Colne woman speaks out about living with Turner Syndrome
AN administrator from Colne has shared her experiences of living with a rare chromosome disorder.Donna Oiller (31) hopes that by speaking out she will be able to erase the negative connotations that...
View ArticlePolice firearms officer hurt in Colne road smash
A POLICE firearms officer suffered a neck injury and was taken to hospital after the police car he was driving was involved in an accident on Burnley Road, Colne, on Saturday evening.He was in a lot of...
View ArticleMixed feelings for Burnley boss after Peterborough stalemate
CLARETS boss Sean Dyche reacted to the stalemate with Peterborough United at London Road with mixed feelings.Dyche was understandably frustrated as the Clarets let a half-time lead slip against the...
View ArticleDeath of passionate horsewoman Diane (56)
A PASSIONATE horsewoman, who was a talented rider and a well respected equestrian judge, has died aged 56.Mrs Diane Holt inherited her love of horses from her mother and over the years entered...
View ArticleWoods of Windsor’s Roger Knowles dies
A FORMER Pendle man who founded one of Britain’s best-known bodycare brands has died.Roger Knowles, who was born in Colne and grew up in Barnoldswick, transformed Woods of Windsor, alongside late-wife...
View ArticleFebruary is ‘Scamnesty’ month in fight against postal scams
A NEW offensive has been launched in the ongoing war against postal scams designed to con people out of their cash.People across Lancashire who receive such scams in the post are being asked to join...
View ArticleNew sponsor for Golden Cue competition
THE Golden Cue has a new sponsor for 2013.The popular local snooker tournament has been backed by John Smith’s Brewery and Ighten Leigh Social Club, and this year’s competition will be known as the...
View ArticleGrant for Seedhill track
THE hammer circle where Olympic finalist Sophie Hitchon honed her skills is to be revamped as part of the London 2012 legacy.The UK record holder started her athletics career at Pendle AC, and now...
View ArticleDrink-driver from Nelson is banned from road
A DRINK-DRIVER caught in the early hours was stopped by police as he had been clocking up 50mph on a 30mph road, a court heard.David Lee Parry had been spotted by officers in Eastern Avenue, Burnley,...
View ArticlePeterborough boss Ferguson rues poor start
PETERBOROUGH United boss Darren Ferguson knows his side face a huge task to stay in the Championship.Having battled back from a half-time deficit to lead 2-1, Posh could have hung on and eased some of...
View ArticleBurnley winger Richards receives Jamaican World Cup call
DANE Richards has joined the Clarets’ international roster following his call-up by Jamaica for a World Cup qualifier against Mexico on Wednesday night.Richards has been named in a 23-man squad for...
View ArticleBurnley boss calls for ruthless streak during play-offs run-in
BURNLEY boss Sean Dyche is calling for his players to develop a killer instinct in their push for a Championship play-off spot.The Clarets have dropped six points from winning positions under Dyche’s...
View ArticleFell still looking to add to Nelson squad
BUSINESS is far from finished at Victoria Park according to Blues boss Mark Fell .After inheriting a minimal squad on his arrival at Lomeshaye Way’s Little Wembley, the former Whinney Hill manager...
View ArticleTravel for £10 with Northern Rail
WE have teamed up with Northern Rail to bring you an amazing rail offer. For just £10 and £5 for children* you can travel anywhere on Northern Rail services only for one day.With your flat fare ticket...
View ArticleVIDEO: Emmerdale star calls on thousands of fun-runners to join Burnley...
A BURNLEY-BORN TV star has called on thousands of fun-runners to join in the Pennine Lancashire 10K.Emmerdale actress Nicola Wheeler urged people of all ages to don their trainers and take part in the...
View ArticleHealth bosses welcome probe into death rates at Burnley General Hospital
HOSPITAL chiefs at Burnley and Blackburn hospitals have welcomed an investigation into death rates among patients.East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is one of five health trusts to face an...
View ArticleBook review: In the Company of the Courtesan by Sarah Dunant
Cardinal’s courtesan Fiammetta Bianchini is a born survivor so when Rome is brutally sacked in 1527, she gathers what little she can, swallows her jewels for safekeeping and heads off to the...
View ArticleBrave meningitis victim takes first steps using prosthetic legs
A FAMILY from Colne are celebrating after their little battler took his first steps using prosthetic legs.Brave Louie Jenkins, of New Bath Street, was forced to have his legs amputated below the knee...
View ArticleAction needed on pay day loans says Euro MP
SO-CALLED “pay day loans”, often with very high rates of interest, must be investigated and regulated says North West MEP Paul Nuttall.He has written to all the MPs in his North West constituency,...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Brian Jensen’s testimonial night
HUNDREDS of Clarets players, past and present, and supporters turned out in force to celebrate the career of Burnley’s very own “Beast” - goalkeeper Brian Jensen.Turf Moor was the venue for Jensen’s...
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