£100,000 Trawden skate park idea
THIS is how a Trawden outdoor skate park could look if campaigners ideas are turned into a reality. For the first time, an artist’s impression has been released to help alleviate residents fears that...
View ArticleBurnley fan applies for vacant Blackburn job
CLARET and blue through and through James McDonough has managed to land himself a very unlikely job interview – the vacant manager’s position at arch-rivals Blackburn Rovers.Burnley season ticket...
View ArticleBid for 100,000 names on ‘Innocence of Muslims’ film petition
A BATTLE is on in Pendle to get 100,000 people to sign a petition to persuade the House of Commons to discuss anger over a notorious film made in America.The film “Innocence of Muslims” angered Muslims...
View ArticleSnow closes lane on M62
THE Highways Agency has announced that lane one of the M62 in each direction between junctions 21 and 22 in Greater Manchester is currently closed due to weather conditions. Drivers are being reminded...
View ArticleGame Review: Revellutions Dust Rider
THERE have been plenty of games/toy crossovers lately Skylanders comes to mind to begin with, yet the Revellutions Dust Rider by Revell is an interesting example of manufacturers utilising new ideas,...
View ArticleColne earn away point
COLNE came from behind twice to earn a point at Bacup on Wednesday night in a game of two halves.The Reds defence struggled to cope with the Bacup attack in the first half with the twin threat of...
View ArticleBurnley FC fans’ anger over Ewood Park coach travel
CLARETS fans have voiced their concerns at the travel arrangements put in place for last Sunday’s derby clash against Blackburn after they were made to get coaches to Ewood Park.Many tweeted Chief Supt...
View ArticlePendle schools forced to close due to adverse weather
SEVEN Pendle schools have so far closed their doors for the day due to snow. Colne Christ Church Primary School, Colne Park Primary School Hendon Brook School, Pendle View Primary School, Trawden...
View ArticleLady Clarets looking for new coaches
BURNLEY FC Ladies are looking to appoint a number of volunteer coaches and managers for their various age groups.And the club are also hoping to recruit new players.Coaches are required to have a...
View ArticleNelson boss out to add experience
BLUES boss Mark Fell insists that he’ll need to add experienced heads to his young squad in a bid to get Nelson back to the Premier Division.Despite formulating a significant change in the club’s...
View ArticleBarnoldswick boss Fildes’ culture shock!
PAUL Fildes admits he’s still adapting to the culture shock of football management.The seasoned striker is still making the transition of player to coach after replacing Ben Hall and Stewart Airdrie as...
View ArticleColne mum welcomes Lancashire County Council crossing plans
A MUM from Colne has welcomed plans that will see raised priority given to the area where she and her son were knocked down. Emma Matthews (31) and her little boy Leighton (10) were involved in a...
View ArticleBurnley boss wants more leaders
WHILE Sean Dyche admits he wants to add more leaders to his squad over the summer, he believes footballers, in general, have become quieter on the pitch.The Clarets boss feels certain outside...
View ArticleNelson teen accused of raping girlfriend
A TEENAGER is facing allegations of rape after he is said to have forced his then girlfriend to have sex, beating her up if she ever said she did not want his attentions.Mikael Hussain lived in...
View ArticleSnow storms cause chaos across East Lancashire
HEAVY snowfall has caused chaos in East Lancashire as blizzards swept through the region over night.Freak wintry weather saw up to 20cm of snow fall in some areas with high winds causing deep snow...
View ArticleClubs look at parachute payments
JOINT-Chairman John Banaszkiewicz represented Burnley at a summit meeting of all 24 Championship clubs on Wednesday looking into a number of issues, including solidarity payments and salary caps.Clubs...
View ArticleOlivia shines for the county
OLIVIA Bythell, Pendle Forest’s young starlet has been in outstanding form for club and county.Earlier this season she was selected to represent the Lancashire Under 16 squad, and captain the Red Rose...
View ArticleStricken gritter rescued by crane in snow storm drama
A GRITTER which skidded off a snow-covered road into a ditch has been rescued by a crane.The vehicle was spreading salt along the A682 in Blacko, Nelson, when it became stuck in deep snow drifts.The...
View Article“Silent” Knight stuns hot favourite
TRAWDEN’s Joe “Silent” Knight made it a night to remember in the Senior ABA North West Finals at The Boxing School of Excellence Gorton, Manchester last weekend.The 20-year-old Sandygate ABC boxer took...
View ArticleNatalie ready for Aussie series
BARROWFORD’S England netball prospect Natalie Haythornthwaite will further her international experience over the next fortnight as the Under 21 squad travel to Australia for a five-match tour.The...
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