Hospitals have taken a step in the right direction
News that hospitals in Burnley and Blackburn have been taken out of special measures is to be welcomed - but with a word of caution.Standards of care and management have certainly taken a turn for the...
View ArticleWhen Nelson was host to the stars
A look at Nelson’s Carr Road this week with a 1950s scene captured by the late, great Albert J. Morris.On the left is a rare view of Nelson’s “ballroom of the stars”, the legendary Imperial Ballroom,...
View ArticleRetailer must pay back £142,000 over fake trainers
A sports retailer which has a shop in Burnley has been ordered to pay back £142,000 after selling fake trainers to unwitting customers.Gibson Sports, which now operates under the name G2 Lifestyle,...
View ArticlePendle battles to keep paths repaired
Pendle Council is to seek talks with officers from County Hall to discuss plans by the county council to terminate its countryside access service.Under the agreement, Pendle has managed the maintenance...
View ArticleMascots sought for Colne World War One event
Organisers of an upcoming Colne event to commemorate the First World War centenary are on the lookout for youngsters who can be mascots on the day. Colne Commemorates 1914 will be held on August 2nd,...
View ArticleBloom judges impressed by Barnoldswick
Barnoldswick faces an agonising wait for results day after Britain in Bloom judges visited the town on Tuesday.Three regional judges browsed an array of flowers in full bloom across the town including...
View ArticleHigh speed train not for Pendle
There has been much talk in recent years about the possibility of the Colne-Skipton railway line being reopened.Indeed, the Skipton-East Lancashire Rail Action Partnership campaign group has battled...
View ArticleHospitals have turned a corner
Last summer, Professor Sir Bruce Keogh’s review into the quality of care and treatment provided by East Lancashire Hospitals made for uncomfortable reading. Sadly, as someone who has helped many...
View ArticleColne thugs jailed for animal cruelty offences
Three Colne thugs have been sent to jail for their part in “sickening” animal cruelty offences. Shaun Mullens (22), of Leach Street, Joshua Varey (24), of Duke Street, and Paul Ashworth (49), of Hawley...
View ArticlePensioner taken to hospital after four car crash
A pensioner has been taken to hospital with suspected spinal injuries following a four-car crash in Colne.Emergency services were called to the incident outside the Golden Ball Inn, in Burnley Road, at...
View ArticleBurnley solicitor faces £1m. theft charge
A Burnley solicitor is to appear before the town’s crown court after being charged with stealing more than £1m.Kimberley Bridge (42) is alleged to have stolen credit balances of £1,087,580 belonging to...
View ArticleSmall victory over controversial Colne plans
Campaigners are claiming a small victory following speculation that controversial plans for a 270-home development in Colne have been dropped. Community group Lidgett and Beyond have said that although...
View ArticleMan left bleeding from head following Colne assault
A man was left bleeding from his head following an assault in Colne.Police confirmed that the victim, in his 40s, was assaulted in Church Street at around 8-30pm on Saturday. It is believed the...
View ArticleExploring the Anglo-Saxon history of Padiham
Today we are going to look at some interesting images of the area immediately to the north and west of Burnley. The area comprises Padiham, Hapton and Higham, all three of which have long and...
View ArticleCCTV appeal following Colne indecent exposure
A 39-year-old woman has been left terrified after waking up to find a semi-naked man in her Colne bedroom.Police are appealing for information following the indecent exposure in Judge Fields. The...
View ArticleFan’s outrage over ‘health and safety’ plan to take down memorial bricks
A Burnley fan is fuming over plans to remove a section of commemorative bricks at Turf Moor.Tony Sturgeon (34) bought the brick back in 2003 in memory of his brother, Matthew, who died at the age of...
View ArticleHave you tasted Burnley’s wine?
Some years ago I was looking at bottles of wine in the wine section of a supermarket. Imagine my surprise when I came across a bottle of Chateau Rochdale! I wondered, at the time, if there might be a...
View Article‘Rapid improvements’ at struggling primary school
Senior leaders and governors at a Nelson primary school found to require improvement by Ofsted inspectors in March are taking effective action to tackle the areas identified.A monitoring inspection...
View ArticleColne teen arrested on suspicion of trespass
A teenager from Colne has been arrested on suspicion of trespass with intent to commit a sexual offence. The man (19) has been bailed pending further enquiries following the incident in Judge Fields on...
View ArticleSchool’s letter sparks national media frenzy
A letter sent out by a Pendle primary school to its Year 6 pupils caused something of a media storm this week.Barrowford Primary School sent the letter out to pupils along with Key Stage 2 examination...
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