Councillor starts petition to re-open Colne recycling centre
The new Liberal Democrat county councillor for Pendle Central division – Dorothy Lord – has called for the household waste recycling centre in Regent Street, Colne, to be reopened.County Coun. Lord...
View ArticleVIDEO: Conservative stalwart backs Ribble Valley MP Nigel Evans
Conservative party stalwart Joyce Holgate MBE has spoken of her shock and sadness at the allegations against Ribble Valley MP Nigel Evans.The oldest member of Ribble Valley Borough Council, Coun....
View ArticlePendle MP Andrew Stephenson speaks out after arrest of Deputy Speaker
Pendle MP Andrew Stephenson has spoken of his shock at the arrest of fellow Conservative MP Nigel Evans after allegations of rape and sexual assault.The Ribble Valley MP was arrested by police on...
View ArticleChairman steps down from Colne group after 23 years
A big thank you has been paid to the Chairman of Colne and District Cancer Research UK Committee — who has stepped down after 23 years. At the group’s latest AGM meeting, John Dodd was handed a...
View ArticlePhoto slideshow: Burnley’s 25th Rock and Blues Festival is best yet!
An unforgettable weekend of live music had the whole town singing the blues.Countless acts across a variety of venues throughout Burnley ensured the 25th annual Rock and Blues Festival was one of the...
View ArticleNelson man admits growing £20,000-worth of cannabis plants
A Nelson man who produced cannabis plants worth more than £20,000 will be sentenced at Burnley Crown Court. Alex Robinson (21), of Bath Street, pleaded guilty to producing a Class B drug at Pennine...
View ArticleColne man taken to hospital after car crashes into back wall of his garage
A driver from Colne has this morning been taken to hospital with a leg injury after his car crashed into the back wall of his garage.Emergency services attended the incident at a property in Ellesmere...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Troubled Colne nursery now in safe hands
A Colne nursery that was last year threatened with closure is going from strength to strength thanks to an extensive investment.Formerly known as the Little People of Colne, Safehands Green Start...
View ArticleVolunteers could hold the key to improving Greenberfield Locks
An open meeting to consider setting up a friends group for Greenberfield Locks and the Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Barnoldswick will be held on Tuesday at 6-30pm at the Rainhall Centre.In the autumn,...
View ArticleBurnley garages help drive down crime
Motorists in Burnley are being offered free number plate screws as part of a drive to reduce car crime in the town.This Saturday 11 May, neighbourhood police officers will be at Evans Halshaw Ford...
View ArticleBLOG: Fitness coach Jamie Kennedy on starting your Pennine 10k training
Whether you’re new to running or a seasoned pro, the first task in preparing for the Pennine Lancashire 10k is to know the terrain you will be running in order to train and prepare accordingly.On...
View ArticleAppeal following £40,000 theft at Colne factory
Witnesses to a £40,000 theft at a thriving Colne factory are being urged to step forward by police, councillors and staff members.ELE Advanced Technologies, in Cotton Tree Lane, was targeted between...
View ArticleTaste of Hollywood for Colne manageress
The manageress of a family-run Colne firm has this week been given a taste of Hollywood after being selected to visit suppliers in Spain. Sharon Jackson, who set up Harp Ceramics six years ago with her...
View ArticleColne nursery going from strength to strength
A Colne nursery that was last year threatened with closure is going from strength to strength thanks to an extensive investment.Formerly known as the Little People of Colne, Safehands Green Start...
View ArticleHundreds turn up to Colne church service
Due to high demand, an additional confirmation service for 17 candidates has been held at Holy Trinity Church, in Colne. The special event was attended by over 200 people, and included an organ...
View ArticleFormer Colne soldier’s surreal challenge
A former soldier from Colne has shared his extreme experiences following a gruelling climb up the highest mountain in Britain. Coun. Neil Butterworth took on the Ben Nevis challenge with his partner...
View ArticleFugitive is arrested in Spain
A man who escaped from the dock at Burnley Crown Court more than four years ago before going on the run has been arrested by police in Spain.Andrew Moran (31), one of the UK’s most wanted men, was one...
View ArticleColne teacher urges businesses to support extreme marathon challenge
A loving brother who is aiming to raise £12,000 in 12 months by running 12 marathons is urging businesses to keep on pledging their support. Simon Atkin (38), head of PE at Fisher More Catholic...
View ArticleBurnley soldiers’ homecoming parade: public invite
BURNLEY people are being asked to give our soldiers returning from active duty a homecoming parade to remember next week.Soldiers from the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment 1 Lancs who recently returned...
View ArticlePub dispute leads to attack on quiet Nelson street
Two men were injured when a melee erupted in a quiet Nelson street, Burnley Crown Court was told.Mr Justin Evans was kicked and punched when he tried to quell the fight involving his stepson Mr Stephen...
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