News for East Lancashire: Blackburn, Burnley, Darwen, Hyndburn, Pendle, Ribble Valley, Rossendale

Scores are 'impressive'

3:38pm Friday 24th May 2013

AN NHS director was impressed that patient survey scores for the Royal Blackburn and Burnley General hospitals have remained ‘stable’ - despite efficiency savings being made.

Warning over A&E

3:38pm Friday 24th May 2013

A HEALTH watchdog has issued a stark warning about the levels of A&E attendances in England.

Weight-gain warning

3:37pm Friday 24th May 2013

CONSUMING an extra glass of wine or half a bag of crisps a day can cause a person to gain almost 5kg over a year, experts have said.

Diabetes patient in course plea

3:37pm Friday 24th May 2013

A DIABETES patient has urged other sufferers to enrol on an education course to learn how to manage the disease.

Obesity 'obsession'

3:36pm Friday 24th May 2013

RESEARCHERS have claimed the issue of underweight school children is being missed because of an ‘obsession’ with tackling the obesity problem.

Midwives defend cigarette breath tests

3:36pm Friday 24th May 2013

THE Royal College of Midwives has defended new NHS guidance which brings in breath tests for pregnant women to prove if they are smoking.

Gift helps Airedale patients

3:14pm Friday 24th May 2013

PENDLE residents with kidney or bladder problems can get better treatment at Airedale Hospital thanks to £50,000 of new equipment funded by Airedale New Ventures and the hospital’s own charitable fund.

Debt advice

3:13pm Friday 24th May 2013

DEBT advice sessions are held at St Bartholomew’s Church, Colne, every Thursday, 12.30 to 2pm.

Specialist nurses welcomed

3:13pm Friday 24th May 2013

PENDLE MP Andrew Stephenson has welcomed the news that more disadvantaged new parents will benefit from one-to-one help and support from a specialist nurse.

Toddler group

3:12pm Friday 24th May 2013

A NEW activities group, Toddler Treasures, has been set up for youngsters aged 12 months to three years, at the Newtown Children’s Centre, Colne.

Donations wanted

3:13pm Friday 24th May 2013

THE Samaritans are appealing for donations of unwanted books and CDs for their charity stall at Colne Market.

Meet the police

3:12pm Friday 24th May 2013

POLICE covering the Bradley area of Nelson are holding a residents meeting next Wednesday from 7pm at the Hodge House Community Centre, Regent Street.

Punk band gig

1:36pm Friday 24th May 2013

PUNK rockers Dresden North End will perform tomorrow night at The Arden Inn, Abbey Street, Accrington.

Camera club exhibition

1:34pm Friday 24th May 2013

THE Annual Accrington Camera Club Exhibition will take place on Saturday, June 8 at Haworth Art Gallery, Manchester Road, Accrington at 7pm until 9pm. Entry is free

Access application

1:33pm Friday 24th May 2013

A BUSINESS has applied for permission to revamp its access for deliveries at an industrial estate.

Racket sports date

1:32pm Friday 24th May 2013

NEW ladies and girls squash and racketball sessions at Hyndburn Leisure Centre.

Surgery change

1:30pm Friday 24th May 2013

A FORMER doctor’s surgery could be changed into a family home.

See how the gardens grow

1:30pm Friday 24th May 2013

VIEWING sessions at Woodnook Allotments will be available on June 5.

Market at Hurst Green

1:18pm Friday 24th May 2013

ST John’s church, Hurst Green, will host a weekend market on Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2.

Live music event

1:18pm Friday 24th May 2013

THE Hare and Hounds in Blackburn Road, Clayton-le-Moors, has live music today from pop rock four-piece The Full Circle.

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