Travel Review: Tablet Worldwide USB charger
Travellers are gadget mad these days. Nearly everyone sits and plays on their ipads and kindles when they go on holiday.But going abroad means different electricity voltages, which can prove to be a...
View ArticleTravel Review: Dual Combination or key lock
Security is a big thing these days when you go on holiday. So this nifty little dual combination padlock is a big help.You can use your own combination to lock the padlock or there’s a back up key to...
View ArticleBurnley v Blackburn Rovers Match Ticket Collections
Burnley supporters who have tickets for collection for this weekend’s East Lancashire derby are asked to collect their tickets ahead of Saturday wherever possible, in order to avoid unnecessary queues...
View ArticleBook review: These Wonderful Rumours! by May Smith
‘Oh horrors. Germany has invaded Poland. Now for hell let loose!’At the outbreak of the Second World War, May Smith, 24, lived with her parents in Swadlincote, a small village near Derby, and taught at...
View ArticleConcerns over ‘dangerous’ parking on Colne road
Concerns over “dangerous” parking on a residential road in Colne have been raised with Lancashire County Council.Residents and Leader of Pendle Council Coun. Joe Cooney this week shared their fears...
View ArticleFirst workhouses established to help the poor
The generosity of its citizens is one of the hallmarks of a civilised society and Burnley is no exception. We might not regard our town as historic in the same way as, for example, Warwick and Arundel...
View ArticleTravel Review: Ultralite Packable Daysack
There is nothing worse when you go on holiday than having to take lots of bags. This handy little rucksack is ideal to use for beach gear or sandwiches.It comes in the tiniest bag and is easy to put...
View ArticleDeath of former Nelson baker Nora
A Barrowford resident and former baker in Nelson – Nora Mason – has passed away.Born in County Limerick, Ireland, the second child of Joe and Bridie Fean, Nora was 15 when she moved to England with her...
View ArticleKids Review: Kozikidz Puddleboots
When you are three-years-old there is nothing better than jumping in puddles. Just ask children’s cartoon character Peppa Pig.She’s an expert at it, as is Flora, who will go out of her way to find the...
View ArticleBurnley and Blackburn issue joint statement ahead of East Lancashire derby
Burnley and Blackburn Rovers Football Clubs have issued the following joint statement ahead of Saturday’s East Lancashire derby.“We encourage all supporters attending this game to respect each other...
View ArticleTory supporters stand behind MP Nigel Evans
The chairman of the Ribble Valley Conservative Association said its members will fully support and stand behind their MP Nigel Evans, who has been charged with offences including sexual assault,...
View ArticleThe Swan with Two Necks announced as one of the Top 16 pubs in Britain
The 16 regional finalists of CAMRA’s Pub of the Year competition have been announced to mark the launch of this year’s Good Beer Guide.The top 16 pubs will go forward and have a chance to win the...
View ArticleRibble Valley MP Nigel Evans addresses House of Commons
Ribble Valley MP Nigel Evans has today (Wednesday) made a statement to the House of Commons explaining his decision to stand down as deputy speaker after being charged with sex offences.In a statement...
View ArticleSupporter Information: Burnley v Blackburn
A number of special arrangements will be in place for supporters for Burnley’s Lancashire derby against Blackburn Rovers at Turf Moor on Saturday, September 14 (12.15pm KO).Both clubs have worked...
View ArticlePlans submitted to build new homes in Trawden
Plans have been submitted to Pendle Council to erect six houses in Trawden. If given the green light, the proposals, which have been submitted by Mr D. Nicholson, would see three pairs of semi-detached...
View ArticleBook review: Refusal by Felix Francis
Taking over the reins from his famous father was never going to be an easy ride for Felix Francis, but three books down he is hitting his stride and proving an odds-on favourite with crime thriller...
View ArticleBlack Death changed face of countryside
One of the most important documents which relate to our local social history is the Briercliffe Poor Book of 1754-5. It is a pity that information for only a very short period has survived but this, in...
View ArticleJail for Brierfield man in sex grooming case
A man who tried to prevent a young victim from giving evidence in a grooming case has been jailed.Qasim Hussain (20), of Townley Street, Brierfield, was previously found guilty of perverting the course...
View ArticleFuneral of popular Colne businessman (75)
The funeral of a well-known Colne businessman and former Trawden parish councillor will be held at St Bartholomew’s Church from 10-30am today. Raymond Clough (75) died from kidney and heart failure on...
View ArticleBurnley favourites with bookies for derby clash
Following their impressive 3-0 win away at Derby County last weekend, this Saturday sees the Clarets host Blackburn Rovers in a eagerly anticipated local derby clash that rarely fails to...
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