Spinners Ali and young Phelan hand Nelson the derby honours
Nelson took the honours in the first derby of the season, with a 14 run victory in a back-and-forth game at the Horsfield.Nelson won the toss and decided to bat. Skipper Neil Thompson might have...
View ArticleSpinners Ali and young Phelan hand Nelson the derby honours
Nelson beat Enfield by three runs in a thriller at Seedhill on Saturday.The hosts won the toss and elected to bat, and Lewis Bradley and Tyler McGladdery made a decent start, but both fell with the...
View ArticleChampions Barnoldswick fall off the pace after away setbacks
Reigning Ribblesdale League champions have now lost three times as many games as they did last season after going down in both games at the weekend.On Saturday, the Victory Park side were dismissed for...
View ArticleHundreds turn up to Colne church service
Due to high demand, an additional confirmation service for 17 candidates has been held at Holy Trinity Church, in Colne. The special event was attended by over 200 people, and included an organ...
View ArticleCharlie Austin hails teammates after four-trophy awards night haul
Charlie Austin hailed his teammates after his clean sweep at Burnley’s Player of the Year Awards at Turf Moor on Sunday night.Austin walked away with the Players’ Player of the Year, Player of the...
View ArticlePendle Forest double joy!
Pendle Forest Under 15s Girls have completed a league and cup double!Last week the side beat Euxton 3-2 to win the cup in Lytham with goals from Ami Phelan, Hannah Scott and Leah Hillman. Keeper Olivia...
View ArticleNelson boxer’s fight called off!
Nelson boxer Atif Mushtaq has been dealt a cruel blow as his professional debut has been cancelled.The 22-year-old had been scheduled to make his pro bow against Liam Ellis at Colne Muni on Friday, May...
View ArticleFormer Colne soldier’s surreal challenge
A former soldier from Colne has shared his extreme experiences following a gruelling climb up the highest mountain in Britain. Coun. Neil Butterworth took on the Ben Nevis challenge with his partner...
View ArticleColne golfer Michael makes time
A Colne golfer has received a limited-edition BOSS watch after scoring a hole-in-one during a recent competition at Nelson.Michael Grogan, 46, scored his ace on the 148-yard, par-three 13th, and the...
View ArticleStunning Ryan takes the Pot!
Ryan Proctor produced a stunning level par round of 70, playing off 12, to win the Pilgrims Pot at Colne Golf Club on Saturday by seven shots. Andrew Pinder was second (65), from Andrew Bannister (66)....
View ArticleNelson Ladies’ mixed fortunes!
There were mixed fortunes for Nelson Ladies’ teams over the week.The Scratch team played Penwortham at home and lost 5-0, but the Handicap team had a 6-1 win at home to Bury, while the Bronze team were...
View ArticleBurnley ticket office and Clarets Store temporary closures
Burnley Football club would like to inform supporters of the following closures for the Turf Moor ticket office, Clarets Store and Clarets Store in Charter Walk, which are essential for renovations and...
View ArticleBook review: The Weeping Girl by Håkan Nesser
The renowned Chief Inspector Van Veeteren might now be retired and ensconced in an antiquarian bookshop but his voice still speaks loud to his young protégé Ewa Moreno as she is drawn into a disturbing...
View ArticleColne teacher urges businesses to support extreme marathon challenge
A loving brother who is aiming to raise £12,000 in 12 months by running 12 marathons is urging businesses to keep on pledging their support. Simon Atkin (38), head of PE at Fisher More Catholic...
View ArticleVIDEO: Fugitive is arrested in Spain
A man who escaped from the dock at Burnley Crown Court more than four years ago before going on the run has been arrested by police in Spain.Andrew Moran (31), one of the UK’s most wanted men, was one...
View ArticleBurnley soldiers’ homecoming parade: public invite
BURNLEY people are being asked to give our soldiers returning from active duty a homecoming parade to remember next week.Soldiers from the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment 1 Lancs who recently returned...
View ArticleBurnley to tie up Heaton deal
Clarets boss Sean Dyche looks set to make Bristol City keeper Tom Heaton his first permanent signing this week.Dyche has moved quickly to replace Lee Grant, who returned to Derby County last week, and...
View ArticlePub dispute leads to attack on quiet Nelson street
Two men were injured when a melee erupted in a quiet Nelson street, Burnley Crown Court was told.Mr Justin Evans was kicked and punched when he tried to quell the fight involving his stepson Mr Stephen...
View ArticleBurnley confirm pre-season friendlies with Morecambe and Carlisle United
Burnley’s pre-season schedule is now taking shape following confirmation of two more games.The Clarets will travel to Morecambe’s Globe Arena on Tuesday, July 9 (7.45pm KO). Ticket details to be...
View ArticleBook review: The Hope Factory by Lavanya Sankaran
Bangalore... southern India’s entrepreneurial boom city where tradition and technology, ancient cultures and industrial conglomerates, urban grime and suburban grace rub along together amidst a teeming...
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