Book review: Macmillan Children’s Books gear up for the Olympics
It’s London 2012 and the good sports at Macmillan Children’s Books are making sure that the youngest members of the family don’t miss out on all the excitement.To celebrate an exciting year, there are...
View ArticleBurnley boss thinks Austin can vie for top-scorer position
CLARETS boss Eddie Howe has challenged Charlie Austin to vie for top-scorer with Jay Rodriguez in the last four games.Austin netted his 15th and 16th of the season to see off Brighton and Doncaster...
View ArticlePHIL CALVERT: Drought or monsoon? What does the summer hold for us?
For months, while we have heard reports of drought-stricken Britain, I have been going out with little Monty in filthy wet weather, with paths little better than mud baths, gazing across valleys...
View ArticlePendle Council: latest planning application
The following planning applications have been received by Pendle Council:Mr A. Mahmood has applied to build a second floor extension to the rear of 7a Gladstone Terrace, Barrowford.Mr P. Heap has asked...
View ArticleHospice fund-raising marathon for local women
TWO Pendle women have organised a nine-month fund-raising campaign in aid of two hospices.Avid fund-raisers Grace Holland (25), from Barnoldswick and Lucy Moorhouse (27), from Barrowford are aiming to...
View ArticleBook review: Tales from a Country Practice by Arthur Jackson
When Dr Arthur Jackson was studying ‘eyes’ for his final examinations, in reality he only had eyes for his future wife.However, this was the early 1950s and the very idea of a medical student getting...
View ArticleSpecial night to commemorate Burnley’s title win
“THEY came to York in their thousands…they’re going home as champions!”April 28th, 1992, will forever be etched in the memory of Clarets fans.A 2-1 win at York City secured the Fourth Division title...
View ArticlePie launch marks 400th anniversary of Pendle Witches’ Feast of Malkin Tower
Witches and warlocks gathered in Sabden this week to celebrate the anniversary of the Malkin Tower feast in April 1612.The Sanwitches deli on Whalley Road in the village has cooked up Malkin Pie to...
View Article‘Super-human’ Nelson man attacks police in Colne fracas
A DAD-of-four with “super-human strength” grabbed a police officer’s parva spray off him and turned it on him as the officer struggled to arrest him, a court was told.Burnley Crown Court heard how...
View ArticleVIDEO: Burnley freestyler Chris lives out his dream at Turf Moor
TALENTED football freestyler Chris Draper is on cloud nine after living his Turf Moor dream.The artistic teenager was the half-time centrepiece as he performed his expressive anthology of thrills and...
View ArticleBurnley fans asked to dig deep for Gary Parkinson
Burnley fans are being asked to dig deep for Clarets legend Gary Parkinson at Turf Moor this weekend.The collection, taking place in all areas of Turf Moor ahead of Saturday’s game v Coventry City,...
View ArticleAS I SEE IT: UFO sightings, alien life forms - the truth is out there
SCIENCE is a magical thing. Do you know why? Because nobody can tell you what’s right or wrong ... its your personal opinion.I don’t believe outer space can be so big, it’s just so hard to imagine, and...
View Article‘No’ to new homes plan in Barley
COUNCILLORS have refused an application to build three houses at the redundant filter beds in Barley Green, Barley.The re-submitted application was refused by councillors on the grounds of design and...
View ArticleVOTE NOW: Do alien life forms exist?
THE truth is out there ... or is it?In this week’s vote we’re asking if you believe we’re not alone in the universe - do alien life forms exist?They may not be “little green men” or “Star Trek”...
View ArticleBurnley fan Norwood looking forward to Saturday
FOR a boyhood Claret, birthday presents don’t get much better than stepping out at Turf Moor.But, on the weekend he comes of age, Oliver Norwood will be lining up against his hometown heroes, looking...
View ArticleSex attack in Nelson store: police release CCTV
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a woman was sexually assaulted in Nelson.Around 3-45 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28th, the 23-year-old victim was shopping in the Wilkinson store in Pendle Rise...
View ArticleFuneral details of soldier killed in Afghanistan
THE funeral of a Burnley-born soldier shot dead in Afghanistan will be held next Thursday.Lance Corporal Michael Foley (25) was serving in the Adjutant General’s Corps (Staff and Personnel Support)...
View ArticleColne victory makes it four in a row
COLNE made it four wins in a row on Easter Monday with a 1-0 victory over Silsden at the XLCR Stadium.The Reds controlled the game in the first half, but could not make the breakthrough. Ted Cockett,...
View ArticleNelson’s struggles continue
IT’S been another impoverished week in terms of points for Nelson Football Club.The Blues have accumulated just two points from seven First Division fixtures of late, with the latest stalemate coming...
View ArticlePadiham 1, Barnoldswick Town 0
PADIHAM all but ended Barnoldswick Town’s faint hopes of clinching the Premier Division title on Easter Monday with a win at the Arbories.In the first half both sides had chances, before the Storks...
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