Clitheroe motorist had 29 points on licence
A serial speeder from Clitheroe has made the top 10 for drivers with the most active endorsements on their licence.The man was caught eight times in just two months, according to a new report by the...
View ArticleMedical help for poor in 18th Century
This week we re-commence the story of how the Overseer of Briercliffe helped poorer members of the community in the middle years of the 18th Century. Reference has already been made to the workhouse in...
View ArticleBook review: The Good Little Devil and Other Tales by Pierre Gripari
A demon short on devil-may-care attitude, two lovesick shoes and an over-ambitious potato that dreams of becoming a French fry…These are just some of the wickedly eccentric fairy tales which have been...
View ArticleDoting mother inspired to run half marathon
A doting mother has dug out her running shoes in a bid to give something back to a society close to her heart. Liz Allison (49), from Ightenhill, Burnley, will be taking part in the world’s biggest...
View ArticleColne nursery owner’s pride as Class of 2006 take next big step
They were the first group to graduate from a new Colne nursery in July 2006.And now the owner of Toddle In Nursery has shared her pride as her little “tykes” take their next big step to high school.To...
View ArticleCOLUMN: New challenges for Charlotte and me!
Hi everyone! How’s your summer been? We’ve been having a wonderful holidays spending time together, helping Charlotte unwind and relax before that wonderful brain of hers goes back to school to start...
View ArticleWho would you like to see in ‘Strictly Come Dancing’?
All of Burnley will be rooting for locally-born actress Natalie Gumede when she steps out to take part in the BBC’s flagship show “Strictly Come Dancing” tomorrow evening.The show has captured the...
View ArticleDanny’s delight at strike partnership
The strike pairing of Danny Ings and Sam Vokes has reaped eight goals so far this season, firing Burnley to third place in the Championship, and the third round of the Capital One Cup.But while it is a...
View ArticleBurnley boss puts form down to duo’s fitness
Clarets boss Sean Dyche feels Danny Ings and Sam Vokes’ hard work is paying off.The pair have eight goals between them from the first seven games of the season, and Dyche puts much of their good form...
View ArticlePadiham face toughest test yet as they play unbeaten opposition!
The Storks have certainly announced their presence on the Evo-Stik stage.Steve Wilkes’s side responded to an opening day defeat away to Northwich Victoria by embarking on a four match unbeaten...
View ArticleHart hits treble as Colne romp home
Jason Hart hit a hat-trick on Saturday as Colne beat newly-promoted Abbey Hey, who had made a good start to life in the North West Counties Premier Division.The Reds made a hesitant start to the game,...
View ArticleBarnoldswick look to seal second
Barnoldswick and Settle can still finish as Ribblesdale League runners-up after last weekend’s double header.Last season’s winners Barlick hold a five-point advantage going into their final game at...
View ArticleRubettes singer’s tribute to devoted wife
“The female equivalent of a totally diamond geezer” was among many touching tributes made by musician Tony Thorpe in memory of his beloved wife Shirley.Tony, a singer and guitarist with pop band The...
View ArticleNelson are handed a harsh lesson at home to Irlam
Sitting top of the NWC First Division after three successive wins, Nelson were given a wake-up call on Saturday.The Blues, looking to maintain their unbeaten home record, made two enforced changes, as...
View ArticleRidehalgh at double as Barnoldswick Town end poor run with handsome victory
After three successive home defeats, Barnoldswick Town picked up their first win in front of their own fans on Tuesday night as theyu beat Squires Gate 4-0.Town were without the injured Kieran Lee, but...
View ArticleRotary Club chain melted down for charity
Members of Nelson, Brierfield and Reedley Rotary Club has donated more than £1,500 from its funds to Pendleside Hospice following its recent closure.The presentation follows the decision by club...
View ArticleREVIEW: Bingley Music Live goes with a bang
These days forty five quid won’t get you far - not least in the live music stakes.But there’s one small corner of Yorkshire flying the flag for the frugal festival-goer.Bingley Music Live 2013 gave...
View ArticleNew challenge for Colne T8M star Jacob
Leaving your child at the school gates for the first time is an emotional experience for any parent.But for Emma Crosby, this rings particularly true as she prepares to take her son Jacob (4) to Park...
View ArticleRussell earns two collections as Nelson win penultimate outing
Nelson won their penultimate game at Todmorden on Sunday by 15 runs as Russell Bradley earned two collections in an outstanding performance.Nelson won the toss and elected to bat first on a bitterly...
View ArticleYoung racers are Silverstone stars
Team Appleyard Macadam Racing - sponsored by Colne’s John Macadam & Son - saw two young Supersport 600 riders excel at the British Moto GP meeting held at Silverstone over the weekend.Graeme...
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