Girlfriend headbutted by ‘angry’ Colne partner
A Colne father headbutted his girlfriend and then laughed at her, a court heard.Mark Denton (29) who had drunk around eight cans of lager, bust his partner’s nose in the attack, Pennine Magistrates’...
View ArticlePolice witness appeal after Burnley toddler found in canal
POLICE are appealing for information after a two-and-a-half year old boy was taken to Manchester Children’s Hospital in a critical condition after being found face down in the Leeds and Liverpool...
View ArticleNelson man escapes death as house roof collapses
A NELSON man’s house was wrecked when roofs over an entire block broke down – but fortunately he was out at the time. He could well have been killed if he was there at the time.It happened on Saturday...
View ArticlePNE on the Wright track
Bailey Wright believes that Preston North End’s form over the last two months has laid down a marker for next season.Five wins, five draws and just two defeats in the last 12 games have lifted North...
View ArticleKelbrook pet owner contests ‘dangerous’ dog order
Pendle Council’s application for an order under the Dogs Act 1871 on a Kelbrook canine is to be contested in June.Ms Naomi Cumisky appeared in court on Thursday, April 4th as the respondent to Pendle...
View ArticleHigh winds and heavy rain cause traffic chaos
Strong winds and heavy rain have caused difficult driving conditions for motorists this morning.In Sabden a tree blew down around midnight last night in Whalley Road while in Read Whins Lane was...
View ArticlePendle Leisure Centre pool to close for six weeks
The swimming pool at Pendle Leisure Centre will be closed for six weeks to enable major refurbishment work to be carried out.The work at the Colne centre will include the installation of new changing...
View ArticleBucket loads of cash raised at fire station car wash
Firefighters in Barnoldswick turned their hoses on cars at the weekend for an annual charity wash.Cars were left sparkling in the brilliant sunshine as a team of four cleaned over 40 vehicles on...
View ArticlePendle mother and daughter escape Boston Marathon blasts
A Pendle mum has spoken of her devastation after she and her family witnessed the terrifying aftermath of the Boston Marathon explosions. Nicola Nuttall (43), of Park Street, Barrowford, was in a city...
View ArticlePetition launched to keep Titanic in Lancashire Museum in Colne
The curator of Colne’s Titanic in Lancashire Museum has said he is “happy to look at” workable solutions to keep his attraction in the town. At the start of the month, we exclusively revealed Nigel...
View ArticleTop-scorer Austin ruled out for rest of the season
Burnley will have to try and secure their Championship status without 28-goal top-scorer Charlie Austin.Austin had to have his appendix taken out on Tuesday, forcing him out of the 1-0 defeat atLeeds...
View ArticleClimate change is a harsh reality of life now
In recent weeks, sorry let’s be clear about this, in recent months, a great number of a regular correspondents have enjoyed a heated debate about climate change.Some see it for what it is, a change in...
View ArticleTiming of roadworks in Burnley defies all logic
Some bureaucrat in County Hall must have it in for motorists in Burnley.Why? Because he, or she, decreed “major road works resulting in long delays” began on the Gannow roundabout for two weeks from...
View ArticleNelson couple terrified as drunks break down door
Three drunken men broke a door down to get into a house, terrifying the young couple living there, Burnley Crown Court was told.Christopeher Costello (24), of Chapelhouse Road, Leonard Thomas (23), of...
View ArticlePendle Phoenix edged out in tough encounter in Widnes
Phoenix were edged out in a tough encounter in Widnes against fourth-place Birchfield on Saturday.Pendle lost Shaye McCullough and Luke McNamee in the pre-match warm up, and Birchfield took full...
View ArticleColne maintain unbeaten form at XLCR Stadium
Colne extended their unbeaten run to nine games over the week.On Saturday, the Reds beat title contenders Bootle 2-1, before seeing off Ashton Athletic 3-2 on Tuesday.On Tuesday, Colne began...
View ArticlePlans for new Christian school sixth form in Burnley
A proposed Christian-ethos free school which could open in Burnley next year has also submitted plans for a 200-place sixth form.Those behind Burnley High School have submitted proposals to the...
View ArticleColne director celebrates milestone birthday
The Colne director of England’s longest running furniture store has celebrated turning 90 with his family and closest friends. Leslie Berry, who took over RH Berry & Son in 1952, spent Sunday with...
View ArticleBurnley boss feels fans can make a difference
The Burnley fans can help inspire their side to safety tomorrow, according to boss Sean Dyche.Dyche was delighted with the vocal backing his players have received, and feels thesupporters could make...
View ArticleLuckless Burnley defender Mee doubtful as jinx strikes again
Defender Ben Mee’s injury jinx struck again at Leeds as he was forced off just before half-time.Boss Sean Dyche said: “It was a hamstring, so we’ll wait and see how quickly that can settle down.” Since...
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