‘It’s good to be back in Barlick’ says Sir Brad
British cycling star Sir Bradley Wiggins declared it “good to be back” in Barnoldswick on Sunday as the town was the centre point for the cyclist’s second annual sportive.Hundreds took up the...
View ArticleBarnoldswick kit man Jack will be missed
A popular and much loved community-minded Barnoldswick man has died peacefully in his sleep.Football mad Jack Sharples (80) died on Thursday, August 1st, at his Kelbrook home and will be fondly...
View ArticleMusic momentum for Earby minibus appeal
An all-day music event at an Earby pub in July not only raised the roof on the day but drummed up support for the town’s minibus appeal fund.Earby’s White Lion Inn in Riley Street held it’s big band...
View ArticleSean Dyche not making any special plans
Yeovil Town, visitors to Turf Moor, are part of the argument against the current belief that football has lost it’s soul.The only Somerset club in the Football League are in their first season in the...
View ArticleNutter keeps Barnoldswick’s hopes alive ahead of key clash
Matt Nutter kept alive Barnoldswick’s hopes of retaining their Houldsworth Ribblesdale League title with a match winning display at Baxenden on Saturday.Nutter claimed 5-50 as the hosts were dismissed...
View ArticleLewis keeps his head as Nelson edge past Bacup
Nelson beat Bacup with a ball to spare at Seedhill on Saturday.Bacup elected to bat first after winning the toss and scored 25 runs from the opening 10 overs, but were pegged back by the fall of three...
View ArticleColne bounce back to earn impressive win at Silsden
Reds bounce back to earn impressive win at SilsdenAfter Saturday’s disappointing result Colne manager Nigel Coates shuffled the pack, making four changes to the starting line-up, recalling Ben Hoskin...
View ArticleNelson’s unbeaten start comes to an end at leaders Atherton
Nelson’s unbeaten start was ended in the battle of first against second on Monday night.The Blues went to Atherton Collieries with seven points from a possible nine, and things looked promising at the...
View ArticleBarnoldswick Town topple early pacesetters in hugely encouraging performance
Barnoldswick Town earned their first win of the season as they beat unbeaten leaders Stockport Sports 3-0 on their 3G pitch on Saturday.Town started the better, with Aaron Hollindrake prominent before...
View ArticleColne’s wait for first win of the season goes on after latest defeat
Colne suffered a nine-wicket defeat at East Lancashire as they go into the final five games of the season still searching for a first league win.The Horsfield side fell to an 18th defeat of the...
View ArticleFoulridge sailer George in the prizes
George Graham, who started sailing aged four at Burwain Sailing Club in Foulridge, has been competing at National and World Championships. At the Topper 4.2 World Championships in France in the small...
View ArticleJames wins Pendle and Burnley Grand Prix
Sunday saw the Boulsworth Fell Race - the final race of the 2013 Pendle and Burnley Grand Prix - as part of the annual Trawden agricultural show.Hosted and organised by Trawden AC, and sponsored by...
View ArticleTrawen Celtic look for sponsors ahead of new season
A group of lads have come together to form a new local team in the North Valley League. Trawden Celtic Under 9s Black came about as an increasing number of boys were attending weekly training sessions...
View ArticlePendle Forest and Craven Hunt Pony Club are reserve champions!
Pendle Forest and Craven Hunt Pony Club’s boys’ team finished second at the National Tetrathlon Championships at Bishop Burton College, Yorkshire at the weekend.Eight members competed in the four...
View ArticleOldham snap up Burnley defender Mills on loan
Burnley defender Joseph Mills has joined League One side Oldham Athletic on a 28-day loan.The defender moves to Boundary Park with immediate effect and could make his debut for the Latics in their away...
View ArticleBurnley to trial iPie system at Yeovil game
Burnley Football Club is delighted to announce the trial of a brand new food app ordering system on matchdays, for fans with smartphones.PLEASE NOTE: This is a trial of the new system and currently...
View ArticleBook review: Precious Thing by Colette McBeth
When does a friendship become too close for comfort… and what happens when love is only one step away from hatred?These are just two of the intriguing questions posed by Colette McBeth in her...
View ArticleGardening stalwart retires from Colne in Bloom
A gardening stalwart, who for years has been at the heart of a Colne environmental action group, has stepped down from his role.Michael Osborn took over as project leader of Colne in Bloom following...
View ArticleLady Captain’s Day at Ghyll Golf Club
Eva Brown held her Captain’s Day at Ghyll last Tuesday. Emma Blades won with 43 points from Patricia Wilkinson (40 points).The front nine prize was won by Pat Parrington and the back nine by Eileen...
View Article‘The penny has dropped’ as Keith Treacy looks to fulfil potential
Winger Keith Treacy admits “the penny has dropped” as he looks to fulfil his potential at Burnley.The 24-year-old has made only 45 appearances in just over two seasons with the club, with his fourth...
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