Burnley FC Ladies look for players
Burnley FC Ladies are on the lookout for players at all age levels up to their senior side.The club are looking for new girls to join their teams ahead of the new season in September, with now being a...
View ArticleBurnley land Aussie keeper Cisak
Clarets boss Sean Dyche is to make Australian goalkeeper Alex Cisak his second capture of the summer.After landing Tom Heaton from Bristol City, Dyche has bolstered his goalkeeping department by...
View ArticleFamily criticise police after Nelson road death of family doctor
A respected family doctor and pillar of the community died after a tragic accident while making his usual walk to Friday prayers.Dr Mohammed Ikram Malik MBE died in hospital on September 12th last...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Urban Altitude takes guests to new heights
Daring guests were quite literally taken to new heights as an adrenaline-pumping aerial assault course was launched in Colne.Officially opened by Pendle dignitaries last night, Urban Altitude is a 42ft...
View ArticleDouble police killer’s Lancashire trial cost £5m.
The trial of one-eyed police killer Dale Cregan in Lancashire has cost more than £5m.The 30-year-old admitted killing Greater Manchester PCs Fiona Bone and Nicola Hughes in a gun and grenade attack...
View ArticleColne bus service plans to be overturned?
Proposed changes to a popular Colne bus service could be overturned if a reasonable alternative can be agreed, we can reveal.Plans for the Service 95/95A, which are due to come into force at the end of...
View ArticleEarby legend Jack dies (85)
Former Earby school headmaster and veteran of the town’s cricket club, Mr Jack Cross, died suddenly last week.Mr Cross (85), on the far left of the picture with Earby’s 1959 league and cup double...
View ArticleNelson Grammar School reunion planned
There is a call for all former pupils of Nelson Grammar School (1946-72) and its predecessor, Nelson Secondary School (1930-45) to go along to a reunion.Event organiser the Rev. David Wiseman said: “We...
View ArticleColne miss out on semi-final berth
Colne’s Worsley Cup dreams were dashed by a brilliant 125 from professional Brenton Parchment as Haslingden earned a semi-final tie with Nelson.The West Indian steered Haslingden to a 111-run win at...
View ArticleWheelchair-bound Lynne to scale Pendle Hill
Pendle Hill is going to be a key place on Sunday – there are two important visits!Lynne Drinkwater from Colne, who can’t walk, wants to go up the hill and she is getting lots of help to get up by...
View ArticleCaptain David’s day in the sunshine at Ghyll
David Taylforth enjoyed a great day of sunshine on his Captain’s Day at Ghyll Golf Club.The winner was last year’s captain Bob Bugler with 37 points.There were three with 36 points - second was Carl...
View ArticleCraddock in fine bowling form as Earby record win
A glorious day at Great Harwood added extra shine to a comprehensive Earby win.Earby won the toss and elected to bat, Matt Wilson set off in a positive manner alongside Chris Walton, adding 21 of the...
View ArticleKhalid takes 9-106 and hit 91 – but ends on the losing side
Barnoldswick lost out to an inspired Read in the Ribblesdale League’s game of the day on Saturday.The champions, third in the table, travelled to last season’s runners-up, lying second again, but went...
View ArticleTom Cornthwaite wins Weets Fell Race
Tom Cornthwaite won the Weets Fell Race on Saturday, setting a new record.Good conditions underfoot saw a faster race than usual with Cornthwaite cruising to an easy win and a new course record -...
View ArticleColne FC look for therapist
Colne FC are looking to appoint a match day massage/sports therapist.The successful candidate must be available to attend both home and away matches on Saturday afternoons and some midweek evenings.The...
View ArticleReds extend winning start to new campaign against Hope Valley
Burnley and Pendle continued their winning start to the season with another high scoring win over visitors Hope Valley Hawks.For the first 10 minutes neither side was able to make headway against some...
View ArticleSupermarkets should all charge for plastic carrier bags
During the half-term break I enjoyed a family holiday to Anglesey. As we were on a self catering break, trips to the supermarket were, unfortunately, inevitable and in my relaxed holiday state we...
View ArticleFoulridge pupils host successful ‘Green Day’
Eco-friendly pupils at a Foulridge primary school had a fantastic day promoting the importance of being environmentally friendly.The youngsters from Saint Michael and All Angels CE Voluntary Aided...
View ArticleNelson men in custody after park incident
Two Nelson men have appeared at Pennine Magistrates’ Court in Burnley charged with attempted theft from a person and a section 47 assault.Jordan Wilcox (21), of Charles Street, Nelson, and Callum...
View ArticleCharity the winner at Pendle Darts League
The Pendle Darts League has donated £200 to Pendleside Hospice. The league raised money for four local charities last season, Pendleside Hospice, Cardiac Rehab, Rainbows at the Holden Centre and Pendle...
View Article