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Safety must come first
INCREASED traffic flow was always going to bring problems to the M65 because of the fact that the road was not built as a conventional three-lane motorway. To save money, large sections were constructed with just two lanes and there have long been worries
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Vote for your sporting hero
THE secret of sport, whether it is as an individual or playing in a side, is team-work so Grassroots is delighted to announce its has joined forces with CIS. The sponsorship deal will help promote sport at the local level and give readers the chance to
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View's good as win goes West
WEST View chalked up their first win in the Blackburn Sunday League but were made to sweat by fellow new boys Clayton. The team from Revidge roared to a 3-0 half time lead but were forced to cling on as Clayton stormed back after the break. West View
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Worsthorne spot on to reach final
WORSTHORNE have reached the final of the Hospital Cup after a dramatic penalty shoot-out victory against Colne. The East Lancs League side held their nerve to slot home five superbly taken spot kicks to book their place at Turf Moor next year. It was
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Bicycle kicks!
IT WAS four years ago that Steven Burke swapped his boots for a bike -- and he's been riding high ever since. Three consecutive national titles and medals in the recent World and European Junior Track Championships highlight the immense talent of the
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Walking is good for everyone
WHAT a simple idea -- walking; but great things come from simple ideas and Blackburn with Darwen Council are achieving great things as they encourage us to get out and about with their Walking Festival. The Walking Festival is a showcase of the value
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Dismay over closure of arts centre
I AM completely dismayed and extremely upset to hear that the Valley Arts Centre in Darwen is to be closed as part of the Redearth Triangle Redevelopment. I have seen at first hand the excellent service to the whole community, which this centre has offered
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Cold shoulder
AN IDEA to turn hard shoulder lanes of the M65 into a third carriageway have been condemned as unsafe by a major motoring organisation. The move has been put forward in a bid to tackle rush-hour tailbacks and traffic jams. But the RAC said: "While hard
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Bell's hell set to end
BLACKBURN boss Mark Hughes is hoping for some good news from the treatment room in the build up to Sunday's North West derby with Bolton Wanderers at the Reebok. Craig Bellamy and Paul Dickov are both battling to be fit to face Sam Allardyce's side at
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So frustrating...but it's not all gloomy
AND so international weekend. And, with the exception of Danny Coyne and Michael Duff, a chance for Burnley's players, manager and supporters to take a breather, lick their wounds and reflect on the opening month of the season. "Frustration" might be
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Transfers haven't bowled me Rover
So that's it then, the transfer window has closed and we have to run with what we've got up to the January sales. Looking at the departing players, it has to be said that the change and the regular football should do them good. As with all young players
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I wanted to pack it in
DUANE Courtney has revealed he almost gave up football before sealing a dream deadline day move to Burnley. The former Birmingham City youngster admitted he was distraught after failing to make the grade under Steve Bruce at St Andrews. However, a timely
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I wanted to pack it in
DUANE Courtney has revealed he almost gave up football before sealing a dream deadline day move to Burnley. The former Birmingham City youngster admitted he was distraught after failing to make the grade under Steve Bruce at St Andrews. However, a timely
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Tower may go up in lights
BUSINESS leaders in Darwen are hoping to raise enough cash for a shining tribute to Darwen Tower. Darwen Shop and Business Association is hoping to create a scale model of the landmark structure, made from lights. The group estimates such a scheme would
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Pub to host pudding throwing competition
THE eyes of the sporting world will be fixed on Ramsbottom as the town prepares to hold its own world championships -- in black pudding throwing. The World Black Pudding Throwing Championships - to be held at the Royal Oak pub on Sunday, starting at noon
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Cold shoulder
AN IDEA to turn hard shoulder lanes of the M65 into a third carriageway have been condemned as unsafe by a major motoring organisation. The move has been put forward in a bid to tackle rush-hour tailbacks and traffic jams. But the RAC said: "While hard
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Darts ace is well Place-d!
A TEENAGE darts enthusiast from Accrington who has found himself in the right 'Place' at the right time, now hopes his career can go through the roof! Sixteen-year-old Brian Carter, son of the well-known and experienced Fred Carter, has secured a 12-month
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Demolishing communities
RE your report 'We shall not be moved' about plans for the Infirmary area of Blackburn (LET, August 26). This dumb council has destroyed communities in the town and placed people in new houses that have since been demolished themselves - over 5,000 in
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Clarets skipper on drink driving charge
BURNLEY Football Club captain Frank Sinclair has been charged with drink driving. The Clarets' 34-year-old star defender was stopped by police near his home near Bolton at 5.10am last Saturday morning. He will appear at Bolton Magistrates' Court on Thursday
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It's Gunner be a blast at Blackburn
WHEN David Bentley first burst onto the scene at Arsenal, it seemed like the beginning of a match made in heaven. Gunners fans love players with skill and flair at Highbury and in teenager Bentley they had a homegrown talent who appeared to have those
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Clarets skipper on drink driving charge
BURNLEY Football Club captain Frank Sinclair has been charged with drink driving. The Clarets' 34-year-old star defender was stopped by police near his home near Bolton at 5.10am last Saturday morning. He will appear at Bolton Magistrates' Court on Thursday
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Plea to Prescott in loans row
JOHN Prescott is to be asked to settle a row over the scrapping of grants for people made homeless by the Elevate plans. Hyndburn MP Greg Pope will ask the Deputy Prime Minister to step in after Hyndburn Council decided to axe relocation grants for residents
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Norman serves a pint and a prayer
A PUB landlord is to combine pulling pints with an altogether more spiritual calling. Norman Atty, landlord of the Dog Inn, King Street, Whalley, has accepted a roving ministry with the Church of England, making him the only preaching publican in Lancashire
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Bell's hell set to end
BLACKBURN boss Mark Hughes is hoping for some good news from the treatment room in the build up to Sunday's North West derby with Bolton Wanderers at the Reebok. Craig Bellamy and Paul Dickov are both battling to be fit to face Sam Allardyce's side at
