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£39,000 grant for Hapton skate park

4:01pm Monday 20th May 2013

CHILDREN will enjoy a larger play area and a skate park thanks to a funding boost.

Man injured by street attackers in Hapton

11:29am Tuesday 23rd April 2013

A MAN was left with a broken cheekbone and other injuries in an unprovoked attack in Hapton.

Campaigners worried about speed limit changes in Hapton

5:00pm Sunday 10th March 2013

A HAPTON woman has voiced her concern after hearing that Lancashire County Council is considering increasing the speed limit on part of Accrington Road from 30mph to 50mph.

89-year-old Hapton man died following head-on crash

8:00pm Thursday 7th March 2013

AN 89-YEAR-OLD driver was killed when his car crashed head-on into another vehicle after 'inexplicably veering across a road', an inquest heard.

Dakar Rally crash horror for East Lancashire dad-of-three

Corporal Tom Neathway, Justin Birchall and Corporal Phillip Gillespie in the bivouac garage preparing one of the team’s Wildcat race vehicles, in Lima, Peru, before the Dakar Rally

9:13am Friday 11th January 2013

A BUSINESSMAN taking part in the world famous Dakar Rally has been seriously hurt in a fatal crash.

Hapton lecturer had been plagued by ear problem

David Bowden

4:00pm Thursday 10th January 2013

A LECTURER who suffered from a debilitating disorder of the inner ear and other health problems died suddenly at home, an inquest heard.

Hapton driver embarks on Dakar rally

Corporal Tom Neathway, Justin Birchall and Corporal Phillip Gillespie in the bivouac garage preparing one of the team’s Wildcat race vehicles, in Lima, Peru, before the Dakar Rally

12:03pm Monday 7th January 2013

INTREPID rally driver Justin Birchall has set off on one of the world’s most dangerous races.

Hapton student launches new fashion business

Liz Trafford with some of her sparkly shoes

12:20pm Thursday 1st November 2012

A STUDENT who had a ‘crystal clear’ idea for a new business is taking orders from across the country for glitzy transformations of shoes and accessories.

Nursery plan for former Hapton pub

The Bridge House in Hapton

12:00pm Thursday 1st November 2012

A FORMER pub in Hapton could be turned into a children’s day nursery after plans were submitted to Burnley Council.

Member of soul superstars The Drifters visit Hapton school

Michael Williams of The Drifters with Hapton pupils

12:00pm Monday 22nd October 2012

A GROUP of primary school children was delighted when a member of The Drifters came on over to their place.

Elderly Hapton man dies four days after suffering seizure at the wheel near Haslingden

The scene of the crash near Haslingden

11:12am Monday 22nd October 2012

A MOTORIST who crashed into a lamppost has died four days after suffering a suspected seizure at the wheel.

Hapton Valley pit disaster remembered with banner

Former miners Archer Lee, Alan Chadwick and Bob Clark with the banner

4:00pm Tuesday 4th September 2012

FORMER miners gathered for the unveiling of a banner commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Hapton Valley Colliery disaster.

Appeal over history of Burnley miners’ banner

3:00pm Friday 31st August 2012

AN appeal has been made over the history of a Hapton Valley miners’ banner before it forms part of an exhibition at Towneley Hall later this month.

Inspirational Hapton cancer battler is laid to rest

The funeral of Kathy Morris and (inset) Kathy with husband Carl on their wedding day

9:05am Tuesday 31st July 2012

THE funeral has taken place of an “inspirational” 32-year-old woman who died after battling cancer.

Plea for information on Hapton pit tragedy banner

2:07pm Monday 16th July 2012

A BANNER in honour of the 19 Burnley miners who died 50 years ago at the Hapton Valley Colliery disaster will be hung at Towneley Hall this year.

Human skull found in Hapton was a fake

7:00pm Saturday 7th July 2012

A SUSPECTED human skull found in a Hapton river was an ‘elaborate fake’, police have confirmed.

Hapton man's jealousy led to frenzied assault

5:00pm Saturday 7th July 2012

A 23-year-old Hapton man who launched a frenzied attack when he saw his ex-girlfriend hand-in-hand with his ex best friend has been jailed.

Diamond day for Burnley, Hapton and Padiham Jubilee champions

10:30am Thursday 28th June 2012

COMMUNITY champions from Burnley, Hapton and Padiham will be honoured tonight in the borough’s Queen’s Diamond Jubilee awards.

Butty reward for Hapton midnight walkers

11:35am Wednesday 20th June 2012

FUNDRAISERS taking part in a sponsored midnight walk will be rewarded with a bacon butty, after a local firm donated 3,000 rashers Birchall Foodservice, based on Network 65 Business Park in Hapton, made the ‘porky pledge’ to Pendleside Hospice as a well-deserved treat for walkers at the end of their eight-mile trek.

'Demolition derby' by yobs in Hapton

The wreckage left behind by the yobs

11:01am Monday 18th June 2012

SUSPECTED car thieves left the remains of two torched cars on moorland in East Lancashire after a ‘demolition derby’.


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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