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River Colne Shows Effects Of Linthwaite Fire

The River Colne near Crosland Moor today. (picture: www.twitter.com/bob__b)

The River Colne has begun to show visible effects of the pollution caused by yesterday’s fire at the Grosvenor Chemicals plant in Linthwaite. This picture was sent in by reader Robert Bray, and shows the river foaming up near Crosland Moor this morning.

Concern about chemicals leaking [...]

Candidate Interview: Jackie Grunsell (Trade Unionist And Socialist Coalition, Colne Valley)

Jackie Grunsell, who is standing for the Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition in Colne Valley, at her home in Crosland Moor today.

The Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition candidate for Colne Valley has predicted “massive cuts” to public services regardless of which of the three main parties wins the general election. Dr Jackie [...]