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EVENTS in East Lancashire on Friday, November 26
BURNLEY Burnley Garrick Club present "On Golden Pond," Mechanics, Manchester Road, Burnley, 7.30pm. Luncheon Club, Queen Street Mill, Briercliffe, 12.30pm. Youth Club (eight-13 year-olds), Youth Centre, Burnley Road, Padiham, 6.30pm-8pm. Tae Kwon Do,
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School questions needing answers
THE sudden closure of Blackburn's Fernhurst School must have come as a shock to parents of the children with emotional and behavioural problems who are its pupils. But what are we to make of the strong comments of two teaching unions which paint a picture
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So who does understand system?
IN his unprecedented and astonishing attack on Prince Charles, the Secretary of State for Education, Charles Clarke, said, inter alia, that the Prince did not understand the modern education system. He is probably right -- who does? KEITH REYNOLDS, Wyre
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Paying to influence young minds
NOT all of us share the enthusiasm shown by New Labour politicians regarding the £2million sponsorship deal Capita chairman and multi-millionaire Rod Aldridge has agreed with the education department of Blackburn with Darwen Council as reported in the
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Big hit for Little Britain
CULT COMEDY comes to Blackpool as Little Britain's UK tour visits the Opera House next month. The BAFTA award-winning creation, peopled by such characters as Daffyd 'the only gay in the village' Thomas, Emily Howard and Vicky Pollard, visits on December
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Certainly no comedy, definitely a hit
BLACKPOOL'S Grand Theatre chalked up yet another opera hit with a one-night performance of Verdi's magnificent tragedy, Aida, last Wednesday. The four act tale of love and death was certainly no comedy, but the forever touring Chisinau National Opera
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Derek is the life and soul of this Grand show...
WHEREVER Derek Acorah ventures, his fans will follow. A three night engagement at Blackpool,s Grand Theatre was a sell-out well in advance of this leading medium's appearance. Ever the showman, the blonde-haired Liverpudlian and his spirit guide Sam,
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Race taunts man's shame
THE Blackburn Rovers fan banned from football grounds for five years after pleading guilty to racially abusing Birmingham City striker Dwight Yorke said today he was 'ashamed beyond belief'. Jason Perryman, 22, from Lawson Street, Chorley, who was also
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Steve sets his goal
BLACKBURN midfielder Steve Reid has vowed to score the goals needed to shoot Rovers up the Premier League table. Reid opened his goalscoring account for the club when he found the net in Sunday's epic 3-3 draw with Birmingham City. And now the Republic
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ASBO clamps on teeny terrors
AN 11-year-old boy from Morecambe has become one of the youngest people in the county to be subject to an Anti-Social Behaviour Order. Joshua Skivington was given the two-year order along with his 15-year-old brother Jamie at Lancaster Magistrates court
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School 6th form campaign
PARENTS and teachers today vowed to set up a campaign group to save the only Catholic sixth form in Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale from extinction. Teachers, parents and governors have pledged to fight the plans to close St Theodore's sixth form college
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Greens put wind up city
GREEN Party activists want to put the wind up Lancaster City Council... They say wind turbines should be attached to city council buildings in order to help fight climate change - sooner rather than later. The Greens want Lancaster to run a test project
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Where there's light...
THE Festival of Light and Water could yet be saved - but only by private sponsorship. Lancaster City Council last month voted to trim its festivals budget as a cost-cutting measure. Out went the Festival of Light and Water and all other council-run festivals
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Tip rules are rubbish
A RECYCLING champ says daft rules are blocking her energy-saving efforts - despite a campaign to get more people helping the environment. Margaret Watkins (pictured) has been separating her waste for years but says because she has no car she cannot recycle
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Tell us what you want
A FURTHER public meeting to discuss a crucial element of Morecambe's draft West End Masterplan is to be held at the Platform. Local people are being asked to have a second look at plans for The Battery and Sandy-lands promenade. It follows public consultations
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Smoke free zone?
WHEN is a 'no smoking' zone not a 'no smoking' zone? Signs that say smoking is not allowed are a fair start in any smoke-free area. But big bins complete with ashtrays seem to contradict the ban. And there is often a fog of fag smoke drifting through
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Attacked mum's teeth smashed
AN innocent young mum had her teeth smashed when she was attacked by a brick-wielding woman in a Nelson street. Burnley Crown Court heard how Lisa McNamara was walking along Bracewell Street with her three-year-old daughter when Ann Riding came out of
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Street stars to switch-on the lights
STARS of Coronation Street will be out when they switch on Radcliffe's Christmas lights this weekend. Ryan Thomas and Bury's Nikki Sanderson, who play Jason and Candice in the soap, will help flick the switch at The Piazza on Saturday at 4pm, to give
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Did swim champ Tom take on screen Tarzan?
OUR reminiscences of the early days of Blackburn's Belper Street baths prompted a flood of calls to the Looking Back desk. One came from Mark Pattison, nephew of Tom Pattison, a member of the Blackburn ASC water polo team, who were named English champions
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Spy watch on the criminals
CRIMINALS who travel to Pendle to commit crimes could be shut out thanks to a new state-of-the-art surveillance system. That's the hope for long-awaited CCTV cameras in Barnoldswick and Earby which will be installed to crack down on anti-social behaviour
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Choirs and band in festive concert
PEOPLE in Accrington are being invited to get into the festive spirit early by attending a Christmas concert at the Town Hall. Rossendale Male Voice Choir is joining forces with Rossendale Ladies Choir and the Milnrow Brass on Sunday, December 5, at 2.30pm
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Village waste centre fight
RESIDENTS in Huncoat are setting up a fighting fund so they can take on Lancashire County Council over its plans to build a new waste treatment centre on the former power station site. A group of villagers have already formed a Hyndburn branch of the
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Carers 'missing out on support'
THOUSANDS of people in Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley who are caring for a sick or disabled relative at home may be missing out on the support they are entitled to. That was the claim made today by Carers Link Hyndburn and Ribble Valley, which is holding
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Resort is going backwards
HOW right R Dixon is about toilets in Morecambe (Letters, last week). We have more people coming to the resort now than for many years but the town is going backwards. I think the toilets in the town centre are a disgrace. If they belonged to anyone other
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Nursery battle is not over
THE battle for the future of the Greaves Park nursery is not over - yet. Cllr Janet Horner and I, along with local party colleagues, are continuing to support the Friends of the Nursery in the battle to keep it open. We have attended all the public meetings
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Look out, he's behind you
FIDDLE-DE-DEE, the panto season is upon us again - nowhere more celebrated than in the Land of Morecambe Bay. Is it inhabited by midgets or giants, children? Well, we will just have to wait and see... The band strikes up and with a great swish the big
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I also believe in accountability
THE rather dyspeptic letter from Mr S Williams' (Citizen, last week) asks for more accountability and information on specific points. Well, I believe in accountability too, so here goes. 1 City Contract Services: Mr Williams refers to 'massive losses'
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We must find cure for the poison of bigotry
I COULDN'T get to last weekend's game against Birmingham City, but in one respect I 'm not sorry I missed it. I am not talking about what happened on the field. That was to Rovers' credit. It showed real character to come back from behind. No, I'm talking
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Bank raid reward boost
THE reward to help catch an armed gang that carried out a daring daylight robbery at a Carnforth town centre bank has been increased by £10,000. A £25,000 reward is now being offered to anyone who can identify the armed three-man gang who smashed their
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Midfield battle decides outcome
Radcliffe Boro 2 Spennymoor Utd 2: BORO lost control of midfield either side of half-time and it ultimately cost them a win, against an adaptable and skilful Spennymoor side that took full advantage of the opportunities accorded to them by an off-colour
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Ninth driving offence
An Ainsworth man has been ordered to serve a community service for his ninth offence of driving whilst disqualified. John Stephen Casey (36), of Bury Old Road, had initially denied a charge of driving whilst disqualified and without insurance in Sutherland
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Police appeal after house raid
POLICE are hunting a teenage thug who pushed a disabled woman to the floor before fleeing with her handbag. The youth entered the 55-year-old womans ground-floor flat in Melton Walk, Radcliffe, through an insecure door in a utility room. He entered the
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'Polo punch' led to court charge
A WATER polo player was smacked in the eye and put in hospital after he was allegedly attacked by a rival Radcliffe player, a jury heard. Burnley Crown Court was told how John Williamson suffered serious injury after he was punched by Christopher Brooks
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Second tragedy for MP
A DARWEN-BORN MP is grieving the death of her husband after he lost his battle against cancer. For Ann Cryer, who made history in becoming Darwen's youngest ever councillor, the death of the Rev John Hammersley is the second time she has lost a long-time
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New honour for baroness
BARONESS Doreen Massey of Darwen is to be awarded an Honorary Fellowship in recognition of her contribution to local health and educational issues. The honour has been granted by University of Central Lancashire and will be presented during the graduation
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Grants shake-up
NEW rules over the distribution of grants to outside bodies have been announced by Rossendale Council. The shake-up surrounds how community groups and club activities fit in with the authority's aim to widen its rang. Groups who receive a grant will be
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A clear case of too little too late
Guiseley 4 Radcliffe Boro 3: TEN minutes of promise, followed by 80 minutes of purgatory condemned Boro to yet another defeat, when the points should have been there for the taking. Boro went down to the odd goal in seven against Guiseley, inspired by
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Friends fair
FRIENDS of the Grand hold their Christmas fair and theatre open day at Blackpool's Grand Theatre, Church Street this Sunday (November 28), 11am-4pm, admission free. Stalls will include lace goods, hand painted silk scarves, hand made cards and engraved
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Cops forced to go cap in hand!
LANCASHIRE Police Authority (LPA) chair - Baroness Henig - claims there could be "serious problems on the horizon" if government plans to enforce council tax capping go ahead. The Baroness spoke out as authority members continued efforts to lobby parliament
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Patients to have say on hospital
PATIENTS are having a say in the future of a Blackpool hospital as services are moved away from the site, NHS bosses insist. Staff and patients are currently discussing plans to redevelop services at Devonshire Road Hospital, Devonshire Road, the hospital
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Bikers to roar up with gifts
BIKERS will be roaring around Blackburn town centre on Sunday December 5 to hand out a bit of pre-Christmas cheer. Blackburn's Motorcycle Action Group, known as Red Rose MAG, have organised a charity motorbike ride which is expected to attract as many
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Schoolboy, 15, had weapon
A 15-YEAR-OLD schoolboy armed himself with an extending baton because of threats he claimed were being made by an older boy, a court heard. A court was told the baton was taken off the boy by the headmaster at Beardwood High School, Blackburn, who immediately
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Schools bosses in the firing line
COUNCILLORS are set to call education bosses to account after a bitter row broke out following the sudden close of a Blackburn special school. Pupils from Fernhurst School, Heys Lane, Blackburn, were sent home because of safety concerns over a stairwell
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Police wardens will be doubled
COMMUNITIES across East Lancashire today welcomed Home Office plans to boost the county's police community support officers by almost 50 per cent. There are now 118 patrolling the streets, with another 57 on the way as part of a nationwide recruitment
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We must press home advantage
The Paul Mullin column IT'S about time we started using the 'F' word more at home .... 'F' for Fortress! We showed what we're capable of on our own patch against Northwich the other week, and there's no reason why similar feats can't be achieved numerous
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Vicky grabs a
GB reserve slot VICKY Gill has been named as first reserve for the Norwich Union Great Britain and Northern Ireland Team for the Spar European Cross Country Championships. The Chorley Harrier flew home from her Florida base for the Trial at Parliament
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EUROPEAN Paralympic Champion Mark Brown was the guest of honour at Blackburn Harriers' Annual Prese
Although Brown is maybe better known as a Clayton Harrier, he competes for the Blackburn club on the track, and of course it was on this surface that he set a personal best time in the 5,000m at this summer's Paralympics in Athens. Brown presented Ben
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You've got to hand it to remarkable Fergie
BRACE yourself. Deep breath. This is through gritted teeth: Well done, Alex Ferguson! There, I've said those four words I thought I'd never have to cough up. I've been brought up to despise three things: The taxman; shopping (especially on a Saturday
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Cornerstone Kay!
THE news that Kiddies Corner on the promenade at Cleveleys will not be forced to close next year is a fantastic early Christmas present for thousands of local families and visitors alike. It is reassuring to see that Wyre Borough Council have listened
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Council needs to get marketing right
THE people of Blackpool will get their say on casinos by a referendum, but only if forced by the government. That just about sums up what this council is all about. Not surprisingly the owners of the Palace nightclub have submitted plans for a casino
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Lytham and St Annes face service cuts
TRAIN services to Lytham, St Annes and the southern end of Blackpool could be off track for good without a significant increase in passenger numbers, it was revealed this week. The Blackpool South to Colne line is one of 56 service nationwide covered
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Pool sweating on Murphy's law for Tykes
BLACKPOOL are sweating on the fitness of John Murphy ahead of their clash at fellow strugglers Barnsley on Saturday. Martin Bullock will also be unavailable for the visit to his former club, with boss Colin Hendry eager to strengthen his squad with more
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Why is contract going abroad?
WHY was an Irish company given a contract to supply army uniforms when they did not have the ability to fulfil this contract without getting the work done in China? This decision will affect British workers, especially those from Blackburn, who already
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Pensioners deserve better
THE CBI has suggested little or no increase in the minimum wage next year. This would have nothing to do with the market being flooded with cheap labour from Europe and Africa would it? It's all very well, provided mortgages, petrol, food, clothes, gas
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Proud of Lib Dem Iraq policy
COUN A Cottam's letter (LET, November 8) is an obvious attempt to extract the Tory party from the hole it dug itself into over the Iraqi adventure. His then leader, Ian Duncan Smith, as an ex-army officer, could have been expected to bring some of that
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School 6th form campaign
PARENTS and teachers today vowed to set up a campaign group to save the only Catholic sixth form in Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale from extinction. Teachers, parents and governors have pledged to fight the plans to close St Theodore's sixth form college
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Abuse costs woman's career
A 20 YEAR-OLD woman who racially-abused a cabbie has paid the price with her good character and her career. Burnley Magistrates heard that Laura Semmens could no longer study on her child care college course. And her career prospects had gone out of the
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Firm thanked
STAFF from the Breast Care Unit at Burnley General Hospital have received a cheque for £1,000 from workers at Ultrafinity Ltd in Burnley. The company, which manufactures bathroom fittings, donates £12,000 per year to local charities and appeals nominated
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Sharon patrols a road to nowhere
A BURNLEY lollipop lady today told how she had been kept standing outside a primary school even though children moved to a new school down the road 16 weeks ago. Sharon Grice, 46, has been ordered to remain at the crossing in Coal Clough Lane, next to
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Reduced limit for roads
THIRTY-FIVE roads in Padiham look set to have a 20mph speed limit introduced early next year to curb motorists endangering the lives of residents. And, in a bid to further reduce the dangers, speed humps will also be installed. Following complaints from
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Students say Sshh
ST Martin's College students are saying 'Sshh' as they launch a new campaign aiming to keep the noise down for local residents. As Christmas looms, parties and celebrations take off for students and the public alike. But the 'Silent Students, Happy Homes
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Drugs centre in front line
A NEW treatment centre is set to open in Burnley in a bid to tackle the town's growing drug problem. Health, council and police bosses have joined forces to plan the £1.6million centre, known as a Drugs Street Agency, which will be based in former care
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Attack not deliberate, water polo trial told
A WATER polo player fought back tears as he told a jury he did not attack a rival player and was not a violent man. Christopher Brooks, 37, who has played the sport for 25 years and is a member of the Radcliffe team, claimed he was struck hard on the
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Play on...
THIRTEEN children's playgrounds are to be shut down - but swings, see-saws and slides on six other sites are to be saved. A meeting of Lancaster City Council's Cabinet voted to bring the axe down on 13 under-used and heavily vandalised playgrounds. But
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Preacher John signs off
A LANCASTER lay minister will preach his final sermon this weekend - after 56 years as a reader at the city centre St Thomas's Church. John Dart is preparing to give up his long-running role at the ripe old age of 93! The retired chemist, pictured right
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And all that Chas...
THE kids are all right... or at least that's what renowned local artist Chas Burton reckons from his experience working with schools to help children discover their creative potential. Chas, whose new exhibition is open this weekend at Williamson Park
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House repairs cost shocker
THE cost of house repairs in Whitefield, Nelson has come under fire from the man leading a project to plan the future of the area. The £3.9million Group Repair scheme, part of the government's Housing Market Renewal initiative, is putting double glazing
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£2m revamp calls up 200 extra jobs
BURY'S biggest private employer O2 has completed a £2 million refurbishment as it recruits an additional 200 staff for its busy Dumers Lane call centre. Once the vacancies are filled, it will bring the workforce up to 1,200 and reinforce the mobile phone
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Millionaire's home gave birth to half of the town!
Bygone Burnley, with JACK NADIN MONK Holme was a large house located just beyond the Leeds and Liverpool Canal down Robinson Lane at Reedley. This lane forms the boundary between Reedley and Brierfield and the building, therefore, was just on the Burnley
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'Disabled' man used metal bar in threat to police
A "DISABLED" man who threatened police twice in as many days - once armed with a metal bar - has been warned he could face jail. Burnley Magistrates heard how Colin Simpson, 21, had a mental age less than his years and needed to show off to his peers.
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Move to safeguard jobs at troubled holiday group
THE troubled MyTravel holiday group has moved a stage closer to financial salvation after a High Court ruling paved the way for a complete restructuring of the business. The company -- which employs more than 300 people at its sites in Accrington and
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Man held after car driven at house
A MAN has been arrested after police received reports that a car was being driven into a house in Accrington. Residents in Augusta Street were woken up at around 5.20am today by the sound of a car revving. Peter Downton said he thought someone might be
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Rail disruption is firm's boon
ANGRY rail passengers are facing nine months of disruption as the West Coast line is upgraded between Preston and Carlisle. But that means good news for transport firm Fraser Eagle, run by managing director Ken Savage, who will provide replacement coach
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She was our mum, our fatherand our world
THE wife of an Accrington kebab shop boss told a court how she went on a shopping trip for tools that would be used to chop up her mother just days later. And Kalsoom Begum revealed she was six months pregnant when she discovered her husband had murdered
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Great care
WHATEVER the shortcomings of the Government (and there are many in my opinion) I think credit should be given for their care for the elderly. I have just received a cheque for £400, made up of £200 winter fuel allowance, £100 for being over 80 and £100
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Beware of Parkwise
I MUST sympathise with Morecambe trader Mike Ward after reading in the Citizen (November 11) about his experiences with the Parkwise. I also have incurred wrath of parking attendants this week, when my crime was to park with my disabled badge upside down
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Blame the Labour renegades
READERS of the various stories and letters that have appeared in Citizen over the past weeks could be for-given for believing the Green Party is single-handedly responsible for every traffic problem in Lancaster. Along with our Labour and Liberal colleagues
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Workers to walk out for one day
WORKERS at one of Clitheroe's largest employers are to go on strike for the first time in its 65-year history. Between 60 and 70 employees at chemicals firm Johnson Matthey Catalysts, the former ICI factory, are expected to stage the one-day walk out
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Under the hammer, rural grave for two
A PRIEST wants fundraisers to really dig deep - by bidding for a grave plot for two. Father Barry O'Sullivan is offering the unusual prize to the highest bidder as part of a campaign to raise cash for a multi-use games area for villagers in Chipping.
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It wouldn't happen anywhere else
AS A parent of small children I was outraged to hear of the proposals to close play parks. What Lancaster needs is better equipped play areas, not their wholesale removal.. This city must be unique in its appalling lack of outdoor children's facilities
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Fylde hope for sixth happiness
FYLDE hope to make it their best run of results in seven years on Saturday when Blaydon visit the Woodlands. With five wins on the bounce behind them, Fylde will be hoping to move even closer to the top of National Three (North) against a side who beat
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Magnificent seven
LANCASTER'S fantastic water polo team made it a magnificent seven as they clinched the National League title with two wins over the weekend. The outstanding team of the season continued their fine form with an 11-4 win over London Penguin - and that guaranteed
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Carlisle tickets go on sale
TICKETS for Morecambe's historic Boxing Day clash with Cumbrian neighbours Carlisle United will go on sale next Monday (November 29). They will be sold initially to voucher holders who attended the game against Crawley and season ticket holders - up to
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Four goal blast boosts league leaders
TABLE-TOPPING Kirkby Lonsdale have opened a six points cushion at the head of the league thanks to a 4-1 crushing of basement boys Arnside. But it wasn't quite as straightforward as the scoreline suggests for the new title favourites - for Arnside led
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Pool sweating on Murphy's law for Tykes
BLACKPOOL are sweating on the fitness of John Murphy ahead of their clash at fellow strugglers Barnsley on Saturday. Martin Bullock will also be unavailable for the visit to his former club, with boss Colin Hendry eager to strengthen his squad with more
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Hot shot Taylor can't pave way to first win
ALEX Taylor continued his hot streak, but was unable to help Burnley to their first league win of the season. The Clarets third-year scholar, who has scored eight times for the youth team this season, set the Clarets on their way to a long overdue victory
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Frank is Wise to the danger
BURNLEY defender Frank Sinclair believes the key to beating Millwall on Saturday is keeping old pal Dennis Wise quiet. Sinclair comes face-to-face with his former Chelsea and Leicester team mate this weekend when the Clarets go in search of a third straight
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Game of two halves for City
'JUST forget it' - that's the message coming out of the Giant Axe as Lancaster City suffered another cup blow ahead of Saturday's FA Trophy showdown with Bromsgrove Rovers. The Dolly Blues turned in a display of two distinct halves at Stalybridge on Tuesday
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Town has TV hopes
CLOSED circuit TV surveillance could be on its way to Carnforth. A survey is now being conducted on the costs, benefits and possible location of cameras for the town council. Graham Cox, of Lancaster City Council, has advised councillors that a system
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Ian lights up
SANTA'S grotto is coming to a Morecambe cul-de-sac once more to boost charity. Ian Clifton, pictured, has adorned his Lincoln Close home in Westgate with lights, Christmas trees, and all manner of festive themed statues in aid of Derian House children's
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Blood session sets new record
MORECAMBE people have set a new record for giving blood - with 129 people donating at a single session at The Platform this month. Rachel Roberts, spokesperson for the National Blood Service, says each donation can help up to three people - so potentially
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Students still wait for rooms
SOME new students at Lancaster University are still waiting for their rooms - and have no idea when building work will finally be completed. Freshers should have arrived to find smart new accommodation blocks at the university at the start of the new
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Some Trophy relief for Boro?
THIS Saturday Boro have a respite from the hurly-burly of league action in the form of an FA Trophy game. Kevin Glendon's boys go down to Hucknall Town's Nottinghamshire home for a second round clash, kick off 3pm. Hucknall, of course, were Unibond Premier
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Steve sets his goal
BLACKBURN midfielder Steve Reid has vowed to score the goals needed to shoot Rovers up the Premier League table. Reid opened his goalscoring account for the club when he found the net in Sunday's epic 3-3 draw with Birmingham City. And now the Republic
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'Please donate gifts to help poorly children'
A DARWEN nurse who works at The Christie Hospital in Manchester is hoping people will give generously during the next few weeks to give poorly youngsters a better Christmas. Andrea Williams, pictured, who works at the young oncology unit at the hospital
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Life-saving teenagers to turn on Christmas lights
THREE teenagers from Darwen who helped save a man's life last month will be rewarded for their bravery this weekend by being given the honour of switching on their town's Christmas lights. The official job which is usually performed in towns across the
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MP's speech joy
ROSSENDALE'S MP Janet Anderson has welcomed the decision to keep the public's right to speak at council meetings without notice. A proposal to ban 'off the cuff' speaking were scrapped after Labour councillors persuaded the ruling Tory group to ditch
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'Keep the roundabout!'
TRADERS in Waterfoot have called for a temporary roundabout to stay to improve traffic flow. The mini-roundabout replaced traffic lights in Bacup Road for six weeks for essential underground gas works. But it now it has been completed, traders feel the
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Two gentleman of Girona!
FLYING to Barcelona will be cheaper than getting the train to Manchester when a new service sets off from Blackpool Airport next year - according to the airline behind them. Flights to Girona, an airport serving the Catalan capital, will start from just
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Fylde housing is on the right path
HOUSING chiefs in Fylde are celebrating after their improving service allowed them to escape a 'support and supervision' regime imposed by Government inspectors. The borough's housing services were put under supervision by the Audit Commission after twice
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Purge on Layton
'WE WILL not tolerate your bad behaviour' - that's the community's message to unruly youngsters in Layton A dispersal order has been granted to local police, giving them legal powers to break up wayward groups who gather and frighten residents. "Some
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Rossall's future is in the stars
BUILDING work has begun on the Fylde's newest star attraction. A planetarium and astronomy centre is being built at Rossall School, near Cleveleys, and could be open to the public by next spring, says the man behind the project, doctor of astronomy Nick
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Still here and still killing
THIRTY-EIGHT million sufferers world-wide, 8,000 deaths a day, five deaths every minute... it's almost 20 years since HIV and AIDS first hit the world's headlines. And the statistics are more frightening than ever - especially on the Fylde coast, already
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Tree plan to hit rush hour
MAJOR landscaping work is planned in Blackburn's Barbara Castle Way to replace 45 dead horse chestnut trees infected with the disease Phytophora. A scheme along the road's central reservation will last from November 27 to 30 with the same species of birch
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Dawn raids: Drugs, guns seized
MORE than 70 police officers swooped on four Blackburn homes and a Darwen flat at dawn in the hunt for drugs. The swoops yesterday resulted in the recovery of Class A drugs, thousands of pounds in cash, two guns and a number of high-value cars. Police
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Plans for second academy
A MULTI-millionaire businessman is planning to bring a second City Academy to East Lancashire. Promethean founder and chairman Tony Cann confirmed he had already met with Blackburn with Darwen Council, to discuss the project which would create a multi-million
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Council's TV 'service' is an ace
A DOCUMENTARY which followed the trials and tribulations of East Lancashire council staff has won a top television award. The Granada TV docusoap about Blackburn with Darwen Council services followed a variety of staff including refuse collectors, a special
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Race taunts man's shame
THE Blackburn Rovers fan banned from football grounds for five years after pleading guilty to racially abusing Birmingham City striker Dwight Yorke said today he was 'ashamed beyond belief'. Jason Perryman, 22, from Lawson Street, Chorley, who was also
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Blame it all on politics and the 'PC Brigade'
I AM afraid 'Patriot & Proud's' assertions (Letters, November 11) about Roger Bowden's earlier comments being 'racist' require closer examination. Much of 'Patriot & Proud's' comments are quite well thought-out. However, he/she fails to consider
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Crash car in 20m skid
A CAR skidded for more than 30 metres and was travelling at 36mph when it struck and killed a Radcliffe schoolgirl, a court heard. Paul Madeley (31) was driving his Toyota MR2 along Bolton Road, Radcliffe, when it collided with Natalie Danielle Pickwick
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Top girls will deliver Bloomfield spectacular
EUROPE'S top women footballers are heading for Bloomfield Road. Blackpool FC is to be the venue for group matches in next year's UEFA European Women's Championships, Euro 2005 from June 5 to 19. The Seasiders will play host to three Group A games in the
