Burnley wait on outcome of Paterson talks
Striker Martin Paterson held talks with the club over his Turf Moor future last night.Paterson, 26 last Friday, is out of contract at the end of June, and Burnley have shown a willingness to extend his...
View ArticleVIDEO: New Mayor of Pendle
Pendle Council has made Coun. Smith Benson its new mayor. He has been a Conservative for scores of years.He was welcomed to his new role at the Mayor-making Ceremony at Nelson Town Hall last night. His...
View ArticleEarby into quarter-finals - but Barnoldswick bow out
Earby progressed to the quarter-finals of the Ramsbottom Cup on Sunday by virtue of a 1-0 bowlout victory over Clitheroe secured by Danny Kegg.But Barnoldswick went out to Ribblesdale Wanderers in a...
View ArticleCaptain Turner named Nelson player of the season at awards
Nelson held their end of season presentation at the ACE Centre on Friday night.Player of the Year was skipper Chris Turner, while Players’ Player was keeper Ben Woodhead.Top scorer was Ashley Higgins...
View ArticleCharlotte’s an inspiration!
As a Sky Sports Living for Sport athlete mentor, Charlotte Hartley fits the bill perfectly.The former Mansfield High School pupil has played top-level hockey since 2001, and recently returned to...
View ArticlePendle Phoenix come up just short in final of the Lancashire Bowl
Pendle came up just short as they travelled to Sedgley Park RUFC to play Birchfield RUFC in the final of the Lancashire Bowl competition. Phoenix suffered an early blow as, metres from the try line, a...
View ArticleBurnley sign Tom Heaton on two year deal
Burnley have today completed the signing of Bristol City keeper Tom Heaton on a two year deal with an option of an extra twelve months.The former England U21 international is available on a free...
View ArticleStop trying to kill me at pelican crossings!
Only a couple of weeks ago I had a go at inconsiderate drivers – you know the ones I mean, the only ones allowed on the road and to hell with the rest of us.Well a couple of murder attempts later and I...
View ArticlePledging jobs and growth in UK
Following the enjoyable Bank Holiday weekend, my week began with recording for 2BR Radio.Along with other MPs from the area, we recorded our diaries from the past month. Every time I do this, I am...
View ArticleBook review: The Holiday Home by Fern Britton
Here’s an invitation difficult to turn down... a trip to the beautiful Cornish coast, courtesy of one of Britain’s best-loved TV presenters.The Holiday Home, Fern Britton’s third entertaining novel,...
View ArticleSeason Review: December - Vokes earns derby draw
Burnley’s first goal against arch rivals Blackburn Rovers at Turf Moor since Peter Noble scored on Boxing Day 1978 earned a deserved point as December started with the East Lancashire derby.Sam Vokes...
View ArticleSeason Review: January - Clarets climb to seventh
January would ultimately be Burnley’s most impressive month of the season - all without their talisman Charlie Austin.The Clarets won three league games on the spin to climb to seventh in the table,...
View ArticleConcerns over Colne care home proposals
Councillors and local residents have said they are concerned about the size of a proposed three-storey residential care home in Colne.Plans were submitted to Pendle Council in April, for a new 82-bed...
View ArticlePositive steps being taken at ‘satisfactory’ Colne school
A “satisfactory” school has responded with “urgency, ambition and determination” after failing to meet Government standards earlier in the year.According to Her Majesty’s Inspector Shirley Gornall,...
View ArticleAlexandra end Nelson’s 38-year wait for county snooker success
The Alexandra are the first Nelson team to win the Lancashire 10-reds Snooker competiton in it’s 38-year existence.The Alex raced into a surprise 3-0 lead against slight favourites First Bowl No. 1,...
View ArticleAFC Colne are cup kings
AFC Colne beat Ingrow and Worth Valley 3-2 in the final of the Craven League Second Division Cup at Carleton in front of a very good crowd.Daniel Conway netted two great goals for the locals and...
View ArticlePendle’s new fell race is big success
A new fell race had it’s inaugural running in Pendle recently.Starting and finishing in Wycoller, it involves a tough ascent of Boulsworth Hill.Local organiser, 20-year-old Sarah Wilson, has always...
View ArticleBLOG: Fitness coach Jamie Kennedy on how to boost your Pennine 10k time
By now we should have tried the route and be well into training and many of you will be wanting to set a target for the time you want to complete the run.Others will be wanting to just feel more...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Winewall dad shares experiences following ‘Italian Job’ challenge
An adventurous dad’s Italian trip might have been dubbed a Mini adventure, but it soon became one of the biggest experiences of his life. Craig McBeth (33), from Winewall, was just one of approximately...
View ArticleSeason Review: February - Clarets drop off the pace
Charlie Austin marked his return to action following January’s absence with a goal in the opening 60 seconds at London Road.However, the Clarets needed a late goal from Martin Paterson to secure a...
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