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Protesters cheer wind farm plan’s rejection
5:02pm Thursday 27th November 2008
PROPOSALS for a controversial wind farm that could be viewed from across East Lancashire have been thrown out by planners.
Comments (2)Backing in East Lancashire for tougher penalties for speeding drivers
3:27pm Thursday 20th November 2008
THE families of young motorists killed in speeding cars have backed plans to give tougher penalties to those who break the limit.
East Lancashire pays its respects on Remembrance Sunday
9:10am Monday 10th November 2008
CURRENT soldiers joined dignitaries and war veterans in marking Remembrance Sunday.
Pendle hospital's 'awful' treatment of Mellor great gran slammed
7:50am Tuesday 4th November 2008
THE ‘awful’ treatment of a great grandmother has prompted bosses to replace the entire management team of a hospital rehabilitation unit.
Mellor man admits cannabis cultivation in his van
5:10pm Tuesday 28th October 2008
A RIBBLE Valley man who was caught growing cannabis in a van outside his home has insisted his motive was to help others.
Lancashire sexual health pioneer's final meeting
9:00pm Sunday 12th October 2008
ONE of Lancashire’s first members of the Family Planning Nurse Association has ended her career this week.
Lorry trapped at Mellor service station
2:23pm Monday 29th September 2008
A LORRY had to be freed by police after it became stuck at the Windmill Service Station in Mellor Brook today.
Mellor pub's new DJ revealed as notorious sex offender
8:10am Tuesday 23rd September 2008
POLICE were called to a Ribble Valley village pub after regulars realised the new DJ was a notorious sex offender.
100-metre turbines ‘would be seen across East Lancashire’
9:32am Tuesday 23rd September 2008
PROPOSALS for a controversial wind farm that could be viewed from some of the highest spots in East Lancashire have prompted more than 1,000 letters of complaint.
Mellor Land girls honoured
9:22am Thursday 7th August 2008
TWO former ‘Land girls’ have been honoured for their efforts during the Second World War.
Mellor hotel set for major extension
7:20pm Tuesday 8th July 2008
UP TO 70 jobs could be created if ambitious plans for a hotel extension are given the go ahead.
East Lancashire heritage sites 'at risk'
8:51am Tuesday 8th July 2008
TEN buildings and at least one park in East Lancashire have been named as threatened heritage sites.
Mellor death crash driver's dad in the clear
11:09pm Monday 30th June 2008
A WITNESS intimidation charge against a man whose son was jailed for causing death by dangerous driving has been dropped.
Mellor man's honour for cancer charity work
5:14pm Tuesday 24th June 2008
A MELLOR fundraiser has received a national award from Cancer Research UK after a lifetime of support.
Three-car crash closes Preston New Road at Mellor
2:20pm Tuesday 17th June 2008
A MAJOR East Lancashire road was blocked off after a car crash this morning.
Police hit out over 'reckless' young drivers
10:54pm Friday 2nd May 2008
POLICE hit out over the "reckless and irresponsible" driving of Ashley Fielding after he was jailed for killing his friend in a high-speed crash.
Whalley driver jailed for fatal smash which killed his friend
5:14pm Friday 2nd May 2008
A MAN who killed his friend in a fatal car smash has been jailed for three years.
Father accused of witness intimidation over Mellor death crash
10:40pm Wednesday 30th April 2008
A MAN has been accused of intimidating a witness who was due to give evidence against his son in a death crash court case.
Fatal Mellor crash - man admits death charge
10:43pm Sunday 20th April 2008
A MAN has pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving after he crashed a car and killed one of his best friends.
Birth rate blamed for pre-school closure
4:44pm Sunday 23rd March 2008
A PRE-school is closing with officials blaming the village's birth rate.
Tributes to long-serving former mayor
4:18pm Wednesday 12th March 2008
THE daughter of a former mayor who served his village and borough for more than 25 years has paid tribute to a dearly loved father and grandfather.
Former mayor dies
10:07am Wednesday 5th March 2008
Former Ribble Valley mayor, Charles Warkman, has died at the age of 90.
Valentine’s Day big hearts search
1:08pm Tuesday 12th February 2008
A PUB is looking for the area's biggest hearts ahead of Valentine's Day and is hoping guests can help.
A new man about the house
4:13pm Wednesday 6th February 2008
Stanley House Hotel, Mellor, has appointed a new general manager.
Wheelie strange thefts as bins go missing
4:37pm Sunday 13th January 2008
DETECTIVES have been left scratching their heads after a spate of wheelie bin thefts.
Farmer's new venture is a real cash cow
2:30pm Wednesday 26th December 2007
A FARMER who was forced to diversify her business after the foot and mouth crisis of 2001 is hoping a new venture can save her land.
Wii give reader a great Christmas present!
3:59pm Tuesday 18th December 2007
A READER has won one of the most sought after Christmas gifts - thanks to the Lancashire Telegraph.
My face shattered into a million pieces
10:41pm Monday 17th December 2007
A MICROLITE pilot is battling to rebuild his face after a horror crash shattered it in to "a million pieces."
‘Lack of fuel’ caused microlight crash
2:51pm Saturday 15th December 2007
A MICROLIGHT crashed leaving two people seriously injured due to a lack of fuel, an official report has concluded.
Drivers unhurt after crash
10:46am Tuesday 13th November 2007
Two drivers walked away unharmed from a head-on collision in Mellor.
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