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Philip earns overall win at Burwain event
Burwain Sailing Club hosted the first of the new Gul sponsored National Series events recently.
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 aims to beat the doubters
Brian Jensen is determined to take the lead of Graham Alexander and keep proving people wrong.
Shadley guides Colne to last eight
Colne achieved a thrilling two-wicket victory in the last over of their Worsley Cup tie at home to Church on Sunday.
BLOG: Fitness coach Jamie Kennedy video guide to full Pennine 10k route video
With race day little over a week away, we have mapped out the full Pennine Lancashire 10k route around Burnley.
Pennine Lancashire 10k
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.
BLOG: Fitness coach Jamie Kennedy on how to beat the Pennine 10k hills video
I recently read a tweet a few months ago from ex-professional footballer Stan Collymore who claimed “If you want strong legs all you need to do is run up hills.”
BLOG: Fitness coach Jamie Kennedy on starting your Pennine 10k training
Whether you’re new to running or a seasoned pro, the first task in preparing for the Pennine Lancashire 10k is to know the terrain you will be running in order to train and prepare accordingly.
BLOG: Fitness coach Jamie Kennedy talks Pennine 10K
The Burnley Express has teamed up with a top fitness coach to prepare runners for the Pennine Lancashire 10k.
Football
Burnley boss open to loan system
Clarets boss Sean Dyche is open to using the loan market to bolster his squad ahead of next season.
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?
Cricket
Jimmy Anderson joins the England elite
England cricketer Jimmy Anderson marked his name indelibly in to the nation’s history books after joining an esteemed group to take 300 Test wickets.
Earby into quarter-finals - but Barnoldswick bow out
Earby progressed to the quarter-finals of the Ramsbottom Cup on Sunday by virtue of a 1-0 bowlout victory over Clitheroe secured by Danny Kegg.
Spinners Ali and young Phelan hand Nelson the derby honours
Nelson beat Enfield by three runs in a thriller at Seedhill on Saturday.
Spinners Ali and young Phelan hand Nelson the derby honours
Nelson took the honours in the first derby of the season, with a 14 run victory in a back-and-forth game at the Horsfield.
Champions Barnoldswick fall off the pace after away setbacks
Reigning Ribblesdale League champions have now lost three times as many games as they did last season after going down in both games at the weekend.
Rugby
Pendle Phoenix come up just short in final of the Lancashire Bowl
Pendle came up just short as they travelled to Sedgley Park RUFC to play Birchfield RUFC in the final of the Lancashire Bowl competition.
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.
All Blacks’ future bright
Colne and Nelson rounded off an excellent season as they beat Newton le Willows to finish fifth in the table.
Pendle Phoenix cement their hold on third place with away victory
Pendle played their final game of the season on Saturday, as they cemented third place to finish just outside the promotion places.
Boxing
History-maker Holyfield’s visit to Turf Moor is the ‘Real Deal’
Five-time World Heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield is coming to Burnley.
Nelson boxer’s fight called off!
Nelson boxer Atif Mushtaq has been dealt a cruel blow as his professional debut has been cancelled.
Shayne Singleton won’t risk Nurse-ing injuries
English light-welterweight champion Shayne Singleton has vowed to apply the pressure when he makes the first defence of his title against Tyrone Nurse.
Nelson boxer Atif ready to make pro debut video
Nelson’s Atif Mushtaq believes he’s entered the professional realms of boxing at the perfect time and is confident of further enhancing the region’s growing reputation in the sport.
Golf
Stunning Ryan takes the Pot!
Ryan Proctor produced a stunning level par round of 70, playing off 12, to win the Pilgrims Pot at Colne Golf Club on Saturday by seven shots.
Colne golfer Michael makes time
A Colne golfer has received a limited-edition BOSS watch after scoring a hole-in-one during a recent competition at Nelson.
Nelson Golf Club stalwart and shopkeeper dies
Well-known golfer and former Nelson retailer Keith Abbott died last Thursday at Norfolk and Norwich Hospital after a short illness.
National Sport
Djokovic out to complete Grand Slam
Novak Djokovic is a man on a mission at the French Open - just do not mention Rafael Nadal.
Courier backing for Robson
Former French Open champion Jim Courier has tipped Laura Robson to make the second week at Roland Garros.
Molinari leads as Donald misses the cut
Italy's Francesco Molinari set the clubhouse target on a miserable day at Wentworth as Ryder Cup team-mate Luke Donald's bid for a third successive BMW PGA Championship title came to a premature end.
Townsend charged by FA
Tottenham player Andros Townsend has been charged with allegedly breaching betting regulations by the Football Association.
Molinari leads the way
Francesco Molinari set the clubhouse target on a miserable day at Wentworth as Ryder Cup team-mate Luke Donald's bid for a third successive BMW PGA Championship title came to a premature end.
Other Sport
1,500 to take part in Burnley 10K run
Thousands of runners from Burnley and beyond will descend on the town next weekend for the Asda Foundation Pennine Lancashire 10K.
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.
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.
Pendle’s new fell race is big success
A new fell race had it’s inaugural running in Pendle recently.
- Aston Villa in frame for Burnley strike ace Austin
- Appeal for Nelson man wanted for drugs offences
- Assistant manager of Colne pub admits assault and damage
- David Fishwick’s pay day loans TV crusade
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Friday 24 May 2013
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