Book review: Time for Bed by Petr Horáček
Turn down the lights, snuggle up close and share the timeless rituals of getting ready for bed in this adorable and innovative board book from award-winning author and illustrator Petr Horáček.Time for...
View ArticlePoliceman (60) who served in Burnley and Nelson dies in Spain
A former Burnley policeman has died at his home on the Costa Blanca in Spain, after a heart attack .Originally from Burnley, Mr David Newton (60) and his wife Rachel had spent the past few years...
View ArticleHealth warning as temperatures set to soar in East Lancashire
A warning has been issued as East Lancashire is set to experience its first hot spell of the year.The North West Ambulance Service urged sun-seekers to take extra care as temperatures look set to soar...
View ArticleViaduct fall inquest is opened and adjourned
A man from Colne died after he was believed to have fallen from the railway viaduct in Knotts Lane.An inquest has been opened and adjourned into the death of Mr Ronald Driver (63) of Peel Road, Colne,...
View ArticleJury clears Blacko man over Nelson biker’s death on danger road
A Crown court jury has cleared a driver involved in the death of a motorcyclist in Blacko.John Kay, of Tower Farm, Gisburn Road, Blacko, was turning into the track leading to his home when his Ford...
View ArticleIt’s the Summer Of Love in Pendle!
Summer has finally arrived, the nights are getting longer, the sun is shining and the UK economy is showing the first signs of recovery.And the Nelson Leader, Colne Times and Barnoldswick & Earby...
View ArticleREVIEW: “Dad’s Army”, Pendle Hippodrome Theatre
“Don’t panic!” Yes, Pendle Hippodrome Theatre Company’s stage version of TV’s “Dad’s Army” more than does justice to the classic comedy.Being a fan of the famous wartime comedy from Jimmy Perry and...
View ArticleDisgusted parent calls for action at Colne Cemetery
An outraged parent has slammed Pendle Council for failing to clear up grass that has been left strewn over graves at Colne Cemetery.Daryl Wright (52) regularly visits the site, off Keighley Road, to...
View ArticleColne crime file
The following Colne crimes have been reported to Lancashire Police:• A black 55-registered Ford Focus valued at £3,500 was stolen from Dickson Street in the early hours on Sunday.• A Toshiba laptop...
View ArticleTouching tribute paid to former Foulridge farmer
A proud daughter has expressed her gratitude to Foulridge Parish Council after they paid a touching tribute to her dad over the weekend. Rachel Wilson, from Barnoldswick, was one of approximately 25...
View ArticleBurnley FC set to offer new sports courses
Burnley Football Club’s Community Department will be offering a Level 3 BTEC Advanced Diploma in Sport and a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Sports Leadership, starting in September this year.If you would...
View ArticleEx-Barlicker back in Blighty for new book promotion
A former Barnoldswick man is returning to the UK from Greece to promote his new children’s book.David Hartley (46), who now lives in Crete, was a funeral director at Windles before he changed career to...
View ArticleOlympic skier Dave to host local master class
Colne-based Olympic skiing star Dave Ryding is to host a master class at Pendle Ski Slope on his road to Sochi 2014.The Europa and British Slalom champion will be coaching some of the most talented ski...
View ArticleChildren dice with death running across M65
A stark warning has been issued to Burnley youngsters after a group of boys were spotted playing a dangerous game of “chicken” on the M65 this week.Both Lancashire Police and the Highways Agency have...
View ArticleShoe Review: Toachi 2 Sandals
A bit of sun brings the best out in all of us. And we need to dress for the occasion.The feet often get overlooked, but they are the real workers of the body, so they need to be treated with...
View ArticleEarby earn semi-final slot after easing past Padiham
Earby, winners in 1991, will face 2011 winners Ribblesdale Wanderers in the Ramsbottom Cup semi-finals after registering the highest total of the last eight ties.Earby won the toss and decide to bat...
View ArticleChampions Barnoldswick maintain pressure on leaders
It’s as you were at the top of the Houldsworth Ribblesdale League as Clitheroe and Read secured convincing wins.With champions Barnoldswick back in the groove with success at Salesbury, the top three...
View ArticleAn inspector calls ‘no Aldi’
A planning inspector has dismissed two appeals from an Aldi-backed consortium for a Barnoldswick store.Government-appointed Robin Brooks’s decision was announced on Monday.He concluded that with an...
View ArticleNelson backstreet rubbish dumps attracting rats
A concerned citizen in the Whitefield Ward of Nelson is worried by the amount of rubbish being dumped on back streets and backyards around Macleod Street.He wants the council to take more action and he...
View ArticleColne woman tells of ‘humbling’ £1 experience
Despite being tired and deprived of her favourite foods, one Colne woman has described a month of “living below the line” as a truly humbling and eye-opening experience.Throughout May, aspiring...
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