There has been almost 500 further cases of coronavirus in Lancashire with two dozen more residents losing their lives at the hands of the disease despite infection rates falling across every county borough. On Friday (November 27), Public Health England announced 498 people had tested positive for the virus in …
Read More »Rossendale residents warned of ‘convincing’ Royal Mail post scam
A Rossendale resident is warning others to be on the lookout after receiving a scam Royal Mail letter through the post. Kevin Skillin returned home to find an attempted parcel delivery letter pushed through his letterbox. The red letter, which was branded Royal Mail, included a telephone number which it …
Read More »Funeral announcements and tributes for Rossendale from the last week
Tributes have been left this week to remember loved ones in Rossendale who have recently passed away. Announcing the death of a family member has been a time-honoured tradition for family and loved ones. We have gathered the messages posted this week in one place. To see the full list …
Read More »Rawtenstall’s £3.5m bus station a step nearer as old station demolition begins
Council bosses have begun dismantling Rawtenstall’s 1970s bus station as work nears completion on its £3.5 million replacement. The Bacup end of the old bus station was demolished at the weekend. Rossendale council said two rarely used stands were taken down as part of works to complete the new bus …
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