Stole from his disabled grandmother
A grandson has admitted stealing nearly £10,000 from his disabled Nelson grandmother (75). Michael Wilson (30), of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to the £9,537 theft at Pennine Magistrates’ Court. His...
View ArticleEndorsed goods are a waste of cash
Last week, Mr Pendle spoke about the gullibility of people who fall for “too good to be true” scams.And this week’s theme has only a slight variation – those who buy goods bearing the name of their...
View ArticleConcern at young people’s smoking habits
A Pendle county councillor who is a member of Lancashire County Council’s cabinet has expressed his concern at the smoking habits of young people.County Coun. Azhar Ali, cabinet member for health and...
View ArticleAppeal for teenager missing from Bacup
Police are appealing for information about a teenager who is missing from home in Bacup.Kaine Bradley, 13, was last seen at Rawtenstall Bus Station at around 8.30pm on Wednesday 22 October.Kaine is...
View ArticleCommunity drumming circle launched in Colne
A new community drumming circle has been set up in Colne. The “Keep The Beat Group” is open to both beginners and experienced drummers, and runs between 7pm and 9pm on Monday evenings. Facilitator...
View ArticleMP calls for Stalker’s Charter debate
Pendle’s MP, Andrew Stephenson has spoken in Parliament to ask whether an online petition by a Barrowford couple with over 120,000 signatures calling for a Stalker’s Charter could be debated.The...
View ArticleTook dad’s car to help friend in ‘emergency’
A son took his dad’s car without consent when his friend’s partner began to give birth in Burnley, a court heard. Kamran Akbar (21), of Bird Street, Brierfield, is said to now be “building bridges at...
View ArticleSport a ‘tache to raise cash
It’s Pendleside Hospice’s Mighty Moustache Month in November and they are asking people to support the hospice by growing or simply wearing a wacky moustache.The campaign runs throughout the month and...
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 ArticleBig challenge at Brierfield Mills
Over the past week, trying to move forward some key local projects has been at the top of my agenda. Unemployment in Pendle has now fallen by 49% from its peak, the number of apprenticeships has...
View ArticleLet’s sort local network first
Plans for a high-speed rail link (HS3) joing Manchester and Leeds have been unveiled by the Transport Secretary. The multi-billion pound project would supposedly cut travel time between the two cities...
View ArticleMake sure to have flu jab
The flu virus is a killer and last year – of the 900 people admitted to hospital with the illness – 99 died, which was 11%!So the NHS is now warning people about the dangers. The virus is a particular...
View ArticleTwo arrested following Colne drugs warrant
Suspected Class A drugs and drug paraphernalia has been found during a morning drugs warrant in Colne. A man and woman were arrested for possession with intent to supply Class A drugs and abstracting...
View ArticleMissing mum has links to Colne
Colne residents with any information about a missing mum and son are being urged to step forward. Simona Valyte (28), who has links to Colne, Greater Manchester and Lincolnshire. went missing with her...
View ArticleBarnoldswick seniors’ ace autumn fair
Barnoldswick Seniors’ Pop-In group enjoyed an excellent response to their autumn fair this month.A total of £362 was raised in two hours and the money will go towards subsiding the group’s Christmas...
View ArticlePolice hunt for two men following Trawden break-in attempt
Offenders who left behind a vehicle full of suspected stolen property after being apprehended by Trawden residents are being hunted by police. At around 9-10pm on Tuesday night, occupiers of a Trawden...
View ArticlePurse is pinched from Barrowford Library
A brown leather purse containing bank cards and a small amount of cash was stolen from the staff area of Barrowford Library in Ann Street between 10am and 10-30am on Saturday.Police have a description...
View ArticleExecutive approves services transfer
Pendle Council’s Executive has agreed to the transfer of some of its services to town and parish councils across the borough.A report to members gave three reasons for the move – the financial...
View ArticleBarrowford chimney fire
Nelson firefighters were called out to a fire at a house in David Street, Barrowford, shortly after 8pm last night.On arrival at the scene, two crews wearing breathing apparatus found that a chimney...
View ArticleMercedes recovered after Brierfield burglary
Police are appealing for information after a 58-registered silver Mercedes-Benz E220 worth approximately £12,000 was stolen from William Street, Brierfield, after a burglary between 5-30pm and 10-45pm...
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