Your Photos: Pendle Pub Walk 2014
More than 1,000 people strode out on Pendle Pub Walk 2014 last weekend, enjoying a pint at local pubs and helping Pendleside Hospice at the same time.Here are some of the photos that you’ve sent in...
View ArticleSalterforth teen sees flower power as her future
A budding teen Salterforth entrepreneur is hoping her business will flower as she lays down roots with a first shop.Megan Sunley (18), of Moor View, is to open a florists in Craven Court, Skipton, on...
View ArticleNew hospital trust chief appointed in East Lancashire
A new chief executive has been appointed at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust.Kevin McGee has been named as the man to take over the top job at the Trust which includes Burnley General Hospital and...
View ArticleAnd all Jeff’s endeavours were rewarded last Friday when he personally handed...
As someone who has been training to take part in this Sunday’s Pennine 10k I can really appreciate the effort that local celebrity Jeff Brown put in last year when he raised a staggering £10,000 by...
View ArticleWoman (71) hanged herself in Colne care home
A residential care home in Colne was an inappropriate place for a woman suffering mental health problems to be placed, an inquest has heard.Janet May Waterworth (71) was not diagnosed before moving to...
View ArticleWell done KSC 110 Club on first beer festival
The KSC 110 Club recently held its first ever beer festival. The three-day beery bash commemorated the 70th anniversary of the D-Day Landings – and what a fine job they did in running their debut...
View ArticleBurnley Market: use it or lose it
So a review of Burnley Market is to be carried out. It would appear that this really is make or break time for our market’s future. For many years the market has been the centre of much debate. Is the...
View Article£2.5m. price tag for former mill
The site of a former Pendleside carpet factory with permission for a large-scale housing development is on the market – at two and a half million pounds!Plans for the development of Spen Brook Mill,...
View ArticleSun shines on Burnley for second Pennine Lancs 10k
The sun came out to help Burnley celebrate its second year of hosting the Pennine Lancs 10k.More than 2,500 people took to the streets and the town’s parks to run, jog and walk the gruelling course in...
View ArticleBeer Review: Bank Top Brewery, Dark Mild
This is arguably the finest mild currently available, in our local pubs and clubs – in my opinion. The Bolton brew is such a full bodied and flavoursome tipple. And for dark ale fans it’s a treat not...
View ArticleIt is pointless creating the end product of manufacturing and engineering...
The initiative to introduce engineering awareness exercises to Burnley’s primary school pupils is to be commended.Cunning plan will match people with jobs in Burnley
View ArticleBoy (16) missing after lake incident
A major rescue operation is taking place at Lake Burwain in Foulridge after a teenage boy disappeared.Emergency services have turned out in force to take part in the operation which has seen sevreal...
View ArticleBody found in hunt for missing teen in reservoir
A 17-year-old boy has died after getting into difficulty in water at Burwain Sailing Club in Foulridge.Around 7-30pm on Sunday, emergency services received a report the teenager had got into difficulty...
View ArticlePhoto special: Pennine Lancs 10k the agony and the ecstasy
Did you take part in the Pennine Lancs 10k in Burnley?You may be able to spot yourself in our photo special, taken by Donna Clifford, who was on hand to capture the pre-race excitement and the moment...
View ArticleShock following death of boy (17) in Foulridge
Residents have been left shocked following the death of a 17-year-old boy in Foulridge. The teenager died after getting into difficulty in water at Lake Burwain Sailing Club last night. His body was...
View ArticleOpen water safety warnings following death of teen in Foulridge
Firefighters have reminded residents of the dangers of open water following the death of a 17-year-old boy last night. The teenager drowned after getting into difficulty in water at Lake Burwain...
View ArticleVideo: Tornado hits Barrowford
Residents watched in horror as a tornado struck in Barrowford on Sunday lunchtime, sending newly-cut hay spiralling into the air.Others in the village reported grass falling from the sky after the...
View ArticleLeave your tributes to drowning victim James
A teenager who drowned in Foulridge last night has been officially named.James Goodship died after getting into difficulty in water at Burwain Sailing Club last night. The former Colne Park High School...
View ArticleTributes to tragic teen James (17)
Tributes have been paid to teenager who drowned in Foulridge last night. James Goodship (17), who fell into difficulty in water at Lake Burwain Sailing Club, has been described as an “amazing boy” by...
View ArticleSpot yourself in our Pennine Lancashire 10k video
Were you taking part in this year’s Pennine Lancashire 10k, joining 2,000-plus runners on the streets of Burnley? Or were you in the crowds cheering on family and friends?Take a look our for yourself...
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