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Driver dies in crash on the Grane Road near Belthorn

6:49pm Monday 10th June 2013

A MOTORIST was killed when his car ploughed through a wall and into the side of a house.

Belthorn pothole problems investigated

3:04pm Friday 7th June 2013

HIGHWAYS chiefs have been urged to investigate road and paving conditions.

High rise surprise in the USA for Belthorn mum

Wendy gets her special message

2:28pm Thursday 14th March 2013

A MUM received a high rise surprise while on holiday in the United States.

Shed-load of charity work leads to medal for Belthorn man

Jim Fletcher toasts his award

3:00pm Monday 3rd September 2012

A PENSIONER who devoted three decades of his life to raising charity cash will be honoured with a British Empire Medal.

Free compost given to Hyndburn residents as a thank you for recycling

8:00pm Tuesday 24th July 2012

FREE compost is to be given away by a borough council as a thank-you to residents for recycling.

Warning to Hyndburn fly-tippers

5:30pm Tuesday 24th July 2012

HOUSEHOLDERS are being warned they face prosecution if they use a ‘man with a van’ to get rid of waste.

Con artists target Hyndburn pensioners

9:00am Saturday 21st July 2012

CON artists have been targeting elderly women at their homes to trick them into handing over their bank cards.

Hyndburn voters will receive forms early

12:45pm Friday 20th July 2012

VOTERS in Hyndburn will receive their electoral registration forms now instead of in August as usual.

Belthorn artist stuns the world with controversial mannequins

Catherine with one of her creations

5:30pm Saturday 14th July 2012

A STAY at home mum is wowing the art world with her controversial hand-stitched mannequins.

Calls for urgent action at 'nightmare' traffic hotspot between Rossendale and Blackburn

8:00am Saturday 18th February 2012

CALLS have been made for authorities to work together on solving problems at a ‘nightmare’ junction.

2011: Belthorn end long wait for first win

9:00am Tuesday 6th December 2011

BELTHORN United got a ton-derful feeling on Saturday when they won their first football match in more than five years.

Belthorn primary school in bid to be academy

11:56am Friday 10th June 2011

A PRIMARY school has become the first in East Lancashire to be given the initial go-ahead to become an academy.

East Lancashire welcomes first babies of New Year

WELCOME ARRIVALS: Gemma and Andy Heginbotham with Eleanor

7:00pm Sunday 2nd January 2011

EAST Lancashire’s first babies of 2011 were welcomed into the world by parents beaming with pride on New Year’s Day.

Crash causes tailbacks near Blackburn

3:00pm Monday 16th August 2010

GRANE Road between Blackburn and Haslingden has been partially blocked after a car hit a wall near the Grey Mare pub.

Academies interest for 15 East Lancashire schools

1:47pm Monday 28th June 2010

FIFTEEN East Lancashire schools are interested in becoming academies.

Belthorn pub gives red card to football

NO FOOTIE HERE: Christine and Brian Hodgkiss with the Football Free Zone sign outside the pub

2:32pm Thursday 10th June 2010

A PUB has been declared a World Cup-free zone.

Blackburn girl, 7 swims half a mile for charity

IN THE SWIM: Top, Simone Ellson in the pool

10:54am Thursday 29th April 2010

A SEVEN-year-old girl has been hailed a star after swimming half a mile for two charities.

Jack-knifed lorry causes East Lancashire rush hour tailbacks

10:51am Wednesday 10th March 2010

A jack-knifed lorry caused delays on Haslingden Road during rush hour this morning.

Belthorn school closed due to gas leak

9:10pm Thursday 5th November 2009

AN EAST Lancashire school maybe forced to relocate to temporary premises as a result of a gas leak.

Darwen beauty spots in walking guide

5:20pm Monday 5th October 2009

FREE walking guides detailing four routes through beauty spots in East Rural are still available.


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