Rossendale man's blind faith makes scents
	5:00pm Thu 1 May 08
	A BUSINESSMAN who makes his own toiletries has launched a new range of organic products.

	Writer tells of dog days at Bleakholt
	4:21pm Fri 25 Apr 08
	A FORMER worker at Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary has published memoirs from the sanctuary's early days.
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	Rossendale windfarm takes shape
	10:00pm Fri 18 Apr 08
	THE first turbines are up-and-running at a controversial windfarm which is set to transform the Rossendale landscape.
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Bogus caller warning

1:27pm Monday 31st March 2008

BOGUS callers have been preying on elderly people in Rossendale.

Drop in and meet your local PC

1:45pm Tuesday 18th March 2008

RAWTENSTALL police are urging residents to attend PACT meeting this April.

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Woman, 20, injured in drive-by shooting

10:58pm Friday 7th March 2008

A WOMAN was left bloodied and traumatised after thugs shot her in the back from a car.

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Warning after sneak-in thefts

2:45pm Thursday 28th February 2008

police have urged residents to be extra vigilant after a spate of sneak-in thefts in Rossendale.

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‘Eyesore’ garage set to be pulled down

2:31pm Friday 22nd February 2008

AN eyesore' garage is to be demolished and turned into a block of apartments.

Wind farm delay eases local traffic changes

2:38pm Thursday 21st February 2008

TRAFFIC restrictions imposed because of the Scout Moor wind farm development have been scaled down following requests from residents and a local councillor.

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	Head-for-heights photographer snaps wind farm
	10:04am Thu 21 Feb 08
	THE sun shone on the Scout Moor wind farm this week allowing workers to start catching up after weeks of delay caused by strong gusts on the site.

Anniversary trek will be real test for walkers

4:14pm Tuesday 19th February 2008

THINGS have come full circle for the East Lancashire Long Distance Walkers, who celebrate their 25th anniversary this weekend.

Woman suffers burns after electric blanket fire

8:35am Monday 11th February 2008

A WOMAN set fire to her own clothes while trying to put out a blaze which started in a faulty electric blanket.

	Sam flies the frisbee for England
	1:28pm Mon 21 Jan 08
	WHEN Edenfield lad Sam Lord took up a new sport as a novelty at university little did he know that within ten years he would be playing for his country.
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Sculptor selected to create artwork

12:54pm Wednesday 9th January 2008

A LANDMARK sculpture for an East Lancashire borough is a step closer after an artist was selected from 15 talented hopefuls.

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	Playtime is fun again with new equipment
	11:20am Wed 9 Jan 08
	NEW play equipment has been installed at parks in Edenfield and Stubbins.

	Puppy dog eyes of pet dumped over Christmas
	4:15pm Thu 3 Jan 08
	THIS is the look of loneliness which highlights the suffering caused by abandoning animals over Christmas.
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Chance to have your say

5:39pm Thursday 3rd January 2008

HASLINGDEN including Edenfield & Helmshore Neighbourhood Forum takes place on Monday, January 14 at Haslingden High School.

Coach slides down embankment

9:22am Monday 31st December 2007

A COACH driver escaped unhurt after his vehicle overturned and slid down an embankment.

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Animal sanctuary's happy Christmas

8:47pm Friday 28th December 2007

FOR the first time in 14 years, an animal sanctuary had no unwanted presents dumped at its door in the days after Christmas.

Edna’s a champion volunteer

8:42am Friday 21st December 2007

A 90-YEAR-OLD woman from Edenfield has been named Lancashire Volunteer of the Year.

	First wind turbine stands tall
	9:30am Thu 20 Dec 07
	TURBINE number 21 was standing proud on Scout Moor this week.
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	Edna, 90, nominated for award
	2:11pm Tue 18 Dec 07
	A 90-YEAR-OLD woman from Edenfield has been nominated for an award for her voluntary work.

Apartment plan refusal disappoints resident

4:07pm Friday 14th December 2007

RESIDENTS have been left disappointed after plans to build 12 one-bedroom apartments on a garage in Edenfield were refused.

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	Community joins together to fight criminals
	2:29pm Wed 5 Dec 07
	WATCH out! A neighbourhood watch scheme has begun in Edenfield.
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Joining together to tackle crime

1:57pm Saturday 1st December 2007

A NEIGHBOURHOOD watch scheme has been set up for crime-conscious residents in Edenfield.

	PE teacher Helen is the best in Britain
	8:20am Thu 29 Nov 07
	RAMSBOTTOM teacher Helen Finbow has been named as PE teacher of the year in a national competition.
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	Councillor's frustration over turbines delay
	6:07pm Wed 28 Nov 07
	A COUNCILLOR has hit out at reported delays on work on a controversial £50m wind farm.
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Six cars involved in pile-up

2:56pm Tuesday 27th November 2007

SIX cars were involved in a collision on the northbound Edenfield bypass, just before the M65 turn-off, at 8.02am today.

	New haven for sick cats
	11:26am Mon 26 Nov 07
	A NEW £250,000 medical unit has been opened during a festive spectacular at Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary in Edenfield.
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Six car pile-up on bypass

10:29am Saturday 24th November 2007

SEVEN people were injured following a six car pile-up on one of East Lancashire's busiest roads this morning.

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