‘The lads have given everything they’ve got’ - Brian Stock
CLARETS midfielder Brian Stock feels his team-mates put blood, sweat and tears into their performance against Charlton.The 30-year-old, signed from Doncaster Rovers by former boss Eddie Howe in August,...
View ArticleFilm on Pendle Hill’s 1612 artwork marking anniversary of Pendle Witch trials
A DOCUMENTARY film charting the story of the “1612” installation that appeared on the face of Pendle Hill this summer is to have its world premiere at Nelson’s ACE Centre on Friday.The premiere is at...
View ArticleBook review: Christmas 2012 with Macmillan Children’s Books
With the Christmas countdown well underway, Macmillan Children’s Books have a sack full of sparkling gifts for readers of every age... and every taste.Take a flight into the future with a special...
View ArticleTravel Review: Morecambe
IT was a long shot. The middle of November and as we headed along the Fylde coast we were frantically singing “Bring Me Sunshine’’.And guess what? That old rascal Eric Morecambe must have known The Hay...
View ArticleTrawden school hosts Christmas Extravaganza
ORGANISERS of a popular festive event in Trawden are promising that this year it will be bigger and better than ever.Trawden Forest Primary School, in Dean Street, will host its “Christmas Shopping...
View ArticlePendle schools welcome First World War centenary plans
SCHOOLS in Pendle have welcomed Government plans for the First World War centenary with open arms.It has been announced that over £50 million is being committed to the First World War outbreak, Battle...
View Article‘Shameless’ actor Jody Latham faces prison for drugs offences
FORMER Shameless and EastEnders television actor Jody Latham could be facing up to 12 months behind bars for producing cannabis.Burnley-born Latham was growing the drug at his then girlfriend Sarah...
View ArticleNelson man abused position on Children in Need Committee: court case
a NELSON man has admitted dishonestly abusing his position as a committee member of the Children in Need Regional Committee for the North of England.Mohammed Sarfraz (49), of Hartley Street, pleaded...
View ArticleGame Review: Dark Souls PTD Edition
The video games market is more aimed at your casual gamers nowadays with your Mario’s and your Sonic’s but what about the hard-core gamers?What about those who love a challenge? Yeah sure we can up the...
View ArticleBook review: The Hunters and the Hunted by Bryan Perrett
Trench warfare has become a defining image of the First World War but far beyond the battlefronts in France and Belgium, another crucial conflict was taking place.In 1914, the Imperial German Navy had...
View ArticleTeen expelled after knocking teacher unconscious at Burnley school
A SCHOOLBOY repeatedly punched his teacher in the head until she fell unconscious during a “nasty” classroom attack, a youth court heard.The 15-year-old student, who cannot be named for legal reasons,...
View ArticleGame Review: Need for Speed Most Wanted
IT feels like a new driving simulator comes out every week these days, my Mad Catz Wireless wheel has never been so busy and now we have the latest offering form EA and Criterion , Need for speed: Most...
View ArticleBurnley have a battle on their hands to keep Austin
MIDFIELDER Brian Stock reluctantly believes the Clarets face a battle to keep star striker Charlie Austin at Turf Moor in the New Year.October’s nPower Championship player of the month, who fended off...
View ArticleBurnley Amateur Boxing Club enjoys successful night
IT was another fantastic night for Burnley Amateur Boxing Club picking up another two victories at Mytholmroyd Leisure Centre, Hebden Bridge. Coach Wayne Bennett took burgeoning amateur fighters Aidan...
View ArticleWoman cut from car in M65 motorway chaos
DRIVERS faced misery on the M65 this morning as they made their way through Burnley and Pendle after four separate incidents caused traffic chaos and long tailbacks.A section of motorway was closed at...
View ArticleBook review: Dominion by C.J. Sansom
It’s Remembrance Sunday 1952... a grave, young Queen Elizabeth takes her place at the Cenotaph in Whitehall, old soldiers gather for their march past and out of the massed dignitaries steps German...
View ArticleGame Review: Call of Duty: Black Ops 2
TIME to lock and load people, the ultimate war is about to begin ,yes folks it`s finally arrived Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 and what an arrival it is breaking new ground and showing there is plenty of...
View ArticleToy Review: Toyzworld
IT can be a bit of a nightmare with Christmas coming up and your children just want to go daft and buy every toy and decoration they see.Online shopping is proving the way to beat the stress of the...
View ArticleGame Review: Chaos on Deponia
INTRODUCING us to a garbage filled world full of character and charm that isn’t often seen in a video game, Daedalic Entertainments fabulous point-and-click adventure Deponia showed players why the...
View ArticleFree tickets for Burnley’s Youth Cup clash with Man Utd
BURNLEY Football Club season ticket holders and members can claim a free ticket for next month’s Youth Cup clash at Manchester United.The Clarets travel to Old Trafford for the third round tie on...
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