Allegra Quartet to perform at Colne Library
Following on from its successful event with poet laureate Carol Ann Duffy, Colne Library is set to organise another night of culture next month. An evening of music and poetry featuring string ensemble...
View ArticleRegonalising earlier ties would spark life into the Capital One Cup!
Is the Capital One Cup still an inconvenient hindrance in an already hectic domestic schedule? Or is the FA Cup’s smaller sibling becoming the country’s most eminent competition? Five years ago my...
View ArticleBurnley pride in ‘most enterprising area’ accolade
Business leaders, politicians and prominent figures associated with Burnley have been queueing up to sing the town’s praises after it was named “The Most Enterprising Area in the UK”.Burnley MP Gordon...
View ArticleFall in GCSE grades nationally
There has been a drop in the proportion of GCSE exam entries awarded top grades, for the second year in a row.About two-thirds of exam entries were graded between an A* and a C - a fall on last year....
View ArticlePendle man jailed for double attack on own mother
A Pendle man has been jailed for 12 months after what the judge sentencing him described as “unprovoked” attack on his own mother.Jonathan Procter (26), of no fixed address, attacked his mother twice...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Burnley shouts about success as ‘most enterprising town’
Burnley opera singer Sean Ruane sang from the rooftops to proclaim the town’s award of “Most Enterprising Area in the UK”.Scores of business leaders, politicians and media gathered outside the...
View ArticleKelbrook art exhibition raises £1,000 for charity
Organisers of Kelbrook’s annual art exhibition have hailed another successful event and are already planning ahead for next year.There was plenty of interest across the Bank Holiday weekend as viewers...
View ArticleEntries up at Reedley Flower Show
Organisers of Reedley Flower Show celebrated one of the best and most colourful events to date last weekend. Scores of people descended on St Cuthbert’s Church hall for the annual show where classes...
View ArticleMusic lovers invited to free GreenRock Concert in Colne
Following the success of the 24th Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival, it is hoped more music lovers will come out in force to enjoy this year’s GreenRock Concert in Colne. Taking place tomorrow,...
View ArticleColne crime file
The following Colne crimes have been reported to Lancashire Police:• Joseph Farrelly Phillips (43), of West Street, Colne, has been charged with interfering with a vehicle by police.He is currently on...
View ArticleVIDEO: Mum’s vow to help save lives in Pendle
Pendle MP Andrew Stephenson has thrown his weight behind a grieving mum’s petition to make swimming and water safety lessons compulsory for school children. Beckie Ramsay (33), from Chorley, had her...
View ArticleEarby’s Lucy-Belle is a British champion
An Earby girl has proved her credentials as a rising fencing star by battling to become a British champion.Lucy-Belle Williamson (9), of Victoria Crescent, won gold at the Épée British Youth...
View ArticleGill’s new business venture
An Earby woman hopes to put West Craven on the map as a destination for independent producers with the launch of a new business venture.Gill McGarrell (34), who has McGarrell’s Farm small holding off...
View ArticleShock death of former nurse (66)
A retired senior nursing sister who had a key role in local hospitals has died suddenly at home.Margaret Cooper (66) from Moorside Avenue, Brierfield, had done a tremendous amount for people. She was...
View ArticlePudsey visits Colne’s DFS
Pudsey paid a visit to Colne’s DFS over the bank holiday weekend as part of the store’s nationwide drive to raise funds for Children in Need. Customers were treated to free goodies, including branded...
View ArticleThree men charged in connection with Simonstone police incident
Three men have been charged in connection with an incident that result in a police officer being injured.The officer suffered a whiplash injury when his patrol car was hit by a suspected stolen car...
View ArticleApology over traffic chaos in Foulridge
An apology has been made by United Utilities following traffic chaos in Foulridge.At the start of the month, repair works were carried out on the main A56 road, due to a water leak that is said to have...
View ArticleRestraining order against Nelson bin man
A bin man said to have a bad temper in drink hit a woman with an electric flex during a fight, a court was told.Lee Carr, of Railway Street, Nelson, was given a suspended jail sentence after he pleaded...
View ArticleAre you ready for Burnley Beer Festival?
I think it is rather appropriate and timely to highlight a special event in the locality for this month’s beer ramble.Roll up, roll up, as Burnley holds its second beer extravaganza at the Mechanics,...
View ArticleColne’s Sharon ready for Blackpool 10K challenge
A dedicated Colne manageress will be paying a touching tribute to her grandma and late father-in-law when she runs the Blackpool Autumn Breaker 10K in October. By taking on the challenge, Sharon...
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