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Grane Road saga unacceptable
THE Grane Road has been blighted by problems -- and serious accidents -- for far too long. So perhaps we should not be surprised that the scheme which could end the nightmare for people using the road - or those living beside it - has also been hit by
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Sedgley Park Colts 7 Aldwinians Colts 7: (Aldwinians go through on away-team rule)
League Cup First Round: Sedgley were missing a host of good players but should still have performed better than this. The wind was not used to advantage in the first half, and basics were performed poorly, with the line-out a shining exception. Robert
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Sedgley Park U15 29 Waterloo U15 12: Lancashire Cup Quarter-final
IN perfect conditions, two talented and well coached sides put on a display of fine rugby. Sedgley impressed from the start, with exemplary ball-retention, and centre Will Bate scored in the left corner following good work by Jonathan Dauncey and Stefan
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Sedgley Park U17 42 Gosforth U17 5: National Plate Competition
The Sedgley pack began strongly, testing Gosforth with hard, straight running. The reward was a penalty after just four minutes, by Adam Rowlinson. But Gosforth hit back at once. Their backs had pace and ability, with the full-back outstanding, and a
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Stand Athletic 2 Tintwistle Villa 1: Air Miles Manchester League, Division One
VICTORY is always sweet. The sweetness enhanced once when the vanquished are difficult; twice when the referee has-one-of-those-games; and three times when the winning goal comes late in the game and, arguably, against the balance of play. Difficult opponents
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Big thank you for retired NHS boss
FOLLOWING what seems a controversial decision to allow East Lancashire NHS chief executive John Thomas to retire, may we the catering department express our best wishes to him and his family for the future. Mr Thomas was regarded very highly by all staff
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Beauty spots have become sordid sex sites
WITH reference to the 'sex sites' article (LET, March 7). As a resident of Darwen for nigh on 35 years, I had always enjoyed spending time walking the many public footpath routes available in the beautiful countryside surrounding the town. Up until the
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Newsagent in masked raid drama
THREE masked men, one armed with a crowbar, raided a newsagents shop in Leigh early on Friday morning. The men entered the newsagents on Oaklands Road, Lowton, at 6.20am and threatened a male member of staff before breaking into an ATM machine inside
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MP's rallying call over Sports Village
LEIGH MP Andy Burnham urged all supporters of the Leigh Sports Village to turn out in force on Friday lunchtime to celebrate the start of work on the site. Education Secretary Ruth Kelly was due to officially open the site of the proposed education and
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Easter Sunday mills expeditions
TOTTINGTON District Civic Society will be inviting people to walk off the Easter egg-cess. Two society members, Luke Lavan and Terry Ashworth will be leading a circular walk in the Kirklees Valley on Easter Sunday, exploring the sites where mills once
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Quiz floats boats cash
Sixty people had their general knowledge put to the test in Ramsbottom to raise money for charity. The Ramsbottom branch of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) held one of their popular quiz nights to raise £327 for the cause. The event was
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Pub flat plan passed
THE site of a popular Ramsbottom pub is to be redeveloped into new houses and apartments. Plans to change the Pack Horse in Whalley Road, Shuttleworth, were passed by Bury Council's planning committee on Tuesday. One neighbour said: "This is the only
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Disabled travel cash boost
VOLUNTARY sector groups in Bury can bid for grants to help make transport more accessible for disabled people. A total of £70,000 is being allocated by Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Authority's policy committee for a variety of access grants
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Cooking up a charity bonanza
Greggs Bakery is hoping to raise lots of dough at a charity run at Heaton Park. The company has joined forces with Mancunian Olympic star Darren Campbell to raise the profile of the Greggs Children's Cancer Research Run 2005 to be staged on Sunday, May
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Windfall revamp for sporty residents
HOLLINS residents have been "bowled over" after scooping a cash windfall to help return a disused sports amenity to the community. Work is to begin within three weeks to restore the Hollins Vale community bowling green after the project received a £25,000
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Car park turned into builders yards
DISGRUNTLED residents are to seek compensation after town hall bosses broke their own planning regulations to create a builders' yard on their doorstep. Residents in Fountain Place and Top o'th' Fields in Whitefield say their property has been "blighted
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Spports injury doc's fast lane to success
HENRY Maxwell is enjoying life in the fast lane - in more ways than one. The 44-year-old orthopaedic consultant and sports medicine surgeon has teamed up with three other premier consultants to bring internationally-renowned sports injury treatment to
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Marriage fear led to suicide
A WOMAN killed herself by taking 60 times the lethal limit of morphine because her relationship with her husband appeared to be breaking down, an inquest heard. Mrs Diane Seaton, of Moyse Avenue, Walshaw, Bury, was found dead on August 9 after locking
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Radcliffe Literary Society
LAST Wednesday one of our own colleagues, Jack Heathcote, presented our members with a truly first-class slide show. Jack, a member of the local camera club, proved to us that his knowledge of photography was something very special. Jacks first batch
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Forum joins the green fight
THE Bury Environment Forum has outlined its proposals to combat climate change and promote a healthier environment. The group, made up of Bury councillors, council officers and members of the public, held a meeting at Bury Town Hall to set out ideas for
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The day I got caught
"Nagain bande waknain." He came and saw and ruined my movie. Before you go on it is worth remembering this is a family website and we won't be discussing these things in public. Oh what the hell..whos going to know?. I got a friend who's got a serious
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We can go all the way
RE-BORN striker JonStead believes Blackburn Rovers can go 'all the way' in the FA Cup this season. The 21-year-old forward, who scored his first goal of the campaign in the 1-0 win against Everton last week, has now got his sights trained on Leicester
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Easter Sunday mills expeditions
TOTTINGTON District Civic Society will be inviting people to walk off the Easter egg-cess. Two society members, Luke Lavan and Terry Ashworth will be leading a circular walk in the Kirklees Valley on Easter Sunday, exploring the sites where mills once
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Top watchdog backs £40m campus plan
BURNLEY College's ambitious plans to move to a new £40million building within the town centre have been given the backing of the chief inspector of schools. And the college has received a glowing OFSTED report following its recent inspection. Chief Inspector
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Stables plan blocked after protest
BATTLING villagers have won their fight to have plans for new stables thrown out. Residents of Hollin Hall, Trawden, were horrified at the scheme for an L-shaped block --18.3metres lon, 12.5metres wide and 2.8metres high -- with an all weather turn out
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You can quiz Tony Blair
TONY Blair today put himself in the firing line -- and promised to answer your questions about the key issues facing East Lancashire. The Prime Minister is putting himself open to questions from Evening Telegraph readers. And this is your chance to ask
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Lorries ban for 'rat-run'
A BAN on heavy lorries using the notorious Grane Road will finally come into force this summer after highways bosses agreed to pay for new signs. The news was revealed to concerned residents at Haslingden and Edenfield Area Board meeting, at Haslingden
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Dying for a drink
ONE hundred people a year - twice the national average - die from drink-related illnesses in East Lancashire, it was revealed today. Officials blamed the figures on the area's drink culture and said primary school children are to be given alcohol education
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Catwalk into the Wild West
A TASTE of the old Wild West will swagger on to the catwalk as part of a charity fashion show at Bury Town Hall. Bury-based businesses Antony for Hair, Spirit Ladieswear, Urban Menswear, Yates and Suddell opticians and Bare Essentials lingerie will be
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Redevelopment of park planned
PLANS for a revamp of Barnoldswick's Victory Park have been revealed. The news comes just a month after the Evening Telegraph exclusively revealed a massive £2million boost for Pendle's parks as part of Pendle Borough Council's spending plans. Victory
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Town texts its place in the art world
BURY is putting itself on the world map with an international poetry/art festival. The borough is hosting the country's first major Text Festival, which looks at the phenomenon of how writing is incorporated into art, with contributions from some of the
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Fears for river wildlife as litter problem escalates
ENVIRONMENTALISTS have condemned businesses and litter louts in Radcliffe for turning the town's river banks into a rubbish dump. They fear for the area's wildlife if action is not taken to clear up the mess by the River Irwell. And one man has even vowed
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Did you work at Spurr House
DO any readers know of anyone who has worked at Spurr House EPH in Unsworth? Margaret Kelly and I are organising a staff reunion to be held in October. Interested ex-staff can contact me on 0161 797 7457 or email higgi01@btinternet.com for details. JUDITH
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Redevelopment of park planned
PLANS for a revamp of Barnoldswick's Victory Park have been revealed. The news comes just a month after the Evening Telegraph exclusively revealed a massive £2million boost for Pendle's parks as part of Pendle Borough Council's spending plans. Victory
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Runaway child molester jailed
A CHILD sex attacker who went on the run is back in jail thanks to an appeal spearheaded by the Evening Telegraph. Ex-convict Paul Whiteley, 47, fled from an Accrington hostel in October, leading detectives to fear he may strike again. He had just been
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Mining disaster tribute unveiled
THIS is the final design for a memorial to the victims of East Lancashire's worst-ever mining disaster. Hyndburn environmental charity, the Prospects Foundation, has been working with volunteers in Clayton and Altham to create a lasting tribute to the
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The show must go on - in Dorothy's memory
THE country's oldest amateur drama group are to pay a tear-jerking tribute to the Leigh legend they lost a year ago. St Joseph's Players are preparing for a March charity production of "On With The Show" in memory of their long-time principal, Dorothy
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Hardly a 'right wing' alliance
COUNCILLOR Boden, answering Jim Homewood's recent letter, implies that those opposing the EU Constitution are part of a right-wing alliance. I can assure the councillor that many of Mr Homewood's generation are true socialists of the old school, and have
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We do protect staff and visitors
THERE have been letters recently about security on the Fairfield General Hospital site. The hospital site is fully patrolled, including the car parks, and we have had several incidents recently where people causing problems have been detained and subsequently
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Time to get your house in order son
Father and son relationships are explored in thsi family drama from Vipel A Shah. Ishwar Sharawat (Amitabh Bachchan) is a rich Toymaker who generously gives as much as he can to the poor. His son , Aditya (Akshay Kumar), however has ideas of bec oming
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Tales from the cage
A powerful theatre play set against the backdrop of Camp X-Ray in Guantanamo Bay begins touring this month. In God We Trust by Oldham based Peshkar Productions explores the relationship between two young Muslim men who find sanctuary in faith in order
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The right man for the wrong job
It's been a while since they gave us a high-octane thriller. This one leaves little to the imagination. John Abraham and Priyanka Chopra pair up IN KARAM as an assassin and his wife. John quits his job after being forced to kill a little girl but mob
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Swing out Sista
Waiting for Parminder was like waiting for the 07.30 Blackburn to Manchester Victoria on a cold January morning. She promised me so much but she seemed forever distant. Our Exclusive interview with Parminder Nagra. Her people said we would meet at the
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The Truth Behind Arranged Marriages
Striking a balance between society and culture isnt easy. Five young Asians told us how they are adopting the tradition of arranged marriages to suit their modern needs. By Angela Singh. When a new Asian character appears on your favourite soap or film
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Bid to protect timber cottage
A CAMPAIGN to save a much-loved building was under way in Ainsworth a half century ago. Schoolmaster and part-time archaeologist Mr Alan Spencer was eager to save a black and white timber cottage at Dearden Fold. The cottage was believed to date back
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Hotel creche gets five stars
CRECHE facilities at Bury's Village Hotel have received a glowing report from Ofsted. The childcare amenity at the Waterfold Business Park hotel scored almost the highest marks possible from the non-ministerial Government department, which is responsible
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Cotterill happy to give youth a chance
STEVE Cotterill has one policy when to comes to youngsters: If you're good enough, you're old enough! Already this season, Clarets fans have seen 19-year-old loan signings Gary Cahill and Richard Duffy, along with Peter Whittingham, 20, all strut their
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Car park turned into builders yards
DISGRUNTLED residents are to seek compensation after town hall bosses broke their own planning regulations to create a builders' yard on their doorstep. Residents in Fountain Place and Top o'th' Fields in Whitefield say their property has been "blighted
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Deputy Mayor to stand in General Election
RETIRED economics lecturer Wilf Davison is hoping the figures will add up in his favour in the forthcoming General Election. For the Prestwich councillor is contesting the Bury North seat for the Liberal Democrats. Coun Davison (66) has stood for Parliament
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Shock of chance meeting
DEAR MASSI, I have just found out that the man I have been seeing for the past year is married. He didn't tell me.I simply bumped into him and his family at the local cinema. It was really embarrassing but I avoided making a scene in front of his wife
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All I want is a simple answer from him!
DEAR MASSI, I was introduced to a prospective marriage partner by a family friend. We have met each other a number of times and every night we talk about anything and everything. We get on really well. However, when I was introduced to him I was told
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I want to go on and finish my education
DEAR MASSI, I am an 18- year-old girl and I'm attending college at the moment doing my A-Levels. I really enjoy what I'm doing at college. I feel I'm getting somewhere with my life. I want to go on and do further education and become a lawyer. It's always
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Don't blame us, blame police bosses
BEFORE the end of the month, Bury division - which covers Prestwich and Whitefield - will lose 19 police officers to Manchester city centre. The poor relations of Greater Manchester Police - those residing in the supposed "sleepy hollow" of Bury - seem
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Walking for a healthy life
WALKERS are being invited to take part in an organised short stroll in Atherton on Wednesday (March 16) The walk will take place at Howe Bridge Sports Centre, Eckersley Fold Lane, at 10am. The one hour walk is part of Walks for Health, a series of short
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Bury Cycling Forum
THE forum exists so that interested members of the public can have an input into the decision-making process of creating an environment conducive to the increasing use of the bicycle as a means of transport. The forum is attended by Councillor Alan Matthews
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Diabetic group widens its net
PLANS to give people with diabetes a stronger voice were unveiled at the annual meeting of Bury Diabetics Support Group. The group, one of the most active in the North-west, is to club together with other similar organisations to form Diabetics Concern
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Parents tribute to tragic Matthew
THE parents of a 20-year-old man who took his own life have paid tribute to their son. Matthew O'Malley was found in the bedroom of his home in Wood Street, Bury. His parents told of their shock and devastation at the tragedy but also spoke of how proud
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Jewellers shut after ram raid
A POPULAR Bury jewellers remains closed after being targeted by three ram-raiders who drove a car through the shop's front shutters. Police are appealing for information after the raid caused around £20,000 worth of damage to Sivvery's in Bolton Street
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Town texts its place in the art world
BURY is putting itself on the world map with an international poetry/art festival. The borough is hosting the country's first major Text Festival, which looks at the phenomenon of how writing is incorporated into art, with contributions from some of the
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Musical winners set for finale
TALENTED musicians have been taking centre stage in Ramsbottom at the annual music festival. Performers to the tune of 250 came together for the 14th Ramsbottom Music Festival. Popular classes turned out to be the piano and brass sections. Peter Fielding
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I won't give up on our season
STEVE Cotterill was today hoping to extend Peter Whittingham's loan spell after insisting: "I won't give up on our season." England U21 international Whittingham is due to return to Aston Villa following the Clarets Championship clash with Rotherham United
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We can go all the way
RE-BORN striker JonStead believes Blackburn Rovers can go 'all the way' in the FA Cup this season. The 21-year-old forward, who scored his first goal of the campaign in the 1-0 win against Everton last week, has now got his sights trained on Leicester
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Bus corridor show ends on Friday
RESIDENTS in Radcliffe can have their say on transport issues as part of a major initiative to introduce a quality bus corridor linking Moses Gate in Bolton to Redvales in Bury and through to Whitefield. Exhibitions are to be staged and thousands of leaflets
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Jealous husband dragged wife through streets
A COMBINATION of stress and jealousy drove Jason Primo to drag his wife through the streets of Radcliffe to confront the man he believed she was having an affair with, a court heard. Primo (29), currently of Grundy Avenue, Prestwich, admitted assaulting
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Bragg night
BILLY Bragg gives a concert at Lowton Labour Club Friday in support of the Leigh Labour Party. The concert starts at 7.30pm and tickets, priced £10, are available from 01942-676686.
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Lodge promise
RESIDENTS have been promised to have their voices heard over future maintenance of Starmount Lodges. Countryside bosses have organised a meeting of the Friends of Blackshaw Brook, to discuss plans for the valley area in which the reservoirs lie. Among
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Gordon's back in band
A MUSIC-LOVING pensioner was left brassed off when he was asked to leave a band - because he did not fit in with their new image. But Radcliffe Brass Band has come to the rescue of Gordon Roscoe by welcoming him into their ranks. The 75-year-old musician
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Scout Scoops
On Friday February 25, we held a free District Cub event in the form of a film night. Cubs designed an invitation for a friend to accompany them to the "movie" at Wesley Methodist Church Hall. The invitations were to be judged on the night with three
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MPs deplore loss of police officers
BURY South MP Ivan Lewis was on Wednesday meeting the head of Greater Manchester Police Authority over the impending loss of 19 frontline officers in the borough. Bosses say the Bury division is over-staffed, forcing the redeployment of 18 constables
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Pedestrian killed
A PEDESTRIAN has died after being involved in a collision with an HGV tipper truck as he tried to cross the road. The man, who has not been named, was killed instantly in the accident in Leigh Road, Boothstown, on Monday lunchtime. Anyone who witnessed
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Meat, not always a treat
To be a Veggie or not to be a Veggie. That was the dilemma for Radcliffe Times trainee reporter LENA EARP when she found the temptation of tasting meat again clashing with her moral stance. March has been branded National Veggie Month, and it estimated
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Lorry causes road chaos
AN overturned lorry caused traffic chaos on the East Lancashire Road last Thursday. Part of the road was closed for hours after the vehicle which was transporting wood overturned on the Greyhound island at 11.15am. The road was closed westbound at its
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Valley to get police academy
A NEW police training academy is being set up in Rossendale which bosses say will revolutionise the way officers are trained. The new Professional Development Unit will help boost the number of bobbies on patrol in East Lancashire by sending new recruits
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Microlighting for the retired
CULCHETH WI will learn about "Microlighting for the Retired" from Noel Adams at their 2pm meeting on Tuesday. At the last meeting they were taught the art of spontaneous speech making thanks to three members of the North Cheshire Speakers' Club. The organisation
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Stolen bibles appeal
A MINISTER has appealed for the return of a collection of precious bibles stolen in a smash and grab raid at Howe Bridge Crematorium. The Rev Susan Whitehead returned to her car after scattering ashes with a family at 1.30pm last Wednesday, to find her
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MP pounds streets in aid of tsunami appeal
MP Andy Burnham joined 150 runners in a star-studded Asian Tsunami Appeal run around the streets of his Leigh constituency on Sunday. The two and a half mile race, started by celebrity Sarah Dunn, who plays Mandy Richardson in the Channel 4 soap "Hollyoaks
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Grass fire put out
FIREFIGHTERS extinguished a grass fire started by youngsters on a field at Normandy Crescent, Radcliffe, on Tuesday evening. Officers were at the scene for 20 minutes.
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Where there's a will to help
BURY Hospice is inviting people to take advantage of some expert advice on drawing up a will to help raise money for the organisation. Solicitors will spend one week from Monday distributing advice and information to adults wanting to construct a will
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Tribute night for the president
MEMBERS and friends of the Rotary Club of Radcliffe enjoyed a special meal on Saturday in honour of the club's president, Mike Edwards. The President's Evening took place at the Watermillock restaurant in Bolton where members enjoyed good food and piano
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Joker Bobby tells of his life as a Christian
ENTERTAINER Bobby Ball left his double act behind for one night only to talk about his life experiences as a Christian at Radcliffe Civic Suite. Bobby, one half of the comic duo Cannon and Ball, appeared at the Thomas Street hall on Friday following an
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Health is top of board agenda
HEALTH and safety is top of the agenda at the next week meeting of Radcliffe Area Board on Monday at Radcliffe Civic Suite, at 7pm. Bury Primary Care Trust will take centre stage with a presentation about new ways of working in the health sector. There
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Spar-ring partners scoop retail award
Ajay Chapanery of Lower Penwortham SPAR was named Young Entrepreneur of the Year at the Asian Trader Awards 2004. The awards are the biggest and most prestigious in the Asian retailing calendar and were presented at an awards ceremony at the Grosvenor
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Sisters are doing it for themselves...
Two sisters sick of having to find the perfect tailor decided to do something about it. Shamim Hussain of Bolton and Nasim Khan of Rawtenstall have launched their own do-it-yourself DVD entitled Apna Libas which gives a step by step guide on how to sew
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Fashion Fusion sell-out
The Fusion 05 event lived up its billing as hundreds packed into King George's Hall, Blackburn. Fusion 05, arranged by the Asian Business Federation, the University of Salford and Asian Image, was sold out 24 hours before the show, but that did not stop
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Is the pressure getting to you?
More than 10 million working days are expected to be lost in the North-west this year due to stress, according to a local business training and support specialist. Alliance Learning, based in Horwich, has estimated that the annual cost to the region's
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Branson is top business role model
Richard Branson has topped the list of UK Asians' most inspirational business role models in a survey by the British Library. Six non-Asians also feature in the top ten including Bill Gates and Anita Roddick. A total of 186 people completed the survey
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Mortgages- to fix or not to fix
With interest rates rising over the past few months, it is difficult to comment on individual mortgage deals too far in advance. However, many people thinking of moving home, or re-mortgaging, face a number of choices and a 'snapshot' taken in mid summer
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Time to return to the party?
Those investing in equities have had a difficult few years; 'shocks and scares, rather than stocks and shares', as one commentator put it. By Rizwan Sabir But, while nobody realistically thinks that we are in for a return to the sustained period of growth
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Leigh library society
LEIGH Literary Society will have an illustrated talk on "The Natural History of the Pennines" given by Gordon Yates at the Monday, March 14, meeting at 7.30pm in the Derby Room, Leigh Library.
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You can quiz Tony Blair
TONY Blair today put himself in the firing line -- and promised to answer your questions about the key issues facing East Lancashire. The Prime Minister is putting himself open to questions from Evening Telegraph readers. And this is your chance to ask
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Lorries ban for 'rat-run'
A BAN on heavy lorries using the notorious Grane Road will finally come into force this summer after highways bosses agreed to pay for new signs. The news was revealed to concerned residents at Haslingden and Edenfield Area Board meeting, at Haslingden
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Dying for a drink
ONE hundred people a year - twice the national average - die from drink-related illnesses in East Lancashire, it was revealed today. Officials blamed the figures on the area's drink culture and said primary school children are to be given alcohol education
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New boys will spark us up
JOHN Coleman wouldn't say no to a touch of deja vu tomorrow. The Accrington Stanley manager has experienced the same senses he felt in the build-up to his side's trip to Exeter City four weeks ago. The end result was a morale boosting 2-1 win on the south
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Text alerts on your phones
To celebrate Pakistan's tour of India, Teletext has launched a new SMS service to provide fans with up to the minute news and scores. Fans can subscribe by sending a text with their team name - either INDIA or PAKISTAN - to 8899. The service costs 25p
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TSUNAMI APPEAL FIVE-A-SIDE FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT
Sunday 20 March 2005, JJB Soccer Dome, Blackburn. If you haven't already got an application form from us here's your last chance to enter one of the biggest five-a-side tournaments to take place in the region. The BYAP in partnership with the Audley Community
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Double joy for FC Shahuda
FC Shahuda had two reasons to celebrate at a juniors football tournament in Preston. Both the under 13s and under 16s walked away with the honours at the tournament held to raise money for the victims of the Tsunami. Madressas and mosques from around
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Respect is the word
Youngsters from all backgrounds and ages took part in a Festival of Respect football tournament at the JJB Soccerdome. The 5-a-side tournament organised by the Blackburn with Darwen Sporting Club (BDSC) aimed to bring together youngsters from different
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New year blues are long forgotten
In the Preston Sunday League 18 goals in three games for Canaries was just what the boss ordered. It came after a miserable New Year for the team when they had lost two games in a row and their promotion hopes looked in doubt. Javed Mohammed has knocked
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All marriages need work!
I am a regular reader of Asian Image and always keenly read all your articles. After reading about 'arranged marriages' I felt that I must make a few comments. Most of your articles involving this topic show how arranged marriages do not work out or if
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Palestine
They have torn us apart Taken out our heart Left us penniless What caused the selfishness? Oh people of Palestine are crying out for their homeland You have left us senseless Without our family, where is the happiness? The sadness shall remain like a
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Tigers out of cup
LANCASHIRE RFU have ruled in favour of Manchester Under 16s progressing to the semi-final of the Lancashire Cup at the expense of Sedgley Park - on the toss of a coin. The game between the two was due to take place last Sunday at Grove Park, with a 12.30pm
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Let's give a little back for a change
There is an old saying that translates as 'Everyone is ready to drink/take blood but no-one is ready to give it'. This readily sums up our attitude. We gladly take what we want from people who are willing to give, but when it is our turn to give back,
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A tower of strength
WE would like to thank the editor and staff at the Bury Times Group, especially reporter Alison Barton, for their help and support. It has been a tower of strength in helping us to come to terms with the death in a road accident of our daughter, Natalie
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Clamp down on pavement parking
ACCORDING to the Bury Times (February 25) millions of pounds of local taxpayers' money is spent on repairs and claims because of damage to pavements. Our borough engineer Mike Cannon tells us the council will increase "street care inspection" and allocate
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Bury is 'anti-disabled'
THERE is a notice in Castle Street, Bury, informing the public that the council are going to introduce loading restrictions on the south side of the road, including the whole of the street facing the Drill Hall. I have never seen anyone loading or unloading
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You could have killed us
I WANT to draw attention to the actions of a driver whose irresponsible behaviour left my daughter shocked and both of us lucky not to have been killed. The blonde woman concerned was driving a small red car, possibly a Peugeot 206, along Brandlesholme
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I was wrong - but so are you
MRS Lynda Hughes wrote (February 25) regarding my daughter's electric wheelchair, and was quick to point out that I had incorrectly blamed Bury Council, and not the NHS, for its enforced return. I am sorry I got it wrong. However, I have had many dealings
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Come and join us at the Jubilee
HOW saddened I was to read the letter from Audrey Schofield (February 25). I have been taking a fitness session at the Jubilee Centre since it opened nine years ago, and proud to say that mine was the first group to be up and running. There are 40 people
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We won't be sacking NCP
I REFER to the letter from "Parkers' Watchdog" (February 18) which included a number of inaccuracies. Firstly, my earlier statements that "NCP are operating satisfactorily and there is no reason that they should not continue" and "an NCP management spokesperson
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Class act brings theatre to schools
A BURY actress whose credits include Coronation Street, Heartbeat and Prime Suspect is going back to school to bring live theatre into the classroom. Vanessa Peers has teamed up with actress friend Nicola Markham to form their own In 2 Act Theatre Company
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Paying for the bad behaviour of other people's children by Lesley Richards
VANDALS are making the lives of families living around the eyesore Brentwood Mill a misery. Not only that, they are dicing with death to do it. One resident tells me that apart from having to put up with the blot on the landscape, druggies, drop-outs
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Is school a 'toxic time bomb'
ACCORDING to more than one reliable source, members of the school authorities and many, many parents from all over Radcliffe are alarmed at the council proposal to locate the new Radcliffe Riverside "superschool" right alongside the Tower Farm and Ees
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Bulls sack Hudson
BRADFORD Bulls, who meet Leigh Centurions at Hilton Park on Friday night, have sacked disgraced hooker Ryan Hudson, who will leave Odsal without ever playing a match. The 25-year-old Hudson, who was part of the Great Britain squad 18 months ago, faces
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Tears as nursing home closes
ELDERLY residents were given just weeks to find alternative accommodation following the shock announcement to shut a nursing a residential home. Cliffe Nursing and Residential Home in Stubbins, Ramsbottom, closed its doors after 20 years this week after
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Bradford Islamic Relief charity show
Islamic Relief will be hosting a massive Nasheed benefit concert for children around the world including victims of the Asian Tsunami. The Evening of Inspiration is due to take place on 25th March 2005 at St Georges Concert Hall in Bradford the event
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Every little bit helps
From door-to-door collections to running half-marathons people of all ages have been helping raise money for the Tsunami appeal. Accrington lad Mohammed Kabir has managed to collect over £1000 in a solo effort which involved him running between Blackburn
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Safety first
Angela Rippon and Saeed Jaffrey are heading up the list of celebrities who backing a Home Office campaign to advise older people on how to avoid being victim to bogus callers. The Home Office campaign is backed by organisations including Age Concern and
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Politicians scramble to count the Muslim vote
During General Election year many issues come to he fore. But this year world events have galvanised all the three major political parties and the Muslim vote, it seems, is a lucrative prize. It was no surprise that the government launched a Muslims For
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In the Firing Line
A London based group has moved into Lancashire with the aim of ousting Foreign Secretary Jack Straw MP at the next general election. An IMAGE EXCLUSIVE. The Muslim Public Affairs Committee (MPAC) launched a campaign recently on their website to defeat
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BLACKBURN
Blackburn Drama Club present "Two Planks and a Passion," Thwaites Empire Theatre, Ewood. Painting Class -- Waterscape in Pastels, with Terry O'Toole, Portfolio, 3 Simmons Street, 10am-3pm. Details: 01254 207791. "Fused" Textile Exhibition, by Action Factory
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Preston U13 17 Sedgley Park U13 0: Lancashire Cup Quarter-final
Sedgley lost stand-off Louis Singleton (injured before the game) and centre Adam Cheshire early on, and never recovered. Against good opponents, they found themselves on the wrong end of an horrendous penalty-count, and were 10-0 down at half-time, having
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The Russians are here
SWINTON Lions host Russian side Locomotiv Moscow at Sedgley Park's Park Lane ground in the third round of the Powergen Challenge Cup (kick-off 3pm) on Sunday. The Russian Rugby League was formed in 1989, with eight teams. Since then the game has grown
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Is superbug using nurses' uniforms?
I HAVE read quite a lot of articles about hospital superbug MRSA and in one article it stated maybe the superbug could be passed via towels. Has the risk been assessed concerning hospital uniforms? When I started nursing 34 years ago we were not allowed
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Heaton Moor 5 Sedgley Park 44: Lancashire Vase Quarter-final
Park dominated the game from the outset. The scrummaging was excellent; infact scrum-half Ben Crossley had one of the busiest days of his life, deftly feeding the ball to anyone who wanted it badly enough - and there seemed to be no shortage of eager
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Technology
Technology, technology, we've got far too much technology, I'd like to watch a video But don't know which knobs to press. I can't record a programme I've tried every knob and button I've upset all the system And it's really in a mess. The washing machine
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Avro 0, Prestwich Heys 1: Air Miles Manchester League Premier Division
A goal in the 65th minute from substitute Abbid Uddin secured the three points for the visitors, and with Irlam MS dropping two at home to Monton, it proved to be a welcome weekend for Heys. The result keeps alive their outside chances of winning the
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Lanes will only cause more chaos
IF Whitebirk roundabout was not an accident blackspot before, it certainly is now. Since it was opened, there have never been any lane markings and drivers think it is Brands Hatch and use it as a free-for-all race track resulting in several accidents
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Bury Parish Church MU
BURY Parish Church Mothers' Union held their monthly meeting on March 1. Jennifer White was the speaker and her subject was "Action and Outreach". As an MU member for the diocese, Jennifer is involved with co-ordinating help for those in need, both at
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Soccer sunday for all
A FOOTBALL tournament is being held in Openshaw Park, Bury, on Sunday in a bid to bring people from a diverse range of backgrounds together. The Asian Development Association of Bury (ADAB), in partnership with Bury Sports Development and Bury Council
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Introducing Mr Mayor
PRESTWICH councillor Steven Treadgold has been nominated to become the next Mayor of Bury. Coun Treadgold, a Labour councillor who represents the St Mary's ward and lives in Sunnymede Vale, Holcombe Brook, was put forward to take over from Coun Barry
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Re:ed centre decision soon
DECISION on whether a judicial review can be held into the future funding of the Re:d Centre in Bury is expected to be made later this month. Bury Council had until Tuesday of this week to put before the court their reasons for cutting £235,000 from the
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Cabaret night by twinning group
A cabaret-style evening featuring light music and comedy will be held at Unsworth Cricket Club. Bury Metro Community Twinning Association is staging the evening on Wednesday to raise funds for its own group and Bury Hospice. Dance band "Major Minor" will
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Heritage society's new home
RAMSBOTTOM Heritage Society is planning an official opening of its new temporary premises this Easter. The society has moved into St Paul's Church to allow library services to be provided at their building in Carr Street while Ramsbottom Library undergoes
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Battle of bands for Africa
LOCAL bands will pit their musical talents against each other in a bid to raise money for a project in Africa. The Impact Group, based at St Bernadettes Church in Whitefield, has organised a Battle of the Bands event on Friday, March 18. The group is
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Chapel's 50th anniversary service
STAND Unitarian Chapel will celebrate its 50th anniversary this weekend with a commemorative service. The anniversary marks the opening of the rebuilt chapel, in Ringley Road, Whitefield, after the original building was bombed during the Second World
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Staff flee factory blaze
STAFF at a soap-making factory in Ramsbottom were evacuated early on Thursday when a fire broke out in a ground floor production area. More than 20 firefighters fought the blaze at Kay's (Ramsbottom) Ltd at the Britannia Works in Kenyon Street and managed
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New £630,000 education centre opened
SECRETARY of State for Education and Skills Ruth Kelly officially opened Bury's new £630,000 Adult Education Centre on Friday. Ms Kelly, who is MP for Bolton West, will be given a tour of the centre and meet up with some of the students, before unveiling
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Catwalk into the Wild West
A TASTE of the old Wild West will swagger on to the catwalk as part of a charity fashion show at Bury Town Hall. Bury-based businesses Antony for Hair, Spirit Ladieswear, Urban Menswear, Yates and Suddell opticians and Bare Essentials lingerie will be
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Bury Choral Society
BURY Choral Society provided another treat for Bury's music lovers with their concert at Bolton Road Methodist Church, on March 2. The first half constituted a mixed bag of choral works, organ solos and Aaron Copeland's ever-popular setting of five American
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Dying for a drink
ONE hundred people a year - twice the national average - die from drink-related illnesses in East Lancashire, it was revealed today. Officials blamed the figures on the area's drink culture and said primary school children are to be given alcohol education
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Teenager hurt in bike wheelie stunt
TEENAGER Cory Reilly-Sully faces the prospect of walking with crutches for the next six weeks after a yob's motorbike "wheelie" stunt went wrong. Cory fractured his right leg when the off-road machine collided with the 14-year-old as he was crossing Deal
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TRUE OR FALSE
It's time to destroy some urban myths and seeing as nobody else has got the tattays to say anything I guess I'll do it. Asians like to be put through to other Asians when they ring a big Company - FALSE - What? So he can tell everyone I applied for a
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Mr Boombastic
"What are you doing in there? Is everything all right?" "Yes, Ill be out in a minute" I replied. "If you need anything just let me know" "Yes...I'm okay. I'm just erm..waiting..you go ahead and start without me." I wish I'd never got myself into this
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The invisible manu
'Irritations don't make people go mental. People make people go mental. I am a mild mannered fellow with a respect for all good human beings and all religions and cultures. I can stand in line behind the geezer who buys ten lottery tickets and then asks
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Soccer sunday for all
A FOOTBALL tournament is being held in Openshaw Park, Bury, on Sunday in a bid to bring people from a diverse range of backgrounds together. The Asian Development Association of Bury (ADAB), in partnership with Bury Sports Development and Bury Council
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'It's another huge game'
BLACKBURN Rovers' FA Cup hero Morten Gamst Pedersen is banishing talk of Cardiff - at least until after Sunday. The Norwegian has three goals in the current cup run but given that the latest saved his side from a tense extra half hour against Burnley
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Introducing Mr Mayor
PRESTWICH councillor Steven Treadgold has been nominated to become the next Mayor of Bury. Coun Treadgold, a Labour councillor who represents the St Mary's ward and lives in Sunnymede Vale, Holcombe Brook, was put forward to take over from Coun Barry
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M60 plunge man named
A MAN who fell to his death from the Metrolink bridge at Besses in Whitefield has been named as 35-year-old Craig Batey. He plunged from the bridge, overlooking the M60 near Junction 17, onto a carriageway of the motorway at 5.10pm on Saturday. He was
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Cabaret night by twinning group
A cabaret-style evening featuring light music and comedy will be held at Unsworth Cricket Club. Bury Metro Community Twinning Association is staging the evening on Wednesday to raise funds for its own group and Bury Hospice. Dance band "Major Minor" will
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Heritage society's new home
RAMSBOTTOM Heritage Society is planning an official opening of its new temporary premises this Easter. The society has moved into St Paul's Church to allow library services to be provided at their building in Carr Street while Ramsbottom Library undergoes
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Battle of bands for Africa
LOCAL bands will pit their musical talents against each other in a bid to raise money for a project in Africa. The Impact Group, based at St Bernadettes Church in Whitefield, has organised a Battle of the Bands event on Friday, March 18. The group is
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Driver fights off car-ram thugs
A MOTORIST was beaten with a baseball bat and attacked with a knife by two thugs after his car was rammed from behind. The 38-year-old escaped with minor injuries in Monday's incident which police are treating as an attempted robbery. Police say the victim
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Cooking up a charity bonanza
Greggs Bakery is hoping to raise lots of dough at a charity run at Heaton Park. The company has joined forces with Mancunian Olympic star Darren Campbell to raise the profile of the Greggs Children's Cancer Research Run 2005 to be staged on Sunday, May
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Why were clubs such a turn-off?
LAP dancing clubs have taken erotic performance out of the seedy back streets and into the realms of respectable entertainment. But why has the craze now booming across the UK always bombed in East Lancashire? Chief reporter DAVID HIGGERSON investigates
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Shakers kid shines for Cyprus
BURY FC youth team player Vassos Theophanous caught the eye when he had trials for the Cyprus Under-21 set-up. The strapping 18-year-old midfielder has been told he will definitely be included in future international get-togethers later in the year. Vassos
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England bonus for 'Fill the Ground Day'
WITH two weeks to go until Good Friday's 'Fill the Ground Day' at Gigg Lane, there's still a massive incentive for the fan or business/organisation that sells the most tickets for the visit of Grimsby Town. Each hard-working recruiter will receive a meal
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Skipper return is boost for Rovers clash
WITH ten games to go to the end of a turbulent season the Shakers are looking to finish with a flourish. While a late run for the play-off places is surely out of the question, there are more than enough tasty encounters in the final fixtures to keep
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Help design care scheme
OLDER people in Pendle are being asked what kind of home they would like to live in as part of plans to revamp a care home in Fence. Proposals have been put forward to turn Wheatley Court into 31, one-bedroom flats with round-the-clock support for tenants
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It makes no sense
THE Conservative Party has invited voters to petition for an increase in the number of police. They have also advertised extensively on the subject of council tax. To add to the council tax by increasing the cost of policing, while at the same time advocating
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Litter: Ring and complain
I REFER to the letter "Am I missing something?" from Mr Pearson (February 25). The streets of Bury are awash with litter and the town council do not seem to be bothered. I urge people to telephone the council's Litter Line on 0161 253 5353, and hope the
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I was there for 100 party
CONGRATULATIONS to the Bury Times for reaching your 150th anniversary this year. I suppose I am one of the few who attended your 100th anniversary dinner when I was chairman of Bury and Radcliffe Constituency Labour Party. A local newspaper is a necessary
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Help design care scheme
OLDER people in Pendle are being asked what kind of home they would like to live in as part of plans to revamp a care home in Fence. Proposals have been put forward to turn Wheatley Court into 31, one-bedroom flats with round-the-clock support for tenants
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Scooter riders setting a fine eggs-sample
THOUSANDS of scooter riders will take to the roads around Bolton this weekend for the popular Ginger's Easter Egg Run. The riders will start their trip from Lowton Civic Hall and they make their way to Manchester Children's Hospital to deliver their easter
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Marriage in the UK
Changes have come into effect from the 1st February 2005 for those wanting to marry in the UK and who are subject to immigration control. It will still be possible to get married for example for a visitor but of course they will not be able to apply to
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Daniel's tearful goodbye
THE family of Jordan Daniel Ledwith said a tearful goodbye to their little lad who lit up people's lives Wednesday. Mourners lined the route as the funeral cortege for the four-years-old, who was killed in an horrific accident in Wigan Road, Leigh, left
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Ring Lenny
FOR every call made to BT's 118 500 directory enquiry service until Sunday, BT will donate 5p to Comic Relief. Callers will be greeted by me or my comedy pal Alistair McGowan! Red Nose Day is today and we need everyone's help to raise buckets of cash
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Another raid on my savings
ONCE again, the council tax rise is above inflation yet, magically, is kept below the Government capping figure. This rise, together with rail fares up seven per cent, water rates up 18 per cent, first-class mail up seven per cent and my state pension
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Try getting a job instead
WELL done to the scumbags who ram-raided and robbed the Halifax Building Society office in Randale Drive, Unsworth, on February 25. Their actions resulted in a business closing down and people losing their livelihood. These yobs will now have to look
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Pensioners are hit hardest again
IN the last few days, I have received word about the massive rise I will receive in my pension in April - all £1.44 of it. This Government gives us the extra with one hand then takes it away with the other. This paltry bit extra will soon be used up once
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Be patient and the queues will disappear
IF congestion congestion at the M60-A56 junction is caused by too many traffic lights and a badly-placed pedestrian crossing, as a recent correspondent suggested, what might be the cause of congestion on a four-lane motorway? Driving too fast, too close
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Blood is thicker than water
Nikhil Kapoor (Sanjay Suri) is a champion swimmer in Goa, India who has sacrificed a lot to get to the top. However, his life is shattered when he learns he is HIV Positive. His family rally round him at first but then as tempers fray his relationship
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It's a soap but not as we know it
They took over the screens in India a long time ago and it seems they are doing the same over here. More famous than any Bollywood pin-up the Soap stars are fast making evenings for most Asian households hell. The Indian soap is best described as a mix
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Chopra Family Values!
A comedy made in Lancashire is spicing up film festivals around the world. 'Chicken Tikka Masala' which is not on general release until April 22 has been written, produced and filmed in Preston. This month the film was one of the highlights at Manchester's
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Put the buzz back into Bollywood
Do you know what Rani Mukherjis first Filmfare Award was? Who is Kajol's famous mother? Can you name the super hit movie from the 70's with Amitabh Bachchan and Parveen Babi? If you know the answers to these questions then youre obviously a huge Bollywood
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Escaped cow's M60 havoc - court
AN escaped cow wreaked havoc in Whitefield before it was shot dead by a police marksman. The animal on the way to the slaughterhouse had burst free from a truck, at junction 17 of the M60 before running amok through roads, a golf course and nearby school
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Misunderstood modesty?
Actions speak louder than words but is it enough to just cover your head. By SARVAT JABEEN KHAN Picture this - I'm driving up one of the steep roads of Lancashire. I see a vehicle on the other side of the road travelling down. There's an obstruction on
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50 years ago from the Radcliffe times
Radcliffe Road Safety Committee was hoping to arrange a dog obedience test in the light of 34 road accidents caused by dogs in the town the previous year. Dyeworks manager Councillor F Crook, who worked at Burton and Slingsby beamers and dyers in Milltown
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I won't give up on our season
STEVE Cotterill was today hoping to extend Peter Whittingham's loan spell after insisting: "I won't give up on our season." England U21 international Whittingham is due to return to Aston Villa following the Clarets Championship clash with Rotherham United
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American Idol
NEIL Hodgson is hoping to become the next American Idol but he will have to do so without the help of his trusty Playstation. The Burnley Bullet is aiming to take the States by storm when he makes his American Superbikes Championship debut in Daytona
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My 'stupidity' has cost me a good friend
DEAR MASSI, In a matter of weeks my whole life has turned upside down. I have been married for six years. It was a love marriage and my parents were so supportive. We moved into a new neighbourhood and everything went well. We both worked and we had more
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Cheque Mates
PUPILS at Leigh CE Junior School organised a sponsored geography challenge to boost the Indian Ocean Tsunami Appeal fund. The children, parents and members of staff all felt the need to help the devastated people traumatised by the disaster and united
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Soccer sunday for all
A FOOTBALL tournament is being held in Openshaw Park, Bury, on Sunday in a bid to bring people from a diverse range of backgrounds together. The Asian Development Association of Bury (ADAB), in partnership with Bury Sports Development and Bury Council
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Bury & District Recorded Music Circle
The Bury & District Recorded Music Circle gave a warm welcome to Mr Jim Hopkinson when he arrived to present his programme, El Condor Pass (The Passing of the Condor). Jim's programme consisted of slides with musical accompaniment. He began with a
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Ramsbottom and Tottington Probus Club
THE sights and sounds of Peter H. Breckin, one of our regular members, took the form of an audio visual presentation given by Peter at the meeting of Ramsbottom and Tottington Probus Club on March 3. Peter was well-suited to the task as he was a founder
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Class act brings theatre to schools
A BURY actress whose credits include Coronation Street, Heartbeat and Prime Suspect is going back to school to bring live theatre into the classroom. Vanessa Peers has teamed up with actress friend Nicola Markham to form their own In 2 Act Theatre Company
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Partners for life after first dance
THEY met by chance on a crowded dance floor and now, 50 years later, Dennis and Kathleen Seed have celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary. The couple, who were both brought up in Bolton, met at the town's Albert Halls when Dennis asked Kathleen to
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Radcliffe Probus Club
LAST Wednesday one of our own colleagues, Jack Heathcote, presented our members with a truly first class slide show. Jack, a member of the local camera club, proved that his knowledge of photography was something very special. Jack's first batch of slides
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Leigh library society
LEIGH Literary Society will have an illustrated talk on "The Natural History of the Pennines" given by Gordon Yates at the Monday, March 14, meeting at 7.30pm in the Derby Room, Leigh Library.
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Volunteers needed
VOLUNTEERS are urgently needed at Astley Luncheon Club. Helpers are wanted to serve meals for members at the Manchester Road, Astley, HQ on Wednesdays between 10.45am and 1.15pm. For further information contact Joan Elsby on 01942 883756.
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Store staff are going green
STAFF at a village store are preparing to get stuck in to help improve the environment. Asda Golborne is calling for customers to vote on a project they would like to see carried out in their area. Manager Feroz Patel said: "Our store is very much part
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Spports injury doc's fast lane to success
HENRY Maxwell is enjoying life in the fast lane - in more ways than one. The 44-year-old orthopaedic consultant and sports medicine surgeon has teamed up with three other premier consultants to bring internationally-renowned sports injury treatment to
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How to stay healthy
TYLDESLEY Probus Club members were given a lesson in staying healthy. They were told by John Buckley, director of the Atherton Arterial Disease Clinic, to stop arteries from hardening or furring up they should not smoke, eat a sensible diet with plenty
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Cheque Mates
PUPILS at Leigh CE Junior School organised a sponsored geography challenge to boost the Indian Ocean Tsunami Appeal fund. The children, parents and members of staff all felt the need to help the devastated people traumatised by the disaster and united
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Homes plan for disused snooker hall
A DISUSED snooker hall in High Street, Golborne, will be converted into six apartments if plans by Mr T Rizzlito, of Welbeck Road, Southport, are given the go-ahead by Wigan planners. Among the latest plans before the council are an application for the
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Fireman Jim trains to help medics
ONE of the first firefighters in East Lancashire to receive special medical training says he hopes his new skills will lead to more lives being saved. Leading firefighter Jim Earnshaw was the first person from Darwen Fire Station to take part in the course
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Walking for a healthy life
WALKERS are being invited to take part in an organised short stroll in Atherton on Wednesday (March 16) The walk will take place at Howe Bridge Sports Centre, Eckersley Fold Lane, at 10am. The one hour walk is part of Walks for Health, a series of short
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Beer festival raises £5,000 for campaign
THE Atherton & Tyldesley Round Table raised their glasses and raised £5,000 for charity. The group has presented the Wigan & Leigh Hospice with a cheque for the money, which was raised from its annual Bent & Bongs Beer Festival. The hospice
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Atherton's new police station opens for business
ATHERTON'S new police station on Flapper Fold Lane became operational for the first time on Monday. The new deployment station has been built to provide an improved policing facility that will serve the Atherton, Tyldesley and Astley areas. It will include
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Old photgraphs are reurned 'home'
WITHIN hours of a Journal appeal to find the owners of a lost treasure trove of photographs they have been claimed. The four albums discovered by Leigh couple Keith and Marion Aldred while trawling through trash in their attic at their Firs Lane home
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Doreen's still a charity worker
FORMER betting shop manager Doreen Almond had a 60th dream birthday and retirement she will never forget. After she left her post at Ladbroke's, Atherton, last May after 34 years, three of her long-time wishes came true - thanks to her family and staff
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Blinkett supports state of the art guide dog centre
FORMER Home Secretary David Blunkett has thrown his support behind proposals to build a flagship guide dog training centre in Atherton. Mr Blunkett toured around Gibbfield Park with his trusty guide dog Sadie and Leigh MP Andy Burnham where developers
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Chapel's 50th anniversary service
STAND Unitarian Chapel will celebrate its 50th anniversary this weekend with a commemorative service. The anniversary marks the opening of the rebuilt chapel, in Ringley Road, Whitefield, after the original building was bombed during the Second World
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Grant help up for grabs
VOLUNTARY sector groups in Radcliffe can bid for grants to help make transport more accessible for disabled people. A total of £70,000 is being allocated by Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Authority's policy committee for a variety of access grants
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Hotels Bridal Fayre has got all the answers
The Dunkenhalgh Hotel in Accrington hosted an exclusive Asian Bridal Fayre. The event featured a fashion show and was held at the hotels renovated Pendle Suite. The suite is the largest of the hotels banqueting suites and accommodates over 350 guests.
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Under paid and under used
A study published by Skills for Business reveals employers pay ethnic minority workers less money than their white counterparts. The report shows the average hourly earnings for white men to be £9.03, but this falls to £6.74 for Pakistani men. And this
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Runaway child molester jailed
A CHILD sex attacker who went on the run is back in jail thanks to an appeal spearheaded by the Evening Telegraph. Ex-convict Paul Whiteley, 47, fled from an Accrington hostel in October, leading detectives to fear he may strike again. He had just been
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Golf conman gets club ban
A THIEF who dressed as a golfer to steal from other players has been banned from every golf course in the UK for two years. Today police said the action against Brian John Corrigan, who was caught at Wilpshire Golf Club, sent out a powerful message to
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Family grave robber anger
A GRIEVING family are calling for CCTV to be introduced at a Blackburn cemetery following a spate of thefts from their teenage son's grave. Soldier Brett Lee Thomas, a former Darwen Vale High School pupil, took his own life on July 7. The teenager, who
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'Junior' nurse didn't question jab
A NURSE has told a jury she did not feel able to question the actions of a colleague who mistakenly gave a Blackburn toddler a fatal injection. Jake McGeough, of Leicester Road, Whitebirk, died from a cardiac arrest at Alder Hey Children's Hospital, Liverpool
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Why were clubs such a turn-off?
LAP dancing clubs have taken erotic performance out of the seedy back streets and into the realms of respectable entertainment. But why has the craze now booming across the UK always bombed in East Lancashire? Chief reporter DAVID HIGGERSON investigates
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Club insists it is breaking down barriers
Yorkshire County Cricket Club officials say they are breaking down cultural barriers after coming under fire. Chairman Robin Smith and operations director Geoff Cope both attended a pioneering conference in Bradford this month organised to help improve
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Too little too late
The political parties are using all the tactics in the world to get the Muslim vote. The Labour Party has a lot of local Muslim councillors and they have had to balance their political aims with those of the community in the past three years. When the
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Sedgley welcome the exiles
HISTORY will be made on Saturday at Park Lane when Sedgley Park entertain for the first ever time one of the most illustrious names in British club rugby - London Welsh. However, at 2.30pm the welcome mat will surely be pulled from under the Exiles' boots
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Free at last and still in chains
The Guantanamo detainees have finally been released. Without charge; Without trial; Without proven guilt -therefore we can be reasonably led to the assumption that they must be innocent? The media has inevitably vultured in on this story and covered it
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In the Firing Line
A London based group has moved into Lancashire with the aim of ousting Foreign Secretary Jack Straw MP at the next general election. An IMAGE EXCLUSIVE. The Muslim Public Affairs Committee (MPAC) launched a campaign recently on their website to defeat
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We live with the consequences
I AGREE with every word of Audrey Schofield's letter (February 25). We now know why the council bulldozed the plans through for the Age Concern extension: they hold meetings there - so hardly an impartial decision. I would remind all the councillors concerned
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Masts: Council not bound by law
I REFER to the recent letter from Brian Daniel, planning and economic development officer of Bury MBC, claiming that the health aspect cannot be grounds for the council to refuse an application for planning permission to construct a mobile phone transmitter
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Wind power: We have no choice
EARLY in October 2004, I had occasion to visit a friend who lives near Darwen. The route took me past homes in Edgworth, and about two or three miles beyond. Driving along I was dismayed to see many signs by the road saying: Say No To The Wind Farms.
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Chacellor's surprise visit to nursery
PARENTS dropping off their children at nursery on Monday were in for a surprise when they were introduced to Chancellor Gordon Brown. Mr Brown paid a visit to the Hoyles Early Years Centre in Chesham Fold Road, Bury, to meet the parents and staff. Parents
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Bike man injured in blaze
THE owner of a well-known Bury motor cycle dealership is recovering from serious burns after a fierce blaze ripped through the showroom and workshop. Roy Armstrong (56) sustained 30 per cent burns in the fire which severely damaged his Italsport Ducati
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Fire team visits mosques
One of Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service's Target Fire Teams paid a visit to Khizra Mosque in Cheetham Hill to raise awareness of the Target Fire initiative amongst the Muslim community. The scheme 'Target Fire' was introduced by Greater Manchester
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Tracker slashes attacks on cabbies
A state-of-the-art tracking system at one taxi-base has seen the number of violent of attacks on cabbies slashed. The hi-tech satellite tracking devices mean the every move of the 15 drivers and 70 plus self-employed workers using his vehicles is monitored
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Driver has £380 fines overturned
A driver ended up with a £380 fine after failing to produce his driving documents to the police. But Shabeer Mujahid, 22, of Albatross Street, Preston, had his conviction for driving without a licence, MOT or insurance, quashed at Preston Magistrates'
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The jewels in the community
The elite of Asian business and society gathered in Manchester for the Lloyds TSB Asian Jewel Awards (North) celebrating the achievements of South Asian individuals from all walks of life. The Professional Excellence Award went to Ibrar Ul-Haq, British
