Brierfield primary school in ‘special measures’: Ofsted challenge
STAFF and governors at Brierfield’s Walter Street Primary School are challenging Ofsted’s view after inspectors put it in the “special measures” category.The school received the grading after a...
View ArticlePendle cyclists celebrate a successful season
RIDERS from local club Cycle Sport Pendle have been well rewarded for a great season of Cyclo Cross.The campaign finished at the weekend in Beacon Park Skelmersdale, after 16 races throughout the North...
View ArticleLIVE UPDATES: Burnley v Derby County
BURNLEY welcome Derby County to Turf Moor today, as the Clarets look to continue their push for a play-off place.If you can’t make it to the game today, why not join Dan Black for our live interactive...
View ArticleAS I SEE IT: Tuition fees lead to higher youth unemployment
A record 1,027 million 16 to 24-year-olds were unemployed at the end of last year! This is a huge problem caused by the Government raising tuition fees to ridiculous levels, such as £9,000 a year. Most...
View ArticleBurnley 0, Derby County 0
RAMS boss Nigel Clough claimed his side took the game to the Clarets.Others who witnessed the drab 0-0 stalemate at Turf Moor may disagree.Clough set his stall appropriately in search of a point, and...
View ArticleTragic death of Burnley dad Tom (33)
A LOVING dad and popular plasterer in Burnley has died after a short battle with cancer.Thomas Peter Campbell, known to friends as Tom, was just 33 when he died in the Royal Blackburn Hospital with a...
View ArticleInjury curtails Colne fightback
LUKE Edwards’ broken ankle brought a premature end to Colne and Nelson’s trip to Chorley on Saturday.On a bitterly cold afternoon, the All Blacks travelled the short distance to Chorley, and both teams...
View ArticleThird top planning award for Nelson regeneration
PENDLE Council has scored a hat-trick – winning its third award from the Royal Town Planning Institute.It’s been commended for the quality of refurbished homes in Stanley Street, Nelson.It’s part of a...
View ArticlePEEK INTO PAST: Latest on the Pendle Witches’ ‘Malkin Tower’ discovery
SOME time ago, for one edition, I changed the format of this column so I could keep readers informed about what is happening in the heritage and local history fields in Burnley. For this week, I have...
View ArticleFormer Burnley striker Payton launches his book
CLARETS legend Andy Payton launched his book ‘Living The Dream’ at a special charity night recently.The book was written by Gavin Roper, who also organised the festive fundraiser at The Usha,...
View ArticleRyan bags a brace as Celtic emerge from break in style
CELTIC’S first match since the end of November was not going to be easy against an in-form Huncoat, but the locals prevailed with a late winner.Celtic’s first match since the end of November was not...
View ArticleGORDON BIRTWISTLE MP: Scottish devolution will mean big changes to everyday life
In ParliamentON Tuesday in Parliament there was a very interesting debate on Scottish devolution. This is an issue which is going to become very important over the course of the next few years. Alex...
View ArticleBook review: The Greek Myths by Robin Waterfield
What is the famous riddle of the enigmatic Sphinx and why did the powerhouse known as Hercules have to perform those twelve superhuman labours?The answers, and much more, lie within the pages of a...
View ArticlePolice appeal after man stabbed in Brierfield street fight
POLICE are appealing for information after following a disturbance in Brierfield on Thursday night.Around 6-30 p.m., a fight broke out between a number of Asian men in Halifax Road, near the Oasis...
View ArticleWe need to win games like that - Eddie Howe
CLARETS boss Eddie Howe felt his side did enough to take the points against Derby – but accepted that was the type of game Burnley have to win to make the top six.The goalless draw left Burnley still...
View ArticleChristmas bag pack at Marks and Spencer raises £16,000 for Pendleside Hospice
GENEROUS customers at Burnley’s Marks and Spencer store helped to raise £16,414 for Pendleside Hospice in the run-up to Christmas.More than 200 volunteers gave up two hours of their time to cover the...
View ArticleSurgeon’s warning on bowel cancer symptoms
An East Lancashire surgeon has urged people to make sure they visit their GP if they have the symptoms of bowel cancer.This week is the national Be Loud campaign to beat bowel cancer, and surgeon...
View ArticleSalterforth residents oppose 51 houses plan
MORE than 50 Salterforth residents attended a special meeting to discuss their objections to plans for 51 homes to be built in the village.Broughton Estates and Seddon Homes have submitted the...
View ArticleDepartment of Work and Pensions adviser lied to get £4,000 Motability car
A DEPARTMENT for Work and Pensions adviser who lied his way to a £4,000 Motability car now has a criminal record.Richard Marsden, who has drop foot and nerve damage after a road smash in 1993, “grossly...
View ArticleHotel’s 2012 spa expansion could create 20 new jobs
Stanley House Hotel, Mellor, has revealed its multi-million pound expansion, which includes a luxury spa and the addition of 18 new bedrooms, is on target to launch this summer. The award-winning hotel...
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