Pendle news from the Lancashire Telegraph

'Chip & pin' scam charges against Nelson man dropped

8:33am Thursday 20th June 2013

A NELSON man accused of involvement in a £600,000 ‘chip and pin’ scam has seen the charges against him dropped.

Palestinian students praise Pendle hospitality

3:27pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

Palestinian students have praised the hospitality of people in Pendle after a recent visit.

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Conditional discharge for Nelson man who stole Greggs sandwich

3:00pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

A MAN with a drink problem who stole a sandwich had taken more medication than he should, Burnley magistrates heard.

New traders to take up residence at Colne market

2:50pm Wednesday 19th June 2013

AN inlux of new traders has taken up residence at Colne Market.

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Colne shop assistant denies groping 11-year-old girl as she buys sweets

7:00pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

AN assistant allegedly groped an 11-year-old girl’s breasts when she went into a Colne corner shop to buy sweets after school, a jury heard.

Pendle Council considers closing over-the-counter payment offices

10:00pm Monday 17th June 2013

ELDERLY residents could suffer after proposals to axe the over-the-counter council tax payment service were unveiled.

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Cut price stalls for Pendle vintage market

4:56pm Monday 17th June 2013

STALLHOLDERS are being sought for the next art and vintage market in Nelson next month.

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Pendle building firm pair deny fraud and unfair practice

4:12pm Monday 17th June 2013

TWO men running a building firm are facing trial at Burnley Crown Court after denying fraud and unfair practice allegations.

Pendle MP launches children's Christmas stamp competition

4:11pm Monday 17th June 2013

PENDLE MP Andrew Stephenson has launched his annual children’s Christmas stamp competition.

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Rededication service planned for Earby war memorial

12:00pm Sunday 16th June 2013

A WAR memorial in Earby has been refurbished thanks to grants worth more than £4,000.

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Colne cricket club launches junior programme

11:00am Sunday 16th June 2013

AMBITIOUS plans for a junior cricket academy have been unveiled by Colne Cricket Club as part of its community programme.

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Nelson woman stole cash from charitable firm for people with learning difficulties

11:00am Saturday 15th June 2013

A CHARITABLE company which offered educational opportunities to students with learning difficulties is set to fold after a senior administrator stole more than £12,000 in fees.

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