Bacup5 days agoWoman left feeling 'useless' when lift breaksA Lancashire woman says she is trapped in her house when her vital lift breaks5 days ago21 Jan 2026Firefighters tackle blaze at commercial unitThe blaze broke out at Bacup Shoe Direct and led to the closure of several roads.21 Jan 20269 Jan 2026Woman found not guilty of killing male model A court heard the CPS had decided to offer no evidence against 27-year-old Natalie Chadwick.9 Jan 202631 Dec 2025Effigy of me was burned on bonfire, says councillorAlyson Barnes tells a council meeting how the incident has left her fearing for her safety.31 Dec 202515 Dec 2025Man denies murder of professional modelBhekisani Matabiswana, pleaded not guilty to murder while Natalie Chadwick did not enter a plea.15 Dec 202510 Dec 2025Planning granted for new waste transfer siteA councillor says as a new waste transfer site for Bacup "makes sense" as plans are approved.10 Dec 20253 Dec 2025Teaching staff on strike over 'virtual teacher'Teachers at the Valley Leadership Academy in Bacup voted to take two days of action over virtual maths lessons.3 Dec 202520 Nov 2025Teaching staff to strike over use of 'virtual teacher'A Lancashire school says some top sets are taught this way due to a shortage of specialist teachers.20 Nov 20257 Nov 2025Pair in court charged with murdering modelA preliminary pathology report said Luke Harden suffered severe head injuries, the court hears.7 Nov 2025...
