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Rossendale Borough Council releases findings of Covid-19 survey

Rossendale Borough Council have released the findings of their Covid-19 survey which asked over 100 businesses and nearly 1000 to gain a better understanding of how the Government can support the valley.

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Rawtenstall businesses join forces to spread festive cheer with Christmas hampers

Three business in Rawtenstall have come together to sell Christmas hampers, with the hope of allowing residents to support local businesses effected by the pandemic.

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Hyndburn MP welcomes return of football fans to stadiums

The MP for Hyndburn has welcomed the news that football fans will be able to return to stadiums when lockdown ends and says their return is vital for whole community in Accrington.

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Bacup Hub demolished to make way for petrol station

The site of a former leisure hall in Bacup has been demolished to make way for a 24/7 petrol station and Spar shop, creating 30 new jobs.

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Safety concerns raised over roadside parking on Haslingden street

Safety concerns have been raised by residents of a Haslingden street due to roadside parking by employees at an industrial estate which is causing obstructions.

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Melanie Sykes joins forces with Rossendale brass band in fundraising campaign

A national fundraising campaign has been launched by Brass Bands England to raise funds for bands across the country - supported by Rossendale's Water Village band and broadcaster Melanie Sykes.

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Lancashire County Council mark White Ribbon Day 2020 with two weeks of action

As part of White Ribbon Day 2020 Lancashire County Council will begin two weeks of action to raise awareness of, and help reduce domestic abuse against women.

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Rossendale woman releases nursing memoir to support local charities

Dorothy Mitchell, the 85 year-old founder of Rossendale Hospice has released a book on her time as a nurse in the 1950s and 1960s in support of local charities.

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Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary to receive donations as part of annual Santa Paws appeal

The Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary in Edenfield is one of seven animal charities which will receive donations as part of an annual Santa Paws Christmas charity appeal to help the pandemic's 'forgotten victims.'

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Haslingden man dresses up as moustachioed characters to raise money for Movember

A Haslingden man is dressing up as different mustachioed characters each week to raise money for his Movember campaign - raising awareness of mental health issues.

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Rawtenstall man raises over £2,000 for disability charity by running double marathon

A Rawtenstall father-of-two has raised over £2,000 for a children's disability charity by running a double marathon around Rossendale.

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Crawshawbooth family have narrow escape after firework destroys conservatory roof

A family had a narrow escape this Bonfire Night after a firework caused the roof of their conservatory to smash.