Meet Your Reporter: Rebecca Cohen
This week, in Meet Your Reporter, we chat to Rebecca Cohen, of the Colne Times. Find out more about Rebecca and what brought her into journalism
View ArticleMotorcyclist treated for abdominal pain following crash
A motorcyclist was treated for abdominal pain following a crash in Colne.The man was examined by paramedics in Burnley Road, after his motorcycle collided with a Skoda Superb at 2-50pm on...
View ArticleClarets flag flies high after charity challenge
A group of intrepid cyclists have been proudly flying the Burnley flag – atop the three highest peaks in the UK.Burnley season ticket holder Dave McDonald conquered Snowden, Scafell Pike and Ben Nevis...
View ArticleBalloon release warning to residents
A desperate plea has been issued to residents thinking of hosting celebratory or commemorative balloon releases. While the events are a colourful and imaginative way of marking an occasion or...
View ArticlePedestrian airlifted to hospital after Gisburn-Blacko road smash
The A682 road between Nelson and Gisburn has reopened after being closed for almost three hours following an accident.The collision between a vehicle and pedestrian occurred near to Little Middop Farm...
View ArticleDriving ban for woman (54) after Trawden motorcyclist dies
A woman who tried to blame a Trawden motorcyclist for the collision that caused his death has been banned from the roads. Michelle Anne Marshall (54), of Springfield Court, Grassington, was banned from...
View ArticleEducation has been a rollercoaster ride for pupils
Education is an emotional topic - ask any parent. In recent years we have seen major changes to the structure of our secondary school system with our traditional schools being replaced by five new...
View ArticleVideo: Fence Fete 2014
Were you in fence the other weekend when the village was awash with colour for the annual summer fete and procession.Can you spot yourself on our video of the big day, filmed by Andrew Smith?There was...
View ArticleWest Craven pupils win national debating contest
Pupils at West Craven High Technology College have proved themselves to be among the best young debaters in the country.A seven-strong team of girls travelled down to Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire...
View ArticleSince when did cyclists ‘own’ the towpath of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal?
I have often wondered just when it was that cyclists started owning the towpath on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.Some of my favourite local walks involve stretches of the canal towpath from Hapton...
View ArticleShopkeeper sold fake DVD to undercover policeman
A shopkeeper has pleaded guilty to selling fake DVDs.A total of 230 DVDs were seized from Ehtishan Sajjad’s shop in Colne Road, Burnley, earlier this year.Magistrates heard Lancashire County Council’s...
View ArticleGas smell leads to evacuation in Colne
Around 150 people were evacuated from a Colne building after a smell of gas was reported. National Grid confirmed that they had been called to an incident at Housing Pendle, in Church Street, yesterday...
View ArticleNew Marsden Building Society manager
The Marsden Building Society has appointed Jilly Doyle as its new Barrowford branch manager. Jilly joined the society during 2009 as a branch customer services assistant and has worked at a number of...
View ArticleColne florist helps spread worldwide smile
The generous owner of a Colne florists has been out and about spreading smiles as part of a worldwide initiative. Julie Hogg, who runs Hedgehogg Florists, in Keighley Road, took part in this year’s...
View ArticleMotorway safety barrier work set to start
Work will start later this month to improve safety barriers on the M65 in Pendle and Burnley to allow traffic to use the hard shoulder and reduce delays during future road works. The scheme will affect...
View ArticleDiamond League excludes hammer throwers again!
An athlete’s reward in their respective discipline tends to be the product of the effort and dedication that they inherently input. That’s the clichéd response most sports men and women will divulge...
View ArticleRare starling spotted in Burnley
Birdwatchers have been flocking to a quiet little avenue in Burnley hoping to catch a glimpse of a rare starling.The rose-coloured starling, of which there have only been 10 sightings in the UK, was...
View ArticleEducation is key to prosperity
Monday Started with an important reception where I was discussing business in the Community with Lloyds Banking Group. As we have seen in our own town, business initiatives are already working to...
View ArticleIn training for our own tour
The other morning, I received an email from our Tour Leader just back from his holidays modelling corpulent fashion items in Italy. He admits to carrying a little “puppy fat” but I think he may be...
View ArticleArson probe after Brierfield garage blaze
Firefighters from Nelson are treating a garage fire in Richard Street, Brierfield, last night (Tuesday) as arson.Two appliances were called to the blaze at 9-50pm and found the garage well alight.Crews...
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