Three people taken to hospital following Laneshaw Bridge collision
Three people – including two elderly women – were taken to Airedale General Hospital after a car was in collision with a bus shelter in Keighley Road, Colne, on Monday morning.The collision occurred...
View ArticleBurnley can deliver on major projects
When it comes to scepticism, Burnley residents can be right up there with the best of them. Over the years we have tended to adopt an attitude of “I will believe it when I see it and not before”....
View ArticleColne given stern test by Rammy
Colne prepared for tomorrow’s first league game of the season at Bootle with two final friendlies over the week.On Saturday, the Reds beat Rochdale Town 5-1 at the XLCR Stadium, before a 4-1 defeat at...
View ArticleFormer Barlick keeper Marosi makes return with Wigan Athletic
Barnoldswick Town brought their pre-season schedule to a close on Wednesday night - against a familiar face.Town took on Wigan Athletic’s Under 21 side at the Silentnight Beds Stadium, with Marko...
View ArticleHuge facelift for Nelson’s oldest graveyard
A labour of love lasting eight years has finally paid rewards for a Nelson church group.It was back in April, 2005 that the Friends of St John’s Churchyard was set up with the intention of doing...
View ArticleBurnley barber dies aged 45
A respected Burnley business owner and charity fund-raiser has lost his battle with cancer aged just 45.Mohammed Azam ran Second Impressions barber shop in Abel Street for almost 20 years and trained...
View ArticleBurnley FC boss: ‘Charlie Austin replacement will come from within’
Charlie Austin’s immediate replacement will come from within - but Burnley are actively searching for new blood.Austin agreed a three-year deal at QPR today, after Rangers’ upped their offer on...
View ArticleBig Bounce set to open its doors in Colne
It is set to pride itself on being Colne’s “one stop party shop” — so it is no surprise that owner Michelle Hartley will be opening its doors with a fun day for all the family.Celebrations, complete...
View ArticleAre speed limit signs there for purely decorative purposes?
Much has been made recently, and quite rightly so, of the value of 20mph zones.And equally as much has been made of the inability many drivers have of sticking to them.But should anybody really be...
View ArticleA great achievement for Fort Vale Engineering
After a fantastic weekend in Burnley, I was back down to London for the final few days before summer recess. The place is always buzzing as Parliamentary business concludes for six weeks and everyone...
View ArticleBlues have high hopes ahead of new season
Nelson start the new North West Counties First Division campaign with lofty ambitions.The club have made a series of high-profile signings as they look to not only win promotion to the Premier Division...
View ArticleRehman steers Earby to victory with unbeaten ton, as Barlick see off Read
Professionbal Fahid Rehman hit an unbeaten 102 as Earby leapfrogged Great Harwood with victory on Saturday.Earby started the day knowing a win at the Applegarth would move them above their opponents,...
View ArticleColne running out of games to avoid creating unwanted record
Colne have seven games left to avoid the ignominy of becoming the only Lancashire League club not to win a single league fixture over an entire season.The Horsfield side suffered a 17th defeat of the...
View ArticleOutrage at ‘50 Shades of Burnley’ Facebook page
A controversial Facebook page, “50 Shades of Burnley”, has been branded an “absolute disgrace” by the town’s MP, Gordon Birtwistle.Mr Birtwistle joined a growing number of people who have condemned the...
View ArticleConversion plan for Earby offices
Plans to convert two Earby office blocks into a total of 20 apartments have been submitted to Pendle Council.Applicant AV Developments (North West) Ltd has applied for separate permitted development...
View ArticleTelevision date for Pendle artist
Pendle artist David C. Lyons has been interviewed by Sky Television and will be on telly very soon.Sky visited the Haworth Art Gallery in Accrington for the opening of a major art exhibition organised...
View ArticleBarlick set for best beach yet
Barnoldswick’s famous beach is back again for the month of August and is bigger and better than before.Twenty tons of sand have been delivered ahead of tomorrow’s big opening day which has seen...
View ArticleHair-raising challenge for Colne team leader
A brave team leader endured an intense waxing experience to raise funds for his store’s charity of the year. Michael Cawdrey (24), who works at The Co-operative, in Market Street, was left silky smooth...
View ArticleTime with the family is very precious
When the children were very young we would frequently drive off for a couple of days camping, staying over in a B&B or occasionally, when funds permitted, stop in a hotel. These were very happy...
View ArticleAnimal cruelty horror happening on our doorstep
The news reported of the police/RSPCA clampdown on animal cruelty in Colne made for shocking reading.Police said evidence uncovered in their 12-month operation highlighted some of the worst levels of...
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