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Retired binman suffers severe head injuries in Nelson attack

Leeds Road, Nelson, where Dave Hutchinson was attacked

5:00pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

A GRANDFATHER was in a critical condition in hospital last night after he was attacked walking to a shop.

Film screening in Nelson will raise cash for charity

2:57pm Thursday 13th June 2013

A POIGNANT film depicting a dying father’s parting message to his baby son will be shown in Nelson, thanks to a local fundraiser.

Nelson drugs dealer makes a boob after police find supply in girlfriend's bra

Damien Drury

9:00pm Wednesday 12th June 2013

A HEROIN dealer who got his partner to hide drugs down her bra, has been locked up for two- and-a-half years.

Man denies carrying Nelson woman on car bonnet

7:00pm Wednesday 12th June 2013

A NELSON woman allegedly ended up on her ex-partner’s car bonnet when he was said to have driven at her after a row, a jury heard.

Daughter says police investigation into doctor's death 'inadequate'

Dr Mohammad Ikram Malik

6:00pm Wednesday 12th June 2013

THE FAMILY of a doctor who died after a road accident have criticised the police investigation into what happened.

Nelson singer Grace O'Malley duets with a Chelsea Pensioner

Grace in duet

1:29pm Wednesday 12th June 2013

A BUDDING teen opera singer followed in the footsteps of famous mezzo-soprano Katherine Jenkins and performed alongside a Chelsea Pensioner.

Nelson fun day with Channel 4's Bank of Dave

Aimie Parry, 10, and Jessica Parry, six, show off their face paintings

2:17pm Tuesday 11th June 2013

BANKING revolutionary Dave Fishwick was guest of honour at a family fun day.

Nelson School reunion takes place next month

1:42pm Tuesday 11th June 2013

MEMORIES will come flooding back for former pupils from a Nelson school next month.

Freed Nelson beggar is back in court

5:00pm Monday 10th June 2013

A PROLIFIC beggar, said to persistently harass the people of Nelson, was caught again after being freed from jail.

Angry Nelson dad attacked bus driver in row over ticket

8:00am Saturday 8th June 2013

AN ANGRY dad attacked a bus driver in a dispute over a ticket after a child had been charged full fare, a court heard.

Fire safety campaign targets fire-hit area of Nelson

3:48pm Friday 7th June 2013

A FIRE safety campaign has been launched in Nelson.

Stabbed man arrested on suspicion of assault after two violent incidents in Nelson

Police at the scene of the stabbing

10:27am Friday 7th June 2013

A MAN who was stabbed in the back in the street was later arrested on suspicion of assault.

Trial date for Nelson burglary accused

4:44pm Friday 7th June 2013

KIMBERLEY Cowburn, 49, indicated a not guilty plea to a distraction burglary against an elderly victim, at Burnley Magistrates' Court.

Nelson family's desperate plea for easy access home for disabled teenager

Azra Anwar and daughter Anam

3:53pm Friday 7th June 2013

A MUM has called on housing bosses to provide more homes with disabled access, after waiting nearly two years for a suitable property for her wheelchair-bound daughter.

Taxis fail checks in new crackdown in Nelson

3:46pm Friday 7th June 2013

ELEVEN out of 16 taxis stopped during a licensing crackdown failed roadside checks by inspectors.

Bringing past to present at Nelson library

2:55pm Friday 7th June 2013

A GUIDE on uncovering a family’s past will feature at a library event.

Open day at Nelson allotments

3:18pm Thursday 6th June 2013

AN open day at the community allotment in Nelson takes place later this month.

Delight as new school is agreed for Nelson

Eileen Ansar

3:15pm Thursday 6th June 2013

CAMPAIGNERS said they were ‘delighted’ after plans to build a new primary school in Nelson were approved.

Nelson thief steals wheelbarrow

5:27pm Wednesday 5th June 2013

A THIEF seen by his victim pushing her wheel barrow down her drive was given a six-month conditional discharge.

Nelson paedophile secretly filmed girls

Simon Griffin

4:58pm Wednesday 5th June 2013

A PAEDOPHILE who secretly filmed two schoolgirls in a state of undress with hidden cameras, has been jailed for three years and four months.


What's on in Pendle

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…

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.

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.

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…

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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