VIDEO: Who will appear on ‘Antiques Roadshow’ filmed in Burnley?
Crowds queued for hours in the pouring rain this afternoon for valuations as the “Antiques Roadshow” came to Burnley.Our reporter Steph Beardsworth and cameraman Kelvin Stuttard caught the action as...
View ArticleWest Craven school is one of the country’s best
West Craven High Technology College has been named as one of the best continually improving schools in the country by a leading independent body.SSAT (The Schools Network) Ltd, formerly the Specialist...
View ArticleBurnley FC sign new goalkeeper
Burnley Football Club has this morning announced the signing of goalkeeper Nick Liversedge from Whitby Town.The 6ft 4in goalkeeper (24) has joined the Clarets after agreeing a one-year-deal.Liversedge,...
View ArticleNelson made to wait for Worsley Cup cricket semi-final
Nelson’s double header weekend against Haslingden, which included the Worsley Cup semi-final, was badly affected by the rain. Saturday’s league game was delayed until 1-50pm when a 43-over match began....
View ArticleBarrowford clay pigeon shooter in World Champs
Sharp shooter Joe Emmott hit the target on his international debut after helping Great Britain to a fifth place finish in the European FITASC Compak Championships.The 46-year-old clay pigeon shooter...
View ArticleDean scores first hole-in-one at Colne Golf Club contest
At Colne Golf the JJ Duckworth Trophy was won by captain Stephen Barnes.He shot 85-19-66 to leave Alan Boardwell ( 84-17-67) in second and Andrew Kellett (81-13-68) third. Gross prize was won by Harry...
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View ArticleColne headteacher’s run raises £1,800 for Dementia UK
A HEADTEACHER who successfully completed a gruelling 69-mile cross-country run has smashed his fund-raising target.Mr John Robertshaw (34), of Sacred Heart RC Primary School, Colne, aimed to raise...
View ArticleOliver set for an August operation
Barnoldswick toddler Oliver Rushton, who is currently unable to walk, will undergo his life-changing operation in August.Oliver, who lives in Carr Road with mum Helen and dad Adam, will undergo the...
View ArticleNelson burglar with 100 offences to his name is jailed
A Nelson man with over 100 offences to his name has been jailed for three years for burglary at Burnley Crown Court.Rafiq Shaban (38), of Belgrave Street, Nelson, was sent to prison after he broke into...
View ArticleNelson historic child sex offences: man (48) in court
A 48-year-old man appeared in court charged with a number of historic child sex offences in Nelson.Mark St John Duckworth, from Peterborough, faces three charges of indecent assault of a girl under the...
View ArticleBurnley FC ace advises Blessed Trinity top footballers
Clarets defender Keiron Trippier visited Blessed Trinity to talk to the English Cup winning boys about life as a professional footballer. The school organised a question and answer session with the...
View ArticleColne knocked out of Twenty20 cricket contest
Before last Saturday, Accrington had won 14 consecutive Lancashire League matches. After Colne’s visit, that total moved smoothly to 15, as Colne suffered a disappointing 9-wicket defeat.With an eye on...
View ArticlePendle boxers triumph in Ireland
Sandygate Amateur Boxing Club made the long journey to Ireland recently with a 10 man squad against an Irish Select at Thurles Boxing Club. Unbeaten prospect Smokin’ Joe Crawford (11) started things of...
View ArticleColne swimmers show potential at Preston gala
Six swimmers from Colne ASC travelled to the Darwen Leisure Centre for the Preston Summer Spectacular Gala. Ben Havers-Strong was competing in the 10 years age group and he finished first in the 200m...
View ArticleEmmerdale stars wheel into Barnoldswick bike factory
Cast members from “Emmerdale” wheeled into Hope Technology’s Barnoldswick factory earlier this month as nine members of the soap prepare to saddle up for a Manchester cycling challenge this weekend.The...
View ArticleDeath of businessman behind pub and restaurant
A well-known former businessman, restaurateur and farmer has died at the age of 73.Mr Bob Seed was known throughout East Lancashire, but will be best remembered in Burnley as the man who opened the...
View ArticleBook review: Things We Never Say by Sheila O’Flanagan
After a nomadic childhood, Abbey Andersen is happily settled in San Francisco and the last person to go looking for change… but a blast from the past is about to shake her life to its very...
View ArticleGolden Cue snooker contest: quarter-final draw
This year’s Fosters Golden Cue competition is reaching its conclusion.The draw for the quarter final small table is: S. Almond v B. Collinge (July 1st); G. Brelsford v S. Shepherd (July 8th); J....
View ArticleRock Rovers AFC end-of-season awards
Players and staff from Rock Rovers AFC have held their end of season celebrations.Trophies were presented by Liam Roberts at the Langroyd Pub with Mark Feeney picking up first team player of the...
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