Were ‘super schools’ a knee-jerk reaction?
The fact some of our so-called “super schools” are thriving while others seemingly flounder, will come as no surprise to many parents. While we all welcomed the massive investment in Burnley’s high...
View ArticleHappy Mondays and Boney M to headline Beat-Herder
Indie legends The Happy Mondays have been announced as one of the headline acts at this year’s Beat-Herder Festival.Seventies chart toppers Boney M will also make an appearance as will dance music...
View ArticleSoldier caught drink-driving on way back to garrison
A serving soldier with the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment crashed his car into a wall while over the drink-drive limit – and then called the police to report the accident, Burnley magistrates heard.Arron...
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Eight hardy souls braved the cold last weekend by sleeping rough in Barnoldswick to raise awareness of those who suffer this plight for longer than just one night.Organiser and Barnoldswick Town...
View ArticleColne stalwart loses brave fight with MND
A well-respected and much-loved Pendle businessman has died following a short but courageous battle with a debilitating disease. David Hadfield (61), known to his friends as Dave, lost his fight to...
View ArticleThe heydey of cotton weaving in Nelson
It’s a scene from over a century ago this week as we gaze at Nelson’s Manchester Road as it looked in the Edwardian era.The town back then had a population of over 40,000 inhabitants.And by the year...
View ArticleShop raids uncover illegal tobacco
Sniffer dogs uncovered hundreds of packets of illegal tobacco during raids on shops in Burnley, Pendle, Hyndburn and Rossendale.During the operation, involving police and trading standards, 857 packs...
View ArticlePhotos: Farmers of tomorrow are honoured
Rachel Harrison, a Slaidburn Young Farmers Club member and currently studying A Levels at Nelson and Colne College, was crowned Supreme Champion of Gisburn Auction Mart’s Cattle Over Wintering...
View ArticleGenerous donations continue to flood in for stranded stroke victim
Generous donations are continuing to flood in to help a stranded stroke victim get reunited with her family in England. Former Pendle nurse Doreen Blackburn (78) remains in the Red Cross rehabilitation...
View ArticleEvans allegation ‘out of character’
Tory MP Michael Fabricant said he thought it was “out of character” after being told fellow MP Nigel Evans, from Lancashire, had sexually assaulted a young man, a court heard.Mr Fabricant, the current...
View ArticleFormer Pendle schoolgirl’s ex-boyfriend admits manslaughter
The ex-boyfriend of a former Pendle schoolgirl has admitted manslaughter but denied murder at Oxford Crown Court.Jayden Parkinson went missing on December 3rd, having last been seen leaving Didcot...
View ArticleVideo: MP Nigel Evans returns to court to face sex charges
Today Ribble Valley MP Nigel Evans returned to Preston Crown Court to start the second week of his trial on charges of six sexual assaults, a rape and two indecent assaults on men.The trial of the...
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A good show with an interesting collection of models was the verdict of visitors at the model railway exhibition in Brierfield at the weekend.Brierfield Model Railway Club had eight layouts on show,...
View ArticlePolice appeal to trace missing Burnley girl (15)
Police in Burnley are appealing for information about the whereabouts of a 15-year-old girl who has been missing for a week.Bethany Leigh McDonald was last seen last Monday at 1-10pm in the Coal Clough...
View ArticleBurnley have one foot in promised land
I may be accused of jumping the gun, but I firmly believe that Burnley already have one foot in the Premier League.Last Sunday’s exceptional win at Ewood Park a good point at Birmingham last Wednesday...
View ArticleAccident forces M65 closure
Rush hour traffic heading into Burnley was held up this morning following an accident at junction 11 of the M65.A collision between a lorry and a car caused delays for westbound traffic for around half...
View ArticleOver the limit bus driver ‘started car to keep warm’
A Nelson bus driver faces losing his job after starting his car to keep warm.Blackburn magistrates heard Darren John Holgate had been drinking at a friend’s home when an argument started and he was...
View ArticleNelson road speed checks after residents complain
A speed survey is to be carried out on Townhouse Road, Nelson, Lancashire County Council has announced.The move comes after complaints from local residents were raised by Pendle councillor for Marsden...
View ArticlePendle students take trip to Parliament
Year 9 students from Park High School, in Colne, were able to exercise their campaigning and political voices when they took part in a workshop at the Palace of Westminster. Following a tour of the...
View ArticleBackroom operation is an integral part of Burnley’s success
The synergy between sports scientists and physiotherapists is a pre-requisite in the modern game, but that cohesive backroom operation can have a huge impact on a club’s campaign if implemented...
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