Nelson shark victim’s inquest held
The inquest of a Nelson man who was killed by a shark while on his honeymoon in the Seychelles, has heard that such incidents are “virtually unheard of”.Ian Redmond (30), who grew up in Deerstone Road,...
View ArticleThe week in pictures - 26th - 30th March 2012
WE take a look back at last weeks news locally in pictures.From news stories that have hit the headlines to the latest sports news; events that have caught the imagination to the downright bizarre -...
View ArticleWembley hero Wade Elliott to make Turf Moor return with Birmingham
Wembley hero Wade Elliott makes his first return to Burnley tomorrow with the Blues.Burnley boss Eddie Howe explained it was a tough decision to let him go in August: “The difficult one with Wade’s...
View ArticleSalterforth homes decision deferred over safety concerns
VILLAGERS opposed to a new housing development in Salterforth have made a last-ditch attempt to save a vital car park and improve road safety.Plans for 51 homes to be built on the site of the former...
View ArticleJail warning to Nelson knifewoman
A KNIFEWOMAN who lunged at her ex-partner in a midnight confrontation could end up behind bars.Donna Sherwin was said to have pulled the knife on David Rushton as he walked his dog in Nelson last...
View ArticleBurnley striker Austin hopes to score more goals next season
HAT-TRICK hero Charlie Austin hopes to follow Jay Rodriguez’s lead and kick on next season.Last season, Rodriguez was joint-top scorer for the Clarets as he netted 15 goals, alongside Chris Eagles.But...
View ArticleFive in court over Nelson jewellery shop raid
FIVE men charged with attempting to rob a Nelson jeweller’s shop have appeared at Burnley Crown Court.Umayr Ahmed (20), Imran Zamir (19), Amar Haider (19), Shezan Ellahi (21) and Khazeer Ali (19) did...
View ArticlePlans for £10m. Weavers’ Triangle University Technical College in Burnley
A PLANNING application to build a £10.1m. University Technical College at Victoria Mills, Burnley, in the heart of the Weavers’ Triangle, has been submitted to the borough council.The Visions Learning...
View ArticleBook review: One Night Only by Sue Welfare
If chick-lit featuring the standard belles, babies and beaux doesn’t float your boat, then check out the clever novels of Sue Welfare.Avon publishers, an imprint of Harper Collins, now have a stable...
View ArticleBurnley have fears for Rodriguez
CLARETS boss Eddie Howe admits he fears Jay Rodriguez could have played his last game for Burnley.The 21-goal top-scorer could be out for the rest of the season with a groin problem - and Howe accepts...
View ArticleConsultants’ back new anti-smoking campaign in East Lancashire
PUBLIC health consultants in East Lancashire welcome a new, hard-hitting campaign highlighting the shocking truth behind second-hand smoke.Karen Thompson, consultant in public health at NHS East...
View ArticleHALF-TIME: Burnley FC 0 Birmingham City 1
AN unfortunate error from goalkeeper Lee Grant gifted play-off hopefuls Birmingham City the lead at half-time at Turf Moor.David Murphy's long throw towards the angle of the penalty area was glanced in...
View ArticleFULL-TIME: Burnley FC 1 Birmingham City 3
CLARETS boss Eddie Howe claimed his side didn't deserve to lose 3-1 at home to Birmingham.And in hindsight he was probably correct as the visitors managed just five attempts on target. However, the...
View ArticleSloppy defending led to Brum goals - Burnley FC boss Howe
CLARETS boss Eddie Howe was pleased by his side's second half display in the 3-1 defeat to Birmingham City but slammed 'sloppy' defensive errors.After the defeat at Turf Moor he said: "The scoreline...
View ArticleTitanic Museum bids to bring Wallace Hartley’s last letter ‘home’ to Colne
PENDLE Council is supporting a campaign to bring the last letter written by heroic Titanic bandmaster Wallace Hartley home to Colne.The letter goes up for auction on April 19th at American auction...
View ArticleBook review: An African Love Story: Love, Life and Elephants by Daphne Sheldrick
Daphne Sheldrick reckons she is alive today only because of the extraordinary telepathic abilities of elephants.And her miraculous survival from almost certain death could not be more fitting as this...
View ArticleGawthorpe Hall hosts exhibition to mark 400th anniversary of Pendle Witch trials
GAWTHORPE Hall is inviting visitors to a bewitching and fascinating exhibition. The new exhibition, A Wonderfull Discoverie, is the first in a series of events that run until Sunday, July 8th.The...
View ArticlePolice appeal for help after bookmakers raided
POLICE are appealing for information after a robbery at bookmakers in Rawtenstall last week.Around 9-20 p.m. on Friday, two men wearing balaclavas entered the Ladbrokes bookmakers in Bank Street. One...
View ArticleEaster health advice issued by East Lancashire medics
Health bosses in East Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen are urging people to only think one-one-one-ce if taken ill over the Easter weekend.GP practices will be closed for Good Friday on April 6th...
View ArticlePendle Council election line-up
As usual, roughly a third of the seats on the council will be contested, and such is the political make-up it is highly likely that the polls will result in no one party having overall control.The...
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