Book review: Paranormal Lancashire by Daniel Codd
They pride themselves on being an ‘ordinary’ lot in Lancashire but that doesn’t mean they don’t have the odd skeleton – and maybe even a ghost or two – rattling around in their history.In fact, they’re...
View ArticleBurnley to be transformed into ‘Little America’ for 2012 Blues Festival
BURNLEY’S blues festival is back with a bang.A new lease of life is being breathed into the once iconic event after Burnley Council and Doc Redeye Events joined forces, promising to bring some of the...
View ArticleInternational business coup for Colne IT business
THE world’s fastest-growing software company has found its first-ever “partner” in East Lancashire - in Colne.Pegasus - part of Infor and with headquarters in America and offices in 100 countries - has...
View ArticleRow erupts over Marsden Park games area
A ROW has kicked off over the siting of a multi-use games area in the Marsden area of Nelson - the only ward in the town without such a facility.Pendle Council has been looking at the provision of a...
View ArticleFuture of Pendle Community Hospital ‘up in air’
THE future of Pendle Community Hospital remains up in the air after a mixed message from health bosses. East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust and NHS East Lancashire Commissioners are working to redesign...
View Article‘Bedroom tax’ could cost Pendle families dear
PLANS to penalise tenants living in homes deemed too large for their needs could cost families in Pendle up to £909 a year, new figures reveal.The Government has previously estimated 120,000 families...
View ArticleTALKING TACTICS: Burnley FC and the January transfer window
SCOUT Phil Smith looks ahead to what impact the January transfer window could have upon the Clarets.The January transfer window opens soon and it is fair to say that with it comes Eddie Howe’s biggest...
View ArticleFoulridge councillor (57) dies on Christmas Day
A PENDLE parish councillor who was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour in August died at his home on Christmas Day.Andrew Wilson (57), of Cocker Hill, Foulridge, had been a member of the village...
View ArticleColne FC take three points against Silsden
COLNE took all three points from their fixture at Silsden on Boxing Day thanks to two second half goals by Mark Coyne and Mark Threlfall.The Reds had to battle against the strong wind for the first 45...
View ArticleJail for naked crazed Burnley knifeman who bit off girlfriend’s nose
A CRAZED knifeman who bit off his girlfriend’s nose before attacking armed police will serve a minimum of seven years in jail.Robert Mackenzie Wilson (39) tore off mum-of-three Jane Ireland’s nose with...
View ArticleNew laws after concerns over Brierfield street traders influx
STREET traders in Pendle are to face tougher legislation after Pendle Council was granted greater powers to deal with vendors.The whole of Pendle is to come in line with Brierfield and Nelson after a...
View ArticleGEOFF CRAMBIE: Our wonderful wildlife of 2011
WELCOME to our last column of 2011 where we’ll take a look back at the wonderful wildlife here in our magnificent countryside seen during the last 12 months by myself and my dear family.January began...
View ArticleYour help is needed in memorial update
A PROJECT has been launched in Barnoldswick to fully recognise the sacrifice of the town’s servicemen during the First World War.The Barlick War Memorial Group has formed with the initial intention of...
View ArticleWeather warning as high winds pound East Lancashire
ALTHOUGH we do not have an amber wind alert in place across Burnley, Pendle and the Ribble Valley today, we are experiencing very high gusts in places.There are currently no ongoing incidents but, for...
View ArticleBurnley FC in the headlines
GRAYSON reprieved by Leeds’s dramatic winner - Yorkshire PostMid-season report: Burnley - Sports MoleLUFC Leeds fans’ views v Burnley - VitalfootballMcCormack strikes in last minute to grab points -...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Burnley 1, Hull City 0
WHAT a year it’s been at Turf Moor.Since Eddie Howe’s arrival in mid-January, 13 players have been moved on from Turf Moor, seven have joined, while others have come in and gone out on loan...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Leeds United 2, Burnley 1
DE-JA-VU struck at Elland Road as the Clarets opened 2012 with defeat.The reverse fixture at Turf Moor witnessed Robert Snodgrass score twice in the closing moments to earn Leeds a 2-1 win.And the same...
View ArticleColne school closed
A HEATING fault has prevented pupils at Colne’s Park High School from returning to school today.The students were told to remain at home because of the boiler failure.Representatives have said that...
View ArticleBurnley boss Howe keen to keep squad together
ANOTHER window of opportunity has opened for Eddie Howe, but the Burnley boss is keeping his cards close to his chest.The rumour mill will once again be churning out speculative, and often tedious,...
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