trip on the East Lancashire Railway as part of a two-week exchange visit to the UK. The visitors, from Australia, Canada, USA Germany Turkey and
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First-ever Lib-Dem holds sway
ROSSENDALE'S first ever Liberal Democrat councillor could find himself playing kingmaker after the 2003 elections left Rossendale a hung council. Along with independent Alan Neal, Lib Dem Philip Young could hand either the Tories or Labour control after
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LET Comment: Divisions clearly remain
IF the far-right British National Party's ground-breaking three-seat victory in Burnley last year was a shock, then its grasp last night of six seats to become the second-largest party on the council can only be described as startling. But it is stark
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What a stinker
AN OVERFLOWING dog dirt bin caused such a stink that residents feared they were living near a major gas leak. Residents in Bridgefield Street, Hapton, even called out gas operators Transco to deal with what they thought was a potentially deadly incident
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Canal kids risk their lives
CHILDREN risked their lives by jumping into canal locks just hours after a 17-year-old drowned in a Lancashire reservoir. Teenage boys scaled gates and bridges to dive up to 30 feet into the icy water at Blackburn Locks yesterday afternoon - ignoring
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Building a better future
DO you have any ideas on how to improve your area? If so, Bury Council wants to hear. A total of 6,000 residents picked at random will receive a questionnaire asking for ideas on how to improve five issues already identified as particular concerns, such
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Red Cross can help you too
PEOPLE in Preston and Leyland may be missing out on getting vital help from the Red Cross because they don't realise it is a local charity as well as an international one. Volunteers in Leyland are finding that people they come across often do not realise
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Bunker could go like a bomb
FOR the price of a detached house in Fulwood you could buy your very own nuclear bunker. That's right, an underground bunker in Goosnargh, just north of Preston, has gone up for sale for £250,000. The vendors say the former Ministry of Defence site, which
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Revival plan for estate
A £1m PROJECT to transform part of a Leyland estate will bring the heart back into the community according to a housing boss. New Progress Housing want to build a community centre and children's centre in Royal Avenue, Wade Hall where there have been
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Regiment fights against merger
THE FUTURE of Lancashire's infantry regiment is hanging in the balance following a statement about the future of the Armed Forces in the House of Commons on Wednesday. Geoff Hoon, minister for the Armed Forces, announced three infantry battalions from
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'Yes' to plans for ball court
PLANS to refurbish a children's play area and create a floodlit ball court on recreation ground in Burnley have been approved months after similar plans were rejected. Burnley Council's development control committee granted planning permission for the
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Fireman nearly fell through blaze floor
FIREFIGHTERS tackling a blaze in a former hairdressers in Padiham had to be ordered out of the building last night when one of the crew nearly fell through the floor. The empty building in Green Lane - which is believed to have been the target of an arson
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Memorial ride for tragic crash biker
A BURNLEY man who lost his brother in a motorcycle accident last year has urged bikers to join him on a memorial ride to raise cash for the Lancashire Air Ambulance. Graem Barsby organised the ride after his brother, Jeffrey Craig Barsby, died. Jeffrey
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Pit days recalled as colliers reunite in Bob's memory
FORMER miners in Burnley got together for the sixth year running to recall their memories at an annual reunion. The event was set up by the late Bob Wilson and is now held in his memory after he died two years ago. The former Burnley collier pulled together
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What a stinker
AN OVERFLOWING dog dirt bin caused such a stink that residents feared they were living near a major gas leak. Residents in Bridgefield Street, Hapton, even called out gas operators Transco to deal with what they thought was a potentially deadly incident
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Visit the world of Bury's bats
WILDLIFE enthusiasts can join a public walk to explore the hidden world of bats. The walk, organised by the South Lancashire Bat Group, will visit some of the 32 millponds in the Kirklees Valley, running from Bury to Tottington and Hawkshaw, where the
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Car just inches from smashing into house
A GARDEN wall was demolished when a car lost control at a notorious accident hotspot in Radcliffe. The Rover car, being driven by a local woman, smashed through the low-level wall and damaged a drainpipe but stopped inches away from the house in Bolton
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LEYLAND Barracudas Micro A won the Micro League after their final match last Saturday.
I have compiled the following report and also included a photograph in the attachment. (Photo, Three titles in a row for Barracudas Barracudas swim to third title WINNERS: Hannah Gregson, Grace Raines, Jack Thornton and Matthew Norris Could you please
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All-rounder Seadon shines in Preston victory
A DOUBLE dose of league action at the weekend brought little joy to local clubs, with only Preston managing to win a game. That was on Sunday at Leyland Motors where professional Raouf Akbar (4 for 44) and Sam Seadon (4 for 49) did the damage as the Motors
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£18 at Tatton
CATH Hyla (Letters, July 16) complained about the "extortionate" admission charge of £4.50 for the Bury Agricultural Show. Well, at the recent RHS flower show at Tatton Park the admission charge was £18 per adult and £5 per child. Now that is extortionate
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Caring Zoe is on the awards lists
A TEENAGER from Colne has been nominated for two awards for her work looking after elderly people. Zoe Whittacker, 19, a former Primet High School pupil, is celebrating after being nominated by Pendle Training. She has just completed her advanced apprenticeship
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Chemists on duty:
Morecambe: 12.30pm -1.30pm Sunday - Cohen's Chemists, 99 Lancaster Road Morecambe. Lancaster: 6-7pm Sunday - J N Murray Ltd, 2 Broadway, Skerton, Lancaster. Carnforth: Mon, Tues Wed Thurs (except Bank Holiday). Forest Pharmacy - 24 Market Street, or Co-Op
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Evelyn drums up a storm for kids
EVELYN Glennie's is an amazing story. Profoundly deaf since the age of 12, she has gone on to become one of the world's leading percussionists in a field where few had attempted to play solo before. Not content to rest on her laurels, though, Evelyn is
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A SUPERB guide to the local community was launched this week.
Produced by the Citizen in conjunction with the borough council, the Chorley Community Guide contains lots of useful information about district and its residents. Councillor Cath Hoyle, executive member for life and leisure, helped launch the guide at
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Bus station site is preferred option
PRESTON City Council's leader John Collins has vowed the public will be consulted before a final decision is made about the new site for the bus station. His comments come after a row broke out in a council meeting last week over consultation on the new
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Classical coup for church
ONE of Germany's most highly regarded orchestras is to give a concert in Preston's Emmanuel Parish Church. The Cologne New Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra is visiting the Brook Street church on April 21. The orchestra recently toured with violinist Nigel
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Bus misery for families
STRANDED residents living on a Preston estate are calling on bus chiefs to re-reinstate a service scrapped because of parking woes. The number 30 bus service, which travelled down Birkdale Drive, Larches was taken out of service last month, and replaced
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10 Years
ONE of Burnley's most notable landmarks was uprooted. The elderberry tree known as 'The Chimney Tree' had grown on top of the 90ft stack at Harrison Fireplaces on Bank Parade for nearly 20 years. Poems had been written about it and Christmas decorations
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25 Years
THE owner of a runaway pony had arranged to pick up the animal for the third time at an Accrington ambulance station. Neddy had showed up again at his favourite place, Broad Oak ambulance station, hoping for more treats. The beige-coloured pony had started
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Down memory lane
A FASCINATING glimpse into the past awaits visitors to Wigan's History Shop. Wigan Heritage Service's Family Album exhibition (until August 25) displays some of the thousands of photographs donated by the public and collectors alike over the years. Many
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Charity extends to help more children
A CHARITY which uses horses and other animals to work with disabled and disadvantaged people is extending its work. Lord House Farm, Rishton has provided a unique environment for personal growth and development over the last 11 years. Horses and animals
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Armed raiders leave staff shaken
A DEPUTY manager was held at knifepoint during an armed raid on a Prestwich supermarket. Three masked men entered Lidl on Bury New Road through a back entrance on Thursday around 8.20pm. After threatening the deputy manager, who suffered a minor cut to
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Julie to stand for Lib Dems
RIBBLE Valley Liberal Democrats have chosen Julie Young as their prospective parliamentary candidate. Julie, 46, chief executive of Victim Support Lancashire, has extensive experience of working in the voluntary sector, as well as in business. She lives
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Star didn't miss a single FA Cup game for Blackpool
George Neil Farm 1924-2004 - obituary by Gerry Wolstenholme GEORGE FARM was born in Edinburgh and was signed by Blackpool for a fee of £2,700 on 8 September 1948 from Hibernian when he was 24 years of age. He made his debut in the Central League game
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Shooters AGM
FOOTBALL: Shooters Clarets hold their AGM tonight at the Shooters Arms, Nelson. The evening kicks off at 7.30pm and new members are welcome to attend. For more information, contact Phil Speak on 01282 603314, or 07967 834343
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Cotterill gets down to the fine tuning
STEVE Cotterill is ready to wind down pre-season training to gear Burnley up for Saturday's big kick-off. The Clarets boss admits to being delighted at the way his players have met the new challenge head-on this summer. And with the required fitness levels
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Darwen at the double
DARWEN enjoyed two victories over Leyland Motors at Birch Hall. On Saturday they took 12 points in a Northern Premier League encounter winning by eight wickets. Then on Sunday they won by 10 wickets in the Thwaite's Smooth Cup. With Motors batting first
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Hunting ban is unworkable
I FEAR that Ms Watson's demand (Letters, July 6) for a fox hunting ban is just another example of the growing puritan tendency in this country. She does not approve of something, therefore no-one must do it. The fact that such a ban is likely to be completely
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Bispham fun day is a fund day
wTHE FIRST fun day to raise money for Blackpool's Gambia School Project takes place in Bispham this Saturday (July 31). Happening at the First Norbreck Scout and Guid HQ, Bispham Gala Field, noon-4pm, it will be opened by 'Mighty Mo' Moreland of the Roly
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Joy at new heart unit
SURGEONS will be carrying out an extra 150 heart operations this year thanks to a new hospital unit in Blackpool. Blackpool Victoria Hospital's new cardiac surgery unit aims to cut waiting times for patients across Lancashire and Cumbria with the increased
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To hell and back
A BLACKPOOL guest house is bouncing back after being boycotted by tourists who believed it had been featured in TV's 'Hotels from Hell.' The owners of the Dorchester Private Hotel, Reads Avenue suffered cancellations and abusive phone calls after the
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A Bee Line for Burnley
BURNLEY has a history of hard work, which is reflected in its town emblem of a busy bee. It still carries what have been described as the "Scars of Industry" but most residents and visitors agree that its industrial archaeology is second to none. Queen
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City with high cultural hopes of being
OVER the next few years there seem likely to be major and exciting changes around the docks of Liverpool. These developments may well push forward its claims to become a City of Culture -- but for those who know Liverpool there is a strong case present
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Where the deer roamed free
ALTHOUGH it has been used and misused over the centuries, the name Hyndburn suggests what it once was -- a stream where the deer roamed free. Accrington is the unofficial capital of Hyndburn and the river is now culverted beneath the largely Victorian
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A towering presence
PENDLE Hill is almost -- but not quite -- a mountain and from its 1,831ft summit there are spectacular views. To the west, Blackpool Tower can often be seen but much closer is the rolling scenery of the Ribble Valley. From the eastern slopes rises Pendle
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Good old-fashioned home-cooking at The Buttery
WHATEVER the weather, many of the regulars at a cosy little Blackpool caf, choose to tuck in to satisfying, good old traditional English fare. Although partners, Ian and Ian (sic) have only owned the business in Cheapside for a couple of months, they
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Step out in style
FOR something a bit different, step into Blackpool's Clubwear 2000 UK, the hotspot for cool clothes. Boy bands, DJs, singers, strippers and even Covent Garden dancers frequent this alternative clothing specialist shop in Dickson Road, Blackpool, as well
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Bride's man Alan, is looking for Mr Right!
ALAN Dean walked down the aisle with a beautiful bride recently. But he's still searching for his own soulmate. He was delighted to be a 'bridesman' at his best friend's wedding, but wearing a dress was unthinkable to straight-acting Alan Dean. Alan,
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Yorke bid is rejected
BLACKBURN Rovers today insisted Dwight Yorke is not for sale. Rovers boss Graeme Souness has rejected a new enquiry from Portsmouth for the former Manchester United star. And in another twist to the saga, the Ewood chief has also warned other interested
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Striker search is off
PLANS to swoop for a new striker have been put on hold by Preston boss Craig Brown following the collapse of Ricardo Fuller's move to Portsmouth. Brown has revealed the Deepdale board were poised to target an unidentified target -- but then want-away
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Hit man Harris to the rescue for Walshaw
WALSHAW claimed the Cross Cup after a spirited innings by captain Anthony Harris helped wipe out a horrendous start against Clifton. Last year's champions were almost down and out at 13-3 after nine overs. Although there was something of a partial recovery
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Memory Lane items to help gala
AN exhibition of memorabilia has opened in Darwen Library to promote the annual gala. Items on show in the foyer of the library include photographs featuring gala scenes over the years, programmes, trophies and medals, newspaper cuttings, and a painting
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Family's gift of thanks for care
A CANCER charity has been given a funding boost thanks to the grateful family of a woman who was cared for by the group. Leanne Barnes presented a cheque to the Rosemere Cancer Foundation Fund to say thank you for giving her terminally ill mother something
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Mourners in pink for final farewell
FRIENDS of 17-year-old Cheri-Lee Cox carried out one of the brave teenager's last wishes by dressing in pink for her funeral. Parents Carmen and Lee Cox, of Ellenshaw Close, Darwen, also arranged for a horse-drawn carriage to take their daughter to the
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Raider locked up for six months
A PUB and shop raider who flouted a court order has been jailed for six months. Burnley magistrates heard how troubled drunkard Christopher Daniel Sparks, 20, left his fingerprints "all over the place," after breaking into the Market Hotel, Bacup, and
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Housing shake-up options reviewed
HOUSING chiefs in Rossendale are set to scrap two of the four options put forward for the biggest ever shake-up of housing in the Valley. The move comes after a detailed financial study was carried out to find the most viable options under Rossendale
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Stalemate in Preston
CONTRARY to the national picture, the Conservatives failed to make any gains in Preston City Council's elections. The political landscape remains largely unchanged in the traditional Labour hotspot, where a third of the council's seats were up for grabs
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Questions over leadership
LABOUR lost their grip in South Ribble last night as three of their seats were snatched away -- leaving the Tories the largest party on the council. It is not clear whether the result will mean Labour councillor Howard Gore will be ousted from his position
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Labour stay in control of Blackpool
IT WILL be business as usual in Blackpool on Friday following Labour' s clear victory in the town' s first all-postal local election. More than half (50.43 per cent) of Blackpool' s electorate voted, returning Labour to power with 25 seats compared with
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Labour dismay as BNP takes six more seats
LABOUR party chiefs admitted they had failed to get their message across in Burnley after the BNP took six new seats. The far right party now holds eight seats and MP Peter Pike and council leader Stuart Caddy both said the failure was the reason why
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Chemists on duty are:
* Denotes oxygen therapy service available. Blackpool: Boots*, 28-38 Bank Hey Street, 10.30am-4.30pm; Co-op Pharmacy (in Asda), Cherry Tree Road, Marton, 10am-4pm. Moss Chemist, Morrisons, Squires Gate Lane, 10am-4pm; Lloyds Pharmacy*, 110 Talbot Rd,
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A class act
ADVICE is being issued to school head-teachers hoping to prevent arson attacks like the one which destroyed a Blackpool school last year. The 'Schools Out Forever?' booklet, produced by Lancashire Police and Fire Service, also provide advice on avoiding
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Thief targets home of sporting legend
FOR MORE than 50 years he's acted as ambassador for the Fylde coast - both as a football hero and through his tireless work for charity. But now Blackpool sporting legend and former Seasider - Jimmy Armfield, 68 - is hitting the headlines for a different
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Resort's not able to cope
BLACKPOOL won't be able to cope with a conference for disabled delegates 'until at least 2007' claims a disabled rights activist. Stephen Brookes MBE says it is a 'shocking admission of failure' that the TUC Disability Conference - held last year in Blackpool
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Time team digs deep
TELEVISION'S Time Team has been in Warton this week, trying to unearth the secrets of two crashed American bombers. Presenter Tony Robinson and a team of archaeologists and air crash investigators have been excavating the Second World War aircraft on
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Elderly face up to their fears
ELDERLY people whose lives have been made a misery by gangs are to come face to face with the youths. The meeting between pensioners living in Kingsfold, Penwortham, and the young people who hang out there, comes after relations between the two generations
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Regional assemblies 'would cost £122m'
TAXPAYERS would have to fork out £122million a year for regional assemblies, Tories have claimed. Shadow Minister for the Regions, Bernard Jenkin, said "spiralling costs" of devolution shown by the London Assembly, the Scottish Parliament and the Welsh
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My big scare from m-way missile yobs
A VAN driver today relived the moment an object hit his windscreen as he drove along the M65. Michael White, from St Helens, was praised by police after he managed to pull over on to the hard shoulder of the motorway after the incident, near Junction
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Industrial unit to be demolished
AN INDUSTRIAL unit which was targeted by arsonists is to be pulled down - costing the owners tens of thousands of pounds. The unit at Orion Industrial Estate, in Emerald Street, Brownhill, Blackburn, was so badly damaged in the blaze that council building
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Memorial shrub agony continues
A DISABLED widow today blasted recycling contractors over the delay in tending a memorial bush dedicated to her late husband. It is seven weeks since contractors damaged the bush -- planted after her 57-year-old husband's death from cancer in October
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No parents should suffer pain like this
THE parents of a teenager who drowned while swimming at a beauty spot today said they hoped other parents would never experience their suffering. Nicholas Wetton, 17, got into difficulties on Sunday afternoon while swimming with friends at the Blue Lagoon
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'If' - the poem that made a man of me
A BUSINESSMAN has revealed how he went from school truant to multi-million-pound nightclub boss thanks to the inspiration of a poem. At the age of 10, Peter Clarke was skipping lessons at St Wilfrid's High School, Blackburn. Now he is teaching Blackburn's
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What a brilliant feeling!
ONE of the greatest days of our lives - that was the verdict of Rovers fans as they left the Millennium Stadium with the widest smiles in Cardiff. Anthony Brine, 31, a teacher, of Mill Hill, Blackburn: said: "This is great for the town. "We're back in
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Rovers roar to victory in blue heaven
BLACKBURN woke up today with a smile as wide as the Jack Walker stand after Graeme Souness's heroes put Rovers in wonderland. Thirty thousand ecstatic fans who made the journey to Cardiff and tens of thousands more back home began a giant party when the
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Survival is the priority
AN emotional Graeme Souness last night hailed his Worthington Cup heroes - and backed them to win their fight for Premiership survival. Even though he has won every honour in the book in his illustrious career, Souness choked back the tears as he led
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COUNCIL Tax up? You betcha!
So now we have it, the government thinks it can jack up council tax even higher. Forget it. People have reached the limit of what they will pay for increasingly erratic services. Council tax has gone up 70 per cent since Labour came to power seven years
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Oh Mandy!
WHEN the time comes I will be encouraging people in Blackpool to vote for a constitutional treaty that will simplify the way in which Europe is run, strengthen the role of national parliaments, and make future reform of the common agricultural policy
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COULD I provide Citizen readers with a couple of quotes from a parliamentary committee report just p
Professor Peter Collins a leading gambling industry academic is also quoted in the parliamentary report: "If you put a large entertainment complex, including a casino, in the centre of a town, you will suck huge amounts of money out of the leisure economy
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We're not as green as council thinks
THANK you for printing my letter on July 1 in the Citizen. I am pleased to say there has been some improvement in the state of the bowling green, just what I'm not sure if they have seeded it only time will tell. Why couldn't they returf it or even patch
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We need more tram security
THE school holidays are upon us and once agin this means gangs of teenagers, loitering with intent, on street corners, hiding on the rear and sides of moving trams, waiting to ambush trams, intimidate people at tramstops, notably at Central Pier, Gynn
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Not enough scrutiny of PFI
A STUDY conducted by academics at University College London, has blown apart the notion that Private Finance Initiative (PFI) schemes for public services offer value for money to the taxpayer. Four hundred and one PFI schemes are up and running, covering
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'Collective': what does that mean?
WITH Saddam Hussein in prison, Bush declares the war is over and won, and now that the Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA) has been set up, Blair asks us to draw a red line under the war. He should add "if only we could". How can we dismiss the killing
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Hunting ban is unworkable
I FEAR that Ms Watson's demand (Letters, July 6) for a fox hunting ban is just another example of the growing puritan tendency in this country. She does not approve of something, therefore no-one must do it. The fact that such a ban is likely to be completely
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Religions 'not all as good'
I READ the article headed "Faith in Harmony" (July 16) about some of our local churches and their leaders taking part in an inter-faith event with Muslim communities here in Bury. Because of that news item, and the photograph, I have heard the all-too
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'Weapons' were here all the time
CORRESPONDENT "Lex Luther" may have read many of my letters, but it would appear that he's been reading too many comic books to fully appreciate what's going on in the real world, where the unfit and unhealthy can't live without cars and the fit and healthy
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"Circle is closing" on Baghdad
THE ground campaign for Baghdad has intensified as US forces clashed with Iraq's Republican Guard near Karbala, 50 miles southwest of the capital. This was the the first major ground assault against the troops charged with defending Baghdad and as of
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Inflation up!
A HOT air balloon ride is up for grabs in a Blackpool balloon race this Saturday. Blackpool's Disability Information Service is holding the race from 10.30am-3.30pm on the Prom opposite Blackpool Tower. Entry £1 per balloon. A £100 runners-up prize is
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POOL-art success 29/7 Nikki
MORE than 100 people per day have been visiting Lytham St Annes Art Society's latest exhibition, say delighted organisers. Crowds have been flocking to see the display of 170 paintings and 47 craft items, which runs at the Drive Methodist Church halls
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Our wartime spirit destroyed by Blair
I AM a member of a generation that lived through the Second World War when there was much hardship and danger, but also a great comradeship, not only in the armed forces but also among the people in general; quite rightly, Winston Churchill called it
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New turf for defender McGregor
EXPERIENCED former Burnley defender, Mark McGregor, is the latest new name at Bloomfield Road after putting pen to paper on a one-year contract. McGregor, who can play right back or central midfield, but who has spent most of his career as a central defender
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Let's unite to beat spam
THE internet has proved itself extremely useful in enabling all kinds of organisations to pass on information to the public. It is not expensive to set up a website which can be accessed, for example, by people who are interested in finding out what a
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Protest over WMC project
RESIDENTS are angry at proposals to transform a working men's club in the Daisyfield area of Blackburn. Two petitions have been received by Blackburn with Darwen Council opposing the new use of Cob Wall Working Men's Club, Daisy Lane, as a restaurant,
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Sack Blair to win back votes
I WAS in Wharfedale recently when the river was in spate. The Burnsall stepping-stones were awash and slippery and I pivoted along to keep vertical until I turned back at too big a gap, used the bridge, and survived. Our supine Parliament has now let
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Murderer should be jailed for life
BRITISH justice used to be the best in the world. Today I have heard that a failed asylum seeker who was due to be deported decided to murder his baby son by slitting his throat in front of the mother thereby showing her that if he could not be involved
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Drug trafficker and money launderer jailed for 8 years
A LEIGH man at the centre of a major drugs money laundering operation has been sentenced to eight years in jail. John Paul Hart, aged 28, of Barker Street, Leigh was among seven people who were given a total of 60 years in prison for crime which netted
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Praise for supporters
POLICE arrested only five people on the day -- and praised Rovers and Spurs fans for their good nature. Three men from the Blackburn area were arrested after another man from Blackburn complained he was assaulted. A Blackburn man was taken into custody
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We're so proud of our men
FOOTBALLERS' wives celebrated victory with their loved ones -- but said it was really a victory for benefactor, the late Jack Walker. Partners and children of Rovers players watched from a special box in the stadium and cracked open the bubbly on the
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Jack paved the way, says Hodgson
FORMER Rovers boss Roy Hodgson was delighted to see his old club lift the Cup - but remembered the man who paved the way for it all to happen. "Blackburn are so much in Jack Walker's debt," said Hodgson, remembering the Rovers benefactor who pumped millions
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Flitty praises 'great' team mates
SUSPENDED battler Garry Flitcroft watched the game from the stands but lifted the trophy along with captain-for-the-day Henning Berg. He was obviously delighted to see his team mates win the game against the odds without the suspended trio Tugay, Craig
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Sparky's home banker
IT was a fantastic homecoming for Welsh boss Mark Hughes who more than enjoyed clinching the Worthington Cup on his home turf. The veteran striker moved into midfield in the absence of the suspended Garry Flitcroft and Tugay and proved an absolute revelation
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It's simply the best for Gillespie
FLYING winger Keith Gillespie last night hailed Rovers' Worthington Cup success as the highlight of his career. Before yesterday's 2-1 victory over Spurs, the Northern Ireland international hadn't won any major honour in the English domestic game. So
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Jack would have been so proud
UNCLE Jack would have been proud of you - that was the message to Graeme Souness' ecstatic team from the Walker family. A number of the millionaire benefactor's family were at the Millennium Stadium to see Rovers' victory, the second major success for
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Pubs go wild on a glorious night
REGULARS at the Knowles Arms, Pleckgate Road, Blackburn, began celebrating straight after the final whistle. Andrew Caton, 34, of Highbank, Blackburn, said: "They played really well and deserved this. It has been a long time coming." His son Cameron,
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PHOENIX Nights star and double British Comedy Awards winner, Dave Spikey, is heading to Blackpool's
Spikey hits North Pier on Saturday, November 6, as part of his 'Overnight Success' tour, joined by a host of showbiz friends including Steve Royle, Ted Robbins and ballroom dance legends 'The Rumbergers'. Tickets are priced at £20. Concession prices are
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ELVIS will be in the building tomorrow night (Friday) here in Blackpool!
Touring tribute act Billy J McGregor and his 12 piece band will pay homage to the king of rock and roll at Blackpool Opera House, Church Street, for two hours from 7.30pm. "The Elvis Collection is not a look alike but a tribute show in the purest sense
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Brothers perform with a twist of Lemmens!
CRAZY horses couldn't keep them apart - an audience at Jimmy Osmond's Blackpool summer show could barely believe their eyes when the American star's brother, Donny, took to the stage. Donny joined his brother at Saturday night's performance of Boogie
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Record number of local sex offenders
MORE than 1,380 registered sex offenders are living in Greater Manchester, a new report has revealed. They include rapists, paedophiles and child molesters who have been released back into the community or escaped jail after being convicted. There are
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Yorke bid is rejected
BLACKBURN Rovers today insisted Dwight Yorke is not for sale. Rovers boss Graeme Souness has rejected a new enquiry from Portsmouth for the former Manchester United star. And in another twist to the saga, the Ewood chief has also warned other interested
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Conmen make off with diamond ring
TWO conmen who claimed to be from the water board stole an antique diamond ring from the home of a 70-year-old woman. The bogus callers told the woman they were from 'Rentokil, working for the water board on behalf of South Ribble Borough Council'. Police
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'Ghetto' hell of family
A SINGLE-mother has spoken out about her "living hell" in a council estate she says is overrun by drug dealers and prostitutes. She feels her estate has been deliberately "ghettoised" by the council over the last 18 months. Eileen Timoroksa, 49, of Graham
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Visitors reveal all to fellow WIs
THE original Calendar Girls revealed all for the Broughton Women's Institute in Preston last night. Tricia Stewart, Lynda Logan and Ros Fawcett travelled from their hometown of Cracoe, near Skipton, to the Broughton and District Club, Whittingham Lane
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Nuisance car park targeted
A CAR park which has become notorious for youths causing a nuisance has been targeted by Leyland police in a crackdown on anti-social behaviour. The Special Constabulary, Leyland police, councillors, the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) and
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Circus pair not clowning around
ROLL up, roll up - a Preston duo could soon be performing in front of a sell out crowd at the renowned Blackpool Tower Circus. Sean Singh and Paul Barber are finalists in a competition for circus performers after impressing the panel of judges with a
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Jail for sex fiend
A PERVERTED fantasist from Fulwood who sexually abused schoolgirls by pretending to be a model agency boss is behind bars for three years and four months. Burnley Crown Court heard how the former businessman Charles Monaghan preyed on his five victims
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Memorial anger
MEMBERS of Padiham Town Council have slammed yobs who have vandalised a memorial to the Waddington sisters. The bird table was put up in the town's Centenary Garden as a poignant tribute to Louise, 11, Hayley, 10 and Gemma, seven, who died when fire ripped
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Theatre bar set to be privatised
A PRIVATE company is set to take over running the bar and catering operation at Burnley's Mechanics Theatre. The plan is part of a scheme designed to return the theatre, which has suffered falling visitor numbers, to its former position as a prime town
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Clean-up in canal corridow
A SERIES of events to promote the canal corridor in Pendle will take place over the next two months. The Canal Corridor Development Strategy Programme will include three canal clean-up days on Sunday, August 8, at Lob Lane Bridge in Brierfield, on Saturday
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Plots show blooms again
ORGANISERS of the first Valley Mills Allotment Society show for five years said the event was a runaway success. The society, which is now affiliated to the Royal Horticultural Society, relaunched the show at Williams Hall, Barkerhouse Road, Nelson, on
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D-day on Lucas sport site homes
PLANS for 68 new houses in Reedley look set to get the green light at a meeting tonight. Upgraded sports pitches could also be on their way if councillors give their blessing to the houses on the former Lucas Sports Ground. Members of Brierfield and Reedley
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Rain denies unlucky Preston
PRESTON were denied a possible victory when rain stopped play at Darwen on Saturday when the game was evenly poised. After the home side had posted a score of 200 for 8 Preston looked on course to reach victory before the match was abandoned when they
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Rain stops play
MUSIC lovers were left disappointed at the weekend as rain put paid to a jazz festival in Preston. Thirteen acts were due to perform jazz, funk and soul numbers at the Jazzin The Park event on Sunday in Avenham Park. Organisers estimated there would be
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Defying disability
IT was a wheel success for three blind cyclists who pulled on their trainers and helmets for a charity bike ride on tandems. Debbie Fairclough, 42, Kevin Griffiths, 40, both from Preston and Bob Mills, 70, of Walmer Bridge were under starter's orders
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By Kate Cronin
PARK PERFORMANCE: Grupo X Park set to rock Music fest in park MORE than 5,000 people are expected to flock to Avenham Park this weekend as a free two-day music festival returns to Preston. The Big Weekend begins on Saturday (July 24) when 14 local rock
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Life belts theft fear
MINDLESS youngsters who have vandalised life belts have been blasted by a leading councillor for putting lives at risk. Councillor Harold Parker hit out after a spate of incidents at Preston docks. It is believed gangs of youths have been tampering with
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Asking for help is way forward
VICTIMS of domestic violence in South Ribble are the target of a new scheme to encourage them to ask for help. This week sees the launch of Chorley and South Ribble Domestic Abuse Forum's awareness campaign which has been designed with help from survivors
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50 Years
A BLACKBURN model was making her third appearance on television. Lorraine Fell, of Higher Audley Street, featured on the show "Tip to Toe", looking at the latest fashions. Despite having just had her tonsils out when she got the invitation, Lorraine croaked
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Family festival celebration
ST Bartholomew's Church, Great Harwood celebrates The International Year of the Family at its Patronal Festival this month. On Thursday, August 26 there will be a family festival disco with "Jedi" at the Village Inn from 6.30pm-10pm. Family tickets are
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Petition to save ethnic food store
HUNDREDS of customers are backing an Accrington cash and carry boss who broke planning rules when he began to operate it as a supermarket. NH Food Store, in the former Globe Works building, Brown Street, was granted planning permission earlier in the
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Armed raiders leave staff shaken
A DEPUTY manager was held at knifepoint during an armed raid on a Prestwich supermarket. Three masked men entered Lidl on Bury New Road through a back entrance on Thursday around 8.20pm. After threatening the deputy manager, who suffered a minor cut to
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Need a chemist?
CHEMISTS on duty on Sunday, May 18, are: Moss Side Pharmacy, Dunkirk Lane, Leyland, 10am-2pm; Boots, Fishergate, 10.30am-4.30pm; Moss Chemists, Asda, Fulwood, 10.30am-4.30pm; The Pharmacy, Sainsburys, Deepdale, 10am-4pm, Boots Pharmacy, Deepdale Retail
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£11m bid to sink 'Wild West' image
THIS is a model of the £11million arts centre which backers hope will turn a part of Clitheroe into the cultural quarter of East Lancashire. Nearly £3million has been secured for the project, which would involve revamping Clitheroe's parish hall and surrounding
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Mixed bag for St Annes and Blackpool
ST ANNES and Blackpool had mixed fortunes in the Northern Premier League this last weekend as they both won on Saturday but then the two teams played out a sterile draw at Stanley Park on Sunday writes Gerry Wolstenholme. On Saturday at Vernon Road it
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The last resort for leaders
Netherfield 126, Fleetwood 130-0 Netherfield 123, Blackpool 125-2 IT WAS a disastrous weekend on the Fylde Coast for Northern Premier League leaders Netherfield as they lost comprehensively by 10 wickets to Fleetwood after being bowled out for just 126
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The first game really matters!
FIVE days and counting! It's that time of year all footballers live for - the start of a new season and, speaking from experience, the overriding feeling is desperation. Desperation for three points and a good start. It doesn't matter how you get them
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League XI
THE Lancashire League XI play the League Cricket Conference XI at Rawtenstall's Worswick Memorial Ground on Thursday (1pm). LANCASHIRE LEAGUE XI: Steve Dearden (captain, Haslingden), Stuart Catterall (both Haslingden), Mark Lomas, Paul Turner (both East
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Mixed feelings for Loye
LANCASHIRE batsman Mal Loye will miss the Twenty20 finals day this weekend following the results of the scan on his injured achilles. His disappointment over missing Saturday's trip to Edgbaston will be tempered by the fact that the damage is not as bad
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England's heroes have a job to do
ENGLAND will be looking to complete a milestone that just eluded them in the winter. A record breaking knock from Brian Lara denied England a complete winning series in the final Test of the Caribbean series, but they are now well placed to go a step
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Don't get 'bag-dipped'
LATE night revellers are being urged to be vigilant after police noted a number of reports of 'bag-dipping' in Blackpool town centre. A Blackpool police spokesman said: "It's very easy to become complacent after a drink or two and stand around with handbags
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Controversial bodies exhibition planned for Winter Gardens debut
A CONTROVERSIAL exhibition featuring dissected human bodies is heading to Blackpool. Bodies Revealed: The Exhibition is set for a four-month run at the Winter Gardens from August 6 before starting on a world tour. The exhibition features full, dissected
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Getting there
A MAJOR survey of transport needs in the Fylde Coast has been launched, just days after a long-awaited upgrade to the area's tram network was blocked. The survey, to be carried out by consultants, Faber Maunsell, will help to create a transport plan for
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Joe's pledge to fans
MUCH-LOVED Blackpool entertainer, Joe Longthorne, wants fans to join the bone-marrow donor register after learning that a transplant is his only chance of survival. The 49-year-old singer and comedian, who started his summer season at the Opera House
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Mike's eye for a pub brings him £2,000
THWAITES employee Mike Porter certainly has a keen eye for a good pub - and he's got £2,000 to prove it! Mike, who works as free trade district sales manager for the brewery, took advantage of a company incentive aimed at further developing its pub estate
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PADIHAM...2
BURNLEY FC U19S...2 GOALS in each half by Ian Whittaker gave North West Counties League side Padiham a share of the spoils against Burnley FC Under 19s. A crowd of nearly 300 watched the 2-2 draw and Padiham continue their pre-season build-up against
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The town that kept its heart
DURING the 1960s many towns had their hearts ripped out of them by planners intent upon making all settlements look the same. Fortunately, some towns turned back from the brink, with Blackburn and Darwen having the good sense to retain some of their character
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Success is a safe bet
THIS area is full of optimism at the moment. The beaches are starting to pass the European bathing water standards and Blackpool is set fair to become a major casino resort. There is a tendency to compare all the other Fylde resorts with Blackpool but
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Calls for better pool security
A SWIMMER is urging council bosses to boost security at leisure centres in the borough. The 62-year-old accounts manager from Unsworth, who did not wish to be named, was one of three people who had items taken from their lockers as they swam at Radcliffe
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Moving ahead
A FEMALE stylist who gets on very well with men and a male hairdresser who has a great rapport with the ladies make a great team. Jill Lawrence, 32, opened the gents' salon, Boys2Men, in Lord Street, Blackpool, about three years ago. "I chose to focus
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Staying in trim
WHEN it comes to male grooming, Trimmers, offer that all-important personal touch. And owners and partners, Phil and Neil are filling a niche in the grooming business. "Although it's possible for men to undergo hair removal treatment at many of the Blackpool
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Councillors suspended for failing to own up
TWO Bury councillors have been suspended from duty after being found guilty of breaking the council's code of conduct. Conservatives Bob Bibby and Jim Taylor are the first to be disciplined in this way after failing to declare "personal and prejudicial
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The friendliest bar in town
BOOGIE on down to Blackpool's best-kept secret venue! Predominantly gay, particularly straight-friendly on some nights, Churchills Bar, in town-centre Topping Street, is open all day, every day. Here you can relax, chat, drink, dance, sing, eat good pub
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Can you work a gay audience?
BLACKPOOL'S newest independent gay venue, ConnXtions, is on the lookout for new talent. Following in the true tradition of the club motto "Dare to be Different", ConnXtions is launching a new comedy night in September. The series of comedy nights at the
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Cotterill gets down to the fine tuning
STEVE Cotterill is ready to wind down pre-season training to gear Burnley up for Saturday's big kick-off. The Clarets boss admits to being delighted at the way his players have met the new challenge head-on this summer. And with the required fitness levels
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No hard feelings
RICARDO Fuller will have no problem re-establishing himself in North End's first team once he overcomes the latest injury according to Preston boss Craig Brown. The Jamaican had been on the verge of signing for Premiership club Portsmouth after a £1.7m
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Mayers' magic sparks cup triumph
GREENMOUNT'S hopes of a second successive Hamer Cup win were blown away by Westhoughton's West Indian pro Antonio Mayers. Chasing 170, Westhoughton were on the ropes at 32-2 and they went on to lose another three cheap wickets before Mayers entered the
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Mill plays host to Punch and Judy
PANTOMIME dames and Punch and Judy shows will entertain visitors throughout the first three weeks of the month at Helmshore Mills Textile Museum. The fun is set to start today with a variety of activities to suit all the family at the Holcombe Road site
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Curfew man gets 'last chance'
AN offender who breached a court order for the second time was given a last chance to prove he can do what he is told. Gary Taylor, 34, had previously been given a curfew order for driving while disqualified, no insurance and no driving licence. He had
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'Dirty tricks' loses Labour control
LABOUR lost control of Pendle Council but was the victim of a dirty tricks campaign, according to ousted leader Azhar Ali. Mr Ali, who also lost his Southfield seat to the Lib-Dems, made the claim as the Lib-Dems became the largest single party in Pendle
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'IDS quit' calls cloud Tory votes glee
CALLS for Iain Duncan Smith to resign today overshadowed the Conservative leader's solid showing in a crucial poll test. Senior MP Crispin Blunt deserted the front bench last night, saying Mr Duncan Smith must go, whatever the local election result. Tory
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Honours even in Chorley
IT was a good night for the Conservatives in the Chorley borough elections as they won two seats -- one from the Liberal Democrats, the other from Labour -- to take their total on the council to 18. But Labour, too, were claiming victory at the polls
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Tory win 'the best birthday present'
THE Tories retook Hyndburn just 12 months after being ousted by Labour, with new leader Peter Britcliffe declaring: "It's my best birthday present yet!" Turnout across the borough was up from 36 per cent as 51.47 per cent of the 45,769 electorate registered
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Tories joy as mayor elect loses out
JUBILANT Tories tightened their grip on Ribble Valley Council at the expense of incoming borough mayor Frank Goss and former mayor Jenny Grimes. The council also has its first clergyman in Whalley vicar Chris Sterry, but the far-right BNP failed to win
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BNP breakthrough prompts backlash
THE BNP grabbed a massive foothold in East Lancashire on a night when it became the official opposition in Burnley and won thousands of votes elsewhere. But MPs and political leaders today urged people to continue the fight against the far right after
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Be reasonable!
FYLDE civil servants will strike again this week over a pay dispute that has been running since last summer. Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union members will picket Norcross, Warbreck and Lytham St Annes civil service sites today and tomorrow (
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Roll the dice!
CASINO supporters and opponents are waiting for another major announcement on the future of gambling. The joint committee on the draft gambling bill is due to report today on how regional planning bodies will be able to dictate where large scale casinos
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Tory leader under siege
WYRE'S council leader could be banned for up to five years if a complaint against him is upheld by a national standards board. Cllr Alan Vincent is facing allegations that he 'failed to disclose a personal interest, failed to withdraw from a meeting when
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The Lib Dems can spot a bargain when they see one
VALUE for money and a complete change in attitude from their hosts have drawn the Liberal Democrats back to Blackpool. The party will stage what is likely to be the first major political conference after the next general election at the Winter Gardens
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One year on and sick thug is still at large
THEY were two of the most brutal crimes to hit Blackpool last year. Who can forget the disturbing image of the swollen face of a 22-year-old woman battered beyond recognition by a brick as she walked home alone along West Park Drive in the early hours
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No other action on Max
HEALTH and safety officials have announced they will not be pursuing further prosecutions over the tragic death of Fylde schoolboy - Max Palmer. The decision - announced on Thursday, July 15 - follows a two-year Health & Safety Executive (HSE) investigation
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Church fears for deported family
A PRESTON church has rallied round a distraught mother and her three children who fear they will be killed upon their return to Pakistan, when they are deported today. (Thursday) The terrified woman, who has asked only to be identified as Mrs P, for fear
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Revolution for TVR!
ONE of Russia's youngest millionaires is the shock new owner of Blackpool car firm TVR. Nikolai Smolenski, 23, was announced as the luxury sports car maker's new owner on Tuesday after completing a deal with former owner, Peter Wheeler. Mr Smolenski is
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Last stop for trams
BLACKPOOL'S trams could be off the rails permanently within a decade. That is the stark message from the resort's council after a £170m bid to bring the current Starr Gate to Fleetwood line up to modern light rail standards was snubbed. Blackpool's is
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Nothing sheepish about poet Laura!
YOUNG writer Laura Hoath showed how well-versed in the art of poetry she was with a competition entry that really was on song. Ten-year-old Laura, of Holcombe Village, Ramsbottom, was one of 15 winners in the Walking Oliver Poetry In Song Competition
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Give blood
A BLOOD donor session takes place at Claremont First Steps Community Centre, Dickson Road, Blackpool on Tuesday, August 10, from 2pm to 4pm and 5.30pm to 7.30pm.
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Down your street...
BISPHAM A COFFEE morning in aid of Trinity Hospice will be held at Bispham Methodist Church on Saturday, July 31, 10.15am-11.30 am. Admission will be 50p. FLEETWOOD FLEETWOOD'S Marine Hall hosts a night of soul on Saturday, August 7. Sounds ranging from
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Catalogue of failings at adult care homes
A DAMNING report into the running of six resettlement homes for adults with learning disabilities has uncovered evidence of "oppressive practice" and "disrespect" to residents. An investigation was commissioned by Bury Primary Care Trust following a complaint
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Pool are back to base and back to basics
BLACKPOOL'S players returned from their week-long trip to Northern Ireland under no illusions about the standards expected by new boss, Colin Hendry. Seasiders stars have been 'enjoying' two or three training sessions a day under the guidance of Ian Miller
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Farmers told to improve tagging
THE Livestock Auctioneers' Association is urging all Lancashire farmers and livestock markets to tighten up on sheep tagging to make sure the identity and origin of the animals is known. And the group has warned that unless farmers adhere to the rules
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Form guide...
A LOOK at the key stats and figures from the Worthington Cup victory over Spurs. ROVERS: BRAD FRIEDEL: Arise Sir Bradley of Blackburn! Deserves to be knighted after pulling off a string of top saves...10 MARTIN TAYLOR: Had his hands full against Ziege
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Hotel demolition plans scuppered
PLANS to demolish a well-known Blackburn hotel and build 40 homes instead have been scuppered by planning bosses, who feared it could wreck nearby regeneration projects. Cumbria-based Persimmon Homes applied to Blackburn with Darwen Council for permission
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Rovers star is Brad all over
MAN of the match Brad Friedel was quick to play down his impressive role in Rovers' Worthington Cup success. The American goalkeeper pulled off three stunning world class saves to keep out Spurs, with former England striker Les Ferdinand the man denied
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Euro place will put town on international map
BUSINESS leaders today claimed Rovers' magnificent triumph in the Worthington Cup would help to put Blackburn back on the international map. With victory at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium guaranteeing a place in European football next season, they said
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Charity website hit by 'spam'
CHARITY bosses have launched a probe after a life-saving charity's website was blitzed by internet advertisers. A visitors' book on the North West Air Ambulance's official site, which allows messages of support from patients, is being used to advertise
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Legends revel in final flourish
STARS from Rovers' past joined in the celebrations of the glorious Worthington Cup triumph and were quick to heap praise on Graeme Souness and his players. And Matt Woods, a player in the last Rovers side to play in a major final in 1960, claimed the
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Salute to Worthy winners
THE cheers of celebration almost lifted the roof off the Millennium Stadium. But after the first throws of ecstasy, the Blue and White Army hugged each other with relief -- the margin between success and failure was far too close for comfort. Every fan
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Gatecrasher Cole joins Cardiff party
BLACKBURN goal-hero Andy Cole last night said he felt 'over the moon' after scoring the goal which clinched Rovers' first major Cup triumph in 74 years. Cole wrote his name in Ewood folklore after firing Rovers to a 2-1 win over Spurs in the Worthington
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Canal kids risk their lives
CHILDREN risked their lives by jumping into canal locks just hours after a 17-year-old drowned in a Lancashire reservoir. Teenage boys scaled gates and bridges to dive up to 30 feet into the icy water at Blackburn Locks yesterday afternoon - ignoring
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Hot Cole strikes
ANYONE who thought there was no future in 'Cole' in this part of Wales was not at the Millennium Stadium to see Andy Cole re-ignite Blackburn's flagging season. For the red-hot Rovers striker not only fired the goal to deliver his new club's first major
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Kennedy makes Reds comeback
GOALKEEPER Jon Kennedy has made a sensational comeback to Accrington Stanley. The stopper parted company with the club after failing to strike a new deal at the end of last season to go full-time. But when trials at Doncaster Rovers, and more recently
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This is not a democracy
AS well as everything else which appears to be haywire in our British "democratic" society today, it is also my personal opinion that there is far too much emphasis on the way we lead our lives even if they are upright. If we favour a particular sort
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What a way to act
READER Charnley's letter (July 22) describes Jack Straw as a 'tiresome parrot' for Tony Blair -- correct! This squawking parrot 'sailor' Tony lets off his bloated shoulder to echo drone sailor's yarns gives us all a good laugh with his political screeching
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Why we're on the road to nowhere
I RECENTLY decided to get more exercise by cycling to work. It was then when I realised the condition of some of the roads. Breck Road from The Eagles to Breck Drive is in poor condition, especially the north bound side. I told the council in May about
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The truth about cats
ALARMINGLY, our cat population is spiralling out of control. We are now in a situation where there are too many cats and not enough homes for them all. Sanctuaries, charities and shelters are bursting at the seams with cats who need re-homing and many
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Chris Davies really does talk the biggest pile of tosh in supporting the European Union
CHRIS DAVIES, Member of the European Parliament, really does write some tosh in support of the EU which pays his bloated salary. On July 15 he tells us that 'today we face common problems often requiring sharing solutions,' well , of course we do. In
