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VIDEO: Pony nursed back to health by Briercliffe rescue centre

Patrick was nursed back to health by staff at Happa

1:42pm Wednesday 8th May 2013

A NEWBORN pony abandoned by its mother in a muddy quagmire has been rescued and taken in by an equine welfare charity.

Residents' fears over plan to reopen Briercliffe quarry

3:00pm Wednesday 1st May 2013

NEIGHBOURS fear the reopening of works at a stone quarry will bring more heavy goods vehicles rumbling along Burnley’s country roads.

Warning to dog owners after sheep found dead at Briercliffe

11:19am Thursday 18th April 2013

POLICE have warned dog walkers in rural areas to keep control of their pets after a sheep was found mauled to death.

Funeral of Briercliffe man who died in the snow yards from his home

Gary Windle

11:30am Saturday 6th April 2013

THE funeral of Gary Windle, who died in a treacherous blizzard, took place yesterday - with a letter from Sir Alex Ferguson among the condolences.

Further tests requested on body of man found dead in the snow at Briercliffe

3:00pm Wednesday 27th March 2013

FURTHER tests have been requested on the body of a Burnley man found collapsed in snow just 700 metres from his home.

Tribute to 'larger than life legend' Gary, who died in the snow at Briercliffe

Gary Windle

11:33am Tuesday 26th March 2013

THE family of a man who died walking home in the snow have described him as a ‘legend’.

Brierfield’s Council Shop axe is ‘the final nail’

12:30pm Tuesday 12th March 2013

THE closure of Brierfield’s Council Shop has been described as the “final nail in the coffin” for the town.

Leadership is strong, but Briercliffe school is told to improve

6:00pm Monday 4th February 2013

A primary school has been told it needs to make improvements.

Briercliffe horse charity appeals for unwanted Christmas gifts

6:00am Thursday 10th January 2013

HORSE protection charity HAPPA is appealing for donations of any unwanted Christmas gifts.

Protests against access road for windfarm near Cliviger

5:30pm Monday 31st December 2012

A PROTEST against the construction of a windfarm and temporary access road saw hundreds of residents march in formation through their village yesterday.

Houses planned for Briercliffe wasteland

7:00am Saturday 1st December 2012

A DISUSED patch of land that has become a haven for fly-tippers could see houses built on it.

Police dog Chunk adds bite to Briercliffe drugs fight

11:23am Friday 2nd November 2012

POLICE in Briercliffe called in extra canine support last weekend as part of a continued drive to rid the streets of drugs.

Firefighters free horse from fence in Briercliffe

10:30am Monday 3rd September 2012

A HORSE had to be rescued when it got its hoof stuck in a metal fence in Briercliffe.

Disaster averted in Briercliffe barn fire

Firefighters at the farm in Robin House Lane

7:00pm Tuesday 14th August 2012

AN EXPLOSION was narrowly avoided when a Briercliffe barn containing 1,000 litres of diesel caught fire.

‘Miracle’ Briercliffe rescue horse Bertie set to parade in 2012 Equifest

Bertie was found emaciated, with infected wounds

4:00pm Friday 25th May 2012

A HORSE that was badly injured in a dog attack has made a full recovery and is set to take part in a prestigious equestrian event in August.

Police hunt Burnley sex attacker

3:16pm Tuesday 21st February 2012

A 30-YEAR-old woman has been sexually assaulted as she walked home.

Construction brings fears for Burnley wildlife haven

2:10pm Saturday 27th August 2011

A PLEA from beyond the grave to preserve a wildlife haven in Burnley has been turned down by council planners.

Briercliffe's £157,000 library revamp is hailed

PLEASED Coun Smith

1:31pm Tuesday 5th July 2011

CUTTING-EDGE technology and improved community facilities were on display at a special event to celebrate the £157,000 revamp of Briercliffe Library.

Teenage gang attacks man in Burnley

9:12am Saturday 11th June 2011

AN 18-year-old man was left with a broken jaw after he was repeatedly kicked and punched by a gang.

St Paul's Cathedral job for Burnley firm

DON’T LOOK DOWN The spiral staircase made by AIM Applications

10:27am Thursday 26th May 2011

A BURNLEY firm has created a staircase in one of London’s most iconic buildings.


What's on in Burnley

Burnley blues stage beckons for young hopefuls (link)

lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure 5:28pm Fri 17 May 13

YOUNG musicians are being given the chance to perform at one of the country’s top festivals.

Noddy Holder still Crazee about Slade (link)

lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure 11:17am Fri 10 May 13

GLAM rock legend Noddy Holder is being lined up for this year’s series of Strictly Come Dancing as he celebrates…

Southside Johnny ready for Burnley’s 25th International Rock and Blues Festival (link)

lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure 12:43pm Fri 3 May 13

SOUTHSIDE Johnny pulls his truck over beside the ‘sidewalk’ as he drives through his hometown of New Jersey,…

The Zombies to play Burnley's R'n'B Festival (link)

lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure 5:43pm Fri 26 Apr 13

BURNLEY’S 25th International R’n’B Festival will be graced by The Zombies on May 5 this year.

James Taylor Quartet expect 'fireworks' at Ribble Valley Jazz Festival (link)

lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure 5:41pm Fri 26 Apr 13

JAMES Taylor has always been completely his own man, the dark horse who sings in his local choral society and has…

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