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North West MEP arrives home after terrorist ordeal
10:39pm Friday 28th November 2008
A North West Euro MP trapped by terrorists in a Mumbai hotel tonight landed home on British soil amid emotional scenes.
Comments (0)North West MEP: I saw 12 people shot dead in front of me
11:47am Friday 28th November 2008
North West Euro MP Sajjad Karim has told how he survived the terrorist attack on a hotel – and his horror at seeing 12 people shot dead.
North West MEP Sajjad Karim safe after fleeing Mumbai gunmen
10:00am Thursday 27th November 2008
UPDATE A North West Euro-MP who was forced to flee gunmen who stormed his Mumbai hotel last night is safe and well, his family said this morning.
VIDEO: Lancashire Telegraph Business Awards
10:10am Monday 17th November 2008
UPDATE The Lancashire Telegraph Business Awards was, as ever, a great night for all those who attended the lavish event on Friday. Watch the video here.
Shortage of Burnley community medics
5:31pm Thursday 9th October 2008
AN appeal has been launched for community medics in East Lancashire after it was revealed just two are covering nearly 15,000 people.
Ribble Valley fun run in the sun
12:03pm Monday 22nd September 2008
CORONATION Street star Malcolm Hebden (Norris Cole) started off a charity 5k fun run through Read and Simonstone on Saturday.
Ribble Valley dash to boost fundraising pot
11:19am Friday 29th August 2008
TWO villages are gearing up to host a fundraising dash in order to collect money for vital charity work.
Salford man arrested after Simonstone security van robbery
9:33pm Friday 8th August 2008
POLICE have charged a man in connection with a robbery on a Group Four security van in Simonstone.
Simonstone school's healthy outlook
9:24am Friday 25th July 2008
A Simonstone Primary School is in good health.
Armed robbers target Ribble Valley garage
9:10am Thursday 10th July 2008
THREE armed robbers brandishing sledgehammers fled empty-handed after a raid on a security van.
East Lancs couple plan Roald Dahl-themed wedding
12:27pm Wednesday 18th June 2008
SCHOOL teacher Karen Parkes will certainly have a fairytale wedding next month when she ties the knot with her fiance Gareth Entwistle.
East Lancs-based MEP defends employing his wife
12:25pm Wednesday 11th June 2008
AN East Lancashire-based Euro MP has accused former party colleagues of having an axe to grind after allegations he misused public cash.
Ex-rugby player touches down as new Ribble Valley mayor
6:05pm Wednesday 14th May 2008
A FORMER leader of Ribble Valley Council has taken up his new role as the mayor for the next 12 months.
New Year honours for Lancashire people
12:01am Saturday 29th December 2007
A YOUTH worker has told of his shock at being awarded the MBE - and said he wished his mother was still alive to share his joy.
Racecourse plan delayed
1:06pm Tuesday 30th October 2007
A PROPOSED £100million racecourse has been delayed by six months - but the man spearheading the plans has insisted that key talks will be held this year.
School bus driver sacked 'for driving too slow'
9:58pm Wednesday 10th October 2007
A 75-year-old school minibus driver was sacked after complaints that he was driving too slowly and making the children late for lessons.
Extra cash for East Lancashire masterplan
7:03am Sunday 7th October 2007
A MULTI-MILLION pound pot of cash to help fund major regeneration projects across East Lancashire has been more than doubled.
Free pedometers for pupils
11:44am Thursday 20th September 2007
EAST Lancashire pupils are to receive free pedometers and mini beanbags as part of a scheme to fight against childhood obesity.
Fancy dress fun run organised for charity
1:58pm Monday 27th August 2007
A CHARITY in Nelson is set to benefit from a fun day featuring a range of events including a fancy dress run.
Police ‘most wanted’ list is updated
10:56am Friday 27th July 2007
A SUSPECTED car thief from East Lancashire has been added to Lancashire Police's most wanted list.
Post Office opening delayed
9:29pm Wednesday 25th July 2007
The relocation of Read Post Office has been delayed.
Main road closed after crash
3:56pm Wednesday 11th July 2007
A MAJOR East Lancashire road was closed this afternoon after a collision between an HGV and a van.
Racecourse bid faces new rival
2:22pm Thursday 7th June 2007
ORGANISERS behind a £100million super racecourse' planned for East Lancs have said they are not worried about a rival scheme announced for Salford.
Racecourse by-pass plea
11:12am Sunday 20th May 2007
RESIDENTS have demanded that a bypass road be built to cope with the thousands of visitors to East Lancashire's planned "super racecourse".
Racecourse discussion
3:30pm Thursday 17th May 2007
A PUBLIC meeting about the proposed racecourse for Hyndburn and the Ribble Valley will be held at Read CE Primary School tomorrow.
Youngsters bid to sing Joseph songs on TV
12:59pm Saturday 12th May 2007
YOUNG choristers are hoping to make a dream come true by singing Joseph in the West End and live on TV.
Park plan welcomed
2:57pm Monday 9th April 2007
THE chief executive of the East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the news that the Ribble Valley could become home to a new manufacturing business park.
Engineering firm on move - but jobs safe
9:22am Tuesday 3rd April 2007
AN ENGINEERING firm is to move its 240-strong workforce into a new headquarters in the Ribble Valley.
Time for discourse about racecourse
1:00pm Friday 23rd March 2007
A SERIES of public meetings will be held to discuss the proposed racecourse for Hyndburn and Ribble Valley.
Air your views on racecourse plan
11:44am Wednesday 21st March 2007
A SERIES of public meetings have been annouced over plans for a racecourse in Simonstone.
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