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High jinks at beauty spot?
Police have launched an investigation after a Chorley beauty spot was identified on a number of internet websites as a meeting place for sex. The Hi-Tech Crime Unit, at Lancashire Constabulary Headquarters in Hutton, will examine websites which name Pigeon
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Markets to be privatised
The management of Chorley's two markets is set to be privatised in a bid to inject some investment and more entrepreneurial spirit. Chorley Borough Council has released a timetable for the handover of market operations which could see the running of the
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Never again
The parents of a Chorley schoolgirl killed in an accident are hoping to send home the road safety message to other teenagers. Alan and Judith Priestley, of Deerfold, Astley Village, this week released pictures of daughter, Rachael. They plan to approach
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Report sparks council probe
South Ribble Borough Council has left itself open to fraud and corruption, according to an internal report obtained by the Citizen. The issues raised in the 12-page document, dated June 7, 2005, and compiled by a council audit assistant, are now being
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Homes plan sparks concern
Plans to build dozens of affordable homes in Leyland has angered residents living near to the proposed development. It comes after property developers, Redrow Homes, submitted plans to build 67 properties in Dunkirk Lane, Moss Side, aimed at first-time
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Final farewell to priest
Parishioners, friends and family came together on Wednesday to say a final farewell to a popular priest. The Reverend Derek Lynford Sears died on Wednesday, August 17, following a short illness. He was 80 years old. Born in Charnock Richard, Chorley,
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Ghostly TV trail in haunted house
The spooky goings-on at one of Preston's famous haunted houses will be the focus of a new television programme about haunted places and things that go bump in the night! Television makers will descend on Samlesbury Hall next week as part of a new six-part
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Women dare to bare for charity
A group of brave Morecambe women have got their kit off for charity - and are hoping their bits will be a big hit. The 12 pin ups want their poses to bring the cash rolling in for Cancer Research and Morecambe Royals FC And the brazen beauties are not
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Crime pays for local charities
LOCAL charities in Morecambe are benefitting from the proceeds of crime - with the blessing of police. Bobbies have handed over alcohol seized from under age drinkers to the groups to boost fund-raising. It is hoped the booze can be offered as raffle
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Roadshow heads for Lancaster
ONE of TV's longest-running programmes is coming to Lancaster... offering local people an opportunity to grab their place in front of the cameras. The popular Antiques Roadshow will set up camp in Lancaster Town Hall on Thursday, September 22, from 9.30am
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Police hunt shop raider
A WOULD-BE thief wielding an iron bar terrified staff at a village convenience store during a bungled armed robbery. The man - wearing a bala-=clava and black clothing - walked into the Spar shop on Main Road in Bolton-Le-Sands and threatened a sales
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Threatened centre wins new hope
CAMPAIGNERS have won a major victory in the war to save Lancaster's Piccadilly Gardens. It comes in the shape of news that developers English Partnerships do not want to build homes on the nursery land. Piccadilly Gardens is a project in Scotforth which
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Billy can use Cress cash
North End chairman Derek Shaw has insisted PNE are not becoming a 'selling club' and pledged to use at least some of the Richard Cresswell cash on new players. Shaw has revealed to the Citizen the sale of last season's top-scorer to Leeds United has already
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Cup cash spur for Magpies
Chorley have a cash incentive when they travel to Tadcaster on Saturday for the FA Cup preliminary round tie. The Magpies have not collected much cash on their FA Cup and Trophy travels but this season there is a chance of a substantial windfall. An away
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New crossing a must
I AGREE with Ms Chapman about the traffic on Bulk Road being a problem for people on the Newton estate (Letters, August 10). I think that a suitable crossing should be put in place as soon as possible. I also feel that traffic should be limited to 20mph
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Sounds like terrorism to me
ROBERT Segal claims Menachem Begin was not a terrorist, as he 'mainly targeted British soldiers'. May I express my profound respect for the British armed forces and my view that people like Begin and the IRA were, indeed, commit-ting acts of terror when
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Still catering
WERE you called up or were you a regular chef in the Army Catering Corps? If so, the regimental association wants to hear from you. I have carried on in the association locally and have recently been to the corps in Aldershot. There are various other
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Tell me gay tales
I am writing a PhD in the Department of History at Lancaster University, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council of Gt Britain. I am researching male and female veterans' experiences of the Second World War, including specifically the experiences
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Surprised by lack of debate
I WAS present at a planning committee meeting regarding the proposed demolition of garages to make room for offices at the rear of Bulk Road, where I live. While observing what was taking place a member of the committee moved the plan for approval and
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Sophistry doesn't win the argument
AS I recall, Mr R Segal's original 'response' to me was a letter seeking to refute part of the Lancs Association of TUC's press release about the London terrorist attacks of July 7. The parts he seized upon sought to explain why the bombings happened
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Keep our markets
I have to disagree with Steve Cross's letter, who claims our markets should be replaced with national units. Does he want Chorley to become a clone with all other small towns that have no individuality? Chorley people are a warm hearted crowd, the friendly
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We can't become a 'clone' town
After reading Mr Cross's letter in the Citizen of August 10, I feel like nailing him to one. He mentions "retail decline" and Chorley's "retail future" yet at the same time espouses the opinion that "national retailers" will bring the people of Chorley
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Railway crossing safety measures stepped up
Safety measures at a rail crossing in Chorley have been stepped up following a near fatal accident at the weekend. Network Rail plan to put wooden cattle grids at the side of Rylands crossing, which links Brock Road to Railway Road, and more signs warning
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'Revenge' leaflets slammed
Councillors and police have condemned the British National Party for playing on people's fears over the recent bombings in London after a Chorley village was targeted in a recruitment campaign. Leaflets have been posted to hundreds of properties in Astley
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Victoria is nobody's fool
A young entertainer was nobody's fool when she picked up the title of junior jester at a local theme park. Victoria Hansford, 10, was 'court' up in the excitement at Camelot Theme Park when 27 budding comedians performed in front of an audience of hundreds
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Soccer bronze for amputee Michael
A teenager who had his foot amputated at birth, has won a bronze medal at the World Amputee Football Championships in Brazil. Michael Chambers, 15, of Gaskell Road, Penwortham, played in midfield for the England team which lost out to the host nation
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Tears after mural is vandalised by thugs
A mural vandalised just hours after it had been created by young people, is to be re-painted. Six youngsters, aged eight to 15, had spent ten days painting sporty pictures on walls previously clad with graffiti at the basketball court, behind the Community
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Liverpool trio relive '80s cup glory days
Football fans at Preston's National Football Museum on Wednesday got a glimpse of three players from the great Liverpool team of the 1980s with some of the trophies they won. Former goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar, ex-skipper Phil Neal, striker David Johnson
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Facts plea over homes delay
An independent councillor is calling for Preston City Council to come clean over the reason for its delay in transferring the authority's housing stock. It comes after last week's announcement that the transfer of more than 6,000 homes to a new landlord
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Jobs created at new store
High street retail giant, Marks and Spencer, is to open a new branch in Preston next summer. The high street chain plans to open a store at Deepdale Retail Park and a substantial number of jobs are expected to be created. It will be located in either
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Resort bank is marked for closure
MORECAMBE branch of the Yorkshire Bank is to close after its owners decided to further trim their operation. The Marine Road Central branch is among 31 branches earmarked for closure by The National Australia Group. The group first announced cuts in May
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Bus reaches end of the road
A RURAL bus scheme which cost more than half a million pounds to set up to improve public transport in rural areas has been axed. The much vaunted Carnforth Connect services linking Lan-caster and Arnside with Carnforth and Milnthorpe are to be stopped
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Bay bridge can be a green winner
PLANS for a 12-mile bridge linking Cumbria and Lancashire across Morecambe Bay have moved a step forward. Research has revealed that the 'green' bridge could help produce energy for up to 80 per cent of homes in the North West through tidal power. The
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Rail bosses on the wrong track
LEADING Green John Whitelegg has attacked the operators of Lancaster rail-way station after claiming cyclists couldn't get their trains because a gate was closed. Cllr Whitelegg claimed a fellow councillor was told the gate - leading onto the cycle track
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Guild Hall date for Jennings
Chorley welterweight champ Michael Jennings will top the bill at Preston Guild hall in his first defence of the British title. Jennings will fight Bradley Pryce on October 18 after the Welshman was nominated as official challenger by the British Boxing
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Just the right start to season
Coronation Park again proved Chorley's happy hunting ground and the Magpies can now boast seven wins from seven visits. Chorley went ahead on 35 minutes when Peter Wright poked the ball home from close range. Eastwood raised their game after the break
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Is it time for a change?
MISS H. Rood's letter in The Citizen (August 10) must have raised the hackles of at least a few members of England's indigenous population. I say 'England' rather than the UK because Scotland and Wales are still proud of their nationalities to the extent
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Orch scorches out on a high
MARK Orchard bowed out as Morecambe professional on a high - but his fantastic all-round display wasn't enough to steer his side to a win at Chorley. The Kiwi class act scored a century, grabbed three wickets and took two catches on his last game before
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Pint sized Paterson sinks City
LANCASTER City crashed to a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Kettering after a headed goal from a tiny midfielder ruined all their hard work The Dolly Blues, with two draws from their first two games, gave an assured display until a 70th minute series of errors
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The Origin-al heroes
MORECAMBE lifted the Origin trophy for the second year on the spin after their 28-6 win over Lancaster was enough to claim an aggregate success. Lancaster made the trip over the water' to Trimpell buoyed by their 20-12 win over Morecambe in the first
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New look starts here...
A DERELICT bus depot that attracts drinkers, drug users and vandals is to be used to launch a new look for Morecambe. The disused Stagecoach Ribble bus depot on Heysham Road is to be demolished to make way for 35 mews-style houses and modern two-bedroom
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Morecambe end up with nothing
MORECAMBE lost their 100 per cent Conference record after a loss at Exeter but the Shrimps did enough to suggest their season could be a good one. The Grecians are top of the table after three wins from three games and have yet to concede a goal. But
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Lifeboatmen go down
MORECAMBE lifeboatmen are going down - in a joint fundraiser with Bowland Pennine mountain rescue team. They are joining forces for a sponsored abseil down Lancaster's Ashton Memorial in October and are looking for volunteers to take part. A deposit of
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You're free to fight
MARTIAL arts masters will be demonstrating and passing on their pulse-raising skills in Lancaster this weekend. A 'Free to Fight' activity day is being held at The Red Rose Martial Arts Centre on St George's Quay, on Sunday from 10.30am to 5.30pm. This
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Chippy wins fry-off place
An award-winning Lancaster chip shop could scoop another top gong after being nominated as one of the best in the country. Hodgson's Chippy, on Prospect Street, will fry off against nine other fish and chip shops to try and scoop the 2005 national chippy
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Planners bin DIY superstore
PLANS to build a major new DIY warehouse, which developers say could have created hundreds of jobs in Morecambe, have been rejected. Prime Sites UK wanted consent to build a massive new DIY warehouse on green field land at Mellishaw Lane. Company spokesman
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Five in court after village raid
FIVE people have been remanded in custody in connection with a robbery at Heysham post office. The three men and two women appeared before Lancaster magistrates on Saturday morning after being arrested following the robbery, in which an empty cash box
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Be in the swim
POOL users are to be asked to get 'in the swim' by Lancaster City Council. It plans to give keen swimmers in the district an opportunity to take part in a review of its facilities. The city says swimming is enjoyed by many people simply for fun, to keep
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Beware of funny money
SHOPS and businesses are being warned to have their eye on the notes after funny money was handed over the counter of a Morecambe shop. A store on Market Street was targeted twice last Monday afternoon when two people tried to hand over counterfeit £20
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Better shops elsewhere
I doubt the market is holding back Chorley as Bury, Wigan, Bolton and Preston all have them too (indoor and outdoor) and they all have a fantastic variety of shops. I think the town centre is too small, most of the shops are cramped with little space
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Security breach at BAE
Specialist aircraft components, worth an estimated £40,000, have been stolen from BAE Systems' Samlesbury plant, putting a multi-million pound Airbus contract at risk. Fourteen titanium forges, weighing 150kg each, were taken from a store room behind
