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Weather can't stop marathon mad duo
Martin Harrington and Shane Gudgeon are the epitome of the club stalwart, the heart and soul of their respective clubs Chorley Harriers and Darwen Dashers. As well as chairing their organisations, they have something else in common - their love for the
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Burnley boy Westgate sets early pace
The long awaited opener in the Northern Damp Proofing Mid Lancs Cross Country League was greeted with enthusiasm by 688 competitors at Towneley Park in Burnley last Saturday. Home town boy Daniel Westgate was quickly into his stride posting a win in the
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Liberty must not be eroded
EAST Lancashire's MPs were split down the middle when it came to last night's vote in the House of Commons on 90-day detention for terror suspects. The vote brought a first humiliating defeat for Prime Minister Tony Blair, as MPs decided a 90-day period
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Teachers told: Apply for your own job
ALL of Burnley and Nelson's secondary school teachers have been told they will have to re-apply for their own jobs. And shocked staff were told on Monday they had until only the end of the month to file their applications. Under controversial plans to
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Italian strikes
BLACKBURN Rovers' Under 18s strengthened their position at the top of the table thanks to a hard-fought 1-0 win over Liverpool at Brockhall. The all-important goal came in the 49th minute when an Alan Judge flick fell to Raffaele De Vita and the Italian
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No move yet for Petrov
Blackburn Rovers have not made an offer for Celtic's Stilian Petrov, according to Gordon Strachan. Reports in Scotland suggested Mark Hughes had made the Bulgarian his number one transfer target for the New Year, and was weighing up a move to bring the
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Injury blow for Gray
BLACKBURN boss Mark Hughes fears Michael Gray could be sidelined for up to a month. The former England international, who only recently forced his way back into the first team after an 11-month absence, damaged his hamstring during Saturday's 4-1 win
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Police in second strike on drugs
POLICE today stepped up their fight to rid Burnley of drugs by carrying out a number of early morning raids for the second day running. It comes after officers charged 11 people following a series of simultaneous strikes against alleged drug dealers yesterday
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Car 'damsel' in cash con
A WOMAN posing as a damsel in distress duped people into parting with cash after claiming her car had been stolen. The con artist called at homes across Burnley and Pendle asking for up to £20 so she could get home. Police today warned residents to be
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Have your say on healthy options
EVERY home in East Lancashire will receive a copy of proposals for the shake-up of local hospital services. A summary of options - to centre on the location of critical care beds - will be posted to homes in January as a formal 12-week consultation gets
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Parking charge for park
ACCESS to Burnley's "Jewel in the Crown" is set to be improved as part of a multi-million pound restor-ation. But visitors who drive to Towneley Park will help pay the costs of the major facelift to the Riverside car park with new parking charges. Work
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Country first as NHS prosecutes nurse attacker
AN East Lancashire man has become the first person in the country to be convicted of assaulting a nurse, in a private prosecution brought by the NHS. But Jason Butcher, 31, was given a 12-month conditional discharge yesterday after District Judge David
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Teachers told: Apply for your own job
ALL of Burnley and Nelson's secondary school teachers have been told they will have to re-apply for their own jobs. And shocked staff were told on Monday they had until only the end of the month to file their applications. Under controversial plans to
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Armed police called to pistol incident
THE Armed Response Unit was called in after late-night reports of a man with a gun in Nelson. Burnley Magistrates heard ex-convict Graeme Foster, 45, was said to have taken the broken and unloaded air weapon out after being confronted by a gang. He then
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Teachers told: Apply for your own job
ALL of Burnley and Nelson's secondary school teachers have been told they will have to re-apply for their own jobs. And shocked staff were told on Monday they had until only the end of the month to file their applications. Under controversial plans to
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TV Simon's fright stuff
GHOST walker Simon Entwistle is set to become a regular face on television after producers labelled him a super "natural." The Colne-born 50-year-old has been scaring people for 10 years while they visit East Lancashire's haunted hot-spots. Renowned for
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TV Simon's fright stuff
GHOST walker Simon Entwistle is set to become a regular face on television after producers labelled him a super "natural." The Colne-born 50-year-old has been scaring people for 10 years while they visit East Lancashire's haunted hot-spots. Renowned for
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Dyer can be the Bourne supremacy
WADE Elliott believes that Nathan Dyer can do for Burnley what Jermain Defoe did for Bournemouth. Clarets boss Steve Cotterill has already likened the on-loan Southampton winger to Defoe, who enjoyed a scintillating season playing alongside Elliott and
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Still doubt
ENGLAND'S preparations for the first Test continue to be overshadowed by the uncertainty surrounding captain Michael Vaughan's knee injury. It was expected Vaughan would know yesterday whether the suspected cartilage damage he suffered in his right knee
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Ormerod is tracked by clubs
SEVERAL clubs are heading the chase for one of the Lancashire League's leading amateur bowlers. David Ormerod, who has taken more than 800 wickets for Bacup during a 24-year spell, decided to quit the club after being replaced as captain by veteran wicketkeeper
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Dougherty in leading trio
CHORLEY golfer Nick Dougherty is in a three-way tie for the lead at the HSBC Champions Tournament in Shanghai. Dougherty ended his fine day's work in real style, hitting a four-iron to within six feet of the hole for an eagle and an eight-under 64. That
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No move yet for Petrov
Blackburn Rovers have not made an offer for Celtic's Stilian Petrov, according to Gordon Strachan. Reports in Scotland suggested Mark Hughes had made the Bulgarian his number one transfer target for the New Year, and was weighing up a move to bring the
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Single review: The Answer - Never Too Late (Alberts)
The Question: Should I buy this single? The Answer: Only if you have a mullet and own a denim jacket with a skull or a snake embroidered onto the back. Never Too Late? Try twenty years too late. The Answer sound like an American band with long hair, bandanas
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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 10 White Stripes, Empress Ballroom,
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Album review: DK7 - Disarmed (Output)
DK7 are a Swedish/Irish hybrid of celtic vocals and techno beats. It's too dark and sinister to be classed as chill-out, but too laid back to back for the dance floor. But nevertheless their debut album Disarmed makes a refreshing change from most dance
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Drug user given one more chance by court
A MAN who has been a drug addict since the age of 12 has been given a second community order -- a week after he avoided a jail sentence at Crown Court. Matthew Stuart Gray, 29, committed a spate of offences before the order he was given last week by a
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Daredevil takes a dive for kids
A DAREDEVIL carer is taking a 12,000ft plunge to raise vital funds for a children's special needs centre. Mohammed Lorgat, 31, from Blackburn, said that he will not be deterred from jumping from an aeroplane in aid of the Blue Tin Roof project this Saturday
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Have your say on healthy options
EVERY home in East Lancashire will receive a copy of proposals for the shake-up of local hospital services. A summary of options - to centre on the location of critical care beds - will be posted to homes in January as a formal 12-week consultation gets
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I warned about parking problems
I'M writing about the article in the LET on October 20 about parking at the new Darwen Health Centre. I've already written to PCT director of corporate and development, Mr David Brunskill, about the big problem we have parking our cars at the new health
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Don't forget those who fought for freedom
ON Remembrance Day I wonder how many poppies will be worn with pride and gratitude to honour men and women of this and other lands who gave their lives through two World Wars and other conflicts. The massive battle of the Western Front, the Dardenelles
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Alleged headlock was reasonable force
A MAN accused of murdering an alleged rapist who got into his house has had the charge dropped after prosecutors decided he used reasonable force. But the dead man's mother said she was devastated by the decision and was angry that justice would not be
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Local hero meets stars
A SELFLESS Burnley teenager rubbed shoulders with royalty and celebrities at Buckingham Palace in recognition of his community work. Jordan Dean, 16, met the Queen, Prince Philip and the Duchess of Wessex as well as cast members from Coronation Street
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Jobs lifeline for 150
Call centre workers who lost their jobs when their firm folded have been given a lifeline after a company announced plans to move on to the site. Bosses at Walsall firm Echo Managed Services today said 150 new posts are to be created at King's Mill, Queen
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Don't fall into tricksters' net
BUSINESSES are being urged to be wary of an internet ploy after a Padiham shop was nearly tricked out of hundreds of pounds. Pat's Pantry was contacted over the phone by a company claiming to register web sites. It said that someone had applied to register
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£20m revamp job
TOP architects from across Europe are being invited to come up with designs for a £20million project to revitalise a deprived area of Nelson. The Royal Institute of British Architects has launched a competition to revamp part of Whitefield which was saved
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Car 'damsel' in cash con
A WOMAN posing as a damsel in distress duped people into parting with cash after claiming her car had been stolen. The con artist called at homes across Burnley and Pendle asking for up to £20 so she could get home. Police today warned residents to be
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Ex-soldier loses jail appeal
AN ex-soldier who won a Peace Medal while serving in Cyprus -- only to return home and subject a taxi driver to an horrific beating -- has failed in an Appeal Court bid to cut his jail term. Reece Vickery, 20, of Byron Square, Great Harwood, was sent
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Union's fair pay pledge
TRADE union bosses have vowed to ensure that Eastern European workers in Hyndburn are not being exploited in their jobs. Express Gifts, a mail-order firm based in Henry Street, Church, has provoked concern by employing hundreds of immigrant workers to
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Don't ground our birds
HUNDREDS of pigeon fanciers could give up their hobby if a ban aimed at halting the spread of bird flu is extended to race meetings, it has been predicted. The stark warning comes from Brian Tattersall, the North West president of the Royal Pigeon Racing
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Back at the heart of things
AN historic church has reopened following a £750,000 facelift. Christ Church, Barnfield, Accrington, was rededicated by the Bishop of Burnley, the Rt Reverend Nicholas Reade, and now the church is home to a new Sure Start centre. Negotiations with Sure
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Alleged headlock was reasonable force
A MAN accused of murdering an alleged rapist who got into his house has had the charge dropped after prosecutors decided he used reasonable force. But the dead man's mother said she was devastated by the decision and was angry that justice would not be
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Killer avalanche
TWO Lancashire police sergeants died while mountaineering in the Alps after falling 1,300 feet in an avalanche, an inquest heard. Close friends John Lucas, 40, from Clitheroe, and Chris Baybutt, 46, from Leyland, broke their necks and suffered multiple
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Grayson steps in for Hendry
Veteran defender Simon Grayson will take temporary charge of the Blackpool team for this weekend's televised clash with Scunthorpe, the Seasiders have confirmed. Manager Colin Hendry, whose side is fourth from bottom of League One, is due to have further
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Killer avalanche
TWO Lancashire police sergeants died while mountaineering in the Alps after falling 1,300 feet in an avalanche, an inquest heard. Close friends John Lucas, 40, from Clitheroe, and Chris Baybutt, 46, from Leyland, broke their necks and suffered multiple
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Grayson steps in for Hendry
Veteran defender Simon Grayson will take temporary charge of the Blackpool team for this weekend's televised clash with Scunthorpe, the Seasiders have confirmed. Manager Colin Hendry, whose side is fourth from bottom of League One, is due to have further
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Dyer can be the Bourne supremacy
WADE Elliott believes that Nathan Dyer can do for Burnley what Jermain Defoe did for Bournemouth. Clarets boss Steve Cotterill has already likened the on-loan Southampton winger to Defoe, who enjoyed a scintillating season playing alongside Elliott and
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Police in new appeal over road death
POLICE accident investigators have issued a fresh witness appeal after a man was killed when he was hit by a car. Tom Bury, 62, of Council Terrace, Darwen, was hit in Redearth Road last Friday at about 7pm, suffering multiple injuries. He died at the
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Landlady and regulars to flee town for charity
A DARWEN landlady will be trying to get free flights and train tickets during the next two weeks in a bid to distance herself from the town. But Steph Perry, of The Alexandra Hotel, will not be gone for long -- it is all just part of a charity challenge
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Body pulled from river
A MAN has been found dead in a river in Rossendale. Police were called to the River Ogden near its confluence with the River Irwell, at Ewood Bridge, Helmshore, about 1.30pm yesterday). Specialist frogmen were called to pull the body from the water. Police
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Hospital road safety gaffe
A NEW road crossing refuge outside a hospital had to be dug up within days --because it stopped a mobile operating theatre making its regular calls to the site. The concrete platform, which lets pedestrians wait in the middle of the road, was finished
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Cinema about to go Potty
BLACKBURN'S new multi-million pound multiplex cinema has begun taking bookings for the films. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire -- the fourth blockbuster in the series of book adaptations -- will be screened for the first time at the Vue cinema at 9am
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Landlord Neal is Tickled pink
THE manager of one of Lancashire's best known hotels has quit -- to run a country pub. Neal Tripp, former manager at the Tickled Trout in Samlesbury, has always liked a challenge. And when he heard about problems at the Clog and Billycock he said he knew
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Curtain up on new balcony
A MAJOR expansion of Blackburn's newest theatre will be officially unveiled at a special gala night on Saturday. And among the packed house at the Thwaites Empire Theatre, at Ewood, will be distinguished actor Anthony Valentine, who will be returning
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Alleged headlock was reasonable force
A MAN accused of murdering an alleged rapist who got into his house has had the charge dropped after prosecutors decided he used reasonable force. But the dead man's mother said she was devastated by the decision and was angry that justice would not be
