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Newchurch graveyard's £50,000 revamp after complaints
8:40pm Sunday 12th October 2008
A CHURCH graveyard is to undergo a £50,000 refurbishment after visitors complained about the state of the memorials.
Comments (1)Century since Blackburn man invented Vimto
11:21am Thursday 18th September 2008
VIMTO, the soft fruit drink, celebrates its centenary this year. But did you know that the man who created the secret concoction 100 years ago was from Blackburn?
Death of East Lancashire man haunted by mother's murder
6:50am Monday 15th September 2008
A HEARTBROKEN brother has paid an emotional tribute to an East Lancashire man who has died aged 36.
Upset Newchurch man in bedroom hammer attack
11:24am Friday 5th September 2008
A SPURNED man climbed though his ex-partner's bedroom window and attacked her with a claw hammer in the early hours, a court was told.
Waterfoot pigeon blaze man facing new battle
1:20pm Tuesday 26th August 2008
A PIGEON fancier whose birds were killed in a suspected arson attack could face further disappointment after residents objected to plans to build new lofts.
Rossendale schools fight for soccer honours
3:51pm Friday 20th June 2008
YOUNG football aces gave Ronaldo, Torres and Van Nistelrooy a run for their money at a tournament in Rawtenstall.
Newchurch pigeon loft destroyed in arson attack
3:46pm Sunday 25th May 2008
MORE than 100 pigeons were killed after sick vandals set their shed alight.
Graft was infected
12:40pm Friday 7th March 2008
A RETIRED shopkeeper died after a surgically inserted graft became infected.
Dog-loving woman takes lead for charity
12:41pm Tuesday 5th February 2008
A CHARITY night has been organised to fly two stray dogs from Greece to East Lancashire.
World prayer day
7:59pm Thursday 24th January 2008
BACUP and Stacksteads churches are holding a joint service to celebrate the annual world day of prayer on Friday, March 7.
Youth shelter helps cut crime
1:45pm Friday 21st December 2007
A YOUTH shelter, installed on land donated by Rossendale United, has helped reduce crime in the Staghills area of Newchurch.
Cartoon-inspired Alice is in wonderland after dance success
6:15pm Thursday 13th December 2007
AN 11-YEAR-OLD girl who was inspired to take up dancing by cartoon character Angelina Ballerina was crowned a North West champion.
Relative broke order
3:21pm Wednesday 3rd October 2007
A DRUNKEN man flouted an injunction keeping him away from his father and assaulted his sister, magistrates heard.
Mum vows to save stray puppy
6:36pm Friday 7th September 2007
AN ANIMAL loving family is hoping to save the life of a stray dog by having it shipped over from Greece.
Murder victim 'kicked to death'
1:34pm Friday 7th September 2007
A MURDER trial has heard how a former Rossendale man attacked in an Essex street died after he was kicked or stamped on.
Trial told of tears of alleged murderer
2:36pm Wednesday 5th September 2007
A MAN accused of murdering a former Rossendale rugby player was seen "crying his eyes out" once news of the death became known, a court was told.
Joke led to murder attack - court told
8:38am Tuesday 4th September 2007
A JOKE comment resulted in the death of a former Rossendale man after he was attacked in an alley, a court was told.
‘Eco’ homes finished soon
11:18am Tuesday 15th May 2007
THE final phase on a development of eco-friendly homes is due to be finished by July.
It’s the great escape
8:49pm Wednesday 9th May 2007
THERE'LL be no escaping the mess-age from this year's United at United open air worship event.
Murder trial accused given bail
5:55pm Friday 20th April 2007
A JURY has failed to reach a verdict in the trial of a man accused of killing a former Gulf War veteran in an Essex street.
‘Murdered after a joke went wrong’
1:28pm Thursday 12th April 2007
AN East Lancashire rugby player was murdered after a joke was taken the wrong way, a court was told.
Student due on trial for murder
12:32pm Wednesday 11th April 2007
A STUDENT was due go on trial today for the murder of Rossendale rugby player William David Prosser.
Speeding and Satnav fears
11:10am Sunday 25th March 2007
SPEEDING motorists and lorries being directed to drive through Whitewell by SatNav systems are putting people's lives at risk, according to local residents.
Plans to extend home deferred
4:55pm Tuesday 16th January 2007
PLANS to build a 20-bedroom extension at a Grade II listed nursing home have been deferred after a civic trust opposed the scheme.
Shop till bid
1:00pm Thursday 30th November 2006
Two thieves walked into a shop in Church Street in Newchurch and tried to steal the till tray.
Schools at the top of the class
7:00pm Thursday 23rd November 2006
EAST Lancashire has six of the best when it comes to schools - government education chiefs have revealed.
Students face murder charge
7:00pm Tuesday 24th October 2006
TWO students have appeared in court charged with the murder of former Rossendale rugby player William David Prosser.
Young get place to call their own
7:00pm Monday 21st August 2006
YOUNG people living on a Rossendale estate have a new place to call their own as part of a scheme to help curb juvenile nuisance.
Youth shelter is latest crime weapon
7:00pm Friday 18th August 2006
CRIME in Rossendale is set to be cut thanks to a new shelter - built by convicted offenders.
Pair in court over alleged assault
7:00pm Saturday 5th August 2006
Two people have appeared in court after a man was said to have been left seriously injured following an alleged attack.
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