http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/rossendale/whitworth/ Lancashire Telegraph /news/rossendale/whitworth/ en-gb Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:45:09 +0100 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:45:09 +0100 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/rossendale/whitworth/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/resources/images/585971/?type=rsslogo http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/rossendale/whitworth/ http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/rossendale/whitworth/4478741.Former_Rossendale_councillor_may_stand_again/?ref=rss A FORMER county councillor has said he would consider standing for election again, despite losing his seat at the last vote. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:39:26 +0100 e6f9c3601298fc4f4fd37332475a649c http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/rossendale/whitworth/4468719.Lesson_in_life_and_death_for_Whitworth_pupils/?ref=rss STUDENTS from a Rossendale school got to witness first hand the horror of a road traffic accident as part of a special crime awareness event. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:53:05 +0100 0a89ee62aa0a97c2ad509dfc39f1bc5f http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/rossendale/whitworth/4457273.Rossendale_runner__62__marks_end_of_chemotherapy_with_5k_race/?ref=rss A FORMER champion runner defied medical advice to complete a long- distance run marking the end of his treatment for stomach cancer. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:10:00 +0100 33845b6fd48e4f8c5cb282bdfe952bae http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/rossendale/whitworth/4454215.Four_cars_seized_in_Rossendale_crime_crackdown/?ref=rss OFFICERS from Rossendale police have completed an anti-car crime operation in Whitworth and Edenfield. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:39:47 +0100 53544a09fb11c886a6d0e44a71928326 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/rossendale/whitworth/4452190.Whitworth_dog_killer_is_jailed_over_horror_attack/?ref=rss A TEENAGER stabbed a dog to death with a kitchen knife after arguing with his ex-partner. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 17:08:20 +0100 72a289f46ee21803b710792ed76315c0 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/rossendale/whitworth/4425817.Battle_to_save_Whitworth____playing_fields___/?ref=rss A CAMPAIGN has been launched to save ‘children’s playing fields’ which have now been earmarked for horses. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:55:41 +0100 b0448b04c778d8e4aa7de36b475c5030 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/rossendale/whitworth/4405207.New_Whitworth_mayor__safety_is_a_priority/?ref=rss A NEWLY elected mayor in an East Lancashire town has prioritised safety and cleanliness for the coming year. Fri, 29 May 2009 09:35:25 +0100 b20535db00191727bc717a466a1c30f7 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/rossendale/whitworth/4401975.Rise_in_crime_in_Whitworth/?ref=rss CRIME in Whitworth increased over the last 12 months, police said. Thu, 28 May 2009 09:24:45 +0100 86f9d3242e264f985d855598c213d784 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/rossendale/whitworth/4379723.Injured_Bacup_firefighter__Arsonists_could_have_killed_me/?ref=rss A FIREFIGHTER who suffered a broken bone in his back after falling through a floor whilst tackling an arson has hit out at those responsible. Tue, 19 May 2009 16:10:00 +0100 67ccd0a94a604c14a5aa716e818b5d3e http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/rossendale/whitworth/4370351.Rossendale_teenager_given_ASBO/?ref=rss A TEENAGE tearaway has been banned from entering 10 streets in a Rossendale town. Thu, 14 May 2009 20:00:00 +0100 06ee5a14adab28dbdf6c7221fb7ace3e http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/rossendale/whitworth/4361585.Speed_device_is_praised/?ref=rss A SPEED indication device has been praised for slowing motorists down in Whitworth. Tue, 12 May 2009 18:10:00 +0100 55ce5378307371689c870b15a38f7dc1 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/rossendale/whitworth/4358670.Wheelie_bin_fire_in_Whitworth_mill/?ref=rss FIRE chiefs in Rossendale issued a warning after a derelict mill was set ablaze in a suspected arson attack. Mon, 11 May 2009 11:41:24 +0100 9322aaf0979473f21573caaa01267cf9 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/rossendale/whitworth/4306870.Glider_crash_near_golf_club_in_Whitworth/?ref=rss A WOMAN was airlifted to hospital after crash- landing her hand-glider. Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:20:00 +0100 e5e6c999298ce7c196ae445c2d7ba6d3 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/rossendale/whitworth/4304764.Action_urged_on_Whitworth_cemetery_hazard/?ref=rss CRUMBLING walls surrounding a cemetery in the Valley have been described as “dangerous”. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:00:00 +0100 4de7161045835e3fe9cb6b8e3aee34cb http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/rossendale/whitworth/4299753.Rossendale_man_jailed_for_asking_his_dad_for_salt_and_vinegar_for_chips/?ref=rss A 24-YEAR-OLD man has ended up behind bars for 12 months after turning up at his dad's home drunk and demanding salt and vinegar for his chips. Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:32:04 +0100 e6bfe16bdbddbae4072be0f6ff2fc59d http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/rossendale/whitworth/4295849.Campaign_to_safeguard_Rossendale_Transport_buses/?ref=rss A CAMPAIGN has been launched to help safeguard the future of Rossendale’s home-grown bus company. Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:44:14 +0100 5477aa62a14cb41c62a3cdb3b0427614 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/rossendale/whitworth/4272974.Injuries_on_Rossendale_s_roads_cut/?ref=rss ROAD casualties in Rossendale halved over the space of 12 months, with the help of safety drives like the Lancashire Telegraph Wasted Lives campaign. Tue, 07 Apr 2009 11:51:46 +0100 80ffbc18d1b69a15289b1c98fb4fbea1 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/rossendale/whitworth/4246027.Row_over_Rossendale_councillor_s_voting_leaflet_claims/?ref=rss A LEAFLET distributed in Rossendale by a councillor has been branded as “disgraceful”. Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:10:22 +0100 55fcb5e6006ccf29fcce9a6498900ae5 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/rossendale/whitworth/4243846.23_potential_new_East_Lancashire_waste_plant_sites_named/?ref=rss AT LEAST 35 new waste plants are to be built across Lancashire in the next 10 years as the county runs out of landfill space. Mon, 30 Mar 2009 09:00:00 +0100 0895050ab4521a4c6f4ea55d232db5ee http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/rossendale/whitworth/4238582.70_cars_in_Whitworth_damaged_in_one_night_rampage/?ref=rss AROUND 70 cars were damaged in one night in a Rossendale town. Fri, 27 Mar 2009 07:30:00 +0000 42ac1fc7013b2be84ec3e40534dc4126 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/rossendale/whitworth/4232353.Description_of_bogus_water_board_official_seen_in_Whitworth/?ref=rss Police have issued a description of a man who visited a number of houses in Albert Street, Whitworth, falsely stating he was from the water board. Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:10:00 +0000 520600ff48ed963e806cc8bc88dfd82c http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/rossendale/whitworth/4232363.Whitworth__bogus_water_board_official____warning/?ref=rss RESIDENTS are being warned to be on their guard after a man posing as a water board employee tried to gain entry to houses in Rossendale. Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:10:00 +0000 19bd41812e61c6ee494a357b0d0f06e4 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/rossendale/whitworth/4225529.Whitworth_projects_win_cash_assistance/?ref=rss TOWN councillors in Whitworth have been given a £400 grant by County Hall parish fund for two community schemes. Mon, 23 Mar 2009 17:30:00 +0000 4df094e0aab77d7cbbfd5ff5ac28514c http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/rossendale/whitworth/4226706.A_touch_of_colour_at_Whitworth_flower_show/?ref=rss THE return of a floral cavalcade led to a riot of colour brightening up a Rossendale town at the weekend. Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:40:12 +0000 9667545c8f982677ac7a55d3264c3d87 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/rossendale/whitworth/4205910.Rossendale_advice_service_plea_as_debt_calls_soar/?ref=rss BOSSES at Rossendale’s Citizen Advice Bureau said their services were stretched to the limited by the recession. Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:49:59 +0000 7161c723bff1310f696b78430e5ed736 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/rossendale/whitworth/4180997.Rossendale_bus_stop_plan__within_rights_/?ref=rss PLANS for new or improved bus stops, costing £450,000, will not infringe residents’ human rights, public transport chiefs say. Fri, 06 Mar 2009 13:16:13 +0000 90607e8540a93ce2451706dac42a0f69 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/rossendale/whitworth/4165463.Rossendale_Council_still_waits_for___1_4m/?ref=rss COUNCIL bosses are still waiting for more than £1.4million that has been pledged from developers for community improvements. Mon, 02 Mar 2009 16:10:00 +0000 864b512dfe439bc0d5a38a737b682def http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/rossendale/whitworth/4150511.Whitworth_recycling_business_wins_top_award/?ref=rss A WHITWORTH company has been named Best UK Family Business in the Midlands and the North at an awards ceremony. Tue, 24 Feb 2009 12:38:44 +0000 87e63c7a7812c2eca074df87c19b9273 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/rossendale/whitworth/4141435.East_Lancashire_headteacher_and_former_mayor_in_glassing_horror/?ref=rss A HEADTEACHER has been left with horrific facial injuries after being attacked in a restaurant. Fri, 20 Feb 2009 09:38:43 +0000 e39c224b00d63ebff5c13681a14ae258 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/rossendale/whitworth/4140480.East_Lancashire_Citizen_s_Advice_services_swamped_by_demand/?ref=rss AN overhaul of citizen’s advice services is in the pipeline in one East Lancashire borough because of the demands generated by the credit crunch. Thu, 19 Feb 2009 23:00:00 +0000 935d2687fd8a6b1ee3c25bd06a2f511a