Steven Burke inspires Colne youngster
THE Olympic legacy is to inspire a generation.But young Nathan Hawthorn has already been inspired by his hero Steven Burke’s exploits, and is busy creating his own headlines!The 12-year-old, who rides...
View ArticleVicky is first to claim series win
Four young ladies battled for the Kath Eddings Trophy through five Bradford Motor Club Wrigglesworth Building Services trials championship series throughout the summer months.From left, Megan...
View ArticleTrawden Celtic looking for new players
Trawden Celtic Under 11s are looking for new players for the forthcoming season starting in September.The side have been playing together for two years now and having great fun, but this season are...
View ArticleBook review: A Humble Companion by Laurie Graham
From the dark humour of A Humble Companion’s opening lines through its 60 exhilarating years alongside the eccentric House of Hanover, you know you are in the company of a very special author.Laurie...
View ArticlePHOTO GALLERY: Burnley 1, Brighton 3
HERE are our match action photos from Saturday’s clash at Turf Moor.Our photographer Ben Parsons caught all the incidents from the disappointing match, which saw the Clarets go down by three goals to...
View ArticleBurnley and Pendle Playbus closes due to Government cuts
A CHARITY which has helped generations of children in Burnley and Pendle has been forced to close.Despite angry parents signing a petition to save the Burnley and Pendle Multi-Racial Playbus...
View ArticleBurnley FC in the headlines
Reds Re-Sign Burnley Keeper Stewart On Loan - Chesterfield PostClarets International-The Dutiful Break! - VitalfootballThe View Outside The Premier League: Mackail-Smith double sinks Burnley -...
View ArticleColne topple form side AFC Blackpool
COLNE enjoyed a terrific victory on Tuesday night over AFC Blackpool, whose recent good form had lifted them up to third place in the North West Counties Premier Division.In the opening minutes, Colne...
View ArticleSpiders and snakes at Nerlson Manor
THERE will be spiders, snakes, bunnies and all sorts of beasties roaming the grounds of a Nelson care home on Saturday from 11am to 3pm when the residents and local folk enjoy a Zoo Day Anniversary...
View ArticleNelson snatch last-gasp win
PAUL Scott’s injury time goal gave Nelson victory in this FA VAse first qualifying round tie on Saturday.The Blues restored keeper Billy Carrington to the starting line-up, and gave a debut to former...
View ArticleBarnoldswick thug jailed for three years
A DRUNKEN thug from West Craven who went on a spree and terrorised several people, including a 14-year-old girl, has been locked up for almost three years.Michael Spencer carried out a catalogue of...
View ArticleDanny Ings injury could see Burnley boss turn to Connor Wickham
CLARETS boss Eddie Howe has received good news regarding injured forward Danny Ings – but still hopes to sign a short-term replacement.Ings suffered knee cartilage damage in Burnley’s final pre-season...
View Article100 apprenticeship places created for young people
THE scourge of youth unemployment in Burnley is being tackled by an apprenticeship scheme which this year will give up to 100 young people the vital first step on the ladder to work.Plumbers, joiners...
View Article£25,000 appeal to help Barnoldswick tot Oliver walk
The parents of a Barnoldswick baby have appealed for funding help so their 19-month-old boy can undergo a “life changing” operation.Helen Rushton (33) and her husband Adam (30), of Carr Road, need to...
View ArticleKids Review: In the Night Garden Live!
IMAGINE a giant igloo stuck in the middle of Trafford Park shopping centre. Its huge, white and looks ever so inticing.Ruaridh (5) and Flora (2) squealed with delight when they saw the home of...
View ArticleCurry, pizza or kebab ... what’s your favourite takeaway?
VOTE NOW ...Does an Indian hit the spot? Can you not live without your favourite pizza? Or will only a kebab do?This week we’re asking what your favourite takeaway is.
View ArticleTwo charged in robbery probe
TWO men have been charged in connection with a series of robberies in Burnley and Hyndburn.Peter Hammerton (26), of Windy Bank, Colne, and David Brogan (23) of Langroyd Road, Colne, have both been...
View ArticleBarlick skipper’s title pride!
Emotional skipper Matt Nutter dedicated Barnoldswick’s first Houldsworth Ribblesdale League title for 20 years to his late dad, Ian Nutter.Ian was wicketkeeper when Barlick last lifted the trophy in...
View ArticlePlans for new Colne Health Centre move forward
Plans for a new health centre for Colne have taken a major step forward this week.NHS East Lancashire has applied to Pendle Council for permission to demolish the former Kwik Save supermarket in...
View ArticleYouth changes at Turf Moor
BURNLEY Football Club have changed the youth structure at Turf Moor.Jeff Taylor now occupies the Academy Operations Manager position.Under the new Premier League’s Elite Player Performance Plan, John...
View Article