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11. 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.
12. 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.
13. £250 reward to help catch telly slashers
Accrington Observer, Thursday 24 July 2003A BUSINESSMAN has put up a £250 reward in a bid to catch vandals who slashed the aerial and satellite wires of at least 15 homes.
14. No days off in seven years
Accrington Observer, Thursday 24 July 2003STAR pupil Niall Gibson is every teacher's dream - he hasn't taken a single day off school in seven years.
15. Park friends group slams council over tree disease uproar
Accrington Observer, Thursday 24 July 2003A GROUP set up to safeguard the future of Great Harwood's Memorial Park has reported Hyndburn Council to the Local Government Ombudsman, accusing it of going back on its word.
16. 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.
17. Milestone for miracle baby
Accrington Observer, Friday 18 July 2003A BABY born at 23 weeks celebrates her first birthday today.
18. 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.
19. 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.
20. 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.