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Rossendale sailor in mercy mission to Goa
10:53pm Sunday 11th May 2008
A ROSSENDALE sailor put his day's leave from the Royal Navy to good use by helping disadvantaged children.

Rawtenstall garage arson
12:41pm Saturday 10th May 2008
ARSONISTS are suspected of starting a fire in a garage in Rawtenstall.

Treat by guitar virtuoso
7:22pm Friday 9th May 2008
A MUSICIAN is treating fans in Bacup to a gig before he goes on tour with world-renowned guitarist Joe Satriani.

Armed gang in farm attack
2:13pm Friday 9th May 2008
FOUR men armed with baseball bats and a sawn-off shotgun burst into a moorland farmhouse near Ramsbottom.

Call to help focus on Burma
1:20pm Friday 9th May 2008
A RAWTENSTALL campaigner has planned an event to raise awareness about Burma.

Company Queen's Award
7:45pm Thursday 8th May 2008
A COMPANY which employs 426 people in Todmorden has been awarded the Queen's Award for Enterprise.

Artist insight into India
6:42pm Thursday 8th May 2008
A NEW exhibition is on display at Rossendale Museum.

Good sports raise £1,700 for hospice
1:32pm Thursday 8th May 2008
HUNDREDS of pounds have been raised for Pendleside Hospice by a sports and social club.

Ramsbottom banner ploy helps to spark record attendanceRamsbottom banner ploy helps to spark record attendance
10:18am Thu 8 May 08
The Friends of Ramsbottom Civic Hall are seeking to boost attendance at events by displaying a giant banner.
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Adrenaline rush for Rossendale
8:36pm Wednesday 7th May 2008
A SERIES of events are being planned to launch Rossendale's 'Adrenaline Gateway'.
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VIDEO: Gravy wrestling returns to East LancashireVIDEO: Gravy wrestling returns to East Lancashire
10:54am Wed 7 May 08
GRAVY wrestling will return to East Lancashire this summer with the Pennine Lancashire Food Festival.
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Tory pledge to make life better in Rossendale
8:32pm Wednesday 7th May 2008
CONSERVATIVES have vowed to take the borough forward after winning three seats in the local elections.
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Bloom group praised for work in town
6:27pm Wednesday 7th May 2008
ORGANISERS behind a floral initiative have been praised for "brightening up the town centre"

Tanning - fake, don't bake!Tanning - fake, don't bake!
3:20pm Wed 7 May 08
Summer’s approaching but is that tan as healthy as you think?
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Safety partners’ action team
1:28pm Wednesday 7th May 2008
AN action planning team has been formed by the Calderdale Community Safety Partnership in Todmorden and Hebden Bridge.

Flasher naked in Haslingden charity shop
12:30pm Wednesday 7th May 2008
A PERVERT exposed himself to a charity shop worker in Haslingden.

Rossendale and Darwen MP's campaign to revive the WomblesRossendale and Darwen MP's campaign to revive the Wombles
7:43pm Tue 6 May 08
AN MP has launched a campaign to restore shows like The Wombles to our television screens in a bid to improve children's education.
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Tributes to Michael GogginsTributes to Michael Goggins
8:20pm Tue 6 May 08
TRIBUTES have been paid to a former soldier who died after crashing into the central reservation of the A56 at Haslingden.
Reader comments (18)

Injunction move against Helmshore election candidateInjunction move against Helmshore election candidate
6:13pm Tue 6 May 08
A DEFEATED election candidate may be banned from approaching council staff and visiting any of its premises because of "abusive" behaviour.

Back to the 40s in memory of Elaine
3:24pm Tuesday 6th May 2008
A CHARITY dance in aid of Rossendale Hospice will be held at St Mary's Chambers, Rawtenstall, from 8pm on Friday.

Concern over Rossendale schools change
5:45pm Monday 5th May 2008
SIBLINGS could no longer be given priority for places at schools which their brothers and sisters attend.

Rossendale buses axed as fares rise
12:25pm Monday 5th May 2008
BUS services are set to be reduced across parts of Rossendale at a time when fares are set to increase.
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Valley crime rate is down again
7:42pm Monday 5th May 2008
CRIME is continuing to fall in Rossendale according to end of year figures released by the police.
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Appeal to blood donors
5:37pm Monday 5th May 2008
blood donors are being sought after organisers at the National Blood Service said attendances were normally down between May's two bank holidays.

Drinks woman stabbed partner
4:37pm Monday 5th May 2008
A WOMAN who knifed her partner after a drinking session has been warned she could to go jail.
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Haslingden man had four knives in street
12:08pm Monday 5th May 2008
A KNIFEMAN found to have four weapons on him in a Haslingden street has been spared immediate jail.
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Woman falls into river in Rawtenstall
11:30am Monday 5th May 2008
A woman was rescued after she fell into a river in Rawtenstall.
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Man dies after A56 crash
5:18pm Sunday 4th May 2008
A MOTORIST died after his car smashed into the central reservation on the A56 at Haslingden.

£650million floods fear for East Lancashire£650million floods fear for East Lancashire
11:05pm Fri 2 May 08
EAST Lancashire could face a flooding catastrophe unless urgent work is completed to improve defences.

Rossendale election results: Conservative strengthen controlRossendale election results: Conservative strengthen control
12:26pm Fri 2 May 08
THE Tories re-asserted their grip on power in Rossendale by gaining three seats.
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