Barlick band hit the right notes
Barnoldswick Brass Band has good reason to blow its own trumpets – and all other instruments for that matter – following its success after entering a competition for the first time in a number of...
View ArticlePolice appeal for wanted man
A wanted man may have been in the Nelson, Colne and Brierfield areas, police have warned today. Ian Ashworth, previously of Commercial Road in Blackburn, was arrested on August 10th and charged with...
View ArticleMighty Primet School football team of 1955
This week’s column features a photo from a contemporary school-pal of mine of almost 60 years ago. David Barker, then living in Barrowford (now in Burnley) was at Primet Secondary School from 1952 to...
View ArticleFilm Review: Justin And The Knights Of Valour
A clumsy yet kind-hearted boy on the cusp of adulthood discovers heroism comes from within, during Manuel Sicilia’s computer-animated adventure.Justin And The Knights Of Valour is a stirring tale of...
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I had intended to go away for a couple of days, but events conspired to make it necessary for a rethink. Even on the morning there were matters demanding attention that necessitated a late start, but...
View ArticleHelp to get young people into golf
I have had many meetings and constituent appointments in recent weeks.I was delighted to visit Burnley Golf Club for a launch and celebration of being awarded £50,000 funding from Sport England’s...
View ArticleThe best £10m. spent in Burnley
A recent week started with an interesting business meeting at Barclays. I discussed various issues with them, including apprenticeships. It was great to meet staff and hear about everything going on at...
View ArticleAmazing national ‘enterprising’ honour for Burnley
On the last week of recess before Parliament began, I went with my family for a week’s holiday to CenterParcs. It was a great place to go to have fun, but I ended up only being there for two days due...
View ArticleScum think it’s OK to steal from graves
The dead, it would appear, are no longer allowed to rest in peace – because someone else can’t be bothered to do an honest day’s work.The news last week that stone flags from the tops of seven grave...
View ArticleWalkers brave the elements on Colne charity stroll
It may have been wet and miserable at the weekend, but walkers were not going to let their spirits be dampened during a Colne charity event. A total of 45 people turned out to take part in the town’s...
View ArticleColne Golf Club host ex-Captain’s day
Memories spanning 100 years were shared at Colne Golf Club’s first ex-Captain’s Day. The event, which included a golf competition and three-course meal, was attended by 21 ex-captains and was hailed a...
View ArticlePendle Stroke Group relaunches in Colne
A community group offering support to stroke victims and their families has been officially relaunched by caring best friends. Earlier this year, we revealed that Pendle Stroke Group was under threat...
View ArticleAtif ready to avenge debut disappointment
Nelson boxer Atif Mushtaq is eager to avenge the disappointment of his professional debut next month.The 25-year-old had a forlorn expression on his face once referee John Latham announced that his bow...
View ArticlePair hit hat-tricks as Blues go goal crazy against Oldham
Nelson came from 4-2 down to beat Oldham Borough 8-4 at Victoria Park on Saturday- three days after hitting Rochdale Town for six!Manager Mark Fell brought in Richie Allen for the unavailable Peter...
View ArticlePhoenix attack looks lacklustre in opener at Hodge House
On Saturday Pendle entertained Birchfield RUFC, hoping to avenge last season’s cup final defeat. But it didn’t go to plan in a 28-5 reverse.Phoenix felt confident, and the first 10 minutes showed the...
View ArticleJane wins by one hole in Nelson GC Championship Final
The Nelson Golf Club Ladies’ Championship Final between Jane McGregor and Sandra Driver was a hard-fought match that went down to the 18th hole. Being a scratch competition, Sandra, who plays off 15,...
View ArticleBook review: The World is a Wedding by Wendy Jones
The whimsical world of undertaker Wilfred Price springs to glorious life again in the second chapter of Wendy Jones’ enchanting Welsh odyssey.In her keenly anticipated sequel to The Thoughts and...
View ArticleWork to start soon on Prairie Sports Village
The highly-anticipated £2.5m. revamp of Burnley’s Prairie playing fields is moving closer.Plans detailing the transformation of the Windermere Avenue site have been submitted to Burnley Borough Council...
View ArticleBogus taxi driver’s sex attack on mum
A bogus taxi driver who sexually assaulted a Padiham woman who got into his car has been jailed.Tassawar Shah (29), of Hartley Street, Nelson, pleaded guilty shortly before his trial was due to begin...
View ArticleVideo memories: Whalley Pickwick Night 2007
Pickwick Night is a major date in the calendar in Whalley and this year celebrates its 25th anniversary.Over the years, we’ve captured the fun night on video and in photos.In 2007, reporter Faiza...
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