Nelson see off Rawtenstall to make cup semis
Nelson will travel to Haslingden in the Worsley Cup semi-finals a week on Sunday after seeing off Rawtenstall by 26 runs on Saturday at Seedhill.Nelson won the toss, elected to bat, and Chris Heap and...
View ArticleVintage Golf at Ghyll Golf Club
Ten vintage Clarets kindly gave up their time to play golf at Gyhll and to help raise funds for the junior section last Friday.It was a very successful afternoon, and each team of four had one Claret...
View ArticleColne hosts Badminton coaching
Badminton England recently ran a first level badminton coaching course at Pendle Leisure Centre.It was the first time it has been held in Colne.Frazer Monkhouse was one of four Colne Badminton Club...
View ArticleColne funfair confusion sparks apology from councillors
An apology is being sent out to residents following a council confusion over funfair plans for this year’s Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival. In April, Pendle Council’s Colne Area Committee...
View ArticleBook review: The Distinguished Assassin by Nick Taussig
Nick Taussig is determined we should never forget the brutal excesses of Stalin’s Soviet Russia…So what better way to recall a regime defined by its ruthless state control and vicious secret police...
View ArticleMan (65) ‘critical’ after Nelson street assault
Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Nelson.The incident took place between 10-30pm and 11pm on Saturday in Leeds Road.The victim and offender were both in Leeds Road, near the...
View ArticleVIDEO: Hundreds enjoy this year’s Colne Gala
Hundreds of people flocked to the streets of Colne over the weekend to enjoy the town’s annual gala.The popular event, which included a climbing wall, musical entertainment and a tug of war, was...
View ArticleTravel Review: The Crutherland Hotel, East Kilbride
At the grand old age of 44 its good to try out new things in life. And that’s why I found myself hairing down a water flume one minute and then trying desperately not to fall over on an ice rink, the...
View ArticleColne’s Zion Joinery Works added to ‘problem list’
The owner of Zion Joinery Works, in Colne, has been asked to meet with Pendle Council’s Colne and District Committee. The Exchange Street site has recently been added to Pendle Council’s problem sites...
View ArticleSafe-standing would bring back that old atmosphere
It’s a topic that will always be enshrouded in controversy, but I’m certainly not the only one to be buoyed by the prospect of safe-standing areas at football grounds.At the Football League’s AGM in...
View ArticleClothes Review: Lonsdale
Trying to get fit is hard enough as it is. So looking good while you try is a must.Lonsdale Academy Collection and USA Pro Wellbeing have brought out great new ladies clothing for the summer and they...
View ArticleHuge concert arena plan for Burnley
Burnley could be home to a major multi-million pound concert arena thanks to the drive and vision of a world-renowned local businessman.Mark Crabtree, managing director of Oscar-winning sound deck...
View ArticleVIDEO: Urban Altitude opens to the public
A spectacular new aerial assault course in Colne has proved the sky is the limit for thrill-seekers in the town. The brand new Urban Altitude centre has opened to the public and hopes to attract...
View ArticleFoulridge soldier helps raise £20K
A Foulridge soldier who lost both his legs to an IED in Afghanistan was among those who helped raise a staggering £20,000 at a charity golf day. Gregg Stevenson attended the On Course Foundation event...
View ArticleBook review: Step into summer with Scholastic Children’s Books
Forget super heroes and meet sewer hero Stan Stinky, the grime-fighting star of a sparkling summer line-up from Scholastic Children’s Books.The trusty band of editors at Scholastic, a publisher which...
View ArticleGolf Review: Towneley Golf Course
The sun’s burning a hole in the sky while your clubs burn a hole in a dust covered golf bag. After a winter staring at courses where you’ve had more chance of finding Nemo than seeing a birdie, your...
View ArticleBurnley unveil new home kit
Burnley Football Club are delighted to once again head into the new 2013/2014 season sporting the PUMA brand.PUMA continues to develop its core team training collection with a new and dynamic look for...
View ArticleRibble Valley MP arrested again in sex assault investigation
Ribble Valley MP and Deputy Speaker Nigel Evans has been arrested for three alleged indecent assaults when he answered bail this morning after his arrest in May on suspicion of rape and sexual...
View ArticleVIDEO: Colne headteacher announces retirement
A much-loved headteacher will be stepping down from his role at a Colne primary school after seven years of service.Having started in his post alongside the current Year 6, Mr Gary McKeon (56),...
View ArticleConman loses appeal
A conman who cheated thousands of pounds from the legal aid system and ran a service to help criminals hide their ill-gotten gains has been told by top judges he deserves every day of his jail...
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