Police urge residents to celebrate Eid safely
Police are asking members of the Asian community to celebrate safely during the religious holiday of Eid.Chief Supt Stuart Noble said: “We want those celebrating Eid to have a crime free and happy...
View ArticleBridge opens up Brun Valley
A project to develop Burnley’s newest park has seen a new bridge opened last weekend.The £81,000 bridge in Brun Valley Forest Park opens up a new route for pedestrians, cyclists and horseriders between...
View ArticleMan jailed for life for Jayden’s murder
The ex-boyfriend of former Colne Primet High School pupil Jayden Parkinson has been jailed for life for her murder.Ben Blakeley strangled 17-year-old Jayden in December after she told him she was...
View Article20 jobs boost at call centre
A telecom company is taking on 20 extra staff to cope with growing demand.New Call Telecom, which owns the Primus Saver brand, has grown strongly since relocating its Indian contact centre operation...
View ArticleBrothers brought home Great War horrors
Two brothers who went to war returned home to Burnley with haunting tales from the front.William Henry Hird and Richard Morton Hird volunteered at the outbreak of war in 1914 and left their home in...
View ArticleYou really are a generous lot!
One of the things that never ceases to amaze me is the way in which Burnley folk come up with fund-raising ideas.Responding to national appeals, supporting local churches and charities and even helping...
View ArticleDiscussing apprenticeships with HSBC
This week I met with HSBC to discuss their apprenticeship programme. They are looking to establish something similar to Barclays who have invested in apprenticeships and young people.Big companies are...
View ArticleMP looks for inspirational kids
Pendle MP Andrew Stephenson is calling on his constituents to help him nominate an individual or organisation that has inspired young people for the community of the Kids Count Inspiration Awards.Kids...
View ArticleMotorway closed after serious accident
Part of the M65 motorway in Burnley has been closed after a serious accident.The incident happened in the early hours of this morning between junctions 9 and 10 of the eastbound carriageway. Police...
View ArticleTwo men die in M65 horror crash
Two men have died in a crash on the M65 motorway.Police said the victims are from Burnley and Nelson.The incident happened in the early hours of this morning between junctions 9 and 10 of the eastbound...
View ArticleFootball match and fun day in memory of James (17)
Nearly £2,000 was raised at a community event in honour of a Colne teenager who drowned in a Foulridge reservoir. James Goodship (17) died last month after getting into difficulty at Lake Burwain, in...
View ArticleM65 horror crash latest: Police appeal
POLICE are appealing for witnesses to come forward after two men from Burnley died in a horror smash on the M65 in the early hours of this morning.The collision took place around 2-15am when a blue...
View ArticleCampaigners relief as councillors refuse Barnoldswick plan for second time
Protesters who campaigned long and loud against a Barnoldswick planning application are “relieved” after seeing it refused for a second time on Monday.Pendle Council’s Development Management Committee...
View ArticleFrom kids to creaky knees
During my formative years I was an eager collector of those beautifully produced pictorial guides to the mountains and fells and mountains of Westmorland, Cumberland and (often forgotten) dear old...
View ArticleCouncil wants more to pay by direct debit
Pendle Council is urging residents to use direct debit when it comes to paying their council tax.Direct debit is the easiest and most convenient way to pay bills and around 60% of residents already do...
View ArticlePlant trees and grow history
People in Burnley are being given the chance to grow their own history by planting free trees to commemorate the centenary of the First World War.The Woodland Trust is giving away free trees to...
View ArticleCountdown is on for Colne’s commemoration of First World War
The countdown is officially on for Colne’s First World War commemoration. Excitement is now building for the Colne Commemorates event, which will be taking over the town centre on Saturday, August 2nd....
View ArticleBarnoldswick concept store for kids of all ages
A new concept store aimed at children aged three to 93 opened in Barnoldswick this weekend.Tilltot’s Perfectly Mad Emporium in Newtown opened up its doors to the world yesterday targeting the kid...
View ArticleColne’s lost financial giant
It’s back in time to 1958 this week with a splendid photographic view of Colne’s magnificent District Bank which stood at the top of Colne Lane for many decades.This noble building was originally built...
View ArticlePendle scoops Green Flag park awards
All the people involved in caring for eight of Pendle parks are celebrating this week as the Green Flag Awards 2014 are announced.From Pendle Council’s Parks and Recreation team – including park...
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