Three more suspected football hooligans arrested over Burnley pub clash
Police have arrested three more suspected hooligans over clashes between football fans in a Burnley pub.Officers raided three addresses in connection with a 40-man fracas at the Burnley Miners’ Club...
View ArticleHow Prestige came to have a factory in Burnley
Burnley Business Week is almost upon us and, over the last few weeks, I have been trying to tell you about how we got where we are with regard to the story of Burnley’s business history.As Burnley’s...
View ArticleMorrisons plan to open Barrowford store
Morrisons have a big store in Nelson, but have now come up with plans to open a smaller outlet in Barrowford.Booths are going ahead with their new store in the town this year.And Morrisons are...
View ArticleI’ve had my fill of food programmes on TV
Why are we so obsessed with food programmes on television?Celebrity chefs by the dozen have appeared on our screens for decades since the days of Fanny Cradock and “Galloping Gourmet” Graham Kerr...
View ArticleNo U-turn over Colne bypass plans
Lancashire County Council’s transport and highways boss has quashed rumours that plans for a Pendle villages bypass have taken a U-turn.Speaking at Boundary Mill, County Coun. John Fillis confirmed it...
View ArticleTragic death of popular musician (55)
A popular musician was still performing just days before he died peacefully at home from cancer.Mr Peter Aspden (55) was well-known throughout East Lancashire for playing the saxophone, clarinet and...
View ArticleSabden school earns eco award
A village school has earned a top accolade for actively looking after the environment.Sabden Primary School has been awarded a Green Flag award from the Eco Schools programme for its work over the past...
View ArticleFestivals are a beery delight
There are too many people out there who don’t know how to take their drink responsibly.They are the sort of people who make it almost impossible, at times, to enjoy a night out without worrying about...
View ArticleLorry stuck under Nelson railway bridge
A lorry which became stuck under the railway bridge in Hallam Road, Nelson, at rush hour this morning caused traffic congestion for a short time.Our photograph showing the incident was posted on...
View ArticlePotholes: The scourge of the modern driver
Burnley’s motorists will be tooting their horns with delight at the news Lancashire County Council is spending around £1.5m. in the next year to improve the quality of our roads.Potholes have become...
View ArticlePolice witness appeal after Gisburn road smash
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a road accident near GisburnThe collision took place around 1-30pm today (Friday) on the A59 just past the Stirk House Hotel between Gisburn...
View ArticleMulti-million pound investment in bed firm
I was delighted recently to visit one of Pendle’s best-known employers, Silentnight in Barnoldswick. I have visited the company before, including taking George Osborne there in 2009, but wanted to get...
View ArticlePair to sleep rough to highlight homeless plight
A Colne councillor and a prospective Barnoldswick representative are planning to sleep rough in March to highlight the plight of homeless young people.Barnoldswick Town FC goalkeeper Lyle Davy and...
View ArticleEjaz flying the flag for Burnley
Last week in Westminster started positively with meetings to discuss apprenticeships and careers advice in schools.On Monday, Ejaz Hussain from Burnley Telematics came down to a series of meetings with...
View ArticleCommunities need bigger share of fracking cash
Time has flown recently in Westminster as there was so much going on.I was delighted to meet the new director of the National Apprenticeship Service, Karen Woodward and talk with her about my role and...
View ArticleA rare photo of Colne’s NUR Club
In my Christmas column, I mentioned the legendary NUR Club, which stood on Primet Bridge for decades and, since its mention, I’ve been asked by a couple of “old Colners” if any photos of the long-gone...
View ArticleCouncillors defend ‘neknomination’ videos
Councillors caught in a national frenzy over an internet drinking phenomenon have defended their actions.County Coun. Paul White and Coun. Jennifer Purcell have faced criticism this week after taking...
View ArticleThe North has much to offer
While searching on the web for a “dog-friendly” pub or hotel in the Dales, I came across some trip advice from a national newspaper correspondent extolling the virtues of various locations.There was...
View ArticleDays when you had to carry a gun in Burnley
In the old days Yorkshire Street was known as Eastgate, “the path or way to the East”. The route made its way along the present Yorkshire Street to Brunshaw Road, via the present Harry Potts Way, to...
View ArticleBe thankful we have a new Urgent Care Centre
Burnley’s new £9m. Urgent Care Centre has opened its doors and pretty impressive it looks, too.It may not be the blue light accident and emergency facility we used to have, but we should be thankful...
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