M65 accident causes traffic chaos
An accident on the M65 at lunchtime led to long tailbacks on the motorway.The accident happened at noon between junctions 12 and 11 on the westbound carriage.A small silver car, which ended up on the...
View ArticleNigel Evans’ alleged victim: ‘I regret cowardice’
A man who said he was raped by former Commons deputy speaker Nigel Evans at the MP’s home has told a jury he had not given a false account to “save his conscience”. Giving his third day of evidence,...
View ArticleMystery surrounds death of Nelson man (52)
The cause of a Nelson man’s death could not be determined for certain, a pathologist told an inquest.Hypertension sufferer Wayne Baxter (52), of Malvern Court, was found dead at his home in November...
View ArticleFour jailed for not paying back ill-gotten gains after fraud cases
In two separate cases from Pendle, four men have been jailed for a total of over 10 years after failing to pay back their ill-gotten gains.In 2010, Munsif Dad from Barkerhouse Road, Nelson, and his two...
View ArticleColne councillor speaks out about turbine applications
Proposals that could see wind turbines erected in Laneshaw Bridge and Trawden have sparked anger from a Colne councillor. Coun. Paul White, who represents the Boulsworth ward, has said he is “sure that...
View ArticleCCTV appeal following Nelson burglary
CCTV images have been released by police following a Nelson burglary.The incident happened at a house in Rook Street between 5pm and 6-3pm on Friday, March 7th.Once inside, the offenders searched the...
View ArticleIs this the worst road for bad manners?
I have a great deal of sympathy with Mr Kenneth Pickles from Fence and his observations about motorists in Barden Lane, Burnley.For those of you who missed it, he was basically complaining about...
View ArticleBurnley FC hero features on rare cigarette card
This week’s column features three legendary sportsmen seen here on rare cigarette cards of yesteryear. From the collection of my good friend, entrepreneur Lee Graves, we see, left to right, Sidney F....
View ArticleAmbitious plans to transform Weavers’ Triangle on track
Anybody who drives or walks along Trafalgar Street, Burnley, cannot fail to be amazed by the continuing transformation of this historic part of town. The improvement was further underlined by the...
View ArticleMeeting positive young people working as apprentices
The other week was another busy one for me in Parliament. On Monday I attended the Illegal Wildlife Trade “Ivory Crush” event run by the International Fund for Animal Welfare to show my support against...
View ArticlePolice appeal after Brierfield bag snatches
Police are appealing for information after two bag snatches from elderly people in Brierfield in a 15-minute period on Sunday.The first incident took place in Walter Street at 5-45pm when a carrier bag...
View ArticleBarber dedicates hairdressing medals to uncle
A Nelson barber took part in a hairdressing championship as a tribute to his well-known uncle who died of cancer.Tariq Mehmood entered the industry competition to honour relative and respected...
View ArticleMasked shop raider jailed for sword robbery bid
A masked man who waved a sword in front of a terrified Barrowford shopkeeper during an attempted armed robbery in January has been jailed.Benjamin Smith (23), of Hall Street, Colne, was sent to prison...
View ArticleAction group’s ‘animated’ discussions over closure of Colne toilets
“Animated” discussions have taken place over the closure of public toilets in Colne. In January, Pendle Council’s Executive reluctantly decided to close the town’s facilities as part of its...
View ArticleTeacher strikes to affect hundreds of East Lancashire children
Hundreds of schoolchildren will be affected as teachers prepare to go on strike in East Lancashire tomorrow.Pupils at six Burnley and Pendle primary schools will be hit as teachers are set to take...
View ArticleLancashire MP ‘staggered’ over arrest
Ribble Valley MP Nigel Evans admitted having sex with a man 33 years his junior but told police: “We are not talking about a wilting flower here.”And the former Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons,...
View ArticleMP ‘staggered’ over alleged sex offences arrest
Ribble Valley MP Nigel Evans admitted having sex with a man 33 years his junior but told police: “We are not talking about a wilting flower here.”And the former Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons,...
View ArticleOxfam stalwart ‘remarkable’ Edna dies aged 95
Tributes have been paid to a charity champion and community stalwart who died at the grand old age of 95.Mrs Edna Cowperthwaite, who dedicated 30 years of service to the Clitheroe Oxfam shop, died at...
View ArticleSelf-medication led to death of depressed dad (39)
A coroner has recorded a verdict of misadventure at an inquest into the death of a Nelson man who died from the effects of drug toxicity.Burnley Coroners’ Court was told John Paul Head (39), of Garden...
View ArticleBercow: ‘I wanted to ensure the police were informed’
Commons Speaker John Bercow MP said he “wanted to ensure the police were informed” after sex abuse allegations concerning his deputy were passed to him, a court heard.Mr Bercow met with one...
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