Nelson20 hrs agoTen fallen soldiers' names added to war memorialTen people from Nelson who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their country are remembered.20 hrs ago8 days agoTaxi driver sexually assaulted teenage girlWahid Riaz, 52, was jailed for five years for assaulting a vulnerable passenger in his taxi. 8 days ago20 Jun 2025Major £4m electricity engineering works beginMore than 6km (about 3.7 miles) of underground cables are being replaced in some towns.20 Jun 20255 Jun 2025More than 1,100 knives seized in week-long crackdownSwords, cleavers and a variety of other knives were taken off the streets in the initiative.5 Jun 202518 May 2025Archaeological dig begins on new cemetery siteThe current Nelson cemetery is due to become full in four years, so a 4,500-grave site is planned.18 May 202515 May 2025Hit-and-run victim killed for 'adrenaline rush'Safia Karieem's daughters say their mum died because her killer "wanted to drive fast for fun".15 May 20252 May 2025Police haul away illegal vehicles from streetPolice in Lancashire seize 15 vehicles off the streets using a large hoist to carry them away.2 May 202521 Apr 2025Work to make town centre more accessible beginsWork to make Nelson town centre more accessible to pedestrians, cyclists and motorists begins.21 Apr 202514 Apr 2025Boy, 8, seriously hurt in car and scooter collisionThe boy, who was riding the scooter, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.14 Apr 2025...
