Lancashire Telegraph | Newchurch

Blaze destroys Rossendale United's main stand

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:00:00 +0000

A BLAZE destroyed the main stand at Rossendale United Football Club’s ground last night.

Huge blaze rips through Rossendale FC stand

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 20:30:00 +0000

FIREFIGHTERS have tackled a huge blaze at Rossendale United FC's ground in Newchurch tonight.

East Lancashire schools get cash for urgent repairs

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 11:34:16 +0100

SEVERAL schools in East Lancashire which missed out on major government redevelopment funding are now in line for cash to fund urgent repairs.

Rossendale fraudster loses appeal against prison term

Fri, 27 May 2011 10:47:17 +0100

AN eBay fraudster who was jailed for his role in two scams has failed in a challenge to his prison sentence at the Court of Appeal in London.

Rossendale swimmer in attempt to swim English Channel

Fri, 13 May 2011 10:01:46 +0100

A ROSSENDALE man is making a splash in an attempt to swim the English Channel.

Ex-mayor’s anger as Rossendale bus service goes bust

Thu, 05 May 2011 11:15:27 +0100

A FORMER Rossendale mayor was among elderly residents left stranded at bus stops after the company running the dial-a-ride service went into administration.

Jail for Rossendale man over machete gang attack

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 11:08:36 +0100

A QUALIFIED lifeguard who was part of a masked machete gang which tried to rob a businessman in his own home has been jailed for six years.

Archbishop of York to join Rossendale church celebrations

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 10:00:00 +0100

A CHURCH which has been at the heart of Rossendale for 500 years is set to host the Archbishop of York.

Whistle blows for Rawtenstall vandals

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 11:47:59 +0000

FULL time has been called on anti-social behaviour in a Rawtenstall neighbourhood as part of a pioneering sports initiative.

Injured Rossendale dog walker rescued

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 12:30:56 +0000

A dog walker with a broken ankle was rescued by Pendle and Rossendale Mountain Rescue team at 3.30pm on Friday.

Tragedy of Rossendale cot death baby

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 21:00:00 +0100

A COUPLE whose baby son was the victim of cot death said they supported a child pathologist’s warning not to allow youngsters to sleep in the same bed as their parents.

Rossendale black belt John set to KO world record

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:04:43 +0100

A MARTIAL arts expert will knuckle down to beat a world record to raise money for a children’s charity.

Rossendale police target 'rat-run' speeders

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:00:00 +0100

POLICE in Rossendale are targeting speeding drivers along a popular 'rat-run'.

Missing East Lancs man found after three hour search

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:23:53 +0100

A PENSIONER was found safe and well after a three-hour search in the early hours of the morning.

200 tons of hay lost in Rossendale fire

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:21:38 +0100

ABOUT 200 tons of hay caught fire at a Rossendale farm yesterday.

Appeal by widow of Rossendale lung disease worker

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 16:35:54 +0100

A WIDOW is appealing for anyone who may have worked with her husband at one of two Valley firms to contact her following his death.

Newchurch primary school celebrates good Ofsted report

Sat, 01 May 2010 14:30:00 +0100

A ROSSENDALE primary school has been rated ‘good’ by Ofsted.

Jane Horrocks joins Rossendale Easter celebration

Sat, 03 Apr 2010 10:03:43 +0100

A ROSSENDALE village was visited by a BAFTA nominee yesterday as part of an Easter celebration.

Rossendale school hosts self-defence classes after worrying attacks

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:00:00 +0000

A PRIMARY school is holding self defence classes for teenagers after assaults on young girls in the area.

Rossendale hair stylist cut out to be a winner

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:00:00 +0000

A ROSSENDALE woman has taken the country’s hairdressing industry by storm after winning a national stylist competition.