Bishop of Blackburn warns about exploiting the most needy
THE Bishop of Blackburn will use his Christmas message to warn about exploiting the area’s most needy during tough economic times.
Blackburn News
Blackburn and Darwen can have say on council budget cuts
RESIDENTS in Blackburn and Darwen can have their say on council services following £33million cuts to the budget.
War veteran in fight to restore Blackburn wartime EWS sign
A SECOND World War veteran has launched a campaign to restore a wartime sign in Blackburn to its former glory.
Health chiefs across East Lancashire forced to quit
HEALTH chiefs across East Lancashire have reluctantly agreed to resign as part of sweeping NHS reforms.
Burnley News
Twitter insight to a day in the life of a Burnley paramedic
AN AMBULANCE crew will be providing an insight into a day in the life of a Burnley paramedic on Tuesday.
Five men in court for ‘GBH plan’ near Burnley town hall
FIVE men have appeared in court facing violence charges after an alleged incident outside Burnley Town Hall a year ago.
Burnley imam loses a lifetime’s work after raid on home
THE lifetime’s work of a leading Muslim cleric has been stolen in a raid on his house.
Ribble Valley News
Ribble Valley Borough Council launch £108k scheme to keep vulnerable residents warm
VULNERABLE residents in Ribble Valley are being invited to get cosy thanks to a new scheme offering free warm home packs, and energy efficiency advice.
Minister: Lancashire’s new police commissioner must be ‘big figure’
THE new commissioner who will oversee Lancashire’s police must be a ‘big figure for a big job’.
£20,000 project for Whalley’s Britain in Bloom entry
A £20,000 project has been launched to transform Whalley into a floral spectacle.
Rossendale News
Tributes to rugby legend who died on holiday in Egypt
Tributes have been paid to a rugby ‘legend’ who died suddenly on holiday.
Survey backs fight for rail link to Manchester
A survey showing Valley commuters tackle one of the most congested motorways in the country underlines the need for a Rossendale rail link, it’s been claimed.
From missiles to milds for man behind beer festival
A man who spent a career planning missile routes will launch a beer festival in Ramsbottom.
