Colne still searching for first league win after derby defeat
Colne could only pick up a point as they travelled to Burnley on Sunday, with the sun making a rare appearance. Colne won the toss and chose to bat, but, against tight Burnley bowling,Colne crawled to...
View ArticleProfessional Khalid stars with bat and ball in Victory Park clash
Barnoldswick claimed the derby bragging rights on Sunday, beating Earby by seven wickets as their title defence begins to pick up.Champions Barnoldswick, picking up the pace after a slow start to their...
View ArticleColne bell ringing appeal raised in Parliament
Pendle MP Andrew Stephenson has swung into action in a bid to help refurbish church bells and attract more bell ringers in Colne. Mr Stephenson raised the issue in the House of Commons after attending...
View ArticleCats? I can’t abide them ... they’re killers
The sorry little scattering of downy brown feathers on the back lawn gave a clue that even dimwitted Inspector Clouseau couldn’t fail to spot.Murder most foul had been committed, but where was the...
View ArticleBarnoldswick Town U12s clinch the North Valley League title
Barnoldswick Town Under 12 Blues have just won the North Valley League title.Town won 17 of their 20 games to edge their own White team into runners-up spot by two points.• Colne Under 16s beat...
View ArticleCallum claims top prize in Pendle Leisure survey
In order to attract new funding to continue its work in the community, Pendle Leisure Trust carried out a Sport and Exercise Survey among the borough’s younger residents.The trust is recognised for its...
View ArticlePendle Karate Club students win 17 medals
Ten students from Pendle Karate Club travelled to the Staffordshire International Championships and won 17 medals.Winners were Emma Burniston (gold and two silvers), Sam Burniston (silver and bronze),...
View ArticleKelbrook scarecrow trail is a great success
Kelbrook villagers showed off their artistic talents to the full to make the annual two-day scarecrow trail a resounding success.Around 30 effigies depicting people in a variety of working poses were...
View ArticleColne dress agency celebrates two years of success!
A successful party complete with cupcakes and wine has been held in Colne to celebrate the second birthday of a popular dress agency. Plenty of people turned out to help The Dressing Room’s owner Ruth...
View ArticleNick wins on a card play-off on Vice Captain’s Day at Colne
Great scores reflected the great weather for David Perks’ Vice Captain’s Day at Marsden Park Golf Club.The men’s winner was Nick Alderson, whose score of 88-23-65 beat Richard Morrison’s 90-25-65 on a...
View ArticleBen takes on cream of Lancashire and earns impressive medal haul
Over the Bank Holiday, Colne ASC’s Ben Havers-Strong travelled to Blackpool to take part in the Blackpool Rocks Open Meet.The nine-year-oldended up winning two golds, five silvers and a bronze medal as...
View ArticleNelson trial-biker Phil earns class win
Phil Scott of Nelson won the Over 50s class at the Richmond Motor Club’s annual Blue Bar Trophy Trial at Braidley on Sunday.The Beta rider saw off competition from Sherco’s Ian Myers and Michael Platts...
View ArticlePark High School make history
Park High School are the first Pendle Schools’ team to reach the Lancashire County Under 16 Football Final, having fought their way through a competition that started with 64 teams.The school have...
View ArticleGrace O’Malley to light up the stage
When Brierfield hosts a key Coronation Jubilee Concert on Saturday, June 8th, there will be TV singing competition winner Grace O’Malley – joined by two Chelsea Pensioners!This is the third year...
View ArticleFaith groups unite in call for peace
After the tragic death of soldier Drummer Lee Rigby at Woolwich in London, a whole series of organisations have called for peace.That includes Christians and Muslims who do not want to see violence...
View ArticlePendle’s first glass festival hailed a success
Pendle’s first glass festival has been described as a great success by its organiser.Karen Redmayne, who has been an artist at Higherford Mill for the last 10 years, joined up with seven other glass...
View ArticleVIDEO: Start of 2013 Pennine 10k run in Burnley
The sun came out for the first Jane Tomlinson Pennine 10k run staged in Burnley this morning.More than 1,500 runners set off on the route which took in Burnley centre and some of the area’s scenic...
View ArticleVIDEO: Burnley’s 10k run ... the build-up
Crowds gathered early in Burnley town centre for the start of the Pennine 10k charity run.The car park behind Burnley Town Hall was a hive of activity as runners gathered. Our video catches thge...
View ArticleVIDEO: Pennine 10k charity run in Burnley, the highlights
Burnley was invaded by hundreds of runners today as the Pennine Lancashire 10k strode into town.Cheered on by hand-clapping, banner-waving well-wishers, more than 1,600 runners came out in force to...
View ArticleVIDEO: Runners cross finish line in Burnley’s Pennine 10k
Cheering crowds greeted runners at the finish line of the Pennine Lancashire 10k.More than 1,500 people took part in the Jane Tomlinson Appeal race in Burnley.Race winner Tarus Elly, of Manchester,...
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