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You can keep up with all the latest news by visiting us here: https://www.lancs.live/all-about/rossendale Hitting the news stands since 1883, the Rossendale Free Press is a weekly newspaper serves the communities of Rawtenstall, Bacup, Haslingden, Helmshore, Ramsbottom, Crawshawbooth, Waterfoot and Whitworth. We want to hear what is important to you. If you have a story call the newsroom now on 0161 211 2977, email [email protected] or get in touch with your district reporter.

Helmshore’s popular Scarecrow trail returns in October, raising money for Rossendale Phab Club and Milly’s Smiles.People...
23/08/2026

Helmshore’s popular Scarecrow trail returns in October, raising money for Rossendale Phab Club and Milly’s Smiles.

People are being urged to register their scarecrows for the annual event, which raises thousands for charity and brings hundreds to the streets of Helmshore.

The trail will take place on October 31 and November 1, with residents in the village placing scarecrows in their gardens, and people and organisations from further afield exhibiting their creative talents on Broadway.

For the first time, registrations are being accepted online. Details can be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnoBdxkVxWm12m6wJ5PMmDY44NFDpww6geFXZW7TlFtC8UMg/viewform?usp=send_form&pli=1&authuser=0

🚌 Rawtenstall residents could soon have a direct bus link restored to Bolton for the first time in years - and a direct ...
23/08/2026

🚌 Rawtenstall residents could soon have a direct bus link restored to Bolton for the first time in years - and a direct bus to Ramsbottom too.

Passengers living in the Lancashire town currently have to change buses in Bury just to complete the trip.

Under new plans put forward by Lancashire councils, the historic 236 route could be brought back into service.

The bus would run all the way from Rawtenstall down through Ramsbottom and into Bolton.

If local authorities sign off on the proposal, services could start running by the end of November.

The timetable would see buses operating every two hours from Monday to Saturday.

Rossendale MP Andy MacNae said: "The 236 would restore the Rawtenstall to Bolton link via Balladen, Edenfield, Ramsbottom, Hawkshaw and Edgworth. It would take in the current Rawtenstall town service, so the hourly journeys between Rawtenstall and Balladen stay.

"These proposals are subject to a consultation, and the response from residents will be our chance to show the necessity of these new routes and the strength of feeling across Rossendale and Darwen."

Yet others fear running buses only once every two hours will not make the route convenient enough to survive in the long term.

A public consultation on the proposed route is currently live on the Lancashire Combined County Authority website and will run until Tuesday, 15 September.

Work is set to begin this month on an exciting project that will breathe new life into a historic Bacup landmark, transf...
23/08/2026

Work is set to begin this month on an exciting project that will breathe new life into a historic Bacup landmark, transforming its overgrown grounds into a welcoming community garden for local residents. 👩‍🌾

Community interest company Rossendale Digital CIC has secured a funding package worth more than £30,000 to launch the next stage in the redevelopment of Christ Church on Beech Street.

The project is being supported by a grant from the Lancashire Environmental Fund together with match funding provided by Rossendale Digital CIC. 💷

The initiative will significantly improve access to the historic site, building on its recent transformation after opening as Rossendale’s first dedicated digital hub in 2025 to create a thriving green haven right in the heart of the community.

The refugees took shelter from the rain but when talk turned to war their friendship ended in murder
23/08/2026

The refugees took shelter from the rain but when talk turned to war their friendship ended in murder

The Blackamoor Inn was in a 'poor condition'
23/08/2026

The Blackamoor Inn was in a 'poor condition'

It could easily be mistaken for something more dangerous - or wrongly written off as harmless when it isn’t
23/08/2026

It could easily be mistaken for something more dangerous - or wrongly written off as harmless when it isn’t

Industrial action has been ongoing since June
23/08/2026

Industrial action has been ongoing since June

🎸 A popular Manchester band will be performing at some rare Rossendale gigs.Following a run of triumphant sold-out Manch...
23/08/2026

🎸 A popular Manchester band will be performing at some rare Rossendale gigs.

Following a run of triumphant sold-out Manchester shows, including the band’s celebrated return to Band on the Wall and a huge Christmas show at Manchester’s O2 Ritz, The Man From Delmonte head to Rossendale for a rare and intimate headline appearance.

They will perform at St Mary’s Chambers, celebrating the launch of their brand-new live album, Big Noise ‘25’. 🎤

The album will be available to buy at the show ahead of its wider release on the TMFD store, streaming platforms and YouTube later in August.

The condition rarely shows any symptoms before triggering life-threatening events
23/08/2026

The condition rarely shows any symptoms before triggering life-threatening events

Major disruption is expected throughout the day
23/08/2026

Major disruption is expected throughout the day

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