Barnoldswick’s Ray ready for the ride of his life
A Barnoldswick man is preparing to take to the saddle for a 2,000km bike ride raising money for Breast Cancer Care.Architect Ray Cryer (66), of Mosley Street, is riding for the charity after his wife...
View ArticleNelson-based charity’s emergency appeal for Gaza
After a whole series of tragedies in Gaza, the Nelson-based charity Muslim Global Relief is aiding the community there.It has held a brief on the situation in Gaza – due to the conflict with Israel –...
View ArticleNelson water main burst drama
A Nelson road was blocked off late on Saturday night after a burst water main sent lots of water out and threatened to crush the road.It happened on Bradley Hall Road at the rear of the Chunky Chicken...
View ArticleEarby family pays tribute to Malcolm
An Earby family has paid tribute to a loving husband, father and grandfather who has died after a long battle with cancer.Malcolm Harling (71), of George Street, died in Pendleside Hospice.Born in...
View ArticleCricket match in memory of fatal smash victim
A charity cricket match is to take place on Friday in memory of a young man killed in a car crash five years ago.Pendle Leisure Trust worker and retained fire-fighter Tom Petty (25) died in a...
View ArticleWatch out for Nelson pupils on ‘Blue Peter’
You can see lots of children from Pendle on this Thursday’s “Blue Peter” on BBC Television.Pupils from Marsden Community Primary School in Nelson managed to win badges from the highly popular...
View ArticleWitness appeal after daylight attack at bus stop
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted in Burnley.The 39-year-old victim was standing in a bus shelter in Church Street about 5pm on Saturday when he was approached by a man who...
View ArticleFirst World War: Roughlee unveils new war memorial
A new War Memorial has been launched in Roughlee as the 100th anniversary of the First World War took place.The memorial stone and plaque is on the main lane through the village close to the sculpture...
View ArticleBuy out at Pendle business
An established Pendle business has been bought out by its management team for an undisclosed sum. Tharstern Limited, which is based in Vivary Way, Colne, was purchased by managing director Keith...
View ArticleSough’s Sam makes waves in cross-channel swim
A Sough woman has completed a cross-channel swim from England to France as part of a team of six.Mum-of-two Sam Plum (46), of Colne Road, joined a team of outdoor swimming enthusiast friends for the...
View ArticleSt Peter’s Church: the greatest link with Burnley’s past
One of Burnley’s greatest assets is its Parish Church so I make no apology for returning to this superb building.In doing so, may I remind you St Peter’s is taking part in the Heritage Open Days which...
View ArticlePendle theatre and music stalwart Brian dies
A highly respected Pendle man involved in many organisations has died in hospital.Mr Brian Bird (80) was a very effective person in all the groups he was involved in. He passed away on Sunday at the...
View ArticleAudiences taken to ‘whole new world’ in Foulridge production
Audiences were taken to a whole new world during a school’s summer production. Key Stage Two performers from St Michael and All Angels Primary School, in Foulridge, took to the stage to present their...
View ArticleRosettes for Pendle riders at national championships
Pendle riders secured podium placings and rosettes at the national riding for the disabled championships in Gloucestershire in July.The Pendle Riding for the Disabled Association, based in...
View ArticleBus fares rise after ticket price review
Fares on bus routes subsidised by Lancashire County Council have gone up following an annual review of ticket prices. The county council provides around 100 local bus service contracts throughout the...
View ArticleLeila Neve: ‘Summer brings new challenges’
Hi everyone! Happy summer to you all, it’s certainly been a scorcher of late! I hope you’ve had your cream on…The weather has brought new challenges to our family. As part of Charlotte’s condition...
View ArticleTalented stonemason Wayne dies aged 47
One of Burnley’s best known stonemasons, responsible for designing and crafting hundreds of headstones in the borough, has died suddenly aged 47.Hundreds of tributes have flooded in for Wayne Hunt from...
View ArticleColne commemorates First World War in centenary year
Colne was transported back to 1914 at the weekend as residents, businesses, and visitors pulled together to remember the fallen of the First World War. Miserable weather did not deter the crowds from...
View ArticleTrio jailed after Barnoldswick burglary spree
A Bacup man has been jailed for six years for 11 burglaries in Barnoldswick between March and October last year.David Driver (37), of Farholme Lane, was sentenced at Burnley Crown Court on Wednesday...
View ArticlePolice checkpoints target travelling criminals
A police checkpoint was set up at Gisburn as part of a cross-border police operation aimed at tackling travelling criminals.Special officers worked alongside road policing and armed response officers...
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