Coote hits treble in friendly victory for Colne
Colne turned in an excellent display in their first friendly of the season on Saturday and romped to a comfortable win at Rochdale Town.A mixture of old and new players were given a run out, and...
View ArticleBurnley and Pendle are beaten at the death
BURNLEY and Pendle played host to Mancunians on Saturday.Centre Sam Cartwright’s last-minute try broke the hearts of the locals as Mancunians completed a remarkable fightback to win by the narrowest of...
View ArticleTour de France winner Bradley Wiggins to ride in East Lancashire
VICTORIOUS Tour de France hero Bradley Wiggins is set to bring some pedal power to East Lancashire.The 32-year-old made history when he became the first British cyclist ever to win the Tour earlier...
View ArticleBook review: The Spy Who Loved by Clare Mulley
If ever proof was needed that fate works in the strangest way, look no further than the life and death of Christine Granville, Britain’s first female spy of World War Two.Signed up by the intelligence...
View ArticleMan found guilty of raping teenager in Burnley
A MAN has been found guilty of raping a teenage girl behind a disused garage as she walked home from a night out in Burnley.Lee Reilly (22), of Dover Street, Nelson, was convicted of rape and sexual...
View ArticleBook review: Summer with Piccadilly Press children’s books
Add some extra fun to your children’s holiday entertainment this summer with the superb selection of books now available from Piccadilly Press.An independent publisher, they have been specialising in...
View ArticleTrippier backing Shackell to lead Clarets
CLARETS defender Kieran Trippier believes new skipper Jason Shackell will give the side the experience and leadership they were lacking last season.Burnley finished 13th in the Championship last...
View ArticleBurnley freeze food and drink prices
BURNLEY Football Club is among the cheapest vendors for food and drink in the Championship.The club conducted a survey of rival clubs following results of the Clarets Survey, which indicated that 36%...
View ArticleGame Review: Zuma’s Revenge
OK if your one of the 17 million ZUMA fans out there, you are going to enjoy this, yes folks, ZUMA is back! And looking good!ZUMA`S REVENGE by POPCAP is available on XBLA, PSN, PC, ipad, iPhone, ipad,...
View ArticleFULL-TIME: Bury 0, Burnley 1
STRIKER Danny Ings marked his 20th birthday with a late winner in Burnley's pre-season friendly with Bury at Gigg Lane.The birthday boy raced on to Keith Treacy's piercing pass in the 85th minute...
View ArticleMissing Rawtenstall boy found in Manchester
A MISSING Rawtenstall boy has been found safe and well in Manchester city centre.Alex Jones (11), had not been seen since around 1-35pm on July 22nd, when he was in Bury Town Centre, in Greater...
View ArticleGame Review: Inversion
INVERSION: “the action of inverting something or the state of being inverted “now apply this to a game, and what do you get? Why the aptly titled INVERSION, developed by SABER INTERACTIVE and published...
View ArticleFormer Pendle planning chief dies
THE sudden death of a highly-respected former Pendle Council chief - planning and development specialist Mr Richard Kirby - has left people shocked.Mr Kirby, who was 73, was on a bike ride in the...
View ArticleBook review: Todo in Tuscany by Louise Badger and Lawrence Kershaw
The Italian estate agent was very specific: ‘If you buy the house, you have to have the dog.’Louise Badger and Lawrence Kershaw were gobsmacked when they learned that the dog with the scruffy coat and...
View ArticleMan was unconscious after dog attack
A SPANIEL owner was attacked by a “ferocious pit bull type” dog as he fought to wrestle his King Charles Cavalier from the animal’s jaws, a court heard.Stephen Taylor, who ended up unconscious,...
View ArticleVIDEO: Shayne Singleton ready for shot at the title
HE’S got one foot on the ladder, and now unbeaten boxer Shayne Singleton is ready to start his ascent after landing a shot at the British Masters title.The 22-year-old, who made an impressive...
View ArticleFather and daughter admit fraud charges
A FATHER and daughter have admitted fraud in a list of charges involving tens of thousands of pounds overall.Mohammed Khatana and Mahria Khatana pleaded guilty to charges that included making false...
View ArticleSlate wiped clean for Burnley winger Treacy
EDDIE Howe insists Keith Treacy is among his plans for the forthcoming season.The 23-year-old winger, signed from Preston last summer, was in irregular form last term and was eventually loaned out to...
View ArticleRachel Brown sits out Olympic opener
GOALKEEPER Rachel Brown was forced to watch from the sidelines as Team GB women kicked off London 2012 with victory over New Zealand.The Burnley-born stopper was named on the bench at the Millennium...
View ArticleStock still interests Burnley boss
EDDIE Howe has outlined a desire to further bolster his squad before the Clarets embark on their pre-season training camp in Bath this weekend.Doncaster Rovers midfield ace Brian Stock is still...
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