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EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Friday, August 27
BURNLEY Luncheon Club, The Weaver's Rest Cafe , Queen Street Mill Museum, Harle Syke, 12.30pm. Until September. "Return Visit" Exhibition by artist Lorraine Berry, Queen Street Mill, Briercliffe. Rossendale Valley Sailing Club's Sailing and Windsurfing
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The best way to beat the vandals
0THERE must be times when those who strive to keep our streets clean, tidy and free from vandalism feel full of despair. They come up with imaginative ideas like talking litter bins to get youngsters into the habit of not trashing the streets and parks
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Winning start
HINDSFORD continued their fine start to the season with a 5-3 win over Swinton Town. The goals came from Simon Hampson, Stuart Lomax, Ryan Willett, Matt Toone and Dave Fashou.
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North West Counties league Division One
Atherton Collieries 0 Ramsbottom United 3: AFTER two excellent league performances, Atherton Colls turned in a below par one, going down 3-0 at home to Ramsbottom United. The visitors had the better of the early exchanges and Matt Edgington gave them
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'Support us or we die'
RMI chairman Bill Taylor has sent a 'support us or we die' plea to the people of Leigh after support for the club reached rock bottom at the weekend. Woking confirmed that just three people paid to enter the end for away supporters at Kingfield Stadium
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Good reason to fear the USA
WHILST the US is waging a conflict with a global front with the convenient 'war on terror' terminology, should the world community have to live in fear of the US? If so, can this be termed, Americaphobia? N MOMONIAT (Mr), (address supplied).
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We are all potential bigots
THE assertion that 'Islam is not a racist religion' (LET, August 11), is technically correct, if somewhat disingenuous. Of course anyone can become a Muslim irrelevant of race. However, Muslims are just as capable of intolerance and discrimination towards
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Couple will be cremated together
A DEVOTED couple who died in tragic circumstances will be cremated together on Friday. It is believed stricken John Lewis carried out a mercy killing on his wheelchair-bound wife, Enid - who grew up in Culcheth - before taking his own life. The grim discovery
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Abram says he will see it through
DARREN Abram still believes he's the man to steer Leigh Centurions into Super League. After spending 24 hours considering his future as head coach in the wake of last Sunday's hammering by lowly Halifax, Abram has come out fighting. "I'm staying and will
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Rovers grab Norwegian
BLACKBURN Rovers manager Graeme Souness was today hoping to complete the signing of Morten Gamst Pedersen. Souness confirmed last night that Rovers have now agreed an undisclosed fee with Tromso for the Norwegian international. And Pedersen was due in
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Drunk dad threatened neighbour
A YOUNG dad who caused a commotion outside his partner's home threatened to put her "six feet under ", a court was told. Burnley magistrates heard how Jason Walter Hartley, 33, who had been banging on the woman's door, then helped himself to her next-door
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Touch of the exotic East for hall
VISITORS to Towneley Hall are set to be greeted by a sculpture with a difference. An eye-catching Middle Eastern-style structure will arrive at the 13th century house next month. The unusual sculpture is made out of inflatable domes and spectacular shapes
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£500,000 to revamp youth facilities
SIX Burnley parks are set to be given a £500,000 overhaul as part of a bid to tackle juvenile nuisance. The 'teen zone initiative', managed by Burnley Council, aims to improve facilities for young people across the borough. The project is aimed at 12
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Menace of bullies on increase
A MOTHER whose young son was bullied at school today called for victims to receive more help after new figures revealed the problem was bigger than ever. Charity ChildLine said bullying was the single biggest reason why youngsters contact its helpline
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Bid to move travellers
TRAVELLERS who settled on land in Radcliffe have been told to move on or face court. Direction notices were served on 12 owners of the caravans and vehicles last Thursday by Bury Council. The notices ordered them to leave the land at Celtic House, on
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Wartime workers' tragic aftermath
ONE man's search for information about a key role played by Blackburn workers in the war effort has produced a flood of responses. Regular Evening Telegraph contributor Ron Freethy is currently researching a book into the role played by civilians in Lancashire
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New houses plan angers residents
ANGRY Earby residents have hit out at a proposed housing development they say would create traffic chaos, increase the risk of flooding and threaten villlage life. More than 100 people packed into the town's Albion Hall to voice their concerns about plans
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Down the years
10 years ago ACCRINGTON restaurateur Chris Dobson put up a poster banning film director Michael Winner from dining at his restaurant, Callum's, after being upset at his vitriolic column in the Sunday Times. A campaign saw the wanted posters being put
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Three arrested in 'people trafficking' probe
AN Accrington man has been arrested on suspicion of being part of an international people-trafficking gang. The 39-year-old was one of three men arrested yesterday following a two-year investigation by the National Crime Squad (NCS). Police believe they
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Young mum pleads with Council for new home
YOUNG mum Kelly Bowers has her hands full with young twins. But the 20-year-old from Warwick Street, Leigh is hoping housing chiefs will help give her and her baby daughters Ellyse and Jayda a helping hand with their first steps on the ladder of life.
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Jealous man's hammer attack
A JEALOUS man who attacked another with a hammer has been jailed for 18 months. David Shannon, 37 of Atherton Road, Hindley, thought Andrea Miller, with whom he had an on-off relationship for four years, was still his girlfriend until her mother rang
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Homes hit as brook bursts banks
RESIDENTS in Ribchester said a torrent of water crashed through their homes after a nearby brook burst its banks. Around 20 homes in Ribblesdale Road were flooded when Boyce's Brook, a tributary of the River Ribble, overflowed into surrounding fields.
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Family fury over smoke alarm after tragic blaze
RELATIVES of an elderly woman want to know why she died during a chip pan fire at her home, despite living in sheltered accommodation. Margaret Kenyon, 78, of Showley Court, Ribchester Road, Salesbury, was found on June 13 at 9.30am. She had been overpowered
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Student reported 'abuse of orphans'
A COLLEGE student has been praised for alerting police to alleged child offences committed against orphans in Africa and India. The pupil, from Stonyhurst College, Hurst Green, was among five young people who raised concerns about the conduct of British
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Sitter faces baby death charge
A MOTHER today said she hoped she was closer to finding answers over her 19-month-old son's death after his childminder was accused of manslaughter. Emma Massey, 24, spoke after Wendy Barlow, 37, of Eightacre Aveune, Sabden, was charged following a four-month
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Missed chances costly for Reds
Colne 0 St Helens Town 1 COLNE were made to pay for a host of missed chances. John Borland, Steve Cunningham and Carl Haworth all had good opportunities to break the deadlock in the first half, while goalkeeper Ross Baxter, back from injury, did not have
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Hurdler looks to make the next step up
HURDLER Sharon Walls has enjoyed a memorable athletics season. Under the watchful eye and guidance of her coach, Don Moss, the 19-year-old sprinter from Leigh has emerged as one of the most improved and talented young athletes in the UK. Through commitment
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Abram considers quitting as Martyn gives Leigh a scare
Halifax 58 Leigh Centurions 30: WHAT on earth has gone wrong with the Centurions? Just over a month ago they were on top of the world. They'd swept to victory in the Arriva Trains Cup Final; were top of the league; and looked all set to claim a Super
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McGreal revenge mission
JOHN McGreal has challenged Burnley to enjoy next week's mini-break with their unbeaten start to the season still intact. The Clarets put their impressive five-match run on the line this weekend with a testing trip to promotion favourites West Ham United
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Petition aims to nail path victory
A PETITION aims to convince council bosses that a former right of way did actually exist. Residents in the Redearth Road area took action after Blackburn with Darwen Council said it could only reopen the walkway if they could prove they had used it over
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Pleas over clearance plans
RESIDENTS campaigning to save their homes pleaded with council officials to "listen to the community" during a heated meeting last night. The meeting was organised in response to pleas for more information about the proposed clearance plans for the Redearth
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Praise for new parking scheme
A NEW parking scheme in Rossendale that has generated nearly £3,000 in fines for the local council has been deemed a success by business leaders. Figures show that in Rawtenstall and Waterfoot, where the disc parking scheme was launched five weeks ago
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Mills history
ATHERTON WI were given an insight into the history of Oswaldtwistle Mills by Joyce Holmes who explained how they were diversifying to meet modern demands. The group meets on the second Thursday of the month in Atherton's Jubilee Hall at 7.30pm.
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School reunion
FORMER pupils of Culcheth Secondary School are invited to a reunion being staged from 7.30pm on Friday, September 17 at Culcheth Royal British Legion. Admission of £5 includes buffet and entertainment. Call Norma 01925 766920, Ronald 01942 209653, Brenda
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Double date for Guilders
LEIGH Townswomen's Guild are looking forward to two different meetings this month. On September 7 Fred Holcroft investigates the history of nursery rhymes and at a handicraft evening on September 14 Joyce Crane will show how to press flowers. Meetings
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Race plans
PLANS of an access route to the proposed Salford Forest Park and new Manchester race course are available for viewing at Tyldesley Public Library. The access route would lead from the Chaddock Lane traffic junction with the East Lancashire Road, opposite
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Arson charge
A man accused of attempted arson at an Atherton nightclub appeared before Liverpool Crown Court. Gregory Yates, of Leigh Road, Leigh is alleged to have attempted to cause a fire on July 25 in Morgans night club with intent to endanger life. Yates, aged
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History of schooling
CULCHETH WI heard the pros and cons of an old fashioned education when Derek Meakin related the history of schooling from the 1940s. Members spoke of their school experiences and voted the old style best. Former TV royal correspondent Jenny Bond will
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Bright future for fading club
BRIGHTER Borough cash has helped breathe new life into a fading Labour Club. Leigh West ward councillors have provided funds to develop a picnic and play area at the back of Wigan Road Labour Club which has been welcomed with open arms. All will be revealed
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Early end to road chaos
A MAJOR road will reopen for the Bank Holiday weekend after workmen pulled out all the stops to complete a sewer overflow imporovement project. The major scheme by United Utilities to improve Westleigh Brook has progressed in record time and Wigan Road
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Vandals silence talking litter bin
A TALKING litter bin designed to stop children dropping rubbish has been trashed by vandals two days after it was installed. The £500 animal-shaped bin in Blackburn's Queens Park playground had its voicebox ripped out. The Queens Park support group worked
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Horror of killer blast
A WOMAN re-lived the moment when a "terrible explosion", which led to her partner dying of shock, rocked the kitchen of his home. William Francis Riley, 70, of St James's Road, Blackburn, suffered burns to his face, ears, and hands in the explosion on
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Get used to it! Climate changes signal deluges in summers to come
BEMUSED residents whose homes were flooded after a series of unprecedented summer storms were today warned: You may have to get used to it. Since early August, East Lancashire has been hit by a series of sudden, snap deluges lasting just a couple of hours
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Brown can make Mark in Athens
PARALYMPIC athlete Mark Brown is beginning the final phase of his preparations for Athens, and he is looking to local clubs and athletes to help send him on his way in the best possible shape. The 42-year-old, who represents both Blackburn Harriers and
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Players wanted
HINDSFORD Juniors U15s are seeking new players to boost the squad which plays in the Bolton Boys' Federation. Training is on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings in the Atherton area and anyone interested can contact Mike Greenalgh on 01942 888010
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Awards for A&T runners
ASTLEY and Tyldesley Road Runners Club is celebrating its finest hour. They scooped four awards at the recent Horwich 4 Series. Anthony Battesby won the award for 9th overall male, Shaun Moran won the award for 3rd overall V40 and Mike Entwistle won the
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Sharks bite...
WITH two debutants in their team, Hindsford Sharks U14s defeated an experienced Skelmersdale side 4-2, thanks mainly to a hat-trick from defender Daniel Babilinski. With a new look forward line and an ex-Manchester City trialist in goal, Hindsford looked
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Anglers shine
THE NFA North West Championships was fished on the Bridgewater Canal from Leigh Bridge to Volex. Leigh Ospreys entered two junior teams and one intermediate team. The intermediate individual winner was Dean Morris with 2k 960g and second was Shaun Keavney
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Millward defends Moore decision
ST HELENS coach Ian Millward has defended his decision to throw Leigh schoolboy Scott Moore into the crucial end-of-season Super League clashes following the intervention of the Rugby Football League. Moore, who left Westleigh High this summer, became
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Harriers keep on winning
LEIGH Harriers' middle distance stars, Hannah Warburton and Lauren Howarth, continued a winning season representing Greater Manchester in the Northern Inter-Counties Championships. Hannah carried on her string of outstanding performances finishing second
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Town is losing its drive
I HAVE noticed over the last 20 years that many Blackburn folk have lost their drive, spirit and motivation and our teenagers are growing up the same way. I feel that this is the long term effect of living in a deprived area. Money is being made available
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The facts on life sentences
COUNCILLOR Pearson (LET, August 13) seems to have a very poor grasp of the laws imposed on judges when sentencing prisoners convicted of murder. They are obliged to pass a mandatory sentence of life imprisonment and then nominate a minimum term that the
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Towns have so much to offer tourists
I WOULD like to take this opportunity, through the pages of the Evening Telegraph to thank the tourism teams at Blackburn with Darwen and Hyndburn council for their outstanding support, participation and promotion of my five East Lancashire Ghost, Murder
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Sitter faces baby death charge
A MOTHER today said she hoped she was closer to finding answers over her 19-month-old son's death after his childminder was accused of manslaughter. Emma Massey, 24, spoke after Wendy Barlow, 37, of Eightacre Aveune, Sabden, was charged following a four-month
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Labour leader quits over new coalition bid
STUART Caddy has quit as leader of Burnley Council after the ruling executive was wrestled from Labour's grasp. But the Liberal Democrats and Conservatives have been accused of "a marriage of shame" by former mayor Coun Rafique Malik after they were supported
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Rovers feel at home
BLACKBURN Rovers have landed a home draw against Bournemouth in the second round of the Carling Cup. The tie will take place in the week commencing September 20.
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History lesson for Rovers
Arsenal 3 Blackburn Rovers 0 - Andy Neild reports HISTORY may have failed to repeat itself for Graeme Souness last night but Arsene Wenger and his all-conquering Arsenal side continue to re-write it unrelentlessly. The Gunners etched their name in sporting
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New trial for couple accused of violence
THE jury has been discharged in the case of a couple accused of violence at a pub's karaoke night. Judge Andrew Gilbart QC made the move on the third day of a trial at Burnley Crown Court. Defendants Michael Furlong, 35, and Wendy Green, 37, both of Moorland
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World-famous illuminations celebrate 125 years
WHEN Blackpool Promenade bursts into life with its world-famous illuminations on September 3, it will be an extra-special occasion - the lights' 125th anniversary. The famous Lancashire resort which has been visited by generations of Boltonians is marking
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Pub worker given second drink-drive ban
A CATERING worker banned from the roads has walked free from court after his third drink-drive conviction - his second this year. Burnley magistrates heard ex-drug addict Daniel Oliver Ward, 24, got behind the wheel of a borrowed a car to drive from Scarborough
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Softly, softly for revamped bells
CHURCH bells have been re-tuned and sound-proofed so residents don't have to go through the "pain" of listening to ringing practice. The Rev Mark Jones, from St Leonard's Church, Padiham, decided on the adjustable sound control as part of £30,000-worth
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Labour leader quits over new coalition bid
STUART Caddy has quit as leader of Burnley Council after the ruling executive was wrestled from Labour's grasp. But the Liberal Democrats and Conservatives have been accused of "a marriage of shame" by former mayor Coun Rafique Malik after they were supported
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Out of Africa at Gallery...
AFRICAN textiles are on part of a multi-cultural show at the Turnpike Gallery in Leigh. The "Paroles de Tisserands" exhibition is a tribute to a thousand year-old tradition and presents handcrafted works from Mali, Morocco and Ghana. The textile include
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Memorial rock 'a blot'
AN old soldier claims the giant rock donated to the Leigh branch of the Royal British Legion for use as a war memorial will be a blot on the landscape in the gardens of remembrance. The four feet high, two tonnes piece of Whitkirk stone, which once adorned
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Amarpal beats Olympic gold medallist
PATIENCE is a quality martial arts champion Armapal Singh has in abundance. For Armapal from Crawford Avenue, Tyldesley seemed a cert for this year's Olympic Games but complications surrounding immigration procedure meant he missed out on selection and
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YOT couple sail to a new life in China
AN ADVENTUROUS couple are set to take a slow boat out of East Lancashire to make a new start in China. Shirley Johnson and Keith Norton are swapping Accrington for the more cosmopolitan Kunming, known as the City of Eternal Spring, in the South West of
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Is this the shape of the future?
A NEW bus, which operates in France and Las Vagas, was unveiled for the first time to a mixed response from visitors for and against the proposed Leigh to Manchester busway. The vehicle, which brings many of the features of modern trams to buses, has
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Double delight for vicar and wife
A VICAR and his wife will celebrate their silver wedding anniversary by renewing their vows - and have invited dozens of other couples to join in. Canon Michael Ratcliffe, vicar of St Paul's, in Catlow Hall Street, Oswaldtwistle, and his wife Carol, wed
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Wrong son got MMR jab - mum
A YOUNG mum is to lodge an official complaint against her family doctor after a vaccination mix-up claim. Emma Hook, 23, and her partner Ian Whalley have started the procedure rolling after her life-long GP gave her 15-weeks-old son Ben Whalley the MMR
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Paramedics will no longer turn out for minor injuries
LOCAL people who telephone 999 with minor injuries will now be seen by specialist community teams, under new laws announced by the government. Greater Manchester Ambulance Service (GMAS) backed the plans which will mean paramedics no longer tend to people
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Stepping out to success
FOR 40 years dance teacher Jean Borgerson has been teaching pupils to trip the light fantastic. Her Zenith dance School at Lowton has seen hundreds of successful students step out through its doors and on to successful lives. Jean, who leads classes at
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Ex-Mayor highlights track dangers
THE danger of playing close to railway lines is being hammered home to youngsters and parents after frightening scenes at Atherton. Horrified ex-Mayor Cllr Audrey Bennett from Abram highlighted her concern to Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Authority's
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Eyes reveal the suffering
I'VE read a hundred reports on the Sudan, and seen endless harrowing television news reports about the scale of the humanitarian crisis, and the individual human suffering. But none of these are any substitute for going, seeing, feeling, as I did earlier
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Wolves again for Clarets
BURNLEY were drawn to face Wolves for the second successive season in the Carling Cup. Burnley travelled to Molineux last season for a third round tie that ended in a 2-0 defeat. This time, though, the Clarets have the rare luxury of a home tie in the
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McGreal revenge mission
JOHN McGreal has challenged Burnley to enjoy next week's mini-break with their unbeaten start to the season still intact. The Clarets put their impressive five-match run on the line this weekend with a testing trip to promotion favourites West Ham United
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Hudson is back in the title hunt
KEN Hudson hoisted himself into contention for the Mitsushiba Northern Order of Merit crown he captured in 2001 when he won the Acorn Trophy at Dean Wood thanks to a birdie on the final hole. It helped him to a 69 which, tacked to his opening 71, added
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David defeats electric Eales
DAVID Shacklady held off a late challenge by Paul Eales to retain the James Brearley Lancashire Open at Blackpool North Shore with a closing round of 67, to add to his opening 66, for a nine under par total. The Mossock Hall-attached professional prevailed
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Missed penalty and late strikes sting Blues
Ossett Albion 3 Clitheroe 0 TWO injury time goals gave the home side a slightly flattering scoreline in a game that either side could have won. Gary Jackson and Paul Stansfield were both denied by the home goalkeeper in the opening half-hour. But the
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Careless East beaten
Wath Brow Hornets 33 Leigh East 20: A DEFEAT in the opening game was not the start to the new National Conference League season Leigh East were hoping for. Newly promoted Division One champions Wath Brow were not the easiest of opponents to face first
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Goulden steers Miners to opening day victory
Leigh Miners Rangers 19 Siddal 10: MINERS Rangers got their season off to a flying start with a hard-fought victory over two-times champions Siddal. In an arm-wrestle of a game the lead changed hands four times and it was only a late try from inside his
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Heavy defeat ends Leigh's unbeaten run
LEIGH CC's seven match unbeaten run in league games came to an end as they went down to a comprehensive 90 run defeat against Northern at Great Crosby. Northern elected to bat first after Dave Dove had had his habitual bad luck with the toss and there
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Rovers grab Norwegian
BLACKBURN Rovers manager Graeme Souness was today hoping to complete the signing of Morten Gamst Pedersen. Souness confirmed last night that Rovers have now agreed an undisclosed fee with Tromso for the Norwegian international. And Pedersen was due in
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It's not always good to talk
MP JANET Anderson has welcomed the announcement by Lancashire police that they are to crack down on drivers who use handheld mobile phones. Police launched an operation after revealing that more than 800 motorists had been caught since new laws came into
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Young and old top town wish-list
REDUCING bus fares and providing youngsters with more out-of-school activites were among the top ideas on a wish-list drawn up by Darwen residents. The chance to spell out what is wanted came during a consultation exercise at the town's gala on Saturday
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Family rescued from blaze
A TEENAGER was dragged unconscious from his blazing home by firefighters. His mum, dad and three-year-old brother alerted firefighters on a mobile phone and were rescued after throwing front door keys from a bedroom window. Michael Williams, who firefighters
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Ex-secret agent wades into fight
AN 83-YEAR-OLD former secret agent who claims to be the voice of fallen soldiers is backing the Evening Telegraph's Queen's Lancashire Regiment campaign. Sigrid Green, from Darwen, was seconded to the Norwegian forces after joining the WAAF (Women's Auxiliary
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Mayor organises a £1 each trip to Liverpool
THE MAYOR of Rossendale, Councillor June Forshaw, is busy arranging for 200 pensioners to visit Liverpool - all for just £1 per person. Coun Forshaw is chairman of Rawtenstall Public Welfare Committee and this will be the ninth year she has organised
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Party success
THE wet summer prompted Newchurch WI to buy a gazebo to keep them dry at community events. But the cover was not needed at their garden party which turned out to be a great success thanks to John and Jean Riley. The group's knitters have had busy needles
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Deidre stars on Irish duo's video
FRIENDS from Leigh will feature on the latest promotional video recorded by world-renowned Irish country singers Foster and Allen duo. Tony Allen is pictured with his friends Deidre Fitzmartin from Milton Street in Leigh and Bernard and Joan Roberts of
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Help for voluntary groups fight against red tape
A FUNDING workshop has been organised to help voluntary groups handle red tape. Wigan and Leigh CVS has set up two free sessions for groups working with children and young people who want to apply for a grant from The Community Foundation Local Network
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Bowled over by birthday celebration
BIRTHDAY boys and girls from all over the area have celebrated their special day at Leigh Superbowl - but it's the Superbowl's own turn to celebrate as the tenpin bowling alley reaches its first birthday. The Windermere Road venue, which has forged strong
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Scout camp closes after half a century
A POPULAR scout camp is closing after more than 50 years. The campsite at Hulton Park, Over Hulton, has been host to thousands of scouts, cubs, beavers and guides as an annual retreat for group outings. It is set to move to Heath Charnock, near Chorley
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Man on run crashed stolen car
A MAN'S escape to freedom from an open prison was brought to an abrupt end when he crashed a car into a dry stone wall near Blackburn. Andrew Helm was seen limping, with a bleeding hand, his trousers soaking and covered in grass. It turned out that he
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Dental workers to plug gaps
TWENTY five new dental workers are coming to East Lancashire as part of a recruitment drive to tackle decaying services. Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) have drawn up an action plan to tackle the problem after the government announced it was devoting £368million
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MP leads school sport battle
LEIGH MP Andy Burnham is calling for competitive sport to be made a key part of the school time table. Mr Burnham is spearheading government plans to make pupils take part in more competitive fixtures after school. He claims the policy will help combat
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Man, 42, on internet sex charges
A 42-YEAR-OLD Bury man appeared in court on Wednesday charged with sexual offences against two teenage girls including grooming a 14-year-old over the internet. John Mansfield, an engineer of Clifton Street, is believed to be the first person to be charged