Nelson sisters hid stolen goods in pram
Two sisters hid items in a pram as they stole goods from Blackburn town centre shops, a court was told on Friday.Blackburn magistrates heard Leanne and Natasha Case were detained as they left Boots the...
View ArticlePendle turbine plans to be ‘judged on their own merits’
Two separate applications for wind turbines in Skipton Old Road will be “judged on their own merits”, a councillor has said.This week, proposals have been made to erect a 225kw wind turbine at Flass...
View ArticleEarby woman in 127-mile charity canal ride
An Earby woman is riding the length of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal next month to raise much needed funds for a critically ill East Lancashire boy.Charlotte Brigden (20), of Albion Street, Earby, and...
View ArticlePendle’s 1,450 empty homes
A total of 1,450 Pendle properties still remain vacant, it can be revealed.In Nelson there are currently 643 empty residential houses, while there are 298 in Colne, 205 in West Craven, 198 in...
View ArticleColne’s Kayleigh celebrates one year in business
A dedicated friend is making plans to help two “tandem girls” reach their fund-raising target as part of birthday celebrations for her business.Kayleigh James (25), of Calder Street, Colne, set up her...
View ArticleTrawden Agricultural Show ‘one of busiest in recent years’
Pendle MP Andrew Stephenson has praised the efforts of everybody behind this year’s Trawden Agricultural Show. The popular village event, which is now in its 25th year, took place at Trawden Recreation...
View ArticleCyclists turn out to ride with Bradley Wiggins
Hundreds of cyclists braved torrential showers and gusting winds on Sunday as they tackled some of Lancashire’s toughest terrain with British cycling legend Sir Bradley Wiggins.The 2012 Tour de France...
View ArticleTeenager airlifted to hospital following Colne collision
A teenager was airlifted to hospital following a two car collision in Colne yesterday afternoon. The girl was taken to Royal Preston Hospital with spinal injuries following the incident in North Valley...
View ArticleSuccess for Sharpy at Colne family event
A caring community has succeeded in helping to fulfil the dreams of a Colne resident suffering from a neurological muscle-wasting disease.Following an extensive fund-raising drive and a penultimate...
View ArticleCharity cyclists prepare for Pedal des Alps 1,000-mile trek
Five cyclists set off on Friday to swop the roads of the Ribble Valley and Bowland for a 1,000-mile ride to the South of France.Cyclists all over Lancashire, Yorkshire and further afield have been...
View ArticleBoy (14) hurt in Nelson fracas
A man and woman from Nelson have been warned they go to prison for their part in an affray in which a boy of 14 was hurt.Damien Geddes, of Charles Street, and Antonia Shepherd, of Highfield Crescent,...
View ArticleColne and villages hope to bloom at award ceremonies
Green-fingered residents are hopeful their town and villages will come out blooming at prestigious award ceremonies in October. Colne, Trawden and Laneshaw Bridge have all entered this year’s North...
View ArticleIt’s about time players and clubs gave something back
Will we see a response from the PFA in light of chief executive Gordon Taylor’s recent comments?The Bolton Wanderers legend stated that English football is “in danger of losing its soul” because of...
View ArticleBarnoldswick drug dealer jailed after high-speed chase
A drug dealer who sped through Foulridge country roads while being followed by police has been jailed for three years and six months. Neil Byas (26), of South Parade, Barnoldswick, pleaded guilty to...
View ArticleClub’s ‘miraculous’ attempt at a world record
Despite their best efforts, Colne and Nelson Rugby Club were unable to complete a world record attempt over the weekend.The 28-strong team had been hoping to hold a 32-hour game of touch rugby at Holt...
View ArticleFamily event raises money in Philip’s memory
A family event held in memory of two Colne men saw organisers reach the halfway mark of their fund-raising target. The fun day, which took place at Colne Cricket Club on Saturday, was put on by Daryl...
View Article‘It’s good to be back in Barlick’ says Sir Brad
British cycling star Sir Bradley Wiggins declared it “good to be back” in Barnoldswick on Sunday as the town was the centre point for the cyclist’s second annual sportive.Hundreds took up the...
View ArticleBarnoldswick kit man Jack will be missed
A popular and much loved community-minded Barnoldswick man has died peacefully in his sleep.Football mad Jack Sharples (80) died on Thursday, August 1st, at his Kelbrook home and will be fondly...
View ArticleMusic momentum for Earby minibus appeal
An all-day music event at an Earby pub in July not only raised the roof on the day but drummed up support for the town’s minibus appeal fund.Earby’s White Lion Inn in Riley Street held it’s big band...
View ArticlePendle couple set to release debut single
A husband and wife team who met at the annual Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival in Colne are set to release their debut single next month. And ahead of the official launch at The Soup Kitchen, in...
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