Pendle’s child poverty shame
SHOCKING new figures have revealed that almost one in four children in Pendle are still living in poverty.And there are fears that the numbers, which were released by the Campaign to End Child Poverty,...
View ArticleVIDEO: Pendle prepares for Pennine 10K
FAMILIAR Pendle faces have shared their reasons for taking part in this year’s Asda Foundation Pennine Lancashire 10K Run.Pendle MP Andrew Stephenson, Coun. Paul White, and Ryan Taylor, general manager...
View ArticleCameron Howieson joins Doncaster Rovers on loan
CAMERON Howieson has been snapped up by former Burnley favourite Brian Flynn in a loan switch to Doncaster Rovers.The Clarets’ midfielder has joined the League One promotion chasers on a youth loan...
View ArticleHigh risk sex offender back in court
A HIGH risk sex offender failed to tell police where he was over Christmas and New Year.Adam Collier (25), who had been living with his mother in the Burnley area, moved out, but did not notify the...
View ArticleBook review: The Spook’s Blood and other titles from Random House Children’s...
Hold onto your hats, Joseph Delaney’s Lancashire Spook is back and he’s sharing the limelight with a feisty schoolgirl and a multi-tasking mum.Random House Children’s Books have some exciting new books...
View ArticleInjury blow for Colne midfielder as Reds are beaten
A LATE winner from Mark Threlfall gave Barnoldswick Town victory over rivals Colne at the XLCR Stadium on Tuesday night, as Reds midfielder Michael Morrison suffered a broken leg.Former Colne forward...
View ArticleKevin Long hoping for extended run in Burnley side
CENTRE back Kevin Long hopes his patience will pay off after an impressive display on Tuesday night.The 22-year-old made only his second start for the club in the 0-0 draw at home to Middlesbrough -...
View ArticleSoldier was unlawfully killed
Two British servicemen, including one from Burnley, were shot dead by a rogue Afghan soldier with a personal grievance, their inquest has heard.Sgt Luke Taylor (33), of the Royal Marines, and L/Cpl...
View ArticleBarnoldswick Town denied at the death
TOWN were knocked out of the NWCFL Challenge Cup at the third round stage on Saturday.Barnoldswick were forced into seven changes from the starting line-up midweek against AFC Liverpool.On top of that,...
View ArticleNelson skipper earns a point
NELSON put defeats to Abbey Hey and Atherton Collieries behind them as they came from behind to earn a point in a 2-2 draw against Rochdale Town on Tuesday night.Boosted by the return of Ralph Welch...
View ArticlePendle Forest suffer narrow defeat
PENDLE Forest suffered a narrow defeat at Wakefield on Saturday, losing 1-0.Without a number of their normal starting line up, Forest expected a tough game against a young, physical side.Forest found...
View ArticleMedical school to be based in Burnley?
A MEDICAL school to train future doctors could be set up at Burnley’s university campus.Plans could see a medical training facility housed at the University of Central Lancashire site in Princess...
View ArticlePark High School celebrate sporting stars
PARK High School have enjoyed a glorious start to the new sporting year.First, the school won the Under 14 Girls’ Pendle basketball tournament.And then Kai Atkins and Matthew Barnes both finished on...
View ArticleAll Blacks’ fine run ends at Thornton
COLNE travelled to Thornton at the weekend hoping to carry on with their good form and string of wins.This was probably the toughest team Colne have faced this season as they remain unbeaten in 13...
View Article‘Bogus workman’ stole Nelson family’s life savings
A “BOGUS workman” who stole the £4,000 life savings off a Nelson pensioner and her son has been jailed for nine months.Terry Lawrence, then a drug addict, had demanded cash from Martin Loughlin, who...
View ArticleVIDEO: Burnley teacher takes to YouTube to sing about the Pennine Lancashire 10K
A PENNINE 10K participant is hopeful a unique online plea will help to raise funds for charity.Lizzie Dixon (28) is taking part in the Burnley running event on June 2nd and has taken to YouTube to get...
View ArticleBook review: Shadow of Night by Deborah Harkness
When A Discovery of Witches was published last year, it didn’t so much arrive on the scene as explode in a myriad of star-spangled reviews.There could not have been many readers and critics who weren’t...
View Article‘You don’t always get what you deserve’ - Burnley boss Dyche after Brighton...
CLARETS boss Sean Dyche felt Burnley didn’t get what they deserved at Brighton and Hove Albion on Saturday.A first half goal from David Lopez condemned his side to a third defeat in five games.But...
View ArticleReview: The Woodland Spa, Crow Wood, Burnley
A LUXURY spa, which boasts a £4m. price tag, right on your doorstep has to be worth a look and the new facility at Crow Wood does not disappoint. Although the outdoor offering, featuring a garden,...
View ArticleGame Review: Special Forces: Team X
THERE are masses of shooting/combat games out at the moment, some great some not so great.Special Forces: Team X developed by Zombie Studios a long established gaming company, who are responsible for...
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