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EVENTS in East Lancashire and surrounding area on Friday, July 2
Quiz Night, Nelson Cricket Club, Seedhill, Nelson, 8.15pm. Rockwater Bird Conservation Centre, Foxtones Lane, Mereclough, Cliviger, Burnley. Young People's Confidential Service, Brook Advisory Centre, 64 Bank Parade, Burnley, 6.30pm-9pm. DJ Phat Phil,
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Salary shock for MP
Open House, with BILL JACOBS. . . EAST Lancashire MP Janet Anderson has expressed her deep regret at the deaths of Blackpool Pleasure Beach bosses Doris and Geoffrey Thompson. She has signed a Commons motion on the issue put down by the resort's MPs Gordon
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From Spandau to Bond: Singer to bring spy theme glamour to soccer stadium
Former Spandau Ballet star Tony Hadley is taking his smooth image to new extremes by performing James Bond themes with a full orchestra. He spoke to JOHN ANSON. . . HE might not have been chosen to play the next James Bond, but singer Tony Hadley believes
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Three Lions and we're proud of it
THE England football team may have been depressingly knocked out of Euro 2004 but with a growing fan base taking in all sectors of the community, there are reasons to be cheerful, as feature writer JENNY SCOTT discovered. . . FOR England, Harry and St
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Cycle Speedway: Double success for Pedalsport
AN excellent afternoon's racing at Goshen last Sunday saw Bury-Pedalsport register two good Northern Alliance victories in extremely competitive and hard fought league matches against both Hull and Sheffield. Having suffered a heavy defeat on Humberside
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Angling: Paul's haul really hits the target
THE weekly target match was held on Parkers last Friday due to the England's Euro 2004 match against Portugal on Thursday. Top weight fell to Paul White (3-13-10), closely followed by John Fletcher (3-10-2), third was Mathew Schofield with 1-6-14. On
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CRICKET - Glebe Street voodoo strikes again
TRIPS to mid-table Crompton always seem to hold something for the unwary visitor, and it was certainly true for sixth-placed Unsworth. Batting first was always going to be something of a trial, as the home bowlers knew just how to extract the best from
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What a waste of public money
IS there any point wasting public money on a referendum on the EU when Tony Blair has already signed, sealed and delivered us into bondage? The laws of 60 years ago should apply and he be tried, found guilty and dealt with as a traitor. A SEDGWICK (Mr
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'Do-gooders' were born middle-aged
I WRITE in response to your article on kids playing football on the streets. I am also a parent of two children and I agree with one of your correspondents that these do-gooders need to leave the kids alone to play football on the streets. I too have
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Time to get rid of these awful humps
I AM not surprised at the complaints about speed humps. The only thing that does surprise me is that it has taken so long for people to start complaining more about them. I've been complaining to the council ever since they started their obsession with
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We'll fight for residents' rights
READING your letter on June 28, I thought I would enlighten you, Lorraine Whitehouse (Head of external Relations North), Royal Mail, Salford. Tenants' and residents' associations all over the country are elected. They have a chairperson, vice-chair, secretary
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Biker's appeal over street theft
A MOTORCYCLIST is appealing for help tracing his bike after it was stolen in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Thieves broke into the back garden of a house in Henry Street, Tyldesley, and stole a black Kawasaki GPX 250cc motorbike. The motorbike
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New post to vet school trips
A SPECIAL co-ordinator is to be appointed to ensure that school trips run safely and smoothly. The Bury Council officer will offer advice to schools and monitor the quality of arrangements. All establishments which organise educational trips and outdoor
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Charity riders in the storm
RAIN-soaked riders completed a sponsored horse ride for charity despite terrible weather. Members of the Simister and Prestwich Bridleways Association rode their horses from St George's Church, Simister, to the Outwood Trail in Radcliffe in aid of the
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GPs get 'care' contracts
FAMILY doctors in Bury are putting quality before quantity. New contracts for the borough's GPs means that they will now be paid for the standard of care they administer to their patients rather than how many patients they see. Under the new working agreement
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Hitting the net to help charity
HELPING others should be fun, according to youngsters at Heaton Park Primary School. And that is just what pupils had when they organised a sponsor day in aid of a local charity and school funds. Each class took part in the annual fun day to raise funds
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Town hall drama as Labour scrapes back into power
LABOUR scrambled back into power on Blackburn with Darwen Council on a night of high drama at the town hall. As strong insults flew across the council chamber, five of the six rebels who broke away from Labour performed another U-turn to vote them back
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Dramatic weather patterns
THE future of British weather and its energy could be in the hands of Bury school children. Youngsters from five primary schools are taking part in Powergen's Changing Climates programme to learn about energy efficiency and the weather. The programme
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Council staff pay rise budget too low
TOWN Hall bosses have to find an extra £300,000 to meet the cost of staff pay increases. National negotiators have agreed a three-year deal which gives rises of 2.75 per cent backdated to April, and 2.95 per cent in both 2005 and 2006. However, Bury Council
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Chitty-ride boost for charity show
A CHARITY fun day at a motor racing circuit is set to go with a bang -- in fact a chitty, chitty, bang, bang! For Bury-based organiser John Francis has acquired the services of the vehicle used in the smash-hit 1968 film and passenger rides will be one
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OAP home shuts after 27 years
A COUNCIL home for the elderly is to finally shut its doors despite a battle by relatives of residents to keep it open. Warthfield Residential Home in Radcliffe Road, Bury, will close on July 30 after 27 years in operation. The home, which once catered
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Weapons seized in guns raid
TWO guns have been recovered by police after they raided a Bury house as part of a national crackdown on illegal weapons being sold over the Internet. It was one of 15 addresses across Greater Manchester searched on Wednesday. A blank firing gun and stun
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Take on Barbara's job and make a difference
KHADIA Abdullah Kabir shares a hut with four of her 10 children, and 11 other people, in Darfur in Western Sudan. It is a world of suffering, disease, hunger and conflict -- and an existence far removed from the gentle surrounds of Worsthorne village.
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Movie over, Hollywood. . .
HOLLYWOOD, Pinewood Studios and...Burnley. The East Lancashire town may not be the first location that springs to mind when movie moguls talk about where to film their latest blockbuster but a pair of Burnley College lecturers are aiming to change all
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Traffic wardens could be issued with wheelclamps
COUNTY Hall bosses are drawing up plans to arm Lancashire's new army of traffic wardens with wheel clamps, it was revealed today. A memo obtained by the Lancashire Evening Telegraph reveals plans to give the parking attendants the power to clamp the cars
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Teenager knifed by 'joking' thief
AN 18-YEAR-OLD boy was stabbed with a knife by a thief who stole his bike -- and then returned it. The teenager was at a skateboarding park in Hutchinson Way, Radcliffe, on Thursday shortly before 9pm when a youth grabbed hold of his arm. The victim tried
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Reviews of the latest sounds
CHIKINKI: Lick Your Ticket (Island) THEY rock, they're electro and they are certainly different. Chikini blend '70s glam, a touch of psychedelia and a modern hedonistic approach to their songs -- and can write catchy melodies along the way. Imagine Kraftwerk
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Bus driver faces trial following fatal road accident
A BUS driver charged in connection with the death of an Accrington pensioner will face a two-day trial in October. Roy Harris, 44, will appear before Hyndburn magistrates on October 14 and 15. Harris, formerly of Bolland Close, Clitheroe, and now of Fife
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'No' to plea for free fruit
AN MP has warned the Government could be heading for a political banana skin after turning down school pupils' pleas for free fruit. Hyndburn's Greg Pope has criticised one of his Labour colleagues for shelving the plea from local young people -- to extend
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Big boost for movers
THEY'VE got the MIDAS touch! That's the Manchester Investment and Development Agency Services (MIDAS) which has reported that the partnership organisation helped get record-breaking investment for the financial year 2003/4 with figures reaching £69.75
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Visiting blitz to trim accidents
THE Health and Safety Executive has been carrying out a construction blitz this month in a bid to cut the number of deaths and serious accidents in the industry. Inspectors are undertaking site visits throughout the north west and the rest of the country
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Clarets reject Leeds bid
BURNLEY have rejected two six-figure bids from First Division rivals Leeds United for Richard Chaplow. I understand the debt-riddled Elland Road outfit had an initial £250,000 offer for the England U21 midfielder ace instantly thrown out. Leeds, who now
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Ruth is crowned as the new Rose Queen
A REGAL affair awaited parishioners of St Margaret's Church in Prestwich as they attended the crowning of the new Rose Queen. Twelve-year-old Ruth Hill, of Hazel Road, Whitefield, took over the title from retiring Queen Hannah Ogden (14). Ruth, a pupil
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Lifeline helpers get aid
THE troubled Creative Living Centre in Prestwich has been thrown a cash lifeline which will enable it to stay open until September. However, the centre in Bury New Road has had to reduce its opening hours for the second time since March. The holistic
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Objections to phone mast are overruled
A TELECOMMUNICATION mast will be built in Woolfold, despite protests from hundreds of residents. The plan was approved by Bury Council's planning committee on Tuesday (June 29) to erect the 15-metre 3G pole complete with six Vodaphone antennae, at Bury
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Transplant fails to deter cheery Beth
EIGHT-year-old Elizabeth Morris will be a familiar face to Bury Times readers as the toddler who underwent a bone marrow transplant after a year-long search for a donor. And now, two years on from the operation, Elizabeth has been awarded the Star of
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New hope for tragic baby Lloyd
TWO weeks after tiny Lloyd Myers was born three months premature, mother Sarah suffered a heart attack and died. Her family were left devastated, but faced another traumatic time as the baby began his own battle to survive. Despite an inquest last month
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Radcliffe batsmen lose way
RADCLIFFE simply had no answer to the form of Walsden paid man Shaun Marsh and the weather, as they emerged from the weekend with just two from a possible ten points. "The rain stopped just at the wrong time," said Radcliffe skipper Graeme Simpson looking
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Clarets reject Leeds bid
BURNLEY have rejected two six-figure bids from First Division rivals Leeds United for Richard Chaplow. I understand the debt-riddled Elland Road outfit had an initial £250,000 offer for the England U21 midfielder ace instantly thrown out. Leeds, who now
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They light my fire! Working with The Doors is a dream come true for Cult star
Stepping into the shoes of Sixties icon Jim Morrison was a daunting prospect, even for a seasoned rock star like Ian Astbury. He spoke to JOHN ANSON about life with The Doors. . . TALKING to Ian Astbury about his experiences fronting The Doors of the
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Woman victim of teen bag snatcher
A PENSIONER had her bag snatched as she walked home from a shopping trip in Rawtenstall town centre. The 73-year-old woman was walking down Grange Road at around 11.30am on Wednesday, when young man approached her from behind and grabbed her shopping
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School delight at sporting status
A ROSSENDALE high school has been given a huge cash boost after being granted specialist college status. Fearns Community High School, in Stacksteads, is to become a specialist sports college. The school had to raise £50,000 to support its bid and will
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High schools get the 'special' treatment
THREE high schools in Prestwich and Whitefield are to become centres of excellence. Elms Bank in Whitefield, Parrenthorn High in Prestwich and Prestwich Community High will all become specialist schools from September. Six schools across the borough have
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Boy kept at home over 'bully' fears
A TEENAGER was taken to hospital after he was allegedly beaten up by fellow school pupils. Police launched an investigation into the incident, which resulted in a boy being excluded for a week from Blackburn's Witton Park High School. Now the father of
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Town hall drama as Labour scrapes back into power
LABOUR scrambled back into power on Blackburn with Darwen Council on a night of high drama at the town hall. As strong insults flew across the council chamber, five of the six rebels who broke away from Labour performed another U-turn to vote them back
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Stanley to face Wolves
ACCRINGTON Stanley have lined up a pre-season friendly with former Premiership side Wolverhampton Wanderers. Wolves, who were relegated to the First Division - now known as the Coca-Cola Championship - at the end of last season, have agreed to play at
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Most dangerous road in Bury
WE are writing to protest strongly about the proposed housing development on the Olive's Paper Mill site on Tottington Road, Bury. Tottington Road is becoming the busiest and most dangerous road in Bury. If the go-ahead is given to these proposals this
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Vandalism threat to nature reserve
FOR ten years, a group of volunteers have worked to turn the disused sewage works in Summerseat into a nature reserve, and hundreds of people have enjoyed the open days the group have held. Now the group can no longer make progress against the incessant
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I neglected my duty to my niece
I DON'T know who Vivienne Walker is (I hope they feel ashamed, Letters, June 25) but I feel I owe her an apology. I should also apologise to my niece and my sister who trusts me to take care of her daughter. The safety of a child is, of course, the most
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Learning how to belong
RESIDENTS attended a celebratory conference themed on Belonging to Blackburn. Around 600 people who have taken part in a range of courses and training over the past year joined Blackburn with Darwen Council's annual Celebration of Achievement at King
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Photo ID put thief in frame
A 24-year-old Blackburn man put himself firmly in the frame after using his father's credit card to join a gym which required a photo-membership card, a court was told. Blackburn magistrates heard that Intizar Hussain Shah also used the card to make two
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Council: New Mayoress blasts breakaways
BLACKBURN with Darwen Council's new Mayoress blasted the six breakaway councillors and called on them to resign. Darwen Liberal Democrat councillor Karimeh Foster spoke out prior to taking the ceremonial chain of office with husband Coun David Foster.
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Mela bidding to be biggest yet
PREPARATIONS are under way for Blackburn with Darwen's Mela festival later this month, which could be the borough's biggest ever. The celebration of Asian music and culture has followed the Arts in The Park festival to a larger venue, capable of pulling
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New hope for families who need accessibilty
LARGE families and people with disabilities have received a housing boost after work started on new homes in Blackburn. Salford-based Space New Living has started building 14 homes in Queen's Road specifically designed for the groups, which create a huge
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Blaze may force business to shut
A FAMILY business could close after losing a £100,000 contract following a fire which ripped through the mill where it was based. The crisis was revealed as the owners of the rented premises counted the cost of having no insurance for the property. One
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Clamps proposal drawn up
COUNTY Hall bosses are drawing up plans to arm Lancashire's new army of traffic wardens with wheel clamps, it was revealed today. A memo obtained by the Lancashire Evening Telegraph reveals plans are afoot to give the parking attendants the power to clamp
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Strange times for council
A NIGHT of high political drama or a damaging farce which has made Blackburn with Darwen Council a laughing stock? Local government reporter DANNY BRIERLEY was there to see Labour regain control. . . THESE are strange times at Blackburn with Darwen Council
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Tigers complete Blair switch project
SEDGLEY Park finally tied-up their eighth signing of the summer - and probably the most important. With Ryno Ueckermann returning to South Africa, the National One new boys were in need of a goal kicking stand-off and they have finally nailed their man
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Woodbank destroyed by Chris
PRESTWICH quickie Chris Humphreys proved chief destroyer as Woodbank were skittled for just 42. The rain just cleared up in time for a 20-over match to take place at The Heys on Saturday, and Humphreys wasted no time in putting his former club to the
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It's about wealth, not our health
AT a meeting with councillors Denise Bigg and Yvonne Creswell we were told that the telecommunications mast proposed for the site of Bury Plant Hire in Whitelegge Street, Bury, had already been approved "behind closed doors". As local residents, our views
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If it says 30mph, make it 30mph
AT long last, with high profile "mobile speed traps" on Bolton Road, Radcliffe (Bury Times, June 25) the community can start looking forward to a safer and healthier environment. This is a big step towards making driving at excessive and inappropriate
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Traders have given town its success
HOW pleased Ian W. Hargreaves (Letters, June 22) seems to be that his first "run out" into the political arena was a happy experience. And what a pity the voters of North Manor ward chose to "run" him out! It is not surprising. In his opinion every non-Labour
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Recycling is good -- but difficult
I SUPPORT wholeheartedly the recycling effort in the borough. From the number of brown bins put out fortnightly in my area, I think my neighbours also appreciate this service, especially in the garden "growing season". The newspaper bag is too small for
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Not everyone has got their £15
WHEN Affetside and St Paul's (Ramsbottom) primary schools were closed last summer the education department, as a gesture of goodwill towards the displaced pupils, agreed to assist parents towards the purchasing of new school uniforms to an amount of £15
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Leave this land to the wildlife
WE went to view the the plans for 139 "affordable houses" on the site of Olive's Paper Mill in Tottington Road, Bury, and must say that we are disgusted by the proposal to squeeze so many houses on to what we regard as geologically-poor ground. Over recent
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'Boy bikers' are too young to have any road sense
I COULDN'T agree more with the comments of Bury Resident (Letters, June 25) regarding "boy bikers" and the mini-moto brigade. Yes, these motorised maniacs are an absolute menace and, yes, it is only a matter of time before one of them is killed. And yet
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Dramatic weather patterns
THE future of British weather and its energy could be in the hands of Bury school children. Youngsters from five primary schools are taking part in Powergen's Changing Climates programme to learn about energy efficiency and the weather. The programme
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Specialist status spells millions
HEADTEACHERS celebrated six of the best for Bury high schools, when efforts to clinch specialist status were rewarded. Six of the borough's secondary schools will receive more than £3million in extra funding after successful bid applicants were announced
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Contender for 'Prat of the Year'
IS there space among the grumbles and cross-party bickering on this page for a heartwarming tale? I locked my keys and my 18-month-old grandson, Ollie, in my car on the B&Q car park at Bury Bridge. It is often said that no-one ever stops to help any
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Couple visit TV wedding location
THE dreams of Bury couple Darren Foster and his fiancee Sam Lilley are gradually becoming a reality as they explore their wedding location. The couple, who were chosen by millions of viewers for GMTV's Wedding of 2004, jetted off to Cyprus on Wednesday
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And the voting legend lives on
AND so the saga continues. The legend of the councillors who stood up to be counted and then realised there wasn't that much to fuss about shall live on. Maybe it will become one of those stories ageing politicians will tell their grandchildren. Say what
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EVENTS in East Lancashire and surrounding area on Saturday, June 26
British In India Museum, Newtown Street, Colne, 2pm-5pm. Until September. Ju Jitsu, Civic Hall, Barrowford. Little Dragons (four-seven year-olds), 9.45am-10.30am; Juniors, 10.30am-11.30am; Seniors, 11.30am-12.30pm. Kids Streetdance/Hiphop, 10am-10.45am
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Borough's voters deserve better
THE past three weeks have seen local politics in Blackburn with Darwen descend into the gutter. Whatever lies behind the action of the six newly elected councillors who declared themselves independents, nothing justifies letting down those who voted for
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Art finds a stately setting
IT was a smash-hit in the West End and now it's coming to a country house near you. Comedy masterpiece Art will be playing at Samlesbury Hall, near Blackburn, on Wednesday. Directed by Chariots Of Fire star Nigel Havers, the play takes an original look
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Why falling for a pretty face on holiday could be be fatal
IN THE 1980s, people were terrified of catching HIV and there was widespread publicity about the dangers and preventative measures. But, with improved treatment and better drugs, experts say people have become complacent and are taking more risks with
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Croquet: Tight finish at Bowdon
BURY Croquet Club's Peelers visited Bowdon on Sunday to play their St Mary's team. In the doubles, Ken Anderton and Jean Partington saw trouble in store when the lead Bowdon player got in at the fourth turn for an eleven-hoop break. After some time, Ken
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Pool: Swan's slip blows title chase open
IT is all opening up in the race for the Premiership title after Swan A (Rad) went down to their first defeat of the season. They won their game in hand, a 6-2 victory over Masons A, but were then hammered on their first visit to Staff of Life B, by the
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Cricket: Rams beat weather to record thrilling win
ON a day when most local cricket fell victim to the weather Ramsbottom pulled off a nailbiting win at Turf Moor and put themselves right back in contention for a crack at the league title. Very few of the club's loyal supporters even bothered to make
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Rounders: Division Two still wide open
FISHPOOL A continue to set the pace in the top division this week inflicting a heavy defeat on Elton Vale B. Second placed Unsworth also made short work of their opponents, Redvales A, with a convincing innings scoreline. Elton Vale A, Ainsworth A and
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Athletics: Bury push Bolton all the way
THE second meeting of the Young Athletes League season was held at Leverhulme Park and featured the six teams: Bolton, Bury, Blackley, Chorley, East Cheshire, and Horwich. In the Under 13 girls competition, points were quickly on the scoreboard for Bury
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Win one lose one
IT all started so well for Stand, with Saturday's home victory over fellow strugglers Middleton. The weather had reduced the game to 25 overs per side, with Stand reaching 112-6. Khan topscored with 42 not out, ably assisted by opener Sam Warren (26)
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Cheesed off by Chinese torture
REGARDING the debate about street football, I agree that police should not be contacted at every opportunity. However, if kids are a nuisance - causing damage either accidentally or on purpose - then something should be done. Obviously some parents think
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Traffic wardens could be issued with wheelclamps
COUNTY Hall bosses are drawing up plans to arm Lancashire's new army of traffic wardens with wheel clamps, it was revealed today. A memo obtained by the Lancashire Evening Telegraph reveals plans to give the parking attendants the power to clamp the cars
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Council dismantles application
PLANS to change the use of a mill to include vehicle dismantling and de-pollution have been turned down by Bury Council. Permission to change the use of Roach Bank Mill in Pimhole Road, Bury, from a go-kart track to an outlet selling new and used car
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Games area to go ahead
YOUNGSTERS will soon benefit from a new play area and football pitch in Bury. A multi-use games area will be built and a football pitch laid out on Broad Oak playing fields, in Broad Oak Lane. The plan was passed on Tuesday evening, at the meeting of
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Souness back to basics
BLACKBURN boss Graeme Souness today underlined his determination to bring in a new defender before the start of the season. Souness has already strengthened his midfield and attack this summer with the signings of Paul Dickov and Javier De Pedro. Now
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Lawyer's mountain challenge
A SOLICITOR from Burnley is in training to scale four of the highest peaks in Britain and Ireland in memory of a University student who died of meningitis. Steve Jackson, 28, is joining five other friends in the gruelling challenge to climb Ben Nevis,
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Stewards required
BURY Football Club are on the lookout for matchday stewards for the forthcoming season. Candidates of either sex should be between 18 and 55 years of age and physically fit. For an application form contact the club on 0161-764 4881.
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Shakers boss gets his man Chall
SHAKERS' boss Graham Barrow has succeeded in landing his number one summer target, Dave Challinor. The influential central defender signed a 12-month deal on Wednesday with the option for another year at the end of it. It's been a long, drawn out process
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Prodigal son raring to get back to business
JON Newby couldn't be more delighted to be back at Gigg Lane writes Phil Thorp The 25-year-old former Liverpool striker has had a torrid 12 months at Huddersfield Town after leaving the Shakers last summer. But after signing a new two-year deal on Monday
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Police in alert over open houses
IT may not feel like summer but police are warning residents in Pendle against leaving their doors and windows open this summer. Pennine Division is running a new campaign called Operation Fahrenheit aimed at preventing burglary during the summer months
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Fair shares call to Westminster
A PENDLE councillor has called on the borough's MP to join the council's fight for fairer funding from central Government. At a meeting of the council's executive committee last night, Coun David Whipp warned Labour MP Gordon Prentice that he will have
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Warning over plan for homes
COUNCILLORS have been warned they face costing a community upgraded sports pitches if they don't give their blessing to plans for 74 new houses in Reedley. Members of the Brierfield and Reedley Committee this week deferred plans for Ashton Partnerships
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Chitty-ride boost for charity show
A CHARITY fun day at a motor racing circuit is set to go with a bang -- in fact a chitty, chitty, bang, bang! For Bury-based organiser John Francis has acquired the services of the vehicle used in the smash-hit 1968 film and passenger rides will be one
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Council joins fight to save post offices
PENDLE Council has hit out at plans to close five post offices in the borough. The council's executive committee last night agreed to send a letter objecting to the proposed closures. Possible closure of branches in Burnley Road, Colne; Leeds Road, Scotland
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Down the years
10 years ago HUNDREDS of dead and dying willow tress were reported to Friends of the Earth after the problem was highlighted in The Lancashire Evening Telegraph. Pendle Friends of the Earth had reports from Blackburn, Rossendale, Preston, Ribble Valley
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Village pledge on bus service
A BUS firm has stepped in to make sure Huncoat residents are not left stranded when Accrington-based Pilkington's closes down. Lancashire United has revealed that they are to take over service number 3 to the Huncoat area from Saturday, July 24. Pilkington's
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Whitehall boost work chances for jobless
UNEMPLOYED people throughout Bury will be among those to benefit from a radical five-point plan to personalise Job Centre Plus in the north west. The measures also embrace new local employment plans in an effort to get 600,000 more people to return to
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Basket cases' business booms
THEY'RE potty about plants! That's Bury woman Pamela Lomax and her business partner Angela Currie who are growing their thriving Garden Gifts company. The small, but busy workshop in the garage of Angela's home in Bowland Close acts as the nerve centre
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Building firm to invest in new headquarters
A RAMSBOTTO,ased company which is one of the UK's fastest growing suppliers of building and property solutions has invested £650,000 in new headquarters. And although the base is located at Glasshoughton, near Leeds, the good news is that Strategic Team
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Road closure 'deplorable' claim traders
PROPOSALS to make Fairfax Road a one-way route, lasting up to 18 months, has caused fury among the business community. As reported exclusively in last week's Guide, Countryside Properties has applied to Bury Council to close one half of the busy road
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Leader to hit the road
A COUNCIL leader today launched a grand tour of parish and community groups in a bid to take local government back to the people. New Ribble Valley Council leader, John Hill, has launched a battle bus. And the Tory councillor has vowed to be a champion
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Safety advice for BAE staff in Saudi
FAMILIES of BAE Systems staff living in Saudi Arabia are being advised to return home to Britain amid security fears in the Middle East. Aerospace workers are based in the city of Riyadh and six air bases across the country, providing technical support
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New post to vet school trips
A SPECIAL co-ordinator is to be appointed to ensure that school trips run safely and smoothly. The Bury Council officer will offer advice to schools and monitor the quality of arrangements. All establishments which organise educational trips and outdoor
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Success Down Under for John
A WHITEFIELD musician who shot to fame for a piece of music he composed 30 years ago is enjoying renewed success thousands of miles away. John Anthony hit the headlines after his tune Time For Romance was used in the box office smash The Full Monty and
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Mums' murals bring a smile to school
A PRESTWICH primary school has got more than just a park view to boast about thanks to the talents of two parents. Mums Debra Dooley and Jane Crocker went armed with their paintbrushes to brighten up the playground of Park View Primary School, near St
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Doubling up on laughs at Headway
LAUGHS until late are guaranteed with a double-whammy comedy event in aid of Greater Manchester Headway House. Based at Withington Hospital, Headway House is a day centre for brain injured people and the Headway support group is run locally by Whitefield
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Residents in dark about Tulle future
AN UNCERTAIN future for a troubled Prestwich housing estate is taking its toll on residents. Tenants living in Tulle Court claim they have been left in the dark over plans to demolish and rebuild their homes. And as time passes they are suffering increased
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Crew were runners-up in rescue competition
A TEAM of firefighters narrowly missed out on winning a competition to find the best crew in the world at rescuing people from crashes. A crew from Heywood fire station, which included Mick Cant, Ian Holt, and Tom Hague from Bury, represented Great Britain's
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Victim's bike ride of thanks
AN asylum seeker who fled his native homeland in fear is saddling up to repay the community which has made him feel welcome. Said Ahmed, along with friend Derek Roe, from Greenmount, is to cycle to Blackpool for charity next Saturday (July 10). And the
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Row over homes on failed mill site
CONCERNED residents are taking a stand against plans to build 140 homes on the site of a paper mill in Bury. Householders claim that proposals for a housing estate at Olive's Paper Mill in Woolfold will take away valuable recreation land and create traffic
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Financial crisis hits equality group
BURY Racial Equality Council is on the brink of extinction after town hall councillors refused to bail it out of a financial crisis. The REC appealed for help when the national body, the Commission for Racial Equality, withdrew its annual £30,000 funding
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Specialist status spells millions
HEADTEACHERS celebrated six of the best for Bury high schools, when efforts to clinch specialist status were rewarded. Six of the borough's secondary schools will receive more than £3million in extra funding after successful bid applicants were announced
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Souness back to basics
BLACKBURN boss Graeme Souness today underlined his determination to bring in a new defender before the start of the season. Souness has already strengthened his midfield and attack this summer with the signings of Paul Dickov and Javier De Pedro. Now
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Cricket: Mount let it slip
GREENMOUNT lost vital ground in the Bolton League championship race after slumping to a losing draw at Farnworth Social Circle on Saturday. With the weather claiming all but four of the league's fixtures tabletoppers Westhoughton took full advantage by
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Cricket: Walshaw clinch cup final place
WALSHAW clinched a place in the Bolton Association's Cross Cup final for the second time in three years with a 37-run away triumph over Little Hulton. The triumph wasn't quite as comfortable as the scores suggested as, teetering on 80 for 5 midway through
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Volunteer hunt by arthritis research charity
PEOPLE in Darwen are being asked to volunteer to help out a leading medical research charity. The Arthritis Research Campaign relies entirely on public donations and is hoping people in Darwen will come forward to help organise fundraising events to boost
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Teacher leaves on a high-tech mission
A DEPUTY headteacher in Darwen is giving up his position in a bid to improve ICT teaching in schools across East Lancashire. Graham Dean, 53, of Darwen, has been second-in-command at St Barnabas Primary School since 1979 but has now decided to concentrate
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Council launches landlords' charter
A NEW scheme has been launched to improve the standard of private rented housing in Rossendale. Rossendale Borough Council is encouraging local landlords to sign up to a new voluntary accreditation scheme. It will improve conditions in private rented
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Disc parking cheats face crackdown
ROSSENDALE Council has pledged to crack down on motorists who abuse a free short-term parking system. The disc-parking car parks in Rawtenstall and Waterfoot allow drivers two hours' free disc parking if they set a disc from the time of their arrival.
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Doubling up on laughs at Headway
LAUGHS until late are guaranteed with a double-whammy comedy event in aid of Greater Manchester Headway House. Based at Withington Hospital, Headway House is a day centre for brain injured people and the Headway support group is run locally by Whitefield
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Phil adds brains and brawn
RADCLIFFE Boro will certainly not be short of academic prowess or muscle when the 2004-2005 Unibond Premier season dawns. Kevin Glendon's first off-season signing, Ashton United's powerful 6ft 2in striker Phil Denney, brings with him to Stainton Park
