Gardening stalwart retires from Colne in Bloom
A gardening stalwart, who for years has been at the heart of a Colne environmental action group, has stepped down from his role.Michael Osborn took over as project leader of Colne in Bloom following...
View ArticleNelson man hurt in canal bridge fall
Fire-fighters were called in to help rescue a man who had fallen from the bridge over the Leeds and Liverpool Canal in Scotland Road, Nelson, yesterday evening.The man had broken his ankle falling from...
View ArticleWait nearly over for Burnley and Padiham GCSE students
Last week, nervous students from across Burnley and Padiham received their long-awaited A-Level results.They’re now finalising decisions about their future: whether they will head into the world of...
View ArticlePlanning issues cost Conservatives votes
The Conservatives in Clitheroe lost the Littlemoor by-election on planning issues.The result is a major disappointment and was in spite of hard work by Jean Foreshaw, the Conservative candidate, who...
View ArticleToo much Press coverage of new Prince George
Without wishing to run the risk of being sent in chains to the Tower, Mr Pendle would like to ask a simple question.Does any other reader think the coverage of the birth of Prince George recently was...
View ArticleDance teacher’s plans for Foulridge panto
An ambitious dance teacher from Trawden is on the lookout for the grumpiest, happiest and the fairest of all local residents.As part of her dance school’s one year celebrations, Keeley Terry (23) has...
View ArticleUFC is anomaly in sporting doping controversies
With all the controversy surrounding doping scandals in sport and athletics, it seems extraordinarily aberrant that one of the fastest growing organisations on the planet continues to isolate itself as...
View ArticleNow is time to launch counter attack over homes plans
Following last week’s theme “choose your target’, I have decided to scale the beleaguered ramparts and stick my head above the parapet in a bid to rally the troops and, hopefully, not get shot down in...
View ArticlePendle actor appears in ‘Casualty’ with Honor Blackman
Dramatic Pendle actor Thomas Pickles has appeared as a casualty in BBC’s “Casualty” – with former Bond girl Honor Blackman.And this week he begins rehearsals for “KES” at Derby Theatre. It is on stage...
View ArticleI never believed Trawden Show would be a success
We recently had the annual Trawden Agricultural Show, one of the biggest and best of its kind in England.Now when the idea of launching a show in the village was dreamed up by three men over a drink in...
View ArticleNelson man (71) taken to hospital after kitchen blaze
A 71-year-old Nelson man was taken to hospital for a check-up after a fire at his house on Monday afternoon.Three fire engines, a paramedic fast response car, an ambulance and the police attended the...
View ArticleWe should cherish our award-winning parks
The news that parks throughout Burnley have again won prestigious Green Flag Awards should be a great source of pride to all of us.Our parks get used to varying degrees and, perhaps, we should all make...
View ArticleApprenticeships will help us fill the skills gap
After the House rose for Summer recess, I had a chance to reflect on everything that has gone on in Westminster in the past few weeksThere have been many important debates and discussions which have...
View ArticleCommunity helps fulfil Sharpy’s scooter dreams
This is the moment that a Colne man who suffers from an inherited muscle-wasting disease was handed his independence. Thanks to the efforts of his carer Deborah Robinson, Union Exchange landlady Maggie...
View ArticleCouncillors must take more care over future housing plans
I welcome Ken Hind’s comments last week in which he acknowledged overdevelopment was the key issue in the recent Littlemoor by-election result. However, it’s not just Littlemoor residents who have...
View ArticleI’ve had enough of pampered, over-paid Premier League footballers
Here we go again, folks.Yes, the new Premier League football season has kicked off.And we all know what that means.Pampered, over-rated and over-paid players whining about how badly done by they are...
View ArticleDon’t dismiss the efforts of students taking exams in 2013
It is that time of year that just about everyone in local newspapers really hates. Yes, our Thursday mornings are even more manic than usual and the following day you are able to read all the local...
View ArticleMake sure you’re insured when you travel abroad
Owing to it being summer recess I was on holiday the other week and ventured to Cornwall for a break with my wife Kathleen so there was no surgery or street stall, but I am out and about and busier...
View ArticleCricket match in memory of tragic Brierfield woman (21)
This Sunday there will again be an annual Rachel Husband Memorial 7-a-side Cup event to raise money for a cause close to all Rachel’s friends hearts – Pendleside Hospice. Rachel died aged 21-year-old...
View ArticleVIDEO: Colne stroke victim’s miraculous journey
Today we share this touching and heartfelt video reflecting on the miraculous journey of a Colne stroke victim. Charlotte Neve (8), of Oak Street, suffered a rare brain haemorrhage and a series of...
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