New challenge for family of former Pendle nurse
The family of a former Pendle nurse who suffered two major strokes in Portugal continue to thank the public as they face their next hurdle. Relatives of Doreen Blackburn were delighted in April after a...
View ArticleStaff anger at hospital parking fees rise
A hike in parking charges has angered hospital workers who have seen their wages fall so much that some are relying on food banks. They learned about the increase in an email after it was brought in by...
View ArticleFoulridge sailing club members ‘perfectly fine’ after squall hits
Members of a Foulridge sailing club who were taking part in an international event when a “major rescue effort” was launched are said to be safe and well. A Burwain Sailing Club spokesman has confirmed...
View ArticleDagmara needs your votes in model contest
A Nelson resident is hoping to win in the fashion stakes after making the finals of the Lancashire’s Got Style competition at The Mall, Blackburn.Dagmara Poniewierka (27), from Westmoreland Street, has...
View ArticleBarnoldswick man makes finals of model contest
A Barnoldswick resident is hoping to win in the fashion stakes after making the finals in The Mall, Blackburn’s Lancashire’s Got Style competition.Ashley Rebanks (23), from Carr Road, has reached the...
View ArticleVideo: Wayne’s Britain’s Strongest Man shot
Obsession gradually becomes ambition when your lifestyle revolves around a specific activity.Burnley behemoth Wayne Fulton will testify to that statement. The 30-year-old has tailored his home -...
View ArticleTwo arrests after ‘glassing’ at Burnley bar
Police have arrested two men following a savage early hours assault in a Burnley nightspot.A 26-year-old man had to undergo facial surgery after he was hit with a bottle at Barcode in Hammerton Street...
View ArticleDental nurses take on charity trek
Dental nurses are pulling together to take on a 24-mile hike for a charity that has touched both their hearts. Leanne Walker (28), who works for Earby Dental Surgery, and Kristina Bennett (29), who is...
View ArticleCCTV appeal following Colne shoplifting incident
This is the man police want to talk to in connection with a shoplifting incident at a Colne supermarket.A man entered Asda, in Corporation Street, on July 29th, and began filling his trolley with...
View ArticleLots to see on Burnley’s Heritage Open Days
In just over a month’s time, Burnley will be part of a national weekend of Heritage activities. The Heritage Open Days are with us, once more, and a quite a number of local events will be taking place...
View ArticleRoadworks leave Burnley in gridlock
Traffic in Burnley is grinding to a halt as an unprecedented number of roadworks have caused chaos on the town’s roads.The various works, being conducted on main routes through the town, all in the...
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A man who has been involved in sport, amateur theatre, a choir and Methodism – as well as being a teacher for many years – has died.Mr Victor Wood (67) played many key roles for organisations, but fell...
View ArticlePendle students celebrate outstanding A Level results
Months of nerves and anticipation are coming to an end for Pendle students as they pick up their long-awaited A Level results. At Nelson and Colne College, there is even more reason to celebrate as...
View ArticlePedal power raises £7,000
Colne and West Craven fund-raisers for Cancer Research UK have paid a huge thank you to dedicated directors who used pedal power to drive up more than £7,000. ESSE Engineering’s managing director...
View ArticlePhotos: Pendle A-Level results 2014
For teenagers across Pendle the long wiat is over and their A-Level results have finally arrived.Our photo gallery shares in their joy as they make plans for the future.Don’t forget you can send us...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Trawden Agricultural Show 2014
Torrential downpours did not deter the spirits of organisers, participants and visitors at this year’s Trawden Agricultural Show. Although this year’s popular event did see a drop in visitors, there...
View ArticleMore delays for Burnley-Manchester train link
Further delays have hit the long-awaited reinstatement of the Todmorden Curve.The track, which will see train times from Burnley to Manchester slashed to 45 minutes, was set to open later this year....
View ArticleShock rise in cost of rural crime
The cost of rural crime in Lancashire increased by more than a third in 2013, according to a leading farm insurer.NFU Mutual’s survey puts Lancashire fifth in the list for the cost of rural crime...
View ArticleOrganisers celebrate successful Colne Summer Market
It began as the vision of a group of friends, and now, due to its success, it looks set to become a more regular event in Colne. Colne Summer Market took place over the weekened, to showcase traders in...
View ArticlePair to set off on Burnley-to-Wembley charity walk
Very few Clarets fans will forget walking down Wembley Way for the 2009 Playoff Final.And 23-year-old Jonathan Gaukroger will certainly not be forgetting the 196-mile charity walk to Wembley he is set...
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