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Wanted 3 warned by Lancashire Police
11:43am Tuesday 2nd December 2008
THREE wanted men from East Lancashire are being urged to hand themselves in to avoid spending Christmas behind bars.
Comments (0)Delay to phone mast at Whitworth beauty spot
6:30pm Sunday 30th November 2008
CAMPAIGNERS have claimed a victory after plans to site a controversial mobile phone mast at a picturesque location were stalled.
Spirit of Ecstasy wows judges at Rossendale's Got Talent
6:35pm Thursday 27th November 2008
HUNDREDS of people turned out to enjoy this year’s Rossendale’s Got Talent.
Whitworth chicken farm opens
10:24am Monday 24th November 2008
A NEW egg production plant, containing more than 6,000 chickens, is set to open its doors in Rossendale.
Extreme sports destination hope for East Lancashire
2:20pm Monday 17th November 2008
ESTABLISHING East Lancashire as a major destination for extreme sports enthusiasts could provide a raft of business opportunities, according to leisure chiefs.
Whitworth driver's anger as RAC beat police to crime scene
3:04pm Friday 14th November 2008
A COUPLE whose car was shot at by gun-toting yobs have slammed police after a windscreen repair man beat officers to the scene.
Rossendale MP signs Whitworth phone mast petition
5:20pm Monday 3rd November 2008
MP Janet Anderson signed a petition launched by protesters opposed to plans for a mobile phone mast overlooking Cown Reservoir.
Whitworth youngsters take lead on plastic bags ban
4:10pm Monday 27th October 2008
CAMPAIGNERS in a Rossendale town are doing their bit to save the world - with a little nudge from a county councillor.
Whitworth phone mast protest appeal
3:20pm Friday 24th October 2008
OBJECTORS to a phone mast being built in Whitworth are taking their complaint to planning appeal.
‘Farcical’ theft of wetsuit in Whitworth
2:30pm Thursday 16th October 2008
A THIEF who wanted to join a sub-aqua club pinched a wetsuit and rode off on a stolen bike – dripping wet, a court was told.
Whitworth tattoo and takeaway plan given go-ahead
5:20pm Wednesday 15th October 2008
A TATTOO artist has been given permission to open a new studio in Whitworth.
Rossendale new speed camera sites unveiled
4:07pm Tuesday 14th October 2008
NEW proposed sites for mobile speed cameras in Rossendale have been unveiled.
Battle on to halt Whitworth phone mast
5:30pm Friday 10th October 2008
CAMPAIGNERS are challenging Rossendale Council’s decision to erect a phone mast in Whitworth.
Sophie Lancaster mum's frustration at appeal verdict wait
2:30pm Thursday 9th October 2008
SOPHIE Lancaster’s mother has spoken about her frustration at having to wait for a letter telling her if her daughter’s murderers will have their sentences cut.
Fury as Whitworth mobile phone mast is approved
4:29pm Wednesday 8th October 2008
A mobile phone mast is to be built despite almost 650 letters of objection from residents.
Attacked Whitworth woman 'will need plastic surgery'
1:40pm Sunday 5th October 2008
A WOMAN was left with a chest injury so bad that she will require plastic surgery when she was attacked by her husband.
Whitworth mobile phone mast plan attacked
2:50pm Thursday 2nd October 2008
PROTESTERS have hit out at plans for a mobile phone mast overlooking picturesque Cown Reservoir.
Whitworth council chambers up for sale
5:40pm Tuesday 30th September 2008
A COUNCIL office and chambers is going under the hammer - in a bid to bring it back into use.
Appeal date set for Sophie Lancaster's killers
11:10am Sunday 21st September 2008
SOPHIE Lancaster’s killers have a date set to appeal against their sentences.
Plea for help to catch East Lancashire fugitives
9:49am Thursday 18th September 2008
POLICE are hunting two East Lancashire criminals who are wanted on prison recall.
Whitworth councillor's charity scooter woe
4:20pm Wednesday 10th September 2008
A COUNCILLOR’S fund-raising charity ride hit a problem when the scooter he was riding on packed up.
Whitworth mayor’s ball to boost charity
1:20pm Wednesday 10th September 2008
WHITWORTH Mayor Coun Jim Mellor is holding a charity ball to support young people in the town.
Pushcart procession in Whitworth
3:31pm Friday 12th September 2008
A procession took place between the civic hall and Whitworth Square on Sunday as the Whitworth Rushcart event made a return to the town.
Whitworth footballers kick off season in style
5:20pm Friday 5th September 2008
WHITWORTH Juniors FC have been awarded cash for new strip and equipment.
Change to Whitworth's big festivities
8:30pm Sunday 31st August 2008
The Whitworth Rushcart procession and celebrations return on Sunday, September 7, moving from the usual Friday night slot.
Whitworth bowling green targeted by thieves
3:30pm Friday 29th August 2008
THE owner of a bowling green has hit out after thieves stole more than £2,000 of equipment.
Motorbike for Whitworth team's charity ride stolen
9:20am Thursday 28th August 2008
A MOTORBIKE which was due to be driven as part of a charity ride around the UK has been stolen.
Whitworth homes plan set for second refusal
11:21am Monday 18th August 2008
A MAJOR housing development looks set to be rejected for the second time in less than a year.
Whitworth pub boss stole from business
11:00pm Friday 15th August 2008
A FATHER-of-five pub boss helped himself to gaming machine takings and the till float as he had no cash for his children at Christmas, a court heard.
Rossendale bikers planning a wheel spectacular
3:35pm Thursday 14th August 2008
A MOTORBIKE show is set to take place in Whitworth this summer after it was confirmed the annual Rossendale Bike Show will not go ahead again this year.
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