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Pledging jobs and growth in UK
Following the enjoyable Bank Holiday weekend, my week began with recording for 2BR Radio.
Stop trying to kill me at pelican crossings!
Only a couple of weeks ago I had a go at inconsiderate drivers – you know the ones I mean, the only ones allowed on the road and to hell with the rest of us.
David Moyes capable of filling the big boots of Sir Alex Ferguson
It seems absurd, un-profound, and almost moronic to ponder whether David Moyes is the ideal successor for totemic Scot Sir Alex Ferguson.
New generation of Welsh athletes are breathing fire
Expressively airborne, the emblematic Red Dragon of Wales is once again breathing an illuminating flame that encapsulates the growth of its sporting natives.
LETTER: Trying to trace Rosie
I am trying to find Rosie Winter (her maiden name) for a promise I made to a friend, her late brother, who lived in Canada.
Columnists
Why we all love eBay
Not long ago, when something was needed for the house or garden, or a specific gift wanted hunting down for a friend’s birthday, a trip to the shops to compare items and prices loomed and along with it went the inevitable impulse buys which after being brought home and looked at once were relegated to the spare bedroom, shed or loft.
England can learn from German football’s example
The philosophical approach to Germany’s domestic and international evolution has been promising to scintillate for the best part of a decade now.
Spring has finally arrived!
That dog of mine remains insistent on his need for regular exercise. A walk is pleasant but Monty needs to put in the miles.
Investment in Burnley creates 16 new jobs and increases productivity
In the second week of Recess I was again able to spend time in Burnley. I enjoy the extra time Recess gives me to meet constituents and help resolve their issues.
Dave Fishwick for Prime Minister!
Dave Fishwick called into the Express recently to film a piece for a new programme he is making about pay day loans.
Letters to the Editor
LETTER: Take part in National Doughnut Week for charity
National Doughnut Week is approaching and I would like to make a special appeal to independent craft bakers, food retailers and coffee shops across the UK to get involved in this fun, annual charity event, which takes place from 11th-18th May, in aid of The Children’s Trust.
LETTER: Lancashire County Council must have money to burn
The new Pelican-style traffic lights in Padiham are massively expensive and hold up both pedestrians and traffic.
LETTER: Trees festooned with poop scoop bags
I totally agree with Edward Lee’s comments re “poop scooping”.
1 commentLETTER: Burnley wake-boarding plan is ill-conceived
The planning application for the wakeboard venture on Rowley Lake has been submitted and it is apparent how ill-conceived it is.
LETTER: Mark Kitto band memories!
After being on holiday for nearly two months, I started to catch up on back issues of the Colne Times and was surprised to see the photo of Mark Kitto and his band.
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Weather for Clitheroe
Wednesday 22 May 2013
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