http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/NewsFront.aspx?SectionID=13574 Strange But True en-GB Copyright 2007, Johnston Press Plc jpnm.coordinator@jpress.co.uk jpnm.coordinator@jpress.co.uk PEND http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/GetFeed.aspx?sectionid=13574&format=rss Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:25:59 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/template/group/images/rss/PEND_rss.gif http://www.pendletoday.co.uk 281 70 http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/Mystery-of-briefcase-stuffed-with.6511384.jp UK Border Agency officers have foiled an attempt to smuggle a mysterious briefcase full of dead pigeons into the UK. http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/Mystery-of-briefcase-stuffed-with.6511384.jp Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:31:20 GMT http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/Holiday-fashion-disasters-revealed.6484626.jp WITH thousands of holidaymakers from the North West jetting abroad this summer, a new survey on holiday fashion disasters has revealed socks and sandals as the worst look on t http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/Holiday-fashion-disasters-revealed.6484626.jp Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:41:30 GMT http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/Pendle-Hill-at-centre-of.6464378.jp PENDLE Hill could be the answer to the country's diminishing energy supplies after work got underway to try to uncover shale gas. http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/Pendle-Hill-at-centre-of.6464378.jp Mon, 09 Aug 2010 11:00:35 GMT http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/39Pink-Panther39-burglar-leaves-footprints.6436472.jp CLITHEROE'S own "Pink Panther" was apprehended after leaving incriminating pink "paw prints" at the scene of his crime. http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/39Pink-Panther39-burglar-leaves-footprints.6436472.jp Fri, 23 Jul 2010 09:53:23 GMT http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/Rain-fills-lakes-and-reservoirs.6428911.jp LAKES and reservoirs in West Cumbria have recovered following the deluge of rain over the past two weeks. http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/Rain-fills-lakes-and-reservoirs.6428911.jp Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:24:04 GMT http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/39Come-Dine-With-Me39-appeals.6408536.jp THE popular Channel 4 show "Come Dine With Me" is returning for a new, prime-time series and is looking for people aged over 18 in and around East Lancashire (part http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/39Come-Dine-With-Me39-appeals.6408536.jp Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:50:03 GMT http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/39Ghost39-sighting-at-Nelson-theatre.6397794.jp THERE are many stories of theatres supposedly having ghosts – but was the Palace Theatre in Nelson haunted? http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/39Ghost39-sighting-at-Nelson-theatre.6397794.jp Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:24:43 GMT http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/Sponge-footballs-are-answer-to.6389147.jp SPONGE footballs are being given to children in the Briercliffe area of to reduce nuisance and damage during the World Cup. http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/Sponge-footballs-are-answer-to.6389147.jp Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:55:37 GMT http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/Burnley-student-to-carry-kitchen.6356974.jp A BURNLEY student is throwing everything into a charity fund-raising mission – including the kitchen sink! http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/Burnley-student-to-carry-kitchen.6356974.jp Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:46:12 GMT http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/Burnley-woman-uses-39pot39-on.6335035.jp A WOMAN attacked a police officer and her partner in two separate "out of character" incidents weeks apart, a court was told. http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/Burnley-woman-uses-39pot39-on.6335035.jp Wed, 02 Jun 2010 09:47:53 GMT http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/Crash-sets-17-million-bees.6321119.jp AUTHORITIES say a truck hauling 7,000 bee hives was involved in a four-vehicle crash just south of Minneapolis. http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/Crash-sets-17-million-bees.6321119.jp Wed, 26 May 2010 11:34:34 GMT http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/NorthWest-men-39emasculated39-by-society.6292821.jp WITH masculinity under threat, DIY to be finished and the May Bank Holiday looming, a study by Kärcher has revealed the perfect way for men in the North West to boost their ma http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/NorthWest-men-39emasculated39-by-society.6292821.jp Thu, 13 May 2010 11:28:17 GMT http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/Cheryl-Cole-would-make-perfect.6258682.jp CONCERN over crime and anti-social behaviour in Lancashire has led almost half the region to wish they had the Chief Constable, Steve Finnigan, as their next door neighbour, a http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/Cheryl-Cole-would-make-perfect.6258682.jp Wed, 28 Apr 2010 10:26:08 GMT http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/39Star-Wars39-legend-Darth-Vadar.6240263.jp THE Empire is striking back — and this time it's personal. http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/39Star-Wars39-legend-Darth-Vadar.6240263.jp Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:48:30 GMT http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/LSD-links-to-Doctor-Who.6236959.jp THE regenerations of time lord Doctor Who were modelled on the "horrifying" side effects of drug-induced trips, according to documents published by the BBC. http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/LSD-links-to-Doctor-Who.6236959.jp Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:35:00 GMT http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/Police-in-Burnley-on-lookout.6212532.jp POLICE investigating a suspected car crime offence are on the lookout for a man who may be able to assist their inquiries – a green man! http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/Police-in-Burnley-on-lookout.6212532.jp Thu, 08 Apr 2010 10:31:23 GMT http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/One-in-four-believe-cleaning.6205634.jp A STUDY commissioned by Kärcher to celebrate the launch of their new "Man Vac" has found that, despite the advancement in equality, one of the most basic tasks in the http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/One-in-four-believe-cleaning.6205634.jp Tue, 06 Apr 2010 10:13:26 GMT http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/Britons-39illiterate39-when-it-comes.6175793.jp THE UK population is bordering on illiteracy when they try to wash clothes according to their cleaning instructions, a new study has revealed. http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/Britons-39illiterate39-when-it-comes.6175793.jp Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:30:14 GMT http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/Briercliffe-wood-carver-invents-the.6132285.jp CRAFTSMAN David Cotham has come up with a way of fitting more hours into the day. http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/Briercliffe-wood-carver-invents-the.6132285.jp Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:04:59 GMT http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/Ghost-hunt-aims-to-find.6123034.jp NORTH WEST Spirit Seekers are organising a ghost hunt in search of the infamous Pendle Witches for all those who are fans of the paranormal and "Most Haunted". http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/Ghost-hunt-aims-to-find.6123034.jp Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:12:47 GMT http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/Burnley-butcher-is-a-bacon.6119854.jp BACON Connoisseurs' Week has been devised as a celebration of quality bacon, and explores the weird and wonderful varieties available today. http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/Burnley-butcher-is-a-bacon.6119854.jp Wed, 03 Mar 2010 11:40:56 GMT http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/Secret-Government-UFO-files-now.6084535.jp SECRET files on UFOs have now been released to the National Archives by The Ministry of Defence and available online. http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/Secret-Government-UFO-files-now.6084535.jp Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:20:25 GMT http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/Cauliflowers-blamed-for-rise-in.6079514.jp THE blame for high inflation has been laid partly at the door of cauliflowers ... http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/Cauliflowers-blamed-for-rise-in.6079514.jp Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:24:15 GMT http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/Bank-robber-407341-wanted-to.6071906.jp A 73-year-old man who was arrested for robbing three banks said he needed the cash to pay off his mortgage. http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/Bank-robber-407341-wanted-to.6071906.jp Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:16:14 GMT http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/Valentines39-codewords-for-Manchester-Airport.6068077.jp OVER recent years, Valentines getaways have almost been ruined for some passengers after security staff revealed their hidden engagement rings, destined for their partners, du http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/Valentines39-codewords-for-Manchester-Airport.6068077.jp Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:24:15 GMT http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/Barnoldswick-pigeons-to-go-on.6055293.jp PIGEONS could soon be a thing of the past in Barnoldswick, with councillors suggesting using contraceptive measures to treat the birds. http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/Barnoldswick-pigeons-to-go-on.6055293.jp Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:53:00 GMT http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/Runaway-dog-leads-Colne-man.6055251.jp A COLNE man who admitted breaching a curfew because he couldn't catch his dog had the order revoked by Pennine magistrates. http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/Runaway-dog-leads-Colne-man.6055251.jp Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:41:12 GMT http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/People-prefer-pets-rather-than.6052458.jp RATHER than spending Valentine's Day with their partner, a fifth of adults would prefer to be with their pet, research has revealed. http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/People-prefer-pets-rather-than.6052458.jp Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:38:23 GMT http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/39Free-meals-for-a-year39.6038166.jp A FOOD pub is offering free meals for a year to its most loyal fan. http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/39Free-meals-for-a-year39.6038166.jp Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:54:39 GMT http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/Brothers39-row-over-clothes-leads.6031473.jp A TEENAGER armed himself with a knife and stabbed a door after his brother barricaded himself in the bathroom during a family fall-out. http://www.pendletoday.co.uk/strange-but-true/Brothers39-row-over-clothes-leads.6031473.jp Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:15:00 GMT