Rawtenstall - breaking news (June 4, 2023)

May in the magistrates' court - benefit cheats to dangerous dog attacks


Blackburn Magistrates' Court heard how the victim, Jacqueline McGrew, suffered horrendous cuts and bruises to her head and ...

Whitworth Leisure Centre closure angers parents who say it's a kick in the teeth for kids


Families in Rossendale say children's chances of learning to swim face new barriers because of unexpected plans to close Whitworth Leisure Centre this summer. Elderly swimmers, people who don't drive ...

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Punt PI. Series 3, Episode 1. Audio, 30 minutesPunt PI Series 3 Episode 1 Steve Punt examines the curious case of Argleton, a place only existing on internet maps ...

It may not look it, but this unassuming Rossendale shed is a UK-first


The first bespoke shed in the UK created as an activity base for people living with dementia and their carers has been opened. Registered charity Beacon Dementia and Wellbeing invited the then Mayor ...

Pizzaman’s restaurant opens at Rawtenstall bus station


Pizzaman’s opened at Rawtenstall Bus Station on Monday (May 15) and the menu looks delicious. Owned by Michele Pillitteri, the restaurant is just a short distance from A'Vucciria, which is owned by ...

Rawtenstall woman stopped by police failed to give breath samples


A WOMAN driver who was stopped by police failed to give breath samples at the road side and at the police station.

One of world's leading Queen tribute bands to play in East Lancs next month


Now celebrating their 20th anniversary, Mercury have established themselves as one of the world's most authentic tribute ...

Motorists' fury over 'ridiculous' traffic delays on main road between Rawtenstall and Burnley


Motorists travelling between Burnley and Rawtenstall have been taking to social media to vent their anger over huge delays caused by road resurfacing work and what many believe to be poorly calibrated ...

One of the world's leading Queen tribute bands, Mercury, coming to St Mary’s Chambers in Rawtenstall


One of the world’s best tributes to Queen, Mercury, are ready to find somebody to love when they perform in East Lancashire next month.

Leisure centre announces sudden closure due to rising energy bills and inflation


The council say costs of running the centre had soared compared to before the Covid-19 pandemic. A leisure centre is set to ...

ELR steps back in time for the 1940s bank holiday weekend


Residents in Bury and Ramsbottom turned the clocks back 80 years at the weekend for an annual 1940s event. Each year, Bury, Ramsbottom and Rawtenstall celebrate the era at East Lancashire Railway (ELR ...

Things to do in Greater Manchester over the May bank holiday weekend


Naturally, the good weather calls for a pilgrimage to one of Manchester's many beer gardens or outdoor dining spots, but ...