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NewsLancashire Live

Popular Manchester band announces rare Rossendale show after sell-out gigs

Rawtenstall provides the setting for a special evening with one of Manchester’s most beloved bands

23 August 2026
Lancashire Live

Former bus route linking Lancs town to Manchester could make a comeback

The towns of Rawtenstall, Ramsbottom and Bolton could soon be linked with the reinstatement of a former bus route

22 August 2026
Lancashire Live

'It's just going to be horrendous': Fears in Rawtenstall as 42 weeks of roadworks to begin

"I literally do not know one person who says it's going to be really good, I seriously don't"

10 August 2026
Lancashire Live

Emotional farewell to Rawtenstall high school legends after 50 years in teaching

'We wish them both a very well earned retirement from school'

2 August 2026
Lancashire Live

Rawtenstall Asda incident RECAP as man on roof sees store 'evacuated' and roads closed

Police say they are responding a 'concern for welfare'

18 July 2026
Lancashire Live

Rawtenstall businesses stress need to avoid major disruption as street works due to begin

'Businesses here don't want the problems we saw in Haslingden'

18 July 2026
Lancashire Live

Popular Rawtenstall walking and horse riding route reopens after major upgrade

Improving walking routes and bridleways was a 'clear priority' raised by residents

11 July 2026
Lancashire Live

Police want to speak to man after Rawtenstall weapon threat and criminal damage

Harry Brown has links to Haslingden, Rawtenstall and Burnley

3 July 2026
Lancashire Live

Rawtenstall stabbing probe launched as man in his 30s rushed to hospital

An air ambulance landed at the scene as police cordoned off the local market and bus station

27 June 2026
Manchester Evening News

Rawtenstall incident RECAP as police and air ambulance called to scene - latest updates

Emergency services are on the scene

26 June 2026
Lancashire Live

Rawtenstall incident sees cordon put in place in town centre

Emergency services are on the scene this evening

26 June 2026
Lancashire Live

Tributes to Rawtenstall 'cricket club legend' who was 'one of the nicest men you'll ever meet'

Frank Haworth died following a 'battle with illness'

19 June 2026
Lancashire Live

Calls to use East Lancashire Railway as a commuter route between Rawtenstall and Manchester

'This could be a game changer'

15 June 2026
Lancashire Live

Group set to be appointed to operate Rawtenstall Market

Rawtenstall Market is currently operating from its temporary location on the town square

6 June 2026
Lancashire Live

Old Milk goes digital as plans for new Rawtenstall hub get green light

It is hoped the move will strengthen Rossendale's digital economy

24 May 2026
Lancashire Live

Valley ski-slope could be closed in Rossendale leisure sites review

And there could be changes coming for a Rawtenstall museum and a Whitworth venue too.

29 April 2026
Lancashire Live

Bag packing Rawtenstall Scouts raise hundreds towards camp

“Even the old ‘Bob a Job’ was mentioned"

18 April 2026
Lancashire Live

'Rawtenstall represents the great community in the town'

Rawtenstall, regeneration and rewilding will be the focus for RHS Bloom

12 April 2026
Lancashire Live

Mixed feelings over new plans for Bacup Market and town’s regeneration

'Rawtenstall has good food and drink businesses now. Let’s see some of that here too.'

12 April 2026
Lancashire Live

Police seize vehicles from Rawtenstall street after cars abandoned by business

Residents had complained that vehicles were being 'left for significant periods of time'

8 April 2026

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