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Killing of Evelyn: Family speaks
Last week Darwen man Robert Lund was jailed for 12 years for killing his wife Evelyn and dumping her body in a French lake. In their first full length interview, Evelyn's family tell us how their mother's dream of a quiet retirement became a nightmare
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Rape case man fights extradition
A CHARITY worker is fighting extradition to Albania over the alleged rape of young orphans. Dino Christodoulou, from Blackburn, and fellow defendant Robin Arnold, 55, of Norfolk, claim they should not be extradited because of poor prison conditions.
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100s may get off speeding due to 'faulty camera'
HUNDREDS of motorists could have their speeding tickets torn up after allegations that speed cameras were incorrectly calibrated. Five members of civilian staff have been temporarily removed from their posts at Lancashire Constabulary's central processing
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Moonlight Sparks Inspiration
Shining with almost sepia glow, a tinge of the turning autumn leaf the Moon shone in all its glory above Darwen centre early Tuesday morning. Surface picked out in sharp focus, craters grey and dark illuminating the fabric of the night sky with
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Police’s winter warning on cars
DRIVERS are being warned to not leave their cars unattended while letting them de-frost. Police have warned drivers after a van was stolen from Coal Clough Lane, Burnley, last week after the owner left the keys in with the engine running. And last year
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Housing plan halted by brewery smell probe
A MAJOR housing development has been put on hold amid concern about the smell from nearby Thwaites' brewery. The block of 68 apartments and four houses has been earmarked for the site of the former Millennium nightclub, Cicely Lane, Blackburn. The
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Pervert with 1,000 child porn images jailed
A PERVERT who downloaded and filed a thousand child porn images - more than a hundred at the most serious level - has been jailed for 12 months. Burnley Crown Court heard how computer worker Alan Brown, 59, was obsessed with pre-pubescent children and
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Firm’s £7,500 donation will help young
A NELSON company has donated more than £7,000 to The Prince's Trust. Daisy Commun-ications raised £7,500 following six months of fundraising activities between April and October this year. This included a charity raffle that took place during a gala
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Man jailed over £35,000 cannabis farm
AN ILLEGAL immigrant has been jailed for two years for his part in East Lancashire's largest ever cannabis farm. Viet Kak Dinh, 27, had been brought from London to look after the sophisticated operation, which was in three houses knocked into one on
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Charity day for tot who beat killer meningitis
A toddler who defied the odds in his fight for life after contracting meningitis has inspired a charity spectacular this weekend. Doctors feared the worst for brave three-year-old William Baldwin, from Colne, after he caught the killer bug in April.
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Farmers’ support package
A SUPPORT package has been drawn up for farmers in the wake of the foot and mouth disease crisis. A three-part plan has been launched by the North West Regional Development Agency (NWDA) and aims to get farmers back on track after two months of movement
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Murder accused not to give evidence at trial
THE man accused of stabbing his girlfriend to death declined to take the stand at his trial. Frederick Lawlor, 54, who allegedly buried the woman in a cellar where her body lay undiscovered for eight years, chose not to give evidence in court. There
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Park's £150,000 boost
A PARK is to receive almost £150,000, some of which will help rejuvenate its bowling pavilion and give volunteer workers a place to meet. Whitehall Park, Darwen, will get £100,000 from Blackburn with Darwen Council's capital budget. Around £84,000 will
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Padiham 0 Ashton Athletic 3
Padiham last night crashed out of the Vodkat League Challenge Cup after losing their round one replay 3-0 at home to Ashton Athletic. The Storks had plenty of possesion on the night, but could not make it count. Against the run of play, Ashton opened
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Need Advice From The Pope?
MP Greg Pope will be holding an advice session on Friday, 26th October from 4pm - 5pm at the Mary Hindle Centre on Bury Road, Haslingden.
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Pinder takes the title in Nick o’ time
ADAM Pinder of Great Harwood scored another excellent win on Sunday by climbing from Sabden to the top of the Nick o' Pendle in an outstanding time of three minutes 54.7 seconds and also led his Blackburn and District CTC squad to the Team prize. Seventeen-year-old
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Bacup’s the stage for film-makers
BACUP'S film festival will be showcasing work from new and emerging film-makers. The festival will provide a platform for film makers to showcase their artistic flair and expose all types of film from fiction to animations, documentaries and experimental
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Disabled fans' party
The Blackburn Rovers Disabled Supporters club are holding their Christmas Party in the Premier Suite at Ewood Park on Monday December 17. Tickets for the event, which are priced at £6, are now on sale to members and they have until November 12 to claim
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Barratt predicts a bright Accy future
ACCRINGTON president Peter Barratt is confident the cricket club's long-term future will be secured as they look to sell off part of their ground. The Thorneyholme Road side hit a financial crisis earlier this year, but avoided going out of business
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Jail for JCB theft
A PLANT operator alerted to the theft of one of his machines was driving to investigate when he saw the vehicle driving towards him. Magistrates heard that John Bailey turned round and followed the £30,000 machine until he was joined by the police who
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Franco’s back open after family tragedy
A FAMILY-run restaurant has reopened following the loss of a beloved teenager. Francesca Sanna, 19, known to her friends and family as Mim, died on October 6 from a suspected allergy attack. The teenager's family, who own Franco's restaurant in Union
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Do you know of singer?
A NELSON girl won one of the world's top scholarships as a singer, back in 1966. Contralto Gillian Sarple, who lived in Bath Street, was awarded a grant to study in Munich for a year. A keen singer from an early age, she went to work in a Co-op office
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Youth P.A.C.T.
On Wednesday 24th October 2007 A youth P.A.C.T. was held on the Safe Haven bus at the gate's of Whitehall Park. This was the third youth P.A.C.T. held in Darwen and the first to be held in the south of Darwen, Twenty five young people from the area
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Ghostly tales of old Lancashire
WHAT do ghosts, a mysterious hermit, and an infamous knight have in common? The answer is they all appear in a new book called Tales of Old Lancashire. Blackburn author Elizabeth Ashworth sets out ancient legends, such as the ghostly horseman of Wycoller
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September Holidays.
It's half term. The weather is good - for this time of year. But how I miss the September holidays. I think they should be bought back. Why? Well, for a variety of reasons... Warmer and dryer weather(normally). Cheaper flights. Cheaper holiday
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Oceansize @ Academy, Manchester
THREE guitars purred and roared in unison. The Manchester quintet mesmerised the crowd with their progressive mind-melting melodies that just seemed drenched in potential for mainstream domination. Each song was like a musical journey usually starting
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Power goes off after break-in
SCORES of homes were left without power after a power substation was broken into. More than 150 homes were hit by a power cut at 9.30am on Monday, Police said they believed youths had broken into the substation, in Jockey Street, Burnley, and accidentally
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Council tie-up being discussed
FRESH talks are taking place over the possibility of a formal link-up between Burnley and Pendle council - as both authorities are asked to make major budget savings. Local government officials in Whitehall rejected proposals for a unitary authority,
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Disabled Arts Forum
Every Thursday morning at the Bank Top Community centre is set aside for the Disabled Arts Forum. The group is for adults with special needs and takes place at the centre between 9.30am and 11.30am. Amongst other activities the group take part in
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Police oppose bar's late opening bid
A TOWN centre bar's bid to extend its opening hours has been opposed by police because of its troublesome repu-tation. Pitchers Bar, in Salford, Blackburn, has received 89 visits from the police in just five months. Seventeen people have been arrested
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Farmhouse owners may face action
LEGAL action may be taken against the owners of an 18th century land-mark in Barrowford after a series of alleged unauth-orised alterations. Planning officers from Pendle Council visited the Higher Admergill Farm last May and found that work had been
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Lean named as favourite Brit director
DAVID Lean, director of film classics Lawrence of Arabia and Brief Encounter, has beaten Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, 28 Days Later) and chronicler of moral decline, Mike Leigh, to be voted the favourite British film director in a poll run by publisher
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Pipe thief spared jail
A THIEF who stripped a house of its copper piping, causing £5,000 damage, has been spared immediate jail. Burnley Magistrates heard how Daniel Daly, 41, ripped up floors and removed radiators, causing flooding in the unoccupied property in Grange Street
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Breakfast club is the business
A BREAKFAST club for Rossendale businesses has unveiled its new leadership team. The club which provides networking for companies to help them grow, is now led by group leader David Howarth, director of Bacup-based design agency, Concept Creative; Rossendale
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Trader fears for street’s future after roadworks
ROADWORKS outside Blackburn town hall have done "irrevocable damage" to traders, according to a businessman with three decades' experience. Lord Odin, who changed him name from Gary Womack in honour of a Norse god, is at the end of his tether with the
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New £50,000 sculpture set for Rawtenstall
A THINK tank is being established to create a £50,000 gateway into the new-look Rawtenstall town centre. Work is under way on the new Edenfield bypass roundabout which will welcome thousands of people into the town from Ramsbottom and Greater Manchester
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Gallons grabbed in underage booze crackdown
POLICE have cracked down on young people who are causing trouble in local neighbourhoods. The operating has seen police seize almost 250 cans and bottles of alcohol from youngsters in Blackburn. Sgt Kathryn McIntyre, said: "Youngsters who congregate
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Win a Tony Hawk DVD!
Skateboarding legend Tony Hawk is back with a new video game AND a new animated DVD Boom Boom Sabotage. And we have five copies of the DVD to give away! When Tony Hawk's Boom Boom HuckJam travelling skateboard tour arrives in Lincolnville, Tony
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VIDEO: Hallowe'en face painting
Here's how you can turn your child into a half-green monster for Hallowe'en. You'll need to get some green, red, black and white face paints, a small and medium sized brush, and a sponge. Once you've got your equipment, simply follow the instructions
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Why Debenhams snubbed Burnley
DEBENHAMS rejected plans for a new store in Burnley because bosses feared it would damage takings at its store in Blackburn. Developers Henry Boot Ltd and Burnley Council had hoped to lure the high street chain into becoming the anchor store for the
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Safety group prevents hundreds of accidents
A 'TRAILBLAZING' safety project has saved the NHS £1.9million after prevented hundreds of children being hurt in accidents. And the Action on Children's Accidents Project (ACAP)'s success was the main reason why it won the "Working Together" category
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Kerry’s friends and family walk with thanks
FRIENDS and family of a leukemia sufferer are doing a sponsored walk for the charity that has supported her. Kerry Hamilton, 21, of Richmond Park, Darwen, was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia, a cancer of the blood, in 2000. She relapsed
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Film maker's delight with Brad and Angelina
A PROLIFIC Blackburn-born film-maker has spoken of how he enlisted the help of Hollywood superstar couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie for his latest film. Michael Winterbottom has directed A Mighty Heart - the dramatisation of the kidnapping and murder
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Daughter assault denied
THE father of a woman earlier cleared of murdering a baby has appeared before Burnley magistrates, accused of assaulting her. Ian Jeffrey, 64, pleaded not guilty to assaulting Lynn Thornton on October 20. The defendant, of Bird Street, Brierfield, also
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First glimpse of planned £6.5m car park
THIS is the new £6.5million car park earmarked for Blackburn town centre. The five-storey structure, which will offer spaces for 550 cars, and be decorated with coloured copper panels, is set to be built next to the Waves leisure centre, Feilden Street
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Pair released over 'goth' attack
TWO teenagers who were arrested for violent disorder offences over an alleged attack on youths dressed as 'goths' and 'moshers' have been released on bail. The pair were arrested yesterday for in relation to the incident where three boys and a girl were
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Report: NHS cash balance improved markedly
FINANCES in the NHS have improved "markedly", according to the Audit Commission. But the picture across East Lancashire is mixed, the spending watchdog's annual review of health service spending has discovered. Auditors assessed NHS trusts and primary
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Blackmore is a novice no more
BILLINGTON flier Phil Blackmore has shed his novice tag in style with a thrilling debut race as a Derby Phoenix club rider. Blackmore finished in second spot in his debut season in the Novice Championship, gaining enough signatures along the way to see
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TV licence 'fright night'
TRICK-or-treat singers may not be the only people knocking on your door this Hallowe'en - you could be getting a visit from TV Licensing officials. TV Licensing officers will be out in force in Lancashire, targeting the homes of those who are suspected
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Martin on for the double
CLITHEROE Car Club's Terry Martin is on course to scoop a title double. Martin has already clinched the SD34 Championship with a race to spare. And he has now set his sights on the Tyneside Motorsport Group Roadrally Champion-ship, which encom-passes
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Putting the squeeze on weight gain
It's 8.05 on Wednesday morning. I've got a heavy dumbbell on my shoulders, doing endless repetitions of yet another excruciating exercise. Squeeze your quadriceps as you come up.' What?' I shout above the din of the music. What I told you. Squeeze
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Lads looking slick for school photograph
These young chaps, grinning for the camera back in 1949, will be around 70 years old now. The photo, from almost 60 years ago, was taken in the yard of the old Blakey Moor Modern Secondary Boys' School, Blackburn. Four years after the war ended,
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‘Angels’ did conga around town
FIFTY years ago a young Margaret Heald left the classroom behind and began her first job on the assembly line at Waterfoot Mullards. Her memories of those days are contained in a book she has penned titled Teenage Recollections. Today we continue to
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League starts at Blackpool
THE Lancashire Sportshall League starts on Sunday November 4, and there are further matches on Sunday January 20 and Sunday February 17. All three meetings are at Blackpool Sports Centre, Stanley Park. Athletic events are adapted for the limited space
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In search of old school pals
I am working in Cape Town as a voluntary hospital chaplain and I would like to contact friends from 50 to 60 years ago who attended Guide Primary School with me. As I am getting older I thought it would be great to be able to contact these lost friends
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Scooter users: No need to worry
I WOULD like to take the opportunity to clarify the EU's position on motorised scooters used by disabled people. My office was inundated with letters and messages from constituents worried that the EU was planning to introduce a Directive that would
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No welcome for strangers
WHAT do the following have in common: Blackburn railway station, the police station at Blackburn railway station, Lancashire Telegraph reception, Blackburn Cathedral, Blackburn College student services, Blackburn Transport office, Blackburn Town Hall
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Too much emphasis on speed cameras
LAST month we enjoyed a week's holiday in your very pleasant county. A few days after returning home I received a Welcome to Lancashire - nowgive us some more cash' speeding charge through the post. I have since discovered that Lancashire is notorious
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Kevin gets small-screen break in catwalk drama
East Lancashire businessman Kevin Horkin got his first taste of TV acting when he appeared in a new ITV drama Catwalk Dogs. The 90-minute drama special, written by Men Behaving Badly creator Simon Nye, was inspired by Kevin when he invited executives
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Council's bonfire warning
COUNCIL officials say they will dismantle unauthorised bonfires. And they have set up a hotline for people to report "illegal or nuisance" bonfires. Blackburn with Darwen council is working with the fire service and police in a bid to reduce accidents
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PACT SURGERY - THURSDAY 1st NOVEMBER 12.30PM
A Police Surgery is to be held at West Craven High School on Thursday 1st November to educate pupils about Firework safety and the offences which can be committed and how the Police are proposing to deal wih them. Anybody that would like to speak to
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How to Have Sex After Marriage. Five
THERE are certain things which should never really been seen on TV - any proposed series of Big Brother, My Family, Andi Peters .... To this less than inspiring list may I add an offering currently being screened by good old maverick, Five. How to
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COACHING AND FISHING MATCH - SALTERFORTH CANAL, SAT 27th Oct, 10:30AM-3PM
A fishing day has been organised by PC Mark Hyde to run in conjunction with the 'Pendle Fishing Buddies' scheme he has successfully been running for the past year. Coaches from 'Newrad Fisheries' in Darwen will be attending the day to coach the youngsters
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PACT SURGERY - FRANK ST PENSIONERS CLUB
A Police Surgery is to be held at the Pensioners club on Frank Street Barnoldswick on Friday 26th October at 2pm. Any residents that would like to speak to their local officers regarding any concerns they may have are invited. 'No' Trick or Treat posters
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Chorley women Sky high
Chorley Harriers women won the team prize in the Withins Skyline Fell Race at Haworth Moor in West Yorkshire. Lynne Clough was second woman, clocking 51:37 for the seven-miler and was well supported by Nicola Raby and Anna Maria Crabtree, while over
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Mahon urges Ireland to pick in-form McCann
ALAN Mahon is hoping a change of manager for the Republic of Ireland can lead to a change in international fortunes for his Clarets team-mate Chris McCann. The Dubliner expressed his shock and disappointment that young buck McCann wasn't picked for the
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iPod pics mystery
DO you recognise the people or places in these photographs? The pictures, along with music, under the file name Rachel's iPod, were found on a chrome and black 2GB Apple iPod. It was recovered from a house in Thames Avenue, Burnley, along with other
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PC ‘saved life’ of suicide bid man
A man has thanked a police officer for "saving his life" after he plunged a knife into his chest in a suicide attempt on his ex-wife's doorstep. Police were called to a scene likened to something from a "horror movie" at an address off Queen Street,
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Sophie's mum - let's end the conflict
THE mother of tragic teenager Sophie Lancaster has called for an end to the culture of conflict surrounding youngsters who chose to be different. Sylvia Lancaster said she had to campaign for peace - particularly an end to attacks on alternative groups
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Play area's £75,000 windfall
A CHILDREN'S play area with only one set of swings is in-line for a revamp following a £75,000 cash windfall. The National Lottery funding will help transform Griffin Park play area, Blackburn, which has stood almost empty for several years. Last year
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Cavanagh hails Reds competition
ACCRINGTON Stanley captain Peter Cavanagh has warned nobody's position in the team is guaranteed. The right-back has missed just two games so far this season and has been his usual reliable self for the Reds. Stanley are currently on a run of three
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Rovers: Hands off Sparky
BLACKBURN Rovers are ready to rebuff any approach from Tottenham Hotspur for manager Mark Hughes. According to several well-placed sources within the national press, the Tottenham board have switched their attention to Hughes as they consider possible
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Diamond Spencer found on the Fells
Emma Flanagan, Dawn Richards, Mark Horrocks and Jack Holt have won titles at the British Open Fell Runners Association Championships, and the sport looks to have unearthed a real diamond in Oliver Spencer. The BOFRA Championship is a season-long series
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Holden holds on for Wirral Championship
DAVE Holden has won the Wirral 100 Championship. But it was a painful experience for the veteran racer from Great Harwood, who almost missed the final event of the season at Oulton Park through injury. Holden, who clinched his ninth Sidecar Ace of Aintree
