Warning after Trawden cat shooting
A concerned cat owner is warning Trawden residents to remain vigilant after her pet was shot and nearly killed by an air rifle over the weekend. Emma Walker, of Church Street, was left devastated on...
View ArticleAs I See It: Pandemonium Alley
It is obvious from the recent county council elections that Clitheroe residents are extremely concerned about over development.The top three candidates all campaigned on this issue and received 88% of...
View ArticleBrian Jensen aims to beat the doubters
Brian Jensen is determined to take the lead of Graham Alexander and keep proving people wrong.Jensen, 38 next month, is keen to underline he is not retiring after being released by Burnley after 10...
View ArticlePolice urge people to be vigilant in Rawtenstall
Detectives investigating a number of reported incidents of suspicious behaviour in Rawtenstall are reassuring people that they are being thoroughly investigated.Officers are currently looking into five...
View ArticleShadley guides Colne to last eight
Colne achieved a thrilling two-wicket victory in the last over of their Worsley Cup tie at home to Church on Sunday. Needing 12 from the last over, Colne professional Shadley van Schalkwyk hit sixes...
View ArticleBLOG: Fitness coach Jamie Kennedy video guide to full Pennine 10k route
With race day little over a week away, we have mapped out the full Pennine Lancashire 10k route around Burnley.We have created a video of the entire 10k route which takes in some of Burnley’s best...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Pendle carers praised at bustling tea party
The tireless efforts of Pendle care home staff, charity workers and volunteers were celebrated at a bustling tea party in Colne.Organised by Coun. Neil Buttworth the entertaining event was hosted at...
View ArticleBurnley sign Joseph Mills on permanent two year deal
Burnley defender Joseph Mills is set to sign a new contract with the club following his release from recently relegated Premier League side Reading.The 23-year old was signed on a season long loan last...
View ArticleFormer Trawden vicar celebrates 60 years of ministry
Controversy and the Rev. Ian Robins have been no strangers to each other during his remarkable 60 years as a Church of England priest.He hit the headlines when he clashed with traditionalist bishops...
View ArticlePhilip earns overall win at Burwain event
Burwain Sailing Club hosted the first of the new Gul sponsored National Series events recently.The event was attended by many of the stalwarts of National 12 sailing in the north.Nine boats took to the...
View ArticleColne FC celebrate an impressive year on and off the pitch
Colne FC Chairman Dave Blacklock and Vice President Jim O’Donnell are pictured presenting a framed shirt signed by the Reds’ squad to President Lee Duerden and Shaun O’Neill.The shirt was presented in...
View ArticleDominic has final say in dramatic decider as Trawden take title
The end of the football season produced a tense thriller in the North Valley Under 10s’ Boys’ League, as Trawden Celtic and Brierfield Celtic battled out a championship decider.A quirk of the fixture...
View ArticleHalsteads retain cup
Halsteads, who play their games at Nelson and Colne College, have won the Blackburn and District Badminton Association Blackburn Times Cup for the second year in a row.The team, pictured, are, back...
View ArticleWill Camilla come to Burnley?
My week began in the usual busy way. Monday was filled with constituent appointments and I was keen to get onto this casework in order to see swift resolutions. Tuesday was an exciting day, with Mayor...
View ArticleFather and daughter present £700 cheque to Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice
A father and daughter duo from Colne who completed a 1,780 mile trek in their unique Fiat car have given a £700 cheque to charity. Roy and Melissa Jarvis visited Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice to...
View ArticleJo seals cup win for Colne FC Under 10s!
Colne FC Under 10s are pictured after beating Pendle Forest in the League Cup Final, which was played at Victory Park in Barnoldswick.Colne beat Forest 2-0 on the day, with a goal from Joshua Turner...
View ArticleImpressive win for Nelson ladies
Nelson Ladies Handicap team had a fine 5-2 win at Dunscar.The team was K. Dennis, M. Wilkinson, A. Kendra, E. Dixon, captain V. Eastwood, F. Sparks and P. Burrows. The weekly Medal and Charity Shield...
View ArticleSwearing in pubs is truly offensive
Regular readers will know Mr Pendle sometimes makes reference to his visits to certain watering holes in the Colne area in his weekly musings.They are places where he can pick up the latest juicy...
View ArticleBREAKING: Nelson men charged over diverted Pakistan passenger jet
Two Nelson men have been charged with endangering an aircraft after an international flight from Pakistan had to be diverted by fighter jets over UK airspace.Tayyab Subhani (30) and Mohammed Safdar...
View ArticleRoad closures announced for Pennine 10k in Burnley
Road closures have been announced for Burnley’s Pennine Lancashire 10k next Sunday.More than 1,500 runners are limbering up to take part in race organised by Jane Tomlinson’s For All Events.Runners,...
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