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Winter bowls
THE 21st winner of the Pennington Park Winter Bowling is Frank Naylor who beat Roy Causey in the final 21-14. The consolation final was won by Kevin Shaw who beat Ann Crank 21-20.
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Critchley treble lifts Hindsford
HINDSFORD had a convincing 4-1 away win against Swinton Town on Saturday, moving them to fifth place in the league. Hindsford started well but fell behind after 10 minutes when Swinton scored from a deflected free kick which gave Barry Edge little chance
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Cycle Speedway: Aces back in business
A LONG winter of meetings is once again a memory and now it's back to wheels turning and aching limbs as the riders set about a long and competitive season of cycle speedway action. The 2004 season, Bury's thirtieth, gets underway next week with Coventry
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Bury FC: MP signs up for Rochdale Ramble
BURY North MP David Chaytor is putting his best foot forward on Saturday, March 13 after signing up for Forever Bury's sponsored walk to Rochdale for the Shakers' derby clash. The Labour MP is one of 44 fans who have so far registered for the walk and
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Rugby Union: Mayor has rugby day to remember
BURY 3rd.XV...43 LSH XV...19: LAST Saturday should have seen a league match against Burnage, to entertain both the regular spectators, but also to be enjoyed by his worship Wilf Davison, the Mayor of Bury. However, it was a disappointment to find out
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Fireman's lift for duo
FIRE crews came to the rescue of a disabled man in the early hours of the morning after he became stranded outside King George's Hall. George Gough, of Huddersfield, was visiting with his wife the town to see Steve Hackett perform at Blackburn when the
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Forget flowers: Sweep streets
I AGREE with Mrs Boardman (LET, February 27) flowers are beautiful but they fade away and die. The rubbish tastily distributed over the streets of Darwen is with us for ever and a day. Anyone under 40-years-old won't remember what clean streets Darwen
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What does he expect if he breaks law?
I READ in total disbelief the article entitled 'End of the road for speeder Bill' (LET, March 1). My disbelief is not that Mr Thornton, pictured, was disqualified from driving by the magistrates but the fact that he has the audacity to complain about
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Two charged following rider's death
TWO teenagers have been charged after a Leigh motorbike rider died in a hit-and-run accident. A 19-year-old from Chorley, Shaun Unsworth, is accused of the manslaughter of Philip Taylor and other motoring offences. David Hirst, 18, of Horwich is charged
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Hunt for woman's alleyway attacker
A 71-YEAR-OLD woman was subjected to a brutal sex attack as she walked along a quiet residential street in Nelson. The victim was pushed into a dark alleyway before being thrown to the ground and indecently assaulted in an unlit alleyway in Temple Street
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'Concrete' Tony's vow to behave
A MAN whose reputation as a hard man earned him the nickname "Concrete" today vowed to behave himself after making a truce with police. Tony Davies accepts he is "no angel" and a court previously saw a file of 31 complaints about him, including 'acts
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Gallagher signs new Rovers deal
TEENAGE sensation Paul Gallagher has pledged his long-term future to Blackburn Rovers by signing a brand new contract with the club. Gallagher, who recently won his first full cap for Scotland, has followed in the footsteps of fellow striker Jonathan
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Teen mum jailed for killing her daughter
A TEENAGER who had three children by the age of 17 has been caged for five years for killing her 19-month-old daughter. Preston Crown Court heard baby Sarah Jenneys had 113 injuries, including bruises, burns, a fractured rib, a head injury and a tear
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Probe launched into factory fire
AN investigation is under way today into a paper factory blaze which took more than nine hours to tackle. More than 50 firefighters fought the blaze at the Papermarc building in Burnley, yesterday. Fire crews were called at about 9.15am after a fire broke
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Joining forces for targets bid
SUPERMARKET chain Tesco has joined forces with Pendleside Hospice in a bid to smash this year's fundraising targets. The Tesco Time to Care Appeal will mark the start of the relationship between the national charity -- Help the Hospices appeal and Pendleside
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Illusionist looks into the future
TOP illusionist Paul Cheesbrough loves a challenge. From escaping from straitjackets to sawing a woman into nine pieces, he's astounded theatre-goers worldwide. Now he intends to make the headlines - by predicting the headlines of the Lancashire Evening
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Hunt for woman's alleyway attacker
A 71-YEAR-OLD woman was subjected to a brutal sex attack as she walked along a quiet residential street in Nelson. The victim was pushed into a dark alleyway before being thrown to the ground and indecently assaulted in an unlit alleyway in Temple Street
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Weavers to help hospice
THE Houghton Weavers will perform a concert in aid of Hospice Care for Burnley and Pendle on May 7. The folk group will be on stage at the Merlin Suite at Rolls-Royce sports and social club, Skipton Road, Barnoldswick. The event is being organised by
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Couple in car 'boom' shock
A SHOCKED couple have told of the moment their car exploded in their garage - setting fire to their home. An arson investigation has now been launched at the Colne home of Jill Thorpe and Anthony Little after they were forced to flee their house. The
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Youth clubs in new staff 'block'
UNRULY youths who make residents' lives a misery with anti-social behaviour are being forced out of youth clubs and back on to the streets, according to a senior county councillor. Coun David Whipp told a meeting of Lancashire County Council's cabinet
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50 years ago
A FORMER Blackburn Rovers Player who scored one of the club's most famous goals, died aged 67. George Chapman's winner in a cup replay against Manchester United on march 14, 1912, in a thrilling 4-2 victory was still being talked about more than 40 years
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10 years ago
RUSH hour Blackburn ground to a halt after a bomb scare made police cordon off the town centre around the cathedral car park. The train and bus stations, most of the cathedral grounds and neighbouring streets were cordoned off from 5.30pm. Shops were
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Hospital for man in schoolgirl bat attack
AN angry man who attacked a schoolgirl with a baseball bat, and who believed his girlfriend was trying to kill him, is to be detained in hospital. John Chester, 27, had earlier been stopped by police after a shopkeeper thought he was armed with a machete
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Arson terror wife pleads: Why us?
A COUPLE today spoke of the moment they woke to find their terrace property had been targeted by arsonists. Police have launched an investigation into the fire at Oswald Street, Accrington, at 5.20am yesterday which they say has "no obvious motive." House-to-house
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Pupils win bid to keep priest
A CAMPAIGN to keep a parish priest at a rural church has proved a winner for local residents. Children at Sabden St Mary's Primary School launched a letter-writing campaign to the Bishop of Salford, the Rt Rev Terence Brain, after being told their local
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Hundreds flock to festival event
HUNDREDS of people enjoyed the speech and drama section of the annual Burnley Festival at the weekend. More than 200 competitors aged between six and 80 joined spectators from across the North West for the event at the town's Mechanics Theatre. Contestants
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Experts' secrets of success online
A BURY Grammar School "old boy" and ex-TV and radio boss has returned north to launch a new internet site featuring video and audio interviews with the famous. Steve Ireland is a former head of BBC North West's regional television and radio stations.
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Playing a part in a revolution
BUSINESSES in Prestwich, Whitefield and elsewhere in Greater Manchester are at the heart of a new BT project which is revolutionising the way the telecoms giant provides services to small and medium-sized customers. BT Local Business (BTLB) is a new venture
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Wipers give Jamak a window on Europe
A VITAL £600,000 financial injection will help a pioneering Radcliffe firm capture a firm foothold in the UK and Europe for its innovative product. The cash will play a crucial role in allowing Jamak Fabrication Europe Ltd to develop its silicone vehicle
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Players take a mini-break
STAN Ternent has given his blessing for Burnley players to fund their own mini-break in Marbella. The Clarets squad jetted out to the sunshine in the wake of Saturday's hard-fought 1-1 draw with First Division rivals Preston. And after slogging away with
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Form guide..
THE key stats and moments from the match against Preston. BURNLEY BRIAN JENSEN: Made the save of the season to deny Keane only to be beaten from the spot. 7 DEAN WEST: got involved in a second half spat with the temperamental Fuller and booked for his
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Burnley boss angered by penalty gift
REFEREE David Pugh came under fire from the entire Burnley camp after throwing Preston a penalty lifeline. The Merseyside official angered both manager Stan Ternent and his players with the 58th minute decision that cost the Clarets two crucial points
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Fuller flavour leaves very nasty taste
IF DEVOUT Christian Ricardo Fuller has a conscience, may I suggest a humbling visit to the nearest confessional? For a few repetitions of the Lord's prayer is the least repentance he deserves following the shameful dive that answered Preston's prayers
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Few chances in bore draw
WITH both sides in the bottom three of the UniBond First Division at the start of play, there wasn't much hope of this game being a classic encounter. Unfortunately, for the few supporters that witnessed the match, that was the case as Rossendale and
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NANTWICH TOWN...1 RAMSBOTTOM UTD...1
THE Rams left Jackson Avenue, home of Nantwich Town, feeling a little aggrieved that they only left with a solitary point, after being on top for the majority of this absorbing encounter. The pre-match build-up led people to believe that this match was
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Leigh bring in their wizard from Oz
LEIGH Cricket Club have landed their own wizard from Oz! The ambitious Beech Walk club have struck a deal that brings up-and-coming Australian all-rounder Liam Zammit to Leigh, who this year celebrate their 150th anniversary. Zammit, 23, is a leg break
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Harriers hit back to win
LEIGH Harriers picked up a 38-25 home victory over Bamber Bridge in a NW Counties Division Two clash. Harriers had the better of the opening exchanges and only a poor refereeing decision denied Craig Fairclough a superb try under the posts. Within minutes
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Knockout blow for sad East
Leigh East 16 Dewsbury Celtic 20: LEIGH East were a surprise casualty in the GMB National Cup third round on Saturday when they lost to Yorkshire League side Dewsbury Celtic. They could blame Dewsbury's rough-house tactics which included far more dubious
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FOOTBALL: Money,lights, action!
RADCLIFFE Boro have been successful in two applications to the Football Foundation for funds. A grant of £27.000, together with the £15.000 already pledged by the club's directors, will provide the £42.000 needed to install six brand new floodlights at
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Kevin's 'Little and Large' show
'WEE MAN' Mark Redshaw is set for his first start in a Radcliffe Boro shirt in tomorrow's Unibond Premier League game at bottom club Wakefield & Emley. With Steve Foster suspended for one match after picking up five yellow cards, manager Kevin Glendon
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ATHLETCS: Trailblazer Michael's home run joy
IT was a case of 'local boy makes good' last Sunday morning, as Radcliffe's Michael Aspinall took full advantage of dry, crisp conditions to win the very testing Radcliffe AC 12 miles Trail Race. Beginning at the Masons' Arms in Radcliffe, the route takes
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Gallagher signs new Rovers deal
TEENAGE sensation Paul Gallagher has pledged his long-term future to Blackburn Rovers by signing a brand new contract with the club. Gallagher, who recently won his first full cap for Scotland, has followed in the footsteps of fellow striker Jonathan
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Living together, with the jam knife in butter
IF there is one thing that never fails to astound me it is couples who intend to marry without having lived together first. I hardly ever come across such people -- the last occasion was about a year ago, from a good-looking, lively, humorous 20-something
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Alcoholic slashed neighbour's throat
AN alcoholic who slit a neighbour's throat during a drinking session at a Darwen flat has been jailed for three years and nine months. David Hacking, 49, had armed himself with a kitchen knife and slashed Stephen Ribchester's neck after threats had been
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Youngsters get a lesson in life
YOUNGSTERS from a high school received a valuable lesson in life as they battled it out for title of Young Consumers of the Year. Pupils from Woodhey High School, Ramsbottom, competed against other schools in the borough to win the local heats. The teams
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Assembly to get 'tough' on jobs average
THE North West Regional Assembly (NWRA) has set a "tough but realistic" target to create 50,000 new jobs and raise the region's employment level to the national average. It follows on the heels of another decision to raise the economic output of the region
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Ex-soldier turned to 'nuisance thief'
A THIEF who was branded a nuisance to Blackburn and Accrington shopkeepers, the police and just about everybody, is behind bars for 18 months. Ex-soldier Andrew Helm, 33, repeatedly went shoplifting, had previous convictions for stealing and handling
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Leaders take to the road for voters' views
COUNCIL leaders put themselves open to question by the people of Bank Top as part of a roadshow tour. Blackburn with Darwen Council's executive board is holding four events across the area to give residents the chance to have their say. And Sir Bill Taylor
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Tighter watch over children problem solving
EVERY child in East Lancashire will be given an electronic file to keep track of their involvement with GPs, schools, police and social services under the biggest reform of children's services in 30 years. The far-reaching plans to devise a sophisticated
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Reds kick February blues with derby win
ACCRINGTON Stanley rarely make life easy for themselves, as manager John Coleman will readily testify. After being in comfortable positions against Dagenham and Redbridge and Woking only to drop points last month, there was a distinct sense of deja vu
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Cresswell backs bad boy Ric
PRESTON striker Richard Cresswell defended strike partner Ricardo Fuller over allegations of diving to earn North End a derby day draw. And manager Craig Brown revealed the club would be appealing against the four-match ban Fuller is set to receive following
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Fuller flavour leaves very nasty taste
IF DEVOUT Christian Ricardo Fuller has a conscience, may I suggest a humbling visit to the nearest confessional? For a few repetitions of the Lord's prayer is the least repentance he deserves following the shameful dive that answered Preston's prayers
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Make a date with LISA
THE next Leigh Independent Supporters Association meeting will be on Thursday, March 18 starting at 7.30pm in the Mick Martyn Bar. The 2004 Membership cards are ready and will be distributed on the night. Julie McKiernan will be giving an update about
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Survival setback for County Hall
AS Lancashire County Council fights for its life in the run up to the vote on regional assembly which could signal its demise, its PR machine has cranked into overdrive. But two revelations today must have set back the county hall battle plan immeasurably
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Charity Cup
THE draw has been made for the first round of the Atherton Charity Cup. First launched in 1948, the aim of the competition is to support local charities and organisers are hoping to exceed last year donations of £1,260. The draw is: Atherton Town v Daisy
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It's still tight up at the top
ONE point still separates the top two clubs in the Leigh and District League. Leaders Kersal Vale had a 4-1 win at fifth placed Rope and Anchor while Asda Golborne kept second spot with a 5-0 away win at lowly Leigh Legion. Vale's goals came from Cooney
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Bury FC: Forever Bury news
IT'S hard to believe but spring must be around the corner because Forever Bury are starting another series of car boot sales at Gigg Lane this Sunday (March 7). Members, supporters and the general public who wish to book a pitch can do so by contacting
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Soccer: Handy Andy to make his Rammy debut?
RAMSBOTTOM United manager Vince Overson could give new signing Andy Farrell a place in his starting line-up for tomorrow's visit to Nantwich Town. The vastly experienced 38-year-old has been coaxed out of retirement by the Rams' boss, who also used to
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Athletics: Girl power in national event
THE conclusion to the cross-country season is always the This year it was only a short trip away at Temple Newsam, Leeds. It is a spectacular in every sense, both for the many spectators and for the participating athletes. The prevailing weather had left
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Soccer: Best of season for Old Boys
Redrow Lancashire Amateur League BURY GSOB...3 CHADDERTON...1: BURY made it six wins from seven games with this impressive victory against opponents who had beaten them comprehensively, just three weeks ago. Showing total commitment from the outset, the
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Angling: Jowett senior takes the fifth
ON SUNDAY the fifth match of the Bury Society Winter League was held on Island Lodge although there was a delayed start due to ice having to be broken. Dave Jowett (senior), fishing peg 14 on the Cartwheel banking, had a quality net of fish including
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Soccer: Luck's no lady for long-suffering Vale
Air Miles Manchester League Premier Division ELTON VALE...0 ROYTON TOWN...2: A SPIRITED display from a much improved Vale side still wasn't enough to overcome opponents who moved back to the top of the table. Lady Luck must have once again got lost in
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Soccer: Soaring Highfield are high five flyers!
IRLAM MS...0 HIGHFIELD UTD...5: Air Miles Manchester League Premier Division: AS the clear skies above Irlam's Silver Street ground encouraged the weekend pilots of the Barton Aerodrome to perform 'loop the loops' 10,000 feet above, it could well have
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New bishop hires his canons
THE eighth Bishop of Blackburn enjoyed his first Sunday in office after taking over from Rt Rev Alan Chesters. The Rt Rev Nicholas Reade was consecrated by the Archbishop of York, Dr David Hope, during a colourful service before more than 1,000 people
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Attack probe man is released
A MAN questioned over a street attack involving three masked men in Bank Top, Blackburn, was released on Saturday pending further inquiries. Police arrested the 24-year-old after the attack on Friday, but later released him on police bail to return to
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Do you know K Fay?
DOES anyone know the whereabouts of K Fay (and wife Doreen) former RAF buddy (WWII) of Ray Hall now of Adelaide, Australia? I have a letter from Ray for delivery. Please telephone Larry Butler on Lichfield 01543 480576. L BUTLER, Lichfield, Staffs.
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Police in plain clothes
IN his letter of March 1, Mr Hindle wonders where all the police in Darwen have gone. In fact there are 56 police officers allocated to Darwen, more than any other time in the history of the town. The reason Mr Hindle may not have noticed the extra police
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Replace road tax with fuel hike
IN reply to Mr Clayton (LET, March 1) regarding fitting chips in vehicles. There is a better way of ensuring drivers are insured. That is to increase fuel costs by 20 per cent, the extra cost would include road tax and basic third party insurance. Test
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Crime not serious enough
I AM writing in response to a letter headed "Where have all the coppers gone?" on Monday, March 1. As a responsible member of the public I visited Darwen Police Station about what I believed to be a criminal act, committed by a person providing a public
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Assembly would be Westminster puppet
SONIA Milewski's letter (March 2) about the proposed regional assembly annoyed me. Of course such an assembly would be in Labour's interest as it would be virtually assured of control for the foreseeable future. Suddenly an enlarged Blackburn with Darwen
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Kelly's priase for youngsters
YOUTH coach Rob Kelly praised his players' attitude and commitment following Saturday's thrilling quarter-final victory against Manchester United. "I'm delighted for them. Their attitude and the way they went about it was fantastic. It was a terrific
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Youth united in cup glory
IT'S not every day you beat Manchester United. And it's not every day you get the chance to fulfil a childhood dream by scoring on Ewood Park. But Joel Byrom and Keith Barker, both dyed-in-the-wool Blackburn fans, did exactly that as Rovers marched triumphantly
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Lotto grant boost for disabled film buffs
BURNLEY'S Apollo Cinema is to be upgraded with a National Lottery grant. And the town's MP, Peter Pike, said the cash is good news for movie fans with hearing and sight impairments. Mr Pike learnt of the grant from the Cinema Access Programme in a letter
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David is hair to the throne
A TEENAGER is using his lead role in the play 'The Kind and I' to raise money for a cancer charity. Daniel Morville, 16, was told that in order to play a convincing King he must shave his head. So instead of putting him off, thoughtful Daniel used the
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Inspector probes council-run paper
A GOVERNMENT inspector has warned Lancashire County Council about campaigning against a regional assembly. Mike Thomas, the Audit Commission's district auditor for Lancashire, informed a meeting of the County Council's cabinet committee that he was looking
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Care home raider is behind bars for two years
A RAIDER who sneaked into an old people's home in the early evening fled after coming face-to-face with somebody who knew him, Burnley Crown Court heard. Drug addict Wayne Sawley, 27, who has two previous convictions for domestic burglary, was jailed
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Schools on agenda for MP and Minister
BURNLEY'S MP Peter Pike has arranged to meet Schools Minister David Milliband later this month to discuss the future of the borough's secondary schools. He will tell the Minister of his shock that the plan to re-organise them was not included in the first
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Residents round on nightclub plan
RESIDENTS objecting to the re-opening of a cult Burnley nightclub say they are determined to block plans they have described as 'absurd'. The Circulation, Holme Street - a hit 80's venue for many years - has been given a £100,000 revamp in the hope that
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Celebration for mining museum
TRUSTEES at Earby's Lead Mining Museum are celebrating after hearing that they have been offered money to help fund restoration work. The building needs more than £200,000 for internal improvements but the Earby Mines Museum Trust has now secured 90 per
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25 years ago
THERE was a furore over the decision by a Burnley DJ to ban Northern Soul at Blackburn's Mecca Dance Hall. Lee Simons, the DJ on a Monday night, said the music was no longer suitable for the revellers attending the venue but soul fans were in a spin about
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Coach driver drops appeal
THE son of a bus company boss who was jailed for four months for assault has withdrawn his appeal against sentence. Alan Pilkington, 30, of Blackburn Road, Accrington, appeared at Burnley Crown Court where he had been due to make a bid to get the prison
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Pub regulars could hold key to robbery
DRINKERS in Oswaldtwistle could hold the key to identifying a couple who forced a man to the floor and stole his wallet. The 25-year-old man, from Church, left a takeaway on Union Road at 11pm on Friday and was attacked after using a payphone in nearby
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Tippers cause grot spot shame
AN East Lancashire street has been shamed on a list of the North West 10 worst grot spots. King's Highway, Huncoat, has been named along with nine much larger areas in Barrow, Bury, Eccles, Workington, Wigan, Preston, Warrington and Salford, and is to
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Invitation to book a spot at valuation day
PEOPLE are being invited to take along books for a free valuation to Clitheroe's annual antiquarian and out-of-print book fair at St Mary's Parish Hall, Church Street, on Saturday from 10am to 4.30pm. Specialist dealers in a range of fields, including
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'Dump duty' plea to Brown
A CLITHEROE estate agent today warned East Lancashire will have a crisis on its hands if nothing is done to help first-time home buyers. Ian Lloyd, of Mortimer's Chartered Surveyors, says stamp duty threshold should be raised to help struggling buyers
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Sales pitch training
A GREENMOUNT businessman who is a major player in the field of training consultancy is heading to Bolton's Reebok Stadium. Mike Le Put is staging a free sales training seminar on Thursday, March 18 beginning at 6.45pm. The event is aimed at outlining
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New role for Matthew
RICKSONS, one of the north's largest law firms, has appointed Bury-based legal professional Matthew Wiggetts to its commercial litigation team in Manchester. The 31-year-old joins Ricksons as an associate lawyer after spending eight years working in commercial
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United at safety seminar
HEALTH and Safety Executive (HSE) and local authorities will be united next month at a special awareness day. For a Safety and Health Awareness for Managers event is to be staged at Manchester United Football Club on Thursday, March 11. Using a series
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Residents' chance to put questions
PEOPLE in Burnley can question leading councillors and council officers at a series of public meetings. The events, being held across the borough throughout this month and in April, will include a presentation on the work the council is doing to improve
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Accountancy firms add up
TWO well-known Bury chartered accountants will face the future together. Horsfield & Smith and Hope, Redrobe and Co have announced a merger with effect from April 1. The combined business will operate under the name of Horsfield & Smith from their
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Cresswell backs bad boy Ric
PRESTON striker Richard Cresswell defended strike partner Ricardo Fuller over allegations of diving to earn North End a derby day draw. And manager Craig Brown revealed the club would be appealing against the four-match ban Fuller is set to receive following
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BACUP BOROUGH 0 STONE DOM 1
THIS was a game Bacup never looked like losing but did. On three minutes Darren Emmett struck the bar when he closed the last man down. Twelve minutes later the home side tested the Dominoes keeper when he tipped a Lee Wilkinson shot round the post. On
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Reds hold on to first leg lead to set up derby
COLNE progressed to the final of the NWCL Division Two Trophy and set up a local Derby against Great Harwood Town. On a poor surface and in a swirling wind, the much-chnaged Reds team had to work hard to defend their 2-1 first leg advantage. Colne did
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Polish riders join A&T
ASTLEY & Tyldesley Miners' Welfare Cycle Speedway have completed the signings of their squad for the forthcoming season. Sixteen riders have signed up to represent the Gin Pit-based CTA Direct sponsored club in official events. Polish stars Przemek
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Young Miners out of luck
FOR a second week in a row Leigh Miners Rangers U11s were extremely unlucky not to get a positive result against Orrell. What the Rangers lacked in size they more than made up for in footballing skills and spread the ball from wing to wing in a fast-paced
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Golborne claim another prized GMB Cup scalp
NW COUNTIES Division Four side Golborne Parkside provided the shock result for the third round running in the GMB National Cup when they defeated Eccles and Salford 20-18. Conference League Division One side Eccles took the lead inside five minutes, made
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Superb-leigh done!
Oldham 10, Leigh Centurions 54: JUST who can stop the Centurions and their seemingly relentless march to Arriva Trains Cup success? Not only are they head and shoulders above anyone else in their qualifying group, their scoring record shows they have
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FOOTBALLLancashire FA Floodlight Youth League
DARWEN YOUTH...2 RADCLIFFE BORO YOUTH...0: IN absolutely freezing conditions it was a surprise the game went ahead, but both teams managed to adapt to the conditions and play good football. The Darwen side is composed mainly of players from Hopwood Hall
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Bury FC: Dunners award
MIDFIELDER Terry Dunfield has won the Forever Bury Player-of-the-Month award for February. It's just reward for the former Manchester City man after a month of fine displays and after a few second places. In joint second place to 'Dunners' were winners
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Players take a mini-break
STAN Ternent has given his blessing for Burnley players to fund their own mini-break in Marbella. The Clarets squad jetted out to the sunshine in the wake of Saturday's hard-fought 1-1 draw with First Division rivals Preston. And after slogging away with
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Children see mum attacked
A 39-YEAR-old man grabbed his wife by the throat and head-butted her in the face as their three children watched, a court was told. Blackburn magistrates heard the attack was completely unprovoked and caused the woman "unbearable" pain. Steven Bell, of
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Talk group is new centre of attention
A NEW group has been set up in Darwen to let residents have a say on the development of a new health centre. The advisory group has been set up by Blackburn with Darwen Primary Care Trust, and is made up of 15 representatives from across the town, with
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'Safe' glasses to cut injuries in pubs
POLICE and licensing chiefs are looking to introduce new 'safe glasses' to pubs in Rossendale in a bid to cut the number of alcohol-related violent incidents. The glasses, which cost just a few pence more than a normal pint pot, have properties similar
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Union's plea for pensions
WOMEN pensioners in the North West are living on 60 per cent of the average income of their male counterparts, according to a new study by the Transport and General Workers' Union. The survey, released to mark International Women's Day, shows women pensioners
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Patient access concerns
PATIENTS with cystic fibrosis in the North West may be denied some treatments and access to specialist nurses according to a national report. The UK CF Nurse Specialist Group found the shortage of specialist nurses means some geographical locations were
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Computer centres help the learning process
YOUNG people will be able to communicate at the touch of a button thanks to a £380,000 investment in 17 computer learning centres. Lancashire County Council's Youth and Community service has joined forces with backers including Northwest Development Agency
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Eight make it on to rich list
EIGHT East Lancashire families and businessmen have made the top rankings in one of Britain's rich lists. And property tycoon the Duke of Westminster, whose land interests in Bowland and the Ribble Valley, put him third in The Mail on Sunday's Rich Report
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Charter protest councillor quits
AN anti-racism initiative aimed at bringing people together is driving a wedge between Blackburn with Darwen's Tory councillors. Several Conservative councillors have expressed their annoyance with the new 'Belonging' campaign and one has now resigned
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Carol's quest to help in the dyslexia struggle
ROBBIE Williams suffers from it, as does Richard Branson. But dyslexia can still be a struggle for youngsters trying to get ahead with their education. Now provision for East Lancashire youngsters is set to widen after one woman set her sights on extending
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Staff crisis at maternity unit
EXPECTANT mums were turned away from Fairfield Hospital on Monday, March 1 as the maternity unit was hit by a staff crisis. lt was second time in eight days that staff shortages had forced the ward to close and officials say it will not be the last. "
