‘Baa-rilliant’ Christmas activity for Colne youngsters
Colne children are invited to take part in a “Baa-rilliant” and unique Christmas activity. Inspired by Jane Leadbetter’s book “Messy Nativity”, the “Messy Nativity Sheep Trail” has been organised by...
View ArticleStrictly Come Dancing professionals heading to Colne
The stars of “Strictly Come Dancing” come to the Muni Theatre in Colne, on April 1st, 2014, but far from making a fool of themselves, a series of world class performances is guaranteed. Following their...
View ArticleIt’s time to debilitate the extensive betting markets
When extensive betting markets are bringing sport in to disrepute, it’s time to debilitate the situation at the source.The gambling industry has become embroiled in controversial and scandalous...
View ArticlePolice appeal after Nelson house burglary
Police have issued an appeal for information after a burglary at a house in Nelson on Friday night.At some time between 8-45pm and 9pm, a house on Eckroyd Close was broken into when someone went into...
View ArticlePlans for £3m. gym and sports store in Burnley centre
Plans to house a new £3m. fitness centre and sports store in Burnley’s old JJB premises have been confirmed.DW Fitness, which is owned by Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan, will open a new gym and...
View ArticleSpain death of Nelson woman (54)
A former Nelson woman who moved to Spain in November to retire with her husband has died suddenly.Valerie Hartley (54), who spent almost all her working life with estate agents Petty and Clifford,...
View ArticleSwab was left in op woman’s body
A swab was left inside a woman’s body after she underwent surgery at Burnley General Hospital.The incident, at the Lancashire Women and Newborn Centre, in July this year, prompted hospital bosses to...
View ArticleRumours of Barnoldswick school head sacking quashed
Rumours that a Barnoldswick Primary School headteacher has been dismissed from her position have been quashed this week.Melanie Darcy, who is headteacher at Barnoldswick CE Primary School in York...
View ArticleBiker killed on Ribble Valley road: police appeal
A motorcyclist has died after being involved in a crash with a car in the Ribble Valley.The 47-year-old man, from Adlington, Chorley, was travelling along Bolton-by-Bowland Road, near Spring Wood,...
View ArticlePendle conmen jailed for preying on vulnerable man
Three career criminals have been jailed for harassing a vulnerable man for money in a campaign that went on for months.Luke Franks spotted Mr Paul Horan as a likely prey and he was later joined in his...
View ArticleNew exhibition launched at Colne deli
A new photographic exhibition has been launched at Colne’s La Dolce Vita.“Northern Perceptions” is an exhibition of black and white prints by Foulridge photographer, David James, who is a member of the...
View ArticleMissing Burnley sex offender arrested
A missing sex offender from Burnley has been arrested by police after he failed to notify them of a change of address.Michael Andrew Smith (29) had been living in the town but was arrested in Leeds...
View ArticleFamily heartbreak as Colne home could be ‘destroyed’ by proposed bypass
A devastated family have said they are left playing “a waiting game” to see whether their beloved home and business will be destroyed by a proposed Pendle bypass. Stephen and Rachel Boothman have...
View ArticleColne’s Natalie Gumede thanks our readers for support
Pendle star Natalie Gumede is looking forward to her final ballroom battle on the Strictly Come Dancing floor.But before her journey comes to an end, the former Colne Park High School student has taken...
View ArticleRead nurse suspended over painkiller fraud
A Read practice nurse has been suspended over allegations she pretended to be a patient’s relative to fraudulently get painkillers.Gillian Bacchi (49) claimed to be a patient’s granddaughter to get a...
View ArticleEx Pendle pupil’s body ‘found in grave’
A body found in a disturbed Oxfordshire grave is believed to be former Pendle schoolgirl Jayden Parkinson. The 17-year-old, who had moved from Pendle in Year 8 to live with her mum, had been last seen...
View ArticleChildren banned from Santa’s knee in ‘grumpy grotto’
Santa’s seasonal shed in Colne’s indoor market has this week been dubbed a “grumpy grotto” - after children were told they are not allowed to sit on Father Christmas’s knee. A sign has been put in...
View ArticleUFO spotted over Barnoldswick
An unidentified object was seen in the sky above Barnoldswick on Wednesday morning.A Hollins Road resident took this picture from a house overlooking Valley Gardens after seeing the classic disc shaped...
View ArticleFull speed ahead for new cycle hub!
It’s full speed ahead for the new Steven Burke closed road circuit and sports hub for Pendle!Coun. Joe Cooney, Leader of Pendle Council, this week announced two wins for the development of the state of...
View ArticlePendle parish council chairman quits in planning row
A parish council chairman has resigned following a disagreement on a major planning application.Bill Mayor, who has served Goldshaw Booth Parish Council, which covers Newchurch and Spen Brook, for over...
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