SNIPPETS of information about Colne past and present are being sought by staff at a building society.

Staff at the Colne branch of the Skipton Building Society are hoping locals will give them interesting facts and figures about the area in return for a chance to win a £300 digital camera.

The appeal is to mark the launch of the building society's sponsorship of ukvillages.co.uk, a website of local information about towns throughout the UK.

Paul Schofield, Colne branch manager, said: "We know our customers have a real pride in the community they live in and we are proud to be a part of that so we want to know more.

"I'm sure people have lots of fascinating facts about the area and this is a great opportunity for them to share them."

To enter the competition, collect an entry form from the Albert Road branch before September 15.