Burnley FC v Blackburn Rovers: date change for TV
Burnley’s home game against Blackburn Rovers has been brought forward 24 hours for screening on Sky Sports.The East Lancashire derby at Turf Moor will now kick-off at 12.15pm on Saturday, September...
View ArticleBurnley Youth Theatre mourns death of ‘mother’
A much-loved figure regarded as the mother of Burnley Youth Theatre has died aged 75.Former teacher Moira Preston became involved with the theatre nearly 40 years ago, when her son, Anthony, took an...
View ArticleNelson ‘family at war’ bring 20-year feud to streets
A family at war took their 20-year feud onto the streets of Nelson, a court was told.The row began after defendant Mohammed Ansar divorced his wife, and there had been bad blood ever since.The...
View ArticleNelson attack victim dies in hospital
A MAN assaulted in Nelson last month has died in hospital.David Hutchinson (64) was assaulted near his home in Leeds Road, Nelson, between 10-30pm-11pm on Saturday, June 15th, after leaving walking to...
View ArticleFree pint for Clarets fans at Cork City clash
Clarets fans in Cork for the friendly match against Cork City a week on Monday are in for a treat - on John Banaszkiewicz!Any supporters with some Burnley FC merchandise - a replica shirt, scarf etc -...
View ArticleChampions Barnoldswick back up to third after nervy win over Settle
Champions Barnoldswick leapfrogged in-form Oswaldtwistle Immanuel into third place courtesy of a nervy two wicket win over Settle. Neighbours Earby did Barlick a favour, seeing off Immanuel by one...
View ArticleSun shines for Captains’ Day at Marsden Park as Carol wins
Members of Marsden Park Golf Club celebrated captains Lindon Shaw, Wendy Brearley and Tyler Baxter’s day in excellent weather and course conditions.Carol Robinson, who earlier in the season won the...
View ArticleSam a bright spark in loss
Colne’s winless run in the Lancashire League continued last Sunday with the 10th defeat of the season, at home to next-bottom Bacup.This was a match which Colne had thrown away before 2 p.m.Having won...
View ArticleColne twins ready for English Schools Athletics Championships
There’ll be double trouble at the English Schools Athletics Championships this weekend as talented twins Luke and Matt Thompson are set to compete.The identical teenagers, from Colne, have been running...
View ArticleNelson diabetic dies after stairs fall
An insulin dependent diabetic died as a result of a fractured skull sustained after he fell down the stairs at his home, an inquest was told.Michael Richards (64), of Lonsdale Street, Nelson, was found...
View ArticleMargaret to set up Barrowford dog business
A Barrowford mum is set to live a doggy dream and set up her own canine-sitting business.Margaret Wood, of Higher Causeway, has decided to set up the dog-sit business as an option for people who would...
View ArticleBarnoldswick kickboxing duo qualify for Worlds!
Two students at Barnoldswick’s Phoenix Academy of MMA have won medals at WTKA tournaments.Annie Vickers, 11, of West Craven High, won bronze in her kickboxing category, and Charlotte Smith, 12, of Park...
View ArticleClubs search for new blood
Colne FC Under 13s are looking for new players to join their team for the 2013-2014 season.Boys must be born between September 1st 2000 and August 31st 2001, and anyone interested can contact Peter...
View ArticleColne swimmers put in impressive performances
Jacob Taylforth (9) and Jasmin Lahey (10) of Colne ASC, put in a series of outstanding performances in their events at Ponds Forge in the Rotherham Metro ASC Level One Meet 2013.The event involved many...
View ArticleAmbulance service fails in West Craven response times
Councillors have given their unanimous backing to a motion calling on the North West Ambulance Service to improve the service provided in West Craven.Thursday night’s full Pendle Council meeting heard...
View ArticleBook review: The Diaries of Bluebell Gadsby: After Iris by Natasha Farrant
Hitting just the right note between funny and sad has always been a testing literary exercise, one which has often separated good writers from those not so good.Natasha Farrant can count herself...
View ArticleJobs blow as Burnley Remploy factory to close
Remploy Burnley will finally be shut despite a long-running battle by workers to keep it running.The Accrington Road packaging plant had survived the axe initially as the Government reviewed 54 Remploy...
View Article‘Wizard of Oz’ characters attack strangers on Colne street
Two brothers who were dressed as characters from the Wizard of Oz on a charity night in Colne attacked two unsuspecting strangers without reason, Burnley Crown Court was told.Lee Alderson and Rowan...
View ArticleNelson chip shop scoops national quality award
Nelson’s Holt’s Fish and Chips has joined the fish-frying elite from across the whole of the UK by scooping the prestigious Fish and Chip Quality Award.It is the only shop in Pendle to hold the award,...
View ArticleHeavy horses who helped deliver milk in Nelson and Colne
A wonderful Colne country scene this week as two proud, heavy horses look over the wall at Long Swinden Farm just by the Nelson and Colne boundary. The nostalgic 1950s picture is from my Primet...
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