Book review: Russian Eyewitness Accounts of the Campaign of 1812 by Alexander...
‘The enemy is dying of hunger, they eat not only horses but even humans, who, on several occasions, were found roasted.’One single sentence sums up the grim and gruesome realities of life – and death –...
View ArticleTravel Review: Dunblane, Scotland
WE had missed tennis champion Andy Murray’s visit to his home town by a week. But the celebrations were still ongoing in the beautiful town of Dunblane.The Scottish town was made “famous’’ in 1996 when...
View ArticlePolice investigate second blaze at Nelson coffin factory
A COFFIN factory which was destroyed by fire in March has suffered another big blaze.Six fire engines and two aerial ladder platforms were called to the scene off Leeds Road in Nelson on Sunday night...
View ArticleBurnley FC in the headlines
OPPOSITION VIEW: Burnley - Vital FootballHowe Rams It Down Derby`s Throat Again - Vital FootballDerby County 1 Burnley 2: Full match report - Sunday MercuryDerby County 1 Burnley 2 matchcentre -...
View ArticleCharlie Austin looking forward to Swindon return
CHARLIE Austin returns to the club who gave him his chance in professional football tonight, determined to show why he’s one of the hottest properties outside the Premier League.Austin left Swindon...
View ArticleEarby on flood alert
Earby remained on flood alert this morning after heavy rain in the last 24 hours.The Environment Agency first issued the alert just after 6-15pm on Sunday evening and said that river levels in Earby...
View ArticleBook review: New Scholastic children’s books for Autumn 2012
Scholastic Children’s Books are celebrating the arrival of autumn with a bumper collection of titles to help while away the hours as the nights draw in.From quirky picture books and the arrival of a...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Vintage Clarets roll back the years
FORMER Clarets rolled back the years to beat Commercial Old Boys 3-1 in the third annual Bill Heywood Memorial Trophy.Roger Eli gave the Clarets the lead at Colne FC’s XLCR Stadium before Junior Bent...
View ArticleBook review: The Falcons of Fire and Ice by Karen Maitland
Take some of the darkest deeds of the 16th century Inquisition, add a liberal sprinkling of powerful magic and mysticism and you have Karen Maitland’s electrifying historical thriller.Renowned author...
View ArticleFlooding across the North West easing but residents urged to remain vigilant
The Environment Agency is continuing to warn residents across the North West to remain vigilant as river levels across the region start to fall.Rainfall across the region has cleared overnight and...
View ArticleRoss Wallace wants a winning run
BURNLEY midfielder Ross Wallace is calling on his teammates to pull together and help the club strive for a period of consistency.The Clarets are yet to win two games on the trot in the league and...
View ArticleCoronation Street star Michelle Keegan set to appear at Fasion Extravaganza
FASHION shows, family fun, stylish Lancastrians, free gifts and a very special celebrity appearance are all in store at The Mall Blackburn this Saturday (29th September).The fashion extravaganza will...
View ArticleBurnley return for Ings sooner than expected
HAPLESS striker Danny Ings could be back in contention for the Clarets sooner than expected.The 20-year-old has faced a fight for fitness since signing for the club last August, suffering a freak...
View ArticleFreeze the price of your Nelson Leader
THE Friday Nelson Leader has increased in price but we are giving you the chance to freeze the price of your paper at just 60p if you sign up for an annual pre-paid subscription.Signing up is easy, you...
View ArticleVOTE: Is it wrong to celebrate Halloween?
THE shops are all stocking up in readiness for Halloween, but this week we are asking you, is it wrong to celebrate Halloween?Is Halloween too commercial and does it go against the Christian values of...
View ArticleColne slip to defeat
IT was a case of déjà vu for Colne who let the lead slip and conceded defeat for the second week running at the XLCR Stadium on Saturday.The Reds took the lead against Alsager after 10 minutes when...
View ArticleKids Review: Wobble Deck
TRADITIONAL children’s game musical statues has gone all technical! Welcome to the Wobble Deck and plenty of fun!Five-year-old Ruaridh’s favourite game is statues, so he was in his element when he...
View ArticleNew look at Cross Gaits
ONE of Pendle’s most historic and attractive buildings has undergone a key refurbishment - and extended its opening hours in celebration.After a brief kitchen closure of just one week, the Cross Gaits...
View ArticleEddie Howe’s case for the defence
CLARETS boss Eddie Howe insists he will come out fighting as he looks to arrest a dismal defensive record.And he may have to take a plunge into the loan market to help his cause.Burnley, after the 4-3...
View ArticleBook review: Autumn with Random House Children’s Books
The inimitable and much-loved Terry Pratchett is leading the charge as Random House Children’s Books set out on their autumn mission to give youngsters the very best books around.From Pratchett’s new...
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