Lancashire Telegraph | Pendle

Nelson man made partner's life 'a living hell'

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:31:34 +0100

A MAN who attacked his partner in front of her children made the victim's life a living hell, a court was told.

Crew flees dramatic Nelson bin wagon blaze

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +0100

A BLAZE engulfed a council bin wagon as it completed its rounds forcing three crew members to flee.

Pendle Council pays for teenage criminal to stay in Burnley hotel

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:40:00 +0100

A ROW has broken out after a council paid for a teenage criminal to stay in a town centre hotel when he claimed to be homeless.

Farewell to Colne marrow transplant mum, Julie

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:10:00 +0100

THE FUNERAL of a mum-of-two whose battle with leukaemia inspired more than 3,000 potential bone marrow donors to come forward takes place today.

Baby boom may result in new Nelson school

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:50:00 +0100

ANOTHER new school is under consideration in Nelson due to the town’s burgeoning birth rate.

Nelson firm set to be floated on the stock market

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:10:00 +0100

A PENDLE company started in a garage has completed a remarkable success story.

Women's education hub plan for Brierfield Mills

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:40:56 +0100

A LANDMARK group of buildings could be used to house an education centre for around 1,500 women, according to town hall chiefs.

High-tech war on crime in Pendle

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:19:04 +0100

FIREFIGHTERS and housing landlords are joining forces with the police to wage a high-tech war against criminals in Pendle.

Plans to switch off lights on M65 scrapped

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:00:00 +0100

CONTROVERSIAL plans to switch off the lights on part of the M65 motorway have been scrapped.

Police in hunt for two wanted East Lancashire men

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:20:00 +0100

POLICE have released the names and photos of two men wanted on prison recall who they think could be in East Lancashire.

Anger over unlit Earby street lights after car crash

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:20:00 +0100

HIGHWAYS chiefs have been slammed after a car flipped onto its roof in an accident on a stretch of road where the street lights are unlit.

Nelson luncheon club receives seal of approval

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:00:14 +0100

A LUNCHEON club which has been offering a lifeline to the elderly and lonely in Nelson has received a Royal stamp of approval.

Colne Rhythm and Blues Festival line-up announced

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:02:48 +0100

AROUND 30,000 blues aficionados are expected to descend on Colne for the town's 20th and biggest ever Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival.

Education bosses in East Lancashire urged to install sprinklers in schools

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:00:00 +0100

EDUCATION bosses are being urged to ensure sprinkler systems are fitted in all schools.

Hands-free CCTV cameras being used by Barnoldswick police

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:10:00 +0100

POLICE in a rural Pendle town are using tiny, hands-free CCTV cameras to collect evidence at crime scenes.

Nelson solicitor ‘in court’ over false name

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:00:00 +0100

AN EAST Lancashire solicitor ended up being hauled before the court twice when his brother gave his name when stopped by the police.

£15,000 work on Pendle danger road

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:24:08 +0100

WORK to reduce the accident rate on a danger road in East Lancashire has been rubberstamped by county council highways leaders.

Foulridge Fair inspired by hero Gregg

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:23:14 +0100

VILLAGERS were inspired by one of their own as the annual fair in Foulridge kicked off on Saturday.

Burnley and Pendle benefit cheats warned there's no hiding place

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:30:00 +0100

BENEFIT bosses have proven there is no hiding place for cheats in Burnley and Pendle who want to rip off the public purse.

Action planned to solve sewage problems at Colne caravan park

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:10:00 +0100

COUNCIL bosses may be forced to write to several caravan and holiday home owners in a bid to resolve a sewage nightmare in Colne.

2,000 women complete midnight walk for Pendleside Hospice

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:20:00 +0100

THOUSANDS of flashing bunny ears shone through the gloom as Burnley and Pendle’s first-ever midnight walk for Pendleside Hospice ventured forth.

Teenage girl 'Tasered'' after Colne stand-off

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:40:00 +0100

A TEENAGER had to be ‘Tasered’ as police brought an end to a tense 90-minute stand-off in the centre of Colne.

MRSA falling in East Lancs hospitals

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:40:00 +0100

NEW cases of the superbug MRSA in East Lancashire hospitals have fallen.

Firefighters tackle Nelson house fire

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 10:13:37 +0100

PART of a house roof had to be removed after a fire spread from its neighbour’s back yard.

Colne mum who led bone marrow donor campaign dies, aged 38

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:20:00 +0100

A MUM whose battle with leukaemia inspired more than 3,000 potential bone marrow donors to come forward has been hailed for leaving a “fantastic legacy”.

Football club's promotion 'will put Barnoldswick on the map'

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:30:00 +0100

A FOOTBALL team’s elevation to semi-professional status will put a rural town “on the map” and boost its economy, say councillors.

New Lancashire County Council cabinet members appointed

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:25:05 +0100

COUNCILLORS have been appointed to the key positions on Lancashire County Council.

Anti-BNP protesters interrupt Lancashire County Council meeting

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:30:00 +0100

UPDATE Protesters interrupted a council meeting this afternoon with chants against the far-right British National Party.

Burnley stars inspire sandwich range at Nelson butty shop

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:10:00 +0100

FAMISHED Clarets fans can tackle a new lunchtime treat thanks to the mum of super sub Jay Rodriguez.

Martial arts lessons in bid to stop anti-social behaviour in Pendle

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:47:23 +0100

YOUNGSTERS in Pendle are being offered the chance to hone self-defence skills in a bid to crack down on anti-social behaviour.