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2721. MP appalled at suicide death of MoD 'mole'
Accrington Observer, Thursday 24 July 2003HYNDBURN'S MP Greg Pope has defended his role in quizzing Dr David Kelly, the Ministry of Defence "mole'' whose suicide sparked a national outcry.
2722. Six arrested as trouble flares on council estate
Accrington Observer, Thursday 24 July 2003SIX people were arrested by police after a "mini-riot'' broke out on a Clayton-le-Moors council estate.
2723. Tears as crush man is buried
Accrington Observer, Friday 18 July 2003CROWDS of people lined the streets outside Cannon Street Baptist Church, Accrington, to pay their last respects to Clive Moss, who was crushed to death by a bus in an horrific accident.
2724. Awards joy for Top of the Tots
Accrington Observer, Friday 18 July 2003HYNDBURN'S bonniest baby and top toddler met up at the climax to the Observer's Baby of the Year competition.
2725. Green light for new off-licence despite protests
Accrington Observer, Friday 18 July 2003A NATIONAL off-licence chain has succeeded in its bid to open a new outlet in Whalley Road, Accrington, despite a barrage of opposition from nearby residents.
2726. Freedom of the Borough honour for proud Doris
Accrington Observer, Friday 18 July 2003A MOTHER-of-eight who has devoted the last 31 years of her life to the Royal British Legion was made an honorary Freeman of the Borough at a special ceremony at Accrington Town Hall.
2727. Coppice UFO design chosen
Accrington Observer, Friday 18 July 2003CALLING all earthlings! The Observer today announces a phone poll to let YOU decide whether a glowing UFO sculpture should be built on the top of Accrington's Coppice.
2728. Fury over braid ban
Accrington Observer, Friday 18 July 2003THE furious parents of two schoolgirls have pulled their daughters out of classes after they were put in "isolation" for having their hair braided.
2729. Milestone for miracle baby
Accrington Observer, Friday 18 July 2003A BABY born at 23 weeks celebrates her first birthday today.
2730. Darren dares to do it for charity
Accrington Observer, Friday 18 July 2003DARING Darren Scammell has found a hole new way to raise cash for charity… by having his privates pierced.