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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.

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.

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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.

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.

Lord Street Primary School, Colne.
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Positive steps being taken at ‘satisfactory’ Colne school

A “satisfactory” school has responded with “urgency, ambition and determination” after failing to meet Government standards earlier in the year.

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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.

Ginny Jones and Ruth Crompton get ready to run the Great Manchester Run for the Alzheimer's Society and are being sponsored by Dawn and Mick Dawson from the Trawden Forest Post Office.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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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.

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.

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.

SURREAL EXPERIENCE: Coun. Neil Butterworth has talked about his Ben Nevis climb (S)

Former Colne soldier’s surreal challenge

A former soldier from Colne has shared his extreme experiences following a gruelling climb up the highest mountain in Britain.

CONFIRMED: The congregation gather at Sundays special confirmation service at Holy Trinity Church, in colne (S)

Hundreds turn up to Colne church service

Due to high demand, an additional confirmation service for 17 candidates has been held at Holy Trinity Church, in Colne.

Sharon Jackson of Harp Ceramics in Colne celebrates the 6th year of being in business.

Taste of Hollywood for Colne manageress

The manageress of a family-run Colne firm has this week been given a taste of Hollywood after being selected to visit suppliers in Spain.

ELE Advanced Technologies which has had �40,000 of goods stolen and �1,500 worth of damage.

Appeal following £40,000 theft at Colne factory

Witnesses to a £40,000 theft at a thriving Colne factory are being urged to step forward by police, councillors and staff members.

MODEST MAN: Joe Eccles (S)

Tributes paid to modest Colne man Joe

A modest family man from Pendle, who was born during the First World War, has died, aged 97.

FUND-RAISERS: Members of the Colne and District Cancer Research UK Committee at their AGM (S)

Chairman steps down from Colne group after 23 years

A big thank you has been paid to the Chairman of Colne and District Cancer Research UK Committee — who has stepped down after 23 years.

Coun. Tony Greaves is pictured surveying the damage caused to paving stones during the frost in Colne.  G080111/2

Praise as council take action on Colne street blight

News that Pendle Council are working to take action on a derelict street in the Waterside ward has been welcomed by local councillors.

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English Heritage confirm that striking Colne spinning mill will not be listed

A striking Colne spinning mill that is due for demolition will not be listed, it has been confirmed.

Trawden woman, Donna Oiller, speaks out about Turner Syndrome.

Anger as rubbish left dumped in Trawden park

A resident in training for the Pennine Lancashire 10K was left “really mad” after piles of rubbish were left dumped in a Trawden park.

Trawden woman, Donna Oiller, speaks out about Turner Syndrome.

Hundreds gather at charity football match in memory of Colne stalwart

A Colne FC “legend” would have been left humbled by the hundreds of people who turned out to celebrate his life, friends have said.

DEDICATED: Colne Amateur Swimming Club member Karen Driver has swopped goggles for trainers to raise funds for Rosemere Cancer Foundation (S)

Colne Masters swimmer swops goggles for trainers for cancer charity

A local Masters swimmer has stepped out of her comfort zones to raise funds for a charity close to her heart.

Hobb Stones farmer, Ken Dixon, calls for dogs to be kept on a lead following the mauling of lambs on his Foulridge farm.

Foulridge farmer’s plea after horror attack on lambs

A disgusted Foulridge farmer is urging dog owners to keep their pets on leads around livestock after his twin lambs had their faces ‘ripped off’.

Hobb Stones farmer, Ken Dixon, calls for dogs to be kept on a lead following the mauling of lambs on his Foulridge farm.

Former Colne pub employee charged with £40k theft

Caroline Evans (32), of Casserley Road, Colne, has been charged with 21 offences relating to theft by employee.

Hobb Stones farmer, Ken Dixon, calls for dogs to be kept on a lead following the mauling of lambs on his Foulridge farm.

Trawden motorcyclist killed in Skipton horror crash

A motorcyclist from Trawden has been killed following a road traffic collision on the A65 at Skipton last night.

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West Craven to fly Yorkshire Rose flags this summer

West Craven is set to have a double dose of Yorkshire in the summer with two events lined up for those who pine for the white rose.

Emily Mitchell and Amy Greenall who are organising a cycle themed race night at The Alma Inn with staff mambers Georgia Robson and Laura Wright.

Tandem girls to host charity night in Laneshaw Bridge

Two Pendle girls are preparing to put a spin on a traditional race night — to help boost their fund-raising efforts.

PRESTIGIOUS PRIZE: Hugh Dennis, Mike Procter, Phil Howlett from Planit Opticians, Neil Townsend , and Chris Bennett at the Optician Awards 2013 (S)

Planit Opticians pick up prestigious prize

Staff at Planit Opticians in Colne have proved their eyes are firmly on the prize by scooping a prestigious industry award.

'DANGEROUS': Land outside Trawden Community Centre, which mum-of-two feels is being turned into a skatepark (S)

Trawden campaigner continues calls for skate park

Trawden youngsters need a skate park to prevent them from getting into danger, a mum-of-two and campaigner has argued.

Hairdresser Lucy Chadwick who has won the title of Apprentice of the Year in the Nelson and Colne College Business Awards.
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Colne apprentice’s styling puts her a cut above the rest

A talented hairdresser from Colne is all smiles after earning herself the title of Young Apprentice of the Year in a college awards ceremony.

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Colne care homes to benefit from Friends’ scheme?

A caring councillor is hopeful to launch a new Friends’ scheme in Colne — in a bid to tackle the issue of loneliness in care homes.

IN LOVING MEMORY: Kelvin Metcalfe (far left) pictured

Charity football match to be held in memory of a Colne FC stalwart

A charity football match is set to kick into action on Sunday in memory of a “true gent” and Colne FC legend, who died earlier this month.

Safe Hands Nursery in Colne dress up for St. George's Day. Pictured are four-year-olds Charlie Kitto and Alfie Wynne, with staff memebers Emma Hacking, Donna Airey and Claire Astin. Photo: Georgie Brewster

Creative Colne tots enjoy magical St George’s Day celebrations

A couple of weeks of exploring courage, creativity and chivalry culminated in a huge St George’s Day celebration at a Colne nursery.

WARNING: Resident Rosemary Thompson is urging dog owners to remain vigilant after her pet's paw got trapped in a rabbit snare in Foulridge (S)

Foulridge dog owner’s warning over rabbit snares

A dog owner from Foulridge is warning residents to remain vigilant after her pet’s paw became caught in a rabbit snare.

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