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Homes left without water after pipe bursts in Waterfoot

3:30pm Saturday 18th May 2013

DOZENS of homes and businesses were left without water yesterday morning when a mains pipe burst, causing ‘chaos’.

Waterfoot homes plan update

4:25pm Friday 17th May 2013

A DROP-IN event to discuss controversial plans to develop a derelict Waterfoot building will take place on Monday, at The Horse and Bamboo Theatre, in Bacup Road, from 2.30pm to 6.30pm.

'Mum's kidnapped my baby', drunk Waterfoot woman told police

Katie Lynch

9:38am Thursday 16th May 2013

ONE half of a duo once dubbed the ‘Terrible Twins’ has been back in court after telling police her mother had kidnapped her baby.

Waterfoot theatre issues plea for investor

3:00pm Monday 13th May 2013

WATERFOOT’s internationally-renowned playhouse is looking for an investor to grant them some desperately needed funding.

Waterfoot drug plants criminal gets prison

10:03am Tuesday 7th May 2013

A PROLIFIC crook who had converted an upstairs bedroom into a £12,000 cannabis farm and planned to sell drugs, has been jailed for 10 months.

Thieves grab £50,000 bike haul in raid on Waterfoot container

9:06am Monday 29th April 2013

BIKES worth a total of £50,000 were stolen from a shipping container in Waterfoot.

Waterfoot GP practice wins top award

John Doherty receives the award from Dr Umesh Chauhan of the Royal College of General Practitioners

6:00am Tuesday 23rd April 2013

A DOCTORS’ practice has received a top accolade.

Waterfoot brothers support Jamie Oliver food crusade

Jamie Oliver is rumoured to be opening a restaurant in Old Town

4:00pm Wednesday 13th February 2013

A FITNESS centre run by two brothers from Waterfoot has been chosen to spearhead a campaign by celebrity chef Jamie Oliver.

Waterfoot man died of rare blood disorder

Marc Skillings

4:15pm Wednesday 9th January 2013

A MAN who died suddenly at home was suffering from an undiagnosed blood condition, an inquest heard.

Festive songs are just the tonic for patients at Waterfoot Health Centre

6:30pm Monday 24th December 2012

PATIENTS at Waterfoot Health Centre were treated to a festive singalong by Rawtenstall schoolchildren.

Thousands of drug texts found on Waterfoot dealer's phone

5:00pm Thursday 20th December 2012

A COMMERCIAL ‘bubble’ dealer who ‘touted for business’ on his mobile phone was found to have 4,000 text messages, mostly relating to drugs supply, a court heard.

Talks on future of derelict Waterfoot site

4:06pm Thursday 15th November 2012

TALKS have begun to breath life back into a derelict former sheltered housing premises in Waterfoot.

'Save our car park' plea by Waterfoot traders

Traders want the car park to be kept open

9:42am Tuesday 13th November 2012

ALMOST 1,000 people have signed a petition opposing the redevelopment of a car park in Waterfoot.

'Controlling' Waterfoot dad convicted of assaulting partner

8:00pm Monday 5th November 2012

A ‘controlling’ dad allegedly assaulted his pregnant then-partner while she held a baby in her arms, a court was told.

Fear over Waterfoot housing plan for ‘eyesore’

1:28pm Thursday 25th October 2012

PLANS to develop an eyesore in the centre of Waterfoot have led to fears about car parking in the town, and whether housing is suitable for the area.

Waterfoot man trashed tables at wedding

9:00pm Tuesday 23rd October 2012

A COUPLE from Rossendale who brought the wedding forward so they could pose with the Olympic Torch had their big day marred when the groom’s brother damaged property at the reception.

Cookbook by Waterfoot brothers is snapped up by eateries

12:43pm Tuesday 23rd October 2012

A NEW cookbook devised by two Waterfoot brothers has been snapped up by eateries across the Valley.

Appeal to find Good Samaritan who helped Waterfoot boy home

Dylan broke his leg when he fell off his bike

3:30pm Thursday 4th October 2012

THE family of a young boy who broke two bones in his leg while riding his bike in the park are hoping to find the ‘Good Samaritan’ who rescued him and returned him home.

Firefighters save puppy from drowning at Waterfoot

9:02am Thursday 4th October 2012

A PUPPY was saved from drowning by firefighters in a 30 minute river rescue.

Bailiff injured in fracas at Waterfoot property

7:00pm Friday 28th September 2012

A bailiff was left with a sprained wrist after trouble at a house in Rossendale, a court heard.


What's on in Rossendale

Singing test for Rossendale show (link)

lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure 4:34pm Tue 21 May 13

Auditions for Summerseat Players 2013/14 season begin at the weekend.

Alex goes to town with dances in the name of Fame (link)

lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure 4:09pm Tue 2 Apr 13

CHOREOGRAPHER Alex Townend is stepping up to the challenge of one of musical theatre’s biggest dance shows.

Call to arms in Todmorden for Les Mis teenagers (link)

lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure 10:08am Tue 26 Mar 13

TODMORDEN Hippodrome Youth Theatre (THYT) is calling on teenagers to storm their barricades at company auditions.

Actors in spotlight for witty work (link)

lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure 2:45pm Tue 12 Mar 13

A RETIREMENT home for actors is the setting for Rossendale Players’ latest production.

Thriller to be performed on the Waterfoot stage (link)

lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure 3:56pm Tue 19 Feb 13

AN open reading night will take on Ian Hornby thriller The Price To Pay on Tuesday, March 5, at 7.30pm.

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