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The appeal of the Pendle Witches story is still strong after 400 years
March 14th 2012
The story of the Pendle Witches has enchanted us for four centuries and this year its appeal will be stronger than ever, says author Richard Catlow
Thornton Manor secret lake revealed after 100 years
March 13th 2012
An underwater lake has been found on the Wirral estate that once belonged to Lord Leverhulme WORDS BY SUE McCANN
Oldham's Henshaws charity celebrates 175 years
March 6th 2012
An Oldham hatter made his fortune and founded an ‘asylum for the blind.’ Now, 175 years on it is transforming lives, as Amanda Griffiths discovers
Keeping traditions alive on a Weardale Farm
March 6th 2012
A Weardale farmer is championing responsible agriculture and putting the health of countryside and community first, Caz Graham reports
Halifax Organ Academy opens new beginners’ workshops
March 4th 2012
Halifax Organ Academy hopes to hit the right note with its new beginners’ workshops
Old photos of industrial Warrington shows how we used to work
March 2nd 2012
A new book packed with old photos of industrial Warrington shows how we used to work WORDS BY LAURA NORMANSELL
Eastbourne Lifeboats
March 2nd 2012
As part of this year’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations, Eastbourne’s RNLI will receive a new, state-of-the-art Tamar class lifeboat which will be one of 1000 boats to take part in the River Thames Pageant in June.
Eastbourne Lifeboats - A jewel in the town's crown
March 2nd 2012
As part of this year’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations, Eastbourne’s RNLI will receive a new, state-of-the-art Tamar class lifeboat which will be one of 1000 boats to take part in the River Thames Pageant in June.
The Queen's Diamond Jubilee visit to Worcestershire
February 29th 2012
As Buckingham Palace announces a royal visit to Worcestershire in July to mark the Diamond Jubilee, Sharon Chilcott looks at how the county will be celebrating the historic anniversary
The Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations
February 29th 2012
The Queen is bringing her Diamond Jubilee party to the region in April and July when she visits with Prince Philip. Sharon Chilcott looks at the latest plans for celebrating the historic event
Getting prepared for the 2012 Open Golf at Royal Lytham and St Annes
February 29th 2012
Chris Titley talks golf to the man looking after the real star of the show at this year’s Open Championship
Have your say on planning in Hertfordshire
February 29th 2012
Enthusiastic community representatives packed a room at Campus West, Welwyn Garden City to hear about new opportunities for Neighbourhood Planning
HM The Queen confirms county date
February 26th 2012
Diamond Jubilee fever is sweeping Shropshire with the exciting news that The Queen herself will be joining the county’s celebrations. Sarah Hart reports
Wind of Change - the opening of a wind turbine at Glynbourne
February 26th 2012
Glyndebourne took a step towards sustainability with the launch of its wind turbine that the Executive Chairman, Gus Christie says is a thing of beauty. He was assisted by Sir David Attenborough and Verity Cannings of Ringmer Community College
New campaign group formed over airport expansion plans
February 25th 2012
Angry residents living under Luton Airport’s flight paths have formed a new campaign group called Hertfordshire Against Luton Expansion, or HALE.
The Parson and the Publican in Evesham
February 24th 2012
... in Evesham and The Bell, Salford Priors
The Localism Act - a duty of care
February 24th 2012
The Localism Act gives people the opportunity to get involved in planning decisions in their area, an opportunity that Leo Hickish, of the Country Land and Business Association, believes we should take.
The Queen's Diamond Jubilee visit to Worcestershire
February 24th 2012
As Buckingham Palace announces a royal visit to Worcestershire in July to mark the Diamond Jubilee, Sharon Chilcott looks at how the county will be celebrating the historic anniversary
Lancashire's triumphs and tragedies chronicled in a new book by Bolton’s Malcolm Greenhalgh
February 23rd 2012
From the world’s biggest tripe factory to the crucible of the industrial revolution, Lancashire has had it all. It’s triumphs and tragedies form a new book by Bolton’s Malcolm Greenhalgh
Keeping tradition alive: Morris Dancing in Allens Green
February 23rd 2012
Helen Giles, one of the newest members of Fiddlers Brook Morris, explains why she decided to take up this very traditional pastime
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