Mystery hanging tragedy of Burnley boy Michael (12)
A 12-YEAR-OLD Burnley boy who hanged himself with a bicycle chain was not subjected to “consistent” bullying, an inquest heard.Michael Raven, who was a pupil at St Wilfred’s School, Blackburn, was...
View ArticleBREAKING NEWS: Huge fire in Burnley centre - road closed
FIRE crews are currently tackling a major blaze in Burnley town centre.The top floor of a lettings agency in Temple Street, next to Union Cabs and Delicious Pizzas, is well ablaze, with smoke and...
View ArticleTaxi driver denies sexual assault charge
A TAXI driver allegedly molested a young woman passenger, leaving her frightened and hysterical, a jury heard.Jamshed was said to have fondled the woman’s leg with his left hand while driving with his...
View ArticleBook review: Whalley & Around Through Time by Roger Frost and Ian Thompson
Nestling in the heart of Lancashire’s Ribble Valley lies Whalley, a fascinating rural town which has seen an abundance of change over the last 100 years. Sheltered by the wooded hillside of Whalley Nab...
View ArticleConservative councillor to announce resignation tonight
A CONSERVATIVE member of Pendle Council is to announce his resignation at tonight’s full council meeting.Coun. George Askew, who represents Boulsworth ward in Colne and is the chairman of the council’s...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Ipswich Town 1, Burnley 0
THE Clarets’ winless streak was extended to six games as Michael Chopra’s goal earned Ipswich maximum points at Portman Road.Paul Jewell’s side were dominant from start to finish and their performance...
View ArticlePrimet High School part-time teachers made redundant
TWO part-time teachers at Primet High School, Colne, have been made redundant.The job cuts have been made due to falling numbers of pupils on the school roll, a situation common in secondary schools...
View ArticleBomb explodes in Nelson street
Police have launched an investigation after a small explosive device was found on a street in Nelson.Officers were called to Pinfold Place at 8-10 p.m. yesterday after neighbours reported hearing a...
View ArticleWe need to let some of the lads go out and get some games - Eddie Howe
CLARETS boss Eddie Howe is facing a juggling act before the close of the loan window at 5 p.m.Howe looks likely to move out some of his fringe players on loan, with a domino effect in terms of how many...
View ArticleZavon Hines joins Bournemouth on loan
BURNLEY striker Zavon Hines has joined Bournemouth on loan until the end of the season.The England U21 forward has yet to start a league game for the Clarets since signing from West Ham United in...
View ArticleSecond Nelson jewellery shop raided
POLICE are appealing for information following a burglary at a jewellery shop in Nelson in the early hours of yesterday. The offence took place around 1-30 a.m when a group of four or five masked men...
View ArticleKeith Treacy joins Sheffield Wednesday on loan
BURNLEY midfielder Keith Treacy has joined League One promotion-chasers Sheffield Wednesday on an emergency loan deal.The Republic of Ireland international will remain with the Owls until the end of...
View ArticleVOTE: Should cannabis be legalised?
this week has seen police across Lancashire make a united effort to clamp down on those who cultivate and supply cannabis to thousands of drug users.However, there is online debate over whether this...
View ArticleNorton United 3-2 Nelson FC
A SPIRITED second half comeback was not enough for Nelson to reach the North West Counties First Division Trophy Final, as they went down 3-2 at Norton United on Tuesday night.Trailing 1-0 from the...
View ArticleBurnley boss wants youth to come to the fore
IT is time for Burnley’s young side to come of age, according to boss Eddie Howe.The Clarets are without a win in seven games, ahead of tomorrow’s visit of promotion chasers West Ham.But they have...
View ArticlePolice investigation after street explosion
Police have launched an investigation after a small explosive device was found on a street in Nelson.Officers were called to Pinfold Place at about 8-10 p.m. on Wednesday after neighbours reported...
View ArticleColne 1-1 AFC Blackpool
Colne left it late to grab a share of the points with a spectacular Kieran Demaine equaliser in injury time against AFC Blackpool at the XLCR Stadium on Tuesday night.The Reds had found it hard going...
View Article‘Padiham panther’ spotted on moors
THE mystery of the Padiham Panther has been re-ignited this week after a Hapton grandmother captured a black “beast” on film.Amateur photographer Sheila McBeth spotted the shadowy creature stalking...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Blackburn Youth 1, Burnley Youth 0
CLARETS Youth team boss Terry Pashley wanted his young guns to be in the tie after the clash at Ewood Park - so it's mission completed as we effectively enter the half-way stage of the FA Youth Cup...
View ArticleHelp to cut energy bills
Locally generated green energy will be the subject of a meeting held on Thursday in Barnoldswick. People interested in green energy and residents looking to cut fuel bills by meeting their energy needs...
View Article