Brierfield crook is caught with knuckleduster
A PROLIFIC crook caught with a knuckleduster claimed he had bought it as a “curiosity” as he was a collector, a court heard.Brian Hedgecock, who has more than 100 criminal convictions, had ornamental...
View ArticleFamily fight for honours in Nelson & Colne Ladies’ Pool League
IT was mother against daughter in the final of the Nelson and Colne Ladies’ Pool League Blind Doubles at the Alex.Mother Karen Monk partnered Carol Ormerod, while daughter Andrea partnered Helen Kay in...
View ArticleBurnley 0, Portsmouth 1
THE return of strike pair Martin Paterson and Charlie Austin couldn't inspire the Clarets to victory at Turf Moor.Instead it was Pompey who were the unlikely winners as skipper David Norris struck deep...
View Article46% increase in Pendle telecoms firm turnover
PENDLE-based telecommunications giant Daisy has announced a “significant” 47% increase in turnover in just six months.The company’s interim results for the period to September 30th show revenues up to...
View ArticleAwards night for Nelson Golf Club ladies
NELSON Golf Club’s ladies have held their annual dinner and presentatio.At the beginning of the proceedings, a special award was handed by Pat Stoney - a past lady captain - to Marion Wilkinson, who...
View ArticleBoot camp planned ahead of Pendle Triathlon 2012
DO you fancy taking on a new challenge next year? Something that will test your skills and stamina?Why not compete in Pendle Triathlon 2012? And Pendle Leisure Trust will help you all the way.The trust...
View ArticleBook review: Hawke’s Tor by E.V.Thompson
As daylight fades on the slopes of Bodmin Moor in 1861, a young woman carrying a baby sets out on a secret assignation...Minutes later, she is battered to death and her two-month-old son abducted. Two...
View ArticleYoung Burnley star nets top award
Burnley Football Club is delighted to announce that Archie Love has been named as the League Football Education’s Apprentice of the Month.Love, a second-year scholar at Turf Moor, receives the award...
View ArticlePool set to re-open tomorrow
The large pool at Pendle Leisure Centre, Colne, will hopefully re-open tomorrow morning.The problem which has forced its recent closure has been resolved and repair work has been carried out.Centre...
View ArticleInvitation to join cancer charity’s Kilimanjaro Trek
A CANCER charity is inviting you to stand on top of the world to help boost its funds.Marie Curie Cancer Care is encouraging fund-raisers to explore one of the highest free-standing mountains in the...
View ArticleFestive Chinese lanterns warning is issued
THINK twice before setting off Chinese flying lanterns at Christmas and New Year, urges Lancashire County Council. It is writing to schools and other partners to raise awareness of the problems they...
View ArticleBOOK REVIEW: Owner’s Workshop Manual for the Millennium Falcon (Modified...
SOME people believe man never really walked on the moon and it was all faked on a film set in the Nevada desert. Some people believe Elvis never really died, but faked his own death to escape the fame...
View ArticleJail for Nelson dad who terrorised his ex
A FATHER of two who terrorised his ex-partner in a campaign of threats has been locked up for two years.Burnley Crown Court heard how Kamran Rafiq was also aggressive and abusive to a social worker,...
View ArticleBook review: The Dressmaker of Khair Khana by Gayle Tzemach Lemmon
When the Taliban took control of Kabul in September 1996, thousands of women saw their lives transformed... overnight, they were banned from schools and offices and even forbidden from leaving home on...
View ArticleBurnley may have to sell stars in bid to balance the books
CLARETS chairman Barry Kilby hasn’t ruled out making further player sales in January in an increased bid to balance the books at Turf Moor.Chris Iwelumo, Tyrone Mears, Chris Eagles, Danny Fox and Wade...
View ArticlePendle 4, Embsay 1
PENDLE Renegades managed to beat the weather and put in a fine display to beat Embsay 4-1.Renegades started brightly with Jordan Strachan finding his feet backed up by Anthony Reedy overlapping him at...
View ArticleAppeal Court frees disabled dad-of-seven jailed for his part in Brierfield...
A DISABLED dad-of-seven who left a peacemaker with a head injury after battering him with a walking stick during a brawl has walked free from prison after a decision by senior judges.The victim,...
View ArticleVOTE: Would free parking save our High Street stores?
THIS week retail guru Mary Portas has handed over her masterplan to save our struggling High Streets to the Government.Offering a raft ideas that could boost business across the nation, she has claimed...
View ArticleNelson dad cleared of ‘drugs cash’ concealment
A HEROIN dealer’s dad has been cleared of stashing away £56,000 “drugs cash” in the front bedroom of the family home in Nelson.Father-of-five Mohammed Arshad was alleged to have hidden away the money,...
View ArticleEddie Howe hails Burnley’s team spirit
BURNLEY boss Eddie Howe is hoping the Clarets can continue their momentum away from home when they travel to the AMEX Stadium to face Brighton tomorrow.The Clarets have already registered five wins on...
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