Heavy horses who helped deliver milk in Nelson and Colne
A wonderful Colne country scene this week as two proud, heavy horses look over the wall at Long Swinden Farm just by the Nelson and Colne boundary. The nostalgic 1950s picture is from my Primet...
View ArticleClitheroe Golf Club hosts plumbers’ annual event
Clitheroe Golf Club played host to a major competition involving one of the region’s leading firms.James Hargreaves Plumbing Depot, with a fast-expanding branch in Highfield Road, Clitheroe, attracted...
View ArticleDon’t blame the 1950s baby boomers for the mess we’re in now!
It’s all my fault. Born in 1951, I’m one of those greedy, grabbing baby boomers who have screwed up the economy, the country, the Universe and everything in it.At least, that’s the case if you believe...
View ArticleBig task to change the culture within our NHS
As I said in the Commons recently, Pendle residents are rightly proud of our NHS. I am, too.That’s why I am delighted we will see increased investment in East Lancashire NHS this year and spending on...
View ArticleTime to blow our own trumpets here in Burnley
Business secretary Vince Cable has been singing Burnley’s praises on the national stage – and rightly so too. We have always been a bit reluctant to blow our own trumpet here in Burnley - decades of...
View ArticleBrierfield man hurt in freak fire accident
A young man was thrown to the ground and suffered a suspected broken leg in a freak accident while burning rubbish.The incident happened at 11-20pm on Monday when the man was burning refuse at Wood...
View ArticlePolice hunt Bacup bank robber dressed in burka
DETECTIVES are appealing for information after a man dressed in a burka robbed a bank in Bacup.Around 3-10pm yesterday (Monday), a man entered Barclays bank in Market Street and demanded money from the...
View ArticleVIDEO: ‘Britain’s Youngest Grandma’ heads from Colne to Edinburgh
For Colne performer Hayley Jayne Standing, it is a life jam-packed with filming, travelling, writing and entertaining crowds. The London-based actress has just finished filming Sky Living’s Give Out...
View ArticleNelson man had vile child sex abuse images on computer
A self-employed Nelson man with almost 300 child pornography images on his laptop has been put on a three-year internet sex offenders’ treatment programme.Edward Jeffrey (42), of Waidshouse Road,...
View ArticlePICTURE SPECIAL: Thousands enjoy Trawden Garden Festival
Thousands of people enjoyed sunshine and scarecrows at what has been described as the “best yet” Trawden Garden Festival.The family event, which was this year based around the theme of “History:...
View ArticleA hat-trick of British battle victories over France
The Government has announced it will start a four-year programme of events to commemorate the centenary of the First World War next year.And this immediately got Mr Pendle thinking about other...
View ArticleNo way we should give prisoners the vote
It is not often, in fact this is the first time it has happened publicly, that I find myself agreeing with UKIP.But here goes...MEP Paul Nuttall issued a statement last week slamming the fact some...
View ArticleTrio deny charges after collapse of Brierfield sex grooming trial
Three men have gone on trial accused of attempting to pervert justice by interfering with the key witness in a child-sex grooming case.Ased Afzal, Qasim Hussain and Furgan Amjad all denied the charge...
View ArticleTalking Beer: Crooked Billet, Worsthorne
This traditional, free house country pub, situated on the outskirts of Burnley, is a delightful establishment, offering you a warm, friendly welcome – and an excellent range of cask-conditioned...
View ArticleMajor plans for wearied Colne precinct
This week it can officially be announced that Colne’s wearied 1970s shopping parade is set to undergo a major and exciting regeneration. The Market Street precinct has been purchased by Pearl2, the...
View ArticleTalking Beer: Some Like It Blonde, Worsthorne Brewing Co Ltd.
This golden ale is just one of many fine beers currently being rolled out by the Burnley brewer.Refreshingly zesty, with a good depth of flavour for a beer with a 3.9 ABV. An easy drinking ale, with...
View ArticleColne crime file
The following Colne crimes have been reported to Lancashire Police:• Yorkstone flags worth £900 were stolen from Slipper Hill, Foulridge, overnight between Wednesday, June 26th and Thursday, June...
View ArticleConcerns over funfair at Colne’s Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival
Concerns have been raised after local Lib-Dems lost their fight to stop a funfair from being housed in Colne’s town centre during the upcoming Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival.At the latest...
View ArticleNelson eyesore pub to be turned into shop?
Plans to turn a former Nelson pub into a retail unit have been submitted to Pendle Council.The Hour Glass, in Leeds Road, has become a major eyesore alongside the main road and the application, if...
View ArticleEnd of an era for Nelson Market trader
A highly popular stall in Nelson Market is closing its shutters for good tomorrow.Star Stalls Hosiery’s owner Lorraine Pickles has worked in the market for 36 years.The stall has provided lots of...
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