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Rossendale Free Press
Choc boost for children thanks to shoppers
CHILDREN across Rossendale are enjoying a donation of more than 400 Easter eggs, thanks to the generosity of Tesco colleagues and customers.
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April 10, 2026
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Hospice supporters ready for peaks challenge
TEN hospices across Lancashire and South Cumbria are joining forces to bring communities an unforgettable challenge - the Yorkshire Three Peaks Mega Event, taking place on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
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April 10, 2026
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Big rise in banned breeds seized
• An XL Bully attack in Blackburn
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April 10, 2026
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Former teacher died after a fall on eve of 90th birthday
A RETIRED teacher from Whitworth died exactly one week before her 90th birthday, a court heard.
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April 10, 2026
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Residents relying on heating oil to share £450k help
LANCASHIRE residents who rely on heating oil will be able to access more than £450,000 of government support to help with rising bills as a result of the conflict in Iran.
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April 03, 2026
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Help in store for families during Easter break
ROSSENDALE customers can support families facing financial difficulties during the Easter school holidays by picking up an extra bag to put through the checkout at Tesco stores.
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April 03, 2026
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Valley is hot property as prices rise
HOUSE prices are rising across Lancashire, with one area seeing a fall while another leads the way.
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April 03, 2026
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Children have fun with healthy focus
EIGHTY children from 12 primary schools in Rossendale had a fun time with their friends taking part in exercises while also creating healthy food.
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March 27, 2026
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School celebrates its Choir of Year honour
TWO superb songs saw Whitworth Community High School win the Rochdale Music Service High School Choir of the Year title.
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March 27, 2026
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Dancers to compete for county crown at finals
DANCERS from Whitworth Community High School earned themselves a place in the Lancashire final, when they will compete in Blackpool with the county's best.
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March 27, 2026
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Constable Chris receives award
POLICE Constable Chris McKee has been awarded the Community Alcohol Partnerships (CAP) Outstanding Contribution
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March 20, 2026
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'The only efficient way in or out is by helicopter'
Residents and business hit out at traffic problems due to electricity cables work
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March 20, 2026
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Fresh backing for vital support body that works
Programme gets unemployed fit for jobs
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March 13, 2026
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Labour hails 'budget for growth in Valley'
But rivals talk of effect on business and lack of vision
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March 13, 2026
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Muddy good show puts Charlie in final
TEENAGE runner Charlie Dobson is delighted to have won a place to represent Lancashire in the English School’s Cross Country Final.
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March 06, 2026
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Public urged to watch out for counterfeit cash
LANCASHIRE
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March 06, 2026
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Panathlon challenge gives pupils a sporting chance
THE youngest school children from 12 schools in Rossendale got to take part in a fun interactive sporting competition.
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March 06, 2026
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Residents pop in for home shopping
Residents at Highfield Hall Care Home in Haslingden during their 'day in' shopping
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March 06, 2026
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Anger as yob bikers target graveyard
Off-road motorbikes driven around cemetery across graves
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February 27, 2026
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'A true inspiration' - hospice pays fond tribute to its co-founder Dorothy
TRIBUTES have been paid to a “true inspiration” who helped to create Rossendale Hospice.
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February 27, 2026
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The show must go on for displaced dancers
EIGHTY-FIVE dancers from across Rossendale will take to the stage weeks after their school was flooded by multiple burst water pipes.
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February 27, 2026
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Success on the bounce for trampolining stars
Zonal champions earn spot in national finals
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February 20, 2026
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Council launches anti-poverty strategy
ROSSENDALE Borough Council is launching a new borough-wide antipoverty strategy in response to rising living costs and the end of the Household Support Fund.
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February 20, 2026
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Proud cadets mark 85th anniversary
CADETS from Whitworth were honoured to be chosen to represent their squadron at Greater Manchester parade to mark the 85th Anniversary of the Air Training Corps.
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February 20, 2026
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Swimming pool to close for urgent repairs
A TOWN'S swimming pool will be closed for up to four weeks just as kids are due to go into Spring half term.
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February 13, 2026
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Campaigners hit back at activists' turbine support
CAMPAIGNERS have hit out at green activists for backing the wind farm scheme planned for Scout Moor.
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February 13, 2026
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'I thought never in a million years will it be me'
SINGER Sylvie Knightley was stunned when she was announced as the winner of Rossendale's Got Talent and is now busy rehearsing for her next appearance as Roxie Hart in Chicago.
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February 13, 2026
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Schoolgirl Sylvie preparing for Chicago role after being shocked by talent show win
Sylvie attends Dramallama performing arts school and, since she was nine, she has been having singing lessons.
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February 13, 2026
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Primary pupils come close to football title
AFTER a close final, Water Primary School narrowly missed out on winning the Lancashire Under 11 small school mixed football title.
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February 13, 2026
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'I thought I was the most addicted alcoholic there was'
Mum transformed life after death of husband and Covid lockdown
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