Injunction 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.

Backing local produce

7:52pm Friday 2nd May 2008

A NEW cafe using produce from local retailers has opened in Helmshore.

	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.

Helmshore school's aid for Africa

11:24am Tuesday 29th April 2008

PUPILS and families at St Veronica's Primary, Helmshore, helped raise more than £1,000 to enable the school to sponsor a child in Africa for a further year with the balance being donated to Cameo Aid.

Friends' internet tributes to Helmshore man

5:14pm Thursday 10th April 2008

FRIENDS of a young man who was found hanging in the back garden of his home have set up an internet tribute site to pay their respects.

Drinking husband in crash

3:36pm Friday 28th March 2008

AN FORMER businessman caused a road smash in Helmshore after getting behind the wheel after drinking and then sped off, a court heard.

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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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Band wins a place in contest

4:42pm Thursday 13th March 2008

A ROSSENDALE band will fly the valley's flag at a national brass competition being staged in Harrogate later this year.

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	Plan to charge at beauty spot angers locals
	10:03pm Wed 13 Feb 08
	A CAMPAIGNER is fighting proposals to introduce parking charges at a much-loved beauty spot.

	Museum reopening its doors
	1:38pm Fri 1 Feb 08
	A MUSEUM is reopening its doors following a £1.25 million pound refurbishment.

Band scoops £1,500 top prize

9:15pm Friday 1st February 2008

HASLINGDEN and Helmshore Band hit all the right notes at a recent competition at Butlins in Skegness.

African goodies

5:57pm Monday 28th January 2008

ROSSENDALE Farmers' Market will offer home grown produce, meat and African fayre this Sunday.

Man attacked his partner

5:44pm Friday 18th January 2008

A MAN attacked his partner after an argument over a question on a television quiz programme, a court heard.

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Attacked mother had baby in arms

4:53pm Friday 11th January 2008

A YOUNG dad who assaulted his partner as she held their baby in her arms also smashed up a television, a court heard.

Teenager disturbed burglars

3:36pm Friday 4th January 2008

A DAUGHTER disturbed burglars who broke into the family home through the kitchen window.

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.

Film recalls mill memories

4:42pm Monday 31st December 2007

A FILM made by young people about Lancashire's cotton manufacture has been released for sale.

	Child porn teacher loses sentence appeal
	4:31pm Tue 4 Dec 07
	A primary school deputy head who shared pornographic images of a young girl with his lover has failed to get his sentenced reduced.
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	Pilot's sacking over Rovers star upheld
	2:27pm Mon 26 Nov 07
	AN airline pilot, sacked for allowing Blackburn Rovers star Robbie Savage into his cockpit, has lost an appeal to get his job back.
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Apartments take shape

4:03pm Thursday 22nd November 2007

A DEVELOPMENT of luxury apartments in Helmshore is beginning to take shape, with construction now well underway.

	Mary’s medal 40 years after service
	11:46am Tue 20 Nov 07
	A HELMSHORE grandma has received a Veterans' Armed Forces badge more than 40 years after her service.