Pendle Stroke Group saved by Colne best friends
A Leader Times article has inspired two best friends to save a threatened Pendle group from closure. Last month we reported that Pendle Stroke Group had held its last meeting, after four decades of...
View ArticleBook review: Reviver by Seth Patrick
When the film rights to a novel are snapped up before it is even published, you know you are in for something special…And Reviver, billed as one of the finest urban noir horror debuts of 2013, doesn’t...
View ArticleInquest of Colne man (80) adjourned
The inquest of a pensioner found dead at his home in Colne has been adjourned.Anthony Townson (80) was discovered dead at his High Street home by his granddaughter on Thursday.The inquest heard how Mr...
View ArticleRachel Brown-Finnis hoping to crown glorious England career with a trophy
Burnley’s Rachel Brown-Finnis hopes to crown the advances made in women’s football over the last 20 years by winning the European Championships in Sweden next month.The Everton goalkeeper is off to her...
View ArticleSecond crossing for new Barnoldswick school ‘welcome’
Pendle Council’s West Craven Committee has expressed its relief at Lancashire County Council’s decision to build two traffic light crossings on a busy Barnoldswick road.Councillors from both political...
View ArticleFew positives as Nelson slump to loss
Nelson travelled to Enfield on Sunday and suffered one of the most humiliating defeats in their history, losing by a massive 178 runs.Nelson were defeated in every facet of the game; batting, bowling...
View ArticleSingleton demands a challenging test ahead of Nurse title defence
Shayne Singleton insists he wants to be challenged ahead of the biggest fight of his career against Tyrone Nurse.The 23-year-old is on the bill at the Reebok Stadium on July 20th in preparation for the...
View ArticleBarnoldswick bike firm plans £2.5m. velodrome
Barnoldswick cycling company Hope Technology has announced plans to build a velodrome behind its mill base on Calf Hall Road.The company anticipate the development would cost around £2.5m. to construct...
View ArticleBook review: Road to Rouen by Ben Hatch
Do you need an amiable and amusing travelling companion for this year’s summer holiday? Hitch a ride on the rocky Road to Rouen with Ben Hatch and you’ll be laughing all the way!For those who haven’t...
View ArticlePet dog savaged by Rottweiler in Colne
A disabled woman was left shaken and unable to sleep after her beloved family pet was attacked by a Rottweiler in Colne on Saturday night.The distressed resident, who was slammed with a £1,000 vet bill...
View ArticleColne primary prepares for two key events
Staff and pupils at a Colne primary school are gearing up for two key events over the next couple of weeks.This weekend, Mr John Robertshaw, the headteacher at Sacred Heart Primary School, in Red Lane,...
View ArticleGold for Leah as Park shine on county stage
Park High School - representing Pendle for the first time - enjoyed great success at the Lancashire Schools’ Track and Field Championships last weekend in Wigan.Year 9’s Leah Hillman continued to...
View ArticleColne remain rooted to foot of Lancashire League after defeat
Second placed Haslingden made 300 for the second week running to beat Colne by 60 runs in a high scoring game at the Horsfield.The match contained a staggering 81 extras with Colne conceding 44, 40 of...
View ArticleBarnoldswick stay in touch with victory
Barnoldswick stay in touch with victoryKhalid scored 64 of his runs in fours or sixes during a 97 ball occupation of the crease.Fourth placed Barlick trail Clitheroe by 35 points but are only one...
View ArticleAmazing Amelia is big race star
Rain and dreary weather on Sunday failed to wipe the smile off an Earby girl’s face as she sounded the klaxon to start a prestigious Burnley race.Nine-year-old Amelia Norcross, of Aspen Grove, Earby,...
View ArticleFine for man caught begging in Nelson centre
A prolific beggar from Nelson who was said to have “lost everything” over the last 18 months was fined by Pennine magistrates after police caught him asking people for money.Daniel Nelson (31), of no...
View ArticleNelson man downloaded child porn at public library
A Nelson man who admitted downloading indecent photos of young boys in a public library has been sent for treatment.Philip Metcalfe (52), of Reedyford Road, Nelson, admitted the offences when he...
View ArticleMan cut from car after Colne smash
A man had to be cut free from his car by firefighters following a two-vehicle collision in Vivary Way, Colne, on Wednesday evening.Crews also used a hearth kit and hose reel in dealing with the...
View ArticlePaying tribute to our armed forces
Residents in Colne are being invited to salute the work of men and women in the armed services as part of a nationwide event.A number of activities will be taking place across the town over the coming...
View ArticleDyche accepts management is a continual learning process
As his managerial career ticks in to its third year, Clarets boss Sean Dyche feels there’s still plenty to learn in the trade.After a spell as youth team coach at Watford, the one-time Hornets defender...
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