Lily the singing Dalmatian is today’s star pet
Every dog has its day – and now one Pendle pooch is in the spotlight.Lily the Dalmatian is today’s Burnley Express star pet with her paw-inspiring vocal talents.Three-year-old Lily loves to sing along...
View ArticleLady Clarets win the Lancashire derby to progress in FA Cup
Three goals in the last 20 minutes ensured Burnley Ladies progressed to the next round of the Women’s FA Cup with a convincing victory over Blackpool at Bloomfield Road on Sunday.Burnley dominated the...
View ArticleDetectives investigating Colne indecent exposures release CCTV images
Police investigating two indecent exposures in Colne have released images of a man they want to trace.The first incident happened on Thursday September 12th at around 9-30pm when a woman was approached...
View ArticleTelevision advert is filmed in Colne
There is plenty of “lights, camera and action” in Colne today as a new television advert for an insurance company is filmed on the high street.The Colne Times went along to the scene following a social...
View ArticleWind turbine proposals for Colne farm
Proposals to erect a 225kw wind turbine at Piked Edge Farm, in Skipton Old Road, have been submitted to Pendle Council.If approved the turbine would have a height of 30m, and a maximum tip height of 45m.
View ArticleVideo memories: Hospital Protest Match 2008
The row over health care is rarely far from the headlines in 2013 ... but in October 2008 it was at the forefront of everyone’s minds.Led by Coun. Gordon Birtwistle, the then leader of Burnley Council...
View ArticleBook review: Dominion by C.J. Sansom
It’s Remembrance Sunday 1952... young Queen Elizabeth takes her place at the Cenotaph in Whitehall, old soldiers gather for their march past and out of the massed dignitaries steps German ambassador...
View ArticleBurnley offering fans chance to grab a free pie!
Burnley’s unique iPie food ordering service is being rolled out around all home stands at Turf Moor this weekend.And to celebrate, iPie App providers Preoday are giving away 500 FREE pies to the first...
View ArticleWatch Burnley from just £20 with a Flexi-Ticket
Burnley Football Club has been delighted at the success of the groundbreaking Flexi Ticket scheme.And with SIX home games still remaining before Christmas, there is still time to catch the Clarets...
View ArticleNational honour for Pendle vet
A Pendle vet has been elected as president of the British Veterinary Association for 2013/2014.Robin Hargreaves, a director with Stanley House Vets, was elected into office at the BVA’s annual Members’...
View ArticleBurnley favourites to beat Addicks
Three victories from their last four league matches have catapulted Burnley into the Championship top two and with just one defeat so far this season, Sean Dyche’s men approach Saturday’s clash with...
View ArticleEarby’s annual Saluki walk a success again
Earby’s annual Saluki walk has proved popular once more as almost 40 dogs with owners from across the UK joined in with the charity event.David Hartley, who is Chairman of the Northern Saluki Club,...
View ArticleBurnley striker Ings: We fear no-one
Nine-goal striker Danny Ings sees no reason why Burnley can’t maintain their outstanding start to the season.The Clarets host Charlton Athletic at Turf Moor on Saturday, lying two points behind leaders...
View ArticleYoung Burnley keeper Nizic earns Australian call-up
Young Clarets goalkeeper Daniel Nizic has been given a debut call-up to the Australian U20 squad.The 18-year-old has previously linked-up with the Young Socceroos at a training camp in London in...
View ArticleJobs boost promised as Colne mill plan revealed
Approximately 80 new jobs could be created if major plans to transform the Glen Mills site are given the green light. Last month we reported that proposals are set to be submitted to Pendle Council to...
View ArticleColne Food Festival set to be a real treat
After months of stewing and planning, a real treat of an event has been cooked up for this weekend. Run by local trader Ashley Sutcliffe and organiser of Whalley Farmers’ Market Charles Bolton, Colne...
View ArticleNatalie Gumede to follow in footsteps of Colne students?
Pendle star Natalie Gumede will be hopefully following in the footsteps of students at her old high school when she performs in Blackpool tonight. Colne Park High School students Amber Brunton (14) and...
View ArticleMum (36) found hanged at Nelson home
An open verdict has been recorded at the inquest of a woman who died in Nelson in August.East Lancashire Coroners’ Court heard that Renata Kaorkoziene (36) was found dead by her family at their home in...
View ArticleJay has the world at his feet - Vince Overson
Former Claret Vince Overson insists Jay Rodriguez won’t be overawed if he makes his England debut tonight.Burnley-born Rodriguez - coached by Overson in his formative years - received his first call-up...
View Article‘Strike pair are more formidable than title-winning duo’ - David Jones
Strikers Chris Iwelumo and Sylvan Ebanks-Blake scored 41 goals between them as they fired Wolves to the Championship title five seasons ago.Indeed, Ebanks-Blake was the division’s top scorer with...
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