Articles written for the Rossendale Free Press and Accrington Observer Freelance comms professional / English editor. Snooker Scene reporter.
Former senior news reporter for Accrington Observer/Rossendale Free Press, and stand-in editor for MEN weekly titles.
01/04/2022
Chris Flynn had a torrid time driving to eastern Europe
31/03/2022
The Bill’s Third Reading - the final stage before it passes both chambers - will take place on Friday, April 1.
31/03/2022
The crash happened down Abbey Street
29/03/2022
90-year-old Malcolm Macdonald, from Whitworth, was one of the first through the door
28/03/2022
Key findings included poor supply of football provision - particularly for kids - expected to worsen
28/03/2022
The motion, heard before Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced measures on Wednesday, noted that inflation was at “an all-time high”
28/03/2022
This junction saw a tragic collision in January 2020 after which 87-year-old Betty Saynor, who was crossing Blackburn Road, died
28/03/2022
Results from the consultation highlighted people would like Accrington Market Hall, The Victorian Arcade and the Arndale Centre prioritised
28/03/2022
The bus will be used for many celebratory events throughout the year, including a local highlight of the Jubilee celebrations - being utilized as a free hop on hop-off bus service visiting seven of Hyndburn’s parks
04/03/2022
It was a pure, merciful chance that led Rita Lias to bring her mum Nataliya over to the sanctuary of Bacup just days before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
03/03/2022
Russia continues its illegal invasion of Ukraine under the dictatorship of Vladimir Putin
28/02/2022
Labour council leader Alyson Barnes said she took no “pleasure” in the 1.99 per cent rise, with families struggling now “just in putting food on the table”.
28/02/2022
Sam Thompson served with the air force as a mid-gunner and a wireless operator during the Second World War
11/02/2022
Almost every household in facing huge rises in costs over the coming year
11/02/2022
Rossendale council's Operation Trident coordinates a three-pronged approach of education, enforcement and removal
07/02/2022
Peter Wood is the leading run scorer for Rawtenstall Cricket Club
03/02/2022
The redevelopment of brownfield land on Altham Lane forms the first section of the Huncoat Garden Village masterpla
21/01/2022
The coins of various types have now been handed over to the local Finds Liaison Officer, who will inform the local coroner and commence the treasure case
21/01/2022
Committee member and local councillor Jackie Oakes told the planning meeting the houses were “exactly what we need in Stacksteads”
20/01/2022
Rossendale Leisure Trust predicted losses of £1m due to Covid - something that has been revised significantly
The event was more of a social affair, aimed at bringing people together to participate in the inclusive sport
26/12/2021
Handmade in Rossendale removed the mugs off sale from the stall
12/11/2021
The Women’s Institute of Great Harwood held a poppy ceremony on the town square
12/11/2021
It comes after the Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced that the £3,000 incentive payment for hiring an apprentice has been extended until the end of January 2022
12/11/2021
A central criticism levelled by the inspector was insufficient staff working directly with children - but staff shortages are not unique to this nursery or even this industry
14/10/2021
Hyndburn Borough Council taxis have been spot checked with half of those inspected reporting faults
08/10/2021
Mike Stapleford spent two decades as one of Accington and Hyndburn's community champions before his sudden death last week
08/10/2021
The former Rawtenstall town hall was unveiled in 2019 after major work took place to give it a new purpose
07/10/2021
Different menu types are being put in place to support kitchen types and cultural preferences.
01/10/2021
The duo have raised around £1,100 to be shared between Rossendale Responsible Animal Rescue (RRAR) and The Hope Ball charity
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