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Let's all help to stop gangs
THERE'S nothing new about groups of youngsters hanging around on street corners at night. But the crimes they often commit these days are much more serious than those of past generations when youths did little more than kick balls about and indulge in
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Crackdown on 'hell' gangs
POLICE are cracking down on youngsters hanging around the streets of a Blackburn estate after a "weekend of hell." Officers today revealed up to 20 youngsters were causing trouble on Saturday night in the Pemberton Street area. One 18-year-old was arrested
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Tolerance should work both ways
I WRITE in response to Canon Chris Chivers's letter (LET October 11). He writes of ignorance of different faiths and cultures and that we should take into account their beliefs but I would like to ask when and where does the Muslim faith take my beliefs
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Factory raiders' game of footie
Thieves who broke into a Padiham factory showed they were in no hurry to leave -- by kicking-off a game of football on the factory floor. Workers were shocked on Monday morning to find the factory belonging to Turkington's Engineering in Station Road
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Player ratings: Blackburn 3 Leeds 0
How the Rovers' players rated in the comfortable victory over Leeds. FRIEDEL: So little to do but played some nifty passes 7 NEILL: Increased fitness makes him a dangerous attacking outlet 8 GRAY: Lively, if a little over-anxious in possession 6 KHIZANISHVILI
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Match report: Blackburn 3 Leeds 0
CRAIG Bellamy clearly doesn't believe in doing to others as they do to him. Mark Hughes wants to handle the injury-troubled striker with care, only using him sparingly to prevent lasting damage. But is Bellamy being as gentle to his opponents when he
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Pupils bubble over with music day fun
TOWNELEY High School, Burnley, celebrated its new status as a specialist school in performing arts with a day of music. Students and staff enjoyed performances from professional artists with each year group entertained in a newly-refurbished drama studio
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Battleaxe Christine's bangers and dash
BATTLEAXE Christine Hamilton has been getting her teeth into a Burnley butcher's sausages -- declaring them the best in the North. The wife of former Tory MP Neil and I'm A Celebrity contestant has been dashing round the country to find who makes the
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Factory raiders' game of footie
Thieves who broke into a Padiham factory showed they were in no hurry to leave -- by kicking-off a game of football on the factory floor. Workers were shocked on Monday morning to find the factory belonging to Turkington's Engineering in Station Road
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'Elders' cleared of cabbie attack
THREE community 'elders' have all been cleared of a midnight iron bar attack on a taxi driver over a family dispute. Azmat Hussain, 56, of Chapelhouse Road, Nelson; Shoukat Hussain, 50, of Chapel Street, Colne, and Mohammed Tafseer, 42, of Lancaster Gate
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Brakes - Ring A Ding Ding (Rough Trade)
Brakes are a super-group constructed from the finest components of the best bands in Brighton - British Sea Power, Electric Soft Parade and Tenderfoot. Very much a good-humoured side-project, it's clear from Ring A Ding Ding that Sussex's finest haven't
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'Elders' cleared of cabbie attack
THREE community 'elders' have all been cleared of a midnight iron bar attack on a taxi driver over a family dispute. Azmat Hussain, 56, of Chapelhouse Road, Nelson; Shoukat Hussain, 50, of Chapel Street, Colne, and Mohammed Tafseer, 42, of Lancaster Gate
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Sky's the limit for David
EAST Lancashire's first chartered helicopter service has been launched -- offering everything from business trips to romantic days out. David Fishwick, managing director of David Fishwick LDV Van and Minibus, Colne, started the venture after people kept
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Feathers ruffled over bird market
ANIMAL experts have called for the Government to stop a bird market taking place in Lancashire, for fear of the deadly avian flu virus being spread. The Animal Protection Agency (APA), which campaigns against the trade in wild animals for pets, has informed
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It's arty politics!
THE public face of a controversial East Lancashire arts group is to challenge the leader of Hyndburn Council at the next local elections. Gayle Knight, 41, works as the spokesman for Mid Pennine Arts -- the Burnley-based group behind the Panopticon project
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A Hollyoaks star is born - early
EAST Lancashire's youngest television star is about to make her soap debut. Libby Thomas, who will four weeks old tomorrow, has already been in show business for half her young life. She started filming for Channel 4's Hollyoaks aged just two weeks and
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National award for college
BURNLEY College has scooped a national award for its investment in training in a prestigious ceremony. The college was one of the winners in the National Training Awards regional ceremony for the North West which took place at St George's Hall, Liverpool
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Match report: Aston Villa 1 Burnley 0
JON Harley certainly has enough experience of Premiership football to make sure you sit up and listen when he talks about the narrow margin separating the top flight and the Championship. Forget the likes of Chelsea as they look to have the title wrapped
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Cotterill takes the positives from loss
BURNLEY boss Steve Cotterill hopes last night's Carling Cup defeat to Aston Villa can turn out to be a blessing in disguise. The travel-weary Clarets were unlucky to exit the competition through Kevin Phillips' solitary first half strike. But with the
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Three and easy thanks to Bellamy
MARK Hughes watched Craig Bellamy transform Blackburn's Carling Cup fortunes last night then declared: "I'm absolutely delighted that he's here!" The Rovers boss was full of praise for all his players as they stormed into the fourth round with a 3-0 victory
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Lancashire gig guide
Your diary of the big gigs coming to Lancashire soon, including the likes of Status Quo, White Stripes, Paul Weller, Doves, Blondie, The Coral, The Magic Numbers and Jerry Lee Lewis. OCTOBER 26 Matt Munro Jr, Guild Hall, Preston, £13 - £15 OCTOBER 27
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Sex act in alley man was trapped by DNA
A MAN who exposed himself in an alleyway told police he was "revved up" because he had been expecting to have sex. Gary Lee Clough, 27, had gone to see his married lover but had become frustrated when he discovered her husband's car parked outside the
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Hospice quest to honour exceptional women
SPECIAL women from across Rossendale will have the chance to shine at this year's prestigious Women of the Year awards. The event is the highlight of Rossendale Hospice's fundraising calendar and has so far raised more than £100,000. The committee is
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'I had to go and pay my respects'
A NAVY veteran from Rossendale has spoken of his emotional visit to the graves of comrades killed in a wartime tragedy. Frank Dickinson, 80, from Ramsbottom, has returned from a trip to Papua New Guinea, where he paid a moving tribute to more than 20
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'Fare' deal for staff
COUNCILLORS have demanded assurances from potential buyers of Blackburn Transport that all jobs will be safe for at least three years. Senior members of Blackburn with Darwen Council agreed to let private bus companies bid for a stake of up to 90 per
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A Hollyoaks star is born - early
EAST Lancashire's youngest television star is about to make her soap debut. Libby Thomas, who will four weeks old tomorrow, has already been in show business for half her young life. She started filming for Channel 4's Hollyoaks aged just two weeks and
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Two-week ban for cabbie who punched teen
A TERRIFIED victim today spoke of his outrage after a taxi driver who viciously attacked him had his licence suspended for just two weeks. Christopher Sutton spoke as Blackburn with Darwen Council faced criticism for not imposing a complete ban from driving
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Yob arrogance is unbelievable
YOBS who broke into a Padiham factory to steal tools didn't just trash it --they stayed for a game of football. And that just highlights a new low in the sheer arrogance of criminals. Workers arrived at Turkington's Engineering to find a pitch had been
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Town needs affordable housing
RE the letter concerning the building of apartments on the former bowling green at the Liberal Club, Darwen. The club has no other use for this land and it is becoming an eyesore. Moreover, this is clearly a people-first development, and local people
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Andy Payton column: Hull kids made my life hell
BURNLEY at home to Hull City will always be a nostalgic occasion. It's a decade ago that they were the visitors for the last game before the famous old Longside terrace was demolished. And for someone like me, who started my career at Hull, it's a special
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Two-week ban for cabbie who punched teen
A TERRIFIED victim today spoke of his outrage after a taxi driver who viciously attacked him had his licence suspended for just two weeks. Christopher Sutton spoke as Blackburn with Darwen Council faced criticism for not imposing a complete ban from driving
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Community chance to go 'surfing'
NELSON people can now surf the net -- by going back to school. Mayor of Pendle Coun Sharon Davies officially opened Marsden Community Primary School's community computer suite, which allows all residents of Walverden and Cloverhill wards to use its email
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Jailed driver to miss baby's birth
A Burnley whose wife is due to give birth tomorrow has been jailed for four months after admitting driving while banned. Blackburn magistrates heard Peter Carroll had never sat an ordinary driving test and made no attempt to sit an extended test required
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Player ratings: Aston Villa 1 Burnley 0
How the Clarets' players rated in the narrow defeat to Aston Villa. JENSEN: Again had little to occupy him other than routine stuff. 7 DUFF: Enjoyed his best game for weeks getting forward in support. 7 LOWE: Cool as a cucumber against top class strikers
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Glenn Keeley column: Time to turn to Chelsea
ROVERS need to forget last night's win against Leeds and approach Chelsea with one aim in mind - to enjoy it. It's best not to get too carried away about the Carling Cup result because Chelsea is one of those games that stands on its own. There's no pressure
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Jobs axe factory scraps festive bonuses
BOSSES at a Leyland pizza factory have cancelled Christmas bonuses for staff as part of cost-cutting measures. Workers at Schwan's Consumer Brands, Marathon Place, have also been told there will be no festive party and no annual family fun day. Ten staff
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Give Dervish a whirl
Leading Irish folk band Dervish will be visiting Lancashire twice as part of their rare tour of England. Catch them at the Platform in Morecambe on November 4 and Burnley on November 7. It is now 5 years since the Sligo-based band - who mix both traditional
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Honour 'snub' for hero Sam
A ROW has broken out over the naming of Darwen Resource Centre after the town's Civic Society accused the council of snubbing a former Darwen footballer. The resource centre's new internet cafe was recently opened and named after former England captain
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Big brawl final straw as couple quit bar
A LANDLORD and landlady are quitting after a large-scale fight in their pub left them saying "enough is enough." Samantha and David Walsh, of the Brownhill Arms, said they made their decision after the incident, which resulted in seven people being arrested
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Khan backs champ Jenn
OLYMPIC silver medallist boxer Amir Khan has backed Michael Jennings to compete on the world stage. The 19-year-old was at Preston Guild Hall last night to see Chorley boxer Jennings retain the British welterweight title after a unanimous points victory
