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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.
PHOTOS: Mayor of Pendle’s Sunday Parade video
Pendle’s new mayor, Coun. Smith Benson, starred in a big parade through Colne as lots of people marched to the Mayoral Sunday service at St John’s Methodist Church.
BLOG: Fitness coach Jamie Kennedy on how to boost your Pennine 10k time
By now we should have tried the route and be well into training and many of you will be wanting to set a target for the time you want to complete the run.
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.
Brierfield
Leeds and Liverpool Canal gets £2m. arts funding
Burnley’s stretch of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal is set to be the centrepiece of a creative corridor for the arts.
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Pub dispute leads to attack on quiet Nelson street
Two men were injured when a melee erupted in a quiet Nelson street, Burnley Crown Court was told.
Malayan medal for Brierfield ex-Serviceman
Nelson Royal British Legion Welfare Officer Michael Sutcliff has been preseented with the Pingat Jasa Medal.
Brierfield banned driver in high-speed police chase
Dangerous driver Muzzammil Iqbal was already disqualified and nearly twice over the legal drink-drive limit when he sped without lights at up to 85mph through streets from Burnley to Brierfield.
Policewoman in hospital after Burnley dog attack
A Burnley police officer was attacked by a dog which left one of its teeth embedded in her hand.
Colne
Pub dispute leads to attack on quiet Nelson street
Two men were injured when a melee erupted in a quiet Nelson street, Burnley Crown Court was told.
Colne nursery going from strength to strength
A Colne nursery that was last year threatened with closure is going from strength to strength thanks to an extensive investment.
PHOTOS: Troubled Colne nursery now in safe hands video
A Colne nursery that was last year threatened with closure is going from strength to strength thanks to an extensive investment.
Councillor starts petition to re-open Colne recycling centre
The new Liberal Democrat county councillor for Pendle Central division – Dorothy Lord – has called for the household waste recycling centre in Regent Street, Colne, to be reopened.
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New book with rare Titanic photos unveiled in Colne
A dedicated author who has devoted thousands of hours of his time to studying the Titanic’s bandmaster and many of its musicians has officially shared his latest work at Colne Library.
Nelson
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.
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.
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.
Successful blood pressure event held in Colne
A successful event has been held in Colne — to help people learn more about their blood pressure.
West Craven
Call for Barnoldswick shops to stay open longer
A huge online debate has been sparked after a Barnoldswick shop owner questioned shop opening hours in the town.
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Monday 20 May 2013
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