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Windfarm developer’s apology as wrong email address given to public for comments trib.al/6QOG7ev

Windfarm developer’s apology as wrong email address given to public for comments

The developer behind a huge moorland wind farm project has apologised after giving the public the wrong email contact details to have their say on the controversial project.

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Homes plan rejected over fears of ‘daisy chain’ developments destroying character of separate villages trib.al/lLybJD5

Homes plan rejected over fears of ‘daisy chain’ developments destroying character of separate...

A plan for new homes on Lancashire farmland has been refused, after people feared it could spark a ‘daisy chain’ of developments and destroy the character of individual villages.

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Councillors back £2,500-a-day roadworks fines for utility firms trib.al/GHfPZh8

Councillors back £2,500-a-day roadworks fines for utility firms

Utility firms and contractors responsible for over-running, disruptive work on roads should be charged £2,500 a day using new powers.

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Burnley and Pendle's Dave Fishwick to receive OBE in King's Birthday Honours List trib.al/9Y5WpPB

'Crowning moment' as Dave Fishwick to receive OBE from King

Burnley and Pendle entrepreneur Dave Fishwick is to be made an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the King’s Birthday Honours List.

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Franchise of award winning children's mobile play experience Little City opens in Burnley Pendle and Ribble Valley trib.al/d5iwlkF

Former teacher's new business has vision to boost imagination of tots

A former primary school teacher is opening a franchise of an award winning children’s mobile role-play experience.

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Pendle fitness instructor fulfills her dream to open her own women's only gym trib.al/KchGG46

"Success is measured by lives we change:" Pendle fitness expert on launch of her own gym

A personal trainer has fulfilled her dream to open her own women’s only gym.

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Thousands expected as Pendle Festival of Culture comes back to Nelson trib.al/aXnBo0S

Community spirit takes centre stage at Pendle Festival of Culture

Pendle's much-loved Festival of Culture is set to return to Nelson this month, bringing together communities from across the borough for a vibrant day of music, performances, creativity and family-...

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Burnley company PEMFIT raises cash for Pendleside Hospice by hosting 10k walk trib.al/lRwXQd8

10 photos as Burnley company hosts charity trek for 130 walkers and their dogs

A Burnley company dedicated to improving people’s health and wellbeing hosted a 10k walk that raised the grand total of £2,392 for Pendleside Hospice.

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Pendle Green Party Opposes Calderdale Energy Park Plans trib.al/QuJ059R

Greens back residents in opposition to Calderdale Energy Park

Pendle Green Party has formally opposed plans for the Calderdale Energy Park, arguing that while it strongly supports renewable energy, the proposed development is in an unsuitable location and risks...

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‘An utter waste of money and time’: Calls for re-think on controversial road changes trib.al/AyROt1E

‘An utter waste of money and time’: Calls for re-think on controversial road changes

Controversial road changes are blighting daily life in Nelson, and wasting public money, a council claims.

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Rooting for nature as 3,500 trees planted at new Pendle community hub trib.al/52o60U0

Rooting for nature as 3,500 trees planted at new Pendle community hub

Colne residents and school students came together to plant 3,500 trees and help launch a new community nature hub in Pendle.

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Tributes to Burnley and Nelson karaoke king Keith ‘Huggy Bear’ Hitchen who has died in Cornwall trib.al/0NW9gsq

Tributes to karaoke king Keith ‘Huggy Bear’ Hitchen

Tributes have been paid to Keith ‘Huggy Bear’ Hitchen, a popular figure around Burnley and Pendle through his karaoke nights.

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Independents and Liberal Democrats agree to power share on Pendle Borough Council trib.al/VTi7jJq

Shared administration sets out plan for Pendle

Pendle Borough Council has appointed a new leadership team following the local elections, with Pendle Community Independents and the Liberal Democrats agreeing to continue their partnership in a...

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Higherford woman takes on “5K for 50 Days” challenge for Pendleside Hospice following milestone birthday trib.al/VWdwrG1

Higherford woman takes on “5K for 50 Days” challenge for Pendleside Hospice following milestone...

A Higherford woman is taking on a challenge to run 5 kilometres every day for 50 consecutive days in aid of Pendleside Hospice as part of the hospice’s annual Corporate Challenge.

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The 51st Mayor of Pendle has been announced trib.al/rkAOuix

The 51st Mayor of Pendle has been announced

Pendle’s new Mayor has been revealed.

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Mayor of Pendle officially reopens Samaritans bookstall at Colne Market Hall trib.al/NJNbiOI

Samaritans bookstall returns home to refurbished Colne Market Hall

The outgoing Mayor of Pendle, Mohammad Ammer, officially reopened the Samaritans second-hand bookstall at Colne Market Hall during his final engagement before stepping down from office.

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Burnley and Pendle dancers land roles in prestigious Swan Lake production trib.al/ofyGHSl

Burnley and Pendle dancers land roles in prestigious Swan Lake production

Three talented East Lancashire dancers are preparing to take centre stage in a prestigious production of Swan Lake after securing places with the acclaimed English Youth Ballet.

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Tesco Stronger Starts grants helps trio of Burnley and Pendle good causes trib.al/9ggXNNm

Trio of Burnley and Pendle good causes boosted by Tesco grants

Two Burnley primary schools and a disability learning charity are set to benefit thanks to grants from Tesco customers.

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Simon Entwistle honoured with Ribble Valley Tourism Superstar Award trib.al/TNUcmIq

‘Nothing gives me greater pleasure’ - guide honoured with tourism award

A well-known local tour guide who has spent more than three decades showcasing the beauty and history of the Ribble Valley has been recognised with a prestigious tourism honour.

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Pendle’s first-ever female amateur boxing champion trib.al/s8l5udw

Pendle’s first-ever female amateur boxing champion

Pendle's first-ever champion fighter makes a statement at Box Cup tournament

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