Schoolboys dash to help injured Nelson dog walker
Two students at Primet High School, Colne, put their first aid training to good use when they witnessed an elderly man collapse near Swinden playingfields, Nelson. Jordan Williams (13) and Jordan...
View ArticleQPR to test Burnley’s resolve?
Burnley remain committed to trying to keep Charlie Austin at the club, despite fresh interest in the striker.Last Monday Austin saw a £4.5m switch to Premier League newboys Hull City break down after a...
View ArticleDyche set to look at duo at Carlisle
Clarets boss Sean Dyche will again take the opportunity to look at midfielders Scott Arfield and David Jones tomorrow at Carlisle United.Burnley continue their pre-season preparations at Brunton Park,...
View ArticleReds’ squad stands up to the test against Blackpool Sea Eagles
The Burnley and Pendle squad was tested on Saturday by Blackpool Sea Eagles and was found equal to the task.The locals started strongly with an early try by centre Richard Murray. The try was set up by...
View Article100 racing pigeons die in Nelson allotment blaze
More than 100 racing pigeons with a value of more than £20,000 were destroyed in a fire at an allotment in Manor Street, Nelson, on Thursday night.The birds belonged to a pigeon fancier who had birds...
View ArticleGeorge Porter links up with AFC Wimbledon
Burnley winger George Porter has joined AFC Wimbledon on a season-long loan.The 21-year-old wide man, who last summer signed a three-year contract with the Clarets from Leyton Orient, joins the League...
View ArticleColne and Nelson both in good nick
Tomorrow’s friendly derby between Nelson and Colne scheduled for tomorrow at Accross has been cancelled due to a lack of available players.Colne will round off their pre-season preparations instead...
View ArticleTrawden shooter receives England international call-up
Trawden’s Mike Hartley has been selected for the England clay pigeon shooting team for forthcoming internationals in Ireland and France.Mike, a local driving instructor, has recently rediscovered the...
View ArticleMasterclass from warhorse Hunt fails to save Colne
Colne continue to search for their first league win of the season following last weekend’s games against Todmorden and Rishton.On Saturday Todmorden won the toss and had no hesitation in electing to...
View ArticleRasool takes five as Barnoldswick close gap on league leaders
Ribblesdale League champions Barnoldswick made the most of Clitheroe’s rare slip by completing a 55-run win at Brooksbottom.Bowled out for 130, the Victory Park side possibly wondered if their total...
View ArticlePair of wins for Nelson as Meade and Crotty star
Nelson enjoyed two victories at the weekend, against East Lancashire and Rawtenstall.On Saturday, at East Lancs, Nelson won the toss and elected to bat, and Tyler McGladdery and Max Howells piled on...
View ArticleSummer Travel: LittleLife DriStore Daysacks
Looking cool at the swimming baths is a must if you are six-years-old.So what better than having a crocodile, whale or dolphin on your back! LittleLife adventure experts have brought out these trendy...
View ArticleNelson sex offender (55) is back in court
A Nelson man pleaded guilty to breaching the conditions of a Sexual Offences Prevention order six times when he appeared before Burnley Crown Court.Michael Heffernan (57), of Fir Street, admitted...
View ArticleFire warning after Nelson railway blaze
A warning has been issued over the possible dangers of starting grass fires close to railway lines and on the embankments.This follows an incident on Sunday afternoon when firefighters were called to...
View ArticleTrawden biker wins in Skipton trial
Trawden’s Ross Crosby won the West Leeds Motor Club’s annual West Yorkshire Group NuTexa Trial, at Cawder Hall, at Skipton on Sunday.A bright and sunny warm day greeted 39 contenders, where a...
View ArticleRounders success for Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Humanities College
Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Catholic Humanities College’s Year 9 team have been crowned Pendle Schools’ Rounders Rallies champions after winning all their matches.The team consisted of Millie Clark...
View ArticleSummer Travel: Animal Wheelie Duffle
The big brother got the whale. But Flora (3) was not going to miss out on another animal travel treat.And so proud was she of her new turtle shaped animal wheelie duffle, that she took it to bed with...
View ArticleColne children’s home to close at end of month
An independent children’s home, which has been “plagued with problems”, will shut down at the end of the month.The decision has been taken to close Colne’s Applegate, which provides education to 11 to...
View ArticleBook review: Snow White Must Die by Nele Neuhaus
European crime writing is one of the runaway success stories of recent years… and it’s not only the Scandinavians who are chilling and thrilling.Meet Nele Neuhaus, a young German author whose...
View ArticleBurnley FC fun day 2013
Don’t miss the Burnley Football Club Fun Day on Saturday, 27th July, right before the pre-season friendly game between Burnley and Sparta Rotterdam (3.30pm KO).The Fun Day, starting at Turf Moor at...
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