Rawtenstall13 Jan 2026'Dangerous paedophile' gave girl drugs before attacksAntony Farren also messaged his victim on TikTok to try and intimidate her while on bail, police say.13 Jan 20264 Nov 2025'I left work as my son didn't have a school place'Parents of children with special educational needs have spoken of their struggle getting school places.4 Nov 202524 Oct 2025Shop raid sees 20,000 illegal cigarettes seizedResponding to local residents' concerns, police seize illegal cigarettes and vapes in Rawtenstall.24 Oct 202522 Sep 2025Flat gravestones call after boy's cemetery deathThe parents of four-year-old Eli Testa call for changes after he died when a headstone fell on him.22 Sep 20257 Aug 2025Man raped two girls and sexually attacked two boysOne of the victims' mothers says she felt numb and powerless over her daughter's ordeal.7 Aug 20257 Jul 2025Boy, 4, killed in 'freak cemetery accident' namedThe family of a four-year-old boy who died after a gravestone fell on him say he was called Eli.7 Jul 202513 Jun 2025Amateur rider 'thrilled' to qualify for horse showBeth Jones and her beloved gypsy cob Blaze will compete at the Horse of the Year Show in October.13 Jun 20254 Apr 2025Man arrested over cannabis farm found in villageMore than 200 cannabis plants were found in a building in Crawshawbooth, Rawtenstall, police say.4 Apr 202516 Mar 2025Steam train celebration takes visitors back in timeFamilies share a nostalgic trip for East Lancashire Railway's Legends of Steam event.16 Mar 2025...
