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• Textile art goes on show

  ONE Step On, a West Lancashire- based art group, is holding an exhibition of its textile art, based on the style of Tiffany glass. It runs at Brabin’s Gallery, Chipping, until July 31, and is open every day, from 9am to 5.30pm. (Closed 1pm to 2pm, Monday to Friday.) read more

• Tickets for awards day

  TICKETS for the Lancashire Woman of the Year awards have gone on sale. read more

• Rossendale novel

  NATIONAL sports journalist Derick Allsop has written a novel based on his time in Rossendale. He lived in Whitworth for nine years. His e-book, Humming Bird, is available through Amazon. read more

• New speakers

  ST PHILIP’S Church in Stubbins is hoping to benefit from new speakers. read more

• Rape prevention campaign

  A RAPE prevention campaign has been launched by police in Rossendale. read more

• Friday fun day

  A FRIDAY fun day will be held in Weir Park on August 4, from noon to 4pm, by Lancashire Young People’s Service. Various sports and arts activities will be on offer to enjoy. read more

• Gardens grant

  WHITWORTH and Healey Horticultural Society will continue to work on public gardens thanks to a £250 grant. County Councillor Peter Steen secured the money as part of the group’s efforts to improve the Valley’s appearance. read more

• Occupants deal with pan blaze

  FIREFIGHTERS praised the occupants of a home in Selkirk Street, Burnley, for dealing with a chip-pan fire using wet tea towels on Friday evening. The flames, which caused light smoke damage to the kitchen, were out by the time firefighters arrived. read more

• Pub to flats bid

  A FORMER Brierfield pub could be turned into housing if planning chiefs approve. read more

• Turbine idea thrown out

  PLANS for a 46 metre wind turbine in Laneshawbridge have been thrown out. read more

• Equipment funding boost

  A PENDLE martial arts club is celebrating after securing funding for new equipment. read more

• Contest aids green scheme

  HOMES in Barnoldswick are recycling garden waste to help its Britain in Bloom bid. read more

• No waiting zones

  WAITING controls are to be introduced in a Pendle street following concerns over parking. read more

• Area council talks

  A MEETING of the Great Harwood Area Council takes place tomorrow from 7pm at Bank Mill House, Church Street. read more

• Give blood in Great Harwood

  RESIDENTS in Great Harwood can give blood at Trinity Chuch, King Street, tomorrow – call 0300 1232323 for details. read more

• Request to fell tree

  AN application has been submitted by Hyndburn MP Graham Jones to fell a ‘large crooked oak tree’ at 45 Warmden Avenue, Accrington. read more

• Firefighters rescue cat

  A CAT was rescued by fire-fighters attending an incident in Hyndburn. The blaze at a property in Alleytroyds, Church on Friday night caused fire, heat and smoke damage to the kitchen. read more

• Let's dance

  THE glitz and glamour of the ballroom comes to Accrington Town Hall with ‘Time To Dance 4’ on Saturday. Ryan Hammond and Lindsey Muckle from Dancing with the Stars, Katya Virshilas from Strictly Come Dancing, and her professional partner Klaus Kongsdal, will all perform. read more

• Hospice boost from business

  A GREAT Harwood business has raised hundreds of pounds for a hospice. read more

• Ballet classes

  ANGELINA Ballerina dance classes take place every Monday at DAPA, The Wharf Studios, Eanam, Blackburn. For information, call 01254 699221. read more

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