Earby Springfield school bouncing after ‘good’ Ofsted report
An Earby primary school has double cause to celebrate with the completion of a new playground and an Ofsted report rating it as “good”.Earby Springfield Primary School was visited by inspectors in May...
View ArticleColne business disruption after unit break-ins
A number of business premises in Colne were left without power on Monday morning after a three unit break-in led to flooding.Copper piping worth £1,000 was stolen from the kitchen area of a unit at...
View ArticleNews in photos: Pendle Pub Walk 2014
Did you take part in the Pendle Pub Walk this year?You may be able to spot yourself in this photo gallery which was taken by Edward Lee, who completed the fund-raising pub crawl for Pendleside Hospice.
View ArticleBreaking: Pupils and teacher receive electric shocks at primary school
A teacher has been rushed to hospital and nine children have been treated at the scene after receiving electric shocks at Briercliffe Primary School.The North West Ambulance Service was called out to...
View Article‘Britain’s Got Talent’ star Andrew to perform in Burnley
Loyal fans of self styled “male diva” and semi-finalist in “Britain’s Got Talent” Andrew Derbyshire are to be rewarded with a one-off solo show.Andrew is coming home to his Lancashire roots to perform...
View ArticleFiat stolen in Barrowford burglary
A 10-registered white Fiat 500 with flower designs around the mirrors was taken when keys were stolen in a burglary at a house in Paradise Street, Barrowford.The break-in occurred between 10-30pm on...
View ArticleHeritage project leaders get to grips with Salterforth
Children fronting Salterforth’s £43,000 heritage project enjoyed an exciting week of activities as they tackled the latest action-packed phase entitled “Getting to grips with Salterforth”.On the...
View ArticleBreak-in attempt at Earby shop
Police have appealed for information after a male described as wearing a coat and a black hat attempted to break into Pitt’s Butchers in Victoria Road, Earby.The man was disturbed and fled the scene at...
View Article24-hour cross walk to highlight persecution of Christians
A pastor is taking part in a 24-hour walk that is set to turn heads and make people aware of a worldwide issue.Phill Ingram and church member Vinny Welland will be walking non-stop carrying a 10ft...
View ArticleMountain bikes stolen in Fence
A GT Avalanche silver mountain bike with front suspension worth £500 was stolen in a burglary at a house in St Anne’s Drive, Fence, overnight between Sunday and Monday.On the same night, a £500 black...
View ArticleEarby mother urges folk to support new Barnoldswick charity store
An Earby mother has urged people to support a new charity store which opened up in Barnoldswick in May helping those living with a painful genetic skin complaint.Elaine Eley, of Alder Hill Croft, has...
View ArticleUrgent repair work needed at historic mill
A historic Burnley mill which is the world’s last surviving steam-powered weaving shed, is under threat from weather damage, experts have warned.Specialist architects said the Grade I-listed Queen...
View ArticleOld Tatty: Sage of Roggerham
I have recently been contacted by an organisation interested in folklore. The subject of their interest is Tattersall Wilkinson, otherwise known as the “Sage of Roggerham”. I thought I would use this...
View ArticleEnforcement action to be taken in Colne street
Enforcement action is being taken to demolish a 1.8m high fence that was put up without planning permission. An application for the retention of the fence at the back of two Hendly Court properties was...
View ArticleNews in Pictures: Burnley Race For Life 2014
Were you one of the 1,000-plus women who donned pink to take part in this year’s Race For Life?Our photographer Michelle Adamson was on hand to capture the action on the day which boosted cancer...
View ArticleFund-raisers enjoy Pendle Pub Walk
Taken outside the Pendle Inn. (L to R) Mark Bailey, Peter Scott, Ian Burrows, Steve Hargreaves & Andrew Doe.(L to R) Mark Bailey, Peter Scott, Ian Burrows, Steve Hargreaves & Andrew Doe.
View Article‘Elderly village’ plan for Brierfield mill
Brierfield Mills will be home to a new lifestyle model for older people. Known as Evermore, the village is being developed by Pendle Enterprise & Regeneration Limited (PEARL), the pioneering joint...
View ArticleWar journal will help turn clock back 100 years
Local historian Denise North will be turning the clock back 100 years as she leads her audience in the footsteps of a Burnley soldier fighting on the Western Front.Denise will lead a free illustrated...
View ArticleFirefighters free cat trapped in tree
Firefighters from Nelson came to the rescue of a young cat which had become trapped in a tree in Lord Street, Brierfield, yesterday afternoon.The crew was alerted by the RSPCA, who had been alerted to...
View ArticleNew code could lead to cheaper beer prices
So, at long last, after 10 years of campaigning by various organisations, the Government has finally given details of its proposals to introduce a statutory code of practice for tied pubs. It is a code...
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