Miracle tot’s parents praise staff who helped them through tragic twin’s death
Colne parents whose premature son died shortly after birth but whose little girl is continuing to prove a “miracle” have thanked dedicated staff at Lancashire Women and Newborn Centre for helping them...
View ArticleGrandson’s suspended sentence following theft from disabled Nelson grandmother
A grandson who lost his job and spiralled into a world of drink and drug abuse has been handed a suspended sentence after stealing nearly £10,000 from his disabled Nelson grandmother. Michael Wilson...
View ArticlePainting sheds light on Burnley’s past
Having had to negotiate, on four different occasions, the roundabouts at Gannow, on the road from Burnley to Padiham, this week, I was resolved to write an understandably jaundiced article on the...
View ArticleOnwards and upwards for Barnoldswick boy
A Barnoldswick boy has thrilled medical staff with his progress a year on from life-changing surgery which has enabled him to walk independently.Oliver Rushton (3) returned to Leeds General Infirmary...
View ArticleDeath of renowned Barnoldswick accountant
A well-known Barnoldswick accountant with a great sense of humour has died at the age of 90.Lifelong Barlicker Peter Gill died at his home on Saturday following a short spell in hospital.Mr Gill had...
View ArticlePub flushed with success in Loo of the Year Awards
Staff are celebrating their place on the loo roll of honour after impressing inspectors during an unannounced visit.The Wallace Hartley, in Church Street, Colne, has been left flushed with success...
View ArticleSuper-savvy shoppers have all the spending power
With Christmas just around the corner, there seem to be supermarket price wars going on right now.While discount retailers Lidl and Aldi have proven successful in attracting increasing numbers of...
View ArticleCelebrating the gift of life
More than 30 families from across Burnley and Pendle have marked World Prematurity Day by attending a special event at Lancashire Women and Newborn Centre.Staff on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit...
View ArticleColne volunteer honoured with Stroke Association award
A dedicated volunteer has become the second Colner in two years to be honoured with a prestigious Stroke Association award. John Gott (68), who after more than a decade of service is an ambassador for...
View Article‘Best ever’ Barnoldswick Switch On
This year’s Christmas Lights Switch On event in Barnoldswick has been hailed as the best ever by townsfolk.Adding to the cheery mood was the fact Barnoldswick was still basking in the glory of its...
View ArticleNelson missing from home found hanged
A Nelson man who had been missing from home has been found hanged.Mr Benjamin McDonald (34) was found hanging from a tree near a footpath off Gibb Hill Road in Nelson. Mr McDonald, of Vaughan Street,...
View ArticleNorth West terrorism threat: police advice
Police forces across the North West are encouraging people and businesses to be prepared to play their part in keeping the country safe from terrorism during Counter Terrorism Awareness Week.CTAW is a...
View ArticleMan (24) arrested following Colne disturbance
A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of wounding following a report of a disturbance at a house in Colne overnight.Police were called at shortly before 8-30am on Friday to a report of a...
View ArticleFence fund-raisers £1,200 boost for Pendleside Hospice
Members of the Pendleside Hospice Fence Fundraising Group raised £1,202 at their annual coffee morning this month.Sammi Bracewell, fund-raiser from Pendleside Hospice, said: “Thank you very much to all...
View ArticleNHS workers stage strike in Burnley
“Enough is enough”: that was the message from Burnley General Hospital staff members as they joined hundreds of thousands of NHS workers across the country in a continued row with the government over...
View ArticleColne music festival’s cash blow
A Colne music festival committee will be left dipping into their reserve fund after being refused a grant from Pendle Council.In his latest welcoming address to the Luther Greenwood Festival programme...
View ArticleDrink-drive ban for Barrowford man (20)
Shaun Michael Threlfall (20), of Ann Street, Barrowford has been disqualified from driving for 12 months pleading guilty to drink driving.Burnley Magistrates’ Court heard that Threlfall was stopped...
View ArticleIs this the end to roadworks misery?
Tuesday’s front page of the Burnley Expresscarried the headline ‘WHAT A FARCE!’ in relation to the ridiculous roadworks that have caused gridlock across Burnley.The story featured Burnley MP Gordon...
View ArticleNelson town crier to miss Lancashire Day
Lancashire Day in Nelson – reputed to be the largest Lancashire Day celebration in the world – will be held on Saturday, between 11am and 6pm. For the first time, the event is being organised solely by...
View ArticleCan you help solve sex case from 1990?
Detectives investigating a serious sexual assault which took place back in 1990 have widened their appeal to trace a couple who came to the aid of the distressed teenage victim.Officers have been...
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