Nelson Labour Party stalwart not defending Lancs County Council seat
a LABOUR Party stalwart who has served as a councillor at three levels has announced he is not standing for re-election in the Lancashire County Council elections next May.County Coun. George Adam has...
View ArticleToy Review: Candy Floss Maker
WE all love candy floss. Its got something about it that makes you just want to eat more and more – sugar!So what better than your own portable JM Posner Candy Floss maker, so you can make it whenever...
View ArticleBook review: Sea of Ink by Richard Weihe
If all the world was a stage to Shakespeare, for 17th century Chinese painter Bada Shanren it was the open sweep of a blank canvas.Little is known of Shanren, the man, despite his legacy of 129 dated...
View ArticleBurnley v Blackburn: Supporter Information
A number of special arrangements will be in place for supporters for Burnley’s Lancashire derby against Blackburn Rovers at Turf Moor on Sunday, 2 December.Both clubs have worked closely with police to...
View ArticlePeaceful protest in Nelson over Gaza violence
A peaceful protest to highlight the Gaza crisis is being held outside Nelson Town Hall at 4pm on Sunday.Organiser Tariq Mushtaq said: “I was shocked at the pictures which showed young children being...
View ArticleLafferty hoping to capitalise on chance in Burnley side
LEFT back Danny Lafferty conceded it was his fault he was out of the picture under Eddie Howe.The 24-year-old signed from Derry City last January and made four appearances towards the end of last...
View ArticleThieves target Colne Cricket Club for third time in a fortnight
FEARS have been raised about the future of Colne Cricket Club after thieves targeted it for the third time in a fortnight.Over the past week the Byron Road venue has been twice more hit by thieves.And...
View ArticleColne is set for a Dickens of a day
A HUGE Victorian themed event is set to take over Colne town centre tomorrow.Organised by volunteers from the town council, Colne’s Victorian Christmas Carol, which will include the festive lights...
View ArticleBurnley College student Joby dies aged 18
A COURAGEOUS, fun-loving and inspirational teenager who always had a smile on his face has died after battling cancer for much of his life.Joseph “Joby” Flynn (18), of Waddington Avenue, Burnley, died...
View ArticleNelson faces fire crew cuts
NELSON looks set to lose up to half its whole-time operational firefighters – but an assurance has be given it will not put the public in danger or affect the level of service provided.There are plans...
View ArticleBook review: Bond on Bond by Roger Moore
It’s 50 years since that intrepid and inimitable British hero James Bond first hit our cinema screens and since then there have been six incarnations of everybody’s favourite spy.First off the...
View ArticleBurnley keeper Jensen kicks off his testimonial year
CLARETS stalwart Brian Jensen kicked-off his testimonial year with a Race Night with a Difference at Turf Moor on Tuesday night.And the supporters showed exactly what “The Beast” means to them after an...
View ArticleLucky 13 for form side Colne
IT was a case of lucky 13 for Colne as two comprehensive wins over the week maintained their climb up the table and pushed them into the title frame.Nigel Coates’ men hammered Stone Dominoes 7-0 on...
View ArticleAirdrie at double as Barnoldswick Town ease through
BARNOLDSWICK Town eased into the third round of the FA Vase with a convincing win over Armthorpe Welfare of the Baris Northern Counties East League on Saturday.And there they will face AFC Emley,...
View ArticleHolt stars in away defeat for Burnley Ladies
Despite a magnificent all-round performance from captain Jo Holt, Burnley Ladies suffered a defeat on their visit to Northwich Vixens.The lady Clarets almost conceded in the opening seconds of the game...
View ArticleBurnley freestyler Chris Draper to light up the DW Stadium
BURNLEY freestyler Chris Draper has landed a lucrative performance at a Premier League fixture involving English champions Manchester City.While multi-million pound players such as Joe Hart, Vincent...
View ArticleColne leapfrog Bedians with home win
COLNE and Nelson hosted Old Bedians at Holt House, and with the visiting side one point ahead, both teams knew how important this game was for league position.From the kick-off both teams found the...
View ArticlePendle Forest girls receive sponsor boost
PENDLE Forest’s Under 15 girls’ football team are proud to announce Stocks Hall Care Homes as their new sponsors.The side play in the North Valley League on Sundays, are are currently top of the...
View ArticleFormer Home Secretary writes his memoirs
FORMER Nelson and Colne MP David Waddington – now Lord Waddington – is visiting Clitheroe next Friday to promote his book.David Waddington was a Conservative candidate for what was then called the...
View ArticleColne badminton players represent county
THE Lancashire Over 60s’ team beat their Yorkshire counterparts 7-5 - with the help of two Colne players - in a Masters badminton event.Having just become eligible, Sue and Paul Webber were selected to...
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