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EVENTS taking place in East Lancashire on Thursday, November 20 2003
A LOOK at events, from amateur theatre to rambles through our beautiful countryside. Citizens Advice Service, 53 Daneshouse Road, Burnley, 9.30-11.30am. Craft Fair, Pendle Hippodrome Theatre, Colne, noon-8pm. Until Nov 23. 'Sand and Snow on the Equator
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The sweet taste of success
Puddings have been very profitable for Helen Colley, founder of Farmhouse Fare. HER conversation is liberally drizzled with talk of chocolate fudge brownies and sticky syrup pudding. And, as the founder of an award-winning Clitheroe pudding company Farmhouse
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Why no Labour wreath-layers?
I WAS interested to read Council leader Sir Bill Taylor's comments regarding one councillor's lack of participation in the Festival of Remembrance. Would he care to further comment on why, when Blackburn Labour Party were listed on the programme among
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Police call for cash a cheek
I READ with disbelief about needing more money from the police. How dare they have the brass neck to ask for it. If they are short of cash why don't they use the cash which they have been raking in from the speed cameras? I object strongly to their cheek
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Jonathan's knee cure
A REVOLUTIONARY new treatment is helping keen sportsman Jonathan Coombes get back on the football pitch after a knee injury. Jonathan, aged 31, of Blacksmiths Fold, Atherton, thought his playing days were over when he badly damaged the cartilage in his
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Woman could face jail after her dogs attacked boy
A MOTHER-of-six whose dogs savaged a little boy and threw him into the air "like a rag doll" has been told she could go to jail. Jacqueline Cox, 38, accepted responsibility for five of the seven animals involved in a horror pack attack on Sam Leverett
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RMI denied by last minute equaliser
Leigh RMI 2 Shrewsbury Town 2 by David Magilton: A LAST minute equaliser denied a vastly improved Leigh a valuable victory over a side determined to regain their Football League status at the first attempt. Two heavy defeats had left RMI reeling, but
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KEELEY: Barry's transition complete
BARRY Ferguson had to contend with a barrage of criticism during his first few weeks as a Blackburn player. Pundits like Ian St John were quick to point the finger as the former Rangers captain made the transition from the SPL to the Premiership. But
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Result won't change the season, but it's a start
JUST three short weeks ago it would have been hard to imagine Blackburn Rovers pulling off a famous victory at Old Trafford. Graeme Souness's side had just crashed to a fifth straight defeat at Leicester City -- a result which consigned the club to 19th
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Two men arrested in taxi fracas
TWO men were arrested for a breach of the peace after a fracas outside a Burnley taxi firm last night. Bosses at King's Taxis, Yorkshire Street, said a row erupted after a taxi was ordered from the Clog and Spindle pub, opposite their offices, at about
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Daughter couldn't cope with pain she felt inside
A WOMAN took her own life because she could not cope with the pain she felt inside, an inquest heard. Carol Sharples, 30, of Tedema Grove, Burnley, was found dead in the bedroom of her home by her mother on April 24. An empty bottle of pills and a note
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Crown court judge praises Operation Nimrod drugs bust
A JUDGE has praised the success of a police operation targeting street-level drug dealing in Lancashire. Judge Christopher Cornwall said Operation Nimrod had achieved success in identifying, arresting and prosecuting people involved in supplying. His
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Two-year sex abuse ordeal for girl, 12
A MAN "persistently and systematically" sexually abused a little girl over a two year period, a court was told. A jury at Burnley Crown Court heard how Alfred Scott, now 50, struck so many times his victim lost count. He committed sex acts on her, hurting
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Boss on prowl for new blood
BURY FC boss Andy Preece will this week step up his player search in the wake of Glenn Whelan's departure from Gigg Lane. The Manchester City midfielder's loan spell with the club came to an end after Saturday's fine 2-1 victory at Bristol Rovers. He
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25 years ago
PETER Noble scored two penalties in six minutes as Burnley beat Fulham 5-3 at Turf Moor. Meanwhile Blackburn Rovers lost 3-4 at home to Notts County. Jewellery worth £3,000 was stolen from a home in Hoddlesden. The haul included a Maltese Cross.
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50 years ago
A MAN from Church supported the story of Miss Elizabeth Parry and Miss Margaret Pugh who believe they saw a flying saucer from Irving Place, Blackburn. Mr Sam Hocky of Sadler Street, Church, saw the silent orange-coloured object pass in the skies. And
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Teenager slashed his wrists
POLICE were called to a house in Clayton-le-Moors after an 18-year-old slashed both his wrists outside the property. The teenager, who police say has serious psychological problems, then went back into the house in the Waterloo Street area. Police were
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Bus wrecks clothing store two weeks after revamp
A WHITEFIELD woman has described her shock after her town centre shop was wrecked after being hit by a bus. Hilary Ann White, who owns womens' clothing store Hilary Ann International, Deansgate, Bolton, had only finished refurbishment and decorating work
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Head-on crash driver 'critical'
A MAN was today critically ill in hospital after his car collided with a cattle wagon. David Hughes, 36, of Alma Place, Clitheroe, was airlifted to Royal Preston Hospital after the head-on collision on Saturday. Mr Hughes' Peugeot 306 saloon collided
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Clarets everywhere - it's over to you
THE time for talking is over. Now it's over to all supporters to show exactly what this club means to you. Earlier this week, I sat in the Chairman's Lounge at Turf Moor - a spine-tingling shrine to former glories - as the new chief executive threw down
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Ternent awaiting decision
BURNLEY are waiting to hear if Bolton will consider allowing Delroy Facey to join the Clarets full time. Manager Stan Ternent has spoken to Wanderers counterpart Sam Allardyce about the availability of Facey, who has less than two weeks remaining of a
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DOBSON: Football can be so cruel
TEN years is the average career of a professional footballer. There are always exceptions and two such characters are goalkeepers David Seaman and Dave Beasant both have "matured like vintage wine" , but who are still reluctant to discard their sponsored
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Wingate lead keeps Pendle pair on right track
MIKE Judson and Derek Lewin are still on course to win the novices class of the SD34 Road Rally Championship, despite failing to finish the penultimate round. The Pendle DMC pair retired from the Lincolnshire-based Cossack Rally in their Vauxhall Astra
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Consistency let us down - Bye
RALLYMEN Ian Winstanley and Neil Bye had to settle for third place in the Peugeot 205 Challenge after losing out in a six-way fight for the title. Third overall on the Dalby Stages wasn't enough for the popular pairing to snatch the championship from
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Ternent awaiting decision
BURNLEY are waiting to hear if Bolton will consider allowing Delroy Facey to join the Clarets full time. Manager Stan Ternent has spoken to Wanderers counterpart Sam Allardyce about the availability of Facey, who has less than two weeks remaining of a
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D-Day looms for Rammy manager
RAMSBOTTOM United could be days away from announcing their new manager. A decision on who will take over the first team reins following Andy Grimshaw's decision to resign two weeks ago is expected to be made at a meeting tomorrow night. Work commitments
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'Desperate' knicker thief
A 29-YEAR-OLD man who stole £160 worth of ladies' knickers from a market stall was "arrested" by staff, a court was told. But Blackburn magistrates heard that after Michael Jackson was handed over to police he ran away and escaped. Jackson, of Ash Grove
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School seeks to boost pupil numbers
STAFF at Tockholes Primary School are hoping a new play area and improved school grounds will add to the school's attractiveness when parents are choosing where to send their children. A new asphalt area surrounded by secure fencing has been completed
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Boy falls 60ft into ravine
A YOUNGSTER fell almost 60ft into a ravine while out walking with his parents. The boy, 10, who has not been named, was walking with parents and two brothers when he slipped from a path and fell about 60ft into a stream gully and received serious leg
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Boy burgled 90-year-old
A 15-YEAR-OLD boy admitted forcing his way into the home of a 90-year-old woman and stealing money from her purse. Blackburn magistrates heard that the teenager, who had already admitted two other burglaries and a theft from the same woman, had absconded
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People needed to keep a check on police
THE SEARCH is on for more volunteers to join Lancashire's army of police independent custody visitors. Lancashire already has 60 lay visitors who turn up unannounced in police stations across the county to check on detainee treatment and conditions. The
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Utilities firm in water supplies warning
UNITED Utilities is urging the use of drought measures to safeguard water supplies across the North West for next year. Reservoirs normally refill over the winter months, but average reservoir stocks across the region are currently standing at just 55
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999 caller out of line
POLICE today hit out at a 46 year old man who bombarded the 999 telephone line with 46 emergency calls in one hour and 12 minutes because he wanted to complain to a police inspector. Blackburn magistrates heard that Robert Neville Birtles eventually got
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Attempt to scupper school worship plan
A PROPOSED Muslim place of worship has been labelled a "wailing tower" by the head of a Blackburn community association. Brian Booth, chairman of Ivy Street Community Association, spoke out against a proposal by Markaz-Ul-Loom College, in Park Lee Road
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Peters eyes Quick capture
ONE down, one to go - that's how Bacup Borough manager Brent Peters is viewing his mission to strengthen his squad. His swoop for Chorley hotshot Darren Emmett has proved to be a masterstroke as the striker has settled in quickly to the side. But now
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Regan double seals it
BLACKBURN Under 15s made a quick return to winning ways by beating Hyndburn 2-1 in their Lancashire League match at Pleasington, last week. The town team failed to stretch their unbeaten run to four when they went down 3-2 to West Lancashire in another
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Doorstep robber takes purse
A THIEF snatched a purse from a 63-year-old woman on the doorstep of her home in Bury. The pensioner was trying to unlock the front door of her home in Nuttall Street yesterday at about 4.20pm when a man crept up behind her. He tried to grab her shopping
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Animal Aid: Robbie will rock you
Shep is a tri-coloured cross Collie who was admitted to Manchester Dogs' Home on 1st October 2003. He came via the Ellesmere Port Police station after a member of the public handed him after he was found wandering in the Centre of Ellesmere Port. Shep
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Animal Aid: Kylie is more than a pop princess
Kylie is a black and tan German Shepherd who was admitted to the Home from the Oldham Dog Warden on 10th October 2003 after she was found wandering in Oldham. She has received some basic training as she will sit on command. She is very friendly towards
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Cutting needless motorbike deaths
SPEED cameras and all kinds of other traffic calming measures are being used to try to cut the road accident toll. Some would claim that they do little more than aggravate drivers but the fact remains that in many areas the relentless rise in road accidents
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Nature Watch: Bird reaching a peak in Trough
THERE'S something in the Bowland air, a population explosion among a relative of the robin. It's a success story in the making -- a bird which has seen a mini population explosion in one area of Lancashire. If you are exploring the Trough of Bowland,
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Surely, English is necessary
I AM writing in response to Mr M Nagdee's letter in (LET November 13). Once again the race card is being used, this time on behalf of taxi drivers who cannot speak good English. I would like to ask why it is discriminatory to expect a taxi driver to take
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Fears of hunt are unfounded
I QUESTION your decision to publish the letter (November 14) suggesting that no one approached the Holcombe Hunt when they made a detour into Loveclough recently to gather up their hounds because "people fear they will be verbally or physically abused
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Visit of Bush is an insult to country
PRESIDENT Saddam Hussain's invasion of Kuwait in 1991 was wrong, unwarranted and totally unacceptable. His dictatorial regime precipitated an international crisis that led to economic sanctions and political isolation. In this period of 12 years, not
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Tragedy of the 'little battler'
A DEVASTATED family today told of the heartache of losing their 22-month-old "little battler" to a rare form of childhood cancer. And health experts moved to try and reassure the parents of Nathan Joel Green that his death was not linked to the controversial
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Garner glows in nine-goal thriller
IN-FORM striker Joe Garner enhanced his growing reputation with another double-salvo as Rovers' Under 17s won a nine-goal thriller at Crewe on Saturday. Garner started and completed the scoring for Rovers as they stretched their unbeaten run to four games
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Italian job for Grabbi
BLACKBURN striker Ciccio Grabbi has returned to Italy for treatment on a foot injury. The former Juventus hit-man went back to his homeland to seek specialist advice after damaging his foot during a training session at the end of last week. He's expected
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Students get a taste of the world at work
STUDENTS were given a grounding for the future world of work at a business seminar at Turf Moor. The event was organised for Year 11 students from Ivy Bank Business and Enterprise College to help them make career choices and teach them about networking
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Parents' delight at peck from Becks
A PROUD dad today spoke of the moment soccer superstar David Beckham was left holding his baby and said: "He's obviously a great dad!" Hairdresser Ripul Vaja, 32, and wife Marianne, 33, took six-month-old baby, Sophia, to meet the Real Madrid star at
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Council worker hanged at home
A COUNCIL worker who served East Lancashire local authorities for almost 20 years was found hanged at his home by his wife. David Jackson, of Goldfield Avenue, Worsthorne, near Burnley, was discovered by his wife and neighbour early on Monday. The 61-
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Ex-mayor may face sack from council
THE former Mayor and Mayoress of Padiham could be forced off the town council after refusing to work with the town clerk. Coun Granville Lord, a founder member of Padiham's council which was formed last year, has not attended any town council meetings
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'Leave bike races to the aces' plea
WORLD Superbike Champion Neil Hodgson launched a campaign to improve motorcycle safety and said: "Leave the races to the aces." Neil, from Burnley, crowned earlier this year, has joined forces with the police and safety groups to spearhead the national
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Woman could face jail after her dogs attacked boy
A MOTHER-of-six whose dogs savaged a little boy and threw him into the air "like a rag doll" has been told she could go to jail. Jacqueline Cox, 38, accepted responsibility for five of the seven animals involved in a horror pack attack on Sam Leverett
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Head injury killed pensioner
A PENSIONER died after collapsing in a shopping centre, an inquest heard. Neville Wills, 65, of Selby Street, Colne, was in the Admiral Centre, Nelson, on August 29 this year when he fell and hit his head on the floor. He was taken to Burnley General
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Theatre building future subject of talks
PLANS to mothball Nelson's Civic Theatre so a new use can be found for the building will be discussed by councillors tomorrow. A Save the Civic Theatre campaign was launched earlier this month in a bid to save one of the town's landmark buildings amid
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Police hunt for gas canister yobs
POLICE in Nelson have launched a new appeal to track down yobs who put two large gas canisters on a bonfire in Brierfield. Firefighters were called to the Sackville Street blaze on November 5 after canisters were found among the flames. Around 20 houses
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Charity trekkers join wall of fame
FREEZING temperatures were snow problem for two intrepid hospital receptionists. And their Oriental experience helped them raise more than £7,000 for charity by walking The Great Wall of China. Pendle Community Hospital receptionists Elaine Carlton and
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Bouncer cleared
A NIGHTCLUB bouncer has been cleared of raping a Radcliffe woman he met while working at Sol Viva. Luke Mesquitta remained impassive as a jury at Bolton Crown Court found him not guilty by a 10 to 2 majority, after nearly four hours deliberation. Mr Mesquitta
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Saucy lads calendar is hot off the presses
A SAUCY calendar, which prompted a major row when it was created to raise money for charity, has finally rolled off the presses. Barnoldswick town councillor Jennifer Purcell and her friend Dianne Hodkinson, have produced the calendar -- featuring men
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Man facing 18-year-old child sex allegation discharged
A MIDDLE-AGED man accused of child sex offences alleged to have taken place 18 years ago will no longer face trial. Raymond Portman, 50, was discharged from the dock at Burnley Crown Court after Judge Barbara Watson said he would not get a fair trial.
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10 years ago
AN expectant mum was moved around three hospitals before her baby was born. Zaida Thompson, was first admitted to Queen's Park Hospital, Blackburn, but was then transferred to Burnley General before eventually being taken to Airedale Hospital in Keighley
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Greenwood has the Will to win
WILL GREENWOOD today underlined the fierce determination of England's World Cup players to leave an indelible mark on sporting history. Holders and host nation Australia stand between England and a first world title in next Saturday's final at Telstra
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Pie's the limit for Mr Pastry
A PIE addict who had to quit being a chef after developing an allergy to flour has landed a dream job - on the meat and potato production line! And Mike Watts now earns a crust by sitting on the tasting panel at Holland's Pies, Baxenden, once a week as
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Head scolds government
A HEADTEACHER has called for community help as he launches a DIY bid to raise funds for a new £1.2million sports hall. Frank Havard, headteacher of Hollins Technology College, said the school's sports facilities were "pitiful" and blasted the government
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"Monstrosity" gets go-ahead
A TOWN centre leisure and retail development for Bury has been given the go-ahead, despite being branded a "monstrosity" by councillors. Plans for the two-storey building, featuring a gym, pool, changing room and bars, were submitted for the corner of
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Italian job for Grabbi
BLACKBURN striker Ciccio Grabbi has returned to Italy for treatment on a foot injury. The former Juventus hit-man went back to his homeland to seek specialist advice after damaging his foot during a training session at the end of last week. He's expected
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Green team's hat-trick of awards
VOLUNTEERS who created Hoddlesden's Millennium Green are celebrating a hat-trick of honours in the last three years. For the community-managed green space has landed a Green Pennant Award from the Civic Trust - following on from a Lancashire Evening Telegraph
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Family of bakers take the biscuit
A PAIR of Rossendale bakers are hoping to rise to the occasion when they stop off in Germany for the country's International Festival of Bakers. Barry Haworth, owner of Cissy Green's Bakery, in Haslingden, will be visiting Rossendale's Twin Town of Bocholt
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Borough cup joy
RADCLIFFE Borough progressed to the Third Round of the Unibond League Cup with a 2-1 win at Lancaster City. Borough went ahead after 14 minutes, when Jody Banim dribbled into the penalty area and angled his shot into the bottom corner. They scored a second
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Police hunt tattooed mugger
A GINGER-HAIRED man with a tattoo of a tear under his left eye is being hunted by police. He threatened an 18-year-old near the Spar shop in Manxman Road, Highercroft, Blackburn, and stole his watch. The thief had approached his victim at about 7pm on
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Warning issued as drugs lost
POLICE have issued a warning after a batch of prescription drugs were lost in Blackburn town centre. The medication was in a white Hampsons carrier bag and was lost somewhere between British Home Stores, King William Street, and Boots Pharmacy in Blackburn
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Flu epidemic fears allayed
WARNINGS of a flu epidemic in the North West have been rubbished by the area's health officials. Some reports have suggested areas such as Greater Manchester were on red alert fearing a massive outbreak over the coming week. But the North West Health
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Cinema delay due to railway wrangle
A NEW £30million cinema and leisure complex in Blackburn is facing a delay because of a wrangle over a railway line which runs through the site. Manchester-based developers Peel Holdings said it was in discussions with rail bosses to get the freight line
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Tragedy of the 'little battler'
A DEVASTATED family today told of the heartache of losing their 22-month-old "little battler" to a rare form of childhood cancer. And health experts moved to try and reassure the parents of Nathan Joel Green that his death was not linked to the controversial
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Madin on target in friendly defeat
ACCRINGTON Stanley brought a whole new meaning to squad rotation in their friendly with UniBond First Division promotion chasers Prescot Cables. Manager John Coleman used the bulk of his squad last night, making numerous substitutions throughout the game
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Hawks hopes take a dive
BLACKBURN Hawks suffered a painful reverse at the Arena as Nottingham Lions completed a league double over their hosts. Player-coach Bobby Haig and first choice netminder Colin Downie returned after missing games through illness and work respectively.
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Nipping crime in the bud
YOUNG people in Bury are being given a helping hand to stay on the straight and narrow. A team has been formed to work with youngsters aged eight to 17 who are at risk of offending or being involved in anti-social behaviour. Four Youth Inclusion and Support
