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Chorley setback
CHORLEY'S Northern Premier League title hopes received a setback when a thunderstorm caused their match against Lancaster at Windsor Park to be abandoned after the home side had batted themselves into a strong position. But only ten overs were possible
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Genetic tampering
Doctor I'm pregnant and worried I just do not know what to do Should I have one with green eyes Brown or black, perhaps blue? And then there's the problem of stature I like the idea of it tall, but My husband won't like it standing next to him Because
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HAVING read your article by Frank Elson on Saturday, July 7, I thought I would send you a poem I wro
A Winter Hill Tale LONG ago I do say, up on Winter Hill A man was tempted, for to kill, An innocent Scotsman, by the name Of Henderson, of long-held fame, Who had a stump erected then For reasons now beyond our Ken. Today still stands the "Scotsman's
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Jesus Our
Saviour J -- Is for Jesus who died to save us all. E -- Is for Endeavour, that we strive to do. S -- Is for the Sacrifice, that he made for us. U -- Is for Unified that we all should be. S -- Is for the Song we sing, as we praise his name. O-- Is for
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Freshen up Festival
I AM amazed at your upbeat preview of the Bolton Festival. Has anyone heard of any of the acts that are booked this year? What has a penalty shoot out to do with a so called arts festival? Year after year it's the same old dreary procession of mediocre
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Try taking it up in Europe with European Commission
I WRITE to object to the closure of Bolton Magistrates Court. I suggest that the closure would have the effect of depriving the local subjects of Her Majesty, and UN and EU citizens of their right to a fair trial in the UK, and, in particular, in the
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Time to call a halt-to demolishing so many of these elegant old buildings
I AM dismayed to see a planning application to demolish yet another house in the Chorley New Road Conservation Area, referred to as a school building, but which is actually a nice Victorian house in good general repair, used until very recently by Clevelands
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Dig out those treasures
GET into those attics -- for a firm of antique experts are heading into Chorley next week for a special 'valuation day' which might just unearth some treasure. Specialists from Bonhams & Brooks, a London-based firm of auctioneers, will be at Astley
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New churchwomen head to Chorley
CHURCH-GOERS in Chorley will soon see new faces preaching from the pulpit. Reverend Mary Randle has moved into the area -- having retired from the Wigan circuit to live in Coppull. She will take occasional services in the area, but not pastoral charge
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Work to begin soon on link road
CAMPAIGNERS are celebrating news that work is due to start on the Gillibrand Link Road in less than a fortnight's time. Chorley borough councillor Ralph Snape, who has been at the forefront of the campaign, says he has fought for the new road for more
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Living together in harmony
CHORLEY youths are proving that people of all races can get along together, thanks to a new project at Lord Street Youth Centre. It all started when a group of young men were encouraged by youth group leaders to organise a multicultural enterprise. Irfan
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Brass bands on the march to Chorley
SOME of the music world's top brass will march into Chorley next month for the Tetley Cup brass band weekend. More than 40 bands will take a deep breath to try to blow away the competition on Saturday, September 1, in an attempt to revitalise brass banding
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Meet the stars at the carnival
THE Chorley Citizen is giving two lucky readers the super opportunity to mingle with the stars! For the winning pair in our latest exciting competition will get the chance meet the two celebrities at this month's Adlington Carnival. That means you could
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One dead in M60 crash pile-up
ONE person died and two others were injured in a collision involving five vehicles on the M60 today. Police say a heavy goods vehicle and a van collided head-on near junction 13 of the Eccles interchange. It is thought three other cars travelling clockwise
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Time team experts probe bones find
FORENSIC and archeological experts are testing the age of bones unearthed from a former religious burial ground. Four human bones were discovered by builder Graham Luxton on council-owned land in Thomason Fold, Edgworth. Mr Luxton was doing some excavation
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Cameras to trap young rail vandals
CAMERAS will be put on trains travelling through Bolton to catch vandals in the act. Four stations in the town have been hit by vandalism and one - Moses Gate - is among the 20 worst hot-spots in the North-west. Trains have been pelted with stones and
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Five months of living in cancer fear
CANCER survivor Caroline France lived under a shadow of fear for five months after tests showed that the disease could have returned. The Westhoughton mum-of-two feared possible cervical cancer could have spread or grown because of the delay. She believes
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Izzet set to be fit
LEICESTER City boss Peter Taylor is confident that Muzzy Izzet will be fit for the opening Premiership game with Wanderers. Izzet is currently battling to overcome a thigh strain and may not be risked in tomorrow friendly with Fiorentina at Filbert Street
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Charity car wash
CHARITY car washes are being held at the City car park, Eskrick Street, Halliwell, on Thursdays from 4-7pm and Sundays from 12-5pm, to raise money to send disabled children to Lapland.
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Town history at slide show
BOLTON Festival will stage a history of the town using slide shows and a talk. Halliwell Local History Society's Barrie Parker will put on the presentation at the Central Library at 2pm on Saturday, August 25. This is a free event and no booking is necessary
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Pensioner's bag snatched
A THIEF snatched a pensioner's shopping bag before fleeing with her purse containing £50. The incident happened yesterday morning in Bury's indoor market. The 86-year-old woman reported the theft when she returned to her home in Unsworth. Anyone with
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Paddington prizes
PRIZEWINNERS of the Paddington Bear draw in the Market Place, on May 23 in aid of Action Research have been announced. The winner of the 28 inch Paddington Bear was blue ticket 330 with second prize of a Paddington Bear cake going to Blue ticket 309.
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Festival staff struggled with drunk teenager
A BOLTON teenager was arrested for being drunk and disorderly during the Mela Asian festival in Blackburn's Corporation Park. Muksood Adam, aged 18, of East Park Street, Bolton, who pleaded guilty, was given a conditional discharge for 12 months and ordered
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No retrial in assault case
TWO men accused of assaulting another man and leaving him unconscious in the street will not be retried, Bolton Crown Court was told. Despite two days of deliberations, 12 men and women failed to reach verdicts on two men accused of the attack following
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Man denies making petrol bomb out of son's T-shirt
A MAN denied using one of his son's T-shirts to improvise a petrol bomb to burn down his brother-in-law's garage. Burned rags made of a similar material to shirts worn by his son were found at the scene, a court was told. Alan Norman admitted buying petrol
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Pregnant woman's anger at council's square face-lift
A PREGNANT woman has criticised Bolton Council's decision to regenerate Nelson Square. Amanda Collingborn believes the £300,000 cost of the scheme would have been better spent creating facilities for children in the borough's housing estates. The 35-year-old
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Shoplifter seen in action on CCTV
STORE security staff spotted shoplifter Jason Corley in action. Bury magistrates heard how the 30-year-old was being watched by CCTV cameras as he made his way around the Tesco store in Prestwich. Corley was seen to pick up four DVD discs worth more than
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Helping George beat the teddy bear Blues
GEORGE Hawkrigg has melted hearts of staff at one high street store -- because of a lost teddy bear called Blue. Marks and Spencer has promised a fairy tale ending for the Bolton boy. George, aged two, was distraught after losing his favourite bear. It
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Sam turns to Brazil
SAM Allardyce is hoping to give a Brazilian centre-half a trial run in the friendly at Southport tonight. Provided clearance is obtained, he will team up with senior squad members who missed this morning's game behind-closed-doors friendly against un-named
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Bad weather could put damper on Games
WORLDWIDE coverage of Bolton's Commonwealth Games cycling race could be thrown into chaos by rain. Fears about the weather have prompted the BBC's director of Games programming, Malcolm Kemp, to warn that the course would be "better held somewhere else
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Injection of help
A GROUND-BREAKING scheme to encourage heroin addicts in Leyland to kick the habit is being proposed by South Lancashire Health Authority. The 'supervised administration scheme' would see chemists not only supplying the replacement therapy drug methadone
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Helping George beat the teddy bear Blues
GEORGE Hawkrigg has melted hearts of staff at one high street store -- because of a lost teddy bear called Blue. Marks and Spencer has promised a fairy tale ending for the Bolton boy. George, aged two, was distraught after losing his favourite bear. It
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Company gives trees the chop
A HOTEL owner has hit out at a business for chopping down trees and hedges next to her property. Maureen Partington is angry at Farnworth Thomasson and Co following the decision to landscape the front of its new office block. The company is renovating
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Shakers lose despite keeper's heroics
Bury 0 Manchester United 3 BEFORE Bury kicked off against mighty Manchester United a rumour spread that Sven Goran Eriksson was in the crowd writes Steve Canavan It turned out to be a white elephant and the man most pleased about it might be Andy Cole
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Ghost town traders' plea to shoppers
WORRIED traders claim their area is becoming a 'ghost town' because of roadworks. Shopkeepers along Lea Gate in Harwood have reported trade losses since resurfacing and Transco work began more than a week ago. The route is closed between Tottington Road
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REDMAYNE BENTLEY
BOLTON ASSOC -- 1st ELEVEN P W L D Ab BP Pts Walshaw... 19 13 2 3 1 54 320 Atherton... 19 12 3 2 2 38 290 Clifton... 19 11 4 4 0 53 273 Adlington... 19 11 4 3 1 39 265 Golborne... 20 10 5 3 2 50 262 Little Hulton... 20 10 6 2 2 30 242 Edgworth... 20 7
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Armstrong shows his class
AN impressive performance by Shaker Chris Armstrong, seen here getting the better of the tenacious Nicky Butt in the friendly at Gigg Lane
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Crawley blow in Roses run chase
SKIPPER John Crawley was out for one as Lancashire made a disastrous start in the chase for Yorkshire's formidable 467-9 declared at Old Trafford today. Crawley was lbw to Chris Silverwood but Lancs rallied by lunch with Andy Flintoff (19) in hard-hitting
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Goldline Trophy Review by Martyn Hindley
HINDSFORD pulled off one of the biggest shocks in the Goldline Trophy as they defeated Atherton LR last night. Hindsford took an early lead through Chris Jolleyand once Mark Redmond volleyed the second, LR were rocking. Jason Holroyd replied, but Hindsford
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West Lancs League up and running
THE Asda Logic West Lancs got off to it,s traditional early start last Saturday. By the time the majority of league competitions get the ball rolling on August 18 the West Lancs lads could already have four completed fixtures under their belts. Come the
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Directing debut for Stephen
ACTOR Stephen Stubbs makes his directorial debut in Farnworth Little Theatre's September production of Cash on Delivery. Stephen has been a member of Farnworth and Bolton Little Theatres for more than seven years and has appeared in numerous productions
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A House Mover's Lament
My house is now sold, and I've selected another, I'm just waiting for solicitors to get it all together Then I can pack up my life into neat little loads And move forwards, with hope, into my next episode. Yet I cannot settle, the whole house seems hostile
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Put a hospital in the park
THE ideal place for a new Royal Infirmary would be on Queens Park. The park facilities could be used by walkabout and day care patients. H B Bocock, Rushey Fold Lane, Bolton
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Hooray for Halliwell...
MAY l congratulate the residents and shopkeepers of upper Halliwell Road, Bolton. The recent renovations, stoneblasting and hanging baskets are a pleasure to behold. It's no wonder house prices are rocketing in the area ...due to civic pride! Thank you
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Great place but they need funds
THE youth of today would not have got away with what they do when we were children. Nowhere for them to go! Nothing for them to do! I've heard it all. But I'll tell your readers something -- there is somewhere for them to go. It's called Zac's in Farnworth
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Is there anyone who can make a proper barm cake?
IS there anybody left in your part of Lancashire, who knows how to make a proper barm cake? I get fobbed off with bread cakes here in Yorkshire, and it's the same story when I visit relatives in Atherton. Bread cakes are a very poor imitation of a proper
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NHS treated my uncle just like a head of state
FOR approximately 20 years I have been privileged enough to witness a series of heart-warming real life short stories. They all have one common denominator and encompass a group of people who I am in awe of -- the NHS in Bolton and its legion of dedicated
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By David Crausby MP for Bolton North-east
Week in Westminster THE House of Commons has risen for the summer recess after having enjoyed a little spat over the selection of who should serve on select committees. This may have appeared to be an event of little consequence to the world at large
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Laughing all the way -- to the library
CHORLEY Library is laughing as innovative reading schemes to encourage youngsters to become bookworms are set to be launched. Nearly £200,000 has been awarded to Lancashire County Council's library service from the Department of Culture, Media and Sport
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Stay out of quarries warning
'STAY out of the quarries' is the message being sent out to Chorley youngsters after a number of deaths in recent months. The Quarry Products Association is appealing to parents in the borough to warn their children about the dangers of playing near and
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Vandals wreck historic garden
LESS than two years into the new millennium and already a village memorial built to celebrate 2000 years of civilisation is being destroyed by mindless vandals. Wreckers have repeatedly attacked works of art created by volunteers from Eccleston's Green
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Edith says farewell to homeless group
A CAMPAIGNER for the homeless has stood down from a voluntary organisation she helped set up seven years ago. Edith Crook MBE, chairman of Help the Homeless (Chorley), has retired due to family health reasons. The 63-year-old launched the group after
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Woe for Lora
LORA Fairclough, picked up an £11,125 cheque at the Weetabix British Women's Open at Sunningdale -- but it could have been so much better. The 31-year-old finished joint 21st, three under par despite starting Sunday's final round eight under par. An amazing
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Activities all week
A CHILDREN'S activity week is being held at Hebron Christian Fellowship, Mayor Street, Bolton, for all five to 11 year olds. Children will be able to enjoy stories, songs, quizzes, games, magic and fun. It will run from Monday, August 20, to Friday, August
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Boost for airshow
TRAINS from Manchester to the International Airshow at RAF Valley, Wales, on August 18, are being boosted to make it easier for day-trippers to attend. Up to 75,000 people are expected to watch the dramatic displays. The nearest station is Rhosneigher
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Healing action
BOLTON Community Education Service is holding a weekly dramatherapy group which aims to heal people via acting. The sessions will be held between 7pm and 9pm every Thursday at the Centre for Excellence for Creative Arts and Media Studies at 32 Lower Bridgeman
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Party attractions
THERE will be plenty of attractions for everyone at a garden party being held in Horwich. Arts exhibitions, craft stalls, games and raffles will be on offer at the event, which is being held by the Ridgmont Ways and Means Committee at Ridgmont House,
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Farmer can stay in life-long home
A FARMER has been allowed to remain in his life-long home until next spring amid plans to extend a golf course. Arnold Davenport, aged 57, a tenant farmer for the last 43 years at Nab Gate Farm, Harwood, has been allowed to stay in the farmhouse until
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Celebrating 75 years' service to education
A WELL known figure was today celebrating 75 years of continuous service to education in Bolton. Leslie Huyton began his teaching career in August 1926. And he is still serving as the chairman of governors at a local primary school. Mr Huyton has worked
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Council's delay is too long, says Church of England
A ROW over the future of a children's club has taken a new twist. Tithe Barn Tots has already been served notice to quit St Bartholomew's parish hall by landlords the Church of England. But councillors had delayed a decision to allow the club more time
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Mum's park trip ended in arrest
A MOTHER'S trip to the park with her eight-year-old son ended with her being accused of dangerous driving. Diane Allcock claims a group of youths abused her in Astley Street Park, Tyldesley, and when she followed them home another gang of teenagers confronted
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Farmer can stay in life-long home
A FARMER has been allowed to remain in his life-long home until next spring amid plans to extend a golf course. Arnold Davenport, aged 57, a tenant farmer for the last 43 years at Nab Gate Farm, Harwood, has been allowed to stay in the farmhouse until
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Flintoff , Hegg boost, but Lancs slump in Roses run chase
ANDY Flintoff hit a typical hit or miss half century before losing his wicket for 52 as Lancashire made a desperate bid to avoid heading for a humiliating defeat in the Roses clash at Old Trafford this afternoon. Warren Hegg continued the fight with a
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Youngsters get put on right track
YOUNG people can learn about cycle safety in Bury. Bury Council's Road Safety Unit are running a series of two day summer courses over the school holidays and, although time is running out, some places are still left for under 10-year-olds. The cost of
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Kelly calls for more women in Parliament
RUTH Kelly has called for more to be done to encourage women to get into Parliament. The Bolton West MP was speaking after a report showed that Britain was only 33rd in an international league table of women MPs -- behind Third World countries such as
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Top surgeon's vigil over stressed doctors
LEADING Bolton surgeon Tony Banks, a former Bolton Wanderers health guru, has landed a top job. The former North West weightlifting champion is now shouldering another heavy burden -- as his new responsibilities will mean making sure trainee doctors across
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Bad weather could put damper on Games
WORLDWIDE coverage of Bolton's Commonwealth Games cycling race could be thrown into chaos by rain. Fears about the weather have prompted the BBC's director of Games programming, Malcolm Kemp, to warn that the course would be "better held somewhere else
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Bad weather could put damper on Games
WORLDWIDE coverage of Bolton's Commonwealth Games cycling race could be thrown into chaos by rain. Fears about the weather have prompted the BBC's director of Games programming, Malcolm Kemp, to warn that the course would be "better held somewhere else
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Ferguson hails Shakers' super saver Kenny
SIR Alex Ferguson has hailed Bury goalkeeper Paddy Kenny as a Premiership star of the future. The United manager had good reason for his comments. He watched in disbelief last night as the Bury number one denied Andy Cole an amazing nine times, made stunning
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WARBURTONS BOLTON CRICKET LEAGUE
1st XI P W L D8 D6 D1 BP Pt Kearsley... 18 13 3 0 2 0 8 280 Walkden... 19 10 1 4 2 2 32 278 Westhoughton... 18 10 2 2 3 1 34 269 Tonge... 19 10 4 1 2 2 31 253 Farnworth SC... 19 9 5 1 1 3 32 229 Horwich... 19 9 8 0 1 1 28 215 Greenmount... 19 6 7 4 2
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Bhutia so close to first-half glory
SHAKERS could have gone in at the break ahead against United had the crossbar not stopped Baichung Bhutia's ferocious effort
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White puts Lancs on the rack
YORKSHIRE'S Ashes failure Craig White completed a career-best 186 as Yorkshire made 467-9 declared at Old Trafford by lunchtime. The England all-rounder was pushed up the order to open with Matthew Wood after the first four sessions of the match were
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Crawley blow in Roses run chase
SKIPPER John Crawley was out for one as Lancashire made a disastrous start in the chase for Yorkshire's formidable 467-9 declared at Old Trafford today. Crawley was lbw to Chris Silverwood but Lancs rallied by lunch with Andy Flintoff (19) in hard-hitting
