Talks on future of village show
Plans to secure the future of Barrowford Show are under discussion at the moment.The show has not taken place for the last two years.Although it did appear at Barrowford Park in 2012, it didn’t take...
View ArticleTractor run’s big boost for hospital
A massive cheque for £4,700 was presented to nurses on the chemotherapy unit at Royal Blackburn Hospital in honour of the late Pendle farmer Andrew Nutter.The money, which will be divided between the...
View ArticleBody found on Pendle Hill
A body has been found on Pendle Hill this morning.Police were called to the Nick of Pendle, above Sabden, at around 8-30am.The death is not being treated as suspicious.
View ArticleThieves raid Colne stable block
A stable block in Priestfield Avenue, Colne, has been the target of thieves overnight between Tuesday, October 14th and Wednesday, October 15th.Items with a total value of £1,625 were stolen including...
View ArticleBarnoldswick Bake Off is back
Aprons are on, the scales are out and cook books are being dusted off in preparation for the Barnoldswick Bake Off.The Bake Off will take place on Saturday, November 1st between noon and 6pm at...
View ArticleIs end to roadworks misery finally in sight?
Burnley’s motorists must be among the baldest in the countryWhy? Because we have spent the last 27 weeks tearing our hair out as a hotch-potch of roadworks has made getting in and out of Burnley at...
View ArticleApprenticeships to the fore
Monday began with a series of meetings. I met with Mondelez the chocolate owners to talk about their apprentices and what they do as a company.I was impressed to hear how many of their jobs are high...
View ArticleYoung Citizen nominations wanted
The search is on to find the High Sheriff of Lancashire’s Young Citizen of the Year 2014 as part of a countywide competition.Do you know someone who has made a real difference in their community, has...
View ArticlePolice in Colne step up rural crime fight
Police in Colne have stepped up their fight against rural crime. Earlier this year, we revealed that a NFU Mutual survey put Lancashire fifth in the list for the cost of rural crime nationally, up...
View ArticleBoom time for Mrs Bead’s venture
A West Craven woman has celebrated the first anniversary of her beading business which became an overnight social media sensation.Rachael Brennan, of Green Walk, Earby, launched “Mrs Bead” while on...
View ArticleA memorable Polish jaunt
Last week we had only just got back from our little outing to Alsace, feeling glad to be home, but in the knowledge that we were soon about to be off again.So we emptied our suitcases, got the washing...
View ArticleMany links with Whalley
This week we are going back to have a look at Whalley because the Local History Group there is holding an exhibition relating to the history of the Whalley, writes local historian Roger Frost.The...
View ArticleFarewell to King Street
Thursday marked the end of an era (and the beginning of a new one) as we moved out of our King Street office in Clitheroe.As from Thursday, Fern Court will be the new home of The Clitheroe Advertiser...
View ArticleBig fine for bin offender
A man from Nelson must pay £315 after he was prosecuted for leaving his bins out after collection day. Jordan Thompson, of Bamford Street, Nelson, did not attend Pennine Magistrates’ Court but the case...
View ArticleGovernment Minister’s Pendle visit
The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Mr Eric Pickles MP, has had a look round key restoration schemes in Nelson and Brierfield.And it was revealed that his wife Mrs Irene...
View Article‘Vape Bar’ opens in Colne
One of the latest crazes to hit the UK - a café complete with e-cigarettes and a diverse range of coffees - has come to Colne. The Vape Bar, in Burnley Road, offers a unique experience to customers,...
View ArticleMan found dead on Pendle Hill named
The man found dead on Pendle Hill over the weekend has been named.John Rainford (48), of Padiham, was found down a steep embankment at the Nick o’Pendle at around 7-30am on Saturday.The death is not...
View ArticleLaunch of Community Trigger
Pendle people who have been victims of anti-social behaviour can now trigger a review of their case if they feel more could be done to stop the problem.Called the Community Trigger, it’s a key part of...
View ArticleNelson FC sports club for half-term kids
Nelson Football Club is offering a Holiday Sports Club for children aged 6-11 years all this week.Running from Monday to Friday, qualified staff will provide those attending with a safe and fun, action...
View ArticlePendleside Hospice car raffle raises a superb £22,124
This year’s annual car raffle organised by Pendleside Hospice has raised £22,124. The money has been raised by selling tickets priced at just £1 each to hospice supporters throughout the summer...
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