40th anniversary art exchange
Pendle and its French twin town Creil – just north of Paris – are wishing each other a happy 40th birthday by exchanging unique sculptures.Acclaimed French artist Joel Couloigner is bringing a new...
View ArticleLeila Neve: ‘Are people really so blind to the needs of others?’
Hi everyone! I hope you’ve all had a fantastic summer! We’ve been very busy and have loved spending six weeks together but are all rested and ready for our next challenges. I’ve been reflecting on...
View ArticleCannabis farms targeted by police
Cannabis farms across East Lancashire have been targeted in a series of warrants which have uncovered nearly 300 plants worth in excess of £100,000.Today, Friday 5 September, four warrants were carried...
View ArticleStephanie’s Great North Run challenge
A gap year volunteer from Nelson is taking on the challenge of one of the world’s largest half-marathons to fundraise for people living in poverty thousands of miles further away.Stephanie Beech (22),...
View ArticleArrests made following Colne drugs warrants
Two men have been arrested following successful drugs warrants in Colne. Police swooped on houses in Thomas Street and Bankfield Street on Tuesday and today - recovering a large amount of substances,...
View ArticleWalking festival is a great success
People from all over the place are coming here to Pendle at the moment – because they want to enjoy the Pendle Walking Festival’s rambles round our lovely countryside.It is one of the UK’s largest...
View ArticleIce bucket craze sweeps across Pendle
It has been a chilling few weeks for Pendle residents - as many joined an international craze to raise awareness and money for charity. The Ice Bucket Challenge has swept across social media in a bid...
View ArticleFun-filled event to raise funds for brave Colne girl
More than £500 was raised at a fun-filled afternoon to help a brave Colne girl enjoy a holiday with her family.A fund-raiser was held for Morgan Hewitt (10), who is currently in remission from...
View ArticleFurther £160m in cuts planned for council
County Hall bosses have pledged to protect the most vulnerable in society as they search for a further £160m in savings.Lancashire taxpayers will learn in November the sort of areas likely to be hit...
View ArticleAustralian nurses to visit Northlight
A team of senior Australian nurses have travelled more than 9,000 miles to see Brierfield’s latest innovation in housing, Evermore.The group of 14 nurses from Queensland will visit Northlight, home to...
View ArticleNelson actor’s new TV role
Pendle actor Lee Ingleby is currently starring in a new BBC drama about the history of Chester Zoo. Six-part series “Our Zoo” started on Wednesday night and sees Lee (38) take in the lead role of...
View ArticlePendle a hot-spot for affordable housing
Pendle has the third most affordable housing in the county.According to a new analysis by the TUC, the borough is one of only five areas in the North-West where houses cost less than four times the...
View ArticleNext-door neighbours launch Colne furniture business
Next-door neighbours have taken their shared passion for bespoke furniture to open a new business together in Colne.Simon Davies (25) and Garry Heys (53), both of Grange Street, Burnley, officially...
View ArticleFormer college student is Boris Johnson’s private secretary
A former Nelson and Colne College student – Ben Gascoigne – is now having a big success in politics. He’s worked for the Conservative Party’s chairman – but is now Mayor of London Boris Johnson’s...
View ArticleLaw career beckons for Natalie
A Colne woman has been recruited by leading law firm Stephensons Solicitors following a rigorous three-stage assessment process.Natalie Parkinson is one of nine new recruits taken on by the firm as it...
View ArticleBarrowford man faces steroid supply charge
A 39-year-old man has appeared before Blackburn magistrates charged with possessing anabolic steroids with intent to supply. Simon Adrian Jones, of Lee Street, Barrowford, was sent on bail to Preston...
View ArticleBarnoldswick rail conductor (38) assaulted
British Transport Police are looking to speak to this man after a Barnoldswick rail conductor was assaulted while carrying out a routine ticket check in Bradford. The incident took place on Saturday,...
View ArticleMarsden Building Society hands over £14,000 to Pendleside Hospice
Staff from the Nelson-based Marsden Building Society were thrilled to hand over a donation of £14,225 to Pendleside Hospice. The donation is a result of the Affinity savings accounts operated by the...
View ArticleVandals target Colne picnic area
Vandals have damaged a new picnic area at a Colne park.Benches at Alkincoats Park have been covered in graffiti, and in one instance last week an offender has tried to set fire to one. Now police are...
View ArticleToilet scheme launched in Colne
A community scheme has been launched in Colne following the closure of public toilets. Earlier this year we reported how Pendle Council’s Executive had reluctantly decided to close the town centre...
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