GAME REVIEW: Worms Collection
THE video game WORMS is probably one of the longest running games franchises of all time, it’s hard to believe the original war mongering little critters, first hit screens back in 1995, on the AMIGA...
View ArticleBrierfield dad jailed over “fraud and money laundering” firm
A BRIERFIELD father who set up a company as a vehicle for fraud and to conceal the assets of other criminals has today been jailed for eight and a half years.Mohammed Khatana was described by a judge...
View ArticleColne crash out of the FA Vase
COLNE crashed out of the FA Vase after failing to convert a bagful of chances against Bottesford Town on Saturday.The Reds got off to a flying start when Paul Fildes (pictured) gave them the lead with...
View ArticleCharlie Austin awarded Peterborough hat-trick
IT’S official, Charlie Austin was the Clarets’ hat-trick hero against Peterborough.The first of Austin’s treble was credited as an own-goal to Michael Bostock by the stats man covering the game at Turf...
View ArticleNelson pegged back
PAKISTAN international midfielder Adnan Ahmed looked to have given unbeaten Nelson all three points on Wednesday night at home to West Didsbury and Chorlton.However, in a see-saw final 10 minutes, the...
View ArticleHeald’s bowl win at Ghyll Golf Club
WITH several players scoring net par or better, Matthew Heald with 79-13-66 won the Windle Bowl at Ghyll Golf Club.Tony Hartley (77-8-69) won Division One, Graham Tibbott (79-10-69) Division Two and...
View ArticleCharlie Austin key to away success
CLARETS boss Eddie Howe admits Burnley’s away blank is a cause for concern.But he is convinced his side will pick up points on the road - and hopes to have top scorer Charlie Austin available tomorrow...
View ArticleNelson businessman is jailed for blackmail plot
A NELSON businessman and an accomplice are each behind bars for four years for blackmailing a young woman who handed over jewellery worth almost £5,000.Javaad Daar and Zilwan Saeed, an Iraqi Kurd, got...
View ArticlePendle Forest on lookout for new players
Pendle Forest Under 15s are currently looking for new players.Training takes place on Tuesday evenings, with games on Sundays.For further details, please contact Ronnie on 07795 693460.Fulledge Colts...
View ArticleYoung Burnley striker McCartan ruled out of U21 Euro qualifiers
Shay McCartan has been ruled out of the Northern Ireland’s upcoming U21 European Championship qualifying games with a knee ligament injury.The Clarets striker suffered the setback at an international...
View ArticleTweet Reviews - 21st September 2012
THE Burnley Express is looking for Twitter-style reviewers.Whether you are a theatre buff, film mad, enjoy video games, love a good book or attend a local event or restaurant, we want to hear from...
View ArticleRob Sinclair sets sights on UFC
CHAMPION fighter Rob Sinclair believes he has cemented his status as the best unsigned lightweight in the world after a hard-fought victory against Andre Winner.The Burnley native defended his world...
View ArticlePensioner loses Colne animal cruelty appeal over ‘choking’ dog
A PENSIONER found guilty of animal cruelty after he was said to have been “choking” his dog in the street has lost an appeal against conviction.Joseph Kelly had attracted the attention of horrified...
View ArticleDepleted Barnoldswick Town held by Stone Dominoes
BARNOLDSWICK Town fought back from 2-0 down to take a share of the points against bottom of the table Stone Dominoes on Saturday.Town had the better of the early exchanges, but wastful finishing and...
View ArticleResidents’ campaign against plans for 212 Colne homes
residents opposed to one of the biggest housing developments proposed in Colne in years have begun their fight to halt the plan - a decade since they fought and won a similar battle.Around 60 people...
View ArticlePendle Phoenix suffer first defeat of season
PENDLE’S unbeaten start to the season came to an end at home to Ashton on Saturday.It was always going to be difficult with the loss of inspirational prop Ricardo Ferndizi to a back injury.Ashton’s...
View ArticleBarrowford Celtic looking for girls as they form new team
BARROWFORD Celtic FC are currently looking for girls for an under 18s team.The side will be coached by a fully-qualified FA-accredited coach and be part of one of longest-established junior football...
View ArticleFirefighters’ fund-raiser for brave Colne meningitis tot Louie
FIREFIGHTERS from Colne cleaned lots of cars to raise cash for their own Fire Fighters Charity and Colne youngster Louie Jenkins.Louie, who is two, lost his legs and some fingers after suffering...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Derby County 1, Burnley 2
“HE used to build walls... and now he scores goals”, goes the Burnley fans’ chant for Charlie Austin.The former builder’s brace, from the only two sights of goal he had all afternoon, earned the...
View ArticleBurnley boss happy with gamble to keep Austin on the pitch
CLARETS boss Eddie Howe was delighted he decided to keep Charlie Austin on the pitch as he popped up with a late winner at Derby.As the hosts looked for the breakthrough at Pride Park, Howe pondered...
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