Death of former Nelson baker Nora
A Barrowford resident and former baker in Nelson – Nora Mason – has passed away.Born in County Limerick, Ireland, the second child of Joe and Bridie Fean, Nora was 15 when she moved to England with her...
View ArticleBurnley and Blackburn issue joint statement ahead of East Lancashire derby
Burnley and Blackburn Rovers Football Clubs have issued the following joint statement ahead of Saturday’s East Lancashire derby.“We encourage all supporters attending this game to respect each other...
View ArticleTory supporters stand behind MP Nigel Evans
The chairman of the Ribble Valley Conservative Association said its members will fully support and stand behind their MP Nigel Evans, who has been charged with offences including sexual assault,...
View ArticleThe Swan with Two Necks announced as one of the Top 16 pubs in Britain
The 16 regional finalists of CAMRA’s Pub of the Year competition have been announced to mark the launch of this year’s Good Beer Guide.The top 16 pubs will go forward and have a chance to win the...
View ArticleRibble Valley MP Nigel Evans addresses House of Commons
Ribble Valley MP Nigel Evans has today (Wednesday) made a statement to the House of Commons explaining his decision to stand down as deputy speaker after being charged with sex offences.In a statement...
View ArticleSupporter Information: Burnley v Blackburn
A number of special arrangements will be in place for supporters for Burnley’s Lancashire derby against Blackburn Rovers at Turf Moor on Saturday, September 14 (12.15pm KO).Both clubs have worked...
View ArticlePlans submitted to build new homes in Trawden
Plans have been submitted to Pendle Council to erect six houses in Trawden. If given the green light, the proposals, which have been submitted by Mr D. Nicholson, would see three pairs of semi-detached...
View ArticleBlack Death changed face of countryside
One of the most important documents which relate to our local social history is the Briercliffe Poor Book of 1754-5. It is a pity that information for only a very short period has survived but this, in...
View ArticleJail for Brierfield man in sex grooming case
A man who tried to prevent a young victim from giving evidence in a grooming case has been jailed.Qasim Hussain (20), of Townley Street, Brierfield, was previously found guilty of perverting the course...
View ArticleFuneral of popular Colne businessman (75)
The funeral of a well-known Colne businessman and former Trawden parish councillor will be held at St Bartholomew’s Church from 10-30am today. Raymond Clough (75) died from kidney and heart failure on...
View ArticleKitchen and bedroom severely damaged in Colne fire
An investigation is underway after a fire broke out in the kitchen of a Colne house. Approximately 15 firefighters from Nelson and Colne were called to tackle the blaze in Walton Street at 10-19am this...
View ArticleVehicle criminals targeted in Colne
Residents in Colne and surrounding villages are being urged to stay on their guard after a spate of auto crime in the area.The stark warning has been issued by Sgt Shaun Pearson, from Pendle Police,...
View ArticleBrierfield man arrested in child porn raids
A 53-year-old Brierfield man has been arrested on suspicion of downloading indecent images of children.A 56-year-old man from Burnley and two other men were also arrested this morning accused of...
View ArticleMan hurt as car and HGV collide in Barnoldswick
POLICE are appealing for information after a car and a HGV collided in Barnoldswick. Around 12-50pm today, a silver Peugeot 107 and a HGV collided in Skipton Road. The driver of the Peugeot, a local...
View ArticleWho is the Communist in this debate?
I have been accused of some funny things over the years – but never anything as strange or bewildering as being accused of being a Communist as I was recently in a reader’s letter.The letter suggested...
View ArticleCompensation following Foulridge traffic chaos
A donation of £300 will be given to Foulridge Parish Council following traffic chaos in the village. We can announce that United Utilities will be handing over the money after a number of complaints...
View ArticleAudience enjoy slice of Colne history
A slice of Colne history was enjoyed by over 50 people on Tuesday evening – as local historian Geoff Crambie reflected on the lives of some of the town’s biggest and most memorable characters. Held at...
View ArticleGuest blog: ‘Laughter sounds the same in any language’
Colne resident and aspiring journalist Kate Whitaker (16) shares her experience of the International Youth Conference in Germany...Diversity, culture, religion, traditions and friendship – the...
View ArticleBrierfield couple celebrate 60-year marriage
Brierfield couple Ronnie and Joyce Wilkinson are celebrating their Diamond Wedding anniversary.Ronnie first met Joyce at a pub with a friend who worked with her in the mill, then again when Ronnie...
View ArticleNelson Labour councillor defects to Conservatives
Leading Conservatives in Pendle have welcomed a councillor who has defected from the Labour Party and joined them.Pendle Council Walverden Ward councillor, Abdul Aziz, has defected to the Conservatives...
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