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School bus involved in crash at Fence

5:11pm Thursday 6th June 2013

AN investigation is underway after a collision involving a school bus and two vehicles on the Padiham bypass.

Fence church's plea for new choirmaster and organist

The Rev Jane Bury

7:00pm Thursday 30th May 2013

A CHURCH choir that has battled on for more than a year without an organist has put out a desperate appeal for a new player.

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.

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Colne Dramatic Society produce Educating Rita (link)

lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure 4:12pm Tue 11 Jun 13

WILLY Russell’s ever-popular play Educating Rita is among the highlights on offer in Colne Dramatic Society’s…

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Wilko back for Colne festival (link)

lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure 10:59am Fri 7 Jun 13

WILKO Johnson is set to bid an emotional farwell to the Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival in Colne.

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Wilko Johnson back for Colne R 'n' B festival (link)

lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure 4:30pm Thu 6 Jun 13

WILKO Johnson is set to bid an emotional farewell to the Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival in Colne.

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Pendle theatre company brings Dad's Army to the stage (link)

lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure 5:23pm Tue 4 Jun 13

AS well as learning lines, the cast of Pendle Hippodrome Theatre Company’s latest dramatic offering have been…

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Floating sculpture will travel to Pendle (link)

lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure 3:14pm Wed 29 May 13

A FLOATING art sculpture will make its way into Pendle tomorrow.

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