Colne mum Nicola fighting for safer roads
The lives of Colne children are being put at risk every day due to dangerous roads. That is the message from determined mum-of-two Nicola Birtwell, who is this week launching a road safety petition....
View ArticleEarby path work is welcome
Councillors in Earby are celebrating securing funds so that repairs can be carried out on Stoopes Hill in the town.The £12,633 project was formally agreed at Pendle Council’s November West Craven...
View ArticleHigh winds snap Boundary Mill Christmas tree
Fierce winds caused the huge Christmas tree outside the front of Colne’s Boundary Mill to snap this morning.The torrential weather has been causing havoc throughout the North-West today, with...
View ArticlePendle Hill paraglider death man named
The paraglider who died following an accident at Pendle Hill on Wednesday has been named as 48-year-old Rob Kirkbride from Lytham.His partner Angela Feehan said: “The only thing we can take any comfort...
View ArticleHigham death smash dentist appears before General Dental Council
A dentist who caused the death of a Higham dog walker after sending a text message while driving will not be thrown out of the profession.Kay Nolan (46) hit 60-year-old Stuart Mather with her car just...
View ArticlePolice woman shot in Leeds ‘from Nelson’: reports
The police officer who was shot while answering a call in Leeds this week is reported to be from Nelson.The 33-year-old unnamed officer suffered serious, but not life-threatening injuries to her face,...
View ArticleIllegal tobacco and vodka seized
Illegal tobacco and alcohol has been seized from five shops in Burnley and Pendle in joint raids by Lancashire County Council Trading Standards Service and Lancashire Constabulary. Operations over the...
View ArticleGovernment Minister talks to Barnoldswick traders
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Theresa Villiers MP was in Barnoldswick on Thursday to meet with shopkeepers.The visit was ahead of Small Business Saturday taking place tomorrow which is...
View ArticleColne’s first ‘Death Cafe’ hailed a success
Lancashire’s first “Death Cafe” has been hailed a huge success after being held in a popular Colne venue.The unique event at the Green Chimney, in Albert Road, was launched to encourage open discussion...
View ArticleShock Thailand meet-up for Pendle villagers
Two families with Pendle roots in Fence and Higham were pleased to meet up recently – 8,500 miles away in Chiang Mai, Thailand!Robert and Michelle Hartley – Robert formerly from Fence – with their...
View ArticleFan accused of throwing bottle at Joey Barton to face trial
A football fan accused of throwing a bottle at QPR star Joey Barton during a match at Turf Moor is set to face trial.The defendant denies the charge of throwing a missile towards the playing field...
View ArticleEast Lancs Hospitals Trust boss quits
The chief executive of the under-fire East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust has quit his post.Mark, who has over 30 years’ experience in the NHS, has led the trust since May, 2011, and in recent months...
View ArticleHealth Trust defends death figures
A new independent health report has found that some deaths of patients at the East Lancashire Hospitals Trust were higher than expected.The Dr Foster Hospital Guide 2012/13, parts of which were...
View ArticleMP’s “surpise” at health boss resignation
Burnley MP and hospital campaigner Gordon Birtwistle admitted he was “surprised” to learn that local health boss Mark Brearley had resigned.Mr Mark Brearley resigned with immediate effect on Friday...
View ArticleThe Archbishop of York visits Barnoldswick
A large congregation of around 100 joined The Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu at Holy Trinity Church in Barnoldswick on Friday afternoon.Dr Sentamu was in Barlick as part of two days out and about...
View ArticleLocal heroes attend Colne fund-raiser
Cycling champion Steven Burke and hero ex-soldier Gregg Stevenson were among hundreds in attendance at a special fund-raising event in Colne. Held at the British Legion Club, in Keighley Road, the...
View ArticleDeputy PM Nick Clegg honours Nelson firm
Pendle plumbing and gas engineering experts Arthur Padgett Ltd have been honoured by Deputy Prime Minister Mr Nick Clegg, who has given them a National Apprenticeship Award.They have been named in the...
View ArticlePlaque tribute to Colne ‘cheeky chap’
Family and friends of a former military veteran who died earlier in the year gathered together to pay a special tribute to a “cheeky chap who did anything for anyone”. A plaque in memory of Colner...
View ArticleRare disease strikes down ex-soldier at Burnley parade
A Falklands War veteran who collapsed at Burnley’s Remembrance Sunday service is lucky to be alive after being struck down with an extremely rare virus.Mr Michael Sandon (56) had been infected with...
View ArticleNew play area opens in Nelson
A new children’s play area has just opened in the Bradley area of Nelson.It provides another much-needed green space in the area alongside the multi-use games area, which was introduced around three...
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