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Memories of the Dynamoes flood back - 25 years on

8:13am Tuesday 23rd April 2013

TO the people of Colne this is a special day in history and the events of April 23, 1988, will always live long in the memory.

Police caught up with Fence drink driver at home

4:16pm Wednesday 13th February 2013

A DRINK driver said not to have stopped for police when they put their blue lights on, was fined £300 by Burnley magistrates.

Fund-raiser from Fence treks to Everest base camp in dad's memory

Gavin at base camp

5:00pm Thursday 31st January 2013

FUNDRAISER Gavin Roper has raised around £3,000 for two charities following a climb to the Mount Everest Base Camp.

New coffee shop to open in Fence

11:43am Tuesday 29th January 2013

A COFFEE shop is set to open next month at Roaming Roosters’ farm shop and bistro in Fence.

Fence welcomes new vicar

1:33pm Monday 7th January 2013

TWO villages in Pendle have welcomed a new vicar.

Fence fundraiser to climb Mount Everest in memory of father

3:00pm Sunday 30th December 2012

FUNDRAISER Gavin Roper has set off on his latest mission to raise money for the Alzheimers Society - tackling the world’s highest mountain.

Two injured in collision at Fence

4:13pm Friday 7th December 2012

TWO patients were taken to Burnley General Hospital after their cars collided near Padiham Bypass.

Fence accident driver fined

6:00pm Monday 15th October 2012

THE driver of a car which knocked down a pedestrian on a ‘flyover’ has been fined £210 and given six penalty points.

East Lancashire fundraiser aiming for Everest challenge

LOFTY AIM Gavin hopes to travel to Everest.

5:00pm Wednesday 19th September 2012

FUNDRAISER Gavin Roper is asking local people to support his climb to the Everest Base Camp by buying a specially-made wrist band.

Tractors set to roll in memory of Sabden farmer

2:30pm Sunday 29th July 2012

A CONVOY of more than 80 tractors are expected to parade through Pendle next month in memory of an East Lancashire farmer.

Pendle MP demands new dog attack laws

7:42am Saturday 21st July 2012

EAST Lancashire MP Andrew Stephenson has demanded new laws to prosecute people whose dogs roam wild on private property.

Taste of Lancashire on menu

3:39pm Friday 6th July 2012

A RESTAURANT in Fence has been selected as the final venue in the Taste Lancashire Produce dining programme.

Tributes to Pendle's oldest resident, 105

Una Gartside, who has died aged 105

10:00pm Friday 9th March 2012

TRIBUTES have been paid to Pendle’s oldest resident, who died shortly after celebrating her 105th birthday.

Couple offer cash to owner of Fence convenience store after robbery

Owner Karen Hartley and shop assistant Rob Parker.

11:00am Tuesday 6th March 2012

A NEIGHBOURLY couple have offered more than £1,500 to the owner of a convenience store after it was raided by armed robbers.

Pendle pub avoids closure following late night noise complaints

8:00pm Friday 24th February 2012

A FENCE pub has avoided punishment after residents complained of late night noise and music.

'No explanation' for East Lancashire couple killed in crash on 65th wedding anniversary

‘SOULMATES’ Stewart Graham

10:08am Wednesday 23rd November 2011

A CORONER said there is no explanation for why a car carrying a couple who were celebrating their 65th wedding anniversary veered across the road before a fatal crash.

Villagers in Pendle protest over ‘noisy pub’

NOISY The Bay Horse, Fence

2:25pm Monday 21st November 2011

MUSIC and noise from a village pub in Pendle is keeping residents awake into the early hours.

Village residents campaign to cut Pendle pub's opening hours

11:04am Thursday 13th October 2011

A CAMPAIGN has been launched to stop a village pub opening until the early hours at weekends.

East Lancashire hospices fear new Health Lottery will hit finances

2:10pm Saturday 8th October 2011

HOSPICE bosses have urged their supporters in East Lancashire to boycott the newly-launched Health Lottery.

East Lancashire winners at tourism awards

10:00pm Saturday 24th September 2011

AN eco-friendly hotel in the Ribble Valley was a double winner at the tourism industry’s answer to the Oscars.


What's on in Pendle

What's on: Loot, The Garrick, Nelson (link)

lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure 4:21pm Tue 14 May 13

AWARD-winning comedy Loot closes The Garrick’s 2012-13 season at The ACE Centre, Nelson, this week.

Plays for preview in Nelson (link)

lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure 5:37pm Tue 30 Apr 13

THE Garrick is presenting its new season of plays at the end of next month.

Colne actors bring 'Bouncers' to the stage (link)

lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure 5:34pm Tue 30 Apr 13

‘A WARNING and a celebration’ of modern life will be Colne Dramatic Society’s next production.

Rat Pack set ‘Vegas’ date (link)

lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure 3:22pm Fri 19 Apr 13

JOIN the Rat Pack Live next weekend – a brand-new spectacular featuring the Kings of Swing – Frank Sinatra,…

Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival in Colne to host 2013 British Blues Awards (link)

lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure 12:13pm Fri 12 Apr 13

THIS year’s Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival in Colne will host the 2013 British Blues Awards.

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