Nelson solicitor denies ‘nobbling’ witnesses in £312,000 international fraud
A SOLICITOR allegedly “nobbled” witnesses in a £312,000 fake Duracell-drink fraud trial and was filmed handing over money, a jury was told.Solicitor Majed Iqbal (32) from Elizabeth Street, Nelson, flew...
View ArticleBurnley dad fights to get children back after adoption mix-up
A FURIOUS Burnley father claims two of his children have been left in adoption “limbo” for six years.Christopher Everitt (36) had his eldest son and daughter taken away by the courts in 2006 and put up...
View ArticlePolice witness appeal after quad bike horror smash
A 77-year-old woman and her son were seriously hurt when a quad bike apparently went out of control and struck them on the pavement.The incident happened at 3-20pm on Thursday afternoon on Manchester...
View ArticleInspirational Trawden mum launches online blog
AN inspirational Trawden mum whose little girl suffered a rare brain haemorrhage has launched an online blog to share her story.Leila Neve’s life was completely changed in April when her apparently...
View ArticleUPDATE: Nearly 50 Colne homes plunged into darkness
Electricity North West have apologised after nearly 50 homes in Colne were plunged into darkness last night. Houses between Albert Road and Brown Street West had their electricity cut off at 7-16pm...
View ArticleUPDATE: 24-year-old train passenger charged after causing disruption in Colne
A 24-YEAR-OLD man who caused disruption at Colne Railway Station yesterday has now been charged with common assault. Police have confirmed that James French, of Claremont Road, Accrington, has been...
View ArticlePlans for 72 new homes in Barnoldswick
PLANs are in the pipeline for a large housing development to be built on land off Valley Road in Barnoldswick.Current landowner Conurbia Ltd would look to see the area, which includes a former...
View ArticleCouncillors give Colne wind turbine plans the thumbs down
TWO separate applications for wind turbines in Colne sparked a huge debate at the latest Colne and District Committee meeting. A decision was made by the Pendle Council committee to reject two...
View ArticleFree food hygiene course for Pendle jobless
PENDLE job seekers can take part in a food hygiene course this month to help them get jobs in the catering industry.Pendle Council’s Tackling Unemployment Team is offering the free day’s training at...
View ArticleFOOD: Barnoldswick bistro is booming
A BISTRO with a difference has opened up in Barnoldswick giving the town a little more sophistication.The Cellar Bar, in Rainhall Road, now has a bistro offering good food in a refined atmosphere of...
View ArticleTV: ‘Bank of Dave’ misses out on Scottish BAFTA award
BURNLEY businessman and TV star David Fishwick has missed out on a Scottish BAFTA award.Mr Fishwick’s was in line for the top TV honour for his popular Channel 4 programme “Bank of Dave” in which he...
View ArticleFilm on Pendle Hill’s 1612 artwork marking anniversary of Pendle Witch trials
A DOCUMENTARY film charting the story of the “1612” installation that appeared on the face of Pendle Hill this summer is to have its world premiere at Nelson’s ACE Centre on Friday.The premiere is at...
View ArticlePendle schools welcome First World War centenary plans
SCHOOLS in Pendle have welcomed Government plans for the First World War centenary with open arms.It has been announced that over £50 million is being committed to the First World War outbreak, Battle...
View ArticleTrawden school hosts Christmas Extravaganza
ORGANISERS of a popular festive event in Trawden are promising that this year it will be bigger and better than ever.Trawden Forest Primary School, in Dean Street, will host its “Christmas Shopping...
View Article‘Shameless’ actor Jody Latham faces prison for drugs offences
FORMER Shameless and EastEnders television actor Jody Latham could be facing up to 12 months behind bars for producing cannabis.Burnley-born Latham was growing the drug at his then girlfriend Sarah...
View ArticleNelson man abused position on Children in Need Committee: court case
a NELSON man has admitted dishonestly abusing his position as a committee member of the Children in Need Regional Committee for the North of England.Mohammed Sarfraz (49), of Hartley Street, pleaded...
View ArticleTeen expelled after knocking teacher unconscious at Burnley school
A SCHOOLBOY repeatedly punched his teacher in the head until she fell unconscious during a “nasty” classroom attack, a youth court heard.The 15-year-old student, who cannot be named for legal reasons,...
View ArticleWoman cut from car in M65 motorway chaos
DRIVERS faced misery on the M65 this morning as they made their way through Burnley and Pendle after four separate incidents caused traffic chaos and long tailbacks.A section of motorway was closed at...
View ArticleToy Review: Toyzworld
IT can be a bit of a nightmare with Christmas coming up and your children just want to go daft and buy every toy and decoration they see.Online shopping is proving the way to beat the stress of the...
View ArticleNelson Labour Party stalwart not defending Lancs County Council seat
a LABOUR Party stalwart who has served as a councillor at three levels has announced he is not standing for re-election in the Lancashire County Council elections next May.County Coun. George Adam has...
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