The twelve accused lived in the area surrounding Pendle Hill in Lancashire. All but two were tried at Lancaster Assizes on 18–19 August 1612, along with the Samlesbury witches and others ...

A paraglider has crashed and suffered serious injuries in Lancashire. The casualty was airlifted to hospital for treatment ...

The Pendle witch trials led to 10 people being executed at Gallows Hill in Lancaster after they were found guilty of the maligned practice. Emma Swinton, of the Justice for Witches group ...

The area has a historic connection to the Pendle witches, a group of 12 individuals from the area around Pendle Hill who were accused of witchcraft in 1612. The current owner of the home said it ...

Actress Suranne Jones is investigating the Pendle witches for a new TV series. The Dr Foster star will be seen visiting Pendle, Lancashire, where one of the most infamous witch trials took place ...

and her visit to Pendle Hill to take part in a healing night ceremony that honoured the executed "witches" was rather "touching". Jones is a compelling host, said Lucy Mangan in The Guardian ...

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