Taxi driver fined for smoking in office
A MAN from Nelson has been fined £50 for smoking in a public place. Mohammed Ishaq (54), of Vernon Street, Nelson was issued with a fixed penalty notice at his workplace on Monday, May 14th. Mr Ishaq...
View ArticlePolice appeal for accident van driver
POLICE have appealed for the driver of a white van which was involved in a collision with a child pedestrian in Marsden Hall Road, Nelson, on Sunday morning to come forward.The accident occurred at...
View ArticleSingle mum who smashed woman’s jaw escapes jail
A SINGLE mother who left a woman with a smashed jaw after kicking her in the head has been spared immediate jail.Sarah Chadwick’s victim Jessica White had to have a metal plate put in her face after...
View ArticleAcademy storm brewing
THREE primary schools which may be taken away from Lancashire County Council and run by the now independent Nelson and Colne College under the Academy Project have been named. It has been established...
View ArticleShould the Euro be scrapped and countries go back to their own currencies?
VOTE NOW!Barely a day goes by without news of a crisis in the Euro zone hitting the headlines. There are emergency talks among European leaders and public unrest spreading.Does this herald the end of...
View ArticlePolice launch new drink-drive campaign
THOSE who choose to get behind the wheel when over the limit will face severe consequences as part of a new police campaign against drink driving.Police in Lancashire are promising a crackdown on drink...
View ArticlePensioner breached restraining order
A PENSIONER banned from contacting his daughter shouted “upsetting and offensive” remarks from across the road, a court heard.Ian Jeffrey also followed Lynn Jeffrey, also known as Thornton, and her...
View ArticleBrierfield demo sentencing adjourned again
THE sentencing of 12 people who have admitted public order offences in Brierfield last summer has been adjourned for a second time.The 11 men and one woman pleaded guilty to the offences at Preston...
View ArticleBusiness advice for budding entrepreneurs
ENTERPRISING Pendle teenagers are to be given the opportunity to set up and run their own companies - thanks to local company Businesswise Solutions Ltd and Young Enterprise.The Nelson-based cost...
View ArticleSpecial measures school makes ‘satisfactory’ progress
A PENDLE primary school which was made subject to special measures following an Ofsted inspection in November has made satisfactory progress since, a follow-up visit to the school has found.Inspectors...
View ArticleFamily’s shock at death of ‘gentle giant’ (31)
THE family of a “gentle giant” who was found collapsed on the street has spoken of their grief and shock at his sudden death.Matthew Bracewell (31), of Oxford Street, Brierfield, was found yards from...
View ArticleLout attacked men with dog chain
A “DRUNKEN” lout who used a dog chain as a “ knuckle duster” and attacked two innocent men has kept his freedom.Burnley Crown Court heard how angry Christopher Varley claimed he had been assaulted...
View ArticleSoldier injured in street attack
AN attacker who hit a junior soldier before others then set about him has walked free from court.Mark Schofield had punched Leon Aston once in the violence in Colne. The victim had been on weekend...
View ArticleDiabetes and cervical screening awareness weeks begin
HEALTH bosses are advising people about the importance of checking their well-being as two awareness weeks get under way today.National Cervical Screening Awareness Week and Diabetes Awareness Week...
View ArticleBody of missing climber is found
The body of missing climber Grant Cunliffe was found in the Cairngorms on Thursday afternoon.Mr Cunliffe (49), a former hairdresser who ran a successful salon in Barnoldswick for 25 years, had not been...
View ArticleThousands of pounds seized in Pendle swoop
DETECTIVES have seized more than £110,000 after swooping on two cars in Barrowford.Police stopped the cars outside New Bridge Chippy in Nora Street at 5-05 p.m. on Monday, June 11th.A subsequent search...
View ArticleColne Gala 2012 - photo special
Crowds turned out in force for Colne’s 2012 gala.There was fun for all the family at the major event in the town’s calendar.Don’t miss your Leader-Times newspapers on Friday for more on this event.
View ArticleAre you in favour of gay marriage services taking place in church?
VOTE NOW ...Today we’re asking - should gay couples be allowed to tie the knot in a marriage ceremony in church or is it right they should be entitled to a civil partnership?Have your say now.
View ArticlePrince’s Trust team give Brierfield Youth and Community Centre a facelift
A FANTASTIC team effort has seen Brierfield Youth and Community Centre given a new lease of life.A 13-strong team from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Prince’s Trust chose the Colne Road centre for their...
View ArticleBarrowford cannabis farm ‘gardener’ is jailed
A “GARDENER” for a “professional” £14,500 cannabis farm found in the bedroom of a house in Barrowford has been jailed for 446 days.Burnley Crown Court heard that addict Jason Barker (34) did not live...
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