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Colne and Nelson Rugby Club Under 13’s receive new kits.

YOUNG rugby stars in Colne and Nelson were given the perfect early Christmas present when they won a national competition.Colne and Nelson Rugby Club’s Under 13s are now wearing brand new kits after...

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Burnley boxer Lee Bennett returns to the ring

OSCAR De La Hoya, Sugar Ray Robinson, Evander Holyfield, Sugar Ray Leonard, Muhammad Ali and George Foreman - all renowned kings of boxing comebacks.Each suffered a fall from grace, yet all five...

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Get down to the Queen’s Hotel, Colne

THE Queen’s Hotel, in Burnley Road, Colne, is the place to be this weekend as you start your Christmas countdown!Tonight (Friday, December 16th), don’t miss The Assembly and head on down to catch...

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‘Home wins key to top six place’: Burnley FC boss Eddie Howe

BURNLEY are going home for Christmas – and Clarets boss Eddie Howe hopes it’s a happy time as he eyes a top six place.A third successive away win at nine-man Brighton on Saturday moved Burnley to...

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Disabled man crawled home after Brierfield street gang attack: dad-of-four...

A DISABLED man was left to crawl home after he was mugged by a gang who stripped him of his rings and took his crutches, a court heard.“Terribly vulnerable” Thomas Bamford, who has arthritis, sciatica...

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Padiham woman denies Colne murder

A WOMAN has denied the murder of Colne man Steven Sheppard at a house in Portland Street, Colne, in October.Donna Harrison (34), of Beech Street, Padiham, entered her plea via a prison videolink...

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A GREAT CHRISTMAS PRESENT IDEA

A GIFT voucher for the Woodland Spa, Burnley, will make an ideal Christmas present!You can call in at the spa, at Crow Wood Leisure, Burnley, to buy your voucher or simply pick up the phone and order...

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Pair banned from every back street in Burnley and Pendle

TWO “prolific” burglars have been banned from every back street and alleyway in Burnley and Pendle.Scott Dumigan (30) of North Street, Burnley, and Robert Tunesi (36) of Stott Street, Nelson, were...

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Could bus station electronic timetables be saved?

BUS users are campaigning to keep electronic timetable displays at Burnley Bus Station.Cash for the illuminated displays was axed by county councillors in its budget cuts, but objectors say the boards...

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Police urge domestic abuse victims not to ‘suffer in silence’ over Christmas

LANCASHIRE Police are urging victims of domestic abuse not to suffer in silence this Christmas.The force has launched a Christmas campaign to tackle domestic abuse over the festive season, reinforcing...

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Brighton manager ‘ready to leave’ after red cards

Brighton manager Gus Poyet revealed he considered leaving the Amex Stadium early after the home side had two players sent off in the first half of their 1-0 defeat to Burnley.Poyet cut a frustrated...

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‘Last chance’ for Brierfield thief who stole £5,000 quad bikes

A CROOK who handled two quad bikes worth £5,000 and drove off in his friend’s van was given a chance by a judge - but was warned it was his only one.Mark Ellis, who had no insurance or licence, last...

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Burnley FC players visit children in hospital: PHOTOS

CLARETS skipper Chris McCann led his team to Blackburn, but this particular away visit – to see poorly children in hospital – definitely had the emphasis on friendly.The Burnley footballers made their...

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Residents asked for opinions on Colne in survey

COLNE Connected, the town’s Market Town Partnership, thanks everyone who has taken the time to respond to its recent survey.The responses so far have been “illuminating” and give the town’s volunteers...

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Witness appeal after two attacked on night out in Burnley

POLICE in Burnley are appealing for information after two men were assaulted in the town centre.Both victims had been in the Bees Knees pub in Hammerton Street at 1-30 a.m. on Friday, December 16th,...

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Pendle MP calls for more investment in aerospace industry

PENDLE MP Andrew Stephenson has called on Defence Ministers to do more to invest in aerospace programmes which are a crucial part of Pendle’s and Lancashire local economy. The MP, recently elected as...

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Calories in alcohol pile on the pounds - health warning

TWO pints of lager and a packet of crisps - that’ll be 600 calories!So the NHS Choices reminds the public about the hidden calories in alcohol as the festive season is in full swing.NHS Choices - the...

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Nelson pair earn national final places in Bath,

Two Nelson junior golfers - and Burnley College Golf Academy stars - have qualified for the national colleges finals in Bath.Academy members Niall Ormerod, Curtis Clarkin and Ben Short took part in the...

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Nelson training specialists win Royal Mail contract

NELSON-based training specialist Training 2000 has won a contract to deliver apprenticeships for the Royal Mail across the whole of the UK.Advanced apprenticeships in engineering maintenance will be...

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PEEK INTO THE PAST: Duke Bar at the turn of the 20th Century

I REALISE those of you who are regular readers of Peek into the Past will have seen images of this part of Burnley before. However, I particularly like this photo as it gives us a splendid view up...

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