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Morning and Night
As the morning is breaking It seems the long dark night Is drawn back like a curtain To flood the day with light. Grasses dance in the breeze The wind whispers in the trees As night winds begin to blow Here and there are shades of grey, The sun sinks
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Mill blaze drama
FIREFIGHTERS were called to small fire at a mill in Bury as employees continued to work inside. The fire started at 4pm on Friday at the Premier Mill in Walshaw Road when ducting from a machine caught fire. The fire is believed to have started due to
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Can you dig out a treasure for me?
I WAS a miner in the Yorkshire pits for 33 years and an now retired. For the past few years I have been a keen collector of colliery checks or tallies, local ones at first then checks from other coalfields. Unfortunately though I have very few from Lancashire
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Schools should not be segregated
I AM writing in relation to an article (LET, March 7) entitled "Muslim school to open soon." The first thing that came to mind was, why do we bother? By this I mean we were always being told that all communities should come together. Many groups in this
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Writer trying to brainwash us
IF you wish to give MEPs and other pro-European activists space in your newspaper to air their propaganda, I suggest you allocate them a dedicated column such as Jack Straw enjoys. We could then choose to read or ignore it. I read Chris Davies's latest
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Can you rise to the challenge?
I AM appealing on behalf of Heart Research for any walkers with a heart for a challenge to take part in Heart Research's Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge on Saturday, June 18. We are dedicated to fighting the nation's biggest killer -- heart disease -- and
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Boundary changes plan: The fight goes on
A NEW committee of councillors is to be set up to try to head off plans to "move" Atherton into a new a Parliamentary constituency. An all-party group has been set up to develop alternative proposals following opposition to the Parliamentary Boundary
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Roscoe sees red as RMI crash
Scarborough 3, Leigh RMI 0: A bad day at the office got even worse for Leigh RMI when Andrew Roscoe was dismissed for a foul on Ashley Lyth with seven minutes to go. Chris Senior fired Scarborough ahead with a low shot from close range two minutes before
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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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Get your house in order
I write concerning an important issue which needs to be addressed in our community. It's time to eat and you are sitting in someones brand spanking new front room. The food has been served and you sit patiently waiting for someone to tuck in first, so
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How Dickov was spot on
BLACKBURN Rovers' goal-hero Paul Dickov has admitted he couldn't look Ian Walker in the eye as he prepared to step up and take his match-winning penalty at Ewood yesterday. Dickov has taken penalties against the England goalkeeper on hundreds of occasions
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Dickov shuts them up
AN FA Cup adventure that began in Cardiff is destined to end in the Principality after Paul Dickov scored the goal that silenced the Leicester fans who once worshipped the ground he walked on. The veteran striker showed nerves of steel to convert the
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Tram plan hits the buffers
A SCHEME to provide East Lancashire with a tram system has been axed after five years of planning and £1million of public money was spent on research. Blackburn with Darwen Council and Lancashire County Council pulled the plug on funding after deciding
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Bolton boys do it for Shakers
SHAKERS 1, BRISTOL ROVERS 1: For the second week in succession a Bolton-born player sent the Shakers fans home happy with a stunning goal. Last week Dave Flitcroft's 90th minute piledriver won his side a vital three points against Cambridge United. On
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Business plans for care home
A FORMER Nelson care home could become a business centre and day nursery if plans get the green light. But the chairman of Nelson Area Commitee says he is devastated by the news. Walverdene Home for the Elderly, Rigby Street, closed in 2003 and was sold
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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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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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Khans in new ABA snub
AMIR Khan's family have washed their hands of the Amateur Boxing Association after a controversial defeat for younger brother Haroon. The Olympic silver medallist recently withdrew from the ABA championships over a ticket allocation row, but now the family
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£4m heritage windfall for town
A £4 MILLION scheme to restore some of Darwen's architectural gems has been unveiled -- and is expected to receive approval from heritage bosses within months. Blackburn with Darwen Council was provisionally offered £1million from the Heritage Lottery
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Princess prize for brave Laura
A TEENAGER recovering from Hodgkin's Disease has shown unbelievable courage to scoop a prestigious accolade -- the Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Award. Brave Laura Proctor, 15, was nominated by fellow students and staff at Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar
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McNamara double halts Boro surge
RADCLIFFE BORO 2, OSSETT TOWN 2: Radcliffe Borough's late run for the play-offs stalled after they gave away a two-goal lead at home to a sprightly Ossett side. Keviin Glendon's side had won their last two games, putting themselves back in the hunt for
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Warehouse will bring jobs boost
A BLACKBURN firm which boasts a string of blue-chip companies as clients will this week unveil a £5million new warehouse expected to help create 260 new jobs. MDA, which distributes promotional goods to retail and leisure companies on behalf of firms
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Hearing tests for newborns
NEWBORN babies are to receive hearing tests in a bid to detect deafness. A scheme being rolled out nationally has arrived at East Lancashire's two maternity hospitals -- Queen's Park in Blackburn and Burnley General Hospital. It is hoped the new service
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Tram plan hits the buffers
A SCHEME to provide East Lancashire with a tram system has been axed after five years of planning and £1million of public money was spent on research. Blackburn with Darwen Council and Lancashire County Council pulled the plug on funding after deciding
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Pair dig in to earn draw
A magnificent 184-run partnership between Abdul Razzaq and Kamran Akmal saw the tourists salvage a draw in the first Test with India in Mohali. The Pakistan pair began the final day at the crease and remained there until late into the afternoon session
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Tigers crush the Welsh challenge
Sedgley Park 46, London Welsh 27: Tigers gained a vital victory over London Welsh to stay clear of the relegation dogfight in the National League Division One. Full report and reaction on Tuesday
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It was closer than it looked - Abram
COACH Darren Abram was full of praise for his Leigh Centurions players despite the heavy 46-6 home defeat at the hands of Bradford Bulls. He said: "I thought the enthusiasm and improvement from our guys was superb. "It is a pity we were not playing one
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BLACKBURN
Wilpshire Ladies National Farmers Union, Samlesbury Memorial Hall, Samlesbury, 2pm. Charity Rainbow Whist and Domino Drive. Blackburn Gramophone Society, Blackburn with Darwen Foyer, Prince's Street (between Feilden Street and King Street), 7.30pm. "An
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Tram dream is finished
THE idea of a Metro-style rapid tram system right across East Lancashire did seem like a little more than a dream when it was first mooted almost six years ago. The number of different towns and communities that would need to be served across the region
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Get tough on lazy drivers
I TOTALLY agree with H Hamer (LET, Letters) of Blackburn on the issue of vehicles parking on the pavement. The Roman Road, Pothouse Lane and adjoining estate areas of Darwen are a nightmare. Parents picking their children up from Moorland School park
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No need to bring religion into issue
I REFER to an article in the Lancashire Evening Telegraph (March 1) regarding a former student of the College of Islamic Knowledge and Guidance in Blackburn who pleaded guilty to plotting to blow up an aeroplane. I fully agree with the comments made by
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Tram plan hits the buffers
A SCHEME to provide East Lancashire with a tram system has been axed after five years of planning and £1million of public money was spent on research. Blackburn with Darwen Council and Lancashire County Council pulled the plug on funding after deciding
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The love of my life
Payaar te mein Karda Hunda Sanh Jadhu mein Gareeb tha. Ooon te manu Zaroorat he kohnee. (I used to love when I was poor but now I have no uses for it.) t isn't the relationships that screw you up its the way some guys just go on about it all the time.
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The invisible man
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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We can win Cup
MARK Hughes believes Blackburn Rovers can win the FA Cup after Paul Dickov's late winner against Leicester fired the club into their first semi-final in 45 years. Dickov's 82nd minute penalty secured a priceless 1-0 victory over the Foxes yesterday as
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Officers fear CD bootleg charges
POLICE officers accused of selling bootleg DVDs and CDs in Lancashire stations may face criminal charges, it was revealed today. The force's professional standards department completed an internal inquiry on Friday and bosses were set to pass their findings
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Red card for pool
A PREMIERSHIP footballer's dreams of transforming his Rossendale home look set to be dealt a blow this week after council chiefs ruled the plans were out of keeping with the surrounding area. Manchester United and England star Phil Neville is planning
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Trains with faults will continue service
UNION leaders have accused rail bosses of putting profit before passengers by over-riding safety regulations to keep trains running even if they have faulty doors and alarm systems. The RMT union hit out at Northern Rail, the only rail operator to use
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Hearing tests for newborns
NEWBORN babies are to receive hearing tests in a bid to detect deafness. A scheme being rolled out nationally has arrived at East Lancashire's two maternity hospitals -- Queen's Park in Blackburn and Burnley General Hospital. It is hoped the new service
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Workers feel 'undervalued'
BURNLEY council workers have complained that they don't feel valued by councillors as part of a survey into conditions at work. Their feelings are revealed in a job satisfaction survey in which council staff also say there is too much pressure in their
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Anyone for bowls?
YOUNG People from Pendle are invited to take part in a sport more associated with their grandparents -- crown green bowling. The event takes place at Alkincoats Park, Colne, on Wednesday, March 23, and Wednesday, March 30, from 10am to noon and will feature
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Artist hears public views on design
THE designer of a huge work of art proposed for the hills over Accrington has tried to persuade people it is a good idea during a public meeting. Residents gathered in Accrington Town Hall on Saturday to find out more about the Panopticon ideas for the
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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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Grieving family's £1,000 pub gift
A PRESTWICH pub has paid tribute to a teenager who died after being in collision with a police van answering a 999 call. Laura Melvin (18) was killed in Bury New Road, Prestwich, last October after spending the evening at the Red Lion pub. As reported
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'You could live in Blackburn!'
RESIDENTS complaining about teenage tearaways in Whalley have been told by police: "It could be worse, you could live in Blackburn." Officers in the Ribble Valley village have asked residents to keep some anti-social behaviour in perspective following
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What a load of rubbish!
It affects all communties everywhere, so much so that many Councils have declared war on rubbish and fly-tipping. SARVAT JABEEN KHAN reports on one Council's battle to get the message home and how we as a community can help. Eighteen inch Sony stereo
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Gary can be a star
BURNLEY loan star Gary Cahill has a big future ahead of him in the Premiership, according to David O'Leary. The Aston Villa manager openly admits he sent his rookie defender to Turf Moor to "sink or swim". And the 19-year-old stopper, who only made his
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Cotterill relief as points put on board
BURNLEY manager Steve Cotterill was grateful to grab all three points in a below-par performance against a spirited Rotherham United side. Goals from Tony Grant and Frank Sinclair cancelled out Phil Gilchrist's early header to give the Clarets their first
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Quite frankly, it's a relief
NEVER mind the quality, feel the relief. That was the emotion flowing at Turf Moor after the Clarets finally got back to winning ways at relegation-haunted Rotherham United's expense. The last month has seen Burnley's bubble finally burst on several fronts
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O'Connor rises from the flames
RACING driver Brian O'Connor is aiming to revive his motorsport career after spending two years rebuilding his car. O'Connor, who lives in Great Harwood, was a regular in the Ford Saloon Championship up to 2003, driving his Ford Escort Cosworth. But the
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We can win Cup
MARK Hughes believes Blackburn Rovers can win the FA Cup after Paul Dickov's late winner against Leicester fired the club into their first semi-final in 45 years. Dickov's 82nd minute penalty secured a priceless 1-0 victory over the Foxes yesterday as
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Gary can be a star
BURNLEY loan star Gary Cahill has a big future ahead of him in the Premiership, according to David O'Leary. The Aston Villa manager openly admits he sent his rookie defender to Turf Moor to "sink or swim". And the 19-year-old stopper, who only made his
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Hotel 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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Fusion Fashion 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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Officers could face DVD charges
POLICE officers accused of selling bootleg DVDs and CDs in Lancashire stations may face criminal charges, it was revealed today. The force's professional standards department completed an internal inquiry on Friday and bosses were set to pass their findings
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Gemma aims to play it safe
A SOAP star is urging teenagers in East Lancashire to practise safe sex after her screen character was diagnosed with chlamydia. The plea came as local health bosses revealed they were setting up an action plan to deal with cases of the sexually transmitted
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Green party to fight M65 widening plan
GREEN campaigners are to fight plans to widen the M65 - claiming that money should be spent improving East Lancashire's public transport instead. And Graham Carter, the Green Party's prospective candidate for the Blackburn constituency, plans to turn
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Ram raid leaves trader shocked
A BLACKBURN shopkeeper has told of his shock after a car was crashed into his shop and a cash machine was stolen. Shahbaz Malik, 24, has owned the Awan Food Store, in Mill Hill Bridge Street, for three years and had installed a CCTV system at the grocers
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Trains with faults will continue service
UNION leaders have accused rail bosses of putting profit before passengers by over-riding safety regulations to keep trains running even if they have faulty doors and alarm systems. The RMT union hit out at Northern Rail, the only rail operator to use
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An open house offer to Craig's X-men
A MAN standing against Blackburn MP Jack Straw has offered bed and board to volunteers to give his election campaign the 'X' factor. Craig Murray -- who was controversially ousted as British Ambassador to Uzbekistan -- is using his £320,000 pay-off from
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Stanley's play-off dreams de-railed
IT isn't all that long ago that Brunton Park was submereged under four feet of water. At the same venue on Saturday, Accrington Stanley were simply subdued. All geared up for a crucial play-off clash, the Reds failed to provide as stern a test as they
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Look to the future
AN innovative Lancashire County Council scheme aims to recruit more teachers of ethnic and black origin. Anyone eager to teach adult learning can move towards a full time teaching career by applying for the Open College North West (OCNW) Planning and
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Challenge Cup draw
THE draw for the fourth round of the Powergen Challenge Cup takes place at the Galpharm Stadium, Huddersfield on Monday at 7.30pm on BBC Radio Five. Leigh Centurions and the rest of the Super League clubs come into the competition with the games taking
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Woman dies in tram horror
A WOMAN has died after being involved in an accident with a tram in Bury on Friday night. The victim, who has not been named, died after she was hit by a tram on the Metrolink line at Prestwich. The woman, believed to have been in her 40s and from the
