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Murder hunt police search for two boys
POLICE hunting the killer of 10-year-old Lauren Pilkington-Smith are looking for two boys seen playing with her before she was found battered to death. The schoolgirl died from multiple blows to the head. Police have revealed that she was playing with
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Euro vision
BULLISH Blackburn boss Mark Hughes has set his sights on a push for Europe following his shock capture of Craig Bellamy. The ambitious Ewood chief believes he now has the attacking armoury to take the club on to the next level following Bellamy's arrival
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Inferno
FIREFIGHTERS fled for their lives as a massive mill fire spread rapidly around them. More than a hundred people phoned the emergency services as huge flames and plumes of smoke from the blaze at Primrose Mill, Burnley, could be seen as far away as Blackburn
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Homes report speaks for itself
WITH reference to the letter from Councillor Moira Barrett (LET, June 30). We are residents in the Redearth area. We would like to invite Coun Barrett to come to our homes and speak to us and hear our side of the story first hand. She will then be able
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Grant Aid
TONY Grant is hoping Accrington Stanley can help him find a new club before the end of the week. The midfielder, who was released by Burnley at the end of last season, has been training with the Conference club to regain his sharpness and fitness.Grant
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Dougherty's Open deams dashed
NICK Dougherty was pipped to the one exempt Open place on offer at the Scottish Open yesterday. Maarten Lafeber finished on 17 under par to secure a place at St Andrews, two shots ahead of the former Shaw Hill player. It left Dougherty rueing what might
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Inferno
FIREFIGHTERS fled for their lives as a massive mill fire spread rapidly around them. More than a hundred people phoned the emergency services as huge flames and plumes of smoke from the blaze at Primrose Mill, Burnley, could be seen as far away as Blackburn
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Don't let bullies get away with it
I AM writing about the article on bullying and malicious gossip (LET, June 6). First I would like to thank the Telegraph for helping to highlight this serious problem in our society and the letter of support from Winnie McKenna. I would like to recommend
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Feel the Burn
IT'S that time of the year all professional footballers hate with a passion - the start of pre-season training! Mark Hughes and his Blackburn Rovers players returned to work at Brockhall on Thursday and judging by some of the pained expressions, the Welshman
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School info was top class
MAY I say a great big heartfelt thank you to all the wonderful people who phoned me with information regarding St Alban's School. The response was unbelievable and my friend was almost in tears when I told him. I would also like to thank the gentleman
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'Best on tap' with £19m waterworks
A £19MILLION state-of-the-art water treatment works is expected to bring some of the best quality drinking water in Europe to Pendle residents. The new multi-million pound scheme being embarked on by United Utilities will begin this month. And bosses
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Make best use of scarce cash
THE National Health Service faces many problems and money, or lack of it, is at the root of most of them. Finding the necessary funding to keep services going is a constant battle and few would envy the task of those who have to prioritise and choose
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The cavaliers are coming...
SEVEN military men will retrace an epic English Civil War journey that saw a 14,000-strong army march through the heart of East Lancashire. Dressed in Royalist uniforms and on horseback, they will follow the route taken by Prince Rupert in 1644 when he
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Grant Aid
TONY Grant is hoping Accrington Stanley can help him find a new club before the end of the week. The midfielder, who was released by Burnley at the end of last season, has been training with the Conference club to regain his sharpness and fitness.Grant
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Parts of cememtary being neglected
I HAVE just returned from yet another upsetting visit to tidy my husband's grave. Years ago the Pleasington Cemetery in Blackburn was a pleasant place to visit but now it is not, apart from certain parts which are kept beautifully tidy. The grave is only
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Aussie square ODI series
ENGLAND failed to land the huge psychological blow they desired ahead of the Ashes series as Australia continued their love affair with Lord's to level the NatWest Challenge. Faced with the opportunity to claim some silverware ahead of the main event,
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MP's tipple gets Commons' vote
A DARWEN Indian restaurant's special lager has been given the ultimate Westminster seal of approval. Sukhi's Indian Lager, which is served at Sukhi's Restaurant, Duckworth Street, will be a guest beer in the Strangers Bar, in the House of Commons. And
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Euro vision
BULLISH Blackburn boss Mark Hughes has set his sights on a push for Europe following his shock capture of Craig Bellamy. The ambitious Ewood chief believes he now has the attacking armoury to take the club on to the next level following Bellamy's arrival
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Smoke alarm could save your life
COULD I please ask people who don't have smoke alarms fitted in their homes to consider doing so? I didn't have any at all and had a very lucky escape. I got up at my usual time of 6am and came downstairs, I opened the door and couldn't see a thing, my
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Music quiz launches Robert appeal
AN appeal launched in memory of an inspirational young man has got off to a swingin' start. Members of the Children's Aid committee held their first event for the Robert Broude Memorial Fund and raised an impressive £7,500. The successful event was a
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Residents' anger over catalogue of crime
A MAN being robbed in front of his young children was the final straw for a group of Prestwich residents who claim they have suffered years of crime-related incidents. Householders in Bland Road and Hilton Drive said: "Enough is enough!" after a catalogue
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Locals assured of say on school plan
PRESTWICH residents have been assured that their concerns over the proposed relocation of King David Junior and Infant School will be heard before any decisions are made. Plans have been revealed to rebuild the high school on the schools current site
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High school gets double honour
A HIGH school has received double honours after receiving an Investors in People award and the Leadership and Management Standard. Elton High School Specialist Arts College has become the first organisation in Bury - and one of just a handful of schools
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Cherrio to Paul
UNITED Co-operatives Funeral Services is saying "goodbye" to its longest serving regional manager Paul Connery, who is retiring. He has managed more than 20 funeral homes across Greater Manchester, including Bury, in his capacity as Manchester funeral
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Solicitor's warning over pub, club licence
A BURY solicitor is warning landlords and club secretaries they face extra costs and risk the loss of their licence if they fail to meet a deadline to register their licence with the local authority. Under new measures introduced by the 2003 Licensing
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Top cuppa at M&S
MARKS and Spencer's Cafe Revive in Bury will only be serving Fairtrade tea and coffee from now on. The move comes after customers told the company they wanted products which tasted great but also ensured that farmers get a fair price for their crops.
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New 'angle' on safety at work
TAKE your hard hats off to the UK's leading independent steel fabricator which is harnessing innovative technology to protect its production workers. The move by William Hare Ltd, based at Brandlesholme House in Brandlesholme Road, Bury, was prompted
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High school gets double honour
A HIGH school has received double honours after receiving an Investors in People award and the Leadership and Management Standard. Elton High School Specialist Arts College has become the first organisation in Bury - and one of just a handful of schools
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Man held in clamp on teen drinking
A MAN is to appear in court next month in connection with buying alcohol for children. The 24-year-old from Ramsbottom was arrested following a crackdown by police and trading standards officers on youths drinking in the streets or parks in the Ramsbottom
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Music quiz launches Robert appeal
AN appeal launched in memory of an inspirational young man has got off to a swingin' start. Members of the Children's Aid committee held their first event for the Robert Broude Memorial Fund and raised an impressive £7,500. The successful event was a
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Locals assured of say on school plan
PRESTWICH residents have been assured that their concerns over the proposed relocation of King David Junior and Infant School will be heard before any decisions are made. Plans have been revealed to rebuild the high school on the schools current site
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Bus lane work to cause traffic problems
MAJOR disruption is expected as a £1.6 million scheme to improve travel along Bury's busy Bolton Road route has started. The work on the A58 will begin at Ainsworth Road and progress southwards along Bolton Road. It will include the creation of a quality
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Bryan takes pride in new Lions post
BRYAN Holland has expressed his delight at taking over the reins of Bury Lions as the club's new president. At the annual handover dinner, at which 26 members, their partners and friends attended, Lynda Pearson handed over the chain of office and gave
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Unions demand action by NHS Trust
AN action plan aimed at protecting staff and patient services at Fairfield Hospital has been issued following last month's no-confidence vote by senior doctors. Union representatives have delivered the 12-point plan to the management of the Pennine Acute
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Inquest dad hits out over verdict
THE father of a window cleaner critically injured in Whitefield after falling from his ladder said he will take "legal advice" after an inquest ruled his son's death was accidental. Carl Hibbert, of Tempest Street, Deane, fell from his ladder while cleaning
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We'll not give up - Centurions' coach
HUDDERSFIELD GIANTS 32, LEIGH CENTURIONS 22: Defiant coach Darren Abram insists his Leigh side will fight to the end after suffering an eighth straight Super League defeat. "There are still 16 points to play for and if there were still only two we would
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Boy quizzed after teenager is drowned
A BOY, aged 12, has been arrested after a teenage boy drowned at a Bury beauty spot. The boy died in the River Roche while playing with friends. He was aged 14 and is believed to be from Middleton. His body was discovered by police underwater search teams
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Murder charge..
A 49-YEAR-OLD man was due to appear in court today accused of murdering a teenager. John Butterworth, of Water Street, Accrington, was charged following the death of 19-year-old Daniel James Freeston. Mr Freeston was discovered with a serious head injury
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BLACKBURN
Folk and Acoustic Music with Geoff Higginbottom, Bay Horse, Osbaldeston, 8.30pm. Blackburn Fellowship for the Hard of Hearing, Ardley Centre, Bent Street, 7.30pm. "Give Us A Clue." Blackburn Home Organ and Keyboard Club, St Stephen's Conservative Club
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MP's tipple gets Commons' vote
A DARWEN Indian restaurant's special lager has been given the ultimate Westminster seal of approval. Sukhi's Indian Lager, which is served at Sukhi's Restaurant, Duckworth Street, will be a guest beer in the Strangers Bar, in the House of Commons. And
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Murder charge
A 49-YEAR-OLD man was due to appear in court today accused of murdering a teenager. John Butterworth, of Water Street, Accrington, was charged following the death of 19-year-old Daniel James Freeston. Mr Freeston was discovered with a serious head injury
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'Best on tap' with £19m waterworks
A £19MILLION state-of-the-art water treatment works is expected to bring some of the best quality drinking water in Europe to Pendle residents. The new multi-million pound scheme being embarked on by United Utilities will begin this month. And bosses
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Kartik class
RAMSBOTTOM extended their lead at the top of the Musbury Fabrics Lancashire League after beating EAST LANCS and Lowerhouse slumping to defeat. East Lancs' Dave Pearson made 69 in his side's 158-7. Ramsbottom's outgoing pro Murali Kartik took 3-87 and
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Police's blitz on cinema terrors
PLAIN-clothed officers are to patrol a town centre leisure complex in a bid to thwart groups of badly-behaved youths. Operation Pin Strike will be carried out throughout the school summer holidays and will target youths causing a nuisance around Accrington
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Murder charge
A 49-YEAR-OLD man was due to appear in court today accused of murdering a teenager. John Butterworth, of Water Street, Accrington, was charged following the death of 19-year-old Daniel James Freeston. Mr Freeston was discovered with a serious head injury
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Murder charge
A 49-YEAR-OLD man was due to appear in court today accused of murdering a teenager. John Butterworth, of Water Street, Accrington, was charged following the death of 19-year-old Daniel James Freeston. Mr Freeston was discovered with a serious head injury
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Heads should roll at council
READING about the £100,000 blunder over a tribunal (LET, June 30) will no-one ask why no senior heads will roll at Blackburn with Darwen Council. Will we get the reports on the review? GEORGE STUDHOLME, Shepherd Street, Darwen.
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'Brilliant' race day now here to stay
WOMEN from across the region flocked to Towneley Park to run the first ever Race for Life in Burnley for cancer research. Glorious weather greeted 1,200 runners as they took to the starting line to raise around £55,000 for charity. And thousands more
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The war from a Lancaster bomber
THE war in Europe was over but for Lancaster Bomber pilot Arthur Thompson it was business as usual as he took to the skies and flew to France, this time not to bomb the enemy but to help repatriate prisoners-of- war writes Terry Morgan Arthur, now 84,
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Locals assured of say on school plan
PRESTWICH residents have been assured that their concerns over the proposed relocation of King David Junior and Infant School will be heard before any decisions are made. Plans have been revealed to rebuild the high school on the schools current site
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Residents didn't have a say on phone mast
MYSELF, along with a number of other local residents, attended a meeting of the planning control committee in Bury town hall, to protest about the installation of a mobile telephone mast at the bacon factory on Stanley Road, Whitefield. My home lies in
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Top honour for St John man
From the Guide files of Friday, July 4, 1980: Mr John Methven, of Baguley Crescent, Prestwich, was bestowed with the highest honour in the St John Ambulance Brigade. He was installed as a Serving Brother at a ceremony in London, perfromed by Lord Caccia
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Poverty: Royals are out of touch
READERS, we are told that the Royal Family cost each and every person in Britain, 61 pence per head, which is meant to sound like they are a bargain. I totally disagree and firmly believe that their expenditure is both excessive and opulent. Their wealth
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Water chaos on road to hospital
ACCESS to Fairfield General Hospital was thrown into chaos for the third time in three weeks when part of Rochdale Old Road collapsed. A major water mains burst, creating a large crater right outside the main entrance to the hospital on Friday morning
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Sort out Metrolink problems first
I AM in total agreement with "Re-affirmed Car Driver" (Letters, June 30) about the Metrolink. It's a total disgrace for a transport system. I suggest that MP Ivan Lewis and Transport Minister Derek Twigg travel on the system late at night with its foul-mouthed
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Stop the waste
COMPANIES in Bury could soon be seeing pound signs thanks to a new online savings calculator. Launched by Envirowise, the free savings calculator is part of a campaign to encourage office-based businesses to put profit back into the business rather than
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Tops for tots pair of schools
TWO of the borough's schools are celebrating together after receiving glowing reports from Government inspectors. Potter's House independent nursery school and Little Acorns Pre-school were both awarded top grades for care and the standard of education
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Award winner
HOUSING maintenance and estate management services firm Connaught, which has two site offices in the borough, has been awarded Partnering Contractor of the Year 2005. The company works in the social housing market and has an office in Norfolk Avenue,
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We're the tops
STAFF at The Royal Bank of Scotland in Bury were in bubbly mood when they celebrated with champagne after being voted one of the top UK branches for customer service. All of the bank's 650 branches are measured on the level of service they provide and
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New shop opens
LEADING European retailer Tchibo has opened a new shop in Bury's popular Mill Gate centre. Each week the business will introduce a new product range to their shops, website and catalogue.
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Cycling safety courses for young
CYCLING safety courses are being offered to children across the borough during the summer holidays. The courses, run by Bury Council's road safety unit, are open to any child aged ten or over who has a roadworthy bike. They are being staged over four
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Jailed mugger goes on the run
A BURY man who mugged an 89-year-old woman has gone on the run from prison. Andrew Chadfield of no fixed abode, walked out of HMP Kirkham open prison on June 17, which is believed to have been within hours of his transfer from a secure unit. He may have
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Cycling safety courses for young
CYCLING safety courses are being offered to children across the borough during the summer holidays. The courses, run by Bury Council's road safety unit, are open to any child aged ten or over who has a roadworthy bike. They are being staged over four
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Residents' anger over catalogue of crime
A MAN being robbed in front of his young children was the final straw for a group of Prestwich residents who claim they have suffered years of crime-related incidents. Householders in Bland Road and Hilton Drive said: "Enough is enough!" after a catalogue
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Water chaos on road to hospital
ACCESS to Fairfield General Hospital was thrown into chaos for the third time in three weeks when part of Rochdale Old Road collapsed. A major water mains burst, creating a large crater right outside the main entrance to the hospital on Friday morning
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Lauren died from 'multiple blows' to the head
POLICE investigating the murder of a 10-year-old Leigh girl have revealed she died from multiple blows to the head. A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said: "A post-mortem examination has revealed that 10-year-old Lauren Pilkington-Smith died as
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Inquest dad hits out over verdict
THE father of a window cleaner critically injured in Whitefield after falling from his ladder said he will take "legal advice" after an inquest ruled his son's death was accidental. Carl Hibbert, of Tempest Street, Deane, fell from his ladder while cleaning
