Epilepsy sufferer died following fit
A Colne man who suffered from epilepsy died from a fit after a weekend of drinking, an inquest heard.Stuart Miller (34) was found dead in his house in Ruskin Avenue on Sunday, February 24th.The court...
View ArticleBook review: Midsummer Magic by Julia Williams
Summer’s here… time for a little fun, love, magic and mayhem courtesy of chick-lit conjuror Julia Williams.Take a plot straight out of Shakespeare, two couples finding true love doesn’t always run...
View ArticleSummer Travel: Digital suitcase weighing scales
It weighs just 55g, but it could prove to be your best friend on your travels.This digital weighing scale is a must if you want to make sure you avoid expense airline costs. It can weigh up to 40 kgs...
View ArticleWhat did inspectors find in visits to East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust?
View a video of the Rapid Response Review Panel, who looked into high death rates at the health body that governs hospitals in Burnley and Blackburn, deliver their findings.Follow the link below to see...
View ArticleThe report: what went wrong at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
You can read in full the 63-page report into what has gone wrong at Burnley General and the Royal Blackburn Hospitals - and what action needs to be taken.Follow the link below to find the full review...
View ArticleDiscovering unmarked Colne witches’ gravestone with Jacko
He was for over two decades a dear friend and colleague who was this very newspaper’s ace reporter and of who the late illustrious editor Noel Wild said: “John has the true gift of being a brilliant...
View ArticleHealth visitors are unsung heroes of the NHS
We recently celebrated the 65th anniversary of the NHS, and paid tribute to the dedication of its staff. As ever, the focus was on our hospitals and health centres as the visible structure of the NHS....
View ArticleAuthorities should clamp down on inconsiderate parkers
Mr Pendle does a fair bit of walking on the streets of the borough, and cannot help but notice the increasing number of vehicles parked with at least two – and sometimes more – tyres on the pavement.It...
View ArticleDiscover preserved railways on your doorstep
An outing to a beautiful part of the country without expensive tourist traps could be the ideal solution for days out in the summer holidays.The Eden Valley, around Penrith, is a gentle Lake District...
View ArticleMan (50) stabs himself in front of Burnley shoppers
A 50-year-old man who cut himself with a blade in Burnley town centre in front of shoppers had to be rushed to hospital.The man is said to have used a razor to slash his left arm, leg and stomach along...
View ArticleMan spotted in Nelson centre with samurai sword
A man who was armed with a samurai sword in Nelson town centre has been hit with a curfew.Paul Allardice was seen walking around with the large bladed weapon in Manchester Road by a member of the...
View ArticleVideo action from Colne Grand Prix
Enjoy the action at the 10th annual Colne Grand Prix cycle event this week.Kelvin Stuttard was among hundreds of people who lined the streets of the town to see local Olympic gold medal hero Steven...
View ArticleMen released pending further enquiries following animal cruelty raids
Two men, who were yesterday arrested following a series of early morning animal cruelty raids in Colne, have been released pending further enquiries.The pair, aged 23 and 48, were interviewed by police...
View ArticleBurnley boss delighted with training camp in Cork
While happy to end a five-day training camp in Ireland with a win at Cork City, Sean Dyche admits fitness is more important than results.The Clarets boss was buoyed by the 3-0 victory on Monday night,...
View ArticleSummer Travel: The Pack Flat luggage
There is nothing worse than spending your holidays tripping over your suitcase. Often hotel rooms are so small, there is no where to store the vital case.Problem solvers at Go Travel Products may have...
View ArticleBook review: The Helper by David Jackson
In the murky realms of murder fiction, serial killers come and go ... but some remain indelibly in the mind long after the last page has turned.Who could forget deranged American Psycho Patrick...
View ArticleWork on new Colne care home to start in October
Work on a new care home in Colne will hopefully commence in October, it has been announced.Last week we reported that planning permission had been granted to Yorkshire-based care home operator Silk...
View ArticlePensioner knocked down on Colne ‘rat run’
Campaigners have said “enough is enough” after a pensioner was knocked down and left with serious injuries on Colne’s “rat run”. Eric Judson was unloading his Peugeot 307 on Harrison Drive when he was...
View ArticleColne hosting ‘Big Day Out’ for little Sam
At the Colne Muni today there will be an extravaganza of entertainment to help raise money for four-year-old Sam Shaw, who is suffering from an aggressive childhood cancer called neuroblastoma. “Sam...
View ArticleCouple in midnight rescue from Pendle Hall
A couple lost on Pendle Hill were involved in a midnight rescue on Saturday.The couple, who had walked to the summit from the Nick of Pendle, missed a path junction as they returned to their car and,...
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