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EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Tuesday, Date: August 31
BURNLEY War Games, 7pm; Senior Citizens Dancing, 8pm (transport provided), Burnley Boys Club. Tai Chi, United Reformed Church, Bethesda Street, Burnley, 11.15am. WeightWatchers, Central Methodist Church, Hargreaves Street, Burnley, 10.15am, noon and 5pm
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Lord Greaves every Monday
Applause but still appalled JUST one-and-a-half cheers for the Electoral Commission for its report on the all-postal vote elections on June 10. At last someone is waking up to some of the problems that, here in East Lancashire as in many other parts,
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Still waiting for ban on hunting
IN November last year the Prime Minister gave his personal assurances to the House of Commons that the hunting issue would be resolved but Parliamentary time has yet to be allocated. Mr Blair must keep his word and reintroduce the hunting bill before
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Now for the hard work, Mr Straw
VISITS by politicians to camps in Darfur for displaced people to see and hear for themselves the horror of being raped, made homeless and living with insufficient food and water are vital and give them an insight into the lives of people who are victims
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Why didn't they stick to the subject?
I ATTENDED the recent 'farce' of a planning meeting, expecting to listen to arguments both for and against the proposed 24-feet lighting units for Baxenden 'Village Green,' more commonly known as The Rec. The chair, at the start of the hearing, reminded
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Souey denies Rangers link
BLACKBURN Rovers manager Graeme Souness has dismissed speculation linking him with a shock return to Rangers. Several sources in Scotland claimed over the weekend that Souness was being lined up as the man to replace the under-fire Alex McLeish in the
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ROVERS 1
Good, the Brad and the ugly MAN UTD 1 Pictures: CLIVE LAWRENCE FORGET Amir Khan's amazing exploits in the ring at the Athens Olympics. When it comes to taking on the world single-handedly, I'd rather be in Brad Friedel's corner every day of the week.
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New park on the way for Burnley?
BURNLEY could soon have a new park. Burnley Council has set money aside to refurbish Brunswick Street ball court and extend the play area on to a large clearance site next to it. A public meeting to discuss the plans was held at Burnley Wood One Stop
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Council crisis talks end in stalemate
A CRUNCH meeting to find a solution to Burnley Council's leadership crisis ended in stalemate after the British National Party stormed out. Council group leaders met to discuss appointing a new leader and executive following the resignation of Stuart
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Show of strength
THE Barrowford Show defied the wet weather to continue on its comeback trail. Yesterday saw the 82nd staging of the event on the Bull Holme playing fields and it proved as popular as ever with visitors. Every man and his dog turned up for the wide range
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Pleasure gets joint jumping
KING Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys started the crowds dancing on the penultimate night of the Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival. The crowd stamped their feet for more and were rewarded with two encores, including solo performances by double bassist
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25 years ago:
A BROTHER and sister who had not seen each other for 38 years were emotionally reunited. Alex Jemman was 21 when he was separated from his 16-year-old sister Maria as Germany invaded their home in Poland. Maria was taken to Germany to work while Alex
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What's hiding in the water, Steve?
AN ecologist is trying to find out what is lurking in an Accrington pond. Steve Taylor is carrying out a detailed survey of aquatic wildlife on the lodges of Arden Hall, Plantation Road. He is attempting to record the number of different aquatic insects
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MP Pope steps up road rage crusade
CAMPAIGNING MP Greg Pope today vowed to keep up his battle to get an exit from the M65 to a massive tip in his Hyndburn constituency. The Labour backbencher spoke out after the government once again refused the move to ease traffic congestion around Clayton-le-Moors
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Problem probe to take broad sweep
THE leader of Hyndburn Council is urging residents to join the 6th annual town centre walk in Accrington next month. Coun Peter Britcliffe and members of the Accrington Town Centre Regeneration Board have done the walk every year since 1999 to take a
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BURNLEY (4-1-4-1)
DANNY COYNE: Repelled most things thrown at him, but finally beaten by a lucky bounce. 7 MO CAMARA: Nullified the threat of Chadwick before the former Claret was hauled off. 7 JOHN McGREAL: Kept things tight, but lucky not to be booked in the free-for-all
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Cotterill: Win it for the home fans
STEVE Cotterill is urging Burnley to give their supporters something to cheer against Gillingham today (3pm KO). The Clarets are looking to bounce back to winning ways following a painful first defeat of the season at West Ham United on Saturday. Both
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Cotterill will take Michael
STEVE Cotterill put aside his disappointment at the defeat by West Ham to lavish praise on Clarets defender Michael Duff. The Northern Ireland international shone in his biggest test yet as Burnley battled in vain to keep their unbeaten start to the season
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Chorley in home horror
A DESPERATELY poor batting effort consigned Chorley to defeat against lowly Barrow in the Northern Premier League on Saturday. The day started well when Chorley won the toss and were soon among the wickets when Barrow were reduced to 71-6 - and 63 of
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Souey denies Rangers link
BLACKBURN Rovers manager Graeme Souness has dismissed speculation linking him with a shock return to Rangers. Several sources in Scotland claimed over the weekend that Souness was being lined up as the man to replace the under-fire Alex McLeish in the
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Cotterill: Win it for the home fans
STEVE Cotterill is urging Burnley to give their supporters something to cheer against Gillingham today (3pm KO). The Clarets are looking to bounce back to winning ways following a painful first defeat of the season at West Ham United on Saturday. Both
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Traders in traffic plea
TRADERS have sent an 11th-hour plea to councillors to try to stop traffic changes in a Darwen shopping street. Most shopkeepers in Bridge Street have signed a letter asking for talks before a decision is made. The street is currently one-way towards Hardman
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Garden centre cash will be returned: MD
THE managing director of Europe's biggest garden centre which is to shut after only 18 months has reassured customers they will not loose their money. Ged Clark made the announcement after it was revealed Lancashire Homes and Gardens, Haslingden, will
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Fan-dinavian!
BLACKBURN Rovers have welcomed a second Norwegian import to Ewood Park...but this time on the terraces instead of the pitch. Just days after winger Morten Garnst Pederson put pen to paper for the club he was joined in the town by fellow countryman and
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Shops complex sold for £378m
BLACKBURN Shopping Centre has been sold as part of deal worth £378.5million. New owners The Mall have confirmed they have acquired the 1960s-built complex from London-based Reit Asset Management. The London-based former owners had outlined plans for a
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Amir, you're our hero
TEENAGE boxing sensation Amir Khan is returning to Britain to a hero's welcome after winning a silver medal at the Olympic Games in Athens. The nation had hoped he could bring back the gold after a series of pulsating performances which, in the space
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Defeat sounds warning to RMI
Leigh RMI 0 Halifax 3 by David Magilton: LEIGH RMI have not got too long to linger over what went wrong on Saturday as they have to pick themselves up and try to get it right at Morecambe on Monday afternoon. Which is just as well for the management team
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Scary way to cut alcohol abuse
ALCOHOL plays a big role in our society and many of us enjoy it enormously in moderation. But it is also widely abused and the cost to individuals and taxpayers of binge drinking is phenomenal in both human and cash terms. A significant proportion of
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I've had enough of drains on TV
GOOD news and bad news. At last the dreadful self promoting TV show "Are You Still Being Serviced" has finished. Bad news there is another one planned. If there is a god of terrestrial television, please deliver us from this evil. My conclusion from what
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Amir, you're our hero
TEENAGE boxing sensation Amir Khan is returning to Britain to a hero's welcome after winning a silver medal at the Olympic Games in Athens. The nation had hoped he could bring back the gold after a series of pulsating performances which, in the space
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Council crisis talks end in stalemate
A CRUNCH meeting to find a solution to Burnley Council's leadership crisis ended in stalemate after the British National Party stormed out. Council group leaders met to discuss appointing a new leader and executive following the resignation of Stuart
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What a washout
IT'S official - East Lancashire has splashed its way through the wettest August since modern records began. Instead of long, hot, sunny days and baking holiday weather, East Lancashire has been hit by its worst deluge in decades. Today the Met Office
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Turley kicks Leigh to win
Leigh Centurions 26 Hull KR 22 by Mike Hulme: THE Centurions put a traumatic week firmly behind them to get their season right back on track. Although outscored by four tries to three by an effective Hull KR side, an immaculate goalkicking display by
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FORM GUIDE
FRIEDEL: Kept United at bay almost single-handed in the second half with a string of world class saves. 9 LUCAS NEILL: Didn't look comfortable against Ronaldo and struggled to cut out crosses. 6 DOMINIC MATTEO: Yet another new position for the versatile
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Souey bites lip as points
We need change of luck - Souey A FRUSTRATED Graeme Souness was left to rue another controversial refereeing decision as Blackburn Rovers saw more precious points slip away in the dying seconds of Saturday's game with Manchester United. Rovers were leading
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Knifeman warned
A MAN who slashed one of his best friends in the face with a knife could have killed him, a court heard. Burnley Crown Court was told how Daniel Dawson suffered serious injury and had to have surgery after he was subjected to a vicious attack with his
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Binge drink girls risking their looks
BINGE drinkers in East Lancashire have been warned they could start to look ten years older if they don't stop boozing. Action groups have spoken out after a new report revealed excessive alcohol abuse damages looks for life. The study was carried out
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Bank on Shakers to score goals
SHAKERS have had a crazy Bank Holiday, following up their 3-0 win at Rochdale on Saturday with another tremendous result against Kidderminster on Monday afternoon. Gigg Lane fans saw their heroes hammer four without reply against Jan Molby's side, but
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Ladies bring Ascot to Pendle
MEMBERS of a woman's organisation staged their very own version of Royal Ascot in Pendle. The Soroptimist International Burnley held a ladies race day in Blacko and raised £500 for Pendleside Hospice. And the ladies certainly got into the spirit of the
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Cheers greet all the acts
THE Colne Blues Festival reached its annual apex on Saturday night with several big name acts wowing the crowds. By 10pm things were already in full swing, although there was still plenty to come. In the main venue, or the International Stage as it's
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50 years ago:
A MERCHANT seaman was sentenced to six months imprisonment for stealing two boxes of matches from a school. Matthew J Bates, 30, of no fixed abode, told Grindleton magistrates he broke into Sawley School to sleep for the night. The matches were valued
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10 years ago
ONE angry Evening Telegraph reader blamed the ever-rising tide of crime on Blackburn's streets on MPs who would not use their power to bring back hanging. Conservative supporter Walter Halstead sent a letter to Home Secretary Michael Howard to demand
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Council leader's question time . . .
A COUNCIL leader has offered to go head-to-head with his opposite number in Prime Minister's Question Time-style public debates. The debates are scheduled to take place every two months at each Ribble Valley Borough Council meeting, where members of the
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WEST HAM 1
BURNLEY 0 Clarets run out of steam ON a day of British Olympic glory, perhaps it was fitting that a Hammer stole the limelight. Steve Cotterill's weary athletes are worthy of medals for the start they have made to the season - unbeaten in five games against
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HOSTS Rawtenstall were denied taking the honours at their own Floodlit Festival as they lost to Rams
However, it was a close call as the hosts were beaten by three wickets after taking the match to the final three balls. Ramsbottom reduced the hosts to 124-9 in their 20 eight-ball overs. Pro Murali Kartik spun up some more magic with 4-20 as Peter Seal
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CHRIS Harris smashed five sixes in one over as he helped HASLINGDEN back to the top of the Musbury F
The New Zealander, in as sub pro at Centre Vale against hosts TODMORDEN, dispatched the first five balls of Hurr Abbass's over, the 48th of the innings, straight over the boundary rope before hitting a two off a no ball and a further four of the extra
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Life begins at 40--to go downhill, for sure
I ALWAYS had trouble believing the expression "Life begins at 40". I remember more than one friend scrawling it on my card when I celebrated - or rather mourned -- that particular anniversary. From where I sat -- as usual, too exhausted to stand -- it
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Missed chances cost Borough
Radcliffe Borough 1 Bridlington 1: A HOST of missed chances cost Radcliffe victory as Bridlington Town snatched a point at Stainton Park. Simon Kelly's 17th minute goal should have been the first of many for Borough in the Unibond Premier Division clash
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Club-goers told: bin the Burberry
CLUBBERS clad in clothes made by one of Britain's best-known fashion labels face being turned away from a Blackburn nightclub. Bosses at Jumpin' Jak's, in St Peter Street, have begun refusing entry to people wearing Burberry clothes. Managers at the former
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Teenager beat up his father-in-law
A "CARING teenager", who attacked and seriously injured his "drunken father-in-law" in the street has walked free from court after a judge described the case as a family tragedy. Burnley Crown Court heard that James Hamilton's victim Colin Idiens suffered
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New allies in merger battle
MERGER plans for the Queen's Lancashire Regiment have been blasted by the areas it could be serving with. One of the proposals to merge 19 battalions into seven could see the Preston-based QLR, the Liverpool-based Kings Regiment and the King's Own Royal
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Face up to facts
BINGE drinkers in East Lancashire have been warned they could start to look ten years older if they don't stop boozing. Action groups have spoken out after a new report revealed excessive alcohol abuse damages looks for life. The study was carried out
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What a washout
IT'S official - East Lancashire has splashed its way through the wettest August since modern records began. Instead of long, hot, sunny days and baking holiday weather, East Lancashire has been hit by its worst deluge in decades. Today the Met Office