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  • Discover Pendle centre opens
    12:48pm Thursday 15th May 2008
    HUNDREDS of people turned up to the opening of the new Discover Pendle Gateway to Lancashire Centre in Colne.

    Colne churchyard sex attack on girl, 17Colne churchyard sex attack on girl, 17
    10:09pm Tue 13 May 08
    A 17-YEAR-old girl was the victim of a serious sexual assault after being dragged into a churchyard.
    Reader comments (7)

    Serious sex attack on girl, 17
    11:54am Tuesday 13th May 2008
    A 17-YEAR-old girl was subjected to a serious sexual assault in a Colne street after leaving a nightclub.
    Reader comments (6)

    Young Colne mum leads the way with breastfeeding advice
    6:56pm Monday 12th May 2008
    A YOUNG mum is backing breastfeeding services across East Lancashire by becoming a role model to new mothers.

    Family centre opens
    4:53pm Monday 12th May 2008
    A NEW £1million family support centre has opened in Colne.

    No hiding place in new yob crackdown
    2:46pm Monday 12th May 2008
    ANTI-social yobs and drug dealers will have "no hiding place" after a new crackdown launched by police.
    Reader comments (6)

    Guides advise with flood tips
    5:24pm Friday 9th May 2008
    THREE new guides have been launched to help Burnley and Pendle residents prepare for floods.

    Death tests wait
    4:18pm Friday 9th May 2008
    A 61-year-old HGV driver died after being admitted to hospital with renal failure and severe diarrhoea.

    Anger as Colne disabled parking bay is rejected
    8:20pm Thursday 8th May 2008
    A WHEELCHAIR-bound grandfather has been refused a disabled parking bay outside his home - because a council objected.
    Reader comment (1)

    Stars lined up for Colne R'n'B festivalStars lined up for Colne R'n'B festival
    3:27pm Thu 8 May 08
    THE stage is set for the return of the Great British R&B Festival coming to Colne.

    Top riders help launch Pendle cycling festivalTop riders help launch Pendle cycling festival
    10:28am Thu 8 May 08
    TWO top cyclists will help launch a range of cycling events in the approach to Pendle's annual bike festival.

    Four arrested over rape claim
    2:18pm Wednesday 7th May 2008
    DETECTIVES have made four arrests after a teenager claimed she was raped at a home in Colne last weekend.

    Colne pensioners rescued after arson attackColne pensioners rescued after arson attack
    7:08am Mon 5 May 08
    UPDATED THREE pensioners were rescued from a sheltered housing complex after an arson attack.
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    The pen that 'speaks' several languagesThe pen that 'speaks' several languages
    10:59am Mon 5 May 08
    EAST Lancashire tots can now learn nursery rhymes and read books in languages as diverse as Russian and Urdu thanks to a new high-tech resource.
    Reader comments (29)

    Fair looks set to return
    3:35pm Monday 5th May 2008
    COUNCILLORS look set to approve proposals for a fair to return as part of the annual rhythm and blues festival in Colne.
    Reader comment (1)

    £650million floods fear for East Lancashire£650million floods fear for East Lancashire
    11:05pm Fri 2 May 08
    EAST Lancashire could face a flooding catastrophe unless urgent work is completed to improve defences.

    ‘Angels’drop-in advice sessions for firms
    3:45pm Friday 2nd May 2008
    FREE drop-in sessions for businesses are available in Colne.

    Warning over Valium tablets in circulation in PendleWarning over Valium tablets in circulation in Pendle
    10:19am Thu 1 May 08
    POLICE have issued a safety warning to children after officers uncovered a valium black market in East Lancashire.

    A month of events to celebrate Lancashire's history
    6:35pm Wednesday 30th April 2008
    A SERIES of events and exhibitions is being organised to celebrate Local and Community History month in May.

    Colne community park trashed by vandalsColne community park trashed by vandals
    10:50pm Tue 29 Apr 08
    A FRIENDS group has hit out at vandals who trashed a community' park.
    Reader comments (4)

    Discover Pendle Centre opening
    9:16pm Tuesday 29th April 2008
    PENDLE'S mayor Coun Allan Buck will be on hand to officially open a tourism centre along with youngsters from a youth theatre.
    Reader comment (1)

    Water clean-up in Colne
    12:17pm Tuesday 29th April 2008
    A CLEAN-up campaign by environmental crusaders has made a real difference to a green haven in Colne.

    Prolific Colne criminal caught after taking snap of himself on cameraProlific Colne criminal caught after taking snap of himself on camera
    7:31pm Mon 28 Apr 08
    A PROLIFIC criminal was caught out after taking a snap of himself with a stolen camera.
    Reader comments (10)

    Nelson and Colne College's new head outlines vision Nelson and Colne College's new head outlines vision
    5:36pm Mon 28 Apr 08
    NELSON and Colne College's new head is hoping to strengthen links with businesses and industry when she takes up her role.
    Reader comment (1)

    Music promoter Gemma’s jam is gig successMusic promoter Gemma’s jam is gig success
    11:29am Mon 28 Apr 08
    OXJAM organiser Gemma Taylor put on a gig at the Cornerhouse Pub in Colne yesterday for charity.

    Hundreds celebrate anniversary of Colne schoolHundreds celebrate anniversary of Colne school
    3:25pm Sun 27 Apr 08
    HUNDREDS of people turned up to celebrate the 50th anniversary of a Colne high school.

    Mum at wheel after drinks
    4:45pm Sunday 27th April 2008
    A SINGLE mother who got drove while over the limit was taking friends home after a night out, Burnley magistrates heard.
    Reader comments (5)

    Meeting over M65 traffic
    2:29pm Friday 25th April 2008
    A MEETING is set to take place about traffic on the M65 North Valley corridor at Colne next month.
    Reader comments (7)

    Colne park cafe set to reopen?
    10:32pm Thursday 24th April 2008
    TALKS are underway to try and secure the future of the cafe in a Pendle park.

    Walk was a healthy lesson
    8:19pm Thursday 24th April 2008
    PUPILS at West Street Primary School, Colne, rounded off their healthy lifestyle week with a walk to school.

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