Colne Grand Prix bike race: PHOTO SPECIAL
Colne town centre was packed with spectators keen to follow the town’s annual Grand Prix bike race.The winner was Ollie Wood, Bill Nickson came second – also doing the fastest lap – and Francis...
View ArticleVOTE NOW: Are the school holidays too long?
CHILDREN across the nation have started their six-week summer holidays.Today we’re asking is this summer break simply too long ... will the children get bored and up to mischief and their parents or...
View ArticleBurnley’s Rachel Brown on the brink of history
STANDING on the brink of history, Burnley-born goalkeeper Rachel Brown bares a surprisingly humble and pragmatic disposition.When the 32-year-old steps out for Team GB at the Millennium Stadium on...
View Article“Bank of Dave” a hit with millions of TV viewers
THE Burnley businessman behind the sensational “Bank of Dave” TV show has vowed to carry on his fight to change the face of British banking.David Fishwick (41) of Sabden, became an overnight star on...
View ArticleJoe returns to inspire Nelson
NELSON enjoyed a win double at the weekend as a club legend stepped into the breach.At Rawtenstall on Saturday, professional, Shahzaib Hasan, was missing from the line-up due to the illness of his...
View ArticlePolice appeal after street assault
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a 55-year-old man was subjected to an assault in Nelson.The incident happened as the victim was walking home along Sagar Street, Nelson, at...
View ArticleMake or break season for Alex MacDonald
CLARETS forward Alex MacDonald admits it’s a make or break year for him after penning a new 12-month contract with the club.The 22-year-old agreed his fourth professional deal with Burnley, after...
View ArticleColne on the wrong end of two early finishes
COLNE were on the wrong end of two early finishes in a very disappointing weekend, suffering away defeats at Rishton and East Lancashire.On Saturday at Rishton, Colne chose to bat first, but in spite...
View ArticleNatalie proud of series win
PROUD Natalie Haythornthwaite hailed an “amazing experience” after leading the England Netball Under 21s to a Test series victory over South Africa - days after winning the University World...
View ArticleMedals galore for Colne swimmers in Leeds
A TEAM of 12 swimmers from Colne Amateur Swimming Club travelled to the John Charles Cente for Sport in Leeds for the City of Leeds SC Summer A/B grade meet.The team all achieved new personal best...
View ArticleTwo hurt in crash outside Nelson bank
TWO people – including an 80-year-old driver – were injured when a car hit a series of bollards then crashed into the front of a bank. The incident happened in the heart of Nelson on Monday morning,...
View ArticleFunding boost for All Blacks
COLNE and Nelson Rugby Club have secured Olympic legacy funding from Sport England’s Inspired Facilities Fund.The club will receive £49,440 to refurbish and rejuvenate the changing room block at Holt...
View ArticleWorld champ’s signed snooker cue is top prize
A CUE signed by a former world snooker champion is the top prize in a charity raffle being held at a Pendle pub next week.The cue and photograph from 2006 champion Graeme Dott tops the list of prizes...
View ArticleFull-Time: Altrincham 1, Burnley 4
TWO goals from Charlie Austin, a strike from birthday boy Chris McCann and a superb solo effort from Danny Ings gave the Clarets a 4-1 win in their first pre-season friendly of the campaign against...
View ArticleSerial drink driver jailed
A SERIAL drink-driver has been locked up for a year after clocking up his 38th conviction for getting behind the wheel while banned and his tenth excess alcohol-related offence.Alcoholic Robert Khan...
View ArticleBurwain sailors in the prizes
YOUNG sailors from Burwain Sailing Club were once again in the prizes at Southport Sailing Club’s 12-hour race.This was the 25th year this unique event had been held and brought together youth sailors...
View ArticleEddie Howe names Shackell as new Burnley skipper
MANAGER Eddie Howe has handed new signing Jason Shackell the captain's armband - relieving Chris McCann of the role.Midfielder McCann, 25 on Saturday, was one of the youngest Clarets skippers when made...
View ArticleLeah makes final of English Schools
PENDLE AC’s Leah Hillman made the junior girls’ javelin final in the ESSA Track and Field Championships in Gateshead last Saturday.Representing Lancashire Schools in the annual English Schools’ event,...
View ArticleSeven Pendle parks win Green Flag awards
Seven of Pendle’s parks can fly the Green Flag – which honours their attraction – for another year following this week’s announcement of the national award winners.Pendle Council is celebrating all the...
View ArticleThompson is double winner at Colne
COLNE FC enjoyed a barbeque afternoon at the XLCR Stadium on Sunday, rounded off by presentations to last season’s prize winners.For the first team, goalkeeper Chris Thompson won both the Manager’s...
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