Woman (29) died of drug toxicity
The death of a Barnoldswick woman who took a week’s worth of medication at once has been recorded in narrative form.At the inquest of Lindsey Sheila Thorne (29), of Colne Road, Barnoldswick, East...
View ArticleVIDEO: Budding animator tells Colne stroke survivor’s story
A supportive sister who has been there through the highs and lows of her sibling’s stroke recovery has created a touching and imaginative animation. Park High School student Megan Neve (13) put her...
View ArticleHonorary doctorate for Euro MP Sajjad
Local MEP Sajjad Karim has been awarded an honorary doctorate for his services to the Pakistani community in the UK.The many messages of congratulations he has received from friends and colleagues...
View ArticleShot PC celebrates Christmas at home with family
A policewoman who was shot and seriously injured in an incident in Leeds earlier this month was discharged from hospital in time to spend Christmas at home with her family.Suzanne Hudson, who was...
View ArticleHead pays tribute to a ‘fantastic team’
The man who has been the headteacher at West Craven High Technology College for the last 16 years, Mr Arnold Kuchartschuk, has retired.Mr Kuchartschuk, who came to the school from a Church of England...
View ArticleOwner forced to tidy up Nelson eyesore building?
Pendle councillors are being urged to take action to get an eyesore building improved.Members of the Nelson Committee are recommended to serve a Building Act notice on the owner of the former day...
View ArticleStudent nurses ready to start work on East Lancs wards
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust’s wards will have new student nurses from next month.The 60 new trainee nurses will work across all areas in hospitals and the community, supported by registered...
View ArticleBurnley Gymnastics Club appeals for new coaches
One of East Lancashire’s fastest growing gymnastics club is on the lookout for new coaches to join their team.Burnley Gymnastics Club, based at the BEST Centre just off Junction 9 of the M65, recently...
View ArticleColne FC meet the fans
Colne’s manager, players and supporters held a very successful morning at Colne Market on Saturday, giving out raffle prizes, match tickets and meeting the public.New Reds boss Steve Cunningham and...
View ArticleJust who are these ‘hard-working families’ we here about?
At the end of the day, the elephant in the room is the dreaded cliché. Pedantic people like myself, who deal with the English language to earn our living, tend to fume and fuss over other people’s...
View Article300 back Colne mum’s safer roads petition
A mum who is fighting to make Colne roads safer for school children has collected nearly 300 signatures of support.Last month, we reported that mum-of-two Nicola Birtwell, was launching a road safety...
View ArticleGirl Guide champion dies aged 93
Tributes have been paid to a well-respected and remarkable Ribble Valley woman who dedicated a lifetime to helping others.Miss Moira Edwards Walker, who was a member of the Girl Guides for over 80...
View ArticleDidn’t enjoy Christmas? Have another go!
A Burnley pub is looking for families whose Christmas did not live up to expectations, and is offering them a second Christmas, along with £1,000 cash and a meal. The Hollywood Star, on Manchester...
View ArticleReal ale review: Nook of Pendle, Reedley Hallows Brewery
Burnley brewer, Reedley Hallows have launched their latest beer. Nook of Pendle is their new brand, and will no doubt prove as popular as their other four core beers.I sampled the new beer at the...
View ArticlePublic spending cuts: we’re not out of the woods yet
We have all had to watch the pennies in recent years, some of us more than others.But the challenges facing Burnley Council would test the most prudent accountants among us. Services have already been...
View ArticlePressure to go into debt to pay for Christmas
Organisers of the area’s credit union are voicing their concern over the spike in borrowing before Christmas. This would suggest many people simply cannot afford to pay for Christmas without having to...
View ArticleThe very humble origins of Burnley College 180 years ago
In 2009 we did not mark the 175th anniversary of the founding of Burnley College but, in 2014, there is the opportunity to celebrate the 180th. The College did manage a celebration of sorts in 2009 in...
View ArticleBurnley man charged with making threats to kill
A 20-year-old man has been charged with threats to kill following an incident in Burnley.Just after 4-30pm on Monday, police received a concern for safety call in relation to a woman at an address on...
View ArticleBreak-in bids at Barnoldswick shops
A trio of Barnoldswick businesses have been targeted by criminals, all believed to be on the same night in December.Police are also keeping an open mind on the smashing of windows at a fourth and fifth...
View ArticlePublic toilets to close across Pendle to save cash
Pendle Council’s Executive has reluctantly decided to close public toilets in a number of its towns and villages as part of its cost-cutting exercise.But there was better news in other parts of the...
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