Young sailers battle the elements
YOUNG sailors staged a ‘Battle of the Bulges’ as they were challenged by very windy conditions during their Sail for Gold Regatta held on the waters of Burwain Sailing Club near Colne.Members of the...
View ArticleChew storms to race victory
THE Burnley Lions 10K road race has taken place in Colne.Part of the Pendle and Burnley Grand Prix, a field of 124 runners started from inside Colne Cricket Club and finishing within the grounds of...
View ArticleCouncil invests in local jobs
“We’re investing in jobs and economic growth.” That’s the message from Coun. Linda Crossley, who oversees Pendle Council’s finances. She made her comments at the review of the council’s final accounts...
View ArticleGargrave youngster competes in trials
A FUND raising trial was a huge success as Bradford District Motor Club joined the Armed Forces on Saturday at Deepcliffe Farm.A total of £1,800 was raised for the Armed Forces Appeal Charity as...
View ArticleFriends of Nelson and Brierfield Stations’ meeting date
THE next meeting of the Friends of Nelson and Brierfield Stations will be held at Nelson at 5-30 p.m. on Thursday.It is not Tuesday as stated in yesterday’s “What’s On Listings” column.
View ArticleLarry comes out on top at Marsden Golf Club
NOT even the poor weather could stop Marsden Golf Club’s Captain’s Day from being a shining success.Captain Paul Brzozowski, Lady Captain Wendy Brearley and Junior Captain Adam Wormwell had a full...
View ArticleHeavy rain forecast for next eight hours
THE Environment Agency is warning people to remain vigilant as latest forecasts show that heavy and persistent rain will affect eastern parts of Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cheshire over the...
View ArticleSabden FC hunt new manager
SABDEN FC are on the lookout for a new manager to take the team forward.The young, talented and enthusiastic squad play in the Burnley and District Sunday League and finished third in Division 2 last...
View Article‘No’ to 11 new mobile homes at Colne caravan park
CHANGES to the layout of a caravan park and the addition of 11 holiday mobile homes on the site have been rejected by Pendle councillors.Members of the council’s Colne and District Committee raised...
View ArticleFLASHBACK: Chris follows Frank’s footsteps
FOOTBALL has often provided us with evidence of family members inheriting the same sporting gene - Brian and Nigel Clough, Harry and Jamie Redknapp, Peter and Kasper Schmeichel for example.But a chain...
View ArticleColne swimmers victorious in Blackpool
COLNE ASC put in a good showing at the ASA North West Region Masters Championships at the Palatine Pool in Blackpool.Philip Croxall, in the 40 to 44 years age group, and Tony Catterall, in the 65 to 69...
View ArticleSummer of football set to kick-off
FOOTBALL Mundial are launching their annual Summer Sixes leagues next month.Games will be played on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights from 7-10 p.m. at Burnley College, on their 3G all-weather...
View ArticleNelson golf juniors go well
THE Peter Halstead Cup was won by Nelson junior James Wright.He shot 84-18-66 to finish ahead of Matthew Halstead (84-14-70).The nine-hole competition was won by Liam Cole with 57-20-37. Jamie O’Connor...
View ArticleBook review: The Barbed-Wire University by Midge Gillies
The sheer reckless bravado of Steve McQueen revving up his motorbike in a bid to power his way to freedom from his German captors has become an iconic film image of the Second World War. But the...
View ArticlePlan to turn Brierfield pub into flats
PLANS to turn a former Brierfield pub in to four flats have been submitted to Pendle Council.The application from Mr S. Ainsworth for the Marsden Cross Inn in Higher Reedley Road will be determined by...
View ArticlePHOTO SPECIAL: Burnley Midnight Walk 2012
THE streets of Burnley were awash with pink at the weekend as a procession of almost 2,000 women and girls of all ages took part in the fourth annual Pendleside Hospice Midnight Walk.Early indications...
View ArticleBurnley Midnight Walk 2012: PHOTO GALLERY 2
Flashing bunny ears, pink wigs, tiaras and cowboy hats were the head wear of choice for many women in this year’s Pendleside Hospice Midnight Walk as they paid tribute to loved ones who lost their...
View ArticlePendleside Hospice’s Midnight Walk 2012: PHOTO GALLERY 3
Before the 2012 Pendleside Hospice Midnight Walk, crowds of women gathered at Turf Moor where they were entertained by the HRH-Queen tribute act before the warm-up.This year’s eight-mile route took...
View ArticleKids Review: Diggerland
HAVING children means you get to be big kids too. And what better than driving diggers and every shape and size imaginable!Welcome to Diggerland , which boasts to be the “ultimate adventure park...
View ArticleMan dies in M6 accident: traffic delays
MOTORISTS are being urged to avoid the M6 after a man was hit by a car.The incident happened at 1-30pm today, on the northbound carriageway just after junction 31.Police have confirmed that the man has...
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