Nicola’s trek Peru-ves to be an ‘unforgettable’ one
An Earby woman has described her South American trek as “an amazing experience” as she raised £7,200 for charity.Nicola Haines (25), of Highfield Road, completed the five day hike in the Peruvian...
View ArticleVIDEO: Salterforth enjoys a field day
Both fun and the sun were in the air above Salterforth on Sunday as the village hosted an annual celebration of entertainment.Hundreds flocked to the village field helping raise well over £3,000 for...
View ArticleKelbrook man found guilty in £20m. fraud
A Kelbrook man is set to be sentenced in September after being found guilty of his role in a £20m. property fraud case.Property surveyor Frank Darlington (60), of Vicarage Road, Kelbrook, has been...
View ArticleFamily criticise police after Nelson road death of family doctor
A respected family doctor and pillar of the community died after a tragic accident while making his usual walk to Friday prayers.Dr Mohammed Ikram Malik MBE died in hospital on September 12th last...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Urban Altitude takes guests to new heights
Daring guests were quite literally taken to new heights as an adrenaline-pumping aerial assault course was launched in Colne.Officially opened by Pendle dignitaries last night, Urban Altitude is a 42ft...
View ArticleDouble police killer’s Lancashire trial cost £5m.
The trial of one-eyed police killer Dale Cregan in Lancashire has cost more than £5m.The 30-year-old admitted killing Greater Manchester PCs Fiona Bone and Nicola Hughes in a gun and grenade attack...
View ArticleColne bus service plans to be overturned?
Proposed changes to a popular Colne bus service could be overturned if a reasonable alternative can be agreed, we can reveal.Plans for the Service 95/95A, which are due to come into force at the end of...
View ArticleEarby legend Jack dies (85)
Former Earby school headmaster and veteran of the town’s cricket club, Mr Jack Cross, died suddenly last week.Mr Cross (85), on the far left of the picture with Earby’s 1959 league and cup double...
View ArticleNelson Grammar School reunion planned
There is a call for all former pupils of Nelson Grammar School (1946-72) and its predecessor, Nelson Secondary School (1930-45) to go along to a reunion.Event organiser the Rev. David Wiseman said: “We...
View ArticleWheelchair-bound Lynne to scale Pendle Hill
Pendle Hill is going to be a key place on Sunday – there are two important visits!Lynne Drinkwater from Colne, who can’t walk, wants to go up the hill and she is getting lots of help to get up by...
View ArticleSupermarkets should all charge for plastic carrier bags
During the half-term break I enjoyed a family holiday to Anglesey. As we were on a self catering break, trips to the supermarket were, unfortunately, inevitable and in my relaxed holiday state we...
View ArticleFoulridge pupils host successful ‘Green Day’
Eco-friendly pupils at a Foulridge primary school had a fantastic day promoting the importance of being environmentally friendly.The youngsters from Saint Michael and All Angels CE Voluntary Aided...
View ArticleNelson men in custody after park incident
Two Nelson men have appeared at Pennine Magistrates’ Court in Burnley charged with attempted theft from a person and a section 47 assault.Jordan Wilcox (21), of Charles Street, Nelson, and Callum...
View ArticleColne funfair confusion sparks apology from councillors
An apology is being sent out to residents following a council confusion over funfair plans for this year’s Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival. In April, Pendle Council’s Colne Area Committee...
View ArticleMan (65) ‘critical’ after Nelson street assault
Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Nelson.The incident took place between 10-30pm and 11pm on Saturday in Leeds Road.The victim and offender were both in Leeds Road, near the...
View ArticleVIDEO: Hundreds enjoy this year’s Colne Gala
Hundreds of people flocked to the streets of Colne over the weekend to enjoy the town’s annual gala.The popular event, which included a climbing wall, musical entertainment and a tug of war, was...
View ArticleColne’s Zion Joinery Works added to ‘problem list’
The owner of Zion Joinery Works, in Colne, has been asked to meet with Pendle Council’s Colne and District Committee. The Exchange Street site has recently been added to Pendle Council’s problem sites...
View ArticleSafe-standing would bring back that old atmosphere
It’s a topic that will always be enshrouded in controversy, but I’m certainly not the only one to be buoyed by the prospect of safe-standing areas at football grounds.At the Football League’s AGM in...
View ArticleHuge concert arena plan for Burnley
Burnley could be home to a major multi-million pound concert arena thanks to the drive and vision of a world-renowned local businessman.Mark Crabtree, managing director of Oscar-winning sound deck...
View ArticleVIDEO: Urban Altitude opens to the public
A spectacular new aerial assault course in Colne has proved the sky is the limit for thrill-seekers in the town. The brand new Urban Altitude centre has opened to the public and hopes to attract...
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