News
Pendle pupils stop speeding motorists
Pendle pupils have joined forces with the police to put a stop to speeding.
David Fishwick’s pay day loans TV crusade video
Burnley businessman David Fishwick is set to do battle with payday loan companies for a new TV show.
Appeal for Nelson man wanted for drugs offences
Police have released images of a man they are looking to trace in connection with drug trafficking offences.
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.
Assistant manager of Colne pub admits assault and damage
The assistant manager of the Morris Dancer’s pub in Colne admitted assault and damage when she appeared before Burnley Crown Court.
PHOTOS: Burnley soldiers’ homecoming parade video
Our second photo gallery from the homecoming parade of the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment.
Sport
Season Review: April - Clarets sign off on a high
The Clarets ended the campaign in emphatic fashion, crafting victories over relegated Wolves and Mick McCarthy’s Ipswich Town to sign off from 2012/13 on a high.
Retained list - McCann set to leave Turf Moor
Burnley midfielder Chris McCann is set to leave Turf Moor this summer after the club handed the Irish midfielder a free transfer.
Season Review: March - Dunn denies famous victory
March started positively for the Clarets as leading scorer Charlie Austin’s rocket against Charlton Athletic at the Valley secured a first maximum in seven Championship outings.
England’s international set-up in need of shake-up
Is it just me, or was anybody else considerably underwhelmed and uninspired by Stuart Pearce’s latest selection for the England Under 21 squad?
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.
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.
Video
David Fishwick’s pay day loans TV crusade video
Burnley businessman David Fishwick is set to do battle with payday loan companies for a new TV show.
Lifestyle
Book Review: My Busy Being Bella Day, by Rebecca Patterson
Flora (3) fancies herself as a bit of a Bella.
Book review: Wainwright’s Lost Tour by Ed Geldard
In May 1931, 24-year-old Alfred Wainwright set out with three friends on a walk which would prove to be a gruelling test of man’s endurance against nature.
Book Review: Princess Poppy’s Cookbook, by Janey Louise Jones
Every little girl wants to be a princess and do pink and sparkly things!
This book is an excellent one for first readers, budding bakers and craft queens.
Book review: Harmattan by Gavin Weston
There’s an ill-wind blowing through the troubled Republic of Niger... and it’s not just the dry, dusty, damaging Harmattan breeze that sweeps in from the Sahara across West Africa.
Book Review: Double Daisy by Kes Gray
We all love Daisy, even the grown-ups! For a seven-year-old she has great wisdom! This book is great as it contains two stories.
Book review: The Fast Diet Recipe Book by Mimi Spencer and Sarah Schenker
It has been described as the biggest diet revolution since the Atkins, and the Fast Diet is fast becoming THE way to lose weight and keep healthy.
Community
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.
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.
Concerns over Colne care home proposals
Councillors and local residents have said they are concerned about the size of a proposed three-storey residential care home in Colne.
Dedicated duo prepare for Bupa Great Manchester Run
Faithful friends from Trawden are gearing up to take part in the Bupa Great Manchester Run for the Alzheimer’s Society.
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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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.
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Thursday 23 May 2013
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