‘Worthy winners’ - Burnley boss Dyche
Burnley climbed to third in the table with victory over Yeovil, but boss Sean Dyche - while delighted - is not getting carried away.The Clarets have seven points for their first three league games, and...
View ArticleNelson man hurt in canal bridge fall
Fire-fighters were called in to help rescue a man who had fallen from the bridge over the Leeds and Liverpool Canal in Scotland Road, Nelson, yesterday evening.The man had broken his ankle falling from...
View ArticleBook review: The Irresistible Blueberry Bakeshop and Café by Mary Simses
There’s only one thing more irresistible than a blueberry muffin… a subtly sweet romance prepared with a loving hand and baked to perfection.Mary Simses’ escapist debut novel is a deliciously dainty...
View ArticleDance teacher’s plans for Foulridge panto
An ambitious dance teacher from Trawden is on the lookout for the grumpiest, happiest and the fairest of all local residents.As part of her dance school’s one year celebrations, Keeley Terry (23) has...
View ArticleDyche pleased with hungry striker Vokes
Clarets boss Sean Dyche feels Burnley are seeing a new, improved Sam Vokes.Vokes has started the first four games of the season, after the sale of Charlie Austin.And the Wales international has scored...
View ArticleWait nearly over for GCSE students
Last week, nervous students from across Burnley and Padiham received their long-awaited A-Level results.They’re now finalising decisions about their future: whether they will head into the world of...
View ArticlePlanning issues cost Conservatives votes
The Conservatives in Clitheroe lost the Littlemoor by-election on planning issues.The result is a major disappointment and was in spite of hard work by Jean Foreshaw, the Conservative candidate, who...
View ArticleToo much Press coverage of new Prince George
Without wishing to run the risk of being sent in chains to the Tower, Mr Pendle would like to ask a simple question.Does any other reader think the coverage of the birth of Prince George recently was...
View ArticlePendle actor appears in ‘Casualty’ with Honor Blackman
Dramatic Pendle actor Thomas Pickles has appeared as a casualty in BBC’s “Casualty” – with former Bond girl Honor Blackman.And this week he begins rehearsals for “KES” at Derby Theatre. It is on stage...
View ArticleI never believed Trawden Show would be a success
We recently had the annual Trawden Agricultural Show, one of the biggest and best of its kind in England.Now when the idea of launching a show in the village was dreamed up by three men over a drink in...
View ArticleBook review: A summer of reading with Random House Children’s Books
A gripping story of espionage and wartime resistance takes centre stage in an exciting line-up of children’s books from Random House this month.There are also sticker books to keep little ones...
View ArticleCommunity helps fulfil Sharpy’s scooter dreams
This is the moment that a Colne man who suffers from an inherited muscle-wasting disease was handed his independence. Thanks to the efforts of his carer Deborah Robinson, Union Exchange landlady Maggie...
View ArticleUFC is anomaly in sporting doping controversies
With all the controversy surrounding doping scandals in sport and athletics, it seems extraordinarily aberrant that one of the fastest growing organisations on the planet continues to isolate itself as...
View ArticleNow is time to launch counter attack over homes plans
Following last week’s theme “choose your target’, I have decided to scale the beleaguered ramparts and stick my head above the parapet in a bid to rally the troops and, hopefully, not get shot down in...
View ArticleTravel Review: Almond Valley and Heads of Ayr
Animals and amusements are a winning combination when it comes to children.This summer’s excellent weather gave the Hay family the perfect excuse to try out some top attractions north of the border. We...
View ArticleBurnley FC back campaign aimed at raising awareness of child sexual exploitation
Burnley Football Club is proud to back a Lancashire Police campaign aimed at raising awareness of and stamping out child sexual exploitation.With the help of Clarets manager Sean Dyche and the entire...
View ArticleI’ve had enough of pampered, over-paid Premier League footballers
Here we go again, folks.Yes, the new Premier League football season has kicked off.And we all know what that means.Pampered, over-rated and over-paid players whining about how badly done by they are...
View ArticleNelson man (71) taken to hospital after kitchen blaze
A 71-year-old Nelson man was taken to hospital for a check-up after a fire at his house on Monday afternoon.Three fire engines, a paramedic fast response car, an ambulance and the police attended the...
View ArticleWe should cherish our award-winning parks
The news that parks throughout Burnley have again won prestigious Green Flag Awards should be a great source of pride to all of us.Our parks get used to varying degrees and, perhaps, we should all make...
View ArticleApprenticeships will help us fill the skills gap
After the House rose for Summer recess, I had a chance to reflect on everything that has gone on in Westminster in the past few weeksThere have been many important debates and discussions which have...
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