Town Hall tour cancelled
Tomorrow’s tour of Nelson Town Hall with Mayor of Pendle Coun. Graham Roach has been cancelled.The next tours are on Saturday, January 31st and Saturday, March 21st next year, both at 10am.
View ArticleGun surrender deadline extended
A gun surrender operation launched by Lancashire police has proved so successful it has been extended until Sunday, November 23rd.To date, more than 50 ballistic items have been surrendered along with...
View ArticleCharity steps in to help Colne youngster
A Colne youngster with complex medical needs has been given a helping hand by a leading children’s disability charity. Little Oscar Whiteley (1), who has cerebral palsy and epilepsy, is now the proud...
View ArticleMum’s 20mph call after horror smash
A Roughlee mum of three has called for action to be taken to enforce 20mph speed limits outside schools as they open and close.Sophie Waiting’s vehicle was hit by a tractor and trailer in Gisburn Road,...
View ArticleLets have a Greater Lancashire
In two weeks, all good folk of the county will be celebrating Lancashire Day, November 27th.I’ll be proudly wearing a red rose stuck into my flat cap and guzzling hot pot, black pudding and Lancashire...
View ArticleStudents write letters to unknown soldier
Lots of students at Pendle Vale College have come up with letters to an unknown soldier who died and is a key memorial.They are on show at Nelson Library and the students went along there on Tuesday...
View ArticleEquipment seized after noise complaints
Noisy Nelson residents have had stereo equipment and TVs removed from their home by Pendle Council’s Noise Nuisance officers.Police joined the council officers as they visited the property in Castle...
View ArticleChanges to mail collection times
Changes in collection times at post boxes across Pendle are being introduced.Many boxes will now be emptied at 9am on six mornings a week.But Royal Mail has moved to assure customers that a high level...
View ArticleLancashire tops in Stoptober campaign
Nearly 5,000 Lancashire residents have signed up to quit smoking as part of this year’s Stoptober campaign – an 11% increase compared to last year. The figures mean Lancashire County Council has once...
View ArticleWhat sort of an autumn gardener are you?
During the winter you would think not much happens over the cold bleak months; the mass of flowers have ended, perennials have died down and the ground can turn to iron! Now it’s time to spare a...
View ArticlePals rally round to help Trawden pupil
Kind-hearted youngsters from a Trawden primary school have pulled together to help raise awareness of a pupil’s complex eye condition. The children from Trawden Forest Primary School swopped uniforms...
View ArticlePendle pals blitz rat race assault course
A Foulridge woman who suffered a brain haemorrhage 12 months ago has completed a gruelling 10km assault course with 31 other Pendle pals.Emma Cook (37) finished the Men’s Health Survival of the Fittest...
View ArticleWatch out for recycling calendar
Pendle Council has begun delivering its annual refuse and recycling leaflet to all homes in the borough.Look out for it landing on your doormat and keep it handy!Coun. David Clegg, who represents waste...
View ArticleJudges filled with praise for clean and colourful Colne
Colne has been praised for its community spirit, colourful nature, and clean and tidy surroundings by judges. Last month, we reported how Colne had once again scooped gold at the North West In Bloom...
View ArticleRetirement sees end of Earby shop after 125 years
New Year’s Eve will be the final day of trading for an Earby firm after 125 years in the town.Henry Speak and Sons in Victoria Road has been in business since 1889 and for the last 50 years the...
View ArticleKeep faith in the Clarets
So the Clarets have finally notched up their first win in this season’s Premier League. I’ll raise a glass to that. Okay, we have had to wait nearly three months, but what the heck, we are up and...
View ArticleMake Your Move towards healthy lifestyle
Pendle Leisure Trust has been awarded £24,821 of Sport England’s Lottery money to fund Fitness Magic.Fitness Magic is a national pilot project in partnership with Slimming World and their Body Magic...
View ArticleAlcohol Awareness Week starts today
People in East Lancashire are being encouraged to think about the risks associated with excessive alcohol consumption as part of the national Alcohol Awareness Week which is taking place from today...
View ArticleKind-hearted Pendle team helping to spread Christmas joy
A kind-hearted team are appealing to Pendle residents to help them spread Christmas joy and brighten the days of poorly youngsters and their families. Leila Neve and her best friend Lindsay Anderson...
View ArticleSports starts rally round in support of Mick Ennis
More sports stars have stepped forward to support popular teacher Mick Ennis, who is having treatment for cancer.A charity football match between veteran Burnley FC players, the Vintage Clarets, and St...
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