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Published on March 7, 2017 at 10:22 am
From the only Temperance Bar in England to award winning tea rooms, Rossendale has an excellent food and drink offer which deserves to be celebrated.
Rossendale boasts plenty of top notch food establishments; make sure you nominate them for the Lancashire Life Food and Drink Awards 2017.
The Lancashire Life Food & Drink Awards is undoubtedly one of the biggest events in the county’s calendar.
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Published on March 6, 2017 at 11:21 am
Lancashire Constabulary is supporting a national campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of using a mobile phone behind the wheel.
There are tough new penalties for those who flout the law. From next week, Wednesday 1 March 2017, new legislation comes into effect that means motorists who are caught using a mobile whilst driving will receive six points on their licence and a £200 fine, doubling the previous punishment.
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Published on March 6, 2017 at 11:17 am
Organisers of the Annual Rossendale 60’s Festival are calling out to all owners of Classic 60’s vehicles.
Do you own a Campervan, Beetle, Mini or other iconic 60’s classic? You are invited to join in the fun and festivities of the Rossendale 60’s Festival on the weekend of the 8th, 9th and 10th September.
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Published on March 2, 2017 at 5:04 pm
Rossendale Council Officer’s work on night time noise nuisance sees positive results for a neighbour troubled by dog barking at night in Earby.
Environmental Health Officer at Rossendale Council work on out of hours noise nuisance calls through the night alongside fellow colleagues across Lancashire. Recently one such case resulted in a prosecution based on the work of our Officer.
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Published on March 2, 2017 at 3:42 pm
Saturday March 4th will see the grand opening of the eagerly awaiting pump track in Stubbylee Park as part of the regeneration masterplan.
The event will take place 12noon-3pm on Saturday March 3rd where people can ride the track for the very first time.
Bikes will be available to use and advice given by those who constructed the track, as well as refreshments.
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Published on March 2, 2017 at 3:32 pm
On Saturday 8 April 2017, the Mayor of Whitworth, Councillor Madeline De Souza, will be hosting the first ever annual celebration and awards evening.
This year, this event will take the place of the Civic Dinner and aim to celebrate all we have to offer in Whitworth culminating in the presentation of some very special awards.
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Published on March 1, 2017 at 5:11 pm
The health programme responsible for putting together the Lancashire and South Cumbria STP is set to hold its next formal meeting in public.
The decision-making committee of Healthier Lancashire and South Cumbria is inviting members of the public to Venue 53 at the University of Central Lancashire this Thursday, March 2 at 1pm.
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Published on February 27, 2017 at 3:54 pm
Rossendale Borough Council, together with Civic Pride groups, are calling on the community to step up and be a local hero as part of the national Great British Spring Clean Event to celebrate where we live.
The Great British Spring Clean event is taking place 3rd-5th March and we would like you to get involved.
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Published on February 24, 2017 at 3:24 pm
Councils in Lancashire are waiting for the green light from Government to formally create a Combined Authority for the county as a decision to make the next step gets closer.
And leaders driving forward the proposals have said they will be pressing ahead despite the news that Fylde Council may be the second authority to pull out of the negotiations.
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Published on February 24, 2017 at 3:04 pm
For over a decade Rossendale Hospice has recognised and celebrated the achievements of remarkable women from the area.
Nominations are open for Rossendale Woman of the Year 2017 – You can vote now!
This award gives the people of Rossendale an opportunity to recognise and support the amazing women who have made a significant contribution to our community.
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