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Rossendale Free Press
School's hospice team rises to fund challenge
A MOVIE night, bake sale and glow dodgeball were just three of many ways students from Whitworth Community High School raised money for Rossendale Hospice.
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January 23, 2026
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The gift that kept on giving as lessons helped guide Alice to singing success
A CHRISTMAS present of singing lessons helped Alice Kowal win the Guide section of the Girlguiding North West England talent competition.
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January 23, 2026
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£55m investment plan to boost town centres
Project aims to create safer streets, improve transport and more
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January 23, 2026
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Sanctuary rehomed over 1,000 animals last year
BLEAKHOLT Animal Sanctuary rehomed more than 1,000 animals in 2025 - 1,154 to be exact.
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January 16, 2026
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Ornate and adorable memorial to most celebrated huntsmen
In an unassuming graveyard just outside of Haslingden sits an ornate and adorable memorial to one of Lancashire’s most celebrated huntsmen.
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January 16, 2026
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Postcode added to cold payment list
THE Haslingden BB8 has been added to the postcodes activated for a Cold Weather Payment from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
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January 16, 2026
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Paedophile gave his victim drugs before sex assaults
A PAEDOPHILE gave his teenage victim drugs before inflicting a series of sexual offences on her.
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January 16, 2026
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Van stolen with owner's dogs inside
POLICE are investigating after a Ford Transit van was stolen from an industrial estate with the owner's three dogs still inside.
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January 16, 2026
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Roadworks to last until end of month
THE end of roadworks on the high street in Haslingden has been further pushed back following a new delay.
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January 02, 2026
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Major work lined up for markets in 2026
WORK on markets and town centres dominate development proposals across Rossendale in 2026.
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January 02, 2026
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Students put knowledge to the test
A LEVEL students got the chance to put their knowledge to the test in the annual Haslingden Sixth Form version of University Challenge.
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January 02, 2026
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Megan overcomes heart condition to win contest
DESPITE having two heart conditions which impede her fitness, Megan Jamieson has won her first sleddog competition - beating the current national champion by over a minute.
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December 19, 2025
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Brewery's Xmas keg tree
A HUGE 13ft-high beer keg Christmas Tree has to be one of the most unusual additions to the festive season in Rossendale.
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December 19, 2025
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'Contamination and dumping' fears at former mill site
Concerns raised as planning application discussed
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December 19, 2025
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Isla tunes up to earn her dream music college place
BUDDING performer Isla Connell has been singing and playing instruments since primary school and is now hoping to land a place at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester.
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December 12, 2025
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Swimming teacher scraps lessons amid neighbours row
FORMER
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December 12, 2025
Rossendale Free Press
Special awards honour dedicated governors
TWO Governors from Whitworth Community High School have had their dedication to their volunteer roles acknowledged with special awards.
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December 12, 2025
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Son loses bid for crossing patrol
FATHER has expressed his dis- appointment that a school crossing patrol will not be put in place on a busy road despite his son’s campaigning to get one.
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December 05, 2025
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Venue has busy festive schedule of fun ahead
A venue is hosting a variety of Christmas events for both music lovers and families.
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December 05, 2025
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Schoolboy raises money for church
A KINDHEARTED schoolboy has raised money for a church in need of urgent repairs.
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December 05, 2025
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Museum turned into a winter wonderland
A MUSEUM will be transforming the building and its grounds into a festive wonderland.
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December 05, 2025
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Waste group lands top award
A WASTE management and tech specialist firm has won the Innovation in Industry Award at Green Expo 2025.
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December 05, 2025
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Choir raises spirits and funds at store
ROSSENDALE Male Voice Choir graced supermarket shoppers with their harmonious presence, while raising £369.15 for BBC Children in Need.
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November 28, 2025
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Children bowled over by fun and games at alley
CHEERS, excited screams and squeals of laughter abounded as children who don’t normally get to represent their school in sport took to the bowling alleys.
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November 28, 2025
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Performers join school showcase
DANCERS from Haslingden High School and Sixth Form joined with performers from all over the North West at a school showcase Burnley's Gotta Dance.
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November 28, 2025
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Stunning home on sale for £3m
A BEAUTIFUL £3m property in Rossendale has gone up for sale, boasting 9,000sq ft of accommodation, almost 1.5 acres of private gardens and grounds, and stunning views over local landmarks.
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November 28, 2025
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Blue bird sees her RAF dream take off
Cadet Brooke looks ahead after earning wings
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November 21, 2025
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Find a way to keep care home open, council told
LANCASHIRE County Council should commit to exploring how - rather than whether - it can continue to operate 10 elderly care homes and day centres which have seen a question mark placed over their futures.
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November 21, 2025
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Logan is on song with his career aim
NATIONAL singing competition winner 12-year-old Logan Law is hoping to turn his passion into a career after achieving an incredible 98 per cent in his latest exam.
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November 21, 2025
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Quality of care will 'help decide which homes stay open'
THE quality of the care provided by 10 residential homes and day centres whose futures have been thrown into doubt will be a factor in determining whether or not they remain open, it has emerged.
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