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The appeal of the Pendle Witches story is still strong after 400 years

Rating: 2

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

Rating: 3

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

Rating: 2

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

Rating: 2

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

Rating: 2

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

Rating: 2

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

Rating: 3

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

Rating: 2

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

Rating: 3

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

Rating: 2

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

Rating: 3

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

Rating: 3

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

Rating: 2

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

Rating: 3

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

Rating: 2

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

Rating: 2

February 24th 2012

... in Evesham and The Bell, Salford Priors

The Localism Act - a duty of care

Rating: 3

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

Rating: 3

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

Rating: 3

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

Rating: 3

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