Book review: Wordsmith: The Gift of a Soul by Megan Young and Merrilyn Thomas
‘This is a gift of my soul. All that I have, all that I am is here. I am a scientist, an artist, a Wordsmith.’These are the emotive words of a remarkable woman called Megan Young. She wrote them in a...
View ArticleDave Fishwick creates banking history in Burnley
The world should follow the lead of Burnley’s revolutionary “Bank of Dave”, a top Government banking figure believes.Steven Baker MP says David Fishwick’s “tiny bank” is the model the world should move...
View ArticleChanges to Nelson’s disc parking scheme?
A new alternative to the disc parking system used on short stay car parks in Nelson will be considered by councillors on Monday night.Members of Pendle Council’s Nelsoln Committee will be asked if they...
View ArticleFlash flood closes Colne Asda store
As Pendle was hit by storms on Monday afternoon, it resulted in a popular superstore having to close down because of interior flooding.It meant customers couldn’t shop in the Asda Store on the...
View ArticleWest Craven will celebrate Yorkshire Day
White Rose flags will be flying in West Craven this week as the region celebrates its historic links with Yorkshire.Earby’s Parish Rooms will fly the flag for a week either side of Yorkshire Day on...
View ArticleJail for farmer who attacked Colne woman
A drunken woman beater was jailed for four years after a court was told of a catalogue of abuse and threats to kill.Charles David Smith admitted assaulting his friend Susan Green on three consecutive...
View Article‘Burnley Express James Anderson talks about The Ashes
England seamer James Anderson insists the squad are not entertaining thoughts of a 5-0 whitewash over Australia ahead of the third Ashes Test.Having dominated the series so far with victories at Trent...
View ArticleTrawden company scoop national heritage award
Hard work and dedication has paid off for one Pendle company — as it took home a first prize gong at a national awards ceremony.Penyard Ltd, which is based in Skipton Road, Trawden, won the Heritage...
View ArticleBook review: Wicked Wives by Ann-Lou Weatherley
Glitz and glamour, divas and drama, sex and secrets, murder and money, money, money.Sizzling summer chick-lit doesn’t come with more tantalising temptations than Ann-Lou Weatherley’s aptly titled...
View ArticleThieves raid Barnoldswick shops
Two Barnoldswick shops were targeted by thieves in the same night during the early hours of Sunday.A shop in Church Street was hit between midnight and 8am when entry was gained via a rear window after...
View ArticleEclectic open mic night back in Burnley
Live music lovers’ hearts will sing as Burnley welcomes back a popular open mic night.The best of Burnley’s up-and-coming bands, writers, DJs, comedians and artists performing in the flesh at the...
View ArticleSmuggler’s drug money paid for house in Brierfield
A convicted heroin smuggler has been found guilty of laundering drug money by buying a house in Brierfield from a fellow criminal.Nevzat Kocabey (50), of Lemon Grove, Liverpool, was found guilty of two...
View ArticlePendle businesses join forces to back ‘Buy Local’ campaign
Pendle businesses have joined forces to show their support to a new campaign promoting the importance of shopping locally.Small business champion Jonathan Frank has this week launched “Buy Local” in...
View ArticleBook review: Saxon: The Emperor’s Elephant by Tim Severin
In the late eighth century, the world was at the bidding of three formidable rulers and keeping on-side with just two of them was enough to test even the most audacious and enterprising.Young Saxon...
View ArticleGet angry at the Government over planning ‘free for all’
In a little over a month it will be 10 years since I came to work here at The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times, and in all that decade I have never known as much raw anger and frustration in the Valley...
View ArticleVideo memory: The dancing dogs!
DANCING dogs helped to raise £1,500 towards community projects in Cliviger in this video plucked from our archives ...The dogs performed at the annual village fete, which drew hundreds of locals in...
View ArticleLessons learnt from road death of Simonstone student (18)
A project launched in memory of a Simonstone teenager killed in a tragic car accident three years ago has been commended by the North West Chartered Institute of Highways and Transportation at its...
View ArticleNelson pub shutters must go: demand
Councillors are being urged to take immediate enforcement action against the owner of a former Nelson pub for his failure to comply with an enforcement notice requiring him to remove roller shutters...
View ArticleColne’s revellers to be given a “Chance to Change”
Troublemakers banned from Colne’s pubs and clubs are being given the opportunity to redeem themselves in a pioneering scheme. Launched by Colne Pubwatch licensees CAND (Communities against Night-time...
View ArticlePirates and princesses party at Colne nursery
Youngsters at a Colne nursery transformed into pirates and princesses for their end of term party. Almost 150 children attended the Newtown Nursery School event, which included a treasure hunt, games...
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