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Residents of Knotts Drive in Colne unite against builders planning to build on land adjacent to their estate.

Controversial 203 homes plan sparks more campaign fury

A controversial planning application for 203 homes on the Nelson-Colne boundary has sparked yet more fury from campaigners.

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DOG ATTACK: Sue Bryant-Lauder and Tom Sharples who were injured when a dog got in under their garden gate and attacked their cat Tara.
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Couple speak out after ‘horrendous’ Colne dog attack

Distressed animal lovers have relived the terrifying moment that their pet cat was left injured in a “horrendous” dog attack.

MAYOR MAKING 2013: The new Mayor and Mayoress of Pendle after the Mayor Making ceremony at Nelson Town Hall.
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VIDEO: New Mayor of Pendle video

Pendle Council has made Coun. Smith Benson its new mayor. He has been a Conservative for scores of years.

TALENT: Amy Strange (S)

Pendle TV actress stars in new BBC drama

A rising Pendle star has this week appeared on television screens up and down the country in a new six-part BBC drama.

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Successful blood pressure event held in Colne

A successful event has been held in Colne — to help people learn more about their blood pressure.

WELL SUPPORTED: The

Rovers employee lost his job after taking seat home

A member of the Blackburn Rovers ground staff scored an own goal when he found a seat ripped out during the derby match against Burnley.

Sport rss

AWARDS NIGHT: Nelson players at their presentation

Captain Turner named Nelson player of the season at awards

Nelson held their end of season presentation at the ACE Centre on Friday night.

Sean Dyche took charge of the Clarets for the first time in a 2-0 victory over Wolves

Season Review: November - Decisions cost Clarets

Sean Dyche started his Turf Moor reign with two wins and two clean sheets at home to Wolves and Leeds United.

Imran Khalid in action against Salesbury CC.

Earby into quarter-finals - but Barnoldswick bow out

Earby progressed to the quarter-finals of the Ramsbottom Cup on Sunday by virtue of a 1-0 bowlout victory over Clitheroe secured by Danny Kegg.

SIGNED: Former Cardiff City and Bristol City keeper Tom Heaton

Burnley sign Tom Heaton on two year deal

Burnley have today completed the signing of Bristol City keeper Tom Heaton on a two year deal with an option of an extra twelve months.

NEGOTIATIONS: Striker Martin Paterson

Burnley wait on outcome of Paterson talks

Striker Martin Paterson held talks with the club over his Turf Moor future last night.

Burnley were beaten 4-3 at Crystal Palace in Eddie Howe's final game in charge of the Clarets

Season Review: October - Eddie Howe is Cherry-picked!

October would bring change at Turf Moor, as boss Eddie Howe returned to take his previous post as Bournemouth manager, with the Cherries struggling at the wrong end of League 1.

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VIDEO: New Mayor of Pendle video

Pendle Council has made Coun. Smith Benson its new mayor. He has been a Conservative for scores of years.

Lifestyle rss

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Photo of the Week: Friday, May 17, 2013

This edition’s photo of the week has been submitted by John Richmond, showing the summit of Pendle Hill, with the clouds below.

Follow me down

Book review: Follow Me Down by Tanya Byrne

When Tanya Byrne’s debut novel Heart-Shaped Bruise was published last year, it didn’t so much break onto the scene as explode in a myriad of starry-eyed reviews.

Come Dine With Me Sally

Burnley cooks are instant hits on ‘Come Dine With Me’

The hit television show, Come Dine With Me, has made instant stars of the three Burnley competitors who battled it out for the £1,000 prize money.

The Second Dutchess

Book review: The Second Duchess by Elizabeth Loupas

Elizabeth Loupas isn’t the first writer to be inspired by the marital mysteries surrounding the shadowy 16th century Duke of Ferrara... English poet Robert Browning got there first.

The Second Dutchess

Win family ticket to see ‘In The Night Garden’

A magical experience awaits fans of CBeebies favourite “In The Night Garden’’ as the show takes to the stage in Manchester in August.

Peter Capestake from Pendle Movie Makers, singer Samantha Oxborough and Simon Entwistle join guests at the opening of the refurbished Nelson Library on Booth Street.

Restoration of Nelson’s Edwardian library complete

Nelson’s old Edwardian library has been given a new lease of life now that a huge restoration project is complete.

Community rss

Ryan Padgett who suffers from muscular dystrophy with friends Callum Kinnane, Tom Davies and his brother Adam Padgett who are aiming to raise money for and awareness of the genetic disorder.
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Colne and Nelson Rugby Club’s bid for a Guiness World Record

Devoted members of Colne and Nelson Rugby Club are hopeful of smashing a Guiness World Record to boost their profile and raise awareness of a rare genetic disorder.

Ryan Padgett who suffers from muscular dystrophy with friends Callum Kinnane, Tom Davies and his brother Adam Padgett who are aiming to raise money for and awareness of the genetic disorder.
Photo Ben Parsons

Two dogs seized in Colne raid

A terrier-type dog and a bull lurcher found with new and old facial injuries were yesterday seized from a house in Colne.

Peter Capestake from Pendle Movie Makers, singer Samantha Oxborough and Simon Entwistle join guests at the opening of the refurbished Nelson Library on Booth Street.

Restoration of Nelson’s Edwardian library complete

Nelson’s old Edwardian library has been given a new lease of life now that a huge restoration project is complete.

Members of the Pendle Stroke Group at their final meeting at the Pendle Inn in Barley.

Volunteers needed to keep Pendle Stroke Group going

A community group which has helped stroke sufferers and their carers over the past four decades is faced with closure.

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Nelson eyesore building in conservation area to be demolished

A long-standing Nelson eyesore in a conservation area can be demolished, have agreed.

RAISING MONEY: Jessica Bynert (representing Sanderson Dance and Fitness Studio, in Nelson) and Simon Atkin (S)

Colne teacher urges businesses to support extreme marathon challenge

A loving brother who is aiming to raise £12,000 in 12 months by running 12 marathons is urging businesses to keep on pledging their support.

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