As I See It: Localism and Lies
I write having read the article “New tactic in bid for 137 Whalley homes” in last week’s Clitheroe Advertiser in which the latest ruse enabling developers to bypass local planning controls is...
View ArticleTravel Review: Glasgow, Scotland
SCOTLAND is usually your best bet if you are after snow. But the tables were changed on the Hay family as we left the white stuff behind and headed for the dear green place that is Glasgow.This term of...
View ArticleTrippier fighting fit under Burnley boss Dyche
KIERAN Trippier admits he has never worked harder in his career than in the last three months.But the graft is paying off, both personally, and collectively as part of a Burnley team who are four...
View ArticleNelson honours its great and good
NELSON has again honoured those who make a major contribution to the town.And despite poor weather, lots of people turned up at the ACE Centre for the third awards ceremony on Saturday. The Pride of...
View ArticleJoin-managers step down at Barnoldswick Town
DEPARTING Barnoldswick Town boss Ben Hall has looked back on his tenure at Victory Park with a smile.Both Hall and Stewart Airdrie (pictured) announced earlier this week they will be stepping down from...
View ArticleMan prosecuted for having dog with no ID tag
A MAN from Brierfield has been prosecuted for not putting a collar and tag on his dog. Mujtaba Ilyas (26), of Berry Street, appeared at Reedley Magistrates’ Court and was found guilty of two offences...
View ArticleNelson boss Fell hopes to snap up pair
NELSON FC boss Mark Fell is hoping to add two new faces to his burgeoning squad at Victoria Park.Former Liverpool and Blackburn Rovers academy player Ralph Welch and AFC Fylde goalkeeper Nathan Worrell...
View ArticleGordon Birtwistle’s Westminster Week - January 25th 2013
LAST week I was visited in Parliament by local resident Matt Paiton.Matt has previously undertaken work experience in my Westminster office and is involved in the Scouts. Last Monday he had taken...
View ArticleBrownies have narrow escape as car crashes into tree
A GROUP of Brownies in church grounds escaped “serious injury or even death” when a “flying car” smashed into a tree just metres away, a court was told.The 11 girls were in the car park of Nelson...
View ArticlePoultry slip up at Lamb B
ST Andrew’s maintained their lead at the top of the Nelson and District Semi-Snooker League First Division after a 4-1 home win over Carters A.They now hold a seven-point lead over second-place Poultry...
View ArticleMr Pendle: Football fans transform once they enter the stadium
WHAT is it about many normal human beings that makes them mutate into something totally different once they set foot inside a football stadium?Mr X might be a rational man during the week.But dress him...
View ArticleHot ash blaze damages Brierfield home
A BLAZE broke out at a Brierfield house after hot ash from a log burning stove caught fire.Smouldering ash left in a plastic bucket had sparked the fire which set light to the carpet and wooden floor...
View ArticleBurnley and Pendle Masters darts competition starts on Thursday
THE second annual Burnley and Pendle Masters darts competition gets underway on Thursday.Over the next two months, the four area qualifiers will be decided, who will then face their Burnley...
View ArticleConcerns spark Colne speed survey
A SPEED survey is set to take place in Skelton Street, Colne, after concerns were raised by local residents.The issue was taken up by Coun. Neil Butterworth, who represents Horsfield, and the situation...
View ArticleDeath 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...
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