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Hopes for new homes

4:20pm Tuesday 6th May 2008

FIVE new homes could be built in Salterforth if councillors give the go ahead tonight.

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Cat was left home alone in Barnoldswick 10:50am Tue 6 May 08 A MAN who moved from Barnoldwick to Blackburn but left his cat behind has been fined £1,000.Reader comments (8)

East Lancashire mums in ‘Moonwalk’ for charity

3:29pm Thursday 1st May 2008

FOUR East Lancashire women are doing a marathon Moonwalk' to raise cash for Breast Cancer Awareness.

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Police to use SmartWater to tackle Pendle stone thefts 9:51pm Wed 30 Apr 08 INNOVATIVE new technology will be used to tackle a spate of stone thefts from cemeteries and homes across the borough.

World War Two plane to fly over Barnoldswick for charity 9:36pm Mon 28 Apr 08 A WORLD War Two plane will traverse the skies as a village steps back in time to the 1940s in a bid to raise money for charity.

Lancashire soldiers train in Belize jungle 12:19pm Wed 23 Apr 08 SOLDIERS from Lancashire are learning how to stay alive in the jungle in preparation for some of the most toughest environments in the world.Reader comments (2)

Barnoldswick man's canal escape attempt

10:01pm Monday 21st April 2008

A HAPLESS teenager asked two police officers if they could get him a taxi home - then pulled a bag of cocaine out of his pocket.

Ban for Barnoldswick drink-drive teenager

4:17pm Saturday 19th April 2008

A TEENAGER who got behind the wheel more than twice the limit in the early hours has paid the price with a 16-month ban.

East Lancashire's serial killer - heart disease

12:01am Friday 18th April 2008

A MOCK hunt for a serial killer will be staged to shock people into leading a healthier lifestyle.

Barnoldswick councillors’ walk-out slammed as 'childish'

10:21pm Thursday 17th April 2008

A MEETING which was due to discuss a controversial planning application had to be cancelled when two councillors walked out.

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East Lancashire health stores hit out over vitamin claims 4:12pm Wed 16 Apr 08 HEALTH stores have hit back at a report which said taking vitamins could shorten people's lives.Reader comments (2)

East Lancashire Post Office closure dates announced

3:36pm Wednesday 16th April 2008

FINAL closure dates have been set for 24 post offices across East Lancashire which were axed as part of a Government cost cutting exercise.

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D-day for store plans after protests

12:55pm Wednesday 16th April 2008

CONTROVERSIAL plans for a supermarket will be put before Barnoldswick Town Council today.

An air of caution at Gisburn auction

5:49pm Monday 14th April 2008

AN increase in animal feed costs and uncertainty in the milk price made for a more cautious approach from dairy cattle buyers at Gisburn Auction Mart's April show and sale.

Plans for Barnoldswick supermarket made smaller

1:54pm Monday 14th April 2008

DEVELOPERS have reduced the size of the planned supermarket in Barnoldswick after Pendle Borough Council said it was too big.

Barnoldswick residents say no to supermarket plan 5:48pm Sun 13 Apr 08 RESIDENTS in Barnoldswick have voted against proposals for a controversial supermarket in the town.Reader comments (12)

'Sex with children' charges

1:49pm Wednesday 9th April 2008

TWO men appeared before magistrates accused of child sex allegations in Pendle.

High school provides 'satisfactory education'

6:33pm Tuesday 8th April 2008

EXTRA efforts should see a Pendle high school make the grade in the months and years to come, according to education watchdogs.

Cyclists challenged to tackle East Lancashire

10:38am Monday 7th April 2008

CYCLISTS have been challenged to sign up on line for one of the UK's toughest rides.

Charitable cyclist is 'host with the roast'

10:29pm Sunday 6th April 2008

A charity challenge got a boost from a fundraiser at the Fisherman's Retreat in Ramsbottom.

Vote in store for town's residents

2:12pm Friday 4th April 2008

A TOWN in Pendle is being asked to go to the polls today - but voters will not be electing a new politician to fight their corner.

Fire stations told to recruit more ethnic minority staff

7:21pm Monday 31st March 2008

SEVEN fire stations in East Lancashire have been told that they must sign up more personnel from black and ethnic minority communities.

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Enjoy a beer, but which one? 3:48pm Mon 31 Mar 08 To Alan Sagar there's nothing simple about a bottle of beer.Reader comments (2)

Ceramic cafe is a family affair

1:47pm Monday 31st March 2008

A MOTHER and daughter team are heading up a ceramic cafe in Barnoldswick's 'The Rainhall Centre'.

Ofsted plan to help school

12:21pm Monday 31st March 2008

WEST Craven High Technology College in Barnoldswick has received a 'satisfactory' report from Ofsted inspectors.

Football fans get charity bid rolling 4:48pm Mon 24 Mar 08 FOOTBALL fans have helped out a TV director with his bid to create the most kicked football.

Public vote on supermarket plans

5:40pm Friday 21st March 2008

A PARISH poll has been called over controversial plans to build a supermarket in Barnoldswick - but a decision could have been made before it takes place.

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Independent is winner in town council poll

11:44am Wednesday 19th March 2008

AN independent voice has been elected to serve on Barnoldswick Town Council following a by-election.

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Church secures £76,000 grant

10:57pm Tuesday 18th March 2008

A CHURCH will once again be able to hold services in its main building following a £76,000 grant towards essential repairs.

Three years in jail for inflicting 'horror' wound 1:34pm Fri 14 Mar 08 A POLISH man has been jailed for three years after he slashed the back of a teenager's neck with a craft knife leaving him with an 'horrifying' wound.Reader comments (2)

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