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Permission in principle sought for new home in Ribble Valley village
4+ hour, 23+ min ago (313+ words) The proposal relates to land off Higher Ramsgreave Road and seeks permission in principle for one detached house. Planning documents describe the site as a rectangular parcel of land next to existing homes and argue it would represent a logical…...
Lancashire Telegraph's Best Beauty Salon competition is back
4+ hour, 23+ min ago (289+ words) The search is on for the best beauty salon in East Lancashire. The Lancashire Telegraph's Best Beauty Salon competition is back, looking for top-tier businesses in the region. Nominations open on Monday, September 14, with the chance to nominate your favourite…...
Nelson food festival draws 8,000 visitors for global flavours and live entertainment
23+ hour, 53+ min ago (325+ words) Thousands gathered for a celebration of global flavours in Nelson on Saturday for the town's annual food festival. The Nelson Food and Drink Festival took place on Saturday, drawing an estimated 8,000 visitors to the town centre for a day of…...
Shawforth agricultural buildings given green light to become houses by council
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (334+ words) Plans to convert two dilapidated agricultural buildings into two homes in Rossendale have been approved by the council. Currently, the two buildings are being used as an agricultural barn and the other as a machinery store. The development will now…...
Four year old wins colouring competition and raises more than £70 for charity
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (221+ words) A rainbow-coloured masterpiece by a young artist has helped brighten the start of the school year. Four year old Lily was named winner of a back-to-school colouring competition organised by Specsavers Burnley, raising more than £70 for a community charity in…...
One of Lancashire's most famed restaurants up for national award
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (333+ words) The cookery school at one of Lancashire’s most famed restaurants has been shortlisted for a national award. Northcote Cookery School has been shortlisted for Cookery School of the Year at the Food and Travel Reader Awards. Headed by Executive Chef…...
Eden Project Morecambe launches recruitment drive for 2 key roles
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (488+ words) The team behind Eden Project Morecambe has announced two senior appointments as work continues on the landmark visitor attraction ahead of its planned opening in 2028. The educational charity revealed it is recruiting a new Head of Site and a Horticulture…...
Clitheroe prepares to welcome UK clog dancers for festival weekend
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (433+ words) CLOG dancers from across the UK will step into the spotlight this weekend for a lively festival of traditional footwork. Clitheroe's annual clog dancing festival returns with two days of music, movement, and celebration, featuring teams from across the country,…...
150 homes planned on land next to village
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (466+ words) Plans have been submitted to build up to 150 homes on farmland on the edge of Wrea Green. Housebuilder Wain Homes has lodged an outline planning application for the development on land off Richmond Avenue and Bryning Lane. The proposal includes…...
Bra-covered tree welcomes festival-goers to £15,000 fundraiser
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (436+ words) A tree strewn with hundreds of bras welcomed festival-goers to Thornley's inaugural Brookfest, held in the Ribble Valley. The event raised more than £15,000 for the Rosemere Cancer Foundation. Brookside Farm is home to Jenny and Anthony Lambert, who keep chickens…...