Burnley cricket hero Jimmy Anderson silences the critics
When the Burnley Express launched a front-page campaign calling for Jimmy Anderson to be given the Freedom of the Borough, there were a few doubters, mainly because of the cricketer’s age.But our Jimmy...
View ArticleNelson’s Teddy Toddle for Manchester Children’s Hospital
People linked to Lynwood Nursery in Hibson Road, Nelson - including staff, parents, grandparents, babies, toddlers and pre-school children – completed a two-mile sponsored walk called “Teddy...
View ArticleRunning Pennine 10k was an incredible experience
It was quite an incredible experience – the first running of the Pennine Lancashire 10k in our area to support the Jane Tomlinson Appeal is a memory that will live with me for a long time.I have to now...
View ArticleThe history of Burnley’s very own Bedlam
Recently, I gave an illustrated local history talk to a group and, as part of it, I referred to Wapping, an area of Burnley which has long since disappeared. This raised a question about whether there...
View ArticleVolunteers help to keep community spirit alive
In addition to my commitments in Westminster I am delighted to have attended over 40 local events during the past month.In Colne these have included the Holy Trinity Church Spring Fair, the Colne Arts...
View ArticleThe joy of establishing your first garden
After so many months of misery at last our weather seems to have settled down with high pressure weather systems covering most of the UK, meaning that most of us (in England at least) have enjoyed days...
View ArticleNelson drug dealer jailed after undercover police sting
A couple kissed and said goodbye in the dock when they were sentenced for drug dealing.Burnley Crown Court was told Damien Drury and Janette McLung-Barclay sold drugs from their home in Larch Street,...
View ArticleInquest hears Colne man was a ‘worrier’
An 88-year-old man found hanged at his home in Colne was a “worrier”, an inquest has heard.Mr Jerry Yureck, a popular member of Colne Royal British Legion Club for many years, was discovered by his...
View ArticleBeer Review: Monkholme Premium, Reedley Hallows
This beer in my opinion is appropriately named. The ale is brewed by the well established and respected brewer, Peter Gouldsborough.The golden ale is refreshing, smooth, good depth of flavour and has a...
View ArticleBook review: Flappers by Judith Mackrell
Long before ‘the sisterhood’ burnt their bras in the 1970s, a diverse group of young women were declaring their female independence in the same spirit of reckless determination.Flappers, those daring...
View ArticleBook review: No-Balls and Googlies by Geoff Tibballs
As Test match cricket enjoys a resurgence of interest, thanks in no small part to Lancashire’s Andrew Flintoff and the unforgettable series against Australia in 2005, what better time to take a closer...
View ArticleFamily pay tribute to Pendle crash victims
A devastated family have come together to share their memories of a popular Pendle couple who died in a horror crash on Sunday. Stanley Shaw (83) and his wife Eileen Shaw (61), of Clarence Street,...
View ArticleColne businesses urged to remain vigilant following theft
Staff at a Colne company are warning local businesses to remain on their guard after their premises were targeted by thieves last week. Ranking Solutions’ senior account manager Richard Morris found a...
View ArticleRobbie Williams tickets stolen from Colne house
Items valued at £1,270 were stolen from a house in Venables Avenue, Colne, on Monday after entry was gained by snapping a door lock.Three Samsung Nexus phones, three Nintendo DS games consoles and four...
View ArticlePendle Council to sell off land to build homes?
Pendle Council is to consider selling off six areas of land across the borough for residential development.The sale of the sites, which measure over 57 acres in total, will be considered by the...
View ArticleMissing Blackpool man could be in Colne
It is believed a 77-year-old man who went missing from his home in Blackpool last week could be in Colne.Robert Whipp was last seen by his wife at his home address on Penrose Avenue around 9am on...
View ArticleFire crews investigate cause of huge Nelson blaze
The cause of a large fire in Nelson on Monday afternoon is being treated as “unknown” by the Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service.Firefighters were called out at around 5-30pm to an area of land just off...
View ArticleNicola’s trek Peru-ves to be an ‘unforgettable’ one
An Earby woman has described her South American trek as “an amazing experience” as she raised £7,200 for charity.Nicola Haines (25), of Highfield Road, completed the five day hike in the Peruvian...
View ArticleVIDEO: Salterforth enjoys a field day
Both fun and the sun were in the air above Salterforth on Sunday as the village hosted an annual celebration of entertainment.Hundreds flocked to the village field helping raise well over £3,000 for...
View ArticleKelbrook man found guilty in £20m. fraud
A Kelbrook man is set to be sentenced in September after being found guilty of his role in a £20m. property fraud case.Property surveyor Frank Darlington (60), of Vicarage Road, Kelbrook, has been...
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