Brierfield woman jailed for ‘cowardly’ thefts from elderly
A Brierfield woman has been sentenced to three years in prison after two burglaries on “elderly and vulnerable” Padiham residents.Burnley Crown Court heard Kirsty Ryan (29), of Hardy Street,...
View ArticlePadiham enhance title prospects
Padiham put down an important marker in the NWC Premier Division promotion push when they beat title rivals Maine Road 1-0 at their Brantingham Road Ground.A high tempo start to the game saw the home...
View ArticleGoal hero Edgar in for a busy summer
David Edgar may have eased the nerves around Turf Moor with his vital goal on Saturday.But he is in for a nervy couple of weeks himself, as he prepares to become a father for the first time!Edgar...
View ArticleReview: TevaSphere trainers
If you have been inspired by this year’s London Marathon you will need a decent pair of running shoes to help you on your way.And the TevaSphere trainer could be just the shoe. Designers have spent...
View ArticlePendle businessmen in Sunday Times Rich List
Two Pendle business figures have featured alongside pop stars, fashion names and retailers in this year’s Sunday Times Rich List. Former Primet High School student Ted Fort OBE came in at 713th, with a...
View ArticleRaise a glass to England’s St George!
When it comes to celebrating our patron saint, we English have been left standing by our Scottish, Welsh and Irish cousins.For those of you that don’t know, and polls suggest there are many of you,...
View ArticleTributes paid to popular former plumber from Colne
A popular former plumber from Colne has died, aged 92. Keen photographer Sidney Foulds would have been celebrating his 93rd birthday on Friday.But the Burnley FC fan sadly lost his 18-month battle with...
View ArticleFoulridge dog owner’s warning over rabbit snares
A dog owner from Foulridge is warning residents to remain vigilant after her pet’s paw became caught in a rabbit snare. Rosey Thompson was walking her two Jack Russell Terriers in the early hours of...
View ArticleBook review: The President’s Hat by Antoine Laurain
You have to take your hat off to anyone who can conjure up a clever and refreshingly original story out of... a hat!Granted this is not just any hat – it’s a rather stylish, black felt Homburg owned by...
View ArticleIs Olympian Sir Chris Hoy the perfect role model?
It’s the toughest decision any sportsman has to make, but decorated Olympian Sir Chris Hoy announced his retirement with the preordained grace and dignity we’ve come to expect from the Scot.With the...
View ArticleFood Review: Demijohn
Summer is officially on its way giving you a chance to enjoy lighter food and drink.And a great way to spice up a dull salad is to give it a dash of vinegar. Demijohn gooseberry vinegar is a lovely...
View ArticlePower cut hits Burnley and Nelson area
Around 800 homes in the Burnley and Nelson areas were left without power last night after an electricity fault.Power went off at 9-37pm and Electricity North West said 700 homes had their electricity...
View ArticleLottery cash hope for Brierfield Mills transformation plans
A new lottery fund launched on Monday has been described as “potentially great news” for a derelict Pendle mill by the area’s MP, Andrew Stephenson.The Heritage Lottery Fund has launched its new £125...
View ArticleWallace Hartley letter sells for £93,000
A letter written by Titanic orchestra leader Wallace Hartley has sold at auction for £93,000.The letter was written by Wallace to his parents as the doomed liner set off on its maiden voyage from...
View ArticleNewchurch primary school rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted
One of Pendle’s smallest primary schools has been graded as “outstanding” by Ofsted inspectors who visited it last month.St Mary’s, in Newchurch, has just 47 pupils on the register and was classed as...
View ArticleBurnley head to Cork for pre-season tour
Burnley Football Club can confirm a pre-season tour to southern Ireland in July.The Clarets will travel to Cork for a training camp, playing one pre-season friendly against Airtricity Premier Division...
View ArticleNelson man refuses to pay up after ‘bedroom’ tax’ benefit cuts
A Nelson man is set to defy authorities by refusing to pay the council tax which was levied on him by Pendle Council for the first time.Howard Marshall, of Beaufort Street, was landed with a bill for...
View ArticleAbuse of the Blue Badge system is driving me mad
We’ve all seen them, haven’t we? Mondeo Man parking in a disabled bay – Blue Badge proudly displayed – and then legging it with the speed of 12 gazelles to the nearest cash-point.We’ve all seen it,...
View ArticleBook review: Spilling the Beans on the Cat’s Pyjamas by Judy Parkinson
There’s no point in beating about the bush... the English language is simply littered with quirks which, to foreigners, must sound positively barking mad!But where do they come from and what are their...
View ArticleCharity football match to be held in memory of a Colne FC stalwart
A charity football match is set to kick into action on Sunday in memory of a “true gent” and Colne FC legend, who died earlier this month. Organised by family and friends, the game will take place at...
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