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Burnley canal to get £27,000 upgrade

1:10pm Monday 5th May 2008

ANOTHER stretch of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal is to be given a new lease of life.

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New fun classes to help

1:27pm Thursday 1st May 2008

YOUNGSTERS are being given the chance to take part in exercise classes in a bid to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour.

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Sisters scale new heights for Burnley dad 9:42pm Wed 23 Apr 08 TWO sisters are set to scale the heights of the Yorkshire three peaks in memory of their dad who died of cancer.

Barrowford engineers building on success by buying rivals 2:28pm Mon 21 Apr 08 BOSSES at an engineering company hope that a £1.2million takeover of a rival firm will allow them to build on their success.

Barrowford man guilty of stabbing wife

11:10pm Thursday 17th April 2008

A HUSBAND has been cleared of trying to murder his estranged wife in a knife attack - but faces a substantial prison sentence' after being convicted of unlawful wounding.

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Gisburn 'attempt murder man's 999 call admission'

2:55pm Wednesday 16th April 2008

A JURY has heard a 999 call made by a man accused of attempted murder, during which he said: "I think I've tried to kill my wife."

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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Barrowford man 'tried to murder estranged wife' 10:13pm Tue 15 Apr 08 A HUSBAND tried to murder his estranged wife after lying in wait at her home then attacking her with a knife, a court was told.

Joy as bridge fall teenager returns to East Lancashire

2:53pm Friday 11th April 2008

THE MOTHER of a Pendle teenager who was left paralysed after falling 20ft off a bridge has spoken of her joy of having her daughter back in the area.

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Wedding couple’s blaze heartbreak 10:01pm Fri 28 Mar 08 A COUPLE who lost their wedding outfits in a blaze have vowed not to let the fire stop them getting married in August.Reader comments (2)

Push-up bra’s a real wonder 10:52am Wed 26 Mar 08 A new survey has revealed fashion’s greatest inventions. We looked at the findings.Reader comment (1)

Martha's motorway madness 10:23pm Tue 25 Mar 08 AN 81-year-old grandmother brought havoc to the M65 after driving the wrong way along the motorway for 15 miles.Reader comments (60)

Policing insight on tour of HQ

8:10pm Thursday 6th March 2008

LANCASHIRE'S police chief welcomed guests to the force headquarters this week for an insight into police work.

Choir’s TV success at the double

11:55am Thursday 28th February 2008

A YOUTH choir from Pendle is celebrating after two television successes.

Business awards have a touch of glass!

11:49am Monday 25th February 2008

THE Mayor of Pendle watched as the trophies were being made for the borough's first ever business awards.

Keepers break ice to deter children

12:51pm Thursday 21st February 2008

PARK keepers in Pendle are warning children not to walk on frozen lakes and ponds.

Ball and auction to help children

3:56pm Wednesday 6th February 2008

A CHARITY Valentine's ball and auction will be held this Saturday to raise funds for a special needs nursery.

Chance to speak on plans

5:05pm Friday 25th January 2008

THE public are invited to speak at a question time before the Barrowford and Western Parishes Committee.

Post office closures bombshell 10:22pm Mon 21 Jan 08 A QUARTER of East Lancashire's post offices are set to be axed. Reader comments (44)

Drink driver faces jail after 'Devil's Elbow' smash

4:22pm Wednesday 9th January 2008

A DRINK driver is facing jail after a head-on smash at a notorious accident blackspot.

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400 years of dastardly deeds 3:33pm Sun 6 Jan 08 HIGHWAYMEN, witches, family murder plots and abductions - all in East Lancashire!

Mill plan backed

1:31pm Friday 4th January 2008

PLANS to transform a former textile mill into houses are being recommended for approval.

Fresh Booths supermarket plan for Barrowford 4:15pm Thu 3 Jan 08 A SHOP chain has submitted fresh plans for a store in Pendle.Reader comments (6)

Hope for cleaner canalside

1:27pm Monday 31st December 2007

BRITISH Waterways has promised to keep a closer eye on Pendle's canalsides, after a meeting with council officials.

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Greenbelt land safe - for now

5:01pm Friday 28th December 2007

A BOROUGH does not have enough land for industry, a review has found.

Smoke alarm saves lives

12:39pm Thursday 20th December 2007

A SMOKE alarm probably saved the lives of a mother and son who escaped a kitchen blaze, according to firefighters.

Smoke alarm saves mother and son

8:51am Wednesday 19th December 2007

A SMOKE alarm probably "saved the lives" of a mother and son who escaped a kitchen blaze last night.

Parking review D-day

2:11pm Thursday 13th December 2007

MORE long stay car parking will be created in Pendle if councillors approve changes at a council meeting tonight.

Family to plant tree in memory of mystery death baby

1:57pm Sunday 9th December 2007

THE family of a four month old baby who died suddenly will be planting a tree in his memory.

Haulage firm beats the fuel price rises

7:34am Sunday 9th December 2007

A HAULAGE company has signed a multi-million pound contract and set up a new business despite rising fuel prices.

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