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Delivery driver claimed sexual assault was caused by 'sexsomnia'

12:00pm Thursday 12th April 2012

A DELIVERY driver has been jailed for sexually assaulting a woman — despite claiming he did it in his sleep.

Whitworth councillor steps down due to health fears

9:30am Friday 23rd December 2011

A COUNCILLOR has been told he could die ‘within months’ if he continues with his civil duties.

‘Payback’ crews finish Whitworth church work

4:11pm Friday 2nd December 2011

OFFENDERS paying back their crime in the community have finished an eight-year project at a local church.

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Rossendale burglar, 23, with 'dreadful record' jailed for four years

11:21am Tuesday 22nd November 2011

A PROLIFIC burglar from Rossendale, said to have an ‘absolutely dreadful’ criminal record despite being aged just 23, has been jailed for four years.

Inspectors say Waterfoot school is ‘outstanding’

10:03am Monday 14th November 2011

A PRIMARY school has been rated as ‘outstanding’ following an inspection by education watchdog Ofsted.

Rossendale paedophile jailed for sexual abuse of schoolgirl

2:30pm Monday 7th November 2011

A SELF-CONFESSED paedophile who sexually abused a schoolgirl has been locked up for three years four months.

Tribute plan for Rossendale runner

2:36pm Monday 26th September 2011

A TRIBUTE to a Rossendale national running champion is set to be restored at the beauty spot where he trained.

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Protest to top minister over Rossendale windfarm access

7:30am Saturday 24th September 2011

PROTESTS over the road to a controversial windfarm are set to go to Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman.

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Thousands expected at Rossendale trial bike championships

10:30am Thursday 22nd September 2011

THOUSANDS of trial bike enthusiasts are set to descend on Rossendale for the final of the Red Rose British Championship Trial.

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Three people taken to hospital after Whitworth fire

8:41am Tuesday 20th September 2011

THREE people were taken to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation after a fire in Whitworth last night.

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Police crackdown on Rossendale rogue car dealers

10:24pm Thursday 15th September 2011

A CRACKDOWN has been ordered on rogue traders who try to sell cars by the roadside in Rossendale.

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Man attacked with knife in Rossendale in row over cigarette

5:59pm Thursday 15th September 2011

A 28-year-old man was attacked with a craft knife after refusing a man a cigarette in Haslingden.

Tribute to former Rossendale teacher who died after 'row' outside home

11:09am Friday 26th August 2011

THE devastated family of a former Rossendale teacher who collapsed and died following a row outside his home has described him as a ‘gentle and loyal’ man.