Planning proposals for former nursery site in Colne
The site of a former Colne nursery could be used to house eight new properties — if plans submitted by Liberata UK Ltd are given the green light. Haverholt Day Nursery was demolished in 2008, and the...
View ArticleBOOK REVIEW: Children of the Wild by Giles Milton
WHAT was it like to be amongst the first settlers who headed off to the far shores of the New World in the late 16th century?Inquisitive children get the chance to find out as Giles Milton, an author...
View ArticleSchemes, skams and skulduggery from a Colne rogue
This week our column takes us back to the year 1951 with an excellent photo of the pupils of West Street School. Many of these post-war Colne school children will have now reached their 70th year and,...
View ArticleThe history of Burnley Fair ... or Wakes Weeks?
A number of readers have contacted me recently about references, in the local Press to “Burnley Wakes”. They have reminded me that, in Burnley, we do not have “Wakes”, we have “Burnley Fair” and tell...
View ArticleFire crews bring Padiham inferno under control
Fire crews spent the night damping down a huge inferno at a Padiham recycling centre.Around 80 firefighters tackled the blaze at its height after flames ripped through the Park Road plastics processing...
View ArticleBurnley announce squad numbers
Burnley have announced their squad numbers for the forthcoming season.Tom Heaton takes over the number one jersey from Lee Grant, while Ben Mee moves from 36 to take Chris McCann’s number six.Danny...
View ArticleFire chiefs say Padiham inferno “suspicious”
Fire chiefs are treating the Padiham recycling centre inferno as “suspicious”.Investigations have launched into the cause of the huge blaze which ripped through the Park Road plastics processing plant...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Padiham recycling plant goes up in flames
The smoke plume could be seen for miles around as flames ripped through a recycling plant in the centre of Padiham.Crowds were drawn to the incident in Park Road, as fire crews from across the area...
View ArticleDutch defender Gentile slams former Burnley boss Waddle
Former Claret Marco Gentile makes his first return to Turf Moor on Saturday, 16 years after his all-too-brief stay.Back in the summer of 1997, the Dutch centre back, then 26, was signed on a Bosman...
View ArticleRoyal baby is named George
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have announced their baby son will be called George Alexander Louis.George was the most popular name with the bookies with betting firms William Hill, Coral and Paddy...
View ArticleMee doubtful for Clarets’ opening clash
Defender Ben Mee is set to miss the start of the season with a knee problem.The former Manchester City youngster twisted his knee last Monday night in the 3-0 win at Cork City, and has sat out the...
View ArticleRehman steps in to good effect for Barlick at Oswaldtwistle
Ribblesdale League champions Barnoldswick won the senior league’s match of the day at New Lane on Saturday.Dismissed for 120, after Gerard Metcalf took 5-46 for the hosts, second placed Barlick bowled...
View ArticleResidents speaks of Padiham recycling centre blaze drama
In this video filmed by Burnley Express reporter Ben Kenyon and readers, we hear from a Padiham resident who witnessed the huge blaze which ripped through a Padiham’s recycling centre on Thursday...
View ArticleFrench travellers evicted from Pendle Leisure Centre’s car park
A French family who set up camp in Pendle Leisure Centre’s car park over the weekend were issued with an eviction notice on Tuesday. The group, which was made up of approximately 20 adults and children...
View ArticleBook review: Agent of Rome: The Far Shore by Nick Brown
By the third century AD, Roman influence was waning and the edges of empire were being frayed by native tribes flexing their new-found muscles.And it was a deadly and dangerous time for those whose...
View ArticleAppeal launched to save historic Colne church
The Team Ministry at a historic Colne church are this week launching an appeal to prevent their beloved building from closing. Christ Church, in Keighley Road, is currently said to be in a “precarious...
View ArticleDyche delighted with Austin after returning to the fold at Burnley
Sean Dyche is delighted with the way Charlie Austin has bounced back from the disappointment of his Premier League dream being dashed.Austin saw a £4.5m move to Hull City fall through after failing a...
View ArticleBurnley and Pendle crush Cadishead
Burnley and Pendle RLFC beat Cadishead Rhinos 32-8 at the weekend as the locals came of age against a much more experienced side.There were tries from Adam Healy, Richard Murray (3), Joe Holden and...
View ArticleBrace from striker Hart as Colne hold on to win testing encounter
Colne earned a friendly win over Chadderton on Tuesday night, after losing out at Hurst Green on Saturday.At a wet XLCR Stadium on Tuesday, the Reds were given a testing outing by Chadderton, but they...
View ArticleTrawden shooter Mike stars on debut
Trawden’s Mike Hartley helped England’s clay pigeon shooting team win the DTL Home Countries International Tournament in Ireland on Friday.The driving instructor won the New Cap High Gun Trophy for his...
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