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Hand in your scam mail to help beat the fraudsters
Published on Friday 3rd February 2012
Lancashire Trading Standards Service is teaming up with Lancashire Constabulary again in February to tackle the problem of scam mail.
More Trading standards news.
Closure of part of Barnoldswick Road
Published on Friday 3rd February 2012
Part of Barnoldswick Road will be closed while essential drainage work is carried out between 6th February and 5th March.
More Roads - road-works news.
Lewis wins colouring competition!
Published on Friday 3rd February 2012
A Nelson youngster’s artistic flair landed him tickets for this year’s Muni panto in Colne.
More Markets news.
Free insulation available to thousands of Pendle homes
Published on Thursday 2nd February 2012
If you live in a cold house, Pendle Council may be able to help. Loft Insulation is free to many people.
Operation Julius returns to beat the burglars
Published on Thursday 2nd February 2012
A highly successful police operation is being run again in Lancashire as part of a major drive to combat burglary.
More Crime prevention news.
Nelson and Colne College Sixth Form awarded industry-led quality mark
Published on Wednesday 1st February 2012
Nelson and Colne College Sixth Form has been awarded STEM Assured status by the New Engineering Foundation (NEF).
Dog fouling fine for Nelson man
Published on Wednesday 1st February 2012
A man from Nelson has been ordered to pay £115 for allowing his dog to foul. Liam Darcy, aged 44, of Fir Street appeared in Reedley Magistrates’ Court last Thursday, 26 January.
Brierfield and Reedley Action Group meeting on 1st Feb
Published on Tuesday 31st January 2012
The Brierfield and Reedley Action Group will meet on Wednesday 1st February at Marsden Heights Community College from 6pm – 8pm.
More Community assemblies and committees - schedule of meetings news.
Pendle Business Awards 2012 - get your entries in now!
Published on Monday 30th January 2012
Pendle’s innovative companies which have something to shout about are being urged to get their entries in for Pendle Business Awards 2012.
More Business news.
Barrowford man gets CRASBO for noise nuisance
Published on Monday 30th January 2012
A 20-year-old Barrowford man has been given a 2-year Anti-Social Behaviour Order (CRASBO) and fined £265.
Lend a helping hand to your neighbours
Published on Monday 30th January 2012
With widespread frosts and an increased risk of snow forecast for the next few weeks, Pendle Council is reminding local people to be good neighbours and help those less able.
National statistics show crime continues to fall in Lancashire
Published on Friday 27th January 2012
Crime in Lancashire has continued to fall at a rate higher than the national average, according to Home Office figures.
More Crime - statistics news.
Drink driving continues to fall in Lancashire
Published on Friday 27th January 2012
The number of people caught drink driving in Lancashire has fallen again according to the results of the Constabulary’s Christmas drink drive campaign.
More Community safety news.
Nelson residents invited to learn about flood protection and proposed temporary closure of Scotland Road
Published on Thursday 26th January 2012
Come to Nelson Library on 30th January to find out about plans to close Scotland Road to traffic between Fountain Street and Clayton Street during improvements to local sewers.
Smart app to help defuse fire danger
Published on Wednesday 25th January 2012
The Fire Kills campaign is highlighting a smartphone app from the Electrical Safety Council which will help people defuse the danger in their homes.
Pick up your pooch's poo in our parks!
Published on Wednesday 25th January 2012
Dog owners, please remember you're responsible for picking up your pets' poo.
Think like a burglar to protect your home from a break-in
Published on Tuesday 24th January 2012
Thinking like a burglar could protect your home from being broken into, police are advising.
More Crime prevention news.
The Mayor of Pendle's 'Going for Gold' with this year's Charity Ball
Published on Monday 23rd January 2012
The Mayor of Pendle’s Olympic 'Going for Gold' Charity Ball on Friday 2nd March is set to be a wonderful evening of entertainment.
More Charities news.
First, second AND third time lucky for Pendle Council's Planning team!
Published on Monday 23rd January 2012
Pendle Council has scored a hat-trick – winning its third award from the Royal Town Planning Institute.
More Regeneration news.
Retailers, make the most of your window displays!
Published on Friday 20th January 2012
Pendle retail businesses have the chance to attend a free workshop on making the most of their shop window displays.
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