Job Losses
Another 100 jobs to go Two of the area’s biggest employers announced job cuts this week. Senator International, based at Altham, claimed that disappointing sales in the first couple of months of 2010
Articles written by Barbara Fitzhugh
New Civic Arts Centre To Open
Oswaldtwistle is the place to be this Sunday afternoon, 22nd August. Between 1pm and 4pm the doors will be flung open on the brand new arts venue at the
Final TV Debate (or debacle)
The third and final TV debate between the leaders of the three main political parties will be broadcast live tonight on the BBC at 8.30 pm. Questions tonight
Easter Egg Hunt
Guitar lessons The weather doesn’t look good for the Easter weekend, so indoor pursuits look to be the order of the day still. If, like me, you have
Alice In Wonderland
Following the White Rabbit Tim Burton’s spectacular new version of Alice in Wonderland draws elements from the original story, plus “Alice Through
Microsoft Courier
Microsoft clearly don’t intend to be far behind Apple in launching their own tablet. Details are starting to emerge of the intended rival to the iPad.
Baxenden Power Cut
A small explosion this morning preceded a power cut in the villages of Baxenden and Rising Bridge. A major supply cable into the site of Baxenden Chemicals
Oswaldtwistle Windfarm Approved
Hyndburn’s windfarm has been approved. The extraordinary meeting this week approved the planning application by German based wind energy firm Energiekontor.
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