Boundary Mill boss in ‘Wuthering Heights’ moor burning battle
A PENDLE giant business boss is in a burning battle over the Pennine moorlands.And this week Mr Richard Bannister, head of Boundary Mill Stores, is attending a hearing on an issue which affects his...
View ArticleBurnley gets least Government housing cash in Lancashire
AN £83,000 Government bonus handout given to Burnley is the lowest in Lancashire.The cash is for having new homes in the area and can be spent in any way.It recognises the role housing plays in putting...
View ArticleBlues boss is remaining positive
Nelson boss Paul Paynter remains positive despite his side not having played a game since mid-November.Last weekend’s cup match against Formby Town was postponed for an unbelievable fifth time...
View ArticleBBC ‘Queen of Shops’ retial guru Mary Portas to transform Nelson?
Nelson town centre could become one of 12 towns transformed under recommendations from retail expert Mary Portas.Last year, the retail adviser, who made her name in the BBC show “Mary Queen of Shops”,...
View ArticlePostman attacked with rock as he did rounds
A BURNLEY postman was repeatedly smashed over the head with a rock and almost had his eyes gouged out during a terrifying attack as he did his rounds.Detectives said it was a “minor miracle” the...
View ArticleWinter break appeal from Colne chairman
Colne chairman Dave Blacklock believes that league officials need to seriously consider introducing a winter break.This comes after last weekend’s game against St Helens Town fell victim to the weather...
View ArticleRed carpet treatment for West Craven cinema’s birthday
BARNOLDSWICK’S Centre Screen Cinema is rolling out the red carpet as it celebrates its birthday on Monday.Audiences are invited to dress as their favourite film idol to the 10-30 a.m. and 2 p.m....
View ArticleLeague set for kick-off
A NEW 6-a-side community football league will kick off at Pendle Sports Centre astroturf on Monday, February 21st and organisers are appealing for teams to register ahead of the big kick-off.The...
View ArticleSouthampton 2, Burnley 0
BURNLEY are beaten at St Mary's by a dominant Southampton side.Goals from Adam Lallana and Billy Sharp were enough for the Saints as Burnley were outclassed by the promotion chasing Saints.Southampton...
View ArticleBurnley boss Howe disappointed as Burnley are beaten
EDDIE Howe was disappointed with his Burnley team as they were beaten by Southampton."We didn't perform today to our usual standard we have done as late and our good run for whatever reason we didn't...
View ArticleFines threat to cars driving through Nelson pedestrian precint
POLICE have warned people they can get fined for driving through Nelson’s Scotland Road pedestrian precinct during the illegal time - or simply just parking there.Although Nelson now has a traffic...
View ArticleWeather watch
TRAWDEN-based Bradford Motor Club general secretary Phillip Crosby will be watching the weather forecasts today at his home to find out what he faces at bleak and remote Yarnbury on Sunday.Phillip and...
View ArticleJames Waddington close to record
James Waddington recorded the second highest ever break in the Nelson and District Semi-Snooker League’s history with a 126 - and narrowly missed out on a total clearance as he missed the last black...
View ArticleTown’s award!
THE frost and snow may have beaten the amateur football schedule last weekend, but Barnoldswick Town were still able to celebrate some success.North West Counties Premier Division title-chasing Town’s...
View ArticleWest Craven charity makes own donations
CANCER support charity Barnoldswick and Earby Bosom Friends turned donor for the night on Wednesday when trustees and volunteers handed over £14,000 to seven other charities and organisations.The Bosom...
View ArticleBook review: Tempest by Julie Cross
It’s September 9th 2007 and student Jackson Meyer knows for sure that October 30th 2009 is going to be the worst day of his life.His beautiful girlfriend Holly will be shot by two ruthless gunmen and...
View ArticleNelson drug addict jailed for selling on pregnant woman’s belongings
A CROOK who handled the proceeds of a raid on a pregnant woman’s home is behind bars for 16 months.Drug addict David Connelly, who had just come out of jail, had even come into possession of the...
View ArticleColne murder trial is under way
TWO people have gone on trial at Preston Crown Court charged with the murder of a Pendle man.Donna Harrison (34), of Beech Street, Padiham, and Wayne Mackie (40), of no fixed abode but formerly of...
View ArticlePolice issue warning over ‘train surfing’
Leave surfing on the beach!That’s the message from British Transport Police in Accrington who have been told people have been train surfing in the town.Officers have been shown CCTV images which show...
View ArticleFormer champions paired in Golden Cue
THERE are 32 challengers remaining as the Moorhouse’s Golden Cue competition reaches the second round.The draw, made at Padiham Snooker Centre by Mick Ashton, Derek Thompson and Mark Salmon, saw former...
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