Colne deputy headteacher’s bid for dress donations
A Colne deputy headteacher is hoping ladies will say “I do” to a proposal of donating their wedding dresses to a charity close to her heart. Joanne Edwards, from Sacred Heart Primary School, is on the...
View ArticleKaraoke days to help victims of abuse
A two-day karaoke marathon is being held this weekend at Brierfield Liberal Club.The weekend will feature two 12-hour sessions tomorrow and on Sunday, beginning at 11am each day.The event, which will...
View ArticleHome Secretary urged to look at police cutbacks
The Home Secretary will be asked to review police funding in Lancashire after claims that cutbacks are damaging public confidence.County Hall is to send a letter to Theresa May urging her to look again...
View ArticleBook your places on business workshop
There is still time for Pendle businesses to book places on a free “Give Your Business Some Oomph” workshop at Colne Town Hall on Monday evening.Led by businesswoman Kate Hardcastle, the three-hour...
View ArticleNelson firm’s link-up with Clarets
Ever imagined what it’s like to sit in the dug-out with Burnley manager Sean Dyche?Well Clarets fans can now do exactly that – thanks to a unique link-up between Nelson firm REM and the Premier League...
View ArticleCelebrity chef serves up Pendle treat
Celebrity chef Stephanie Moon has cooked for royalty, has travelled the world sharing and gaining culinary skills, and has appeared on popular television shows including BBC 2’s Great British Menu. And...
View ArticleCellist crowned Pendle’s top young musician
A dazzling and compelling performance saw one music student crowned Pendle’s top young musician. Cellist Ruth Hallows (21), from Barrowford, was given the sought-after title at the final of the Pendle...
View ArticleOpen day at Nelson show house
Would-be house buyers are being urged to visit Nelson at a special open day for a new show home in a major renovation programme on Saturday from 11am -3pm.And anyone coming to visit the show home in...
View ArticleTrue cost of a day out at Turf Moor
Burnley fans get a bargain when they watch the Clarets at Turf Moor - as their season ticket is the second cheapest in the Premier League.The annual BBC Sport’s Price of Football survey revealed that...
View ArticleNames added to war memorial
Remembrance Sunday commemorations in Nelson next month will see more than the usual laying of wreaths as a tribute to the fallen.The memorial will be rededicated as 12 names have been added to it.And...
View ArticleFormer Claret Weller sets up new car business
Former Claret Paul Weller has set the wheels in motion on a new career in cars after illness forced him to retire from the game.Ex-Burnley midfielder Weller was forced to retire from football in 2004...
View ArticleBrave Pendle mum speaks out as part of Baby Loss Awareness Week
Heartache is something that Pendle mum Sasha Hardingham knows only too well about. Having gone through not one, but four miscarriages, over the course of two years, it is easy for her to remember all...
View ArticlePrimary school’s academy bid
A consultation has begun on whether Barrowford Primary School should become a stand-alone academy.Leaflets giving details of the proposals and a question and answer form were given out to parents of...
View ArticleBenefits of food hygiene ratings
Pendle Council’s Environmental Health team is working in partnership with the Food Standards Agency to encourage the borough’s food businesses to reap the benefits of their high scoring food hygiene...
View ArticleEarby war exhibition launches tomorrow
An engaging exhibition exploring Earby’s involvement in the First World War starts tomorrow.Commemorating the centenary of the start of the war, the multimedia exhibition entitled “Our First World War”...
View ArticlePendle unemployed figure is down again
The number of unemployed claimants in Pendle continues to fall.Figures released on Wednesday show the number of claimants in September was 1,139. This represents a rate of 2.8% of the economically...
View ArticleClarets give jobless helping hand
Burnley FC in the Community have set themselves a new goal to help transform the lives of young people in the town. Unemployed residents, aged between 16 and 24, are being given a unique opportunity to...
View ArticleToo young to vote at 16?
Much has been said recently about the idea of allowing those aged 16 and 17 to vote in future elections.But in my experience, it is hard enough to get those aged 26, 27 or even older to exercise their...
View ArticleProud of young people
On Monday I went along to Sir John Thursby Community College to discuss their University Preparation Programme and many other fantastic things going on at the school.They have received recognition by...
View ArticleFarmers urged to join rural crime scheme
Pendle Community Safety Partnership is urging farmers and communities to join a scheme which aims to cut crime in rural areas.Rural Watch is run by Lancashire Constabulary and it allows the police to...
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