Lancashire Telegraph | Rawtenstall

Jake Berry backs campaign for Rawtenstall to become Portas town

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:30:00 +0000

RAWTENSTALL could become one of 12 towns transformed under recommendations from retail expert Mary Portas.

Demolition work on Rawtenstall's Valley Centre set to start

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 19:00:00 +0000

A MAJOR demolition scheme is set to get underway next week to finally rid a town centre of an eyesore shopping centre.

Bacup expat truck tycoon pledges £15K for Theo Bishop's life-changing US surgery

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:03:13 +0000

A CALIFORNIA monster-truck tycoon has stepped in to help a Rawtenstall youngster undergo life-changing surgery in America by offering to pay for his flights.

Rossendale set for 100 new jobs following regeneration schemes

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:53:51 +0000

NEARLY 100 new jobs are heading to Rossendale after regeneration schemes in Rawtenstall and Bacup were given the go-ahead.

Rawtenstall artist puts her stamp on the history of Alan Turing

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:56:13 +0000

A ROSSENDALE artist is set to attract national interest after designing a first day cover to commemorate one of the fathers of computing.

Occupants taken to hospital after front door of Rawtenstall home torched

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:20:00 +0000

TWO people were treated in hospital for smoke inhalation after a fire involving the front door of their house this morning.

Disabled Rossendale girl's joy at learning to dance

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:00:00 +0000

A FIVE-year-old who suffers from a rare genetic condition that leaves her unable to move on her own has fulfilled her ambition of learning to dance thanks to a special needs dance class.

East Lancashire Railways to boost tourism with Rail Ale Trail

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:28:47 +0000

A MAJOR tourist route celebrating the heritage of some of Rossendale valley’s most historic pubs is set to be launched later this year.

Rawtenstall takeaway boss fined for wrong shutters

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:30:00 +0000

AN ongoing battle over security shutters has left a Rawtenstall takeaway boss with a £350 legal bill.

Rossendale £420K homeless shelter to open

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 09:00:00 +0000

A RUN-down homeless shelter in Rossendale has been given a £420,000 facelift.

Demolition plan for controversial Valley Centre in Rawtenstall

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:36:21 +0000

DEMOLITION of Rawtenstall’s dilapidated shopping centre has finally been given the green light.

Go-ahead for Rawtenstall's new £3.2m bus station

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:26:43 +0000

PLANS to build a new £3.2million bus station in Rawtenstall will finally go ahead after funding has been secured.

Rawtenstall mum's wish following baby's death

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:30:49 +0000

THE mother of a baby who died from a rare genetic disease is studying to become a bereavement counsellor so she can help other parents of terminally ill children.

Snowy and icy conditions on East Lancashire's roads

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 11:35:59 +0000

SNOWY and icy weather conditions have caused treacherous driving conditions across East Lancashire today.

Rawtenstall man jailed for assault after ‘sexy beast’ quip

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:38:46 +0000

A MAN who attacked a friend after he claimed the victim called his partner a ‘sexy beast’ and groped her, has been jailed for seven months.

Rawtenstall youngster says thanks with hugs to Great Ormond Street

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:30:00 +0000

A YOUNGSTER has been giving out sponsored hugs after overcoming a serious operation on his heart.

Mother of Rossendale girl, 13, who was groomed on Facebook warns other parents

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:00:00 +0000

THE mother of a 13-year-old girl who was groomed for sex by a man she met on Facebook has warned fellow parents

Ski Rossendale complex receives an alpine makeover

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:16:18 +0000

SKI Rossendale has been transformed into an alpine getaway after being given a makeover by a group of volunteers.

Haslingden teenager jailed for vicious attack on taxi driver

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:35:49 +0000

A WOULD-be robber who beat up and seriously injured a Rawtenstall cabbie has been locked up for two and a half years.

Business coach pays off as Rawtenstall firm recruits

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:12:00 +0000

A GROWING IT firm has recruited three new members of staff after receiving guidance from the Leadership and Management Advisory Service.