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Huge outcry at plans to build new homes in Harle Syke

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:47:41 GMT

Furious residents are rallying against plans by Calico Homes for a new £6m. housing development in Harle Syke.

Huge concert arena plan for Burnley

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:12:06 GMT

Burnley could be home to a major multi-million pound concert arena thanks to the drive and vision of a world-renowned local businessman.

The history of Burnley’s very own Bedlam

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:05:07 GMT

Recently, I gave an illustrated local history talk to a group and, as part of it, I referred to Wapping, an area of Burnley which has long since disappeared. This raised a question about whether there were other place names associated with London in the Burnley area.

Calico plan to build homes on historic Harle Syke mill site

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 09:12:01 GMT

Housing provider Calico Homes has announced plans to build a number of homes in Harle Syke – on the site of a historic mill destroyed by a huge fire in 2005.

Brierfield ‘Now And Then’ group raises £1,800 for Pendleside Hospice

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 10:58:31 GMT

A social networking group based in Brierfield has raised a fantastic £1,830 for Pendleside Hospice with an evening of entertainment at the town’s Walter Street Working Men’s Club.