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Rev. Ian Robins who is celebrating 60 years in the Church of England priesthood pictured at home with his Gertrude.
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Former Trawden vicar celebrates 60 years of ministry

Controversy and the Rev. Ian Robins have been no strangers to each other during his remarkable 60 years as a Church of England priest.

Mr Simon Entwistle leads tours around the old public library building in Nelson which has been restored.
Photo Ben Parsons

VIDEO: Nelson’s old library given new lease of life video

Nelson’s old library has been given an official launch after a major scheme to bring it back to life. And the aim is to find people who will make use of it.

VIDEO: Leading MP backs Burnley’s Bank of Dave for Britain video

The Shadow Business Secretary wants to see a Bank of Dave opened in towns across Britain, he announced during a visit to Burnley.

Raising of the Royal British Legion memorial flag at Nelson Town Hall.
Photo Ben Parsons

VIDEO: New flag flies proud on top of Nelson Town Hall video

To mark the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic, a new flag has appeared on top of Nelson Town Hall.

Trawden resident, Emma Walker (31) is left with a large vet bill after treating Kitty for air rifle wounds.

Warning after Trawden cat shooting

A concerned cat owner is warning Trawden residents to remain vigilant after her pet was shot and nearly killed by an air rifle over the weekend.

Trawden resident, Emma Walker (31) is left with a large vet bill after treating Kitty for air rifle wounds.

PHOTOS: Pendle carers praised at bustling tea party video

The tireless efforts of Pendle care home staff, charity workers and volunteers were celebrated at a bustling tea party in Colne.

Sport rss

CUP WINNERS: Halsteads

Halsteads retain cup

Halsteads, who play their games at Nelson and Colne College, have won the Blackburn and District Badminton Association Blackburn Times Cup for the second year in a row.

The victorious Trawden Celtic Under 10s team

Dominic has final say in dramatic decider as Trawden take title

The end of the football season produced a tense thriller in the North Valley Under 10s’ Boys’ League, as Trawden Celtic and Brierfield Celtic battled out a championship decider.

Dave Blacklock and Jim ODonnell present a framed shirt to Lee Duerden and Shaun ONeill

Colne FC celebrate an impressive year on and off the pitch

Colne FC Chairman Dave Blacklock and Vice President Jim O’Donnell are pictured presenting a framed shirt signed by the Reds’ squad to President Lee Duerden and Shaun O’Neill.

Ed Storey takes the first race from Philip David

Philip earns overall win at Burwain event

Burwain Sailing Club hosted the first of the new Gul sponsored National Series events recently.

NEW DEAL: Joseph Mills

Burnley sign Joseph Mills on permanent two year deal

Burnley defender Joseph Mills is set to sign a new contract with the club following his release from recently relegated Premier League side Reading.

Brian Jensen with his final touch as a Burnley player.

Brian Jensen aims to beat the doubters

Brian Jensen is determined to take the lead of Graham Alexander and keep proving people wrong.

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VIDEO: Nelson’s old library given new lease of life video

Nelson’s old library has been given an official launch after a major scheme to bring it back to life. And the aim is to find people who will make use of it.

Lifestyle rss

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Book Review: Faroe Islands by James Proctor

I always think of football when I hear about the Faroe Islands. For they were the ones who were made up of painters and postmen and who beat the big fish in World Cup qualifiers

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Book Review: The Kissing Booth by Beth Reekles

Author Beth Reekles is only 17 and wrote her book in her bedroom. So she knows what appeals to teenagers.

Coronation Wives

Book review: Coronation Wives by Lizzie Lane

The war may be over but peacetime brings new challenges for three women from Bristol... not least their buried secrets.

Queen and Country band members Teaspoon, Hannah Hird, Sam Hird and Matt Pawson perform at Foulridge Village Hall.

Ellie Goulding backing singer to perform in Foulridge as part of “Queen and Country”

As a backing singer to Ellie Goulding, she has had the pleasure of performing at the unforgettable wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.

Natalie Gumede arriving for the 2013 British Soap Awards at MediaCityUK, Salford, Manchester. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Saturday May 18, 2013. Photo credit should read: Ian West/PA Wire

Coronation Street star Natalie Gumede left ‘truly humbled’ following triple triumph at British Soap Awards

Over the past 18 months she has successfully created one of the most memorable and terrifying characters in soap history.

Natalie Gumede arriving for the 2013 British Soap Awards at MediaCityUK, Salford, Manchester. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Saturday May 18, 2013. Photo credit should read: Ian West/PA Wire

Book Review: My Busy Being Bella Day, by Rebecca Patterson

Flora (3) fancies herself as a bit of a Bella.

Community rss

Queen and Country band members Teaspoon, Hannah Hird, Sam Hird and Matt Pawson perform at Foulridge Village Hall.

Ellie Goulding backing singer to perform in Foulridge as part of “Queen and Country”

As a backing singer to Ellie Goulding, she has had the pleasure of performing at the unforgettable wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.

Natalie Gumede arriving for the 2013 British Soap Awards at MediaCityUK, Salford, Manchester. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Saturday May 18, 2013. Photo credit should read: Ian West/PA Wire

Coronation Street star Natalie Gumede left ‘truly humbled’ following triple triumph at British Soap Awards

Over the past 18 months she has successfully created one of the most memorable and terrifying characters in soap history.

STOP SPEEDING: PC Carl Goodison, PCSO Trish Thompson and PC Mark Newton with some children from Christ Church Primary School (S)

Pendle pupils stop speeding motorists

Pendle pupils have joined forces with the police to put a stop to speeding.

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Funding granted for long-awaited residents-only parking scheme in Colne

An idea to launch a residents-only parking scheme in Colne is finally coming to fruition after councillors agreed to provide £4,000 of funding.

FUND-RAISER: James Wilkinson (15) and Leah Mitchell from Pendleside Hospice (S)

Colne student battles elements in fund-raising challenge

A determined Colne student has battled all the elements to raise as much money as possible for Pendleside Hospice.

Colne Leisure Centre members Leonard Kershaw, Jim McKiernan, Gerald Hollos and Martin Baldwin who are outraged after the sauna was cut from the council budget.

Fight continues to save Pendle sauna

A lobby group who are trying to save Pendle Leisure Centre’s sauna from shutting down have continued their debate with councillors.

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