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East Lancashire youngsters warned to stay off the railway tracks

4:29pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013

RAILWAY police are concerned about a spate of trespassing on the tracks in Blackburn and Burnley.

Fears over safety at Ewood junction

1:01pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

A total of 42 residents in Hollin Bank Court, Ewood, have urged Blackburn with Darwen Council to install new safety measures at the junction with Bolton Road.

Drive to cut car crime in Colne

1:44pm Tuesday 21st May 2013

SIGNS to warn motorists to remove their belongings before leaving their cars are being displayed in Colne as part of a drive to reduce thefts.

East Lancashire leads the way in 'healthy commuting'

Lorraine Gillard, British Heart Town Volunteer, Coun Mohammed Khan, Harry Catherall, chief executive of Blackburn with Darwen Council, Louise Jarrold and Andrea Sturgess from Blackburn with Darwen Council, Anne Ellwood an Olympic torch bearer.

4:19pm Monday 20th May 2013

THOUSANDS of residents of Burnley, Blackburn with Darwen, Pendle and Hyndburn enjoy walking to work rather than jumping in the car or using public transport, new figures show.

Rossendale road resurfaced after 30-year battle

7:00pm Saturday 18th May 2013

RESIDENTS are celebrating after a road dubbed 'the worst in Rossendale' has been resurfaced after a 30 year battle.

Narrow road blamed for Nelson car crashes

Coun Eileen Ansar in Nelson town centre

7:00pm Thursday 16th May 2013

ACCIDENTS are happening every week in a town centre parking area because the road is too narrow, a councillor claims.

Complaints over 'unlawful' advertising on Ribble Valley road

One of the signs on the A59

4:34pm Thursday 16th May 2013

COMPLAINTS about ‘unlawful’ advertising along the A59 has prompted Ribble Valley Council to launch a review into the problem.

Man hit by bus in Blackburn

The incident took place in The Boulevard

2:10pm Wednesday 15th May 2013

A MAN received head injuries when he was involved in a collision with a bus.

Former Clitheroe mayor dies after car accident in town centre

Joan Knight as mayor in 2004

11:06am Wednesday 15th May 2013

TRIBUTES have been paid to a former Mayor of Clitheroe who died following a road accident.

Rain creates difficult driving conditions in East Lancashire

8:56am Wednesday 15th May 2013

DRIVERS are facing difficult conditions on East Lancashire’s roads this morning.

'Driving lessons' for East Lancashire over-65s to put brakes on crashes

8:56am Tuesday 7th May 2013

OLDER motorists who want to keep on driving safely are being urged to take a special course after concerns about their high involvement in serious accidents.

Drunk student drove at 85mph in a Colne 30 zone

Muzzammil Iqbal

11:00am Monday 6th May 2013

A DRUNK student who drove at speeds of up to 83mph during a police chase and ploughed into two vehicles has been jailed.

Job-loss heartache of tragic Blackburn former soldier killed in New Year's Day crash

The crash scene and (inset) Tom Simpson

10:18am Monday 6th May 2013

THE family of a former Duke of Lancaster’s regiment soldier have issued a heartfelt appeal concerning drink-driving after his death in a New Year’s Day accident.

Hazardous parking puts children at risk, warns Darwen headtecher

11:41am Monday 6th May 2013

A HEADTEACHER has urged parents to be more considerate when parking near schools after a parked car put children in danger.

Two years of chaos as centre of Blackburn gets revamp

12:00pm Friday 3rd May 2013

CENTRAL Blackburn faces two years of road closures and bus chaos as the new 21st century heart of the town is built.

Motorcyclist from Trawden dies in fireball

11:00am Friday 3rd May 2013

A MOTORCYCLIST has died following a horror crash which saw his bike become a fireball.

East Lancashire railway strike looms in staff row

4:27pm Friday 3rd May 2013

A RAIL strike could be on the cards in East Lancashire after unions and transport bosses clashed over ‘casual staff’.

Car on roof after driver loses control in Huncoat

3:07pm Thursday 2nd May 2013

A CAR went airborne and ended up on its roof after the driver lost control in Burnley Road, Huncoat.

Roadworks on the M65 cause chaos for East Lancashire motorists

10:34am Wednesday 1st May 2013

ROADWORKS are expected to continue on the M65 until Friday, causing more morning misery for motorists.

Motorcyclist in serious condition after collision at Guide

9:55am Wednesday 1st May 2013

A MOTORCYCLIST involved in a serious accident in Guide was described as being in a ‘serious condition’ yesterday.


Transport operator news

New mobile website lauched (link)

rossendalebus.co.uk 9:39am Wed 22 May 13

More Trains for Northumberland County Show (link)

northernrail.org 1:00am Mon 20 May 13

MORE TRAINS FOR THE NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY SHOW Northern Rail will be operating extra services for this year’s…

Padiham Church Walks Parade Sunday 26th May 2013 (link)

lancashirebus.co.uk 1:00am Wed 22 May 13

Due to church walks taking place on Sunday 26th May 10.00 to 12.30, there will be a diversion in place away from…

Manchester Deansgate closure 22nd to 26th May 2013 (link)

lancashirebus.co.uk 1:00am Wed 22 May 13

Deansgate in Manchester is closed between the John Dalton Street junction and Peter Street junction in preparation for…

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