VIDEO: Runners cross finish line in Burnley’s Pennine 10k
Cheering crowds greeted runners at the finish line of the Pennine Lancashire 10k.More than 1,500 people took part in the Jane Tomlinson Appeal race in Burnley.Race winner Tarus Elly, of Manchester,...
View ArticlePHOTO GALLERY: Runners make it across the finish line in the Pennine 10k in...
WERE you in today’s Pennine 10k run for charities in Burnley?Spot yourself on our great photo gallery of runners making it across the finishing line outside Burnley Town Hall.Watch out for more video,...
View ArticlePHOTO GALLERY: Ready for the off on the Pennine 10k run through Burnley
Our photographer Ben Parsons has captured the build-up to today’s big race.As the Pennine 10k set off from Burnley Town Hall he captured the first moments of the race as well as the big build-up as...
View ArticleVIDEO: Colne Cyclone Steven Burke helps duo gear up for charity challenge
Cycling sensation Steven Burke helped give a boost of pedal power to a father and son duo over the weekend.The Olympic gold medallist was at Fox’s Cycles, in Dockray Street, on Saturday to show his...
View ArticleTop tunes draw thousands to Barnoldswick
The Barnoldswick Battle of the Bands returned to the Town Square after a similarly successful event was held to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012.Thousands were estimated to have visited Barlick...
View ArticlePendle Blues Festival nominated for national award
The Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival has again been nominated in the British Blues Awards.Pendle Leisure Trust won the accolade as Best British Blues Festival in 2011 and was runner-up last...
View ArticleEarby fencing star wins a British bronze
Amazing Earby fencer has returned from the British Fencing Youth Championship with a Bronze Medal, beating top fencers from around the British Isles.Currently in the under-9 age group, Lucy-Belle is...
View ArticleStreet drug dealers are behind bars
Two East Lancashire drug dealers have been sentenced to a combined 10 years in prison after appearing at Burnley Crown Court on Friday.Hafiz Ullah (29), of Cobden Street, Burnley, and Naeem Mustafa...
View ArticleVIDEO: Samaritans’ garden fair draws the crowds
A garden fair at St Thomas’s Church, Barrowford, drew the crowds in their droves.The annual event staged by the Samaritans of Burnley, Pendle, Rossendale and Craven boasted a large array of stalls and...
View ArticleVIDEO: Parents and pupils cook their way to success in Colne
Parents and pupils have enjoyed creating culinary delights during a four-week course at a Colne primary school.Organised by Nicola Sheridan and Leanne Middlehurst, classes were held at Park Primary...
View ArticlePHOTO SPECIAL: Barrowford Celtic Junior Football Tournament
Barrowford Celtic’s junior football tournament was a huge success over the weekend.The club resurrected their annual competition to celebrate the opening of new facilities at Bull Holme, and attracted...
View ArticlePolice appeal after Barrowford building society raid
DETECTIVES are appealing for information following a burglary at a building society at Barrowford.Police were alerted this morning by staff at the Marsden Building Society, Gisburn Road, that the...
View ArticleBurnley FC star Charlie Austin found guilty of nightclub assault
Burnley FC star Charlie Austin has been found guilty of assaulting a man in a Swindon nightclub.Swindon Magistrates’ Court heard the 23-year-old punched Sam Webb, 20, in the face after a row on October...
View ArticleDoes a Tiger-less golf have the teeth to compete now?
The game of golf needs Tiger Woods.An opinion that’s done more rounds than Jack Nicklaus and one that is undoubtedly shared by tournament heads, TV executives, sponsors and golf fans the world...
View ArticleSun shines for Valley Gardens spectacular
Barnoldswick was bathed in brilliant sunshine on Saturday as Valley Gardens played host to an annual summer fair.People were out in droves at the free event to take part in activities such as kite...
View ArticlePolice appeal after boy (14) assaulted in Nelson park
Police are appealing for information after teenage boy was assaulted in a Nelson park.A report was made to officers that a 14-year-old boy had a sustained a serious head injury while in Walverden Park...
View ArticleTerror attack on Lithuanians: four Nelson men are accused
FOUR men have been charged by police after an incident in Nelson.They are accused of two offences of false imprisonment, blackmail, Section 18 wounding, assault and threats to kill following the...
View ArticleVIDEO: Gary Barlow tribute act exclusively performs for Pendle Today
A Gary Barlow tribute act has exclusively given Pendle Today a sneak preview of his talents ahead of a major local gig.Gary Dowson (29), who is better known by his stage name of Alex Taylor, will be...
View ArticlePoliceman (60) who served in Burnley and Nelson dies in Spain
A former Burnley policeman has died at his home on the Costa Blanca in Spain, after a heart attack .Originally from Burnley, Mr David Newton (60) and his wife Rachel had spent the past few years...
View ArticleHealth warning as temperatures set to soar in East Lancashire
A warning has been issued as East Lancashire is set to experience its first hot spell of the year.The North West Ambulance Service urged sun-seekers to take extra care as temperatures look set to soar...
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