Colnes’ 10-goal week
COLNE went nap in both games over the week as they bounced back from the 6-1 reverse at Winsford United in style.On Saturday the Reds won the mini-derby at Padiham 5-1, and they backed that up on...
View ArticleCountdown starts to Pendle Business Awards
THE carpet’s ready to be rolled out for this year’s Pendle Business Awards.The judges have visited all the Pendle companies shortlisted for the prestigious awards - and they’ve decided who’ll take the...
View ArticlePHOTO SLIDESHOW: Burnley FC 1, Brighton 0
EDDIE Howe’s Clarets got their Easter campaign off to a good start on Good Friday with a 1-0 victory over Brighton.In biting winds at Turf Moor, Burnley FC clinched victory.Here’s a slideshow of images...
View ArticleOne point from nine for Nelson
IT’S been a week to forget for Nelson and Paul Paynter’s side will want to resurrect their season over the Easter period.The Blues picked up one point in three games, with a stalemate away at Oldham...
View ArticleSeason ends for in-form Pendle Forest
PENDLE Forest completed their season with another win in a rearranged game against Morpeth on Saturday.Already looking forward to next season, manager Scott Hornby made several tactical changes with a...
View ArticleSponsorship deal for Nelson
FAST-EXPANDING Pendle company Businesswise Solutions Ltd is to sponsor Nelson Cricket Club.The firm, which specialises in cost reduction and purchase management, has agreed to be the club’s principal...
View ArticleBurnley mother and daughter hurt in Brierfield crash
A MOTHER and five-year-old daughter were hurt when their car overturned after colliding with the rear of a parked car.The accident happened on Burnley Road, Brierfield, at 1-30 p.m. today, close to the...
View ArticleA missed opportunity for Pendle Phoenix
PENDLE saw a 24-7 lead evaporate as Clitheroe won with the last play of the game.Phoenix were forced to make eight changes from last week’s squad due to a huge injury list, and Clitheroe set out their...
View ArticleMarsden Building Society announces its profits
NELSON-based Marsden Building Society made after-tax profits of £0.31 million last year, the annual results reveal.The report to members says the year saw the Russell Street-based society target lower...
View ArticleColne and Nelson 40, Newton le Willows 17
THE All Blacks played host to Newton le Willows on Saturday hoping to reverse the loss sufered earlier in the season and get back to winning ways after a couple of tough defeats.From the kick-off,...
View ArticleBarrowford trial-biker Phil fares well in Winksley
BARROWFORD over 40 competitor Phil Scott rode his Montesa to 14th place on the 50/50 hard and easy route, and Trawden expert Ross Crosby retired his Montesa machine after one lap at the Ripon DMC Jack...
View ArticleTragic death of Burnley football ‘legend’ (58)
A FORMER Burnley footballer who earned “legend” status in Australia has lost his battle with a rare “two-in-a-million” form of cancer.James “Jimmy” McBreen played at Burnley United before being scouted...
View ArticleBook review: The Helper by David Jackson
In the murky realms of murder fiction, serial killers come and go ... but some remain indelibly in the mind long after the last page has turned.Who could forget deranged American Psycho Patrick...
View Article‘X Factor’ and ‘Emmerdale’ stars at Turf Moor for Celebrity Soccer Six
A GALAXY of stars are heading for Burnley in the world’s hottest celebrity football tournament.The Celebrity Soccer Six is back with a big name line up to bring more glitz, glamour and goals to Turf...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Doncaster Rovers 1 Burnley FC 2
THE Clarets crept passed the 100 goal mark under manager Eddie Howe as Josh McQuoid and Charlie Austin scored in the 2-1 victory over relegation candidates Doncaster Rovers.The triumph was Burnley's...
View ArticleResidents announce plans to mark Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in Nelson
HODGE House Residents’ Association has released its plans for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.They will be holding a family fun day on Monday, June 4th, on the Hodge House playing fields in Regent Street,...
View ArticleColne Titanic hero Wallace Hartley documentary on TV tonight
AN exclusive hour-long documentary presented by pop star Suggs tonight will honour Colne’s own music legend - Wallace Hartley.“Titanic: The Band Plays On” is on at 9 p.m. on history channel Yesterday....
View ArticleBurnley still have a point to prove - Charlie Austin
IN-FORM sriker Charlie Austin feels the Clarets still have something to prove in the remainder of the season.Play-off hopes have all but mathematically been ended, and, ahead of yesterday’s trip to...
View ArticleDon’t miss the Middle Earth Beer Festival in Hurst Green
THE countdown is on for the action-packed Middle Earth Beer Festival, to be staged in Hurst Green. There’s something for all the family this year with Saturday (April 14th) seeing the field next to...
View ArticleTaster day for would-be cyclists in Pendle
PENDLE-BASED bike club Cycle Sport Pendle have organised a taster day at Seedhill Athletics Track. Nelson, on Sunday. Working with Pendle’s Healthy life styles team, the club will be at Seedhill from...
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