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Old guard battle but foiled by rain
It was a frustrating afternoon for Chorley at Leyland Motors as rain during the tea interval left them with just 21 overs to reach their target of 149. They fell agonisingly short by just ten runs. This was a terrific effort, not to mention a very spirited
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Nursing skills being wasted
THE role of those running our National Health Service is to provide the best possible treatment for patients as quickly and conveniently as possible within financial limits. The ever-present problem is that there will never be enough cash to meet everyone's
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This simple tip is just the ticket
I WRITE in response to recent letters in particular the one on July 25 from K Knowles, Alexandra View, Darwen. Having had the same problem i.e., parking ticket blowing off the dashboard when door is closed -- my husband and I have solved this by having
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It's a bridge too far for our finances
I READ the letter from Susan Baxendale (LET, August 1) regarding Mitton Bridge and would like to add some more facts that your readers may find interesting. I recently took on the role of Cabinet Member for Planning and Environment and found that the
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Chips on menu for pet owners
CHIPS can be good for pets and their owners, the RSPCA has revealed -- microchips that is! The RSPCA's Lancashire East Branch is offering pet owners the chance to get their pet microchipped at a knock-down price during August. A microchip is recommended
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Jon wants to deliver citizens to the nation
Think the nation is going to the dogs? Why not start your own? That's the intention of a new BBC comedy starring a Chorley man who made his television debut on August 3. Jon Bond, 27, who grew up in Euxton, features in the six-part show How To Start Your
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Firm praised for 7/7 operation
A recruitment agency has been commended by council officials for 'outstanding' work in the wake of the London tube bombings. Trades Recruitment Ltd, Market Street, Adlington, provided a driver who transported and set up an emergency mortuary as part of
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Jail for bottle attacker
A man who carried out a bottle attack at a Chorley nightclub has been jailed for 15 months. Preston Crown Court heard that the victim, Steven Gazal, lost four upper teeth when he was struck in the mouth at Park Hall, Charnock Richard. The pain only subsided
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Why did son die?
THE Burnley mum of the youngest person to die in custody in Britain is still facing an agonising wait for answers one year on. Tragic Adam Rickwood, of Harold Street, committed suicide in Hassockfield Secure Training Centre in Durham last August aged
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Shot in the arm
AN HISTORIC uniform manufacturer which lost a £50million Ministry of Defence contract has been offered a lifeline to supply combat clothing for a multi-national leisure company. Blackburn's Cookson and Clegg was facing closure after losing the multi-million
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Celebrate with St Cath's
A local hospice is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a week of events culminating in a grand ball. Staff at St Catherine's, in Lostock Hall, are hoping it will give all their supporters a chance to join the celebrations. The events, from September
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Eye doctor has vision for Africa
A Preston-based doctor has used his skills to help restore the eyesight of hundreds of people in Africa. Dr Jag Gandhi, 31, an ophthalmologist at Royal Preston Hospital, travelled to Ndola in northern Zambia. There he taught local paramedics about diagnosing
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Cheeky chaps strip off their inhibitions
The only men at Preston's Canterbury Hall next week will be the dancers on stage, strutting their stuff at a special ladies-only night. Hot Stuff, a cheeky group of mainly thirtysomethings, have promised the "full monty" for revellers at the Garstang
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Waste plant likely to be approved
Plans to build a recycling plant on farmland near Preston's Docklands are expected to get the go-ahead by Lancashire County Council despite huge public opposition. The proposed development off Wallend Road, Riversway, which would be bigger than two football
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Crisis looms for city shakers
Preston City Centre Management Company (PCCMC) could be on the brink of collapse, a senior city business leader has warned. It comes after the Chamber of Trade withdrew its funding of the company, and resigned from its board. Now Julia Horn, manager of
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Anne takes top Westminster role
A FORMER city council officer has been named as the new Local Government Ombudsman for the North of England. Anne Seex, pictured, has been appointed on the recommendation of the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister to deal with complaints against the likes
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Planners give nod to gypsy site extension
A GYPSY site in Morecambe is to be extended because there is a shortage of traveller pitches in the area. City council planners have given consent for the Oxcliffe New Farm gypsy caravan site on Oxcliffe Road to be enlarged with eight extra pitches. The
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Fire fighters must do better
FIRE fighting in Lancashire could be better, according to a report on the county fire service. The Audit Commission's 'comprehensive performance assessment' of 47 fire authorities in England says that the Lancashire Combined Fire Authority is only 'fair
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Why did son die?
THE Burnley mum of the youngest person to die in custody in Britain is still facing an agonising wait for answers one year on. Tragic Adam Rickwood, of Harold Street, committed suicide in Hassockfield Secure Training Centre in Durham last August aged
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Teacher admits 'moment of weakness' assault
A SCHOOL teacher has admitted sexually assaulting a boy pupil during a lesson. Anthony Watson also admitted possessing more than 500 child pornography images on his computer, when he appeared in court. Preston Crown Court heard that two of the images
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Martin prepares school for stuntmen
YOUNG people are being offered a chance to follow in the footsteps of a Morecambe daredevil as a unique stunt school and trampoling centre opens in the resort. Martin Shenton, who has thrown himself out of windows and wing-walked in smash hits films including
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I fight on for life
A LANCASTER man who secured the right to die with dignity by winning a landmark legal battle against medical guidance will now have to go fight his case all over again. Leslie Burke, who suffers from a degenerative brain condition, was granted his right
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Dougherty makes PGA
It was a frustrating afternoon for Chorley at Leyland Motors as rain during the tea interval left them with just 21 overs to reach their target of 149. They fell agonisingly short by just ten runs. This was a terrific effort, not to mention a very spirited
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Four play is fine for Jim
MORECAMBE boss Jimmy Harvey believes he will have the equivalent of four new signings without buying anyone. Last summer's recruits Jimmy Kelly, Carl Ruffer and Sean O'Connor barely played last season because of injury. Midfielder Michael Stringfellow
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Spot on Wayne seals Shrimps win
MORECAMBE were forced to battle hard for a 1-0 win over Kendal Town at Parkside Road on Wednesday night. Despite being without key playmaker Lee Ashcroft and top striker Kenny Mayers Town gave a workmanlike performance against Jim Harvey's men. Neat passing
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Rogan shows City witch way to go
NICK Rogan grabbed his first goal in a Lancaster City shirt as the Dolly Blues tuned up for the Nationwide Conference North campaign with a 2-1 win at Clitheroe. Rogan struck in style to seal a tough game at Shawbridge as City weaved some second half
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Preston pain for Bombers
THE rain frustrated Lancaster's hopes of only their fourth Surridge Northern Cricket League win of the summer on Saturday as they settled for a draw at Preston. The Bombers looked to be on course for a good success against an unpredictable Preston outfit
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It's just not cricket as Leyland limp
MORECAMBE'S winning run came to an end as Leyland and Farington bored the pants of the Woodhill Lane faithful on Saturday. Leyland put Morecambe in to bat after winning the toss in this Surridge Northern league fixture - but may as well have shaken hands
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All-Stars set for Vale scrum down
Liban Espoir squad, Lebanon's all-star rugby team, have a 19-man squad all set and primed for the big clash with England's Lionhearts later this month. The game, at Vale of Lune's Powder House Lane, promises to be one of the must-sees in the area's sporting
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Don't 'waste' our money
FESTIVAL organisers are deter-mined that council funding should not be 'Wasted' after the punks pulled out of Morecambe. They hope people power will win the day - and anchor down the future of Lancaster's threatened Maritime Festival. As the annual 'Wasted
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First team spot up for grabs
Defender Matt Hill is set to miss the opening week of North End's Championship campaign after failing to overcome his hamstring injury. The left back is also expected to miss Monday's home clash against Derby County. Manager Billy Davies said: "Matt is
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Long running firm goes bust
A LONG established firm -- believed to be one of the oldest in Rossendale -- has gone bust, it was revealed today. John Spencers (Hazelhurst) Ltd, in Ramsbottom, has gone in to liquidation blaming a slump in turnover and increased competition from overseas
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Help us save children's lives
I AM writing to ask readers to help UNICEF save the lives of children facing a food crisis in Niger. Niger is one of the poorest and least developed countries in the world and now drought and locust infestation have made 3.6 million people even more vulnerable
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Green power plan
An environmental group has praised plans to make a landfill site greener by converting natural gas into electricity for domestic use. Chorley Environment Forum welcomed plans submitted by the Northampton-based Waste Recycling Group Ltd to the county council
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Second tragedy in two years
Tributes have poured in for a village landlord who was electrocuted at the weekend - the second tragedy to hit the family in two years. Marshall Ormesher, 50, died at his pub, The Hare and Hounds, Bolton Road, Abbey Village, as he carried out home improvements
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Small squad, but now it's Steve's team
THE pre-season training is over, the warm-up games have gone, now the big kick off is upon us -- and I can't wait! I'm looking forward to this season more than any of the previous five or six. Of course I have concerns, as every Burnley fan must have,
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Impress me
MARK Hughes today admitted he still has a few selection dilemmas to resolve with the new season barely a week away. The Blackburn Rovers boss has already decided on most of his team to face West Ham in next week's Premiership curtain raiser at Upton Park
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Call for mayor to boycott twin town
An animal rights group has called on the Mayor of Preston to boycott the city's French twin, after it emerged the town hosts bullfights. It comes after French activists, Radical Anti-Corrida Committee (CRAC), sent a DVD with graphic images and a letter
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Race hate swoop nets two
TWO campaigners for the right-wing British National Party were arrested after distributing campaign leaflets in Lancaster. Police caught up with the men up last Wednesday night as they leafleted houses in the Scale Hall area. The leaflets carried the
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Shaken and causing a stir...
A LANCASTER firm is shaking into the realm of James Bond with a top-secret car tracking device. Iris Automotive is stirring majors minds with unlimited uses being touted for its clever military technology. The firm has more than 40 years experience in
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Punks opt out of resort
THE punks have turned their back on Morecambe - despite a last-ditch city council bid to keep them in the resort. The effort included upping the festival grant to £25,000 but the overture was wasted. And 'Wasted 2006' will now be held at Blackpool's Winter
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ASBO pensioner hears final warning
A retired teacher has been told she will go to jail if she causes her neighbours any more stress. A court heard that Jenny Smith, 75 on Friday, had made her neighbours lives a misery for more than a decade in quiet Coppice Brow, Carnforth. She shouted
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Final spot for women
Chorley Cricket Club women's team are through to the final of the Lancashire Women's League Cup. They will play either Southport or Burnley in the final to be held at Chorley's Windsor Park ground on September 4. The team, who were only formed this season
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Teale brings in Clarke to strengthen central defence
CHORLEY'S management team of Shaun Teale and Ray Stafford are looking forward to taking on new opposition when Heybridge Swifts visit Victory Park on Saturday. Player-boss Teale had hoped for a pre-season match against Accrington Stanley, but because
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New homes a real shock
I couldn't believe my eyes on reading the front page of the Citizen last week that MAC Construction is to be allowed to build another 400 homes in Heysham. How are we to cope with all the extra traffic that they will generate on Morecambe road. Surely
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Have your EI assessed
I AM looking for people age 18 and over to participate in online research on emotional intelligence (EI). Anyone who volunteers will receive a free assessment of their EI and will be entered into a prize draw where a £100 Amazon voucher can be won. To
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This cyclist does think he's special
AHH, the same tired and incorrect arguments trotted out again by Motorist (Letters, last week). First, he will find that the vast majority of cyclists own cars as well as bikes and pay all the costs associated with them. But by choosing not to use their
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Flats block is a monstrosity
I write regarding the proposed development of the Kingsway Baths site in Lancaster, where developers were champing at the bit to raze the complex to the ground until a last minute preservation order was made. I welcomed this salvation, for although the
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London bombers wanted to kill innocents
IN HIS reply to me, Stephen Metcalfe (Letters, July 27) makes half a dozen points. How much more persuasive most of them would be if they were either relevant or true. First, he objects to my use of the term 'terrorists' to characterise the London bombers
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Seafront must be protected
A VISION Board funded by The North West Development Agency is currently brain-storming a dream of how Lancaster and Morecambe may develop in a sustainable way over the next 20 years. Its brief, timetable and list of members are available on Lancaster
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Bike ace Ben batters 'em
NETHER Kellet cyclist Ben Greenwood is celebrating after becoming British under-23 road race champion. The 20-year-old class act took the title after 100 miles of astute hard riding at Dorton, in Buckinghamshire. Greenwood entered the race as favourite
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Clarets look to raise the bar
STEVE Cotterill has one word to describe Burnley's pre-season campaign. Average. Four draws, one victory, five goals scored and two conceded add up to Burnley heading into today's Championship curtain raiser away to Crewe Alexandra unbeaten, but with
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It's make or break time for Rammy
RAMSBOTTOM skipper Richard Hevingham admits this is a make or break weekend for his side. A win in the league against Enfield and victory in the Worsley Cup final on Sunday could set the Acre bottom up for a stunning end to the season. Two defeats could
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Can Matt return to form?
CAN Matt Jansen ever get back to being the player he was three years ago before his motorbike accident? That's the million pound question every Blackburn fan wants answering after the striker launched his latest comeback attempt with a goal in Tuesday
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Race quit talk is rubbish - McGuinness
MORECAMBE bike ace John McGuinness has slammed suggestions he is finished in Superbikes - and has a new team to prove his determination to star again. The ex-brickie had an acrimonious parting of the ways with AIM Yamaha Racing after a disappointing campaign
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Bay students top table
THERE was good news for medical students training at hospitals in Morecambe Bay this week as pass rates were top notch. Hospitals around the country are ranked by the University of Liverpool on the grades secured by students - and the Royal Lancaster
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Impress me
MARK Hughes today admitted he still has a few selection dilemmas to resolve with the new season barely a week away. The Blackburn Rovers boss has already decided on most of his team to face West Ham in next week's Premiership curtain raiser at Upton Park
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Shot in the arm
AN HISTORIC uniform manufacturer which lost a £50million Ministry of Defence contract has been offered a lifeline to supply combat clothing for a multi-national leisure company. Blackburn's Cookson and Clegg was facing closure after losing the multi-million
