Review: TevaSphere trainers
If you have been inspired by this year’s London Marathon you will need a decent pair of running shoes to help you on your way.And the TevaSphere trainer could be just the shoe. Designers have spent...
View ArticlePendle businessmen in Sunday Times Rich List
Two Pendle business figures have featured alongside pop stars, fashion names and retailers in this year’s Sunday Times Rich List. Former Primet High School student Ted Fort OBE came in at 713th, with a...
View ArticleRaise a glass to England’s St George!
When it comes to celebrating our patron saint, we English have been left standing by our Scottish, Welsh and Irish cousins.For those of you that don’t know, and polls suggest there are many of you,...
View ArticleTributes paid to popular former plumber from Colne
A popular former plumber from Colne has died, aged 92. Keen photographer Sidney Foulds would have been celebrating his 93rd birthday on Friday.But the Burnley FC fan sadly lost his 18-month battle with...
View ArticleFoulridge dog owner’s warning over rabbit snares
A dog owner from Foulridge is warning residents to remain vigilant after her pet’s paw became caught in a rabbit snare. Rosey Thompson was walking her two Jack Russell Terriers in the early hours of...
View ArticleIs Olympian Sir Chris Hoy the perfect role model?
It’s the toughest decision any sportsman has to make, but decorated Olympian Sir Chris Hoy announced his retirement with the preordained grace and dignity we’ve come to expect from the Scot.With the...
View ArticlePower cut hits Burnley and Nelson area
Around 800 homes in the Burnley and Nelson areas were left without power last night after an electricity fault.Power went off at 9-37pm and Electricity North West said 700 homes had their electricity...
View ArticleLottery cash hope for Brierfield Mills transformation plans
A new lottery fund launched on Monday has been described as “potentially great news” for a derelict Pendle mill by the area’s MP, Andrew Stephenson.The Heritage Lottery Fund has launched its new £125...
View ArticleWallace Hartley letter sells for £93,000
A letter written by Titanic orchestra leader Wallace Hartley has sold at auction for £93,000.The letter was written by Wallace to his parents as the doomed liner set off on its maiden voyage from...
View ArticleNewchurch primary school rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted
One of Pendle’s smallest primary schools has been graded as “outstanding” by Ofsted inspectors who visited it last month.St Mary’s, in Newchurch, has just 47 pupils on the register and was classed as...
View ArticleNelson man refuses to pay up after ‘bedroom’ tax’ benefit cuts
A Nelson man is set to defy authorities by refusing to pay the council tax which was levied on him by Pendle Council for the first time.Howard Marshall, of Beaufort Street, was landed with a bill for...
View ArticleAbuse of the Blue Badge system is driving me mad
We’ve all seen them, haven’t we? Mondeo Man parking in a disabled bay – Blue Badge proudly displayed – and then legging it with the speed of 12 gazelles to the nearest cash-point.We’ve all seen it,...
View ArticleCharity football match to be held in memory of a Colne FC stalwart
A charity football match is set to kick into action on Sunday in memory of a “true gent” and Colne FC legend, who died earlier this month. Organised by family and friends, the game will take place at...
View ArticleCreative Colne tots enjoy magical St George’s Day celebrations
A couple of weeks of exploring courage, creativity and chivalry culminated in a huge St George’s Day celebration at a Colne nursery.Throughout April, staff and pupils at Safehands Green Start Nursery...
View ArticleDave Fishwick for Prime Minister!
Dave Fishwick called into the Express recently to film a piece for a new programme he is making about pay day loans.Our Dave has shot to stardom in recent years thanks to his Bank of Dave TV series....
View ArticleInvestment in Burnley creates 16 new jobs and increases productivity
In the second week of Recess I was again able to spend time in Burnley. I enjoy the extra time Recess gives me to meet constituents and help resolve their issues.I had an early start on Monday, when I...
View ArticleSpring has finally arrived!
That dog of mine remains insistent on his need for regular exercise. A walk is pleasant but Monty needs to put in the miles. As an ex-working collie sheepdog, you expect him to be full of energy. He...
View ArticleEarby woman’s shock at council letter to dead mum
An Earby widow has expressed disappointment with Pendle Council after a receiving an “insensitive letter” regarding her recently deceased mother’s council tax.Maureen Whitehead, of Valley Gardens,...
View ArticleSign up for Pendleside Hospice’s Midnight Walk for chance to win iPad
Burnley women who want to enter this year’s Pendleside Hospice Midnight Walk should do so before Tuesday if they want to be in with a chance of winning an iPad.Tomorrow, hospice fund-raisers and...
View ArticleNelson subway attack teenager: police appeal
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a teenager was assaulted and robbed as he walked home through Nelson.Around 6pm on Tuesday, the 17-year-old boy was walking along the path leading from Scotland...
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