Death of popular sporting all-rounder
Former Nelson cricketer and all-round sportsman Malcolm Bradley died suddenly at his home in Ford Street, Barrowford, on December 30th. He was 66.Malcolm rose through the ranks at Nelson Cricket Club...
View ArticleBurnley target Reading striker Church
BURNLEY are believed to have made an enquiry for Reading forward Simon Church.The 24-year-old is currently back at the Madejski Stadium following a spell on loan at Huddersfield Town, which ended just...
View ArticleBook review: Oliver Fibbs: Attack of the Alien Brain by Steve Hartley
Lancashire children’s author Steve Hartley has been voted ‘Coolest Dude of the Year’ for five years running, so it’s always best to expect the unexpected when you open one of his amazing books.The...
View ArticleFormer Burnley star Andy Payton parts company with Colne
FORMER Claret Andy Payton has claimed he parted company with NWC Premier Division outfit Colne to find a new challenge.The prolific former Turf Moor striker joined the Reds as Nigel Coates’s assistant...
View ArticleBurnley defender Shackell out to stop Palace ace Zaha
SKIPPER Jason Shackell admits England international Wilfried Zaha will provide a stern examination of Burnley’s new-found defensive solidity tomorrow.Zaha stole the show the last time the sides met at...
View ArticleTrawden boxer Shayne’s title tilt
ENGLISH title challenger Shayne Singleton believes his forthcoming contest with former professional footballer Curtis Woodhouse will define his career.The tenacious 23-year-old International Masters...
View ArticleBurnley Tornados to hold try-out sessions
NEW Year - new challenge? Have you got what it takes to play American Football?Burnley Tornados will be holding two open try-out sessions at the Prairie, Windermere Avenue, Burnley tomorrow, and...
View ArticleBig upgrade progressing well
REFURBISHMENT work is well under way at Pendle Wavelengths in Nelson. The swimming pool is currently closed to enable a major upgrade to be carried out.The gym, all exercise classes and Inside Spa are...
View ArticleSkipper sent off as Nelson ship five
TEn-man Nelson fell to defeat on Saturday as skipper Chris Turner was dismissed for dissent before half-time.Manager Mark Fell made one change to the side that beat Holker Old Boys on Boxing Day, as...
View ArticleBarnoldswick back to winning ways
TOWN ended a run of three successive defeats with a fine away victory on Saturday.Barnoldswick started the match with two new signings in Andrew Lee and Oliver Devenney making their full debuts, and...
View ArticleEnd of the line for historic signal box
BRIERFIELD’S historic railway signal box which has been in operation for more than a century will close this coming December.The building is by the railway level crossing on Railway Street, on the...
View ArticleGet fit by joining a running group!
PEOPLE of Lancashire are being encouraged to take some steps towards a healthier lifestyle and get fitter this new year, by setting up or joining a Beginner Running group in the area.Running with...
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PENDLE MP Andrew Stephenson met with Sara Hilton, the head of Heritage Lottery Fund North West, on Tuesday to discuss Brierfield Mills.The landmark Grade II listed former Smith and Nephew building,...
View ArticleWest Craven Turbines hold on for narrow victory
WEST Craven Turbines ended the year with a 62-58 win over Chorley Cougars in the Hyndburn League.West Craven were favourites to win this tie as they took the points from the last meeting 82-58,...
View ArticleAnother win for blossoming All Blacks
COLNE and Nelson’s senior Colts picked up another win against Bury on Sunday.Colne got off to a quick start against a much bigger Bury outfit, making the All Blacks work hard for every yard, with Colne...
View ArticleNelson men jailed after serious Colne assault
TWO Nelson men have been locked up for a total of nearly 10 years following a serious assault in Colne.Callum Shepherd (21), of Hibson Road, and Joshua Barrett (20), of Sackville Street, appeared for...
View ArticleBook review: Marked by David Jackson
Scourge of the NYPD, an enigma to his own family, Detective Callum Doyle lives life on the edge...Obsessive, hot-headed, rude and abrasive, he broods, snarls and glowers, but the violence that bubbles...
View ArticlePalace boss Holloway bemoans another Turf Moor defeat
CRYSTAL Palace boss Ian Holloway felt his side deserved at least a point from his latest unsuccessful trip to Turf Moor.The former Blackpool manager has not won at Burnley in 11 visits, losing eight,...
View ArticleColne school closes due to snowy conditions
A RURAL Colne school has closed its doors for the day due to adverse weather conditions.Laneshaw Bridge Primary School, in Emmott Lane, has been forced to call off classes because of the snow. It is...
View Article‘Overall I thought we thoroughly deserved it’ - Burnley boss Dyche
SEAN Dyche felt Junior Stanislas’ stunning late strike gave Burnley a much-deserved win against Crystal Palace.The Burnley manager was about to replace the wideman, who was suffering with cramp, but...
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