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The yobs are the lowest of the low
THE despicable behaviour of uncaring yobs frequently features in the pages of the Evening Telegraph. But every so often an incident cuts through the shield of indifference that some people use to deflect the feeling of despair these actions prompt. An
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Prospects looking good for residents
A green group is looking for open spaces that need to be improved. Great Harwood Prospect Panel is planning its 2006 programme and wants to help residents make their areas better. Chairman Barbara Sharples said: "We won't go into an area to do a project
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War heroes are honoured at last
A PLAQUE honouring more than a dozen fallen heroes from the Second World War has been unveiled in Great Harwood. The memorial will commemorate the 13 men who attended churches in Great Harwood at the time of the war, and has taken years of planning by
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'Stupidity cost me my career'
A CARE worker sacked for failing to reveal a previous caution when he got a job at a nursing home said the mistake had ruined his life. And Andrew Newton has warned others not to be so stupid. Andrew, of Railton Avenue, Blackburn, last month pleaded guilty
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Fireworks went on sale too early
I WONDER how many pet owners are worried about their pets at this time of year, due to mindless yobs constantly letting fireworks off every day for the past four weeks. Why are fireworks sold so soon? Surely the last week in October is sufficient time
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100 in wait for a loving family
MORE than 100 children are waiting to be adopted by families in East Lancashire, it was revealed today. Now the head of a charity, which helps place youngsters with loving families, has urged more people to consider providing homes. Brian Williams, director
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Winds of change for Rovers
Blackburn Res 2 Manchester United Res 4: Sergio Peter scored a wonder goal at a windswept Christie Park but Blackburn Rovers' five-match unbeaten run still came grinding to a halt at the hands of the league leaders. On a night of twists and turns, Rovers
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Hughes tells fans - see what you're missing
BLACKBURN boss Mark Hughes is hoping to bring the crowds flocking back to Ewood Park after successfully transforming Rovers into one of the most entertaining sides in the Premier League. In-form Rovers sent shockwaves reverberating through the rest of
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Toddler's horror smash is relived
A RECONSTRUCTION has been carried out of the hit-and-run crash that killed tragic Burnley toddler Levi Bleasdale. Officers recreated the horrific smash on Ormerod Road, close to Burnley College, on Sunday for an investigation report into the case. A 26
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MP's call over soldier charges
PENDLE MP Gordon Prentice has called for a review of the role of the Attorney General Lord Goldsmith in the prosecution of soldiers. It comes after the collapse of the court martial of seven paratroopers accused of murdering an Iraqi civilian two years
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'Professional' thief's 5-week crime spree
A "PROFESSIONAL" shop burglar targeted 15 Burnley town centre businesses in a five-week spree, a court was told. Jobless Anthony Greaves, 34, used the same degree of expertise to get into all the properties between September 28 and the start of November
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Child abuser jailed
A FORMER Army sergeant and charity worker has been jailed for seven years after being found guilty of sexually abusing two young girls. Brian Tokarski was previously found guilty of five offences of indecent assault and two of indecency with a child in
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Boss in tribute to road tragedy friend
A FURNITURE firm boss has spoken of his shock after his friend and colleague was knocked down and killed by a car. Ernie Phillipson, the managing director, of Ipec Furniture Ltd, Lodge Mill, Victoria Street, Accrington, had known Tom Bury, 62, for 20
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Child abuser jailed
A FORMER Army sergeant and charity worker has been jailed for seven years after being found guilty of sexually abusing two young girls. Brian Tokarski was previously found guilty of five offences of indecent assault and two of indecency with a child in
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Match report: Preston North End 3 Blackpool 1
Scott Vernon's goal wasn't enough to prevent Blackpool slipping to a 3-1 defeat against arch rivals Preston in the Lancashire Senior Cup at Deepdale. Joe Anyinsah opened the scoring for the home side after just three minutes when Dickson Etuhu sent the
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Spicer: Why I took keeper's gloves
JOHN Spicer today revealed the reason he took over in goal against Luton - he didn't trust anyone else to do the job! The Clarets midfielder went between the posts for the first time since his schooldays following Brian Jensen's red card in the 3-2 victory
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Glove story
BURNLEY'S John Spicer joined an elite club of emergency goalkeepers at Luton Town last weekend. The midfielder became the latest to join the roll-call of stand-in stoppers down the years, although as you would expect you can count the number of similar
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Martin's lucky tumour escape
THE decision to remove Foggy Petronas rider's Steve Martin's kidney after a serious accident has proved to be a blessing in disguise after doctors found a malignant tumour in the removed organ. Martin suffered kidney damage after a five-bike pile-up on
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Molyneaux: I deserved to go
MARK Molyneaux said he could have no complaints about being sacked as Rossendale United manager, insisting: "I deserved it!" The 43-year-old player manager and his assistant, Wayne Goodison, parted company with the Dark Lane side after they scraped a
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Spicer: Why I took keeper's gloves
JOHN Spicer today revealed the reason he took over in goal against Luton - he didn't trust anyone else to do the job! The Clarets midfielder went between the posts for the first time since his schooldays following Brian Jensen's red card in the 3-2 victory
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Village kitchen to be given revamp
TOCKHOLES residents will be celebrating after plans to revitalise the kitchen at the village hall were finalised. The kitchen in the building has deteriorated and as a result the hall is not being used frequently enough to generate income. Volunteers
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Boss in tribute to road tragedy friend
A FURNITURE firm boss has spoken of his shock after his friend and colleague was knocked down and killed by a car. Ernie Phillipson, the managing director, of Ipec Furniture Ltd, Lodge Mill, Victoria Street, Accrington, had known Tom Bury, 62, for 20
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Strike up the band in memory of Sam
THE brothers of a youngster who died of a rare form of cancer are to perform a concert in his memory. Callam and Lewis Taylor are to perform with the Haslingden and Helmshore Brass Band in memory of their sibling Sam Crozier. The seven-year-old underwent
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Naked couple attacked in their own bedroom
A BLACKBURN family was terrorised in their own home when two men entered and launched an attack. Preston Crown court was told Salim Sidat and his wife June, who is registered disabled, were awakened by a bang and discovered Peter Clark and Ryan Gilpin
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100 in wait for a 'mum'
MORE than 100 children are waiting to be adopted by families in East Lancashire, it was revealed today. Now the head of a charity, which helps place youngsters with loving families, has urged more people to consider providing homes. Brian Williams, director
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Sick girl's playhouse trashed
VANDALS trashed a playhouse described as the "one joy" in a young leukaemia patient's life while she was in hospital for a check-up. The playhouse was built to cheer up eight-year-old Amy Schofield after she was struck down with the disease for the second
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Luxury flats will 'cell' themselves
LUXURY flats and offices could be built in Blackburn's old police station as developers aim to make it the town's most sought-after residence. Rossendale-based developer Hurstwood has confirmed it is in talks with Blackburn with Darwen Council over plans
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Heartache over death mystery
A DEVASTATED mother today spoke of her torment over the mystery death of her teenage daughter who died in her sleep. Emma Louise Woodruff, 17, had got excited watching Liverpool's dramatic victory on penalties over AC Milan in the Champions League final
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'Move car or face court'
A MAN been given seven days to move a vehicle which blocks access to a Conservative club - or appear in court to defend his actions. A "removal and disposal order" was served on Peter Dowton, of St Ives Road, Intack, on behalf of Blackburn with Darwen
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Match report: Preston North End 3 Blackpool 1
GOALS from Joe Anyinsah, Dave Hibbert and Danny Dichio helped Preston cruise past arch rivals Blackpool in the Lancashire Senior Cup at Deepdale. Anyinsah opened the scoring after just three minutes when Dickson Etuhu sent the ball over the top of the
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Match report: Preston North End 3 Blackpool 1
GOALS from Joe Anyinsah, Dave Hibbert and Danny Dichio helped Preston cruise past arch rivals Blackpool in the Lancashire Senior Cup at Deepdale. Anyinsah opened the scoring after just three minutes when Dickson Etuhu sent the ball over the top of the
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Why do yobs spoil things for others?
IT was with great sadness that I read in the Telegraph (October 27) of the further vandalism to the conservatory in Corporation Park, Blackburn. As a child I lived in Dukes Brow, a five-minute walk away, I was one of five children and after Sunday School
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Join me in bid to curb nuisance
THE annual fireworks nightmare will not improve, unless we can persuade the Government to change these stupid firework laws. As the law stands, fireworks can be bought and used 365 days of the year and legally let off 16 hours of every day, with an extra
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Child abuser jailed
A FORMER Army sergeant and charity worker has been jailed for seven years after being found guilty of sexually abusing two young girls. Brian Tokarski was previously found guilty of five offences of indecent assault and two of indecency with a child in
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Jason Whalley column: I'm no Addicks addict
IN the past few years we've seen the Premiership become pretty much an exclusive club. A place where the rich are successful and, as a consequence get richer, and the rest of us scratch around for the crumbs that the big boys don't want. So while Arsenal
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Window fall woman dies
A WOMAN who plunged 25ft from an upstairs window of a house in Waterfoot has died. Today neighbours spoke of their shock after the 26-year-old, who they said was a mother-of-two from Waterfoot called Amanda, lost her life. The woman fell from the bathroom
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Driver suffers electric shock
A LORRY driver suffered an electric shock when he came into contact with an overhead power cable at a remote farm. The man was taken by air ambulance to hospital suffering from minor injuries following the incident at Laneside Farm, near Pendleton. At
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Cayto - !Blunderbuss! (Rictus)
There must be something in the water north of the border, as here come another mould-breaking, musically diverse, aurally satisfying Scots ensemble to show us dull Sassenachs up. Imagine Tori Amos playing piano for a Radiohead cover band that have recently
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Radio rookies rule the airwaves
A PENDLE school will take to the airwaves today as Park in Pendle FM goes live. A team of 11 students from Park High School in Colne will be manning their own radio station for three days broadcasting on 87.9FM within a three to four-mile radius of the
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Stephen Cummings column: A gem of a player brought special result
IF THE old maxim is true that it's not losing but how you lose that counts, then surely the same can be applied to winning. And as far as victories go, it's difficult to imagine the one recorded by the Clarets on Saturday will be bettered all season.
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Ben's left wanting more
YOUNG Ben Fourie is celebrating his first major theatre role - and rave reviews from his director. The seven-year-old landed the lead in Accrington Theatre Group's production of Oliver. And the talented youngster, who lives in Ribblesdale Avenue, Wilpshire
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Driver suffers electric shock
A LORRY driver suffered an electric shock when he came into contact with an overhead power cable at a remote farm. The man was taken by air ambulance to hospital suffering from minor injuries following the incident at Laneside Farm, near Pendleton. At
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Skipper's test chance 'slim'
England captain Michael Vaughan faces an anxious wait to discover whether a knee injury will rule him out of his team's tour of Pakistan almost before it has started. Vaughan, who has a history of ligament problems in his right knee, crumpled in a heap
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Ribb in swoop for new pro Joe
RIBBLESDALE Wanderers have swooped to sign former Nelson batsman Joe Scuderi as their professional for next season. Former Lancashire star Scuderi, 36, who won the Lancashire League senior batting award with 1135 runs at an average of 54 for Nelson last
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Hughes tells fans - see what you're missing
BLACKBURN boss Mark Hughes is hoping to bring the crowds flocking back to Ewood Park after successfully transforming Rovers into one of the most entertaining sides in the Premier League. In-form Rovers sent shockwaves reverberating through the rest of
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Zombies come to life
THE Zombies are coming alive in Morecambe on November 10 - and promising a fine night of sheer class music. The Zombies in this case are the classic Sixties combo featuring Colin Blunstone on vocals and Rod Argent on keyboards. The band first came to
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Blondie - Live By Request (Cooking Vinyl)
What Blondie had over the other New York spawned purveyors of punk isn't easy to define. Was it Harry's irreverent and beautiful voice, or the music Stein created for it? Probably both. Here, Live By Request, they treat us to a mesmerising performance
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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, Australian Pink Floyd, The Magic Numbers and Jerry Lee Lewis. NOVEMBER 8 Alexander O'Neil, Opera House, Blackpool
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Family pay tributes to 'jolly' mum
A "WARM and loving" mum of four has died after suffering a triple brain tumour. And today, the mother of tragic 42-year-old Christine Bailey, nee St Ledger, paid tribute to the Rossendale barmaid. Christine, of Bottoms Row, Cowpe, died on Saturday after
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Betsy's helping hand to Uganda
A ROSSENDALE mum is jetting off to Uganda to teach the healing power of touch to help Aids victims. Betsy Keating is leading a team of four complementary therapists to the African country this week on a visit that will last a month. The group are members
