Funding granted for long-awaited residents-only parking scheme in Colne
An idea to launch a residents-only parking scheme in Colne is finally coming to fruition after councillors agreed to provide £4,000 of funding. Plans for Fothergill Street and part of Cragg Street were...
View ArticleFight continues to save Pendle sauna
A lobby group who are trying to save Pendle Leisure Centre’s sauna from shutting down have continued their debate with councillors.Fronted by campaigner Manzar Iqbal, a meeting has been held at...
View ArticleVIDEO: Lieutenant Colonel Nick Wood speaks of soldiers pride
Lieutenant Colonel Nick Wood, commanding officer, 1st Battalion, Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment, spoke on behalf of his soldiers following their homecoming parade.The high-ranking officer said the...
View ArticleVIDEO: Colonel Steven Davies addresses the crowds outside Burnley Town Hall
Colonel Steven Davies, the Deputy Colonel of the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment, addressed the crowds gathered outside Burnley Town Hall.The retired high-ranking officer thanked the people for coming to...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Burnley soldiers’ homecoming parade
Our second photo gallery from the homecoming parade of the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment.The soldiers attendended a service at Burnley’s parish church of St Peter’s before a parade through the town.
View ArticleAssistant manager of Colne pub admits assault and damage
The assistant manager of the Morris Dancer’s pub in Colne admitted assault and damage when she appeared before Burnley Crown Court.Elysia Day said she acted in self defence in answer to the allegation...
View ArticlePendle pupils stop speeding motorists
Pendle pupils have joined forces with the police to put a stop to speeding. The children, from Christ Church Primary School, in Laneshaw Bridge, spoke to offending drivers outside their school.PCSO...
View ArticleAppeal for Nelson man wanted for drugs offences
Police have released images of a man they are looking to trace in connection with drug trafficking offences.25 year old Ishfaq Hussain whose last known address was in Nelson, is wanted in connection...
View ArticleCoronation Street star Natalie Gumede left ‘truly humbled’ following triple...
Over the past 18 months she has successfully created one of the most memorable and terrifying characters in soap history. And on Saturday, Pendle sensation and Coronation Street star Natalie Gumede...
View ArticleAs I See It: Pandemonium Alley
It is obvious from the recent county council elections that Clitheroe residents are extremely concerned about over development.The top three candidates all campaigned on this issue and received 88% of...
View ArticleEllie Goulding backing singer to perform in Foulridge as part of “Queen and...
As a backing singer to Ellie Goulding, she has had the pleasure of performing at the unforgettable wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. And now Pendle residents will get to hear her in action,...
View ArticleWarning after Trawden cat shooting
A concerned cat owner is warning Trawden residents to remain vigilant after her pet was shot and nearly killed by an air rifle over the weekend. Emma Walker, of Church Street, was left devastated on...
View ArticlePolice urge people to be vigilant in Rawtenstall
Detectives investigating a number of reported incidents of suspicious behaviour in Rawtenstall are reassuring people that they are being thoroughly investigated.Officers are currently looking into five...
View ArticleBLOG: Fitness coach Jamie Kennedy video guide to full Pennine 10k route
With race day little over a week away, we have mapped out the full Pennine Lancashire 10k route around Burnley.We have created a video of the entire 10k route which takes in some of Burnley’s best...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Pendle carers praised at bustling tea party
The tireless efforts of Pendle care home staff, charity workers and volunteers were celebrated at a bustling tea party in Colne.Organised by Coun. Neil Buttworth the entertaining event was hosted at...
View ArticleFormer Trawden vicar celebrates 60 years of ministry
Controversy and the Rev. Ian Robins have been no strangers to each other during his remarkable 60 years as a Church of England priest.He hit the headlines when he clashed with traditionalist bishops...
View ArticleWill Camilla come to Burnley?
My week began in the usual busy way. Monday was filled with constituent appointments and I was keen to get onto this casework in order to see swift resolutions. Tuesday was an exciting day, with Mayor...
View ArticleFather and daughter present £700 cheque to Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice
A father and daughter duo from Colne who completed a 1,780 mile trek in their unique Fiat car have given a £700 cheque to charity. Roy and Melissa Jarvis visited Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice to...
View ArticleSwearing in pubs is truly offensive
Regular readers will know Mr Pendle sometimes makes reference to his visits to certain watering holes in the Colne area in his weekly musings.They are places where he can pick up the latest juicy...
View ArticleBREAKING: Nelson men charged over diverted Pakistan passenger jet
Two Nelson men have been charged with endangering an aircraft after an international flight from Pakistan had to be diverted by fighter jets over UK airspace.Tayyab Subhani (30) and Mohammed Safdar...
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