Colne mum launches petition following death of son
A Colne mum has launched an epetition to raise awareness of a rare condition which tragically caused the death of her six day old baby.Samantha Murray (23), of Peter Street, and her fiancé James...
View ArticlePendle police chief ‘sorry’ for Barnoldswick station closures
Pendle’s police chief has apologised and admitted 13 unannounced closures of Barnoldswick Police Station during the summer were “unacceptable”.Insp. Paul Goodall said sorry in front of councillors at...
View ArticleBeauty is on our doorstep
As most readers of my weekly ramblings will realise, I like to get out and about as much as possible, subject not to the constraints of time and weather. If I fail on this, then I get annoyed that I...
View ArticlePC attack on Tom and Jerry so sad
Plans for the content of this morning’s dairy took a last-minute change on Thursday when Mr Pendle picked up his daily newspaper and read that the cartoon series Tom and Jerry had been branded as...
View ArticleCafe opens in old Clayton Arms
A delightfully smart and colourful new cafe has opened in Nelson, thanks to two brothers who already have a popular sweet shop in the town centre.Nohail Akhtar (37) and his brother Shahraz (31) have...
View ArticleShoppers given first glance at new ‘Colne Quid’
A new Colne currency created to keep shoppers in the town should be available to purchase in the next couple of months.Organisers of the “Colne Quid” Aneesa Neelam, Zoe Dickinson and John Luffrum were...
View ArticleBright future for our young people
On Sunday, I was delighted to attend the Grand Final of the Pendle Young Musicians Bursary at the Muni in Colne. The Pendle Young Musicians Bursary was set up in 2012 to give young musicians a chance...
View ArticleTrading sweat for success
This week our column features a superb Ardath Tobacco Co Ltd photocard from 1936, which shows the mighty Brierfield Football Club team of the 30s. The card was presented to me recently by my good...
View ArticleMan wanted on drugs offences
Police are hunting a man they would like to speak to in connection with drugs offences.Jordan Coop (19), of Castle Street, Nelson is wanted after a police investigation into the supply of drugs, namely...
View ArticleTravellers set up camp in Colne
Travellers have set up camp in Pendle Leisure Centre’s car park.It is believed the group arrived last night, and that there are approximately 10 vans and between 20 and 25 caravans currently at the...
View ArticleParrot flies in to feed in Brierfield
Brierfield man David Lewis is used to different types of birds taking seeds from the feeder in the back garden of his home in Hawkswood Gardens.But one type of bird he certainly did not expect to see...
View ArticleFormer Colne musician (49) dies
A passionate musician who continued to entertain audiences even while battling a rare form of cancer has died aged 49. Former Colne resident (Patrick) John Tyson was given the devastating diagnosis...
View ArticleCyclist injured in accident
A pedal cyclist was taken to Airedale General Hospital with what were described as minor injuries following a road traffic collision in Gisburn Road, Barrowford, on Sunday afternoon.The collision...
View ArticleHelping hand for first time buyers
First time buyers can live the dream – thanks to a helping hand on deposits for contemporary new homes at Quaker Heights and Holden Road, Brierfield.Leader of Pendle Council and PEARL2 board member...
View ArticleCouncil powers set for transfer
Pendle Council’s Executive will discuss the transfer of some of its services and facilities to town and parish councils on Thursday night.The move comes as the councul faces severe financial...
View ArticleThe naked windscreen
Ever been had? Conned? Diddled? If you haven’t until now, you soon will be, by no less than HM Government and the DVLA, every time you change your car or any other motor vehicle.A couple of weeks ago,...
View ArticleNew enforcement drive on recycling
Residents who don’t make efforts to recycle will be targeted in a new enforcement drive by Pendle Council.From November 3rd, the council’s environmental crime team will start visiting areas identified...
View ArticleTrawden residents left feeling ‘ignored’ by LCC
Residents desperate to see their busy road turned into a 20mph route say they have been left feeling “ignored” by Lancashire County Council. Derek Howard has said the speeding problems in Hollin Hall,...
View ArticleChristmas decorations up for transfer
As the festive season draws nearer, Pendle Council’s Executive is set to discuss transferring all of its seasonal decorations to town and parish councils on Thursday night.The council decided earlier...
View ArticleCash boost for county road repairs
Road crews have been putting in the hours this summer to make the most of an extra £4.9m awarded to Lancashire County Council for highway repairs. Lancashire was one of the biggest winners after...
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