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‘Civil war’ warning over committee shake-up proposal
PLANS to reduce the number of Pendle Council’s area committees from five to four would lead to “civil war”, a leading councillor told the annual council meeting.
‘Remember the Person’ appeal
LOCAL health bosses are asking you to “Remember the Person” during this year’s Dementia Awareness Week, which begins today.
Nelson heroin dealer gets long jail sentence
A HEROIN dealer who supplied drugs in Nelson has been jailed for four years eight months.
Roofer learns lesson in ‘minefield’ court case
ONE half of a roofing firm which didn’t inform “cold call” customers they could back out and charged for work it hadn’t done appeared in court.
Tories and Lib Dems take seats on council’s Executive
PENDLE Council will be run by an Executive comprised of six Conservative and four Liberal Democrat councillors for the next two years.
Sport
FLASHBACK: European giants Ajax come to the Turf
EVENTS in history don’t necessarily reverberate in the memory because of success or triumph.
Nelson Wheelers back in action
THE Bank Holiday weekend saw the annual gathering on the fast Cockermouth time trial course with the Nelson Wheelers and Rossendale Road Club.
Six-fer for Clark in Barrowford victory
IT was a successful week for Barrowford Cricket Club as both teams enjoyed comfortable victories.
Nelsons golf team fail to qualify
LAST Monday saw the LLCGA Handicap Interclub East Division qualifier, and despite a respectable mid-table finish, the Nelson team failed to qualify.
Epic struggles on Burwain Lake!
STRONG winds hit Burwain Lake this weekend, testing boats and sailors’ nerves to the limit.
Video
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: The Queen visit Turf Moor, home of Burnley FC video
THERE were joyful scenes and a sea of red, white and blue as Turf Moor welcomed the Queen and Prince Philip today.
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Lifestyle
Review: Aquapac to waterproof your camera
THIS handy little piece of gear is brilliant for camera users. You can safely jump in the pool and take photographs of the children splashing about or grab your snorkel gear and capture some underwater gems.
Book Review: Oor Wullie and The Broons Notebooks
HIS cheeky face and spiky hair have kept children entertained for years as he starred with his family in The Sunday Post’s The Broons cartoon strips.
Travel Review: Isle of Sark
AS five-year-old Ruaridh and two-year-old Flora patiently practiced their counting skills while climbing up the huge staircase from La Coupee beach – I took the chance to turn back and admire the magnificent view afforded to me.
Book review: Chocolate Shoes and Wedding Blues by Trisha Ashley
Easing yourself into a Trisha Ashley novel is rather like slipping into a comfortable – but very sparkly – pair of shoes.
Memorial day for Pendle soldier killed in Afghanistan
A MEMORIAL day will be held on Sunday as a tribute to a Pendle soldier killed on duty in Afghanistan in March.
Community
FLASHBACK: European giants Ajax come to the Turf
EVENTS in history don’t necessarily reverberate in the memory because of success or triumph.
FLASHBACK: Fans recall the fateful day their club survived
I WAS living down in Essex and drove up North on the Friday, an absolute nervous wreck - the stark reality that the club that had always been such a big part of my life soon might not exist. I stayed at my ma’s in Fleetwood. Couldn’t focus on anything, just sat and watched TV.
FLASHBACK: Britton remembers his crucial goal
IT’S difficult to digest the fact that a quarter-of-a-century ago, Burnley Football Club stared possible extinction in its hideous and unwelcoming face.
Tributes to Earby cricket stalwarts
TRIBUTES have been paid to two stalwarts of cricket in Earby.
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Pendle man’s appeal for life-saving transplant
AN Earby man battling a rare blood cancer has launched an appeal to find the help that could save his life.
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Weather for Pendle
Sunday 20 May 2012
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Temperature: 5 C to 13 C
Wind Speed: 9 mph
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