Film Review: Hummingbird
The last time hard man Jason Statham shed a tear on camera, he was probably recoiling from a swift kick to his expendables in one of the testosterone-fuelled action thrillers that have become his...
View ArticleFilm Review: This Is The End
If the end of humanity was nigh in a heavenly hail of fire foretold in the Bible, would anyone spare a passing thought for the fate of excessively overpaid Hollywood stars in their plush mansions?Seth...
View ArticleTalking Beer: Crooked Billet, Worsthorne
This traditional, free house country pub, situated on the outskirts of Burnley, is a delightful establishment, offering you a warm, friendly welcome – and an excellent range of cask-conditioned...
View ArticleMajor plans for wearied Colne precinct
This week it can officially be announced that Colne’s wearied 1970s shopping parade is set to undergo a major and exciting regeneration. The Market Street precinct has been purchased by Pearl2, the...
View ArticleTalking Beer: Some Like It Blonde, Worsthorne Brewing Co Ltd.
This golden ale is just one of many fine beers currently being rolled out by the Burnley brewer.Refreshingly zesty, with a good depth of flavour for a beer with a 3.9 ABV. An easy drinking ale, with...
View ArticleColne crime file
The following Colne crimes have been reported to Lancashire Police:• Yorkstone flags worth £900 were stolen from Slipper Hill, Foulridge, overnight between Wednesday, June 26th and Thursday, June...
View ArticleConcerns over funfair at Colne’s Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival
Concerns have been raised after local Lib-Dems lost their fight to stop a funfair from being housed in Colne’s town centre during the upcoming Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival.At the latest...
View ArticleFilm Review: Now You See Me
Nothing is what it seems in Louis Letterier’s high-stakes game of cat and mouse between four crowd-pleasing Las Vegas illusionists and the FBI.Every narrative twist could be a double-bluff, every...
View ArticleBook review: The Summer Queen by Elizabeth Chadwick
Eight hundred years after her death, Eleanor of Aquitaine still exerts a magnetic fascination which has thrilled and inspired generations of biographers and novelists.Born around 1124, she was queen...
View ArticleStriker Austin back in fold at Turf
While disappointed for Charlie Austin after the collapse of his Premier League move, Clarets boss Sean Dyche is delighted to welcome the striker back into the fold.Austin’s £4.5m switch to Hul City...
View ArticleLeah claims silver at English Schools
Pendle AC’s Leah Hillman returned from the English Schools’ Championships in Birmingham at the weekend with a silver medal in the javelin.Competing at the Alexander Stadium in the junior girls’ section...
View ArticleColne back in action as Darwen visit the XLCR
Colne are back in action tomorrow with their first pre-season friendly against Darwen tomorrow at the XLCR Stadium (kick-off 3 p.m.).Admission to the game is free.There follows a trip to Haslingden St...
View ArticleNelson impress against Accrington Stanley
Nelson delivered an encouraging performance as they went down 4-2 to a strong Accrington Stanley side at Victoria Park on Saturday. James Beattie brought his side to Nelson for his first game in charge...
View ArticleHat-trick of wins for Colne swimmer Philip
Three swimmers from Colne ASC raced in the North West Region Masters Championships in Blackpool on Saturday.Philip Croxall, in the 40-44 years age group, won the 400m Freestyle (sixth overall), 50m...
View ArticlePendle schools are unbeaten champs!
Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Humanities College’s Year 10s are Pendle Schools’ Rounders Rallies champions after winning all their matches.The team consisted of Stephanie Brooks (captain),...
View ArticleJane continues fine season with victory in 36-hole competition
Jane McGregor continued her fine season as she won the gross prize as Nelson Golf Club hosted the Margaret West Salver 36-hole scratch and Alison Short 36-hole nett trophy.Jane, as befits her handicap...
View ArticleFour medals for Pendle Schools at SPAR Lancashire Youth Games
Pendle schools managed four medals at the SPAR Lancashire Youth Games at Blackpool’s Stanley Park last week.Pendle Vale won silver in the SEN cricket and a bronze in the inclusive orienteering, and...
View ArticlePendle Forest start new season on fire!
Pendle Forest Under 11s started the new football season in style by dominating the LanCon tournament at Lancashire Constabulary Headquarters in Hutton, Preston last Sunday.Forest progressed through...
View ArticleNelson eyesore pub to be turned into shop?
Plans to turn a former Nelson pub into a retail unit have been submitted to Pendle Council.The Hour Glass, in Leeds Road, has become a major eyesore alongside the main road and the application, if...
View ArticleEnd of an era for Nelson Market trader
A highly popular stall in Nelson Market is closing its shutters for good tomorrow.Star Stalls Hosiery’s owner Lorraine Pickles has worked in the market for 36 years.The stall has provided lots of...
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