Former Colne mill site now branded a ‘death trap’
A Colne man has described the site of a demolished mill in the town as a potential death trap.Oak Mill, in Skipton Road, was knocked down earlier this year after standing empty for several years.But...
View ArticleNostalgia video: Pendle Business Awards 2008
Pendle’s first business awards were held at the Fence Gate Inn in February 2008.And Pendle Today was there to capture the excitement on video.Coun. Allan Buck, then Mayor of Pendle, congratulated the...
View ArticleBrierfield man in court after ‘mystery texts’ row
A Brierfield man assaulted his partner while throwing her out over text messages on her phone, a court heard.Thomas Smith (46), of Chapel Street, pushed on-off partner Anne Marie Garlick to the ground...
View ArticleCoroner’s concerns after new mum dies at Burnley General Hospital
A Coroner has highlighted his concerns following the unexpected death of a new mum at Burnley General Hospital.East Lancashire Coroner Mr Richard Taylor raised recommendations in the conclusion of an...
View ArticleFighting to save Pendle parish hall
Uniformed groups from St Mary’s Church, Trawden, joined forces to raise £201 towards much-needed funds for the village’s parish hall.Cubs, Scouts, Guides and seniors held a coffee morning on Saturday...
View ArticleNostalgia video: Prince Charles at Burnley Town Hall 2008
Crowds gathered at Burnley Town Hall to see the arrival of Prince Charles in 2008.Among them was Harry Dahmke who captured this video of the Royal visitor who was in town to visit the Lancashire...
View ArticleBishop of Blackburn welcomes moves to ordain women bishops
The new Bishop of Blackburn has welcomed the Church of England moves to enable women to be ordained as bishops.On Wednesday the General Synod approved a package of measures as the next steps towards...
View ArticleBrierfield ex-soldier got £3,000 petrol with cloned fuel cards
A 44-year-old Brierfield man used cloned fuel cards on 48 separate occasions in a month, getting away with over £3,000 worth of petrol.Blackburn magistrates heard former soldier Jason Paul Harwood had...
View ArticleNostalgia video: Burnley Continental Market 2008
Burnley’s Continental Market has always drawn the crowds.In 2008, our reporter Dominic Collis went along to see what was on offer and chatted to the stall holders.
View ArticleColne man’s bomb threat to police
A drunk man who staggered into a busy road and started to kick out at passing cars before threatening to drop a bomb on a policeman has been given a second chance by magistrates. Gary Carr (41), of...
View ArticleNHS respond to Colne health centre talk
Rumours have been circulating in Colne that some of the doctors based in the town’s health centre are unhappy with the facilities being provided in the new facility in Craddock Road and are looking for...
View ArticleRenovated Nelson homes are unveiled
Pendle Council and its partner Liberata are about to unveil a hidden property gem as they launch a show home to promote a row of beautifully restored terraced properties in Nelson that are up for...
View ArticleNelson man was twice drink-drive limit
A Nelson man admitted driving while almost twice the drink drive limit.John Doherty (50), of Barkerhouse Road, was fined £300 and banned from driving for 17 months. He was also ordered to pay £85 costs...
View ArticleThe reigns of Dyche and Coyle are incomparable!
There are many ponderous questions we’re faced with on a daily basis. What’s the meaning of life? Does a one-legged duck swim in a circle? Why can’t women put on mascara with their mouth closed? Why do...
View ArticleParents of murdered Barrowford nurse back domestic violence campaign
The timbre of John Clough’s voice shivers with a nervous and yet defiant tone.He’s here to make a difference, to try to save lives, to prevent the same kind of tragedy which has so deeply affected his...
View ArticleNostalgia video: Burnley mosque dome raised 2009
Today’s nostalgia video captures a great moment for Burnley’s Muslim community and the end of a landmark project moved a step closerCrowds gathered to see the next piece of the jigsaw put in place for...
View ArticleColne woman honoured for 42 dedicated years to Guiding community
A popular Colne resident who is in her 42nd year as a Brownie Guider has been recognised at a special Westminster Abbey service. Sandra Tetley, of Standroyd Drive, was invited to “A National Scout and...
View ArticleNeighbour comes to rescue of women in Nelson house blaze
An elderly woman was treated for smoke inhalation following a fire at her home in Park Drive, Nelson.The elderly lady dropped a towel on to her gas fire, which set alight then spread to her carpet...
View ArticleNelson Archives workers’ London protest over closure threat
Six members of the Public and Commercial Services union working for Capita at the soon-to-be-closed Department of Work and Pensions Filestores based in Brunswick Street, Nelson, took their case to the...
View ArticleWedding guest sex attack at Reedley hotel
A wedding guest fuelled by alcohol and cocaine sexually assaulted a woman after going into her room and getting into bed at the Oaks Hotel, Reedley.Burnley Crown Court was told David Rawson could...
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