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TOMORROW
BLACKBURN Painting Classes by Terry O'Toole, Portfolio, Simmons Street, 10am-3pm. Drawing in Charcoal. Karaoke Competition (heat four), Fernhurst, Ewood, 9pm. Cyber Drop-In, 9.30am-11.30am; Parents and Tots, 1.30pm-3.30pm; Out of School Experience, 3.30pm
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Simple way to clean up
SIX months ago we reported how the sordid antics of so-called 'doggers' were putting people off visiting a number of East Lancashire beauty spots. Worried about their children becoming becoming witnesses to unsavoury goings-on, parents were avoiding certain
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Nelson column a dreadful idea
I am writing to express my horror at the proposed Trafalgar Square in Nelson. Nelson is a multi-cultural town, why should we be forever looking backwards? Do we really want to glorify war? Surely a peace square would be more sensible, like the Burnley
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Such a drain on our resources
REGARDING the state of the Blackburn Cemetery, the Direct Services director states that he apologises for having fallen slightly behind with the grass cutting. I have also come across the same problem, though this is with the maintenance of the street
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The deadline is looming for road closures
THE deadline for objections to the proposals for the so-called regeneration of the Sudell Cross area of Blackburn is by first post tomorrow. Many people may think, after having seen the council's glossy presentation earlier in the year, that there can
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Footballers should follow Jack's lead
THE rules of golf are sacrosanct and behaviour must be exemplary at all times. Players are fully aware of the consequences if they attempt to gain any unfair advantage. Jack Nicklaus brought his illustrious career to an emotional finale during last week's
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Time to go?
HUNDREDS of Time computer jobs were today under threat in East Lancashire after the group's chairman announced that the company could be close to collapse. The chain's remaining 78 stores have been closed, and some of the 580 staff at the company's Simonstone
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Reid sinks Spaniards with a Real stunner
ROVERS 2 REAL MALLORCA 0 WHEN Steven Reid joined Blackburn from Millwall two years ago he arrived with a reputation for being a free kick specialist. But Rovers fans have seen precious little evidence of his explosive shooting power - until last night
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A rower-ing success
OLYMPIC rowing hero Matthew Pinsent brought the curtain up on what organisers are already calling the best Royal Lancashire Show in 15 years. Show bosses say an estimated 12,000 people visited the show -- held at Salesbury Hall, Ribchester -- on the first
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Cars attack No2
AT LEAST £50,000 damage was caused when a Darwen car showroom was attacked for the second time in three months. Paint-stripper was poured over 27 of the 45 vehicles at M65 Car Sales, four car windows were smashed and stones were thrown through the showroom
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Keane shocks Rossendale fans
MANCHESTER United captain Roy Keane stunned Dark Lane by making a 45-minute appearance in their 7-0 thrashing of Rossendale United last night. The Irish midfielder, who has been left behind while the rest of the United squad tour Far East, played the
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Local couple's Egypt terror
AN EAST LANCASHIRE couple today told how they felt lucky to be alive after escaping their bombed Egyptian hotel without injury. Nick and Dinah Wilson were in their rooms getting ready for bed after a night out when the explosion ripped through the reception
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Dracula show was a real thrill
I AM disabled and so are several of my friends. We do not get out very often but a few days ago we had the opportunity to go to Witton Park to see a show about Dracula. We did not know what to expect, but what a fantastic surprise night, it was a real
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Sparky joy at tour
BLACKBURN boss Mark Hughes was full of praise for his players following last night's 2-0 friendly win against Real Mallorca in Austria. First half goals from Steven Reid and Ryan Nelsen set Rovers up for an impressive victory against their La Liga opponents
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Seeing red ain't so bad - I should know!
FOOTBALL can be a cruel old game at times as young Matt Derbyshire found to his cost in Germany on Saturday afternoon. The former Great Harwood player had only been on the pitch a matter of minutes against 1860 Munich when he got red-carded for a late
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Time to go?
HUNDREDS of Time computer jobs were today under threat in East Lancashire after the group's chairman announced that the company could be close to collapse. The chain's remaining 78 stores have been closed, and some of the 580 staff at the company's Simonstone
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'You're killing democracy'
PENDLE Liberal Democrats have been accused of 'murdering demo-cracy' as Nelson councillors prepare to elect a chairman for the third time in as many months. But Lib Dem leader Coun Alan Davies, whose group controls the council, claims his party is standing
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'£200 for death of our son?'
THE parents of a 20-year-old man killed when his car collided with a school bus have slammed the "lenient" sentence given to the bus driver. Susan Jamieson, whose son Robert died in the accident at the notorious Britannia junction, in Oswaldtwistle, in
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Duff injury scare
MICHAEL Duff gave Burnley an injury scare as they began their Austrian tour with a 1-1 draw against Greek side PAOK Salonika. Duff limped out of last night's friendly with a tweaked knee to join Danny Karbassiyoon (groin) and Micah Hyde (hamstring) in
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Garreth's eye for goal still in focus
GARRETH O'Connor offered Burnley fans a tantalising glimpse into the future in Abtenau last night. The former Bournemouth midfielder arrived at Turf Moor vowing to carry on where he left off at Dean Court, where he registered a career best 14 goals last
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Sparky joy at tour
BLACKBURN boss Mark Hughes was full of praise for his players following last night's 2-0 friendly win against Real Mallorca in Austria. First half goals from Steven Reid and Ryan Nelsen set Rovers up for an impressive victory against their La Liga opponents
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Duff injury scare
MICHAEL Duff gave Burnley an injury scare as they began their Austrian tour with a 1-1 draw against Greek side PAOK Salonika. Duff limped out of last night's friendly with a tweaked knee to join Danny Karbassiyoon (groin) and Micah Hyde (hamstring) in
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Purge call as gang go on the rampage
A LEADING councillor has called for a major purge on problem youths after a gang of masked thugs carrying baseball bats went on the rampage. Gangs of as many as 25 youths wreaked havoc through the streets of Stacksteads on Friday night. One woman was
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Time to go?
HUNDREDS of Time computer jobs were today under threat in East Lancashire after the group's chairman announced that the company could be close to collapse. The chain's remaining 78 stores have been closed, and some of the 580 staff at the company's Simonstone
