Nostalgia Video: May Day in Burnley 2009
In today’s video from our archives we take a look back to Burnley in 2009.Here’s the town’s ever-popular May Day parade, with music and marchers making their way through the streets of Burnley, making...
View ArticleFormer Colne mill site now branded a ‘death trap’
A Colne man has described the site of a demolished mill in the town as a potential death trap.Oak Mill, in Skipton Road, was knocked down earlier this year after standing empty for several years.But...
View ArticleNostalgia video: Pendle Business Awards 2008
Pendle’s first business awards were held at the Fence Gate Inn in February 2008.And Pendle Today was there to capture the excitement on video.Coun. Allan Buck, then Mayor of Pendle, congratulated the...
View ArticleBrierfield man in court after ‘mystery texts’ row
A Brierfield man assaulted his partner while throwing her out over text messages on her phone, a court heard.Thomas Smith (46), of Chapel Street, pushed on-off partner Anne Marie Garlick to the ground...
View ArticleCoroner’s concerns after new mum dies at Burnley General Hospital
A Coroner has highlighted his concerns following the unexpected death of a new mum at Burnley General Hospital.East Lancashire Coroner Mr Richard Taylor raised recommendations in the conclusion of an...
View ArticleBook review: Christmas fun and games with Usborne children’s books
You always know that Christmas is well and truly on the way when Usborne set sail with their glittering collection of children’s books.And on the tidal wave of a fabulous festive cargo this year is a...
View ArticleIain claims prestigious coach award at LLTA presentation
Local tennis coach Iain Taylor was named the Lancashire Development Coach of the Year for 2013 at the Lancashire Lawn Tennis Associations Awards presentation evening at the Bolton Arena at the Reebok...
View ArticleWest Craven Turbines defeated by Hyndburn
West Craven Turbines suffered a disappointing 59-44 defeat against Hyndburn.The game started with Turbines’ Gonzalez opening the scoring with a brilliant centre forward move to the basket, followed by...
View ArticleFighting to save Pendle parish hall
Uniformed groups from St Mary’s Church, Trawden, joined forces to raise £201 towards much-needed funds for the village’s parish hall.Cubs, Scouts, Guides and seniors held a coffee morning on Saturday...
View ArticleNostalgia video: Prince Charles at Burnley Town Hall 2008
Crowds gathered at Burnley Town Hall to see the arrival of Prince Charles in 2008.Among them was Harry Dahmke who captured this video of the Royal visitor who was in town to visit the Lancashire...
View ArticleBishop of Blackburn welcomes moves to ordain women bishops
The new Bishop of Blackburn has welcomed the Church of England moves to enable women to be ordained as bishops.On Wednesday the General Synod approved a package of measures as the next steps towards...
View ArticleBrierfield ex-soldier got £3,000 petrol with cloned fuel cards
A 44-year-old Brierfield man used cloned fuel cards on 48 separate occasions in a month, getting away with over £3,000 worth of petrol.Blackburn magistrates heard former soldier Jason Paul Harwood had...
View ArticleRenovated Nelson homes are unveiled
Pendle Council and its partner Liberata are about to unveil a hidden property gem as they launch a show home to promote a row of beautifully restored terraced properties in Nelson that are up for...
View ArticleNelson man was twice drink-drive limit
A Nelson man admitted driving while almost twice the drink drive limit.John Doherty (50), of Barkerhouse Road, was fined £300 and banned from driving for 17 months. He was also ordered to pay £85 costs...
View ArticleBook review: The Lost Duchess by Jenny Barden
When you find yourself in some serious bother at the perilous Tudor court, there is only one place to which you can truly escape… the New World.Still riding high since her debut novel, Mistress of the...
View ArticleNostalgia video: Burnley Continental Market 2008
Burnley’s Continental Market has always drawn the crowds.In 2008, our reporter Dominic Collis went along to see what was on offer and chatted to the stall holders.
View ArticleGame Review: Adventure Park
It’s about time there was a new theme park management sim on the block after a long time in the dark.Bitcomposer Entertainment and German developers b-alive has brought back one of the most fun kind of...
View ArticleGame Review: BIoshock Infinite: Burial at sea episode one DLC
I don’t often get sent out DLC for review yet 2K games have recently sent me a copy of Burial at Sea Episode 1for the excellent Bioshock Infinite, and it’s an interesting departure from the original...
View ArticleColne man’s bomb threat to police
A drunk man who staggered into a busy road and started to kick out at passing cars before threatening to drop a bomb on a policeman has been given a second chance by magistrates. Gary Carr (41), of...
View ArticleNHS respond to Colne health centre talk
Rumours have been circulating in Colne that some of the doctors based in the town’s health centre are unhappy with the facilities being provided in the new facility in Craddock Road and are looking for...
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