Villagers’ anger as playground flattened
Residents in Fence who live opposite a small park are concerned about a major refurbishment of it taking place.Their fears are that there is going to be a big delay in getting it completed, stopping...
View ArticleInquest: man turned to drink after losing job
A coroner has reached a narrative conclusion at the inquest into the death of a 52-year-old Nelson man.Stephen Plumb was found dead at his home in Pine Street in February this year by police who were...
View ArticlePolice and council take on Colne ‘street of hell’
Hard-hitting measures are due to be enforced on Colne residents who have been making the lives of their neighbours “hell”. Police and Pendle Council are currently working on tackling anti-social...
View ArticleIslamic girls’ school in ex Burnley College site: the future
A private Islamic girls’ school – housed in the former Burnley College – is to remain open despite being listed for sale.The Mohiuddin International Girls College, which opened four years ago, has...
View ArticleFire-fighters rush to aid of ‘locked out’ woman
Firefighters went to aid a resident at a house in Nelson after her door closed and left her stuck outside.There was a danger it could end up as a fire because the woman in her late 20s had left her...
View ArticleTalented dance troupe’s television success
A talented dance troupe who have captured the hearts of Pendle with their engaging First World War stories are set to star in a high-profile Sky television show. Rock-It, which was set up by dance...
View ArticleBarnoldswick cricketing brothers aiming to hit cancer for six
A Barnoldswick family is hoping to hit cancer for six with a charity cricket tournament this weekend.David Scothern and wife Angela have organised the tournament to raise awareness of multiple myeloma,...
View ArticleColne family’s mould misery
A Colne resident has reported a deterioration in her family’s health after their rented property began “to fall apart” around them. Helen Davidson is said to have been left miserable after the house...
View ArticleNew tourism facility opens in Barley
A key new holiday facility has been officially opened in Pendle, giving people the chance to stay there.Boothman Park at Barley has been a fishing facility for years but is now providing holiday...
View ArticleClasses to help Burnley mums stay in shape
For some pregnant women expecting a baby can be the perfect excuse to put their feet up and relax or even spend nine months eating for two before their bundle of joy arrives.But increasing numbers of...
View ArticleGet ready for Burnley’s third canal festival
Burnley Canal Festival.This year’s festival takes place over the August Bank Holiday weekend and will feature a whole host of fun activities. A large collection of working, trade and pleasure narrow...
View ArticleColne mum’s thanks to selfless couple
A mum who fell while out walking with her little boy in Laneshaw Bridge is saying a huge thank you to the selfless couple who come to her aid. Claire Matthews (28) was near Carriers Row with her son...
View ArticleBarnoldswick and Earby mark war centenary
Hundreds of people in West Craven marked the centenary of the start of First World War on Monday.More than 100 people attended the service at St Mary-le-Ghyll Church at noon which was held outside...
View ArticlePendle space pioneer professor dies aged 58
A professor who was brought up in Pendle has died after a heart attack, aged 58.Prof. David Barnes was born on the East Coast at Marske near Middlesbrough, but with his parents, Mary and Cedric, came...
View ArticleThe Voice star overwhelmed by support following family death
A Burlesque singer who appeared on BBC’s The Voice has been left overwhelmed by support following the death of her step-mum. And now Pendle performer Kiki De Ville is thanking everybody who has made a...
View ArticleBishop starts annual Earby party
An annual Earby church garden party had to be held indoors last Saturday but rain didn’t dampen the spirit of those present.This year’s All Saints’ Church party was opened by the Bishop of...
View ArticleMP raises fears over M65 roadworks
Pendle MP Andrew Stephenson has raised concerns about the impact road works to the M65 are having on local businesses, after hearing how trade is down just days after work began.Work to improve safety...
View ArticleColne Pharmacy move agreed
An agreement has now been reached to transfer Colne’s Pharmacy across to the new multi-million pound health centre.Last week we reported how Colne Health Centre had come under fire by patients and...
View ArticleEx-councillor’s Tough Mudder challenge helps Macmillan
Colne resident and former Conservative Pendle councillor George Askew completed the Yorkshire Tough Mudder in Skipton – raising £1,200 for Macmillan Cancer Support.Tough Mudder is a gruelling 12-mile...
View ArticleYouths cause £2,000 damage to school roof
Youths are believed to be behind at least £2,000-worth of damage to the roof at Walverden Primary School in Bracewell Street, Nelson, between July 24th and August 5th.Sgt Shaun Pearson said: “We...
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