Lancashire Telegraph | Helmshore

Former Rossendale councillor sent on anger management course

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:00:00 +0100

EX-COUNCILLOR Noel O'Brien has been back in court days after his release from jail - this time for abusing and insulting police.

Rossendale teens’ booze haul seized by police on bikes

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:47:42 +0100

ALCOHOL was confiscated from youths as young as 15 by Rossendale police officers.

Ex-Rossendale councillor swears as he is sent down

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:55:32 +0100

A FORMER councillor shouted obscenities when he was jailed in Manchester for assaulting a Polish woman traffic warden.

East Lancashire tourism gems grab top awards

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 18:16:50 +0100

SEVERAL East Lancashire tourism businesses are celebrating after being recognised in the local industry’s Oscars.

Helmshore school celebrates 100th birthday

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:10:00 +0100

PUPILS took a step back in time as they helped an East Lancashire school celebrate its centenary. .

Helmshore by-election success for Conservatives

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 13:10:00 +0100

THE Conservatives were successful in yesterday’s Helmshore by-election.

Helmshore black belt gets a kick out of being world champ

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:53:16 +0100

TAEKWONDO world champion Claire Sharples is hoping to pass on her sporting skills to youngsters.

All rise for his mini worship!

Thu, 21 May 2009 13:10:00 +0100

A PRIMARY school pupil has been appointed ‘mini-mayor’ of Rossendale.

Couple's dream wedding saved by Ramsbottom hotel

Wed, 20 May 2009 15:30:00 +0100

A COUPLE have spoken of how they had their dream wedding saved after their original venue closed down.

Poll card election alert

Tue, 12 May 2009 11:06:48 +0100

ROSSENDALE Council is urging anyone who has yet to receive a poll card for the by-election in Helmshore to contact the borough’s election office.

Helmshore man treks North Pole to raise £12,000 for cancer charities

Fri, 01 May 2009 17:11:00 +0100

AN ACCOUNTANT braved temperatures of -30 degrees C, trekked for 18 days in perilous conditions, and helped rescue two men from certain death in the North Pole, on an epic charity adventure.

Terrifying raid on Rossendale post office

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:00:00 +0100

UPDATE Detectives were yesterday continuing to comb a getaway car for clues to a “terrifying” robbery on a post office.

13 East Lancashire nominations in tourism awards

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:27:34 +0100

SEVERAL East Lancashire businesses are in the running for major recognition after being nominated in the county's tourism awards.

Valley’s amazing stories inspire Helmshore film-maker

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 10:36:33 +0100

A FILM-MAKER who grew up in a Rossendale village is using tall tales from his youth to inspire a new movie.

Helmshore textile museum reopens after £1m refurbishment

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 17:18:33 +0100

A MAJOR renovation of a nationally acclaimed East Lancashire museum has now been completed.

East Lancs school pass rates are highest yet

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:55:11 +0100

CHILDREN in East Lancashire primary schools are achieving higher standards than ever before, according to new Government figures.

Former Rossendale councillor called judge 'stupid'

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 23:00:00 +0000

A FORMER Labour councillor who appeared in court for making abusive comments to a 999 operator ended up in a cell after telling the judge he was 'stupid'.

East Lancs mum's warning over deadly bug

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 18:30:00 +0000

A MOTHER has called for tests to be offered to pregnant women after a bacterial infection left her newborn baby fighting for life.

Have say on scheme for former Rossendale rail line

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 11:36:46 +0000

RESIDENTS will be given the chance to voice their opinion on a new project to improve a former railway line.

Helmshore councillor resigns to move to Spain

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:37:50 +0000

A COUNCILLOR has resigned and emigrated to Spain just weeks after Rossendale’s two opposing parties called for him to step down.

Calls for Helmshore councillor to resign

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 19:10:00 +0000

CALLS have been made for a councillor to resign amid allegations he is currently living in Spain.

25 jobs to go as Helmshore hotel set to close

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 13:21:53 +0000

A ROSSENDALE hotel is to close with the loss of around 25 jobs.

Helmshore dad-of-two to ski across the Arctic

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 09:28:54 +0000

A FATHER-of-two is preparing to ski 60 miles across the frozen wastes of the Arctic – even though he’s never been on a skiing holiday before.

Helmshore high-flyer is set for take-off

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 10:49:08 +0000

A FLYER from Rossendale has proven the sky really is the limit for those with ambition.

Winnings put Haslingden and Helmshore band in top 10

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 18:20:00 +0000

A BRASS band in the Valley has finished in the top ten of a national prize honours list after winning numerous awards over the last three seasons.

New East Lancashire mums celebrate Christmas babies

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 20:00:00 +0000

NEW mums received presents they will never forget at East Lancashire’s hospitals this Christmas.

Plans to bar travellers from Helmshore site

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:04:31 +0000

PLANS have been lodged with Rossendale Council to protect a former Airtours car park at Helmshore from travellers and fly-tippers.

Rossendale market challenge

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 11:31:13 +0000

A LOCAL council has been challenged to save every market in its borough from the credit crunch.

Solicitor's two-punch combination felled 'volatile' Rossendale councillor

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 21:10:00 +0000

A SOLICITOR acting in self defence used his boxing skills to fell a former Haslingden councillor with a two-punch combination, a court heard.

Ex-Helmshore councillor fined for attack

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:29:01 +0000

A FORMER councillor being served with an injunction banning him from town hall meetings swatted a legal representative with the court papers, magistrates heard.